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You Gotta See ThisCabaretCollin and Margaret break out the glitter and eyeliner for the 1972 Liza Minnelli-Bob Fosse classic Cabaret. Collin is once again confronted by surprise Nazis and Margaret gives unsolicited advice to Sophia Coppola. They discuss suffragettes, Sally Bowles’ incredible haircut, and why pouncing is always a bad dating strategy.2017-08-0252 min
You Gotta See ThisCliffhangerCollin and Margaret live dangerously with the 1993 action-adventure classic Cliffhanger. Margaret pitches her idea for a sitcom spinoff and Collin reveals the title of his future autobiography. They chat about pyramid schemes, sex words, bunny murder, and why making dinner plans will kill you.2017-07-2456 min
You Gotta See ThisNewsiesCollin and Margaret sing and dance their way through old timey New York with the 1992 movie musical Newsies. Margaret is unironically inspired by the fight for worker’s rights while Collin composes new songs to improve the thin narrative. They discuss Cutco knives, Texas politics, football coach mysteries, and Christian Bale’s floppy hair.2017-07-1743 min
You Gotta See ThisRoundersCollin and Margaret double down on the 1998 Matt Damon poker drama Rounders. Collin comes out as a closet Real Housewives fan and Margaret reminisces about when Bravo used to be classy. They take bets on drips, work wives, trampoline rooms, and John Malkovich’s prescient Borat impersonation.2017-07-0358 min
You Gotta See ThisSunset BoulevardCollin and Margaret go Old Hollywood with the 1950’s film noir classic Sunset Boulevard. Margaret revisits her big, weird middle school feelings and Collin confesses his secret serial killer aspirations. They shoot emotional gunshots, plug their enemy’s podcast, and discuss how Norma Desmond was the OG Michael Jackson.2017-06-2652 min
You Gotta See ThisQuicksilverCollin and Margaret go for a wild ride with the 1986 bike messenger thriller Quicksilver. Collin plays 69 degrees of Kevin Bacon and Margaret drops some post-structuralist philosophy. They cover “Larry” Fishburne, bathroom bans, bicycle modern dance, and why all life decisions should be inspired by murals.2017-06-1956 min
You Gotta See ThisMuch Ado About NothingCollin and Margaret get Shakespearean with the 1993 Kenneth Branagh/Emma Thompson love-fest Much Ado About Nothing. Collin is stressed out by the hijinks and deception while Margaret belated remembers that she used to fast forward through the bad acting (Keanu!) to get to the good parts (witty banter!). The chat about 90’s eyebrows, group bathing, Harry Potter love triangles, and why everyone cries on a Clark Street on Saturday nights.2017-06-1351 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Fifth ElementCollin and Margaret get futuristic with the 1997 sci-fi spectacle The Fifth Element. Margaret shoehorns in some Captain Planet references and Collin makes his best attempt at gaslighting. They discuss the bro handbook, hot McDonald's workers, how many sneezes is the right number of sneezes, and why Charlie Chaplin was a creep.2017-05-2252 min
You Gotta See ThisStand and DeliverCollin and Margaret get out their #2 pencils and watch the 1988 inspirational math classic Stand and Deliver. Collin shares a sweet story about his first kiss while Margaret shares an embarrassing one about farting in Spanish class. They chat about bell curves, MySpace, The Great British Bake Off, and why Eddie Jimmy Olmos will slap your face.2017-05-1754 min
You Gotta See ThisMajor LeagueCollin and Margaret swing for the fences with their 1989 baseball comedy classic Major League. Collin drops some knowledge about giant cardboard cutouts and Margaret makes bold predictions for the sequel. They discuss Moby Dick, light stalking, the indignity of glasses, and PBS specials about trains.2017-05-081h 01
You Gotta See ThisAngels in the OutfieldCollin and Margaret get their hearts warmed by 1994’s inspirational baseball tale Angels in the Outfield. Collin marvels at the number of Academy Award winners in this movie and Margaret revisits some childhood best friend backstabbing. They cover Boyz in the Hood, Serena Williams, the science march, and the origin of the name Ranch.2017-05-0153 min
You Gotta See ThisThe ProfessionalCollin and Margaret get caught up in the high-stakes world of professional killers with 1994’s The Professional. Collin channels a young Gary Oldman while Margaret stresses out over a borrowed DVD. They discuss core strength, Wayne’s World, the 1996 Broadway revival of Chicago, and guns controlled by tinier guns.2017-04-2456 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Parent TrapMargaret and Collin indulge in some tween wish fulfillment with the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Collin meets his own long lost twin brother and Margaret reveals her long list of relationship demands. They gossip about alligator facts, jai alai, competitive news anchors, and watching TV in bars.2017-04-171h 00
You Gotta See ThisSe7enCollin and Margaret get a creepy 90’s vibe with the serial killer whodunit Se7en. Margaret makes multiple X-Files references (natch) and Collin receives a surprise visit from Al Pacino. They investigate The Odd Couple, people who are unrecognizable without beards, what Morgan Freeman should do when he retires.2017-04-1057 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Sound of MusicMargaret and Collin get nostalgic with the classic movie musical The Sound of Music. Collin proclaims Captain von Trapp hotter than Klingon Christopher Plummer and Margaret reveals why you shouldn’t always read the book before seeing the movie. They harmonize over The Art of the Deal, secret unmarked tester sodas, and why Hollywood won’t let men age.2017-04-0356 min
You Gotta See ThisGet OutCollin and Margaret are breaking the rules to bring you the still-in-theaters horror hit Get Out. Collin reveals the meaning behind the creepy Froot Loop scene and Margaret quotes from a lot of internet think pieces. They get to the bottom of soft soaping, self-righteous white people, and why Rod is the best.2017-03-2854 min
You Gotta See ThisCamp NowhereCollin and Margaret take to the woods with the 1994 parent-free kid fantasy Camp Nowhere. Collin rages at some bullies while Margaret assures him that their future children will be nerds. They discuss Minecraft, freezer carrots, and why Collin would have been hot in a different decade.2017-03-2054 min
You Gotta See ThisWeird ScienceCollin introduces Margaret to the wacky world of the 1985 science fiction comedy Weird Science. Collin continues his Bill Paxton crush while Margaret digs deep to find the internal logic behind “computers + lightning = science.” They investigate mom bras, bikers from hell, and the touching past of a naked piano player.2017-03-1358 min
You Gotta See ThisAll The President's MenMargaret and Collin get political with the still-relevant 1976 political thriller All the President’s Men. Collin empathizes with Robert Redford’s note-taking style and Margaret starts some vicious pizza-related rumors (they’re not what you’re thinking).They get to the bottom of pocket cameras, historical fucks, and whether or not Northwestern actually exists.2017-03-0659 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Quick and the DeadCollin and Margaret venture to the wild, wild west for the 1995 quickdraw classic The Quick and The Dead. Margaret feels a surprising attraction to Russell Crowe, while Collin loves watching him get more and more beat up. They cover dry shampoo, terrible Swedish accents, and what exactly Ashton Kutcher is up to these days.2017-02-2758 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Baby-Sitters ClubCollin follows Margaret deep into 90’s pre-teen girl world with The Baby-Sitters Club. Margaret mourns her failed attempt at middle school babysitting glory and Collin shares his own heartbreak of a childhood birthday party gone wrong. They discuss diabetes, lady news anchors, and winning hearts with slight of hand magic.2017-02-2059 min
You Gotta See ThisKiss Kiss Bang BangCollin and Margaret finally enter the 2000’s with Robert Downey Jr.’s pulpy murder mystery Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Margaret sorts out the crimes of various Hollywood bad boys, while Collin gauges her level of enjoyment based on the placement of her blanket. They talk about doors made of knives, faces you want to slap, and actual cannibal Shia LaBeouf.2017-02-1351 min
You Gotta See ThisSense and SensibilityMargaret goes full-British with the 1995 Jane Austen/Emma Thompson/Kate Winslet award-winner Sense and Sensibility. Collin is slightly bored by the lack of sex and violence (and all that whispering!) but they find common ground in their blinding hatred of the handsome scoundrel Willoughby. They discuss horse farts, sheep shearing, Collin’s Die Hard Addiction, Tony Lebron’s travel habits, and why Margaret never recommends books to Collin.2017-02-0649 min
You Gotta See ThisThe PaperCollin hits a homerun with the 1994 Michael Keaton classic The Paper. Margaret is thrilled to watch a movie from the ‘90’s that doesn’t feel racist or sexist, while Collin delights in discovering new details about these scrappy reporters and their newsroom clubhouse. They cover the Columbia House pyramid scheme, Bob Costas’ bathroom habits, and have a Randy Newman sing-along.2017-01-3053 min
You Gotta See ThisSingin' in the RainMargaret is delighted to introduce Collin to the 1952 musical comedy classic Singin’ in the Rain. While they are charmed by the incandescent Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, Collin and Margaret find kinship with slapstick genius Donald O’Connor and unapologetic loudmouth Jean Hagen. The discuss Collin’s beautiful dancer’s legs, severe carpet burn, botched takeout orders, and their own mortality.2017-01-2354 min
You Gotta See ThisMy Blue HeavenCollin and Margaret sift through his childhood favorite My Blue Heaven to separate the good stuff (Rick Moranis! Joan Cusack!) from the parts that haven’t aged so well. Margaret is unable to fathom any woman’s attraction to fake-Italian Steve Martin while Collin speculates about the alternate-timeline version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. They cover giant shoulder pads, polyester athletic wear, standing at attention during the national anthem, and whether or not Schwarzenegger could have pulled off an Italian accent.2017-01-1655 min
You Gotta See ThisMatildaCollin enters intense nostalgia territory when Margaret over-identifies with everyone’s favorite childhood heroine: Matilda. Margaret gushes about Mara Wilson’s memoir while Collin makes a convincing case for why Matilda = Harry Potter + Die Hard. They cover sex with Isaac Newton, farting for dramatic effect, and why it’s still too soon to make jokes about Abraham Lincoln’s death.2017-01-0958 min
You Gotta See ThisSneakersCollin knows Margaret loves a good strategy session and outdoes himself by recommending the early 90’s computer hacker heist classic Sneakers. Collin daydreams of about life married to Sidney Poitier while Margaret attempts to reenact Dan Aykroyd’s bizarre Crystal Head Vodka commercial. They discuss Robert Redford’s handsomeness, computers the size of benches, intentionally cursing to prove you’re a grown up, and the sad fate of dollar movie theaters.2017-01-0251 min
You Gotta See ThisWhile You Were SleepingMargaret introduces Collin to the Lebron family road trip staple While You Were Sleeping. Although Collin and Margaret lack Sandra Bullock’s commitment to Christmas tree installation, Margaret covets all her bulky 90’s sweaters and oversized coats. They discuss mistake babies, insider Chicago knowledge, Margaret’s lower half equipment, and which friends are allowed to look at their junk (extenuating circumstances, of course).2016-12-2656 min
You Gotta See ThisGremlinsCollin and Margaret make the mistake of eating after midnight with the 80’s Christmas-adjacent classic Gremlins. Collin crushes hard on mousy beauty queen Phoebe Cates while Margaret shamelessly begs for a shoulder massage. They discuss butt friendship, dog murder, Pokemon Go, and when adult men should give up on their dreams.2016-12-1950 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Christmas ToyCollin and Margaret travel back to childhood with the 1986 made-for-TV Jim Henson joint The Christmas Toy. Topics covered include how to properly dispose of a dead body, who is allowed to have opinions about Abraham Lincoln, and a potential sequel in which toys hunt down Nazi war criminals. Special guests include Margaret’s mom (Mo!) and Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. Watch The Christmas Toy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Yl85m1nfA&t=4s Watch the incredible Kraft commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j9v75ktiaM&t=1s 2016-12-1249 min
You Gotta See ThisLethal WeaponCollin questions the very definition of reality when he and Margaret accidentally watch the director’s cut of Lethal Weapon. They contemplate sex robes, phones with their own suitcases, the consequences of eggnog, and Danny Glover’s Civil War injury. Spoilers for Lethal Weapon 2, Speed 2 and, bizarrely, the underrated Robert Downey Jr. classic Home for the Holidays.2016-12-0558 min
You Gotta See ThisThe American PresidentMargaret and Collin find themselves knee-deep in feelings discussing the Aaron Sorkin classic The American President. Margaret tries her hand at loving insults and Collin makes good on a decade-old promise to a former coworker. They discuss almond butter, dating butchers, and make terrible political predictions from the past (we’re so sorry, everyone).2016-11-2853 min
You Gotta See ThisAliensMargaret comes to this trilogy right in the middle and immediately falls in love with badass Ripley and the adorably feral Newt. Collin breaks Margaret’s heart by telling her the plot of Aliens 3 so she pitches her own version that’s light on aliens and heavy on smooching. They cover big dick guns, Paul Reiser: capitalist overlord, and why you should never call a grown woman “kiddo.”2016-11-2156 min
You Gotta See ThisApollo 13Collin and Margaret regain their hope for humanity by watching the inspirational triumph Apollo 13. Margaret relives her middle school creative problem-solving glory days while Collin falls deeper in love with his soulmate Bill Paxton. They discuss Kim Kardashian, five million dollar wristwatches, and unintentionally predict the outcome of the presidential election (sorry, America). Check out the very real (and very sexist) newspaper profile of Poppy Northcutt, the only woman working in Mission Control during the real Apollo 13 mission: https://news.google.com/newspapers?dat=19700428&id=2uEPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YYoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7296,6562645&hl=en 2016-11-1456 min
You Gotta See ThisTrue LiesThe wacky 90’s Schwarzenegger action classic True Lies is one of Collin’s childhood favorites, but Margaret is less than thrilled with the treatment of beautiful, hilarious Jamie Lee Curtis. They explore Tom Arnold: Voice of Reason, the moral complexities of dealing cultural antiquities, Muppets shooting Uzis, and whether panties is ever an appropriate word. 2016-11-0754 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Blair Witch ProjectCollin and Margaret get Halloween SPOOKY with The Blair Witch Project. Collin must confront his vomit-related trauma and Margaret reveals her secret past as a ghost tour guide. They trade hometown horror stories and speculate about what would happen if they were lost in the woods together.2016-10-3158 min
You Gotta See ThisI Know What You Did Last SummerCollin and Margaret go full 90’s with the teen slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer. Margaret is thrilled to watch a horror film that’s not at all scary, but angered characters’ absurdly easy internet research. They discuss fish shacks, stringy hair as a sign of emotional distress, factoring rehab into your life plans and script their own version of the sequel.2016-10-2453 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Jimmy Stewart TrilogyMargaret shares her own personal trio of American classics: The Philadelphia Story, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and Harvey. Collin is on board with Jimmy Stewart’s boyish charm but can’t quite deal with the slow pace and contrived romances. They cover capable ladies, creepy uncles, bugle songs, food sickness, and secret girlfriends2016-10-1750 min
You Gotta See ThisThe Godfather TrilogyCollin attempts to fill the largest hole in Margaret’s movie knowledge -- The Godfather Trilogy. Margaret is underwhelmed by Marlon Brando, in love with old-timey Robert DeNiro, and grossed-out by cousin-lover Andy Garcia. They debate best movie deaths and play a rousing game of F/M/K.2016-10-0553 min
How Rude! The Full House Podcast117. Silence Is Not GoldenCollin Dahlgren (otherwise known as Brad Pike's nemesis) joined us for what is unfortunately one of the most depressing episodes of 'Full House' in existence. And not simply because it involves child abuse! "Silence Is Not Golden" also makes room for a disgusting gentleman known as the Funny Buddy when it's not being distracted by atrocious book report antics. It's proof that maybe not all shows were cut out to tackle the inherent challenges of a Very Special Episode, is all we're saying. What else do we got? Well, Joey is the last living citizen of Dresden, Comet is...2016-10-031h 08