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The Throwback ShowEpisode 74: 2006 - Talladega NightsAfter a lengthy production delay, we are back with a new episode, in which we review the 2006 NASCAR parody Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Amy Adams, Cary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jane Lynch and of course Mos Def). This episode is brought to you by Laughing Clown Malt Liquor.
2019-11-2655 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 73: 1999 - Office SpaceOffice Space turns 20 in 2019, so we decided to go back to a time of TPS reports, PC load letter, Swingline staplers, Chotchkie's, Flingers and consultants named Bob. We break down the incredibly deep cast (Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, Diedrich Bader, Stephen Root, John C. McGinley and of course Gary Cole) and hit as many of the best quotes as we can in an hour. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2019-05-021h 03The Throwback ShowEpisode 72: 1989 - Major LeagueIt's a movie that has never really left our radar for 30 years, but we caught some things we didn't expect when watching it with pen and paper in hand. Join us as we spend 77 minutes with relentless stalker Jake Taylor, Wild Thing Vaughn, Pedro Cerrano, Wille Mays Hayes, Roger Dorn, Harris, Lou Brown and Harry Doyle. It's Major League, starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Rene Russo, Dennis Haysbert, Wesley Snipes, Corbin Bernsen, James Gammon, Chelcie Ross and Bob Uecker. www.thethrowbackshow.com (Here's the link to the McDonald's pizza ad we mentioned)
2019-03-201h 17The Throwback ShowEpisode 71: 2004 - The Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouAfter four years and more than 70 episodes, we finally hit our first Wes Anderson movie, and it stirred up some surprising reactions. It turns out that The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (starring Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe and Jeff Goldblum) is a polarizing movie. Either way, it was fun to revisit this 15 years after its release — depending on who you ask. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2019-02-1357 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 70: 2003 - School of RockAaron and Dan join Matt to revisit School of Rock (Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, directed by Richard Linklater). 15+ years later, it did not disappoint. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2019-01-0749 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 69: 1990 - My Blue HeavenWe're finally back with a new episode, in which we return to 1990 yet again to immerse ourselves in the world of My Blue Heaven (starring Steve Martin, Rick Moranis and Joan Cusack). For a couple of us, it's a mostly enjoyable trip down memory lane. For one of us, though, it raises a familiar question: Why? www.thethrowbackshow.com
2018-11-281h 00The Throwback ShowEpisode 68: 1989 - Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeAaron and Dan join Matt for a trip back to 1989, the quest for eternal life, and most importantly, a tremendous bonding opportunity for father and son. It's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery.
2018-10-051h 03The Throwback ShowEpisode 67: 1988 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?After a lengthy summer hiatus, Aaron and Dan join Matt to break down a once-iconic summer blockbuster: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (starring Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy and Kathleen Turner as Jessica Rabbit). We all agree that this movie was a big deal in 1988, but disagree about how fun it actually is to watch it today. Also, Aaron was 43 minutes late for this episode and has been hit with a significant fine. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2018-08-0853 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 66: 1990 - Days of ThunderAaron and Dan join Matt for a thrilling (for some of us) trip back to 1990 and the delightfully ridiculous NASCAR movie Days of Thunder (starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, John C. Reilly, Michael Rooker). Check out our Days of Thunder vs. Talladega Nights - Tale of the Tape right here
2018-06-0658 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 65: 2001 - Super TroopersAaron and Dan join Matt for a trip up to Vermont and a look back at Super Troopers (starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Broken Lizard and an almost impossibly good Brian Cox). We break down the movie's memorable gags (meow) and highlight our favorite quotes -- doing our best Brian Cox impersonations in the process. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2018-05-2447 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 64: 1986 - Short CircuitAaron and Dan join Matt to revisit a beloved movie from 1986 that we can't watch the same way today: Short Circuit (starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens). www.thethrowbackshow.com
2018-04-121h 05The Throwback ShowEpisode 63: 1990 - The FreshmanAaron and Dan join Matt for a look back to the 1990 Godfather spoof The Freshman (Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller and Frank Whaley). We discuss how they pulled off the scenes with the Komodo Dragons, relive our favorite quotes and much more. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2018-03-221h 07The Throwback ShowEpisode 62: 1999 - Galaxy QuestAaron and Dan join Matt for a trip to Galaxy Con as we revisit the 1999 movie / Star Trek parody Galaxy Quest (starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell).
2018-01-3148 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 61: 1987 - SpaceballsAlmost in time for the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Aaron and Dan join Matt for a return trip to the planet Druidia and a look back at a childhood favorite -- Spaceballs (Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Joan Rivers). It was well worth it. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-12-3045 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 60: 1986 - Back to SchoolAaron and Dan join Matt for a drive up to Grand Lakes University and a wild semester with Thornton Melon in Back to School (starring Rodney Dangerfield, Robert Downey Jr., Sally Kellerman, Keith Gordon, Burt Young). We analyze the movie's strange quirks relating to the sport of diving and consider the performances -- both painful and outstanding. LINKS: The Back to School theme song and Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo
2017-12-1546 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 59: 1996 - KingpinAaron and Dan join Matt to explore the true meaning of the word Munson. The year is 1996 and the movie is Kingpin, directed by the Farrelly Bros. and starring Woody Harrelson as Roy Munson, Bill Murray as Big Ern McCracken, Vanessa Angel as Claudia and Randy Quaid as Ishmael. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-11-1541 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 58: 1971 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryIt's a bizarre trip to 1971 (yes, 1971) for a look back at the iconic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (starring Gene Wilder). Dan tries to convince Aaron and Matt why this movie is brilliant, and we discuss one reason this maybe shouldn't have been rated G. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-11-0944 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 57: 1988 - Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsAaron and Dan join Matt for a trip back to the French Riviera circa 1988 and a look back to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine and Glenn Headly). We break down the antics of Ruprecht, Dr. Emil Schaffhausen and much more. www.thethrowbackshow.com Here's a link to that 80's song we talk about from the night club scene
2017-10-2649 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 56: 1984 - Beverly Hills CopWe're not sure how it took us 56 episodes, but at long last we have an Axel Foley sighting. Join us as we relive this dominant performance from Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (also starring Judge Reinhold, John Ashton and Lisa Eilbacher, with notable appearances from Jonathan banks, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Damon Wayans). We break down Axel's best characters, the movie's iconic soundtrack and its unforgettable quotes. www.thethrowbackshow.com And more on the Delorean / connection to Back to the Future right here
2017-09-2149 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 55: 1990 - Dick TracyAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to rewatch a 1990's classic for the first time: Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffman. We dissect the sweaty dialogue between Dick Tracy and Breathless, the movie's bizarre makeup and much more. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-09-1346 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 54: 1986 - One Crazy SummerAaron and Dan join Matt for a trip back to Nantucket circa 1986, and a wistful/amused/horrified look back at One Crazy Summer (directed by Savage Steve Holland, starring John Cusack, Demi Moore, Joel Murray, Curtis Armstrong, Bobcat Goldthwait). www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-08-0553 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 53: 1999 - American MovieAaron Cohen (and Dan Fleschner, sort of) join Matt Stroup for our third-ever Throwback Show documentary: American Movie, a movie about a guy (Mark Borchardt) trying to make a movie. It is funny, sad, possibly profound, and also sad. Check it out as we revisit our favorite quotes from the movie and much more. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-07-2554 minThe Throwback ShowBest Of Vol. 1 - Memento to Independence DayAaron Cohen joins Matt Stroup for a look back at some of our favorite past episodes, a run that takes us from Patriot Games (Harrison Ford) to Tremors (Kevin Bacon) to Memento to Independence Day (Will Smith) to the ensemble spy movie Sneakers (starring Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix and a host of others). www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-06-3057 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 51: 2004 - Along Came PollyMatt runs a 1-on-2 fast break against Aaron and Dan in an attempt to defend the honor of 2004's Along Came Polly (starring Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, Hank Azaria). We talk ferrets, loofahs, greasy pizza and of course re-live the unforgettable basketball scene. Also: Some updates on past episodes (including The Warriors and Midnight Run), and the announcement of Episode 52: a certain summer film starring John Cusack.
2017-06-081h 01The Throwback ShowEpisode 50: 1990 - The Hunt for Red OctoberOn the occasion of our 50th episode, Aaron and Dan join Matt for a deep dive (sorry) into The Hunt for Red October (Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill). We revisit the movie's bizarre choices with regard to language (including Sean Connery's accent), try to make sense of weird submarine stuff and recall all our favorite quotes. Side note: The website that used to say "You're the man now dog" on repeat appears to no longer exist. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-05-1758 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 49: 1982 - DinerJust in time (accidentally) for the 35th anniversary of the movie, Aaron and Dan join Matt for our first ever viewing of Diner, a movie starring Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Ellen Barkin, Daniel Stern, Paul Reiser and Tim Daly (directed by Barry Levenson). We revisit our favorite quotes, consider why this movie is iconic and take a guess at where these characters would be 20 years in the future (a hint, in at least one case: dead). More reading on the movie: S.L. Price's article from Vanity Fair
2017-05-0556 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 48: 1996 - TrainspottingInspired by the recent sequel (T2: Trainspotting), Aaron and Dan join Matt to revisit the original Trainspotting (Ewan McGregor, Kelly Macdonald, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle, Danny Boyle) in all its thrilling (and haunting) insanity. We dive into the worst toilet in Scotland, break down all our favorite quotes and scenes, and explain why a couple of us (Aaron and Dan) won't be in any hurry to watch this again. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-04-2758 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 47: 1988 - Midnight RunAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup for a chorizo and eggs-fueled look back to Midnight Run (starring Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, Joe Pantoliano and Dennis Farina). We break down everything from Jack Walsh's array of legal transgressions to the enigma that is The Duke. Plus, we respond to some of your comments about Swingers and Blue Chips in Listener Mail. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-03-3058 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 46: 1994 - Blue ChipsAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup for a March Madness-themed Throwback special: the remarkable collaboration between Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway (and to a far lesser extent, Bobby Hurley) in the 1994 movie Blue Chips. We explore the basketball scenes (good), the rules of who plays on what team (bizarre) and the movie's morals (tiresome). www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-03-2056 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 45: 1996 - Swingers and the '96 World SeriesAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup for a kidney stone-infused trip back to '96, where we bathe ourselves, once again, in the movie Swingers (Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, directed by Doug Liman). We talk Vegas, calling cards, pixelated Wayne Gretzky, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Dresden and much more. Plus, a look back to the '96 World Series, which saw an agonizing (for Matt) Braves collapse against the Yankees. Also: You can check out Grantland's Oral History of Swingers right here.
2017-03-091h 11The Throwback ShowEpisode 44: 2007 - The King of Kong: A Fistful of QuartersAaron Cohen (and Dan Fleschner) join Matt Stroup to revisit the old school video game documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (directed by Seth Gordon). It's the story of the epic battle for the Donkey Kong world record between Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe, and please don't tell us anything that has happened after the movie because we don't want to know. Also: We answer your questions about The Fugitive and Edward Scissorhands in the first installment of Throwback Listener Mail. MORE ON KING OF KONG IN THE A.V. CLUB HERE www.thethrowbackshow.co...
2017-02-161h 15The Throwback ShowEpisode 43: 1990 - Edward ScissorhandsAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to duct tape some shears to their hands and revisit the strange world of Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Alan Arkin, directed by Tim Burton). We break down the best quotes, the movie's morals, Anthony Michael Hall's wardrobe choices and much more. www.thethrowbackshow.com
2017-02-0256 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 42: 1993 - The FugitiveAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to relive The Fugitive in all its glory (starring Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pantoliano and Juliane Moore). It's our second straight visit to Chicago circa 1993 (see Episode 41 - Judgment Night), and also happens to be Aaron's favorite movie. Join us as we discuss everything from runaway trains to Big Pharma. And for more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2017-01-191h 06The Throwback ShowEpisode 41: 1993 - Judgment NightMike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for the first-ever mobile edition of The Throwback Show, as we revisit Judgment Night (1993) in the next-closest thing to an RV: a car. We discuss everything from the movie’s rich cast (Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jeremy Piven, Stephen Dorff, Denis Leary) to its memorable (if horribly underused) soundtrack. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-12-291h 02The Throwback ShowEpisode 40: 1999 - Go and The SopranosAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to revisit the movie Go (directed by Doug Liman of Swingers, starring Katie Holmes, Taye Diggs and Timothy Olyphant, among others). It's an insane movie that goes from a rave to a failed police sting, with a vicious case of indigestion in between. Also on this episode: We briefly reminisce about the pilot episode of The Sopranos, and test Aaron and Dan's knowledge in a lights-out round of Sopranos trivia. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-12-0159 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 39: 1991 - What About Bob? and Herman's HeadAaron, Dan and Matt travel to Lake Winnipesaukee revisit the somewhat forgotten Bill Murray movie What About Bob? (also starring Richard Dreyfuss and Julie Hagerty of Airplane fame). Plus, a look back to the show Herman's Head, starring William Ragsdale and Hank Azaria, and featuring a cameo by a pre-Friends Jennifer Aniston. For more, visit www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-11-1049 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 38: 1987 - Over the Top and 21 Jump StreetAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to study the methods of professional trucker / arm wrestler Lincoln Hawk(es) -- played by Sylvester Stallone -- in the irresistibly awful Over the Top. Plus, we revisit an iconic TV show that debuted in 1987 -- 21 Jump Street, starring Johnny Depp -- and specifically, a weird outlier episode entitled Orpheus 3.3. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-10-251h 02The Throwback ShowEpisode 37: 1988 - Heathers and Quantum LeapAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to spend some time in the bizarre world of the 1988 movie Heathers (Winona Ryder, Christian Slater). We break down our favorite quotes, break out some questionable Christian Slater impressions, and much more. Also on this episode: We accidentally land in 1989/1990 to relive "The Boogieman" episode of Quantum Leap (starring Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Valerie Mahaffey and a goat).
2016-10-041h 04The Throwback ShowEpisode 36: 1984 - Gremlins and Throwback Island IVAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to reconsider the significance and silliness of Gremlins (starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Corey Feldman; directed by Joe Dante). We discuss everything from the movie's bizarre inventions (Bathroom Buddy, anyone?) to the Gremlins' obscene behavior. Plus, a look back at our favorite movies, songs and TV shows from the year 1984. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-07-2858 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 35: 1991 - Backdraft and How Well Do You Know '91?Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup as we travel back to early 1990's Chicago to revisit the highly enjoyable movie Backdraft (Kurt Russell, Robert De Niro, Billy Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Donald Sutherland, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay). Plus, Mike administers an all-out test of how well we know the year 1991. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com/blog.
2016-07-011h 06The Throwback ShowEpisode 34: 1989 - Weekend at Bernie's and Wait... Did That Happen in '89?Aaron Cohen, Dan Fleschner and Matt Stroup join the roving party on Hampton Island as they revisit the 1989 treasure that is Weekend at Bernie's (Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman and Terry Kiser as the mostly dead Bernie Lomax). Plus, the debut of a brand new and possibly irritating 1989-themed trivia game. For more on this episode, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com/blog.
2016-06-101h 04The Throwback ShowEpisode 33: 1987 - The Running Man / '87 Movie TriviaAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to revisit the nearly perfect (in some of our opinions) Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man (starring Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura, Richard Dawson / based on the novel by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King). We consider our favorite stalkers (RIP Subzero), our favorite quotes (10-year prison reunion) and more. Plus, an action-packed round of '87 movie trivia -- with questions on Summer School, Roxanne and Adventures in Babysitting.
2016-06-0255 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 32: 1999 - American Pie (and American pie makers)Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup to relive the unforgettable experience of American Pie (Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Alyson Hannigan, Shannon Elizabeth, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Mena Suvari). We discuss the (possibly accidental) excellence of Oz, a highly underrated Jim, a very unethical webcam scene and more. Plus, a conversation with two owners of a real-life pie shop whose lives were forever altered by the film.
2016-05-191h 09The Throwback ShowEpisode 31: 1995 - Get Shorty and Throwback Island IIIAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to revisit the strangely delightful world of Get Shorty (based on the Elmore Leonard novel, starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Dennis Farina, James Gandolfini and Jon Gries aka Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite). Plus, we choose our favorite movies, TV shows and songs from 1995 while once again being banished to Throwback Island. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-05-061h 03The Throwback ShowEpisode 30: 2004 - I, RobotGuest host Steve Brandano joins Matt Stroup, Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff for an in-depth look at the futuristic mystery I, Robot (starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, James Cromwell and sort of Shia LaBeouf). We consider the best and worst moments, and Steve brings us his top five quotes. Plus, an interview with two renowned robot inventors. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-04-211h 25The Throwback ShowEpisode 29: 1989 - Who's Harry Crumb? / '89 Movie TriviaAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to review an absurdly silly and/or completely horrendous (depending on your vantage point) movie: Who's Harry Crumb? (starring John Candy, Jeffrey Jones from Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Annie Potts from Ghostbusters). Plus, some movie trivia from 1989, including questions on Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Weekend at Bernie's and, a favorite of this podcast: The Burbs. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-04-081h 12The Throwback ShowEpisode 28: 1988 - BloodsportMike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for a visit to 1980's Hong Kong and a breakdown of the movie Bloodsport (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Donald Gibb -- aka Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds -- and Bolo Yeung). We consider everything from Chong Li's brutal fighting style to Frank Dux's wardrobe. Plus, a visit from the two announcers who called the event -- two men who remain scarred by what they saw to this day. For more, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com/blog.
2016-03-171h 14The Throwback ShowEpisode 27: 1977 - Pumping IronDan Fleschner joins Matt Stroup for a trip back to the glorious 1970's and a deconstruction of the bodybuilding docudrama Pumping Iron (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger before he became Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lou Ferrigno before he became The Incredible Hulk). We highlight our favorite quotes, and consider why we can't help rooting for Arnold despite his obnoxious behavior. For more, visit www.thethrowbackshow.com/blog.
2016-03-0937 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 26: 1987 - The Lost Boys and the Guys from ContraMike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for a long overdue trip to the Santa Carla boardwalk, and a full-scale breakdown of the vampire classic The Lost Boys (Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Dianne Wiest, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, directed by Joel Schumacher). Plus, an unexpected visit from the two protagonists from the hit video game Contra, Bill "Mad Dog" Rizer and Lance "Scorpion" Bean.
2016-03-021h 15The Throwback ShowEpisode 25: 1992 - Sneakers (the Movie) and Return to Throwback IslandAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to dissect the highly entertaining film Sneakers (starring Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix, Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, Stephen Tobolowsky; directed by Phil Alden Robinson). Plus, we decide what from 1992 will come with us to Throwback Island: a place where you're trapped for the rest of your life, but can only bring three things -- a movie, a TV show and a song -- to entertain you. For more on this episode, check out www.thethrowbackshow.com/blog.
2016-02-151h 02The Throwback ShowEpisode 24: 1996 - Independence Day and Friends: The One Where... What?Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for a full-scale breakdown of the alien invasion epic Independence Day (Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Randy Quaid). Also on this episode: Zack dons his investigative reporter trench coat to take us back to the recycling craze of the 1990's, and Mike debuts a new Friends-themed game entitled "The One Where... What?" For more on this episode, check out thethrowbackshow.com/blog.
2016-02-021h 29The Throwback ShowEpisode 23: 2000 - Memento and Throwback IslandAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup as we simultaneously attempt to decode the movie Memento (Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, dir. by Christopher Nolan), and pick up the pieces of our lives that we lost while doing so. Plus, we decide what movies, music and TV shows from the year 2000 we should take with us to Throwback Island (hint: Creed, DMX and Curb Your Enthusiasm may be involved). For more, as always, check out thethrowbackshow.com.
2016-01-1459 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 22: 1990 - Tremors and the Nintendo World ChampionshipsMike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for a look back at one of the lesser-known (but still quietly spectacular) films in the Kevin Bacon canon: Tremors, a realistic depiction of what would happen if a bunch of giant sand worms invaded your desert community. Also on this episode: Zack dons his investigative reporter helmet to break down the connection between the Nintendo World Championships and the movie The Wizard, and Mike debuts a new game called Rocky 5 Guys.
2015-12-311h 01The Throwback ShowEpisode 21: 1992 - Patriot Games and Throwback TriviaAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup for our first foray into the Harrison Ford archives, and an in-depth look at what is not his best movie: Patriot Games (starring James Earl Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Thora Birch and Sean Bean aka Ned Stark). Also on this episode: the first official edition of Throwback Show Trivia, which was enjoyable even if some of the questions (especially the Boyz II Men one) left a little something to be desired.
2015-12-1256 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 20: 1993 - Tombstone and Whoomp! (There It Is)Zack Verhoff and special guest host/Tombstone expert Steve Brandano join Matt Stroup for an in-depth discussion of the classic Western, starring Kurt Russell (as Wyatt Earp), Val Kilmer (as Doc Holiday) and a host of other notable actors (including but not limited to Jason Priestley). We break down everything from the shootout at the O.K. Corral to Doc Holliday’s cup-twirling technique to Steve’s top-10 quotes. Also, Zack has a special investigative report on the hit song Whoomp! (There It Is).
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2015-11-0600 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 19: 1984 - The Karate Kid1984 was a phenomenal year for movies (Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Gremlins and Footloose, to name a few), but we opted to take aim at the classic that is The Karate Kid (starring Ralph Macchio, Elisabeth Shue and Pat Morita). Join us as we break down everything from the soundtrack to Daniel LaRusso's ahead-of-their-time sweatpants to his complete inability to avoid getting into fights.
2015-11-0356 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 18: 2000 - Mission to Mars, Beverly Hills, 90210Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup as we venture into uncharted territory on this podcast: the year 2000, and a film called Mission to Mars (starring Gary Sinise, Don Cheadle, Tim Robbins and some pouches of Dr. Pepper). Also on this episode: We look back to the show Beverly Hills, 90210, and a real-life 90210 expert (Mike) shows off his skills in a pressure-packed round of trivia.
2015-10-201h 09The Throwback ShowEpisode 17: 1983 - Risky Business and the Thriller videoAfter a couple shaky movies of late (most notably the nightmare that was The Net), we finally land on a film that holds up very well: Risky Business, starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano and the always formidable Bronson Pinchot. Also during this trip back to the early 1980's, we look back to the debut of the music video from Michael Jackson's Thriller.
2015-10-0849 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 16: 1986 - Big Trouble in Little China, Whitney Houston's How Will I KnowMike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for a delightful cocktail of sorcery, truck driving and martial arts in the 1986 film Big Trouble in Little China (starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall, directed by John Carpenter). Plus, some of the top songs on the charts that year, including How Will I Know by Whitney Houston, and Stuck With You, by Huey Lewis and the News.
2015-09-271h 02The Throwback ShowEpisode 15: 1993 - True Romance, the Legend of Andre the GiantAaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to revisit an old movie that holds up remarkably well: True Romance (written by Quentin Tarantino, starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson and a host of others). Plus, a look back to the life and times of the legendary wrestler and actor Andre Roussimoff, a.k.a. Andre the Giant.
2015-09-1456 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 14: 1995 - The Net and the NESTwenty years after the fact, The Net (starring Sandra Bullock) does not exactly shine like a brand new desktop computer. Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup to break down everything that makes this film confounding, including a strange pronounciation of the word "modem." Plus, we revisit the Nintendo Entertainment System in all its glory, ranking some of our favorite games from Tecmo Bowl to Legend of Zelda to Super Mario Bros 3.
2015-09-031h 12The Throwback ShowEpisode 13: 1985 - Better Off Dead, We Are the World
Aaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to discuss the impossibly strange film Better Off Dead, starring John Cusack (and co-starring some animated hamburger patties). Plus, a look back to the remarkable song (and video) We Are the World, starring Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and quite a few others (including Dan Aykroyd).
2015-08-2151 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 12: 1998 - Armageddon, the Music Industry's Super Tuesday
Mike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup to discuss the wildly overwhelming asteroid apocalypse movie Armageddon (Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Steve Buscemi). Plus, a look back to a day dubbed "Super Tuesday" in the music industry, when Garth Brooks, Method Man, Ice Cube, Seal, Whitney Houston, Jewel and Mariah Carey all released albums on the same day.
2015-08-111h 05The Throwback ShowEpisode 11: 1991 - Point Break, Use Your Illusion I and II
Aaron Cohen and Dan Fleschner join Matt Stroup to relive the greatest surfing/ex-president/bank robbery movie ever made: Point Break (Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves). Also during our trip to 1991: a look back to the highly anticipated release of Use Your Illusion I and II, the two albums unleashed on the same day by Guns N' Roses.
2015-07-241h 01The Throwback ShowEpisode 10: 1999 - Varsity Blues, Y2K ParanoiaMike Camerlengo and Zack Verhoff join Matt Stroup for a trip to West Canaan, Texas, and a full-scale breakdown of the 1999 high school football film Varsity Blues (James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Amy Smart). Plus, a look back to the Y2K crisis that caused quite a bit of fear (and even more spending) during the lead-up to New Year's Eve 1999.
2015-07-0656 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 9: 1996 - The Rock, Nas and the Macarena
The Throwback Show drops in on Alcatraz for an in-depth breakdown of the insane action blockbuster The Rock (starring Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery). Plus, a look back to one of the best songs of '96 (If I Ruled the World, by Nas), and depending on your vantage point, quite possibly the absolute worst: the Macarena.
2015-06-261h 00The Throwback ShowEpisode 8: 1992 - White Men Can't Jump
1992 brought us movies such as Basic Instinct and A Few Good Men, but in this episode, The Throwback Show takes a trip to Venice, California, for a look back at White Men Can't Jump (Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez). Aaron, Dan and Matt revisit topics ranging from Woody and Wesley's basketball skills to a series of odd fashion choices made throughout the film.
2015-06-1834 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 7: 1987 - Adventures in Babysitting, the Contra 30-Man Cheat CodeThe Throwback Show drops in on 1987, reliving a strange and harrowing evening on the town with Elisabeth Shue in Adventures in Babysitting. Also, a closer look at everyone's favorite cheat code: the Contra 30-man trick (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start), the combo of buttons that made an impossible video game eminently winnable.
2015-06-0953 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 6: 1979 - The Warriors and the Walkman
Turning the dial all the way back to the 1970's, The Throwback Show revisits one of the all-time great cult movies: The Warriors, a New York journey from Coney Island to the Bronx and back (and one that oddly reminds Dan of the movie Anchorman). Also in this episode: an ode to the Walkman, a machine that used to play music on something known as a cassette tape.
2015-05-1545 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 5: 1990 - Kindergarten Cop, In Living Color, You Can't Do That on Television1990 brought us a lot of memorable movies (including Goodfellas and Home Alone), but Aaron, Dan and Matt feel compelled to focus on another 25-year-old classic: Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Plus, a look at two seminal sketch comedy shows: In Living Color, which first went on the air in 1990, and You Can't Do That on Television, which went off the air the same year.
2015-04-2940 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 4: 1988 - Big
Aaron, Dan and Matt fire up the Zoltar machine to revisit the classic 1988 movie Big, starring Tom Hanks. It's a movie Aaron has seen over 100 times, and he has the minutiae to prove it. Plus, a look back to one of the best scenes from The Naked Gun, starring Leslie Nielsen: when Frank Drebin accidentally uses the bathroom at the courthouse while still wearing a wireless mic.
2015-04-1628 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 3: 1997 - Grosse Pointe Blank, Austin Powers, Tyson Bites Holyfield
The Throwback Show makes its first trip back to the late 1990's as Aaron, Dan and Matt relive two of their favorite comedies: Grosse Pointe Blank (starring John Cusack) and the first installment of the Austin Powers movies. Plus, a look back to that bizarre night in June when a much-anticipated Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield fight ended with Tyson biting off part of Holyfield's ear.
2015-04-0155 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 2: 1989 - The Burbs, Batman and Milli VanilliA quarter of a century has not changed this fact: 1989 was an incredible year. Aaron, Dan and Matt revisit one of the year's biggest movies (Batman, Michael Keaton edition), and one further down the list: The Burbs, starring Tom Hanks. (Matt insists it's a classic; Aaron and Dan disagree.) Plus, a look back at Milli Vanilli, and whether we can still enjoy their music even though they weren't singing it.
2015-03-2356 minThe Throwback ShowEpisode 1: 1994 - Hoop Dreams, Pulp Fiction and Red Dog beerOn a return trip to 1994, Aaron, Dan and Matt revisit two classic movies celebrating 20-year anniversaries: Hoop Dreams and Pulp Fiction. Among the topics: the high volume of mullets in Hoop Dreams, and what made The Wolf such a genius in Pulp Fiction. Plus, a tribute to Red Dog beer, which may have prevented Matt from attending law school. (Note: When this episode took place, the show was operating under its original title of The Anniversary Show. That title has since been dismissed.)
2015-03-2355 min