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Refresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Fugitive
Have you driven a Ford (into jumping off the Cheoah Dam) lately? Tommy Lee Jones has and that means it’s time for some memories of 1993’s The Fugitive.
Your hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van give you their recollections of this classic TV remake.
Along the way they enjoy some devilled eggs and a drink called the Harrison Ford made of Baileys, vodka and coffee liqueur. Did we mention we record this show in the morning? At least they had eggs.
They also create the tribute drink called a Provasic. Want...
2026-01-0736 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Transformers: The Movie
What do you call a movie with all your favourite cartoon characters being killed? The Transformers: The Movie from 1986. It’s time for Refresh My memory: The Podcast to hear Vicky Van, Jason Dedrick and Eric Fell’s recollections. Does the film have the touch? Does it have the power? Or is it less than meets the eye?
In honour of Leonard Nimoy’s voice role as Galvatron, the gang enjoys his famous Potatoes La Jolla Chez Jay with a surprise hint of banana.
They also enjoy an Optimus Prime Punch by pouring blue sports drink...
2025-12-1546 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Transformers: The Movie
What do you call a movie with all your favourite cartoon characters being killed? The Transformers: The Movie from 1986. It’s time for The Refresh My Memory: The Podcast to hear Vicky Van, Jason Dedrick and Eric Fell’s recollections. Does the film have the touch? Does it have the power? Or is it less than meets the eye?
In honour of Leonard Nimoy’s voice role as Galvatron, the gang enjoys his famous Potatoes La Jolla Chez Jay with a surprise hint of banana.
They also enjoy an Optimus Prime Punch by pouring blue sports...
2025-12-0945 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – After Hours
The year is 1985: Martin Scorsese hasn’t made Marvel fans upset yet and directs the neo-noir cult classic After Hours. But what do our late night-loving commentators, Vicky Van, Jason Dedrick and Eric Fell remember about this journey into SoHo? Do they say, “On no”?
In keeping with the after hours theme, they’ll be snacking on donuts from a local 24 hour cafe.
They also create a tribute drink called the Surrender Dorothy. Here’s how to make it:
Make a strong cup of black coffee. (You’re going to be up for a while.)
Add...
2025-11-1733 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Jurassic Park
It’s time for the podcast they were so busy figuring out how to do, they didn’t ask themselves should they Yabba Dabba Do? (Sorry, this intro was originally written for The Flintstones movie and we hoped this was similar enough to work.)
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van find a DVD preserved in amber from 1993 and share their first experiences with Stephen Spielberg’s classic tale of a man, who once played Santa, meddling in God’s domain.
Along the way they enjoy some Dino Nuggets and a drink called Clever Girl. Here’s h...
2025-10-2734 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Aliens
In space, no one can hear you stream. Unless you record a podcast. Which is what Eric Fell, Vicky Van and Jason Dedrick did – talking about their memories of James Cameron’s 1986 classic Aliens. Or as he first pitched it, Alien$.
Snacks were served including vanilla pudding to simulate the insides of Bishop. Also, there’s a drink called the Alien, how do you make it?
In a tumbler with ice add
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Blue Curacao
Add Orange Juice and Lemonade to taste
They also create a tribute drink called The Bad Call. How do you...
2025-09-1940 min
Hot Date with Dan and VickyDracula's Daughter (Episode 216) - Hot Date with Dan & VickyOriginally envisioned as a vampire dominatrix with a dungeon to torture and feed on men, 1936's Dracula's Daughter underwent a radical reinvention to accommodate a more sensitive Production Code. Gloria Holden's daughter is a more thoughtful, melancholy blood sucker, trying in vain to turn her back on her vampiric roots. The only character from the original to make it into the sequel is Van Helsing (Von Helsing in this version). Bela Lugosi was meant to reprise his role but moved on after the film's production was delayed several times. Dan and Vicky discuss the sequel, it's place in th...
2025-08-221h 37Refresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Come with us if you want to live, but if you don’t – no problemo – your fate is in your hands. Hop on board as Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van tell you about their memories of the 1991 blockbuster, and 1997 LA blower upper, Terminator 2.
They, like our heroes, snack on sad cheeseburgers.
With them, they enjoy a drink called The T2 assembled by bartender Jason and consisting of half an ounce each of Vodka, Grand Marnier, Sambuca, Coffee Liqueur and Irish Crème. How did they like it?
They’ll live.
They al...
2025-08-1137 min
Vicky Van20 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1625 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Roman Holiday
It’s summer so time to get on your Vespa and take a vacation with our hosts Eric Fell, Jason Dedrick and Vicky Van as they recall their first time watching the 1953 classic Roman Holiday.
Espresso fuels their memories and gelato makes them sweeter.
They also make a tribute drink to the film called The Smitty.
Here’s how to make it…
Fill a champagne flute almost to the top with Prosecco
Add a splash of Amaro di Roma
Add optional strawberry garnish
Drink with a straw.
The Producer’s Wife said, “I...
2025-07-1531 minVicky Van19 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1521 minVicky Van18 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1417 minVicky Van17 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1318 minVicky Van16 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1217 minVicky Van15 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1118 minVicky Van14 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-1017 minVicky Van13 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0917 minVicky Van12 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0817 minVicky Van11 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0717 minVicky Van10 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0619 minVicky Van09 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0517 minVicky Van08 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0418 minVicky Van07 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0318 minVicky Van06 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0217 minVicky Van05 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-07-0117 minVicky Van04 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-06-3018 minVicky Van03 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-06-2916 minVicky Van02 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-06-2817 minVicky Van01 - Vicky Van by Carolyn WellsImmerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most...
2025-06-2818 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Highlander
A half hour’s worth of memories of 1986’s sword and sorcery classic Highlander? There can be only fun.
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van give you a heads up and heads off about their first experiences with this slice of life epic.
Along the way they enjoy some Pez and Scotch whiskey.
They also create the tribute drink A Kind of Magic.Want to make it? Here’s the recipe…
Pour:
1 oz Scotch Whiskey
1 oz Vodka
and 1 oz Sherry into a silver chalice
The producer’s wife said, “Ugh! This is...
2025-06-2033 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – E.T. the Extraterrestrial
Time to turn on your heart light as hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van tell you about their memories of the 1982 smash hit, E.T. the Extraterrestrial. They promise not to phone home it in.
The gang of loveable ragtag youths enjoy some film appropriate snacks including Reese’s Pieces and Coors.
They also create a tribute drink called The After School Special. Want to make it?
Fill a tumbler with cola and ice
Sprinkle with edible flowers
Add a glow stick (Do not drink if stick is punctured or has been us...
2025-06-0440 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Sneaky Dragon Remix!
Gather ‘round Sneakers as the Refresh My Memory hosts cast their memories back a day to Sneaky Dragon’s 700th episode and try to do an episode of their own on some of the same topics. Will it be as good? They guarantee it will be shorter.
Eric Fell, Jason Dedrick and Vicky Van are even kind enough to make a Sneaky Dragon tribute drink called The Leaky Flagon. How do you make it?
Rim a milkshake glass with crushed Trix cereal
Into a blender, put a couple of scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream
Add...
2025-05-0641 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Moonstruck
It’s the ’80s, so let’s hear it for the boy, let’s give the boy a hand!
What? That’s the wrong movie? It’s 1987’s Moonstruck? Is the song still appropriate?
Oh, good.
Sorry, I’ve been went somewhere for a bit until that nice lady slapped me and told me to snap out of it.
Let’s join Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van as they share their memories of this three-time Oscar-winning film.
They’ll enjoy Italian sandwiches and Champagne along the way.The gang didn’t h...
2025-04-2829 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Poseidon Adventure
Now this is a story all about howa ship got flipped, turned upside-downAnd I’d like to take a minute, just sit right thereI’ll tell how it became The Poseidon Adventure.
Our hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell, and Vicky Van, cruised back to 1972 as we learn about their memories of this star-studded, wet and wild adventure, and if there is a morning after…
Snacks will be served, including…
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Here’s the recipe.
The cake was accompanied by unlimited Sparkling Water....
2025-04-0430 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Saturday Night Fever
I got a fever and the only cure is…
1977’s John Travolta “classic” Saturday Night Fever, directed by John Badham. Our nighthawks, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van, talk about both versions of the film – the PG and the R- rated. Is it a different Night than they remembered looking back on it now?
A snack is supplied by way of a double-decker New York pizza. Want to make one? Stack two slices on top of each other like Tony Manero in the opening:
And what better drink to wash that down – and maybe th...
2025-03-1234 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Night of the Hunter
Robert Mitchum is a wise cracking fun loving preacher in Charles Laughton’s 1955 rom-com The Night of the Hunter. At least that’s what I assume the movie will be. Let me just watch it and finish this write up.…
Oh Lord. Um.. strike most of that. I think I got the names and the date right. Eric Fell, Vicky Van and Jason Dedrick share their memories of this dark classic.
Snacks will be served including Hunter’s Chicken. Here’s a recipe.
And because we’re not getting through this sober – An Old Fashion...
2025-02-1733 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Airport ’75
Please put your seat in the podcast position, we’re about to take off. If you look to your left, you’ll see our hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van travelling all the way back to 1974 for Airport ’75. Yes, the math is confusing but just go along for the ride. The deadly ride!
Snacks will be served including:Pretzels and Tomato juice with optional Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce
They also create a tribute drink called the Eric Fellbanger. How do you make it?
To one cup of hot coffee add:One...
2025-01-2727 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Star Wars Holiday Special
Do or do not, there is no trying to forget that The Star Wars Holiday Special actually happened. Our three wise hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about their memories of this holiday “classic”. But it’s not the Star Wars they were looking for.
While they reminisce about this TV show from a long time ago in a galaxy with terrible judgement, they enjoy Life Cereal with blue milk.
They also create a tribute drink, the Lumpy’s Itchy. How do you make it?
Make some white hot chocolate (we used Mur...
2024-12-2537 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – War Games
Sometimes the only way to win the podcast is not to play the podcast. Not in this case however! It’s a digitally fun time with Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talking about 1983’s War Games.
While they talk about their memories of the film, the team enjoy some Warheads sour candy and a drink made for a War Games drinking game. Jason explains the rules and the drink is…
A vanilla shake made with milk and ice cream
Leave the shake in the blender and add:
One handful of Whoppers malt candy
One ounce...
2024-12-1932 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Top Gun
This week, do Vicky, Eric and Jason take our breath away or do the write checks their butts can’t cash? Listen in as they go back to 1986 to talk Top Gun!
The squad tries a very patriotic red, white and blue Top Gun cocktail.
Here’s how to make it.
And what 80s watch party would be complete without Pizza Bagels?
The gang then feels the need. The need to make a tribute drink called the Talk to Me Gooseberry.
How do you make it?
If you h
2024-11-2528 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion
Hey, good to see you again. How long has it been? Let’s just put on our Jason, Vicky and Eric name tags and enter the world of 1997’s Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.
Along with talking about their memories of the film, our class acts create their own tribute beverage, The Business Women’s Drink. How do you make it?
Fill a shot glass half full of unset Jell-O with a dash of Goldschläger – put it in the fridge
After it sets, top it with more unset Jell-O of a different colour – set that in t...
2024-10-3025 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Real Genius
What’s the rarest element? The element of surprise at finding an 80’s teen comedy that doesn’t make you go, “Uh-oh” in 2024. Welcome to the stage, 1985’s Real Genius, starring Val Kilmer. But will Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van give this college romp a passing mark?
While they talk about their memories of the film, the gang enjoy some popcorn made in a sealed pop after the producer learns that Jiffy Pop plus a gas stove equals fire.
They also have some High-C, which to be honest is the best grade these kids would g...
2024-10-0526 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Buckaroo Banzai
Wherever you go, there you are. And so is the Refresh My Memory podcast as long as you’ve downloaded it.
This time around our polymaths are talking about the 1984 film The Adventure of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.
Does this movie transcend time and space or does it crash into a mountain?
Our Cavaliers enjoy some sake and watermelon as they tell you their mostly true recollections of the film.
The gang also come up with their own tribute drink, The Overthruster AKA Drink While You Can Monkey Boy!...
2024-09-1926 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Black Hole
It’s the one year anniversary of Refresh My Memory and so we’re sending Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van on an all expense paid vacation into…
The Black Hole
Will they find this 1979 Disney offering an action packed fun-filled robo-romp or will it be Slim Pickens? Also what the hell is with that ending?
Along with the movie, the gang enjoys the Finnish drink Salmiakki. If you want to drink some salty licorice, this is your chance.
They also have some chocolate donut holes. Tim Horton’s Tim Bits to...
2024-08-2630 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Moonraker
The podcast’s name is Memory, Refresh My Memory and it’s time for some summer camp as Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about 1979’s Moonraker – Roger Moore’s fourth appearance as James Bond and Richard Keil’s third appearance as Jaws (listen and you’ll find out the first). Are they shaken by the movie or are they stirred?
They enjoy a Vodka martini. Want to make one? Here’s a recipe. Want to make it Jason-style? Add even more bitters than they do in the video made by the bitters company.
They also enjo...
2024-08-0733 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Airplane!
No need to put this podcast on autopilot, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van are here to talk about 1980’s Airplane! Do they have opinions? You bet your Zucker brothers they do!
Along with a very small amount of airline peanuts, the hosts enjoy a Don’t Call me Shirley Temple. How is it different from an actual Shirley Temple? It never went on to be the Ambassador to Ghana.
But if you want to make a Shirley Temple drink, here’s how…
The gang also create their own tribute drink called The Smok...
2024-07-2528 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Something Wild
Enough with podcasts talking about something mild, it’s time to talk about Something Wild, the very-1986 film directed by Jonathan Demme before those lambs got so loud. (And, as a bonus, watching the movie will make a joke in Dumb And Dumber make sense.
A combination of Seagrams (or a reasonable facsimile) and Wild Cherry Life Savers is tried, and it goes over…not well.
They also come up with the tribute drink The Dine and Dash. Want to make it?
Take a shooter glass.
Add one half oz of Blue Curaçao
Add o...
2024-07-0224 minHot Date with Dan and VickyThree Guys Named Mike (Episode 191) - Hot Date with Dan & VickyAfter winning the Oscar in 1948 for best actress in Johnny Belinda, Jane Wyman had her pick of projects and leading men. She chose the winning comedy Three Guys Named Mike in 1951 because of it's potential box office appeal and the chance to try her skills in a different genre. Her supporting cast of Mikes included Van Johnson, Howard Keel and Barry Sullivan. Dan and Vicky discuss the film where Wyman plays a flight attendant at the center of a romantic triangle. They also give us their thoughts on some recently seen including IF, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
2024-06-211h 16Refresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Road House
What do you get when you combine the fun of roads with the comfort of houses? Road House! No, not the current version, this one has your daily requirements of Patrick Swayze.
Let’s join Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van for a throat rippingly fun time! Two of them are seeing it for the very first time, but don’t worry, they’re nice.
Until it’s time to not be nice.
They enjoy The Ultimate Bar Mix and a drink called The Dirty Dalton. Want to make it?
(Warning, some swe...
2024-06-1728 min
Long Covid Podcast134 - Vicky van der Togt & Jeremy Rossman - Research-Aid NetworksEpisode 134 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with Vicky van der Togh & Dr Jeremy Rossman from Research-Aid Networks. We discuss what the organisation does, what brought Vicky & Jeremy together as well as their recently published hypothesis paper.Research-Aid Networks www.researchaidnetworks.org Pandemic-Aid Networks www.researchaidnetworks.org/pandemic-aid-networks Long Covid hypothesis paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1150105/full Lay version (also available as audio): https://researchaidnetworks.org/hypothesis-summary/.Twitter @ResearchAidNetFB @ResearchAidNetYT @ResearchAidNetworksMessage the podcast! - questions will be an...
2024-06-1356 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Desperately Seeking Susan
The year is 1985 and this movie couldn’t be more 1985. Rosanna Arquette and Madonna joins forces as a bored housewife and a…Madonna type.
The National Film Registry says the movie is culturally, historically or aesthetically significant but who cares about them? Let’s see what Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van think.
Along with the movie, your hosts enjoy a drink called the Madonna. How do you make it? Like this!
They also enjoy some party mix to go along with the party vibe.
Then they create a tribute drink...
2024-06-0331 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Alien
It’s time for the hosts to talk about the prequel to that beloved classic, Aliens Vs. Predator 2, the original 1979 film Alien, directed by Ridley Scott.
Let’s join Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van for a gut-busting chest-bursting good time!
Learning nothing from the film they recklessly open strange eggs from the planet Germany, and drink a substance resembling android blood called a Piña Colada.
Want to make a Piña Colada? Here’s how…
Learn which of the hosts got scared by a toaster and watched this film from...
2024-05-1528 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Star Trek: The Motion Picture
It’s time to boldly go where a 1960s TV show as gone before.
Let’s take a long look at this 1979 film as your hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van follow their Prime Directive out of prime time and onto the big screen with Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Warning: Things get a little grizzly. Picture by Eric Fell.
And if you don’t think it all feels long enough, here are some more scenes.
A Romulan Ale is enjoyed. If you’d like to make one, follow this lin...
2024-05-0228 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Blade Runner
This week we’re remembering all the way back to the year 2019, or rather 1982’s idea of 2019. It’s Blade Runner. What does the name mean? Really, it’s not important.
Your probably human hosts, Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van, talk about things you people wouldn’t believe, like their experiences seeing the movie for the first time, one of which did so last week.
They enjoy cheap whiskey, the kind a cop’s salary can afford, and they’re tested by upside down tortoise treats and how they are supposed to feel about them.
2024-04-1632 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Matrix
It was 25 years ago today the Wachowskis taught Neo to play…
Join your hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van as they take the journey – some for very the first time – into the world of The Matrix.
The hosts enjoy The Matrix, a drink by Cocktail Chemistry.
The “steaks” are high (and dry) as they venture into the exciting world of jerky, again, some for the very first time.
They also made up their own drink based on the film called The Lady in the Red Dress.
Then then make...
2024-04-0134 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
This time around why don’t we head out to the woods, leaving all our cares, children and good judgement about not petting bears behind us for 1974’s The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.
Join Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van as they cast judgement on the host who suggested this movie, and get ready to leave with more unanswered questions than a David Lynch marathon.
The hosts enjoy the only beverage the film had in it: spring water. Want to make it? Here’s how:
Abandon your daughter
Find a spring
Wrestl...
2024-03-1529 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Tron
Did you know that every time you erase a file, you delete adorable digital people???
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about how this horrific revelation makes them feel, as well as their memories of the 1982 Disney classic Tron.
WARNING: There will be Bruce Boxleitner anecdotes.
Video games spawned from the film will also be discussed.
The gang also created a custom cocktail for the movie: The Wreckognizer AKA The Flynn and Tronic!
Here’s how to make it:
Add one oz of gin to a ic...
2024-03-0126 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Terminator
The gang talks about 1984’s The Terminator, a film that promises “I’ll be back”, and then did so for five sequels and a TV series.
Join Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van as they go over this tale of artificial intelligence threatening to take over humanity. A topic thankfully irrelevant today. Also learn how to tell if you have a quality version of the movie with a simple trick involving a Schwarzenegger body part.
Planet Hollywood’s classic Terminator drink is enjoyed. Here’s the secret recipe using every liquor known to humanity:
3/4 ounc...
2024-02-1538 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveVicky Van by Carolyn WellsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/740698 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Vicky Van Series: #9 of Fleming Stone Mysteries Author: Carolyn Wells Narrator: John Rayburn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 57 minutes Release date: February 13, 2024 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Victoria Van Allen was the name she signed to her letters and to her cheques, but Vicky Van, as her friends called her, was signed all over her captivating personality, from the top of her dainty, tossing head to the tips of her dainty, dancing feet. Young lawyer Chester Calhoun liked her from the first, and if her “small and earlies” were...
2024-02-1303 min
EsrealyOrando por nuestros hijos, Cómo una nueva mamá? Hna Betany ShelleyAhora siendo mamá, cuando leo este versículo, pienso en mi hija abriendo su boca para llorar o pedir de comer. Y mi reacción natural, como mamá, es ayudarle. Quiero darle de comer para que sea contenta y feliz. Quiero llenar su boca.
Quiero ayudarle con las cosas que necesita.
Ella pide por lo que necesita de su mamá y no tiene miedo de hacerla. Ella lo hace por instinto.
Y como cristianos así deberíamos ser con nuestro Dios. Si tenemos necesidad de algo, no deberíamos tener miedo en preguntarle. Con la fe sencillo que un hijo tiene pa...
2024-02-1017 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Planet of the Apes
Time for the show that makes your phone say to your pod application, “Get your podcast off of me you damn dirty app!”
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about the classic 1968 film of monkey see, monkey doom Planet of the Apes. Yes we know the apes aren’t monkeys. Let’s just move on.
This episode, the hosts enjoy some banana daiquiris. Here’s a video on how to make one.
They also invent The Forbidden Zone.
Want to make it? Here’s the recipe:
Pour 1/2 oz Fireball Whi...
2024-02-0227 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – The Great Escape
What’s the greatest escape? Getting lost in a delightful podcast episode discussing the 1963 Steve McQueen classic (with surprisingly little Steve McQueen).Our hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van spend some time in the cooler that is Hellkitty Studios in the wintertime going over their memories of the film.
They also enjoy a beverage called The Grape Escape.
Want to make it? Follow this link!
If you’d rather see a full on happy ending, this video game has you covered…
The gang also make up their...
2024-01-1730 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch. The film so nice they made it twice. Listen as our mischievous hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van let us know if this sequel Trumps the first.
They also create a drink based on this messy mix of a movie. It’s called The Clamp. Want to make it? Here’s how:
Mix equal parts:
Sprite
Coca-Cola
Orange Juice
Dr. Pepper
For an extra President’s Day celebration kick add:
Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey or Bourbon
Garnish with a clamp (optional)
Drink until the movie makes sense
If you do decide...
2024-01-0130 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Gremlins
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? How about hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van telling you their memories of 1984’s Gremlins? Make sure you don’t get the podcast wet, because you’re probably listening on an electronic device and that’s really bad for it. Also don’t drink the beverages they made up and drive. No really, especially if you’re a teenager:
Also don’t eat this cereal after midnight. Or before midnight. Because it was discontinued decades ago:
They also create two tribute drinks based on the Joe Dante classic. Here’...
2023-12-1532 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Did you know they turned the internet clip of Phoebe Cates getting out of a pool into a full-length movie? Before she directed Clueless, which Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talked about last time, Amy Heckerling tackled Cameron Crowe’s coming-of-age story.
The gang discusses the classic 1982 performances of Cates, Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh while taking a nostalgic deep dive into the mall culture of their youth. Chocolate malteds will be consumed; secrets will be revealed.
They also created a tribute drink called Spicoli’s Pizza Delivery. Here’s how you make i...
2023-12-0128 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Clueless
It’s 1995, do you know where your Jane Austen based teen comedy is? Hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van cast their memories back to a time when Paul Rudd looked pretty much the same. Will things work out for the future Ant-Man and Batgirl?
Also, an online poll was taken to see what high schoolers were under-agedly drinking in 1995 and the hosts sample the results.
They also create a tribute drink called the As If. Here’s how to make it:
Combine equal parts champagne and orange juice in a cham...
2023-11-1529 minRefresh My MemoryRefresh My Memory – Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Welcome to 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind where you will encounter three hosts – including one who doesn’t know their microphone is off for half the show.(We apologize, and by “we” I mean me, the person writing this, who didn’t double check the mics. I’d show more emotion, but I don’t want the hosts to call me a crybaby.)
Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about their memories of Steven Spielberg’s blend of outer space and the inner turmoil of an Indiana fami...
2023-11-0130 min
Growing Your Team with Jamie Van CuykFrom Hiring to Onboarding to Firing - How to Avoid HR Issues with Vicky BrownVicky Brown takes business owners through the process of both gaining and losing team members while avoiding common HR issues.
2023-10-3149 min