Happy Holidays! This week they're diving into the action classic, Die Hard!

Join us as we explore the film's iconic moments, quotable lines, and memorable characters. From John McClane's barefoot antics to Hans Gruber's sophisticated villainy, we'll dissect the elements that make Die Hard a beloved Christmas classic.

We'll also delve into the production, the cultural impact of the film, and debate its status as a definitive Christmas movie.

#retro #classic #movies #christmasmovies #podcast

Chapters

00:00 What Makes a Christmas Movie?

06:15 Die Hard: A Christmas Movie?

09:36 The Villain of Die Hard

13:52 Die Hard Fun Facts

19:54 The Best Scenes in Die Hard

29:24 "Favorite ""Kills"" in Die Hard"

34:25 Reginald VelJohnson: The Other Hero

41:13 Best Deaths in Die Hard

48:35 Die Hard 2 and 3

1:19:25 Elevator Pitches

Join us for a holiday-themed episode where we dive headfirst into the hilarious and heartwarming Christmas classic, Home Alone! We'll dissect Kevin McCallister's genius booby traps, debate Uncle Frank, and try not to get too scared by the Wet Bandits. Plus, we'll share our favorite moments and test your Home Alone trivia knowledge. Don't miss this festive episode – it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

Chapters:

0:00 Cold Open

04:40 Unsolved Mysteries

14:20 Harper Joins the Show

15:45 Home Alone Discussion

24:10 Uncle Frank

27:57The Wet Bandits

31:06 Favorite Traps

38:56 John Candy

42:30 "Wacko" Mom

43:38 Pizza

49:19 Was Kevin a jerk?

52:08 A child star is born

55:00 Favorite Scenes (Besides the Traps)

59:20 Basements

1:10:04 Aftershave

1:14:20 Wrap Up

🎁 1995: The Christmas of Consoles Chronicles! 🎁

Join us as we unwrap a shared Christmas memory from our 1995 family Christmas when we each received a video game console, and a couple games, as a gift! Ryan recalls getting a Sega Genesis, while Deric received the Super Nintendo. We reminisce about our favorite games from each system, growing up. Including some classic titles like NBA Jam, Sonic, Super Black Bass, and Mortal Kombat. Plus, we share our first memories of receiving video games as gifts, ever.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro and Icebreaker: First Video Game Gift Ever

07:50 - 1995: The Christmas of Consoles

11:49 - S.N.E.S. vs Snes

15:50 - First Game

26:45 - Second Game

40:46 - Third Game

54:01 - Honorable Mentions

01:09:05 - Wrap up

01:10:10 - Use Comment

01:12:00 Next Week's Icebreaker

This week, we dive headfirst into the world of "Gremlins," the 1984 Christmas horror-comedy classic. Like a science teacher, we dissect the film's memorable scenes, discuss the cast, and explore the lore of the Mogwai and Gremlins. From the iconic Universal Lot to the practical puppetry that brought the creatures to life, we cover a lot of ground and leave a lot for a sequal. #gremlins #christmasmovies #80smovies #thispodcasttakestokens #TPTT #podcast

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CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:00 Cold Open Question 00:04:20 Gremlins Discussion 00:07:40 The Universal Lot 00:12:35 The Budget And Box Office 00:13:33 Gremlins 2 00:14:55 Favorite Scenes 00:20:45 That 1% That Could Be Better 00:26:10 The Science Teacher 00:32:08 It's OK If She Didn't Make It 00:33:50 The Town Sheriff 00:37:18 There Is A Lack Of Definity In The Rules 00:43:38 The Dream Bedroom Of The 1980's 00:44:56 Spielberg's Cameo 00:45:40 Is He A Good Inventor? 00:51:25 Family Movie? 01:02:10 Thanksgiving Movie? 01:05:15 Show Stickers For Reviews 01:07:20 YouTube Comments 01:13:09 Icebreaker Question For Next Week

What is the worst thing that has happened when traveling on vacation?

Join us this week as we discuss the ultimate Thanksgiving movie, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! We share our own travel horror stories, favorite scenes, and trivia from the movie. Don't miss out on the laughs and nostalgia as we dive into this classic comedy.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:56 Icebreaker

00:03:15 Travel Horror Stories

00:08:00 The "F" Word

00:13:19 Be Kind

00:15:00 Favorite Scenes

00:36:00 Trivia

00:41:00 Casting the Remake

00:51:00 The John Hughes Universe

We're revisiting the 1995 Western film, "The Quick and the Dead." This Sam Raimi-directed movie boasts a star-studded cast, including Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Russell Crowe. Join us as we analyze the film's memorable duels, discuss its place in the Western genre, and share some fun trivia. So grab your headphones and get ready for a showdown!
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Chapters

0:00:00 The Quick and the Dead's Surprising Director

0:03:43 Home Viewing vs. Theatrical Release

0:04:53 Box Office Bombs

0:07:43 Romanticizing the Old West

0:08:53 The Role of a Lead

0:19:53 Most Over-the-Top Death Scene

0:35:43 Modern Westerns vs. Classic Westerns

0:45:00 Listener Feedback

1:02:05 Favorite Boss Battle

What are the Top 5 CDs you would load up in your 5-disc changer for a 2005 retro gaming marathon?

We're going back to 2005 to discuss our favorite CDs to listen to while gaming. Deric and Ryan reminisce about the good old days of gaming and some of their favorite albums, including Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, and Nirvana. They also discuss some of their favorite games, including Grand Theft Auto, Halo, and The Legend of Zelda.

Here are some of the topics we cover in this episode:

• Top 5 No Skip CDs for Gaming

• The good old days of retro gaming

• Memories of our favorite albums and games

• And more!

We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a comment below with your Top 5!

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:00 What is a No Skip CD?

00:03:40 Rage Against the Machine

00:06:10 Radiohead - The Bends

00:11:00 The Offspring - Americana

00:16:30 Toadies - Rubberneck

00:20:40 Nirvana - In Utero

00:24:00 System of a Down - Steal This Album

00:28:00 Radiohead - OK Computer

00:32:00 Honorable Mentions

00:32:00 We're a Happy Family - A Tribute to the Ramones

00:36:00 U2 - The Joshua Tree

00:40:00 Ozzfest 2001 - Second Millennium

00:44:00 Blink 182 - Enema of the State

00:48:00 The Future of Music

00:52:00 Outro

00:54:00 Free Stickers!

01:00:00 First CD You Ever Bought

01:04:30 BMG Music

01:08:30 Wrap Up

In this episode, we take a nostalgic look back at the classic video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. We discuss our memories of playing the game, the impact it had on skate culture, and the things that made it so special to us. We also share our thoughts on the various sequels and spin-offs in the series. If you're a fan of the Tony Hawk series or just want to reminisce about the good old days of gaming, you won't want to miss this episode! #thispodcasttakestokens #tptt #podcast #retrogaming #videogames #nintendoswitch #xbox #playstation #retrogamer #nostalgia #games #gaming #tonyhawk

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

00:05:33 Skate Culture

00:10:50 Our History of Skateboarding

00:15:49 The Making of a Skate Park

00:20:29 90s Nostalgia

00:25:27 The Tony Hawk Video Game Series

00:30:37 Grand Theft Auto on PS2

00:35:28 The Best Video Game Soundtracks

00:40:41 Music to Game By

00:45:40 Listener Comments

00:50:15 The End