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This week Matt and Dylan dive into the Pokemon Christmas Bash album and are blown away by how much they enjoy it!

This week we discuss a strong contender for the worst episode of O.C. History

This week we celebrate Al with easily his most popular short song!

The weather is getting nicer so now is the perfect time to rip the sleeves off your safari shirts and yell “SUN’S OUT, GUNS OUT!” With that kind of brashness in mind, we go swimming in the sandy seas of the Sahara with Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz in 1999’s THE MUMMY. If this movie doesn’t get your bi panic going, you might just be a reanimated corpse who gets a charge out of puking beetles on your foes. However you get your jollies, your HMN hosts are here to keep your camels from spitting on you during this newest episode of Horror Movie Night!

You may remember this week’s song as the theme song to a 90s teen drama, but buckle up because you’re about to learn about the long and prolific career of BoDeans before they broke into the mainstream with “Closer to Free”. Believe it or not, this influential jangle pop staple were a favorite of fans and critics alike for well over a decade before their big break. Thanks to our Patreon supporters, this week we dive into the long (and occasionally dark) history of this iconic band, tracing their roots back to the vibrant Milwaukee music scene.

This week Matt introduces Dylan to the song “Old City Bar” off their debut album Christmas Eve and Other Stories. After discussing why they both love the song they break down all the lyrics!

This week we find out what Newport is like without Ryan and Marissa dating … yet again.

This week the Matts tackle one of the more divisive tracks in Al’s recording history. One of the Matt’s at one time actively said this was the worst Al original … does that still stand? Listen and find out!

It can be hard to separate the artist from the art, especially when it comes to raging douchebags like Lovecraft, but it’s a lot easier when your trusted friend Stuart Gordon takes the helm and sails you into the choppy waters of human/cephalopod hybrids who want to bang their brothers. We dove into DAGON (2000) and thoroughly enjoyed the weirdness (which is also pretty faithful to the source material) while being realistic about how poorly the CGI has aged in this one. Hope you’re not a land lubber, because this week we need all hands on deck for another episode of Horror Movie Night!

Join us this week as we welcome back comedian and reality show star John Franklin to explore the irresistible “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners. While you may only remember them for their one US hit and for dressing in overalls, Dexys Midnight Runners are far more than just a novelty act. Led by the visionary Kevin Rowland, the band is a fully fledged concept group, revered by critics and cherished by fans worldwide. Tune in to discover the depth and brilliance behind this iconic band, and why their repertoire extends far beyond their most famous hit.

This week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast

This week in anticipation of the inevitable *NSYNC reunion … Matt and Dylan dive head first into their classic Christmas album Home for Christmas featuring the undeniable bop “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”

This week Ryan goes on the road and everyone else in Newport keeps asking “Where’s Ryan?”

This week we are joined by Kevin Schnick. Kevin’s love of Al and Mad Magazine as child helped him find a career working on Robot Chicken and co-creating the Mad TV series. Kevin and us dive into the Aerosmith parody Livin’ in the Fridge and discuss how it’s possible one of the Matt’s had little knowledge of the Aerosmith original.

Some movies are destined to not live up to their insane poster art… You would think a poster of a scantily-clad woman being attacked by a 5-foot bug would be a tough promise to deliver upon, but THE NEST (1988) gets surprisingly close and is a pretty solid little flick. It’s got silly characters, improbable situations, some humor and a TON of goop and gore, and we had a blast watching and discussing it this week! It’s time to exterminate your apprehension about a somewhat forgotten creature feature on another episode of Horror Movie Night!

Get ready to step onto the dance floor of nostalgia as we unpack the sentimental anthem of fatherly love, “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle. If you’ve ever attended a wedding, chances are you’ve swayed to the heartfelt melody of this timeless track, which has become a staple choice for the cherished Father-Daughter Dance. However, amidst the emotions of this episode, there lies a strong and divisive opinion: it’s Chris’s least favorite one-hit wonder EVER. But can Matt’s in-depth research on this Christian artist and his touching tribute to his daughter sway Chris’s perspective? Tune in as we dive into the backstory of this artist and song, and see if we end up worshipping Bob Carlisle, or simply tossing him into the burning pits of Hell!

Recently Matt finished watching all of Happy Endings and decided he wanted to introduce the show to Dylan by picking his favorite of the Christmas Episodes … Season 3’s “No Ho Ho”

This week we find out if Johnny survived falling off the cliff (he didn’t)

This week we discuss the forgotten early years of E!’s daily show celebrating trash TV and the rejected theme song Al wrote for them!

This week on the podcast, we discuss the 1963 film “King Kong vs. Godzilla.” This team-up film completely changed the direction of the entire Godzilla franchise and also gave King Kong a boost in the mainstream. Even in 2024, another Godzilla and King Kong movie has come out, proving the long-lasting power these titans have when pitted against each other!

Emerging from the haunting echoes of gothic rock pioneered by Bauhaus, Love and Rockets swiftly conquered the college radio scene during the mid-80s. By 1989, the band had made a significant leap into the mainstream with their smash hit “So Alive,” inspired by vocalist Daniel Ash’s glimpse of a captivating woman across a dimly lit room. Join us this week as we’re joined by Mustard Plug guitarist Colin Clive, exploring his enduring admiration for Love and Rockets. Colin’s firsthand experiences with their electrifying live performances offer a unique perspective, having been an avid fan long before the band captured the attention of the nation.

This week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who’s award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah’s own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen!

This week Dylan has Matt watch one of his favorite shows from High School “Glee”. In season 2 they released A Very Glee Christmas which featured the iconic cover of Last Christmas, meanwhile Matt couldn’t STAND Glee during it’s run on TV. Will this episode change his mind?

This title is basically a spoiler to how a beloved character potentially dies

This week we are talking about legally not Prince’s Let’s go Crazy (but basically Prince’s Let’s Go Crazy) … Traffic Jam by Weird Al!

Well we’ve made it 450 episodes without our eyes melting out of our heads so that must indicate some supernatural influence on the podcast… As an offering to the androgynous Outer Gods, we go way out of our comfort zone and discuss the universally-beloved GHOSTBUSTERS (1984), in which a group of out-of-work scientists almost blow up NYC while an Eric Stolz lookalike just tries to do his job. That’s the plot of this one, right? Oh and there’s Rick Moranis so you can’t go wrong. Happy 9 years to us!

Five years after New Kids On The Block disbanded, Jordan Knight made a comeback with a lively, carnival-themed song about wild sex. The track boasted a memorable video, a contemporary sound, and an irresistible chorus. Despite knocking it out of the park with “Give It To You”, Knight fell short in comparison to another former boy band member who ventured into solo territory. This week, we explore why the most talented New Kid couldn’t keep us wet with another hit.

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This week on Thanksgiving 365 we go back the the king of Thanksgiving shows Friends to discuss Matt’s personal favorite Thanksgiving Episode “The One With Chandler in a Box”.

Kaitlin tries to break up Marissa and Ryan while getting Seth hooked on Pot

This week we are joined by Taylor Morden who’s horror film Bampire is currently running an IndieGoGo Campaign to hit it’s funding! We discuss one of the most mean spirited songs Al’s ever written … Achy Breaky Song!

Donate to Taylor’s Film at Bampiremovie.com