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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!

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Not at horror franchises are built the same, and Phantasm is pretty hit or miss as a rule, but you really have to hand it to Don Coscarelli for doing what he wants, how he wants, regardless of how absurd Reggie Bannister gets or how much studio meddling he has to deal with to make his movies. PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD (1993) picks up right where its predecessor leaves off but somehow makes even less sense than the original film. While the plot may be inscrutable and most of the acting atrocious, there’s a lot of charm in PHANTASM III as well as a lot of yellow mustard, so you know we had a good time watching and discussing regardless of how much headscratching occurred throughout. Hop in the hearse, there’s plenty of room for everybody!

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This week, we’re welcoming back a One Hit Thunder favorite—indie rap sensation Spose. He has brought with him the deepest cut we’ve discussed in ages: Bran Van 3000’s “Drinking in L.A.,” a song that soared in Canada but made only a small ripple in the States. Yet, for Spose, hailing from Maine where the song’s melodies permeated the airwaves, it left an impression on him that remains even decades later. Join us as we give this song a ring-a-ding-ding and decide if more people should have taken a ride in the Bran Van.

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This week we are joined by Naz Kutub who’s book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik’s blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA.

This week Dylan has Matt listen to the obscure 80’s punk album The Yobs: Christmas Album

Marissa’s missing sister returns to Newport Beach at last!

This week we are joined by Josh Forbes. Josh recently wrote and directed Destroy All Neighbors for Shudder but is also a die-hard Weird Al-coholic. Beyond making one of the more unique horror comedies in recent memory, he also directed a music video for Jonah Ray’s cover of Frank’s 2000″ TV which you have to track down and watch!

Ah spring, the season of when every wild animal is trying to get laid. Of course that means that shape-changing, immortal chimera hotties in Italy are on the prowl for clueless American expats too. If you haven’t guessed, we’re talking the incredible Benson & Moorhead film SPRING (2014) this week and we definitely have a heart-on for this one. If you want to put the Love in Lovecraftian, this is the movie to do it. Swipe right, cuties!

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Are we One Hit Thunder? Who wants to know? Jimmy Ray seemed to possess all the makings of superstardom in the late 90s: a striking appearance, an unforgettable chorus that echoed his identity, and the backing of a renowned manager. He even embarked on a tour opening for one of the biggest boy bands of his time. Yet, as swiftly as he ascended, he vanished without a trace…until a few years ago. This week, One Hit Thunder transforms into Unsolved Mysteries as we endeavor to unravel the enigma surrounding Jimmy Ray’s disappearance.

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This week in honor of 25 years of Quantum Leap Matt makes Dylan watch the only Christmas episode they ever did, A Little Miracle, inspired by the Christmas Carol.

After literally weeks the gang decides it’s time to get Marissa back at Newport … but is it too little too late?