Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast
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| Episode 80 | AYAOTD S2E3 — The Tale of Locker 22 | 25 Aug 2024 | 01:34:41 | |
Birthday curses, chem lab terror, and rejection sensitive dysphoria… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for another round of Midnight Society mayhem as they get groovy with ‘60s slang, walk the graffitied hallways of their childhood, and even uncover some reported high school hauntings from this side of the TV screen. This episode will have you spiraling into the 30 year pop culture cycle, seeing not only its stamp on the present and our (increasingly obsolete) place within it, but also its implications for the future… Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 79 | Book Report — The Face on the Milk Carton | 10 Aug 2024 | 01:18:55 | |
Identity crises, lactose intolerance, and the Hare Krishna… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the back-to-school spirit for a good old fashioned mingling of history lesson and book report where they’ll investigate a well-meaning, if dark phenomenon that swept the country in the ‘80s – milk carton kids – via a controversial young adult novel born from it by Caroline B. Cooney. They’ll bust some myths, pay homage to the devastating realities, and get to the haunting core of the novel… what if the face staring back at you from the breakfast table was your own? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 70 | Movie Night — Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland — Part I | 23 Mar 2024 | 01:22:03 | |
Quiet On Set, flashy circus ads, and the dark side of animation history… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they confront some harsh realities and trace the origins of one of their most requested Movie Nights back through the late 19th and early 20th centuries via its creator – the dream-obsessed (and problematic) Winsor McKay – and his plight as one of the founding fathers of modern animation. Follow along as they plot the path of Nemo as a character through his print and theatrical lifetime, all the way to the mid ‘70s when the first inkling of this pretty dark title was “awakened.” Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 69 | CTCD S1E7 — King Ramses’ Curse / The Clutching Foot | 09 Mar 2024 | 02:03:47 | |
Mummified curses, the infamous Big Toe bandit, and lessons in Egyptology… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they seek to “return the slab” by unpacking some of Courage’s most talked-about and seemingly sinister segments. They’ll dive into ancient omens and confounding cases that brought Egyptian history to the Western world, look back at old Hollywood legends that led to the modern heist trope, and probably tell you far more than you ever expected to know about plagues of locusts. Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 68 | CTCD S1E6 — The Duck Brothers / Shirley the Medium | 24 Feb 2024 | 01:40:05 | |
Grabby shadows, psychic hotline hi-jinx, and emotional alien encounters… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the land of Nowhere once again as they traipse through extra-terrestrial lore surrounding tractor beams and alien abDUCKtions, enjoy television psychic tropes, and explore the anti-hero elements present in so many Courage the Cowardly Dog antagonists. These episodes showcase the show’s uncanny ability to layer in lessons, from commentary on how isolating greed can be, to the often necessary reminder that it’s okay to ask for help. Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 67 | Movie Night — Balto — Part II | 11 Feb 2024 | 01:53:26 | |
Narcissistic ne’er-do-wells, supposed Southern expressions, and makeshift northern lights… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for the final leg of their Balto-thon where they trek through voice-cast trivia and unpack every ounce of jaw-dropping peril, malignant personality disorders, and innocuous innuendo that made Balto one of the foremost millennial favorites they’ve explored to date. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 66 | A Hangout with Balto Writers David Steven Cohen & Roger S. H. Schulman | 28 Jan 2024 | 02:04:10 | |
Spielberg surreality, old-Hollywood caricatures, and blatantly honest lies… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Come along as these ‘90s kids get within one degree of Kevin Bacon by hanging with two of the legendary writers behind Balto (and a dozen other mind-blowing millennial favorites). Hear their origin stories, explore their shiniest memories of Balto’s inception, and listen in as they recount their involvement with THAT scene… y’know…only some of the darkest words we’ve ever had to utter: "kiddie coffins." Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 65 | Movie Night — Balto — Part I | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:29:44 | |
Questionable motives, an early American media frenzy, and Governor Bone… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning from an unexpected hiatus, these ‘90s kids are eager to get back in your ears recounting the true-life tale that served as inspiration behind Balto, the heroic 1925 Serum Run of Nome. Prepare your warmest blankets as they begin to sled (ha!) light on how the Hollywood version came to be, and regale you with every bit of outbreak, heartbreak, triumph, and controversy contained in the Great Race of Mercy. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| 2024 New Year’s Campfire Chat | 31 Dec 2023 | 00:55:53 | |
Hiatus explanations, a holiday recap, and some watch recommendations… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2023! As has become tradition, join your 90’s kid Ghost Hosts around the proverbial campfire to unpack where they’ve been this holiday season, discuss plans for 2024, and remind you how not-alone you are. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 64 | Movie Night — Casper — Part II | 29 Oct 2023 | 02:02:04 | |
Haunting core memories, the limitations of primordial kool-aid, and that big Halloween dance in the sky… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Reaching the finish line in this Halloween season, these ‘90s kids reminisce on the plot of Casper with all of its perfect '90s charm, lament the need for their own Up-And-At-‘Em machine, and, inevitably, get down and dirty with the heartbreakingly tenuous nature of mortality. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 63 | Movie Night — Casper — Part I | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:58:42 | |
Slapstick spookiness, Spielberg’s dualistic vision, and the earliest iterations of the friendliest ghost… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Leading into another glorious Halloween, these ‘90s kids introduce Casper – a Pretty Dark icon – to the podcast and provide a timeline of his 80+ years of friendly haunting, then go behind the scenes to uncover the production story surrounding one of the biggest, and most distinctly edgy, CGI triumphs of the ‘90s. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 62 | Hey Arnold! — Friday the 13th | 13 Oct 2023 | 01:15:22 | |
Schoolyard superstitions, problematic fifth graders, and the luckiest unluckiest day of them all… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! On this special, spooky October Friday the 13th, these ‘90s kids take on a classic Nickelodeon episode and immerse themselves in the ancient (and not so ancient) origins of alllll of the superstitions you know and love — including but not limited to spilling salt, stepping on cracks, opening umbrellas indoors, and lucky rabbits’ feet. What better way to ward off the hexes than with your Ghost Hosts?! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 78 | Movie Night — Holes — Part II | 27 Jul 2024 | 02:16:06 | |
Sploosh, supernatural serendipity, and the “Troubled Teen" Industry… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids to celebrate and unpack what is, arguably, one of the best book-to-film adaptions ever created. This time, they’ll revel in magical, mystical romance, wax poetic about generational curses and cycles, plus build character while exploring deeper themes of abuse in teen “rehabilitation” programs, and America’s dark history with segregation and racial prejudice. This is a heavy one, Darklings, but it’s important, and your Ghost Hosts hope you enjoy it with all the same curiosity you’d bring to the Scholastic Book Fair. Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 61 | Spooky Special — Michael Jackson’s Thriller | 07 Oct 2023 | 01:19:52 | |
Classic horror nods, looping big-screen / reality parallels, and the monster inside us all… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! For their SECOND podcast-iversary, these ‘90s kids explore the production story behind the heart-stopping, groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that is Thriller, discuss some deeper themes and potential misgivings from Michael’s childhood faith, and reminisce on the immaculate ‘80s Halloween vibes. This is thriller night! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 60 | CTCD S1E5 — Night of the Weremole / Mother’s Day | 23 Sep 2023 | 01:38:30 | |
Ancient werewolf lore, Sisyphean games of Whack-A-Mole, and the unfortunate reality of generational curses… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their Courage binge, these ‘90s kids learn the origin of the ol’ “hair of the dog” cure, brush up on their understanding of lycanthropy, and tip-toe toward the emotional horrors that made Eustace one of the darkest villains of our childhood. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 59 | Movie Night — The Watcher in the Woods — Part II | 09 Sep 2023 | 01:59:03 | |
Mirrored realities, Milk-Carton-worthy disappearances, and portals to dimensions unknown… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their conclusion of this messy movie night, these ‘90s kids explore the labyrinth of connections between the novel and the film, get into the nitty gritty of some of the biggest horror conventions and jump scares, and dissect how and why certain plot holes — and inter-dimensional rips in the fabric of time — might exist. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 58 | Movie Night — The Watcher in the Woods — Part I | 26 Aug 2023 | 01:08:59 | |
Birthday woes, divergent visions, and a whole lot of horror clichés… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In Part 1 of a somewhat obscure movie night, these ‘90s kids boldly aim their flashlights at Disney’s buried young-adult-horror blunder that ushered in the '80s, gear up to better understand its many fabled AND released endings, and most of all, lament the story that could’ve been. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 57 | Movie Night — Once Upon A Forest | 12 Aug 2023 | 01:41:15 | |
Fatal fumes, living funerals, and PEAK childhood separation anxiety… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this week’s movie night, these ‘90s kids immerse themselves in animated existentialism, ponder the ripple effects of littering on the highway, and of course, unpack THAT infamously tragic toxic gas scene. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 56 | CTCD S1E4 — The Demon in the Mattress / Freaky Fred | 29 Jul 2023 | 01:44:23 | |
Exorcist epiphanies, rhyming inner-monologues, and a predisposition to be…naughty… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most popular Courage venture to date, these ‘90s kids whip out some 1970s horror comparisons, remind their dear Darklings that personal autonomy and emotional safety trump the social norms of hospitality, and attempt to get all of Seuss-sounding Fred’s freakiest accusations straight, or at least as straight as they can. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 55 | CTCD S1E3 — Courage Meets Bigfoot / Hothead | 15 Jul 2023 | 01:34:47 | |
Experimental institutes, childhood hyper-vigilance, and an amorphous Nowherian mob… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Getting back to their Cartoon Network fixation, these ‘90s kids explore the origins of Bigfoot and his surprisingly heartwarming presence in Nowhere, remember an America that left pies cooling in their windowsills, and get spooked by the uncanny parallels to emotional abuse found in Eustace’s angry hair-growth-product outbursts. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 54 | Zeke the Plumber & Other Summer Camp Scaries | 01 Jul 2023 | 01:23:05 | |
Camp-y summertime tropes, tales of a reformed tomboy, and a plunger-wielding dream stalker… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In response to serious Darkling demand, these ‘90s kids rewind back to Nickelodeon’s heyday to revisit the gruesome legend of Zeke the Plumber from Salute Your Shorts, confront toxic truths from Kalyn’s girlhood, and explore the intrinsic ties between sleepaway camps and the horror genre. Whether you’ve been perpetually haunted by Zeke yourself, or are simply craving that freeze-pop-summer-break feeling, this episode is the perfect way to kick off a very spooky summer indeed. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 53 | CTCD S1E2 — The Shadow of Courage / Dr. LeQuack, Amnesia Specialist | 17 Jun 2023 | 01:31:14 | |
Sleep paralysis demons, snake oil salesmen, and one shadow’s dreams of show business… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Jumping back into their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids spend some time learning terrifying lore about shadow people, confront the reality that not all medical practitioners can deliver on their promises, and relive many of the moments that established key elements of the show as a whole. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 52 | Movie Night — The Brave Little Toaster — Part II | 03 Jun 2023 | 02:27:27 | |
Nervous appliance breakdowns, Peter Lorre impersonations, and the legend of Narcissus… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Wrapping up their most requested Movie Night with a DOOZY of an episode, these ‘90s kids pay tribute to the talented voice cast, rant about planned obsolescence, and find answers to their generation’s lingering questions about this not-so-merry band of appliances including the origins of Toaster’s deepest fears—even that terrifying clown you tried to forget. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 77 | Movie Night — Holes — Part I | 13 Jul 2024 | 01:24:22 | |
Holey euphemisms, storyboard solidarity, and... Donnie Darko?!? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the dusty desert of Camp Green Lake (21 years later!) where they dig up all kinds of exposition including production stories you’ve always wondered about, details on the cast and crew, and the importance of empowering children’s literature… Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 51 | Movie Night — The Brave Little Toaster — Part I | 20 May 2023 | 01:11:24 | |
The intersection of sci-fi and poetry, storied CalArts secrets, and palpable existential dread… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most requested Movie Night yet, these ‘90s kids begin to confront their own repressed memories of Sundance’s first animated film as they learn its harrowing production story, unpack its notorious ties to Disney, and dive into the life experiences of the author who first thought it all up. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 50 | A Hangout with David Steven Cohen & Jody Gray of CTCD — Part II | 06 May 2023 | 01:40:01 | |
Zeitgeist contributions, fan theories answered, and a love letter to the horror genre… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! To wrap up an exciting hangout, these ‘90s kids continue to gush about fiction with their favorite Courage the Cowardly Dog alums - head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. In this installment, they learn what went into some of Courage’s most memorable compositions, share more insight on '90s children’s media at large, and finally ask their most burning question of two firsthand sources: Why was it all SO dang dark?! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 49 | A Hangout with David Steven Cohen & Jody Gray of CTCD – Part I | 22 Apr 2023 | 02:03:12 | |
Lyrical lifestyles, spooky synchronicity, and the importance of creative collaboration… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first ever hangout episode, these ‘90s kids wax poetic with two Courage the Cowardly Dog alums—head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. Join them as they reminisce on behind-the-scenes memories, share lifelong influences, and tell the stories (including Hollywood happenings and fan encounters) that have shaped their careers. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 48 | Movie Night — Oliver & Company — Part II | 08 Apr 2023 | 01:16:03 | |
Criminal underworlds, tales of a tomboy, and Disney villain violence… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their discussion on this shining gem from Disney’s dark age, these ‘90s kids learn way more about the mob than they expected, bemoan wealth inequality, psychoanalyze some of the era’s most memorable characters, and revisit the emotional damage caused by their good company. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 47 | Movie Night — Oliver & Company — Part I | 25 Mar 2023 | 01:17:28 | |
Dickensian sentiments, carefree ne’er-do-wells, and sparkly '80s songs... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Diving headfirst into the notorious Disney Dark Ages, these ‘90s kids tell the production story behind this surprisingly dark adaptation, seek to understand the years just before Disney’s fated Renaissance, and ponder how it always manages to rip our heartstrings to freakin' shreds. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 46 | CTCD S1E1 – A Night at the Katz Motel / Cajun Granny Stew | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:40:45 | |
A smooth talking cat, Loony Tune-y antics, and some Psycho parallels... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the first episode of this much anticipated Season Binge of everyone’s favorite cowardly dog, these ‘90s kids leave no vacancies as they refresh our collective core memories of two iconic Courage villains, and appreciate the blend of classic horror references, chilling sound design, disturbing visuals, and vaudevillian violence that made the show so…memorable. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 45 | Hey Arnold! – Ghost Bride | 25 Feb 2023 | 01:46:49 | |
Inappropriate headstones, murder ballads, and schoolyard sexism... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning to the familiar urban legends of Hey Arnold!, these ‘90s kids seek to dig up and understand the chilling lore that potentially inspired one of the darkest episodes of millennial television. Join them as they hack away at their own ignorance and walk through the history of true crime as a genre, as well as the macabre traditions and stories woven from ghost bridal tragedies the world over. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 44 | Courage The Cowardly Dog: An Introduction — Part II | 11 Feb 2023 | 01:14:56 | |
Eccentric ideals, fan theories, and lessons in emotional intelligence... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! As a preamble to their upcoming season binge, these ‘90s kids dip their toes into the mature, macabre, and downright depression-era themes found within the fabric of John Dilworth's slanted stories. Designed to subvert expectations both visually and psychologically, learn how the ripple effect of this show spooked not only an entire generation of viewers, but inspired the rising class of creators. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 43 | Courage The Cowardly Dog: An Introduction – Part I | 28 Jan 2023 | 01:13:36 | |
Laugh attacks, infected eggs, and some otherworldly dilly-dallying... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In preparation for a much anticipated Season Binge, these ‘90s kids pull back the curtain on one of the darkest shows in millennial memory by exploring the history of Cartoon Network (plus it’s philosophy compared to Nickelodeon’s), the pseudo-pilot episode of Courage, as well as the minds that conceived of the surreal, strange, and downright scary atmosphere of Nowhere. The things we do for love! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 42 | Pinocchio – Part II | 14 Jan 2023 | 01:45:56 | |
Infinite guilt trips, innocence lost, and a donkey trafficking scheme... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first episode of 2023, these ‘90s kids close the book on pop culture’s most renowned puppet (through both the novel and the Disney film), explore the social and political context from which the original story emerged, and follow the threads of its impact all the way through our collective millennial childhood. Get ready, y'all, we're going to Pleasure Island! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 76 | AYAOTD S2E2 — The Tale of the Midnight Madness | 30 Jun 2024 | 01:49:04 | |
Flashlight flasks, Bram Stoker’s widow, and Dr. Nosferatu… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in another Midnight Society flashback where they reminisce on theatrical magic and “Fright Nights” gone by, revel in the glory (and grief) of early Germanic horror, and uncover every disturbing detail available about the legend of the Pied Piper. Sometimes, movie monsters are so terrifying they seem like they might just step out of the screen and into our very lives…but what if one actually did? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| 2023 New Year's Campfire Chat | 31 Dec 2022 | 00:44:49 | |
Listener questions, recapping some favorites, and pranks that got too real… Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2022! Gather ‘round the campfire with these ‘90s kids for an unscripted, barely filtered chat about life in 2022 and where things are headed (with the show and with their mental health) in 2023. Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and happy new year. Remember, you’re never really alone! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 41 | Pinocchio – Part I | 24 Dec 2022 | 01:56:04 | |
Ghostly crickets, the first ever villain song, and a serial that scarred a generation... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their holiday tradition of honoring far-too-lifelike toys, these ‘90s kids return to the foundations of children’s entertainment with one of Disney’s most beloved (and most harrowing) tales, compare and contrast the film with the novel, and uncover the surprisingly dark origins of some of pop culture’s most ubiquitous characters. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 40 | AYAOTD S1E13 — The Tale of the Pinball Wizard | 10 Dec 2022 | 01:49:29 | |
Video game vocabulary, now-defunct shopping malls, and the nefarious nature of pinball... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the finale of their first Season Binge, these ‘90s kids set out to save the princess, best the baddies, and explore other gaming tropes that have encoded themselves into the millennial mind. Insert your coins here and get your retro gaming fix with Kalyn, Christian, and the Midnight Society. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 39 | Movie Night — We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story | 26 Nov 2022 | 01:59:31 | |
Emotional radios, “Brain Draining” powers, and a spectacular circus of fear... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Thanksgiving weekend tribute, these ‘90s kids “roll back the rock” of this dinosaur story and time travel with a wish-granting ship captain, learn some lessons from the far future, and explore the psyche of a misunderstood professor and his ravenous murder of crows. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 38 | AYAOTD S1 E12 — The Tale of the Prom Queen | 12 Nov 2022 | 01:59:46 | |
Prom night perils, graveyard goofs, and vanishing hitchhikers... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this triumphant return to their Season Binge, these 1990s kids catch a classic 1950s vibe, learn a thing or two about Resurrection Mary, and wax poetic about some of the world’s most enduring urban legends and ghost stories. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 37 | Movie Night – Hocus Pocus — Part II | 29 Oct 2022 | 01:45:08 | |
Black flame candles, witchy revelations, and debates about virginity... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Halloween episode, these ‘90s kids dive headfirst into the plot, characters, and maybe-too-mature themes found in one of the most quintessential ‘90s Halloween films: Hocus Pocus. Nostalgic reflections, newly uncovered trivia, and controversial opinions abound in this spirited AllHallowtide celebration. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 36 | Movie Night – Hocus Pocus — Part I | 22 Oct 2022 | 01:05:36 | |
Production stories, talking cats, and witchcraft accusations... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Halloween episode, these ‘90s kids introduce the pop culture phenomenon that is Hocus Pocus. Join in as they learn more about the talented team behind the film and how these spooky folks breathed life into many of our core millennial Halloween memories…and eventually also brought them back from the dead. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 35 | A History of Halloween — Part III | 15 Oct 2022 | 01:45:35 | |
Hell Houses, vandalism, and true crime: candy edition... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the grand finale of their Halloween History, these ‘90s kids finally merge the storied Halloween timeline into their own, air grievances about certain haunted attractions, and fact-check Mandela Effect memories regarding candy tampering. Come along as they learn what the Industrial Revolution, Great Depression, and wartime patriotism meant for the collective celebration (or hatred) of their favorite holiday. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 34 | A History of Halloween — Part II | 08 Oct 2022 | 01:32:50 | |
Jack-O’-Lanterns, soul cakes, and devilish fortune-telling rituals... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In Part II of this Halloween history lesson, these ‘90s kids find the origins of some classic Halloween traditions, follow the Church's influence on Samhain (and vice versa) through the Middle Ages, and learn about the hallowed and romantic mischief that stemmed from embracing death in one of the darkest periods of time humanity has ever seen…sound familiar? Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 33 | A History of Halloween — Part I | 01 Oct 2022 | 01:29:33 | |
Celtic mythology, ritualistic bone-fires, and... Julius Caesar??? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In celebration of ONE YEAR of That’s Pretty Dark, and the official beginning of ~spooky season~, these ‘90s kids begin their Halloween deep dive with an exploration of the facts (and myths) surrounding the earliest recorded Samhain celebrations - from the Celts to the Romans to the Catholic Church. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 75 | AYAOTD S2E1 — The Tale of the Final Wish | 15 Jun 2024 | 01:30:09 | |
Eye boogers, bedside weapons, and iron nests on the moon… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they gather ‘round the Midnight Society campfire to laud and applaud some of the darkest forgotten Grimm tales, get cozy with Jekyll and Hyde’s originator, and learn the eye-popping lore behind everyone’s favorite nighttime visitor…The Sandman. Growing up is hard to do, and despite enormous pressure to give up our whimsy, it’s nice to know imagination is, was, and will always be our saving grace in the face of…dun dun dun…reality. Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 32 | AYAOTD S1E11 — The Tale of the Dark Music | 24 Sep 2022 | 01:36:34 | |
Household gods, musical sacrifices, and the worst little sister ever... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids theorize about the origins of the infamous AYAOTD basement creature while also unpacking the emotional trauma and toxic masculinity hiding within one of the Midnight Society’s most popular tales. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 31 | AYAOTD S1E10 — The Tale of Jake and the Leprechaun | 10 Sep 2022 | 01:59:02 | |
Remixed Irish folklore, theater magic, and a chain of toad children... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids ride the Season Binge wave all the way to Ireland where they dissect the Midnight Society’s interpretation of Irish tales gone by and attempt to add in their own modern pop culture flare (okay, mostly Kalyn). Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 30 | Hey Arnold! — Haunted Train | 27 Aug 2022 | 01:36:07 | |
Liminal spaces, 1950s urban legends, and harmonica blues... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids revisit one of the most memorable Hey Arnold! episodes of all time, explore some real-life ghost train lore, and dive in to the in-between spaces (urban and otherwise) where ghosts and legends tend to gather. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||
| Episode 29 | AYAOTD S1E9 — The Tale of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice | 13 Aug 2022 | 01:11:09 | |
Cultish behavior, Mesopotamian myths, and high school chemistry... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids cozy back up to the Midnight Society campfire where they “dig up” the mysterious real-world history, botany, and literature buried in this “decades long” narrative. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast | |||