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| 80s and 90s Slasher Movies (Part 6) | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:36:41 | |
The last five years, we covered the first five movies in the Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th franchises... and this year we're back with the sixth films featuring our favorite horror baddies, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Jason Voorhees: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 36 - Stay Spooky, Y'all! | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:22:17 | |
In today’s Freestyle Friday episode, we’re talking about some scary books, movies, and shows we’ve read and watched recently (along with Big Brother and Survivor). We share an update on our upcoming schedule, let you know about the CARRiEPALOOZA episode coming soon to our Patreon, and share a few spooky listener stories Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freaks and Geeks (Episode 3 - Tricks and Treats) | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:36:23 | |
Today we're discussing episode 3 of Freaks and Geeks: Tricks and Treats, which originally aired on October 30, 1999. In this episode, Lindsay and Sam struggle with the choice of growing up or holding onto childhood on Halloween. This episode originally released on our Patreon in October 2025, where we're covering Freaks and Geeks, episode-by-episode. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Practical Magic (1998) | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:06:20 | |
Who's ready for some Midnight Margaritas?! We're not sure if you'll enjoy this episode (though, we hope you do), but there are some things we know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can! Since Practical Magic 2 just hit theaters, we're rereleasing our 2023 episode about Practical Magic (1998), with added commentary! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Give it Away Now: Listener Stories about Young Love & Gift Giving | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:17:48 | |
Today we're sharing stories from our audience about young love and gift giving in the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clue (1985) | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:25:24 | |
Pete and Stacy are in the Blanket Fort, with the microphones, talking about the greatest 80s film based on a board game of all time... Clue! This is a rerelease from 2024. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 35 - Supposedly/Allegedly/Definitely Haunted | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:22:37 | |
In today's episode, we share our feelings about the loss of Dolly, Tim, and Peter. We share news of a recent My So-Called Life reunion, an upcoming All My Children Lifetime Movie, a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, and discuss what we've been watching lately. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 90s Taboo! | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:23:44 | |
Play along with us as we play a round of 90s Taboo! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 34 - CK One, Guy Lights, and Spoonerisms | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:34:42 | |
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share some Pop Culture News (movie and TV show sequels, the return of GAP's perfume from the 90s, and the alleged return of MySpace), what we've been watching lately (Big Brother, Undertone, Spider-Man: Brand New Day), and we have a laugh while sharing some "spoonerisms". Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Felicity (Season 3, Episode 4 - Greeks and Geeks) | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:29:50 | |
Today, we’re covering Season 3, Episode 4 of Felicity, 'Greeks and Geeks,' where the girls take Felicity to a frat party, Ben helps Javier study for his citizenship test, and both Noel and Meghan start new jobs. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 33 - That's Just the Way It Is | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:32:30 | |
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share some personal stories, and discuss upcoming nostalgic sequels and remakes (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, Practical Magic 2, Crystal Lake), what we've been watching lately (Big Brother, Love Island, Obsession, Backrooms, The Drama), Pete also shares about a new nostalgic toy he got recently, and Angelina Rose comes to the front of the class for Show & Tell. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Listener Stories: Nostalgic Theme Parks | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:35:25 | |
In this episode, Pete and Stacy share stories from their audience about their adventures (or near-death experiences) at Action Park and other local theme parks in the 80s and 90s! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 32 - You Saucy Minx! | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:35:33 | |
In this Freestyle Friday episode, we share about our recent trip to New York, the World Cup, Love Island, Big Brother, Voicemails for Isabelle, and we answer some more nostalgic questions! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Weird Stuff I Believed When I Was a Kid (Parts 1-3) | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:36:30 | |
We asked members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community to tell us some weird things they believed when they were kids... and we got so many great responses, we had to share! This is a combined rerelease of Parts 1 through 3 of these hilarious nostalgic stories we shared on the podcast in 2022. Be sure to reach out and share your stories if you have them! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wedding Crashers (2005) | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:56:57 | |
Lock it up... because it's wedding season, kid! You've been cordially invited to join us in this discussion about 2005's Wedding Crashers! Even Stage 5 Clingers are welcome. Just remember rule #76: No excuses... play like a champion! This is a rerelease of an episode from 2022. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:00:39 | |
It's wedding season, and we're sharing an episode that was exclusive to our Patreon members a year-and-a-half ago, where we're covering the 1997 rom-com, My Best Friend's Wedding! We're wishin', and hopin', and thinkin', and prayin' you enjoy! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 31 - Situation of the Week | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:32:32 | |
In this Freestyle Friday episode, we talk about some upcoming sequels and live-action adaptations of nostalgic movies and cartoons, some TV shows and movies we've been watching lately, and we answer some fun nostalgic questions! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Legally Blonde (2001) | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:28:55 | |
Today we're discussing the hilarious comedy from 2001, Legally Blonde! What? Like it's hard? Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 30 - Free Fallin | 22 May 2026 | 00:40:02 | |
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we're talking about our stats in Spotify's Party of the Year(s), a book Stacy's reading, a game we've been playing, some new shows and movies we've watched recently (Project Hail Mary, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Ready or Not 2, Off Campus, Imperfect Women, Margot's Got Money Problems, Summer House, In the City, Survivor 50), more of our audience's least favorite songs, and JD comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Never Been Kissed (1999) | 15 May 2026 | 00:42:41 | |
This week, we're heading back to high school with the one and only Josie Geller (she's not Josie Grossie anymore)! We're talking about the totally rufus rom-com from 1999, Never Been Kissed! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 29 - Woof! | 08 May 2026 | 00:25:35 | |
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we discuss the return of Pizza Hut's Book-It Program, Boyband Confidential, a questionnaire found in the Wedding Singer soundtrack CD, 90s tattoos, the least favorite songs of our audience, and Katie comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 28 - Back on the Mic | 01 May 2026 | 00:24:02 | |
In today's episode, Pete and Stacy share about their vacation, some nostalgic news, a new Barbie re-release, some stories about their degrees of separation from famous people, what they've been watching, and Jenny comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up class for Show & Tell! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The 2026 Spring Screams Awards | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:20:40 | |
Break out your fanciest attire, it's the 2026 Spring Screams Awards! We're picking our favorites from the films we've been covering over the last few weeks: Leprechaun (1993), April Fool's Day (1986), and Critters 2: The Main Course (1988). Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Critters 2: The Main Course (1988) | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:18:26 | |
In the third episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1988 horror-comedy, Critters 2: The Main Course. Stay tuned for our Spring Screams Awards ceremony coming soon! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| April Fool's Day (1986) | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:21:26 | |
In the second episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1986 horror-thriller, April Fool's Day. Stay tuned for one more spring-related horror movie coming soon! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Leprechaun (1993) | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:25:43 | |
In the first episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1993 horror-comedy, Leprechaun. Stay tuned for two more spring-related horror movies coming over the next few weeks! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Almost Famous (2000) | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:38:34 | |
It’s all happening! Hop on the tour bus with us as we hit the road with William Miller, Penny Lane, Stillwater, and the Band-Aids for the coming-of-age classic Almost Famous! This is a re-release of an episode from 2021 with additional commentary. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Mind the Gap Trivia | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:47:44 | |
In today’s episode, Pete and Stacy ask each other Millennial and Gen X questions from the generational trivia game Mind the Gap. Want more? Join us for another round on Patreon, coming soon! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Felicity (Season 3, Episode 3 - Hello, I Must Be Going) | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:22:31 | |
Today, we’re covering Season 3, Episode 3 of Felicity, ‘Hello, I Must Be Going,’ where Ben’s dad goes missing and Julie says goodbye. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 27 - Under Pressure | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:30:23 | |
Today we're talking about the Winter Olympics, The Traitors, Love is Blind, Love Island UK All Stars, The Muppet Show, and Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. We also talk about the loss of James Van Der Beek. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Rom-Com Trivia | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:29:46 | |
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're testing our Rom-Com knowledge in a fun trivia game! Support the show on PatreonOur Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 26 - A Bowl of Cherries | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:37:03 | |
In this Freestyle Friday episode Stacy and Pete share about the nostalgic gifts they got for Christmas, what we've been listening to and watching, some new shows and documentaries coming up, some of our first memories of getting online, and the late, great Catherine O'Hara. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Blooper Reel (2025) | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:46:49 | |
It's our final episode of 2025, and we're wrapping it up with one that's sure to make you laugh! We've compiled many of our outtakes from episodes over the last year and have put them into one episode! If you're wanting more, there are some more (less kid-friendly) bloopers over on our Patreon! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Elf (2003) | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:37:44 | |
If smiling's your favorite, don't be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins! Pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops, and then walk through the Lincoln Tunnel and listen to us talk all about the syrupy sweet holiday movie, Elf! This is a rerelease from 2021, with a few updates at the beginning! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Holiday Games 2025 | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:18:33 | |
We're back with more holiday fun and games! Join in the fun and play along! Join our Patreon to hear round two! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 25 - Because We're Just So Cute | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:32:55 | |
In this Freestyle Friday episode, Stacy talks about some nostalgic birthday gifts she received recently, Tara comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell, we talk about what holiday movies we've been watching, and we share some heartwarming stories. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| White Christmas (1954) | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:46:04 | |
We're always dreaming of one of our all-time favorite holiday movies, and we're excited to talk all about it on today's episode! We're taking it back to 1954... with White Christmas! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| While You Were Sleeping (1995) | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:57:04 | |
Grab your coziest sweater and get ready to lean all the way into the holiday season... we're talking about 1995's While You Were Sleeping! This was originally a bonus episode on our Patreon in 2023. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Home for the Holidays (1995) | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:50:31 | |
'Tis the season for rewatching movies you haven't seen since you were a teenager and ugly crying as it all hits differently now! Here's hoping none of us get a whole turkey dumped in our laps this Thanksgiving... and that we all take in some special moments we'll remember forever. We're talking about the 1995 film, Home for the Holidays! This is a rerelease from November 2022. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Lyrically Correct (Part 1) | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:34:03 | |
It's game time! Today we're testing our 90s and early 00s music knowledge with a round of Lyrically Correct! If you want to hear us play another round, come on over to our Patreon later this week! Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Freestyle Friday 24 - A Lil Scrunchy-Scrunch | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:25:14 | |
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we talk about our wedding anniversary gifts, a wedding we attended last weekend, Miss Piggy's new movie announcement, defending Dolly, what we've been watching lately (Stranger Things rewatch, Pluribus, Survivor), and we share a fun story about an incident with a crimping iron in the 80s. Our Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Drop Dead Fred (1991) - Rerelease with added commentary! | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:35:42 | |
Today we're rereleasing our episode from 2021 where we discuss the 1991 cult-classic, Drop Dead Fred (with added commentary). Our Instagram
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| Name That Movie - Part 2 - Kiss Marry Dump (Spooky Season 2025) | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:28:51 | |
Happy Halloween! Today we're wrapping up our game of Name That Movie (we reveal who's responsible for the mishap in Part 1), and playing a round of Kiss, Marry, Dump (Spooky Season Edition)! Our Instagram
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| Name That Movie (Spooky Season 2025 - Part 1) | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:22:16 | |
It's game time! In this episode, Stacy and Pete are playing Name That Movie, where they give each other movie quotes and try to guess the horror/spooky movie it came from, and who said it! Our Instagram
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| Freestyle Friday 23 - Because I Said So | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:22:05 | |
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, Stacy takes a trip to the VP's office, video games we've been playing, new cozy hobbies, our favorite Diane Keaton movies, and some other movies and TV shows we've been watching lately (Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, Haul Out the Halloween, The Leftovers, V/H/S/Halloween, Is it Cake?, Cursed, Love is Blind). Our Instagram
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| Awesomely Bad 80s Horror Movies (2025 edition) | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:49:43 | |
It's our 5th annual coverage of Awesomely Bad 80s Horror Movies! This year we're talking about Ghoulies II (1987), Critters (1986), and Night of the Demons (1988)! Our Instagram
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| We Don't Wanna Grow Up's Five Year Anniversary! | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:37:35 | |
In celebration of five years, we're sharing some of our favorite memories, and some kind messages from our listeners! Thank you for your support of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up Podcast over these last five years! We love you! Our Instagram
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| Spooky Listener Stories (2025 Edition) | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:20:31 | |
It's that time again! We're sharing some spooky stories that members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community have submitted (for the approval of the Midnight Society)! Let's crowd around the campfire and enjoy! Our Instagram
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| Child's Play (1988) | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:40:35 | |
Today we're talking about that famous two-and-a-half-foot-tall serial killer-possessed doll, Chucky, who will be your friend til the end! It's 1988's supernatural slasher film (that we watched way too young), Child's Play! Our Instagram
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| Felicity (Season 3, Episode 2 - The Anti-Natalie Intervention) | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:20:09 | |
Today, we're covering Season 3, Episode 2 of Felicity, The Anti-Natalie Intervention, where Noel's friends plan an intervention after learning he married Natalie!Ben gets a visit from his dad, which brings up a lot of emotions. Our Instagram
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