Dan, Manny, & Billy pull the curtain back on the podcast on this Nostalgia Test Mini Episode & put several Nostalgia Test Tangents to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“What the f**k is this podcast about anymore?” -Dan

Right before the gang recorded 168. Nostalgia Test Now! ZombieCon Vol.1, they had this tangent filled conversation that started at Legos and made a full-circle return to Legos, all while covering nostalgic topic after nostalgic topic. This is what happens when Dan hits the record button early and they just let it fly. It’s an intimate look behind the curtain of 3 longtime friends hanging out.

So, sit back and hangout with Dan, Manny, & Billy “backstage.”

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Bootleg Johnny 5 & the ‘I don’t do Legos’ confession

00:38 Puzzles vs. Legos: chasing a relaxing, nostalgic build

01:25 Sticker shock: movie Lego sets are insanely expensive

01:42 The $30 Amazon ‘building box’ DeLorean build (and it rules)

02:08 Remote-control Johnny 5 idea + pitching sponsors free builds

03:45 Lego fandom goes extreme: Goonies set & master builders

04:22 From Legos to model trains: childhood sets and holiday dreams

05:47 Slot cars, Pinewood Derby, and the art of dad-assisted cheating

09:09 Wrap-up: what is this podcast now? Nostalgia Test tangent ends

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy put 5 classic Love Songs for Valentine’s Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“Yo! 2026, Nostalgia Test declares love is dead.” -Billy

Happy Valentine’s Day nerds! On this special episode of The Nostalgia Test Podcast the guys open up their nostalgic hearts to rank and put to the test Michael Bolton's “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Celine Dion's “It's All Coming Back to Me Now,” Etta James' “At Last,” Otis Redding's “These Arms of Mine,” and Savage Garden's “Truly Madly Deeply.” This episode is filled with memories, laughs, and unreal nostalgia test tangents. They talk about the emotional toll and impact these songs have on them, why they’re sick of hearing some of these hits, and do Love Songs even exist anymore? Find out how they each rank these 5 songs, what are the guys’ honorable mention songs, and around 30 minutes into the episode they lose their minds about Manny’s “winter chili.”

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Valentine's Day Special

00:51 Valentine's Day Memories and Rants

03:28 The Decline of Love Songs and Movies

12:10 Ranking the Love Songs

24:37 Nostalgic Love Songs Discussion

26:04 Celine Dion's Power Ballads

28:05 Otis Redding's Timeless Classics

38:30 Honorable Mentions and Cheesy Love Songs

45:45 Valentine's Day Wrap-Up

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny. & Billy put the 1993 Bill Murray comedy mind f**k Groundhog Day to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“There's a quote that [Bill Murray] says, he's like, I killed myself so many times. I don't even exist anymore.” -Manny

Well, the groundhog saw his shadow yesterday which means 6 more weeks of winter! You know what that means campers, “rise and shine! And don’t forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there today.” This was a really fun episode, and the guys get into so many of the layered rumors, conspiracies, multiverses, and quotables from this classic 1993 comedy. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll get confused, and you’ll feel like it’s happening over and over again. People, this is what nostalgia is all about, chillin with your best friends and making up alternate universes for a movie late into the night.

So grab your favorite furry friend, invite a group of nerds over, and grab a hot toddy, because there’s 6 more weeks of winter and The Nostalgia Test Podcast is going nowhere.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction to the Nostalgia Test

01:01 Groundhog Day: Initial Impressions

02:14 Plot and Premise Breakdown

03:07 Cultural Impact and Memorable Quotes

05:06 Character Analysis: Phil Connors

09:38 Theories and Hidden Meanings

23:07 Quantum Physics and Multiverse Theories

31:23 Analyzing the Awkward Relationship Dynamics

32:09 Contrasting Characters and Their Lessons

33:06 Hallmark Movie Archetypes and Humor

34:19 Bill Murray's Comedic Genius

36:15 The Ice Sculptor and Other Skills

37:11 The Philosophy of Groundhog Day

50:34 The Comfort Zone Debate

55:49 Final Thoughts and Trivia

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy open up the unhinged Nostalgia Test Mailbag and put a bunch of nonsense to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I would argue that Tom Selleck has the greatest mustache ever [...] It's hands down him or Burt Reynolds.” -Billy

It’s very easy, the guys answer a ton of insane questions and do mini tests from the listeners and their other podcast friends, and things fall off the rails immediately. That’s it! Hahahahahah!

We talk about Kmart, Stallone’s bad movies, TV Theme songs, beverages form our past, AI, and so much more. There’s nothing too dumb that they won’t have an opinion on, so if you’re looking for a replacement for E! Hollywood News and Best Week Ever, subscribe to The Nostalgia Test Podcast.

So, grab your best friends, sharpen your knives, and get ready to yell at us for being the most honest podcast out there in the pop culture space right now!

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Mailbag

01:15 Hollywood Power Couples and E! News Rant

03:45 Kmart and Other Retail Giants

08:47 Stallone's Cobra: Cult Classic or Just Bad?

13:26 Movie Theater Rant and Nostalgic Drinks

23:22 Classic TV Theme Songs

29:48 Confusion Over TV Characters

30:22 Problematic Yet Hilarious Shows of the 80s and 90s

30:39 Nostalgic TV Theme Songs

32:00 MTV VMA Memories

34:27 Favorite Home Video Exclusives

42:13 AI in the Military: A Dangerous Path

46:37 The Importance of Physical Media

55:46 Nostalgic Snacks and Drinks

01:01:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan & Manny welcome NYC based Producer Christopher Aguis (and Dan’s cousin) to put the 1991Vanilla Ice “movie” Cool as Ice to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“If you ever hear of a tape that kills you in seven days, watch it on repeat. Watch it instead of [Cool as Ice].” -Manny

Dan, Manny and their guest Chris embark on a ridiculous 90s misadventure and attempt to make sense of Vanilla Ice’s action/musical/comedy/uncomfortably psychedelic “movie” Cool as Ice. Seven months after dancing his way through Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze, someone that we all needed more Vanilla, when in reality no one needs or wants more vanilla. The gang tries to unpack the so-called plot of the movie, what’s going on in this insane town, the confusing and intricate cinematography by the world-renowned and award-winning Janusz Kamiński, and what’s up with that scene where Vanilla is feeding ice cubes to a teenage girl after he breaks into her bedroom? There’s also the signature Nostalgia Test Tangents, Rocky Ranking, and Chris & Dan reminisce going to see the Ninja Turtles in concert on their “Coming Out of Our Shells” tour.

So grab your parachute pants, shave some lines in the side of your head, and drop those zeroes to get with the Nostalgia Test heroes, because this one is peak 90s.

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Christopher Aguis is a NYC based Producer focused in the field of Post Production. Recent credits include 'His and Hers' for Netflix, 'Palm Royale' for Apple Studios and 'Modern Love' for Amazon.

Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 Nostalgic Memories of 'Cool as Ice'

02:13 Vanilla Ice's Cultural Impact

04:06 Cinematography and Production Insights

07:21 Plot and Character Analysis

22:23 Rappers in Movies: Success and Failures

27:45 Behind the Scenes and Production Stories

42:52 Casting Rejections for a Terrible Role

43:50 Alternative Casting Choices

45:37 Weird Directorial Choices

48:15 Budget and Music Licensing

50:18 Nostalgia and Bad Movies

01:13:01 Rocky Movie Rankings

01:20:34 Conclusion and Farewell

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast all-stars Meghan Nolan & Jeremy Madson to this special end of the year episode and put 2025 to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!

“I'm looking forward to all these legacy sequels because we get the s**t on them.” -Manny

2025 was wild in so many ways. There were reboots, legacy sequels, and so much pop-culture confusion for The Nostalgia Test Podcast to have fun with. On this New Year’s celebration, the gang talks about their favorite episodes from this year, upcoming episodes in 2026, how did the 90s do, and Dan debuts new Nostalgia Test drops for Billy! Dan brings some Nostalgia Test News topics to comment on, Manny gives the everyone an 80s movie quiz, and there’s more than enough Nostalgia Test Tangents to last all night.

Manny, Billy, and Dan introduce The Wheel of Nostalgia to help plan 10 episodes for 2026! So, pop some champagne, put your party hat on, and get ready for one of the greatest end of the year episodes in Nostalgia Test history.

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Approximate Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:47 Nostalgia Test Begins

01:58 Miracle on 34th Street Overview

03:53 First Impressions and Reactions

05:37 Discussion on Christmas Movies

09:24 Social Commentary in the Film

11:45 Santa Claus and Commercialism

17:38 Plot and Character Analysis

32:42 Debating the New vs. Old Santa Movie

32:52 Iconic Scenes and Religious Symbolism

35:09 Oscar Wins and Acting Styles

41:50 Smoking Habits in Classic Films

44:03 Santa's Niceness and Society's Reaction

46:44 Violent Night and Other Santa Movies

48:48 The Dark Side of Santa

51:56 Nostalgia Test: Miracle on 34th Street

01:01:04 Wrapping Up and Viewer Comments

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The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected