Stop Ruining My Childhood!

For this year's Easter episode, we have our friend Hannah as a guest to discuss The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, a British children's television drama first broadcast by the BBC in 1988. Based on the 1950 novel by C.S. Lewis, Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan Pevensie travel to a magical land through a forgotten wardrobe. Narnia is the home of the great lion Aslan. During his long absence, his arch-enemy, the evil White Witch places Narnia in an eternal winter. However, with the return of Aslan and the arrival of the four Pevensie children, the Narnians are given a hope to end the tyranny of the Witch. Hannah and Megan discuss their memories of the movie and the book series, and sample some Turkish Delight, a sweet featured prominently in the story! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/

We are starting our look into the 1980s! This week, Megan reviews Bosom Buddies. She was particularly surprised to learn that the show was not a TV rip-off of the Oscar-award winning film, Tootsie. Bosom Buddies was an American television sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari. It aired on Thursday nights for two seasons on ABC from 1980-1982 and in reruns on NBC in 1984 after Tom Hanks appeared in Splash. The show features the misadventures of two single men, struggling with low-level careers in advertising. After their apartment is demolished, they disguise themselves as women in order to live in the place they can afford... a complex where no men are allowed! The show became known for its quirky humor and its frequent use of improvisation. Though the show started out with good ratings, it failed to hold the public's interest and was canceled after two seasons. Was it as horrible as we remember? Or did it hold up fairly well? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/

This week, we have Karen back on as a guest! Karen and Megan talk about the original Mickey Mouse Club, which debuted in 1955. Karen shares her memories of running home to watch all the fun, singing, and serial adventure stories like Spin and Marty and The Hardy Boys. Then, we talk about The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, which debuted in 1989. Megan shares her memories of watching the show with her cousins after school. And we briefly discuss the 70s version that we never even knew existed! The Mickey Mouse Club was an American variety television show for kids, created by Walt Disney and produced by Walt Disney Productions, the program was first televised for four seasons, from 1955 to 1959, by ABC. This original run featured a regular, but ever-changing cast of mostly teen performers. The show was revived from 1977 to 1979 for first-run syndication as The New Mickey Mouse Club, then from 1989 to 1996 as The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, airing exclusively on cable television's The Disney Channel. It returned again from 2017-2018 as Club Mickey Mouse, airing exclusively on social media. Some recognizable names from the show include: Annette Funicello, Mickey Rooney Jr., Mindy Feldman, Lisa Whelchel, Britney Spears, Keri Russell, JC Chasez, Ryan Gosling, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is the classic Thanksgiving comedy directed by John Hughes, starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Control freak Neal Page (Steve Martin) is trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife and kids. After missing a cab (stolen by Kevin Bacon,) his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with an annoying overly-friendly salesman Del Griffith (John Candy). Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel, renting cars, riding trains, and finding a strange friendship along the way. Before Megan and Karen talk about their memories of this hilarious classic, they endeavor to eat the one candy Steve refuses to try... Circus Peanuts. Did we love the movie? Did it hold up to our memories? Were Circus Peanuts as gross as Steve claimed? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/

Happy Holidays everyone! It's Friendsgiving time, and that means we finally rewatch Friends! Friends was an NBC sitcom created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994-2004. The show starred 6 actors who were relatively unknown at the time and launched them almost immediately into superstardom. Known for their extravagant Thanksgiving episodes, Friends became a bit of a divisive show, with some people loving and others hating the sitcom looking at a group of friends drinking coffee, talking about relationships, and managing the expectations of being a young adult in New York City. Before talking about the "Brad Pitt Episode" and the "One With all the Thanksgiving Flashbacks," Steve and Megan take some time to enjoy a break, enjoy a Kit-Kat, and talk about their own memories of Thanksgiving. Did we love the show? Did it hold up to our memories? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/ #90sTV #FriendsTVShow #CourtneyCox #DavidSchwimmer #JenniferAniston #BradPitt #MatthewPerry #MattLeblanc #LisaKudrow #KauffmanandCrane #TheOneWithAllTheThanksgivings #FriendsThanksgiving #Coffee #Thanksgiving2023 #FriendsThanksgiving #November2023 #90sCartoons #80sand90sKids #throwback #rewatchpodcast #Friendsgiving #ReunionSpecial #Chocolate #KitKat #GimmeaBreak #VintageCommercials #friendstv #friends #friendstvshow #chandlerbing #rachelgreen #joeytribbiani #monicageller #rossgeller #phoebebuffay #friendstvseries #mattleblanc #lisakudrow #jenniferaniston #matthewperry #davidschwimmer #centralperk #friendsshow #friendsreunion #friendsseries #courtneycox #friendstvposts #courteneycox #mondler #roschel #friendsforever #friendsmemes #friendstvvideos #friendsedit #howyoudoin #joey

Darkwing Duck was an animated superhero comedy show that ran on the Disney Channel and ABC from 1991-1992. Part of the "Disney Block" of afterschool shows, it followed Duck Tales and was often thought to be a spin-off of that beloved show. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, Darkwing Duck lives in an unassuming suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn. He solves crimes with the help of Gosalyn, side-kick Launchpad McQuack, and their friends. Before getting into our memories and recap, we revisit Raisinets and listen to the commercial for the California Raisins. Megan talks about synchronized swimming, and Steve talks about his love for superheroes, even animated ones. Did we love the show? Was it cancelled too soon? Listen to find out? You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/ #DarkwingDuck #Disney #Disney+ #Afterschool #November2023 #90sCartoons #80sand90sKids #throwback #rewatchpodcast #Superheroes #DuckTales #SynchronizedSwimming #Raisinets #Candy #PopCulture #80s90sRewatchPodcast #TheShadow #ComicBooks #Reboot #Chocolate #CaliforniaRaisins #VintageCommercials

Don't expose them to the light. Don't get them wet. And no matter what, don't feed them after midnight! We are reviewing Gremlins this Halloween! And subbing in for Steve, we have Megan's brother Tim, who was also part of our 50th episode extravaganza. Gremlins is a comedy-horror film. It was written by Chris Columbus, directed by Joe Dante, and produced by Steven Spielberg. Starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, we follow the story of Billy, who receives a cute, furry creature called a Mogwai for Christmas. Things go downhill very quickly as the Mogwai gives way to a crop of lizard-like goblins who cause murder and mayhem throughout the small town. We also enjoy this week's non-sponsored snack, Snapple! We talk about the history of the company and Wendy, the beloved "Snapple Lady" before talking about the making of Gremlins and the history of the film. Do we still love Snapple? Did Tim enjoy the movie or was he scared? When we laughed, were we laughing with the movie or at it? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/ #Gremlins #gremlinsthemovie #gremlinsmovie #HappyHalloween #Halloween2023 #Cursed #80smovies #Spielberg #Paranormal #goblins #horror #80sHorror #80sHorrorMovies #80sHalloween #TBT #horrorcomedy #sequel #snapple #SnappleLady #80sand90sKids #throwback #rewatchpodcast #bonusepisode #HalloweenBonus #HalloweenPodcast

This year, our second throwback Halloween pick is The Lost Boys, a 1987 American comedy horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, produced by Harvey Bernhard with a screenplay written by Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer and James Jeremias. The film had a huge ensemble cast including: Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Jason Patric, Jami Gertz, Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann, and Alex Winter. A group of vampires is terrorizing the coastal California town of Santa Clara, and only the two Coreys can stop them! Steve talks about his memories of the film, Megan talks about why she never watched it, and we both enjoy this week's non-sponsored snack, Lemonheads... or do we? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/ #LostBoys #2Coreys #CoreyFeldman #JamiGertz #Halloween2023 #CoreyHaim #80smovies #Vampires #Paranormal #Vampiremovies #horror #80sHorror #80sHorrorMovies #80sHalloween #TBT #horrorcomedy #sequel #lemonheads #HalloweenCandy #80sand90sKids #throwback #rewatchpodcast #bonusepisode #HalloweenBonus #HalloweenPodcast

It's Halloween, and Steve was willing to watch Poltergeist! The highest grossing horror film of 1982, Poltergeist was written and produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper. It starred Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Dominique Dunn, and Oliver Robins as an all-American family plagued by spirits who steal away their youngest daughter. We talk about the bizarre history of the film, including the infamous "Poltergeist Curse" and the debate over the true vision and director of the movie. And before we get into the recap, we enjoy a few bowls of Boo-Berry Cereal. Did the monstrous cereal live up to the hype? Was the movie as good as we remembered? Will Megan have nightmares for a month? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/ #poltergeist #poltergeistthemovie #poltergeistmovie #HappyHalloween #Halloween2023 #Cursed #80smovies #Spielberg #Paranormal #ghost #horror #80sHorror #80sHorrorMovies #80sHalloween #TBT #hauntedhouse #reboot #Cereal #booberry #monstercereal #throwback #rewatchpodcast

This week, we continue our exploration of Superman lore with Lois and Clark, the New Adventures of Superman. Spanning four seasons and 87 episodes, the TV show starred Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane, Dean Cain as Clark Kent, and Lane Smith as Perry White. Before we get into our fun facts, history, and memories, we dig into the a bowl of Superman themed ice cream! Then, Steve talks about his love of Teri Hatcher, Megan recalls having old-school "viewing parties" of the show, and we discover why the show was canceled a year early. Did the show hold up? Did we love it as much as the Superman movie? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stopruiningmychildhood/ #Superman #loisandclark #DCComics #Superheroes #90sTV #TeriHatcher #DeanCain #clarkkent #loislane #loislaneandclarkkent #soulmates #TBT #reboot #supermanicecream #superheroicecream #bluemoon #Detroit #icecream #throwback #rewatchpodcast

This week, we talk about Superman the Movie, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, and Marlon Brando. Superman was a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero Superman. The film was directed by Richard Donner based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman, and it inspired Steve's first Halloween costume at the age of 3! Before we get into our fun facts, history, and memories, we dig into the classic "fun lunch" Lunchables! Did Megan enjoy her first ever Lunchable? Did Steve enjoy Superman as much as he did as a kid? Listen to find out! You can find us on our websites: www.5050pressandmedia.com or www.stopruiningmychildhood.com

Hello Everyone, We're trying to come back from obscurity with this "lost episode" of the 1980s cartoon version of Dungeons and Dragons. We talk about the history of the game, the show, and get into our full recap of two of the episodes of this short-run series. We also feature the museum favorite, freeze-dried astronaut ice cream for our non-sponsored snack review. Did we love the show? Was it cancelled too soon? Listen to find out? You can find us on our new website: www.5050pressandmedia.com You can find the entire D&D cartoon series on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHc9d2Nihuk&list=PLqR3Fxb-I4r06SIqRy4zERP9YheIAgtTB&ab_channel=AdorableLittlePuppy

Starring Lou Ferigno and Bill Bixby, The Incredible Hulk aired from 1977-1982! Listen in as we discuss the history of the comic book character and the behind-the-scenes details of this classic adaptation. We watch two episodes and try the tart taffy candy Air Heads. Did we love the show as much as the Marvel movies? Does it hold up? Listen to find out! Links to listen can be found at https://www.stopruiningmychildhood.com/ Visit our Patreon page for exclusive bonus episodes at www.patreon.com/stopruiningmychildhood

This week we explore the cult classic "Clue." Listen in as we discuss Tim Curry, Madeline Khan, the original board game, and our non-sponsored snack, Starburst! One film, three endings. Did we love them? Did we hate them? Listen to find out! Links to listen can be found at https://www.stopruiningmychildhood.com/ Visit our Patreon page for exclusive bonus episodes at www.patreon.com/stopruiningmychildhood

This week we explore the beloved detective show "Columbo." Listen in as we discuss Peter Faulk, Dobermanns, Leslie Nielson, and the country of Hungary. Oh, we also review chocolate cigars. Links to listen can be found at https://www.stopruiningmychildhood.com/ Visit our Patreon page for exclusive bonus episodes at www.patreon.com/stopruiningmychildhood

This episode is our first Patreon Bonus Episode! We're sharing it with everyone for this month only! Join us on Patreon for ad-free bonus episodes every month! https://www.patreon.com/stopruiningmychildhood For Valentine's Day, we take a look at Some Kind of Wonderful! Our runner up for "Best Date Night Movie," this 1987 teen romance stars Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. One of the many successful films by John Hughes, the film is almost a gender-swapped remake of another Hughes' film, Pretty in Pink. Spoiler Alert! One of us loved the movie... and one of us did not. And someone broke a tooth after the podcast snacking on more Jordan Almonds. Listen to find out! Links to listen can be found at www.stopruiningmychildhood.com

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is an American animated adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation.[1] Created by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, it featured chipmunks Chip and Dale, mice Gadget and Monterey Jack, and housefly Zipper as a team of mystery-solving detectives working on "small crimes." Before we revisit this Disney classic, we try Chick-O-Stick, the retro peanut butter coconut candy that one of us called "as dry as a desert" and the other of us thoroughly enjoyed. Megan talks about meeting Chip & Dale at Disney World with her fanatic brother, Steve talks about forming his own Rescue Rangers gang, and we both enjoy revisiting this afterschool cartoon now available on Disney+ Links to listen can be found at www.stopruiningmychildhood.com Support our show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/stopruiningmychildhood

Welcome back to Season 2 of Stop Ruining My Childhood! The Princess Bride began as a satirical novel by William Goldman in the mid 1980s. In 1987, it was made into a film with a script written by Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner. The movie had a 16 million dollar budget and brought in about 30 million in revenue, but soon found a huge audience in VHS and DVD releases and became a cult classic. Before digging into the history of the story and our memories of both the book and the film, we talk about Hershey's Kisses! What other snack could we revisit for this romantic "kissing book" movie? Steve recalls going to Hershey, Pennsylvania, Megan recalls trying to find the unedited version of Goldman's novel, and we both enjoy watching the movie that won our award for "Best Date Night Film. Links to listen can be found at https://www.stopruiningmychildhood.com/ Visit our Patreon page for exclusive bonus episodes at www.patreon.com/stopruiningmychildhood

This week, we revisit the Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah romantic comedy, Splash! Before diving in (pun intended) to the film, we try the classic childhood candy, Swedish Fish and answer the question, "Are these actually Swedish?" Then, we swim through some facts and explore the history of the movie. We uncover why this was a Disney film without the Disney name attached, we discuss the casting choices including how both John Candy and Eugene Levy became attached to the project, and we talk about the popularity of the name "Madison." Does Splash sink or swim? Listen to find out! Visit our blog to watch along with us at www.stopruiningmychildhood.com

It's September, and that means it's back to school time! To celebrate, we're revisiting the show that got everyone to read in the summer... Reading Rainbow! Hosted by Levar Burton, Reading Rainbow is an American educational children's television series that originally aired on PBS from 1983 to 2006. After digging into the fascinating history of the show, Steve reminisces about "Book It," a program that gave kids free pizza for reading, and Megan describes cataloging her books and movies as a kid. First, we both enjoy a school lunchbox treat, Snack Pack Pudding Cups! Does Reading Rainbow hold up? Do we miss the tin can Snack Packs used to come in? Tune in to find out! Links to listen can be found at www.stopruiningmychildhood.com #PBS #1990s #BookIt #LevarBurton #ReadingRainbow #stopruiningmychildhood #80s #1980s #1980sTV #1980sCartoons #SummerTV #Back2School #Reading #StarTrek #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #tbthursday #Kelloggs #Kellog #SnackPack