Back in the Day with John and Jay
We are in fact that hidden room, with the black curtain, at the back of your local video store personified! Your hosts John and Jaysen take a funny, comedic and sometimes raunchy approach on the movies, TV shows, video games and music that helped define their childhoods spanning the 80s and 90s.
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Episodes
144 episodes
Episode 144: Stand By Me (1986) // Coming-of-age Classic!
This week we revisit Stand By Me, Rob Reiner’s 1986 classic that captures the bittersweet magic of childhood friendships and coming-of-age in small-town America. Based on Stephen King’s novella The Body, Stand By Me t...
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Episode 144
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Episode 143: The Craft (1996) // Oh, he's sorry, he's sorry, he's sorry, he's sorry...
In this spellbinding episode of Back in the Day with John and Jay, we revisit The Craft, the 1996 cult classic that brought witchcraft and teenage rebellion to the big screen. Join us as we delve into the film’s edgy portrayal...
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Episode 143
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1:16:08
Episode 142: Stephen King's IT (1990) // Ohhhhh they float....
Continuing our month long Spooktacular, we deep dive into the terrifying world of Stephen King's IT, the 1990 miniseries that left audiences everywhere with a newfound fear of clowns. We revisit this iconic horror adaptation, discussin...
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Episode 142
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1:09:47
Episode 141: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) // Tim Curry does nothing half-assed!
This week, we’re reviewing the outrageous and iconic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Get ready for a time warp as we explore the movie’s wild legacy, unforgettable characters, and the eccentric performances that made this film a phenome...
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Episode 141
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Episode 140: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) // I ate his liver with some fava beans...
.....and a nice Chianti.In this spine-chilling episode of Back in the Day with John and Jay, the duo revisits the groundbreaking psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Directed by Jonathan Demme, this ...
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Episode 140
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Episode 139: Goodfellas (1990) // A Scorsese Classic!
In this episode of Back in the Day with John and Jay, the guys take a deep dive into one of the greatest gangster films of all time: Goodfellas (1990). Directed by Martin Scorsese, this iconic film tells the story of Hen...
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Episode 139
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Episode 138: Jury Duty (1995) // 12 Angry Men for Morons...
This movie is balls but we seem to disagree. Jay loves it, John does not. What do you think? Zany Paula Shore goodness or same old ideocracy?
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Episode 138
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Episode 137: Police Academy (1984) // All time classic franchise!
Good speech.Attention, comedy cadets! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we’re throwing it back to 1984 to review the outrageous classic Police Academy. Join us as we dive into the wild antics, unforgettab...
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Episode 137
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Episode 136: The Boyfriend School (1990) // Classic 90's rom-com or Lifetime movie of the week?....
You choose.Gus (Steve Guttenberg), a nerdy cartoonist recovering from a serious illness, gets a little help from his romance-novelist sister Lizzie (Shelley Long) to reinvent himself into a hunky biker heartthrob to win the affection of...
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Episode 136
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1:09:29
Episode 135: North (1994) // Is it as bad as people say?
The short answer is no.We will break down the unusual plot where young North (Elijah Wood) decides to "divorce" his parents and embarks on a globe-trotting adventure to find new ones. We’ll discuss the film’s blend of fantasy, humor, an...
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Episode 135
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1:12:44
Episode 134: Twister (1996) // Plus Jay's Vacation Exploits.
This week we will dive into the whirlwind plot where storm-chasing scientists Jo (Helen Hunt) and Bill (Bill Paxton) race against time—and each other—to deploy their groundbreaking weather research equipment, all while battling a series of dead...
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Episode 134
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Episode 133: Best of Our Song Spoofs and Skits Volume 1
Jay is on vacation this week so we have special "Best of" episode.At the midway point of our episode we always do a song spoof or skit. This is some of our best ones through the almost three years of doing this show. Hope you en...
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Episode 133
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Episode 132: Disney's RocketMan (1997) // No, not the Elton John movie...the other one.
We break down this stupid but zany plot, where computer programmer and all-around goofball Fred Randall (played by Harland Williams) finds himself on a mission to Mars, much to the horror of his fellow astronauts. We’ll dive into the film’s sla...
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Episode 132
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Episode 131: She-Devil (1989) // Well...um...Meryl Streep is in it?
This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we’re diving into the devilishly semi-funny 1989 comedy She-Devil. Join us as we explore this wickedly entertaining film that blends revenge, laughter, and a whole lot of empower...
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Episode 131
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1:15:58
Episode 130: The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) // Here's a story.....
Hey groovy people! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we’re flashing back to 1995 to review the hilarious and nostalgic The Brady Bunch Movie. Join us as we dive into this brilliantly quirky film that brought the ...
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Episode 130
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1:11:50
Episode 129: Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) // We went waaaay back in the day!
We’re taking a trip back to 1968 to revisit the heartwarming family comedy Yours, Mine and Ours. Join us as we dive into the hilarious and touching story of blending families and finding love amid chaos.John and Jay will explore...
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Episode 129
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1:09:14
Episode 128: The Last Starfighter // Greetings Starfighter...
This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we’re blasting off to 1984 to revisit the sci-fi adventure that turned an ordinary kid into an intergalactic hero: The Last Starfighter. Join us as we journey through this belove...
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Episode 128
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1:10:52
Episode 127: Howard the Duck (1986) // Insert duck pun here...
Well fuck a duck in the butt its Howard the Duck!Hold onto your feathers, nostalgia fans! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we're diving beak-first into the bizarre world of the 1986 cult classic Howard the Du...
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Episode 127
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1:12:35
Episode 126: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) // Indiana Jones...Badass!
Grab your fedora and whip, nostalgia buffs! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we're journeying back to 1981 to uncover the timeless adventure of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join us as we delve into the epic quest of...
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Episode 125: The Heavenly Kid (1985) // Don't worry, I got it covered.
Hey there, nostalgia lovers! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we're taking a celestial trip back to 1985 to revisit the cult classic The Heavenly Kid. Buckle up as we break down this heavenly comedy where the af...
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Episode 125
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Episode 124: Mystery Men (1999) // I'm a Pantera's box you do not wanna open!
It's Pandora...Don't correct me, it sickens me!We'll uncover the comedic gold of this cult classic as we meet the ragtag team: Ben Stiller as the rage-prone Mr. Furious, William H. Macy as the shovel-wielding Shoveler, and Hank Azaria a...
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Episode 124
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Episode 123: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) // YEAH BABY!
Do I make you horny?We'll break down the outrageous adventures of the world's most shagadelic spy, Austin Powers, as he thwarts the diabolical Dr. Evil, all while rocking the best 60s fashion and the worst British accent you've ever hea...
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Episode 123
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Episode 122: Apollo 13 (1995) // Houston, We Have a Problem!
We’ll set the historical stage by revisiting the Apollo space program and the real-life events of the Apollo 13 mission. From there, we delve into the film's genesis, uncovering how the book "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" inspire...
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Episode 122
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1:11:44
Episode 121: The Poseidon Adventure (1972) // The OG Titanic.
Fuck the ocean!The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is a gripping disaster film that follows the harrowing journey of a group of passengers aboard the luxury ocean liner SS Poseidon. As they celebrate New Year's Eve, a massive underwate...
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Episode 121
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1:13:47
Episode 120: Cabin Boy (1994) // These pipes are CLEAN!!...And how!
"Cabin Boy" is a surreal comedy directed by Adam Resnick and produced by Tim Burton. The film stars Chris Elliott as Nathaniel Mayweather, an overprivileged, arrogant young man who has just graduated from the prestigious Fancy Lad School.
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Episode 120
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