Episodes

June 8, 2022

Episode #413: ”Wheeze the Juice” | Encino Man (1992)

Dave is digging a pit for a pool in his backyard when he happens upon a caveman frozen in a block of ice. He soon thaws out and is very much alive. Dave, his best friend Stoney try to pass him off as a foreign exchange student named Link. Step one: find ...

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June 1, 2022

Episode #412: ”The Name You Know” | The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

Thomas Jefferson Johnson (con man) takes advantage of the death of congressman Jeff Johnson and runs on "the name you know" so he can win a seat in Congress and make a big score in D.C. It might be a shock to learn that Washington D.C. is where he finall...

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May 25, 2022

Episode #411: ”The Doodles Have to Noodle” | Cool World (1992)

Frank Harris gets transported into Cool World, where he becomes the human cop that patrols the cartoon world. He has to stop Holli Would from achieving her dream of crossing over to the real world -- an event that might just destroy both realms! Brad Pit...

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May 18, 2022

Episode #410: ”Second-Hand Penguins” | Aladdin (1992)

A street rat meets a princess and they both have to overcome the powerful sorcerer with the help of the founding member of Blue Man Group in order to save the nation of Agrabah — and the world! Robin Williams stars in Aladdin. Get more bonus content and ...

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May 14, 2022

Singin’ in the Rain: Patreon Exclusive Preview

Lockwood and Lamont are stars of the silent screen, but when sound makes its debut, they have to evolve or die... but audiences might just die when they hear what Lina Lamont actually sounds like! Enjoy this preview of our special episode on the 1952 cla...

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May 11, 2022

Episode #409: ”Extry, extry!” | Newsies (1992)

Jack Kelly befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David and Les Jacobs. When publisher Joseph Pulitzer sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. If you want to see Lonestar and Batm...

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May 4, 2022

Episode #408: ”Love Rhombus” | Noises Off (1992)

Hired to helm an Americanized take on a British play, director Lloyd Fellowes does his best to control an eccentric group of stage actors. It doesn't go well. Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter, and Carol Burnett star in Noises Off. Get more b...

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April 27, 2022

Episode #407: ”Earlobes are a girl’s best friend” | Universal Soldier…

It might be a Terminator knock-off, but that doesn't mean this isn't the most fun "guy gets killed in Vietnam and returns to life decades later as part of a secret government super-soldier program... guy meets girl... guy has girl use a combat knife to r...

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April 20, 2022

Episode #406: ”Did you order the Code Red?” | A Few Good Men (1992)

No, it's not an ad for Mountain Dew... it's the JAG courtroom drama where Maverick upstages G.I. Jane and gets Col. Jessup to scream at him. You might join us as we weep for Santiago. Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson star in A Few Good Men. Trailer...

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April 16, 2022

High Noon: Patreon Exclusive Preview

The Clash and Gary Cooper both have the same question on their mind: "Should I stay or should I go?" Enjoy this preview of our special episode on the 1952 classic High Noon, available in full to our Patreon "Co-Executive Producers!" patreon.com/30podcast...

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April 13, 2022

Episode #405: ”Yeah, well... I also cook” | Under Siege (1992)

An ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleship. Steven Seagal, Gary Busey, and Tommy Lee Jones star in Under Siege. Trailer:

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April 6, 2022

Episode #404: ”Peeping Tom Satellites” | Patriot Games (1992)

Former CIA agent Jack Ryan foils an IRA terrorist attack in London, killing one of the terrorists in the process. That happens to have been the brother of another terrorist, Sean Miller. He vows to get his revenge on Ryan and tries to kill his wife and d...

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April 2, 2022

Episode #403: ”Worst Oscar Night Ever” | The Bodyguard (1992)

It's likely the worst Oscar night ever for a singer-turned-actor. (If you're reading this too far out from March 2022, the reference might be lost on you!) Frank is an ex-Secret Service agent hired to keep Rachel safe, but she seems to be more interested...

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March 30, 2022

Episode #402: ”HOO-AH!” | Scent of A Woman (1992)

Frank is a retired Lt. Col. in the US army who is blind and a little rough around the edges. Charlie is a student at a prestigious prep school and needs a job in order to afford the trip home for Christmas, so he signs on to watch Frank while his family ...

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March 23, 2022

Episode #401: ”I will find you!” | The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

This sweeping historical epic romance follows Hawkeye (not the Avenger) as he tries to protect the Munro sisters from the French army and rival native tribes. In the meantime, he and Cora Munro begin to fall in love with each other. Daniel Day-Lewis, Mad...

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March 18, 2022

Deathtrap: Patreon Exclusive Preview

Murder... intrigue... deception... Clark Kent and Alfred Pennyworth. Or more accurately, it's Christopher Reeve and Michael Caine in the murder mystery comedy, Deathtrap! Trailer:

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March 16, 2022

Episode #400: ”Re-Doing the First” | Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Nightmar…

That in-famous first episode is finally getting its due now that we've hit 400 episodes! We go back to the very beginning and tackle Ghostbusters, Gremlins, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. We're also joined by a member of the Windy City Ghostbusters! Trai...

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March 9, 2022

Episode #399: ”Captain Moonlight” | Far and Away (1992)

Joseph and Shannon are both running away from their past. Joseph because he attempted to kill his landlord and Shannon because she feels like she doesn't have the freedom to be the progressive woman she's destined to be. So they run off to America togeth...

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March 1, 2022

Episode #398: ”I think I’ve found a hand” | Jennifer 8 (1992)

Former LA cop, John Berlin, is not doing well after the end of his marriage. Now he's in a smaller town and is diving right into a new case that may involve a serial killer targeting blind women. It complicates things when John falls in love with their p...

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Feb. 23, 2022

Episode #397: ”Nuns and Guns” | Sister Act (1992)

Delores accidentally saw her mobster boyfriend execute one of his men for talking with the cops. She knows that snitches get stitches, so the authorities decide to hide her out in a convent... because sisters only get blisters...?  Whoopi Goldberg, Maggi...

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Feb. 22, 2022

Women in Film: Patreon Exclusive Preview

The gang gets together to honor our favorite actresses, directors, composers, etc. in film. This is a preview of our Patreon Exclusive episode. To hear the full episode, join us as a co-executive producer of the podcast over at www.30podcast.com/donate.

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Feb. 16, 2022

Episode #396: ”Draw Me Like One of Your Texas Boys” | Single White Fe…

Allison is looking for a new roommate after breaking up with her boyfriend when she finds out he cheated on her. After running through the application process she meets Hedra (Hedy) and the two women start to become good friends. Maybe a little TOO good,...

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Feb. 9, 2022

Episode #395: ”Dirty Hitchcock” | Basic Instinct (1992)

Catherine Tramell is a beautiful crime novelist who probably killed a bunch of men. She's being *ahem* "investigated" by homicide detective Nick Curran, who has way too many issues to be a good cop. It's an homage to Hitchcock from the guy who directed R...

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Feb. 2, 2022

Episode #394: ”No Crying in Baseball!” | A League of Their Own (1992)

While the men are away at war, the women of America get a chance to shine as they take the field to keep the national pastime alive. Just don't forget to lay off the high ones. Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell star in A League of Thei...

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