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Ruined Childhoods

Dan Wiener and Jon Richardson

Think that a movie reboot or remake can ruined your childhood? Brothers/cinephiles Dan and Jon beg to differ! Join them each week as they talk through a cult or classic film or franchise and imagine how it could be revisited, exploring Hollywood’s trend of reviving franchises with long-awaited sequels, prequels, spin-offs, remakes, and/or reboots. Do YOU have a movie you want them to cover Email the show -ruinedchildhoodspod@gmail.com Ruined Childhoods is produced and edited by Jon Richardson -

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1:54:31

Caddyshack (1980)

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2021/08/02

After 1978’s Animal House, National Lampoon co-founder Douglas Kenney and friends created one of the most famous and bizarre sports comedies of all time. On this episode, Jon & Dan look back at the Caddyshack movies and figure out ways that it could be brought back today. Dan also has an opportunity to chat with Chris Nashawaty, who penned Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, to talk about his history with these movies, his book, and how he could imagine a new life for this

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1:09:42

Rock Star (2001)

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2021/07/27

A tribute band singer gets plucked from obscurity to replace his idol - Dayenu!On this episode, Dan & Jon talk about the September 2001 metal spectacle, Rock StarNext episode: Caddyshack (1980)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:31

Vertigo (1958)

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2021/07/20

Go up the stairs! On this episode, Jon & Dan explore the Hitchcock classic, Vertigo, and imagine how it could be brought back today.Next episode: Rock Star (2001)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:26:39

Beetlejuice (1988)

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2021/07/13

Dan & Jon summon the ghost with the most to celebrate this star-packed 1988 classic. But with a broadway musical, theme park live shows, an animated series, video games, and more, Dan & Jon attempt to find new ways to exorcise this film from beyond the grave.Next episode: Vertigo (1958)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:34

Dirty Harry (1971)

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2021/07/06

Dan & Jon are feelin’ lucky as they cover the 5-film Dirty Harry series. Though there are issues with depictions of race, sex, law enforcement, and Clint Eastwood that are certainly problematic, Dan and Jon focus on what these films did well, notably coining phrases that are ripe for parody.Next episode: Beetlejuice (1988)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:53

UHF (1989)

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2021/06/30

No idea why it’s taken so long to cover this Weird Al classic on the podcast.Next episode: Dirty Harry (1971)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:56

Flash Gordon (1980)

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2021/06/22

Adapted from a 1930s comic strip, Flash Gordon pulls no punches and neither do Dan & Jon as they determine how this classic character can be brought back.Next episode: UHF (1989) * RIP John ParagonContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:45

Three Days of the Condor (1975)

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2021/06/15

In the years following the Watergate scandal, pop culture echoed the citizens’ of the US feeling of betrayal by the government, and books like Six Days of the Condor came about, along with its film adaptation, Three Days of the Condor. On this episode, Dan & Jon consider new ways to follow up the 1975 Robert Redford / Faye Dunaway CIA thriller.Next episode: Flash Gordon (1980)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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1:12:21

Serial Mom (1994)

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2021/06/08

Honestly, how has it taken this long to cover a John Waters movie?Dan & Jon discuss their personal histories with the iconic director and focus on the strange 1994 thrillomedy™, Serial Mom .Next episode: Three Days of the Condor (1975)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:55

Cabin Boy (1994)

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2021/06/01

Though this movie was wildly overlooked and panned when it came out in 1994, Cabin Boy lives on to become a cult comedy classic. On a mission to figure out how to bring this movie back in the 21st century, Dan and Jon have a shockingly rare moment of parallel thought.Next episode: Serial Mom (1994)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:31

Fletch (1985)

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2021/05/25

Chevy Chase is a lot of things, and in Fletch, he is also a lot of people. On this episode, Dan and Jon break down the iconic comedy noir and its 1989 sequel to figure out how this property could be brought back today.Next episode: Cabin Boy (1994)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:03

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

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2021/05/18

Perhaps the most accurate courtroom film to date, My Cousin Vinny lives in the minds and hearts of many. Dan and Jon discuss their personal histories with this classic comedy and imagine new worlds for these iconic characters.Next episode: Fletch (1985)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:03

Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

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2021/05/11

This episode is also available on YouTube as a video podcast!When it comes to musical comedies, any list would be incomplete without Earth Girls Are Easy. On this episode, Jon and Dan celebrate Julien Temple’s 1988 masterpiece and imagine how this romp could take on a new life over 30 years later.Next episode: My Cousin Vinny (1992)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:39:29

Zorro (1919 - ????)

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2021/05/04

Zorro may have been created over 100 years ago, but his legacy lives on through tv shows, comic books, stage plays, and movies. Dan and Jon discuss some highlights of the Zorro films that they were able to stream online and discuss possibilities for Zorro’s film future. ALSO, Dan chats with Miami stand up Cesar Gracia, a Cuban American who grew up watching Zorro tear it up.Next episode: Earth Girls are Easy (1988)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods

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1:16:43

Death Becomes Her (1992)

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2021/04/27

What might be remembered best for its zanily mangled bodies and Streep on Hawn demented battles, Death Becomes Her contains much more than its more memorable scenes. For some, that may be Isabella Rossellini’s wardrobe. For others, it could be Sydney Pollack’s brief appearance. Dan & Jon discuss what makes this movie memorable, where it could be improved, and how it could be brought back…because that’s what happens on Ruined Childhoods.Next Episode: ZorroContact us, follow us on social media, or

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1:18:58

Tango & Cash (1989)

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2021/04/20

Tango, Cash. Cash, Tango. No matter which order you put them in, they’re a kick-ass frenemy-cop duo and Dan & Jon are excited to talk about the 1989 action classic with Kill Streak podcast’s Eric Gosselin. Jon enthusiasts may remember Eric from their partnerships including Hey, Teens! with Jon & Eric.Next Episode: Death Becomes Her (1992)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:26:30

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

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2021/04/13

Sometimes the story behind a movie is just as incredible as the movie itself. That would have made a good theme for a month of episodes, but I’m only realizing that now. Damn. This week, Dan & Jon celebrate the Werner Herzog/Klaus Kinski classic, Fitzcarraldo (1982) and share ideas for a new life for this classic film.Next episode: Tango & Cash (1989)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:13

Double Impact (1991) with Jon Gabrus

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2021/04/06

2 Brothers, 2 guys named Jon, 2 Van Dammes! Dan and Jon are joined by Jon Gabrus to celebrate the 1991 Corsican Brothers adaptation, Double Impact.Next episode: Fitzcarraldo (1982)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:40

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966)

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2021/03/30

It’s one of the most well-known westerns and has one of the most iconic scores in film history, but this movie also coined a phrase that lives well outside the confines of cinema. Dan & Jon explore The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, despite the fact that it was created before the oxford comma.Next episode: Double Impact (1991)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18:35

Hall Pass (2011)

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2021/03/23

Is it cheating if you have a week off from marriage? That’s the idea behind the movie-turned-term, Hall Pass, the Farrelly Brothers’ sad attempt to show that they are capable of portraying complex female characters. But when your two male leads do not much more than joke about objectifying women, perhaps this is best forgotten as a movie and only remembered as a concept. But maybe Dan & Jon have some ideas for how this can be built on and improved…Next episode: The Good, the Bad and the

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