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Old Roommates

Do our favorite movies and tv shows hold up as we get older? We change, but do they? And, does nostalgia beat quality? Join best friends, pop-culture junkies, and yes, old roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh as they experience old loves from the 70s, 80s and 90s all over again. Old Roommates is the only weekly podcast that revisits pop culture…through a middle-aged lens. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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Ep 79: "Clue" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/01/19

“Don’t you think you might spare us this humiliation?” No career was spared in 1985’s “Clue.”Though filled with comedic talent and a board game fan base, Clue was a bomb. Only in its VHSlife did the film find a cult following and acclaim. Decades later, is the growing fanbase justifiedor were audiences right the first time around? The Old Roommates roll the dice and give theslapstick mystery a rewatch. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us

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Ep 78: "Madonna Videos" Revisited

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2021/01/12

“Vogue” and “Express Yourself” are iconic video collaborations between David Fincher andMadonna. Both feature stylish sets, gender-bending dance moves, and varies angles ofMadonna’s boobs. Have they stood the test of time? (The videos, we mean.) Does voguing stilllook cool? And what does Madonna actually have to ‘say about love’ anyway? The OldRoommates strike a pose and rewatch these MTV award winners. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us

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Ep 77: "Misery" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/01/05

Holy cockadoodie! Kathy Bates made quite the impression as Annie Wilkes in the 1990 thriller,“Misery.” Awarded the Oscar for Best Actress, Bates smiled, screamed and swung her waythrough an intense cat-and-mouse game with James Caan. Now, decades later, is the game stillworth watching when you know the mouse wins? Is using Annie’s mental issues as plot devicesfair nowadays? And what’s so ‘special’ about Lauren Bacall’s appearance? The Old Roommatesrewatch the Stephen King-based madness. Listen to

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Ep 76: "Forrest Gump" Revisited

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2020/12/29

“Life is like a box of chocolates,” indeed. Loaded with sweet moments and surprises, ForrestGump was a crowd-pleasing Oscar winner back in 1994. A marvel of technology, the RobertZemekis film recapped decades of American history through the eyes of a character with an IQof 75. Now that the movie is decades old, what is its place in pop culture history? Does Jennyget a bum deal? And how many kinds of shrimp dishes are too many? The Old Roommates rewatch the Tom Hanks classic. Listen to this.Follow

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57:52

Ep 75: "Frosty and Charlie Brown Christmas" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/12/22

A very special Christmas special rewatch...episode special. This year, we revisited two TVclassics, “Frosty the Snowman” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Beloved for decades by kidsyoung and old, these winter wonders are viewing essentials. But what happens when we putthem through an only marginally merry middle-aged lens in 2020? What is the real message ofFrosty? And, does Lucy have a future in mental health care? The Old Roommates try and makesense out of all the yuletide sensationalism. Listen

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Ep 74: "Tootsie" Revisited

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2020/12/15

***RECORDED PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC***Jessica Lange may have won the Oscar, but Dustin Hoffman was the real ‘lady of the hour.’ Arguably the best gender-bending comedy of all time, Tootsie was a critical and box office hit. Now, decades later, does its “woman in the workplace” themes still ring true in a Me Too world? Is Bill Murray as funny as we remember? And, how did ‘Dorothy’ accomplish so much in a mere two weeks? The Old Roommates investigate. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on

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Ep 73: "Thelma and Louise" Revisited

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2020/12/08

“You wanna go to Mexico from Oklahoma but you don’t wanna go through Texas?” Thegroundbreaking action-drama, “Thelma & Louise” raised many questions that got audiencestalking back in 1991. Now, nearly 30 years later, are any of them answered? Is a ‘feel-good’movie allowed to begin and end so tragically? Are any of the male characters redeemable? And,who leaves $6,700 all out in the open like that? The Old Roommates put the pop culture pedalto the metal and discuss this Ridley Scott classic

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Ep 72: "Bewitched" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/12/01

Is it possible to be both a good witch and a good wife? That was the central dilemma in the1960’s hit TV Show, Bewitched. Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York played a wife andhusband involved in a ‘mixed’ marriage. But now, over 50 years later, do we still find magic inthe mismatched couple? Are Darrin’s demands for normalcy just full-on sexism? Is this wholeTV series a metaphor for the plight of marginalized people everywhere? The Old Roommatesstir the pot and the pop culture cauldron. Listen to

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Ep 71: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" Revisited

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2020/11/24

“Those aren’t pillows!” Steve Martin and John Candy got cuddly, cranky and crazy in 1987’s,Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Back then, the slapstick road trip was a hit with both audiencesand critics, and boosted John Hughes into the world of more adult comedy fare. Now, decadeslater, is a rewatch worth the trip? Are Martin’s mannerisms showing some wear and tear? AreCandy’s giggles contagious or cringy? The Old Roommates fill up their middle-aged tank and hitthe road. Listen to this.Follow Old

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66:26

Ep 70: "Footloose" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/11/17

Let’s hear it for the boy, the girl, and that naked-bum shower scene. A 1984 classic, Footloosefeatured Kevin Bacon, a smash soundtrack, and an iconic tractor battle. We all remember themoves and songs, but does the movie have new meaning now that we’re older? And did Arielbreak the girl code with Rusty without any of us noticing? The Old Roommates put on theirSunday shoes and shimmy in. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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Ep 69: "Basic Instinct" Revisited

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2020/11/10

Sex, sex, sex...and an occasional murder or conversation about sex or murder. “Basic Instinct”was very linear in its storytelling back in 1991. Decades later, which is more shocking: the sex orthe film’s clear disdain for lesbians and bisexuals? Could Sharon Stone’s Catherine Trammell stillbe considered the “f*ck of the century?” And, who was the icepick murderer? The OldRoommates grab their forensic files and are ready to investigate. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter &

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56:24

Ep 68: "Dave" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/11/03

Election Day Episode! We rewatched the Ivan Reitman 1993 presidential comedy, Dave. KevinKline plays the dual role of a complicated world leader and his much more likable look-alike.With today’s stranger-than-fiction election year, how do the highbrow hijinks of Dave stack up?Does the coma coverup hit too close to home? And, can anyone be president? The OldRoommates let voices be heard. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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Ep 67: "A Nightmare on Elm Street" Revisited

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2020/10/27

“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you,” begins one of the more frightening jingles of the 1980s.“A Nightmare on Elm Street” was a sleeper hit in 1984. Made for under 2 millions dollars, thehorror movie scared up over 50 million thanks to its novel concept: a literal dream killer.America’s scary intro to Freddy Krueger also features a drunk mom, gallons of fake blood, and asupporting turn from Johnny Depp. Years later, can the original still spook our cynicalsensibilities? Is Nancy the world’s fastest

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Ep 66: "Weird Al Videos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/10/20

*** RECORDED PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ***“Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon” were two of the many parody hits of Weird Al Yankovic. The OldRoommates revisit them both. First up: The parody of Michael Jackson’s Beat It. Dive into theslapstick, silliness, and one hilarious beheading. Then: The parody of Madonna’s Like a Virgin.Operating on all cylinders, Al digs into the comedy of an O.R., adding random lions, and evenshowcases his diva dance moves. Does it hold up? Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates

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Ep 65: "Dead Poets Society" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/10/13

Ohhhhhh, Neil. He came, he made goofy faces, he left our world so early...and dramatically.Actually, Neil is just one of the main characters with a flair for drama in 1989’s Dead PoetsSociety. A slow-burning showcase for Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and writer-director PeterWeir, the school-based hit charmed critics and audiences alike. But, decades later, is it a rousinginspiration or a boring blockbuster? Is Neil an over-reactor, a bad actor or just played by one?Does the movie do too good a job

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Ep 64: "The Princess Bride" Revisited

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2020/10/06

Inconceivable! It has taken us a long time to revisit one of Christina’s favorite movies. Back in1987, The Princess Bride was not a box office hit, but it was destined to become a cult classic inits VHS life...and then it became just a plain old classic. Robin Wright, Cary Elwes and a comediccast of dozens create memorable characters with an oft-quotes script by William Goldman.Now, decades later, do we still believe in fairy tales? Does all the true-love talk make our heartsflutter or our eyes

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Ep 63: "$20,000 Pyramid & Match Game" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/09/29

Match Game and $20,000 Pyramid were crazy TV game shows. “How crazy were they?” Join theOld Roommates as they revisit the stars, cash prizes of these two oft-rebooted classics. Weregame show hosts as happy as we remember? Was Brett Sommers an underrated comedyqueen? Does anyone love Rice-a-Roni that much? From the Gene Rayburn’s mic to Dick Clark’sanswers for everything, the roomies discuss it all. We’ve put sixty seconds on the clock. Go!Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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Ep 62: "Uncle Buck" Revisted

Old Roommates ·

2020/09/22

John Candy cooks, cleans and kidnaps a boy named Bug in the family comedy, Uncle Buck. Thefilm was a big hit in 1989 and made a pre-Home Alone Macauley Culkin a national treasure.Now, over thirty years later, do drunk clowns, giant pancakes and a seductive Laurie Metcalfstill satisfy? Is the icy mom in the wrong movie? And who did Amy Madigan’s makeup? The OldRoommates discuss. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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Ep 61: "Jurassic Park" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/09/15

Putting your hand in dinosaur poop should be scary enough...and yet it’s one of the moremellow moments in the action-packed original Jurassic Park movie. Sam Neill, Laura Dern andJeff Goldblum led the way into fears we didn’t know we had before 1993. Now, almost thirtyyears later, are we still as scared, or are our CGI-addled eyes less impressed. The OldRoommates re-enter gates of pop culture’s most dangerous petting zoo. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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Ep 60: "The Little Mermaid" Revisited

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2020/09/08

Gadgets, gizmos, and twenty thingamabobs could only keep Ariel happy for so long. The girlneeded more. In 1989, The Little Mermaid had audiences and critics cheering for Ariel’s chanceat true love, but what about now? How does this mermaid’s plight stack up when comparedagainst our latest batch of brave Disney princesses? And, how hot is King Triton by today’sstandards? (Spoiler: Very.) The Old Roommates revisit all the under-the-sea sensations of thisOscar-winning film. Listen to this.Follow Old

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