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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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28:42

Ep 29: "Cyndi Lauper Music Videos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/02/04

How unusual was she? Let us revisit the 80s and count the ways. The Old Roommates revisit 2videos from the amazing Cyndi Lauper. First up, the low-budget hit, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.Then, True Colors, featuring a chandelier headdress and a newspaper skirt. Two very differentmusic videos. One original lady. Which one will make the coveted vault? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate,

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60:41

Ep 28: "The Muppet Movie" Revisited

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2020/01/28

Special guest: Muppet oracle and podcast host, Chris Revill (of ‘Let’s Chat with Chris Revill’).Chris joins Brian and Christina to revisit 1978’s The Muppet Movie. In perhaps their deepestshallow dive to date, Old Roommates discuss the Muppets’ cinematic search for Hollywoodsuccess, Gonzo’s status as MVP, and if Janis needs her own origin story. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review

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63:39

Ep 27: "Single White Female" Revisited

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2020/01/21

Aka: Live nude girls! Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh bare all in the 1992 thriller SingleWhite Female. The ‘roommate from hell’ hit featured amazing lead performances, uncommonpathos, and even a murder-by-shoe shocker. Old Roommates revisit the thrill ride, along withBrian’s cat, Shorty, who apparently had a lot to say during the taping. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review

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Ep 26: "Peter Gabriel & Dire Straits Videos" Revisited

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2020/01/14

Music videos “Sledgehammer” and “Money for Nothing” were all over MTV in the mid-1980s. Inwhat may be the shortest episode of Old Roommates ever, Brian and Christina revisit these vidsto see if their middle-aged lenses can find deeper meaning in these ‘groundbreaking’spectacles. Why are “chicks for free”? Where are the stories? And, would you sit under a glasstable for 16 hours for anything? Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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44:03

Ep 25: "Xanadu" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2020/01/07

Brian’s choice! Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and many roller skates star in Xanadu. The 1980fantasy was a big box office bomb and disliked by critics. Why does Brian love it so much? In anexciting twist, Brian makes Christina watch it for the very first time. Will it still hold the “Magic”Brian remembers? Will Christina find herself “Suddenly” in love? Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course,

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51:18

Ep 24: "When Harry Met Sally" Revisited

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2019/12/31

The movie that asked the question, “How come Sally can’t carry a Christmas tree?” The classicmovie that took on platonic male/female relationships, 1989’s When Harry Met Sally got theworld talking…and faking orgasms in delicatessens. Now, 30 years later, are we closer toanswering the questions the movie raises? And, do our Old Roommates relate more or less tothe thirty-something sagas our characters faced? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email

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49:01

Ep 23: "Rudolph & The Grinch" Revisited

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2019/12/17

Special holiday episode! Brian and Christina revisit the 1960’s TV Christmas classics, Rudolphthe Red-Nosed Reindeer and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Did rewatching these tales fillthem with the spirit of the season? Or did these nostalgic winter wonderlands leave them cold?And, seriously, why is Santa Claus so mean? The Old Roommates wish you & your family a veryhappy holiday. Now, listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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44:42

Ep 22: "Harry and the Hendersons" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/12/10

Chris from the podcast Alien Zoo returns to Old Roommates to discuss the 1987 Bigfoot movie Harry and the Hendersons. We chat about the film, the folklore and all the interesting acting choices; What is John Lithgow’s deal? Why does Harry laugh like that? And, will Melinda Dillon ever stop saying, “George!” These questions any more will be answered. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate,

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30:52

Ep 21: "A-ha & Paula Abdul Videos" Revisited

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2019/12/03

Take on Me and Opposites AttractA-ha and Paula Abdul have more in common than you might initially imagine. Catchy AF 80spop tunes, high notes, and mastering the powers or rotoscoping animation. What “Take OnMe” had in style, “Opposites Attract” had in dance steps. How will nostalgia and common sensetreat these three-minute wonders? Could you fall in love with a sketch? Could Paula make outwith a cat? The Old Roommates take a shallow dive.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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64:08

Ep 20: "Charlie's Angels - Season 1" Revisited

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2019/11/26

Once upon a time there were three women who joined the Townsend Agency, and they wereeach asked to put their lives in danger on a weekly basis. Charlie’s Angels was a 70s TV crimeseries sensation spawning reboots for decades to come. So, how does the original hold up? Wasit just “jiggle tv”? And, why does this seemingly sweet show have such a high body count? TheOld Roommates investigate. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com

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49:23

Ep 19: "Fatal Attraction" Revisited

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2019/11/19

The 1987 thriller that had everything and the kitchen sink (zing!), Fatal Attraction raised the bar on sexy thrillers. Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer gave their blood, sweat and tears, all earning Oscar nominations. Is it as crazy as we remember? Old Roommates Brian & Christina revisit the boiled bunny, elevator episode, and the brutal bloodbath. They won’t be ignored, Dan. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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47:05

Ep 18: "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/11/12

Who knew Reese’s Pieces would be the bond between humans and aliens? Yes, ET The Extra Terrestrial taught us a lot about love, loss and friendship back in 1982. But, over 35 years later, does the Steven Spielberg classic still earn all the tears, or just jerk them? Old Roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh, turn on their ‘heartlights’ and do a shallow dive into the beloved blockbuster. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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33:24

Ep 17: "Beastie Boys & Twisted Sister Videos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/11/05

Fight For Your Right to Party and We're Not Gonna Take it80s music videos were rebellious. “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party!)” by The BeastieBoys dared to challenge the evil establishment of…parents. “We’re Not Gonna Take It” byTwister Sister put bad dads in the spotlight…only after throwing them out the window. Doesthe belligerence hold up? Who was really at fault? And, is there such a thing as too much pie?The Old Roommates discuss. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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50:40

Ep 16: "Halloween" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/10/29

He’s baaaaaack. And with a special guest! Chris Bragel from the podcast Alien Zoo joins OldRoommates to revisit the original 1978 film Halloween, which introduced theworld to Michael Myers. Is the movie as scary as they remember? How good is Jamie Lee Curtis in her first film role? And, does Michael have a knack for interior design? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and

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Ep 15: "Married with Children" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/10/22

Peg, Al, Kelly & Bud Bundy were the “anti-Cosbys” back in ’87. Crass, dismissive, and deeply unethical, the show’s brand of comedy seemed ahead of its time. Now, decades later, have we caught up? Are the laughs still shock based, or are we really laughing at all? Join Old Roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh, as they revisit the full first season of Married with Children. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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29:51

Ep 14: "Pat Benatar & Madonna Videos" Revisited

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2019/10/15

Love is a Battlefield and Papa Don't Preach.You asked for it. The Old Roommates are now watching music videos, and they’re starting withtwo five-minute masterpieces. Pat Benatar’s Love Is A Battlefield had everything: slow dancing,runaways, and shoulder shimmies. Madonna’s Papa Don’t Preach was a brazen, pro-baby danceballad (if ever such a thing existed). Did the videos do our divas justice? And are these 80svideos as memorable as the music? Brian & Christina revisit. Follow Old Roommates on

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50:58

Ep 13: "Big" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/10/08

The movie that made everyone want a giant piano. The late-great Penny Marshall directed avariety of worlds for 1988’s Big. From the rough spots of Manhattan to the sharp edges of themarketing world, the Tom Hanks fantasy took audiences on a 95-minute joyride. But 31 yearslater, has the movie aged faster than Josh Baskin? Join Old Roommates as they revisit thecomedy classic. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com

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Ep 12: "Friday the 13th" Revisited

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2019/10/01

What were they thinking? We don’t mean the sex-obsessed camp counselors in this classic 1980 horror flick…we mean our hosts. Yes, Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh go seriously off-brand as they revisit the original pre-Jason Voorhees bloodbath, Friday the 13th. (They don’t know what they were thinking either.) Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on

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34:47

Ep 11: "Overboard" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/09/24

Who could forget a movie like Overboard? (Too soon?) The 1987 Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell comedy was “a favorite” of Christina’s then, but how about now? And, what did Brian do to his cuticles? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

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55:51

Ep 10: "Cheers" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/09/17

Norm! Revisiting one of the most beloved tv shows of all time raised some questions. Did Diane Chambers really have so few job prospects? Should Carla have been fired? Beer was only a dollar? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh answer these questions and more as they revisit the classic 80’s sitcom Cheers, starring Ted Danson and Shelley Long. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course,

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