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PODCAST

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast

Kalyn Andrews & Christian Baxter Mott

Here for the "80s & "90s kids who still long for the safe, spooky glow of the TV screen in a dark room, Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott take a nostalgic look at the grittier side of the children"s entertainment that ruled our adolescence and moulded our generation. Our show features every-other-weekly discussions ranging from movie nights and season-long binges, to spooky specials of shows and other traumas... (ahem, memories). So, grab your flashlights and join us as we go searching for

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02:27:27

Episode 52 | Movie Night — The Brave Little Toaster —...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/06/03

Nervous appliance breakdowns, Peter Lorre impersonations, and the legend of Narcissus… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Wrapping up their most requested Movie Night with a DOOZY of an episode, these ‘90s kids pay tribute to the talented voice cast, rant about planned obsolescence, and find answers to their generation’s lingering questions about this not-so-merry band of appliances including the origins of Toaster’s deepest fears—even that terrifying clown you tried to forget.Have a

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01:11:24

Episode 51 | Movie Night — The Brave Little Toaster —...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/05/20

The intersection of sci-fi and poetry, storied CalArts secrets, and palpable existential dread… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most requested Movie Night yet, these ‘90s kids begin to confront their own repressed memories of Sundance’s first animated film as they learn its harrowing production story, unpack its notorious ties to Disney, and dive into the life experiences of the author who first thought it all up. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic

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01:40:01

Episode 50 | A Hangout with David Steven Cohen & Jody...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/05/06

Zeitgeist contributions, fan theories answered, and a love letter to the horror genre… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! To wrap up an exciting hangout, these ‘90s kids continue to gush about fiction with their favorite Courage the Cowardly Dog alums - head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. In this installment, they learn what went into some of Courage’s most memorable compositions, share more insight on '90s children’s media at large, and finally ask their most burning

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02:03:12

Episode 49 | A Hangout with David Steven Cohen & Jody...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/04/22

Lyrical lifestyles, spooky synchronicity, and the importance of creative collaboration… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first ever hangout episode, these ‘90s kids wax poetic with two Courage the Cowardly Dog alums—head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. Join them as they reminisce on behind-the-scenes memories, share lifelong influences, and tell the stories (including Hollywood happenings and fan encounters) that have shaped their careers. Have a frightfully

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01:16:03

Episode 48 | Movie Night — Oliver & Company — Part II

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/04/08

Criminal underworlds, tales of a tomboy, and Disney villain violence… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their discussion on this shining gem from Disney’s dark age, these ‘90s kids learn way more about the mob than they expected, bemoan wealth inequality, psychoanalyze some of the era’s most memorable characters, and revisit the emotional damage caused by their good company. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at

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01:17:28

Episode 47 | Movie Night — Oliver & Company — Part I

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/03/25

Dickensian sentiments, carefree ne’er-do-wells, and sparkly '80s songs... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Diving headfirst into the notorious Disney Dark Ages, these ‘90s kids tell the production story behind this surprisingly dark adaptation, seek to understand the years just before Disney’s fated Renaissance, and ponder how it always manages to rip our heartstrings to freakin' shreds. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at

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01:40:45

Episode 46 | CTCD S1E1 – A Night at the Katz Motel /...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/03/14

A smooth talking cat, Loony Tune-y antics, and some Psycho parallels... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the first episode of this much anticipated Season Binge of everyone’s favorite cowardly dog, these ‘90s kids leave no vacancies as they refresh our collective core memories of two iconic Courage villains, and appreciate the blend of classic horror references, chilling sound design, disturbing visuals, and vaudevillian violence that made the show so…memorable. Have a frightfully

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01:46:49

Episode 45 | Hey Arnold! – Ghost Bride

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/02/25

Inappropriate headstones, murder ballads, and schoolyard sexism... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning to the familiarurban legends of Hey Arnold!, these ‘90s kids seek to dig up and understand the chilling lore that potentially inspired one of the darkest episodes of millennial television. Join them as they hack away at their own ignorance and walk through the history of true crime as a genre, as well as the macabre traditions and stories woven from ghost bridal tragedies the world

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01:14:56

Episode 44 | Courage The Cowardly Dog: An...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/02/11

Eccentric ideals, fan theories, and lessons in emotional intelligence... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! As a preamble to their upcoming season binge, these ‘90s kids dip their toes into the mature, macabre, and downright depression-era themes found within the fabric of John Dilworth's slanted stories. Designed to subvert expectations both visually and psychologically, learn how the ripple effect of this show spooked not only an entire generation of viewers, but inspired the rising class of

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01:13:36

Episode 43 | Courage The Cowardly Dog: An...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/01/28

Laugh attacks, infected eggs, and some otherworldly dilly-dallying... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In preparation for a much anticipated Season Binge, these ‘90s kids pull back the curtain on one of the darkest shows in millennial memory by exploring the history of Cartoon Network (plus it’s philosophy compared to Nickelodeon’s), the pseudo-pilot episode of Courage, as well as the minds that conceived of the surreal, strange, and downright scary atmosphere of Nowhere. The things we do for

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01:45:56

Episode 42 | Pinocchio – Part II

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2023/01/14

Infinite guilt trips, innocence lost, and a donkey trafficking scheme... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first episode of 2023, these ‘90s kids close the book on pop culture’s most renowned puppet (through both the novel and the Disney film), explore the social and political context from which the original story emerged, and follow the threads of its impact all the way through our collective millennial childhood. Get ready, y'all, we're going to Pleasure Island!Have a frightfully

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2023 New Year's Campfire Chat

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/12/31

Listener questions, recapping some favorites, and pranks that got too real… Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2022! Gather ‘round the campfire with these ‘90s kids for an unscripted, barely filtered chat about life in 2022 and where things are headed (with the show and with their mental health) in 2023. Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and happy new year. Remember, you’re never really alone!Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us

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01:56:04

Episode 41 | Pinocchio – Part I

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/12/24

Ghostly crickets, the first ever villain song, and a serial that scarred a generation... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their holiday tradition of honoring far-too-lifelike toys, these ‘90s kids return to the foundations of children’s entertainment with one of Disney’s most beloved (and most harrowing) tales, compare and contrast the film with the novel, and uncover the surprisingly dark origins of some of pop culture’s most ubiquitous characters.Have a frightfully nostalgic

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01:49:29

Episode 40 | AYAOTD S1E13 — The Tale of the Pinball...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/12/10

Video game vocabulary, now-defunct shopping malls, and the nefarious nature of pinball... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the finale of their first Season Binge, these ‘90s kids set out to save the princess, best the baddies, and explore other gaming tropes that have encoded themselves into the millennial mind. Insert your coins here and get your retro gaming fix with Kalyn, Christian, and the Midnight Society.Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like

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01:59:31

Episode 39 | Movie Night — We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s...

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/11/26

Emotional radios, “Brain Draining” powers, and a spectacular circus of fear... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Thanksgiving weekend tribute, these ‘90s kids “roll back the rock” of this dinosaur story and time travel with a wish-granting ship captain, learn some lessons from the far future, and explore the psyche of a misunderstood professor and his ravenous murder of crows.Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at

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01:59:46

Episode 38 | AYAOTD S1 E12 — The Tale of the Prom Queen

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/11/12

Prom night perils, graveyard goofs, and vanishing hitchhikers... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this triumphant return to their Season Binge, these 1990s kids catch a classic 1950s vibe, learn a thing or two about Resurrection Mary, and wax poetic about some of the world’s most enduring urban legends and ghost stories.Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook

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01:45:08

Episode 37 | Movie Night – Hocus Pocus — Part II

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/10/29

Black flame candles, witchy revelations, and debates about virginity... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Halloween episode, these ‘90s kids dive headfirst into the plot, characters, and maybe-too-mature themes found in one of the most quintessential ‘90s Halloween films: Hocus Pocus. Nostalgic reflections, newly uncovered trivia, and controversial opinions abound in this spirited AllHallowtide celebration.Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic

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01:05:36

Episode 36 | Movie Night – Hocus Pocus — Part I

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/10/22

Production stories, talking cats, and witchcraft accusations... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Halloween episode, these ‘90s kids introduce the pop culture phenomenon that is Hocus Pocus. Join in as they learn more about the talented team behind the film and how these spooky folks breathed life into many of our core millennial Halloween memories…and eventually also brought them back from the dead. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like

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01:45:35

Episode 35 | A History of Halloween — Part III

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/10/15

Hell Houses, vandalism, and true crime: candy edition... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the grand finale of their Halloween History, these ‘90s kids finally merge the storied Halloween timeline into their own, air grievances about certain haunted attractions, and fact-check Mandela Effect memories regarding candy tampering. Come along as they learn what the Industrial Revolution, Great Depression, and wartime patriotism meant for the collective celebration (or hatred) of their favorite

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01:32:50

Episode 34 | A History of Halloween — Part II

That"s Pretty Dark: An "80s & "90s Nostalgia Podcast ·

2022/10/08

Jack-O’-Lanterns, soul cakes, and devilish fortune-telling rituals... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In Part II of this Halloween history lesson, these ‘90s kids find the origins of some classic Halloween traditions, follow the Church's influence on Samhain (and vice versa) through the Middle Ages, and learn about the hallowed and romantic mischief that stemmed from embracing death in one of the darkest periods of time humanity has ever seen…sound familiar?Have a frightfully nostalgic

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