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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 -

tv & film

All Episodes

1:07:16

Winter's Bone (2010)

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2024/03/06

This week, Dan and Jon are in the backwoods of Missouri as Jennifer Lawrence tries to find her bail-jumping meth-cooking father. They also give their quick thoughts on the upcoming Academy Awards. Next episode: A River Runs Through It (1992) & Legends of the Fall (1994) • MontanaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as MissouriSubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch atlinktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:15:12

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

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2024/02/28

Dan and Jon are in 1960s Mississippi to take a close look at the Norman Jewison Oscar winner, In the Heat of the Night starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. This film should be required cinema in understanding racial relations in civil rights era rural south, and Dan and Jon have some ideas on how to keep it fresh in the modern era.Next episode:Winter's Bone (2010) • MissouriSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as MississippiSubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on

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1:16:09

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

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2024/02/22

On the Ruined Childhoods road trip across America, Dan and Jon are stopping by the fictional town of Mount Rose, Minnesota for the mockumentary cult classic, Drop Dead Gorgeous. Though the movie has some cringy moments, it remains a classic thanks to its all-star cast and quotable script. And HEY! We have a new theme song! WOO!Next episode:In the Heat of the Night (1967) • MississippiSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as MinnesotaSubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us

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1:10:22

Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

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2024/02/14

From the striking Saul Bass artwork to Duke Ellington's score, one should expect that Anatomy of a Murder wouldn't be like the films that came before it. This film, which features a star-filled cast, bucks the studio system and films on location in Michigan, uses actors not contracted by the studio, and doesn't hold back with language and themes typically avoided thanks to the Hays Code. Dan and Jon not only sing its praises, but offer some ideas on how it could be brought back today.Next

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57:17

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)

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2024/02/07

This stop on the Ruined Childhoods tour across America (alphabetically) is Massachusetts where Dan and Jon visit the fictional town of Falwell to meet Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. How could one pass up the opportunity to see Edie McClurg play a character named Chastity Pariah??Next episode:Anatomy of a Murder (1959) • MichiganSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as MassachusettsSubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch

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1:08:40

Pecker (1998) with Scotty Landes

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2024/02/04

TV/Film writer and Bananas Podcast co-host Scotty Landes joins Jon and Dan to talk about Maryland films, pit beef sandwiches, John Waters, and more in a larger discussion about the cult classic, Pecker. Scotty also tells Jon and Dan about his experience working as an extra on the 2006 film, Annapolis.Subscribe to The WALT • thewalt.substack.comHelp Scotty pet 100 dogs in 2024 • scottysgettinpettin.dogNext episode:Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) • MassachusettsSee what native tribes reside or

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1:46:13

In the Bedroom (2001)

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2024/01/17

When it comes to MAINE movies, you would be hard pressed to find one that captures the vibe of the Down East stronger than Todd Field's Oscar-nominated feature debut, In the Bedroom. Not only do Jon and Dan celebrate the entire cast, but specifically the late Tom Wilkinson - pour one out. And be sure to listen out for Jon's chat with Maine-native, Eric Gosselin, who not only is a producer of top-tier television and bottom-of-the-drain cinema, but also is co-host of the horror movie franchise

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1:09:01

The Big Easy (1986)

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2024/01/14

Corrupt cops? Cajun accents? Dennis Quaid eating an envelope? Count us in! Dan and Jon stop at The Big Easy on their cinematic trek across America.Next episode:In the Bedroom (2001) • MaineSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as LouisianaContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch atlinktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:30

Sheba, Baby (1975)

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2024/01/04

Dan and Jon are covering a movie for each US State and on this episode, they're in Kentucky to celebrate Pam Grier in Sheba, Baby.Next episode:The Big Easy (1986) • LouisianaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as KentuckyContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch atlinktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:39

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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2023/12/27

If you haven't seen this movie, you've been living on the wrong side of the rainbow. Dan and Jon talk about the 1939 classic, round up some of the other adaptations of L. Frank Baum's Oz series, and Dan's stint as the Cowardly Lion in a 1991 Junior High production of The Wizard of Oz.Next episode:Sheba, Baby (1975) • KentuckySee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as KansasContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch atlinktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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1:00:25

Cold Turkey (1971)

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2023/12/20

When deciding to cover the 1971 satire Cold Turkey, Dan and Jon had no idea that its director, Norman Lear, would pass days later. In honor of the late, great, television legend, Ruined Childhoods celebrates the film that came before all of the Norman Lear classics that made him a legend. This film also stars TV and cinematic legend Dick Van Dyke, who turned 98 the week before this episode's release.Next episode:The Wizard of Oz (1939) • KansasSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now

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1:10:39

Hoosiers (1986)

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2023/12/06

It's Indiana week on Ruined Childhoods and the guys discuss one of the state's most cherished films, Hoosiers.Next episode:Cold Turkey(1971) • IowaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as IndianaContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch atlinktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:41:00

Wayne's World (1992)

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2023/11/29

Dan and Jon are in Illinois and have zero interest in visiting Chicago. For them, it's all about Aurora, home of Wayne and Garth. This is a long one, so buckle up and send in your thoughts to ruinedchildhoodspod@gmail.com!Next episode:Hoosiers(1986) • IndianaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as IllinoisContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch atlinktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:31

Smoke Signals (1998)

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2023/11/22

Dan and Jon have made it to The Aloha State to gab about the 1961film that introduced the world toElvissingingI Can't Help Falling in Love. Dan and Jon talk about their own experiences in Hawaii, representation of indigenous Pacific Islanders, and conflicting feelings about the King of Rock and Roll.Hey, Viktor! trailerNext episode:Wayne's World(1992) • IllinoisSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as IdahoContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch

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1:16:14

Blue Hawaii (1961)

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2023/11/15

Dan and Jon have made it to The Aloha State to gab about the 1961film that introduced the world to Elvis singing I Can't Help Falling in Love. Dan and Jon talk about their own experiences in Hawaii, representation of indigenous Pacific Islanders, and conflicting feelings about the King of Rock and Roll.Next episode: Smoke Signals (1998) • IdahoSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as HawaiiContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods

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1:10:42

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

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2023/11/13

Dan and Jon have made it to Georgia, but need to quickly zip over to Texarkana, Texas and back with a truckload of Coors beer! On this episode, the Smokey and the Bandit series is celebrated and reimagined with fresh casts and plots.Next episode: Blue Hawaii (1961)• HawaiiSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as GeorgiaContact 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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1:25:26

The Birdcage (1996)

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2023/11/01

Dan and Jon travel down to Florida, specifically South Beach, to witness the meeting of a drag queen, her club owning partner, an ultra-conservative senator, and his opportunistic wife. It's only taken 211 episodes, but Ruined Childhoods is finally covering The Birdcage, celebrating how it stood out from its predecessors and theorizing how it could have a continuing legacy.Next episode: Smokey and the Bandit (1977) • GeorgiaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as

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1:23:24

Empire Records (1995)

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2023/10/25

Dan and Jon have their made their way to Delaware to enjoy the sights, sounds, and styles of Empire Records. And guess what - it's REX MANNING DAY! The guys celebrate the cult film and it's actual legacy and the legacies that could be if they had a chance to revive the film.Next episode: The Birdcage (1996) • FloridaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as DelawareContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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1:44:06

Mystic Pizza (1988)

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2023/10/18

Dan and Jon travel to Mystic, Connecticut to sample the perfect blend of comedy and drama with a dash of romance. This is the movie that introduced us to Matt Damon and truly put Julia Roberts on the map. And for many, it was a sigh of relief that the actor who played Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jacket turned out alright. This episode also features a special interview with Dan and Jon's brother Scott of Scott's Pizza Tours and Slice Out Hunger!Next episode:Empire Records(1995) • DelawareSee what

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59:45

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)

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2023/10/11

This stop on the Ruined Childhoods road trip across America is the 1995 crime drama, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. Dan and Jon talk about how it stacks up in the midst of the era's Tarantino madness.Next episode: Mystic Pizza (1988) • ConnecticutSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as ColoradoContact 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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