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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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01:29:33

Episode 33 | A History of Halloween — Part I

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

2022/10/01

Celtic mythology, ritualistic bone-fires, and... Julius Caesar??? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In celebration of ONE YEAR of That’s Pretty Dark, and the official beginning of ~spooky season~, these ‘90s kids begin their Halloween deep dive with an exploration of the facts (and myths) surrounding the earliest recorded Samhain celebrations - from the Celts to the Romans to the Catholic Church.Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email

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01:36:34

Episode 32 | AYAOTD S1E11 — The Tale of the Dark Music

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

2022/09/24

Household gods, musical sacrifices, and the worst little sister ever... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids theorize about the origins of the infamous AYAOTD basement creature while also unpacking the emotional trauma and toxic masculinity hiding within one of the Midnight Society’s most popular tales.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

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01:59:02

Episode 31 | AYAOTD S1E10 — The Tale of Jake and the...

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

2022/09/10

Remixed Irish folklore, theater magic, and a chain of toad children... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids ride the Season Binge wave all the way to Ireland where they dissect the Midnight Society’s interpretation of Irish tales gone by and attempt to add in their own modern pop culture flare (okay, mostly Kalyn).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

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01:36:07

Episode 30 | Hey Arnold! — Haunted Train

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

2022/08/27

Liminal spaces, 1950s urban legends, and harmonica blues... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids revisit one of the most memorable Hey Arnold! episodes of all time, explore some real-life ghost train lore, and dive in to the in-between spaces (urban and otherwise) where ghosts and legends tend to gather.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

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01:11:09

Episode 29 | AYAOTD S1E9 — The Tale of the Sorcerer’s...

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

2022/08/13

Cultish behavior, Mesopotamian myths, and high school chemistry... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids cozy back up to the Midnight Society campfire where they “dig up” the mysterious real-world history, botany, and literature buried in this “decades long” narrative.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 @thatsprettydarkpodcast

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01:39:33

Episode 28 | Movie Night — Labyrinth — Part II

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

2022/07/30

Masquerading goblins, fantastical effects, and a junkyard of memories... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These '90s kids wind their way through a Labyrinth series conclusion with an examination of the creepy chemistry between teenage Sarah and David Bowie’s alluring Goblin King, as well as the film’s surprisingly poignant reflections on leaving childhood behind.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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01:07:31

Episode 27 | Movie Night — Labyrinth — Part I

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

2022/07/16

Goblin lore, ‘80s synth, and otherworldly packages... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These '90s kids warm up their two-part Labyrinth series with a look back at the extravagant puppets, memorable wordplay, and brilliant minds that brought this dark fantasy to life at the “thirteenth” hour - including Jim Henson and David Bowie.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

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01:41:38

Episode 26 | AYAOTD S1E8 — The Tale of the Nightly...

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

2022/07/02

Blood curdling history, xenophobia, and disturbing suburbia… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These ‘90s kids kick back for a Season Binge episode to explore the mysteries of suburban living, dig up some undying lore, and see how many vampire puns they can fit in your ears.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 @thatsprettydarkpodcast

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01:36:06

Episode 25 | Movie Night — FernGully: The Last...

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

2022/06/18

Rapping test-subjects, slippery villains, and the delicate balance of creation and destruction… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These ‘90s kids FINALLY explore the magical land of FernGully, dissect the inspiration and terror that Hexxus and Batty brought to a generation, and get a solemn reminder: the worst “evils” are always strengthened when we choose willful ignorance.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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01:36:14

Episode 24 | Book Report — Skeleton Man

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

2022/06/04

Lucid dreams, ancient monsters, and some good old-fashioned Native American folklore… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! It’s time for these ‘90s kids to dig into this bone-chilling and ferociously empowering children’s novel by Joseph Bruchac that is still haunting school bookshelves to this day.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 @thatsprettydarkpodcast

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01:08:41

Episode 23 | AYAOTD S1E7 — The Tale of the Captured...

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

2022/05/21

Strategically placed mirrors, a voyeuristic host, and soul-sucking pseudo science… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids explore what turns out to be a very suggestive AYAOTD episode, and all of the clever ways the creators were able to tie in spooky scientific experimentation and mirror lore of yesteryear. 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

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01:22:54

Episode 22 | AYAOTD S1E6 — The Tale of the Super Specs

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

2022/05/07

Old-school magic shops, parallel universes, and punk-ass pranks gone wrong… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning to their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids dive back into the world of the Midnight Society, explore the gift of second sight, and discuss the dangers of haphazard witchcraft.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 @thatsprettydarkpodcast

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01:14:34

Episode 21 | Movie Night — The Pagemaster — Part II

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

2022/04/23

Literary puns, caustic cocktails, and a few more book-banning soapboxes… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this conclusion of a very Pagemaster Movie Night, these ‘90s kids wind through their favorite horror, adventure, and fantasy references, explore some interesting potential allegory, and make an effort to get to the bottom of the uncanny valley.Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comFollow

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01:16:09

Episode 20 | Movie Night — The Pagemaster — Part I

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

2022/04/09

Electrical storms, mysterious librarians, and the undeniable power of fiction… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the first installment of this Movie Night two-parter, these '90s kids dive in to the making of The Pagemaster and what it was like to see their childhood anxieties, and wildest dreams, represented on screen.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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Episode 19 | Movie Night — The Goonies — Part III

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

2022/03/26

Carefully crafted booby traps, pirate curses, and the dark side of a wishing well… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Movie Night conclusion, these '90s kids wrap up their Goonies deep dive and wax poetic about a few of the ways in which we grow up - always faster than we'd like, it turns out.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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01:14:19

Episode 18 | Movie Night — The Goonies — Part II

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

2022/03/12

Violent outlaws, Thanos’ origin story, and malicious offscreen pranks… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Movie Night continuation, these '90s kids discuss more of the making-of and lore surrounding The Goonies as told by the actors themselves, proving just how much of a group effort this production truly was.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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Episode 17 | Movie Night — The Goonies — Part I

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

2022/02/26

A group of misfits, some coming-of-age magic, and a team of gutsy filmmakers… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Movie Night series introduction, these '90s kids discuss how one of the greatest adventure movies of the ‘80s came into existence, from the mind of Spielberg, to Astoria, Oregon, to the big screen, and beyond.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

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01:25:16

Episode 16 | AYAOTD S1E5 — The Tale of The Hungry Hounds

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

2022/02/12

Quija boards in broad daylight, possession by deceased relatives, and pockets full of thirty-year-old kibble... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Season Binge episode, these '90s kids make light of one of the lowest rated, and yet funniest, Are You Afraid Of The Dark? episodes. Somebody feed these hounds, dammit…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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01:23:55

Episode 15 | AYAOTD S1E3 — The Tale of The Lonely Ghost

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

2022/01/29

Starving ghosts, initiation rites, and ‘80s hair… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Season Binge episode, these '90s kids reflect (hah!) on the chilling fate of a forgotten child-turned-ghost,roll their eyes at the enduring Mean Girl trope, and indulge the millennial fantasy of homeownership…specifically the haunted kind with wraparound porches. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comFollow

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01:28:38

Episode 14 | Hey Arnold! — The Headless Cabbie

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

2022/01/15

Ghost carriages, Irish folklore, and... more decapitation?? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this first Spooky Special of 2022, these '90s kids discuss what is considered to be the creepiest episode from one of the most beloved animated series from the 1990s ... trust us, it ain't no walk in the park...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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