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My Sister Made Me Watch This

Sisters Michelle and Cherie revisit TV shows and movies from their childhood and their different perspectives on them. As the older sister, Cherie most often controlled the television and subjected Michelle to shows that she would never have chosen to watch on her own.

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All Episodes

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021 Rick Moranis, John Candy & the SCTV All-Stars: A...

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2025/11/06

In This Episode: SCTV — City of Sketch Comedy Legends Halloween is over (cue Cherie's dramatic mourning 🎃💔), but there’s still plenty to laugh about — especially when we’re talking SCTV! Michelle and Cherie take a nostalgic and slightly chaotic trip back to the Canadian sketch-comedy show that gave us legends like John Candy, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, and Harold Ramis. We dive into: How SCTV became the sleeper hit of late-night U.S. TVThe McKenzie Brothers — from filler

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44:06

020 Who You Gonna Call? My Sister Made Me Watch...

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2025/10/30

Michelle and Cherie strap on their proton packs and dive into the oozy, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt world of Ghostbusters (1984). From Dan Aykroyd’s real-life fascination with the paranormal to the film’s chaotic production schedule, this episode uncovers all the behind-the-scenes slime. They debate whether Eddie Murphy dodged a bullet, ponder what a “ghost phone” would’ve sounded like, and laugh over the bizarre fact that Slimer was inspired by John Belushi. Cherie also reveals tha...

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44:36

019 Back to the Future Turns 40: Trivia, Casting...

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2025/10/23

When Brooke starts flipping through Michelle’s high school yearbook, the conversation quickly turns into a full-blown time-travel episode — fitting, since this week the sisters celebrate Back to the Future’s 40th anniversary. From the movie’s unlikely origins (thanks, Bob Gale’s dad!) to the 40 studio rejections, the almost-title Spaceman from Pluto, and the Eric Stoltz what-ifs, Michelle and Cherie geek out over everything that made the film iconic. They cover why Michael J. Fox nearly didn’...

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018 The Ghost & Mr Chicken: Is It Scary? Funny? Or...

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2025/10/16

This week, the sisters head back to the sixties for The Ghost & Mr. Chicken, a movie that dares to ask: “What if Barney Fife solved a murder with nothing but caffeine and a typewriter?” Cherie swears it’s a classic; Michelle swears she’s being punished. Together they unpack Don Knotts’ jittery brilliance, the world’s most dramatic haunted organ, and the film’s unhinged blend of horror, slapstick, and moral lessons. Expect tangents about old-school journalism, ghost etiquette, ...

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017 Addams Family Part 2: Why No One (Including Us,...

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2025/10/09

This week we take a deep dive into the Addams Family franchise: the iconic TV theme and its composer, the tricky rights and studio handoffs that shaped the 1991 feature, Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston’s unforgettable performances, Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester, on-set troubles and Orion → Paramount drama, why Addams Family Values became the sequel fans remember, the lesser-known direct-to-video attempts, the Broadway musical, Illumination’s animated take, and the Netflix Wednesday phenome...

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016 Ghoul Next Door: The Addams Family Story (Part One)

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2025/10/02

This week, we take a haunted stroll through the cobwebbed halls of pop culture history to uncover the true roots of The Addams Family. Before the catchy theme song, finger snaps, and Wednesday’s deadpan glare, there was Charles Addams — the cartoonist who dreamed up America’s spookiest, strangest household in The New Yorker. We explore: How Charles Addams’ single-panel gags in the 1930s evolved into the family we know today.The leap from cartoons to the 1960s TV sitcom (and why Mo...

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015 From Nouns to Newton: The Magic of Schoolhouse Rock

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2025/09/25

Get ready to hum along, because once these songs start… they never leave your head! This week, we take a nostalgia-packed trip back to Schoolhouse Rock, the beloved Saturday morning shorts that taught us multiplication, grammar, science, and American history—all with the help of some ridiculously catchy tunes. From Three Is a Magic Number to I’m Just a Bill, we revisit the songs that shaped our childhoods, share the funny ways they stuck with us (yes, we all sang the Preamble in class), and t...

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014 The ET Episode: Does it Get Any 80ers Than This?

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2025/09/18

This week, we’re phoning home with one of the most beloved films of the 80s: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. We swap Halloween memories (fairy princess + ET = iconic sibling duo), dig into behind-the-scenes trivia (why Mars turned down the candy cameo, how Drew Barrymore punked her way into the role, and what happened to Harrison Ford’s deleted scene), and ride through the legacy of Spielberg’s blockbuster that made us all want a glowing fingertip. Plus, we revisit the worst childhood movie...

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013 Super Friends: Meanwhile, Back At The Hall Of...

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2025/09/11

Saturday mornings in the 1970s weren’t complete without a bowl of cereal and Super Friends on TV. This week, Michelle and Cherie revisit the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon that introduced Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and… Aquaman (yeah, about that) to a generation of kids. From Wonder Woman’s invisible jet (how does she park it?!) to the Wonder Twins and their surprisingly useless powers, the sisters look back on the show’s lighter, PSA-filled take on superheroes. They talk abou...

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012 Captain Kangaroo: Everyone's Favorite (and...

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2025/09/04

This week, Michelle and Cherie dust off the ping pong balls and open the Treasure House for a trip down memory lane with Captain Kangaroo! From Mr. Moose’s corny jokes to Bunny Rabbit’s mischievous silence, we relive the longest-running children’s show of its time. We talk Slim Goodbody’s questionable organ unitard, Bill Cosby’s “Picture Pages,” Simon’s magic chalk drawings, and even Captain Kangaroo’s surprising friendship with Mr. Rogers. We also dig into behind-the-scenes trivia: how...

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011 Jaws: We're Going To Need A Bigger Podcast

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2025/08/28

It’s the summer of 1975 all over again — but this time we’re not afraid to go back in the water. Michelle and Cherie are diving deep into Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s game-changing thriller that spawned the “summer blockbuster”. In this episode: Spielberg’s sinking mechanical shark (nicknamed “Bruce”) that accidentally made the movie scarier.The terrifyingly effective two-note score from John Williams.Casting “what ifs” — including Charlton Heston, Robert Duvall, and a young Jeff Brid...

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010 The Wild Wild West: The Most 1870s Show of the 1960s

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2025/08/21

This week, Michelle and Cherie wrangle with one of TV’s strangest genre mashups ever: The Wild, Wild West. Not just a western. Not just a spy show. And definitely not just a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen (though Robert Conrad’s split pants might disagree). Join us as we: Argue about whether it’s Wild West or The Wild, Wild West (hint: it’s extra wild)Try to explain “steampunk” (spoiler: it is NOT just surly kids standing over a subway grate)Share why swinging from chandel...

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009 That's Incredible! (And Also Mildly Traumatizing)

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2025/08/14

This week, the siblings take a wild, memory-filled ride back to the early 1980s to talk about the TV phenomenon That’s Incredible! — the family-friendly variety/reality hybrid that somehow also featured spontaneous human combustion and creepy ghost stories in prime time. Along the way, they: Marvel at a 5-year-old Tiger Woods putting like a proRecall the bullet-catching magician who may or may not have performed at Magic Harbor (and almost recruited a very young co-host)Deba...

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008 The Sound of Music: Curtain Couture and Other...

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2025/08/07

Grab your curtain-made play clothes and prepare to sing your little heart out—this week, we’re diving deep into the hills of Austria and our lifelong love (and slight critique) of The Sound of Music. We’re talking sing-along screenings, our grandmother’s mysterious trip to Salzburg, Julie Andrews’ bowl cut trauma, and whether or not sailor suits are a cry for help. Plus: Did Rolf have to be such a tool? And why does "My Favorite Things" always end up on Christmas playlists? Also: One of us ge...

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43:04

007 The Patriot, or What Makes Mel Gibson's Hair...

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2025/07/31

This week, we’re donning tri-corner hats and heading back to the Revolutionary War as we take on The Patriot (2000)! 🎆 From Mel Gibson’s moody heroics to Jason Isaacs’ ice-cold villain stare, we unpack the movie’s drama—and share some behind-the-scenes secrets you won’t find in the history books. Did you know that John Travolta accidentally made a cameo as a corpse? Or that the filmmakers hauled in mannequins, green screens, and literal truckloads of dirt to transform modern Charleston into

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006 Star Wars Episode IV: There's No Hope of Ever...

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2025/07/24

This week, the sibling duo takes a hyperspace jump back to 1977 to talk about the original Star Wars: A New Hope. From childhood memories and first impressions to action figures, collector’s items, cosplay, and even emotional hospital visits, this episode dives into how one movie launched a lifelong love — and maybe a career — in sci-fi fandom. 🧵 Episode Highlights: Cliff Clavin from Cheers in Star Wars?! A surprising trivia moment where they realize John Ratzenberger had a cameo in Empire

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005 General Hospital: Why It Really Was The Days of...

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2025/07/17

🛋️ In This Episode: Before there was prestige TV and streaming queues, there was General Hospital — and for Michelle and Cherie, it was basically background noise to their childhood. But who knew they had this much to say about it? From the infamous Ice Princess weather machine plotline to the time Luke and Laura’s wedding pulled in 30 million viewers, the sisters dive into why General Hospital — and soap operas in general — were such a massive pop culture force. There’s also confusion over

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004 Doctor Who? So Many Questions, So Few (Good) Answers

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2025/07/10

We’re diving headfirst into the wild, wibbly-wobbly world of Doctor Who—and yes, it’s as confusing and charming as it sounds. From pepper shaker-shaped villains (Daleks, if you didn’t know) to the Doctor’s uncanny ability to regenerate and still look good, we cover it all. Did you know Time Lords have two hearts? Spoiler: it doesn’t come with a doctor’s note. We reminisce about meeting actual actors who played the Doctor (yes, we’re basically Whovian royalty), debate if Benedict Cumberb...

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003 The A-Team: I Pity the Fool Who Doesn’t Remember...

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2025/07/03

Strap in and fire up the black van—this week, we’re diving into one of the most iconic shows of the 1980s: The A-Team! Cherie gleefully takes us back to her childhood obsession, while Michelle (the ever-reluctant little sister) tries to make peace with all the campy action, improbable explosions, and an unhealthy amount of jewelry worn by one Mr. T. We talk about: The original 1983 A-Team pilot and how it aired after Super Bowl XVII 🎯The show's legendary lineup: George Peppard, Mr. T, Dirk

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002 Space Hair & Robot Vacuums: Buck Rogers in the...

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2025/06/26

Episode #: 002 Release Date: June 26, 2025 📝 Episode Summary: In this episode, Michelle and Cherie blast off into a galaxy of questionable fashion, recycled space footage, and robot sidekicks as they revisit the late-'70s sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Cherie made Michelle watch it as a kid, and now they’re both wondering why. Was Buck a space hero or just a disco-era James Bond? Could anyone take a robot named “Tweaky” seriously? And why was Mel Blanc—yes, Bugs Bunny

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