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Raised by VHS

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Welcome to Raised by VHS – the podcast that rewinds to the glory days of late fees, staff picks, and the movies that molded us. From dusty action flicks to cult comedies and everything in between, we revisit the VHS tapes that raised us—one rental at a time. Hosted by Coby and Cam, two lifelong friends raised on a steady diet of 80s and 90s movies, this podcast dives into one film per episode with a mix of nostalgia, trivia, behind-the-scenes chaos, and ridiculous side segments. We’re not

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01:08:25

Dumb & Dumber (1994)

Raised by VHS ·

2025/11/27

Dumb and Dumber (1994)In this episode of Raised by VHS, the crew rewinds one of the most quotable comedies of all time — Dumb and Dumber. Cam’s staff pick brings Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ unforgettable duo, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, back into focus as we relive every ridiculous, endearing, and endlessly quotable moment from the 1994 Farrelly Brothers classic. We talk about the film’s absurd brilliance—from the fateful limo ride and lost briefcase to the disastrous road trip that somehow

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01:24:35

Masters of the Universe (1987)

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2025/11/13

Masters of the Universe (1987)Coby’s pick takes us back to 1987 for Masters of the Universe — Cannon Films’ big swing at turning a Saturday morning cartoon into the next Star Wars. It’s got swords, lasers, body oil, and one of the wildest blends of sci-fi and fantasy ever shoved onto a VHS tape. In Memory Lane, Coby talks about watching his grandma’s taped-off-HBO copy on repeat, rocking his He-Man action figures, and realizing even as a kid that this thing was cheesy… but still kind of awesome. We

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01:34:46

The Lost Boys (1987)

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2025/10/30

The Lost Boys (1987)Cam’s pick takes us back to 1987 for Joel Schumacher’s neon-drenched vampire classic that defined cool horror for an entire generation. In Memory Lane, we talk about discovering The Lost Boys as kids, blasting the soundtrack in our brother’s cars, and dreaming of starting our own Frog Brothers-style vampire hunting club. It’s the kind of movie that gets better every time you watch it — part horror, part hangout film, and pure 80s magic. We break the movie down scene by scene —

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00:27:29

Special Features #5

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2025/10/23

Special Features #5Episode Description In this week’s Raised by VHS Special Feature, Coby and Cam catch up on everything they’ve been watching lately — from new theatrical releases to a stack of VHS-era favorites. Coby’s been running through horror and dark comedies like A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, The Substance, Death Becomes Her, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Black Phone, and Candyman, while Cam’s been bouncing between Tron, Tron: Legacy, Mean Girls, and Signs. Then they dive into a nostalgic

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01:23:04

Scream (1996)

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2025/10/16

Scream (1996) – RBVHS Ep. 4Coby’s pick takes us back to 1996 for Wes Craven’s self-aware slasher that redefined horror for a new generation. We kick things off in Memory Lane with stories of first seeing it in high school, the chills of that opening phone call, and how the film’s eerie atmosphere still hits decades later. Then we roll through the movie scene by scene — from Drew Barrymore’s shocking cold open and Sidney’s uneasy romance with Billy, to Dewey’s ice cream cop routine, Randy’s sacred

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00:32:34

Special Features #4

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2025/10/09

Cam and Coby kick things off with a laid-back catch-up on everything they’ve been watching lately. Coby’s been bouncing between mobsters and monsters, with Goodfellas, 28 Years Later, Evil Dead 2, Snake Eyes, The Gate, Ghostbusters, and Friday the 13th Part 2, plus a theater trip for One Battle After Another (a solid 4 stars). Cam brings in his own mix of medieval chaos and 80s nostalgia with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, The Lost Boys, and The ’Burbs.They look ahead at what’s coming soon to

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01:20:04

Arachnophobia (1990)

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2025/10/02

Raised by VHS — Arachnophobia (1990)Welcome to Raised by VHS – proudly paying late fees since the 80s. Let’s pop this tape, adjust the tracking and dim the lights – we got a staff-recommended pick for you tonight! Today’s film is a Cam pick: Arachnophobia. 📄 Episode Description Spiders, suburbia, and Spielberg-era dread. Frank Marshall’s Arachnophobia mixes horror, comedy, and small-town vibes. We revisit the Venezuela prologue, Jeff Daniels’ fight against his fears, John Goodman’s exterminator

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00:25:59

Special Features #3

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2025/09/25

Special Features #–3 - The top-grossing movies of the 1980s, year by yearCam kicks things off with the intro before we jump into what we’ve been watching lately. Coby runs through a stacked list including Dream a Little Dream, Die Hard, Romeo & Juliet, Fury, The Usual Suspects, Gleaming the Cube, Rain Man, Robocop, The Ninth Gate, and Warfare. Cam brings in his own mix with Chernobyl and The Terror, sparking plenty of side tangents about VHS gems and forgotten classics. We also look ahead at

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01:28:15

License to Drive (1988)

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2025/09/18

License to Drive (1988) – RBVHS Ep. 3Coby’s pick takes us back to 1988 for a neon-soaked VHS favorite full of DMV meltdowns, Cadillac chaos, and the unstoppable force of the Two Coreys. We start with Memory Lane stories about fantasizing over Archies, Mercedes Lane, and the day we could finally ditch the bus, then roll through the film scene by scene — from Les’ nightmare test and Feldman’s wild one-liners to the all-night joyride and the unforgettable reverse hospital run. In Behind the Scenes, we

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00:29:14

Special Features #2

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2025/09/11

Raised by VHS – Special Features #2🎬 Intro Cam kicks things off with another Special Features episode – your in-between weeks where we catch up on movies, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun extra segment. 🍿 What We’ve Been Watching Coby – From the theater to the couch, he’s been on a roll with classics and cult favorites. Cam – Mixing comedies, war epics, and oddball picks at home and on the big screen. 🎥 Upcoming Movies We’re Excited For Coby – Keeping a close eye on the new Running Man

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01:33:29

The Karate Kid (1984)

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2025/09/04

The Karate Kid (1984) – RBVHS Ep. 2Cam’s pick takes us back to 1984 for a VHS classic packed with awkward teen romance, Cobra Kai chaos, and the most memorable training montage of the decade. We kick things off with Memory Lane stories about backyard crane kicks and karate gi pajamas, then break down the film scene by scene — from Daniel’s rough California welcome to Miyagi’s unorthodox lessons and the All-Valley showdown. In Behind the Scenes, we talk casting “what ifs,” the real story that

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00:24:32

Special Features #1

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2025/08/28

🎬 Raised by VHS – Special Features #1📄 Episode Description Between our regular movie breakdowns, we’re rolling out a new kind of episode — Special Features. These are shorter, looser shows where we update you on what we’ve been watching, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun segment or two. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 🎥 What We’ve Been Watching Coby (In-Theater) – Weapons absolutely blew him away. Directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian), this horror was sharp, funny, scary, and original. With $200M

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01:23:40

Days of Thunder (1990)

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2025/08/21

📄 Episode DescriptionWe’re fired up for Episode One of Raised by VHS and we’re kicking it off with pure early ’90s blockbuster energy – Days of Thunder (1990)! Tom Cruise’s NASCAR-fueled “Top Gun on wheels” was one of the defining movies of our childhood, and we’re talking about why it still slaps, where it doesn’t hold up, and the wild behind‑the‑scenes stories that made it a cult favorite. From Cole Trickle’s cocky debut to Robert Duvall’s iconic Harry Hogge wisdom, Hans Zimmer’s

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00:00:56

Raised by VHS - Trailer

Raised by VHS ·

2025/08/05

Raised by VHS – Official TrailerStep back into the glow of the TV screen and the hiss of the VCR with Raised by VHS, the podcast that celebrates the movies that shaped a generation. Each week, Coby and Cam rewind to a different film from the VHS era—digging into behind-the-scenes stories, ridiculous trivia, and the nostalgia that made these movies unforgettable. Episode One drops August 21st, so grab your popcorn, be kind and rewind, and get ready for a totally 80s/90s movie night… through your

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00:31:34

Remote Viewing

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2025/07/17

Remote Viewing – Psychic Spies and the War for the MindSummary: What if you could spy on hidden enemy bases…or even see ancient alien civilizations on Mars—using nothing but your mind? Today we’re diving into Remote Viewing, the CIA’s psychic program that blended spies, psychics, Cold War paranoia, and some truly bizarre claims. The CIA’s secret psychic spy program, Project SCANATE, launched in 1972 to test if minds could see distant targets. How Ingo Swann described Jupiter’s rings before NASA

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00:30:23

The Montauk Project

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2025/07/10

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the wild legend of the Montauk Project – a supposed secret government experiment involving psychic kids, time travel, mind control, and monsters beneath an old radar base in New York. Did anything really happen under Camp Hero, or is it all just another sci-fi conspiracy? 🧱 Key Points Covered Rumors of psychic experiments, abducted kids, time travel, and monsters at Camp Hero. Preston Nichols’ claims of recovered memories from secret projects. The

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00:26:43

Ariel School Incident

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2025/07/03

📄 Episode DescriptionIn 1994, sixty schoolchildren in Zimbabwe claimed they witnessed a UFO land near their playground—and that the beings inside sent them telepathic warnings. This wasn’t just folklore. Psychologists, reporters, and researchers descended on the scene. What they found remains one of the most haunting and compelling UFO cases ever reported. 🧠 Episode Breakdown 🌍 The Sighting – A silver disc lands near the Aerial School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. Two beings exit. Dozens of children say

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00:31:07

A Year Without a Summer

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2025/06/26

In 1816, summer never came. Red suns, snow in June, and global famine sparked fear, invention, and apocalypse talk. Was it a volcano… or something more?🧱 Episode Breakdown 🌡️ Intro – A World Gone Cold Snow in June, frost in August The sun turned red and dim Mass panic, famine, and fear 🧊 Part 1 – What Actually Happened Global crop failure and bizarre weather Mount Tambora’s 1815 eruption blamed “Volcanic winter” sets in 📉 Part 2 – Aftershocks & Consequences Food riots, mass migration, and

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00:31:28

The Black Knight Satellite

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2025/06/19

The Black Knight Satellite: Alien Watcher or Orbital Deception?📄 Episode Description For decades, rumors have swirled about a mysterious object orbiting Earth—called by some the Black Knight Satellite. Is it an alien probe, a relic of an ancient human civilization, or just a floating thermal blanket? In this episode, we trace the bizarre, tangled threads that form the legend—from Nikola Tesla's signals and Cold War radar blips to NASA photos, secret space programs, and simulation theory. Whatever

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00:31:23

The Chupacabra

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2025/06/12

The Chupacabra: Blood, Beasts, and the Birth of a Modern Monster📄 Episode Description For decades, farmers across the Americas have reported something eerie: livestock mysteriously killed, drained of blood, and left behind with strange puncture wounds. Enter El Chupacabra—the legendary goat-sucking cryptid that sparked panic across Puerto Rico and beyond. In this episode, we track the origins of the legend, explore the panic it created, break down the evolving theories, and ask: was it ever real…

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