app02 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:11:03 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Jerry Zucker” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/jerry%20zucker Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:15:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/188 a8e39e87-372a-48c2-a0d3-45eb29af4eaf Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief You've seen the ad. You've seen the movie. Now listen to the podcast! Few films can boast the comedic batting average of Leslie Neilsen, and the Zucker/Abrams/Zucker team. With jokes flying so fast and furious you'd likely not catch them all on your fifth or sixth viewing, "The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad!" still delivers belly laughs simultaneously smart and stupid. Guest podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite) joins us for a look back at one of the greatest spoofs ever made. 2:02:39 yes <p>You've seen the ad. You've seen the movie. Now listen to the podcast! Few films can boast the comedic batting average of Leslie Neilsen, and the Zucker/Abrams/Zucker team. With jokes flying so fast and furious you'd likely not catch them all on your fifth or sixth viewing, "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" still delivers belly laughs simultaneously smart and stupid. Guest podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite - <a href="http://www.djstormageddon.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.djstormageddon.com</a>) joins us for a look back at one of the greatest spoofs ever made. </p> <p>Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nostalgium" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/nostalgium</a></p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:<br> Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br> All music from The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! by Ira Newborn<br> The Star Spangled Banner as performed by Enrico Palazzo<br> I'm Into Something Good - Peter Noone </p> comedy, leslie neilsen, 1980s, 80s, spoof, parody, satire, ricardo montalban, oj simpson, o.j. simpson, priscilla pressley, weird al, weird al yankovic, david zucker, jerry zucker, liam neeson, police squad You've seen the ad. You've seen the movie. Now listen to the podcast! Few films can boast the comedic batting average of Leslie Neilsen, and the Zucker/Abrams/Zucker team. With jokes flying so fast and furious you'd likely not catch them all on your fifth or sixth viewing, "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" still delivers belly laughs simultaneously smart and stupid. Guest podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite - www.djstormageddon.com) joins us for a look back at one of the greatest spoofs ever made.

Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! by Ira Newborn
The Star Spangled Banner as performed by Enrico Palazzo
I'm Into Something Good - Peter Noone

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Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/

You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts

Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! by Ira Newborn
The Star Spangled Banner as performed by Enrico Palazzo
I'm Into Something Good - Peter Noone

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