web02.fireside.fm Fri, 29 May 2026 17:23:02 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “John Hughes” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/john%20hughes Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:15:00 -0800 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". 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". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com 80s Movies - Part 2 https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/129 fb9544be-82da-4a74-bdb2-cdf2cbd80a74 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 1985 through 1989 was the best period of filmmaking, period. Each of these years produced dozens of groundbreaking, blockbusting, genre defining, and unforgettable movies, making listing our top tens nearly impossible. Our review crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton join us to close out our survey course of the best, of the best, of the best. 3:09:26 yes <p>1985 through 1989 was the best period of filmmaking, period. Each of these years produced dozens of groundbreaking, blockbusting, genre defining, and unforgettable movies, making listing our top tens nearly impossible. Our review crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton join us to close out our survey course of the best, of the best, of the best.</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" 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_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</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>Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo</a></p> <p>Musical Credits:<br> Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Oh Yeah - Yello<br> Score from Cocktail – J. Peter Robinson<br> Score from Masters of the Universe – Bill Conti<br> Score from Robocop – Basil Poledouris<br> Score from The Princess Bride – Mark Knopfler<br> Score from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – John Williams<br> Poor Unfortunate Souls – Alan Menken / Howard Ashman<br> Score from Big – Howard Shore<br> Score from The Fly – Howard Shore<br> The Edge of Forever – Dream Academy<br> Score from Pretty In Pink – Michael Gore<br> Score from Labyrinth – Trevor Jones<br> Score from The Goonies – Dave Grusin<br> Score from Clue: The Movie – John Morris<br> Score from The Wizard – J. Peter Robinson<br> Score from Back to the Future: Part III – Alan Sylvestri<br> Score from Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Alan Sylvestri<br> Babysitting Blues – Albert Collins<br> Take My Breath Away – Berlin<br> Score from Big Trouble In Little China – John Carpenter and Alan Howath<br> Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds </p> 1980s, 80s, movies, movie, film, films, cinema, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, scifi, horror, action, comedy, indiana jones, john hughes, steven spielberg, rob reiner, goonies, princess bride, disney, little mermaid 1985 through 1989 was the best period of filmmaking, period. Each of these years produced dozens of groundbreaking, blockbusting, genre defining, and unforgettable movies, making listing our top tens nearly impossible. Our review crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton join us to close out our survey course of the best, of the best, of the best.

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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Oh Yeah - Yello
Score from Cocktail – J. Peter Robinson
Score from Masters of the Universe – Bill Conti
Score from Robocop – Basil Poledouris
Score from The Princess Bride – Mark Knopfler
Score from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – John Williams
Poor Unfortunate Souls – Alan Menken / Howard Ashman
Score from Big – Howard Shore
Score from The Fly – Howard Shore
The Edge of Forever – Dream Academy
Score from Pretty In Pink – Michael Gore
Score from Labyrinth – Trevor Jones
Score from The Goonies – Dave Grusin
Score from Clue: The Movie – John Morris
Score from The Wizard – J. Peter Robinson
Score from Back to the Future: Part III – Alan Sylvestri
Score from Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Alan Sylvestri
Babysitting Blues – Albert Collins
Take My Breath Away – Berlin
Score from Big Trouble In Little China – John Carpenter and Alan Howath
Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds

]]> 1985 through 1989 was the best period of filmmaking, period. Each of these years produced dozens of groundbreaking, blockbusting, genre defining, and unforgettable movies, making listing our top tens nearly impossible. Our review crew of Ami Lief, Ryan Merlo, and Tania Newton join us to close out our survey course of the best, of the best, of the best.

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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Oh Yeah - Yello
Score from Cocktail – J. Peter Robinson
Score from Masters of the Universe – Bill Conti
Score from Robocop – Basil Poledouris
Score from The Princess Bride – Mark Knopfler
Score from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – John Williams
Poor Unfortunate Souls – Alan Menken / Howard Ashman
Score from Big – Howard Shore
Score from The Fly – Howard Shore
The Edge of Forever – Dream Academy
Score from Pretty In Pink – Michael Gore
Score from Labyrinth – Trevor Jones
Score from The Goonies – Dave Grusin
Score from Clue: The Movie – John Morris
Score from The Wizard – J. Peter Robinson
Score from Back to the Future: Part III – Alan Sylvestri
Score from Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Alan Sylvestri
Babysitting Blues – Albert Collins
Take My Breath Away – Berlin
Score from Big Trouble In Little China – John Carpenter and Alan Howath
Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds

]]> National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/118 55685945-64ee-4a90-8147-c0dde316e111 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief We open our first Christmas podcast of the season as guest Sarah Heath (the RevCovery podcast) invites us over to the Griswolds' house for some egg nog with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We're the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse. 1:59:45 yes <p>We open our first Christmas podcast of the season as guest Sarah Heath (the RevCovery podcast) invites us over to the Griswolds' house for some egg nog with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We're the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse.</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" 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_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</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: </p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> "Christmas Vacation" music by Barry Mann, lyrics by Cynthia Weil and performed by Mavis Staples<br> All Score from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation by Angelo Badalamenti<br> "Mele Kalikimaka" written by R. Alex Anderson and perfomed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters<br> "I Want You For Xmas" by Mae Questel </p> national lampoon, lampoon, christmas, xmas, x-mas, 1980s, 80s, john hughes, chevy chase, randy quaid, beverly d'angelo, julia louis dreyfus We open our first Christmas podcast of the season as guest Sarah Heath (the RevCovery podcast) invites us over to the Griswolds' house for some egg nog with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We're the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
"Christmas Vacation" music by Barry Mann, lyrics by Cynthia Weil and performed by Mavis Staples
All Score from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation by Angelo Badalamenti
"Mele Kalikimaka" written by R. Alex Anderson and perfomed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
"I Want You For Xmas" by Mae Questel

]]> We open our first Christmas podcast of the season as guest Sarah Heath (the RevCovery podcast) invites us over to the Griswolds' house for some egg nog with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We're the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
"Christmas Vacation" music by Barry Mann, lyrics by Cynthia Weil and performed by Mavis Staples
All Score from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation by Angelo Badalamenti
"Mele Kalikimaka" written by R. Alex Anderson and perfomed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
"I Want You For Xmas" by Mae Questel

]]> Planes, Trains and Automobiles https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/117 28f65410-9b22-4ce9-9788-8197f4861c90 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest. Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season. 1:55:14 yes <p>John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest.</p> <p>Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season.</p> <p>Check out the live, improvised version of the movie here: <a href="https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" 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_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</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: </p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Six Days On The Road (Steve Earle &amp; The Dukes)<br> Back In My Baby's Arms (Emmylou Harris)<br> Meet the Flintstones (Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna)<br> Everytime You Go Away (Blue Room)<br> All Score From "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" by Ira Newborn<br> Three Coins in the Fountain (Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, sung by Frank Sinatra)<br> (There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays - Perry Como </p> john hughes, thanksgiving, john candy, steve martin, 1980s, 80s, comedy, comedies, movie, movies, film, films, holiday, road trip, homelessness, homeless John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest.

Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season.

Check out the live, improvised version of the movie here: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Six Days On The Road (Steve Earle & The Dukes)
Back In My Baby's Arms (Emmylou Harris)
Meet the Flintstones (Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna)
Everytime You Go Away (Blue Room)
All Score From "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" by Ira Newborn
Three Coins in the Fountain (Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, sung by Frank Sinatra)
(There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays - Perry Como

]]> John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest.

Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season.

Check out the live, improvised version of the movie here: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Six Days On The Road (Steve Earle & The Dukes)
Back In My Baby's Arms (Emmylou Harris)
Meet the Flintstones (Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna)
Everytime You Go Away (Blue Room)
All Score From "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" by Ira Newborn
Three Coins in the Fountain (Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, sung by Frank Sinatra)
(There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays - Perry Como

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