web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:37:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Kurt Russell” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/kurt%20russell Mon, 06 Oct 2025 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". 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 The Thing https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/162 503c0683-4746-4b4c-a8fc-527aefafff51 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens? 1982's "The Thing" was a critical and commercial failure, until its insidious genius began an infection that has spread to its complete takeover as a horror landmark. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to examine this brilliant, grotesque, and paranoia-inducing film. 1:51:51 yes Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens? 1982's "The Thing" was a critical and commercial failure, until its insidious genius began an infection that has spread to its complete takeover as a horror landmark. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to examine this brilliant, grotesque, and paranoia-inducing film. Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!). 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/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ 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: Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie All music from The Thing by Ennio Morricone Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing) horror, scifi, john carpenter, kurt russell, body horror, 1980s, 80s, halloween, alien, aliens, lovecraft, lovecraftian, movie, movies Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens? 1982's "The Thing" was a critical and commercial failure, until its insidious genius began an infection that has spread to its complete takeover as a horror landmark. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to examine this brilliant, grotesque, and paranoia-inducing film.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

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Musical Credits:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from The Thing by Ennio Morricone
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)

]]> Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens? 1982's "The Thing" was a critical and commercial failure, until its insidious genius began an infection that has spread to its complete takeover as a horror landmark. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to examine this brilliant, grotesque, and paranoia-inducing film.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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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:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from The Thing by Ennio Morricone
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)

]]> Tango & Cash https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/155 f7fdc0f6-f874-4dbe-8ca6-ca0dc14fb5d4 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Tango & Cash typifies 1980s action excess and buddy-cop odd-couple comedy as Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell play the titular loose cannons with a complete disregard for police procedure and the laws of physics. We're joined by guest podcasters Josh Covel (Still Loading) and Dan Oster (A Podcast, But Evil) to settle scores and spew one-liners. 2:37:11 yes Tango & Cash typifies 1980s action excess and buddy-cop odd-couple comedy as Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell play the titular loose cannons with a complete disregard for police procedure and the laws of physics. We're joined by guest podcasters Josh Covel (Still Loading) and Dan Oster (A Podcast, But Evil) to settle scores and spew one-liners. Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm 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/@nostalgiumarcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/ 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: Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie All score from Tango & Cash by Harold Faltermeyer Don't Go - Yaz cop, cops, police, sylvester stallone, stallone, kurt russell, 1980s, 80s, action, movies, buddy cop, comedy Tango & Cash typifies 1980s action excess and buddy-cop odd-couple comedy as Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell play the titular loose cannons with a complete disregard for police procedure and the laws of physics. We're joined by guest podcasters Josh Covel (Still Loading) and Dan Oster (A Podcast, But Evil) to settle scores and spew one-liners.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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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:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All score from Tango & Cash by Harold Faltermeyer
Don't Go - Yaz

]]> Tango & Cash typifies 1980s action excess and buddy-cop odd-couple comedy as Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell play the titular loose cannons with a complete disregard for police procedure and the laws of physics. We're joined by guest podcasters Josh Covel (Still Loading) and Dan Oster (A Podcast, But Evil) to settle scores and spew one-liners.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

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:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All score from Tango & Cash by Harold Faltermeyer
Don't Go - Yaz

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