Join Matt McGrath, Kyle Smith and Jonathan Parsons, and guests as they discuss, revisit and review nostalgia from the 80s and 90s: movies, music, TV, cartoons, toys, video games and more! Obsessed with horror movies, metal music and craft beer, Matt and Kyle tie together multiple sidebars making for an engaging and entertaining listen for everyone!

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The year that was 2021... not a great year, but we did get some great flicks! Hear what we have to say about our top picks for the best movies of 2021.

Our Top Movies of 2021

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Today we review our most nostalgic Christmas Movies, of all-time! What are your picks?

THE BLESS...ING...

Our Top Christmas Movies | 2021 Edition

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This may not be YOUR list, but we definitely bring diversity to our preferences for PERFECT ALBUMS!What makes an album great? The songs, producer, performances, hooks, drugs...? YES to all of those.WARNING: some hot takes ahead!

What Makes a Perfect Album?!

Our Perfect Albums

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OMG ... RICK &#34;THE TEMP&#34; CAMPANELLI is our special guest this week! He was an open book and was happy to discuss all things 90s MuchMusic, the VJs--Juliette Powell, Master T, Sook-Yin Lee, Monika Deol, George Stroumboulopoulos, Bradford Howe, Rachel Perry, Eric Ehm, and even Ed the Sock--the programming, the influence he had on the on-air content, drinking and living in downtown Toronto on Much&#39;s Bucks ... PLUS so much more!! Nostaljunk Podcast on Social Media:Twitter ► <a href="https://twitter.com/NostaljunkPod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/NostaljunkPod</a>Instagram ► <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NostaljunkPod" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/NostaljunkPod</a>Facebook ► <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NostaljunkPod" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/NostaljunkPod</a>Website ► <a href="https://www.podpage.com/NostaljunkPod" rel="nofollow">https://www.podpage.com/NostaljunkPod</a> #MuchMusic #90sNostalgia #Canada

'94 MuchMusic Temp Winner

Interview with RICK THE TEMP CAMPANELLI | 90s MuchMusic

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Our very own Jonathan Parsons is a movie fan, but isn&#39;t necessarily the biggest horror movie fan. So as a part of his initiation to the Nostaljunk Podcast, he will endure our picks of the best jumpscares in horror!Will we be successful? You&#39;ll have to listen to find out!

I saw her face...

Let's Scare Jonathan To Death... JUMPSCARES!

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** Recorded August 11, 2021 **We uncovered this discussion from our vault and decided it was time to release our URBAN LEGENDS Episode! We review some of our favorite horror movie urban legends (The Ring, The Grudge, Candyman, etc), but also uncover their origins; some are spooky and some are true crime. We also weigh-in on our overlooked horror movie urban legends -- this is a spookshow, baby! ﻿qolNUhmR81OuiceoU2Ty

Spookshow Baby!

URBAN LEGENDS: Candyman and others!

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN NOSTALJUNKIES! One of the biggest and most enduring shows of all-time, THE SIMPSONS, not only influenced our love for dysfunction, but their beloved Halloween Specials (Treehouse of Horror) are to Halloween what Hallmark movies, in PJs, with gentle sobbing are to Christmas.Treehouse of Horror, also known as The Simpsons Halloween Specials, is a series of Halloween-themed episodes of the animated sitcom The Simpsons, each consisting of three separate, self-contained segments. These segments usually involve the Simpson family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting. They take place outside the show&#39;s normal continuity and completely abandon any pretense of being realistic, being known for their far more violent and much darker nature than an average Simpsons episode. The first, entitled &#34;Treehouse of Horror&#34;, aired on October 25, 1990, as part of the second season and was inspired by EC Comics horror tales. Since then, there have been 32 other Treehouse of Horror episodes, with one airing every year.Which ones are your favorite?Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here, share with a friend, and leave us a review:- iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/30Cj3pf" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/30Cj3pf</a>- Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/39prLKn" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/39prLKn</a>- Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU</a>- Stitcher: <a href="http://bit.ly/30A8Glq" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/30A8Glq</a>- iHeartRadio: <a href="https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL" rel="nofollow">https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL</a>Continue the conversation:- Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod</a>

D'YOU WANNA GET SUED?!

The Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror" Episodes

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Okay. School memories may not be positive for everyone, but some of us partied like it was 1999: listening to Limp Bizkit, wearing baggy pants, frosted tips, and flipping the Stone Cold Steve Austin bird until it lost its meaning. And what better way to celebrate the iconic School-Age growing pains, than with a list of our favorite School Movies!We don&#39;t only discuss getting high and passing tests, losing your virginity, crushing hard on your Second Grade French teacher, or even getting frisky with a pie; we chat the nostalgia of graduating, partying, &#34;coffee houses&#34;, and more!We break-down our faves with our most nostalgic memories from those movies, but Matt features--of course--horror-based double-features to keep our October vibes high...Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here, share with a friend, and leave us a review:- iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/30Cj3pf" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/30Cj3pf</a>- Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/39prLKn" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/39prLKn</a>- Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU</a>- Stitcher: <a href="http://bit.ly/30A8Glq" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/30A8Glq</a>- iHeartRadio: <a href="https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL" rel="nofollow">https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL</a>Continue the conversation:- Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod</a>

Like Warm Apple Pie...

School Movies

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BEWARE LISTENER: YOU&#39;RE IN FOR A SCARE ... Not really, but you&#39;ll have a sweet time listening to us revisit and list our TOP HALLOWEEN TREATS! We also weigh in on our Worst Halloween Treats, most memorable costumes, trick or treating moments, and more.Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here, share with a friend, and leave us a review:- iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/30Cj3pf" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/30Cj3pf</a>- Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/39prLKn" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/39prLKn</a>- Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU</a>- Stitcher: <a href="http://bit.ly/30A8Glq" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/30A8Glq</a>- iHeartRadio: <a href="https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL" rel="nofollow">https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL</a>Continue the conversation:- Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod</a>

Don't Give Me An Apple!

Halloween Treats

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We are counting down our favorite live concert, band on-the-road home videos of all-time! Remember popping in your favorite bands&#39; VHS/DVD back in the day, and watching their home video-style footage, documenting their backstage antics, pranks, drinking, fighting, performances, drinking...? WE DO! Let&#39;s hear your favorites, and message us on all our social media accounts @NostaljunkPod or <a href="mailto:nostaljunkpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">nostaljunkpodcast@gmail.com</a>

WATCH IT GO!

Fight Crime. Shoot Back!

'Siege' & Top Under Siege/Vigilante Movies

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This week is a real banger ... METALSPLOITATION! This is traditionally where heavy metal music appears, not only as the soundtrack, but is integral to the movie and characters&#39; storylines. We discuss the history of where metal gets it &#34;scary&#34; from, and dive into the commonalities the two subcultures possess (no pun intended); and of course, list the most notable metalsploitation movies.Craven Thrash: Which of Metallica&#39;s albums coincide with Wes Craven&#39;s movies?Deathtracks: Even without being a part of the storyline, metal music has home with horror movie soundtracks.- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nostaljunkpod/" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Thrash and Slash

METALSPLOITATION: Heavy Metal & Horror

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We would like to call this concept a RETROSYNC, where something new aligns with something nostalgic. After just watching Prano Bailey-Bond&#39;s debut film CENSOR, starring Niamh Algar--which is centered around the main character Enid Baines, who works as a film censor during The Video Nasties craze of the 80s Britain--this led us to thinking about what are our favorite Video Nasties to list and discuss?Counter-Intuitive: Mary Whitehouse and conservative mindsets told what we shouldn&#39;t watch... aka our favorite movies!- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nostaljunkpod/" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Doesn’t that bother you?

'Censor' & The Video Nasties

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This week we list our favourite canuxploitation horror movies, and share some brews--in true Canadian fashion. NO DOOT ABOOT IT!Lifetime Achievement Award: We award a Canadian actor who has been around a long time, and was also in Seinfeld...Indigenous Horror: Kyle honors a special horror from the Great White North.Episode fueled by <a href="https://shop.boxingrock.ca/" rel="nofollow">Boxing Rock Brewing Co.</a> and special thanks to <a href="https://www.westsidebeerwinespirits.com/" rel="nofollow">WestSide Wine, Beer &amp; Spirits</a> and <a href="https://charboyz.com/" rel="nofollow">Chef Jason / Charboyz</a>!- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Terrors From the North

Top Canadian Horror Movies

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We list our Top Kids TV Shows, which includes both animated and live-action. Revisiting some forgotten classics and moments, and recalling those themes and jingles that we haven&#39;t forgotten about in over thirty years!Episode fueled by <a href="https://bretonbrewing.ca/" rel="nofollow">Breton Brewing Co</a> and <a href="http://www.drinkpropeller.ca/" rel="nofollow">Propeller Brewing Co</a>- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Top Kids TV Shows

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<a href="https://www.podpage.com/nostaljunkpod/scariestchildhoodmoments/" rel="nofollow">https://www.podpage.com/nostaljunkpod/scariestchildhoodmoments/</a>Some might call it <a href="https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3395550/bloody-discussion-caused-kinder-trauma/" rel="nofollow">&#34;kinder trauma&#34;</a>, but deep in the recesses of all of our minds exists a library of fear, terror and often traumatic TV and movie memories. It could be a split second, but if you still remember how badly it scared you, there&#39;s a good chance you&#39;re still afraid of it!We rank our top scariest moments from our childhood TV and movie memories. Some of our selections are typical, but some are questionable--how did that scare you?Faces and Lighting: Matt still has a problem (or love affair) with the looks on faces and the lighting to enhance to horror.It&#39;s As Bad As You Thought: Which is what Kyle has branded his brand of paralyzing feartainment.Episode fueled by <a href="https://tatabrew.com/" rel="nofollow">Tatamagouche Brewing Co</a> and <a href="http://www.drinkpropeller.ca/" rel="nofollow">Propeller Brewing Co</a>- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Scariest Childhood TV/Movie Moments

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TOP 1980s ACTION MOVIES <a href="https://www.podpage.com/nostaljunkpod/Top80sActionMovies" rel="nofollow">https://www.podpage.com/nostaljunkpod/Top80sActionMovies</a>We rank our Top Action Movies of 1980s, and also discuss some forgotten martial arts movies you may have forgotten about! Turns out, Matt is less of a fan of Action Movies as his list is shocking...Don&#39;t Hire Me: Have you ever heard of an actor asking the director NOT to hire them? We discuss one. Soundtracks: The 80s had an uncanny ability to create killer soundtracks, especially for Action Movies -- what are some of your favorite 80s action soundtracks?Episode fueled by a vintage stock of <a href="https://www.garrisonbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow">Garrison Brewing</a> Double Jack Imperial Pumpkin Ale- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nostaljunkpod/" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Top 1980s Action Movies

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TOP HORROR MOVIES OF 1980 <a href="https://www.podpage.com/nostaljunkpod/TopHorrorMovies1980/" rel="nofollow">https://www.podpage.com/nostaljunkpod/TopHorrorMovies1980/</a>We rank our Top Horror Movies of 1980, and also discuss some hidden gems you may have forgotten about! We almost align ourselves with our Top 5 list, but one slasher hacked their way into the Number 2 spot on Matt&#39;s list—Kyle just doesn&#39;t have a nostalgic attachment to this one like Matt does.Critical of Critics: Critics are influences, and can potentially persuade you to adjust your love for your own nostalgia. Your nostalgia doesn&#39;t have to be a universally revered entry, it just has to be yours. Slasher Craze: In 1978, John Carpenter rolled a massive financial ball to Hollywood with his massive—and beloved—independent hit Halloween. In 1980, a mainstream tribute preyed on youth in the woods and ushered in the New Wave of Slashers.Episode fueled by <a href="https://www.garrisonbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow">Garrison Brewing</a> and <a href="https://www.northbrewing.ca/" rel="nofollow">North Brewing</a>- Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>- Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nostaljunkpod/" rel="nofollow">@nostaljunkpod</a>

Top Horror Movies of 1980

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We discuss and rank our TOP HORROR MOVIES OF 1981! We also share trivia and nonsense about some of the other movies that did not make our list. Scarecrows, Slashers, Werewolves, Oh My...Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here, share with a friend, and leave us a review:- iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/30Cj3pf" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/30Cj3pf</a>- Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/39prLKn" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/39prLKn</a>- Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU</a>- Stitcher: <a href="http://bit.ly/30A8Glq" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/30A8Glq</a>- iHeartRadio: <a href="https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL" rel="nofollow">https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL</a>Continue the coversation:- Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod</a>#nostaljunkpod #nostalgia #podcast

Was 1981 The Golden Age for Slashers?

Top Horror Movies of 1981

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Let&#39;s stroll the video store aisles of our memory banks! We revisit our top picks, the movies that stuck with us, the atmosphere, the experience of renting, viewing and obsessing. VHS just hits different!Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here, share with a friend, and leave us a review:- iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/30Cj3pf" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/30Cj3pf</a>- Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/39prLKn" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/39prLKn</a>- Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/2RmnVdU</a>- Stitcher: <a href="http://bit.ly/30A8Glq" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/30A8Glq</a>- iHeartRadio: <a href="https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL" rel="nofollow">https://ihr.fm/2R3LlFL</a>Continue the coversation:- Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/nostaljunkpod</a>- Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod" rel="nofollow">https://facebook.com/nostaljunkpod</a>#nostaljunkpod #nostalgia #podcast

VHS just hits different!

80s and 90s Nostalgia Horror Podcast

Join Matt McGrath and Kyle Smith, and guests as they discuss, revisit and review nostalgia from the 80s and 90s: movies, music, TV, cartoons, toys, video games and more!

Obsessed with horror movies, metal music and craft beer, Matt and Kyle tie together multiple sidebars making for an engaging and entertaining listen for everyone!