Episodes

  • TOPG Ep 37: Pretty in Pink

    TOPG Ep 37: Pretty in Pink
    Feb 17 2025
    Break out the vintage thrift store finds and teenage angst—this week, we’re revisiting Pretty in Pink (1986)! John Hughes delivers another dose of high school drama, unrequited love, and questionable fashion choices as Molly Ringwald navigates the social divide between rich kids and outcasts. Does Duckie still steal the show? Is Blane really worth the trouble? And most importantly—does this 80s teen classic still hold up?
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    59 mins
  • TOPG Ep 36: First Blood – Special Guest Vinnie Tortorich

    TOPG Ep 36: First Blood – Special Guest Vinnie Tortorich
    Feb 10 2025
    Before Rambo became a one-man army with unlimited ammo, there was First Blood (1982), a surprisingly grounded thriller about a drifter, a sheriff with an attitude problem, and one very unlucky small town. We're joined by special guest Vinny Tortorella as we break down Stallone’s intense performance, Brian Dennehy’s top-tier antagonism, and whether this action classic still holds up or is just a piece of 80s nostalgia.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • TOPG 35: Groundhog Day

    TOPG 35: Groundhog Day
    Feb 3 2025
    We relive Groundhog Day (1993), the time-loop classic starring Bill Murray. From philosophical debates to groundhog-related crimes, we break down what makes this film a comedy masterpiece. Does it still hold up, or should it stay stuck in the past?
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • TOPG Ep 34: Romancing the Stone

    TOPG Ep 34: Romancing the Stone
    Jan 27 2025
    We dive into the tale of a romance novelist turned treasure hunter, played by Kathleen Turner, who teams up with a rogue adventurer (Michael Douglas) in a jungle escapade filled with danger, laughs, and chemistry. From epic one-liners to questionable geography, we ask the ultimate question: Does this gem still sparkle, or is it too old to shine?
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    1 hr
  • TOPG 33: Soul Man

    TOPG 33: Soul Man
    Jan 20 2025
    Is blackface problematic? Spoiler: yes. Join us and the hosts of the absolutely obscure podcast as we break down the controversial 1986 comedy Soul Man. From its misguided premise to its attempts at humor, we’ll explore whether this film was trying to make a statement or simply missed the mark.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • TOPG 32: Cliffhanger

    TOPG 32: Cliffhanger
    Jan 13 2025
    Hold on tight as we revisit the 1993 action-thriller Cliffhanger! Sylvester Stallone scales new heights as a former rescue climber pulled back into a dangerous mission involving stolen money, icy peaks, and high-stakes betrayals. We debate the breathtaking stunts, the over-the-top villainy, and whether this adrenaline-fueled classic still has a solid grip on audiences.
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    55 mins
  • TOPG Ep 31: Pale Rider

    TOPG Ep 31: Pale Rider
    Jan 6 2025
    In this episode, we saddle up for Clint Eastwood’s 1985 Western Pale Rider and dive into the film’s themes of justice, revenge, and supernatural mystery. Does this gritty take on the Western genre still strike gold, or has time dulled its edge?
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    56 mins
  • TOPG Ep 30: Sleepless in Seattle

    TOPG Ep 30: Sleepless in Seattle
    Dec 30 2024
    This week, we revisit Sleepless in Seattle (1993) to see if this iconic rom-com still tugs at the heartstrings or feels like a dated love letter. With Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and plenty of long-distance longing, we break down the grand gestures, the quirky supporting cast, and that unforgettable Empire State Building finale. Can a […]
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    45 mins