The Exorcist

The Exorcist

On this spooktacular Halloween episode, we’re taking a VERY deep dive into perhaps the greatest horror movie ever made. We’re covering it all: Exorcism, Ouija boards, the true story that inspired this critically acclaimed classic, and the special effects behind some of its most memorable scenes. This episode’s so dense, it’ll make your head spin (get it?).

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Real Genius

Real Genius

Your friends at McQuaid Arcade, in association with the Wanda Trussler School of Beauty, cordially invite you to the 2021 “Tanning Invitational”! As one of the original Real Genius movie posters put it: “MEET CHRIS KNIGHT, THE EINSTEIN OF THE ’80’s. When his professor steals his prize invention, he turns revenge into high comedy. When he gets mad, he doesn’t get even . . . he gets creative.”

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No Sleep Till Brookmere

No Sleep Till Brookmere

Join us by the fireplace as we enjoy a cocktail (or two), and let us regale you with tales of endless quests, unknown mysteries, and the magic of a Scholastic book fair. This episode is all about the books we loved as two little bookworms growing up, and the many memorable moments they inspired.

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Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans

With magical creatures brought to life by the legendary Ray Harryhausen and a triumphant score that harkens back to the golden age of cinema, the mythological fantasy classic Clash of the Titans captured our imaginations back in 1981, and is a delight to watch to this day!

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Computer Love

Computer Love

Growing up during the personal computer revolution of the 80s instilled us with a love of computers that continues to this very day. On this episode, we’re reliving our earliest and most influential computing experiences – everything from late nights spent huddled around an Apple IIc trying to solve the mysteries of Zork, to the unrivaled satisfaction of cleanly tearing the perforated edges off of dot matrix printer paper.

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Alien and Aliens

Alien and Aliens

On this special McQuaid Arcade double feature: a groundbreaking masterpiece of claustrophobic sci-fi horror, followed up by one of the greatest sequels ever made.

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Soundtracks Part 1

Soundtracks Part 1

Soundtracks Part 1 6/26/2021 Listen Now: Growing up, soundtracks allowed us to relive our favorite movie moments, and opened our young minds to musical artists and genres we might have otherwise missed. Grab some fresh batteries for your Walkman and join us as we take...

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An American Werewolf In London

An American Werewolf In London

An American Werewolf In London 6/6/2021 Listen Now: In 1981, John Landis’s pitch-perfect storytelling combined with Rick Baker’s groundbreaking special effects to give us what is still the best werewolf movie ever made. Scary, gory, smart, and funny, An American...

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The Nintendo Entertainment System

The Nintendo Entertainment System

The Nintendo Entertainment System 5/24/2021 Listen Now: At a time when the once-booming American home video game industry seemed to be nothing more than the passing fad its critics had predicted, the Nintendo Entertainment System won over jaded retailers and...

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