That’s Pretty Dark: An ’80s & ’90s Nostalgia Podcast

Haunted islands, dreadful pennies, and idiotic scheming… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for a Saturday back in Hey Arnold!’s Hillwood as they break down one of Gerald’s true-blue urban legends involving a phlegm-hacking murderous figure and counterfeit buried treasure. Kalyn and Christian join Arnold and the gang, flashlights and jellybeans in tow, to make some Goonies and Scooby Doo connections and unravel a few real-world examples of spooky islands along the way.

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A Big and Loud villain, misremembered footprints, and the horrors of the Hayes Code… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids to unravel some of Hollywood’s best and brightest landmarks…and its darker chapters of censorship, racial tension, and child-star trauma. Laughing their way through one of the wittiest scripts they’ve discussed yet, they’ll explore how its allegories and core themes all point back to the importance of inspiration, humanity’s shared  artistic experiences, and the collective power, strength, and unity that comes from creating art for art’s sake.

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Backlot kitties, Gene Kelly, and studio-executive dysfunction… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they swing into the 1930s (by way of 1997) to understand the storied studio history and production lore that brought this musical mainstay into existence. Learn with them how, while times at Turner Feature Animation were tough, a 28-year-old director pulled off the impossible with the help of a talented team of animators-turned-storytellers, a cast list for the ages, and Randy Newman.

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Dreamland predators, great expectations, and the rise and fall of the Nightmare King… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these punch-drunk ‘90s kids as they wrap up their journey into Slumberland/Nightmareland and the revolving door of creatives involved in its production throughout the 1980s – including the famed Sherman Brothers. From the earliest inklings of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata’s most beloved titles, to coming-of-age uncertainty, to Freudian nightmare analysis, this episode has something for every Darkling. Email us at [email protected]

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Quiet On Set, flashy circus ads, and the dark side of animation history… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they confront some harsh realities and trace the origins of one of their most requested Movie Nights back through the late 19th and early 20th centuries via its creator – the dream-obsessed (and problematic) Winsor McKay – and his plight as one of the founding fathers of modern animation. Follow along as they plot the path of Nemo as a character through his print and theatrical lifetime, all the way to the mid ‘70s when the first inkling of this pretty dark title was “awakened.”

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Mummified curses, the infamous Big Toe bandit, and lessons in Egyptology… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they seek to “return the slab” by unpacking some of Courage’s most talked-about and seemingly sinister segments. They’ll dive into ancient omens and confounding cases that brought Egyptian history to the Western world, look back at old Hollywood legends that led to the modern heist trope, and probably tell you far more than you ever expected to know about plagues of locusts. Email us at [email protected]

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Grabby shadows, psychic hotline hi-jinx, and emotional alien encounters… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the land of Nowhere once again as they traipse through extra-terrestrial lore surrounding tractor beams and alien abDUCKtions, enjoy television psychic tropes, and explore the anti-hero elements present in so many Courage the Cowardly Dog antagonists. These episodes showcase the show’s uncanny ability to layer in lessons, from commentary on how isolating greed can be, to the often necessary reminder that it’s okay to ask for help. Email us at [email protected]

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Narcissistic ne’er-do-wells, supposed Southern expressions, and makeshift northern lights… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids for the final leg of their Balto-thon where they trek through voice-cast trivia and unpack every ounce of jaw-dropping peril, malignant personality disorders, and innocuous innuendo that made Balto one of the foremost millennial favorites they’ve explored to date.

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Spielberg surreality, old-Hollywood caricatures, and blatantly honest lies… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Come along as these ‘90s kids get within one degree of Kevin Bacon by hanging with two of the legendary writers behind Balto (and a dozen other mind-blowing millennial favorites). Hear their origin stories, explore their shiniest memories of Balto’s inception, and listen in as they recount their involvement with THAT scene… y’know…only some of the darkest words we’ve ever had to utter: "kiddie coffins."

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Questionable motives, an early American media frenzy, and Governor Bone… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning from an unexpected hiatus, these ‘90s kids are eager to get back in your ears recounting the true-life tale that served as inspiration behind Balto, the heroic 1925 Serum Run of Nome. Prepare your warmest blankets as they begin to sled (ha!) light on how the Hollywood version came to be, and regale you with every bit of outbreak, heartbreak, triumph, and controversy contained in the Great Race of Mercy.

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Hiatus explanations, a holiday recap, and some watch recommendations… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2023! As has become tradition, join your 90’s kid Ghost Hosts around the proverbial campfire to unpack where they’ve been this holiday season, discuss plans for 2024, and remind you how not-alone you are.

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Haunting core memories, the limitations of primordial kool-aid, and that big Halloween dance in the sky… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Reaching the finish line in this Halloween season, these ‘90s kids reminisce on the plot of Casper with all of its perfect '90s charm, lament the need for their own Up-And-At-‘Em machine, and, inevitably, get down and dirty with the heartbreakingly tenuous nature of mortality.

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Slapstick spookiness, Spielberg’s dualistic vision, and the earliest iterations of the friendliest ghost… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Leading into another glorious Halloween, these ‘90s kids introduce Casper – a Pretty Dark icon – to the podcast and provide a timeline of his 80+ years of friendly haunting, then go behind the scenes to uncover the production story surrounding one of the biggest, and most distinctly edgy, CGI triumphs of the ‘90s.

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Schoolyard superstitions, problematic fifth graders, and the luckiest unluckiest day of them all… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! On this special, spooky October Friday the 13th, these ‘90s kids take on a classic Nickelodeon episode and immerse themselves in the ancient (and not so ancient) origins of alllll of the superstitions you know and love — including but not limited to spilling salt, stepping on cracks, opening umbrellas indoors, and lucky rabbits’ feet. What better way to ward off the hexes than with your Ghost Hosts?!

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Classic horror nods, looping big-screen / reality parallels, and the monster inside us all… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! For their SECOND podcast-iversary, these ‘90s kids explore the production story behind the heart-stopping, groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that is Thriller, discuss some deeper themes and potential misgivings from Michael’s childhood faith, and reminisce on the immaculate ‘80s Halloween vibes. This is thriller night!

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Ancient werewolf lore, Sisyphean games of Whack-A-Mole, and the unfortunate reality of generational curses… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their Courage binge, these ‘90s kids learn the origin of the ol’ “hair of the dog” cure, brush up on their understanding of lycanthropy, and tip-toe toward the emotional horrors that made Eustace one of the darkest villains of our childhood.

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Mirrored realities, Milk-Carton-worthy disappearances, and portals to dimensions unknown… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their conclusion of this messy movie night, these ‘90s kids explore the labyrinth of connections between the novel and the film, get into the nitty gritty of some of the biggest horror conventions and jump scares, and dissect how and why certain plot holes — and inter-dimensional rips in the fabric of time — might exist.

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Birthday woes, divergent visions, and a whole lot of horror clichés… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In Part 1 of a somewhat obscure movie night, these ‘90s kids boldly aim their flashlights at Disney’s buried young-adult-horror blunder that ushered in the '80s, gear up to better understand its many fabled AND released endings, and most of all, lament the story that could’ve been.

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Fatal fumes, living funerals, and PEAK childhood separation anxiety… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this week’s movie night, these ‘90s kids immerse themselves in animated existentialism, ponder the ripple effects of littering on the highway, and of course, unpack THAT infamously tragic toxic gas scene.

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Exorcist epiphanies, rhyming inner-monologues, and a predisposition to be…naughty… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most popular Courage venture to date, these ‘90s kids whip out some 1970s horror comparisons, remind their dear Darklings that personal autonomy and emotional safety trump the social norms of hospitality, and attempt to get all of Seuss-sounding Fred’s freakiest accusations straight, or at least as straight as they can.

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Experimental institutes, childhood hyper-vigilance, and an amorphous Nowherian mob… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Getting back to their Cartoon Network fixation, these ‘90s kids explore the origins of Bigfoot and his surprisingly heartwarming presence in Nowhere, remember an America that left pies cooling in their windowsills, and get spooked by the uncanny parallels to emotional abuse found in Eustace’s angry hair-growth-product outbursts.

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Camp-y summertime tropes, tales of a reformed tomboy, and a plunger-wielding dream stalker… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In response to serious Darkling demand, these ‘90s kids rewind back to Nickelodeon’s heyday to revisit the gruesome legend of Zeke the Plumber from Salute Your Shorts, confront toxic truths from Kalyn’s girlhood, and explore the intrinsic ties between sleepaway camps and the horror genre. Whether you’ve been perpetually haunted by Zeke yourself, or are simply craving that freeze-pop-summer-break feeling, this episode is the perfect way to kick off a very spooky summer indeed.

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Sleep paralysis demons, snake oil salesmen, and one shadow’s dreams of show business… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Jumping back into their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids spend some time learning terrifying lore about shadow people, confront the reality that not all medical practitioners can deliver on their promises, and relive many of the moments that established key elements of the show as a whole.

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Nervous appliance breakdowns, Peter Lorre impersonations, and the legend of Narcissus… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Wrapping up their most requested Movie Night with a DOOZY of an episode, these ‘90s kids pay tribute to the talented voice cast, rant about planned obsolescence, and find answers to their generation’s lingering questions about this not-so-merry band of appliances including the origins of Toaster’s deepest fears—even that terrifying clown you tried to forget.

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The intersection of sci-fi and poetry, storied CalArts secrets, and palpable existential dread… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their most requested Movie Night yet, these ‘90s kids begin to confront their own repressed memories of Sundance’s first animated film as they learn its harrowing production story, unpack its notorious ties to Disney, and dive into the life experiences of the author who first thought it all up.

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Zeitgeist contributions, fan theories answered, and a love letter to the horror genre… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! To wrap up an exciting hangout, these ‘90s kids continue to gush about fiction with their favorite Courage the Cowardly Dog alums - head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. In this installment, they learn what went into some of Courage’s most memorable compositions, share more insight on '90s children’s media at large, and finally ask their most burning question of two firsthand sources: Why was it all SO dang dark?!

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Lyrical lifestyles, spooky synchronicity, and the importance of creative collaboration… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first ever hangout episode, these ‘90s kids wax poetic with two Courage the Cowardly Dog alums—head writer David Steven Cohen and co-composer Jody Gray. Join them as they reminisce on behind-the-scenes memories, share lifelong influences, and tell the stories (including Hollywood happenings and fan encounters) that have shaped their careers.

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Criminal underworlds, tales of a tomboy, and Disney villain violence… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their discussion on this shining gem from Disney’s dark age, these ‘90s kids learn way more about the mob than they expected, bemoan wealth inequality, psychoanalyze some of the era’s most memorable characters, and revisit the emotional damage caused by their good company. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected]

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Dickensian sentiments, carefree ne’er-do-wells, and sparkly '80s songs... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Diving headfirst into the notorious Disney Dark Ages, these ‘90s kids tell the production story behind this surprisingly dark adaptation, seek to understand the years just before Disney’s fated Renaissance, and ponder how it always manages to rip our heartstrings to freakin' shreds.

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A smooth talking cat, Loony Tune-y antics, and some Psycho parallels... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the first episode of this much anticipated Season Binge of everyone’s favorite cowardly dog, these ‘90s kids leave no vacancies as they refresh our collective core memories of two iconic Courage villains, and appreciate the blend of classic horror references, chilling sound design, disturbing visuals, and vaudevillian violence that made the show so…memorable. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected]

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Inappropriate headstones, murder ballads, and schoolyard sexism... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning to the familiar urban legends of Hey Arnold!, these ‘90s kids seek to dig up and understand the chilling lore that potentially inspired one of the darkest episodes of millennial television. Join them as they hack away at their own ignorance and walk through the history of true crime as a genre, as well as the macabre traditions and stories woven from ghost bridal tragedies the world over.

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Eccentric ideals, fan theories, and lessons in emotional intelligence... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! As a preamble to their upcoming season binge, these ‘90s kids dip their toes into the mature, macabre, and downright depression-era themes found within the fabric of John Dilworth's slanted stories. Designed to subvert expectations both visually and psychologically, learn how the ripple effect of this show spooked not only an entire generation of viewers, but inspired the rising class of creators.

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Laugh attacks, infected eggs, and some otherworldly dilly-dallying... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In preparation for a much anticipated Season Binge, these ‘90s kids pull back the curtain on one of the darkest shows in millennial memory by exploring the history of Cartoon Network (plus it’s philosophy compared to Nickelodeon’s), the pseudo-pilot episode of Courage, as well as the minds that conceived of the surreal, strange, and downright scary atmosphere of Nowhere. The things we do for love!

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Infinite guilt trips, innocence lost, and a donkey trafficking scheme... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In their first episode of 2023, these ‘90s kids close the book on pop culture’s most renowned puppet (through both the novel and the Disney film), explore the social and political context from which the original story emerged, and follow the threads of its impact all the way through our collective millennial childhood. Get ready, y'all, we're going to Pleasure Island!

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Listener questions, recapping some favorites, and pranks that got too real… Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2022! Gather ‘round the campfire with these ‘90s kids for an unscripted, barely filtered chat about life in 2022 and where things are headed (with the show and with their mental health) in 2023. Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and happy new year. Remember, you’re never really alone!

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Ghostly crickets, the first ever villain song, and a serial that scarred a generation... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their holiday tradition of honoring far-too-lifelike toys, these ‘90s kids return to the foundations of children’s entertainment with one of Disney’s most beloved (and most harrowing) tales, compare and contrast the film with the novel, and uncover the surprisingly dark origins of some of pop culture’s most ubiquitous characters.

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Video game vocabulary, now-defunct shopping malls, and the nefarious nature of pinball... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the finale of their first Season Binge, these ‘90s kids set out to save the princess, best the baddies, and explore other gaming tropes that have encoded themselves into the millennial mind. Insert your coins here and get your retro gaming fix with Kalyn, Christian, and the Midnight Society.

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Emotional radios, “Brain Draining” powers, and a spectacular circus of fear... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Thanksgiving weekend tribute, these ‘90s kids “roll back the rock” of this dinosaur story and time travel with a wish-granting ship captain, learn some lessons from the far future, and explore the psyche of a misunderstood professor and his ravenous murder of crows.

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Prom night perils, graveyard goofs, and vanishing hitchhikers... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this triumphant return to their Season Binge, these 1990s kids catch a classic 1950s vibe, learn a thing or two about Resurrection Mary, and wax poetic about some of the world’s most enduring urban legends and ghost stories.

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Black flame candles, witchy revelations, and debates about virginity... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Halloween episode, these ‘90s kids dive headfirst into the plot, characters, and maybe-too-mature themes found in one of the most quintessential ‘90s Halloween films: Hocus Pocus. Nostalgic reflections, newly uncovered trivia, and controversial opinions abound in this spirited AllHallowtide celebration.

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Production stories, talking cats, and witchcraft accusations... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Halloween episode, these ‘90s kids introduce the pop culture phenomenon that is Hocus Pocus. Join in as they learn more about the talented team behind the film and how these spooky folks breathed life into many of our core millennial Halloween memories…and eventually also brought them back from the dead.

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Hell Houses, vandalism, and true crime: candy edition... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the grand finale of their Halloween History, these ‘90s kids finally merge the storied Halloween timeline into their own, air grievances about certain haunted attractions, and fact-check Mandela Effect memories regarding candy tampering. Come along as they learn what the Industrial Revolution, Great Depression, and wartime patriotism meant for the collective celebration (or hatred) of their favorite holiday. 

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Jack-O’-Lanterns, soul cakes, and devilish fortune-telling rituals... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In Part II of this Halloween history lesson, these ‘90s kids find the origins of some classic Halloween traditions, follow the Church's influence on Samhain (and vice versa) through the Middle Ages, and learn about the hallowed and romantic mischief that stemmed from embracing death in one of the darkest periods of time humanity has ever seen…sound familiar?

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Celtic mythology, ritualistic bone-fires, and... Julius Caesar??? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In celebration of ONE YEAR of That’s Pretty Dark, and the official beginning of ~spooky season~, these ‘90s kids begin their Halloween deep dive with an exploration of the facts (and myths) surrounding the earliest recorded Samhain celebrations - from the Celts to the Romans to the Catholic Church.

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Household gods, musical sacrifices, and the worst little sister ever... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids theorize about the origins of the infamous AYAOTD basement creature while also unpacking the emotional trauma and toxic masculinity hiding within one of the Midnight Society’s most popular tales.

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Remixed Irish folklore, theater magic, and a chain of toad children... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids ride the Season Binge wave all the way to Ireland where they dissect the Midnight Society’s interpretation of Irish tales gone by and attempt to add in their own modern pop culture flare (okay, mostly Kalyn).

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Liminal spaces, 1950s urban legends, and harmonica blues... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids revisit one of the most memorable Hey Arnold! episodes of all time, explore some real-life ghost train lore, and dive in to the in-between spaces (urban and otherwise) where ghosts and legends tend to gather.

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Cultish behavior, Mesopotamian myths, and high school chemistry... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids cozy back up to the Midnight Society campfire where they “dig up” the mysterious real-world history, botany, and literature buried in this “decades long” narrative.

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Masquerading goblins, fantastical effects, and a junkyard of memories... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These '90s kids wind their way through a Labyrinth series conclusion with an examination of the creepy chemistry between teenage Sarah and David Bowie’s alluring Goblin King, as well as the film’s surprisingly poignant reflections on leaving childhood behind.

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Goblin lore, ‘80s synth, and otherworldly packages... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These '90s kids warm up their two-part Labyrinth series with a look back at the extravagant puppets, memorable wordplay, and brilliant minds that brought this dark fantasy to life at the “thirteenth” hour - including Jim Henson and David Bowie.

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Blood curdling history, xenophobia, and disturbing suburbia… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These ‘90s kids kick back for a Season Binge episode to explore the mysteries of suburban living, dig up some undying lore, and see how many vampire puns they can fit in your ears.

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Rapping test-subjects, slippery villains, and the delicate balance of creation and destruction… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! These ‘90s kids FINALLY explore the magical land of FernGully, dissect the inspiration and terror that Hexxus and Batty brought to a generation, and get a solemn reminder: the worst “evils” are always strengthened when we choose willful ignorance.

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Lucid dreams, ancient monsters, and some good old-fashioned Native American folklore… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! It’s time for these ‘90s kids to dig into this bone-chilling and ferociously empowering children’s novel by Joseph Bruchac that is still haunting school bookshelves to this day.

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Strategically placed mirrors, a voyeuristic host, and soul-sucking pseudo science… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Continuing their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids explore what turns out to be a very suggestive AYAOTD episode, and all of the clever ways the creators were able to tie in spooky scientific experimentation and mirror lore of yesteryear.

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Old-school magic shops, parallel universes, and punk-ass pranks gone wrong… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Returning to their Season Binge, these ‘90s kids dive back into the world of the Midnight Society, explore the gift of second sight, and discuss the dangers of haphazard witchcraft.

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Literary puns, caustic cocktails, and a few more book-banning soapboxes… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this conclusion of a very Pagemaster Movie Night, these ‘90s kids wind through their favorite horror, adventure, and fantasy references, explore some interesting potential allegory, and make an effort to get to the bottom of the uncanny valley.

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Electrical storms, mysterious librarians, and the undeniable power of fiction… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In the first installment of this Movie Night two-parter, these '90s kids dive in to the making of The Pagemaster and what it was like to see their childhood anxieties, and wildest dreams, represented on screen.

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Carefully crafted booby traps, pirate curses, and the dark side of a wishing well… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Movie Night conclusion, these '90s kids wrap up their Goonies deep dive and wax poetic about a few of the ways in which we grow up - always faster than we'd like, it turns out.

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Violent outlaws, Thanos’ origin story, and malicious offscreen pranks… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Movie Night continuation, these '90s kids discuss more of the making-of and lore surrounding The Goonies as told by the actors themselves, proving just how much of a group effort this production truly was.

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A group of misfits, some coming-of-age magic, and a team of gutsy filmmakers… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Movie Night series introduction, these '90s kids discuss how one of the greatest adventure movies of the ‘80s came into existence, from the mind of Spielberg, to Astoria, Oregon, to the big screen, and beyond.

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Quija boards in broad daylight, possession by deceased relatives, and pockets full of thirty-year-old kibble... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Season Binge episode, these '90s kids make light of one of the lowest rated, and yet funniest, Are You Afraid Of The Dark? episodes. Somebody feed these hounds, dammit…

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Starving ghosts, initiation rites, and ‘80s hair… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Season Binge episode, these '90s kids reflect (hah!) on the chilling fate of a forgotten child-turned-ghost, roll their eyes at the enduring Mean Girl trope, and indulge the millennial fantasy of homeownership…specifically the haunted kind with wraparound porches.

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Ghost carriages, Irish folklore, and... more decapitation?? Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this first Spooky Special of 2022, these '90s kids discuss what is considered to be the creepiest episode from one of the most beloved animated series from the 1990s ... trust us, it ain't no walk in the park...

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No script, just a biopsy and a mentally healthy shift in your regularly scheduled programming... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark as the sun sets on 2021! Sit down with these '90s kids around the campfire for a quick conversation about life, passion projects, and plans for the future...

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Haunted animatronics, body modifications, and the uncanny valley... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this special Christmas WTF, these spooked '90s kids read some unsettling toy stories and discuss everyone's most coveted toy-store backorder of '98... and perhaps the most evil... The f***ing Furby!

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Victim's Balls, mad-scientific experiments, and beheading games... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this series conclusion of the beloved children's story by Alvin Schwartz, these '90s kids discuss the generational trauma of the French Revolution and how it inspired one of the most haunting ghost story motifs of all time...

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Headless ghost women, foreboding secrets, and the insecure obsessions of the patriarchy... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Book Report episode, these '90s kids begin their discussion on the origins and symbolism of the scary Alvin Schwartz tale, as well as what it represents for the autonomy of the modern woman. Some things are not meant to be known...

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Death, cigars, and thievery... and not arson, but kind of? ...Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark! In this Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season Binge episode, these ‘90s kids go nose-to-nose with Zeebo the Clown and explore one of the best-remembered stories from the Midnight Society.

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Severed specimens, high-stakes riddles, and a neck-snapping joyride… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season Binge episode, these ‘90s kids take a walk halfway into woods and are once again faced with the perils of trusting dangerous strangers…

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Religious trauma, a kidnapped orphan, and a murdered dog on borrowed time... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this heavy Movie Night episode, these ‘90s kids discuss the making-of one of the most disturbing and beloved children’s movies of all time: All Dogs Go to Heaven! Thanks for the night-sweats, Don Bluth...

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Elderly cackles, reckless wishes, and an approaching corpse... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Season Binge episode, these ‘90s kids kick off Season 1 of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, dive into the lore behind the series' pilot episode, and are reminded just how important one’s choice of words can be.

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Midnight Dust, SNICK, and wailing whale sounds... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this introduction to their first Season Binge, these self-proclaimed Midnight Society members discuss the origins of the hit '90s children's horror anthology Are You Afraid Of The Dark?, how it was made, and how it almost wasn't... what a SCARY thought!

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A citywide curfew, half-eaten candy corn, and the Prince of the Netherworld... Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this Halloween Special, these '90s squids explore the history of this holiday that goes by many names, as well as Rocket Power's standalone episode about Mischief Night AKA "The Night Before" Halloween.

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A cursed elevator, a lethal obsession, and a few jazzy ghosts with unfinished business… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these '90s kids discuss the Wonderful World of Disney's 1997 made-for-TV children's horror classic: Tower of Terror, written and directed by D.J. MacHale.

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Anthropomorphic slime, endless innuendo, and purity culture trauma... Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark! In this first "Collective WTF" episode, join our heroes (villians?) as they boldly face down an unnecessarily toxic corner of their '90s upbringing, and share insights, behind-the-scenes trivia, and nervous laughter over Tim Curry's vocal antics.

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Dark houses on Halloween and missing faces on milk cartons… Oh lawd, it’s about to get pretty dark! In this episode, these ‘90s kids conclude their series on the origins of children’s entertainment, shedding light on how it got so dang dark to begin with.

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Kids left home alone, middle-aged women talking to you through the television screen, and… Ronald Reagan?! Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! In this debut episode of That’s Pretty Dark, Kalyn and Christian discuss the origins of children’s programming thanks to the nuclear family and the deregulation of marketing products to children. Listen up, latchkey kids - this one goes out to you.

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Take a glimpse into the upcoming frightfully nostalgic conversational podcast 'That’s Pretty Dark,' where two millennial best friends discuss the subliminal darkness of your favorite 80s and 90s pop culture.

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