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Nostalgia Trip
We're trippin' through time to take a look back at the most nostalgic movies, music and more from the past. Host Anna Davis and a rotating cast of friends reflect on their favorite media and take deep dives on pop culture staples from the '90s, 2000s and beyond.
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Episodes (15)
Barbie feat. Trista Bernheisel
Barbie was the blockbuster movie hit of 2023, but for many kids, Barbie is MUCH more than just 1 movie. Trista Bernheisel joins us to discuss the history of Barbie, her cultural impact, and how we truly did all have a Weird Barbie or two that we did unspeakable damage to.
Lyricist Lounge & Rap City feat. Adrian Wright
The Books of Roald Dahl feat. Andy Johnston
Roald Dahl is one of the most successful authors in modern history, with his children's books holding a nostalgic place in the hearts of many. On this episode, Andy Johnston discusses three of his favorite Dahl works: Matilda, The Twits and Danny, the Champion of the World.
The Disney Princess Problem feat. Mickey DeJong
Disney's princesses are a staple of American pop culture. From Cinderella to Elsa, these lovely ladies hold a special place in the hearts of many. But like so many nostalgic things, their stories are far from perfect. On this episode, Mickey DeJong joins host Anna Davis to break down some of the more problematic points of Belle, Jasmine and Ariel's characters.
Shanghai Knights feat. Joel DeJong
Shanghai Knights isn't a good movie, but it is a fun movie. For little Joel DeJong, it was one of the first DVDs he ever owned, and it opened him up to the world of martial arts movies and Jackie Chan. On this episode of Nostalgia Trip, hear Anna and Joel break down all the British-isms of this 2000s action movie, explore the filmography of Jackie Chan, and take a trivia break to discuss the movies of Steven Spielberg.
Drake & Josh feat. Austyn Platte
During its run in the mid-2000s, Drake & Josh was one of the top shows on cable TV. For those of us who grew up watching the show, Drake, Josh, and supporting characters like Megan, Crazy Steve and Helen hold a special place in our hearts. Hear Austyn and Anna discuss Josh's passion for Oprah, Drake Bell's Spanish music career, and much more on this episode of Nostalgia Trip!
Classic Comic Strips feat. Will Babbitt
Though print newspapers may be going extinct, the comics that ran in papers, including Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side and Foxtrot hold fond memories for many. Hear Anna and guest Will chat about their favorite comic strips, play some nostalgic trivia, and discuss what the future of comic strips may be.
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards feat. Phil Davis
The Kids' Choice Awards are a staple of TV awards shows and the blimp-shaped awards and metric ton of lime green slime dumped on celebrities each year will be burned into our brains forever. Hear Anna challenge her husband, Phil, to some KCA-related trivia, and of course, discuss the nostalgia of this iconic annual show.
Hilary Duff's Metamorphosis ft. Stephanie Hodges
We're going back, back to the beginning, of the 21st century that is, to discuss QUEEN Hilary Duff's iconic Y2K pop album, Metamorphosis. Hear lifelong besties Anna and Stephanie discuss one of their favorite childhood albums and the teen idol who made it.
Disney Channel Original Movies ft. A.j. Turek
Disney Channel Original Movies are still being cranked out today, but their heyday was in the early 2000s, where classics like High School Musical were a pop culture phenomenon. Hear Anna and A.j. chat about some of their favorite DCOMs, including HSM, Cadet Kelly, Luck of the Irish and Halloweentown.
The Music of Phil Collins ft. Kim Labick
The Princess Diaries ft. Abigail Bruins
Thanks to The Princess Diaries, we all held out a tiny bit of hope that we'd receive news any day that we were also secretly the heir to the throne of a fictional European nation. Anna and Abigail discuss whether they're team Josh or Michael, and debate whether Lilly was a bad friend.
Bethesda Games (Fallout & Elder Scrolls) ft. Gary Fleming
The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series from Bethesda Games are considered some of the best video games of all time. For Gary, they were also an important part of his childhood. Anna and Gary discuss the catchy soundtracks, which Fallout vaults are best, and why open world games are so immersive.
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