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    We Don't Wanna Grow Up

    We Don't Wanna Grow Up is a nostalgic podcast about pop culture, toys and fond memories of the 80s, 90s and 00s. We want to take you back to that feeling of strolling down the aisles at Toys R Us, flipping through the J.C. Penney catalog so you can ear-mark everything you want for Christmas, cozying up in front of the television on a Saturday morning with a big bowl of cereal, or waiting hours for a certain song to play on the radio so you can hit record on your tape player and have the song forever. We want to recapture the feeling of the moment your dELiA*s catalog arrived in the mail, looking at the album art in your new CD and sitting on your inflatable furniture. Remembering all of this has been a comfort and has helped us get through the stress and anxiety that has come along with everything happening in the world lately, and we hope it helps you a little bit, too.
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    Clue (1985)

    Clue (1985)

    Pete and Stacy are in the Blanket Fort, with the microphones, talking about the greatest 80s film, based on a board game, of all time... Clue! Some other topics discussed: the nostalgic toys they gave each other for Valentine's Day, what we've been up to over on Patreon and Stacy takes a trip to the VP's office.

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    Love Extravaganza (2024)

    Love Extravaganza (2024)

    In this special episode, we're celebrating L-O-V-E by sharing clips from some of our previous episodes where we talk about our favorite love songs and romantic movies from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. We'll be back with brand-new episodes very soon!

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    Blooper Reel (2023)

    Blooper Reel (2023)

    It's our final episode of 2023, and we're going out with one that's sure to make you laugh! We've compiled many of our outtakes from episodes over the last year and have put them into one episode! If you're wanting more, there are some more (less kid-friendly) bloopers over on our Patreon! We also discuss the poll results about perms, the reaction some people had to our commentary on the Peter Comes Home for Christmas commercial and we share another holiday commercial from the 80s and 90s that we had forgotten about!

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    My So-Called Life (Episode 15 - So Called Angels)

    My So-Called Life (Episode 15 - So Called Angels)

    'Tis the season to be reminded of how much we all love Rickie Vasquez. We're finally discussing the extremely emotional holiday episode of My So-Called Life, So-Called Angels! We also recently watched the Max documentary, You Were My First Boyfriend, and have writers/directors, Cecilia Aldarondo and Sarah Enid Hagey as special guests for our Show & Tell!

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    Holiday Trivia (2023)

    Holiday Trivia (2023)

    It's time for Holiday Trivia again! Stacy and Pete go head-to-head in holiday movie and music trivia, then they play Holiday Taboo! Play along and let us know how you did! If you'd like even more holiday games, there will be a bonus episode where we go another 15 rounds on our Patreon soon!

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    The Holiday (2006)

    The Holiday (2006)

     A cozy English cottage, a fancy home in L.A., magical tents, Arthur Abbott, strolling down the aisles of Blockbuster, the Santa Ana winds, Mr. Brightside, and Mr. Napkinhead ... it's 2006's The Holiday. We also discuss some nostalgic birthday gifts Stacy received this year and our new merch designs!

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    My So-Called Life (Episode 14 - On the Wagon)

    My So-Called Life (Episode 14 - On the Wagon)

    We're discussing the confusing relationship dynamics in episode 14 of My So-Called Life, On the Wagon. We also discuss some new (old) toys, and Stacy shares a schedule for her day in November 1991, when she was 11.
     
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    Son in Law (1993)

    Son in Law (1993)

    Thanksgiving is upon us, and we couldn't think of a better way to get ready for the holiday than by  munchin' on some grindage and chillin' with our buuuuddies, Crawl & Becca! It's 1993's Thanksgiving comedy, Son in Law! We also discuss the power of the fish tank scene in Romeo & Juliet, an early 90s fan letter to Brad Pitt, and a not-so-nice review from our new frenemy, Nicole!

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    My So-Called Life (Episode 13 - Pressure)

    My So-Called Life (Episode 13 - Pressure)

    We're finally back with our My So-Called Life re-caps, picking up with Episode 13, Pressure, where Angela is feeling pressured by Jordan Catalano! We also apologize to two states, discuss Pete dropping movie quotes on work calls, and sadly... the passing of Matthew Perry.

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    Awesomely Bad Horror Movies (Part 3)

    Awesomely Bad Horror Movies (Part 3)

    We're back, for the third year in a row, to discuss some of the cheesiest, most awesomely bad horror movies around! This time we're discussing Basket Case (1982), The Stuff (1985), and The Gate (1987). We also discuss the groundbreaking marketing of 1999's The Blair Witch Project, The Power Team and we have a visit from an old friend of the podcast (yee-haw)!

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    Spooky Listener Stories (2023 Edition)

    Spooky Listener Stories (2023 Edition)

    It's that time of year! We're celebrating by sharing some spooky stories that members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community have submitted (for the approval of the Midnight Society)! Let's crowd around the campfire and enjoy!

    *Thank you to everyone who shared your stories! We can't believe this is year three!

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    80s Slasher Movies (Part 3)

    80s Slasher Movies (Part 3)

    The last two years, we covered the first two movies in the Halloween, Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street franchises... and this year we're back with the third films featuring our favorite horror baddies, Jason, Freddy, and unfortunately, no Michael! Don't worry... he'll be returning next year in Part 4! We also talk about a vintage Halloween costume that was gifted to Stacy, a fan theory about Practical Magic, and cigarette ads in old magazines!

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    Practical Magic (1998)

    Practical Magic (1998)

    Who's ready for some Midnight Margaritas?! I know we are... and one of us has been waiting to cover 1998's Practical Magic for the last three years! We're not sure if you'll enjoy this episode (though, we hope you do), but there are some things we know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can!

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    Spooky Listener Stories - Parts 1, 2 & 3 (Re-release)

    Spooky Listener Stories - Parts 1, 2 & 3 (Re-release)

    Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, we call these stories... The Tale of the Life Size Barbie, The Tale of the Doppelgänger Roommates, The Tale of My Friend’s Haunted House, The Tale of Spontaneous Combustions...or Demonic Hellfire, The Tale of the Missing Head, The Tale of the Haunting Voice, The Tale of the Black Ribbon, The Tale of the Cemetary Visitor, The Tale of the Haunted Postal Tower, and The Tale of the Imaginary Friend! These episodes originally aired in October 2021. Thank you to everyone who shared your stories with us! If you have any fun scary stories, please send them to us!

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    Awesomely Bad Horror Movies (Re-release)

    Awesomely Bad Horror Movies (Re-release)

    We're re-sharing one of our favorite spooky season episodes, originally released September 24, 2021, for new listeners who haven't gotten caught up, or regular listeners who might want to revisit the episode! Killer clowns, murderous robots, hungry trolls, vengeful campers & thrashing guitar players... what more could anyone want from their horror movies? We asked our Instagram followers for their favorite awesomely bad horror movies... and they delivered! We narrowed it down to five and it was our first time watching Sleepaway Camp, Slumber Party Massacre II, Chopping Mall, Troll 2 and Killer Klowns from Outer Space! Join us as we discuss these films and give out awards for the best (or worst) in 10 different categories!

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    Kiss, Marry, Dump (Movie Edition - Part 2)

    Kiss, Marry, Dump (Movie Edition - Part 2)

    We're back with part 2 of Kiss, Marry, Dump, where we decide which movies we want to be able to watch as much as we want for all all time, which one we can only watch one more time, and which one we can never watch again! Watch out for more My So-Called Life and Halloween content coming soon!

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    Pete & Stacy go to 90s Con!

    Pete & Stacy go to 90s Con!

    In this episode, we give you all the details of our experience at 90s Con, which recently took place in Tampa, Florida! Find out which celebrities we met, which ones rubbed us the wrong way, and which ones we ate dinner with! We also give an *NSYNC update, of course!

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    Favorite 90s Break-Up Songs (Part 2)

    Favorite 90s Break-Up Songs (Part 2)

    Here's Part 2 of our Favorite 90s Break-Up Songs, where we're sharing the top 5 songs that got us through our first broken hearts! We also talk about some celebrity break-ups that shocked the world, back in the day! If you haven't listened to Part 1, we recommend checking that one out first!

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    Favorite 90s Break-Up Songs (Part 1)

    Favorite 90s Break-Up Songs (Part 1)

    In this episode, we're talking about the first time our hearts were broken and the songs that got us through! We're also sharing some more *NSYNC gossip and how we got to hear a clip of their new song recently! This is Part 1! Part 2 will be out next week.

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