After School Special Podcast

Did Tobey Maguire actually look like a high schooler, or just a "homely" guy next door? Hosts Aaron, Staffman and Don travel back to 2002 to revisit the Sam Raimi trilogy that changed everything. We’re debating the "foxiness" of the Mary Jane casting, the brilliance of Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin, and the "organic webbing" controversy that split the fandom. From the lost Twin Towers trailer to Jam...

The guys give a brief Matrix Resurrections review. Woke vs Aware. The guys shoot the shit about the Witcher 3 series on Netflix. Superman in real life. The show gets quickly derailed by the news of Bob Saget's death. 15:09 - Stay tuned after the music interlude. 15:46 - The guys talk about Staff-Man’s top ten sitcom theme songs. 59:15 - Later in the show Staff-man Vs Double-D battle for glory...

Part II of the guys talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The guys talk about the TMNT movie franchise and how Michael Bay ruined their childhood. Bad Disney remakes. Detroit's "Pizza man" from the 90's. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ and write “latchkey kid” in the review section on Apple podcast or wherever  you get...

The guys talk about their worst Christmas gifts from when they were kids. Staff-man was a cannibal as a kid. "Ghetto Disney land" in Detroit. Someone steals Aaron's bacon. The guys talk about their favorite film directors of the 90's. Aaron hates David Lynch. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ and write “latchkey kid” in the review...

Staff-man and Aaron talk about their Christmas family traditions. Aaron does shrooms. Staff-man tells his son the truth about Santa. Favorite childhood Christmas music and treats. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ and write “latchkey kid” in the review section on Apple podcast or wherever  you get your podcasts. New episodes every Friday. Find us on T...

Ever wondered just how a black and white comic strip from the '80s turned into the multi-million dollar franchise known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)? Ever thought about the creative minds behind this cultural phenomenon and the pressures they faced? Hop on this nostalgia ride, where we chronicle the journey of TMNT from inception to the present day, from the pens of Kevin Brooks...

Happy Thanksgiving! This week the guys discuss their de-classified hook up stories. Music that people "hump " to. Aaron gets a boost. Black celebrity fast food commercials. Are Coney Island hot dogs overrated? New Spiderman movie. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ and write “latchkey kid” in the review section on Apple podcast or wherever  y...

Ever wondered how a char-coated leather glove rasping against a double bass could give rise to an iconic cinematic roar? Join us as we journey into the heart of the Godzilla series and explore the fascinating history of the King of Monsters. From the cultural significance of the original 1954 movie to the evolution of the kaiju in CGI incarnations, we dig into the symbolism behind this embodiment...

Is comedy actually dead, or are we just living in a "homogenized" era? 🎭🤣 In this episode of the After School Special Podcast, Aaron, Staffman and Don take a deep dive into the legendary lineage of stand-up and sketch comedy. We’re tracing the evolution from the physical chaos of Buster Keaton and Gallagher to the boundary-pushing eras of Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy. We tackle...

The guys are back! The guys catch up and talk about the future of the show. We talk about the "What We do in The Shadows" tv show. -  "The Great Resignation". -  Dave Chappelle controversy. Also stay tuned for a special bonus lost episode. Recorded Aug 20th 2020. Mutant Mayhem and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  knockoffs. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate t...

Ready to reminisce about women’s fashion choices, classic TV shows, and 90s cartoons? Double D takes a trip down memory lane as we debate whether fake eyelashes really impact what men think or if they are merely a product of competition between women. We also have some exciting news to share about the launch of our new home on the internet, afterschoolspecialpodcast.com, where you can find all of...

Are modern movies officially running out of original ideas? 🎬 This week on the After School Special Podcast, Don kicks things off solo to break down the legendary Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3 boxing match, why the English dub of Squid Game is pure comedy, and the dark, bizarre history of the Heaven’s Gate cult. Then, the full crew (Don, Staff Man, and Aaron) reunites for a legendary "lost pand...

Another Lost Episode! The guys slide into the Way-Back machine  and talk about the old ABC Saturday morning  cartoons from the 90's and The cartoon series, "Reboot". We apologize for the occasional banging sound in the mix. We had a issue with a loose microphone stand.  Recorded Dec 18th 2020. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ and write...

Are reboots officially killing our childhood? This week on After School Special, the guys try to talk about the classic 90s CGI cartoon Reboot... but instead, they trip, fall, and tumble straight down a massive nostalgic wormhole. From the highs of the ABC Saturday Morning cartoon block (Darkwing Duck, Hammerman, Beetlejuice) to the absolute unhinged bizarre nature of modern reboots, we ask the ul...

Can a soundtrack save a bad movie? From the grunge-soaked streets of Seattle in Singles to the epic orchestral sweeps of Jurassic Park, we’re diving deep into the music that defines cinema. In this episode, we welcome college friend and film buff Jen to audit Vulture’s "40 Greatest Movie Soundtracks" list. We're breaking down why certain albums like Empire Records and Purple Rain became cultural p...

Remember those awkward yet amusing school dances from our past? Gear up for a hearty dose of nostalgia as we take a trip down memory lane. Loaded with anecdotes of our yesteryears, we navigate through the good, bad, and hilarious moments. From grinding in sixth grade to the nerdy kid hitting it off with the coolest girl, we've got tales that will leave you in stitches. "Remember that ico...

Ugg Boots, Pumpkin Spice and too much candy. The guys talk about their favorite childhood memories of Halloween. Also, our favorite Halloween movies, costumes and Trick or Treat candy. Aaron shares his scariest "Ghost Hunting" Paranormal experiences. The guys share the History of "Devil's Night" in Detroit. Staff-Man and Double-D discuss college Halloween parties and Hallo...

This week the guys discuss one of their favorite filmmakers, Kevin Smith. They look back on their favorite Kevin Smith films from their childhood and his current projects like "He-Man". Aaron and Staff-man talk about the current Comic book movies being remade. Kevin Smith's lost Superman movie "Superman Lives" starring Nicolas Cage. The guys talk about their glory days of...

Our First Clip Show! The guys have been recording for over a year and we have decided to release a compilation of unheard clips from some of our earlier shows every Friday. In a "Bar Session" 🍻 Aaron and Double D rant about Jeff "Weasels" blasting off into space. 🚀 Stay tuned afterwards for a flashback Christmas episode that was never released. We talk about our childhood mem...

The guys talk about their Top 5 video games they have ever played and other all-time video game franchises. We talk about our favorite childhood video game memories. Aaron and Staffman talk about their toy and comic collection over the years. Double-D talks about Mario Kart becoming a crossover movie franchise starring Vin Diesel. 🚨Please subscribe, and share this podcast. Please rate this podcas...

Ah, the sweet, nostalgic memories of Showbiz Pizza Place - the arcade games, the animatronics, the questionable kid's toys, and of course, the pizza. Bathe in nostalgia with us as we journey back to the 80s where our dads' nursed beers while we were engrossed in the arcade games. We'll also delve into those peculiar third world finger puppets that were often the talk of the playgrou...

Before streaming took over, Saturday nights belonged to one place: The Big Orange Couch. In this episode of the After School Special Podcast, we’re deep-diving into the history of SNICK (Saturday Night Nickelodeon). From the visionary programming of Geraldine Layborn to the shows that defined a generation—Clarissa Explains It All, Roundhouse, Ren & Stimpy, and Are You Afraid of the Dark? We’re bre...

A LOST EPISODE ooooooooo scurry. Ever wonder how a 10-year-old manages to order lasagna from an Italian restaurant? Buckle up, as we journey together through the winding roads of childhood nostalgia, exploring the cherished memories of our favorite toys, unforgettable movies, and yes - even the occasional well-deserved ass-whooping. We'll share how these moments, while sometimes challenging,...

Get ready to board the nostalgia train as we whisk you away on a mesmerizing journey into the golden era of sitcoms, discussing everything Seinfeld! From its unique bebop intro music to the unforgettable Elaine dance, we're revealing the secrets behind the show's creation and how it climbed the ladder of success to become the third-best sitcom of all time according to Rolling Stone. We d...

potentially unhinged. In this episode, the guys dive deep into the rabbit hole of the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens to figure out if history's wildest myths are actually misunderstood alien technology or just the result of ancient shamans eating too many magic mushrooms. From there, we take a massive, unannounced detour down 90s TV nostalgia lane. We’re unpacking everything from Jaleel White’s...