Old School Lane

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia interviews former co-founder of video game website ScrewAttack, former co-founder of YouTube channel Game Attack, and online content creator Craig Skistimas discussing about early video game memories, starting off ScrewAttack, starting off The Collaborator Club, the changes of posting content online compared to when YouTube first started, the importance of...

In this episode of In Search of the Crystal Skull, Patricia and Arun conclude Hidden Gems Month with the 2008 comedy film Be Kind Rewind starring Jack Black and Mos Def. The film takes place in a rundown neighborhood in New Jersey where a VHS rental store is on the brink of shutting down, but is kept around due to the building being the birthplace of a jazz pianist named Fats Waller. The owner of...

Arun and Patricia talk about: London Met Police chief urged to resign after police violently break up vigil for Sarah Everard. Silencing #BlackLivesMatter: Priti Patel’s anti-protest law. Vaccinated Americans may gather indoors in small groups but should still wear masks in public, the C.D.C. said. Should 90s actors and actresses be on OnlyFans? #HarryandMehganonOprah: Support for Monarchy remains...

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia interviews lead singer of Hardline and Crush 40 Johnny Gioeli discussing about his early years in performing music, singing for the love and passion of the craft, his favorite fan interactions, promoting his new album for Hardline, and the opportunity to perform the music for the Sonic the Hedgehog video games as well as the Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony...

In this episode of In Search of the Crystal Skull, Patricia and Arun continue Hidden Gems Month with the 1989 comedy film UHF co-written and starring actor, musician, and singer "Weird Al" Yankovic. The movie is about a man named George Newman who is struggling to find and keep a job alongside his friend Bob. George's uncle Harvey wins the deed of a run down television studio called Channel 62 and...

In honor of the first 5 episodes of Season 2 of the Disney Channel animated series The Owl House premiering on Disney+, Patricia and Arun discuss about their thoughts of the episodes with its plots, characters, major reveals, theories, and final thoughts. Warning: major spoilers ahead!   00:00 Introduction   2:28 Separate Tides   8:56 Escaping Expulsion   29...

In this episode of In Search of the Crystal Skull, Patricia and Arun discuss about the 1991 Disney film The Rocketeer based on the 1982 comic book series of the same name. It takes place in Los Angeles in 1938 where a stunt pilot named Cliff Secord and his friend Peevy find a jet pack from pilot and philanthropist Howard Hughes. Cliff uses the jet pack to become a mysterious superhero called The R...

Arun and Patricia discuss: Senate passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan after debating through the night Some countries are considering COVID-19 vaccine passports, though experts have pointed to health and ethical questions. Idaho COVID-19 protesters burn masks in front of capitol Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Montana, and Iowa will stop doing mandatory masks starting next month. Facebook Wi...

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia and special guest Klancy Shriver from On the House Movie Reviews & Podcast and the Frasier podcast They're Calling Again discuss about the Disney franchise The Mighty Ducks in honor of the new Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. They talk about the original film trilogy and the animated series. 

Originally posted on the Banter Broadcast Anchor page on November 23, 2020.   In this episode of The Banter Broadcast, Patricia, Andrew, and Malia discuss about the sci-fi franchise Tron after it landed on a random wheel of topics. They talk about the 1982 film, the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy, the 2012 animated series Tron: Uprising, and announcements of a 3rd Tron movie and upcoming attraction...

In this episode of In Search of the Crystal Skull, Patricia and Arun start a themed month looking back at hidden gems starting off with the 1990 animated Disney movie The Rescuers Down Under which is a sequel to the 1977 film The Rescuers.    The movie features a young Australian boy named Cody who befriends an eagle Marahute who is laying three eggs. Cody meets up with a poacher named M...

Arun and Patricia talk about: Sir David Attenborough gave one his starkest warnings yet to the UN Security Council. "Yes OK, you win." This is the moment a caller who opposes Covid vaccine passports admits James O'Brien is right. Animanics renewed for 3rd Season. ‘Rugrats’ Revival With Original Voice Cast to Debut on Paramount Plus. DisneyWorld reopening for a few weeks in March. Daft Punk split u...

In this episode of the Roald Dahl Retrospective, Patricia and Arun go over the top 5 best and worst adaptations based on the votes from the listeners as well as their personal votes.

Arun and Patricia talk about: Former President Donald Trump Acquitted in Second Impeachment Trial. Texas Heavily Affected by Snowstorm Leaving them with No Food, Water, or Electricity. Ted Cruz Tried to Take His Family to Cancun to Escape the Storm. Coronavirus Cases are Dropping. When Will We Reach Herd Immunity? Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Political Radio Host, Has Died at the Age of 70 Due to L...

In this episode of PixMix, Patricia and Arun discuss about the 2021 Pixar animated film Luca featuring the directing debut of Enrico Casarosa who had worked on the Pixar short La Luna. The story is about a group of sea monsters named Luca and Alberto journeying into a small Italian town called Portorosso to get themselves a Vespa to travel where they wish to get their freedom. Luca is trying to ge...

Arun and Patricia talk about: Trump loses impeachment lawyers days before Senate trial is due to begin, Trump Defense Secretary Disarmed D.C. National Guard Before Capitol Riot. Several leaked videos show Majorie Taylor Green taunting school shooting victims, praised for Capitol Hill riots, promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories, sharing platforms with far-fight figures. Calls for her to resign...

Arun and Patricia discuss: Joe Biden has been Inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Looking back at Donald Trump’s Inaugration Speech and resulting in not accomplishing anywhere near what he promised. The Proud Boys are ditching Donald Trump for good calling him “shill” and “extraordinary weak”. Donald Trump Is Jumping into a Divisive Battle Over the Republican Party by starting...

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia continues her discussion of the 2020 Disney Channel animated series The Owl House with special guest Morgan Terry talking about favorite characters, episodes, LGBTQ representation, and predictions of Season 2. 

Originally posted on YouTube on June 19, 2015.   In this episode of Nick Jukebox, Patricia features more music based on Nickelodeon video games in honor of E3 2015. Expect songs from video games such as SpongeBob: Lights! Camera! Pants!, The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown, and Nicktoons Racing.  1. SpongeBob: Lights! Camera! Pants! Title Screen (Nintendo GameCube)   2....

Arun and Patricia discuss: Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge. Capitol Rioters Intended to ‘Capture and Assassinate Elected Officials,’ Prosecutors Say. Umair Haque: “America Needs to Break the Back of its Fascist Movement Now — Or Else.” No, Chuck Norris was NOT at the riots. NRA Files for Bankruptcy. Dave Bautista Places $20,000 Bounty on Individuals Who Defaced Manatee...

In this episode of the Roald Dahl Retrospective, Patricia, Arun, and special guests Jim Bevan and James "Jaimetud" Sullivan discuss about the 2020 film Roald Dahl's The Witches, which is based on the 1982 book The Witches written by Robert Zemekis, Guillermo del Toro, and Kenya Barris and directed by Zemekis. It stars Jahzir Kadeem Bruno, Octavia Spencer, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Codie-Lei Ea...

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia and special guests Arun Mehta, Michael "Fusionater" McKinney, Paul "Gunterfan1992" Thomas, Timothy Murphy from A Look at Disney, and Rebecca Rose discuss about the 1st season of the 2020 Disney animated series The Owl House created by Dana Terrace in honor of Season 2's premiere on June 12, 2021. They discuss about their introductions of the show, their fa...

Arun and Patricia discuss: Thousands of Trump Supporters Marched to Capitol Hill and Made a Large Riot. 4 People are dead, and dozens of people involved with the riot have been arrested. World Leaders are “Horrified” with the U.S. Capitol Riot. 12 White House Officials and 5 National Security Guard Officers Resigned After the Riot on Capital Hill. Donald Trump is Facing 2nd Impeachment. He’s banne...

In this episode of the Roald Dahl Retrospective, Patricia, Arun, and special guests Eli "The Hero of Tomorrow" Stone, Jim Bevan, and James "Jaimetud" Sullivan discuss about the 2017 direct to DVD animated film Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory based on the 1940 cartoon shorts and the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory which is an adaptation of the 1964 book Charli...

In this episode of Nick Jukebox, we celebrate Nickelodeon's anniversary with songs from the 80's, 90's, and 00's. Expect songs from You Can't Do That on Television, Danny Phantom, and Rugrats: All Growed Up.  Originally uploaded on April 16, 2014 as episode 10.  Nickelodeon Songs from the 70's and 80's    1. You Can't Do That on Television intro (1979 in Canada, 1981 in America...