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

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Ema...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgi...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatsprettydar...

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. Have a frightful...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Emai...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to sha...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us a...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic yo...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover?...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd l...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark to...

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… Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory t...

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... Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to...

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... Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover in 2022? Email...

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! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover...

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... Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark to...

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... Have a frightfully nostalgic...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatspret...

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… Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at thatspre...

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... Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd l...

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. Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pretty dark topic you'd like us...

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! Have a frightfully nostalgic memory to share or a pre...