The VHS Club

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are unearthing the swashbuckling, sand-blasted adventure that gave us peak ’90s action energy: The Mummy (1999). No guest this time. Just your resident Tater Tots diving headfirst into ancient curses, practical effects chaos, and one of the most unexpectedly charming action movies of the VHS era. From desert shootouts to CGI sandstorms that somehow still sl...

This week on The VHS Club, Katie and Nat are cracking open the fedora-filled, globe-trotting adventure that defined blockbuster filmmaking: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Joining us for this legendary rewatch is special guest Darrell, host of the Video Like a Dad Podcast, bringing peak dad movie energy to a film that has absolutely earned it. From iconic stunts and unforgettable set pieces to practical...

Science was reckless in the 80s. And we loved it. In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re shrinking ourselves down and revisiting Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, the Disney classic that made our backyards feel terrifying, cereal bowls feel deadly, and parents feel… wildly unqualified. Joining us for this adventure is Zac Brown, and together we dig into: Rick Moranis as the most chaotic wholesome dad in c...

What’s in the box?? No seriously. We need to talk about it. In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re rewinding to Seven (1995), David Fincher’s bleak, rain-soaked thriller that permanently altered the vibe of 90s cinema. Starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, this movie is all grit, dread, and slow-building horror that sticks with you long after the tape stops spinning. Join us as we spiral together...

This week on The VHS Club, we're revisiting one of the most beloved, quotable, and emotionally sneaky family films of the 90s: Mrs. Doubtfire. What starts as a high-concept comedy packed with slapstick, wigs, and unforgettable one-liners slowly reveals itself to be a surprisingly heartfelt story about divorce, parenting, and showing up for the people you love — even if it means a full prosthet...

This week on The VHS Club, we're diving deep (very deep) into Cold War submarine thriller territory with The Hunt for Red Potato... we mean October. Equal parts military procedural, political chess match, and ultimate “my dad definitely loved this movie” classic, Red October is packed with tense standoffs, whispered strategy, and an all-timer cast led by Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin. Join us...

This week on The VHS Club, we're kicking back with one of the most aggressively early-’90s action comedies ever made: Kuffs. And BONUS, it has one of our all-time fave actors, Christian Tater. Uh... Slater. Christian Slater. Christian Slater brings peak smirk, sunglasses, and questionable decision-making as a reluctant San Francisco patrolman who somehow talks his way through danger, crime, an...

This week on The VHS Club, we're heading back to late-’80s New York for one of the most quoted, debated, and beloved rom-coms of all time: When Harry Met Sally. From cross-country car rides to bookstore debates, fall sweaters, and that deli scene… this movie has shaped how an entire generation thinks about love, friendship, and whether men and women can ever just be friends. Join us as we: 🥪...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re cranking the lever (WRONG LEVERRR!) and diving into one of Disney’s funniest, weirdest, and most delightfully chaotic animated films: The Emperor’s New Groove. Katie and Nat are joined by special guest Caleb — creator, live streamer, Disney lover, and professional “pull the lever” reenactor — to break down why this movie remains a cult classic two decades later. Jo...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re doing something a little different… and a whole lot of FUN. Katie and Nat are joined by the one and only Moose Moran from Moonshot Moose — the ultimate guru of 80s/90s nostalgia, vintage toys, VHS oddities, and the kinds of treasures you forgot you loved until you see them again. If you grew up wandering toy aisles, rewinding tapes with a pencil, or begging your pa...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to 1987 for one of John Hughes’ most underrated teen romance classics, Some Kind of Wonderful! And this time, Katie and Nat are joined by a very special guest: Sean (“Tater”) from the But Mostly Disney podcast 🎉 In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Keith, Watts, Amanda Jones, questionable high school social hierarchies, and one of the great...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re blasting off to 1995 for the movie that changed animation forever... Toy Story! And this episode is extra special because we’re joined by our friend Josh, who picked this movie in honor of his birthday! 🎉 Katie, Nat, and Birthday Boy Josh are diving into the iconic world of Woody, Buzz, and the toy box that launched Pixar into the stratosphere. Join us as we: 🤠 E...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re hitting the road (and the rails…and the skies…) for the ultimate holiday travel adventure — Planes, Trains & Automobiles! Katie and Nat are buckling up for mismatched-road-buddy mayhem, emotional gut punches, and comedy moments so iconic you can practically hear the car door ripping off. Join us as we: 🦃 Revisit the John Hughes magic that blends outrageous com...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re slow-dancing our way back to 1986 for one of John Hughes’ most iconic teen films — Pretty in Pink! Katie and Nat are rolling into the hallways of Shermer High to talk heartbreak, class wars, prom drama, and of course… the legend that is Duckie Dale. Join us as we: 💗 Break down the Molly Ringwald era of teen movies and why her characters shaped a generation 🎸 Deba...

This week on The VHS Club, we ain’t afraid of no ghosts — or zombies, or robots! Katie and Nat are strapping on their proton packs to revisit Ghostbusters (1984), the supernatural comedy that defined a generation. Joining them are special guests Kyle (writer and director) and Zuzu (actor) of the brand-new indie comedy Cuisine de la ’Pocalypse — a wild, post-apocalyptic romp that mashes up zombies,...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re taking a jolly holiday back to 1964 for one of Disney’s most beloved classics — Mary Poppins! With special guest Andrew joining Katie and Nat, we’re diving into the practically perfect world of flying nannies, dancing penguins, and catchy tunes that defined a generation. Join us as we: ☂️ Explore the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Mary, Bert, and the Banks fa...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re slipping into fishnets and stepping into one of the wildest cult classics of all time — The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). What started as a small stage musical exploded into a global phenomenon that still packs theaters nearly 50 years later. Join Katie and Nat as they: 🕺 Dive into the outrageous history behind the film’s creation 💋 Talk about Tim Curry’s leg...

This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading deep into the Texas backroads for one of the most terrifying films ever made — The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). What began as a low-budget indie shocker turned into a horror revolution that changed cinema forever. Join Katie and Nat as they: 🪚 Explore the true stories and urban legends that inspired the film 🔥 Talk about the chaos and brilliance of sho...

This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re shifting into high gear with Christine (1983) — the supernatural horror classic where teenage obsession meets murderous muscle car. Directed by John Carpenter and based on Stephen King’s novel, Christine is revved up with 80s grit, chrome, and pure evil on four wheels. Join us as we: 🚘 Revisit Arnie Cunningham’s transformation from nerd to nightmare driver...

This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re heading back to 1987 with one of the most stylish vampire flicks of all time — The Lost Boys. A perfect blend of horror, comedy, and MTV-era swagger that made vampires cool (and mullets questionable). Join us as we: 🧛 Revisit Michael, Sam, and the vamp gang tearing up Santa Carla 🎸 Break down the unforgettable soundtrack and beach-concert vibes 📼 Share b...

This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re rewinding to the year 2000 with one of the most iconic horror flicks of the new millennium — Final Destination. The movie that made us all side-eye airplanes, kitchen knives, and even shower curtains. Join us as we: ✈️ Revisit Alex Browning’s terrifying premonition of Flight 180 💀 Break down the inventive (and ridiculous) ways Death comes calling 📼 Share...

What exactly makes a movie a cult classic? Is it the midnight screenings, the quotable one-liners, or the fact that your parents just didn’t “get it”? In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re diving headfirst into the world of cult cinema—those quirky, bizarre, beloved movies that refuse to fade away. Join us as we: 🍿 Break down what defines a cult classic 🤩 Share our personal favorites (and guilt...

🎉 100 EPISODES! 🎉 This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re celebrating our centennial episode with one of the most beloved films of all time — Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). From Reese’s Pieces to “I’ll be right here,” this childhood classic defined a generation of movie magic. Join us as we: 👽 Revisit Elliott, Gertie, and the world’s sweetest alien 🍬 Break down the icon...

Cue the harpsichord and powdered wigs—this week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re diving into Miloš Forman’s 1984 masterpiece Amadeus. Loosely based on Peter Shaffer’s stage play, this Academy Award–winning epic brings Mozart’s music (and madness) to life in a way that’s equal parts dramatic, hilarious, and over-the-top. Join us as we: 🎼 Break down the wild rivalry between Mozart and Salieri 😂 Reli...

Grab your backpack and some blueberry pie—this week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re revisiting Rob Reiner’s 1986 classic Stand by Me. Based on Stephen King’s novella The Body, this coming-of-age film follows four friends on a journey that’s equal parts adventure, heartbreak, and nostalgia. Join us as we: 👬 Relive the unforgettable friendship of Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern 🚂 Break down the most...