Dreamland Podcast
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsYou know how your subconscious makes connections between things as you slip into sleep? Dreamland helps you do this while you’re awake by mapping out surprising links and shining a light down the rabbit hole of hilarious and bizarre stories about the GenX pop culture phenomena you only thought you knew.
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Episodes
Trick or Treat, 1986 Film
October 07, 2018 01:51 - 1 hour - 140 MBIf you were a metalhead in the 80s then this movie will more than likely bring back great memories for you, as it does for Melinda and Brian! We give our thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the movie and learn some details about the production and the killer soundtrack by Fastway. Special Guest: Brian LeTendre
S2Ep19 - Trick or Treat, 1986 Film
October 07, 2018 01:51 - 1 hour - 140 MBIf you were a metalhead in the 80s then this movie will more than likely bring back great memories for you, as it does for Melinda and Brian! We give our thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the movie and learn some details about the production and the killer soundtrack by Fastway. Special Guest: Brian LeTendre
S2Ep18 - Lord of the Rings- Books, Animation, and Films
September 18, 2018 00:52 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMelinda and Aaron return after their break for DragonCon to discuss one of their mutually favorite properties: The Lord of the Rings. We’re talking Rankin-Bass, Ralph Bakshi, Peter Jackson, and video games - so settle in with some lembas bread and a nice bottle of the Old Winyard with us!
Lord of the Rings- Books, Animation, and Films
September 18, 2018 00:52 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMelinda and Aaron return after their break for DragonCon to discuss one of their mutually favorite properties: The Lord of the Rings. We’re talking Rankin-Bass, Ralph Bakshi, Peter Jackson, and video games - so settle in with some lembas bread and a nice bottle of the Old Winyard with us!
S2Ep17 - The KLF: Music, Chaos, and Discordianism
July 12, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThe KLF are known for their popular dance songs "3 AM Eternal," "What Time is Love," and "Justified and Ancient." What you may NOT know is that they gave a big middle finger to the British music industry with an outrageous display at the 1992 Brit awards, deleted their entire music catalog, and burned a million quid. Why, you ask? The answer will take us deep into discordian thought - you may never see the world quite the same way again.
The KLF: Music, Chaos, and Discordianism
July 12, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThe KLF are known for their popular dance songs "3 AM Eternal," "What Time is Love," and "Justified and Ancient." What you may NOT know is that they gave a big middle finger to the British music industry with an outrageous display at the 1992 Brit awards, deleted their entire music catalog, and burned a million quid. Why, you ask? The answer will take us deep into discordian thought - you may never see the world quite the same way again.
Sell Out! (When Metal goes Mainstream)
July 06, 2018 00:53 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week we are joined by Thrash It Out podcast host, Brian LeTendre, to talk metal - and in particular to talk about how long-time metal fans feel when their favorite band takes their music in a new direction. Brian discusses the Hysteria album by Def Leppard and the Promised Land album by Queensrÿche. Melinda discusses the infamous "Black Album" by Metallica. Aaron listens to the woe with patience. If you've ever been through a bad band breakup when that sound you love was lost forever, y...
S2Ep16 - Sell Out! (When Metal goes Mainstream)
July 06, 2018 00:53 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week we are joined by Thrash It Out podcast host, Brian LeTendre, to talk metal - and in particular to talk about how long-time metal fans feel when their favorite band takes their music in a new direction. Brian discusses the Hysteria album by Def Leppard and the Promised Land album by Queensrÿche. Melinda discusses the infamous "Black Album" by Metallica. Aaron listens to the woe with patience. If you've ever been through a bad band breakup when that sound you love was lost forever, y...
Moonlighting... the Pilot, and more
June 24, 2018 21:31 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMoonlighting, the 1985 ABC show that spawned the career of Bruce Willis and featured Cybill Shepherd, was unlike most other shows in the 80s. With its regular nods to classic cinema and constantly breaking the 4th wall, it made the romantic-comedy detective show format truly innovative. Melinda and Aaron discuss the pilot episode, as well as if there is truly such a thing as the "Moonlighting Effect."
S2Ep15 - Moonlighting... the Pilot, and more
June 24, 2018 21:31 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMoonlighting, the 1985 ABC show that spawned the career of Bruce Willis and featured Cybill Shepherd, was unlike most other shows in the 80s. With its regular nods to classic cinema and constantly breaking the 4th wall, it made the romantic-comedy detective show format truly innovative. Melinda and Aaron discuss the pilot episode, as well as if there is truly such a thing as the "Moonlighting Effect."
Batman and Bill
June 12, 2018 22:50 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWe've all heard of Batman, and most of us know his creator as Bob Kane... but as the 2017 documentary directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, "Batman and Bill," makes clear, there is a lot more to the story. Melinda and Aaron speak with comic book expert Michael Bailey (The Fortress of Baileytude podcast) to discuss Bill Finger's contributions to Batman, and why so many comic book creators from the 30s didn't get the credit they deserved.
S2Ep14 - Batman and Bill
June 12, 2018 22:50 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWe've all heard of Batman, and most of us know his creator as Bob Kane... but as the 2017 documentary directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, "Batman and Bill," makes clear, there is a lot more to the story. Melinda and Aaron speak with comic book expert Michael Bailey (The Fortress of Baileytude podcast) to discuss Bill Finger's contributions to Batman, and why so many comic book creators from the 30s didn't get the credit they deserved.
S2Ep13 - MacGyver, Episode 1
June 06, 2018 01:22 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBMelinda and Aaron go back to the first episode of MacGyver to see how it holds up - and have a hilarious time! We take you through a play by play of the first episode of the iconic seven season show of the 80s, with a few fun facts about the series thrown in for good measure.
MacGyver, Episode 1
June 06, 2018 01:22 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBMelinda and Aaron go back to the first episode of MacGyver to see how it holds up - and have a hilarious time! We take you through a play by play of the first episode of the iconic seven season show of the 80s, with a few fun facts about the series thrown in for good measure.
King of Kong, with Updates!
May 22, 2018 21:55 - 1 hour - 73 MBWith the recent news of Billy Mitchell having his records revoked, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the story of the battle for the high score in Donkey Kong, and the insanity surrounding this entire story. Melinda and Aaron take you back through the fight for the title, as detailed in the 2007 documentary, "King of Kong," and tell you what was left out. We also discuss the current status as of May 2018.
S2Ep12 - King of Kong, with Updates!
May 22, 2018 21:55 - 1 hour - 73 MBWith the recent news of Billy Mitchell having his records revoked, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the story of the battle for the high score in Donkey Kong, and the insanity surrounding this entire story. Melinda and Aaron take you back through the fight for the title, as detailed in the 2007 documentary, "King of Kong," and tell you what was left out. We also discuss the current status as of May 2018.
Revenge of the Jedi
May 01, 2018 23:52 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMichael French joins us to talk about the original script for Revenge of the Jedi - in which the "Sanctuary Moon" of Endor had an actual meaning, Leia was not Luke's sister, and Han Solo was slated to have a heroic death. Listen and imagine what might have been...
S2Ep11 - Revenge of the Jedi
May 01, 2018 23:52 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMichael French joins us to talk about the original script for Revenge of the Jedi - in which the "Sanctuary Moon" of Endor had an actual meaning, Leia was not Luke's sister, and Han Solo was slated to have a heroic death. Listen and imagine what might have been...
S2Ep10 - The State of Modern Fandom
April 17, 2018 23:41 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBHas modern "Fandom" turned into Sports culture? Is Marvel vs. DC the trendy geek version of... the red and white sports-ball team vs the orange and blue one? If so, how did it get this way? What does it mean for the non-sports fans in the room, who miss the content that came with obscurity? We answer this, and so much more.
The State of Modern Fandom
April 17, 2018 23:41 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBHas modern "Fandom" turned into Sports culture? Is Marvel vs. DC the trendy geek version of... the red and white sports-ball team vs the orange and blue one? If so, how did it get this way? What does it mean for the non-sports fans in the room, who miss the content that came with obscurity? We answer this, and so much more.
Tomb Raider
April 08, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBMelinda and Michael discuss Tomb Raider, from the 1996 original video game to the 2018 movie. Warning - Spoilers ahead.
S2Ep09 - Tomb Raider
April 08, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBMelinda and Michael discuss Tomb Raider, from the 1996 original video game to the 2018 movie. Warning - Spoilers ahead.
Burning inside: Chernobyl and The PMRC
March 18, 2018 23:09 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAaron & Melinda each pick a news event from the 80s and discuss. On the table for discussion: a nuclear disaster and proposed music censorship. Don't you miss the 80s? 6:48 - Aaron - Chernobyl - April of 1986 saw a catastrophic nuclear disaster in Ukraine, then part of the USSR. Aaron gives us more information on what actually happened and some notable facts you may not have heard about. 26:46 – Melinda - PMRC Senate Hearings - occurring on September 19, 1985, these hearings sought to be...
S2Ep07 - Burning inside: Chernobyl and The PMRC
March 18, 2018 23:09 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAaron & Melinda each pick a news event from the 80s and discuss. On the table for discussion: a nuclear disaster and proposed music censorship. Don't you miss the 80s? 6:48 - Aaron - Chernobyl - April of 1986 saw a catastrophic nuclear disaster in Ukraine, then part of the USSR. Aaron gives us more information on what actually happened and some notable facts you may not have heard about. 26:46 – Melinda - PMRC Senate Hearings - occurring on September 19, 1985, these hearings sought to be...
S2Ep07 - Operation: Mindcrime
March 05, 2018 22:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe bring it back to metal with a discussion of Queensrÿche's 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. It usually makes the top 10 of all metal concept albums, and was a staple for most metal fans growing up in the 80s. As a long-time fan, Melinda walks you through the details and Aaron provides his insights as a new listener. If you don't remember, you will now.
Operation: Mindcrime
March 05, 2018 22:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe bring it back to metal with a discussion of Queensrÿche's 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. It usually makes the top 10 of all metal concept albums, and was a staple for most metal fans growing up in the 80s. As a long-time fan, Melinda walks you through the details and Aaron provides his insights as a new listener. If you don't remember, you will now.
Part 3 (of film franchises)
February 27, 2018 12:14 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThe best things come in threes - comedic timing, fairy tale characters, and ancient gods. Unfortunately that isn't always the case with movie series. Our goal: pick 3 part 3 films from a franchise that we love or love to hate... and discuss. You'll never guess what we picked...
S2Ep06 - Part 3
February 27, 2018 12:14 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThe best things come in threes - comedic timing, fairy tale characters, and ancient gods. Unfortunately that isn't always the case with movie series. Our goal: pick 3 part 3 films from a franchise that we love or love to hate... and discuss. You'll never guess what we picked...
Smurfs
February 15, 2018 01:20 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBSmurfs: communist woman haters or adorable 80s icons? Probably a little of both. From comics to cartoons, cereal to figurines, Italian villages and Smurf cosplayers, we give you a full overview of Smurfs.
S2Ep05- Smurfs
February 15, 2018 01:20 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBSmurfs: communist woman haters or adorable 80s icons? Probably a little of both. From comics to cartoons, cereal to figurines, Italian villages and Smurf cosplayers, we give you a full overview of Smurfs.
S2Ep04- Dune (1984, David Lynch)
February 05, 2018 23:47 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBHow different is David Lynch's 1984 movie Dune from the 1965 book by Frank Herbert? What is it like to watch it for the first time in 2018? We will tell you all this and more in this podcast. Melinda and Michael provide movie synopses, and Aaron explains what it all means.
Dune (1984, David Lynch)
February 05, 2018 23:47 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBHow different is David Lynch's 1984 movie Dune from the 1965 book by Frank Herbert? What is it like to watch it for the first time in 2018? We will tell you all this and more in this podcast. Melinda and Michael provide movie synopses, and Aaron explains what it all means.
Star Wars: The Dark Times
January 31, 2018 01:56 - 1 hour - 89 MBWe interview two lifelong Star Wars fans - Tom Berges from igrewupstarwars.com and Michael French from RetroBlasting - about what it was like to live through "The Dark Times," i.e. the years between 1983 (release of Return of the Jedi) and 1997 (The Star
S2Ep03- Star Wars: The Dark Times
January 31, 2018 01:56 - 1 hour - 89 MBWe interview two lifelong Star Wars fans - Tom Berges from igrewupstarwars.com and Michael French from RetroBlasting - about what it was like to live through "The Dark Times," i.e. the years between 1983 (release of Return of the Jedi) and 1997 (The Star
S2Ep02 80s Mascots: From Cereal to Cigarettes
January 23, 2018 20:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe Noid, McDonald's Mac Tonight, Max Headroom, and Spuds MacKenzie are just a few of the bizarre mascots we discuss this week, including their little-known backstories.
80s Mascots: From Cereal to Cigarettes
January 23, 2018 20:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe Noid, McDonald's Mac Tonight, Max Headroom, and Spuds MacKenzie are just a few of the bizarre mascots we discuss this week, including their little-known backstories.
The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years
January 15, 2018 02:33 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBMelinda got the blu-ray box set of the Decline of Western Civilization movies, so we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about Metal!! Not that there is all that much real metal in this 1988 documentary by Penelope Spheeris... but nonetheless we give it a go. Aaron watches the film for the first time and Melinda revisits it with the director's commentary. Contemplating buying the set? You'll wanna hear our review.
S02-01 The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years
January 15, 2018 02:33 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBMelinda got the blu-ray box set of the Decline of Western Civilization movies, so we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about Metal!! Not that there is all that much real metal in this 1988 documentary by Penelope Spheeris... but nonetheless we give it a go. Aaron watches the film for the first time and Melinda revisits it with the director's commentary. Contemplating buying the set? You'll wanna hear our review.
Clash of the Titans, 1981
December 15, 2017 01:57 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBAaron, Melinda, and Tom debate the strengths, weaknesses, and fun facts surrounding the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans, which interestingly features no clashes or Titans.
14 - Clash of the Titans, 1981
December 15, 2017 01:57 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBAaron, Melinda, and Tom debate the strengths, weaknesses, and fun facts surrounding the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans, which interestingly features no clashes or Titans.
13- A Life of Toy Collecting
December 07, 2017 03:02 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBMichael French gives the inside scoop on what it's like to be a toy collector, things to watch out for, and his own personal tips for success in the hobby.
A Life of Toy Collecting
December 07, 2017 03:02 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBMichael French gives the inside scoop on what it's like to be a toy collector, things to watch out for, and his own personal tips for success in the hobby.
12- BMX Freestyling in the 80s
November 30, 2017 00:26 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBTom Berges, founder of I Grew Up Star Wars, was an actual BMX Bandit back in the 80s, and he shares with us all kinds of insight into what it was like to be one of those rad BMX freestylers!
BMX Freestyling in the 80s
November 30, 2017 00:26 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBTom Berges, founder of I Grew Up Star Wars, was an actual BMX Bandit back in the 80s, and he shares with us all kinds of insight into what it was like to be one of those rad BMX freestylers!
An Addams Family Values Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017 18:53 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn honor of Thanksgiving, we celebrate with Addams Family Values – the origins, behind the scenes, and hilarity of this weirdly Thanksgiving-themed film.
11- An Addams Family Values Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017 18:53 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn honor of Thanksgiving, we celebrate with Addams Family Values – the origins, behind the scenes, and hilarity of this weirdly Thanksgiving-themed film.
10- MST3K Explosion
November 13, 2017 23:16 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBMystery Science Theater 3000 premiered in November, 1988 on a local access TV station in Minnesota and subsequently became a cult classic with geeky, sarcastic B-movie lovers worldwide. We take a stroll through one of our favorite shows. Join us, won’t you?
MST3K Explosion
November 13, 2017 23:16 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBMystery Science Theater 3000 premiered in November, 1988 on a local access TV station in Minnesota and subsequently became a cult classic with geeky, sarcastic B-movie lovers worldwide. We take a stroll through one of our favorite shows. Join us, won’t you?
09- Hobo With a Hot Dog
November 08, 2017 00:44 - 1 hour - 59 MBMelinda, Aaron, Michael, and Tom talk about their favorite classic PC games, spanning from 1983 to 1992! Also, Michael and Melinda reveal a project they worked on BEFORE the days of RetroBlasting... here's a hint: it's related to classic Star Trek!
Classic PC Video Games from the 80s & 90s
November 08, 2017 00:44 - 1 hour - 59 MBMelinda, Aaron, Michael, and Tom talk about their favorite classic PC games, spanning from 1983 to 1992! Also, Michael and Melinda reveal a project they worked on BEFORE the days of RetroBlasting... here's a hint: it's related to classic Star Trek!