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Dusty VCR

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Dusty VCR is a podcast about the movies we grew up with. It’s hosted by the brother and sister team of Michael and Rachel Lynch and their dear friend Matt Woodland.

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27. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (w/ Emily Mame Ford)

November 10, 2023 02:04 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

⁠Emily Mame Ford joins us to discuss one of the most nineties movies we've ever seen — the 1997 classic, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. We talk about the despair of The Sims, try to figure out if we were bullied in high school, compare notes about who was cool based on prom, and we decide whether to show up at our high school reunions by helicopter. Theme music by Furat Aziz. https://dustyvcr.com⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr⁠ ⁠...

26. So I Married an Axe Murderer (w/ Darren Sechrist)

January 15, 2023 22:52 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Darren Sechrist joins us on the pod to talk about the forgotten 1993 comedy, So I Married An Axe Murderer. We try to figure out if Mike Myers was ever charming, we uncover a  secret about Michael Richards getting canceled, and we temporarily  become a podcast to discuss deer. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr

25. The Little Mermaid (w/ Chrissy P)

November 27, 2022 22:26 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Chrissy P joins us on the pod to talk about one of her childhood favorites, the Disney classic The Little Mermaid. Chrissy tells us about Mr. Bear, the stuffed bear she's had since childhood and how people react to it. We also get into sexy mermaids and the fleeting moment before a first kiss. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr

24. Lars and the Real Girl (w/ Xena Dreyfuss)

October 07, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 46.4 MB

Xena Dreyfuss makes their triumphant return to the podcast in honor of Rachel's birthday. We discuss Rachel's all-time favorite movie, Lars and the Real Girl, starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, and Patricia Clarkson. We talk about Xena's childhood rebellion, why Xena's mom made an exception to the no-violence, no-sex in movies rule so that the family could watch The Shining while Xena was six years old, and why we're all afraid to use someone's name the first time we meet them. https:/...

23. Back to the Future (w/ Buddha Joe)

September 15, 2022 00:14 - 49 minutes - 43.3 MB

Buddha Joe join us on the podcast to discuss his all-time favorite movie, 1985’s Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. We talk about Joe’s love of pranking, the universal joy of two-fingered skateboarding, and how Back to the Future shaped Matt into the man he is today. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr

22. Notting Hill (w/ Sue Lynch and Matt Woodland)

May 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Who better to join us on this Mother's Day than the Dusty VCR mom herself, Sue Lynch! We discuss our mom's favorite movie, Notting Hill, starring Hugh Grant and Juila Roberts. We talk about our best celebrity sightings, Matt's brief time as a teen heartthrob, and Mom competes against herself in our most exciting edition of The Mom Game to date! https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.red...

21. Big (w/ Vally D and Matt Woodland)

March 27, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Comedian Vally D and Dusty VCR superstar and guest host Matt Woodland join us on the podcast to discuss the 1988 film Big, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins. We talk about gaining our parents' approval, our childhood relationships with walkie talkies, and we decide whether to go back to middle school for a do-over with our adult minds. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddi...

20. Parenthood (w/ Michelle Talarico)

September 26, 2021 13:54 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

Comedian and podcast neighbor Michelle Talarico (aka "Michy Badcakes") joins us to talk about 1989's Parenthood, starring Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, and a young Joaquin Phoenix. We discuss learning about how babies are made (accurately or inaccurately). We argue passionately about immersion blenders vs. the Magic Bullet. Michelle shares what it's like when your mom discovers explicit details about your sex life, and she explains why everyone in Auburn, MA is grizzled. Mi...

19. Miss Congeniality (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)

August 18, 2021 01:34 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

Fan favorite Tricia D’Onofrio returns to the podcast to talk about the 2000 film Miss Congeniality, starring Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, and Benjamin Bratt. We talk about 90s deepfake technology, romcom tropes, and how Tricia became one of the cool kids at circus camp. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr

18. Overboard (w/ Matt Woodland)

July 04, 2021 18:26 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Dusty VCR all-star Matt Woodland returns to the podcast to discuss the 1987 film Overboard, starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. And in a Dusty VCR first, we also watched the 2018 reboot to compare how they updated this eighties classic for modern audiences. We talk about homeschooling, childhood discipline, and the inexplicable need young boys have to tell their friends which women they find attractive. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.co...

17. Country Strong (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)

March 07, 2020 14:17 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Comedian and Dusty VCR favorite Tricia D'Onofrio returns to the podcast to discuss the 2010 film Country Strong starring Gwenyth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, and Garrett Hedlund. We discuss secret country music fandom, regrettable piercings, and debate whether Garrett Hedlund is hot. This episode features a special appearance by Gabe Miner, who returns to the pod to deliver another exciting edition of The Polish Game. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr ...

16. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (w/ Penina Beede)

February 11, 2020 00:45 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Comedian and returning champion Penina Beede joins us to discuss the 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine, and Glenne Headly. We talk about Pez conventions, find out why Jewish mothers slap their daughters, and we explore the dumbest lies we've ever told. Penina also tells us about her upcoming podcast, 25 for 25, where she interviews 25 people about what their lives were like at age 25. The first episode is out March 1st. https://peninabeede.squarespace...

15. Galaxy Quest (w/ Sean Noah Noah)

December 23, 2019 18:04 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Comedian and writer Sean Noah Noah joins us to discuss the 1999 sci-fi satire, Galaxy Quest, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tony Shalhoub. We talk about the true meaning of "trajesty," we try to figure out what makes Thermians so incredibly endearing, and we play the first ever edition of The Polish Game, featuring Gabe Miner. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://...

14. Saving Silverman

December 09, 2019 00:30 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

We re-watched the 2001 comedy Saving Silverman and it broke our poor little hearts. The movie we adored as teens has rotted to abomination in 2019. Tune in to hear us struggle through the pain of discussing this immensely disappointing movie. In this episode, we discuss macrodosing on magic mushrooms, the brilliance of nun gyms, and we'll teach you "rough wintering," the never-fail technique for making semi-meaningful connections with strangers. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram....

13. While You Were Sleeping (w/ Matt Woodland)

November 14, 2019 14:16 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Comedian and fan-favorite Matt Woodland makes his triumphant return to Dusty VCR to discuss his favorite genre: rom-coms. We re-watch the 1995 classic While You Were Sleeping with Sandy B and Billy P. We talk about over-the-top romantic gestures, dating culture in the 1920s when Matt was growing up, and we reverse-engineer our parents' present motivations at Christmas. Finally, we play a rousing and high-scoring edition of The Mom Game! https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thed...

12. Mrs. Doubtfire (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)

October 14, 2019 22:02 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Comedian Tricia D'Onofrio joins us to revisit the 1993 classic, Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams, Sally Field, and Pierce Brosnan. We talk about Tricia's childhood moral outrage, whether we could identify our fathers in disguise, and we have another edition of The Mom Game. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

11. Drop Dead Gorgeous (w/ Penina Beede)

September 18, 2019 23:58 - 56 minutes - 78.7 MB

Penina Beede, comedian and host of the upcoming podcast 25 for 25, joins us to discuss the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous, starring Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, and Kirstie Alley. We discuss making funerals funny, meeting Brittany Murphy, and bring new meaning to the word "riveting." https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

10. The Wedding Singer (w/ Matt Kantrowitz)

August 29, 2019 00:50 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Matt Kantrowitz, one of Michael's oldest friends and comedy partners, joins us to discuss the 1998 classic, The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. We discuss the undercelebrated brilliance of Jon Lovitz, Home Depot Hotties, and play "Porn or The Godfather." https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

#9 The Addams Family (w/ Chris Lund)

July 28, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Our friend Chris Lund joins us to discuss the 1991 comedy, The Addams Family, staring Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and Christina Ricci. In this episode, we discuss the unforgettable 70th Academy Awards, evil dog mouths, and debut The Mom Game.

9. The Addams Family (w/ Chris Lund)

July 28, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Our friend Chris Lund joins us to discuss the 1991 comedy, The Addams Family, starring Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and Christina Ricci. In this episode, we discuss the unforgettable 70th Academy Awards, evil dog mouths, and debut The Mom Game. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

#8 Being John Malkovich (w/ Molly Hynes)

June 30, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

Local comedian Molly Hynes joins Dusty VCR to discuss the 1999 classic Being John Malkovich, starring John Cusack, Catherine Keener, Cameron Diaz, and John Malkovich. In this episode, we think about whose bodies we'd like to take over, the importance of listening to the words in movies, and the virtue of Googleyness.

8. Being John Malkovich (w/ Molly Hynes)

June 30, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

Local comedian Molly Hynes joins Dusty VCR to discuss the 1999 classic Being John Malkovich, starring John Cusack, Catherine Keener, Cameron Diaz, and John Malkovich. In this episode, we think about whose bodies we'd like to take over, the importance of listening to the words in movies, and the virtue of Googleyness. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

7. My Cousin Vinny (w/ Bob Lynch)

June 16, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

In a special Father's Day episode of Dusty VCR, we're joined by Bob Lynch, dad to many of the Dusty VCR crew's hosts. And we're talking about one of his favorite movies: the 1992 comedy My Cousin Vinny, starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. In this episode, we discuss miscommunication sagas, classic cars, and we play a trivia game to see how well our dad knows his children. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.co...

#7 My Cousin Vinny (w/ Bob Lynch)

June 16, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

In a special Father's Day episode of Dusty VCR, we're joined by Bob Lynch, dad to many of the Dusty VCR crew's hosts. And we're talking about one of his favorite movies: the 1992 comedy My Cousin Vinny, starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. In this episode, we discuss miscommunication sagas, classic cars, and we play a trivia game to see how well our dad knows his children.

#6 Kindergarten Cop (w/ Kathy Lynch)

May 26, 2019 22:02 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Comedian and writer Kathy Lynch joins Dusty VCR to re-watch the ever-quotable 1990 classic Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pamela Reed, and Penelope Ann Miller. In this episode, we reflect on some of the finest child acting in any 90s movie, showcase our pitch-perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, and we reveal secret crushes from our adolescence.

6. Kindergarten Cop (w/ Kathy Lynch)

May 26, 2019 22:02 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Comedian and writer Kathy Lynch joins Dusty VCR to re-watch the ever-quotable 1990 classic Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pamela Reed, and Penelope Ann Miller. In this episode, we reflect on some of the finest child acting in any 90s movie, showcase our pitch-perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, and we reveal secret crushes from our adolescence. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/t...

5. Blast from the Past (w/ Laura Fattaruso)

May 13, 2019 23:45 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

Laura Fattaruso, comedian and host of Lab Talk with Laura, joins Dusty VCR to revisit the 1999 movie, Blast from the Past, starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, and Sissy Spacek. We pinpoint the exact moment this movie transforms into Clueless, we explore the features of our own nuclear bunkers, and we debut the game, "Candid, Stranded, or Enchanted." https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitt...

#5 Blast from the Past (w/ Laura Fattaruso)

May 13, 2019 23:45 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

Laura Fattaruso, comedian and host of Lab Talk with Laura, joins Dusty VCR to revisit the 1999 movie, Blast from the Past, starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, and Sissy Spacek. We pinpoint the exact moment this movie transforms into Clueless, we explore the features of our own nuclear bunkers, and we debut the game, "Candid, Stranded, or Enchanted."

4. My Best Friend's Wedding (w/ Matt Woodland)

April 19, 2019 00:03 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Dusty VCR has its first ever guest! Comedian Matt Woodland joins the team to revisit the 1997 classic My Best Friend's Wedding, starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz. We talk about how we use romantic comedies as a security blanket, the novelty of email technology, and we debut our newest feature: "Porn or Dirty Dancing?" https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddi...

#4 My Best Friend's Wedding (w/ Matt Woodland)

April 19, 2019 00:03 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Dusty VCR has its first ever guest! Comedian Matt Woodland joins the team to revisit the 1997 classic My Best Friend's Wedding, starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz. We talk about how we use romantic comedies as a security blanket, the novelty of email technology, and we debut our newest feature: "Porn or Dirty Dancing?"

3. Splash

April 06, 2019 15:48 - 45 minutes - 63.6 MB

The Dusty VCR gang watches the 1984 film, Splash, starring Tom Hanks, John Candy, and Daryl Hannah. We talk about how Daryl Hannah embodies the male ideal of women, the romance between Tom Hanks and John Candy, and we debut the first installment of the game "Xena Thinks." https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

#3 Splash

April 06, 2019 15:48 - 45 minutes - 63.6 MB

The Dusty VCR gang watches the 1984 film, Splash, starring Tom Hanks, John Candy, and Daryl Hannah. We talk about how Daryl Hannah embodies the male ideal of women, the romance between Tom Hanks and John Candy, and we debut the first installment of the game "Xena Thinks."

#2 Monkey Trouble

March 13, 2019 20:50 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

We re-watch the 1994 marsupial classic, Monkey Trouble, starring Thora Birch and Harvey Keitel. We talk about how stressful action is in a children's movie, we marvel at top-notch monkey acting, and we decide what type of trouble we would get into if we ourselves were monkeys.

2. Monkey Trouble

March 13, 2019 20:50 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

We re-watch the 1994 marsupial classic, Monkey Trouble, starring Thora Birch and Harvey Keitel. We talk about how stressful action is in a children's movie, we marvel at top-notch monkey acting, and we decide what type of trouble we would get into if we ourselves were monkeys. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

#1 Multiplicity

March 07, 2019 02:21 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

In the premiere episode of Dusty VCR, Michael, Rachel, and Xena discuss the 1999 film, Multiplicity, starring Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell. The Dusty VCR gang decides whether this film has held up, 20 years later, and what kind of personalities their own clones might have.

1. Multiplicity

March 07, 2019 02:21 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

In the premiere episode of Dusty VCR, Michael, Rachel, and Xena discuss the 1999 film, Multiplicity, starring Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell. The Dusty VCR gang decides whether this film has held up, 20 years later, and what kind of personalities their own clones might have. https://dustyvcr.com https://www.instagram.com/thedustyvcr/ https://www.facebook.com/thedustyvcr/ https://twitter.com/thedustyvcr https://www.reddit.com/r/dustyvcr/

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