Latest 90's nostalgia Podcast Episodes
Ep 49: Dance & Gymnastics - Stick It & Tiny Pretty Things
Parallel Fiction - September 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe're back friends! In this episode, Heather is really in her element covering dance & gymnastics, two sports she has spent years devoted to. We'll be talking about the 2000's coming of age teen comedy Stick It as well as the recent entry novel in a series about dancers in NYC called Tiny Prett...
Ep 48: Hard Workers - Spider-Man 2 & Little House On The Prairie
Parallel Fiction - September 08, 2021 16:49 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome back friends! In this episode we honor the importance of Labor Day in America, recapping two stories that really tell the full spectrum of what it means to "put in the work". Whether it be the honest day's work of the Ingalis family, or the toxic over-scheduled life of Peter Parker, eve...
Ep 47: Crossing The Streams Vol. IV. Original TV Music - Always Sunny & Metalocalypse.
Parallel Fiction - September 02, 2021 21:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMusic is in the air! In this episode we present Crossing The Streams Vol III. and we'll be talking about two of our favorite shows, the iconic "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and the cult favorite Adult Swim original "Metalocalypse". Both of these shows have one thing in common, great origi...
Ep 46: Book Lovers - Misery & The Book Thief
Parallel Fiction - August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHey friends, welcome to another thought provoking episode of Parallel Fiction. This week we recognize Book Lover's Day with a pair of very different stories about fans of literature. This is a little bit of a heavier episode based on the subject matter, but we end up having a very lively conver...
Ep 45: Parenting - Big Daddy & Someone Like You
Parallel Fiction - August 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOur secret is out! We're expecting our first child come January 2022 and we are over the moon! At the suggestion of one of our close friends & listeners, we're talking about Parenting this week with two stories that have grown up with us since the 90's. Adam Sandler's 1999 hit Big Daddy shows ...
Ep 44: Art - Walk The Line & A Picture of Dorian Gray
Parallel Fiction - August 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week we finally get to show off our brand new Parallel Fiction cover art! Created with the help of the amazingly talented Greyson Art (@graysonart), we're proud update our look moving forward. In honor of the occasion, we decided to shine the spotlight on artists everywhere and to cover tw...
Ep 43: Crossing the Streams Vol III. Revamps - Gossip Girl 2021 & Cobra Kai
Parallel Fiction - July 29, 2021 15:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome to Vol III of Crossing The Streams! This week we're looking at shows that aren't quite reboots/remakes, but a story that continues on years after the original has ended. Taking place long after the dust has settled, these shows give a shot in the arm to two franchises that have so much ...
Bonus Episode: Parallel Fiction Vs The Inner Nerds - Movie Trivia!
Parallel Fiction - July 26, 2021 00:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHey friends! Hope everyone is having a great summer so far. We were lucky enough to spend some time with our friends over at The Inner Nerds podcast and record a bunch of content for our listeners. We stepped into the Nerd Cave for some Movie trivia, and played a raucous game of BlockBuster Th...
Ep 42: Vacation - Forgetting Sarah Marshall & The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
Parallel Fiction - July 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIts brutal out here! We're talking about the summer heat of course. What a better time to get away and enjoy the sun, sit by the beach, and crank your favorite podcast duo? This week we're taking you on a trip metaphorically through the scope of 2 of our favorite stories. We're breaking down ...
Ep 41: Aliens - Independence Day & War Of The Worlds
Parallel Fiction - July 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAliens! In this episode we talk about 2 landmark stories that defined how extra terrestrial stories are presented. The original War of the Worlds is a trip back to the late 1800's and laid the template that Independence Day would follow almost 100 years later. Besides, everyone loves a good al...
Ep 40: Video Games - Ready Player One & Fallout 4
Parallel Fiction - July 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHey friends and gamers, join us this week in celebration of National Video Game Day on July 8th as we cover two stories that jump from the screen an into our imagination. Both set in a dystopian future, Fallout 4 and Ready Player One encapsulate the role playing aspect of video games, as well as...
Ep 39: Red Herring - Scream & The Woman In Cabin 10
Parallel Fiction - June 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHey friends! Everyone loves a good mystery, and this episode we're serving up two. Back in the old days, Red Herring's were used to train & condition dogs to use their sense of smell better, by throwing them off trail with the pungent fish. In literature and film, Red Herrings are a plot devic...
Ep 38: Controversy - Dogma & A Spark Of Light
Parallel Fiction - June 23, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHello all! Welcome back to Parallel Fiction. This week we will be covering controversial pieces of work, and with that we'd like to extend a trigger warning to all on numerous topics - if you feel that this episode may not be for you, we completely understand and hope to see you back in the nex...
Ep 37: FUN! - Wayne's World & The Princess Diaries (Novel)
Parallel Fiction - June 16, 2021 14:34 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome back friends! We're now in the heat of summer and what better way to celebrate than with some good ol' fashion (TM) stories about FUN! In this episode, we take a look at the 90's classic Wayne's World and the novel The Princess Diaries - which would go on to be an iconic 2000's movie. W...
Ep 36: Jeff's Favorites - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune & Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Parallel Fiction - June 02, 2021 16:49 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt's Jeff's birth month! Keeping with the tradition set in episode 10, this episode is all about some of Jeff's Favorites. This episode is packed with two great adventure stories - The cultural phenomenon Star Wars A New Hope, and the PS3/4 landmark exclusive Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (soon to...
Ep 35: Crossing The Steams Vol 2. TV Pilots - Stranger Things & Gossip Girl
Parallel Fiction - May 26, 2021 15:32 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe're back with the much requested Vol 2 of our Crossing The Streams Series! This week we're looking at first episodes of beloved shows - Gossip Girl and Stranger Things. Both garner an intense and devoted fanbase, and both have seen many actors move on to very successful careers, but where di...
Ep 34: Service With A Smile - Clerks & What Happened To Goodbye
Parallel Fiction - May 19, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome back friends! This week is National Waitstaff Day, so we're honoring these awesome people who make our life easier. Especially with the world the way it is now, the service industry definitely needs our support and business. Our two stories today take place in different parts of the in...
Ep 33: Short Stories - Batman: Dying Is Easy & The Man In The Black Suit
Parallel Fiction - May 12, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome back! This week we're diving into two short stories that pack a big punch. When a creator is great, they can pack in a lot of context within a limited amount of space, and that's what we're celebrating in episode 33. Join us as we take a look at master story teller Stephen King's short...
Ep 32: It's Gonna Be Me - Frozen & Iron Man Extremis
Parallel Fiction - May 06, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome to our first episode in May 2021 - It's Gonna Be Me! For obvious reasons, we got our idea from the meme/song that goes around every May and decided to take a personality test to figure out if we're 100% this ish. Oddly enough we scored for 2 characters we did not believe we had anything...
Ep 31: Crossing the Streams Vol 1. TV Weddings - Scrubs & Parks and Rec
Parallel Fiction - April 28, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome to the first episode in our "Crossing the Streams" specials. In these episodes, we'll BOTH be covering stories you can stream anywhere. For this week, we'll be covering TV Weddings, featuring two of our favorite shows of all time, Scrubs & Parks and Rec. With Wedding season upon us, an...
Ep 30: Earth Day - Bio-Dome & Oryx and Crake
Parallel Fiction - April 21, 2021 14:21 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHappy Earth Day! This week we're covering two very different outcomes of what can happen to the planet if we don't take a little time to think about our environment. Whether it be cleaning up litter, eating more sustainable food, or living a little more naturally, Earth Day is our early reminde...
Ep 29: Rebirth - Captain America: The First Avenger & The Language of Flowers
Parallel Fiction - April 14, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff discuss Rebirth, honoring the beginning of Spring! Our hosts know it’d been a long year, and wanted to offer stories that focus on rebirth, leveling up, and refreshing your life. Heather starts off the summary portion this episode with h...
Ep 28: Siblings - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & The Chicken Sisters
Parallel Fiction - April 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff discuss the joy of Siblings! Both hosts can talk to having siblings, but in this story they bring us two very different families. You’ll want to grab some food before you start this episode because both stories have some definite snack food...
Ep 27: Hijinks - Super Troopers & Twelfth Night
Parallel Fiction - March 31, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff discuss the art of Hijinks. Being that its so close to April fool’s day, the duo decided to talk about pranks, shenanigans, and hijinks. Their stories this week highlight some playful deception, and a spirit of practical (and impractical) j...
Ep 26: Time Travel - Back To the Future & The Time Traveler's Wife
Parallel Fiction - March 24, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff dive into some Time Travel classics. After a fun opening conversation, the two talk about their recent launch on YouTube, getting the first round of vaccine shots, and how hard it was to pick topics out of such a rich category. Heather s...
Ep 25: Irish Stories - The Secret of Kells & Dubliners
Parallel Fiction - March 17, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff bring stories from Irish artists into focus as they celebrate St. Patricks Day. Pulling inspiration from the green holiday, the hosts made sure to feature work that was created outside of their home in the US. Heather and Jeff talk about th...
Ep 24: Luck - Logan Lucky & The Joy Luck Club
Parallel Fiction - March 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff try to look for that pot of gold and break down the meaning of Luck. Whether it be from perseverance, or breaking a family curse, the two discuss stories where luck plays a big role in the protagonist’s life. Jeff starts off the first pr...
Ep 23: True Story - I,Tonya & Room
Parallel Fiction - March 03, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff flip the script and talk about True Stories. They specify that in this episode, the “fiction” they are presented are based off of real life events, and that the common theme of these sensationalized events show us a lot about ourselves. ...
Ep 22: Obsessions - Ingrid Goes West & The Secret Patient
Parallel Fiction - February 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff take a close look at Obsessions. Specifically they look at characters with unhealthy lifestyles, infatuations, and self-destructive habits that cloud their morals. Heather beings the show by presenting The Silent Patient by Alex Michaeli...
Ep 21: Pets - How To Train Your Dragon & Marley And Me
Parallel Fiction - February 17, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff celebrate the companions we keep, and the stories that highlight their importance. Heather and Jeff are presenting two stories about Pets, the theme of the show, and giving their honest and emotional opinions on what it means to own, raise, ...
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