Latest Kids movies Podcast Episodes
"Flatliners": My Life with the Dead Med Cult
What the Kids Were Watching - September 01, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutesTo paraphrase Nelson Wright's first line in the movie, today is a good day to talk about "Flatliners." This beautiful and bizarre 1990 film directed by Joel Schumacher captivated Sarah and Raf as young adults, and they have a lot to say about it. But does it hold up like the museum's giant sculp...
"Beetlejuice": Springtime Is Spooky Season
What the Kids Were Watching - March 30, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutesJust in time for the 35th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the second episode of Season 3 is here! Released on March 30, 1988 (yes, it's technically a spring movie), "Beetlejuice" introduced the world to "the ghost with the most." Raf remembers this film really fondly, while Sarah was a little mor...
"Scrooged": The Gift You Get Years Later
What the Kids Were Watching - December 23, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutesWelcome back to the couch! Season 3 of "What the Kids Were Watching" is here, and Sarah and Raf are getting into the holiday spirit with the 1988 film "Scrooged." As with some of the previous films discussed on this podcast, "Scrooged" -- an 80s retelling of "A Christmas Carol" starring Bill M...
"Die Hard" Part II: Unlocking the Vault (with Guest Star Eric Lichtenfeld)
What the Kids Were Watching - July 14, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutesIn the final part of a two-part podcast episode, film historian and author Eric Lichtenfeld ("Action Speaks Louder") joins Sarah and Raf for the second half of their conversation about the 1988 action film and Christmas classic "Die Hard." This time, the group dives even deeper into the importa...
"Die Hard" Part I: Welcome to the After-Party, Pal (with Guest Star Eric Lichtenfeld)
What the Kids Were Watching - July 07, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutesFor years, people have argued about whether or not the 1988 action masterpiece "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie. Sarah and Raf are not here to argue about that. They're here to close out Season 2 with an incredible guest star who provides in-depth insight into the film's production and ongoing in...
"The Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values": As Creepy as They Want to Be
What the Kids Were Watching - June 23, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesThe Addams Family: They're creepy, they're kooky, and now they're an essential part of Thanksgiving thanks to the 1991 film "The Addams Family" and especially the 1993 sequel "Addams Family Values." These goth-tastic films, both of which were released during the holiday season, were a much-neede...
"The Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values": As Creepy as They Want to Be
What the Kids Were Watching - June 23, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesThe Addams Family: They're creepy, they're kooky, and now they're an essential part of Thanksgiving thanks to the 1991 film "The Addams Family" and especially the 1993 sequel "Addams Family Values." These goth-tastic films, both of which were released during the holiday season, were a much-neede...
"SpaceCamp": Out of This World (with Guest Star Reese Marino)
What the Kids Were Watching - June 16, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesDo you like strong female protagonists, Dire Straits songs, dope sweaters, and robots who take everything literally? Then you -- like our podcast hosts (and guest star!) -- probably loved the 1986 film "SpaceCamp." Dubbed "baby's first 'Apollo 13'" by Raf, this charming film follows a group of t...
"Flight of the Navigator": Muppet Logic in Space
What the Kids Were Watching - June 09, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutesWhat do you get when you combine a life-destroying journey across space and time with the fun-filled tale of a wise-cracking kid and his wacky robot friend? The answer: Disney's "Flight of the Navigator" (1986), a strange but mostly loveable combination of eerie sci-fi film and "a boy and his do...
"Demolition Man": The Bravest Newest World
What the Kids Were Watching - June 02, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutesIn many ways, "Demolition Man" is a perfect "What the Kids Were Watching" movie: Sarah saw it way too often as a child; revisiting it reveals a deeply flawed film; and Raf knows a whole lot of facts about it. Nearly thirty years after its release, this 1993 action film continues to raise questio...
"Encino Man" and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure": Past Is Present, Buddy
What the Kids Were Watching - May 26, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutesLike a fine merlot and a cheeseburger, "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) and "Encino Man" (1992) make a surprisingly good pairing for a podcast double feature. Both films feature characters from the past suddenly introduced to the present as hilarity ensues. Both introduce male friends...
"Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead": The Gen X Kids Are All Right (with Guest Star Javi Perez)
What the Kids Were Watching - May 19, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutesIt's time to turn in your receipts for the petty cash and declare "Dishes are done, man," because the hosts (and a special guest star!) are here for the cult classic "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead." This 1991 film may have faltered at the box office, but it found a dedicated fan base thro...
"Speed": Finding a Community on the Commute
What the Kids Were Watching - May 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourPop quiz, hot shot: What deliriously fun, fast-paced film released in the summer of 1994 made Keanu Reeves an action star? The answer, of course, is "Speed." (Or as Homer Simpson called it, "The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down.") The movie also served as the directorial debut of "Die Hard" cinematog...
Tooning In: Three Animated Movies (and One TV Show) That Sold Us Toys
What the Kids Were Watching - May 05, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutesGet your air horn ready, because Season 2 of What the Kids Were Watching is finally here! Sarah and Raf are back on the couch, ready to discuss the films they watched ad nauseam as kids -- and, as usual, they have a lot to say about them. But the inaugural episode of the second season is more a...
Embracing the Messiness of Life
Parent Trapped - July 08, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutesIn our final episode of the series, we're looking at how you can take the messiness of the last few months and embrace it to have a more creative and resilient life. To do so, we're joined by Tim Harford from the podcast Cautionary Tales. He's also the author of Messy: How to Be Creative and Res...
Pornography, Shared Passwords, Incognito Mode, Oh My!
Parent Trapped - July 01, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutesSince the pandemic started, kids have been spending more time online. So how do we keep them from chatting with strangers, sharing passwords, and discovering adult content? Anya Kamenetz, author of The Art of Screen Time, gives us strategies for making sure your kids are safe and responsible on ...
Making Space with Christian Robinson
Parent Trapped - June 24, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesFeeling angry lately? Overwhelmed? How about your kids? Author and illustrator Christian Robinson has created a tool to help young people process powerful emotions through art. In this episode he'll talk about his video series Making Space, and how childhood struggles can be spun into stories. ...
W. Kamau Bell Sings Daniel Tiger
Parent Trapped - June 17, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutesWith our nation in turmoil over COVID-19 and protests against systemic racism, the idea of talking about chores may seem frivolous. But most American families are still at home, overwhelmed by laundry, dishes, and dust piling up at unprecedented rates. How do we get our kids to help? Asha Dornfe...
Racism and Resilience
Parent Trapped - June 10, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutesRacism has a profound impact on the health and well-being of our kids. This week, racism against the Black community is being laid bare for all families to see—from the pandemic's disproportionate impact to police brutality and other racist violence. For this week's show, child psychologist Alli...
Julie Andrews and Raising a Reader
Parent Trapped - June 03, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutesReading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we've got some strategies for making reading and writing exciting. First, we'll hear some games dre...
Rob Huebel, Grace Lin, and the COVID Slide
Parent Trapped - May 27, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutesWith the school year coming to an end, parents and caregivers might be feeling a mix of relief and worry: relief that they no longer have to play makeshift teacher … and worry that they didn't do enough to help their kids learn this year. In today's episode, Amanda Morin from Understood shares t...
Managing Pandemic Anxiety, Stress-Free TV, Hug a Tree
Parent Trapped - May 20, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutesDuring a pandemic, there's so much to be stressed about. Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute has some strategies for keeping your anxiety in check—including one that involves eating a sandwich! Plus, some de-stressy family TV suggestions from Polly Conway from Common Sense Media. And t...
Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises
Parent Trapped - May 13, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutesWhat happens when the invisible work of mothers becomes visible during a pandemic? Better Life Lab director Brigid Schulte says now is the perfect time for couples to dream up better ways to share responsibilities at home. Then, Common Sense's Editor-in-Chief Jill Murphy recommends some great co...
Screentime, Scribble Time, Space-Out Time
Parent Trapped - May 06, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutesEver since schools closed due to social-distancing requirements, a lot of kids have been spending most of their time online. Today we'll find out whether all that screen time is harmful—and we'll get some drawing lessons from author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka and some weird parenting w...
Mom, I'd Like to Make an Appointment
Parent Trapped - April 29, 2020 22:57 - 2 minutesThe coronavirus has upended families' lives. Host Ann Marie Baldonado talks with experts, celebrities, and listeners about life, work, and learning with kids at home. And we want to hear YOUR tips and suggestions! What questions do you have right now? How are you getting through this? Send your...
"Jurassic Park": Dino Mighty
What the Kids Were Watching - February 26, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutesIn the Season 1 finale of What the Kids Were Watching, the hosts finally find a dino-sore spot: a film they vehemently disagree on. The 1993 dinosaur action/adventure/thriller/total special effects game-changer "Jurassic Park" had so much influence on Sarah that she talks at 1.5 speed for most o...
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit": A Dark Noir Thriller 4 Kidz
What the Kids Were Watching - February 19, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes"This movie is basically Merrie Melodies meets 'Chinatown.'" So begins Sarah and Raf's analysis of the groundbreaking live-action-meets-animation film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." This 1988 movie enchanted both of our hosts when they were young, driving them to learn as much as they could about it...
"The Crow": Caws for Remembrance
What the Kids Were Watching - February 12, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesThe 1994 comic book film "The Crow" has a famous and heartbreaking history. Its star Brandon Lee — son of Bruce Lee — was tragically killed in an on-set accident. Because of this, the film was edited down with much of its expository material removed, and the result was a tight and haunting story...
"The Crow": Caws for Remembrance
What the Kids Were Watching - February 12, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesThe 1994 comic book film "The Crow" has a famous and heartbreaking history. Its star Brandon Lee — son of Bruce Lee — was tragically killed in an on-set accident. Because of this, the film was edited down with much of its expository material removed, and the result was a tight and haunting story...
"Interview with the Vampire" and "Bram Stoker's Dracula": Sucks to Be Them
What the Kids Were Watching - February 05, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutesThe late aughts had “Twilight,” but in the early 90s, vampire fans were sinking their teeth into “Interview with the Vampire” and “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” — and today, these two movies are the subject of a bloody good podcast episode. Raf explains how these films were groundbreaking in many ways,...
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