That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast

By: Kalyn Andrews & Christian Baxter Mott
  • Summary

  • Here for the '80s & '90s kids who still long for the safe, spooky glow of the TV screen in a dark room, Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott take a nostalgic look at the grittier side of the children's entertainment that ruled our adolescence and moulded our generation. Our show features every-other-weekly discussions ranging from movie nights and season-long binges, to spooky specials of shows and other traumas... (ahem, memories). So, grab your flashlights and join us as we go searching for and researching what exactly it was that happened to us in the dark all those many moons ago. Indulge the collective nostalgia and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast. Tell us about your childhood experience, frightful or otherwise, at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com. Peruse merch options and more at thatsprettydark.com.
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Episodes
  • Episode 89 | Movie Night — Gremlins — Part I
    Dec 7 2024

    Historical hijinks, mischievous miniatures, and the birth of the PG-13 rating… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they learn how society’s need for a scapegoat evolved from imps and elves, took to the sky to vex the Royal Air Force in wartime, and eventually inspired a slapstick horror comedy… with some sticky parental guidance suggestions. Between Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus, its production story is a who’s who of ‘80s cinema blending behind the scenes serendipity and on-screen mayhem… To understand, one only has to listen.

    Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com

    Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 88 | Book Report — The Tailypo // The Big Toe
    Nov 24 2024

    Undead appendages, backwoods suspense, and... Little Red Riding Hood?! Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they get back to their roots with this southern gothic folktale turned childhood bookshelf staple. Trace with them the daunting heritage of a vengeful fictional critter and the strangely familiar motifs that accompany it, including but not limited to expressions of guilt, grief, grave robbing, swamp witches, and cannibalism. Luckily, we learn that these stories CAN empower folks, inevitable as the endings may be, and provide an avenue both to cope with our fears and mercilessly jump scare one another.

    Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com

    Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast

    Mentioned in this episode:

    MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRA

    Get 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.com

    BetterHelp Online Therapy

    Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/prettydark and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

    MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRA

    Get 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.com

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 87 | AYAOTD S2E5 — The Tale of the Dream Machine
    Nov 9 2024

    Glowing typewriters, bathroom snacks, and gaping wide graves… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they gather ‘round the SNICK campfire to honor words, the most basic of elements bringing metaphors, musings, and stories to life. It’s no secret that these magical shapes and sounds have immense power. Power to bring us that much closer to ourselves, and one another, or power to split us apart. Whether dreaming of your crush or envisioning something more nightmarish… take a moment to ask yourself, if your words could project your ideas into the minds of others… or even reality… what kind of reality would you be creating? Oh, wait… they CAN!

    Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.com

    Give to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcast

    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcast

    Mentioned in this episode:

    BetterHelp Online Therapy

    Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/prettydark and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

    MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRA

    Get 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.com

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    1 hr and 38 mins

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