What's up, Fancy Face? Joe Two is kicked out of the beach house this week as he's contractually banned so Brian welcomes in none other than the perfect combination of sexy and cute; Kyle Reinfried, aka the Food Films Man, for a special episode on Crazy, Stupid, Love. Brian and Kyle dive deep into the Ryan Gosling of it all, the Steve Carell sad dad vibes, and Emma Stone’s perfect timing. They discuss the fine art of bar pick-up lines, a good backyard fight, and of course Kevin Bacon as David Lin...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 31 min
We're walking the gritty streets of Hollywood with the 1984 cult classic, "Angel." The Superintendent Mike Manzi, joins us to peel back the layers of this unique story that blends the innocence of high school with the harsh realities of the night life in Los Angeles. "Angel" tells the tale of Molly, a straight-A student by day and a street-smart prostitute by night, who finds herself in the midst of a dangerous serial killer on the loose. Also don't miss Mike Manzi's insights and his teaser abou...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Brian welcomes back Bro Numero Uno Joe Two to the beach house to talk who else but Diane Lane and 2002's Oscar nominated classic: Unfaithful. Joe and Brian answer an email regarding Joe's beach fashion, discuss the best way to rid of a body, head bonks and the logistics of Unfaithful. Also staring Richard Gere, Olivier Martinez, one of the kids from Malcolm in the Middle and Uncle Junior from the Sopranos.
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The second half of our special Halloween doubleheader has arrived on broomstick as Shawnee Mead returns to the slumber party to chat all about our first Disney Channel Original Movie: Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge. Brian and Shawnee discuss Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J Brown and everything that makes this DCOM a classic. Find out the fatal mistake that made Brian's watch a little less enjoyable as well.
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min
For a special Halloween treat and in the name of all things Two Coreys, Brian invites Superintendent Mike Manzi back to the podcast for a live rewatch and commentary on The Lost Boys. You may remember Brian, and guests Dan Colon and Shawnee Mead talked The Lost Boys many Halloweens ago (link here) on the pod previous to Mike and Brian tackling all Corey Haim and Corey Feldman projects. Since then it's become a sppoky season classic in the Rodriguez household and the perfect film to watch along w...
Nov 01, 2023•2 hr 1 min
AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are talking religion as well as the weird world we shared in the early days of the internet as they chat Natalia Dyer and 2019's Yes, God, Yes.
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Brian welcomes back Keith Dorsey of the Dawson Black podcast to chat all about Trippin' starring Deon Richmond, Donald Faison, Guy Torry, Maia Campbell and Countess Vaughn. Listen as we revisit this underrated gem and find out if it deserves the same cult classic status as other teen comedies from 1999.
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Aislinn and Brian welcome special guest author and educator Derek Heckman to chat Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. Staring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Abby Ryder Fortson; this adaptation of the Judy Blume classic is a must watch for fans of all coming of age films.
Aug 18, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Brian is swinging back in action to talk Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with Superintendent and superhero expert Mike Manzi as his sidekick. Find out just how much these guys loved this film and which Spider-man was their favorite.
Aug 04, 2023•2 hr 6 min
High School Slumber Party AP is back in session to talk one of Aislinn's favorite teen movies from 2022; Paramount+'s Honor Society. Starring Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: No Way Home, the Nice Guys) as a driven high school senior whose path to success hinges on a cunning scheme to undermine her rivals in an effort to obtain her guidance councilors coveted letter of recommendation. Also staring Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad).
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Brian welcomes former classmate Danny Kim back to the podcast to chat Larry Clark's Bully. Brian and Danny chat about Larry Clark's photography background as well as his visceral style, the true story behind the crimes and a whole lot of shirtless Florida vibes.
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Aislinn and Brian discuss the new Hulu documentary, Brooke Shield's: Pretty Baby. Though this two part documentary examines the life and Brooke Shield's, your AP hosts focus on her teenage years; especially her work in the films Pretty Baby, The Blue Lagoon and Endless love as well as her upbringing in the constant face of fame.
May 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington discuss their own 5-25-77 moments, John Francis Daley and give out some awards in a follow-up episode to Brian's interview with the film's director Patrick Reed Johnson.
May 04, 2023•56 min
Brian welcomes back some high school friends; Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films and photographer Danny Kim to talk 2002's City of God (directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund). It's a film the gang all saw during their teenage years together and as they look back with nostalgia glasses they discuss cool movie posters of the era as well as how the movie holds up today both cinematically and ethically.
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Brian welcomes director Patrick Read Johnson to the Slumber Party to talk all about his new film 5-25-77. Also, listen for some Angus talk and potential news.
Apr 13, 2023•53 min
Our 2022 Teen Movie Review continues with Part Four of our discussion as Aislinn and Brian chat about Where the Crawdads Sing, Luckiest Girl Alive, The Fallout, Anything's Possible, The Inbetween, Snowday, First Love, Darby and the Dead, My So-Called High School Rank, 13 The Musical, Bundles and 5-25-77. Also listen for some Oscars talk as well as an update on Seth Rogen's feelings.
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Our very special 2022 Teen Movie Review continues with Part 3 of the discussion. Brian is joined by horror consultant and founder of the Truth about Cats and Bratz cult Austin Wolf-Sothern to provide spoiler free summaries for the horror adjacent films of the previous year. Also; Aislinn and Brian discuss Seth Rogens recent commentary on modern teen films as well as that TOTALLY AWESOME Clueless Super Bowl ad. Featuring Mr. Harrigan's Phone, The Black Phone, My Best Friend’s Exorcism, Janes, Ter...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Tune in for Part 2 of our 2022 Teen Movie review as AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington preview Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between, Tall Girl 2, Enola Holmes 2, Hocus Pocus 2, The Curse of Bridge Hollow, The School for Good and Evil, Crush, On the Come Up, Hollywood Stargirl, Sneakerella, Better Nate than Ever, I Used to be Famous and The Sky is Everywhere.
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 41 min
High School Slumber Party AP returns for their annual Teen Movie Review. Brian has a lot of help this year as AP co-host Aislinn Addington and part one special guest Joey Lewandowski guide you through the High School and teen adjacent films of 2022; spoiler free! Featuring; The Fablemans, Bones and All, White Noise, Avatar: The Way of Water, Baby Assassins, Rosaline, Beavis and Butthead Do the Universe, We're All Going to the World's Fair, Funny Pages, Slash/Back, Piggy, Do Revenge, Honor Societ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Brian and Cousin Pumkin are talking baseball (a lot of baseball) as they break down Disney's The Rookie. Based on the true story of a high school teacher and coach who sets off on a journey to make the Major Leagues at the "old" age of 35. Starring Dennis Quaid, Brian Cox, Angus T Jones and Jay Hernandez. Also, Brian talks Jacob DeGrom.
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 28 min
The Witches are Back! Nicole DeLuise returns to the podcast to talk this years sequel to the beloved Disney classic; Hocus Pocus 2. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are summoned as the Sanderson Sisters to once again wreak havoc over Salem. Listen and find out if the sequel matches the original as well as which characters return, which are absent and Nicole and Brian's thoughts on a potential third film in the franchise.
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min
A Halloween tradition continues on High School Slumber Party as Shawnee Mead (The Podcast Around the Corner) returns to talk 1958's The Blob. Starring a very non-teenage Steve McQueen in his first role ever, this b-movie classic had very humble and interesting beginnings, and we're not talking about the catchy theme song and animation that ushers it in.
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Cheer-fighting? Count us in! Superintendent Mike Manzi joins the slumber party to talk the 7th (!?!?!) installment of the Bring it On franchise; Bring it On: Cheer or Die. The cheerleading film phenomenon started by Kirsten Dunst and Co 22 years ago takes a hard tumble in the direction of Halloween slasher and we're here for it! Also, Mike decides the fate and future of High School Slumber Party as we know it. Rah freaking Rah.
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Here's the story of a lovely lady...or really, a story of two brothers who both found their way into loving the absurd yet amazing "The Brady Bunch Movie" (1995). Kenny Rodriguez stops by the slumber party to chat all about this satire based on the 1970's TV show of the same name. The film is both the most 70's movie and the most 90's movie ever made and the brothers look back with nostalgia glasses as they share their favorite moments involving Greg, Peter, Bobby, Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Mike, Caro...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min
The Co-Founders of the CageClub Podcast Network stop by the slumber party as Superintendent Mike Manzi and Godfather Joey Lewandowski chat with Brian about a wild musical they both happen to love; Voyage of the Rock Aliens.
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Superintendent Mike Manzi brings one of his favorite films to the slumber party; Night of the Comet. This post-apocolyptic tale of two teenage sisters was described as Valley Girl meets Repo Man. Staring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney and Robert Beltran.
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 49 min
It's way beyond grease, it's Hairspray! Kate Hudson returns to High School Slumber Party to talk about THE foundation film of her early childhood (believe it or not) 1988's Hairspray. This John Waters film starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono and Vitamin C (you read that right) is the genesis of (and far superior version according to Kate) of all future Hairspray content, including that John Travolta remake.
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Nobody puts Brian in a corner so we're talking some more Dirty Dancing in this second part of a 2 part episode. The Foodie Films man Kyle Reinfriend is back to finish his conversation and give out hardware to the iconic movie on its 35th Anniversary. After Kyle, dance expert and Dirty Dancing superfan Rachel Shepherd joins us to discuss her (and her moms) love of the film. Both Kyle and Rachel answer that burning question everyone has been asking, is Johnny Castle a himbo?
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
The Senior Summer continues on High School Slumber Party as Brian is going dancing...Dirty Dancing! Brian welcomes Kyle Reinfried who is kind of to join the podcast all the way from San Emilio Island to break down Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and all the moves that make Dirty Dancing a beloved and iconic classic in this first part of a two episode conversation. Also, Christian Larson stops by to chat a bit about the setting of this great film, the Catskills.
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Brian welcomes back two of his oldest friends Chris Carroll and Danny Kim to talk a film form their childhood; 1998's Pleasantville. The High School buddies might have bit off more than they could chew as Pleasantville (starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H Macy, Joan Allen, Paul Walker and Jeff Daniels) is a much more complicated than they originally assumed. Listen for takes on nostalgia, life, advice on abstinence and an athlete's mentality.
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 32 min
