We have our Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi here (and that black jack gum) and we're ready to talk hard on High School Slumber Party as CageClub co-founder Mike Manzi stops by to discuss 1990's Pump Up the Volume! Brian and Mike lift the curtain on their podcasting personas in order to understand Christian Slater's portrayal of Hard Harry, an angsty teen pirate radio DJ who uncovers a conspiracy at his high school and inspires his classmates to rage against the system.
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 56 min
Brian welcomes back his old cross-country buddy, Mike Rivera, to chat about the heartwarming Disney running film, McFarland, USA. While both Brian and Mike thought the cliches and PG rating would do the movie in, discussing the topical and true story of poor latino high schoolers sacrificing so much for their team and families, as well as the coach (played by Kevin Costner) who brought winning to a town where anyone who could leave, would leave, McFarland, USA ends up unexpectedly tugging at the...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 41 min
School is back in session! To celebrate the start of 2019, our theme on High School Slumber Party this week is "New Year, New You." But what happens when the old you was Rob Schneider and the new you just happens to be the most popular girl in high school? When you factor in a supporting cast of Anna Faris, Rachel McAdams, and Matthew Lawrence, plus cameos from Jessica Simpson and the Mowry sisters (Sister, Sister!), you have the makings for a dated, borderline offensive, hilariously absurd earl...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 44 min
Welcome back to Brian's mountain cabin. Hope you enjoyed your holiday! Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi have returned to finish their discussion on all things Anna and the Apocalypse! Find out what each of the guys think of the zombie Christmas musical in their final assessments. Also, stay tuned for some more holiday surprises as a guest returns to collect his Christmas gift.
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 12 min
It's that time of year... time for the High School Slumber Party Christmas party! CageClub co-founders Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi stopped by to chat about the brand new musical zombie Christmas slasher, Anna and the Apocalypse! For part one of this two-part special, Brian's rented a secluded mountain cabin to celebrate the Christmas break from school, the old-fashioned way: among the scenic beauty and a crackling fire... oh, and as far away from the classroom as possible. But don't worry! H...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Chill, brah, and get set for an extreme edition of High School Slumber Party! Guest Chris Carroll is back to discuss one of his favorite films growing up: 1993's rollerblading classic, Airborne! Featuring early screen roles of Seth Green and Jack Black, Airborne is the story of a surfing California high schooler who's forced to move away from the waves and in with his aunt and uncle in snowy Cincinnati, while his parents study wombats in Australia. Who could forget the 20-minute-long roller race...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Get set for some prehistoric fun this week on High School Slumber Party! It's time to talk about the awesomely bad Tammy and the T-Rex! Jenny O'Connell returns, as does Cara Gael O'Regan (who mistakenly thought this was a similarly titled Whoopi Goldberg film), to discuss Denise Richards's performance, fantastic fashion, Paul Walker's film (and on-screen car chase) debut, our spirit dinosaurs, and all other things a hastily-put-together film about a high school girl who falls in love with a robo...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Kyle Reinfried stops by the slumber party once again, this time to chat about a film he loves: 2007's Hairspray, which stars Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfieffer, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, and Christopher Walken. This adaptation of an adaptation was a huge hit with fans when it came out; listen to the episode to find out why Kyle still grooves to it today. Listen to Kyle's non-p.c. answer as to why didn't win "Best Hair" in high school, then stay tuned for a very special announcement f...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 52 min
This week, Brian is joined by his friend from high school, Wesley Vena, to chat about 2001's Ghost World: an offbeat, dark comedy ahead of its time that stars Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, and Steve Buscemi. The fashion and color palette of the film set it apart from other teen comedies of its era, and Brian and Wes dive into what makes it so unique. Also: find out why the cops were at Kyle Reinfried's (host of Foodie Films) house in the middle of the night in his high school days.
Nov 23, 2018•1 hr 44 min
Hey buuuuuddy... come on over for a slumber party this week! Brian is joined by two high school classmates, Kyle Reinfried (host of Foodie Films on the CageClub Podcast network) and returning guest Dan Ferrera, to talk about Encino Man, a film starring Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, and (of course!) Pauly Shore. Brian and his friends have a ton of fun discussing caveman makeovers, wheezing the juice, and unsympathetic protagonists, all while doing a good percentage of the show as a Pauly Shore impr...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 25 min
The slumber party switches gears this week as Brian is joined by Joey Lewandowski and first-time guest Tobin Addington of The Contenders to discuss The Last Picture Show, which is not only a great high school movie but one of the best reviewed films of all-time. With a cast led by a young Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, and Timothy Bottoms, along with veterans Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson (who would both take home Oscars for their performances), this film is a sobering portrayal of early 1950'...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Stop by for the chilling conclusion of the two-part High School Slumber Party Halloween Special as Brian and guest Shawnee Mead continue their chat on the "so bad it's good" Teen Witch! Will the haunting of High School Slumber Party end? Find out this week. Also: Richie is still the worst.
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 48 min
Something foul is afoot on High School Slumber Party. What was intended to be a lighthearted chat about the awesomely bad classic Teen Witch (Top That!) -- with returning guest Shawnee Mead -- quickly turned into something unlike anything Brian has experienced. Are his friends playing a prank on him, or are the ghostly warnings true? Find out this week on a very special Halloween edition of High School Slumber Party. Also: Richie is the worst.
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 5 min
It may no longer be summer, but we're still in full slumber party mode on this podcast as we're chatting about the 2018 horror/thriller Summer of 84. Brian is joined by the godfather himself, Joey Lewandowski, as well as returning guest (and our resident murder expert) Alexandra Schroeder to discuss all the eighties nostalgia and jump scares that this indie film has to offer. Also, there maybe a ghost haunting Brian's apartment. Future slumberers beware!
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 48 min
Heaven help us at the slumber party this week, as we are chatting about Saved! Brian is joined by an awesome guest, Bust writer Erika W. Smith, to discuss this underrated and largely forgotten comedy. Erika and Brian break down how Mandy Moore, Jena Malone, and Macaulay Culkin all rise to the occasion in this lighthearted 2004 commentary on growing up Christian, and how the film still resonates today.
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Carve your jack-o'-lanterns because it's officially October! What better way to celebrate than by chatting about one of the most iconic slumber party films of all time, 1978's Halloween? Brian welcomes Dan Ferrera and his soon to be wife, Autumn, onto the podcast to discuss their history of trick-or-treating, when it's okay to start putting up decorations, as well as everything that makes Halloween (the O.G. film) such a slasher and horror classic.
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 49 min
This week we welcome roller derby royalty to the slumber party as Queen Elizadeath II of Suburbia Roller Derby graces us with her presence to chat about 2009's Whip It. Brian and the Queen dive deep into the nitty gritty of roller derby, as well the film's outstanding cast led by Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig, and Juliette Lewis, as well as first time director Drew Barrymore. Listen for a special offer at the end of the episode, too. God save the Queen!
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 51 min
You can't survive high school without first surviving eighth grade. This week, Jordan Polan-Clarke of Wistful Thinking stops by the slumber party to chat up the wonderful film Eighth Grade. Jordan and Brian discuss director Bo Burnham, the outstanding performance of Elsie Fisher, and all the realness that comes with this film. Also find out what Brian and Jordan were like in eighth grade. It's going to be lit. Gucci!
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 34 min
If you still have a bad taste in your mouth from The Kissing Booth, let To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before restore your faith in Netflix’s hyped teenage rom-com capabilities! This week, Brian welcomes BuzzFeed’s Jenna Guillaume to the Slumber Party to discuss all things Lara Jean, Kitty, her hot Dad, the internet’s new boyfriend (Peter Woah Woah Woah Kavinsky), as well as everything else #TATBILB. Jenna also shares what her favorite high school films are and what she’s learned from writing her po...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 42 min
Join Wistful Thinking and High School Slumber Party for a "Back to School Crossover Special" about Grease, where Brian's slumber party with team Wistful Thinking continues! After a super fun Part 1 hosted by Wistful Thinking, Part 2 proves to be just as good as the original as Cara, Jordan, and Brian discuss what Grease-themed sleeping bags everyone would get and play a bunch of fun games! Does anyone know the real rules of M.A.S.H.?
Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 27 min
High School Slumber Party is back with an end of summer school special! Nick Jenkins of Reel Bad joins Brian to talk about 1987's Summer School. Your mom's crush (Mark Harmon) stars as a gym teacher reluctantly roped in to teaching remedial English over the summer. Director (and comedy legend) Carl Reiner turns what seems like a silly plot on paper into a story with a lot of heart. Stay tuned for an extra special announcement at the end of the episode!
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 28 min
This week on High School Slumber Party, Brian is joined by former Hoff-Bro and current host of Foodie Films, Kyle Reinfried, to chat about 2002's Orange County -- which is not just a place, but a state of mind. The guys talk about the movie's many cameos, the children of famous people, and, of course, Jack Black. Kyle and Brian also swap stories from their college search (or lack thereof). Also, stay tuned for a Teen Choice Awards recap, too!
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Even though you certainly weren't asking for it, the Slumber Party is back to continue our chat on the Netflix summer sensation The Kissing Booth. Returning guest Shawnee Mead ties the rest of the film together for us and shares some dating wisdom for the teenage girls out there. Also on the podcast, we are joined in the classroom by a special guest, host of Foodie films, Kyle Reinfried. Does the Kissing Booth actually have a shot at an Oscar? Kyle will give us his take.
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr
The Slumber Party welcomes a guest from Down Under this week as Shawnee Mead joins Brian to discuss Netflix's surprise 2018 summer hit The Kissing Booth, staring Joey King, Joel Courtney and Jacob Elordi. Despite having a dated feel, this is the film teenagers of today are talking about. On today's episode, find out what Australians think about American teen films as well as the differences between high schools in the States and in Oz.
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Swap a glass slipper for a flip phone this week as Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray star as a sort of modern day fairy tale couple in 2004's A Cinderella Story. Good friend Jenny O'Connell joins Brian on the Slumber Party to unpack all the turn-of-the-millennium fun. Get an unexpected feminist breakdown as well as some well deserved Jennifer Coolidge praise, too! Were we too harsh? You decide.
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Dear Mr. Rodriguez, We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole hour on a Friday to listen to your special detention episode on the The Breakfast Club (part two of two) with Wistful Thinking's Cara Gael O'Regan, in which you discuss Molly Ringwald's New Yorker article, how the characters got to detention in the first place, and where Cara thinks they will end up in thirty years. But we think you're crazy to make us tweet at John Cusack to make him unblock you. Sincerely, The Slumber Club...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 12 min
What happens when you lock a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal in a school library on a Saturday morning for detention? You get one of the most iconic teen films of all time. Our guest this week, Wistful Thinking's Cara Gael O'Regan put it best: The Breakfast Club is a primary document for high school movies. This is a big one, so big we had to split it in two. This week, there's a lot of Ally Sheedy love.
Jul 20, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Considered one of the most violent high school films of all time, Class of 1984 is an exploitative grindhouse classic (if you are in to that sort of thing). CageClub co-founder Michael Manzi joins Brian for a slumber party not only to discuss the film, but to share his love for Roddy McDowall and to debut a lost musical treasure from his high school days. Oh, and did we mention that this movie features a young Michael J. Fox in one of his first roles? You're going to want to tune in to this one....
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 30 min
The first thing most people say about The Outsiders: "What a cast!" C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, and Diane Lane form a "who's who" of young stars in this Francis Ford Coppola-helmed adaptation of the classic S.E. Hinton novel. While this film is no Godfather, it does have its nostalgic charms. Join Brian and his special guest Mike Rivera this week as they discuss 1983's The Outsiders.
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 30 min
A great oversight is corrected this week as CageClub co-founder Joey Lewandowski joins the slumber party for the first time to chat about a hidden gem from 2016, The Edge of Seventeen. With a sharply written script by Kelly Fremon Craig, as well as stand out performances from Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson among others, this film shines as one of the top coming-of-age stories of the decade. Have you seen it? If not, listen and find out why you should!
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 27 min
