And I watched you chaaaaaange... into a Deftones fan? Bear and Andrew welcome back The Nicks to the podcast to discuss the Deftones' 20-year-old certified metal classic, White Pony. One of the Nicks started off listening to White Pony as a hater. But now... well, we'll let you listen to find out. The guys discuss how this album influenced their taste in music (or didn't) and compare it to the Deftones' brand new record Ohms. P.O.D. is discussed as well. Spoiler alert: one of these guys hates the...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Grumble, Grumble! Join the guys and their old friend Adzio Czerski as they (finally) discuss a video game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Spoiler alert: Andrew has never played this game, but Bear and Adzio played it religiously as kids, and spent the last month playing it again - one of them on their original Nintendo64. With the original Zelda cartridge from 1998. Can you say, hoarder? SUBSCRIBE on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-still-good/id1515612993 FOLLOW on SPOT...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Look at the stars, look how they shine fooor Bear. Andrew and special guest Taylor Turner subject a grumpy Bear to Coldplay's 20-year-old classic Parachutes. They also discuss Limp Bizkit, Korn, and other metal music. Trust us, it'll make sense when you listen. Viva la Coldplay! DISCLAIMER: There are a few audio glitches during the last 30 minutes. Zoom is a real bastard sometimes. Taylor's Instagram: @taylorlturner SUBSCRIBE on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-still-good/id151...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Leggo our Eggos! Have breakfast with the boys as they chow down on Eggo Waffles for the first time in almost 20 years and discuss everything from artificial syrup, smoking meats, and smoking weed. This one'll bring you back! Bon Appétit! SUBSCRIBE on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-still-good/id1515612993 FOLLOW on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIVovp0nftRALm2Cr47zL?si=pemjgEuvTkGaG_B40Fxj8A Website: http://stillgoodshow.com Instagram: @stillgoodshow Twitter: @stillg...
Sep 09, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Man we’re glad we called that guy. The guys welcome good friend Oren Peleg to the show today to discuss Adam Sandler’s first starring vehicle, Billy Madison. An interesting debate ensues about whether or not kids today would like the movie, as well as how necessary the “Sandler Voice” is to the character of Billy. All we can say is, abee-doobee. Oren’s Instagram: @therealorenpeleg SUBSCRIBE on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-still-good/id1515612993 FOLLOW on SPOTIFY: https://o...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
If the apocalypse comes, beep us. For episode 11, Bear and Andrew are introduced - for the first time ever - to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with the help of their friend and Buffy superfan, Rhenna Sorenson. Rheanna talks about what it was like discovering Joss Whedon’s classic at the ripe age of four-years-old and why it still matters so much to her today. Plus, Rheanna sings an original song that she wrote as a kid in tune with the Buffy theme song. Somebody call Capitol Records and get this gal ...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Everybody grow up, it’s time to Jam now. For episode 10, Bear and Andrew welcome Aaron Lamarr Burleson and Elizabeth Franco to revisit the Michael Jordan/Looney Tunes movie/endorsement/big long commercial, Space Jam. Aaron is an accomplished writer & actor who is an alumni of the Sundance Institute (along with Andrew) and Liz works for CNN Films developing important shows like United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. The four pals have a spirited discussion about movie spoilers, the subt...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What's our age again? Bear and Andrew return to their insubordinate adolescence and revisit blink-182's classic third album, Enema of the State, for episode 9. They are joined by their two good friends - and SoCal natives who know all things blink - Nick Stilwell and Nick Coll. The boys discuss listening to the edited version of the album, seeing them live on their 2009-2010 reunion tour (twice), and what in the hell that "Apple Juice" line from Adam's Song really meant. SUBSCRIBE on APPLE: http...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
At ease, Hilary Duff fans. This week on another fun chat, the guys welcome multihyphenate Ansley Gordon to discuss one of her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies - and Hilary Duff’s first starring role - Cadet Kelly. Ansley talks about how Cadet Kelly influenced her taste in the films she watches and now writes & acts in for channels like Hallmark, as well as growing up in Florida and waterskiing over alligators. True story. Plus, Andrew finally breaks out his Bear impression - the first...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It took way more than six whole hours and five long days since the release of Josie and the Pussycats for Bear and Andrew to finally see the film about the punk rock prom queen and her rock star friends. On this detailed, layered and enjoyable episode, the guys welcome their second guest, the wonderful Sasha Patpatia. Sasha grew up idolizing Josie and has since gone on to have a very successful career in the music business, working for Warner Bros. Records and for A-list film composers. Now, she...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week, the guys solve the unsolved mystery of whether or not Unsolved Mysteries holds up like it did when they were kids - specifically Bear, who grew up being terrified by it on a weekly basis. And yes, Andrew is still on his dumb cleanse; the only mystery there is why in the hell he’s still doing it. Plus, we explore whether or not Bear broke his toe.
Jul 22, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Reader beware! Seriously. Beware of Goosebumps if you’re over the age of 12. The guys discuss the classic RL Stine book series for kids and how it’s the prime example of what this podcast is all about. Plus, Andrew reveals that he’s doing a health cleanse, which is almost as horrifying as a Goosebumps tale.
Jul 15, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Bedtime! Or is it!? This week, the boys get comfortable(-ish) in their PJs and have a Pajama Day. This leads to a surprisingly thoughtful & personal discussion on puberty, mental health, and how pajamas make you feel as an adult versus as a kid. Don’t miss it!
Jul 08, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A-hyuck! In episode three, the boys are joined by avowed A Goofy Movie aficionado Kahlil Maskati, who has ranked this Disney cult-classic as his number six favorite film of all time. Gorsh! We discuss our favorite moments from the film, what in the hell Goofy is, and whether or not those FBI warnings on VHS tapes from the 90s really meant anything. Here's the link for Jordan Calhoun's article that Bear references: https://blacknerdproblems.com/20-years-ago-a-goofy-movie-became-the-blackest-most-...
Jul 01, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ba ba ba ba ba… are we still loving’ it? You’ll find out as Bear and Carter dig into their first Happy Meals since the 90s, live on air. We discuss the history of the Happy meal, the nutrition facts past and present, our own childhood experiences at Mickey D’s, and yes, of course, the toys. Those goddamn toys.
Jul 01, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The boys count to 100 and play a classic game of hide and seek. We also discuss the history of the game, both worldwide and personal, as well as the Italian world hide and seek championship. We actually did play a couple rounds of real hide and seek as adults for this episode. Results were mixed! You're welcome!
Jul 01, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
