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Nowstalgia

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Nowstalgia is a weekly pop culture podcast, hosted by Dave Martinson, reviewing and analyzing music, movies, TV, and entertainment. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow our Best of 2023 Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0hlWY8E1fowCiuYU8Q1E8k?si=9c739b031376490e Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/NowstalgiaPod Follow Nowstalgia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NowstalgiaPod
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Episodes

Beautiful Boy, WRLD on Drugs, Greta Van Fleet, Khalid, & Cloud Nothings - Ep. 143

Dave and Pat review "Suncity" from Khalid (1:06), "Last Building Burning" from Cloud Nothings (4:41), "Anthem of the Peaceful Army" by Greta Van Fleet (7:38), and "WRLD on Drugs" by Future and Juice WRLD (16:41). We conclude with a review of "Beautiful Boy" starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet (23:32).

Oct 24, 201840 min

First Man, Better Call Saul, The Romanoffs, Quavo, & Ella Mai - Ep. 142

Dave and Pat review Quavo's debut solo album "Quavo Huncho" (2:06) and Ella Mai's self titled debut album (6:21). We review the first 2 episodes of "The Romanoffs" (10:35), "Better Call Saul" Season 4 (20:15), and Robert Redford's sendoff "The Old Man & the Gun" (29:56). We conclude with a review of "First Man" by discussing the accessibility of the film and Damien Chazelle's career trajectory (37:03).

Oct 16, 201854 min

A Star Is Born, Venom, Twenty One Pilots, & The Mandalorian - Ep. 141

Dave and Pat discuss the "The Mandalorian" and the growing fantasy TV slate (1:05). We review Hozier's "Nina Cried Power" EP (8:33) and "Trench" from Twenty One Pilots' (12:42). We review Venom and discuss where Sony went wrong (19:33). We conclude with a review of "A Star Is Born" and discuss why Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga deliver (29:33).

Oct 09, 201850 min

Lil Wayne, Logic, Insecure, & American Vandal - Ep. 140

Dave and Pat review Logic's return to boom bap on "Young Sinatra IV" (2:21) and Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" (13:37), his first album since leaving Cash Money Records. We also review "American Vandal" Season 2 (25:22) and "Insecure" Season 3 (33:03).

Oct 03, 201846 min

Brockhampton, Lupe Fiasco, Young Thug, Maniac, & The Predator - Ep. 139

Dave and Pat review Young Thug's surprise EP "On the Rvn" (6:09), Lupe Fiasco's return to from on "Drogas Wave" (8:37) and Brockhampton's eagerly awaited "Iridescence" (15:24). We also review the Netflix premieres of "Maniac" (31:10) and "American Vandal" Season 2 (34:58) before discussing why "The Predator" (39:47) and "Assassination Nation" (42:39) are worth a watch.

Sep 26, 201851 min

Emmys 2018, Noname, Waxahatchee, A Simple Favor, & The Deuce - Ep. 138

Dave and Pat review Waxahatchee's Great Thunder EP (1:07) and Noname's debut album "Room 25" (4:33). We review the Season 2 Premiere of "The Deuce" (11:17) and the surprise hit "A Simple Favor" (23:14). We conclude with our 2018 Emmys winners and losers (30:34).

Sep 18, 201849 min

BTS, Blood Orange, Papillon, & Fall 2018 Preview - Ep. 136

Dave and Pat discuss Blood Orange's "Negro Swan" (2:26), the rise of K-Pop in the West with BTS (7:07), and the "Papillon" remake (15:30). We conclude with a discussion of what Fall movies, TV, and music we are looking forward to (20:49).

Sep 03, 201840 min

Better Call Saul, H.E.R., Tierra Whack, & Popular Film Oscars - Ep. 133

Dave and Pat discuss the implications of the new "Achievement in Popular Film" Oscar (1:02) and new details regarding Disney's upcoming streaming service (5:21). We catch up on new music from Dirty Projectors (9:33), H.E.R. (13:31), and Tierra Whack (17:51). We conclude with a discussion of the greatness of "Better Call Saul" and our thoughts on the Season 4 premiere (23:38).

Aug 13, 201838 min

Travis Scott, YG, Mac Miller, & Succession - Ep. 132

Dave and Pat review Mac Miller's 5th album "Swimming" (1:00), YG's 3rd album "Stay Dangerous" (9:56), and Travis Scott's long awaited "Astroworld" (15:14). We also discuss the superb first season of "Succession" (24:29).

Aug 07, 201846 min

Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Denzel Curry, Santigold, Eighth Grade, & MoviePass - Ep. 131

Dave and Pat discuss the incoming demise of MoviePass and the good it did for the film industry (0:20). We review Santigold's surprise mixtape "I Don't Want: The Gold Fire Sessions" (7:43), Denzel Curry's 3rd album "TA1300" (11:27), and Bo Burnham's directorial debut "Eighth Grade" (17:00). We conclude with a discussion of why the Mission: Impossible franchise matters (25:12) before explaining why "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" is one of the greatest action films ever made (33:20).

Jul 31, 201852 min

The Internet, 88 Rising, Snail Mail, & Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot - Ep. 130

Dave and Pat go In/Out on the San Diego Comic Con trailers (1:27) and discuss the firing of James Gunn from Guardians 3 (11:13). We review 88 Rising's "Head in the Clouds" (18:55), Snail Mail's "Lush" (23:04), and The Internet's "Hive Mind" (26:29). We conclude with a review of "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot" starring Joaquin Phoenix (30:33).

Jul 24, 201849 min

Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan w/ Andy Cortez

Dave is joined by Andy Cortez of Kinda Funny to discuss the state of the San Antonio Spurs following their trade of Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan. Topics include why Kawhi wanted out, the new look Spurs, Raptors' path forward, Tony Parker to Charlotte, and loyalty in sports. We also discuss DeMarcus Cousins to Warriors (45:16), LeBron to the Lakers (54:56), and the Dallas Cowboys (57:17) Stay tuned for more NBA discussions in the future.

Jul 19, 20181 hr 5 min

Sorry To Bother You, Years & Years, Wiz Khalifa, & Emmy Nominations - Ep. 129

Dave and Pat react to the 2018 Emmy nominations and discuss surprises and trends (3:20). We review Years & Years' "Palo Santo (15:58) and Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers 2" (20:05). We conclude with a discussion of Boots Riley's debut film "Sorry To Bother You" and discuss why the original effort stands out. (26:17).

Jul 17, 201845 min

DeMarcus Cousins to Warriors Not A Big Deal w/ Jono Pech

Dave is joined by Jono Pech of "Puttin' In Work" to discuss the NBA following an eventful free agency. We discuss the state of basketball in Australia (5:31), the Chicago Bulls and Zach Lavine's new contract (9:23), New York Knicks hope (16:50), the ongoing Kawhi Leonard Spurs situation (21:40), DeMarcus Cousins joinning the Warriors and why it's probably no big deal (29:00), the peculiar players LeBron is surrounding himself with in LA (37:39), Carmelo Anthony's next home (48:30), and more. Sta...

Jul 13, 20181 hr 3 min

Ant-Man and The Wasp, Future, Glow, & Sharp Objects - Ep. 128

Dave and Pat review Meek Mill's comeback EP "Legends of the Summer" (1:52) and Future's latest mixtape "Beast Mode 2" (4:41). We discuss what we expect from the Emmy nominations (9:45) before reviewing Netflix's "Glow" Season 2 (21:38) and the premiere of HBO's "Sharp Objects" (28:16). We conclude with a discussion of "Ant-Man and The Wasp" (35:00).

Jul 10, 201850 min

Westworld, Teyana Taylor, Kamasi Washington, & Nine Inch Nails - Ep. 126

Dave and Pat discuss reports of Lucasfilm "licking their wounds" following the disappointing "Solo" box office returns (1:17). We review new albums from Kamasi Washington (7:12), Nine Inch Nails (12:31), and Teyana Taylor (16:22). We conclude with our review of "Westworld" Season 2 and discuss why the series fails to live up to its potential (23:05).

Jun 26, 201839 min

Incredibles 2, The Carters, Nas, Jay Rock, & Legion - Ep. 125

Dave and Pat react to the death of xxxTentacion (2:09) before reviewing new albums from Parquet Courts (5:12), Juice WRLD (7:57), Jorja Smith (11:17), Jay Rock (15:10), Black Thought (19:52), Nas (24:10), and Beyoncé x Jay-Z (30:02). We share our thoughts on "Legion" Season 2 and what we are looking forward to moving forward (38:11). We conclude with our review of "Incredibles 2" and discuss why the film shines (46:40).

Jun 19, 20181 hr

Kids See Ghosts, Father John Misty, & Ocean's 8 - Ep. 124

Dave and Pat discuss the first Game of Thrones spinoff (0:55), Wifisfuneral's "Ethernet" (5:57), Father John Misty's "God's Favorite Customer" (9:41), and Kanye West x Kid Cudi's "Kids See Ghosts" (13:57). We conclude with our review of "Ocean's 8" starring Sandra Bullock (25:57).

Jun 12, 201842 min

Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Tale, Fahrenheit 451, & Joker - Ep. 123

Dave and Pat discuss Jared Leto's upcoming Joker film (1:02) before reviewing HBO's disappointing "Fahrenheit 451" (6:14) and superb "The Tale" (12:58). We conclude with a discussion of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" including Alden Ehrenreich's performance, the poor box office returns, and what we want from future Star Wars spinoffs (18:16).

Jun 08, 201847 min

Kanye West, Pusha T vs. Drake, & A$AP Rocky - Ep. 122

Dave and Pat discuss Spotify walking back its hateful conduct policy (0:50), recap Governors Ball 2018 (3:57), and review new albums from Shawn Mendes (9:06), CHVRCHΞS (14:35), and A$AP Rocky (17:55). We review Pusha T's 3rd solo album "Daytona" and discuss why it's one of the best records of the year (25:19). We explain the origins of Drake and Pusha T's beef and our thoughts on the diss tracks (30:36). We conclude with a review of "Ye" and decide where it stands within Kanye's vast discography...

Jun 05, 201856 min

Deadpool 2, Kyle, XXL Freshman, & Beach House - Ep. 120

Dave and Pat review Beach House's new album "7" (2:44), discuss who will be picked for XXL Freshman 2018 (6:12), review Kyle's debut album "Light of Mine" (29:16), and discuss how Deadpool 2 stacks up to the original (37:19).

May 21, 20181 hr

Arctic Monkeys, Playboi Carti, Charlie Puth, & Barry - Ep. 119

Dave and Pat discuss the potential precent set following Spotify's decision to remove xxxTentacion and R. Kelly from its playlists (0:56). We review new albums from Tee Grizzley (5:25), Playboi Carti (9:13), Ski Mask the Slump God (11:32), Charlie Puth (14:52), and Arctic Monkeys (18:30). We conclude with season reviews of Silicon Valley (25:21) and Barry (30:50).

May 16, 201839 min

Rae Sremmurd, Childish Gambino, & Billboard Chart Changes - Ep. 118

Dave and Pat discuss the cancellation of FYF Fest (0:58), Arrested Development's return (3:05), Billboard's changes to how streaming affects the charts (5:32), and Childish Gambino's new song "This Is America" (11:05). We conclude with a review of Rae Sremmurd's third album "SR3MM" and why it justifies its long run time (16:18).

May 08, 201827 min

Avengers: Infinity War, Post Malone, & Janelle Monáe - Ep. 117

Dave and Pat discuss if Kanye West's politics matter (0:24) before reviewing Post Malone's "Beerbongs & Bentleys" (5:25) and Janelle Monáe's "Dirty Computer (11:40). We conclude with a review of "Avengers: Infinity War" by discussing its various moving parts, stakes, and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (16:46).

May 01, 201851 min

J. Cole, Avengers: Infinity War, Westworld, & You Were Never Really Here - Ep. 116

Dave and Pat discuss Avicii's influence over contemporary EDM (0:21), Kanye West's album announcements (4:06), and the Westworld Season 2 premiere (9:15). We review J. Cole's "KOD" and explain why it's an improvement from his last record (14:39). We review "You Were Never Really Here" starring Joaquin Phoenix (21:06). We conclude with a discussion of the expectations awaiting "Avengers: Infinity War" and theorize which characters will survive the film (26:17)

Apr 25, 201845 min
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