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We Don't Wanna Grow Up

Pete & Stacy, Bleavbleav.com
We Don't Wanna Grow Up is a nostalgic podcast about pop culture, toys and fond memories of the 80s, 90s and 00s. We want to take you back to that feeling of strolling down the aisles at Toys R Us, flipping through the J.C. Penney catalog so you can ear-mark everything you want for Christmas, cozying up in front of the television on a Saturday morning with a big bowl of cereal, or waiting hours for a certain song to play on the radio so you can hit record on your tape player and have the song forever. We want to recapture the feeling of the moment your dELiA*s catalog arrived in the mail, looking at the album art in your new CD and sitting on your inflatable furniture. Remembering all of this has been a comfort and has helped us get through the stress and anxiety that has come along with everything happening in the world lately, and we hope it helps you a little bit, too.

Episodes

Summer School (1987)

Grab your no. 2 pencils, we're heading back to Summer School this week, with our rerelease of our original podcast episode, which came out in July 2022. We also discuss other movies released in the summer of 1987! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jul 01, 202543 minEp. 383

Freestyle Friday 14 - Marshmallows and Infinity Pools

In this Freestyle Friday episode, Pete and Stacy chat about some upcoming visits from family, Variety's Actors on Actors with Keri Russell and Scott Speedman (Felicity & Ben), some TV shows and movies we've been watching, and an odd Instagram interaction. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 27, 202527 minEp. 382

Top Ten Brendan Fraser Movies

We asked our audience to tell us their favorite Brendan Fraser movies, and we tallied the answers to give you a Top Ten list (with honorable mentions, of course). Thanks so much for participating! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 24, 202521 minEp. 381

Freestyle Friday 13 - Half a Can of Aqua Net, and a Prayer

In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we talk about things we've been watching, some self-care for Stacy, the new Nintendo Switch 2, some celebrity gossip, an announcement about an 80s movie sequel, an email we received from the director of a movie we covered, we share a fun Double Dare-related story that Jessica shared with us recently, and Chad comes to the front of the class for Show & Tell! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 20, 202527 minEp. 380

Flight of the Navigator (1986)

In today's episode, we're talking about the 1986 sci-fi adventure movie, Flight of the Navigator! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 17, 202541 minEp. 379

Freestyle Friday 12 - It's Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer

In this Freestyle Friday episode, we're talking about My Best Friend's Exorcism (book and movie), Satanic Panic, some things we've been watching this week (Archive, Love Island USA, Love Island: All Stars, and Survivor), and we take a trip to the VP's office. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 13, 202526 minEp. 378

1995 MTV Movie Awards

This week, we watched the 1995 MTV Movie Awards in full, and we're talking all about it: the categories, the presenters, the performances, the awkward moments, and who took home the coveted golden popcorn! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 10, 202531 minEp. 377

Freestyle Friday 11 - Bonus Tracks

In this Freestyle Friday episode, Stacy and Pete tell a story about something that happened that morning, a Muppets ride follow-up, The Prom Queen on Netflix, And Just Like That, some exciting Jem and the Holograms news, more Survivor binging, Stacy shares about a recent nostalgic purchase, and author, Travis Kennedy, comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell, and he tells us about his book, The Whyte Python World Tour! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagr...

Jun 06, 202542 minEp. 376

Remote Control: Pryde of the X-Men

We're back with another installment in our Remote Control series, where listeners get to take control (remotely) of the episode! Today, Jackson has chosen X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men! Be sure and reach out if you have any ideas for a Remote Control episode, and you'd like to participate! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Jun 03, 202526 minEp. 375

Freestyle Friday 10 - Whatever Floats Your Boat

In this Freestyle Friday episode, Stacy and Pete talk about some more TV shows and movies they've been watching (White Lotus, Love on the Spectrum, Dead Mail, Companion, Borderline), old dance shows like Club MTV and Dance Party USA, and a funny story from the set of Titanic! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

May 30, 202522 minEp. 374

Shag (1989)

We've got news... you're gonna lose... if you don't listen to this episode, because it's the MOST FUN! It's 1963 and we're heading to Myrtle Beach with Melaina, Carson, Pudge and Luanne to cruise, drink Purple Jesus at wild parties and shag our hearts out! The Carolina Shag, that is! Shag (the movie) is a sweet potato of a film. Now, act like you've had some upbringing and join in on the fun! This is a rerelease of our Shag episode, originally released in August 2021, with a few extra discussion...

May 27, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 373

Freestyle Friday 9 - Okay, now I'm seated

In this Freestyle Friday episode, Pete and Stacy talk about a rumored The Muppet Show resurrection, some upcoming movies (The Prom Queen) and documentaries (Pee-wee as Himself), and some shows they've been watching lately (Survivor, Paradise, and Black Mirror)! We also welcome new Patrons and update you on our latest bonus episodes on Patreon. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

May 23, 202523 minEp. 372

Favorite 80s Break-Up Songs (Part 2)

This is Part Two of Favorite 80s Break-Up Songs, as voted on by our audience! If you haven't listened to Part One, be sure and check it out! We also talk about the new playlists we made to accompany the podcast! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

May 20, 202522 minEp. 371

Now and Then (1995)

Join Roberta, Samantha, Teeny and Chrissy as they look back on their most memorable summer of the 70's. Let's all hop on our bikes, dodge the Wormers and look out for Crazy Pete... It's the 1995 film, Now and Then! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

May 13, 202549 minEp. 370

Favorite 80s Break-Up Songs (Part 1)

This is Part One of Favorite 80s Break-Up Songs, as voted on by our audience! We also give a brief podcast update and talk about our latest Patreon episode where we played Name That Tune! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

May 06, 202522 minEp. 369

She's All That (1999)

Grab your dancing shoes, your hacky sack, and your falafel hat... we're covering the 1999 teen rom-com, She's All That. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Apr 29, 202555 minEp. 368

Freestyle Friday 8 - Walking on Broken Glass

In this Freestyle Friday episode, Pete tells us about his recent trip to London and we visit the VP's office. We talk about a new (to us) 90s movie we recently watched and loved, all five members of The Breakfast Club reuniting for the 40th anniversary, the Clueless sequel series announcement. Then, Brie comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show and Tell! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Apr 25, 202531 minEp. 367

80s and 90s Pop Culture Trivia with Friend Kelly!

Stacy and Pete got to hang out with podcast listener and new friend, Kelly (otherwise known as Friend Kelly), and we had fun playing more 80s and 90s Pop Culture Trivia! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 366

Can't Hardly Wait - 1998 (Rerelease from 2022)

The Class of '98 has just graduated and we're following along (until we can't feel our legs) as they party the night away in Can't Hardly Wait! This is a rerelease of an episode from June 2022! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Apr 15, 202539 minEp. 365

It's Rex Manning Day!

We're celebrating Rex Manning Day by rereleasing a previous episode (from 2023) of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up podcast about Empire Records! We also played Empire Records trivia over on our Patreon! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Apr 08, 202547 minEp. 364

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)

This week we’re revisiting the inventors of post-its… and we even have a businesswomen’s special. It’s Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion! If anybody needs to make a call… we’ve got a phone! Whether you’re the Mary or the Rhoda, we hope you have a Romy & Michele day! (Now would you excuse us? We cut our feet before and our shoes are filling up with blood)! This is a re-release of an episode from April 2022! We'll be back with new episodes soon. In the meantime, enjoy these oldies (but go...

Apr 01, 202532 minEp. 363

Name That Movie!

This is a re-release of an episode from April 2021, where Pete and Stacy act out movie quotes to try to get the other to guess the movie! We'll be back with new episodes in a few weeks. In the meantime, enjoy these oldies (but goodies)! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 25, 202526 minEp. 362

Freestyle Friday 7 - Nostalgic Snacks and Useless Facts

In this week's Freestyle Friday episode, we distract ourselves from impending severe weather by chatting about what we've been listening to (Pink Floyd, Mazzy Star, The Sunday) and watching lately (The Righteous Gemstones, Schitt's Creek, Somebody, Somewhere, The Good Place), Pete talks about the video game he's been playing, what snacks we would bring back from the 80s or 90s, and we also share some useless (but fun) facts! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our ...

Mar 21, 202542 minEp. 361

Like, Totally 80s Pop Culture Trivia Game!

Our schedule changed due to severe weather this week, so we're playing another fun game: Like, Totally 80s Pop Culture Trivia! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 20, 202529 minEp. 360

Phyllis Nefler would be proud!

Today we talk about the new truly, truly, truly outrageous purchase Stacy couldn't resist, it's Cookie Time for Pete, Lisa shares her nostalgic fav's with us for Show & Tell, and we talk about things from our childhood and teen years that kids these days wouldn't understand! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 18, 202539 minEp. 359

Freestyle Friday 6 - Y'all - I'm Wild!

In this Freestyle Friday episode, we talk about payphones and long-distance calling, school dances, conspiracy theories, more TV talk (Survivor/Love is Blind), and Stacy wonders if she's psychic. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 14, 202548 minEp. 358

Hear Me Out

In this episode, we talk about the Hear Me Out trend, and share listener's unlikely crushes on celebrities and characters (sometimes animated)! Send us yours if you haven't already! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 13, 202525 minEp. 357

Thank You for Being a Friend

We share some kind messages we've received lately, discuss the topic of "dressing your age", Pete tells us about his new Voltron toy, and Stephanie comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell, which sparks a conversation about roller rinks and lock-ins! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 11, 202538 minEp. 356

Freestyle Friday 5 - Little Rose Soaps

In this Freestyle Friday episode, we chat about our experiences with online dating before we were together, what we've been watching lately (White Lotus, Love is Blind, Survivor, Deal or No Deal Island), a new game we're playing, some celebrity gossip from a 1996 issue of 'Teen Magazine, nostalgic technology, and a Scholastic Book Fair purchase Pete remembered recently! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 07, 202543 minEp. 355

80s and 90s Pop Culture Trivia

Stacy and Pete play another round of 80s and 90s trivia, asking each other questions about movies, music, TV shows, sports, and pop culture from the 80s and 90s! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok...

Mar 06, 202539 minEp. 354
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