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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to our nightmare. On our next podcast we’ll be delving into “Freddy’s Dead” and Krueger’s backstory, including how he struck back at Alice Cooper. Subscribe at the link in our bio to join our October #horror coverage.

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 2d

Our next episode of the #Halloween season will revisit Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare as we’ll be joined by @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social for one Hell of a eulogy. What are your favorite memories of the (sort of) last Nightmare on Elm Street film?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 3d

It’s time to guess the subject of next week’s podcast. What do you think it is?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 5d

NEW EPISODE: It’s time to play Guess Who? with John Carpenter’s “The Thing”. This #horror classic is as much about the terror of transformation as is it about paranoia. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...

Nostalgium Arcanum: The Thing

Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens? 1982's "The Thing" was a critical and commercial failure, until its insidious genius began an infection that has spread to its complet...

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow we drop our first Halloween podcast of the month revisiting #Horror classic “The Thing”. So how do you interpret the ending? Is Childs the Thing? Is it MacReady? Is it nether? Tell us what you think and why.

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 7d

Two more days until we kick off our Halloween #horror coverage with “The Thing”. Which Thing thing is your favorite thing?

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 8d

In three days the podcast faces shapeshifting #horror “The Thing”, specifically John Carpenter’s version of- the third iteration of the tale. If you had thoughts on the story (any version) share them with us!

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 9d

We’re kicking off our Halloween coverage on Monday with a podcast on true #horror masterpiece, John Carpenter’s “The Thing”. Reviled, ignored, and then wholly reevaluated, the film’s surprising transformation mirrors that of its terrifying villain. What are your memories of this classic?

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 10d

I suspect you may be young enough to have missed Quaker Oats commercials from the 80s.

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 10d

It’s time to guess the topic for next week’s podcast. What do you think it is?

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 12d

NEW EPISODE: We celebrate the sweet sweet fantasy that is the spectacular career of #MariahCarey with guests Ami Lief (Playing By Ear podcast), comedian Eileen Mayse, and Ryan Merlo. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...

Nostalgium Arcanum: Mariah Carey

We give our full-throated endorsement to Mariah Carey, an artist of immense talent, superhuman vocal ability, and hit after hit after hit after hit. Friend-of-the-pod Ryan Merlo, podcaster Ami Lief (P...

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 13d

On tomorrow’s podcast we’re here for it all when it comes to #mariahcarey as we’ll be ranking our favorite songs from this once-in-a-generation performer.

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 14d

Two days until this podcast and #MariahCarey belong together. Subscribe at the link in our bio to listen.

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 15d

Three days until our next podcast, this time on #MariahCarey. We’ll be ranking our favorite Mariah songs, but what are yours?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 16d

Our next podcast is on #MariahCarey. What’s your favorite song from her incredible catalogue?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 17d

Time to guess the topic of next week’s podcast. What do you think it is?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 18d

NEW EPISODE: On our new sister show, Playing By Ear, we explore “Sha Sha” from indie artist @benkweller.bsky.social share.fireside.fm/episode/1ww7...

Playing By Ear: Sha Sha (Ben Kweller)

This episode we're revisiting Ben Kweller's freshman album, Sha Sha, as he brings his Weezer-esque sincere and heartfelt music straight from his soul to your ears. In the early 2000s indie artists wer...

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 18d

But is it pronounced “Seven” or “Sesevenen”?

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 19d

NEW EPISODE: Anything goes as we revisit #IndianaJones and the Temple of Doom. Indy’s sophomore outing offers chills, thrills, and some shrills. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...

Nostalgium Arcanum: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Anything goes in Indiana Jones' second (but technically first) outing. The film is flawed, but relentlessly entertaining, buoyed by engaging performances from future Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan and villa...

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 19d

GUEST SHOT: We got to crawl out of the vault and discuss the original #Fallout with our friends at @retrohangover.bsky.social so get radioactive at this link: retrohangover.captivate.fm/episode/fall...

Fallout: Jank. Jank Never Changes. (ft. Doug Lief) - Retro Hangover

Stock up on StimPaks and Rad-Away 'cause we're venturing forth from Vault 13 to explore the irradiated wastes with Doug Lief of the Nostalgium Arcanum p...

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 20d

Tomorrow’s podcast cuts into #IndianaJones and the Temple of Doom. From the opening madness at Club Obi Wan to the rope bridge climax, what’s your favorite of the film’s many set pieces?

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Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 21d

Three more days until our podcast on #IndianaJones and the Temple of Doom. This entry is far darker than the others in the franchise. Did the shift in tone work for you? Let us know and subscribe at the link in our bio to listen next week.

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 23d

Eat your heart out! Our next podcast is all about #IndianaJones and the Temple of Doom. What are your favorite memories of this whiz-bang adventure?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 24d

Time to guess the subject of next week’s podcast. What do you think it is?

Nostalgium Arcanum @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social · 25d

Today we lost a true screen legend, #RobertRedford. We’ve only had the pleasure of covering one of his films so far; but Sneakers is absolutely one of our favorites. Check it out here, and RIP to one of the greatest. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...

Nostalgium Arcanum: Sneakers

A high-stakes heist with an all-star cast, 1992's Sneakers is one of the most entertaining capers ever put on screen. Returning guest filmmaker Tarik Davis (@tarikrdavis) joins us to decrypt a film wi...

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