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 ...
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If you're a regular listener or follower of our social media pages, you know that Grease 2 is one of Stacy's favorite movies of all time! Pete finally gave the green light, and we talked about it so long, we had to break it into two parts! So enjoy, fellow Grease 2 lovers! We also discuss the New Kids on the Block concert we went to recently, the u…
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The Best of Brenda (A Tribute to Shannen Doherty)
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Join us as we celebrate Shannen Doherty, and share a list of favorite moments from Brenda Walsh, her character on Beverly Hills 90210, as voted on by the We Don't Wanna Grow Up Community. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content ove…
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We recently asked the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community what their favorite nostalgic summer movies were... and they delivered! We tallied the answers to create a Top Ten list! So take a break from the Slip 'n Slide, grab your Capri Sun and your Push-Up pops, and settle in for a great list of summertime classics! We also talk a magical moment betwee…
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While Patty & Graham are away, Rayanne will... accidentally hand-cuff herself to their bed and everyone will spend the rest of the weekend trying to figure out how to set her free! We're on the penultimate episode of My So-Called Life: Episode 18 - Weekend. We also share some fun MSCL-related information and have another special guest for Show & Te…
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We're interrupting our summer schedule because we watched Andrew McCarthy's documentary, Brats, and had a lot of thoughts that we thought our listeners might like to hear! Join us as we talk about the Brat Pack from our perspective: who was a member, who was Brat Pack-adjacent, and who we felt should've been featured in the doc, that wasn't! Our In…
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The drama, the romance, the... possessions! We asked our audience to tell us their favorite soap operas and we tallied the answers for a Top Ten list (with HMs, of course) of soaps that were on the air in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Country Pete stops by, Stacy shares about the nostalgic toy she recently received, and we have a special guest for …
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Pete finally getting his Robocop episode? I'd buy that for a dollar! It's Stacy's first viewing of the 1987 film, and we had a good time discussing it! We also talk about how Stacy is now a cereal ambassador, Pete's surprising new collection, and a new interaction with a childhood celebrity crush. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok S…
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We Don't Wanna Grow Up update & summer plans!
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Just giving a little update as to why a new episode is not coming out this week, and also informing you of our summer plans for the podcast! As always, thank you for being here! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content over on Patre…
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Charmed (Season 2, Episode 2: Morality Bites)
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Today, we begin our new series: Remote Control, where listeners get to take control (remotely) of the episode! Marybeth has picked an episode of Charmed for us to watch, then we answered questions and shared fun facts that she submitted! Pete also talks about some new nostalgic toys he recently purchased! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our …
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Today we're answering nostalgic questions from the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community! Topics for today's episode include high school reunions, toy collecting, movies (new & old), celebrity & fictional deaths that hit hard, horror movies, fighting with siblings, and what it's like having fans of the podcast! Send us your questions, and we'll answer t…
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My So-Called Life (Episode 17 - Betrayal)
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The time has finally come. We've reached episode 17 of My-So Called Life (Betrayal) and it still stings, nearly 30 years later. We have so much to discuss about Rayanne betraying her best friend, Angela, by hooking up with Jordan Catalano, and the way it affects all of their relationships. We also share a recent victory (in the podcasting world) an…
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Top Ten Songs that Remind You of School Dances (Early 2000s Edition: Part 1)
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Recently we asked our audience to name one slow song and one upbeat song that reminded them of school dances, and we got so many responses that we had to divide the episodes up into decades! This time we're talking about the early 2000s! We were both adults at this point, so we're fully relying on our audience for these results! Thanks to everyone …
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Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) and Top Ten Prom Themes
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This week, we're talking about the made-for-tv movie full of some of our favorite television stars of the 80s: Dance 'Til Dawn. We're also sharing a list of the most popular prom themes of the 80s, 90s and early 00s, voted on by the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support…
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Seventeen Magazine's 9th Annual Readers Poll (Part 1)
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In this episode, we took the 9th Annual Readers Poll from the March 1997 issue of Seventeen Magazine! Part 2 is over on our Patreon! We also talk about two new series that are coming up, both on the regular podcast and Patreon. After hearing what they're about, let us know if you can think of a name for them! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook …
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Top Ten Songs that Remind You of School Dances (90s edition: Part 1)
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Recently we asked our audience to name one slow song and one upbeat song that reminded them of school dances, and we got so many responses that we had to divide the episodes up into decades! This time we're talking about the 90s! We also talk about a piece of 90s nostalgia that a member of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community sent to Stacy, and we …
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My So-Called Life (Episode 16 - Resolutions)
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We're finally back with more My So-Called Life recaps, and we're kicking it off with everyone making New Year's resolutions in episode 16, Resolutions. We also discuss the song, The Sweater (1992), by Meryn Cadell, after receiving an email about our thoughts on the scent coming off of Jordan Catalano. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikT…
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Top Ten Songs that Remind You of School Dances (80s edition: Part 1)
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Recently we asked our audience to name one slow song and one upbeat song that reminded them of school dances, and we got so many responses that we had to divide the episodes up into decades! This is the first installment, and we're starting off in the 80s! We also talk about some nostalgic candy, flash mobs, and the new New Kids Hotline! Our Instag…
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Pete and Stacy are in the Blanket Fort, with the microphones, talking about the greatest 80s film, based on a board game, of all time... Clue! Some other topics discussed: the nostalgic toys they gave each other for Valentine's Day, what we've been up to over on Patreon and Stacy takes a trip to the VP's office. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebo…
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In this special episode, we're celebrating L-O-V-E by sharing clips from some of our previous episodes where we talk about our favorite love songs and romantic movies from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. We'll be back with brand-new episodes very soon! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Becom…
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It's our final episode of 2023, and we're going out with one that's sure to make you laugh! We've compiled many of our outtakes from episodes over the last year and have put them into one episode! If you're wanting more, there are some more (less kid-friendly) bloopers over on our Patreon! We also discuss the poll results about perms, the reaction …
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My So-Called Life (Episode 15 - So Called Angels)
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'Tis the season to be reminded of how much we all love Rickie Vasquez. We're finally discussing the extremely emotional holiday episode of My So-Called Life, So-Called Angels! We also recently watched the Max documentary, You Were My First Boyfriend, and have writers/directors, Cecilia Aldarondo and Sarah Enid Hagey as special guests for our Show &…
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It's time for Holiday Trivia again! Stacy and Pete go head-to-head in holiday movie and music trivia, then they play Holiday Taboo! Play along and let us know how you did! If you'd like even more holiday games, there will be a bonus episode where we go another 15 rounds on our Patreon soon! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support …
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A cozy English cottage, a fancy home in L.A., magical tents, Arthur Abbott, strolling down the aisles of Blockbuster, the Santa Ana winds, Mr. Brightside, and Mr. Napkinhead ... it's 2006's The Holiday. We also discuss some nostalgic birthday gifts Stacy received this year and our new merch designs! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok…
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My So-Called Life (Episode 14 - On the Wagon)
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We're discussing the confusing relationship dynamics in episode 14 of My So-Called Life, On the Wagon. We also discuss some new (old) toys, and Stacy shares a schedule for her day in November 1991, when she was 11. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, o…
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Thanksgiving is upon us, and we couldn't think of a better way to get ready for the holiday than by munchin' on some grindage and chillin' with our buuuuddies, Crawl & Becca! It's 1993's Thanksgiving comedy, Son in Law! We also discuss the power of the fish tank scene in Romeo & Juliet, an early 90s fan letter to Brad Pitt, and a not-so-nice review…
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My So-Called Life (Episode 13 - Pressure)
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We're finally back with our My So-Called Life re-caps, picking up with Episode 13, Pressure, where Angela is feeling pressured by Jordan Catalano! We also apologize to two states, discuss Pete dropping movie quotes on work calls, and sadly... the passing of Matthew Perry. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to s…
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Awesomely Bad Horror Movies (Part 3)
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We're back, for the third year in a row, to discuss some of the cheesiest, most awesomely bad horror movies around! This time we're discussing Basket Case (1982), The Stuff (1985), and The Gate (1987). We also discuss the groundbreaking marketing of 1999's The Blair Witch Project, The Power Team and we have a visit from an old friend of the podcast…
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It's that time of year! We're celebrating by sharing some spooky stories that members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community have submitted (for the approval of the Midnight Society)! Let's crowd around the campfire and enjoy! *Thank you to everyone who shared your stories! We can't believe this is year three! Our Instagram Our Website Our Faceboo…
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The last two years, we covered the first two movies in the Halloween, Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street franchises... and this year we're back with the third films featuring our favorite horror baddies, Jason, Freddy, and unfortunately, no Michael! Don't worry... he'll be returning next year in Part 4! We also talk about a vintage Hallo…
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Who's ready for some Midnight Margaritas?! I know we are... and one of us has been waiting to cover 1998's Practical Magic for the last three years! We're not sure if you'll enjoy this episode (though, we hope you do), but there are some things we know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, …
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Spooky Listener Stories - Parts 1, 2 & 3 (Re-release)
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Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, we call these stories... The Tale of the Life Size Barbie, The Tale of the Doppelgänger Roommates, The Tale of My Friend’s Haunted House, The Tale of Spontaneous Combustions...or Demonic Hellfire, The Tale of the Missing Head, The Tale of the Haunting Voice, The Tale of the Black Ribbon, The Tale …
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Awesomely Bad Horror Movies (Re-release)
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We're re-sharing one of our favorite spooky season episodes, originally released September 24, 2021, for new listeners who haven't gotten caught up, or regular listeners who might want to revisit the episode! Killer clowns, murderous robots, hungry trolls, vengeful campers & thrashing guitar players... what more could anyone want from their horror …
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Kiss, Marry, Dump (Movie Edition - Part 2)
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We're back with part 2 of Kiss, Marry, Dump, where we decide which movies we want to be able to watch as much as we want for all all time, which one we can only watch one more time, and which one we can never watch again! Watch out for more My So-Called Life and Halloween content coming soon! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Suppor…
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In this episode, we give you all the details of our experience at 90s Con, which recently took place in Tampa, Florida! Find out which celebrities we met, which ones rubbed us the wrong way, and which ones we ate dinner with! We also give an *NSYNC update, of course! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to suppor…
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Here's Part 2 of our Favorite 90s Break-Up Songs, where we're sharing the top 5 songs that got us through our first broken hearts! We also talk about some celebrity break-ups that shocked the world, back in the day! If you haven't listened to Part 1, we recommend checking that one out first! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support…
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In this episode, we're talking about the first time our hearts were broken and the songs that got us through! We're also sharing some more *NSYNC gossip and how we got to hear a clip of their new song recently! This is Part 1! Part 2 will be out next week. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show?…
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Breaking News: *NSYNC Reunites at the MTV VMAs!
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You know Stacy couldn't wait to talk about that reunion, so we're here with a short & sweet emergency episode!! *NSYNC is back and one of us is VERY happy! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content over on Patreon!…
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Game time, once again! This time we're playing Name That Theme Song, which includes songs from TV shows, Cartoons, Game Shows, and Talk Shows! We also discuss more about Kenny G./bathtub music and some nostalgic horror movies we recently watched, Witchboard (1986) and Witchboard 2: The Devil's Doorway (1993)! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook …
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Today we're answering nostalgic questions from the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community! Topics for today's episode include toys, snacks, Columbia House, back-to-school shopping, chores, school fundraisers, Tino (IYKYK), and our first kiss! If you have questions, be sure to send them in for the next time! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikT…
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Weird Stuff I Believed When I Was a Kid (Part 5)
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We're back with more fun & relatable stories from members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community about the weird or funny stuff they believed when they were kids! We also take a trip to the Vice Principal's office and discuss those *NSYNC reunion rumors! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? …
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Remember the days when a movie's soundtrack was almost as great (if not better) than the movie? In this week's episode, we're talking about some of our favorite 90s movie soundtracks! We also share some info on playlists we've made and Stacy's interactions with the California Dreams! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Sho…
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It's game time! We're playing That's So 90s with Pete's older sister, Heather! We also talk about the recent concert we attended, and what it's like growing older with a band! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content over on Patreon…
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In this episode, we're playing the classic game of Kiss, Marry, Dump after We Don't Wanna Grow Up community member, Eric, posed an interesting question to us! We're picking which movies we can watch as much as we want forever, which movies we can only watch one more time, and which movies we'll never be able to watch again! We also discuss some of …
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The Albums that Defined Our Teen Years
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In this episode, we're both listing the Top Ten albums that we feel define our teen years! Send us your lists, if you feel so inclined! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content over on Patreon!…
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Join in on the Barbie fun, as we discuss the history of Barbie and Stacy lists her Top Ten favorite Barbie dolls, barbie playsets, and more...with HM's, of course! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content over on Patreon!…
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After talking about what the 90s smelled like, we knew we had to also ask the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community to tell us what the 80s smelled like! We're sharing some of the hilarious and relatable answers with you here! We're also discussing the American Gladiators docuseries and an interesting time travel question! Our Instagram Our Website Our …
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My So-Called Life (Episode 12 - Self-Esteem)
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Fellow My So-Called Life fans, the moment has come. I have three words for you. The. Boiler. Room. We're talking about episode 12, Self-Esteem. We also discuss the Nickelodeon show, Don't Just Sit There and our first eBay purchases. **My So-Called Life coverage starts at 14:35 Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want…
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Thank Goodness It's Funny! In this episode, we're revisiting summer episodes from a few TGIF shows - Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers, and Step By Step! We also chat about how we like to vacation, Camp Cucamonga, making pallets, and how Pete categorizes 90s music. Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want…
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We asked you all to help us decide which of Pete's faves we should cover next, and it was a landslide for 1984's The Terminator! Machines need love, too, I guess! We also chat about the soap opera, Passions, comic books, and shout-out our new Patreon members! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the sh…
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We thought it'd be fun to play a little game and test our knowledge of commercial jingles from the 80s & 90s! Play along and see how many nostalgic commercials you recognize! Don't forget to stay tuned until the end for some funny outtakes! Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Support the Show. Want to support the show? Become a subscr…
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