Back in the Day with John and Jay
We are in fact that hidden room, with the black curtain, at the back of your local video store personified! Your hosts John and Jaysen take a funny, comedic and sometimes raunchy approach on the movies, TV shows, video games and music that helped define their childhoods spanning the 80s and 90s.
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Podcasting since 2022 • 144 episodes
Back in the Day with John and Jay
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Episode 144: Stand By Me (1986) // Coming-of-age Classic!
This week we revisit Stand By Me, Rob Reiner’s 1986 classic that captures the bittersweet magic of childhood friendships and coming-of-age in small-town America. Based on Stephen King’s novella The Body, Stand By Me t...
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Episode 144
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Episode 143: The Craft (1996) // Oh, he's sorry, he's sorry, he's sorry, he's sorry...
In this spellbinding episode of Back in the Day with John and Jay, we revisit The Craft, the 1996 cult classic that brought witchcraft and teenage rebellion to the big screen. Join us as we delve into the film’s edgy portrayal...
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Episode 143
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Episode 142: Stephen King's IT (1990) // Ohhhhh they float....
Continuing our month long Spooktacular, we deep dive into the terrifying world of Stephen King's IT, the 1990 miniseries that left audiences everywhere with a newfound fear of clowns. We revisit this iconic horror adaptation, discussin...
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Episode 142
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Episode 141: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) // Tim Curry does nothing half-assed!
This week, we’re reviewing the outrageous and iconic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Get ready for a time warp as we explore the movie’s wild legacy, unforgettable characters, and the eccentric performances that made this film a phenome...
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Episode 141
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Episode 140: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) // I ate his liver with some fava beans...
.....and a nice Chianti.In this spine-chilling episode of Back in the Day with John and Jay, the duo revisits the groundbreaking psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Directed by Jonathan Demme, this ...
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