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Dissecting The 80s

Tripp and Andrew Laino
Christmas
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John Candy
Kurt Russell
Beverly Hills Cop
80s Horror Films
Drop Dead Fred
The Breakfast Club
Captain Ron
Goodfellas
Batman Returns
Back To the Future III
Scream For Help
Saturday the 14th
Danny Devito
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
A Nightmare On Elm Street
The Addams Family
Amityville Horror
A Christmas Story

Tripp and Andrew Laino have been watching movies together since 1992, and making fun of them together since 1999, when a rainy afternoon of babysitting turned into 8 hours of cheesy science fiction and jokes. Raised on a strict diet of 80s movies, the pair have an undying love for the decade and all of the weird, wonderful cinema therein, despite barely being there for it. Every other week (since ... more

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Tripp Laino
Co-host of Dissecting The 80s; long-running host with a focus on nostalgic and humorous analysis.
Andrew Laino
Co-host of Dissecting The 80s; brings encyclopedic movie knowledge and comedic timing.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • 80s movies

    If you’re going to make a podcast about 80s movies then maybe you should stop pearl clutching over things! You’re reading too deep into them. You’re bringing up things that we didn’t even think of things in such away when we watched them. Weird Science episode for example!

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    Trina5b
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun and great insight

    Great hosts and great podcast!

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    5
    Drano55
    United Statesa year ago
  • You can be both a star and a character actor

    Example Marjorie Main, of course Hollywood is very different now but I still think you can definitely be both, hard disagree with the other point of view

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    5
    ❤️paul
    United States2 years ago
  • Love them!

    Charming and hilaaaaaaaarious. Love re-visiting my favorite movies with these two.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KLHR1
    United States3 years ago
  • Two Brothers - Too Fun!

    I have enjoyed the Dissecting the 80s podcast for years, and feel deep seeded shame that I have not left it a positive review until now. I have enjoyed every episode since the beginning, even though I wasn't there for it, I have dug deep into their back catalog. I also adore their differing perspectives, the amount of analysis and research they put into each film, and the long, meandering comedic roads they travel down for extended journeys until they realize they probably should continue their ... more

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    5
    Jacinth Darkstar
    United States4 years ago

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Deep knowledge and thoughtful takes make nostalgia feel fresh.
A go-to for 80s movie nostalgia and sharp commentary on era tropes.
Consistently entertaining and insightful for both new listeners and long-time fans.
The hosts are hilarious and engaging, with great chemistry.

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#280 Major League (FIXED)
Q: What is your opinion on the baseball movie "Major League"?
It's funny and has many great character moments, but it doesn't hold up in certain aspects, particularly the romantic subplot and some outdated humor.

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The show centers on two brothers who-time and again- revisit 80s cinema with playful banter, deep-dive analysis, and a steady stream of nostalgia. Across episodes they explore a mix of classic and cult films, share behind-the-scenes trivia, personal anecdotes, and broader pop culture touchpoints, often blending affectionate critique with sharper observations about era-specific tropes and representations. The hosts' enthusiasm and witty camaraderie, plus their willingness to connect movies to larger cultural conversations, make it a reliable both for longtime fans and newcomers seeking entertaining-but-smart film discussion.

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