That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast
Kalyn Andrews & Christian Baxter Mott | Para PodsHere for the '80s & '90s kids who still long for the safe, spooky glow of the TV screen in a dark room, Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott take a nostalgic look at the grittier side of the children's entertainment that ruled our adolescence and moulded our generation. Our show features every-other-weekly discussions ranging from movie nights and season-long binges, to spooky specials of shows... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Headless Horsemen, undying legends, and glowstick Jack-o’-lanterns… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they discuss their own ghostly happenings, yearn for Halloween dances gone by, and get “a-head” of Spooky Season with ... more
Romantic friendships, flashlit faces, and perpetual comings-of-age… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they round all the bases on this beloved staple. Together, they’ll do s’more reflecting on the “mature themes” and chi... more
Achy Americana, baseball slang, and Benny the Disappearing Jet… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they wring out whatever magic is left in Existential Summer and step up to the plate at the Sandlot. Writer and director D... more
Ducky-isms, banana teeth, and emotional extinction events… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they take one for the millennial team and journey toward their own Pretty Dark Great Valley, full of dino-racism, prickly tears... more
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- A Millennial’s Nostalgic Paradise
If you are a Millennial—generationally or merely in a cardiovascular sense—with a deep sense of nostalgia and a touch (or a ton) of neurodivergence…this is the pod for you. The hosts are products of our generation in the best way possible. If you are still reeling from the loss of Little Foot’s mom—I know, I know, too soon!—or haven’t been able to turn off the light without hearing the theme of AYAOTD…this is your pod. If you start chanting when you hear the words, “Stoop Kid never leaves his st... more
Audible5AvidReader
United States2 months ago - 5/5 for being political
Honestly just a genuinely fun and entertaining podcast about all the nostalgic media that helped raise me
Apple Podcasts5devan1030United States2 months ago - 90s kid approved
I really enjoy the mix of nostalgia and cool factoids the show brings. I really love 80s and 90s media so this show is a nice way to dive back into forgotten memories and maybe get some perspective I didn’t have before.
Apple Podcasts5Shannmann1United States2 months ago - Millennial CRINGE
Insufferable blabbering from two people that obviously didn’t even live through the 1980’s. Basic and pointless.
Apple Podcasts1chris_ine010United States3 months ago - Love it but take a beep
I love this, I love the conversation and the in depth discussion of each episode.
I’m not sure if you guys are in different areas but please please stop talking over each other.
Apple Podcasts5TTORRES.TRUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #81 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  South Korea/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Indonesia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Sweden/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Norway/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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Two nostalgic hosts explore the darker undercurrents of 80s and 90s kids entertainment, mixing deep-dive analysis with personal memories. Episodes routinely unpack production trivia, historical context, and the cultural impact of beloved films and shows, often highlighting themes of fear, resilience, and the maturation of audiences. The format blends scholarly curiosities with banter and cross-podcast collaborations, making it a go-to for listeners seeking thoughtful nostalgia that also treats difficult topics with care. A notable strength is the pair's balance of rigorous research and warm, conversational rapport, which can feel like hanging out with friends who are also your memory archivists for a generation."
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