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Nostalgium Arcanum

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217 episodes
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English
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Doug Lief
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Yes
Date created
2022/09/29
Latest episode
2026/10/05
Average duration
139 min.
Release period
8 days

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Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".

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Garfield's Halloween Adventure
2026/10/05
This podcast releases on Mondays - the least favorite day of one tubby beloved feline named Garfield. As his popularity began to take off in the early 1980s creator Jim Davis took a page from his comics colleage Charles Schultz and created a Halloween special to showcase, Garfield, Odie, Jon, and the smooth vocals of Lou Rawls. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) and writer/comedian/filmmaker Joey Clift (Spirit Rangers, Pow!) to trick and/or treat along with this perennial holiday classic. Joey's new book, "We've Been Here The Whole Time," comes out October 6! Find it at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Weve-Been-Here-the-Whole-Time!/Joey-Clift/9798881610883 Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm). Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, and more! If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from "Garfield's Halloween Adventure" by Ed Bogas and Desiree Goyette
True Lies
2026/09/28
True Lies is the quintessential 90s action movie. Equal parts comedy and high-stakes stunts, James Cameron teams up once again with Arnold Schwarzenegger and composer Brad Fiedel to deliver thrills and chills as Harry Tasker tries to keep his espionage career secret from frustrated spouse Helen, played to the hilt in a Golden Globe winning performance from Jamie Lee Curtis. But since it takes two to tange, we're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to revisit this explosive tale of husbands, wives, and double lives. Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm). Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, and more! If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) Por Una Cabeza - The Tango Project The Masochism Tango - Tom Lehrer All score from True Lies by Brad Fiedel
Songs of 1964
2026/09/21
In 1964 the British invaded, Motown got moving, and music would never be the same again. On this episode we want to hold hands with a year that truly revolutionized rock and roll, R&B, and folk, as the times they were a-changin'. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) and our cohosts from "Playing By Ear", Ami Lief and Kyle Lieberman, to take a bow like The Beatles on Ed Sullivan for our favorite songs from this incredible era. Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm). Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, and more! If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) The Way You Do The Things You Do – The Temptations It’s A Small World – The Sherman Brothers Where Did Our Love Go? – The Supremes A Spoonful of Sugar – The Sherman Brothers (performed by Julie Andrews) You Don’t Own Me – Leslie Gore Can’t Explain – The Who Glad All Over – The Dave Clark Five Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey House of the Rising Sun – The Animals Eight Days A Week – The Beatles California Sun – The Rivieras I Get Around – The Beach Boys You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling – The Righteous Brothers Do Wah Diddy Diddy – Manfred Mann Tobacco Road- The Nashville Teens Dancing In The Street – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas And I Love Her – The Beatles All Day And All Of The Night – The Kinks Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison Chapel of Love – The Dixie Cups Chim Chim Cheree – The Sherman Brothers (performed by Dick Van Dyke) I’m Into Something Good- Herman’s Hermits She’s Not There – The Zombies The Shoop Shoop Song – Betty Everett Twist And Shout – The Beatles The Sounds of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel Remember (Walking In The Sand) (The Oh No Song) – The Shangri Las I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles A Hard Day’s Night – The Beatles The Times They Are A-Changin – Bob Dylan Don’t Worry Baby – The Beach Boys I Wanna Hold Your Hand – The Beatles You Really Got Me – The Kinks A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke With A Girl Like You – The Rutles
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
2026/09/14
Like one of its subjects, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is a high powered mutant of some kind, never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. Terry Gilliam's adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's drug-fueled gonzo odyssey takes Johnny Depp beyond the boundaries of reality (at least as far as psychotropics will allow) to create an experience that truly is far out. We're joined by podcaster Case Aiken (www.certainpov.com) to celebrate what a long strange trip this is. Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm). Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, and more! If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) Combination of the Two (Big Brother & The Holding Company, Janis Joplin) Get Together (The Youngbloods) Expecting To Fly (Buffalo Springfield) Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) All score from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Ray Cooper
90s WB Animation with Special Guest Paul Rugg
2026/09/07
Cartoons from Warner Bros. in the 90s were a little looney, totally insane-ey, and a chance for the creative forces behind them to Freak Out! Guest comedian/filmmaker Tarik Davis (www.tarikrdavis.com) and I are joined by special guest Paul Rugg, credited writer on 76 episodes of Animaniacs, 24 of Freakazoid, and the voices of numerous characters on both shows including Freakazoid himself, for an incredible behind-the-curtain look at the ecosystem of cartoon-making at the WB when it produced some of the most memorable, daring, and flat-out hilarious animation ever. Find Paul's videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/Froynlaven1, You can find Tarik on NBC's The Amber Ruffin Show, and on his essential podcast, Brothers From Another Planet, see him perform live with Freestyle Love Soupreme. More importantly, Tarik's short film "Doc - Race, Revolution, Relativity, and the Confessions of a Time Travelling Terrorist" is now out and you can (and should) watch it here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-uBvVgBTIY) The trailer for his new short film, "We're Not In Harlem Anymore", is available here: (https://youtu.be/M6KTil92tX8?si=p1emxuYOa8c7ZQJa) Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm). Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, and more! If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) Animaniacs Theme - Richard Stone All score from Animaniacs and Freakazoid! - Richard Stone, Steven Bernstein, Julie Bernstein, Gordon Goodwin, Carl Johnson, J. Eric Schmidt
The Mighty Ducks
2026/08/31
Quack! Quack! Quack! We send a flying V to revisit Disney's "The Mighty Ducks" which put the Bad News Bears' format on ice, with a classic sports Cinderella story. We're joined by Keith Lehtinen from the "We Have Issues" and "World of Tomorrow" podcasts to celebrate this endearing story of kids with a frozen chip on their shoulder. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from The Mighty Ducks by David Newman Accentuate The Positive - Dr. John
NBA Jam
2026/08/24
Boom shakalaka! In 1993 NBA Jam abandoned videogame basketball verisimilitude in favor of wild 2-on-2 arcade action and like its playable athletes, caught fire. Comedian and improviser Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) is ON FIRE! He joins us to revisit this classic game, its impressive (and sometimes even presidential) roster of all-stars, and the phenomenon that ensued when hoops gave way to havoc. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from NBA Jam by Rick Fox
Final Fantasy X
2026/08/17
Final Fantasy X dives deep into complex themes of religion and race, love and sacrifice. From the opening strains of its memorable score, the game immediately grabs its audience with its narrative ambition, and unique aesthetic beauty. We recruit game critic Luis Aguasvivas (NPR) and podcaster Dave Jackson (Tales From The Backlog, https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) to join our pilgrimage to slay god, religion itself, and some scrub Blitzball teams along the way. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from Final Fantasy X by - Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, and Junya Nakano
Video Game Soundtracks
2026/08/10
From the moment you pop in a quarter or press start, video games have used music to enthrall, entice, and plumb even more complex emotions, far more than one might expect from the push of a button. On this podcast we celebrate the composers who have wrestled microchips, midi, and mp3s into the rich sonic (and sometimes Sonic) tapestries that elevate simple zeroes and ones into powerful musical experiences. We're joined by a full panel of games podcasters including Dave Jackson (Tales From The Backlog), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) and Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover) to roundtable our favorite game soundtracks. Check out the incredible podcasts from our panel: Retro Hangover (https://retrohangover.captivate.fm/) Pixel Project Radio (https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio) Tales From The Backlog (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/) Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) Pac-Man -Shigeichi Ishimura, Toshio Kai The Legend of Zelda – Koji Kondo ActRaiser – Yuzo Koshiro Crash Bandicoot - Josh Mancell Live & Learn – Crush40 Legend of Mana – Yoko Shimomura Silent Hill 2 - Akira Yamaoka The Legend of Zelda – Ocarina of Time – Koji Kondo Narita Boy - Salvador Fornieles Grandia - Noriyuki Iwadare Skullgirls - Michiru Yamane, Vincent Diamante, Brenton Kossak, Blaine McGurty Shovel Knight – Jake Kaufman Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse - Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto, Yoshinori Sasaki Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Brad Buxer, Sega Sound Team, and maybe Michael Jackson? Kingdom Hearts 2 - Yoko Shimomura Hotline Miami – Paris (M|O|O|N) The 7th Guest – The Fat Man Final Fantasy VIII – Nobuo Uematsu Final Fantasy IV – Nobuo Uematsu Final Fantasy VI – Nobuo Uematsu Sadow of the Colossus – Kow Otoni Super Mario Galaxy – Koji Kondo Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch – Joe Hisaishi Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean – Motoi Sakuraba Street Fighter EX Plus α - Takayuki Aihara, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht - Yasunori Mitsuda F-Zero X - Taro Bando, Hajime Wakai Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag – Bryan Tyler Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana - Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa Drakengard - Nobuyoshi Sano, Takayuki Aihara Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War - Keiki Kobayashi, Tetsukazu Nakanishi, Hiroshi Okubo, Junichi Nakatsuru Hollow Knight – Christopher Larkin Chrono Cross - Yasunori Mitsuda Nine Sols – FFXX, Im Baek Hun, Troy Lin, Shih-Wei Yang Dead Kennedys – Police Truck Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 – Lorien Testard – Lumiere Streets of Rage 2 - Yuzo Koshiro, Motohiro Kawashima Lisa: The Painful - Austin Jorgensen Nier - Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura Megaman 2 - Takashi Tateishi – Wily Stage 1 Chrono Trigger - Yasunori Mitsuda, Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda Pentiment - Alkemie Early Music Ensemble Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Jamie Christopherson Super Mario World – Koji Kondo Conker’s Bad Fur Day - Robin Beanland
Shadow of the Colossus
2026/08/03
"Shadow of the Colossus" truly casts a colossal shadow. When the question arises as to whether video games are art, this game is always Exhibit A in favor. Haunting, simultaneously minimalist and maximalist, Fumito Ueda's masterpiece challenged gameplay design in order to perfectly meld play with emotion. We're joined by guests Professors Funky and Aria from the Tabletop Hot Takes podcast (https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/) to wander the Forbidden Lands and go aggro on skyscraper-sized beasts, but perhaps at the cost of our souls. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from Shadow of the Colossus by Koh Ohtani
Spider-Man
2026/07/27
Thwip! Our summer of Sam Raimi continues as we revisit Spider-Man's first outing with Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Willem DaFoe bringing the storied web-slinger to high-flying death-defying action. Borrowing lessons learned from Darkman, Sam Raimi's vision for Peter Parker took Marvel's premiere teen crime fighter out of development hell and into franchise heaven. We're joined by podcaster Matt Storm aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite - www.djstormageddon.com) to revisit when Spider-Man's appearance truly was a brand new day. Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie All score from Spider-Man by Danny Elfman Ode to a Superhero - "Weird" Al Yankovic
Darkman
2026/07/20
Who is Darkman? That question, posed by the film's marketing, is answered with a laundry list including creator Sam Raimi, actor Liam Neeson, and a slough of influences from The Shadow, to The Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Batman, and many more. A true Frankenstein of a film lurching wildly from comic book action, to horror, to tragedy, to manic comedy, the movie walks a hard-to-resist tightrope that only Sam Raimi can pull off. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to peel back Darkman's many faces to explore what lies underneath. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from Darkman by Danny Elfman
Robots
2026/07/13
In 2005 "Robots" rolled off the assembly line from Blue Sky Studios, and it surprisingly remains greater than the sum of its nuts, bolts, and other assorted parts. Celebrating the aspects of capitalism that reward ingenuity and innovation, and satirizing the aspects of capitalism that incentivise profit at any cost, the film features wildly inventive production design and winning performance from an enormous celebrity roster including Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, Greg Kinnear, Stanley Tucci, Paul Giamatti, Mel Brooks, and many many many many more. We're joined by Sophia Riccardi of the Moviestruck podcast (https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/) to discuss why this film's components are anything but outmoded. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from Robots by John Powell Eye of the Tiger - Survivor Underground - Tom Waits Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
Songs of 1992
2026/07/06
After Nevermind permanently altered the musical landscape in 1991, the following year continued music's fractured attempt to catch up with rapidly changing styles. We wish-a-you joy and happiness in revisiting our personal favorites from 1992's jukebox with guest creeps and weirdos comedian Rich Baker, and our co-hosts from "Playing By Ear", Ami Lief and Kyle Lieberman. If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!). Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod). If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot Them Bones – Alice in Chains Rooster – Alice in Chains When A Man Loves A Woman – Michael Bolton Runaway Train – Soul Asylum Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton Keep The Faith - Bon Jovi The Rockford Peaches - The All American Girls Professional Baseball League Song Smells Like Nirvana – “Weird” Al Yankovic Everything About You – Ugly Kid Joe Queen of the Night – Whitney Houston Save The Best For Last – Vanessa Williams Steam – Peter Gabriel Remedy – The Black Crowes Drive – R.E.M. Creep – Radiohead Tennessee – Arrested Development Lithium – Nirvana Rain – Madonna Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers What’s Up? – 4 Non Blondes Model Girl – Gary Hughes Sublime – Date Rape No Rain – Blind Melon A Whole New World – Alan Menken and Tim Rice Friday I’m In Love - The Cure Right Now – Van Halen I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston Until I Fall Away – Gin Blossoms House of Pain – Jump Around Nothing Else Matters - Metallica Just Another Day – Jon Secada Everybody Hurts – R.E.M. Killing in the Name Of – Rage Against the Machine You Don’t Love Me Anymore – “Weird” Al Yankovic I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston Man on the Moon – R.E.M. Achy Breaky Song – “Weird” Al Yankovic
Labyrinth
2026/06/27
Though dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, on this episode we celebrate 40 years of the babe with the power, as Jennifer Connelly braves her way through Jim Henson's "Labyrinth". Full of astounding designs, puppetry, humor, and iconic songs from a mesmerising David Bowie, while Labyrinth was not an immediate financial success, the film's undeniable awesomeness has proven it still has power over you. We're joined by guest Josh Covel of the Still Loading podcast (and our co-host on the Jim Henson retrospective podcast "Still Muppeting") to celebrate one of the greatest movies of the 1980s. Come inside, and have a nice cup of tea! Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium! Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm). If you enjoyed this, it's also part of our aforementioned limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod). We also had the pleasure of recently guesting on The Pop Break's retrospective on Beck, "Podelay!" specifically covering his album "Guero". Head to www.thepopbreak.com to listen. Next week we'll be on the Table Top Hot Takes podcast (https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/) discussing Final Fantasy IX. If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All songs from Labyrinth by David Bowie All score from Labyrinth by Trevor Jones

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5 out of 5
13 reviews
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Washington, D.C. Girl 2024/07/16
Very Creative 👾
Such a creative podcast concept. We all love nostalgia and it’s a great way to connect with others. Perfect pod for road trips.
★★★★★
Ezranonymous52 2024/06/11
Blazing Saddles Ep
Love Tarik, love the movie, and really fun to hear all the details behind the scenes!
★★★★★
Matt aka Stormageddon 2023/07/24
Blast from the past!
Love listening to folks reminisce about pop culture from their past! Doug is a great host and the episodes are insightful and entertaining. A musts li...
★★★★★
realdave24 2023/06/06
Fun nostalgia tour!
Some shows seek to destroy nostalgia. Some seek to celebrate it. Nostalgium Arcanum is the latter. Doug and guests are really fun, knowledgeable and p...
★★★★★
Sandy Amboy 2023/04/11
Excellent Podcast
Solid context, great host, fun guests!
★★★★★
Veryami1 2023/04/07
So fun
So many fun topics covered, Love listening to this podcast. Lots of great guests and the host has a great perspective.
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