The Long Road Home Alone

Lotta Action Around Here

S04E04 - Jimmy and Joey break down the background noise from Home Alone’s intro scenes and what the hidden dialogue reveals about some of the minor McCallister characters.

After Dark #009 | A World with Replicators

After Dark #009 - Jimmy and Joey break down Star Trek’s replicator technology and how its existence might affect society in the present day.

After Dark #008 | The TV Dinner

After Dark #008 - Jimmy and Joey unpack the history of TV dinners and their broader influence on American culture and lifestyle.

After Dark #007 | A Look Back at the Hobbit by Rankin & Bass

After Dark #007 - Jimmy and Joey venture there and back again while discussing one of the most beloved animated movies of all time: The Hobbit (1977).

For the Kids

S04E03 - Jimmy and Joey dig into the merchandising campaign that followed Home Alone’s box office success, culminating in the creation of the Talkboy product line.

After Dark #006 | The Format Wars: VHS vs. Betamax

After Dark #006 - Jimmy and Joey reflect on the format wars of the 70s/80s and why VHS ultimately dominated over Betamax.

After Dark #005 | Rocket Gibraltar: Macaulay Culkin's First Film

After Dark #005 - Jimmy and Joey break down Macaulay Culkin’s cinematic debut: Rocket Gibraltar. (Spoilers ahead, ya filthy animals!)

After Dark #004 | Pepsi: The World’s Second Favorite Cola

After Dark #004 - Jimmy and Joey dive into the history of Pepsi, its influence on pop culture, and its 130-year old rivalry with Coca-Cola.

Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Gus Polinski

S04E02 - Jimmy and Joey reflect on the life and times of actor/comedian John Candy, his close friendship with John Hughes, and his enduring reputation for kindness and sincerity.

After Dark #003 | Why We Love TNG’s Barclay

After Dark #003 - Jimmy and Joey evaluate Lieutenant Barclay, one of Star Trek: The Next Generation’s most beloved recurring characters.