The Long Road Home Alone

S04E06 - Jimmy and Joey dive into American Airlines, the history of commercial aviation, and air travel as a plot device in Home Alone.

S04E05 - Jimmy and Joey explore the Home Alone home, its history and design, and why it likely holds the title for cinema’s most famous house.

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

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

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).

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

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

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.