Best Paul Caiola Podcasts (2025)

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Patti LuPone Loses It (with Paul Caiola) 1:06:12

7d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

There’s only one Patti LuPone. Which is why the s**t hit the gold plated fan when Andrew Llyod Webber tried to have two Norma Desmonds. Tess is joined by Paul Caiola, one of the hosts of “That Aged Well,” (@thatagedwell) as the two of them dissect the fascinating and high drama turns of Patti Lupone’s “Sunset Blvd,” firing, and the antics that foll…

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Feed Drop: Sex Ed with DB - 13 Going On 30 47:25

18h ago47:25

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Paul recently got to sit down with Danielle Bezalel from the fantastic Sex Ed with DB podcast to talk all about the Jennifer Garner classic 13 Going On 30! DB and Paul talk about the ethics of age-gap romance when time travel is involved, and why 2000s films were so obsessed with pitting women against each other. Plus: dollhouses, dream jobs, and w…

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Goldfinger (1964) - Rompers, Passion Juice & a Private Pilot 2:12:21

3d ago2:12:21

2:12:21

Where to even begin with Sean Connery’s third outing as James Bond and That Aged Well’s first? Rompers! Moose knuckles! Golf! Nazi gold! Bowler hats! All this, and then a last minute discussion of the Hottest Bond. Buckle up, you’re not ready. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threa…

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Spies Like Us (1985) - Wordplay, Ninjas & a Delayed Grenade 1:52:04

10d ago1:52:04

1:52:04

It’s that special time, where Erika and Paul dive into an 80s comedy! This week, they’re talking about the Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase vehicle Spies Like Us…and you might think you can guess how they’ll feel about it, but this is a film that defies (some) expectations. For instance, if you were expecting it NOT to have a Bob Hope cameo…you would be…

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Tommy Boy is Hamlet (with Lisa Chanoux) 1:26:40

14d ago1:26:40

1:26:40

To be, or not to be? Aye, there’s the central question at the heart of the classic work “Tommy Boy” the 1995 broad comedy starring the late Chris Farley. This movie is more than a work of staggering childish genius. It is also a sophisticated adaptation of “Hamlet,” as in, the Shakespeare one. Joining Tess for a close reading of “Tommy Boy” through…

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Mission: Impossible (1996) - Face Rips, Undercover Flight Attendants & an Aquarium/Restaurant 2:03:36

17d ago2:03:36

2:03:36

It’s May, it’s May, the lusty month of May! Despite that introduction, Paul and Erika aren’t talking about musicals, or Camelot, or Julie Andrews…no, they’re spending the month talking about spy movies! And how else could they kick off this month than by talking about the film that took the desire deep in Tom Cruise’s heart to one day die while fli…

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Cassidy Ventura: The One That Got Away 40:46

21d ago40:46

40:46

The landslide of allegations against Sean Diddy Combs was started by a singular person - R&B singer Cassie Ventura. Cassie’s allegations formed the framework for the federal case against Sean Combs, which is set to kick off May 5, 2025. Tess takes a deep look into Cassie’s harrowing escape and the surprising stories Cassie’s intersects with. Follow…

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Mystic Pizza (1988) - Hot Privilege, Fourth Jobs & a Murder House 2:00:38

24d ago2:00:38

2:00:38

Wedding April closes out with a film that’s about a wedding…but also about so much more! One of our earliest mass exposures to Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza also has room for Annabeth Gish, Lili Taylor, Conchata Ferrell, and trio of stone-cold hotties. Erika and Paul are here to talk you through pool games, hitchhiking and boner killers as they dive …

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Selena, Yolanda, and the Room Where It Happened (with Vanessa Gonzalez) 1:19:54

28d ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Selena Quintanilla was 23 years old, and well on her way to becoming an international megastar when she was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club. Though a biopic starring Jennifer Lopez paints a fairly simple picture of this tragic death, the truth appears less black and white. Only two people really know how and Selen…

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Father of the Bride (1991) - Unforced Errors, Invented Accents & an Exercise in Financial Insanity 2:03:00

1M ago2:03:00

2:03:00

Last week, Erika and Paul kicked off Wedding Movie Month with a modern, Oscar-nominated classic. This week, they aimed a little lower and went for the Jennifer Lopez rom-com The Wedding Planner! While this movie might not have everything, this episode does: marriage proposals, multiple impressions of famous people, and, of course, a Kraft Mac & che…

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It Takes Two (Episodes) - The Olsen Twins Return (With Guy Branum) 51:58

1M ago51:58

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If there is such a thing as the typical college experience, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, the two most famous child star twins of all time, were probably never going to have it. Nevertheless, they persisted…kind of. Joining Tess to talk through the Olsen twins transition to otherworldly fashion icons is writer, actor, and comic Guy Branum. See Guy’s …

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The Wedding Planner (2001) - Wedding Songs, Dildo Drawers & an Italian Accent 2:05:04

1M ago2:05:04

2:05:04

Last week, Erika and Paul kicked off Wedding Movie Month with a modern, Oscar-nominated classic. This week, they aimed a little lower and went for the Jennifer Lopez rom-com The Wedding Planner! While this movie might not have everything, this episode does: marriage proposals, multiple impressions of famous people, and, of course, a Kraft Mac & che…

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The Olsen Twins: The Origin Story (With Guy Branum) 53:03

1M ago53:03

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The Olsen twins are endlessly fascinating celebrities. They were selected for stardom before they could walk. They’re both an inspirational story and I cautionary tale. They’re just so important. Joining Tess to talk through the wild mystery that is the Olsen twins existence is writer, actor, and comic Guy Branum. See Guy’s new one-person show “Fru…

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The Wedding Banquet (1993) - Fairies, Drunken Revelry & an Acid Wash Denim Tank Top 2:02:34

2M ago2:02:34

2:02:34

Happy April, everyone…That Aged Well is ringing in the spring by talking about wedding movies all month. And what better film to kick it off with than Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet? Now, did this movie having a soon-to-be-released remake have something to do with this scheduling as well?? Who can say? But, even without the remake, enjoy this modern…

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The Mall in Barbra Streisand’s Basement (with Chelsea Devantez) 1:18:14

2M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Forget skeletons in the closet. Barbra Streisand has a mall. In her basement. Like, a real one. Joining Tess to tour this fascinating and unhinged corner of American architecture is writer, director, and podcaster Chelsea Devantez. Chelsea’s memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, But I’m Going to Anyway,” is out now. Her podcast “Glamorous Trash”…

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WarGames (1983) - Bleep-Bloops, Card Catalogues & a Pterodactyl 2:10:38

2M ago2:10:38

2:10:38

Crazy Technology Month comes to a close with our Patreon Pick, WarGames starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, and Dabney Coleman! It feels like this film has been forgotten, but everyone buckle up…the phrase “uncomfortably prescient” comes to mind while watching it. Don’t worry, Paul and Erika are here to inject a lot of bathroom humor to keep t…

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Jojo Siwa and Unhappy Pop Star Campers (with Jade Catta-Preta) 1:19:34

2M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Before she was proclaiming she’d invented “gay pop,” child dance phenom-turned heavily costumed try-hard helmed a junior girl group called XOMG. The group claimed to offer aspiring pop stars as young as 8 years old a line into their show biz dreams. Some claim what followed was a candy-flavored nightmare. Joining Tess to talk through Jojo’s turn as…

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Sneakers (1992) - Icons, Anagrams & a Black Box 2:06:08

2M ago2:06:08

2:06:08

Here it is, the movie that gave us the idea for Technology Month in the first place: Robert Redford in Sneakers! And not just Robert Redford, but also Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, River Phoenix, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley and the queen, Mary McDonnell…it’s a cast so stacked, the film might as well be about pancakes. Join Erika and Paul as they …

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Sean Diddy Combs: An Alleged Surprise Attack 41:27

2M ago41:27

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“Plaintiff would pay for her statement regarding Tupac.” In this chilling line from an assault case filed against Sean Diddy Combs, legal representatives for Ashley Parham, an alleged victim’s of Sean Combs synopsize what is a shocking and brutal claim of sexual assault by Combs. Parham’s story is deeply disturbing. It also provides telling insight…

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Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989) - Documentaries, Duran Duran & a Balanced Breakfast 2:04:28

2M ago2:04:28

2:04:28

From technology that kinda-sorta makes sense in The Net, Paul and Erika head into full on sci-fi territory for the Rick Moranis smash Honey, I Shrunk The Kids! The film inspires them to offer thoughts on fishing and camping, fall in love with an animatronic ant, and wonder at the different potential applications of a Shrink Ray…all while giving the…

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The Net (1995) - Email Attachments, Local News Reports & a Strangely Aggressive Furry 2:04:21

2M ago2:04:21

2:04:21

After a brief detour to Ancient Greece, Erika and Paul return to the present (kinda) to kick off Tech Month with Sandra Bullock and The Net! We can all revel in the nostalgia and the hilarity of the technology in this film…but are we prepared for what the film got right? That’s a question that can only be answered by listening to this episode! You …

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300 - Corpse Walls, Hot Gates & a Wife Guy 1:55:30

3M ago1:55:30

1:55:30

All previous podcast rules are thrown out as Paul and Erika celebrate their 300th episode the only way they know how: by talking about Zack Snyder’s 2006 action epic 300! Your hosts have never offered their particular hilarious brand of film critique to such a recent release. Come journey back to Sparta with Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Rodrigo Sant…

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Only You - Heroic Nuns, Ouija Strategies & a Wig 2:13:47

3M ago2:13:47

2:13:47

The finale of romance month came so quickly (which is so not romantic)! But, nevertheless, here we are with our final film of February: 1994’s Only You starring Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr, and, most importantly, BONNIE HUNT! After years, the Hunt For Hunt returns and your hosts have no choice but to celebrate. You can follow That Aged Well on B…

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Some Kind Of Wonderful - Teen Night Clubs, Stalkerish Behavior & a Tater Tot 2:12:43

3M ago2:12:43

2:12:43

It’s been a minute since Erika and Paul have looked at a John Hughes film, so come join them as they take on 1987’s Some Kind Of Wonderful! It’s a long-time favorite of Erika’s that, surprise surprise, Paul has never seen…will he agree with Erika’s nostalgic take? Or is the stage set for a battle royale?! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@…

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: It Ends Here (For Now) 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

Cameras wrap on “It Ends With Us.” Now, the real battle begins. After Blake Lively alleges that she’s been harassed while filming this movie, her attempts at wrestling back agency stall out. Ultimately, Lively is able to get back some power…but at what cost? And who is really making her pay? Tess has sifted through the many legal filings in this ca…

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Ever After - Codpieces, Road Pirates & a British Da Vinci 1:57:50

3M ago1:57:50

1:57:50

We had to have a fairy tale during Romance Month, and we landed on a doozy: 1998’s Ever After! You know Paul and Erika are going to be giddy over any film that features a Barrymore, a Huston, AND a Lansbury (it’s true, look it up)! So, how does this Cinderella retelling age? Listen and find out! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWe…

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: The Beginning 41:21

3M ago41:21

41:21

Betrayal. Gaslighting. Things not being what they seem. These are themes in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but they could also describe the dramatic and seemingly constantly escalating conflict between actor and fashionista Blake Lively and her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Tess has sifted through the many wordy legal filings and blurry screen…

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City of Angels - Hot Shouldering, Smudges & a Rolling Rock 2:10:54

4M ago2:10:54

2:10:54

After a lovely month spent taking the piss out of TV shows, Erika and Paul are back on their usual beat: taking the piss out of movies! That Aged Well is celebrating romance all month and starting with 1998’s fantasy melodrama City Of Angels. “How do you talk to an angel?” you might be think-singing. Well, we don’t know, but thanks to this movie we…

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ER - Makeshift Tracheotomies, Nurse’s Oaths & a Lippy Schoolteacher 1:26:51

4M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Well, well, well, we’ve come to the end of January and our final nighttime soap (for now)...the medical drama that took the 90s by storm, ER! And this episode has everything, except the majority of the main cast of ER. But instead, it’s got Ewan MacGregor! Not a bad trade, overall! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social…

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7th Heaven - Doobying, Teen Widowers & a Weed-Dispensing Dog 1:48:18

4M ago1:48:18

1:48:18

That Aged Well is in the midst of Nighttime Soap Month, and after taking on two famously crazy ones, Paul and Erika are taking a left turn to watch an episode of the long-running family soap 7th Heaven. And not just any episode…they’re talking about the famous one that all revolves around a mystery joint that appears in the family home! Come one, c…

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Dynasty - Servant Uniforms, Koi & a Vision In Plum 1:26:31

4M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Nighttime Soaps Month continues with another fabled subject: all those scheming Carringtons over on Dynasty! Erika and Paul have again bypassed the pilot and gone straight for the good stuff…season 5, episode 29, titled Royal Wedding! Come along as they attempt to explain 5 seasons of soap opera nonsense to themselves, each other, and you all at on…

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The Beef That Made Billions: Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Scooter Braun (With Amber Kenny) 1:27:07

4M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

You don’t have to be a Swiftie to know there’s bad blood between Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Scooter Braun. What exactly went down between these three powerful and strong personalities? Who was really in the wrong here, and how did Kanye taking the mic from Taylor at the VMAs lead to the re-recorded albums known as “Taylor’s Version?” Joining Tes…

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Melrose Place - Marinades, Hooker Business & a Courtyard Pool 1:35:38

5M ago1:35:38

1:35:38

Happy New Year, listeners! Paul and Erika thought they’d kick off with a TV month, so we’re doing nighttime soap operas all week, and starting with one of the titans…Melrose Place! And they’re not even doing the pilot this time, they’re diving right into one of the most infamous episodes in the whole show…the one with the wig reveal (you know what …

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Hot Frosty - Nipple Accuracy, Small Towns & a Full John Waters 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Happy holidays listeners! Paul and Erika take you on their annual trip all over the world to read their international reviews (and offer some alternate titles for the show) before discussing Netflix’s Hot Frosty! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US …

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Bridget Jones’s Diary - Toxic Exes, Turkey Curry & a Casting Coup 2:00:07

5M ago2:00:07

2:00:07

*perfect British accent* Well, here we are, chums…Erika and Paul are chuffed to be taking a lookie-loo at 2001’s Renée Zellweger vehicle Bridget Jones’s Diary. Does it leave them simply knackered? Or do they think it’s bloody brilliant? Don’t be a numpty…download this episode onto your mobile immediately and find out! Cheers! You can follow That Ag…

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Diddy, Biggie, and Tupac (with Wynter Mitchell Rohrbaugh) 1:34:27

5M ago1:34:27

1:34:27

Few murders have rocked the music world like the untimely deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. Neither slain rapper has ever had their killer brought to justice. Recent allegations against Sean Diddy Combs, the producer who have Biggie Smalls his start, have forced questions about Diddy’s involvement in this dark and violent tale. Joining Tess…

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Scrooged - Toilet Seat Covers, Vodka Tabs & a Masterpiece 2:07:56

5M ago2:07:56

2:07:56

Can we make doing some adaptation of A Christmas Carol a yearly tradition? Maybe, ‘cause this is now two years in a row! Paul and Erika are talking about 1988’s Scrooged and are taking the chance to helpfully explain VCRs, Xerox pranks, and Tab to the youth. Teach the children! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), I…

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The Babe Vegetarians 43:28

5M ago43:28

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A sweet movie about a talking pig turned a whole new generation of children into vegetarians. Those children often remained vegetarians into adulthood, and played a role in transforming the plant-based food industry. How did “Babe” make such a lasting impact on kids, and why were so many of those ‘90s babes girls? Joining Tess to talk through this …

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The Family Stone - Chekhov’s Nap, In-Law Etiquette & an NPR Tote Bag 2:10:20

5M ago2:10:20

2:10:20

Erika and Paul are later in the timeline than ever before as they dive into 2005’s The Family Stone, starring Diane Keaton, Sarah Jessica Parker, and…like, so many more people! Why go so late? Well, if you’re asking, you’ve probably never seen The Family Stone. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAg…

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The Bromance of Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong Un (With Megan Koester) 1:06:14

6M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

So this actually happened: one of the most unpredictable and eccentric NBA players of all time put the entire United States (and maybe the whole world) at risk when he found himself cozying up to one of the world’s most notorious dictators. Joining Tess to talk through this strange and hilarious story is writer, actor, and comedian Megan Koester (@…

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Planes, Trains, And Automobiles - Airport Reading, Holiday Celebrations & a Bus Sing-Along 1:59:29

6M ago1:59:29

1:59:29

Out with the old and in with the…less old? Paul and Erika are leaving Classic Movie Month behind for the year (sob!) and heading right into Holiday Movie Month with the Steve Martin-John Candy two-hander Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! A true relic from the time when people had jobs like “Shower Curtain Ring Salesman,” join That Aged Well as they …

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Minisode: Some Thoughts On Britney and the Biopic 19:47

6M ago19:47

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While we’re all lining up to see “Wicked,” Tess has some thoughts on a different upcoming Jon Chu movie musical – the Britney Spears biopic. Britney herself has said on Instagram that this movie, which was optioned from the book “A Woman in Me,” is not actually a biopic. So what is really going on here? Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram,…

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All About Eve - Gowns With Pockets, Preparation Martinis & a 17-Year-Old From Wisconsin 2:18:16

6M ago2:18:16

2:18:16

It’s the final week of November, and That Aged Well’s Patrons have spoken…it’s time to do a dive into 1950’s classic All About Eve! Bette Davis! Celeste Holm! Thelma Ritter! And, of course, the one and only Anne Baxter! Look, y’all know Erika and Paul love an Anne Baxter performance, and trust that they looooooooove this Anne Baxter performance! Yo…

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Madonna and the Kabbalah Craze (with Rachel Fisher and Desi Jedeikin) 1:38:59

6M ago1:38:59

1:38:59

There was a moment in history where it seemed like every celeb was dabbling in Kabbalah - the secretive spiritual practice that set up camp at the bottom of Beverly Hills. Madonna and her many famous friends were all wearing red bracelets and talking about awareness and balance, but for all the press Kabbalah got, Kabbalah’s darker side was pushed …

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Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory - Life Lessons, Fudge Rooms & a List of 64-Year-Olds 1:58:31

6M ago1:58:31

1:58:31

Paul and Erika leave Hitchcock and the 40s behind to take a deep dive into 1971’s Willy Wonka And the Chocolate Factory! Quick question, was anyone out there terrified by this trippy adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel? Because that would track… You can follow That Aged Well on Twitter (@ThatAgedWellPod), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), Threads (@ThatAgedW…

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What Dan Aykroyd Knows About Aliens (With CJ Sullivan) 1:01:59

6M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Aliens: their existence seems kind of inevitable, right? So why are they such a fringe topic? They’re not, to legendary comedian Dan Aykroyd, who has spent his entire life studying alien encounters. This SNL founding member has a lot to say about extraterrestrials, and Tess brings on comedian CJ Sullivan (@cjsullivanwastaken) to sift through what D…

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Rope - Nut Boys, Candelabras & a Terrible Dinner Party 1:59:40

6M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

1948: the year Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope was released, and also the approximate number of homosexuals featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope. Ah, we kid, we kid…there’s five at the most. Two at the least. Three at the most likely. But hey, three homosexuals in a 1948 movie? And one of them is Jimmy Stewart?? What more could you hope for??? You can follo…

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The Crow 39:18

7M ago39:18

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Brandon Lee was supposed to have a long and successful film career. Instead, he died in a freak shooting accident on the set of his breakout film “The Crow.” He was shot by a blank. So how was that shot fatal? Tess talks with professional armorer Mike Tristano about how and why this horrific tragedy occurred. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Inst…

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Some Like It Hot - Madonna Puns, Buttermilk & a Tuck For The Gods 1:56:47

7M ago1:56:47

1:56:47

Welcome to November, aka Classic Movie Month on That Aged Well! We’re kicking it off with another Billy Wilder film, 1959’s Some Like It Hot…has this man ever made a bad film? If so, Erika and Paul haven’t found it yet. Come listen (and maybe unwind just a bit…it’s a stressful week) as the silliness rises to extremely high levels while your hosts s…

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BONUS EPISODE! Perfectly Good Moment (w/ Amanda Jane Stern) 50:10

7M ago50:10

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What is this? A treat the day after Halloween? Please enjoy this bonus episode with the lovely Amanda Jane Stern, who was kind enough to join us and discuss her film Perfectly Good Moment (available now on VOD)! You can follow That Aged Well on Twitter (@ThatAgedWellPod), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), Threads (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR…

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