Posts on Dusty VCR

Episode 32: Liar Liar (w/ Emily Parker Woodland)

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We welcome Emily Parker Woodland, Matt’s sister-in-law, to the podcast to talk about the 1997 film Liar Liar, starring Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, and Cary Elwes.

Episode 31: Matilda (w/ Tricia Damboise)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fan favorite Tricia Damboise returns to the podcast to talk about the 1996 film Matilda, starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Rhea Perlman.

Episode 30: 10 Things I Hate About You (w/ Chrissy P)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Chrissy P returns to the pod to discuss her favorite movie, 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About You.

We talk about hoarding friendships, struggling to make ourselves photogenic, and whether we accept the joy of bloopers.

Episode 29: Clean Slate

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In a no-guest pod, we discuss forgetting important details in social situations and times when people think we’re someone else. We argue about whether Dana Carvey was the right man to lead this movie and whether Valeria Golino is the sexy Leslie Nielsen. And we explore everyone’s excitement and anxiety about AI.

Episode 28: Air Bud (w/ Molly Hynes)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400

Returning champion Molly Hynes joins us on the pod to talk about the art of sneaking ice cream cake into movie theaters, where we wandered in our adolescence, and whether Air Bud is an underappreciated masterpiece.

Episode 27: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (w/ Emily Mame Ford)

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Emily Mame Ford joins us to discuss one of the most nineties movies we’ve ever seen — the 1997 classic, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.

Episode 26: So I Married an Axe Murderer (w/ Darren Sechrist)

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Darren Sechrist joins us on the pod to talk about the forgotten 1993 comedy, So I Married An Axe Murderer. We try to figure out if Mike Myers was ever charming, we uncover a secret about Michael Richards getting canceled, and we temporarily become a podcast to discuss deer.

Episode 25: The Little Mermaid (w/ Chrissy P)

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Chrissy P joins us on the pod to talk about one of her childhood favorites, the Disney classic The Little Mermaid. Chrissy tells us about Mr. Bear, the stuffed bear she’s had since childhood and how people react to it. We also get into sexy mermaids and the fleeting moment before a first kiss.

Episode 24: Lars and the Real Girl (w/ Xena Dreyfuss)

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Xena Dreyfuss makes their triumphant return to the podcast in honor of Rachel’s birthday. We discuss Rachel’s all-time favorite movie, Lars and the Real Girl, starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, and Patricia Clarkson. We talk about Xena’s childhood rebellion, why Xena’s mom made an exception to the no-violence, no-sex in movies rule so that the family could watch The Shining while Xena was six years old, and why we’re all afraid to use someone’s name the first time we meet them.

Episode 23: Back to the Future (w/ Buddha Joe)

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Buddha Joe join us on the podcast to discuss his all-time favorite movie, 1985’s Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. We talk about Joe’s love of pranking, the universal joy of two-fingered skateboarding, and how Back to the Future shaped Matt into the man he is today.

Episode 22: Notting Hill (w/ Sue Lynch and Matt Woodland)

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Who better to join us on this Mother’s Day than the Dusty VCR mom herself, Sue Lynch!

Episode 21: Big (w/ Vally D and Matt Woodland)

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian Vally D and Dusty VCR superstar and guest host Matt Woodland join us on the podcast to discuss the 1988 film Big, starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins. We talk about gaining our parents’ approval, our childhood relationships with walkie talkies, and we decide whether to go back to middle school for a do-over with our adult minds.

Episode 20: Parenthood (w/ Michelle Talarico)

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian and podcast neighbor Michelle Talarico (aka “Michy Badcakes”) joins us to talk about 1989’s Parenthood, starring Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, and a young Joaquin Phoenix.

We talk about learning where babies come from (accurately or inaccurately). We argue passionately about immersion blenders vs. The Magic Bullet. Finally, Michelle explains why everyone in Auburn, MA is grizzled and shares what it’s like when your mom discovers explicit details about your sex life.

Episode 19: Miss Congeniality (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Fan favorite Tricia D’Onofrio returns to the podcast to talk about the 2000 film Miss Congeniality, starring Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, and Benjamin Bratt.

We talk about 90s deepfake technology, romcom tropes, and how Tricia became one of the cool kids at circus camp.

Episode 18: Overboard (w/ Matt Woodland)

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Dusty VCR all-star Matt Woodland returns to the podcast to discuss the 1987 film Overboard, starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. And in a Dusty VCR first, we also watched the 2018 reboot to compare how they updated this eighties classic for modern audiences.

We talk about homeschooling, childhood discipline, and the inexplicable need young boys have to tell their friends which women they find attractive.

Episode 17: Country Strong (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian and Dusty VCR favorite Tricia D’Onofrio returns to the podcast to discuss the 2010 film Country Strong starring Gwenyth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, and Garrett Hedlund.

We discuss secret country music fandom, regrettable piercings, and debate whether Garrett Hedlund is hot.

Episode 16: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (w/ Penina Beede)

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian and returning champion Penina Beede joins us to discuss the 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine, and Glenne Headly. We talk about Pez conventions, find out why Jewish mothers slap their daughters, and we explore the dumbest lies we’ve ever told.

Episode 15: Galaxy Quest (w/ Sean Noah Noah)

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian and writer Sean Noah Noah joins us to discuss the 1999 sci-fi satire, Galaxy Quest, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tony Shalhoub.

We talk about the true meaning of “trajesty,” we try to figure out what makes Thermians so incredibly endearing, and we play the first ever edition of The Polish Game, featuring Gabe Miner.

Episode 14: Saving Silverman

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

We re-watched the 2001 comedy Saving Silverman and it broke our poor little hearts. The movie we adored as teens has rotted to abomination in 2019. Tune in to hear us struggle through the pain of discussing this immensely disappointing movie.

In this episode, we discuss macrodosing on magic mushrooms, the brilliance of nun gyms, and we’ll teach you “rough wintering,” the never-fail technique for making semi-meaningful connections with strangers.

Episode 13: While You Were Sleeping (w/ Matt Woodland)

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian and fan-favorite Matt Woodland makes his triumphant return to Dusty VCR to discuss his favorite genre: rom-coms.

We re-watch the 1995 classic While You Were Sleeping with Sandy B and Billy P. We talk about over-the-top romantic gestures, dating culture in the 1920s when Matt was growing up, and we reverse-engineer our parents’ present motivations at Christmas.

Episode 12: Mrs. Doubtfire (w/ Tricia D'Onofrio)

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Comedian Tricia D’Onofrio joins us to revisit the 1993 classic, Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams, Sally Field, and Pierce Brosnan.

We talk about Tricia’s childhood moral outrage, whether we could identify our fathers in disguise, and we have another edition of The Mom Game.

Episode 11: Drop Dead Gorgeous (w/ Penina Beede)

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:39:00 +0000

Penina Beede, comedian and host of the upcoming podcast 25 for 25, joins us to discuss the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous, starring Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, and Kirstie Alley.

We discuss making funerals funny, meeting Brittany Murphy, and bring new meaning to the word “riveting.”

Episode 10: The Wedding Singer (w/ Matt Kantrowitz)

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 23:39:00 +0000

Matt Kantrowitz, one of Michael’s oldest friends and comedy partners, joins us to discuss the 1998 classic, The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

We discuss the undercelebrated brilliance of Jon Lovitz, Home Depot Hotties, and play “Porn or The Godfather.”

Episode 9: The Addams Family (w/ Chris Lund)

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:39:00 +0000

Our friend Chris Lund joins us to discuss the 1991 comedy, The Addams Family, starring Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and Christina Ricci.

In this episode, we discuss the unforgettable 70th Academy Awards, evil dog mouths, and debut The Mom Game.

Episode 8: Being John Malkovich (w/ Molly Hynes)

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Local comedian Molly Hynes joins Dusty VCR to discuss the 1999 classic Being John Malkovich, starring John Cusack, Catherine Keener, Cameron Diaz, and John Malkovich.

In this episode, we think about whose bodies we’d like to take over, the importance of listening to the words in movies, and the virtue of Googleyness.

Episode 7: My Cousin Vinny (w/ Bob Lynch)

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In a special Father’s Day episode of Dusty VCR, we’re joined by Bob Lynch, dad to many of the Dusty VCR hosts. And we’re talking about one of his favorite movies: the 1992 comedy My Cousin Vinny, starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.

In this episode, we discuss miscommunication sagas, classic cars, and we play a trivia game to see how well our dad knows his children.

Episode 6: Kindergarten Cop (w/ Kathy Lynch)

Sun, 26 May 2019 23:04:00 +0000

Comedian and writer Kathy Lynch joins Dusty VCR to re-watch the ever-quotable 1990 classic Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pamela Reed, and Penelope Ann Miller.

In this episode, we reflect on some of the finest child acting in any 90s movie, showcase our pitch-perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, and we reveal secret crushes from our adolescence.

Episode 5: Blast from the Past (w/ Laura Fattaruso)

Mon, 13 May 2019 19:45:00 +0000

Laura Fattaruso, comedian and host of Lab Talk with Laura, joins Dusty VCR to revisit the 1999 movie, Blast from the Past, starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, and Sissy Spacek.

We pinpoint the exact moment this movie transforms into Clueless, we explore the features of our own nuclear bunkers, and we debut the game, “Candid, Stranded, or Enchanted.”

Episode 4: My Best Friend's Wedding (w/ Matt Woodland)

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:07:00 +0000

Dusty VCR has its first ever guest! Comedian Matt Woodland joins the team to revisit the 1997 classic My Best Friend’s Wedding, starring Julia Roberts, Dermott Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz.

We talk about how we use romantic comedies as a security blanket, the novelty of email technology, and we debut our newest feature: “Porn or Dirty Dancing?”

Episode 3: Splash

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:58:00 +0000

The Dusty VCR gang watches the 1984 film, Splash, starring Tom Hanks, John Candy, and Daryl Hannah.

We talk about how Daryl Hannah embodies the male ideal of women, the romance between Tom Hanks and John Candy, and we debut the first installment of the game “Xena Thinks.”

Episode 2: Monkey Trouble

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

In the historic second episode of Dusty VCR, we re-watch the 1994 marsupial classic, Monkey Trouble, starring Thora Birch and Harvey Keitel.

The Dusty VCR team talks about how stressful action is in children’s movies, top-notch monkey acting, and what type of trouble we would get into if we ourselves were monkeys.

Episode 1: Multiplicity

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

In the premiere episode of Dusty VCR, Michael, Rachel, and Xena discuss the 1999 film, Multiplicity, starring Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell.

The Dusty VCR gang decides whether this film has held up, 20 years later, and what kind of personalities their own clones might have.