This Aged Great!
Stand-up comedian Ben Moore defends a movie or TV episode from the past that hasn't aged well, explaining the plot to his younger friend Jordan Elias who hasn't seen it. The podcast is released weekly and is available on Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Episodes
Overboard / Molly
1987's Overboard stars Kurt Russell as a working class hero who kidnaps an aristocratic amnesiac played by Goldie Hawn. In 1999's Molly, T.A.G. favorite Elisabeth Shue portrays an autistic woman who is left in the care of her estranged brother, Aaron Eckhart.00:00 - Overboard48:47 - MollyNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Song of the South / The Whale
1946’s Song of the South is a Disney movie musical about a recently freed slave who yearns for the recent past. 2022’s The Whale features the Oscar winning performance of Brendan Fraser as an obese college professor who tries to make the most out of the last week of his life.00:00 - Song of the South45:44 - The WhaleNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See
Barbarella / Leonard Part 6
1968's Barbarella stars Jane Fonda as a sexy astronaut on a quest to restore peace to the universe. 1987's Leonard Part 6 stars Bill Cosby as a former CIA agent on a mission to save San Francisco.00:00 - Barbarella33:05 - Leonard Part 6NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daddy Long Legs / Police Academy
1955's Daddy Long Legs is the happy-go-lucky musical that tries to find the line between benevolence and grooming. 1984's Police Academy invented one of the great comedy tropes from the 1980s, a gang of misfits attempting to become serious professionals, hijinks ensue!00:00 - Daddy Long Legs48:56 - Police AcademyNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast.
Riding the Bus with My Sister / Gigi
This week from the Patreon vault! 2005's Riding the Bus with My Sister is a tearjerker that stars Rosie O'Donnell in the role of she'll be remembered for. 1958's Gigi is an acclaimed musical about age gap relationships in 1900s France.00:00 - Riding the Bus with My Sister29:20 - GigiNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
Teen Witch / Thoroughly Modern Millie
1989's Teen Witch is the story of a high school romance that gets helped along with a little bit of magic. 1967's Thoroughly Modern Millie stars Julie Andrews as a plucky gal trying to make it in the big city. These movies are tales of strong women overcoming obstacles, be they teenage angst or human trafficking.00:00 - Teen Witch33:44 - Thoroughly Modern MillieNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKL
The Van / Rhinestone
1977's The Van is a horny vehicular comedy that features an early appearance from a legend of screens both small and silver. 1984's Rhinestone features Dolly Parton in one of her most memorable film roles, as the mentor Sylvester Stallone didn't know he needed.00:00 - The Van42:36 - RhinestoneNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
Teen Wolf / Stewardess School
1985's Teen Wolf stars a young Michael J. Fox as a high school student who learns a few lessons about being popular and a werewolf. 1986's Stewardess School revolves around a group of misfits whose whacky hijinks might send Stromboli Air into ruin.00:00 - Teen Wolf39:02 - Stewardess SchoolNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i
Beautiful Girls / Under the Rainbow
1996's Beautiful Girls is a film about a young Natalie Portman and her series of questionable interactions with her adult neighbor. 1981's Under the Rainbow contains a scene so ridiculous, that it is the focus of the entire conversation. The past was doin' its best!00:00 - Beautiful Girls56:25 - Under the RainbowNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acas
Susan Slept Here / Road House
1954's Susan Slept Here stars Debbie Reynolds as a juvenile delinquent who finds the Christmas spirit in the most unexpected place. 1989's Road House cemented Patrick Swayze's status as a leading man, the ultimate badass, and a skilled choreographer. Grab your plates and don't forget the pickles!00:00 - Susan Slept Here45:23 - Road HouseNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod
Ski School / The Monster Squad
1991's Ski School is the story of the heated rivalry between two groups of ski students. 1987's The Monster Squad pits a group of young friends against classic horror movie monsters. Will hanky-panky support or betray the heroes of both stories? Tune in to find out!00:00 - Ski School30:38 - The Monster SquadNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com
Junior / Carbon Copy
1994's Junior features the dynamic duo of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito as men of science and obstetrics, respectively. 1981's Carbon Copy is the film debut of one of America's finest actors, whose arrival sends a family into chaos. Both movies make bold statements about parenthood and consent, enjoy!00:00 - Junior32:15 - Carbon CopyNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/ta
The Major and the Minor / Weekend at Bernie's
1942's The Major and the Minor stars Ginger Rogers as a modern gal who escapes life in The Big Apple, only to find herself in a quite the pickle. 1989's Weekend at Bernie's is the legendary film about two pals from the concrete jungle who won't let a little murder get in the way of their good time.00:00 - The Major and the Minor42:27 - Weekend at Bernie'sNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: P
Labyrinth / Paradise, Hawaiian Style
This week from the Patreon vault, a double feature starring two of music's greatest legends! 1986's Labyrinth showcases David Bowie's mystical ability to make something odd seem cool. 1966's Paradise, Hawaiian Style revolves around Elvis Presley's ability to turn something cool into something that makes people uncomfortable.00:00 - Labyrinth48:37 - Paradise, Hawaiian StyleNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAI
Tomboy / Clambake
This week from the Patreon vault! 1985's Tomboy is when cinema perfected the art of the shower scene. 1967's Clambake is an Elvis Presley vehicle centered around a boat race, loving someone regardless of their economic status, and goop.00:00 - Tomboy42:27 - ClambakeNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manhattan / Kazaam
This week from the Patreon vault! 1979’s Manhattan is Woody Allen’s love letter to New York City and other things he holds dear that shouldn't be put in writing. In 1996’s Kazaam, Shaq plays a genie with a dream. These movies showcase two unique, top-drawer talents making questionable choices. They aged great! 00:00 - Manhattan33:24 - KazaamNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patre
Love Potion No. 9 / Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1992’s Love Potion No. 9 has it all: America’s sweetheart, magic, science, and seducing people against their will. 1954’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a happy-go-lucky musical about a mass kidnapping. Both movies explore the consequences of the protagonists making innocent bystanders fall in love with them. Both have aged great!00:00 - Love Potion No. 938:08 - Seven Brides for Seven Bro
St. Elmo's Fire / Joysticks
This week from the Patreon vault! In 1985, The Brat Pack created their ultimate film, St. Elmo's Fire, about a group of friends who struggle to mature. In 1983, Joysticks combined the thrilling arena of arcade video games with the mundane world of sexual deviancy.00:00 - St. Elmo's Fire40:59 - JoysticksNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv
Basic Instinct / Blame It on Rio
In 1992, Sharon Stone changed cinema forever with her chilling portrayal of a devious author, and her lack of underwear, in Basic Instinct. In 1984, Michael Caine found himself in quite the romantic pickle on the beach, in Blame It on Rio. It could be said that both movies feature inappropriate relationships, moral ambiguity, and shocking endings. We say, they aged great!00:00 - Basic Instinc
Pretty in Pink / My Father the Hero
1986’s Pretty in Pink is another John Hughes classic that has aged great! It’s a class-warfare stalker saga, the likes of which have never been seen on this side of the tracks. 1994’s My Father the Hero stars France’s most famous actor, going above and beyond the call of duty to make his daughter happy. 00:00 - Pretty in Pink34:20 - My Father the HeroNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT:
The Legend of Billie Jean / Gigli
This week from the Patreon vault! 1985’s The Legend of Billie Jean is a new spin on an old classic, Joan of Arc. 2003’s Gigli is the celebrity power couple romcom that just won’t quit. We here at This Aged Great! feel both films deserve more attention. Fair is fair!00:00 - The Legend of Billie Jean41:31 - Gigli NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast.
The Breakfast Club / McLintock!
This week from the Patreon vault! 1985's The Breakfast Club is the coming-of-age story of five teenagers who are stuck in detention. 1963's McLintock! is a John Wayne vehicle with a surprising twist. What are these movies trying to tell us about America? Tune in to find out!00:00 - The Breakfast Club44:55 - McLintock!NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See
Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Carousel
What effect did the iconic pool scene in 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High have on life as we know it? Did 1956’s Carousel invent the sexual liberation movement? T.A.G. is back to answer all of these important questions and more! 0:00 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High23:51 - CarouselNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Better Off Dead / Drop Dead Fred
This week from the Patreon vault! 1985's Better Off Dead demonstrates the best way to cheer up a depressed John Cusack. 1991's Drop Dead Fred proves that Phoebe Cates can be the light in even the darkest of movies. Are grapes the key to understanding both of these bleak absurdist comedies? Tune in to find out!00:00 - Better Off Dead43:50 - Drop Dead FredNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Pa
Revenge of the Nerds / Shallow Hal
This week from the Patreon vault! 1984's Revenge of the Nerds is the ultimate hijinks filled slobs vs. snobs story. 2001's Shallow Hal is the romantic story of a snob and a slob vs. the women who are trying to love them.00:00 - Revenge of the Nerds24:24 - Shallow HalNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Pat / You Only Live Twice
From the Patreon vault! In 1994, It’s Pat outgrew SNL and flipped Hollywood on its androgynous head. In 1967, You Only Live Twice gave us a James Bond plot so twisted it could only have been written by one man. Dahl. Roald Dahl. 00:00 - It's Pat39:13 - You Only Live TwiceNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adventures in Babysitting / Jack
This week from the Patreon vault! A favorite on the show, Elisabeth Shue, stars in the 1987 hit about suburban teenagers exploring downtown Chicago. In 1996, the director of The Godfather brings a pair of comedy legends together for an improv romp to remember. Enjoy!00:00 - Adventures in Babysitting34:47 - JackNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.
Commando / Bulworth
This week from the Patreon vault! In 1985’s Commando, Arnold Schwarzenegger uses the healing power of laughter to cope with his murder addiction. In 1998’s Bulworth, Warren Beatty plays a politician who gets his groove back. Which hero solves racism? Tune in to find out!00:00 - Commando39:09 - BulworthNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Hardbodies / Milk Money
This week, from the Patreon vault! 1984’s Hardbodies is a sexy beach comedy where adult men fight for their right to party. 10 years later, Melanie Griffith makes the brave choice of accepting the role of a prostitute who sleeps in a treehouse. Both explore the nature of age-gap relationships and exchanging favors for a place to crash. Surf's up!00:00 - Hardbodies39:50 - Milk Money
The Gay Deceivers / Sixteen Candles
This week, from the Patreon vault! 1969's The Gay Deceivers is the heartwarming story of two friends going above and beyond to avoid the call of duty. 1984's Sixteen Candles is the story of an immigrant who embodies everything that made the 80s great. Bang a gong and get it on!00:00 - The Gay Deceivers38:45 - Sixteen CandlesNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Aca
Can't Buy Me Love / Ernest Goes to Africa
From the Patreon vault! This week, we have two tales of men pretending to be other people to get the love of a woman. In 1987, Patrick Dempsey reinvents the world's oldest profession. In 1997, national hero Ernest P. Worrell does a trip around the world to earn the love of a thrill seeker. Both aged great!00:00 - Can't Buy Me Love41:28 - Ernest Goes to AfricaNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY A
Howard the Duck / Crocodile Dundee
This week, from the Patreon vault, come two tales of fish out of water from 1986! Howard the Duck is tractor beamed from his duck planet to Cleveland to make rock and roll history. Crocodile Dundee is the heartwarming story of a middle aged man making his first trip to New York City, and all the people he punches along the way.00:00 - Howard the Duck37:00 - Crocodile DundeeNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVA
Sleepaway Camp / Urban Cowboy
This week from the Patreon vault, it's an 80s double feature! 1983's Sleepaway Camp is a cult classic that always keeps you guessing. 1980’s Urban Cowboy showcases John Travolta committing most, if not all, of the seven deadly sins. Remember when they said Commando couldn’t be tied into both movies? They lied.00:00 - Sleepaway Camp39:19 - Urban CowboyNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT:
Never Been Kissed / Tiptoes
This week from the Patreon vault, two acting legends strut their stuff! In 1999, Drew Barrymore is a journalist who goes undercover in a high school and ends up with two scoops. In 2003, Gary Oldman proves his acting talent by performing with both feet behind his back. Enjoy!00:00 - Never Been Kissed45:50 - TiptoesNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See ac
Dirty Dancing / Weird Science
This week, from the This Aged Great! Patreon vault, the T.A.G. boys talk about a pair of 80s classics! 1987’s Dirty Dancing is a love story with a controversial origin. 1985’s Weird Science is a hot Frankenstein. They're dirty. They're weird. They aged great!00:00 - Dirty Dancing27:10 - Weird ScienceNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
40 Days and 40 Nights / Staying Alive
The T.A.G. crew is here to tell the tales of men with profound resolve. In 2002, Josh Hartnett takes a vow of chastity that leads to an HR nightmare. In 1983, John Travolta struts across Manhattan and into our hearts. They’re women’s men, no time to talk. 00:00 - 40 Days and 40 Nights25:45 - Staying AliveNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.c
Big / Cocktail
The T.A.G. boys are back to discuss two of the biggest hits of 1988! In Big, Tom Hanks is a boy who magically becomes a man with the help of a demented carnival game. In Cocktail, Tom Cruise throws bottles all the way to fatherhood. They're cool. They're hot. Sock them in the stomach three more times!00:00 - Big32:44 - CocktailNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on
Tim / Heart Condition
In this classic episode, the T.A.G. boys discuss complex heroes. In Tim, a simple Australian gardener has a complicated love affair with an older woman. In Heart Condition, a racist cop has to face his greatest fear, a ghost that looks exactly like Denzel Washington. How does Mel Gibson tie into both movies? Tune in to find out! 00:00 - Tim43:54 - Heart ConditionNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEE
Goldfinger
In this 1964 classic, Sean Connery returns as James Bond to save Fort Knox. Will our hero make it in time to save America's supply of gold? Or will he be too busy trying to change the sexuality of his enemies? It's hilarity galore on this edition of This Aged Great!. 00:00 - We're back!03:05 - GoldfingerNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Jingle All the Way / Just One of the Guys
From the Patreon vault! Ben & Jordan pop by to say Merry Christmas and share one of their favorite holiday classic episodes from 2024. Spend the holidays with us and our friends: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joyce Hyser, and Sinbad!00:00 - Merry Christmas!03:03 - Jingle All the Way49:48 - Just One of the GuysNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
Showgirls
From the Patreon vault! Ben & Jordan are back to discuss the state of the show and a masterpiece from 1995.00:00 - Where is the podcast?07:33- ShowgirlsNEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
