Nice Pull!
Prepare for a mind-bending trip down memory lane as these Gen-Xers dive deep (really deep) into the pop culture rabbit hole that shaped their SoCal childhoods during the infamous 70s and 80s. The stakes are low (very low) as Chris and Jeff navigate a bizarre and long forgotten minefield of historical minutia that will have you frantically searching the interweb for proof that any of this stuff actually happened.
So sit back, relax, and do something that Chris and Jeff never could as kids -- buckle up!
So sit back, relax, and do something that Chris and Jeff never could as kids -- buckle up!
Episodes
40 episodes
New Years Resolutions, The Evolution of the Ice Cream Man, and the Art of the Suicide Slurpee
This episode’s PULLS...A Christmas Carroll / Scrooge / Cat’s in the Cradle / G.I. Joe / Kung-Fu Grip / The Seven Fishes / The Muppets Christmas Carroll / Die Hard / The Sting / Robert Redford / Paul Newman / Hans Gruber / John McClain / Slu...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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58:41
The Dark Side of Santa, The Real Story Behind The Grinch, and the Reason Chris' Dad Hates Red Nosed Reindeers
This episode’s PULLS...Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer / Frosty the Snowman / Rankin and Bass / Marionation / The Thunderbirds / Fireball XL-5 / Gerry Anderson / Davy and Goliath / Gumby / Howdy Doody / Burgermeister Meisterburger / He...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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58:06
Smokey and The Bandit, Exploding Christmas Lights, and Chris’ Condom Dispensing Alarm Clock
This episode’s PULLS...Charlie Brown / Linus (again) / Clark Griswald / Stormtrooper Armor (again) / Smokey and the Bandit / Mr. T / The A Team (again) / The Grinch / Lawn Darts (again) / The Rockford Files / Starsky and Hutch. / Huggy Bear...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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54:53
Ring Around the Collar, Dishpan Hands, and the Most Embarrassing Thing Jeff has ever Put on his Lips
This episode’s PULLS...The Split Enz / Wella Balsam / Pantene / Head and Shoulders / Prell / Breck / Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific / Clearasil / Stridex Pads / Aqua Velva / Old Spice / Dial Soap / Lava Soap / Sav-On (again) / HABA / G...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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52:05
T.V. Catch Phrases, Commercial Jingles, and that time Chris' Dad acted like a Giant Baby
This episode’s PULLS...“I’d like to buy the world a coke” / Hair (The Musical) / Mad Men / “My bologna has a first name” / Oscar Mayer / Shag Carpets / Wrought Iron / Wood Paneling / Hebrew National / Liverwurst / Head Cheese / Wonder Bread...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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59:17
Old School Dating, Adolescent Romance, and that time a Bunch of Girls gave Chris their Phone Number
This episode’s PULLS...Brady Bunch (again) / Marcia Brady / Senior Prom / Junior Prom / Captain Kidd’s Seafood Galley / Richie Cunningham (again) / Greg Brady / Tim Matheson / Bill Murray / William Shatner / Yearbooks / Law and Order / Colo...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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52:49
The Bicentennial, Disco Ducks, and that time Deborah Harry Escaped a Serial Killer
This episode’s PULLS...Charlie Brown (again) / Jack Lord / Chris Rock / Richard Nixon / Pepsi Free / The Bicentennial / The Olympics / Cole’s Carpets / Waterbed Emporium / Jerome’s / Bicentennial Quarters / The Bicentennial Minute / Walter ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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54:36
Pantless Pigs, Humans Marrying Rabbits, and Why Chris Thinks Linus is a Dick
This episode’s PULLS...Zotz candy / Newhart / Tom Poston / It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown / Linus / Lucy / Marcy / Peppermint Pattie / Charles Schultz / Sally / Bugs Bunny / Peanuts / Rerun / The Brady Bunch (again) / Porky Pig / Dona...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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59:18
Razor Blades in Apples, Flying Death Orbs, and Jeff's Super Fat Legs
This Episode’s PULLS...Batman (again) / Trick or Treating / The Cake Walk / School Carnivals / Moose McGillycuddy’s / The Old Ox / Stormtrooper / George Lucas / The Empire Strikes Back / Lenny and Squiggy / Laverne and Shirley / Barney Fife...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:00:30
Shows that were Canceled Too Soon, Chris Tries to Scare Me with Tidal Waves, and a Sea of a Thousand Drunken Mrs. Ropers
This Episode’s PULLS!Sammy Hagar (again) / The Krofft Supershow (again) / Indiana Jones / T.V. Guide/ Salvage One / Andy Griffith / Fred Sanford / Johnny Gage (again) / Roy Desoto (again) / Emergency (again) / Sanford and Son (again) / Lloy...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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50:16
The Sexiest Ladies of the 70s and 80s, Celebrity Crushes, and What Chris Means When He Says Something is a "Downer and a Banger"
This Episode’s PULLS...Daisy Dukes / Lynda Carter / Heather Tomas / Heather Locklear / Barbara Eden / Raquel Welch / Farrah Fawcett / Katherine Bach / Geddy Lee / Ric Ocasek / Sport’s Illustrated / Cheryl Tiegs / Swedish Bikini Team / Gener...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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55:57
TV Dinners, Hamburger Helper, and Whatever the Hell was in Those Jello Molds
This episode’s PULLS!Open Houses / Jello Molds / Pot Lucks / Pyrex / Corning Ware / Casseroles / Pompei / Quincy / Jack Klugman (again) / Hamburger Helper / Sloppy Joes / Al Lewis (again) / Wilford Brimley (again) / SPAM / Velveeta / Kraft ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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57:31
The Death of Barbers, The Dawn of Stylists, and Chris' Uncanny Ability to Detect Toupees
This episode’s PULLS...Richard Simmons / Parachute Pants (again) / Moe Howard / Three Stooges / Tupperware / ROTC / Punk Rock / 8 track Tapes (again) / Sgt. Peppers The Movie / Peter Frampton (again) / The Beatles (again) / The Bee Gees / S...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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47:14
Witches and Warlocks, Creepy Marionettes, and the Celebrity Who Slept in Jeff’s Crib
This episode’s PULLS...X (the band) / Michael Moore / Ken Burns / Joy Division / Sex Pistols (again) / Bob Newhart Show / MASH / All in the Family (again) / Lidsville / Sid and Marty Krofft / Butch Patrick / Eddie Munster / H.R. Pufnstuf (a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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59:02
Legendary Disc Jockeys, New Wave Mania, and Jeff’s Teenage Quest for the Most 80s Pants Ever Created
This episode’s PULLS...KGB / Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw / KPRI / Bree Walker / KLOS / Dr. Demento / Mario Lanza / The Sound of Music / The Warriors (again) / Rockers / Jimmy Page / Peter Frampton / Kiss / Sammy Hagar (again) / Journey (agai...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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54:42
Bicycle Rodeos, The Catamaran Maneuver, and that time Chris was Arrested in 5th Grade.
This episode’s PULLS...Munsing Wear / Mopeds / Cords / Kelly Leak / Bad News Bears / 10 Speed / Motocross / Wheels and Things / The Warriors / The Turnbull AC’s / The Gramercy Riffs / The Baseball Furies / Huffy Thunder Road / Boogie Boards...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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50:14
The Presidential Fitness Test, Malicious Playground Equipment, and Toys that Want to Kill You
This episode’s PULLS...Pickle Ball / Team Ball / Dodge Ball / Four Square / Tether Ball / Volley Tennis / "Batball Basketball" / Battle of the Gargantua’s / Lord of the Flies / The Presidential Fitness Test / Butts Up / Smear the Queer / Ya...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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53:18
High School Reunions, Passing Secret Notes, and a Beginners Guide to Fishing for Alcohol.
This episode’s PULLS...AARP Card / Black Angus / Soup Plantation / Home Style Buffet / TV Trays / Lawrence Welk / Caramel Ice Cream / Champagne Sherbet (again) / Grapes of Wrath / Matlock / Gross Pointe Blank / Romy and Michele’s High Schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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47:20
The Art of the Mix Tape, VHS’s Dirty Little Secret, and the World Famous Pheobe Cates Pause
This episode’s PULLS...Taylor Swift / Icee / Target / Lou’s Records / Amoeba Records / CD’s / Hifi Stereos / Wii / Xbox / Mac / Peter Gabriel / DVDs / BluRay / Neil Sedaka / Neil Peart / Neil Diamond / Neil Patrick Harris / Neil Armstrong /...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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49:32
Retro Air Travel, Albums for a Penny, and the Insidious Ice Milk Conspiracy
This episode’s PULLS...George Carlin / Burger King / KFC / PSA / TWA / Airplane Headphones / Transistor Radio / Stereos / Tape Decks / The Two Gentlemen of Verona / Tardis / Dr. Who / MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy / T. G. & Y. / Savon Drug...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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52:14
Chest Bursting Aliens, the Aunt Jemima Treatment, and my Crippling Fear of Oompa Loompas
This episode’s PULLS…Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory / Datsun B210 Hatchback / Mike TV / Golden Ticket / Paris Themmen / Gene Wilder / Varuka Salt / Jack Albertson / Freddie Prinze / Sarah Michelle Gellar / Linda Cardellini / Christin...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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54:05
Gene Rayburn’s Microphone, Rick Springfield’s Face, and Celebrities Who Should Never Sing
This episode’s PULLS...HooDoo / Charles Nelson Riley / Match Game (again) / Gene Rayburn / Monty Hall / Chuck (Bob?) Eubanks / Hollywood Squares / Paul Lynde / Chrysler LeBaron / Brett Summers / Fanny Flag / J.P. Morgan / Gary Burghoff / Ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:11
Boat Accidents, Malfunctioning Fuses, and our Top Five Worst Childhood Injuries
This episode’s PULLS...The Mike Douglas Show / Jo Anne Worley / John Lennon / Yoko Ono / Brett Summers / Match Game (again) / Charles Nelson Riley / HooDoo / Lidsville / Snagglepuss / Bert Lahr / Flag Football / Michael Winslow / Keep on Tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:03:25
Pyrotechnic Battles, Cliff Hangers, and the Top Five Stupidest Things We've Ever Done
This episode’s PULLS...Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor (again) / Boll Weevil’s / Souplantation / Body Shaming Regrets / Rock Fights / Lord of the Flies / Pellet Gun Fights / Palm Springs / Foster’s Freeze / Square Pan Pizza / Riding in Open Truc...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:06:38
Teenage Hijinks South of the Border, Tequila Poppers, and the Legendary Donkey Show
This episode’s PULLS...M-80s / Piccolo Pete’s / Mr. Wilson / Fireworks vs. Firecrackers / Tijuana / Pig Cowboy / Monkey on a Surfboard / Switch-blade Comb / German Soldier Skull / Brass Knuckles / Nun Chucks / Butterfly Knife / Calimex / Ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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46:16