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Thriller Turns 40: Scary Movies and Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin Pie!

Ep. 52
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In this episode of Are We Old?, Charles and Mike moonwalk down memory lane to revisit Michael Jackson’s Thriller—the song, the video, and why it still gives us chills every Halloween. Then they dive into the spooky world of scary movies, debating which ones aged like fine wine and which ones just look like bad wigs and ketchup. And finally, it’s the ultimate seasonal showdown: Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie. Lines will be drawn, feelings will be hurt, and somebody’s grandma’s recipe might get disrespected.

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