Peaked In High School Podcast

In Episode 10 of Season 4, Mez & Lex kick continue the spooky season with another double feature – Friday the 13th (1980) and Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981). These Horror classics are the textbook suspense horror films that you all know and love – Synonymous with Jason Voorhees – we discuss why this the 2 films are the gateway to a 13-film franchise. Staring a young Kevin Bacon Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In Episode 9 of season 4, Mez & Lex kick start the spooky season with a double feature – In Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead 2 (1987). Where we explore why this cult horror 80’s series about demonic possessions is still being made today in 2023. And how our protagonist Ash played by Bruce Campbell can possibly find himself in the same situation…twice.  Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In Episode S4 Ep 7, Mez & Lex review the flawless 1989 clever comedy ‘Look Who’s Talking’. Where we imagine how Baby Mickey, voiced by Bruce Willis, would interact with the world around him. Starring John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Olympia Dukakis Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In Episode S4 Ep 6, Merrill & Lex review the second of The National Lampoons Vacation 80’s Trilogy – European Vacation (1985). We discuss why the small cultural differences for Americans and Europeans is funny, and why this Griswold Family Trip formula works. Featuring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo (again). Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In Episode S4 Ep 5, Merrill & Lex visit 80’s Pop Icon Madonna’s Cinematic Feature Film Debut ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’. We deliberate as to why this film was the 5th Grossing film of 1985. Featuring Madonna, Roseanna Arquette, Laurie Metcalf, John Turturro and Steven Wright Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In S4 Episode 4, Mez & Lex dive into the beautiful coral Hudson River in New York City and find the Mermaid Classic Comedy ‘Splash’. Directed by Ron Howard for Touchstone Pictures (Disney), staring Daryl Hannah, Tom Hanks and John Candy, this romantic comedy is totally worth a reminisce.Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In Season 4 Episode 3, Mez & Lex go a little 80’s obscure with the Romantic Comedy ‘Mannequin’, a fun little movie with some flamboyant creative characters, and how holding out for the perfect job and dream woman…. can sometimes pay off!Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.

In Season 4 Episode 2, Explore the first 80’s Jaws Film, as a part of the October Scary month podcasts, This movie in the franchise is the first to play with 3D technology, which although doesn’t translate well 40 years later (on the small screen) still perks our interest with the Jaws in SeaWorld plot. Intro and Outro “Prod. by BeatGrounds”, thank you for the love.