Ruined Childhoods

If you listened to our episode on Nothing But Trouble (1991), you'll know that this isn't the first Dan Aykroyd/John Candy film we've covered on the podcast. This perfect odd-couple duo brings the blowhard vs. pushover dynamic into the woods of Wisconsin for The Great Outdoors, written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch. Dan and Jon celebrate the wackiness, memorable lines, and unforgettably shocking moments and imagine a new future for the 80s classic.Next episode: Cat Ballou (1965) • WyomingSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as WisconsinWatch this episode on YouTube or SpotifySubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com

Robert Mitchum, the original king of creep, leads this spooky tale of a murderous criminal claiming to be a preacher just so he can get $10,000 from his ex-cellmate's kids. The film features brilliant set dressing, cinematography, and performances from Mitchum, Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters, and Billy Chapin. Dan and Jon celebrate all of the things that make The Night of the Hunter a classic and imagine new ways it could be revisited.Next episode: The Great Outdoors (1988) • WisconsinSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as West VirginiaWatch this episode on YouTube or SpotifySubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com

It's a Ruined Childhoods Two-fer! Dan and Jon celebrate two DC-based classics and imagines how they could be revisited. One is a James Stewart political drama. The other is a Holly Hunter/Albert Brooks/William Hurt journalism dramedy. Both are compelling. Both have been heralded as cinematic greats. Both perfectly represent the District of Columbia on celluloid. Next episode: Night of the Hunter (1955) • West VirginiaWatch this episode on YouTube or SpotifySubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com

I don't know but I've been told - I've got nowhere else to go! On this episode of the podcast, are celebrating the cinema of Washington state. Coming off an episode dedicated to Major Payne, it only feels appropriate to speak about a similar film with a very different tone, An Officer and a Gentleman. This Richard Gere/Debra Winger/Louis Gossett Jr. classic showcases immense talents, iconic moments, and Robert Loggia like we've never seen him. Dan and Jon not only share how they would revisit the movie in 2024, but also the lasting impact one host has on the film's Wikipedia page.Next episode: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) & Broadcast News (1987) • Washington DCSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as WashingtonWatch this episode on YouTube or SpotifySubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com

I don't know but I've been told - Major Payne's 29 years old! On this episode of the podcast, Dan and Jon celebrate one of the few Virginia films not focused on Washington DC. This Damon Wayans classic follows a time-honored tradition of movies about kids not made for kids. Dan and Jon have some ideas of how they would revisit Major Payne 29 years after its release.Next episode: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) • WashingtonSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as VirginiaWatch this episode on YouTube or SpotifySubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com

Diane Keaton is a businesswoman and business is BOOMING! But when an unexpected baby enters the picture, something's gotta give. On this episode, Dan and Jon celebrate the 1987 women-in-the-workforce meets unprepared-parent classic, Baby Boom, and imagine a new life for a 37 year old classic.Next episode: Major Payne (1995) • VirginiaSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as VermontWatch this episode on YouTube or SpotifySubscribe to The WALT!Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com