Ruining Our Childhood

Sid's officially a married woman and Riley is ready to trauma dump! Join the gals for a random, spooky good time as they discuss Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trouers and an episode of Fraggle Rock. (Two very unrelated things that freaked Riley out as a kid.)Prepare to be unsettled, but not necessarily scared as the gals discuss the uncanny valley-ness of claymation, stranger danger and more.Thank you to all our new listeners! ❤️Like the pod? Don't forget to leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comVisit our website: https://www.ruiningourchildhood.com/

This episode is brought to you by died-of-dysentery.com (jok not really, but it's a great website and played a big part in episode research!) Get your booties in the computer lab and get ready for a long journey because today's topic is about the holy trinity itself: The Oregon, Amazon and Yukon Trail games. Riley tells Sid a brief history of the game's origins before the conversation devolves into Gifted and Talented Education, the D.A.R.E. Program and other off-topic rants.This week's takeaway? Play. More. Games!Sorry about Riley's audio. It would appear that her microphone wasn't plugged in, so we're working with laptop sound.Like the pod? Don't forget to leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comVisit our website: https://www.ruiningourchildhood.com/

In the final episode of the Lord of the Rings 2-parter, Sid and Riley talk Elrond bangers, male friendship, gay undertones and the scenes that make them cry. Sid can't stop asking to go on a tangent or share a "fun little fact." Riley laughs about dead animals. Again.Does LotR hold up today? Obviously, you stupid idiot. Listen anyways.Like the pod? Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comVisit our website: https://www.ruiningourchildhood.com/If you like the show, don't forget to leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Today the girls embark on an epic adventure as they discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings." In ROC's first 2-parter, Sid spews trivia while Riley ponders, "did Aragorn cure toxic masculinity?" Saruman may be serving c***, but we're serving your ear a hobbit's feast of pop culture.Does LotR hold up today? Obviously, you stupid idiot. Listen anyways.Like the pod? Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comVisit our website: Ruining Our Childhood | pop culture podcastIf you like the show, don't forget to leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get comfy and brace yourselves because the girls are back from summer break! This week, Sid and Riley want you to pick your favorite child and reminisce about Disney's 1998 classic, "The Parent Trap." Join them as they gush about sweet baby Lindsay Lohan and poke holes in the plot, as per ushe. If you aren't bad to the bone, this episode may not be for you.Like the pod? Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comVisit our website: Ruining Our Childhood | pop culture podcastIf you like the show, don't forget to leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hey mon frères if your derrieres could use a little cush/no need to pout, the word is out...it's the latest episode of Ruining Our Childhood! Grab your Subway Tush (TM) and get comfy because Pride month is still going strong and the gals are discussing a family favorite: Will & Grace! This sitcom paved the way for more LGBTQ+ characters in the media, but it's still from the 90s, so you know there are still issues to discuss. Join Riley and Sid as they chat about memorable episodes, their favorite characters (or least favorite, in some cases) and why show revivals just don't work.Episode Sources: Rewatch of the series on Hulu and childhood memories.Like the pod? Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comIf you like the show, don't forget to leave a review!

Travel with Sid and Riley to Macadamia to learn all about Sid's favorite toy/collectible: Legos! If you've ever wondered how long it takes a Lego to form or what "LEGO" even means, this is the episode for you. The sisters also briefly discuss the Marvel universe and the JcPenney gift catalog. Give in to the nostalgia and have a listen.Episode Sources: Blog | ROC Pod (ruiningourchildhood.com)Like the pod? Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comIf you like the show, don't forget to leave a review!

This week, we take a road trip with Britney (and two other girls.) Join Sid and Riley as they discuss another MTV Films classic: Crossroads. Sid has a lot of feelings about the last 18 minutes of the film in particular and Riley has to explain who Zoe Saldana is. Friend break-ups are a real point of discussion alongside some amazing 2000s fashion moments. They also veer off into wedding plans and Riley's Shania Twain experience. It's your typical under-researched, over-indulgent episode of Ruining Our Childhood!P.S. They know that Shonda Rhimes didn't write Bridgerton and that the show is based on a book series.Episode Sources: Blog | ROC Pod (ruiningourchildhood.com)Like the pod? Donate to our ko-fi account! https://ko-fi.com/ruiningourchildhoodpodcastSend us an email: ruiningourchildhoodpod@gmail.comIf you like the show, don't forget to leave a review!