Nostalgia Club
Episodes
75. Replaced By a Minion from Despicable Me?!
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
FREEZE RAY!! It’s the Season 5 finale of Nostalgia Club, and you know what that means… another cursed, animated classic! This one comes in the for...
74. Join the School of Rock and Stick It to the Man - with special guest Mitra
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We pledge allegiance to the School of Rock, the 2003 movie that taught us that a little crime is fine as long as it inspires the kids. Joining us is M...
73. Haunting the Narrative with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The show’s not over until the mockingjay sings. Today, we’re diving back into the world of The Hunger Games, but this time from the twisted perspe...
72. Dunking on the Cavalry with Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get off of my back! And go watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Especially if you’re like Victoria, and enjoy watching this unbreakable horse do ...
Bonus: Ranking All Our Favorite “Rodents With Jobs” - Tournament Style
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here. The podcasting event of a lifetime that none of you have been waiting for because we didn’t warn you about it: The Rodents-With...
71. The Golem's Eye (Bartimaeus #2) Puts a 14-Year Old in Charge and There Are Consequences
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gather ‘round the summoning circle as we conjure up a doozy of an episode on The Golem’s Eye (2004), the second novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence b...
70. Virals - Be Wolfdog, Do Crime
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Achoo! Awoo? We’re talking about Virals, the YA mystery books by Kathy and Brendan Reichs! A group of kids have been infected with dog-themed-superp...
69. Young Justice Gets Therapy, and So Should You!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up, Team. Your next assignment is as follows: Discuss the 2010 animated superhero show Young Justice. Jino and Michael return to a childhood fav...
68. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Moving Services LLC
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gather your courage as we join Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! Victoria read this classic as a child. Now older and wider-read, she relishes all the...
67. Geronimo Stilton Is the World’s Richest & Most Famouse Journalist
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Holey Cheese! We’re covering the exploits of our favorite paw-thur, Geronimo Stilton! This beloved Italian children’s book series is full of quest...
66. The Many Dads of Kung Fu Panda
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, a worthy “pod.” This “cast” will be legendary! This week we’re revisiting a beloved Dreamworks classic in Kung Fu Panda! We’ve go...
65. Haikyuu!! Seasons 3 & 4 - The Epic Highs and Lows of High School Volleyball
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up! We’re heading back to the volleyball court for Seasons 3 and 4 of Haikyuu!! Victoria can finally, FINALLY talk about that Tsukki moment an...
64. The City of Ember Is the Blueprint for Underground Societies
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a flashlight (or a candle, as the Builders intended), and dive below ground to The City of Ember! Victoria read this coming-of-age tale as a youn...
63. Wicked - Oh to Be Doomed by the Narrative
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's meeeeeeeeee! Today we're donning our pointy black hats and talking about Wicked, both the 2024 movie and the original Broadway musical (but mostl...
62. The Penderwicks (Books 2-5) Bring Us Joy For a Lifetime
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Penderwick family honor! We’re back with the second installment in our discussion of Jino’s favorite children’s book series. This coming-of-age ...
61. Why Ryan is the Best High School Musical Character - with special guest Shannon Keane
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all in this together! Get your head in the game! And a third cool line from the High School Musical movies, which dominated both the Disney Ch...
Season 4 Recap (Part 2) - More Theater Stories & Final Analysis
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with the second and final part of our Season 4 Recap, covering our episodes from Mulan to Madagascar. Michael recounts a harrowing tale o...
Season 4 Recap (Part 1) - Responding to Listeners & Charting Animal Societies
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 is coming soon, so let’s wrap up Season 4! For newer listeners, we always end each season by revisiting previous episodes and commenting on...
60. The Madagascar Trilogy Shines Best When You Watch All 3 Movies In a Row
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to move it, move it to our final episode of Season 4, because we watched all three Madagascar films in a row and we have a lot to say abou...
59. Shark Tale (2004): A Seminal Dreamworks Classic - with special guest Nikki Spina
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a Whale of a Wash because we’re swimming with the fish today in the 2004 Dreamworks classic: Shark Tale! Joining us is Nikki Spina, he...
58. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 & 2007) Ages Like Fine Pizza
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cowabunga dudes! This week we’re diving into the sewer to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of crime-fighting fame! After watching the live-acti...
57. Wild Kid Summers with The Penderwicks
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you miss being a kid in the summer? The Penderwick siblings sure know how to take advantage of the season, running around with a soccer ball a...
56. Re-Reading Little Women Brings New Insights In Every Stage of Life
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brush up on your 1860s slang, because today we’re revisiting an American classic! Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a novel that’s inspired gen...
55. The Golden Compass Has Everything: Daemons, Moral Debates, & Armored Bears - with special guest Isabella Miller
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Look up, and you may see a city in the Northern Lights! We’re so excited to be joined once again by Isabella Miller for this deep dive into The Gold...
54. Howl’s Moving Castle Taught Us How to Be Old & Avoid Taxes
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your hats and get ready to move with Howl’s Moving Castle! We’re revisiting a collective favorite today in this 2004 animated Studio Ghi...
53. How Mulan (1998) Shaped Our Childhoods
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get down to business! Today, we’re talking about the 1998 Disney animated film, Mulan, whose songs could always quickly get kids hyped up. T...
52. Shannon Hale’s Prose in The Goose Girl Makes You Stop and Listen
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Honk! Did you understand that? If not, maybe you just have to spend more time listening to geese. Today we are journeying to the kingdom of Bayern wit...
51. Yarping and Yeeping with The Guardians of Ga’hoole
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about to be yoicks because we’re talking about The Guardians of Ga’hoole! If you read this series as a kid, then you must know a l...
50. Haikyuu!! Season 2 Proves that Volleyball Is NOT Just a Club
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oya? Oya oya? We’re returning to the intense world of high school volleyball in today’s episode where we’re covering Season 2 of Haikyuu!! (Be s...
49. Starfire is the Heart and Soul of Teen Titans
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When there’s trouble you know who to call - it’s the Teen Titans! In this episode, we dive deep into this iconic animated series. The first episod...
48. The 39 Clues to Make Some Really Bad Juice
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you might be related to a famous person? How about every famous person in history? Well, if you’re part of the Cahill fami...
47. I’m Not Like Other YA Novels, I’m Divergent
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you kind, honest, selfless, intelligent, or brave? Then you might belong in the world of Divergent… as long as you don’t value more than one o...
46. Ratatouille Is a Delicious Exploration of Art vs. Critique
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let that rat cook! We’re firing up Season 4 by combining two of our favorite Nostalgia Club topics: rodents with society + food!! You’ll probably ...
Season 3 Recap (Part 2) - Modernizing Adaptations Gone Right
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 comes to an end as we share our final thoughts on Part 2 of our season recap. This one covers our episodes from Pacific Rim to Alvin and the ...
Season 3 Recap (Part 1) - The Ultimate Movie Eat-Along Experience
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from our Season 3 hiatus (check out Ghost InSpectors, now available on all podcast platforms) and we’re diving right into Part 1 our re...
45. The Squeakquel
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Squeak!! To wrap up Season 3 on a chaotic note, we’ve decided to talk about Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (no, we did not watch the 1st mo...
44. Being Brave in the Dark with The Tale of Despereaux
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Courage friends, as we take up our sewing needles and descend into The Tale of Despereaux. This little book packs a lot of heart, so much so that Jino...
Bonus: Picture Book Read-Through - Click, Clack, Moo, The Runaway Bunny, and Stone Soup
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re paying homage to some of the most memorable picture books that were read to us as kids, and we’ll do our best to describe the illustra...
43. Volleyball is Life in Haikyuu!!
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rooooollliinnnnggg Thunnderrr!!! Brush up on your volleyball knowledge because today, we’re talking about Haikyuu!! This iconic sports anime is one ...
42. The Baby-Sitters Club's Imperfect Characters Makes Everyone Feel Seen
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Calling this meeting to order, because this week’s episode is all about The Baby-Sitters Club! Victoria frequently read the books and graphic novels...
Bonus: Solving a Mystery LIVE on the Pod with Meg Mackintosh & Enrolling in The Dragon Slayers Academy
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re trying something brand new: diving into 2 series that we’ve never read before! The Meg Mackintosh Mysteries by Lucinda Landon foll...
41. Spirited Away Is Peak Nostalgia
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re visiting the spirit realm in this week’s episode about Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli! Hayao Miyazaki’s movies are intensely nostalgic for...
40. How a Boy with Pig Becomes King in The Chronicles of Prydain (Book 5)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear listener, we’ve arrived at the end of our journey through The Chronicles of Prydain. And what a delightful time it’s been! In this episode, w...
39. Wandering to Find Life’s Purpose in The Chronicles of Prydain (Books 3-4)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re delighted to be returning to The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander, and this time, we’ve read all the way through to the end! In this...
38. Pacific Rim and the Drift Compatibility that Launched a Thousand Ships
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BWAAMP. We’re stomping into today’s episode about Pacific Rim (2013), the best mecha monster film this side of the Breach. Jino and Michael interv...
37. The Hunger Games Paved the Way for the YA Dystopia Genre
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part two (three?) of our Suzanne Collins extravaganza: The Hunger Games! Victoria explains how the theme of love isn’t just market...
36. The Underland Chronicles Might Just Be Our Favorite Suzanne Collins Series
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The prophecy foretold we’d return to The Underland Chronicles… if you believe in that sort of thing. We’re visiting the rest of this incredible ...
35. The Real Shrek Was the Friends We Made Along the Way
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some… BODY once told me that we’re talking about Shrek (2001), origin of the Dreamworks Smirk and ten-thousand cursed memes. Victoria watched the ...
34. The Mysterious Benedict Society Is Therapy for Gifted Kids - with special guest Isabella Miller
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turn off that TV and test your way into the Mysterious Benedict Society! Victoria, Michael, and Jino are joined by special guest and certified podcast...
33. On Wednesdays, We Analyze Mean Girls (2004 vs. 2024) - with special guest Michael Wilkins
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a seat at our lunch table and join our clique as we gossip about Mean Girls (2004), the most quotable movie of its generation, and Mean Girls (2...
32. Trauma, Curses, and the American Dream in Louis Sachar’s Holes
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If only, if only… We’re digging Holes by Louis Sachar! This is one of Victoria’s all-time favorites, with its satisfying planting and payoff sto...
31. What Makes Avatar: The Last Airbender So Rewatchable?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yip yip! We’re back with Season 3 and one of if not the best shows Western animation has to offer – Avatar: The Last Airbender. Michael breaks dow...
Bonus: Percy Jackson TV Series Review - What Worked & Didn’t Work for Us
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So… what did we really think about the Percy Jackson TV Series? As fans who grew up with the original book series and felt disappointed by the early...
Season 2 Recap (Part 2) - Chaos Continues
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Season 2 recap, we’re covering A Series of Unfortunate Events to Percy Jackson. Michael talks about what it was like to return to t...
Season 2 Recap (Part 1) - Clans, Classes, and the Denver Mint
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back to wrap up Season 2 with a recap episode, except this time, we’re splitting it into two parts! We had so much to say that we only got t...
30. Percy Jackson - The Fandom that Never Sleeps
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a taxi ride from the Gray Sisters, because today, at last, we are traveling to Long Island, NY and revisiting the world of Greek gods and demigod...
29. The Chronicles of Prydain (Books 1-2) - Forget Glory, Get That Pig!
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting analytical this week as we explore Lloyd Alexander’s high fantasy novels and dive deep into what it really means to be a hero (the s...
28. Power Rangers Dino Thunder - Dab on Mesogog
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Power up! We’re backflipping into the world of the Power Rangers to fight stunt actors in rubber suits and save the day! Dino Thunder was a definiti...
27. The BFG - British Fropaganda
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of Giant Country? Sophie certainly hadn’t until the Big Friendly Giant whisked her away for a grand adventure full of dream magic, fr...
26. Nancy Drew - The Thrill of Paperwork
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got a hunch… that another mystery is right around the corner! We’re wrapping up our detective/spies episode run with the classic Nancy Drew...
25. The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers - American Teens Against CDs
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an American Teen Against Crime? Then maybe you belong in ATAC with agents Frank and Joe Hardy! Jino was an early inductee into the Undercover ...
24. Totally Spies - Lipstick Laser Physics 101
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to WOOHP! Join us as we follow three teenage spies - Sam, Clover, and Alex - on their wacky missions. Will they save the world in time to go o...
23. A Series of Unfortunate Events - Citizens Against Mr. Poe
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out for Count Olaf! He’s bound to be lurking around any corner as we begin our unfortunate journey with Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire. V...
22. Redwall - Obliterated by a Badger at 500 Yards
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Are That Is! Nostalgia Club returns to the Abbey in Brian Jacques’ epic novel Redwall, in which medieval mice monks must muster against an attack...
21. Frindle - I’m Writing This Title With a [REDACTED]
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who decides the definition of a word? The answer lies within a classic American school story: Frindle, by Andrew Clements. Even if you didn’t read t...
20. Matilda - Trauma Dumping On a Child
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out for the Trunchbull! On today’s episode, we’re following the footsteps of a very small child named Matilda, from being misunderstood by h...
19. The Magic School Bus - Seat Belts, Everyone!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You won’t want to stay home for this field trip! Join us today as we board the Magic School Bus and travel to outer space, create thunderstorms, and...
18. Narnia - Dessert So Good You’ll Turn Evil
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Open the wardrobe and join us in the world of Narnia! Today we’re focusing on the first book of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and th...
17. Gravity Falls - When You Don’t Want Summer to End
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for Weirdmageddon! That’s right, today we’re visiting the wacky town of Gravity Falls. This TV series, created by Alex Hirsh, is one of ...
16. Warriors (Books 4-6) - All Aboard the Bonehill
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve done it! We read the entire first Warriors series: The Prophecies Begin. The last three books were a roller coaster of emotions and plot point...
Season 1 Recap - What Have We Done?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever we record an episode of Nostalgia Club, there’s never enough time to go into as much detail as we’d like! So while you wait for Season 2,...
15. Bee Movie - Ya Like Jazz?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you read that title right. Today, we’re talking about the highly acclaimed 2007 Jerry Seinfeld movie - endorsed by Steven Spielberg himself! Ji...
14. The Bartimaeus Sequence - What if Magicians Ruled the World?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare your pentacles and summon an alternate history where modern-day London reigns supreme over an empire built on the backs of enslaved magical sp...
13. The Princess and the Pauper - How Can We Refuse?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard of Mark Twain’s novel, The Prince and the Pauper, but what about the Barbie movie that did it better? Victoria watched a lot of Barbi...
12. The Secrets of Droon - Can Your Basement Do This?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stumbled down a magical rainbow staircase hidden in your family's basement? Then you may have visited the secret world of Droon! It’...
11. Dinosaur (2000) - Who Gave This Dino Lips?
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the year 2000, Jino and Michael watched wide-eyed as Iguanodons and Carnotaurs came to life on the big screen. As fans of all things dinosaurs, it ...
10. Amulet - What Makes a Stone Cursed?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we don talking pendants and run downstairs into the 2008 graphic novel series Amulet! Victoria celebrates her longtime love for this story ...
9. How to Train Your Dragon - Do Vikings Write Good Books?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are most familiar with the 2010 DreamWorks animated film: How to Train Your Dragon. But did you read the books that they were based on? Jin...
8. Warriors (Books 2 & 3) - Are These Cats OK?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we continue our adventures in the Warrior Cats universe by revisiting Books 2 & 3 of the series: “Fire and Ice”, and “...
7. Naruto - Do We Believe It?
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were a kid in the early 2000s who dreamed of being a ninja and ran with your arms extended behind your back, then you’ve probably heard of th...
6. Sky High - Who Gets to Be a Hero?
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Move aside Marvel, the most iconic superhero movie will always be “Sky High” from 2005. Michael and Victoria remember Sky High fondly, while Jino ...
5. Deltora Quest - What’s Up With These Gems?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gather around the fire as we tell the tale of the Magic Belt of Deltora. The early 2000s fantasy series “Deltora Quest” was beloved by Michael, a ...
4. Wayside School - Is This Building Up to Code?
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if your classmate is secretly a dead rat in a trench coat? Then you may have read Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Jino an...
3. Arthur - Do Aardvarks Have Noses?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After-school cartoons were a hallmark of the 2000s. Every day, Victoria would run to the TV and turn on PBS Kids to catch the latest episode of Arthur...
2. Gregor the Overlander - Do Bugs Deserve Rights?
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For its entire five-book run, the dark and fantastic Underland captured young Jino’s imagination. Michael read up to Book 3, but got too depressed t...
1. Warriors - Do Cats Have Religion?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In middle school, Victoria was obsessed with the Warriors (also known as Warrior Cats) series. Jino read the series too, but he was too cool to admit ...