The Hold Up Podcast

176: Dunkin Donuts with Justin and Jon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0000

Justin and Jon are guest-less for the hundred-and-seventy-sixth episode of The Hold Up Podcast as they discuss their relationship with Dunkin aka Dunkin Donuts aka Dunks. They tell stories of getting donuts and coffee throughout their youth before taste testing a couple go-to donut flavors. The episode even stops down for a few minutes before coming back for a relatively impromptu game segment.

175: The Wedding Singer with Devon Decker

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:26:19 +0000

Devon Decker joins Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-seventy-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about the 1998 American romantic comedy film The Wedding Singer. Devon also relives creating and participating in his own food challenge at a local micro-chain restaurant, shares his own love and podcast about Adam Sandler, and much more. See whether or not Devon thinks The Wedding Singer holds up and make sure to check out his podcasts!

174: Rocket Power with Chris Masterson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Chris Masterson gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-seventy-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Rocket Power. Chris also brings up some of the best Nickelodeon cartoons from the 90s and early 2000s, breaks down the evolution of the episode format for this week’s show, and much more. See whether or not Chris thinks his youth holds up.

173: Violent Femmes and Senses Fail

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:25:09 +0000

Now on a monthly release schedule and back on their grind, The Hold Up Podcast covers two albums from the past to see if they hold up. After kicking off the show talking about Pokémon, both Justin and Jon bring one album each to the show to see if they stand the test of time. Will Senses Fail’s debut studio album be more listenable than Violent Femmes’ self-titled? Listen to find out.

172: And We’re Back with Justin and Jon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

That’s right folks, The Hold Up is back. People were heard begging and pleading i n the streets for the podcast to make a return, those people just happened to be Justin and Jon themselves. Bringing us back into the world of The Hold Up, our two hosts catch up after not having seen each other in person for almost two years, and explain how the show will be the same, but also different.

171: Dark City and Oreo O’s with Mike Murdock

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:33:59 +0000

Mike Murdock gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-seventy-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood memories, specifically watching Dark City and eating Oreo O’s. Mike also discusses how he first came across this week’s media pick on cable TV, shares an aversion he had for this week’s sweet cereal, and much more. See whether or not Mike thinks his youth holds up.

170: Mulan (1998) and PB Fluff Crackers with Becca Stone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 20 May 2021 13:14:56 +0000

Becca Stone gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-seventieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, specifically Disney’s animated Mulan, and an afternoon snack consisting of peanut butter and fluff on Stone Wheat Thin crackers. Becca also highlights some of her favorite animated musical songs, talks about some of the brutal elements from this week’s children’s movie, shares her Fluff finding adventures, and much more. See whether or not Becca thinks her youth holds up.

169: Peter Pan (1960) and Graham Cracker Snacks with Maddie Poirier

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:23:27 +0000

Maddie Poirier gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, specifically the 1960 made for TV movie Peter Pan, starring Mary Martin, and a little homemade snack consisting of graham crackers, peanut butter, and white chocolate chips. Maddie also helps us dive into the seemingly limitless tales of the boy who never grew up, revisits some of her earliest childhood memories, discusses plussing up this week’s snack, and much more. See whether or not Maddie thinks her youth holds up.

168: The Matrix and Bug Juice with Zach Daigneault

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Zach Daigneault gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, the 1999 movie The Matrix and the community sugary drink known as bug juice. Zach also talks about introducing certain movies to his soon-to-be wife, weighs in on the great milk debate, and much more. See whether or not Zach thinks his youth holds up.

167: Joe Dirt and Kraft Mac and Cheese with Devin Kapko

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:18:48 +0000

Devin Kapko comes back on the pod with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more childhood favorites, most importantly Joe Dirt and Kraft Mac and Cheese aka Kraft Dinner. Devin also expands on his love for this week’s movie, revisits some of the things we talked about in his first appearance, points out that this week’s food pick is the official food of Canada, and so much more. See whether or not Devin thinks his youth still holds up.

166: Super Monkey Ball 2 and Wonder Balls with Brianna Kelley

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:24:47 +0000

Brianna Kelley gets back on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more childhood favorites, most importantly Sega’s Super Monkey Ball 2 for the GameCube, and the surprise sweetened spheres that are Wonder Balls. Brianna also explains the mechanics of this week’s media pick, gives a spot on monkey impression, reveals what she got as a surprise toy in this week’s treat, and so much more. See whether or not Brianna thinks her youth still holds up.

165: Hercules and Pop Rocks with Sam Clarke

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Sam Clarke gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly 1997’s Hercules from Disney and Pop Rocks. Sam also talks about being involved in organized sports while growing up, discusses trading his allowance for TV time, shares how this week’s candy pick is harder to find than it used to be, and much more. See whether or not Sam thinks his youth holds up.

164: What’s Up Doc and Aero Bars with Bob Paré

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0000

Bob Paré gets back on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood favorites, most importantly the 1972 movie What’s Up Doc, while eating Aero Bars and reminiscing about a discontinued candy of his youth, Choco’Lite. Bob also pulls the curtain back a bit and talks about certain filmmaking techniques and how they shine in this week’s movie, discusses the benefits of earnest acting, compares Choco’Lite to the Aero Bar, and so much more. See whether or not Bob thinks his youth still holds up.

163: Titanic and Banana Butter Sandwiches with Danielle Izzi

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:24:57 +0000

Danielle Izzi gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly 1997’s Titanic and homemade banana and butter sandwiches on white bread. Danielle also talks about how she has been spending her me-time during the pandemic, discusses how certain flavors and textures just don’t go together, and much more. See whether or not Danielle thinks her youth holds up.

162: Seinfeld and Pop-Tarts with Brian Cauti

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:17:10 +0000

Brian Cauti gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Seinfeld and Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts from Kellogg’s. Brian also discusses watching this week’s show with his dad as a young lad, reminisces about the smell of this week’s snack pick, talks about having homemade toaster pastries, and much more. See whether or not Brian thinks his youth holds up.

161: Return to Oz and Danish Wedding Cookies with Randy Bush

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:01:53 +0000

Randy Bush gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Return to Oz and Danish Wedding Cookies from Keebler. Randy also shares the vast types of media he was into while growing up, talks briefly about going from his cheerleader phase to his punk rock phase, brings his bakery expertise to the show, and much more. See whether or not Randy thinks his youth holds up.

160: Spice World and Fruity Pebbles with Alyssa Cooke

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:33:41 +0000

Alyssa Cooke gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixtieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Spice World and Fruity Pebbles. Alyssa also shares her love for juice, talks cereal obsessions, and much more. See whether or not Alyssa thinks her youth holds up.

159: Ally McBeal and MoonPies with Corey Bush

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:42:52 +0000

Corey Bush gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly some Ally McBeal and MoonPies. Corey also shares some love for Toonami, discusses the benefits of character growth, talks about the right and wrong ways of combining chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers, and much more. See whether or not Corey thinks his youth holds up.

158: WWF and Cinnamon Rolls with Jimmy Bonneau

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:52:20 +0000

Jimmy Bonneau gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly some WWF matches from the 90s and Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. Jimmy also shares some of his favorite professional wrestlers, talks about watching violence on TV as a kid, reveals how this week’s food pick is coveted in his household, and much more. See whether or not Jimmy thinks his youth holds up.

157: The Storyteller and SweeTarts/Spree with Rick Laprade

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:33:16 +0000

Rick Laprade gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Jim Henson’s The Storyteller and a combo of SweeTarts and Spree. Rick also attempts to start a feud with one of our former guests, tells us about how he learned of Santa’s true origin, reveals the details on how quickly he can eat certain candies, and much more. See whether or not Rick thinks his youth holds up.

156: Smart House and Gushers with Nate Mulcahy

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:23:32 +0000

Nate Mulcahy gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly the Disney channel original movie Smart House and Gushers. Nate also shares his opinion on chicken sandwiches, tells us about some of his own smart house upgrades, and much more. See whether or not Nate thinks his youth holds up.

155: Dude Ranch and Orange Julius with Jessica Pham

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Jessica Pham gets back on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifity-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of her childhood favorites, most importantly Dude Ranch from Blink-182 and Orange Julius. Jess also talks about liking this week’s band’s sense of humor, shares how liking certain music helped her find new friends, relives a homemade version of a popular treat, and so much more. See whether or not Jessica thinks her youth still holds up.

154: Tha Carter II and Goetze’s with Sam Stenning

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:48:13 +0000

Sam Stenning gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Lil Wayne’s The Carter II and Goetze’s Caramel Creams. Sam also helps start the show by talking about Willy Wonka, discusses some of his favorite music growing up, talks about hoarding candy, and much more. See whether or not Sam thinks his youth holds up.

153: Maximum Overdrive and Vanilla Frappuccino with Katrina Langer

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:18:48 +0000

Return guest Katrina Langer gets back on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of her childhood favorites, most importantly Maximum Overdrive and Starbucks’ Vanilla Frappuccino. Katrina also talks about being way into coffee at an early age, shares how she first came across this week’s movie pick, discusses plot holes the size of a tractor-trailer, and so much more. See whether or not Katrina thinks her youth holds up.

152: The Six Guests of Podmas

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:10:10 +0000

Six different friends of the pod call in to join Justin and Jon for Podmas 2020. We talk holiday season traditions that some of us have stuck with throughout the years, and some that have fallen by the wayside. See whether or not we think the holiday season holds up.

151: Raiders of the Lost Ark and Chex with Aaron Aguiar

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Aaron Aguiar gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Raiders of the Lost Ark and corn-flavored Chex. Aaron also discusses early memories of The Muppet Show, talks about buying VHS tapes at a fast food joint, goes over how some cereals are better without milk, and much more. See whether or not Aaron thinks his youth holds up.

150: The Three Stooges and English Pizza Muffins with Nick and Brett Beaubien

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Nick and Brett Beaubien get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fiftieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of their childhood favorites, most importantly The Three Stooges and a homemade treat, English pizza muffins. Brett and Nick also describe how this week’s media pick was part of a yearly tradition for them, discuss how a certain type of comedy can successfully avoid getting stale, recall the simplicities of a three-ingredient snack, and much more. See whether or not the Beaubiens think their youth holds up.

149: Hybrid Theory and Eggo Waffles with Neil Guliano

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Neil Guliano gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park and Eggo Waffles. Neil also talks about having to stay away from some of the music he loves to avoid burning out on his favorites, shares his go-to waffle toppings and how they have changed, and much more. See whether or not Neil thinks his youth holds up.

148: Podsgiving

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:19:33 +0000

Friends of the pod get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about Thanksgiving and its traditions while chaos reigns. See whether or not we think giving thanks holds up.

147: Johnny Tsunami and Corn Pops with Brian St. Pierre

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:04:15 +0000

Brian St. Pierre gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Johnny Tsunami and Corn Pops. Brian also talks about kid bicycle gangs, discusses daddy issues in movies, shares his cereal blindspot, and much more. See whether or not Brian thinks his youth holds up.

146: Flight of the Navigator and Pop Tarts with Phill Landry

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:34:14 +0000

Phill Landry gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Flight of the Navigator and unfrosted strawberry Pop-Tarts. Phill also discusses being a pop-in kid, shares some of the pros and cons of certain time-travel movies, talks about the benefits of butter, and much more. See whether or not Phill thinks his youth holds up.

145: Troop Beverly Hills and Cream of Chicken Soup with Elyse Leblanc-Gerakines

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Elyse Leblanc-Gerakines gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Troop Beverly Hills and cream of chicken soup. Elyse also talks about being influenced by an older generation of movies, shares her love for the star this week’s flick introduced, questions why she ate this week’s food pick as a child, and much more. See whether or not Elyse thinks her youth holds up.

144: Halloweentown 2 and Reese’s Variants with Scott Nelson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:12:10 +0000

Return guest Scott Nelson gets right back on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since last week and to go over some more of his childhood staples, most importantly Halloweentown 2 and a few Reese’s variants. Scott also talks about the importance of voting, discusses lazy storytelling, picks his favorite spooky season treat, and so much more. See whether or not Scott thinks Halloween holds up.

143: Batman Trivia with Phil Johnston

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Phil Johnston gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-third episode of The Hold Up to participate in a Batman trivia game. Phil also talks about the evolution of nostalgia, expands our Batman knowledge by discussing some video games that focus on the caped crusader, explains how the best kid’s shows don’t talk down to their audience, and so much more. See whether or not Phil thinks his youth holds up.

142: Halloweentown and Popcorn Balls with Scott Nelson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Scott Nelson gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance and to go over some more of his childhood staples, most importantly Halloweentown and popcorn balls. Scott also talks about his namesake, talks Disney Channel Original Movies, shares some stories from his Trick-or-Treating past , and so much more. See whether or not Scott thinks his youth still holds up.

141: The California Raisins and Ring Dings with Tom Howes

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:18:00 +0000

Tom Howes gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-forty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly The California Raisins Sing the Hit Songs and Ring Dings. Tom also shares how and why he missed out on certain pop culture as a kid, discusses growing up in a household with an accordion, talks about the difficulty in finding this week’s snack pick, and much more. See whether or not Tom thinks his youth holds up.

140: Wayne’s World and Hot Pockets with Rob Greene

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:41:02 +0000

Rob Greene gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fortieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Wayne’s World and Hot Pockets. Rob also talks about the experience of seeing the edited-for-TV version of a movie before the theatrical cut, tells us about listening to movies at work, shares how this week’s food pick wasn’t his first pick for the podcast or for life, and so much more. See whether or not Rob thinks his youth holds up.

139: Dragon Ball Z and Flamin Hot Cheetos with Kyle Jaramillo

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Kyle Jaramillo gets back on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Dragon Ball Z and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Kyle also gets into some multi-level anime lore, touches on some of the fan culture behind this week’s media pick, talks about his background with spicy foods, and so much more. See whether or not Kyle thinks the pandemic holds up.

138: Alkaline Trio and Grilled Cheese with Jam with Danielle Holland

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Danielle Holland gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Goddamnit by Alkaline Trio and homemade grilled cheese with grape jam. Danielle also tells us about how she first got interested in seeing live music, discusses how the art and designs behind a band are just as important as the music, shares her thoughts on savory plus sweet, and so much more. See whether or not Danielle thinks her youth holds up.

137: Small Soldiers and Cream Soda with John Scappini

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:01:00 +0000

John Scappini gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-seve n th episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Small Soldiers and cream soda. John also talks about his involvement in sports as a kid, shares some stories about his legend of a father, discusses the importance of a pleasant aftertaste, and so much more. See whether or not John thinks his youth holds up.

136: Trivia Showdown hosted by Mitch DeAngelis

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:15:56 +0000

Return guest Mitch DeAngelis gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to host a game of trivia. Pitting Justin against Jon, Mitch creates two rounds of pop culture inspired questions to determine which of our two hosts can outscore the other. See whether Justin or Jon finishes on top.

135: Burger King Breakdown with Drew Lagace

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Drew Lagace gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Burger King kids meals and some of their ads. Drew also talks about some classic chain restaurant mascots, shares his short lived fast food work history, discusses which commercials hit closest to home, and so much more. See whether or not Drew thinks his youth holds up.

134: MST3K and Munchkins with Michaela Gordon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Michaela Gordon gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Munchkins from Dunkin’ Donuts. Michaela also talks about the difference between a good-bad movie and a bad-bad movie, shares some channel numbers from her youth, discusses graduating from munchkins to donuts, and so much more. See whether or not Michaela thinks her youth holds up.

133: Seinfeld Trivia with Dimitri Sitze

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Dimitri Sitze gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance and to face-off against Jon in a game about Seinfeld trivia. Dimitri also talks about his reading routine, shares how Seinfeld finds a way to seep into his real life, and so much more. See whether or not Dimitri thinks the pandemic holds up.

132: Recess and Slim Jims with Kirsten Beck

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Kirsten Beck gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Recess and Slim Jims. Kirsten also shares her solace in watching cartoons early in the morning as a kid, talks a little bit about her average work day, recalls the first time she enjoyed a Slim Jim, and so much more. See whether or not Kirsten thinks her youth holds up.

131: The Secret of NIMH and Stella D’Oro with Chris Abbey

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:44:55 +0000

Return guest Chris Abbey gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly The Secret of NIMH and Stella D’oro breakfast cookies. Chris also discusses if popcorn is a vegetable, shares stories of some camping treat traditions, talks a little Star Wars, of course, and so much more. See whether or not Chris still thinks this youth holds up.

130: 411 Video Magazine and Swiss Rolls with Alex Gagne

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Alex Gagne gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirtieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly 411 Video Magazine and Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. Alex also comments on the difference of coming up on the street vs in the skatepark, shares some of the skating-centric media he still collects, brings up the idea of a snack-cake Mt. Rushmore, and so much more. See whether or not Alex thinks his youth holds up.

129: Games Minisode with Jocelyn Mold

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:48:36 +0000

Return guest Jocelyn Mold gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how she’s been holding up since her last appearance and to face-off against Justin in a some games about Star Wars and general ’90s trivia. Joz also discusses how she is dealing with the end-times, shares her love for Survivor, and so much more. See whether or not Joz thinks the pandemic holds up.

128: Marilyn Manson and Hungry Man with Zack Andresen

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Zack Andresen gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Marilyn Manson and Hungry Man. Zack also talks about wearing the t-shirt of the band you are going to see to the show, shares a story about going to Ozzfest, discusses how to properly rearrange your turkey, and so much more. See whether or not Zack thinks his youth holds up.

127: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Firecracker Popsicles with Lizz Sartell

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Lizz Sartell gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Firecracker Popsicles. Lizz also expands on the video game that helped shape a culture, shares a great tip on learning how to ollie, expresses her love for jokes on popsicles sticks, and so much more. See whether or not Lizz thinks her youth holds up.

126: Birthday-sode with Buzz A.

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Buzz A gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance and to face-off against Justin in a trivia game about pop punk and emo music. Buzz also decides to celebrate his birthday, talks about how Justin helped shape his music tastes, and so much more. See whether or not Buzz thinks the pandemic holds up.

125: Zenon and The Ice Cream Truck with Sarah Pallatroni

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:48:18 +0000

Sarah Pallatroni gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and visiting the ice cream truck. Sarah also discusses her brother’s ability to commandeer the remote control, talks about an efficient way to save up change to buy some ice cream treats, and so much more. See whether or not Sarah thinks her youth holds up.

124: Ranking Video Games with Kyle Jaramillo

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Kyle Jaramillo gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance and to face-off against Jon in a game about Super Nintendo. Kyle also shares how his job has been different during the pandemic, talks about how he serendipitously built his new computer right before the world turned upside-down, and so much more. See whether or not Kyle thinks the pandemic holds up.

123: Bucky O’Hare and Doritos with Mike Holmes

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Mike Holmes gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Bucky O’Hare and Nacho Cheese Doritos. Mike also discusses the parallels between this week’s show and today’s socio-political climate, talks about his aversion for a certain flavor profile, shares the origin of this week’s snack pick, and so much more. See whether or not Mike still thinks this youth holds up.

122: Games Minisode with Mike Murdock

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:46:36 +0000

Return guest Mike Murdock gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance and to face-off against Justin in some games. Mike also talks about his podcast-listening frequency during lockdown, discusses the potential fate of comic-book stores in today’s climate, and so much more. See whether or not Mike thinks quarantine/lockdown holds up.

121: Gullah Gullah Island and Bubble Tape with Noah Solomon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Noah Solomon gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twenty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Gullah Gullah Island and Bubble Tape. Noah also talks about his love for one of Justin’s favorites, Dragon Ball Z, discusses learning about the Gullah culture, shares his unconventional ways of chewing gum, and so much more. See whether or not Noah thinks his youth holds up.

120: Games Minisode with Tyffanie Silva

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:06:34 +0000

Return guest Tyffanie Silva gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twentieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how she’s been holding up since her last appearance and to face-off Justin in some games. Tyffanie also shares some of her favorite Disney princesses, makes a plea for gluten-free pop tarts, and so much more. See whether or not Tyff thinks quarantine holds up.

119: The Crow and Sour Brite Crawlers with Roger Cerqua and Your Johnny C

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:04:48 +0000

Roger Cerqua and Your Johnny C get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-nineteenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of their childhood favorites, most importantly The Crow and Sour Brite Crawlers from Trolli. Roger and Johnny also discuss their relationship outside of the podcast and how Johnny helped shape a lot of Roger’s tastes, talk about some of the best gummmy-candy and how they compare to this week’s snack, and so much more. See whether or not Roger and Johnny think their youth holds up.

118: TGIF Trivia with Steven Simonelli

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:08:25 +0000

Return guest Steven Simonelli gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-eighteenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance on the show and to answer some questions about TGIF trivia. Steven also discusses his favorite cartoon cat, talks about going back to work, and so much more. See whether or not Steven thinks the TGIF lineup holds up.

117: Elf and Grissini Wrapped in Prosciutto with Stefano Gasbarrino

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Stefano Gasbarrino gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-seventeenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Elf and grissini breadsticks wrapped in prosciutto. Stefano also discusses intaking Christmas media outside of the holiday season, talks about how growing up in different places around the world helped shape his tastes, and so much more. See whether or not Stefano thinks his youth holds up.

116: 90s Comedy Movie Draft with Mark Barone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:41:37 +0000

Return guest Mark Barone gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixteenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his last appearance on the show and to participate in a ’90s comedy-movie draft. Mark also discusses mask-wearing protocols around New England, talks about getting baited by frustrating video-game ads, and so much more. See whether or not Mark thinks this ’90s comedy movies hold up.

115: Emo Band Minisode with Jared Aguiar

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Jared Aguiar gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifteenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up since his first appearance on the show and to rank some emo bands. Jared also discusses his favorite seltzer flavors, favorite emo bands, and so much more. See whether or not Jared thinks this pandemic holds up.

114: The Joy of Painting and Svenhard’s Danishes with Steve Choi

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Steve Choi (Peace’d Out, RX Bandits) gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fourteenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly The Joy of Painting and Svenhard’s Danishes. Steve also shares some of the vast array of media interests he had growing up, talks about the first movie he saw in theaters, discusses how it doesn’t have to be your favorite snack to have a big impact on your life, and so much more. See whether or not Steve thinks his youth holds up.

113: Little Giants and Baseball Cupcakes with Scott Nelson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:53:18 +0000

Return guest Scott Nelson get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-thirteenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood favorites, most importantly Little Giants and Hostess Baseball CupCakes. Scott also talks about being nostalgic during quarantine, explains this week’s movie’s origin story, shares his love for seasonal snacks, and so much more. See whether or not Scott thinks his youth holds up.

112: 90s Movie Trivia with Jay Burns

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:10:00 +0000

Return guest Jay Burns gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-twelfth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been dealing with the pandemic while trying to answer some questions about ’90s movies. Jay also talks about the tenacity of today’s news cycle, comes down to the wire versus Justin in our game, and so much more. See whether or not Jay thinks quarantine holds up.

111: Mallrats and Vanilla Coke with Matt Valerio

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 28 May 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Matt Valerio gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-eleventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Mallrats and Coca-Cola Vanilla. Matt also discusses growing up down the street from Justin, addresses some of the more problematic moments in this week’s movie, tell us about his origin with his sweet treat, and so much more. See whether or not Matt thinks his youth holds up.

110: Kids Cereal Minisode with Sebastian Stone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 26 May 2020 11:00:26 +0000

Return guest Sebastian Stone get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-tenth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up during quarantine while trying to name the top kids cereals. Sebby also touches on his long-awaited return to the show, tells us about some of the trials and tribulations of working from home, shares how he prefers to eat his cereal dry, and so much more. See whether or not Sebby thinks his quarantine holds up.

109: Avatar The Last Airbender and Coffee Crisp with Henry Clarke

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 21 May 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Henry Clarke gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Avatar: The Last Airbender and Coffee Crisp candy bars. Henry also tells us how he met Justin, discusses how this week’s show’s main character represents lawful good, talks about how he originally found his snack pick north of the border, and so much more. See whether or not Henry thinks his youth holds up.

108: Nickelodeon Cartoon Draft with Allison Horrocks

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 19 May 2020 12:22:33 +0000

Return guest Allison Horrocks gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how she has been holding up during quarantine while participating in the Nickelodeon Cartoon Draft. Allison also discusses how she is staying social in today’s sociopolitical climate, opens our co-hosts minds about their astrological signs, comments on some of her favorite Nickelodeon cartoons and which characters she relates to, and so much more. See whether or not Allison thinks her quarantine holds up.

107: Eerie, Indiana and Hostess CupCakes with Jimmy Callaway

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 14 May 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guest Jimmy Callaway gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood favorites, most importanly Eerie, Indiana and Hostess Cupcakes. Jimmy also shares how he has adapted his comic book intake during the end-times, tells a tale of how his life mirrors this week’s show, discusses the specifics of de-frosting a CupCake, and so much more. See whether or not Jimmy still thinks his youth holds up, and make sure to listen to his podcast, The Worm Turns.

106: 90s Cartoons Minisode with John Plummer

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 12 May 2020 10:45:20 +0000

Return guest John Plummer get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been holding up during quarantine while trying to name the top cartoons of the 90s. John also discusses his work-from-home setup, shares some of his isolation workout routine, talks about finally getting a haircut, and so much more. See whether or not John thinks his quarantine holds up.

105: Back to the Future and Gummy Bears with Matt Reinsant

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 07 May 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Matt Reinsant gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood favorites, most importanly Back the the Future and Haribo gummy bears. Matt also becomes the first person to discuss stream-sniping on the pod, talks about the time-travel inconsistencies in this week’s movie pick, shares his thoughts on some favorite gummy flavors, and so much more. See whether or not Matt still thinks his youth holds up.

104: Aughts Trivia with Jarvis

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 05 May 2020 10:59:49 +0000

Return guest Anthony Jarvis get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about how he’s been passing time during quarantine while answering some questions about the 2000s. Jarvis also talks about utilizing self-isolation to experiment with his facial hair, discusses some of the things he’s been revisiting during quarantine, sings a Nelly track, and so much more. See whether or not Jarvis thinks his quarantine holds up.

103: Demolition Man and Donettes with Brandon Blain

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Brandon Blain gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Demolition Man and Hostess Donettes. Brandon also shares some of the cassettes and CDs that got him into music, talks about how moving around as a kid informed his childhood, explains why the bagged version of this week’s snack is better than any other presentation, and so much more. See whether or not Brandon thinks his youth holds up.

102: 90s Trivia Showdown with Jessica Pham and Ariel Kwart

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Return guests Jessica Pham and Ariel Kwart get on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about how they’ve been passing the time during quarantine while answering some questions about 90’s trivia. Jess and Ariel also discuss quarantine life in Pennsylvania, show Justin and Jon some screamo anime music, and so much more. See whether or not Jessica and Ariel think their quarantine holds up.

101: Mom and Dad Save the World and Pop-Tarts with Matt Lockwood

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:54:11 +0000

Matt Lockwood gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the hundred-and-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Mom and Dad Save the World and brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts. Matt also professes his love for Dennis Rodman, discusses his favorite bits from this week’s very funny movie, ranks Pop-Tarts flavors, and so much more. See whether or not Matt thinks his youth holds up.

100: Quarantine Catch-Up

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:19:42 +0000

For the hundredth episode of The Hold Up, Justin and Jon extended an invite to past and future guests of the show to pop-in to a video chat. They got the chance to catch up on everyone’s quarantine routines, ask them about some of their favorite episodes, and discuss other nonsense. Join Justin and Jon as they celebrate 100 episodes of reviewing, judging and aruging. See whether or not they think quaratine and the podcast holds up.

99: Big Bad Beetleborgs and Funny Bones with Alan Richardson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Alan Richardson gets on the line with Justin and Jon for the ninety-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Big Bad Beetleborgs and Funny Bones. Alan also tells us about having multiple second-hand TVs in his room as a kid, shares tales of rewinding VHS tapes by hand, discusses having to hide sweet treats from himself, and so much more. See whether or not Alan thinks his youth holds up.

98: Blackbeard’s Ghost and Cheez Balls with Mark Brierly and Ned Prickett

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Mark Breirly and Ned Prickett sit back down with Justin and Jon for the ninety-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Mark’s childhood favorites, most importantly Blackbeard’s Ghost and Planters Cheez Balls. Mark and Ned also talk about some of their favorites from Disney’s vault, compare the differences between a family movie from the ’60s and now, debate the best cheese-flavored snacks, and so much more. See whether or not Mark and Ned think their youths hold up.

97: Quarantine Routine 2 with Justin and Jon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:31:21 +0000

Once again, Justin and Jon get together via the Internet for this minisode to give an update on their quarantine routines. They talk about some of the media they have been binging, discuss how they’ve been keeping up with friends and family, and share which creative projects have been keeping them sane during self-isolation.

96: The Iron Giant and Frozen Juice Concentrate with Jimmy Martin

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:00:04 +0000

Jimmy Martin sits down with Justin and Jon, pre-quarantine, for the ninety-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly The Iron Giant and frozen juice concentrate. Jimmy also discusses the first video game console he had at home, shares some of the production backstory behind this week’s movie pick, talks about the appropriate selection for a wild berry mix, and so much more. See whether or not Jimmy thinks his youth holds up.

95: Quarantine Routine Minisode with Justin and Jon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:37:59 +0000

Justin and Jon get together via the Internet to discuss their quarantine routines, the state of the podcast during a global pandemic and just like everyone else, the proper way to wash your hands.

94: Batman Forever and Waffle Cereals with Phil Johnston

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Phil Johnston sits back down with Justin and Jon for the ninety-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood favorites, most importantly Batman Forever and waffle cereals. Phil also discusses how Batman took over the marketing landscape during some of his formative years, talks about how this week’s picks lives up to the picks from his first appearance on the podcast, compares one waffle cereal to the memories of another waffle cereal and so much more. See whether or not Phil thinks his youth holds up.

93: Drake & Josh and Ring Pops with Arianna Rizzo

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Arianna Rizzo sits down with Justin and Jon for the ninety-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Drake & Josh and Ring Pops. Arianna also explains why she loves an ‘odd couple’ dynamic, shares some of her Nickelodeon favorites from when she was a kid, discusses her candy flavor heirarchy, and so much more. See whether or not Arianna thinks her youth holds up.

92: Tuna Noodle Casserole and Nightmare with Kato Saloio

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Kato Saloio sits down with Justin and Jon for the ninety-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Tuna Noodle Casserole and Nightmare, a VHS board game. Kato also discusses recreating a homemade dish from his chilhood, talks about the pros and cons of exploring a vegan diet, brings the first video board game to the podcast, and so much more. See whether or not Kato thinks his youth holds up.

91: Young Einstein and Schweppes Raspberry Ginger Ale with Justin Poirier

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Justin Poirier sits down with Justin and Jon for the ninety-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Young Einstein and Schweppes Raspberry Ginger Ale. Justin also tells some tales from working in a video store, gives one of the best elevator pitches in show history, brings his own tasting glasses, and so much more. See whether or not Justin thinks his youth holds up.

90: Lizzie McGuire and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme with Brianna Kelley

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Brianna Kelley sits down with Justin and Jon for the ninetieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Lizzie McGuire and Hershey’s Cookie ‘n’ Creme. Brianna also shares her hierarchy of TV over movies, talks about finding things a bit scarier as a kid, discusses how a candy bar brings her back to a certain holiday, and so much more. See whether or not Brianna thinks her youth holds up.

89: Short Circuit and Choco Tacos with Joe Lavallee

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Joe Lavallee sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Short Circuit and Choco Tacos. Joe also discusses showing this week’s movie pick to his own kids, talks about the introduction of PG-13 to the movie rating system, shares some tales of the neighborhood ice cream truck, and so much more. See whether or not Joe thinks his youth holds up.

88: Street Sharks and Reese’s Puffs with Buzz A

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Buzz A sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Street Sharks and Reese’s Puffs. Buzz also talks about his love for cartoons and the toys that inspired them, discusses the spectrum of good and bad puns used in this week’s show, shares his picks for Mount Cerealmore, and so much more. See whether or not Buzz thinks his youth holds up.

87: Rollercoaster Tycoon and Hoodsie Cups with Michelle Piantedosi

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Michelle Piantedosi sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Rollercoaster Tycoon and Hoodsie Cups. Michelle also explains the rewarding effect of building your own simulated rollercoaster, talks about eating summer sweet treats in her grandma’s backyard, and so much more. See whether or not Michelle thinks her youth holds up.

86: Terminator 2 and Cinnamon Toast Crunch with Renee Clancy

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Renee Clancy sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Renee also describes the VHS-player equipped TV she had when she was a kid, shares stories of visiting her local video rental store while growing up, relives times of coating her fingers in cinnamon and sugar, and so much more. See whether or not Renee thinks her youth holds up.

85: Commonality and KitKats with Jesse Hicks

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:01:32 +0000

Jesse Hicks sits back down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to switch things up. Jesse pitched the idea of talking about a certain type of entertainment that encompasses adventuring kids, nasty adults, larger than life set pieces, and so much more. Jesse also taste-tests some KitKats founds in a foriegn land located inside Orlando, Florida. See whether or not Jesse thinks his youth holds up.

84: Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Runts with Ricky Nelson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Ricky Nelson sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Runts. Ricky also shares some of his British comedy favorites outside of Monty Python, gets passionate about artifical fruit flavors, expresses his opinion on candy packaging, and so much more. See whether or not Ricky thinks his youth holds up.

83: D3 The Mighty Ducks and Fruity Pebbles with Christian Renzi

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Christian Renzi sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, D3: The Mighty Ducks and Fruity Pebbles. Christian also shares some tales about playing youth hockey and revisiting the sport as an adult, explains floor-hockey to the unindoctrinated, participates in on some Oreo-talk with our co-hosts, and so much more. See whether or not Christian thinks his youth holds up.

82: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Peanut Butter Crunch with Evan Teitelbaum

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Evan Teitelbaum sits down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch. Evan also shares a story about a parking lot cat, talks about how he knows our co-hosts, discusses the hierarchy of rankings in the Navy, and so much more. See whether or not Evan thinks his youth holds up.

81: Jingle All the Way and Chocolate Oranges with Jocelyn Mold

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:49:03 +0000

Jocelyn Mold sits back down with Justin and Jon for the eighty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her holiday favorites, most importantly Jingle All the Way and chocolate oranges. Jocelyn also discusses childhood trips to the movies with her dad, talks about getting some highly-coveted toys for Christmas as a kid, shares her preference for dark chocolate vs milk chocolate, and so much more. See whether or not Jocelyn thinks her holiday-themed youth holds up.

80: Holiday Favorites with Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:14:10 +0000

Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer sit down with Justin and Jon for the eightieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of their holiday favorites. Chuck and Brad also talk about their own podcast, The Chuck and Brad Podcast, share one of their favorite terms, ‘welfare ham,’ talk about their upcoming live holiday show, and so much more. See whether or not Chuck and Brad think their holiday-themed youths holds up.

79: The Santa Clause and Holiday Snacks with Matt Reinsant

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:01:00 +0000

Matt Reinsant sits back down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about a favorite movie of his and have some holiday-themed snacks. Matt also talks about the complications of someone’s heartbeat resembling a Christmas carol, shares some of his thoughts on the organization of assorted chocolates, ranks this week’s snack picks, and so much more. See whether or not Matt thinks his holiday-themed youth holds up.

78: Home Alone 2 and Egg Nog with Mark Barone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:01:00 +0000

Mark Barone sits back down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about a favorite holiday movie and have a holiday-centric drink foisted upon him. Mark also diagnoses the sticky bandits with various stages of trauma, further expands on these two adults that want to murder a kid, tells us about his lovely wife introducing him to this week’s drink pick, and so much more. See whether or not Mark thinks his holiday-themed youth holds up.

77: Congo and Lemon Jolly Ranchers with Mitch DeAngelis

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:07:16 +0000

Mitch DeAngelis sits down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Congo and lemon flavored Jolly Ranchers. Mitch also shares his thoughts on the internal conflict; video games vs movies, shares his ever-expanding knowledge of hippos, tells a tale about bringing a bag full of canned soda to work, and so much more. See whether or not Mitch thinks his youth holds up.

76: Flash Gordon and ‘Cheese Puffs’ with Scott Hamilton

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:01:08 +0000

Scott Hamilton sits down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Flash Gordon and a little homemade concoction, loveably named the Cheese Puff. Scott also shares how a non-comic book accurate movie got him interested in comic books, discusses his history of rewatching and re-eating this week’s picks with his own kids, tells the tale of getting steak-envy from a cartoon, and so much more. See whether or not Scott thinks his youth holds up.

75: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Capri Sun with Mike Lightning

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:01:51 +0000

Mike Lightning sits down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Capri Sun. Mike also opens up about his younger-self’s love for video games, discussses whether or not he wants to see the liquid that he is drinking, gives us the heads up about his band, Black Dagger, and so much more. See whether or not Mike thinks his youth holds up.

74: 3 Ninjas and Fun Dip with Ben Smidt

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:44:48 +0000

Ben Smidt sits down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, 3 Ninjas and Fun Dip. Although Ben didn’t even bother to watch the movie, he does gets the chance to share details about his possibly ficticious cat, goes over the details of pairing sugar with sugar, tells us about his experience with a chunky Capri Sun, and so much more. See whether or not Ben thinks his youth holds up.

73: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Golden Grahams with Joe Thibodeau

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:01:00 +0000

Joe Thibodeau sits down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Golden Grahams. Joe also tells us about his weekly trips to the video rental store as a kid, shares his frustration about the scale ratio in this week’s movie, discusses certain court proceedings that took place in regards to naming milks, and so much more. See whether or not Joe thinks his youth holds up.

72: The Princess Bride and Grapefruit with Dan Phillips

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:01:00 +0000

Dan Phillips sits back down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, The Princess Bride and ruby-red grapefruit. Dan also mentions that he’s never seen the full version of this week’s movie until re-watching it for the podcast, shares his history with at-home video game consoles, lets us in on a special way to eat your daily-dose of citrus, and so much more. See whether or not Dan thinks his youth holds up.

71: The Goonies and Cap’n Crunch Mashup with Matt Wolstencroft

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:01:00 +0000

Matt Wolstencroft sits back down with Justin and Jon for the seventy-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, The Goonies and a mash-up of Oops! All Berries and Peanut Butter Crunch from Cap’n Crunch. Matt also connects our flick-of-the-week with multiple other gems from the 80s and 90s, discusses different possibilities for conspiracy theory Venn-diagrams, creates his mockup of a Cereal Mt. Rushmore, and so much more. See whether or not Matt thinks his youth holds up.

70: Godzilla and Nutty Bars with Isabelle Motley

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:05:00 +0000

Isabelle Motley sits down with Justin and Jon for the seventieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, Godzilla and Nutty Bars aka Nutty Buddies. Isabelle also shares her love for bad movies, discusses the problematic nature of a certain giant lizard’s gender, tells us about the proper way to eat peanut butter wafers, and so much more. See whether or not Isabelle thinks her youth holds up.

69: Hook and Hot Fries with Kyle Jaramillo

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:01:00 +0000

Kyle Jaramillo sits back down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Hook and Hot Fries. Kyle also becomes the first contestant in the Official Elevator Pitch Challenge, discusses his plans for sharing some of his favorite things with his son, talks about how his pallet for spicy foods has changed as he’s grown up, and so much more. See whether or not Kyle thinks his youth holds up.

68: Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead and Olives with Nadia Eisa

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:01:00 +0000

Nadia Eisa sits down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead and Olives. Nadia also fills us in on certain subtitle strategies, shares her thoughts on confident corporate creeps, paints a picture of the most fun way to eat olives, and so much more. See whether or not Nadia thinks her youth holds up.

67: Dinosaur City and Animals Cookies Frosted with Mark Barone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 02:17:04 +0000

Mark Barone sits back down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Dinosaur City and Animals Cookies Frosted. Mark also gives us one of the podcast’s best movie summaries, talks about an optimum cookie to frosting ratio, shares his favorite animal cookie shape, and so much more. See whether or not Mark thinks his youth holds up.

66: Pop-Punk Essentials and Oreos with Justin and Jon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:43:24 +0000

For the sixty-fifth episode of The Hold Up, Justin and Jon sit down together to talk about pop-punk essentials and go over some of the currently running Oreo flavors. Our hosts also talk about their new in-studio TV, they discuss Justin’s history with MP3 players, throw out a couple of name-drops, just to stay on brand, and so much more. See whether or not Justin and Jon think pop-punk holds up.

65: The Battle of Los Angeles and Celeste Pizza with John Plummer

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:01:00 +0000

John Plummer sits down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Rage Against the Machine’s album The Battle of Los Angeles and Celeste Pizza. John also tells us how he got into music via movie soundtracks, discusses how working in a grocery store can perpetuate bad eating habits, and so much more. See whether or not John thinks his youth holds up.

64: Backdraft and Sour Patch Watermelon with Marc Poulin

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:01:35 +0000

Marc Poulin sits down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Backdraft and Sour Patch Watermelon. Marc also tells us about his music background, describes some of his childhood career aspirations, shares some information about a hard-to-find chocolate bar, and so much more. See whether or not Marc thinks his youth holds up.

63: 4th of July Podtacular aka The PartyCast

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:39:55 +0000

For the sixty-third episode of The Hold Up, Justin and Jon brought the mics to the Kerins Annual 4th of July Party to talk with some former and future guests about their 4th of July traditions, and other nonsense. The podcast has its first, although silent, appearance of a toddler, we get to hear a beautiful rendition of a Schoolhouse Rock classic, multiple conversations happen at once, and so much more. See whether or not we all think America holds up.

62: The Explorers and String Cheese with Jimmy Callaway

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:22:04 +0000

Jimmy Callaway sits down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, The Explorers and String Cheese. Jimmy also talks about what sparked his interest in collecting, discusses going to San Diego Comic-Con before it was cool, shares his childhood cafeteria antics, and so much more. See whether or not Jimmy thinks his youth holds up.

61: Peanut Butter Solution and Butterscotch Krimpets with Joe Looney

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:53:00 +0000

Joe Looney sits down with Justin and Jon for the sixty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, The Peanut Butter Solution. Joe also discusses growing up in Southern New Jersey, talks about how he got his hands on books, movies and CDs as a kid, shares his love for a certain all-day, everyday convenience store, and so much more. See whether or not Joe thinks his youth holds up.

60: The Transformers and Sun Chips with Nick DeStefano

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:33:09 +0000

Nick DeStefano sits down with Justin and Jon for the sixtieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, The Transformers and Sun Chips. Nick also weighs in on what time is too early to text, shares some memorable childhood Halloween costumes, tells us about his travel vlog, and so much more. See whether or not Nick thinks his youth holds up.

59: GoldenEye and Drake’s Coffee Cakes with Mike Caires

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:51:18 +0000

Mike Caires sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, GoldenEye and Drake’s Coffee Cakes. Mike also discusses his viewpoint on code names vs real names, shares some perks of working at a movie theater, tells us how a video game got him interested in an entire film series, recalls an experience of opening an X-Men lunchbox, and so much more. See whether or not Mike thinks his youth holds up.

58: Hot Shots Part Deux and Toaster Strudel with Steven Simonelli

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 30 May 2019 10:59:13 +0000

Steven Simonelli sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Hot Shots! Part Deux and Toaster Strudel. Steven mentions some of his favorite gags from the movie, shares how he feels about people talking to themselves, talks about his history with breakfast pastries, and so much more. See whether or not Steven thinks his youth holds up.

57: KaBlam and Code Red with Scott Nelson

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 23 May 2019 10:06:54 +0000

Scott Nelson sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, KaBlam and Mountain Dew Code Red. Scott also stans on Worcester, discusses his burrito preferences, shares his opinions on the pop-in, and so much more. See whether or not Scott thinks his youth holds up.

56: Sandlot and GoGurt with Liam Crowley

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 16 May 2019 02:56:39 +0000

Liam Crowley sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly, Sandlot and GoGurt. Liam also confesses about feeling cool while swearing as a third-grader, explains how to make yogurt more accessible, tells a story about his funniest years as a seventh-grader, and so much more. See whether or not Liam thinks his youth holds up.

55: Now and Then and Swedish Fish with Claire Tecce

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 09 May 2019 04:01:33 +0000

Claire Tecce sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, Now and Then and Swedish Fish. Claire also explains what ‘Irish twins’ are, reminisces about Sears department store, shares her history with penny candy, and so much more. See whether or not Claire thinks her youth holds up.

54: Revenge of the Sith and Hot Cakes with Jocelyn Mold

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 02 May 2019 11:52:27 +0000

Jocelyn Mold sits back down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, Revenge of the Sith and Hot Cakes. Jocelyn also opens up about how Jon is a difficult person, her general opinions of Star Wars, her history with McDonald’s breakfast, and so much more. See whether or not Jocelyn thinks her youth holds up.

53: The Labyrinth and Jiffy Pop with Sam Halloran

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:25:25 +0000

Sam Halloran sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, The Labyrinth and Jiffy Pop. Sam also opens up about her views on The Muppets, the complications of releasing art posthumously, how to properly pop your popcorn on the stove top, and so much more. See whether or not Sam thinks her youth holds up.

52: Ahh Real Monsters and Cadbury Eggs with Katrina Langer

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:50:51 +0000

Katrina Langer sits down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, Ahh Real Monsters and Cadbury Eggs. Katrina also opens up about some of her favorite cartoon characters, the effects of growing up in a small town in Vermont, how she is breaking her vegan status for the pod, and so much more. See whether or not Katrina thinks her youth holds up.

51: Empire Records and Bagel Bites with Briana Taylor

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:01:48 +0000

Briana Taylor returns to sit down with Justin and Jon for the fifty-first episode of The Hold Up and talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, Empire Records and Bagel Bites. Briana also opens up about her favorite songs from the movie, how she relates with the different characters, her microwave preferences, and so much more. See whether or not Briana thinks her youth holds up.

50: Karate Kid and Funyuns with Jessica Weatherhead

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:00:34 +0000

Jessica Weatherhead sits down with Justin and Jon for the fiftieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of her childhood favorites, most importantly, The Karate Kid and Funyuns. Jess also opens up about how The Karate Kid was used as a learning tool during her collegiate years, how she didn’t know the true name of one of her favorite snacks until high school, specific sensory memories, and so much more. See whether or not Jessica thinks her youth holds up.

49: Monster Squad and Strawberry Shortcake Rolls with Jeremy Furtado

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:01:50 +0000

Jeremy Furtado sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Monster Squad and Strawberry Shortcake Rolls. Jeremy also opens up about wanting to hang out with certain movie characters, noticing product placement as a kid, how to properly hide strawberry cream in a pastry, and so much more. Jon even yells at Justin for chewing directly into the mic! See whether or not Jeremy thinks his youth holds up.

48: Pokémon and Yoo-Hoo with Rene Legault

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:27 +0000

Rene Legault sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of his childhood favorites, most importantly Pokémon and Yoo-Hoo. Rene also opens up about pretending to not be a nerd before he embraced his truth, the philosophy of keeping a Pokémon captive in a little ball, how a chocolate drink is different than chocolate milk, and so much more. See whether or not Rene thinks his youth holds up.

47: Jaws and Cape Cod Chips/Coffee Milk with Matt Wolstencroft

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:49:10 +0000

Matt Wolstencroft is back! He sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some more of his childhood favorites, most importantly Jaws, Cape Cod chips and the Rhode Island regional delight that is coffee milk. Matt also opens up about how Jaws is a family movie to him, some of the behind-the-scenes knowledge he’s picked up over the years, how he shipped coffee syrup halfway across the globe, and so much more. See whether or not Matt thinks his youth holds up.

46: Batman Returns and Cookie Crisp with Phil Johnston

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:34:30 +0000

Phil Johnston sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Phil’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Batman Returns and Cookie Crisp. Phil also opens up about how marketing and advertising really caught his attention as a kid, the evolution of certain cereals and their mascots, how sugar highs can affect the way kids consume media, and so much more. See whether or not Phil thinks his youth holds up.

45: The Road Warrior and Vernors Ginger Ale with Steve Brock

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:03:43 +0000

Steve Brock sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-fifth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Steve’s childhood favorites, most importantly, The Road Warrior and Vernors ginger ale. Steve also opens up about the strategy of marketing regional movies, some Ohio-centric food favorites, and he breaks the mold of the podcast by bringing an assortment of dark chocolates as well as some cheese straight from Vermont. See whether or not Steve thinks his youth holds up.

44: The Empire Strikes Back and Kool-Aid Bursts with Chris Abbey

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:01:35 +0000

Chris Abbey sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Chris’s childhood favorites, most importantly, The Empire Strikes Back and Kool-Aid Bursts. Chris also opens up about being disappointed by certain Star Wars content, how he plans to introduce the franchise to his own son, the proper way to chew on the plastic cap of a disposable drink bottle, and how his taste buds have changed over the years. See whether or not Chris thinks his youth holds up.

43: Aspen Extreme and Butterfinger Bites with Ned Prickett

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:01:34 +0000

Ned Prickett sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Ned’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Aspen Extreme and Butterfinger Bites. Ned also opens up about how certain movie characters don’t deserve happy endings, his go-to movie snacks, and how his love for skiing developed years before he even hit the slopes. See whether or not Ned thinks his youth holds up.

42: Hanson and Flavor ICE with Jeana Pondelli

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:25:54 +0000

Jeana Pondelli sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Jeana’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Hanson and Flavor ICE. Jeana also opens up about her trials and tribulations trying to see Hanson live, how to successfully box-out other concert-goers for a drumstick, being an outdoor kid, and the science of buying in bulk. See whether or not Jeana thinks her youth holds up.

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41: One Crazy Summer and Ellio’s/Nesquik with Mark Brierly

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:01:00 +0000

Mark Brierly sits down with Justin and Jon for the forty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Mark’s childhood favorites, most importantly, One Crazy Summer, Ellio’s Pizza and Nesquik. Mark also opens up about his love for Savage Steve Holland, being indoctrinated into coffee milk culture, the perfect way to start his summer, and his policy on spoilers. See whether or not Mark thinks his youth holds up.

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40: BASEketball and Red Baron Singles with Joey Herbz

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:24:26 +0000

Joey Herbz sits down with Justin and Jon for the fortieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Herbz’s childhood favorites, most importantly, BASEketball and Red Baron pizzas. Joe also opens up about loving edgy comedy, being edgy, how to survive as an edgelord , and did we mention he’s a bit edgy? See if Herbz can hit a homerun from behind the meatballs, and whether or not his youth holds up.

39: Slipknot and Quaker Rice Cakes with Eric Altieri

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:51:34 +0000

Eric Altieri sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Eric’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Slipknot’s self-titled album and Quaker Rice Cakes. Eric also opens up about how he first got into music, his favorite Southern New England radio stations, how he avoided being a poser in high school and his household snack traditions. See whether or not Eric thinks his youth holds up.

38: Boy Meets World and Kid Cuisine with Becca Stone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:51:39 +0000

Becca Stone sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-eigh th episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Becca’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Boy Meets World and Kid Cuisine. After a not-so-quick haircut update from Justin, Becca also opens up about enjoying the TGIF lineup, comparing 90s sitcom sequels, her history with TV dinners, and sitcom couple clichés. See whether or not Becca thinks her youth holds up.

37: The Godfather and SpaghettiOs with Logan Cooperberg

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:28:53 +0000

Logan Cooperberg sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Logan’s childhood favorites, most importantly, The Godfather and SpaghettiOs. Logan also opens up about gift giving and unwrapping techniques, getting to watch basically whatever he wanted while growing up, curating historical quotes from a movie, and how he feels about live-action movie remakes of cartoon classics. See whether or not Logan thinks his youth holds up.

36: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad and Chef Boyardee Ravioli with Shawn Hare

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:27:25 +0000

Shawn Hare sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-sixth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Shawn’s childhood favorites, most importantly, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad and Chef Boyardee Ravioli. Shawn also opens up about liking monster movies as a kid, his gratification for practical effects, family meal traditions, and his knowledge of canned foods. See whether or not Shawn thinks his youth holds up.

35: Holiday Roundup with Justin and Jon

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:09:19 +0000

For the thirty-fifth episode of The Hold Up , Justin and Jon talk about some of their childhood holiday favorites while eating various snacks. Our hosts also open up about the correct pronunciation of ‘Reese’s Pieces,’ 90s cartoon holiday specials, continuity issues involving the Miami Dolphins, classic holiday commercials, and the science of combining peanut butter with chocolate. See whether or not Justin and Jon’s holiday memories hold up.

34: A Rugrats Chanukah, Just Friends and Holiday Treats with Logan Cooperberg

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:55:19 +0000

Logan Cooperberg sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-fourth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Logan’s childhood holiday favorites, most importantly, A Rugrats Chanukah, Just Friends, and various holiday treats. Logan also opens up about learning religious traditions via cartoon holiday specials, the reality of evil cousins, the intricacies of trying not to laugh while staring at Ryan Reynolds in a fat suit, and different classifications of gingerbread. See whether or not Logan thinks his holiday memories hold up.

33: Ernest Saves Christmas and Holiday Treats with Anthony Jarvis

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:27:32 +0000

Anthony Jarvis sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-third episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Jarvis’s childhood holiday memories, most importantly, Ernest Saves Christmas and Christmas cookie and treats. Jarvis also opens up about the origins of Ernest, his history with Italian cookies, Santa’s magic touch, his seasonal Ernest habits, corn syrup garbage, and so much more. See whether or not Jarvis thinks his holiday memories hold up.

32: High School Musical and Hershey’s Chocolate Sundae / Push Pops with Stephanie Morelle

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 09:55:24 +0000

Stephanie Morelle sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-second episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Steph’s childhood favorites, most importantly, High School Musical, Hershey’s Chocolate Sundaes and Push Pops. Steph also opens up about using fake Internet connections as plot points, her ice cream habits, the Halloween fairy, and her truest childhood love, naps. See whether or not Stephanie thinks her youth holds up.

31: Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Thanksgiving Treats with Mark Barone

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:02:13 +0000

Mark Barone sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirty-first episode of The Hold Up to talk about Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and some Thanksgiving-themed snacks. Mark also opens up about Thanksgiving traditions, comparing every movie to Chef, every chance he gets, and simultaneously becoming the first two-time and three-time guest on the podcast. See whether or not Mark thinks Thanksgiving holds up.

30: Meteor Man and Combos with Mike Murdock

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:51:01 +0000

Mike Murdock sits down with Justin and Jon for the thirtieth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Mike’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Meteor Man and Combos. Mike also opens up about growing up as an indoor kid, the process of getting superpowers from a meteor, the intricacies of fictional gangs, different cracker combinations, and the forwardness of oregano. See whether or not Mike thinks his youth holds up.

29: Rock-a-doodle and Ants on a Log with Tyffanie Silva

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:04:53 +0000

Tyffanie Silva sits down with Justin and Jon for the twenty-ninth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Tyf’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Rock-a-doodle and Ants On A Log. After a haircut update from Justin, Tyf opens up about her love for all animated movies, growing up without cable, being generally scared by horror movies, her grocery store preferences, and more. See whether or not Tyf thinks her youth holds up.

28: Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Quisp with Bob Paré

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:02:12 +0000

Bob Paré sits down with Justin and Jon for the twenty-eighth episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Bob’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Quisp cereal. Bob also opens up about coming of age during a different generation than our hosts, seeing classic 80s movies in the theaters over and over again, his overall knowledge of pop culture throughout the years, and being our first guest to wear a shirt that matches their food choice. See whether or not Bob thinks his youth holds up.

27: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with Count Chocula and Franken Berry with Matt Wolstencroft

TheHoldUpPodcast@gmail.com (Decaf Left Productions) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:39:55 +0000

Matt Wolstencroft sits down with Justin and Jon for the twenty-seventh episode of The Hold Up to talk about some of Matt’s childhood favorites, most importantly, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Seasonal Halloween Cereal, specifically Count Chocula and Franken Berry. Matt also opens up about having a nickname passed down to him, the seamless magic of puppetry, the sprawling world of the Ninja Turtles, his invention of peanut butter and jelly cereal, being able to interact with the back of cereal boxes, and more. See whether or not Matt thinks his youth holds up.