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Don’t Push Pause is a monthly podcast bringing you discussions on movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s. DPP consists of a main discussion on a featured film, followed up by our Picks of the Week, and closing with our signature (Bill) Murray Moment.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
We said we wouldn’t be back until 2026… but we were infused with the spirit of the season. When the world gets overwhelming, we turn to movies that remind us why we love them… and also why nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.
This is a full-blown, four-alarm HOLIDAY SPECIAL.
Not only are we diving into Christmas movie classics, subgenres & our personal favorites, we’re also going behind the scenes of how the beloved NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION came to be. Favorite moments & quotes abound with this one!
So grab a mug, get cozy & deck the halls with the Griswold family.
Hallelujah! Holy shit! Where’s the Tylenol? 🎄✨
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Halloween’s our favorite season, and despite being away from the mic for almost a year, we couldn’t let it pass us by. So we’re back — just in time for spooky season — with a special Don’t Push Pause comeback episode!
This year’s treat? We’re kicking things off with Ranked!: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (Franchise) — a sneak peek at our all-new format coming in 2026. Our deep dives into the best films of yesteryear aren’t going anywhere (never fear), but exciting changes are ahead, and we’re thrilled to have you along for the ride.
For now, it’s time to face off. Justin and Lindsay compare their rankings of every Elm Street film — from dream demons to meta madness. Grab your popcorn (and maybe stay awake)… because Freddy’s not the only one making a comeback.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Nothing says Halloween like multiple tales of terror & revenge! The magical collaboration of George A. Romero & Stephen King was born from a genuine love for the horror genre, comradery & ingenious creativity. Join us for this dive into the lively CREEPSHOW spirit & how it became one of the most celebrated horror anthologies around.
///***Discussions include***\\\
Bringing Romero, King & Tom Savini together; EC Comics, formation of the film & assembling an anthology screenplay; dissection of individual stories, tonality, common themes; bits about the cast & performances, plus special effects, editing & music; release, reception, favorite moments, longevity of the franchise & plenty of behind the scenes action.
Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Stephen King, Leslie Nielsen, E.G. Marshall & so many more star in CREEPSHOW (1982) /// Directed by George A. Romero.
///***Picks of the Week***\\\
• Lindsay’s Pick: TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972). Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Richard Greene /// Directed by Freddie Francis.
• Justin’s Pick: TALES FROM THE HOOD (1995). Clarence Williams III, David Alan Grier, Rosalind Cash, Corbin Bernsen /// Directed by Rusty Cundieff.
///***MurrayMoment***\\\ Bill gets some innocent revenge on a well-known film critic.
///***Final Thoughts on CREEPSHOW***\\\
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• Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders.
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Be Kind & Rewatch // October 15, 2024