Recap of Episode 8: My So-Called Life

Check it out! Here's the recap of our My So-Called Life episode for those of you who would like to further investigate the show.

The full show intro

A guide to the characters for those unfamiliar with the show: 

Angela Chase, played by Claire Danes

Rayanne Graff, played by A.J. Langer

Rickie Vasquez, played by Wilson Cruz

Brian Krakow, played by Devon Gummersall

Sharon Cherski, played by Devon Odessa

Jordan Catalano, played by Jared Leto (according to Chloe "his hair whispers")

The full show cast list. 

Some clips we mentioned throughout the episode: 

• Angela's dance to "Blister in the Sun" 
• "You're so beautiful, it hurts to look at you"
• Rayanne, Brian and the handcuffs 
• Fashion show featuring "Return to Innocence" 
• Rayanne singing "I Wanna Be Sedated" 
• The Rickie/Delia dance

More music by bands played on the show:

• Violent Femmes
• Enigma
• Live
• Haddaway

A clip of Devon Gummersall (Brian Krakow) as Lisa on The L Word

Trailer for the Joan Jett/ Michael J. Fox movie I mentioned featuring Graham Chase

Well, I think that's all I've got for you in the way of recap for this week. Check in later for the podcast of today's show and tune in next week for our Friday the 13th episode. 

Get ready for our My So-Called Life episode!

So, today's been a big day for past shows but I'd like to take a moment to look towards the future. Tomorrow's show is all about the short-lived 90s high school drama My So-Called Life. Here's a little video of some of the best Angela Chase insightful quotes if you're unfamiliar with the show or just in the mood for a little So-Called nostalgia.

Podcast of Episode 4: 90s Kids' Shows

Hey People!

So, this morning's show was all about the awesome programming we grew up with in the 90's. It was a walk down memory lane in a big way for us. As always, if you didn't get to tune in at the ungodly time of 9 AM (on a friday!), we have kindly posted the podcast version for you aural pleasure. If you have a free 54 minutes, please take a listen.

WS - 90s Kids' Shows 03.02.12 by Watchinstuff on Mixcloud

And if talk of kids shows inspires you to drink, try our official Watchin' Stuff drinking game.

"Watch it on Netflix" suggestions of the week

Talor's suggestions: Workaholics and The X-Files

Kait's suggestions: Mary & Max and United States of Tara

Other shows and movies we mentioned on today's episode: 

• Rugrats
• Rocket Power
• Doug
• Rocko's Modern Life
• Hey Arnold!
• Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 
• Recess 
• The Powerpuff Girls
• Dexter's Laboratory 
• Courage the Cowardly Dog 
• CatDog
• The Ren & Stimpy Show 
• Daria 
• Beavis & Butt-Head
• Samurai Jack 
• TaleSpin
• Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers 
• DuckTales 
• Legends of the Hidden Temple 
• What Would You Do? 
• Double Dare
• Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers
• Are You Afraid of the Dark? 
• Clarissa Explains It All 
• Kenan & Kel
• Salute Your Shorts
• All That
• Where In the World is Carmen Sandiego 
• Bill Nye, the Science Guy 
• Hey Dude
• You Can't Do That On Television 
• The Monkees
• The Brady Bunch 
• Star Trek: The Next Generation 
• The Carol Burnett Show
• The Thirteenth Year
• Brink! 
• Johnny Tsunami
• Susie Q 
• Quints
• Motocrossed
• Miracle in Lane 2
• Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
• Halloweentown
• The Luck of the Irish 
• Double Teamed 
• Gotta Kick It Up!

A tribute to my favorite Monkee

So, let me give you all a little personal backstory on me. Like many 90s kids, I grew up with Nickelodeon and by extension Nick at Nite. I was a huge fan of a lot of shows they played and grew to love TV of the 60s, 70s and 80s by way of the throw back programming. Along with the shows, I also grew to love a lot of the actors and was always disappointed that I wasn't around to actually see them in their prime. Unfortunately, in 2003, I lost one of my biggest childhood Nick at Nite loves, John Ritter, who played Jack Tripper on Threes' Company. But, just this morning, the six-year-old inside of me was absolutely crushed by the loss of my very first Nick at Nite love, Davy Jones. Although it's been years since I've watched the Monkees, I look back fondly on the days when I used to watch him play the tambourine like a boss as I drank my hot chocolate on the couch before bed. So, here is my tribute to Davy Jones, my Nick at Nite crush circa 1996.

The Monkees theme song

One of my favorite, lesser known Monkees songs

And of course, my favorite Davy Jones clip, his cameo on The Brady Bunch

RIP Davy, I'll miss you.