Dial Up Movies
In 2014, I co-founded Dial Up Movies on the NeoZAZ podcast network. A long-format show that explored the classic movies of the 1990s, the show produced 30 episodes of nostalgic fun and ultimately ended in 2017. Because the show went on a permanent hiatus, the feeds have been removed from all streaming services. However, thanks to the donations of Patreon supporters, the old episodes are still available on the NeoZAZ website. The graphics on the website will most likely not match up with the episode (only one person runs the website, and there are well over 1000 episodes across the multiple shows), but the player should still play the original file!
Episode 28 – The Thomas Crown Affair
Released: April 29, 2020
During this time of social isolation, this long-lost recording is finally made available for any who might miss the show or maybe for anyone looking for something new. In this episode, Lou and Tim are joined by friend of the show Adam to discuss 1999’s The Thomas Crown Affair. They discuss the spending habits of billionaires, how to effectively ruin a legal investigation, and angry dancing.
Episode 27 – What Dreams May Come
Released: May 16, 2017
This week we are joined once again by guest host Matt to discuss What Dreams May Come from 1998. We talk about sweet car flips, the need for open discussions about mental health, and Tim awkwardly introduces the second-ever Dial Up Movies contest.
Episode 26 – The Matrix
Released: April 11, 2017
This week we are joined once again by guest host Matt as well as Lou’s friend Amanda (making her podcast debut) to discuss The Matrix from 1999. We talk about what it’s like watching a major cultural phenomenon for the first time, goth kid fashion choices, and Tim argues against saving the Earth.
Episode 25 – Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
Released: February 24, 2017
This week we get together again with our most recent guest host Matt to make our way through Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead from 1991. We discuss child sociopaths, working in fast food, and waffles.
Episode 24 – Hackers
Released: January 11, 2017
Hack the planet! This time around we’re joined by friend of the show Matt to talk about Hackers from 1995. We discuss the realities and fantasies of computer mechanics, L337 speak, and Lou tells another embarrassing story.
Episode 23 – Hocus Pocus
Released: October 31, 2016
We continue our Halloween block with a discussion of Hocus Pocus from 1993! We talk about witchcraft lore, working alongside Bette Midler, and beautiful mornings making us sick.
Episode 22 – The Blair Witch Project
Released: October 5, 2016
We’re kicking off the season of Halloween in the newest episode of Dial Up Movies! Tim and Lou are joined by friends of the show Devon and Steve to dissect The Blair Witch Project from 1999. We discuss our Halloween costumes, our experiences exploring abandoned buildings, and we get sidetracked a lot.
Episode 21 – Jacob’s Ladder
Released: July 4, 2016
In the newest episode of Dial Up Movies, Tim and Lou are joined by friends of the show Kevin and Cloud to discuss 1990’s Jacob’s Ladder. We discuss movie remakes, video game music, and Cloud invents a DUM drinking game.
Episode 20 – Space Jam
Released: May 23, 2016
We’re back…again! This time we welcome special guest Kevin to talk about Space Jam from 1996! We discuss sports statistics (a rarity on NeoZAZ), child abuse, and cartoon character assault.
Special Episode: Stone Protectors
Released: April 29, 2016
In this special episode of Dial Up Movies, Lou continues the new series to the show, covering the more obscure toy lines and television shows from the 90s. In this episode, we feature Stone Protectors!
Episode 19 – Princess Mononoke
Released: February 20, 2016
And we’re back! This time we’re talking about Princess Mononoke from 1997. Listen in as we get real deep into politics, Pokémon, and the suicide rates of animators.
Special Episode: Mighty Max
Released: January 21, 2016
In this special episode of Dial Up Movies, Lou introduces a new series to the show, covering the more obscure toy lines and television shows from the 90s. In this first episode, we combine both ideas with Mighty Max!
Episode 18 – Richie Rich
Released: November 24, 2015
In this episode, we cover Richie Rich from 1994. We discuss Pizza Hut hand puppets, good rich people versus bad rich people, and we get real deep about Scrooge McDuck.
Episode 17 – From Dusk Till Dawn
Released: October 30, 2015
In this episode, we celebrate Halloween by talking about the 1996 vampire stripper classic, From Dusk Till Dawn. We discuss the origins of human civilization, the art of slicing bagels, and Lou gives an offensive dramatic reading.
Episode 16 – Fargo
Released: October 25, 2015
In this episode, we cover Fargo from 1996. We discuss the logistics of murder and kidnapping, dealing with the Schwarzenegger Effect, and we make a mess of Midwest impressions.
Episode 15 – Hot Shots: Part Deux
Released: September 11, 2015
In this episode, we cover Hot Shots: Part Deux from 1993. We discuss American Gladiators and old Nickelodeon game shows, Tim says something inappropriate, and Stephen reminds us that the core feature of this show is to reinforce that we’re getting old.
Episode 14 – Godzilla
Released: August 16, 2015
In this episode, we talk about the 1998 version of Godzilla. We awkwardly congratulate each other on one year of podcasting, and talk about monster movies, helicopter physics, and have more fun quoting Spaceballs and Jurassic Park than talking about Godzilla.
Episode 13 – Hook
Released July 3, 2015
In this episode, we talk about Hook from 1991. We discuss parents who hate their children, the physics and relativity of Neverland, and we dish out tons of hate on Tinkerbell.
Episode 12 – You’ve Got Mail
Released: June 2, 2015
In this episode, we cover 1998’s You’ve Got Mail. We welcome a special guest host, Ana, who helps us get off track more than usual. We also discuss our histories with AOL and online dating and Tim gets really mad at the movie.
Episode 11 – Glengarry Glen Ross
Released: May 19, 2015
In this episode, we cover 1992’s Glengarry Glen Ross. We dive into the vicious world of real estate, discuss what it takes to be a real man, and we talk a lot about coffee.
Episode 10 – The Frighteners
Released: April 13, 2015
In this episode, we discuss Peter Jackson’s The Frighteners, from 1996. We talk about dressing for death, Tim gets mad at ghost physics, and we learn that no one should ever take dating advice from Lou.
Episode 9: Clueless
Released: February 18, 2015
Our first episode of 2015 is Clueless from 1995, featuring a very special guest panelist, Emily. Listen as we discuss the fashion of the 90s, the pitfalls of being a Heather, and hear Lou and Tim learn what “cakeboy” means.
Episode 8 – Home Alone
Released: December 22, 2014
Happy Holidays! In our second Christmas episode of the season, we discuss the classic film Home Alone from 1990. We talk about timeless kid logic, elf porn, and Tim plays “Disabled or Dead” with Harry and Marv.
Episode 7: Jingle All The Way
Released: December 15, 2014
We’re kicking off the holiday season by covering our second Arnie movie, Jingle All The Way! Get ready for more terrible impressions and a fair amount of dick jokes, and learn more about your hosts as we talk about our childhood. We laughed a lot, and we hope you do, too.
Episode 6: Sleepers
Released: December 1, 2014
In this episode, we welcome back Stephen in the creepiest of ways and discuss Sleepers from 1996. This was our attempt to take a very serious drama and find some comedy in it. It was not an easy task! Listen to tales of Stephen’s dating history and our collective thoughts on the ol’ “come over and watch a movie” routine.
Episode 5: Dragonheart
Released: November 24, 2014
In this episode, we cover Dragonheart from 1996. Listen to Tim’s impressions of Sean Connery, our discussions of the early days of CGI technology, and hear us worry that we’re slowly ruining all of our childhood movie memories.
Episode 4: Ernest Scared Stupid
Released: October 27, 2014
Happy Halloween! This week, your favorite jerks discuss Ernest Scared Stupid from 1991, featuring another special guest host, Lauren. We’re schooled on monster lore by Tim, treated to horrible impressions by Lou, and we all collectively agree that the dog was the best part of the movie.
Episode 3: Lost Highway
Released: October 20, 2014
In this episode, we discuss 1997’s Lost Highway, featuring a special guest host, Erin. We butt heads over movies that make you think and reminisce over Lou’s questionable fashion choices from his middle school and early high school days.
Episode 2: Starship Troopers
Released: September 22, 2014
In this episode, we cover 1997’s Starship Troopers. We look at the bad side of having good hair, discuss creepy dating tactics, and Lou offends veterans by downplaying the seriousness of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Episode 1: True Lies
Released: September 1, 2014
In this episode, we discuss 1994’s True Lies. Listen to our questionable Schwarzenegger impressions, and hear us discuss technology in the 90s, character naming, and the antics of James Cameron.
Pilot Episode: 3 Ninjas vs Surf Ninjas
Released: September 1, 2014
In this inaugural episode, we work through some technical and audio mishaps, get our podcast legs under us, and put head-to-head 1992’s 3 Ninjas and 1993’s Surf Ninjas. We touch on bad parenting, uncomfortable situations with minors, and the positive side of dictators.