High School Slumber Party

Brian Rodriguez

You remember your time in high school... don't pretend that you don't. Fresh off co-hosting P.S. I Love Hoffman, Brian Rodriguez returns to take you on a journey back to your teenage years through the power of classic high school films.

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Coastal GrandBros #93 - Crazy Stupid Love (2011)

    What's up, Fancy Face? Joe Two is kicked out of the beach house this week as he's contractually banned so Brian welcomes in none other than the perfect combination of sexy and cute; Kyle Reinfried, aka the Food Films Man, for a special episode on Crazy, Stupid, Love. Brian and Kyle dive deep into the Ryan Gosling of it all, the Steve Carell sad dad vibes, and Emma Stone’s perfect timing. They discuss the fine art of bar pick-up lines, a good backyard fight, and of course Kevin Bacon as David Lindhagen. Be better than the Gap!

    2 April 2025, 2:15 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    332 - Angel (1984)

    We're walking the gritty streets of Hollywood with the 1984 cult classic, "Angel." The Superintendent Mike Manzi, joins us to peel back the layers of this unique story that blends the innocence of high school with the harsh realities of the night life in Los Angeles. "Angel" tells the tale of Molly, a straight-A student by day and a street-smart prostitute by night, who finds herself in the midst of a dangerous serial killer on the loose. Also don't miss Mike Manzi's insights and his teaser about continuing the discussion on his show, Second Time Around, part of the Third Time's a Charm podcast feed.


    3 April 2024, 12:22 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Coastal GrandBros #41 - Unfaithful (2002)

    Brian welcomes back Bro Numero Uno Joe Two to the beach house to talk who else but Diane Lane and 2002's Oscar nominated classic: Unfaithful. Joe and Brian answer an email regarding Joe's beach fashion, discuss the best way to rid of a body, head bonks and the logistics of Unfaithful. Also staring Richard Gere, Olivier Martinez, one of the kids from Malcolm in the Middle and Uncle Junior from the Sopranos.


    1 April 2024, 5:39 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    331 Halloweentown II (2001)

    The second half of our special Halloween doubleheader has arrived on broomstick as Shawnee Mead returns to the slumber party to chat all about our first Disney Channel Original Movie: Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge. Brian and Shawnee discuss Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J Brown and everything that makes this DCOM a classic. Find out the fatal mistake that made Brian's watch a little less enjoyable as well. 

    1 November 2023, 4:12 am
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    330 The Lost Boys (1987) Rewatch and Commentary

    For a special Halloween treat and in the name of all things Two Coreys, Brian invites Superintendent Mike Manzi back to the podcast for a live rewatch and commentary on The Lost Boys. You may remember Brian, and guests Dan Colon and Shawnee Mead talked The Lost Boys many Halloweens ago (link here) on the pod previous to Mike and Brian tackling all Corey Haim and Corey Feldman projects. Since then it's become a sppoky season classic in the Rodriguez household and the perfect film to watch along with the Slumberers. Happy Halloween and stay tuned to the feed for a special two-episode double header!


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    1 November 2023, 2:51 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    329 Yes, God, Yes (2019) High School Slumber Party AP

    AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are talking religion as well as the weird world we shared in the early days of the internet as they chat Natalia Dyer and 2019's Yes, God, Yes. 

    29 October 2023, 4:06 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    328 Trippin' (1999)

    Brian welcomes back Keith Dorsey of the Dawson Black podcast to chat all about Trippin' starring Deon Richmond, Donald Faison, Guy Torry, Maia Campbell and Countess Vaughn. Listen as we revisit this underrated gem and find out if it deserves the same cult classic status as other teen comedies from 1999.                                                              

    5 September 2023, 5:07 pm
  • 2 hours 7 minutes
    327 Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. (2023) High School Slumber Party AP

    Aislinn and Brian welcome special guest author and educator Derek Heckman to chat Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. Staring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Abby Ryder Fortson; this adaptation of the Judy Blume classic is a must watch for fans of all coming of age films. 

    18 August 2023, 12:02 am
  • 2 hours 5 minutes
    326 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

    Brian is swinging back in action to talk Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with Superintendent and superhero expert Mike Manzi as his sidekick. Find out just how much these guys loved this film and which Spider-man was their favorite. 

    4 August 2023, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    325 Honor Society (2022) High School Slumber Party AP

    High School Slumber Party AP is back in session to talk one of Aislinn's favorite teen movies from 2022; Paramount+'s Honor Society. Starring Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: No Way Home, the Nice Guys) as a driven high school senior whose path to success hinges on a cunning scheme to undermine her rivals in an effort to obtain her guidance councilors coveted letter of recommendation. Also staring Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad).

    18 June 2023, 8:05 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    324 Bully (2001)

    Brian welcomes former classmate Danny Kim back to the podcast to chat Larry Clark's Bully. Brian and Danny chat about Larry Clark's photography background as well as his visceral style, the true story behind the crimes and a whole lot of shirtless Florida vibes. 

    8 June 2023, 9:09 pm
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