Almost Classic Movies
Welcome to Almost Classic Movies, the podcast where two movie fans talk about movies. From epic adventures like Lord of the Rings to iconic comedies like Wayne's World and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, we explore a blend of almost classics, cult favorites, seasonal gems, and even actual classics. ("Almost Classic Movies" is frankly just a catchy title that riffs off a particular TV program).
It's just two friends talking movies—one loves production trivia, while the other enjoys simply watching and soaking in the story. We strive for evergreen content, so you can pick an episode anywhere and dive right in. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, family member, or maybe even Chris Hemsworth or Ryan Reynolds... That'd be pretty cool.
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Almost Classic Movies
Austin Powers in Goldmember: Daddy Issues, Disco & Dutch Villains
Welcome back to Almost Classic Movies — where Jon and Donald dissect not-quite-classics with just enough seriousness to pretend we know what we’re doing.
This week, we time-travel straight into the chaotic, shiny roller-disco that is Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). From centered teeth to golden genitalia, from daddy issues to Destiny’s Child, this episode is packed tighter than Mini Me in a duffel bag.
In this episode:
- 💥 How Goldmember stacks up to the first two Austin Powers films
- 🎭 Michael Caine’s perfect casting and how Alfie might just make our "Almost Canceled Movies" list
- 🎤 A surprise cameo by Nathan Lane that steals the show
- 🍏 The unforgettable (and very uncomfortable) Apple Scene™
- 🤯 Fan theories and crossovers you didn’t know you needed (Threat Level Midnight vs. Austin Pussy? Yes, please.)
- 🚫 Deleted scenes that could’ve made this movie a 6.5 instead of a 5
Plus:
- Did Goldmember foreshadow the Subway diet scandal?
- A VERY cursed idea for an OnlyFans-exclusive podcast feed 😬
- And why Jon refuses to accept the existence of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
🎧 Listen in for the laughs, stay for the conspiracy theories, and let us know in the comments: What would make the better spy movie—Austin Pussy or Threat Level Midnight?
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Co-Hosts:
Jon K.
Donald S.
Podcast Production:
Wayfare Recording Co.
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