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What happens when an accomplished Hollywood actor/producer/writer is also an über-fanboy for a decades old, almost universally forgotten comic strip and cartoon series?… He sets out to revive said franchise as a feature film in the year 1990, and blitzes the shit out of it through every consumer tie-in imaginable, of course! The gang revisits the marketing bonanza that was “Dick Tracy”. Oh, and they watched the movie, too. Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalkingmusic.com

To follow up on “Secret of the Ooze”, the guys watch and weigh in on “Turtles Forever”, the animated finale of TMNT ‘03 which collides universes with the TMNT of the 80s!

What happens after you take a white-hot, universally beloved toy and cartoon franchise and spawn a successful live action film?… Filter it through the demands of parent lobbyists and crap out a quick sequel for a quick cash grab, of course! The gang rewatches the debacle that was “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze”, in the first of several film/cartoon related blockbuster episodes.

Music videos are here to stay. But it seems that the medium - once a staple of a generation - no longer holds that same level of importance in pop culture these days. Jay and illy throw some opinions out about why and where music vids jumped the shark, and look back on what they consider to be the glory days.

One year later, they’re still goin strong. Jay and illy thank all the Deathcakes listeners, revisit past episodes, and continue to do what they do best: random banter about the high and low lights of yesterday (flowcharts, again, available upon request). Here’s to another year, and counting.

In this episode, you’ll find out why the upcoming Michael Bay movie isn’t the worst interpretation of the TMNT franchise, and learn about what could be creepiest and most fucked up children’s variety show and host. All this, in an attempt for the gang to highlight what they believe are the glory days of the Fox Broadcasting Company. Outro Music: “Black Ranger” by A-1 -- A-1music.com

Mark out with illy, as he drops a few memories and bits of knowledge over six of his favorite early 90s WWF entrance themes!

After dropping some big news about the future of Deathcakes Podcast, the 80’s babies celebrate their twentieth episode by becoming 90’s teens and revisiting their days of adolescence. Fire up that 28.8Kbps modem connection, and come back to listen once this episode file finishes transferring! Music: “The Reminisce Over You (TROY)” by Pete Rock & CL Smooth / “Grand Groove [RMX]” by Intelligent Hoodlum

Who saw it coming, and who knew it would go on to knock Sega and Nintendo consoles outta the box? Jay and illy look back on the dawn, the rise, and the amazing run of the system that spoke to the teens and twenty-somethings who had grown up with video games: the original Sony PlayStation! Intro Music: “Big Kid” by Doug Funnie -- dougfunnie.bandcamp.com

Jay is back with a quick top 5 of his favorite “real” songs that have been used in video games over the years. What is number one? Probably the most sexually graphic song your grandparents ever listened to….and they say our music is raunchy.

So, what exactly was it like to be an 80’s baby/90’s kid? The first in what is sure to lead to several more episodes of its type, Jay and illy sidestep the usual talk of yesteryear’s pop culture and entertainment and focus strictly on coming up in those times. Despite the title, there are no mentions of germ-infested indoor play areas and bad pizza, but they do conclude the show with another recipe fa’ dat ass… you NEED this in your life! Intro Music: “This DJ” by Warren G / Outro Music: “Growing Up” by Whodini

The first time, one could argue: self-defense. The second time: attempted murder. Raise your children, people. Preventing a future, demented mastermind begins at childhood. P.S.: Police, please do your job. And neighbors, if you see something, SAY something. This episode is about Home Alone, if you didn’t follow. The universe tried to prevent it in the form of several technical problems, but Jay finally lets his rage loose on Home Alone 1 & 2, while illy finds much enjoyment in the trainwreck. Kevin needs a long overdue “five upside the head”. Why aren’t the McCallister parents in jail, how badly do Harry and Marv fail at common sense, why is this considered a holiday classic and WHO THE HELL wrote and greenlit the sequel!? Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalkingmusic.com

illy lashes out at Milton Bradley, but not before revisiting a few of yesteryear’s toy lines that failed (and for good reason!). Who were these toys for, and who came up with these ideas in the first place? ….and, can anyone explain what happened with Tonx?

The guys proceed to give you more of what ya like, recounting what happened on Saturday TV once all the cartoons went off for the day. In particular, they discuss TV movie matinees, the problems with storing a nuclear reactor in your suburban home, space wars and why “new” doesn’t equal good. Plus, Jay destroys illy’s fond memories of an alien hybrid while the 80’s music/TV industry destroys Jay’s memories of a late 60’s pop/rock outfit. …and, Jerry O’Connell needs a hit. Intro Music: “Doowutchyalike” by Digital Underground / Background Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalkingmusic.com

The loud, colorful outfits. The hi-top fade. Etched haircut designs and even the shag (the SHAG!) These, and many other staples of the early 90s have found their respective ways back into modern pop culture, but this subgenre of R&B has yet to see a revival….. or hasn’t it? Jay and illy try to figure that out as they reminisce about the New Jack Swing!

The gang starts the new year by tackling the most sacred of days for any child of their era: Saturday mornings! Grab a bowl of cereal and get ready for another whirlwind discussion from your favorite hosts, as they run through their favorite and most hated cartoons, the shows that just made no sense at all, and why the Saturday morning juggernaut finally ran out of steam. Intro Music: “Old School” by DangerDoom / Outro Music “A Rollerskating Jam Named ‘Saturdays’” by De La Soul / Background Music by DJ Tee -- djtee1.bandcamp.com / youtube.com/djteebeats

Toys! What better time than the holiday season to discuss a topic (suprisingly) absent from Deathcakes thus far? Jay and illy look back on the toys they loved most in their youth, the stuff they always wanted but never got… and throw a couple accusations at family members for things that mysteriously “came up missing”, or broken! Music by Tony Bacala & DJ Tee -- djtee1.bandcamp.com / youtube.com/djteebeats / Outro Music: ”He-Man” by Ludacris

Before Disney XD and Toon Disney… before Kids WB! and Fox Kids… there was the granddaddy of em all: The Disney Afternoon. Jay and illy take a look back at the glory days of that revolving block of shows from its beginnings, straight through to its ultimate demise. Which shows were its greatest strengths? Which ones caused - in our opinion, anyway - the rapid decline? AND, which show was quietly wiped away from the public eye by the powers that be, but desperately needs a revival in this generation? Find out in Episode 13! Music by DJ Tee -- djtee1.bandcamp.com / youtube.com/djteebeats

Jay comes back with some more intros from his favorite cartoons of the 80s and 90s. Not a whole lot more to say than that. Background Music: “Now Hiring” by Mega-ran -- megaranmusic.com

This time the guys celebrate Halloween by talking about one of the scariest children programs to come out of the 70s, the Letter People. Listen as they describe the horrible character design, STD-infected puppets, and the funkiest train ride ever. Get your recreational drug of choice ready and listen in……SILLY BULL! Intro Music: “Echoes” by The Rapture