We Don’t Wanna Grow Up
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About the podcast
We Don’t Wanna Grow Up is an 80s, 90s, and 2000s nostalgia podcast about movies, TV shows, music, toys, and pop culture. We want to take you back to that feeling of strolling down the aisles at Toys R Us, flipping through the J.C. Penney catalog so you can earmark everything you want for Christmas, cozying up in front of the television on a Saturday morning with a big bowl of cereal, or waiting hours for that certain song to play on the radio so you can hit record on your tape player and have the song forever. We want to recapture the feeling of the moment your dELiA*s catalog arrived in the mail, looking at the album art in your new CD and sitting on your inflatable furniture. Remembering all of this has been a comfort and has helped us get through the stress and anxiety that has come along with everything happening in the world lately, and we hope it helps you a little bit, too.
Episodes 455
80s and 90s Slasher Movies (Part 6)
The last five years, we covered the first five movies in the Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th franchises... and this year we're back with the sixth films featuring our favorite horror …
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The last five years, we covered the first five movies in the Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th franchises... and this year we're back with the sixth films featuring our favorite horror baddies, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Jason Voorhees: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.
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Freestyle Friday 36 - Stay Spooky, Y'all!
In today’s Freestyle Friday episode, we’re talking about some scary books, movies, and shows we’ve read and watched recently (along with Big Brother and Survivor). We share an update on our upcoming schedule …
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In today’s Freestyle Friday episode, we’re talking about some scary books, movies, and shows we’ve read and watched recently (along with Big Brother and Survivor). We share an update on our upcoming schedule, let you know about the CARRiEPALOOZA episode coming soon to our Patreon, and share a few spooky listener stories
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Freaks and Geeks (Episode 3 - Tricks and Treats)
Today we're discussing episode 3 of Freaks and Geeks: Tricks and Treats, which originally aired on October 30, 1999. In this episode, Lindsay and Sam struggle with the choice of growing up or holding onto …
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Today we're discussing episode 3 of Freaks and Geeks: Tricks and Treats, which originally aired on October 30, 1999. In this episode, Lindsay and Sam struggle with the choice of growing up or holding onto childhood on Halloween. This episode originally released on our Patreon in October 2025, where we're covering Freaks and Geeks, episode-by-episode.
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Practical Magic (1998)
Who's ready for some Midnight Margaritas?! We're not sure if you'll enjoy this episode (though, we hope you do), but there are some things we know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder …
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Who's ready for some Midnight Margaritas?! We're not sure if you'll enjoy this episode (though, we hope you do), but there are some things we know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can! Since Practical Magic 2 just hit theaters, we're rereleasing our 2023 episode about Practical Magic (1998), with added commentary!
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Give it Away Now: Listener Stories about Young Love & Gift Giving
Today we're sharing stories from our audience about young love and gift giving in the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Hosted by Simplecast …
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Today we're sharing stories from our audience about young love and gift giving in the 80s, 90s, and early 00s.
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Clue (1985)
Pete and Stacy are in the Blanket Fort, with the microphones, talking about the greatest 80s film based on a board game of all time... Clue! This is a rerelease from 2024. Support the show on Patreon Our …
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Pete and Stacy are in the Blanket Fort, with the microphones, talking about the greatest 80s film based on a board game of all time... Clue! This is a rerelease from 2024.
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Freestyle Friday 35 - Supposedly/Allegedly/Definitely Haunted
In today's episode, we share our feelings about the loss of Dolly, Tim, and Peter. We share news of a recent My So-Called Life reunion, an upcoming All My Children Lifetime Movie, a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days …
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In today's episode, we share our feelings about the loss of Dolly, Tim, and Peter. We share news of a recent My So-Called Life reunion, an upcoming All My Children Lifetime Movie, a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, and discuss what we've been watching lately.
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90s Taboo!
Play along with us as we play a round of 90s Taboo! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information …
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Play along with us as we play a round of 90s Taboo!
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Freestyle Friday 34 - CK One, Guy Lights, and Spoonerisms
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share some Pop Culture News (movie and TV show sequels, the return of GAP's perfume from the 90s, and the alleged return of MySpace), what we've been watching lately (Big …
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In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share some Pop Culture News (movie and TV show sequels, the return of GAP's perfume from the 90s, and the alleged return of MySpace), what we've been watching lately (Big Brother, Undertone, Spider-Man: Brand New Day), and we have a laugh while sharing some "spoonerisms".
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Felicity (Season 3, Episode 4 - Greeks and Geeks)
Today, we’re covering Season 3, Episode 4 of Felicity, 'Greeks and Geeks,' where the girls take Felicity to a frat party, Ben helps Javier study for his citizenship test, and both Noel and Meghan start new …
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Today, we’re covering Season 3, Episode 4 of Felicity, 'Greeks and Geeks,' where the girls take Felicity to a frat party, Ben helps Javier study for his citizenship test, and both Noel and Meghan start new jobs.
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Freestyle Friday 33 - That's Just the Way It Is
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share some personal stories, and discuss upcoming nostalgic sequels and remakes (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, Practical Magic 2, Crystal Lake), what we've …
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In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share some personal stories, and discuss upcoming nostalgic sequels and remakes (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, Practical Magic 2, Crystal Lake), what we've been watching lately (Big Brother, Love Island, Obsession, Backrooms, The Drama), Pete also shares about a new nostalgic toy he got recently, and Angelina Rose comes to the front of the class for Show & Tell.
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Listener Stories: Nostalgic Theme Parks
In this episode, Pete and Stacy share stories from their audience about their adventures (or near-death experiences) at Action Park and other local theme parks in the 80s and 90s! Support the show on Patreon …
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In this episode, Pete and Stacy share stories from their audience about their adventures (or near-death experiences) at Action Park and other local theme parks in the 80s and 90s!
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Freestyle Friday 32 - You Saucy Minx!
In this Freestyle Friday episode, we share about our recent trip to New York, the World Cup, Love Island, Big Brother, Voicemails for Isabelle, and we answer some more nostalgic questions! Support the show on …
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In this Freestyle Friday episode, we share about our recent trip to New York, the World Cup, Love Island, Big Brother, Voicemails for Isabelle, and we answer some more nostalgic questions!
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Weird Stuff I Believed When I Was a Kid (Parts 1-3)
We asked members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community to tell us some weird things they believed when they were kids... and we got so many great responses, we had to share! This is a combined rerelease of …
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We asked members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up community to tell us some weird things they believed when they were kids... and we got so many great responses, we had to share! This is a combined rerelease of Parts 1 through 3 of these hilarious nostalgic stories we shared on the podcast in 2022. Be sure to reach out and share your stories if you have them!
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Wedding Crashers (2005)
Lock it up... because it's wedding season, kid! You've been cordially invited to join us in this discussion about 2005's Wedding Crashers! Even Stage 5 Clingers are welcome. Just remember rule #76: No …
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Lock it up... because it's wedding season, kid! You've been cordially invited to join us in this discussion about 2005's Wedding Crashers! Even Stage 5 Clingers are welcome. Just remember rule #76: No excuses... play like a champion! This is a rerelease of an episode from 2022.
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My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
It's wedding season, and we're sharing an episode that was exclusive to our Patreon members a year-and-a-half ago, where we're covering the 1997 rom-com, My Best Friend's Wedding! We're wishin', and hopin', and …
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It's wedding season, and we're sharing an episode that was exclusive to our Patreon members a year-and-a-half ago, where we're covering the 1997 rom-com, My Best Friend's Wedding! We're wishin', and hopin', and thinkin', and prayin' you enjoy!
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Freestyle Friday 31 - Situation of the Week
In this Freestyle Friday episode, we talk about some upcoming sequels and live-action adaptations of nostalgic movies and cartoons, some TV shows and movies we've been watching lately, and we answer some fun …
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In this Freestyle Friday episode, we talk about some upcoming sequels and live-action adaptations of nostalgic movies and cartoons, some TV shows and movies we've been watching lately, and we answer some fun nostalgic questions!
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Legally Blonde (2001)
Today we're discussing the hilarious comedy from 2001, Legally Blonde! What? Like it's hard? Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz …
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Today we're discussing the hilarious comedy from 2001, Legally Blonde! What? Like it's hard?
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Freestyle Friday 30 - Free Fallin
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we're talking about our stats in Spotify's Party of the Year(s), a book Stacy's reading, a game we've been playing, some new shows and movies we've watched recently (Project …
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In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we're talking about our stats in Spotify's Party of the Year(s), a book Stacy's reading, a game we've been playing, some new shows and movies we've watched recently (Project Hail Mary, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Ready or Not 2, Off Campus, Imperfect Women, Margot's Got Money Problems, Summer House, In the City, Survivor 50), more of our audience's least favorite songs, and JD comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell.
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Never Been Kissed (1999)
This week, we're heading back to high school with the one and only Josie Geller (she's not Josie Grossie anymore)! We're talking about the totally rufus rom-com from 1999, Never Been Kissed! Support the show on …
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This week, we're heading back to high school with the one and only Josie Geller (she's not Josie Grossie anymore)! We're talking about the totally rufus rom-com from 1999, Never Been Kissed!
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Freestyle Friday 29 - Woof!
In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we discuss the return of Pizza Hut's Book-It Program, Boyband Confidential, a questionnaire found in the Wedding Singer soundtrack CD, 90s tattoos, the least favorite songs …
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In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we discuss the return of Pizza Hut's Book-It Program, Boyband Confidential, a questionnaire found in the Wedding Singer soundtrack CD, 90s tattoos, the least favorite songs of our audience, and Katie comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up classroom for Show & Tell.
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Freestyle Friday 28 - Back on the Mic
In today's episode, Pete and Stacy share about their vacation, some nostalgic news, a new Barbie re-release, some stories about their degrees of separation from famous people, what they've been watching, and …
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In today's episode, Pete and Stacy share about their vacation, some nostalgic news, a new Barbie re-release, some stories about their degrees of separation from famous people, what they've been watching, and Jenny comes to the front of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up class for Show & Tell!
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The 2026 Spring Screams Awards
Break out your fanciest attire, it's the 2026 Spring Screams Awards! We're picking our favorites from the films we've been covering over the last few weeks: Leprechaun (1993), April Fool's Day (1986), and …
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Break out your fanciest attire, it's the 2026 Spring Screams Awards! We're picking our favorites from the films we've been covering over the last few weeks: Leprechaun (1993), April Fool's Day (1986), and Critters 2: The Main Course (1988).
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Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
In the third episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1988 horror-comedy, Critters 2: The Main Course. Stay tuned for our Spring Screams Awards ceremony coming soon! Support the show on Patreon …
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In the third episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1988 horror-comedy, Critters 2: The Main Course. Stay tuned for our Spring Screams Awards ceremony coming soon!
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April Fool's Day (1986)
In the second episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1986 horror-thriller, April Fool's Day. Stay tuned for one more spring-related horror movie coming soon! Support the show on Patreon Our …
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In the second episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1986 horror-thriller, April Fool's Day. Stay tuned for one more spring-related horror movie coming soon!
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Leprechaun (1993)
In the first episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1993 horror-comedy, Leprechaun. Stay tuned for two more spring-related horror movies coming over the next few weeks! Support the show on …
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In the first episode of our Spring Screams series, we're covering the 1993 horror-comedy, Leprechaun. Stay tuned for two more spring-related horror movies coming over the next few weeks!
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Almost Famous (2000)
It’s all happening! Hop on the tour bus with us as we hit the road with William Miller, Penny Lane, Stillwater, and the Band-Aids for the coming-of-age classic Almost Famous! This is a re-release of an episode …
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It’s all happening! Hop on the tour bus with us as we hit the road with William Miller, Penny Lane, Stillwater, and the Band-Aids for the coming-of-age classic Almost Famous! This is a re-release of an episode from 2021 with additional commentary.
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Mind the Gap Trivia
In today’s episode, Pete and Stacy ask each other Millennial and Gen X questions from the generational trivia game Mind the Gap. Want more? Join us for another round on Patreon, coming soon! Support the show on …
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In today’s episode, Pete and Stacy ask each other Millennial and Gen X questions from the generational trivia game Mind the Gap. Want more? Join us for another round on Patreon, coming soon!
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Felicity (Season 3, Episode 3 - Hello, I Must Be Going)
Today, we’re covering Season 3, Episode 3 of Felicity, ‘Hello, I Must Be Going,’ where Ben’s dad goes missing and Julie says goodbye. Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our …
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Today, we’re covering Season 3, Episode 3 of Felicity, ‘Hello, I Must Be Going,’ where Ben’s dad goes missing and Julie says goodbye.
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Freestyle Friday 27 - Under Pressure
Today we're talking about the Winter Olympics, The Traitors, Love is Blind, Love Island UK All Stars, The Muppet Show, and Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. We also talk about the loss of James …
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Today we're talking about the Winter Olympics, The Traitors, Love is Blind, Love Island UK All Stars, The Muppet Show, and Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. We also talk about the loss of James Van Der Beek.
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