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May 2024
1h 21m

The Goonies

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
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This week, Paul and Amy are delving into nostalgia as they analyze the 1985 film The Goonies. They discuss the collaboration between Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg and the film's frenetic energy, and wonder what Martha Plimpton was doing with that crab! Bonus: Paul reveals The Goonies' connection to Back To The Future!   Paul’s book Joyful Recollections ... Show More
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