Raised by VHS
Welcome to Raised by VHS – the podcast that rewinds to the glory days of late fees, staff picks, and the movies that molded us. From dusty action flicks to cult comedies and everything in between, we revisit the VHS tapes that raised us—one rental at a time. Hosted by Coby and Cam, two lifelong friends raised on a steady diet of 80s and 90s movies, this podcast dives into one film per episode with a mix of nostalgia, trivia, behind-the-scenes chaos, and ridiculous side segments. We’re not critics—we’re just two dudes who never returned the tape.
Episodes
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Coby’s pick takes us back to 1987 for Masters of the Universe — Cannon Films’ big swing at turning a Saturday morning cartoon into the next Star Wars. It’s got swords, lasers, body oil, and one of the wildest blends of sci-fi and fantasy ever shoved onto a VHS tape. In Memory Lane, Coby talks about watching his grandma’s taped-off-HBO copy on repeat, rocking his He-Man action figures, and realizing ev...
The Lost Boys (1987)
Cam’s pick takes us back to 1987 for Joel Schumacher’s neon-drenched vampire classic that defined cool horror for an entire generation. In Memory Lane, we talk about discovering The Lost Boys as kids, blasting the soundtrack in our brother’s cars, and dreaming of starting our own Frog Brothers-style vampire hunting club. It’s the kind of movie that gets better every time you watch it — part horror, part hangout...
Special Features #5
Episode Description
In this week’s Raised by VHS Special Feature, Coby and Cam catch up on everything they’ve been watching lately — from new theatrical releases to a stack of VHS-era favorites. Coby’s been running through horror and dark comedies like A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, The Substance, Death Becomes Her, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Black Phone, and Candyman, while Cam’s been bouncing between Tron, Tro...
Scream (1996) – RBVHS Ep. 4
Coby’s pick takes us back to 1996 for Wes Craven’s self-aware slasher that redefined horror for a new generation. We kick things off in Memory Lane with stories of first seeing it in high school, the chills of that opening phone call, and how the film’s eerie atmosphere still hits decades later. Then we roll through the movie scene by scene — from Drew Barrymore’s shocking cold open and Sidney’s uneasy r...
Cam and Coby kick things off with a laid-back catch-up on everything they’ve been watching lately. Coby’s been bouncing between mobsters and monsters, with Goodfellas, 28 Years Later, Evil Dead 2, Snake Eyes, The Gate, Ghostbusters, and Friday the 13th Part 2, plus a theater trip for One Battle After Another (a solid 4 stars). Cam brings in his own mix of medieval chaos and 80s nostalgia with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, The L...
Raised by VHS — Arachnophobia (1990)
Welcome to Raised by VHS – proudly paying late fees since the 80s. Let’s pop this tape, adjust the tracking and dim the lights – we got a staff-recommended pick for you tonight!
Today’s film is a Cam pick: Arachnophobia.
📄 Episode Description
Spiders, suburbia, and Spielberg-era dread. Frank Marshall’s Arachnophobia mixes horror, comedy, and small-town vibes. We revisit the Venezuela prologue, ...
Special Features #–3 - The top-grossing movies of the 1980s, year by year
Cam kicks things off with the intro before we jump into what we’ve been watching lately. Coby runs through a stacked list including Dream a Little Dream, Die Hard, Romeo & Juliet, Fury, The Usual Suspects, Gleaming the Cube, Rain Man, Robocop, The Ninth Gate, and Warfare. Cam brings in his own mix with Chernobyl and The Terror, sparking plenty of side tan...
License to Drive (1988) – RBVHS Ep. 3
Coby’s pick takes us back to 1988 for a neon-soaked VHS favorite full of DMV meltdowns, Cadillac chaos, and the unstoppable force of the Two Coreys. We start with Memory Lane stories about fantasizing over Archies, Mercedes Lane, and the day we could finally ditch the bus, then roll through the film scene by scene — from Les’ nightmare test and Feldman’s wild one-liners to the all-night joyride...
Raised by VHS – Special Features #2
🎬 Intro
Cam kicks things off with another Special Features episode – your in-between weeks where we catch up on movies, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun extra segment.
🍿 What We’ve Been Watching
Coby – From the theater to the couch, he’s been on a roll with classics and cult favorites.
Cam – Mixing comedies, war epics, and oddball picks at home and on the big screen.
🎥 Upcoming Movie...
The Karate Kid (1984) – RBVHS Ep. 2
Cam’s pick takes us back to 1984 for a VHS classic packed with awkward teen romance, Cobra Kai chaos, and the most memorable training montage of the decade. We kick things off with Memory Lane stories about backyard crane kicks and karate gi pajamas, then break down the film scene by scene — from Daniel’s rough California welcome to Miyagi’s unorthodox lessons and the All-Valley showdown.
In Behi...
🎬 Raised by VHS – Special Features #1
📄 Episode Description
Between our regular movie breakdowns, we’re rolling out a new kind of episode — Special Features. These are shorter, looser shows where we update you on what we’ve been watching, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun segment or two.
🧱 Episode Breakdown
🎥 What We’ve Been Watching
Coby (In-Theater) – Weapons absolutely blew him away. Directed by Zach Cregger (Barbar...
📄 Episode Description
We’re fired up for Episode One of Raised by VHS and we’re kicking it off with pure early ’90s blockbuster energy – Days of Thunder (1990)! Tom Cruise’s NASCAR-fueled “Top Gun on wheels” was one of the defining movies of our childhood, and we’re talking about why it still slaps, where it doesn’t hold up, and the wild behind‑the‑scenes stories that made it a cult favorite. From Cole Trickle’s cocky debut to Rob...
Raised by VHS – Official Trailer
Step back into the glow of the TV screen and the hiss of the VCR with Raised by VHS, the podcast that celebrates the movies that shaped a generation. Each week, Coby and Cam rewind to a different film from the VHS era—digging into behind-the-scenes stories, ridiculous trivia, and the nostalgia that made these movies unforgettable.
Episode One drops August 21st, so grab your popcorn, be kind and rewi...
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