Michelle and Cherie strap on their proton packs and dive into the oozy, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt world of Ghostbusters (1984). From Dan Aykroyd’s real-life fascination with the paranormal to the film’s chaotic production schedule, this episode uncovers all the behind-the-scenes slime.
They debate whether Eddie Murphy dodged a bullet, ponder what a “ghost phone” would’ve sounded like, and laugh over the bizarre fact that Slimer was inspired by John Belushi. Cherie also reveals that her lifelong ghost obsession once led her to hunt down every Ghostbusters filming location in New York—much to Michelle’s amusement (and mild suffering).
Along the way, the sisters talk vintage ambulances, marshmallow cravings, and the movie’s surprising cultural staying power. It’s nostalgia, humor, and a lot of ectoplasm.
Highlights:
- Dan Aykroyd’s ghost-hunting family history (and the real-life “ghost phone”)
- How Ghostbusters was almost titled Ghost Chasers or Ghost Breakers
- Why Eddie Murphy and John Candy weren’t in the final film
- The wild origins of Slimer
- The real New York filming locations (and how Michelle got dragged to all of them)
- The $30M movie that made nearly $300M — and spawned a franchise still going strong
- Ghostbusters Day and how to celebrate it (June 8 — mark your calendar!)
Who It’s For:
Fans of ‘80s comedies, paranormal lore, behind-the-scenes movie stories, and anyone who’s ever looked at a vintage hearse and thought, “That could be an Ecto-1.”
Where to Watch:
The original Ghostbusters (1984) is available for streaming on major platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
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