Dan, Manny, & Billy invited The Fandalorians to put the 1985 Sci-fi/Comedy classic to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“We are making a lot of dark backstories to this movie.” -Mr. McDonald
We had so much fun with the guys from The Fandalorians on this episode digging into all the ins and outs, the conspiracy theories, and our memories of Back to the Future. It’s just six dudes from Long Island trying to answer some really important questions like how the hell did Marty meet Doc Brown, is this better time traveling than Bill & Ted’s, the confusing family dynamics between Marty and his family and Lorraine (Lea Thompson) and her family, Billy Zane, why would the time lines change this way in the end, and can we figure out what’s up with Mount Airey Lodge and The Commack Motor Inn. Seriously though, this is one of our favorite conversations and we’re so grateful for the guys of The Fandalorians for coming on and being part of the Nostalgia Test chaos.
Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and questions about this episode or anything else nostalgic on your mind and we'll read it for next time on the pod!
By day, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. G. are dedicated educators shaping young minds. By night, they become The Fandalorians—diving into movies, TV, sports, comics, and everything pop culture… with plenty of laughs, hot takes, and relentless trolling of each other along the way. It’s Teachers by Day, Nerds by Night—where fandom meets faculty lounge, and no opinion is safe. https://linktr.ee/thefandalorianspod
APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia Test Setup
01:11 Welcoming the Guests
01:48 Mount Airy Lodge Anecdote
03:13 Introducing the Fan DeLorean
06:23 Back to the Future: Initial Thoughts
09:37 Memories and First Impressions
19:20 Time Travel and Plot Holes
35:12 Marty's Family Dynamics
43:58 Analyzing the Timeline: When Did It Happen?
44:45 The Creepy Kid and the Neighbors
45:09 The Pants Mystery: How Did They Come Off?
46:10 Dark Backstories and Theories
46:58 Graffiti and Budget Trivia
47:52 Billy Zane and Casting Choices
48:43 Biff's Transformation and Timeline Changes
54:09 Doc's Plan and Time Travel Mechanics
57:07 Marty's Selfishness and Rock 'n' Roll
59:11 The Future and Family Dynamics
01:03:53 Theories and What-If Scenarios
01:10:47 Rick and Morty Connections
01:20:11 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia Test
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