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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 13h

Well, it’s very nearly October… We have a PLETHORA of Hallowe’en (or Halloween-adjacent) episodes in our back catalogue! Listen to Once Upon a VHS, an 80s and 90s fantasy podcast: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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🎃👻 Rob for Apples 👻🎃 @robwillb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I watched Pee-wee's Big Adventure for the first time yesterday and then listened to Callum and Michael's episode. I'd seen random eps of Playhouse before but not the film, and I think I'm about to make it my entire personality? Their ep is also great, you should listen immediately.

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Au revoir, Simone! The Cabazon dinosaurs sequence is a highlight - shot with panache by Tim Burton, showcasing the ridiculous comedy of Pee-wee Herman with a bittersweet tinge. Check out our new episode about Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) with @julesscheele.bsky.social linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Jules Scheele @julesscheele.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Did you know that the voice box in these iconic dolls has degraded over the years so that most emit a high-pitched screech? And if you like watching people fix things, I recommend Fran Blanche's YouTube channel and specifically this video where she fixes her Pee-wee www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_bU...

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Pee Wee Herman Talking Doll Repair!

YouTube video by Fran Blanche

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Jules Scheele @julesscheele.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Had such a good time talking to Michael and Callum about my favourite Little Guy™️ on the amazing @onceuponavhs.bsky.social pod! <3

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New episode: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) with @julesscheele.bsky.social Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “Be sure and tell ‘em Large Marge sent ya!”

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Be sure to check out our Special Edition episodes about Jim Henson’s other movies, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. 🔮

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Moments from The Great Muppet Caper (1981). Listen to our episode with @jonjnorth.bsky.social - linktr.ee/onceuponavhs #muppets #jimhenson #thegreatmuppetcaper

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We love Miss Piggy. Check out our new episode about The Great Muppet Caper (1981) with @jonjnorth.bsky.social Follow us: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New episode - The Great Muppet Caper with @jonjnorth.bsky.social Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “It’s plot exposition, it has to go somewhere.”

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tilda Swinton's remarkable performance and camcorder footage of angel Jimmy Sommerville in Sally Potter's Orlando (1992), a brilliant adaptation of the Virginia Woolf novel and a classic of New Queer Cinema. Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our new bonus episode about Monkeybone (2001) is now live for the Clamshell Club over on Patreon! patreon.com/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New episode: Orlando (1992) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “Nothing thicker than a knife’s blade separates melancholy from happiness.”

Orlando VHS cover with Tilda Swinton and Billy Zane

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I shiver with anticipation at the bevvy of absolute bangers and gorgeana guests we have lined up for our Hallowe'en season, both on the main feed and on the slaytreon - you f slurs aren't going to know what's hit you!

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Nightmare Nail is the segment of our podcast where we discuss frightening, creepy and shocking moments from 80s and 90s fantasy movies, from silly scares to horror imagery that has stayed with us! Here’s a selection from our first six seasons. Which ones send a chill down your spine?

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A preview of coming attractions for October, as our Romantasy season is going to take a darker turn for Hallowe’en… 🧛🩸🐺🔥

Michael and Callum with fake vampire teeth

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Currently we have a tie between Somewhere In Time, The Boy Who Could Fly and The Sea Prince and the Fire Child!

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Moments from Splash (1984) plus the lost “sea hag” deleted scene. 🧜‍♀️🌊 Listen to our episode with ChristianGarcia of That Ol’ Gay Classic Cinema - linktr.ee/onceuponavhs #splash #mermaid #darylhannah #tomhanks #fantasy

Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah in Splash (1984)

Daryl Hannah as mermaid Madison in the bathtub in Splash (1984)

Tom Hanks naked in a tank in Splash (1984)

Sea hag in deleted scene from Splash (1984)

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Talking TV, tropes and Tiffany's with Christian Garcia of That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema as we discuss a mermaid movie that made lots of money - Splash (1984). Listen to our new episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New episode: Splash (1984) with Christian Garcia (That Ol’ Gay Classic Cinema) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “What ya looking at? Never seen a guy who slept with a fish before?”

Splash VHS cover with Daryl Hannah and Tom Hanks

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Me voting for Vibes in my own poll

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Christina Aguilera Click

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We're opening this decision up to all of our listeners - help us pick a movie to cover as a full episode for our Romantasy season. You can see the choices and vote here: forms.gle/8xhGwVL5mnhY...

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We need your help to make a programming decision! Choose one of the following 80s movies to include as a full episode this season:

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Moments from Simply Irresistible (1999) starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Listen to our crab-tacular episode 🦀 - linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Put your crab claws up! 🦀 Time for something silly with Sarah Michelle Gellar in Simply Irresistible (1999). Listen to our episode about it: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If you've ever thought 'Michael and Callum's podcast sounds fun but I wish there was an element where they did a pastiche of Off Menu where they pared a Sarah Michelle Gellar property with a starter, main course or dessert in the middle of it' then BOY do I have the episode for you!

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New episode: Simply Irresistible (1999) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “I just wanted to eat.”

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Moments from The Swan Princess (1994). Listen to our episode with Sophie B - linktr.ee/onceuponavhs #theswanprincess #swanprincess #odette #swanlake

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

One of the most memorable images from The Swan Princess (1994) is the beautiful swirly transformation effect. Shoutout to our freeze-framing sisters! Listen to our new episode with Sophie B: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New episode: The Swan Princess with Sophie B of @monstrouspod.bsky.social (also featuring @cullencallaghan.bsky.social of Not My Fantasy podcast) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs #theswanprincess #swanprincess #swanlake #animation

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Moments from Highlander (1986). Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

…and like A Gnome Named Gnorm with the Stan Winston Miss Dilophosaurus situation, is some off-the-wall “additional content” in this episode.

Dilophosaurus from Jurassic Park (which is not the film we are covering for this episode)

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Me: 'the gay guy... who's maybe an angel... gives her the magic crab?' Callum: 'yes, take my crabs, Amanda'

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Me trying to edit the tangents on this upcoming episode of @onceuponavhs.bsky.social into a tangible, listenable episode (and succeeding, it's hilarious!)

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Loki on the Throne of Yggdrasil

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Call her Kombucha because she is the living tea, the diva doll Miss Puss in Boots herself... a baffling turn from Scottish superstar Sean Connery as Ramirez in Highlander (1986).

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New episode: Highlander (1986) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “There can be only one.” We had a gay old time with Russell Mulcahy’s big, bold, beautiful and SILLY film about immortals fighting a fateful battle over centuries, from 16th century Scotland to 1980s New York City.

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

“Friends” is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults-Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe-living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Our latest Patreon ep is now live for our Clamshell Club supporters and it’s one of our favourites - the stunning (and wildly expensive) Disney animated classic Sleeping Beauty (1959).

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Moments from Pleasantville (1998). Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Pleasantville (1998) featured early roles for Reese Witherspoon and Tobey Maguire, and had a lot to say about 1990s teens, 1950s and 1960s sitcoms and the consumption of both media and pancakes. Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New episode: Pleasantville (1998) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “TV Time - remember, you’re soaking in it.”

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Moments from Mannequin (1987). Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

Kim Cattrall and Andrew McCarthy in Mannequin

Kim Cattrall, Meshach Taylor, Andrew McCarthy and Estelle Getty at the wedding in Mannequin (1987)

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Hooray for Hollywood - Hollywood Montrose, that is! We love that Mannequin (1987) features Meshach Taylor's Black queer character who breaks the stereotypical mould by discussing his gay love life on screen. Check out our new episode, launching our ROMANTASY season: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New episode: Mannequin (1987) Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs “Oh my God, he’s in love with a... dummy!” Kicking off our new Romantasy season, it’s time for the diva dummy herself: Mannequin!

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Once Upon A VHS podcast episodes will be back soon linktr.ee/onceuponavhs

Stupid meme of the dead Skeksis emperor from The Dark Crystal with the caption “Diva down”

Stupid meme of Ludo being tortured by goblins in Labyrinth with the caption “we need a f***ing medic boots, we have to triage this injured diva”

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The first two episodes of the @onceuponavhs.bsky.social Romantasy series as Detox looks

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Michael Lee Witchardson 🎃 @hrfmichael.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

No spoilers on what film we're doing but the Nostalgia Nook for the first @onceuponavhs.bsky.social back after our summer break is shaping up to be a real history of my childhood traumas...

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

“Are you having sexual relations with this wizard?” In a land of myth and a time of magic the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of one man. His name: Sam Neill.

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Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast @onceuponavhs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This wizard mural is giving Confessions II promo… Once Upon A VHS is on a little summer break but we’ll be back later this year with our brand new season… ROMANTASY! Tell us your favourite 80s and 90s fantasy movies where romance takes centre stage!

Callum and Michael in front of wizard mural

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