Don’t Push Pause is a monthly podcast bringing you discussions on movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s. DPP consists of a main discussion on a featured film, followed up by our Picks of the Week, and closing with our signature (Bill) Murray Moment.
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20 Apr 2026
Episode 125 : Friday
We’re kickin’ back on the porch & spending a full day in South Central with FRIDAY — the laid-back comedy that became a cultural cornerstone.
Released in 1995, starring Ice Cube & Chris Tucker, FRIDAY wasn’t expected to be a blockbuster. It didn’t have explosions, car chases or a massive budget—but what it did have was a voice, authenticity & a rhythm all its own.
We go deep into the making of FRIDAY: how Ice Cube teamed up with director F. Gary Gray to tell a story that felt real, specific & hilariously universal. We talk about the film’s shoestring budget, its lightning-in-a-bottle casting & how so much of the dialogue/humor came straight from lived experience.
We also unpack the legacy of FRIDAY, the film’s importance amongst other hood films, its influence on a generation of filmmakers & the endlessly quotable moments that still live rent-free in pop culture. Somehow FRIDAY still feels as fresh now as it did 30 years ago.
So whether you’ve seen FRIDAY a hundred times or you’re just pulling up for the first time… grab a seat, don’t get caught slippin’ & press play.
11 Mar 2026
Episode 124: Ranked! Friday The 13th (Franchise)
With Friday the 13th creeping up again, it felt like the perfect time to head back to Camp Crystal Lake.
In this episode, Lindsay & Justin take on the entire FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise — from the original summer camp shocker to telekinetic showdowns, red herrings, Manhattan field trips, outer space upgrades & beyond.
But before these evocative debates, we rewind to the beginning & revisit the 1980 original — the scrappy little slasher that proved a good title, a creepy camp setting, & a lot of creative kills could launch one of horror’s most unstoppable sequel machines.
The ranking of all 12 films will be revealed, favorites will be defended & sanity will be questioned throughout countless machete slayings.
The rankings are in. Friendships may not survive, but Jason Voorhees will never die.
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