Stop Ruining My Childhood!

About Stop Ruining My Childhood!

A sometimes nostalgic, sometimes cynical look back at pop culture. Join us as we revisit movies, cartoons, and live-action TV of the 80s and 90s, and ask the question, ”Does this hold up? Or did I just ruin my childhood?”

Publisher

Stop Ruining My Childhood Podcast

Category

comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2022

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   S3 E14 Scream 5-7- Halloween special Part 2

   The Stop Ruining My Childhood Halloween Special continues as Steve and Megan return to Woodsboro for Part 2 of our Scream franchise retrospective! After revisiting Wes Craven's original four films in Part 1, we're taking on the next generation of Ghostface with Scream (2022), Scream VI (2023), and Scream 7 (2026)! New killers. New survivors. Familiar faces. And a whole new set of rules! But did these modern sequels successfully revive one of horror's most iconic franchises, or did Hollywood finally go too far? 🎬 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY 👍 THE GOOD: The return of legacy characters, the introduction of a new generation of survivors, inventive Ghostface attacks, and the moments that capture the spirit of the original Scream. 👎 THE BAD: Questionable character decisions, familiar franchise formulas, controversial creative choices, and whether the newer films rely too heavily on nostalgia. 😱 THE UGLY: Brutal kills, shocking Ghostface reveals, divisive storylines, and the moments that left us wondering whether the franchise had finally lost its edge! From the return to Woodsboro in Scream (2022) to the streets of New York City in Scream VI and the next chapter in Scream 7, we're examining how the franchise has evolved since 1996. Along the way, we'll revisit our favorite characters, debate the biggest twists, share our personal reactions, and discuss whether these sequels honor Wes Craven's legacy. And, of course, we'll deliver our signature Good, Bad & Ugly breakdown! 🎃 THE BIG QUESTIONS: Did Scream (2022) successfully introduce a new generation? Was Scream VI a bold step forward or more of the same? Did Scream 7 deliver a worthy continuation of the franchise? Which modern Ghostface reveal worked best? Can the newer movies compete with the original trilogy? Has the Scream franchise saved our childhood memories—or ruined them? SPOILER WARNING: This episode discusses major plot twists, character deaths, and Ghostface identities throughout Scream 5–7. 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Which modern Scream movie is your favorite? And how would YOU rank all seven films? Join Steve and Megan for horror nostalgia, movie trivia, laughs, and plenty of opinions as we close out our two-part Halloween celebration! 🎙️ STOP RUINING MY CHILDHOOD We review The Good, The Bad & The Ugly so you don't have to! NOSTALGIA IS NOT A CRIME! 📺 YouTube: @stopruiningmychildhoodpodcast 📸 Instagram: @stopruiningmychildhood 𝕏 X: @MyChildhoodPod 🎧 More episodes: https://stopruiningmychildhood.podbean.com #Scream7 #ScreamVI #Scream2022 #ScreamFranchise #Ghostface #ScreamMovie #HorrorPodcast #HalloweenSpecial #HorrorMovies #SlasherMovies #MovieReview #WesCraven #SidneyPrescott #HorrorNostalgia #StopRuiningMyChildhood #TheGoodTheBadAndTheUgly #NostalgiaIsNotACrime

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   S3 E13- Scream 1–4 Review: The Good, Bad & Ugly | Ghostface Ranked! Halloween Special

   Halloween Special Part 1: Scream 1–4 | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly What’s your favorite scary movie? Steve and Megan kick off the Stop Ruining My Childhood Halloween Special with a retrospective of the first four films in Wes Craven’s iconic Scream franchise. From the groundbreaking original Scream (1996) to Scream 4 (2011), we revisit the memorable characters, shocking Ghostface reveals, clever twists, and unforgettable moments that helped redefine the slasher genre. Along the way, we share our personal memories of the movies, discuss what made the franchise a pop culture phenomenon, and examine what still holds up today. Which sequel deserves more appreciation? Which twists worked, and which fell flat? And how do these four films measure up in our signature Good, Bad & Ugly review? Join us for horror nostalgia, movie trivia, laughs, and plenty of opinions as we return to Woodsboro for a Halloween celebration.

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Ghostbusters Month: The Real Ghostbusters (1986) Replay | From the SRMC Archives (2022)

   GHOSTBUSTERS MONTH continues at SRMC! This time, we're firing up the Way Back Machine and heading all the way back to October 2022 for a special replay of our original review of THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS! When the original Ghostbusters movie became a phenomenon in 1984, it was only a matter of time before Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore made the jump to Saturday morning television! And in 1986, The Real Ghostbusters brought us unforgettable ghosts, bizarre adventures, a whole lot of Slimer, and one of the most beloved animated series of the decade. But here's the big question... Was The Real Ghostbusters actually a GREAT cartoon, or were we just happy to have more Ghostbusters? Join Steve and Megan as we revisit the animated series that helped define an entire generation of Saturday mornings! 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 👻 The cartoon that expanded the Ghostbusters universe 📺 Our favorite childhood memories of the series 🧪 The characters, ghosts, and adventures that made it unforgettable 🍿 How the cartoon compares to the original movie 🏆 Does The Real Ghostbusters still hold up today? A NOTE FROM THE ARCHIVES: This episode originally aired in October 2022. We're bringing it back as part of our ongoing Ghostbusters Month celebration, complete with a new introduction! 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Who was your favorite Real Ghostbuster? Was cartoon Egon better than movie Egon? And did you prefer The Real Ghostbusters or Extreme Ghostbusters? Let us know! 🔔 Follow Stop Ruining My Childhood on Podbean and YouTube for more nostalgic movie reviews, classic cartoons, forgotten TV favorites, and everything Hollywood keeps trying to remake! #TheRealGhostbusters #Ghostbusters #GhostbustersMonth #StopRuiningMyChildhood #SRMC #80sCartoons #SaturdayMorningCartoons #80sNostalgia #ClassicCartoons #RetroTV #PeterVenkman #EgonSpengler #Slimer #GhostbustersFans #NostalgiaIsNotACrime #PodcastReplay #PodcastArchives

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings