We Don't Wanna Grow Up
We Don't Wanna Grow Up is a nostalgic podcast about pop culture, toys and fond memories of the 80s, 90s and 00s. We want to take you back to that feeling of strolling down the aisles at Toys R Us, flipping through the J.C. Penney catalog so you can ear-mark everything you want for Christmas, cozying up in front of the television on a Saturday morning with a big bowl of cereal, or waiting hours for a certain song to play on the radio so you can hit record on your tape player and have the song forever. We want to recapture the feeling of the moment your dELiA*s catalog arrived in the mail, looking at the album art in your new CD and sitting on your inflatable furniture. Remembering all of this has been a comfort and has helped us get through the stress and anxiety that has come along with everything happening in the world lately, and we hope it helps you a little bit, too.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 399
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Can't Buy Me Love (Re-release with added commentary)
In this episode, we're revisiting riding lawnmowers, severe suede and African Anteater Rituals! It's Can't Buy Me Love with added commentary! Join our Patreon to see who we would cast if the movie ha…
Only You (1994)
Love is in the air, and we're following it to Italy with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. in this rom-com from 1994, Only You!
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My So-Called Life (Episode 7 - Why Jordan Can't Read)
We're so happy to be back with our My So-Called life recaps, and we're starting off with a biggie! Field trips, lost notes, band practice, kisses, tears, pregnancy scares and ice cream... so much to …
Pete & Stacy's Favorite We Don't Wanna Grow Up Podcast Moments!
We're back from our break and getting the new year of episodes started by talking about the moments on the podcast that have stood out or made us laugh the most! Thanks to everyone who shared your fa…
Stacy Reads Middle School Notes From Friends (Part 3)
In this episode, Stacy shares a few notes from her sister and others from friends in the early 90s (some are even holiday-related)!
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Die Hard (1988)
Yippee Ki-Yay, Pete finally got his way! In this episode we're talking about the Christmassy Action film from 1988, Die Hard!
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Home Alone (Re-release with added commentary)
"You guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?" We're re-releasing our Home Alone episode (originally released on December 5, 2020) with some added commentary! Be sure and check out our Patreon to h…
A Christmas Story (Re-release with added commentary + A Christmas Story Christmas chat)
Join us as we revisit the classic, A Christmas Story (previously released on December 19, 2020), with some added commentary about the episode and the new release, A Christmas Story Christmas!
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Gremlins (1984) (Re-release with added commentary)
Never expose them to sunlight, never get them wet and never EVER let them eat after midnight! It's the Gremlins! We go back to re-open this scary little gift from our first Christmas season.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Re-release with added commentary)
Christmastime is here, and we didn't get you a membership to the Jelly of the Month Club... but we are regifting a previously released episode (with extras) because it's a busy time and we want to ha…
Dear Diary (November 1998)
Stacy is sharing diary entries from her freshman year of college... and they're starring none other than... Pete! Listen in as Pete hears the thoughts she had about him when she was 18 years old, for…
Home For the Holidays (1995)
'Tis the season for rewatching movies you haven't seen since you were a teenager and ugly crying as it all hits differently now! We're talking about the 1995 film, Home for the Holidays! Here's hopi…
Slumber Party Listener Stories (Part 1)
We asked you to share your nostalgic slumber party stories with us... and you delivered! Enjoy the tales of late-night shenanigans from members of the We Don't Wanna Grow Up Community!
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My So-Called Life (Episode 6 - The Substitute)
A new substitute causes quite a stir in Angela’s English class, inspiring the students to take a stand against censorship… none more passionate about it than Angela.
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How Close Are You? - Quiz from Oct. 1997 issue of YM Magazine (Anniversary Edition - Part 2)
New Kids on the Block (A mini-deep dive)
This week we're (mostly Stacy) talking all about one of the first boybands to capture many of our hearts, New Kids on the Block! Stacy breaks down her favorite songs and tells some personal stories …