This week on Gonna See My Friends, we revisit the 1983 comedy classic Mr. Mom starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr.

Before becoming Batman and before unleashing chaos in Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton was a rising comedic force in Hollywood, and Mr. Mom was the movie that helped turn him into a leading man. What starts as a simple fish-out-of-water comedy about a laid-off auto engineer becoming a stay-at-home dad turns into something more revealing about the early 1980s — from recession anxiety to changing gender roles and family dynamics.

Stephen and Toby discuss the film’s most memorable moments, including the legendary “woobie” speech, the chaotic parenting misadventures, and why this cable-era staple became one of the most beloved comedies of the decade.

We also explore Michael Keaton’s incredible mid-80s run — from Night Shift and Mr. Mom to Beetlejuice and Batman — and why his unpredictable energy made him one of the most interesting leading men of the era.

If you grew up watching 80s movies on cable, Mr. Mom is one of those films that always seemed to be on — and somehow you always ended up watching the whole thing.

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This week on Gonna See My Friends, we dive into Walter Hill’s 1982 action-comedy classic 48 Hrs. — the movie that introduced the world to Eddie Murphy and redefined the buddy cop genre alongside Nick Nolte.

Is this the blueprint for every mismatched-partner movie that followed? Does it still hit the same way in 2026? And just how electric was Eddie Murphy in his film debut?

We break down:

• The cultural impact of 48 Hrs.
• Walter Hill’s gritty, stripped-down direction
• Eddie Murphy’s generational star-making performance
• The Nolte/Murphy chemistry that changed action movies
• Problematic moments vs. historical context
• And whether this still belongs in the action-comedy hall of fame

If you love 80s movies, classic action films, buddy cop movies, or deep-dive film podcasts — this episode is for you.

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Is Gremlins a Christmas movie? A horror movie? A prank played on parents in the 1980s? This week on Gonna See My Friends, we dive into Gremlins — the chaotic, darkly funny holiday classic directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg.

We break down:

• The infamous three rules (and why they’re designed to fail)
• Gizmo: cutest movie liability of all time
• Kingston Falls as a secretly awful small town
• The gremlins’ Looney Tunes–meets–horror energy
• THAT Phoebe Cates monologue
• And why this movie feels like it permanently rewired PG movies forever

Is it scary? Is it hilarious? Does it still work? And most importantly… why did our parents let us watch this?

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