Good Times Great Movies
Good Times Great Movies, hosted by the unflappable duo of Doug McCambridge and Jamie Lorello, burst onto the podcast scene in May 2015, carving out a unique niche in the crowded world of film commentary. Their mission was clear: dive deep into the often-nostalgic, sometimes-cringeworthy cinematic landscape of the 1980s. Each episode, delivered with their signature blend of earnest discussion and amiable banter, seeks to answer the fundamental question for any fan of retro cinema: Do these beloved '80s classics truly hold up, or are they better left in the dustbin of cinematic history? While largely operating within their own cinephile bubble, GTGM found itself inadvertently thrust into the nascent 'Dabbleverse' in October 2018. It was then that Karl Hamburger, the sharp-tongued arbiter of podcast quality over at 'Who Are These Podcasts?,' cast his critical eye upon the show. His now-legendary assessment, comparing it unfavorably to 'How Did This Get Made' and pointing out its perceived lack of 'jokes, insights, celebrities, fanbase, and fun,' served as GTGM's official, if unwilling, baptism into the chaotic ecosystem surrounding WATP. For many Dabbleverse regulars, this review defined their initial understanding of Doug and Jamie's work. Despite the pointed critique, McCambridge and Lorello famously kept their heads down, their microphones on, and their commitment to '80s movie