How Ya Holdin Up?

We're diving into our very first video game on the podcast — The Sims! It all began back in 1989 with SimCity, and over the years, the franchise evolved into the iconic life-simulation series we know today.But here's the twist: with the rise of mods — some of which take the game into pretty dark territory — we’re asking the big question…Does The Sims still hold up the way it used to?

Out Of This World (1987) was a test on how much people would like monotonous content. An easy breezy sitcom. The show features one-note characters and easy-on-the-eyes-set designs. Nothing itches to ruffle the feathers or impact you as a viewer in any way... and yet so many grew up on this show and remember it with fondness.

NEEEEEEXT! A show from the early 2000s about as close to TINDER as can be. This heavily scripted show did not hold up. But now as we rewatched it shows the true horrors of the early 2000s dating TV. Take a listen to some of the behind-the-scenes lore with us on one of the most popular game shows at that time on MTV. Featuring our special guest CARLYN!

Let’s face it—Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser have face cards in this movie that could blind a bat. But beyond the hotties and the adventure, does this 1999 classic still hold up? Or is the appropriation so rampant that there’s no redeeming it? Listen and find out!

The early 2000s was a WILD time for dating shows. We had the start of the classic "The Bachelor" and then everything else that spilled over from that. One of those shows was The Flavor of Love. A much trashier less "Love" focused show. Does the entertainment value hold up still or has it all aged terribly? Find out on this episode of How Ya Holdin' Up! Featuring our first Guest Frannie Williams!

A funny script, A star-studded cast, and a huge FLOP at the box office. How is that possible? Well, we have some theories! Find out what Ben Stiller did best before he was known for things like Severance! Oh and find out whose head is in Janeane Garofalo's bowling ball!

Teens, Proms, and glasses make a girl ugly?... Apparently, they do in the 1999 Classic SHE'S ALL THAT. Listen up and see if this classic is still a classic or another teen flop! oh, and Usher is in this? Featuring Lil Kim, and Jane's IBS!

Hey there... Is it okay for movies to stray from source material? Sure! Lots of films do it! The general ask is that it is at least good in the end... Right? RIGHT?! Listen to Jane lose her shit over INSPECTOR GADGET 1999. And see if you agree that sometimes its best to just have the original and nothing else...

Happy Valentine's Month folks! In this episode, we explore if Kate Hudson and Mathew McConaughey's sexiness still holds up... who are we kidding of course it does. But what about the iconic film where they portrayed two NYC lovers? Find out on this episode of How Ya Holdin' Up!

The early 2000s were a grueling time for women growing up. Our bodies were heavily scrutinized in the media. Shows like What Not to Wear perpetuated the stereotype that "skinny is beautiful," and blazers and blouses dominated middle-class fashion. In this episode, we explore whether What Not to Wear still offers any sage advice or if it belongs in the outdated trash can.

Join us as we venture into some legendary children's books written by the famous Roald Dahl. A beloved children's book author and also a cold-hearted man with so much trauma, and an antisemite at his worst. The question is where do you separate the art from the artist, and is that line different for everyone individually? Tune in and find out!

"Jingle All The Way" came out in 1996 and it featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, usually the action hero, now playing the family man. We aren't the type to typecast but lord almighty was that a wild role to assign to Arnold. Anyway, it made for a lot of laughs. Now join in so you can hear Jane's and Dagny's horrible Arnold impression. Oh and Happy Holidays!

DR. Seuss is a beloved children's book writer and illustrator, but some of his work did not age so well. Explore with us what stories resonate still, and which one's are no longer published! oh and maybe a little "Wicked the Musical" singing at the beginning to get us started...Um Nessa?

The Craft (1996) directed by Andrew Fleming is arguably the witchiest cult classic film there is. But does the message of girl power and witch power still hold up?

Alvin Schwartz wrote one of the best-selling children's books about everything spooktacular. So spooky in fact that it became one of the most banned books in America. But does it still have the scare factor to make children squeal with fright?

Uh oh... A mouse gets adopted by a human family? This movie is actually about Cats. M. Night Shyamalan did what now?