E12: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE, TECH CREEPERS & KILLER WHALES

Live from the Belameda Pool Studios (RIP to a local legend), Big Red & The Shebs dive into a mix of nostalgia, tech history, and media madness. They kick things off by honoring the long-lost Belameda Pool, then celebrate Jeff Bezos and the founding of Amazon. From there, it's a look at the surprisingly wild origin of the word “dude,” and a no-holds-barred take on fake news and the platforms that keep it alive. It’s classic Chumcast—curious, chaotic, and always entertaining. 

Live from the Village Host Pizza Studios, Big Red & The Shebs serve up Bay Area nostalgia, cult cinema, and horror hijinks. They honor the legendary Village Host Pizza, break down the 1988 teen-dark-comedy classic Heathers, explore the real-life chaos of sleep deprivation, and pay tribute to Halloween icon Michael Myers—plus Laurie Strode’s eternal struggle to end him. It’s pizza, horror, and sleep-deprived comedy, Chumcast style. 

Live from Belmont Iceland Studios, Big Red & The Shebs skate into nostalgia with a tribute to the iconic Bay Area rink. They revisit the 1983 classic Trading Places, unpack the wild world of dreams, and list 1980s habits we’ll never repeat (hello airplane smoking section). Then they time-travel way back to 536 A.D.—a year so bleak it makes Y2K look like a nap. It's a frosty mix of comedy, culture, and chaos—served Chumcast style. 

Live from Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor Studios, Big Red & The Sheb’s serve up a wild mix of nostalgia and history. This episode honors Farrell’s, dives into the epic 1953 Everest summit by Hillary and Norgay, and unpacks the idiom “The Blind Leading the Blind.” Plus, we explore colonial America’s dark truths, including Jefferson’s bizarre death, and celebrate the rise of cable TV and MTV. History, humor, and pop culture collide—don’t miss it! 

Live from the legendary Carolands Mansion Studios, Big Red & The Shebs dive into the mansion’s dark past, the bloody end of Bonnie & Clyde, and the humanity behind their legend. The episode also takes a raw look at America’s homelessness crisis, challenging stereotypes and systems. To top it off, the duo unpacks wild conspiracy theories surrounding fantasy sports. History, humanity, and heated takes — all in one unforgettable Chumcast deep dive. Buckle up!

Join Big Red & The Shebs live from Carlmont Vice Studios as they revisit the 1986 cult film Carlmont Vice, celebrate John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles, and explore the lasting impact of high school friendships. Plus, a nostalgic look at iconic 1980s celebrity couples. It’s the ultimate throwback podcast episode for fans of retro movies, pop culture, and good vibes. 

Live from the Loma Prieta Earthquake Studios, Big Red & The Shebs revisit the unforgettable 1989 quake that rocked the Bay Area. Then they dig deep into the legend of the Tyrannosaurus Rex—apex predator, movie star, and dino icon. To close it out, they rewind the VHS and count down their top 10 music videos of the 1980s, from moonwalks to mullets. It’s earthquakes, dinosaurs, and pop culture chaos, all in one seismic Chumcast episode.