How do you explain a 1993 spoof film about Robin Hood to a Gen Z musician? You don’t—you just invite him to watch it with you. In this episode, Jeff and Josue are joined by special guest David Green, who brings his 23-year-old perspective to the Mel Brooks cult classic Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Is it absurd? Yes. Is it quote-worthy? Absolutely. Is it dated? Let’s just say… we’re still quoting it decades later.

From anachronism-filled gags to Blinkin’s underrated brilliance, we unpack the parody, the pop culture legacy, and why even our kids were laughing (and occasionally very confused).

Also in this episode:
• The Middle Ages… or Not: A game of modern intrusions
• Dave Chappelle’s breakout role (and perfect timing)
• Robin’s accent, Cary Elwes’ smirk & THAT chastity belt
• Is this the most rewatchable spoof of our childhoods?
• 🏹 Bad Relationship Advice: Sherwood Edition

Chapters:

00:00 Gen Z Has Entered the Chat

04:03 Ye Olde First Viewing (When We First Saw It)

05:31 Kid Introduction: Men in Tights

6:52 Intro Quiz: That’s Not From the Middle Ages…

14:03 From Parody to Pop Culture Pillar

22:24 Our Favorite Bits, Then and Now

33:00 That Went Over Our Heads

38:23 Surprise Standout Cast

45:05 Still Quoting This Decades Later

51:22 Wait… That’s Not Medieval Either”

56:26 What Do We Think [of This]?!

01:06:13 Bad Advice: Sherwood Edition

01:09:21 Next Week: Josue Drops a Musical Surprise

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