Ep. 2: Revenge of the Nerds

A.C. and Jose continue Hitting Rewind with the #1 draft pick — the 1984 cult classic Revenge of the Nerds.

In this episode, the guys revisit the movies that raised them, breaking down what still holds up, what hasn't aged as well, and why this one has stuck with them since childhood. They dig into the underdog theme, pay tribute to the late Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb, and relive favorite scenes — from the Tri-Lambda party to the Greek Games to that unforgettable final pep rally speech.

In this episode:

• 01:25 – Why A.C. drafted Revenge of the Nerds
• 03:54 – Remembering Robert Carradine & Donald Gibb
• 11:06 – The Good, the Bad, and the Rewind
• 23:47 – Top 4 Scenes: Tri-Lambda party, house montage, Greek Games, talent show
• 35:06 – Coach's locker room speech
• 40:01 – Final pep rally & nerd speech
• 54:30 – Blockbuster Backroom: behind-the-scenes trivia
• 01:00:01 – Back to the Writers' Room
• 01:07:09 – MV3 & final categories

Coming up in Ep. 3: Point Break heads to the 90s as Jose's first pick.

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In our first official episode of Hitting Rewind, AC and Jose kick things off with a draft built from the movies that shaped a generation.

Each of us selects 7 films from the 1980s and 7 films from the 1990s—28 total movies that defined our childhood, filled our living rooms, and helped shape who we are today.

From cable TV classics to VHS staples and weekend network broadcasts, we break down why these films mattered then—and why they still hit now.

This isn’t just a list. It’s a draft of the movies that raised us.