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So, what exactly was it like to be an 80’s baby/90’s kid? The first in what is sure to lead to several more episodes of its type, Jay and illy sidestep the usual talk of yesteryear’s pop culture and entertainment and focus strictly on coming up in those times. Despite the title, there are no mentions of germ-infested indoor play areas and bad pizza, but they do conclude the show with another recipe fa’ dat ass… you NEED this in your life! Intro Music: “This DJ” by Warren G / Outro Music: “Growing Up” by Whodini

The first time, one could argue: self-defense. The second time: attempted murder. Raise your children, people. Preventing a future, demented mastermind begins at childhood. P.S.: Police, please do your job. And neighbors, if you see something, SAY something. This episode is about Home Alone, if you didn’t follow. The universe tried to prevent it in the form of several technical problems, but Jay finally lets his rage loose on Home Alone 1 & 2, while illy finds much enjoyment in the trainwreck. Kevin needs a long overdue “five upside the head”. Why aren’t the McCallister parents in jail, how badly do Harry and Marv fail at common sense, why is this considered a holiday classic and WHO THE HELL wrote and greenlit the sequel!? Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalkingmusic.com

illy lashes out at Milton Bradley, but not before revisiting a few of yesteryear’s toy lines that failed (and for good reason!). Who were these toys for, and who came up with these ideas in the first place? ….and, can anyone explain what happened with Tonx?

The guys proceed to give you more of what ya like, recounting what happened on Saturday TV once all the cartoons went off for the day. In particular, they discuss TV movie matinees, the problems with storing a nuclear reactor in your suburban home, space wars and why “new” doesn’t equal good. Plus, Jay destroys illy’s fond memories of an alien hybrid while the 80’s music/TV industry destroys Jay’s memories of a late 60’s pop/rock outfit. …and, Jerry O’Connell needs a hit. Intro Music: “Doowutchyalike” by Digital Underground / Background Music by Hannibal King -- hannibalkingmusic.com

The loud, colorful outfits. The hi-top fade. Etched haircut designs and even the shag (the SHAG!) These, and many other staples of the early 90s have found their respective ways back into modern pop culture, but this subgenre of R&B has yet to see a revival….. or hasn’t it? Jay and illy try to figure that out as they reminisce about the New Jack Swing!

Toys! What better time than the holiday season to discuss a topic (suprisingly) absent from Deathcakes thus far? Jay and illy look back on the toys they loved most in their youth, the stuff they always wanted but never got… and throw a couple accusations at family members for things that mysteriously “came up missing”, or broken! Music by Tony Bacala & DJ Tee -- djtee1.bandcamp.com / youtube.com/djteebeats / Outro Music: ”He-Man” by Ludacris

Before Disney XD and Toon Disney… before Kids WB! and Fox Kids… there was the granddaddy of em all: The Disney Afternoon. Jay and illy take a look back at the glory days of that revolving block of shows from its beginnings, straight through to its ultimate demise. Which shows were its greatest strengths? Which ones caused - in our opinion, anyway - the rapid decline? AND, which show was quietly wiped away from the public eye by the powers that be, but desperately needs a revival in this generation? Find out in Episode 13! Music by DJ Tee -- djtee1.bandcamp.com / youtube.com/djteebeats

Jay comes back with some more intros from his favorite cartoons of the 80s and 90s. Not a whole lot more to say than that. Background Music: “Now Hiring” by Mega-ran -- megaranmusic.com

This time the guys celebrate Halloween by talking about one of the scariest children programs to come out of the 70s, the Letter People. Listen as they describe the horrible character design, STD-infected puppets, and the funkiest train ride ever. Get your recreational drug of choice ready and listen in……SILLY BULL! Intro Music: “Echoes” by The Rapture

GOTCHA!!! Jay and illy have a good laugh at their attempt to throw everyone for a loop, then get right into the story you all have been waiting for: just what is a deathcake and why is it the name of the show? They also get into a few of the podcasts that inspired them to get into the biz as well. Here’s to 10 more episodes and counting! Intro Music: “Freaknik is Back” by T-Pain / Outro: “I’m Back” by AZ

Don’t adjust your RSS feed, Deathcakes is gone, replaced by I Pity The Fool Podcast. Jay and illy take a moment to look back at the first 9 episodes, talk about some of their favorite moments and correcting some mistakes made on past shows. They also shout out some of their listeners and twitter followers, and announce their first ever contest (check twitter and facebook for more details)! New sponsor, new name, same knuckleheads……and absolutely NO JIBBA JABBA!!!!

It’s another off-the-clock session as this minisode goes no further back than 2005. With the Xbox One and Playstation 4 soon hitting retail shelves, Jay and illy look back on the current console cycle to run through a list of their favorite games and sleeper hits (and no, they don’t immediately crown GTA V as the greatest in the history of the universe). Grab a beer, sit back and listen!

Where were YOU when the Wu debuted? Jay, illy, and special guest Rokmore (aka illy’s cousin, Jeff) answer that question for themselves, before delving into a timeline of Wu-Tang music, videos, merch and more. Listen as they marvel at the ingenuity of the Wu-Tang Clan concepts, recount their favorite (and least-favorite) albums and tracks, and identify which members are the Wu-equivalents of Flesh-N-Bone and Mr. Serv-On. Can I get a “SUUUUUUU”?  Outro Music: “Venom #2” by Wrecking Crew -- wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com

Deathcakes has the guts to spin the wheel and double dares ya to put on the hits (people, you don’t know the half!). From the popular to the obscure, from amazingly good to jaw-droppingly bad, Jay and illy run through a wild assortment of retro game show memories in this episode. No whammies! Outro Music: “Price Is Right” by A-1 -- soundcloud.com/adamraps 

It all begins at that magic hour of 7pm… you guessed it: primetime television. From Cosby to Manimal (yes, Manimal), the duo run through many of their 80’s favorites, with a few 90’s programs as well. Plus, Jay shares his own recipe for the famous Bacon Burger Dawg… you won’t wanna miss! Outro music: “Family Matters” by A-1 -- soundcloud.com/adamraps

Deathcakes delivers another minisode as Jay gives you a countdown of six of his favorite anime opening themes.

In this episode, your favorite Yesterday People head across the Atlantic to talk about how pop culture and entertainment from the UK influenced them. From television to music, they talk about their early exposure right up to what they are watching now. Outro Music: “I’m British” by Professor Elemental -- professorelemental.com

Picking up where Episode 5 left off, Jay and illy imagine what Billy Jo Jive would be doing as an adult, get in touch with their feelings with the Heartstrongs, and give their final thoughts on Sesame Street.

Take a trip to everyone’s favorite neighborhood as Jay and illy head to Sesame Street. After fondly remembering skits of the past, it takes a turn as they take a look at the dark underbelly of the characters. Who is the Red Menace? Who has bodies stashed in Oscar’s can? Who left his life of pimps and hoes behind? Find out on part one of the show! Outro Music: RoQ’y TyRaiD - “Woosah! (Breathe)” -- roqytyraid.bandcamp.com

Accessories, add-ons, peripherals: whatever you wanna call em, they’ve been around since the early days of home gaming and they’re here to stay. The problem?.. many of these devices are GARBAGE. illy and Jay run through a brief list of said accessories from the NES, Game Boy, SNES and Genesis to figure out which, if any, were actually good! Intro Music: “Proto Culture” by Del The Funky Homosapien feat. Khaos Unique / Outro Music: “2 Brothers From The Gutter” by Percee P feat. Diamond D