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by Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn
Escape The Tapes is your new favorite rewind button! Join best friends Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn as they dive headfirst into the dusty, glorious, and occasionally ridiculous world of old films, forgotten VHS gems, scratched-up DVDs, and vintage media madness. Each episode, they crack open a relic from their past and attempt to escape its cinematic clutches. Fair warning: things might get a little off topic, mildly unhinged, and dangerously nostalgic. From cult classics to “how did this get made?” disasters, no tape (or disc) is safe. Pop some popcorn, press play, and embrace the chaos with Escape The Tapes.
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- Aug 28, 20261h 14m
Ep 63: Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
Join us as we celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Big Trouble In Little China!
- Jul 29, 20261h 45m
TT- Ep 19: Obsession (2026) ft. The Duffers
We have the Duffer household on while we talk 2026's biggest horror movie thus far. We discuss our own wishes, the evil nature of a man wanting his ego stroked, the repercussions of being unwell, and more
- Jul 27, 202647 min
Ep 62: Matilda (1996)
Matilda's 30th anniversary episode! Telekinesis, child abuse, chocolate cake, and more 😃
- Jul 1, 202659 min
Ep 61: Pokemon The First Movie (1998) ft. Ryan!!
- Jun 30, 20261h 0m
TT- Ep 18: Pride Month Picks!
We both pick our 3 favorite movies in queer cinema- we discuss, we judge a little, we have a good time. Happy pride month!
- Jun 27, 20261h 13m
TT- Ep 17: Remake Rushmore
We choose 4 movies each that we would remake should we have the power (or money): a classic, a deep cut, something within the last 10 years, and something little us would like done.
- Jun 9, 202648 min
Ep 60: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Anniversary episode for the beloved Disney classic based on the 1831 Victor Hugo gothic novel! We talk cast swaps, the hellfire rule, and making your attraction everyone else's issue.Support the show
- Jun 5, 202658 min
Ep 59: Fear (1996)
Fear’s 30th anniversary episode! We talk slut shaming, rollercoasters, a perilous relationship between a grown man and literal child, daddy issues, and pretty much everything in between. Support the show
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About Escape The Tapes
Escape The Tapes is your new favorite rewind button! Join best friends Thomas Massey & Brittany Vaughn as they dive headfirst into the dusty, glorious, and occasionally ridiculous world of old films, forgotten VHS gems, scratched-up DVDs, and vintage media madness. Each episode, they crack open a relic from their past and attempt to escape its cinematic clutches. Fair warning: things might get a little off topic, mildly unhinged, and dangerously nostalgic. From cult classics to “how did this get made?” disasters, no tape (or disc) is safe. Pop some popcorn, press play, and embrace the chaos with Escape The Tapes.
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