About this episode

Brian and Cargill explore the rock-n-roll fable of Eddie and The Cruisers and its sequel.

The Dark Side's calling and Brian & Cargill are here to walk you (like a dream) through the epic rock-n-roll fable that is Eddie and The Cruisers! Oh and they also discuss the sequel that...also exists. Support us on Patreon!

People in this episode

Host: Brian Salisbury

Guest: Cargill

Topics covered

• rock-n-roll
• film analysis
• sequel discussion
• 1980s cinema
• music culture

Keywords

• Eddie and the Cruisers
• rock-n-roll
• 1983 film
• film discussion
• sequel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Eddie and the Cruisers, sequel

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