Throwback Thursday: This is Spinal Tap

Originally aired: February 23, 2017
Episode (Turn It Up to) 11 of Return to the '80s


Today we’re cranking the volume all the way up to eleven as we
revisit one of the most iconic and hilarious cult classics of the
’80s—This Is Spinal Tap!


In this re-release from 2017, Robert and I are joined once again
by our good friend Scott Compton to break down the mockumentary
that defined a genre and gave us some of the most quotable lines
in comedy history.


Topics we cover include:




Our favorite scenes (besides all of them)




The band’s surprisingly catchy music




Legendary lines like “It’s such a fine line between stupid
and clever”




Fun behind-the-scenes facts




The real-life lawsuit over Spinal Tap merchandising rights




And here’s the kicker—at the time of this re-release, This Is
Spinal Tap isn’t available to stream anywhere. Not even to rent
or buy digitally! If you’ve still got a DVD, hang on to it—it’s a
collector’s item now.


Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Tap for the first
time, this episode is a love letter to a film that’s still
turning heads (and melting amps) decades later.


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