TOPG Ep 121: Vision Quest (1985) w/ Vinnie Tortorich
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we’re joined by Vinnie Tortorich to hit the mat with Vision Quest (1985). Matthew Modine plays a high-school wrestler who decides to drop weight and take on the toughest opponent around—all while navigating first love, brutal training, and peak 80s determination. With Linda Fiorentino, an unforgettable soundtrack, and Madonna stopping by to sing “Crazy for You,” does Vision Quest still make weight, or has this coming-of-age sports classic finally been pinned by time?
Creators and Guests
Host
Olen Vanderleeden
A Gen X creative whose career spans cannabis, clean tech, and media, but his real passion is stuck in a time warp somewhere between a VHS rental and a training montage. As the creator, producer, and co-host of Too Old or Pure Gold, Olen channels his lifelong love of 80s cinema, especially the high-kicking, synth-scored, gloriously weird corners of it, into a podcast that celebrates, critiques, and reexamines the movies that shaped a generation.
Guest
Anthony
A true renaissance man and our resident construction sage, Anthony brings a no-frills, all-heart perspective. He’s our go-to voice on all things structural, whether it’s a collapsing bridge in an 80s action flick or the logic gaps in a flimsy plot. As the show’s self-appointed “dog acting” critic, he’s got a keen eye for canine performances and a low tolerance for cinematic nonsense.
Guest
Vinnie Tortorich
Vinnie Tortorich is a renowned fitness expert, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker and a longtime favorite among the crew. As host of the Fitness Confidential podcast, Vinnie’s sharp wit and no-nonsense style have made him a go-to voice in health and wellness. He’s the author of the bestselling book Fitness Confidential and the documentarian behind FAT, as well as Dirty Keto, released last year. Vinnie is also the founder of Pure Vitamin Club, Pure Coffee Club, and NSNG Foods.
