Mathew Stockton
Mathew Stockton is co-host of Too Old or Pure Gold and the voice behind the acclaimed true crime podcast Dark Poutine. Known for his dry wit, sharp cultural takes, and unapologetic disdain for both Tom Cruise and David Hasselhoff, Mathew brings a grounded, no-nonsense edge to the show. Check Mathew out on Dark Poutine and follow his dog Steve at Steve_couldnt_leave
Appears in 55 Episodes
TOPG Ep 63: Heavy Metal
On this episode of Too Old or Pure Gold, we crank up the volume and dive into Heavy Metal (1981), the animated fever dream of sci-fi, fantasy, and rock ‘n’ roll. From ...
TOPG Ep 61: Three Amigos
We’re riding south of the border with Three Amigos (1986); the comedy western where Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short play silent film stars mistaken for rea...
TOPG Ep 59: A Fish Called Wanda
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we're pulling off a heist with A Fish Called Wanda (1988). With a cast stacked with John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and ...
TOPG Ep 58: Rumble in the Bronx
This week, we leap off rooftops and into shopping carts with Rumble in the Bronx (1995), the Jackie Chan breakout hit that brought his signature blend of action and co...
TOPG Ep 57: Bloodsport
This week, we enter the underground world of full-contact, no-rules martial arts with Bloodsport (1988). Jean-Claude Van Damme high-kicks his way through the legendary...
TOPG Ep 56: Independence Day
Aliens. Explosions. Jeff Goldblum uploading a virus with a 90s laptop. This week, we revisit Independence Day (1996), the blockbuster that blew up the White House and ...
TOPG Ep 55: Dirty Dancing
This week, we revisit Dirty Dancing (1987), the coming-of-age dance romance that made hearts race and boosted watermelon sales. With Patrick Swayze’s smooth moves, Je...
TOPG Ep 54: Blue Thunder
This week we take flight with Blue Thunder (1983). With cutting-edge (for the time) surveillance tech and some heavy 80s paranoia, does this action-thriller soar, or s...
TOPG Ep 53: Roxanne
This week we revisit Roxanne (1987), Steve Martin’s modern-day take on Cyrano de Bergerac, complete with small-town charm, poetic insults, and questionable telescope e...
TOPG Ep 52: Crocodile Dundee
That’s not a podcast… this is a podcast. This week we head Down Under (and then to New York) with Crocodile Dundee (1986), the fish-out-of-water comedy that made Paul ...
TOPG Ep 50: The Hunt for Red October
This week, we dive deep—literally—with The Hunt for Red October (1990). Sean Connery plays a Russian sub captain with a Scottish accent, Alec Baldwin is a young Jack R...
TOPG Ep 49: Black Rain
Neon lights, leather jackets, and a whole lot of cigarette smoke—this week we fire up Black Rain (1989), Ridley Scott’s gritty East-meets-West crime thriller starring ...
TOPG Ep 48: Star Wars: A New Hope
This week we revisit Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)—the movie that launched a franchise, redefined sci-fi, and made breathing loudly somehow menacing. Does this cultural...
TOPG Ep 47: White Nights
It’s Cold War drama meets high-stakes dance battles! This week, we revisit White Nights (1985), where ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov and tap legend Gregory Hines te...
TOPG Ep 46: Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction (1987) wasn’t just a thriller, it was a full-blown cultural moment. This week, we revisit the steamy, suspenseful cautionary tale that made Michael Do...
TOPG Ep 45: Bachelor Party
Before The Hangover, there was Bachelor Party (1984)—a chaotic cocktail of strippers, donkeys, and Tom Hanks in full 80s comedy mode. This week, we dive into the outra...
TOPG Ep 44: Jacob’s Ladder
Is it a psychological horror masterpiece or just a paranoid fever dream? This week, we descend into Jacob’s Ladder (1990), a mind-bending journey through the fractured...
TOPG Ep 41: Leprechaun
Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like beer, bad luck, and a murderous little guy in a green suit! This special holiday episode, we’re diving into Leprechaun (1993), the ...
TOPG Ep 39: Firefox
In the 80s, every problem could be solved with a cool vehicle—so why not a thought-controlled Soviet fighter jet? This week, we revisit Firefox (1982), where Clint Eas...
TOPG Ep 38: They Live
Put on your sunglasses and wake up, sheeple—it’s time to revisit They Live (1988)! John Carpenter’s cult classic blends sci-fi, action, and social satire as Roddy Pipe...
