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 65 Episodes
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...
TOPG Ep 37: Pretty in Pink
Break out the vintage thrift store finds and tune in for a special too old or pure gold Valentine’s Day episode as we revisit Pretty in Pink (1986)! John Hughes delive...
TOPG Ep 36: First Blood – Special Guest Vinnie Tortorich
Before Rambo became a one-man army with unlimited ammo, there was First Blood (1982), a surprisingly grounded thriller about a drifter, a sheriff with an attitude prob...
TOPG 35: Groundhog Day
We relive Groundhog Day (1993), the time-loop classic starring Bill Murray. From philosophical debates to groundhog-related crimes, we break down what makes this film ...
TOPG Ep 34: Romancing the Stone
We dive into the tale of a romance novelist turned treasure hunter, played by Kathleen Turner, who teams up with a rogue adventurer (Michael Douglas) in a jungle escap...
TOPG 33: Soul Man
Is blackface problematic? Spoiler: yes. Join us and the hosts of the absolutely obscure podcast as we break down the controversial 1986 comedy Soul Man. From its misgu...
TOPG 32: Cliffhanger
Hold on tight as we revisit the 1993 action-thriller Cliffhanger! Sylvester Stallone scales new heights as a former rescue climber pulled back into a dangerous mission...
TOPG Ep 31: Pale Rider
In this episode, we saddle up for Clint Eastwood’s 1985 Western Pale Rider and dive into the film’s themes of justice, revenge, and supernatural mystery. Does this gri...
TOPG Ep 30: Sleepless in Seattle
This week, we revisit Sleepless in Seattle (1993) to see if this iconic rom-com still tugs at the heartstrings or feels like a dated love letter. With Tom Hanks, Meg R...
TOPG Ep29: Gremlins
Is Gremlins a Christmas movie, horror movie, comedy movie or a covid conspiracy film? Join us in this special Christmas episode as we get to the bottom of these quest...
TOPG Ep 28: Trading Places
Join us as Gen X and Millennials clash over the classic role reversal film Trading Places. Is this a beloved comedy gem, or problematic and antiquated? Is this a Chr...
