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 17: Videodrome
Is it real or is it simulated? In this very real episode the TOPG cast dig deep to try to understand the deeper meaning and message of this complex sci fi thriller fro...
TOPG Ep 16: Witness
Find out what the TOPG cast would miss most if they lived the Amish lifestyle and find out if comedian Will Corry and Pieter [of Pieter’s Plot Summary] have the same f...
TOPG Ep 15: Escape from New York
Does this 1981 sci-fi action movie deserve its cult classic status? Is Snake Plissken the coolest antihero of all time? Join us as we dive deep into this movie and d...
TOPG Ep 13: The Running Man
Schwarzenegger, spandex, opera singer killers and the greatest game show of all times. Tune in as we discuss The Running Man, the 1987 movie that may or may not have ...
TOPG Ep 12: The Goonies
Join us as we review the 1985 Movie Goonies and discuss whether you should let you child bring home a homeless man named Sloth, the relevance of pirate culture and the...
TOPG Ep 11: 9 To 5
Perhaps the catchiest movie theme song of all time and the movie debut of Dolly Parton. Tune in as we discuss toxic workplaces, garage door based imprisonment and the...
TOPG Ep 10: The Thing
Tune in to this episode as we review the 1982 John Carpenter movie “The Thing”. According to TOPG Millennial Anthony, this dog is a very good actor. To quote Pieters...
TOPG Ep 9: Remo Williams
Is yellow face offensive if taken in the context of 1983? Our lawyer tells us to say yes but tune in to hear the Gen X, Z and Millennials weigh in as we review the 198...
TOPG Ep 8: Wargames
In this episode we review fan favorite 1981 movie WarGames and its relevance post cold war. We also discuss Norad’s policy on public tours, the wisdom of letting a hig...
TOPG Ep 6: Cocktail
In this episode we discuss 1988s Cocktail and discover; what actor does Mathew hate more than Reba McEntire and, is bartending really a good job.Hosts: Olen Vanderleed...
TOPG Ep 5: The Cannonball Run
Join us for this fabulous episode where we discuss the most amazing ensemble cast movie from the 80s, 1981s Cannonball Run. listen as we discuss the medical credential...
TOPG Ep 4: Red Heat
In this episode, we review 1988s Red Heat starring Arnold Schwarzenegger where we finally find a movie to hold Will Corry’s attention, we learn the etymology of the ti...
TOPG Ep 3: Xanadu - Rerecorded
Roller skates, Greek muses, neon lights, and Olivia Newton-John, this week we spiral into Xanadu (1980), the disco-fantasy-musical-romance you probably forgot existed…...
TOPG Ep 2: Porky’s – Rerecorded
In this episode we discuss whether wiener gags, horny teens and swamp justice holds up to 2024 comedy standards as we review the 1981 comedy Porky’s and it’s lasting l...
TOPG Ep 1: Weird Science
Join us in the inaugural episode of the Too Old or Pure Gold movie podcast as we discuss 1985s Weird Science and unpack this classic John Huges film. In this episode w...
