This special edition of The Core Memories Podcast flips the usual format on its head, inviting listeners straight into the hearts, memories, and personalities of the hosts. Instead of a single focused topic, the episode is driven entirely by listener-submitted questions—and to everyone’s relief, the audience showed up in a big way.

Corey welcomes back Joe and Tank for an extended, free-flowing Ask Us Anything conversation that blends humor, self-awareness, and genuine reflection. The hosts joke about their initial fear of only receiving one or two questions (webinar-style “plant questions” and all), but quickly realize just how engaged their growing, cult-like audience has become.

As the episode unfolds, the questions spark everything from nostalgic tangents and pop-culture debates to deeper reflections on shared history, aging, and the sheer volume of memories built over decades of friendship. The banter is loose, self-deprecating, and very on-brand—complete with jokes about fake awards, beating out elite podcasts, and questionable press photos from their youth.

By the end, it’s clear this episode isn’t just about answering questions—it’s about celebrating the listeners who made the show possible, the friendships behind the microphones, and the joy of revisiting memories together. Equal parts heartfelt and hilariously unpolished, this AMA proves that sometimes the best episodes happen when you just open the floor and let the conversation go where it wants.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions—and yes, this one definitely earned a sequel.

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In this holiday-themed episode of the Core Memories Podcast, Corey is joined by Tank and Joe for a spirited — and occasionally chaotic — breakdown of Christmas movies, rankings, and the age-old question: what actually counts as a Christmas movie?

Tank comes in armed with spreadsheets, firm childhood nostalgia, and very little flexibility, defending his rankings with the confidence of someone who knows the list is right because it feels right. Joe, on the other hand, leans fully into vibes, memories, and the circumstances under which a movie was watched, helping several cult favorites wildly outperform expectations and repeatedly asking, “Does this count?” before ranking them anyway.

The trio debate perennial favorites like Love Actually, White Christmas, Christmas Vacation, Scrooged, and — of course — Die Hard and Die Hard 2, while admitting there are still movies left on their personal must-watch lists as the season winds down. Along the way, the conversation drifts into peak nostalgia, including a shared love for 80s and 90s Christmas commercials — the very ones they used to ignore as kids but now actively seek out on YouTube.

As the episode wraps, the hosts invite listeners to share their own annual must-watch lists, challenge the rankings, and let them know where they got it wrong (or very right). The team also teases a January “Ask Us Anything” episode, encouraging fans to submit questions for a future show.

The episode closes with gratitude for longtime listeners and newcomers alike, holiday wishes all around, and a promise to reconnect in the new year.

🎁 Happy Holidays from the Core Memories crew.

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In this milestone 12th episode—marking a full year of Core Memories Podcast magic—Corey, Joe, and Tank dive headfirst into a hilarious and nostalgic celebration of Thanksgiving in true 80s/90s fashion. Corey kicks things off by introducing Joe with a Thanksgiving-themed roast that hits a little too close to home, prompting Joe to proudly confirm his lifelong boycott of jello salads and his fierce loyalty to mashed potatoes over turkey. The trio falls into classic Thanksgiving banter, reminiscing about Butterballs, family chaos, and the eternal debate of turkey vs. ham.

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