Sam and Jason tackle the first of this show's white whales: Jennifer's breakthrough role in era defining teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Among the subjects up for discussion are the incredibly stacked cast of character actors the film introduced; the existence or otherwise of Linda's boyfriend Doug and the differences between the theatrical and TV versions of the film. We also touch on Roger Ebert's review of the film; male friendship as represented by Rat and Damone; the value of the class clown; THAT nude scene... and American house numbering.
Note: Sam wanted to call this episode "Doesn't anybody f**king knock anymore?", but we decided it had to be a JJL line in the title.
Our theme music comes courtesy of composer Tim Kutz. Follow him on Twitter @Rockub420 and check out his brand new album at https://theeuphoricrecall.bandcamp.com/album/side-b.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is available on Criterion Blu Ray in both the US and the UK
Tree of Knowledge is included in the 10 film Nils Malmros boxset from Nordisk film (Region 2, includes English subtitles) Seventeen is available... if you look for it
and because we love you, here's the trailer for Blue Fang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8QlOOEChAg
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