Hour 2 - Movie Theater Memories, Baseball Cards

In this lively episode of Covino & Rich, the hosts dive into nostalgic memories of movie theaters and baseball cards, celebrating the 122nd anniversary of the first permanent movie theater in Los Angeles, the Talley Theater, which opened on this day in 1902. The conversation kicks off with personal stories of first movies, including Rich recalling being pulled out of '48 Hours' by his mom for Eddie Murphy’s profanity, and Steve recounting a disastrous attempt to impress a date with 'The Blair Witch Project'—only to realize they were in the wrong theater, watching 'Billy Elliot' instead. They share laughs about drive-ins, movie-hopping, and the anxiety of unassigned seating, now replaced by the relief of knowing your seat in advance. The hosts reflect on how moviegoing has changed—prices, concessions, and the shift from communal anticipation to curated experiences. Listeners call in with their own stories: from seeing Star Wars as a child to sneaking into R-rated films, drinking at theaters, and even losing virginity at a movie. The segment transitions to baseball cards, with Steve revealing his prized collection, including rookie cards of legends like Mickey Mantle and Tom Seaver, and the joy of trading and collecting. The episode ends with a fun 'Show and Tell' segment, where Steve brings in his card collection and Monty shares a rare Yoshi bobblehead from Dodger Stadium, tied to the new Super Mario movie. The tone is warm, humorous, and deeply reflective of shared cultural touchstones.