All right, Hamilton! This week, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the “Learn It. Know It. Live It.” Troika) head to SoCal in search of some tasty waves, linguine with white clam sauce, and romance.

Is Amy Heckerling's directorial debut—featuring an ensemble cast of future stars including Oscar-winners Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, and Nicolas Cage (in a cameo as Nicolas Coppola), as well as knockout performances by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and Judge Reinhold—the definitive 80s high school film?

We'll discuss, we'll share our thoughts on Mike Damone's 5-point plan, and the boys will confess their version of "side one of Led Zeppelin IV." That's a 100% guarantee.

The most paused VHS moment ever!

A woman's view of pleasure and power in hard rock

What is prog rock?

You must listen to Karina Longworth's amazing podcast

Peanuts

The real Spicoli

Nicolas Cage was only 17

Fast Times for Dummies

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PLUS:

Curtis's Fast Times Mixtape