Pop Culture Yearbook
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin lifelong friends Pete, Brad, and Giff on a nostalgic adventure with Pop Culture Yearbook! Delve into the 1980s to the present as they explore the movies, TV, music, and sports that shaped their lives. Each episode of PCY contains diverse opinions and entertaining stories, sure to spark your own cherished memories along the way. Join us as we reminisce about iconic moments that define generations!
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Stuff We've Missed: The Princess Bride (1987) / Best Family Friendly Movies (Non-Animated)
July 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBSend us a Text Message. What is a perfect movie to you? For us, the obvious answer is The Princess Bride. Of all the movies we haven't covered yet on PCY, this is most inconceivable omission. Well, here we go! Get out your swords, put on your six-fingered gloves, and fetch that pitcher; it's time talk about this Rob Reiner classic starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and others. As you wish...we always have our d...
July Selection Show / Choosing Topics from Great Movies, Albums, Shows We Have Yet to Cover
July 01, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This month we're covering things we missed the first time around. In this episode, we sift through options each of us would like to discuss and narrow them down to our final choices. Listen in as we cover a lot of ground. If we mention something you'd like us to cover, let us know! We are always open to suggestions. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Want ...
Blockbuster Movies + Drop a Bomb with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Podcast
June 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSend us a Text Message. More guests! This week we welcome Dave and Rob from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast! On their show they cover all kinds of great movies and music, and you must check them out. In this episode they've been tasked with drafting the biggest box office hits from the decades they cover, but with a twist. For our last choice, we are picking the opposite of a hit. We are dropping a bomb. All participants are choosing a movie that they love but meets two specific cr...
Saturday Morning Cartoons with Children of the 80s Podcast!
June 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBSend us a Text Message. This week we welcome some wonderful guests: Jim and Lindsay from the podcast Children of the 80s! Their show is steeped in nostalgia and covers all facets of the 80s. Talking about Saturday Morning Cartoons feels like a match made in heaven. This episode in fact drips in nostalgia and memories. While we talk we remember things we hadn't even thought of when doing our prep. If you ever watched a cartoon as a kid you are sure to enjoy listening as we draft our favori...
The Big Lebowski with Brian Rappe / Top Private Investigators in Movies, TV, Books, etc.
June 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBSend us a Text Message. We're welcoming back friend of the show Brian Rappe this week. In fact, he's being indoctrinated into our 5-Timers Club! His choice is the Coen Brothers classic The Big Lebowski. Beloved by many and quoted for decades, we break down the film in extra detail. For our draft, we are picking the top Private Investigators / Detectives from movies, TV, and books. There are ton to choose from like the classics (Sherlock Holmes) and the funny (Patrick Healy). Check it all o...
R.E.M. Revisited: A Collaboration with Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast
June 03, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Several episodes back we discussed R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People. Look back if you missed it! But that episode has led to further R.E.M. discussion with the great Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast. We are collaborating this week to bring you not one, but two new R.E.M.-centered episodes. You can hear about the back half of the catalog on his show in a couple days. This episode focuses on everything from Chronic Town though the big breakthrough Out...
1983: Huey Lewis and the News - Sports / Best Musician Cameos in Movies
May 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSend us a Text Message. One of the biggest albums released in 1983 was Sports by Huey Lewis and the News. Filled with singles it dominated the airwaves for months. We break it down track by track and share our memories of why it was so important to us. Huey then went on to write "The Power of Love" for Back to the Future and even had a memorable cameo in the film. So our draft this week is our favorite musician cameos in movies. Listen to hear what makes the cut! If you enjoy the show, p...
1983: Return of the Jedi / Sci-Fi Draft
May 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Next up in 1983 is the movie many think probably should have ended the Star Wars saga. Whether you like what came later or not, you'll be sure to love this episode. Return of the Jedi was a wonderful finish to the original trilogy starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and more. In honor of Star Wars as science fiction, we end the show by drafting our favorite sci-fi movies. Listen now to hear what we picked and if your favorites get...
1983: Risky Business / Steamiest Scenes on Film
May 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Things are heating up at PCY in this episode. First we break down the 1983 classic that propelled Tom Cruise to stardom: Risky Business. It's hard to pinpoint the genre of this movie, but there's no doubt Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay heat up the screen. In that spirit, we also draft the 'steamiest' scenes we've seen on film. This is a fun one sure to pique your interest. Hit Play now! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app...
Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) / Vacation Memories
May 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBSend us a Text Message. **Please find the other Vacation episodes earlier in our catalog. This July, we're packing up the Family Truckster and going on vacation! Summer is a time for family vacations, road trips, and all the chaos that comes with it. All your hosts at PCY (except maybe one part-timer) are huge fans of the original Vacation movie series. So it felt like a great idea to use this opportunity for another very special set of episodes. There are four original Vacation movies, so...
1983: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts
May 06, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We're kicking off 1983. It was a great time full of fantastic music and big movies. Go back in time with us as we remember what we can from the year where we turned 7. The drafts are competitive as always as so many of the choices have had lasting impacts on us to this day. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Want to support our show and become a PCY Class...
The Blair Witch Project (1999) / Halloween Memories
May 02, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In honor of Halloween, we are kicking off a monthlong Spooktacular! Scary movies and specials galore! We begin with maybe the most brilliantly marketed movie of all-time: The Blair Witch Project. Pete chose this movie as he remembered it being a one of a kind experience. 20+ years later, how does it hold up to repeat viewings? But before we discuss the movie, we start our month of Halloween-themed spookiness by reminiscing about Halloweens and costumes from our you...
1991: L.A. Story and the Brilliant Steve Martin / Top 5 Movies
April 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBSend us a Text Message. We close the 1991 yearbook by talking about Brad's favorite movie of all time: L.A. Story. This underrated gem is one of Steve Martin's finest works in a catalog that spans decades and disciplines. If anyone ever deserved to be an EGOT winner, it's Steve Martin. While Pete is with Brad on the brilliance of this movie, Giff had never seen it. What did he think? Is there new friction in the PCY crew? In addition to discussing Steve Martin and the movie, we also share ...
2004: Dodgeball / Vince Vaughn Draft
April 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBSend us a Text Message. If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. But don't dodge this episode where we break down the 2004 classic Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Stephen Root, Jason Bateman, Gary Cole, and many more. Our draft this week covers the best of Vince Vaughn. This draft is so money, so don't miss it. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better ...
2004: Napoleon Dynamite / Nerd Movies Draft
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We caught you a delicious bass this week. And if you listen to this episode we'll send you a model sailboat. We're talking about Napoleon Dynamite! Join us as we try to understand the weirdness and relive all the classic lines. In addition we have a fun draft to close things out as we pick the best movies about nerds. From The Geek in Sixteen Candles to The 40 Year Old Virgin, nerds have made a huge impact on our culture through the years. Listen to hear what we th...
2004: Green Day - American Idiot / Green Day Songs Draft
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBSend us a Text Message. 20 years ago, Green Day had a resurgence that took the country by storm with the release of American Idiot. Not many bands have two absolute classic albums in their catalog, but ten years after Dookie, Billie Joe and the boys added another. In this episode we share our journey with the band as fans and our love for this album. Spanning over thirty years, Green Day has an extensive and amazing catalog of songs. We draft our top five apiece to end this episode and so...
2004: Memories and Movies, Music, TV Drafts
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We are celebrating 20 years ago this month. Go back to 2004 with us as we reminisce on the good and the bad and draft our favorites. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here! Follow us on your preferred social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Support the Show.
1990: Newhart / Best TV Series Finales
March 25, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSend us a Text Message. Everyone has their comfort TV shows. For us, Newhart fits the description of comfort TV perfectly. Bob Newhart made audiences laugh in the 70s and the 80s and at our age we grew up watching the 80s Newhart with our families. We cover the pilot and finale in this episode. Maybe best known for that finale (specifically the final scene), Newhart always makes the list of best series finishes. So in honor of that distinction, we draft the best series finales we've seen. ...
1990: Saturday Night Live / Best SNL Cast Members Draft
March 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Well, isn't that special? We've got an episode on Saturday Night Live for you. 1990 was a great year for the show and we cover episodes hosted by Tom Hanks, Fred Savage, Alec Baldwin, and Patrick Swayze. Sketches include Wayne's World, Church Chat, Five-Timers Club, White Trash Bed and Breakfast, Mousetrap Seminar, Chippendales, and more! We've also got a hotly contested draft: Best SNL cast members. Who makes the cut? Listen and find out. Party on! If you enjoy ...
1990: The Wonder Years / Best "Coming of Age" Movies and TV
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBSend us a Text Message. What would you do if our show was out of tune? Would you stand up and turn us off? We're talking about The Wonder Years this week, a show that was extremely important to us. We were the exact same age and at the same point in life as the main characters, Kevin, Winnie, and Paul. It was our original water cooler show in middle school, especially as we discussed the relationship between Fred Savage's Kevin and Danica McKellar's Winnie. But how does it hold up and how d...
1990: Memories and Movies, Music, TV Drafts
March 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSend us a Text Message. 1990 was a seminal year for your hosts at PCY. The memories run deep. Go back in time as we discuss moving, the transition from middle to high school, and carefree summers. As far as pop culture content, the options felt endless. In TV, Seinfeld began, Cheers was riding high, ABC sitcoms were hanging in there, and Saturday Night Live had maybe its best cast ever. In music, we were transitioning from cassettes to CDs, still loving pop, but also finding more "matur...
Milestone Month: Fear (1996) / Draft of Cast Work (Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, Alyssa Milano, etc.)
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBSend us a Text Message. It's time to wrap up Milestone Month, and we have a doozy of a movie for the occasion. Dave is still with us, and this film had a big impact on him and Brad. The movie is the 1996 thriller Fear starring a young Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon. Cringy, campy, and a little crazy, this movie was a wild time ripe for discussion. We close things out with another draft. This time anything the cast members have been in is up the picking. So it is heavy on Wahlberg and ...
1989: ROAD HOUSE!!! / Top 5 Movies
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Giff’s choice, Road House, is our topic for part 3 of 1989. Coming in just before the decade ended, this was one of the most ‘80’s of all ‘80’s movies. Learn about great kill scenes, professional coolers, and monster trucks for everyday use. Road House is ludicrous and it never slows down. It is a time capsule of ‘80’s excess and toxic masculinity. And we break it all down for you. We finish with our favorite movies of the year. Like the music choices, we couldn’t...
1989: Batman / Favorite Soundtracks
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We got a live one here! Our second installment of 1989 focuses on one of the biggest movies of the ‘80’s: Batman. This movie and the anticipation for it took the nation by storm and captured the imagination of young Brad. The hosts remember when they first saw Batman and talk about how it holds up today in a sea of new superhero movie options. A movie this big deserves a big soundtrack too. Not many artists in the ‘80’s were bigger than Prince, and since we’re from...
1991: World Champion Minnesota Twins / Top 5 Sports Memories
February 26, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBSend us a Text Message. We're gonna win Twins! They actually did! Believe it or not, there was once a Minnesota sports team that didn't cause utter and complete disappointment. We take a detour from the traditional pop culture topics this week to remember this little team who went from worst to first and won the greatest World Series ever played. From Puck to Mack to Chili to Hrbie to Blackjack to Big Train, we don't miss a thing. Seriously, in our longest episode ever, we hit all the imp...
Looking Ahead to 2024 / Season 4 Preview
February 19, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBSend us a Text Message. It's almost here! Season 4 of Pop Culture Yearbook is coming in March. Join us this week as we share what we're looking forward to in 2024. How many trips can Pete pack into a few months? We'll also give you a preview of what's to come on the show. We've got some action-packed episodes coming your way! In the next three months, we'll cover 1990, 2004, and 1983. The menu includes The Wonder Years, Saturday Night Live, Newhart, Green Day's American Idiot, Napoleon Dyn...
Ladies' Choice: Billy Madison (1995) with Courtney Gifford
February 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBSend us a Text Message. We have a special guest again this week! Giff brings his wife, Courtney, into the fold to discuss her choice: Billy Madison. We are all big fans of this movie, so her choice was definitely appreciated by the hosts. We dig deep into the... plot??? Well the plot certainly isn't the strongest part of the movie, but there are lines upon lines that we all quote on a daily basis. In addition to keeping up with us quote for quote, Courtney also shares her other pop cultu...
Ladies' Choice: Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) with Danaca Arnold
February 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Season 2 premiere! We are devoting February to the Ladies. Our wives picked the topics for us, and one will even make a special appearance! In this episode we preview their choices and talk about some of the women in pop culture we have loved over the years. In addition we welcome our first ever live guest, Brad's sister Danaca, to the show! She chose the classic and tragically short-lived show Freaks and Geeks for our first discussion of our second season. Enjoy! I...
2020: Taylor Swift with Leah from She Will Rock You! / Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBSend us a Text Message. We're kicking off 2020 with another supersized episode. 2020 was the year of the pandemic, but there were many good things that came out of it. Without the shutdowns, we may never have been blessed with Taylor Swift's Folklore album. So for our first episode of the month, we focus on all things Taylor Swift, with an emphasis on Folklore. While Brad is a big fan, Pete and Giff are novices, so we recruited some reinforcements. We have Leah from the awesome She Will R...
2009: Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBSend us a Text Message. The second episode of 2009 sees the PCY gang breaking out of their general routine. While we are obviously pop culture fans first and foremost, we also love all the sports. Growing up in Minnesota, we have been huge fans of the Vikings all our lives. In part 2 we want to share the agony and (near) ecstasy we have experienced over and over because of this unfortunate passion. 2009 was the year public enemy #1 Brett Favre joined forces with the purple and led one of th...
2009: The Room / Top 5 Guilty Pleasures
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Oh, hi everyone! We cap off 2009 with Dave’s final choice, The Room. This cult classic film is near and dear to all our hearts and has been for about 10 years now. From midnight showings to friendly get togethers, the movie has taken on a life of its own in our group. The so bad it’s good masterpiece is a one of a kind film by a one of a kind filmmaker. And yes, we have even met Tommy Wiseau in person. You don’t have to have seen the movie to enjoy this episode, but ...
1985: Nintendo / Top 5 NES games
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Growing up in the 80's meant you loved video games. Atari and other game systems, along with the pull to the arcade, were all the rage. In 1985 Nintendo came along and changed the game. Pete's choice for this episode is a topic near and dear to us. The NES will always be our favorite game system. In fact, Brad still has his original system and games and anytime we play it is guaranteed to be a good time. We specifically focused much of our "homework" here to the ori...
2023: Year in Review
January 22, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBSend us a Text Message. We're back! For one week we're off hiatus to review the past year. In this episode, you'll get our best memories from the year, as well as all the music, TV, movies, and sports you could want. Taylor Swift! Foo Fighters! Ted Lasso! Better Call Saul! Oppenheimer! Super Mario Bros! They're all in here...and more!! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Want to ...
1987: Def Leppard - Hysteria / Top 5 TV shows
January 19, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBSend us a Text Message. "When you make love, do you look in your mirror?" It's an age-old question. But it's just one of the many topics addressed in Def Leppard's seminal album Hysteria. Giff couldn't get enough of this classic in 1987, and he still can't now. Does it hold up for Brad and Pete? What about the few songs that weren't hits? How does it compare to Pyromania? Turns out there is a lot to say still today. Not only do we answer those questions, but we even veer off at the end of ...
1995: Chris Isaak - Forever Blue / Top Concerts and Live Performers
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In 1995, Chris Isaak, of “Wicked Game” fame, put out his 5th studio album, Forever Blue. While working at the Corner Store one day Brad heard the first single and instantly became a fan. Soon after, Pete was also on board, and Isaak became a staple in their music rotation for years to come. Giff may not have heard the album until recently, but he also discovered the same magic the other hosts did. All three had a fantastic time breaking down this breakup album from b...
1994: Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York / Top 5 Nirvana Songs
January 15, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In "Oh, Me" Kurt Cobain asks, "Would you like to hear my voice...sprinkled with emotion?" Yes, we definitely would Kurt. And we'd love to talk about it. Speaking of emotional, 1994 is the year Pete and Brad graduated from high school. More emotional yet, they welcome fellow 94 grad and very special guest The Giff into the fold for this first of a four part MEGAepisode! Learn about their last days in high school and their thoughts on the brilliant, and unfortunately, ...
2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love / Top 5 Romantic Comedies
January 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBSend us a Text Message. We love romcoms here, and apparently ones that have punctuation (see below) in their titles are higher on the list. This time we are discussing Giff's choice of Crazy, Stupid, Love. This wonderful film has a big cast starring Steve Carrell, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Bacon, Marisa Tomei and more! How does one movie satisfy all these actors and storylines? Listen to find out. Then stick around for our lists of Top 5 Romantic Comedies. Is this one...
1994: Friends / Top 5 TV shows
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBSend us a Text Message. We are looking back at one of our earliest episodes this week. In remembrance of Matthew Perry, here is our show on Friends. Our 1994 look back continues with three friends discussing...Friends. This was Giff's choice as the show's beginning coincided with the beginning of his (and Pete's and Brad's) college years. Hear about Ross's transformation from whiner to winner. In fact, he's probably the highlight of the show by the end of the run. What redemption for this...
1998: There's Something About Mary / Ben Stiller Draft
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSend us a Text Message. We're shutting down another year at PCY. Capping off our 2023 and our month of 1998 is the classic comedy There's Something About Mary. Directed by the Farrelly Brothers and starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Damon, Chris Elliot, and more this film was a juggernaut that took the country by storm. We break down every hilarious moment for you. For our draft we considered Cameron Diaz, but did you know realize she basically retired from acting almost 10 years ago...
Christmas Special: Die Hard / Christmas Movies and TV Draft
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Merry Christmas! Our gift to you is wonderful episode on the greatest Christmas movie of them all: Die Hard! We count down 12 Questions of Die Hard that we have asked ourselves. Play along and come up with your own answers as you listen. As if that wouldn't be enough, we draft our favorite Christmas movies and TV shows/specials. From Charlie Brown to Home Alone and Rudolph to the Grinch, we have the kids part covered. But you'll hear Scrooged and Christmas Vacatio...
1998: Pleasantville / Time Travel Draft
December 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Before they were Spiderman and Elle Woods, Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon traveled from the 90s to the 50s in Pleasantville. Along the way they met William H. Macy, Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels, Don Knotts, and JT Walsh. This star-studded dramedy is ripe for deep discussion, and we dig in there to breakdown this forgotten classic. If that isn't enough for you, we also use the time travel theme to draft our favorite movies and TV shows that contain a time travel ele...
Christmas / 2003: Elf and Top 5 Christmas Movies
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Staying in 2003, we wrap up the Christmas portion of our month with the modern day classic. Elf. Love or hate Will Ferrell, it's hard to not enjoy his performance in this movie. Jon Favreau's direction with homages to other classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is also something we love. We break down the amazing cast, share our favorite scenes and lines, an of course, have some fun facts at the ready. Elf is required family viewing every year in the PCY hous...
1998: The Truman Show / Jim Carrey Draft
December 11, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In 1998, Jim Carrey changed the game with his revelation of a performance in The Truman Show. A movie that was ahead of its time predicting the future of television, Peter Weir's The Truman Show was an instant classic for its content as well as Carrey's performance. We break it down and things get deep in this one. We also cap it off with a draft of the best of Jim Carrey. Where will Dumb and Dumber fall? Ace Ventura? Bruce Almighty? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotles...
1998: Memories Galore and Movies, Music, TV Drafts
December 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBSend us a Text Message. 1998 was one of the best years of our lives, and we're here to tell you all about it! From graduating college, to living together, to the the greatest Vikings team of our generation led by Randy Moss, there is a lot of ground to cover. On top of that, there were TONS of great movies, albums, and TV shows. As usual, we draft each one sharing thoughts and more memories along the way. You don't want to miss this one. There's Something About it that makes it great! If ...
2014: Game of Thrones / Most Satisfying Deaths in Film and TV
November 27, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We're closing out 2014 with a show you may have heard of: HBO's Game of Thrones. Giff watched the series and is an expert, but Pete and Brad have never seen it. What will they think? Does it live up to the hype? Listen as we break down an important episode from season 4. A key plot point in the episode we discuss is a major death. Sometimes you just love when certain characters bite the dust. Listen to our draft of the most satisfying character deaths in film and TV...
Christmas: Christmas Music Playlists
November 25, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBSend us a Text Message. The Christmas season is here! To kick it off, here is our episode on Christmas music. Borrowing the format from fellow podcast Playlist Wars, we each created what we think is the perfect 10 song Christmas playlist. Did Giff, Pete, or Brad create the best one? How hard is it to cut down so many wonderful options to only 10? Speaking of Playlist Wars, we have a special appearance from host Brian Colburn. He shares three of his favorite songs before we begin. Please c...
2014: Gone Girl / Best Movies Based on Books
November 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBSend us a Text Message. We're getting literary this month. Sure David Fincher's Gone Girl, starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck is a great movie, but it's also based on a fantastic book by Gillian Flynn. Brad shares his love for both versions before the gang discusses the movie and all its brilliant twists and turns up to and including the bonkers third act! There is so much to say about this movie it's hard to fit it all into one episode. The second act of our show includes a draft of t...
2014: Fargo (TV Series) / Minnesota in Pop Culture Draft
November 13, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Yeah, you betcha we're talkin' Fargo. Not the movie, that was from 1996, but the terrific TV series that started in 2014 with an all-star cast including Billy Bob Thornton, Colin Hanks, Alison Lohman, Martin Freeman, Adam Goldberg, Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt, Glenn Howerton, and more. This was a wonderful reimagining of the spectacular source material. We break it down the PCY way. Since all things Fargo have such a deep connection to Minnesota, we took this opportu...
2014: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts
November 06, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBSend us a Text Message. We're going back almost a decade to 2014 this month. Relive the year with us as Brad describes the greatest road trip since the Griswolds set off for Wally World. Then kick back and criticize our drafts of the best movies, music, and TV from 2014. We'll place you back in time and unlock memories you may have already forgotten! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to lis...
Pre-Halloween Special Episode: Initials Game w/ Special Guests!
October 30, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSend us a Text Message. With the extra Monday this month and the Halloween holiday, we thought we'd have some fun this week. Giff has made one of his famous Initials Games (credit to Cory Cove and KFAN radio for the great game). To play, we invited old pal Dave and two of our best supporters in Brian Rappe and Johnny Mulkern. You can play along with us! It's always a good time! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or bet...