Pop Culture Yearbook
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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Ladies' Choice: Sex and the City (1998-2004)
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBNow we're really getting into the nitty gritty of the ladies' choices! Brad's wife, Kim, won't be a guest for this episode, but she did provide a great choice in Sex and the City. The show is in the middle of a revival with the recent reboot, and Kim has been a huge fan all along. We focused on two episodes in the sixth season that she found particularly memorable. Listen to find out why. To fill out this show we also got the wives' favorite television shows through the years. But more fun ...
Ladies' Choice: Billy Madison (1995)
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWe 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 culture influences through the...
Ladies' Choice: Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSeason 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! Want to support our show? ...
Season 1 Finale: One Year Anniversary Spectacular!
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's been a wild ride, but we've made it to one year. Join us as we celebrate by sharing our favorite parts of the first year and shouting out several of our Classmates from our Freshman yearbook! We also look ahead to what's to come in season 2 and make a very special announcement. Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen, follow us on Twitter and/o...
2021: Year in Review
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWe're baaaack! As we wrap season one of PCY, we recap the most previous year we have lived through. With the pandemic seemingly never-ending, did we find any joy this year? Yes, we did! We share our favorites from 2021: some movies, some TV, some music, some personal events, and more. We hope you had a great year as well and are ready to trudge through 2022 with us! Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us...
2003: Year in Review
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBChristmas is over. It's time to move on . We finish up the month (and year) by discussing all things (non-Christmas) from 2003. We start with the good stuff: our memories. What was life like 18 years ago for the gang? We then get into all our favorites from 2003: movies, TV, and music. It's all here in one place for your listening pleasure. Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Pod...
2003/Christmas: Elf and Top 5 Christmas Movies
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBStaying 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 households. Maybe this podcas...
2003/Christmas: Elf
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBStaying 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 households. Maybe this podcas...
2003/Christmas: Love, Actually
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBNow heading into the realm of 2003, but still focusing on Christmas, we discuss Love, Actually. Brad and Giff love this movie and have for years. Pete is new to it. Will he have the same appreciation? In this episode, we break down all nine storylines. Which were our favorites? Which could we do without? There's a lot going on in this movie and we try to cover it all. If the sappiness gets to be too much you may want a tissue nearby...just in cases. Want to support our show? Check out htt...
Christmas / 2003: Love, Actually
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBNow heading into the realm of 2003, but still focusing on Christmas, we discuss Love, Actually. Brad and Giff love this movie and have for years. Pete is new to it. Will he have the same appreciation? In this episode, we break down all nine storylines. Which were our favorites? Which could we do without? There's a lot going on in this movie and we try to cover it all. If the sappiness gets to be too much you may want a tissue nearby...just in cases. Want to support our show? Check out htt...
2003/Christmas: Christmas Music Playlists
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBFor December we are doing a mashup of Christmas topics and the year 2003. To kick it off, we focus 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. P...
1985: Nintendo
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBGrowing 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 original Super Mario Bros. g...
1985: Better Off Dead
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBFor this episode, Giff chose the uncommon route of choosing a movie he had never seen before: the 80's ski slope racing, Howard Cosell drag racing, claymation hamburger dancing cult classic Better Off Dead. There may have been some influence by the other hosts, but Giff had heard so much about this movie he figured it was time to see what all the fuss was about. Was he satisfied or disappointed? This is also the time of the month where we share our favorite movies of 1985 overall. There a...
1985: Better Off Dead / Top 5 Movies
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBFor this episode, Giff chose the uncommon route of choosing a movie he had never seen before: the 80's ski slope racing, Howard Cosell drag racing, claymation hamburger dancing cult classic Better Off Dead. There may have been some influence by the other hosts, but Giff had heard so much about this movie he figured it was time to see what all the fuss was about. Was he satisfied or disappointed? This is also the time of the month where we share our favorite movies of 1985 overall. There a...
1985: The Breakfast Club
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThe next installment for 1985 focuses on Dave's choice, The Breakfast Club. As 9 year olds we thought this movie would be hilarious like a 16 Candles sequel. However, we were soon sucked into a seriously dramatic film looking at the bleaker sides of teenage life and family relationships. Luckily, our lives were much happier than the ones portrayed on screen by the Brat Pack. As adults, what do we see differently now? Written and directed by John Hughes, The Breakfast Club is just one entr...
1985: The Breakfast Club / Top 5 Music
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThe next installment for 1985 focuses on Dave's choice, The Breakfast Club. As 9 year olds we thought this movie would be hilarious like a 16 Candles sequel. However, we were soon sucked into a seriously dramatic film looking at the bleaker sides of teenage life and family relationships. Luckily, our lives were much happier than the ones portrayed on screen by the Brat Pack. As adults, what do we see differently now? Written and directed by John Hughes, The Breakfast Club is just one entr...
1985: NBC Thursday Night Lineup
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBKicking off 1985 is Brad's choice: the original NBC Must See Thursday night lineup. We go back to a better time for network TV after The Cosby Show had revitalized NBC. Its success made hits out of both Family Ties and Cheers. Completing this magical lineup was Night Court. NBC dominated the ratings with these shows and young Brad and Pete were taking notice. Unfortunately, with no NBC, Giff was not. We took the four episodes that aired on November 7, 1985, and we watched them all. How do ...
1985: NBC Thursday Night Lineup / Top 5 TV shows
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBKicking off 1985 is Brad's choice: the original NBC Must See Thursday night lineup. We go back to a better time for network TV after The Cosby Show had revitalized NBC. Its success made hits out of both Family Ties and Cheers. Completing this magical lineup was Night Court. NBC dominated the ratings with these shows and young Brad and Pete were taking notice. Unfortunately, with no NBC, Giff was not. We took the four episodes that aired on November 7, 1985, and we watched them all. How do ...
1985: Preview
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this preview episode, we share our memories of 1985. We were young, so they are are not very detailed (especially Giff's). But we do know we were all happy little farm boys. We also banter about our choices for this month, ranging from sitcoms to movies to video games. Buckle up for a fun month with PCY. Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen, f...
Spooktacular Series: It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) and Garfield's Halloween Adventure (1985)
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOur Spooktacular ends with some happy nostalgia. Brad's Halloweens always revolved around the TV specials, specifically Garfield and Charlie Brown. So instead of gore and terror, we focus on light chills and friendship. Fittingly, we start with our childhood memories of Halloween. Hear about Brad's loneliness and the annual parties Pete secretly threw. Then it's time to discuss the main events. First up is Garfield in Disguise (the original title of Garfield's Halloween Adventure). Hear how...
Spooktacular Series: A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4 (1988) and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe third installment of our Spooktacular focuses on two of the most beloved and well-known horror franchises out there: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. Because we are unique and don't play by the rules, we focused on the 4th installment of each. Freddy and Jason are hard to kill and good at killing, but which has the better kill scenes? What did we think of each film? Who's scarier? WTF is up with Corey Feldman? There is a lot to dive in to. We go on to compare the two franc...
Spooktacular Series: A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4 (1988) and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) / Top Horror Franchises
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe third installment of our Spooktacular focuses on two of the most beloved and well-known horror franchises out there: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. Because we are unique and don't play by the rules, we focused on the 4th installment of each. Freddy and Jason are hard to kill and good at killing, but which has the better kill scenes? What did we think of each film? Who's scarier? WTF is up with Corey Feldman? There is a lot to dive in to. We go on to compare the two franc...
Spooktacular Series: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOur second Spooktacular show centers on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Giff chose this movie as he considers it the original slasher film. Is it the greatest horror movie of all-time? Is it the worst? How does it compare the big 80's slashers? Our opinions are all over the board on this one. After answering those questions and more, we break down the horror genre into 8 sub-genres. It turns out this was kind of a fascinating way of looking at things. We discuss our favorite and least favorite...
Spooktacular Series: The Blair Witch Project (1999) / Halloween Memories
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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 young adult years. How many...
Spooktacular Series: Blair Witch Project (1999)
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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 young adult years. How many...
Spooktacular Series: The Blair Witch Project (1999)
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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 young adult years. How many...
2001: Not Another Teen Movie / Top Teen Comedies of the 2000's / Top 5 Movies
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWe recently discussed our top LOL movies of all-time. In this episode we are devoting all our time to, in our opinion, one of the funniest movies ever, Not Another Teen Movie. This movie brilliantly lampoons at least 25 teen comedies, includes many future stars, and has a killer soundtrack. We loved discussing it, and we thank Giff for choosing it. In addition to the movie discussion, we also rank our top teen comedies from 2000-2009, and we close the yearbook with our overall favorite mo...
2001: Not Another Teen Movie
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWe recently discussed our top LOL movies of all-time. In this episode we are devoting all our time to, in our opinion, one of the funniest movies ever, Not Another Teen Movie. This movie brilliantly lampoons at least 25 teen comedies, includes many future stars, and has a killer soundtrack. We loved discussing it, and we thank Giff for choosing it. In addition to the movie discussion, we also rank our top teen comedies from 2000-2009, and we close the yearbook with our overall favorite mo...
2001: Temptation Island / Top 5 Reality Shows
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBYou're not gonna tempt me! Well, that's what you think. We are talking Temptation Island, one of the first truly trashy and morally corrupt reality shows. Hitting the FOX airwaves in 2001, it has found a second life with a USA network reboot. Both have captivated Brad (and his wife) with each and every season. Did Pete and Giff get sucked in as well? In this episode, we answer that question and many more. There is a lot to unpack with a show like TI. Our discussion then branches into many o...
2001: Temptation Island
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBYou're not gonna tempt me! Well, that's what you think. We are talking Temptation Island, one of the first truly trashy and morally corrupt reality shows. Hitting the FOX airwaves in 2001, it has found a second life with a USA network reboot. Both have captivated Brad (and his wife) with each and every season. Did Pete and Giff get sucked in as well? In this episode, we answer that question and many more. There is a lot to unpack with a show like TI. Our discussion then branches into many o...
2001: September 11 in Pop Culture / Top 5 TV shows
September 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this very special episode of PCY, we discuss our memories of the day we will never forget. We then discuss different elements of pop culture and how they played a role in the healing process of the nation. Topics discussed include David Letterman, SNL, Alan Jackson, sports, and the U2 Super Bowl halftime show. Even though it is a heavier show than normal, we do finish with our top TV of the year to end on a lighter note. Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/P...
2001: September 11
September 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this very special episode of PCY, we discuss our memories of the day we will never forget. We then discuss different elements of pop culture and how they played a role in the healing process of the nation. Topics discussed include David Letterman, SNL, Alan Jackson, sports, and the U2 Super Bowl halftime show. Even though it is a heavier show than normal, we do finish with our top TV of the year to end on a lighter note. Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/P...
2001: The Office (UK)
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWe kick off our tour through 2001 with a show that premiered and really changed TV: The Office (UK Version). The mockumentary, no laugh track style that is very common today was used expertly in this series. In our discussion, we try to answer some burning questions. How did David Brent ever get his job in the first place? Is there no such thing in England as HR or sexual harassment? What are some of the big differences between the UK version and the American version? We may not have all the...
2001: The Office (UK) / Top 5 Workplace Comedies / Top 5 Music
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWe kick off our tour through 2001 with a show that premiered and really changed TV: The Office (UK Version). The mockumentary, no laugh track style that is very common today was used expertly in this series. In our discussion, we try to answer some burning questions. How did David Brent ever get his job in the first place? Is there no such thing in England as HR or sexual harassment? What are some of the big differences between the UK version and the American version? We may not have all the...
2001: Bonus Episode
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBWith the extra week in this month, we thought about taking it off and taking a break. But we love our fans too much! So we are sharing this off the cuff minisode previewing the upcoming month of September. We explain what we will discuss for the year 2001, a big year for all of us at PCY. This one is short and sweet, just like Pete! Enjoy! Want to support our show? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podca...
1995: The Usual Suspects / Top 5 Movies
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBYour usual hosts are back to discuss 1995’s The Usual Suspects. While watching this movie may be problematic now thanks to bad boys Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer, it is still one of the greatest surprise endings in cinema. How did Brad, Pete, and Giff feel it holds up? Can they separate the personal lives of its star and director from the film itself? After answering that burning question, your hosts discuss other great movies with surprise endings or big twists. They close the yearbook o...
1995: The Usual Suspects
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBYour usual hosts are back to discuss 1995’s The Usual Suspects. While watching this movie may be problematic now thanks to bad boys Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer, it is still one of the greatest surprise endings in cinema. How did Brad, Pete, and Giff feel it holds up? Can they separate the personal lives of its star and director from the film itself? After answering that burning question, your hosts discuss other great movies with surprise endings or big twists. They close the yearbook o...
1995: Clueless
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode we discuss a movie about a great divorced dad working as a lawyer in LA. Actually, while Dan Hedaya is fantastic, Clueless is the vehicle that made Alicia Silverstone famous. Our topic for this episode was chosen by Giff. Listen in as he tells us about his 1995 memories and why he picked the movie. We discuss some of the memorable lines, scenes, and especially characters, most portrayed by young actors we all know and love today. After the movie discussion, we share our favo...
1995: Clueless / Top Teen Comedies of the 90's / Top 5 Music
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode we discuss a movie about a great divorced dad working as a lawyer in LA. Actually, while Dan Hedaya is fantastic, Clueless is the vehicle that made Alicia Silverstone famous. Our topic for this episode was chosen by Giff. Listen in as he tells us about his 1995 memories and why he picked the movie. We discuss some of the memorable lines, scenes, and especially characters, most portrayed by young actors we all know and love today. After the movie discussion, we share our favo...
1995: Tommy Boy
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBChris Farley left us too soon. Fortunately, in addition to the many hilarious SNL skits he was a part of, we have the movie Tommy Boy, Pete’s choice for 1995. Now 26 years old, how does is hold up? Is it as laugh out loud funny as we remembered? Where does it rank amongst the classic comedies, especially from the 90’s? Listen as Pete, Brad, and Giff share their opinions about this modern day odd couple. After wrapping up our thoughts on the film, we rank our favorite LOL movies of all time....
1995: Tommy Boy / Top 5 TV shows
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBChris Farley left us too soon. Fortunately, in addition to the many hilarious SNL skits he was a part of, we have the movie Tommy Boy, Pete’s choice for 1995. Now 26 years old, how does is hold up? Is it as laugh out loud funny as we remembered? Where does it rank amongst the classic comedies, especially from the 90’s? Listen as Pete, Brad, and Giff share their opinions about this modern day odd couple. After wrapping up our thoughts on the film, we rank our favorite LOL movies of all time....
1995: Chris Isaak - Forever Blue
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIn 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 beginning to end. In thi...
Summer Vacation Series! Vegas Vacation (1997) / Top 5 Vegas Movies
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBVegas, Baby! Vegas! In this final installment of our Summer Vacation Series, we cover probably the least well-known Vacation movie: Vegas Vacation. It is not a National Lampoon installment, but Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo are still the stars. You also have Rusty, Audrey, Cousin Eddie, and slew of other familiar faces. Does this movie hold up? Where does it rank in the canon (is it at least better than European Vacation)? We share our very important opinions on this controversial issue....
Summer Vacation Series! Vegas Vacation (1997)
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBVegas, Baby! Vegas! In this final installment of our Summer Vacation Series, we cover probably the least well-known Vacation movie: Vegas Vacation. It is not a National Lampoon installment, but Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo are still the stars. You also have Rusty, Audrey, Cousin Eddie, and slew of other familiar faces. Does this movie hold up? Where does it rank in the canon (is it at least better than European Vacation)? We share our very important opinions on this controversial issue....
Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) / Christmas Memories
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIs your house on fire, Clark? It’s Christmas in July! This episode breaks down National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. While we clearly stated our love of the original in the first episode of the series, we all feel this movie is at least its equal...maybe even better. We start with some warm Christmas memories from our childhoods, specifically the Dukes of Hazzard Big Wheel! We then get into more of the brilliance of Chevy Chase as a comedic and physical actor. From the cast to the lines to...
Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIs your house on fire, Clark? It’s Christmas in July! This episode breaks down National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. While we clearly stated our love of the original in the first episode of the series, we all feel this movie is at least its equal...maybe even better. We start with some warm Christmas memories from our childhoods, specifically the Dukes of Hazzard Big Wheel! We then get into more of the brilliance of Chevy Chase as a comedic and physical actor. From the cast to the lines to...
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) / Christmas Memories
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIs your house on fire, Clark? It’s Christmas in July! This episode breaks down National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. While we clearly stated our love of the original in the first episode of the series, we all feel this movie is at least its equal...maybe even better. We start with some warm Christmas memories from our childhoods, specifically the Dukes of Hazzard Big Wheel! We then get into more of the brilliance of Chevy Chase as a comedic and physical actor. From the cast to the lines to...
Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBEpisode 2 of our Summer Vacation Series focuses on the second installment in the movie series: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. For your usual hosts, this movie is the ugly stepsister in the series. However, part-time host Dave (kind of the ugly stepsister of PCY) views it differently. So we recruited him to join us once again to make the case for this movie. If only politicians could listen to each other as well as we do. No one’s minds were changed, but we listened, we learned, and we...
Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThis 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 we're going to go for it, Honey! Up first, 1983's National Lampoon's Vacation. Pete, Giff...
2009: The Room
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOh, 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 you will probably want to...