Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
337 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsThe pinnacle of infotainment! Crazy stuff you didn’t know about the greatest movies and music of the 80’s, 90’s, and beyond. Hilarity ensues as a research professor and a pop culture savant are pitted against each other in a debate to determine what entertainment icons of film, music, and games are the best of the best of Generation X. https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/
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Trading Places ('83) or Coming to America ('88): Which Eddie Murphy and John Landis movie is the Best?!
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn the 1980s John Landis directed 2 movies starring Eddie Murphy. Trading Places where a poor man pretends to be rich and Coming to America where a rich man pretends to be poor. The result is 2 of the funniest movies of the 80s and the launch of the career of one of the funniest actors of all time. Join us as we dive into the history and the brilliance of these two films. Please support these movies: Trading Places: https://amzn.to/2KnAdQ0 Coming to America (Collector's Addition): https://amz...
Braveheart vs Gladiator [pt. 2]
April 14, 2020 09:53 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBBraveheart (’95) or Gladiator (’00)? The gloves are off, the gauntlet has been thrown, the battle begins… not between Wallace and Maximus, but between our hosts, Jason and Dee! Join us as we engage in our biggest debate to date! And let us know who you believe is the ultimate warrior! Please support these movies: Braveheart (4K UHD): https://amzn.to/34hbENB Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/2Xhx8bF Gladiator (4K UHD): https://amzn.to/3eaV8n8 Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/2xSZfn1 Advertising Inqui...
Braveheart vs Gladiator [pt. 1]
April 07, 2020 09:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBBraveheart (1995) or Gladiator (2000)? Two movies that epitomize the noble warrior, leader, and man. Each called from the simple farm life to avenge the murder of their love. But, there can be only one. Join us in this, the first of two episodes where we debate which warrior movie wins the ultimate battle. Please support these movies: Braveheart (4K UHD): https://amzn.to/34hbENB Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/2Xhx8bF Gladiator (4K UHD): https://amzn.to/3eaV8n8 Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/2xSZ...
(Part 2) Pyromania vs Hysteria - Which Def Leppard Album is the Best?
March 31, 2020 09:30 - 58 minutes - 109 MBLove is like a Bomb, so come and listen on this episode, Part 2 of the Pyromania vs Hysteria debate. This week we finish our discussion of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Def Leppard. We cover Hysteria track by track and give our final arguments about whether Pyromania or Hysteria is the best. Please support these albums: Pyromania: https://amzn.to/2xp87Ar Hysteria: https://amzn.to/2QGXhN9 Union Jack Shirt: https://amzn.to/2QE6ntS
Hysteria vs Pyromania - Which Def Leppard Album is the Best?
March 31, 2020 09:30 - 58 minutes - 54 MBLove is like a Bomb, so come and listen on this episode, Part 2 of the Pyromania vs Hysteria debate. This week we finish our discussion of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Def Leppard. We cover Hysteria track by track and give our final arguments about whether Pyromania or Hysteria is the best. Please support these albums: Pyromania: https://amzn.to/2xp87Ar Hysteria: https://amzn.to/2QGXhN9 Union Jack Shirt: https://amzn.to/2QE6ntS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Def Leppard's "Hysteria" (1987): Track by Track!
March 31, 2020 09:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBLove is like a Bomb, so come and listen on this episode, Part 2 of the Pyromania vs Hysteria debate. This week we finish our discussion of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Def Leppard. We cover Hysteria track by track and give our final arguments about whether Pyromania or Hysteria is the best. Please support these albums: Pyromania: https://amzn.to/2xp87Ar Hysteria: https://amzn.to/2QGXhN9 Union Jack Shirt: https://amzn.to/2QE6ntS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Def Leppard's "Pyromania" (1983): Track by Track
March 24, 2020 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week we discuss one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Def Leppard and debate which of their most popular albums, Pyromania and Hysteria are the best. So, step inside, walk this way because its better to burn out than to fade away! Please support these albums: Pyromania: https://amzn.to/2xp87Ar Hysteria: https://amzn.to/2QGXhN9 Union Jack Shirt: https://amzn.to/2QE6ntS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Pyromania vs Hysteria - Which Def Leppard Album is the Best?
March 24, 2020 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week we discuss one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Def Leppard and debate which of their most popular albums, Pyromania and Hysteria are the best. So, step inside, walk this way because its better to burn out than to fade away! Please support these albums: Pyromania: https://amzn.to/2xp87Ar Hysteria: https://amzn.to/2QGXhN9 Union Jack Shirt: https://amzn.to/2QE6ntS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985): Part 4
March 17, 2020 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHow does our hero save the day? ...He doesn't! Join us for our fourth and final episode on ROTLA vs BTTF where we conclude our analysis and give our final judgment. Please support these movies below! Raiders of the Lost Ark Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/39sB9O5 Back to the Future Soundtrack and Score: https://amzn.to/2Tv3dJS https://amzn.to/3ajRSCV Indiana Jones: The Complete Series (BluRay): https://amzn.to/3ctj6Jw Back to the Future: The Complete Adventures: https://amzn.to/2VEdC8s Ad...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985) [Episode 4]
March 17, 2020 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHow does our hero save the day? ...He doesn't! Join us for our fourth and final episode on ROTLA vs BTTF where we conclude our analysis and give our final judgment. Please support these movies below! Raiders of the Lost Ark Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/39sB9O5 Back to the Future Soundtrack and Score: https://amzn.to/2Tv3dJS https://amzn.to/3ajRSCV Indiana Jones: The Complete Series (BluRay): https://amzn.to/3ctj6Jw Back to the Future: The Complete Adventures: https://amzn.to/2VEdC8s Se...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985): Part 3
March 10, 2020 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBA Hero with a Thousand Faces?! We only need 2! Listen in as we follow Indy and Marty in their journey through history. Please support these movies below! Raiders of the Lost Ark Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/39sB9O5 Back to the Future Soundtrack and Score: https://amzn.to/2Tv3dJS https://amzn.to/3ajRSCV Indiana Jones: The Complete Series (BluRay): https://amzn.to/3ctj6Jw Back to the Future: The Complete Adventures: https://amzn.to/2VEdC8s Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985) [Episode 3]
March 10, 2020 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBA Hero with a Thousand Faces?! We only need 2! Listen in as we follow Indy and Marty in their journey through history. Please support these movies below! Raiders of the Lost Ark Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/39sB9O5 Back to the Future Soundtrack and Score: https://amzn.to/2Tv3dJS https://amzn.to/3ajRSCV Indiana Jones: The Complete Series (BluRay): https://amzn.to/3ctj6Jw Back to the Future: The Complete Adventures: https://amzn.to/2VEdC8s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985): Part 2
March 03, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBHarrison Ford was not supposed to be Indiana Jones. Over 6 weeks worth of film was shot of Back to the Future, when they decided to fire the original Marty McFly and bring in Michael J. Fox. Also - John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and Huey Lewis! Raiders Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/39sB9O5 Back to the Future Soundtrack and Score: https://amzn.to/2Tv3dJS https://amzn.to/3ajRSCV Indiana Jones: The Complete Series (BluRay): https://amzn.to/3ctj6Jw BTTF: The Complete Adventures: https://amzn.to/2...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985) [Episode 2]
March 03, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBHarrison Ford was not supposed to be Indiana Jones. Over 6 weeks worth of film was shot of Back to the Future, when they decided to fire the original Marty McFly and bring in Michael J. Fox. Also - John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and Huey Lewis! Raiders Soundtrack: https://amzn.to/39sB9O5 Back to the Future Soundtrack and Score: https://amzn.to/2Tv3dJS https://amzn.to/3ajRSCV Indiana Jones: The Complete Series (BluRay): https://amzn.to/3ctj6Jw BTTF: The Complete Adventures: https://amzn.to/2...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs. Back to the Future (1985): Part 1
February 25, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn June 1981, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg released Raiders of the Lost Ark, and action adventure movies were changed forever. In July 1985, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale released Back to the Future, and time travel movies were changed forever. Could these two movies be the greatest movies of the 80s? We think so. But, which is better?? Join us as we discuss and debate which was the greatest movie of the 1980s. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) vs Back to the Future (1985) [Part 1]
February 25, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn June 1981, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg released Raiders of the Lost Ark, and action adventure movies were changed forever. In July 1985, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale released Back to the Future, and time travel movies were changed forever. Could these two movies be the greatest movies of the 80s? We think so. But, which is better?? Join us as we discuss and debate which was the greatest movie of the 1980s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Secret Episode
February 21, 2020 18:21 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBYou'll have to listen to find out Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Van Halen v. Van Hagar Pt. 3 (final draft FD)
February 19, 2020 04:18 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Van Halen v. Van Hagar: Part 3
February 19, 2020 04:18 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn 1985, Sammy Hagar took over the vocal duties for the mighty Van Halen. Eddie was already increasingly adding keyboards to make more melodic Van Halen songs. When Sammy starting writing songs, he starts adding the word "love" where it wasn't before. These additions were a change in style that worked for some fans and not for others. Join us a listen to our final judgement between Sammy and Dave! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Van Halen v. Van Hagar Part 3: Sammy Walks In
February 19, 2020 04:18 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn 1985, Sammy Hagar took over the vocal duties for the mighty Van Halen. Eddie was already increasingly adding keyboards to make more melodic Van Halen songs. When Sammy starting writing songs, he starts adding the word "love" where it wasn't before. These additions were a change in style that worked for some fans and not for others. Join us a listen to our final judgement between Sammy and Dave! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....
Van Halen vs Van Hagar (Part 3)- Was VH better with David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?
February 18, 2020 10:45 - 55 minutes - 102 MBPart 3 of 3 - Van Halen soared to fame with front man David Lee Roth, then while at the peak of their fame, the band and Dave parted ways. Enter new front man Sammy Hagar. And the band continues it's meteoric rise... But which band was better, Van Halen or Van Hagar? Could this be the biggest music debate of the 80s and 90s? In this Episode we discuss Van Hagar: The Sammy Years and conclude with our final arguments. Check the show notes below for Album info.
Van Halen vs Van Hagar (Part 2)- Was VH better with David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?
February 11, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBPart 2 of 3 - Van Halen or Van Hagar? Could this be the biggest music debate of the 80s and 90s? The Rise and Fall of David Lee Roth: From their debut album through 1984 and Dave's exit from the band. Album Links: Van Halen I: https://amzn.to/2H7NoD4 Van Halen II: https://amzn.to/2uxCyU0 Women and Children First: https://amzn.to/2tJBlbS Fair Warning: https://amzn.to/2SBrUn8 Diver Down: https://amzn.to/2SeMrPB 1984: https://amzn.to/2H8E4yI Headphones we love: https://amzn.to/2HalINZ Adverti...
Van Halen vs Van Hagar (Preview 2)- Was VH better with David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?
February 06, 2020 17:04 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBPreview part 2 of 3 - Van Halen soared to fame with front man David Lee Roth, then while at the peak of their fame, the band and Dave parted ways. Enter new front man Sammy Hagar. And the band continues it's meteoric rise... But which band was better, Van Halen or Van Hagar? Could this be the biggest music debate of the 80s and 90s? In this Episode we discuss the Rise and Fall of David Lee Roth. From their debut album through 1984 and Dave's exit from the band. Full Episode to be released th...
Van Halen vs. Van Hagar (Part 1) Was VH better with David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?
February 04, 2020 10:50 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB1st of 3 episodes VH soared to fame with front man David Lee Roth, then while at the peak of their fame, the band and Dave parted ways. Enter new front man Sammy Hagar. And the band continues it's meteoric rise... But, some fans are upset, "It's not the same Van Halen!" Upon this, we can agree. But which band was better, Van Halen or Van Hagar? Please check out - Van Halen Rising: https://amzn.to/3b9bDhO and Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music . https://amzn.to/2ShQcCL by Gre...
VAN HALEN vs. VAN HAGAR Preview to Part 1
January 31, 2020 17:29 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBPreview to the first of 3 episodes on the Van Halen vs. Van Hagar debate. Van Halen soared to fame with front man David Lee Roth, then while at the peak of their fame, the band and Dave parted ways. Enter new front man Sammy Hagar. And the band continues it's meteoric rise... But, some fans are upset, "It's not the same Van Halen!" Upon this, we can agree. But which band was better, Van Halen or Van Hagar? Could this be the biggest music debate of the 80s and 90s? See omnystudio.com/listener...
VAN HALEN vs. VAN HAGAR: Preview to Part 1
January 31, 2020 17:29 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBPreview to the first of 3 episodes on the Van Halen vs. Van Hagar debate. Van Halen soared to fame with front man David Lee Roth, then while at the peak of their fame, the band and Dave parted ways. Enter new front man Sammy Hagar. And the band continues it's meteoric rise... But, some fans are upset, "It's not the same Van Halen!" Upon this, we can agree. But which band was better, Van Halen or Van Hagar? Could this be the biggest music debate of the 80s and 90s? Advertising Inquiries: http...
Spaceballs vs. Airplane!
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWe continue the discussion of two of the best parodies of the 80s, Zucker Abrams and Zucker's Airplane! and Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. Tune in to hear our final judgment and decide for yourself, have we gone plaid?? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Airplane! vs. Spaceballs
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBWe continue the discussion of two of the best parodies of the 80s, Zucker Abrams and Zucker's Airplane! and Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. Tune in to hear our final judgment and decide for yourself, have we gone plaid??
Airplane! vs. Spaceballs
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast we discuss two of the biggest parodies of the 80s: Zucker Abrams and Zucker's Airplane vs. Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. This podcast depends on just one thing: finding someone back there who not only can land this plane but didn't have fish for dinner... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Airplane! vs. Spaceballs: Part 1
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast we discuss two of the biggest parodies of the 80s: Zucker Abrams and Zucker's Airplane vs. Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. This podcast depends on just one thing: finding someone back there who not only can land this plane but didn't have fish for dinner... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Airplane! vs. Spaceballs (Preview)
January 19, 2020 17:27 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBPreview to our next episodes, Zucker Abrams and Zucker's Airplane! (1980) vs. Mel Brooks' Spaceballs (1987). Which Parody is the best? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Michael Jackson's "Bad" (1987) : Track by Track!
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn the second episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we continue debating two of the biggest albums of the 80s (and of all time), Michael Jackson's Bad and Michael Jackson's Thriller. Listen in to hear our final arguments and decide for yourself which album is the best! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bad v. Thriller (Part2) - Which Michael Jackson album is the Best?
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn the second episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we continue debating two of the biggest albums of the 80s (and of all time), Michael Jackson's Bad and Michael Jackson's Thriller. Listen in to hear our final arguments and decide for yourself which album is the best! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad v. Thriller - Which Michael Jackson Album is the Best?!
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this first episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we take two of the biggest albums of the 80s (and of all time), Michael Jackson's Bad and Michael Jackson's Thriller, and discuss and debate which is the best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (1982): Track by Track!
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this first episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we take two of the biggest albums of the 80s (and of all time), Michael Jackson's "Bad" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller", and discuss and debate which is the best. Transcript at: https://surelypodcast.blogspot.com/2023/10/michael-jacksons-thriller-track-by.html?m=1 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bad v. Thriller: Debating which Michael Jackson Album is the Best PREVIEW (or trailer)
December 30, 2019 04:45 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBPreview (or trailer) to our first Episode: Bad v. Thriller! We will be discussing and debating which Michael Jackson Album is the best of the 1980s. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - Preview v. Trailer
December 23, 2019 20:13 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBTwo regular guys discussing and debating the iconic and the forgotten of pop culture from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. Analyzing the TV Shows, Music, and Movies that made us. Taking 2 greats and determining which is best or taking the lesser known and determining whether they are underrated or appropriately forgotten. Come join us as we try to settle an argument in the Surely You Can't Be serious Podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....