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On this week's episode of Formidable Opponents, we continue our series recognizing those artists who influenced and shaped our lives.  We'll tell you that not too many come bigger than this band.  Nirvana was a voice of a generation.  With their distorted guitar riffs, pulsating beats and punk aesthetic, Nirvana ushered in what was to become the popular Seattle "grunge" sound.  A sound that defined the early 90s music world and influenced everything rock, thereafter.  Though short-lived, the music from that era remains prominent, significant and timeless.  On this show, we not only discuss what we each think is the best Nirvana song; we also discuss the trials and tribulations of genius front man Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl's phenomenal next act (which is another band we'll cover down the line) and of course, what could have been.  September marks the 30th anniversary of "Nevermind"  and 28th for "In Utero."  This week we celebrate the music from those albums and more as we dedicate this episode to one of our favorite artists Nirvana.



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In this week's episode of "Formidable Opponents," we celebrate back to school and what better way to do that than recapping what we think are the best "Saved by The Bell" Episodes!  Despite the cartoonish and outlandish nature of the program (both the one you're about to listen to and the show we're recapping), "Saved by the Bell" will always have a special place in our minds and in our hearts.  Join us as this week we are recognizing the 32nd year anniversary of the show's debut.  So, put on your best pleated stone washed jeans, grab some chocolate covered grasshoppers and use that brick you call a mobile phone to call your friends and let them know how EXCITED you are about our latest episode about everyone's favorite school (where the Swiss steak makes everyone drool).  

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Today we take a step back a decade (Wait, 3 decades??? Really?!) to the 90s.  A simpler time where a pastiche of hits from any and all genres blitzed the air waves and the cacophony of eclectic beats cleansed our musical palates (So long as that damn CD didn't skip).  We are focusing on 90s One Hit Wonders and even though many of these songs have been relegated to bad karaoke performances and steering wheel tapping sing-alongs in our car...alone, volume turned way down at every stop light; we here at Formidable Opponents are proud of the bountiful hits the entire decade provided us.  We invite you to commemorate our 25th episode, as we revisit one of our favorite topics (we are going era specific on this one)!  Have a listen because "everything's gonna be all right."  If you wanna know the rest, no need to buy the rights, just download this fun and informative episode.


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Never in the history of cinema has one man had to endure so much from so many.   Rocky Balboa is perhaps the most polarizing fictional athlete to ever have his story unfold in a series of movies (Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn notwithstanding) and with that story came a cavalcade of antagonists, all gunning for a man who was much too kind and traumatized to ever get the TRUE win he so richly deserved.  We couldn't find shorts short enough to challenge each other to a beach race to settle the score (playful water splashing was to be expected,  post race), so we're settling our differences the old fashion way, we've dedicated an episode to debate who is the best "Rocky" opponent.  Because some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die.  We're not askin' for another chance.  We just wanna know whyyyy! 



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On this episode we pay homage to a band that has meant a lot to us and who has influenced generations of musicians.  Last week it was announced Dusty Hill of ZZ Top passed away, his talents and artistry will live on and inspire musicians of all backgrounds.  ZZ Top will also continue to bring together fans of rock, blues, and beyond.  ZZ Top is a band with an undeniable signature sound, known for their crafty lyrics, heart pounding live performances and of course beards.  Join us as we recognize and discuss one of the most important rock bands of all time, from their classic rock radio anthems of the 70s, to their transformative  sound and innovative music videos of the 80s.  This week we look back on that Little Ol' Band from Texas and what they have meant to the history of Rock and Blues music.

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From the deranged minds that brought you "Best Sitcom Dad" comes a horror scarier than "Worst 80s music video."  Join Randall, Bob and Joseph as we ponder the question, "We know who these slasher movie villains are killing but what's killing these slasher movie villains?"  Lock your backdoor, check behind that shower curtain and if you dare, open those summer electricity bill e-mails because today we're talking horror as we that answer the question, Who is the Best Slasher Movie Villain?

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Tune in to this week's episode as we once again change things up and argue what is the WORST 90s music video!   Bust out your baggy denim jeans, your oversized flannel, grab yourself a Mcflurry and enjoy this week's extra special, extra hilarious episode, as are joined by our friends Stephie and Lindy from "Turn of the Millennials."  We highly recommend you give them a listen! You can find them on any platform you listen to your favorite podcasts.  Don't forget to follow them on all Social Media platforms at "turnofthemillennialspod."

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For our 20th episode, we are doing a little freestyle, we discuss the music and movies that have us remembering certain times in our lives, as we reflect on days gone by and days to come.   No research, no notes, no structure for this one, just a whole hour of shooting the s**t and doing what we do best, fooling each other to admit stuff in front of a whole bunch of strangers.  Join us as we reflect and go off the cuff in today’s episode.

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The 70s were known for a lot of things, some we live to remember, some we live to forget.  Join us this week as we ramble on a topic we've grown up to love.  70s Rock music!  A rock era that some may say is the greatest and most influential era of rock music.  Kids, this is real music and we used to be cool.  They don't make them like they used to, so come along for the slow ride as we tap the steering wheel, reminisce about dancing days and talk about some of the best rock music of the era. 

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Put on your New Balances, long socks, blue jean shorts, make sure you tuck in that polo and place those aviator sunglasses firmly in place for this episode.  Dads hold a special place in our hearts and someday we'll miss moments like seeing our dear old fathers lip synching to "Taking Care of Business" on a spatula or sneezing entirely too loud, for no reason whatsoever.  Today we discuss our favorite TV Dads, as well as our Dads, for an extended Father's Day celebration.  This episode is tightened down and it's not going anywhere!  Let's rock and roll and saddle up, partners because a good podcast episode is always in the last place you look!

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