Great Pop Culture Debate

Nobody sets out to make a bad movie. And yet, it happens. A lot. Especially when it comes to sequels. Hollywood can’t resist going back to the well when a movie captures a passionate audience – and makes lots of money. But again and again sequels disappoint, and in some cases, can be so bad they kill a franchise. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate as it focuses on the most dreadful of duds, the most creatively bankrupt of flops, as we debate the Worst Movie Sequels. Films discussed: Speed 2: Cruise Control, Highlander 2: The Quickening, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Caddyshack II, Jaws: The Revenge, Halloween Kills, Basic Instinct II, Teen Wolf Too, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, Staying Alive, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Grease 2, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Batman & Robin, Zoolander II, Spider-Man 3.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Jim Czadzeck, Kate Racculia, and Kevin Dillon as they debate 16 of the most reviled movie sequels of all time.

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Jim Czadzeck, Kate Racculia, Kevin Dillon

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor:  Eric Rezsnyak

Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch

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Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 10 episode devoted to the WORST movie sequels, and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, November 5, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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November 2024 marks the 55th anniversary of “Sesame Street.” Since 1969, the show has entertained and educated multiple generations of children, teaching important lessons about shapes, colors, reading, kindness, and more over the course of its more than 4,500 episodes. “Sesame Street” is home to a whole crew of colorful characters that have captured imaginations across the world. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to sweep the clouds away as we attempt to determine the Best “Sesame Street” Character of all time.

Characters discussed: Grover, Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Count Von Count, Bert, Ernie, Kermit the Frog, Cookie Monster, Zoe, Rosita, Abby Cadabby, Mr. Snuffleuppagus, Guy Smiley, Telly Monster.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Karissa Kloss, and special guest panelist Chris Thomas Hayes, the performer who brings to life Hoots the Owl and Elijah Walker on “Sesame Street,” as they debate 16 of the most beloved characters to be featured on “Sesame Street.”

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Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Amma Marfo, Karissa Kloss

Special Guest: Chris Thomas Hayes, “Sesame Street” cast member (Hoots, Elijah Walker)

Producer: Curtis Creekmore

Editor:  Eric Rezsnyak

Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch

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Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 10 episode devoted to the best "Sesame Street" characters, and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, October 29, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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For most of the 1980s, there were only THREE networks airing primetime comedies. And yet, some of those shows were so strong, with writing and acting so sharp, that they continue to influence TV even four decades later. It’s time we gave them their due. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we determine the Best 80s Sitcom. Shows discussed: “The Golden Girls,” “Happy Days,” “The Facts of Life,” “Growing Pains,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Jeffersons,” “M.A.S.H.,” “Who’s the Boss?,” “Cheers,” “The Simpsons,” “The Cosby Show,” “Night Court,” “Family Ties,” “Perfect Strangers,” “Roseanne,” “Designing Women.”

Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Brendan Hay, and special guest panelist comedian/voice artist/actor James Adomian as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic TV comedies to air new episodes on American channels between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989.

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Check out James Adomian’s comedy special “Path of Most Resistance” right here:

https://youtu.be/pJ5DFrdOyig?si=H_yyZcMZtHChqjhM

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay

Special Guest: James Adomian (watch “Path of Most Resistance” here)

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor:  Eric Rezsnyak

Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch

#1980s #1980s #80s #80stv #goldengirls #cheers #thecosbyshow #perfectstrangers #thefactsoflife #familyties #growingpains #whostheboss #roseanne #thejeffersons #happydays #mash #murphybrown #podcast

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Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 10 episode devoted to the best 1980s television comedy shows, and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, October 22, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Intro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch

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Since the 1990s, Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion has proven again and again that she is one of the most amazing singers in the world. She's topped the charts in multiple decades, becoming one of THE best-selling recording artists AND touring performers in the world, winning a slew of international awards, and contributing songs that will go on – and on – in the cultural conversation. A series of tragic circumstances have impacted Celine's continued ability to perform, but after her triumphant return at the Paris Olympics, Celine seems poised for a comeback. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to show its support to her incredible artistry by naming the Best Celine Dion Song ever.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore, Derek Mekita, and Jake Lewis as they discuss 16 of Celine Dion’s best tracks. Songs discussed: “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” “If You Asked Me To,” “A New Day Has Come,” “The Prayer,” “All By Myself,” “I’m Alive,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Because You Loved Me,” “My Heart Will Go On,” “O Holy Night,” “Where Does My Heart Beat Now,” “I Drove All Night,” “The Power of Love,” “To Love You More,” “Tell Him,” “That’s The Way It Is.”

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Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next.

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Curtis Creekmore, Derek Mekita, Jake Lewis

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Bob Erlenback

Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch

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Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 10 episode devoted to the best Celine Dion song, and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, October 15, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

Intro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch

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In 2011, Ryan Murphy changed the game -- and freaked out TV audiences in a big way -- by launching FX Network's "American Horror Story." Since then, the horror anthology series has become appointment TV each fall, with seasons tackling demons, witches, aliens, vampires, political cults, serial killers, and anything else that might terrify and disturb. Along the way, the series has featured an impressive rotating cast of bonafide stars and notable character actors, many of whom have portrayed multiple iconic characters. Now, for our 2024 Halloween special, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the best "American Horror Story" character of all time.

Characters discussed: Sister Mary Eunice (“Asylum”), Liz Taylor (“Hotel”), Lana Winters (“Asylum”), Montana Duke (“1984”), Misty Day (“Coven”), Cordelia Goode (“Coven”), Tate Langdon (“Murder House”), Constance Langdon (“Murder House”), Fiona Goode (“Coven”), Madison Montgomery (“Coven”/“Apocalypse”), James Patrick March (“Hotel”), The Countess (“Hotel”), Elsa Mars (“Freak Show”), Marie Laveau (“Coven”/“Apocalypse”), Sister Jude (“Asylum”), Myrtle Snow (“Coven”/“Apocalypse”).

Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Karissa Kloss and Zack Derby, and special guest panelist Erin Marlow from It’s a Fandom Thing podcast as they discuss and debate 16 of TV’s most shocking characters.

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For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the “AHS” characters we were bummed didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today.

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Karissa Kloss, Zack Derby

Special Guest Panelist: Erin Marlow, It’s a Fandom Thing Podcast

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Eric Rezsnyak

Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch

#AHS #americanhorrorstory #fxnetworks #ahsfx #horror #ahsmurderhouse #murderhouse #ahsasylum #asylum #ahscoven #coven #ahsfreakshow #freakshow #ahshotel #ahsapocalypse #ahs1984 #ladygaga #sarahpaulson #evanpeters #jessicalange

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Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 10 episode devoted to the best characters from FX Networks' "American Horror Story," and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, October 8, wherever you listen to podcast.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

Intro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch

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