The Aughts -- the years between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2009 -- were a tumultuous period, to say the least. Still, those difficult times produced some spectacular new works of American pop culture, including in the Broadway musical genre. A slew of shows introduced during that decade became monster smashes that still play on Broadway today, and many more made significant marks in the Broadway canon. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to look back at that period and answer the question: what IS the Best 2000s Broadway Musical?

Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, and Joelle Boedecker, and special guest Patreon supporter Trey Radu-Blackburn as they pull back the curtain on the Best 2000s Broadway Musical.

To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Singing 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, Joelle Boedecker

Special Guest: Trey Radu-Blackburn

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Jack Kwait-Blank

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Get caught up on all the decisions in the Patreon-exclusive Round 1, which went from a Top 32 to a Singing 16. Then come back Monday 11/6 as the main episode drops wherever you listen to podcasts and we name the Best 2000s Broadway Musical!

To listen to the arguments that led to the Round 1 decision, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. For more content, including the downloadable listener bracket so you can play at home, and a playlist with songs from all 32 nominated musicals, visit our website at www.greatpopculturedebate.com.

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Since the TARDIS first appeared on telly screens via the BBC on November 23, 1963, The Doctor has had dozens of Companions -- typically ordinary humans who join the time-traveling alien on wild, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes scary adventures. With "Doctor Who" poised to celebrate its 60th anniversary this fall, and the show about to get a massive revamp courtesy of returning showrunner Russell T. Davies, returning Doctor David Tennant, and NEW Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, there's no better time -- or space -- for the Great Pop Culture Debate to determine the Best "Doctor Who" Companion!

Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and Panelists Bob Erlenback, Kara Austin, and Michael Schwarz as they discuss and debate the Top 16 Companions, based on picks from our public poll.

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Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours!

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Bob Erlenback, Kara Austin, Michael Schwarz

Producer: Curtis Creekmore

Editor: Jeffery Perry

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Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and Panelists Brendan Hay, Jake Lewis, and Kevin Dillon as they don their spandex and clash in spectacular fashion to determine the bets Super Hero Film ever! (Or at least until mid-2023.)

To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.

EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Brendan Hay, Jake Lewis, Kevin Dillon

Producer: Curtis Creekmore

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Before you don your cape and skin-tight outfit and listen to our Best Super Hero Film episode, get a quick rundown of all the decisions made in the Patreon-exclusive Round 1, in which our panelists went from a Top 32 to a Super 16. If you want to listen to those debates, become a Patreon supporter of the show by clicking here.

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Horror has been embraced by the film industry almost since its beginnings. The moving image is ideally suited to evoke the chills and thrills inherent in the genre. And perhaps greater than any other genre, horror has evolved over the ensuing century, reinventing itself so that it continues to compel new audiences long after monsters and maniacs and demons lose their fright value over subsequent generations. Many of these horror properties have resonated so intensely, they've spawned long-running film franchises that have spawn new films over and over again, some going on for decades themselves. Now, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to consider those scare factories, as we determine the best horror film franchise of all time.

Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelist Kate Racculia, and special guests alternative-drag icon Peaches Christ and screenwriter and journalist Kellee Terrell discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic horror film franchises of all time, ultimately naming the best of the best.

To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Kate Racculia

Special Guests: Kellee Terrell, Peaches Christ

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Jack Kwait-Blank

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A rundown of the Round 1 decisions in our Best Horror Film Franchise episode, in which the Top 32 is cut down to the Scary 16. Want to listen to the arguments behind them? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, October 16, when Part 2 of the episode is available to everyone on all podcast platforms. Visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for more information.

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The films of the 1990s were big, bold, and left a lasting impression on audiences and future filmmakers alike. The best 90s soundtracks were no different. After the 1980s saw an explosion in commercially viable movie soundtracks, the 90s upped the ante, stacking major films with exclusive songs from some of the day's biggest music artists, or carefully curating track lists of future indie darlings. Now, 20-plus years later, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine the best 1990s film soundtrack!

Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Jim Czadzeck, Karissa Kloss, and Kate Racculia discuss and debate 16 of the most impactful film soundtracks of the 90s, ultimately naming their favorite of the bunch.

To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.

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Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Jim Czadzeck, Karissa Kloss, Kate Racculia

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Jack Kwait-Blank

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Get up to speed with the panelists' Round 1 decisions in our Best 90s Soundtrack episode, before the main episode drops for everyone on October 9, 2023.

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Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss, and Kevin Dillon discuss and debate 16 of the most legendarily bad series finales of all time, ultimately naming their worst of the worst.

To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.

Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss, Kevin Dillon

Producer: Curtis Creekmore

Editor: Jack Kwait-Blank

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