Peaks

Peaks

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Peaks episodes

  • Episode 7: John Cusack (1997-2000) w/Marc Staudenmaier
    Marc Staudenmaier and I remember the best years of a unique leading man who somehow made it cool to be a neurotic, self-sabotaging mess. People need to hear Marc’s hot takes about Woody Allen, Al Pacino, Nicolas Cage, and Charlie Kaufman. We also discuss the parallels between Cusack’s characters in Say Anything and Grosse Pointe Blank, we toast his pantheon performance in High Fidelity, and we celebrate the badass silliness of Con Air.
    1 hr 36 min
  • Episode 6: Prince (1982-1987) w/Erika McNichol
    Erika McNichol and I take a look back at the wonderful heyday of The Purple One, Prince. We try to decide what was the best song he gave to someone else, how real his rivalry was with Michael Jackson, whether or not he was a good actor, and if he was the most versatile frontman ever.
    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 5: Allen Iverson (1996-2001) w/Eddie Finn
    Eddie Finn and I talked about Allen Iverson’s wildly influential, often maddening, and ridiculously entertaining first five seasons with the Philadelphia Sixers. Topics include the cultural impact of his style, his fearless approach to the game, and the way he’s viewed by the current generation of NBA players. You’ll also hear about the spectacular Jordon crossover, the tumultuous relationship with Larry Brown, and the respectful rivalry with Kobe.
    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 4: Eddie Murphy (1982-1988) w/Aston Wallace
    Nobody’s peak was bigger than Eddie Murphy’s immortal run from 1982-1988, and nobody is better at talking Eddie than Aston Wallace.
    We look back at his greatest SNL characters, his 48 Hours breakout, the connections he had with Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, his perfect balance of action and humor in Beverly Hills Cop, and his legendary comedy specials. Aston also tells us where Trading Places ranks among great Philly movies, what makes Harlem Nights an underrated gem, and why Eddie is the GOAT.
    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 3: Britney Spears (1999-2003) w/Kate Wolff

    Kate Wolff joins Jon to discuss Britney’s iconic 1998-2003 run. They remember her wildest videos and live performances, the bizarre way the press treated her, and the electric Justin Timberlake relationship and breakup. They also weigh in on the Madonna vs. Britney debate, and we consider whether anyone utilized MTV as well as Britney. Kate also makes a compelling case directly to the Princess of Pop about why they should be best friends.

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 2: Macaulay Culkin (1990-1993) w/Sylis P
    Sylis P and Jon celebrate the amazing four year run of the greatest child actor of all-time. Topics include the unique charisma that made us all root for the wiseass kid in Home Alone, the transcendent lip-syncing skills he showed off in Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” video, and the disturbing dark side he displayed in The Good Son. Get in the Christmas spirit and listen now!
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    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 1: Ben Stiller (1998-2001) w/Mark Riccadonna
    For the premiere episode of Peaks, Mark Riccadonna joins Jon to discuss Ben Stiller’s huge run from 1998-2001. They celebrate the perfect casting of There’s Something About Mary, life lessons learned from Meet the Parents, and the insane plot of Zoolander. They also size up his comedic competition from the era and remember the best moments from The Ben Stiller Show.
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    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 0: Welcome to Peaks

    Peaks is a show in which comedians have lively discussions about the most memorable “peak” periods of the actors, musicians, and athletes that dominated pop culture in recent history. Jon Koppel and a guest break down what each celebrity accomplished, why that person’s work resonated with so many of us, who was the toughest competition, what caused the peak to end, and so much more.

    Early subjects include Ben Stiller, Britney Spears, Macaulay Culkin, and John Candy.

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    2 min

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Peaks is a show hosted by Jon Koppel in which comedians have lively discussions about the most memorable “peak” periods in the lives of the actors, musicians, and athletes that dominated pop culture.…