This episode has been a long time coming! It's been an inside joke between the guys that Thomas is surprised that Deremy isn't very familiar with the great TV show, 30 Rock. Deremy is a huge SNL and Tracy Morgan fan, but has only seen maybe a couple of 30 Rock episodes, which didn't really connect with him. Find out if Thomas was able to help Deremy see the show in a new light.

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Join Deremy and Thomas as they talk about the work of a modern musical genius. Since he was just 12-years old, Stevie Wonder has shared amazing song after amazing song with the world. The guys talk about what Stevie means to them and have the nearly impossible task of choosing five essential songs from Stevie's vast catalog.

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The podcast is going back to its roots this week, as Deremy and Thomas explore the music of another big grunge band. This week, the guys tackle Five Essential Pearl Jam Songs. Find out why Thomas and Deremy think this band is so important, and what songs they chose to reflect that.

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This week, the guys are going back to their childhoods and flipping channels as they talk about Five Essential 90's Sitcoms. There was a shared monoculture in the 90's, so many shows from that decade mean so much to a lot of people. Find out if Deremy and Thomas picked your favorite show and if you think their choices are, in fact, essential.

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This week, the guys welcome a returning guest! Author and sports fan, Erin Carlson, comes back to discuss Five Essential Sports Movies. There may or may not be disagreements as Deremy, Thomas, and Erin break down what appeals to them when they watch a sports movie.

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Welcome to the 2nd edition of Pop Culture Game Changers! Today, Deremy and Thomas talk about a legendary performance by an iconic band. It's been 30 years since Nirvana MTV Unplugged in New York was released on record, so the guy decided to share their essential moments and reasons why this performance has gone down in history.

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It's under a week until Election Day, so the guys are taking a look at a show that has been referenced quite a bit over the past few months. Deremy and Thomas choose their Five Essential Veep Episodes. This show has an outstanding cast, led by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and it quite possibly one of the funniest television shows of all time. Let's see which episodes the guys choose to represent this hilarious series.

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Deremy and Thomas have been on a roll talking about some of their favorite and most influential musicians. They continue with exploring a truly iconic influential American band. Today the guys discuss Five Essential R.E.M. Songs. This is a beloved band to both Deremy and Thomas, and even a top-5 favorite band for one of them. Let's see if they chose wisely.

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Today, Deremy and Thomas talk about someone who is in the running as the most successful and prolific actor of his generation. It's Five Essential Matt Damon Movies. The amount of quality material here is striking, so it's anybody's guess as to what the guys will pick.

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Welcome to a BONUS episode of Pop Culture Five! This is the first installment of a new concept called Pop Culture Game Changers. Deremy and Thomas will use these episodes to do more of a deep dive on one specific topic.

They start with a movie that has been on the scene for 30 years and, in its own way, was a movie game changer. The guys will explore different aspects of Pulp Fiction. Join them in celebrating this groundbreaking movie, and get the first taste of a new episode concept.

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