Pop Culture Yearbook

What happens when two Gen X parents sit down with one of their Gen Z daughters to talk about Olivia Rodrigo? You get two generations, three perspectives, and plenty of opinions.

In this episode, Giff, Brad, and Brad's daughter Isla dive into Olivia Rodrigo’s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, talking about the songs, the sound, the lyrics, and what makes Olivia such a massive star with a younger generation. Along the way, we look at how she has also connected many Gen Xers as well by following in the footsteps of many 80s and 90s hitmakers like David Byrne, The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, Madonna and others. 

Listen now to hear where our musical tastes overlap and where they definitely don't!

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Dave is back! When our sometime host Dave heard we were doing 1980, he requested we discuss one of his favorite movies, Flash Gordon. None of the rest of us had seen this movie, and it is quite an experience. While it may not be the best movie ever made, it definitely has found its way into pop culture still today, thanks in no small part to the movie Ted. It also doesn't hurt that the music was done by Queen. It's a movie everyone should probably see once. 

Flash Gordon was pretty clearly thought to be a franchise with multiple sequels, but it didn't work out that way. So our draft in this one is our favorite characters who only ever appeared in one movie. Obviously a very broad topic, we cover a lot of ground and are sure to mention many greats that you will love. 

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Surprise! Instead of cramming so much into one episode, we splitting it up and giving you a special episode. In this one, we remember 1980 and draft all the best movies, TV shows, and music from the year. This is a fun look back you don't want to miss!

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We were 4 years old in 1980, so when we started this show we figured that would be as far back as we'd go. But now that we're actually focusing on the year 1980, we are making an exception. And you can ALWAYS make an exception for Steve Martin. The Jerk was released in December of 1979. But it was such a great and important movie (especially for Brad) that we're including it now. It'd a great way to kickoff the new month!

We'll share our memories and break the movie down for you in all its glory. And since this is one of the most quotable movies of all-time, we finish it off by drafting our favorite quotes from the movie. It's a fun draft and a good way to keep us on track! So pop open your thermos and enjoy!

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What happens when three pop culture podcasts collide? A lot of laughs, plenty of friendly trash talk, and a serious test of music knowledge!

This week, Giff joins Jim from the Children of the '80s podcast to square off against Mike and Brian from The 70s vs. the 80s podcast in an epic Name That Tune and Pop Culture Trivia Challenge comparing hits from 1977 to 1987. The competition is fierce as each team tries to prove they're the ultimate champions of the Billboard Top 100. 

But that's not all... In a special bonus round, the contestants tackle "Which Big Rig Is It?" Can they identify famous movie trucks from classics Smokey and the Bandit (1977) and Over the Top (1987)? It's harder than it sounds—and the answers lead to plenty of hilarious moments.

Whether you grew up in the '70s, the '80s, or just love classic music and movies, this crossover episode is packed with nostalgia, competition, and fun. 

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In Part 2 of this special two-part collaboration with the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we revisit another defining album of 1991: Achtung Baby by U2.Together, we go track by track through the album that reinvented U2 and changed the trajectory of the band. From the emotional power of "One" to iconic tracks like "Mysterious Ways" and "The Fly," we break down what made this album such a bold and unforgettable release of the early ’90s.

Then it’s time for the final judgment! Which of these two landmark albums that helped shape the sound of the 90s ultimately rules: Out of Time or Achtung Baby?

But that's not it! We also have our usual draft. This time, we’re drafting polarizing bands and artists—the musicians people love, hate, or love to hate. Expect some strong opinions, controversial picks, and a little debate.

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In Part 1 of this special two-part collaboration with the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we revisit one of the defining albums of 1991: Out of Time by R.E.M..Together, we go track by track through the album that launched R.E.M. from alternative rock favorites to worldwide stars. From the massive success of "Losing My Religion" to all the standout tracks on side B, we break down what made this album such a defining release of the early ’90s.

We also have our usual draft. This time it's the best albums of 1991—a year packed with legendary releases across rock, alternative, grunge, and pop.

And this is only Part 1! Next week, we’ll compare Out of Time head-to-head with Achtung Baby by U2 in a battle between two landmark albums that helped shape the sound of the decade.

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We’re heading to the Satellite of Love to revisit Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie—the cult classic that brought the beloved TV series to the big screen. With our guest Brian Rappe, we discuss what made MST3K such a unique pop culture phenomenon, why the movie still holds up for longtime fans, and how its rapid-fire humor helped redefine comedy for an entire generation of weird movie lovers (like us).

Then it’s time for one of our most fun drafts yet: drafting the greatest geniuses in pop culture, featuring both fictional brainiacs and real-life masterminds. From iconic movie and TV characters to world-changing innovators, we debate who belongs among the smartest minds of all time.

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In 1993, the Smashing Pumpkins released Siamese Dream—an album packed with massive guitar tones, vulnerable lyrics, and some of alternative rock's most enduring songs. This week we revisit the 1993 classic and discuss what makes tracks like “Cherub Rock,” “Today,” “Disarm,” and “Mayonaise” continue to resonate decades later. We also complete our rankings of the 90s albums we've been discussing all month.

Then it's time for another draft as we select the most unique voices in rock history. From instantly recognizable frontmen to singers whose sound could never be mistaken for anyone else, we debate the artists whose voices became their signature. Whether it's raw power, unusual tone, emotional delivery, or pure originality, every pick had to pass one test: you'd know who it is within seconds.

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This week we're turning the clock back to 1992 to revisit Core, the breakout debut album from Stone Temple Pilots. From "Plush" and "Creep" to "Sex Type Thing" and "Wicked Garden," we discuss the album's biggest songs, its place in the grunge era, and whether it deserves more credit as one of the defining rock records of the decade.

Along the way, we dig into the history of the band, the criticism they faced during their rise, and how Core has held up more than 30 years later. Was STP unfairly dismissed by critics? 

Then it's draft time as we select the best original band names in music history. From legendary classics to creative oddities, we build our ultimate rosters of bands whose names were memorable before we ever heard a single note of their music.

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