Pop Culture Yearbook

We’re kicking off 1989, and it’s going to be a fun month! Not only were the options for discussion plentiful, but we have The Giff back in the fold. We ease into the month by discussing Tom Petty’s (he has no haters) masterpiece Full Moon Fever. This was Pete’s choice. He spent many hours listening to Tom Petty driving to and from college (Brad did too). This album played a huge part in our lives during those years. But what did Giff think? Listen to find out. 

We also delve into our favorite albums and songs from 1989. Since this was middle school for us, the memories run deep. This was a year filled with tons of great music from a variety of genres. As usual keeping our lists to a top 5 was impossible. There’s something for everyone here. Girl, You Know it’s True!

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In the final installment of 2013, Pete and Brad visit The Lonely Island. Based on a suggestion from our friend, we listened to The Wack Album. On this record, Andy Samberg (and those other two guys) put out 20 songs and raps containing hilarious rhymes and underappreciated wit. We found that The Lonely Island is much more than just digital shorts on Saturday Night Live.

But that made us think that after discussing the album, we should dig into a related topic that is near and dear to our hearts, SNL itself.  So in honor of Andy Samberg, we choose our favorite SNL cast members and favorite side projects from SNL cast members, like The Lonely Island. After being on the air for 45 years, how could we ever narrow those topics down? Listen to find out!

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The third installment of 2013 focuses on music. This is the year Lorde burst onto the scene with "Royals" and her album Pure Heroine. You couldn't escape this album in 2013, even if you had two tiny kids and barely heard anything on the radio like Pete. How does it hold up? Listen to find out. You can also learn amazing fun facts like how Lorde was influenced by George Brett, of all people.

But before we get into that album, we discuss Brad's choice of Let's be Still by the The Head and the Heart. This band holds a special place in the head and the heart of Brad and most of his family. If you aren't that familiar with them, this episode may pique your interest. They are fantastic. We will also discuss our favorites in music overall for the year, as always. So just let yourself be still for an hour and join us as we relive 2013 in music.

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In this special episode Pete and Brad focus on movies. We start with the Jackie Robinson biopic 42. Guess what? Jackie Robinson day is this Thursday! We are so on top of things. But this movie is also special to Pete because of the connections it provides Pete to his dad. In fact, our intro and outro music has been changed this week to classics by none other than Mervyn Peterson, Pete's dad. Pete's memories and descriptions just may bring a tear to your eye. 

We then transition to Brad's choice, The Way Way Back. This movie is a gem and Sam Rockwell's performance (as always) is magnificent. It may not be as emotional as Pete's choice, but Brad's thoughts on this movie run deep. You're going to want to watch it if you haven't already seen it. We also discuss Harrison Ford movies and Sam Rockwell movies. We've got all the bases covered.

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In this special preview episode, Pete and Brad talk about their memories of 2013. They discuss Hawaii, dogs, and the typical adult lives they were now leading. From there, they tease the upcoming three episodes, which focus on movies, music, and some Saturday Night Live-related side projects like the Lonely Island. Step one! Download the podcast. Step two! Listen to the podcast!

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Bonus time! We finish off our tour 1994 with a lively discussion of the movie Clerks. Unlike Dante, we definitely DO want to be here today. Kevin Smith burst onto the scene with this low budget classic. After reliving classic line after classic line, we also do a quick review of some of his other work. We finish off the four part fun with each host's top 5 movies of 1994. Spoiler alert: they are remarkably similar lists. Let us know what you loved about 1994 on Twitter and Facebook!

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The third installment of 1994 centers on Weezer's debut, the Blue Album. As Brad's choice, this music brings back memories both good and bad. Brad will review his struggles adjusting to college life in the big city. While his story contains pain, it also includes the pleasure of finding new music and new stations on the dial. These were the glory days of 90's music, and Weezer played a part in Brad's journey to happiness. While life often felt like it was becoming Undone, there was a happy ending after all.  (Apologies for the intermittent audio issues. We are working to make sure it doesn't happen again.)

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 Our 1994 look back continues with three friends discussing...Friends. This was Giff's choice as the show's beginning coincided with the beginning of his (and Pete's and Brad's) college years.  Hear about Ross's transformation from whiner to winner. In fact, he's probably the highlight of the show by the end of the run. What redemption for this thrice-divorced dinosaur lover. But that's only one of the topics we delve into. We also discuss favorite episodes, special guests, recurring characters, and more. We'll be there for you with this nostalgic look back at a beloved sitcom.

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In "Oh, Me" Kurt Cobain asks, "Would you like to hear my voice...sprinkled with emotion?" Yes, we definitely would Kurt. And we'd love to talk about it. Speaking of emotional, 1994 is the year Pete and Brad graduated from high school. More emotional yet, they welcome fellow 94 grad and very special guest The Giff into the fold for this first of a four part MEGAepisode! Learn about their last days in high school and their thoughts on the brilliant, and unfortunately, final Nirvana album: MTV Unplugged in New York. Kurt left it all on the table with that performance. We try to do the same here. So listen to this episode and sprinkle yourself with some emotion.

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It’s a PCY reboot! Unfortunately, our first two episodes plus a few others we had recorded and were yet to release will be entering into the lost episodes category now. But we have them in our possession, and surely someday they will be like buried treasure.  Anyway, 1982 was near the beginning of it all for Pete and Brad. Just lads on the farm, we were watching a lot of TV and listening to a lot of music thanks to the advent of MTV. In this episode, we talk Prince, mix tapes, and game shows. Join us on our trip down memory lane. You may just leave with some fabulous parting gifts!

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