The 70s vs The 80s

In this episode, we dive into a musical time warp, contrasting the sounds of 1974 with the MTV era of 1984. Southern rock and singer-songwriter vibes go head-to-head with the electric energy of the '80s.

Is 1984 the greatest year of music....ever?

Plus, join the "Forever Young" game as George from Seinfeld takes on Jim Rockford in a stunning showdown of ageism. Tune in for a nostalgic journey and lively debate on which musical era truly stands the test of time.

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Join Mike and Brian as they live watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas," diving into comparisons with "Grumpy Old Men." Explore the role of music as a character and debate whether Charlie Brown's filmmaking dreams clash with the kids' rave aspirations. Is this Christmas special the greatest of all time, and is Lucy frostier than the newly fallen snow? Tune in for a festive discussion that mixes holiday cheer with a touch of Grumpy Old Men wisdom.

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Join us on this thrilling episode as we dive into the iconic "Wide World of Sports" showcasing the daredevilry of Evel Knievel, the charisma of the Harlem Globetrotters, and the jaw-dropping spectacle of barrel jumping.

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: Chart Showdown – In a musical face-off, we compare the Billboard charts of November 1973 against those of 1983. Join us as we analyze the hits, trends, and cultural shifts, determining whether the groovy sounds of '73 triumph over the tubular tunes of '83.

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Join Brian and Mike in this entertaining  episode as they provide a lively play-by-play commentary for the classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" watch party.

They share their thoughts on the new cast of characters, such as Peppermint Patty, Franklin, and the ever-beloved Woodstock.

Delve into the mystery of why Lucy wasn't invited to the dinner and contemplate whether Charlie Brown's fate lies in middle-management.

Tune in for a fun-filled discussion and get answers to all these intriguing questions and more!

Step back in time and revisit a holiday classic in a whole new light with our special episode, "Deconstructing 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'." Join us for a whimsical and witty running commentary on this beloved Peanuts Halloween special.

Hosted by your favorite pop culture enthusiasts, we delve into the animated world of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the gang. We'll ponder the peculiar aspects of the story, like Snoopy's unexpected WWI escapades, Lucy's striking resemblance to a certain modern-day stereotype, and Linus's charmingly quirky conspiracy theories.

But we won't stop there – our hosts can't help but wonder where all the parents are in this Peanuts universe. We'll provide some comical insight into the timeless question: "Good Grief, where are they?"

If you're a fan of the Peanuts gang, love holiday classics, or just want a dose of nostalgia with a modern twist, this episode is for you. So grab your favorite Halloween treat and join us as we unravel the mysteries of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

We are joined by Hannah & Austin of "The Bleeding Grave" to talk John Carpenter's 1978 classic "Halloween." The first ever movie to have the word Halloween in the title. This is Hannah's first time watching this classic so we ask her about seeing the origin of so many horror trope’s in one movie. (26:50) Then Mike & Brian explain why 1970’s costumes bought at Target or K-Mart sucked beyond sucky…. (38:56) We talk romantically about old school Halloween Candy….Hannah and Austin explain why it is almost impossible to get fired from a Haunted Hay Ride…Mike talks about his Light Saber suffering from ED…plus plenty more controversial subjects…Please listen to “The Bleeding Grave” on this same podcast player! The bleeding grave.com. Send us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/The70sVsThe80s

Best Selling Author, Alan Paul joins us to not only talk about The Allman Brothers and the biggest outdoor show ever...

(26:55) But we also talk the whacky characters whom made up the the 1979 "We are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates...Including a scandalous story about their mascot! & the time a Hall of Famer came to watch his little league game…

(49:40)A Out of control trivia game featuring, "The Allman Brothers", "Sister Sledge", The Doobie Brothers", & "Twisted Sister".... Alanpaul.net.

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(1:52)We discuss if Pacman or Space Invaders had the biggest impact on the history of video games. Why are the older games still so popular?

(25:19) We remember the late great Jimmy Buffet by playing a special round of "The Spotify Game."

(44:22)Flintstone Vitamins save our health but did they taste better than Fruity Pebbles? Why did "Leggo My Eggo" actually start with mayonnaise?

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It's Summer...it's hot...in fact it's old school hot...Brian & Mike talk "Beating the heat." Remember water fights before Super Soakers? And just what do you call those delicious frozen treats in a tube anyway?

(15:26) Then we discuss which decade was Mel Brooks better? we cover four comedic masterpiece's--Blazing Saddles & Young Frankenstein Vs. Spaceballs & History of the World Part 1.

(39:10) Sadley we have more memorials. One to a MTV maverick. And another, to a Saturday Morning-show maverick.

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According to Quentin Tarantino Jaws is the greatest movie ever made. We do not disagree! Mike ponders if the movie Orca is the best "knock off movie" ever and if it is better than every single Jaws sequel?

Either way we think it is a safer summer activity to stay out of the ocean altogether and play lawn games (well sort of) so we discuss Jarts vs Corn Hole. (14:33)

Then we play a new round of "Hot Yacht Rock or Yuck...Not Rock." (40.50)

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