Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Discussing and debating the iconic pop culture from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. Analyzing the Music and Movies that made us. A fun conversation about the stories and histories of two greats and determining which is the best.
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Oct. 19, 2026
John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978)
Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast are heading to Haddonfield, Illinois, to revisit John Carpenter’s legendary 1978 horror classic, Halloween! Following last week’s deep dive into The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the guys continue their four-part Halloween spectacular with the movie that helped redefine the slasher genre and turned a young filmmaker named John Carpenter into a household name. How did Carpenter turn a relatively small-budget independent film into one of the mos
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Oct. 15, 2026
Top 5 Halloween Movies of the 1970s
Before the slashers ruled the ’80s, the 1970s were busy giving moviegoers nightmares, introducing unforgettable monsters, and changing horror movies forever! In this throwback episode of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast, Jason and Dee count down their Top 5 Movies to Watch During Halloween Season from the 1970s! From supernatural chills and demonic encounters to psychological thrillers and downright terrifying classics, the guys revisit a decade that pushed the boundaries of horror and l
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Oct. 12, 2026
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
It’s time to fire up the chainsaw and kick off a four-part Halloween horror spectacular on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast! Jason and Dee are joined by special guest Slasher Girl Amanda Janik as they dive headfirst into one of the most notorious and influential horror movies ever made: 1974’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! In Part 1, the team goes behind the scenes of Tobe Hooper’s low-budget horror classic, exploring the origins of the movie, the cast and crew who endured brutal Texas h
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Oct. 5, 2026
Top 5 Songs of 1991!
1991 was a year when the musical landscape was changing Right Here, Right Now! This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast, Jason and Dee each reveal their Top 5 Songs of 1991—but there’s a twist: they’re not simply telling you what made the list. Instead, the guys take turns delivering clues, stories and behind-the-scenes trivia about each song while the other cohost—and YOU—try to figure out what song they’re talking about. Can you guess it faster than the other guy? From unforgetta
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Sept. 28, 2026
"9 to 5" (1980) vs. "Mr. Mom" (1983): Part 2
It’s time to get back to work! Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast continue their look at two foundational comedies of the ’80s, 9 to 5 and Mr. Mom. In Part 2, the guys turn their attention to the cast of Mr. Mom and take a closer look at the incredible collection of talent that helped make this Michael Keaton classic such a memorable part of the ’80s. From the familiar faces to the supporting characters you may have forgotten about, there are plenty of great stories and su
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Sept. 21, 2026
"9 to 5" (1980) vs. "Mr. Mom" (1983): Part 1
Two of the biggest workplace comedies of the early 1980s are going head-to-head! Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast kick off a two-part matchup between 9 to 5 and Mr. Mom. In Part 1, the guys go behind the scenes to uncover the origins of both movies. How did these comedy classics come together? What were the inspirations behind them? And how did they assemble two unforgettable casts? Then Jason and Dee take a deep dive into the cast of 9 to 5—from the three powerhouse st