Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

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.

Recent Episodes

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Aug. 31, 2026

ZZ Top "Eliminator" (1983): Track by Track!

Grab your cheap sunglasses, fire up the Eliminator, and get ready to go back to 1983! In memory of the legendary Frank Beard, Jason and Dee take a trip back to one of the most important albums of the MTV era as they re-release their 2023...
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Aug. 24, 2026

"Point Break" (1991) vs. "The Fast and the Furious" (2001): Part 2

The race is on! 🏎️💨 Jason and Dee continue their showdown between two of the greatest action movies of all time: 1991’s Point Break vs. 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. After breaking down Point Break in Part One, the guys shift gears and put the...
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Aug. 17, 2026

"Point Break" (1991) vs "The Fast and the Furious" (2001): Part 1

Surf’s up, dude… and apparently so are the engines! 🏄‍♂️🏎️ Jason and Dee are putting two of the greatest adrenaline-fueled action movies of all time head-to-head: 1991’s Point Break vs. 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. And while one is about...
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Aug. 10, 2026

Pretty in Pink Soundtrack (1986) Track by Track with 2 Bonus Tracks!

This week, Jason and Dee conclude their epic soundtrack showdown by putting one of the most iconic albums of the 1980s under the microscope: the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. More than just a collection of songs, this groundbreaking soundtrack helped introduce a generation of moviegoers to the exploding world of alternative and new wave music, forever changing the way Hollywood used music to tell a story. Track by track, the guys break down every song on the album, exploring where each one appears
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Aug. 3, 2026

Vision Quest Soundtrack (1985): Track by Track with 3 Bonus Tracks!

This week, Jason and Dee kick off the first round of an epic soundtrack battle as they put the 1985 Vision Questsoundtrack under the microscope. Featuring an eclectic mix of forgotten gems, future classics, exclusive soundtrack cuts, and a few songs that deserved far more attention, this album is much more than just a companion to the movie. Track by track, the guys explore contributions from Madonna, Journey, Sammy Hagar, Don Henley, The Style Council, Red Rider, Foreigner, Dio, and more, unco
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July 27, 2026

"Stand By Me" (1986) vs. "The Sandlot" (1991): Part 2

This week, Jason and Dee wrap up their two-part celebration of two of the greatest coming-of-age films ever made: Stand By Me (1986) and The Sandlot (1993). After exploring the origins of both stories in Part 1, it's time to head back to the neighborhood ball field as the guys shine the spotlight on the unforgettable cast of The Sandlot and revisit memorable behind-the-scenes stories from both cinematic classics. Along the way, Jason and Dee discuss the young actors who brought the neighborhood