Episodes

March 22, 2022

A History of Toto: Holding, Thrilling, and Blessing since 1977

Toto is one of the great under appreciated bands in all of the 80's. While playing as session musicians they impacted countless albums and artists before creating some of the most unforgettable 80's classics themselves. Joi...

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March 15, 2022

The Godfather (1972) vs. The Godfather Part 2 (1974) vs. Goodfellas (…

Fifty years ago in 1972, modern cinema was changed with the release of "The Godfather". In this episode we will continue our conversation discussing and comparing "The Godfather" vs. "The Godfather Pt 2" vs. "Goodfellas". J...

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March 8, 2022

The Godfather (1972) vs. The Godfather (1974) vs. Goodfellas (1990): …

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. This week we tackle some of the greatest movies of all time as The Godfather reaches it's 50th anniversary! We will discuss the incredible behind the scenes stories and the a...

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March 2, 2022

Don't Watch The Batman (2022) Until You Listen to this Episode!

Near Next to Perfect on Rotten Tomatoes?? Do not watch The Batman until you have checked out this episode! We have put together all the background info you want, seen the movie, and will give you the full review including our...

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Feb. 22, 2022

Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008): Episode 3

We are back again with bats in our belfry for episode 3 of our comparison of Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008). In this episode we wrap up our discussion covering the key composers, picking apart the problems that we ...

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Feb. 15, 2022

Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008): Episode 2

Oh we've got a live one here! Which of these classic iconic 80's Batman movies do you like most? In the episode we dive into the casting of both movies and the drama and controversy that that caused. (Beetlejuice as Batman...

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Feb. 9, 2022

Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008): Part 1

Have you ever danced with the Devil by the pale moonlight? This episode we tackle the Caped Crusader and his nemesis, the Joker! We discuss a little bit of Batman comics history, how comics became mainstream and how Batman ...

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Jan. 18, 2022

Top 5 Most Iconic Super Bowl Musical Performances!

We are less than a month away from the world's biggest sporting event, The Super Bowl! Some people watch for the football, some people watch for the commercials, and some watch for the iconic musical performances (and the mi...

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Jan. 11, 2022

The Super Bowl Shuffle (1985)

In 1985 the Chicago Bears were the biggest, baddest, meanest football team in the NFL so they decide to rap, sing, and dance in a music video! Join us as we revisit the "Super Bowl Shuffle" 36 years after its release! We ain'...

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Dec. 23, 2021

A Christmas Story (1983) vs. Home Alone (1990): Part 2

Oh Fudge! Home Alone and A Christmas Story are holiday favorites now but how did they do during their initial run at the theaters? We will dive into the stories behind the production and ultimate performance at the theaters...

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Dec. 20, 2021

A Christmas Story (1983) vs. Home Alone (1990): Part 1

"A Christmas Story" and "Home Alone" have become some of the most beloved holiday classics of all time! They are both played relentlessly during the Christmas season. This week we dive into the stories behind their creation...

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Dec. 14, 2021

Run-DMC's "Raising Hell" (1986): Track by Track!

In 1986, Run-DMC, along with visionary producer Rick Rubin, changed the face of popular music by fusing Rock and Rap in the game changing "Walk This Way" remake. This song, along with other classics on this album, cemented r...

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Dec. 7, 2021

History of Rap and Run DMC 1973-1986 (feat. Def Dave)

Now put your hands in the air! And wave ‘em like you just don’t care! Join us today as we discuss the History of Hip hop and Run DMC with our special guest, hip hop guru, David Wright aka Def Dave. Learn the exact moment that...

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Nov. 30, 2021

Beastie Boys' "Licensed to Ill" (1986): Track by Track!

In 1986, three young white rappers took MTV by storm, releasing the party anthem of the 80's! This week we again welcome hip hop expert, DefDave as we discuss the Beastie Boys (in the process we missed two classes with no ho...

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Nov. 23, 2021

Beastie Boys Way Back in History (feat. DefDave)

In 1986, Hip-hop hit the mainstream. Two bands changed the face of music, Run DMC and the Beastie Boys. It started way back in history... but how? Join us and special guest, author David Wright, (aka DefDave) as we discuss th...

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Nov. 16, 2021

Top 10 Movies since Y2K!: 100th Episode Special!

We both agree that the best movie era was before the days of Y2K, but that doesn't mean that there weren't great movies since we flipped to the new millennium! Join us on this special 100th episode of the Surely You Can't Be...

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Nov. 9, 2021

Young Guns (1988) vs. Young Guns II(1990) vs. Tombstone (1993): Part 2

The legends of Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp were forged in the the year 1881, 140 years ago. This week we dive in for part two of our discussion regards the movies "Young Guns", "Young Guns II" and "Tombstone". Which of the...

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Nov. 2, 2021

Young Guns (1988) vs. Young Guns II (1990) vs. Tombstone (1993)

In the year 1881 there were two events that shaped the legend of the old west and the imagination of many for years to come. Those events were the shootout at the OK Corral and Pat Garrett shooting Billy the Kid in the back ...

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Oct. 26, 2021

An American Werewolf in London (1981) vs. The Howling (1981): Part 2

During this Halloween season we are breaking down two of the best werewolf movies of all time, that just happened to be released within six months of each other in 1981. In this episode we discuss the impact of these movies ...

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Oct. 19, 2021

An American Werewolf in London (1981) vs. The Howling (1981): Part 1

1981 was the year of the werewolf! During that year there were four major werewolf movies released including "An American Werewolf in London" and "The Howling". During this episode, we will discuss the incredible transforma...

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Oct. 12, 2021

"M" (1931) vs. "Psycho" (1960) vs. "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991):…

When these three movies were released they chilled people to the bone! Some people described these films as dark, morbid, even grotesque! Join us as we take a deep dive into these three chilling thrillers with our good frie...

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Oct. 5, 2021

"M" (1931) vs. "Psycho (1960) vs. "The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Every 30 years or so a movie comes along that introduces a character that simultaneously scares, repulses and attracts us. Characters like ultra intelligent Dr. Hannibal Lector, the friendly Norman Bates and the mysterious H...

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Sept. 28, 2021

Use Your Illusion II (1991): Track by Track!

As a follow up to the biggest selling debut album of all time, "Appetite for Destruction" Guns N' Roses released not just one album, but two. The second of the two "Use Your Illusion" albums released on September 17, 1991 wa...

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Sept. 21, 2021

Use Your Illusion I (1991): Track by Track!

On September 17, 1991 Guns N' Roses released their long awaited follow up to "Appetite for Destruction" with not one album but two! The first of those albums, called "Use Your Illusion I", offered a change in sound and style...

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