Episodes

If you are like us, you've been waiting for this movie since the summer of 1986. After the release date was pushed back 5 times, "Top Gun: Maverick" is finally in theaters. In this episode we discuss the history and …

During the summer of 1986, Tom Cruise entered the Danger Zone and flew movie audiences up with the best of the best. Come join us as we give the behind the scenes stories with the US Navy's Top Gun program, …

In 1977, fueled with the power of the Bee Gees and tremendous disco songs, the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack was released. Since its release it has sold more than 40 million copies showcasing the pinnacle songs of the di...

This week we tackle the fourth best selling albums of the 1980s! This album contains iconic top ten hits from the 50s, 60s and 80s but the stories behind the music will blow you away! This week we run the …

Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother you will enjoy this week's podcast matching up two pop culture nuclear bombs! This week we dive into the fascinating stories of the production, release and legacy of these ...

In 1977 Disco got a second life after the surprise success of the film "Saturday Night Fever". This pop culture nuclear bomb also made John Travolta a movie star. Similarly in 1987, "Dirty Dancing" was surprise success tha...

In 1982, Duran Duran released their second album, "Rio". Sparked by wonderful, catchy pop songs and fueled by some of the first creative videos on MTV, the album would make them superstars. Join us this week as we venture t...

When Duran Duran hit the airwaves of MTV in 1981 it was a marriage made in heaven (despite having the first video banned by MTV). Join us as we discuss each of the Fab Five, how the ended up as …

The guys in Toto, who may have done more to shape the sound of the 80's than anyone else, set out in 1982 to make an album with a "produce hits or else" mission. The album that they released, "Toto …

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...

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...

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...

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 ...

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...

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 …

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...

"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...

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...

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 …

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 …

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 …