Best Steve Hoefer Podcasts (2023)

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Best TV Sidekicks 59:16

22d ago59:16

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Partner in crime. Right-Hand man. Friend for life. Yes, we could all use a great sidekick in our lives. What kinda of person would be yours? Steve & Kirk dive into what makes a great sidekick for some of the greatest shows on TV. Who are the ten best ever? Listen and see if the guys' lists match yours. Support the show…

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Movies That Make You Cry (But in a manly way of course) 1:18:24

1M ago1:18:24

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Who doesn't love a good cry watching a movie? Not real men Kirk and Steve. Alright. Yeah, they do. Maybe a little too much. But not so much that they can't get it together to discuss and rank the ten movies most likely to make them, and maybe you, reach for the tissues. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best TV Ad Camapigns 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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So many products from so many companies competing to get YOUR attention. Some do it better than others, but who is the best? What makes them so good? The guys return from an extended absence (ahem, Steve) to discuss, debate, and rank the best ad campaigns to ever inhabit our screens. So have it your way and if we don't deliver in 30 minutes or less…

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Encore Episode - Disney Movie Songs/Chris Ledesma Tribute 1:37:38

4M ago1:37:38

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As an Encore Episode, we offer Best Disney Movie Songs, our most popular episode and and a fitting tribute to our personal friend and friend of the show, Chris Ledesma, who passed away a few months ago. This episode is a fitting reminder of the warmth, humor and intelligence Chris shared every day of his life. We were so lucky to have him as our gu…

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Two Guys in a Bar v.4 1:18:42

4M ago1:18:42

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The guys take a break from the norm and pour "a few" drinks to discuss various topics from Travel to Movies and Sports. This episode also has the distinction of something the guys have only done once before on the pod; They're actually broadcasting from the same location! That calls for a drink, or "a few" drinks. Bartender! Support the show…

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Greatest Sports Dynasties 53:28

5M ago53:28

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In what will shock the world, as an actual episode UNDER an hour, Steve and Kirk rank the teams who have dominated the field in their particular sport. Who's the best? Do certain sports lend themselves to sustained success? Listen to what the guys think and decide whether they get it right or not. We're leaning on the side of "not". Support the sho…

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Best Love Songs 1:22:59

6M ago1:22:59

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The guys are back and they've got feelings. Love feelings. The kinda love that's best described in song and that's what the topic is for today: Best Love Songs. Steve and Kirk take a look at love as expressed through some pretty great music. Some of the tunes will be part of your heart already, others will hopefully be that newfound love addition t…

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Encore Episode - Romantic Comedy Movies 1:28:01

8M ago1:28:01

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Life has a particular way of dictating when you will or will not record a new episode. Steve brings you up to date on the latest with PopuList and presents a special Valentine's Day encore episode of "Romantic Comedy Movies" with special guest, comedienne, Wendy Liebman. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Marvel Movies 1:15:59

9M ago1:15:59

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They're a huge part of the modern cinema world. They thrill us and leave us wanting more. They are the masters of the individual story as well as the larger connected universe we call the MCU. The home of Cap, Tony, Spidey, and Thor, we're talkin' Marvel Movies as we begin the long-awaited Season 3 of the show. Support the show…

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Bonus - Looking Back. Looking Forward. 18:28

11M ago18:28

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Somewhere toward the end of Season 2, Steve had to go.......to Europe.....and didn't take Kirk (or his own kids) with him. After two grueling months of drinking and eating the best France, Italy and Switzerland could throw at him...he returned. Reinvigorated, he prepped to continue the podcast only to find now that Kirk had left! Where had he gone?…

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Two Guys in a Bar v.3 53:35

1+ y ago53:35

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The guys are "back in the bar" discussing and ranking a "Long-Island Ice Tea" mixture of topics. A little departure from the norm as the guys ping-pong their way through fads, sports, worst habits, album art, reality shows, and Elon Musk. There is absolutely nothing that will change the world in this bonus episode, but you might add a couple of lau…

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Candy Bars/Movie Theater Candy 1:24:06

1+ y ago1:24:06

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Chocolate, caramel, crunch, nougat, peanuts. What's in your favorite candy? Are you the type who prefers to kick back in a theater with a box of something delicious that will last a long time? Whatever you like, there's a lot to like, no, LOVE about these amazing treats. Chef Lee Hillson joins Steve & Kirk to discuss what candies are the best both …

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Greatest Sports Venues 1:13:41

1+ y ago1:13:41

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The Brickyard. The Friendly Confines. The Theater of Dreams. Great nicknames for some of the greatest sports venues. Major sporting events have claimed their piece of history in these venerable landmarks, but which are the very best of all? Steve & Kirk play a full match while debating these icons of sport. Now teeing off... Support the show…

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Best TV Shows of the '80's 1:33:07

1+ y ago1:33:07

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If you're old enough to have seen them when they premiered, they make you smile. If you've streamed them lately, you're watching a big part of television history. Cop shows. Hospital shows, Sitcoms, Soaps. The '80s had it all and in many cases launched a lot of it. Steve and Kirk are joined by Casting Director Sandi Logan to remember, reflect and r…

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Best Film Composers 1:48:52

1+ y ago1:48:52

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Great films usually are products of strong scripts, casting, directing, and the skills of the entire crew. Even the great films would fall flat without the music score to accompany the story and action. Great films can be made better, weaker films can get elevated to new heights by an amazing score. Was that a shark?! Steve & Kirk, along with retur…

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Women of History 1:02:02

1+ y ago1:02:02

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They've overcome barriers and defied unfair odds and obstacles and yet women occupy some of the most important and influential spots in history. You know of many already and probably aren't aware of others. The one absolute is, they have all changed our world for the better. So many to choose from, but who stands out the most? Steve & Kirk tackle t…

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Disney/Pixar Animated Features 1:25:03

1+ y ago1:25:03

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Two American giants of the entertainment world. Disney and Pixar. Both have made their name on creating some of the most iconic and beloved animated feature films for decades. Pixar has been doing it since 1995. Disney, since 1937! Who has done it best overall? Is there a best? Which of their collected films is the very best? All those moments. All…

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Individual Olympic Performances 1:23:07

1+ y ago1:23:07

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The Olympics. The Summer Games are a not too distant memory and the Winter Games will be here soon. So many great moments. So many great performances. Steve & Kirk discuss who were the greatest of athletes in their performances of a single Olympic Games. TV/Streaming Sports Producer John Learing returns to help "carry the torch". Support the show…

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Bucket-List Destinations 1:03:57

1+ y ago1:03:57

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Europe, Africa, Asia, The Americas. Everyone has the places they want to see and experience, but what are those exceptional places you just have to see before it's too late? Kirk and Steve discuss some of the most intriguing places around to add to your "Must Do" lists. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Animated T.V. Series 1:25:41

2y ago1:25:41

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"What's Up Doc?", "Doh!" and "Yabba Dabba Doo!" all bring that certain something to mind. 'Toons!, Animated T.V. Series. We've watched them as kids, turned to them for an escape from our busy lives as adults, but mostly, they've been a big part of what entertains us throughout the years. Which era gave us the best? Steve & Kirk draw their own concl…

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Best Singer/Songwriters (*and Bonus content) 1:19:48

2y ago1:19:48

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All songs get written, but not all get written by one person and then sung by that person as well. These are the special breed called Singer/Songwriters. Kirk & Steve discuss and disparage each other over who's the best in the business. Yeah, they don't agree. Also included, a bonus feature! Support the show…

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Best Fast Food Restaurants 1:20:53

2y ago1:20:53

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We may not want to admit it, but most of us like/love fast food. Burgers, Pizza, Subs, Chicken, so much yum. The guys take on the take-out windows of America. Award-winning chef, Lee Hillson joins Steve & Kirk in talking about franchising taste. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Bond Supporting Roles 58:27

2y ago58:27

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The films of Bond feature great plots, music, gadgets and characters of all kinds. Steve & Kirk debate the strengths and failings of some of the best known Bond Supporting Roles from the films during this bonus episode. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Bond Theme Songs 1:04:31

2y ago1:04:31

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Bond songs. A perfect blend of movie and music magic. Steve & Kirk take on the the music that makes the movies "Bond". Iconic themes, big vocals, unforgettable melodies. Which are the best of Bond? Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Bond Films 1:42:47

2y ago1:42:47

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You know the name. Bond, James Bond. You know the films and their plots, villains, girls and gadgets, but which Bond film is best? Kirk and Steve and returning guest, Jeremy Arnold, take on this mission during the opening week of the latest 007 film, "No Time To Die". Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Greatest Baseball Players of All Time 1:36:06

2y ago1:36:06

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Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Rose, Cy Young, Babe Ruth. All these names recall images of baseball greatness. Are they the Top 10 greatest of all time though? Steve and Kirk are joined again by ESPN and MLB.TV's Matt Vasgersian to debate and discuss baseball legends from yesteryear and today. Support the show…

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Best Rolling Stones Songs 1:28:59

2y ago1:28:59

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With the Beatles closing out Season 1, what could be a better follow up than the Rolling Stones? The Season 2 premiere features Steve, Kirk and guest Chuck Tilley (Drummer from the band Sixwire) sorting through one of the largest catalogues in Rock 'n Roll. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Two Guys in a Bar Bonus Episode 1:31:53

2y ago1:31:53

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While you're waiting for Season 2, Steve & Kirk have a surprise bonus episode to share! Multiple topics from their multiple personalities. It's the guys doing what comes naturally...drinking and sharing their thoughts on things that nobody asked. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Beatles Songs 1:40:52

2+ y ago1:40:52

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The Season 1 Finale. Steve & Kirk take on the impossible and rank the all-time great Beatles songs. Will they favor the classics, the psychedelic era or the final albums' songs? So much great material to choose from. Joining the guys to make sense of it all is Three Dog Night drummer, Pat Bautz. Support the show…

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Greatest Sports Events in the World 1:35:59

2+ y ago1:35:59

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People love their sports. The biggest events tend to be hugely popular. Which events around the world are the very best? Steve & Kirk and Sports TV Producer, John Learing, discuss and rank the greatest spectacles in sports. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Biggest Best Picture Snubs 1:19:03

2+ y ago1:19:03

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You can make an argument almost every Academy Awards about another film being deserving of winning Best Picture, but what are the films with the biggest snubs for that award? Kirk and Steve go without a safety net to give you their takes on the films that Oscar didn't treat very kindly. As a bonus, the guys also take a look at the coming attraction…

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Best, Best Picture Winners 1:45:43

2+ y ago1:45:43

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Every year the Academy anoints a film with the title "Best Picture". We've seen dozens of them over the years, but which of them is the best of the best. Steve and Kirk are re-joined by author Jeremy Arnold as they make their case for the best of all time. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Board Games 1:26:08

2+ y ago1:26:08

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They amuse and bemuse us as they entertain and distract. They are Board Games. Steve & Kirk take a look at getting out of jail free, who did what in the conservatory with the rope and how do you fix a wrenched ankle? These are the games we've loved forever. Joining the guys is author Tristan Donaldson ("It's All a Game: The History of Board Games f…

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Best Stand-up Comics 1:35:13

2+ y ago1:35:13

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These are the masters of the clubs and live arenas. The artists in search of the perfect set. The funny people who want your sides and stomach to hurt. Steve & Kirk take a look at which Stand-ups are the best at getting the biggest laughs with special guest, comedian Steve Bruner. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Disney Movie Songs 1:37:12

2+ y ago1:37:12

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Disney movies are part of the fabric of many childhood (and even adult) memories. But the songs of those movies are just as memorable as any part of the film. Songs of dreams, friendship, and love. Steve & Kirk rank the best songs from Disney movies. Be our guest to make this episode part of your world. Support the show…

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Best U.S. Cities to Visit 1:11:10

2+ y ago1:11:10

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We can't help ourselves. We love to travel, see new sights and have a lot of fun doing it. So, when you get to vacation in the U.S., which cities would be the very best to visit? What is fun to you? Do you like sun and sand? Nature? Historical places or man-made amusement? Kirk and Steve pack their virtual bags and make some non-existent reservatio…

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Women of Rock 1:19:48

2+ y ago1:19:48

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No time for the boys this week and these are the women who rock. They sing. They strut. They blow us away with their talent to perform. Sometimes taken for granted, but they should never be taken lightly because they are some of the best ever in the annals of rock. No country, R & B or Pop this week. Listen as Steve & Kirk take on the best Front-wo…

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Romantic Comedy Movies 1:27:39

2+ y ago1:27:39

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We like to laugh and who doesn't like a good love story? So, it's easy to understand the appeal of romantic comedies. For Valentine's Day 2021, Steve & Kirk take a look at the very popular date-night genre. Comedienne Wendy Liebman joins in and there's a good chance Meg Ryan may come up in discussion. Support the show…

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Best Heisman Trophy Winners 1:22:46

2+ y ago1:22:46

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Heisman Trophy winners are considered the best players from that season, but who is the best of the best? Is it the players with the best stats? Is it the player who excels in the biggest moments of the biggest games? Is it some special intangible? Steve & Kirk dive into who really are the Top 10 Heisman winners of all-time. ESPN's David Hale re-jo…

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College Fight Songs 1:10:21

2+ y ago1:10:21

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They inspire us at home, the fans in the stadium, the team on the field. They're a big part of the game day experience...the college fight song. Steve & Kirk dive into their Top 10's for best fight songs ever and have opinions on the songs and each other. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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All Time College Football Head Coaches 1:20:17

2+ y ago1:20:17

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They're leaders, strategists and mentors. Great college programs were built and guided by these generals of the gridiron. Steve and Kirk and special guest David Hale (ESPN), give their takes on what makes a head coach great and who was the very best. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Historic College Football Programs 1:18:59

2+ y ago1:18:59

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It's easy to see who are the dominant teams of today, but who is the best of all time? Steve & Kirk huddle with ESPN reporter, David Hale to discuss and rank their best ever Top 10. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Holiday Viewing 1:32:33

3y ago1:32:33

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Charlie Brown, George Bailey, Rudolph, Scrooge and the Grinch. There are certainly a lot of amazing characters we love to see this time of the year and there certainly are a lot of holiday programs, specials and movies to see them in. So much to watch during a very busy season! Well, Steve & Kirk will help you find that perfect line-up for you and …

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It started with two guys in a bar... 1:17:53

3y ago1:17:53

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This episode promises to be a little different. As it was done in the beginning and as it's been done since, the guys make their own personal Top 3 and Top 5 lists based on topics they throw at each other. They may not actually be in a bar, but they like to pretend. Probably too much. The episode will give our listeners a little more insight into t…

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Best Classic Cocktails 1:24:30

3y ago1:24:30

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Classic cocktails. How do you rank them? What scale is used to pick the best? Steve & Kirk are joined by bar and cocktails veteran, Andy Seymour to discuss the same issue that cocktail lovers all over have debated for years. Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Best Sitcoms 1:25:19

3y ago1:25:19

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Sitcoms. We grew up with them. We identify with them. They’ve been a staple of television since, well, the beginning of television. Lucy and Desi, Archie and Edith, Sam and Diane and many more have filled our homes with laughter. Comedy is hard to do. The guys and Sandi will reveal who they thought did it best. Support the show…

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Greatest Rock Bands 1:29:05

3y ago1:29:05

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Our first music episode and of course, it’s gotta be Rock n’ Roll! No solo acts, no front-men with back-ups, we’re talking groups. These are the bands! Whether it’s big guitar solos, innovations that killed it, or hits that keep coming, They’re called Rock Bands for a reason. Singer/Songwriter D. Vincent Williams helps us take a look at the greates…

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Best Baseball Films 1:08:45

3y ago1:08:45

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Love sports films? The intensity of competition? The spectacle of human triumph? We at PopuList do too! Especially Baseball films. Kirk and Steve, along with special guest, television baseball commentator Matt Vasgersian, will divulge and dispute their Top 10 lists of films glorifying “America’s Pastime”. Support the show…

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Teaser #2 4:20

3y ago4:20

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Who are the PopuList guys? What's next for the show? You, our listeners, will be an important part. We need your opinions. Find out how and go to our website! Support the showBy Steve Hoefer, Kirk Trutner

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Teaser #1 1:35

3y ago1:35

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What is PopuList? Who is PopuList? This first of two teaser episodes will introduce your hosts and give you a taste of an unconventional take on a conventionally great pastime. Discover a little more about what's in store from a couple of guys, some of their friends, a whole world of topics and how it will involve you, our listeners. Welcome to Pop…

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