Best Cartoon Lampoon Podcasts (2024)

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July Selection Show / Choosing Topics from Great Movies, Albums, Shows We Have Yet to Cover 45:35

3d ago45:35

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Send us a Text Message. This month we're covering things we missed the first time around. In this episode, we sift through options each of us would like to discuss and narrow them down to our final choices. Listen in as we cover a lot of ground. If we mention something you'd like us to cover, let us know! We are always open to suggestions. If you e…

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Blockbuster Movies + Drop a Bomb with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Podcast 1:21:40

10d ago1:21:40

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Send us a Text Message. More guests! This week we welcome Dave and Rob from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast! On their show they cover all kinds of great movies and music, and you must check them out. In this episode they've been tasked with drafting the biggest box office hits from the decades they cover, but with a twist. For our last choic…

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Saturday Morning Cartoons with Children of the 80s Podcast! 1:06:13

17d ago1:06:13

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Send us a Text Message. This week we welcome some wonderful guests: Jim and Lindsay from the podcast Children of the 80s! Their show is steeped in nostalgia and covers all facets of the 80s. Talking about Saturday Morning Cartoons feels like a match made in heaven. This episode in fact drips in nostalgia and memories. While we talk we remember thin…

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The Big Lebowski with Brian Rappe / Top Private Investigators in Movies, TV, Books, etc. 1:40:59

24d ago1:40:59

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Send us a Text Message. We're welcoming back friend of the show Brian Rappe this week. In fact, he's being indoctrinated into our 5-Timers Club! His choice is the Coen Brothers classic The Big Lebowski. Beloved by many and quoted for decades, we break down the film in extra detail. For our draft, we are picking the top Private Investigators / Detec…

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R.E.M. Revisited: A Collaboration with Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast 47:13

1M ago47:13

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Send us a Text Message. Several episodes back we discussed R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People. Look back if you missed it! But that episode has led to further R.E.M. discussion with the great Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast. We are collaborating this week to bring you not one, but two new R.E.M.-centered episodes. You can hear about th…

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1983: Huey Lewis and the News - Sports / Best Musician Cameos in Movies 1:01:34

1M ago1:01:34

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Send us a Text Message. One of the biggest albums released in 1983 was Sports by Huey Lewis and the News. Filled with singles it dominated the airwaves for months. We break it down track by track and share our memories of why it was so important to us. Huey then went on to write "The Power of Love" for Back to the Future and even had a memorable ca…

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1983: Return of the Jedi / Sci-Fi Draft 1:05:39

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Send us a Text Message. Next up in 1983 is the movie many think probably should have ended the Star Wars saga. Whether you like what came later or not, you'll be sure to love this episode. Return of the Jedi was a wonderful finish to the original trilogy starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and more. In honor of St…

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1983: Risky Business / Steamiest Scenes on Film 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

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Send us a Text Message. Things are heating up at PCY in this episode. First we break down the 1983 classic that propelled Tom Cruise to stardom: Risky Business. It's hard to pinpoint the genre of this movie, but there's no doubt Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay heat up the screen. In that spirit, we also draft the 'steamiest' scenes we've seen on film. …

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Summer Vacation Series! National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) / Vacation Memories 1:15:40

2M ago1:15:40

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Send us a Text Message. **Please find the other Vacation episodes earlier in our catalog. This July, we're packing up the Family Truckster and going on vacation! Summer is a time for family vacations, road trips, and all the chaos that comes with it. All your hosts at PCY (except maybe one part-timer) are huge fans of the original Vacation movie se…

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1983: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 52:11

2M ago52:11

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Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off 1983. It was a great time full of fantastic music and big movies. Go back in time with us as we remember what we can from the year where we turned 7. The drafts are competitive as always as so many of the choices have had lasting impacts on us to this day. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on…

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The Blair Witch Project (1999) / Halloween Memories 54:03

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Send us a Text Message. In honor of Halloween, we are kicking off a monthlong Spooktacular! Scary movies and specials galore! We begin with maybe the most brilliantly marketed movie of all-time: The Blair Witch Project. Pete chose this movie as he remembered it being a one of a kind experience. 20+ years later, how does it hold up to repeat viewing…

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1991: L.A. Story and the Brilliant Steve Martin / Top 5 Movies 1:29:42

2M ago1:29:42

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Send us a Text Message. We close the 1991 yearbook by talking about Brad's favorite movie of all time: L.A. Story. This underrated gem is one of Steve Martin's finest works in a catalog that spans decades and disciplines. If anyone ever deserved to be an EGOT winner, it's Steve Martin. While Pete is with Brad on the brilliance of this movie, Giff h…

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2004: Dodgeball / Vince Vaughn Draft 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Send us a Text Message. If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. But don't dodge this episode where we break down the 2004 classic Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Stephen Root, Jason Bateman, Gary Cole, and many more. Our draft this week covers the best of Vince Vaughn. This draft is so…

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2004: Napoleon Dynamite / Nerd Movies Draft 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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Send us a Text Message. We caught you a delicious bass this week. And if you listen to this episode we'll send you a model sailboat. We're talking about Napoleon Dynamite! Join us as we try to understand the weirdness and relive all the classic lines. In addition we have a fun draft to close things out as we pick the best movies about nerds. From T…

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2004: Green Day - American Idiot / Green Day Songs Draft 1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

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Send us a Text Message. 20 years ago, Green Day had a resurgence that took the country by storm with the release of American Idiot. Not many bands have two absolute classic albums in their catalog, but ten years after Dookie, Billie Joe and the boys added another. In this episode we share our journey with the band as fans and our love for this albu…

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2004: Memories and Movies, Music, TV Drafts 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Send us a Text Message. We are celebrating 20 years ago this month. Go back to 2004 with us as we reminisce on the good and the bad and draft our favorites. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Want to support our show and become a PCY Class…

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1990: Newhart / Best TV Series Finales 58:13

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Send us a Text Message. Everyone has their comfort TV shows. For us, Newhart fits the description of comfort TV perfectly. Bob Newhart made audiences laugh in the 70s and the 80s and at our age we grew up watching the 80s Newhart with our families. We cover the pilot and finale in this episode. Maybe best known for that finale (specifically the fin…

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1990: Saturday Night Live / Best SNL Cast Members Draft 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

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Send us a Text Message. Well, isn't that special? We've got an episode on Saturday Night Live for you. 1990 was a great year for the show and we cover episodes hosted by Tom Hanks, Fred Savage, Alec Baldwin, and Patrick Swayze. Sketches include Wayne's World, Church Chat, Five-Timers Club, White Trash Bed and Breakfast, Mousetrap Seminar, Chippenda…

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1990: The Wonder Years / Best "Coming of Age" Movies and TV 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if our show was out of tune? Would you stand up and turn us off? We're talking about The Wonder Years this week, a show that was extremely important to us. We were the exact same age and at the same point in life as the main characters, Kevin, Winnie, and Paul. It was our original water cooler show in middl…

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1990: Memories and Movies, Music, TV Drafts 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

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Send us a Text Message. 1990 was a seminal year for your hosts at PCY. The memories run deep. Go back in time as we discuss moving, the transition from middle to high school, and carefree summers. As far as pop culture content, the options felt endless. In TV, Seinfeld began, Cheers was riding high, ABC sitcoms were hanging in there, and Saturday N…

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Milestone Month: Fear (1996) / Draft of Cast Work (Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, Alyssa Milano, etc.) 1:43:55

4M ago1:43:55

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Send us a Text Message. It's time to wrap up Milestone Month, and we have a doozy of a movie for the occasion. Dave is still with us, and this film had a big impact on him and Brad. The movie is the 1996 thriller Fear starring a young Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon. Cringy, campy, and a little crazy, this movie was a wild time ripe for discuss…

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1989: ROAD HOUSE!!! / Top 5 Movies 49:43

4M ago49:43

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Send us a Text Message. Giff’s choice, Road House, is our topic for part 3 of 1989. Coming in just before the decade ended, this was one of the most ‘80’s of all ‘80’s movies. Learn about great kill scenes, professional coolers, and monster trucks for everyday use. Road House is ludicrous and it never slows down. It is a time capsule of ‘80’s exces…

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1989: Batman / Favorite Soundtracks 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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Send us a Text Message. We got a live one here! Our second installment of 1989 focuses on one of the biggest movies of the ‘80’s: Batman. This movie and the anticipation for it took the nation by storm and captured the imagination of young Brad. The hosts remember when they first saw Batman and talk about how it holds up today in a sea of new super…

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1991: World Champion Minnesota Twins / Top 5 Sports Memories 2:01:32

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Send us a Text Message. We're gonna win Twins! They actually did! Believe it or not, there was once a Minnesota sports team that didn't cause utter and complete disappointment. We take a detour from the traditional pop culture topics this week to remember this little team who went from worst to first and won the greatest World Series ever played. F…

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Looking Ahead to 2024 / Season 4 Preview 42:39

5M ago42:39

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Send us a Text Message. It's almost here! Season 4 of Pop Culture Yearbook is coming in March. Join us this week as we share what we're looking forward to in 2024. How many trips can Pete pack into a few months? We'll also give you a preview of what's to come on the show. We've got some action-packed episodes coming your way! In the next three mont…

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Ladies' Choice: Billy Madison (1995) with Courtney Gifford 1:09:57

5M ago1:09:57

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Send us a Text Message. We have a special guest again this week! Giff brings his wife, Courtney, into the fold to discuss her choice: Billy Madison. We are all big fans of this movie, so her choice was definitely appreciated by the hosts. We dig deep into the... plot??? Well the plot certainly isn't the strongest part of the movie, but there are li…

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Ladies' Choice: Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) with Danaca Arnold 1:21:36

5M ago1:21:36

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Send us a Text Message. Season 2 premiere! We are devoting February to the Ladies. Our wives picked the topics for us, and one will even make a special appearance! In this episode we preview their choices and talk about some of the women in pop culture we have loved over the years. In addition we welcome our first ever live guest, Brad's sister Dan…

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2020: Taylor Swift with Leah from She Will Rock You! / Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs 1:52:15

5M ago1:52:15

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Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off 2020 with another supersized episode. 2020 was the year of the pandemic, but there were many good things that came out of it. Without the shutdowns, we may never have been blessed with Taylor Swift's Folklore album. So for our first episode of the month, we focus on all things Taylor Swift, with an emphasis…

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2009: Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings 1:37:24

5M ago1:37:24

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Send us a Text Message. The second episode of 2009 sees the PCY gang breaking out of their general routine. While we are obviously pop culture fans first and foremost, we also love all the sports. Growing up in Minnesota, we have been huge fans of the Vikings all our lives. In part 2 we want to share the agony and (near) ecstasy we have experienced…

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2009: The Room / Top 5 Guilty Pleasures 1:25:11

5M ago1:25:11

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Send us a Text Message. Oh, hi everyone! We cap off 2009 with Dave’s final choice, The Room. This cult classic film is near and dear to all our hearts and has been for about 10 years now. From midnight showings to friendly get togethers, the movie has taken on a life of its own in our group. The so bad it’s good masterpiece is a one of a kind film …

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1985: Nintendo / Top 5 NES games 1:09:56

5M ago1:09:56

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Send us a Text Message. Growing up in the 80's meant you loved video games. Atari and other game systems, along with the pull to the arcade, were all the rage. In 1985 Nintendo came along and changed the game. Pete's choice for this episode is a topic near and dear to us. The NES will always be our favorite game system. In fact, Brad still has his …

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2023: Year in Review 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

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Send us a Text Message. We're back! For one week we're off hiatus to review the past year. In this episode, you'll get our best memories from the year, as well as all the music, TV, movies, and sports you could want. Taylor Swift! Foo Fighters! Ted Lasso! Better Call Saul! Oppenheimer! Super Mario Bros! They're all in here...and more!! If you enjoy…

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1987: Def Leppard - Hysteria / Top 5 TV shows 1:12:28

6M ago1:12:28

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Send us a Text Message. "When you make love, do you look in your mirror?" It's an age-old question. But it's just one of the many topics addressed in Def Leppard's seminal album Hysteria. Giff couldn't get enough of this classic in 1987, and he still can't now. Does it hold up for Brad and Pete? What about the few songs that weren't hits? How does …

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1995: Chris Isaak - Forever Blue / Top Concerts and Live Performers 1:18:47

6M ago1:18:47

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Send us a Text Message. In 1995, Chris Isaak, of “Wicked Game” fame, put out his 5th studio album, Forever Blue. While working at the Corner Store one day Brad heard the first single and instantly became a fan. Soon after, Pete was also on board, and Isaak became a staple in their music rotation for years to come. Giff may not have heard the album …

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1994: Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York / Top 5 Nirvana Songs 48:46

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Send us a Text Message. In "Oh, Me" Kurt Cobain asks, "Would you like to hear my voice...sprinkled with emotion?" Yes, we definitely would Kurt. And we'd love to talk about it. Speaking of emotional, 1994 is the year Pete and Brad graduated from high school. More emotional yet, they welcome fellow 94 grad and very special guest The Giff into the fo…

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2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love / Top 5 Romantic Comedies 1:14:21

6M ago1:14:21

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Send us a Text Message. We love romcoms here, and apparently ones that have punctuation (see below) in their titles are higher on the list. This time we are discussing Giff's choice of Crazy, Stupid, Love. This wonderful film has a big cast starring Steve Carrell, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Bacon, Marisa Tomei and more! How doe…

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1994: Friends / Top 5 TV shows 55:47

6M ago55:47

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Send us a Text Message. We are looking back at one of our earliest episodes this week. In remembrance of Matthew Perry, here is our show on Friends. Our 1994 look back continues with three friends discussing...Friends. This was Giff's choice as the show's beginning coincided with the beginning of his (and Pete's and Brad's) college years. Hear abou…

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1998: There's Something About Mary / Ben Stiller Draft 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

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Send us a Text Message. We're shutting down another year at PCY. Capping off our 2023 and our month of 1998 is the classic comedy There's Something About Mary. Directed by the Farrelly Brothers and starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Damon, Chris Elliot, and more this film was a juggernaut that took the country by storm. We break down every hi…

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Christmas Special: Die Hard / Christmas Movies and TV Draft 1:11:29

7M ago1:11:29

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Send us a Text Message. Merry Christmas! Our gift to you is wonderful episode on the greatest Christmas movie of them all: Die Hard! We count down 12 Questions of Die Hard that we have asked ourselves. Play along and come up with your own answers as you listen. As if that wouldn't be enough, we draft our favorite Christmas movies and TV shows/speci…

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1998: Pleasantville / Time Travel Draft 1:11:00

7M ago1:11:00

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Send us a Text Message. Before they were Spiderman and Elle Woods, Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon traveled from the 90s to the 50s in Pleasantville. Along the way they met William H. Macy, Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels, Don Knotts, and JT Walsh. This star-studded dramedy is ripe for deep discussion, and we dig in there to breakdown this forgotten c…

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Christmas / 2003: Elf and Top 5 Christmas Movies 1:02:56

7M ago1:02:56

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Send us a Text Message. Staying in 2003, we wrap up the Christmas portion of our month with the modern day classic. Elf. Love or hate Will Ferrell, it's hard to not enjoy his performance in this movie. Jon Favreau's direction with homages to other classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is also something we love. We break down the amazing cast…

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1998: The Truman Show / Jim Carrey Draft 51:09

7M ago51:09

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Send us a Text Message. In 1998, Jim Carrey changed the game with his revelation of a performance in The Truman Show. A movie that was ahead of its time predicting the future of television, Peter Weir's The Truman Show was an instant classic for its content as well as Carrey's performance. We break it down and things get deep in this one. We also c…

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1998: Memories Galore and Movies, Music, TV Drafts 1:14:32

7M ago1:14:32

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Send us a Text Message. 1998 was one of the best years of our lives, and we're here to tell you all about it! From graduating college, to living together, to the the greatest Vikings team of our generation led by Randy Moss, there is a lot of ground to cover. On top of that, there were TONS of great movies, albums, and TV shows. As usual, we draft …

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2014: Game of Thrones / Most Satisfying Deaths in Film and TV 56:32

7M ago56:32

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Send us a Text Message. We're closing out 2014 with a show you may have heard of: HBO's Game of Thrones. Giff watched the series and is an expert, but Pete and Brad have never seen it. What will they think? Does it live up to the hype? Listen as we break down an important episode from season 4. A key plot point in the episode we discuss is a major …

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Christmas: Christmas Music Playlists 1:21:17

7M ago1:21:17

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Send us a Text Message. The Christmas season is here! To kick it off, here is our episode on Christmas music. Borrowing the format from fellow podcast Playlist Wars, we each created what we think is the perfect 10 song Christmas playlist. Did Giff, Pete, or Brad create the best one? How hard is it to cut down so many wonderful options to only 10? S…

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2014: Gone Girl / Best Movies Based on Books 1:12:50

8M ago1:12:50

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Send us a Text Message. We're getting literary this month. Sure David Fincher's Gone Girl, starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck is a great movie, but it's also based on a fantastic book by Gillian Flynn. Brad shares his love for both versions before the gang discusses the movie and all its brilliant twists and turns up to and including the bonker…

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2014: Fargo (TV Series) / Minnesota in Pop Culture Draft 46:03

8M ago46:03

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Send us a Text Message. Yeah, you betcha we're talkin' Fargo. Not the movie, that was from 1996, but the terrific TV series that started in 2014 with an all-star cast including Billy Bob Thornton, Colin Hanks, Alison Lohman, Martin Freeman, Adam Goldberg, Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt, Glenn Howerton, and more. This was a wonderful reimagining of the …

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2014: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 45:38

8M ago45:38

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Send us a Text Message. We're going back almost a decade to 2014 this month. Relive the year with us as Brad describes the greatest road trip since the Griswolds set off for Wally World. Then kick back and criticize our drafts of the best movies, music, and TV from 2014. We'll place you back in time and unlock memories you may have already forgotte…

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Pre-Halloween Special Episode: Initials Game w/ Special Guests! 47:27

8M ago47:27

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Send us a Text Message. With the extra Monday this month and the Halloween holiday, we thought we'd have some fun this week. Giff has made one of his famous Initials Games (credit to Cory Cove and KFAN radio for the great game). To play, we invited old pal Dave and two of our best supporters in Brian Rappe and Johnny Mulkern. You can play along wit…

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1992: A League of Their Own / Top Female-Dominated Casts 1:08:46

9M ago1:08:46

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Send us a Text Message. There's no crying in baseball! There's no crying at PCY either. Just a good time whenever you listen. This time it's the 1992 Penny Marshall film A League of their Own, starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, and Tom Hanks. Telling the important story of the Professional Women's Baseball League started du…

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