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1986: Memories! Movies! Music! 1:02:15

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Send us a text This month the Pop Culture Yearbook is turning to page 1986 for a good solid heaping of nostalgia. To kick it off, Giff and Brad share their memories of a really special year for two 10 year olds. We also dig deep into the great movies and music of the year with a draft that covers tons of ground. Settle in and get ready to go back i…

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2016: Deadpool / Best Superpowers Draft 1:02:19

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Send us a text Closing out 2016 is the fans' vote: Deadpool. We're talking about the original movie in the series that seemed to be tailor-made for Ryan Reynolds. We'll give you the background of how it was made, share our favorite scenes and quotes, and dig deep into the music and pop culture references that permeate the film. Then it's a fun draf…

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2016: Stranger Things / Child Stars of the 80s 1:09:56

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Send us a text Here at PCY we LOVE nostalgia. And in recent years one TV series has captured 80s nostalgia better than most: Stranger Things. We are looking back at when Stranger Things took Netflix by storm in 2016. We'll talk about the first episode, the great cast, including newcomers and 80s throwbacks (Winona Ryder, Matthew Modine), and the al…

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2016: Popstar / Best Fictional Bands and Musical Artists 1:15:54

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Send us a text Andy Samberg is very popular, The Lonely Island took SNL by storm, this movie contains cameos from many of the biggest stars in entertainment; so why was Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping such a box office bomb? We'll hit on that in this episode, but we'll focus more on the brilliance of the writing and the music, which has made thi…

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2016: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 1:01:04

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Send us a text 2016. Eight years ago already. Maybe better remembered for the political chaos of the time, it was also a year filled with wonderful pop culture. TV and streaming were taking off to new heights, and the movies and music were great as well. Listen to our memories and drafts and you might be surprised how much you remember! If you enjo…

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Stuff We've Missed: Major League (1989) / Best Uses of Music in Sports Scenes 1:35:18

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Send us a text You voted and you chose this week's topic: Major League! We have loved this movie since its release in 1989. Definitely in the conversation for best sports movie ever, we talk about the great characters, lines, scenes, and moments that make it so great. One of the best moments is Rick Vaughn's entrance to "Wild Thing." In honor of th…

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Stuff We've Missed: Married...with Children / Interview with Author Richard Gurman 1:30:00

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Send us a text This is a special episode as not only do we discuss a great show we all enjoyed, Married...with Children; but we also get to do it by interviewing one of the main writers of the show itself, Richard Gurman. His recently released book Married… with Children vs. the World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX and Changed…

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Stuff We've Missed: George Michael - Faith / Top Solo Artists who Came from Groups 1:07:19

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Send us a text C-c-c-c-c'mon! It's time to revisit one of our favorite albums of the 80s: Faith by George Michael from 1987. Tons of hit singles, great videos, and a lot of specific nostalgia all came out of this solo debut. We share all those wonderful memories and break down each track. Then we get draftin'. Since George Michael was in Wham! firs…

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Stuff We've Missed: The Princess Bride (1987) / Best Family Friendly Movies (Non-Animated) 1:18:11

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Send us a text What is a perfect movie to you? For us, the obvious answer is The Princess Bride. Of all the movies we haven't covered yet on PCY, this is most inconceivable omission. Well, here we go! Get out your swords, put on your six-fingered gloves, and fetch that pitcher; it's time talk about this Rob Reiner classic starring Cary Elwes, Robin…

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

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Send us a text 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 enjoy the …

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

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Send us a text 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 choice, we are…

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

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Send us a text 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 things we had…

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

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Send us a text 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 / Detectives fro…

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

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Send us a text 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 the back ha…

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

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Send us a text 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 cameo in th…

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

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Send us a text 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 Star Wars a…

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

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Send us a text 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. This is a…

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

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Send us a text **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 series. So …

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

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Send us a text 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 the iTun…

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

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Send us a text 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 viewings? But be…

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

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Send us a text 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 had never …

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

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Send us a text 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 money, s…

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

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Send us a text 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 The Geek i…

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

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Send us a text 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 album. Spanni…

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

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Send us a text 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 Classmate? Cli…

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1990: Newhart / Best TV Series Finales 58:13

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Send us a text 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 final scene)…

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

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Send us a text 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, Chippendales, and …

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

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Send us a text 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 middle school,…

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

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Send us a text 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 Night Live…

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

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Send us a text 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 discussion. We c…

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

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Send us a text 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 excess and tox…

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1989: Batman / Favorite Soundtracks 1:00:53

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Send us a text 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 superhero movi…

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

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Send us a text 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. From Puck …

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Looking Ahead to 2024 / Season 4 Preview 42:39

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Send us a text 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 months, we'll…

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

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Send us a text 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 lines upon …

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

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Send us a text 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 Danaca, to t…

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

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Send us a text 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 on Folkl…

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

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Send us a text 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 over and…

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

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Send us a text 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 by a one …

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

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Send us a text 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 original …

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2023: Year in Review 1:03:57

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Send us a text 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 the show…

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

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Send us a text "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 it compar…

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

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Send us a text 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 until rec…

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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 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 fold for th…

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

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Send us a text 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 does one mov…

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1994: Friends / Top 5 TV shows 55:47

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Send us a text 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 about Ross's …

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

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Send us a text 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 hilarious m…

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

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Send us a text 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/specials. From…

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

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Send us a text 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 classic. I…

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

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Send us a text 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, share o…

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