Pop Culture Yearbook

What happens when three pop culture podcasts collide? A lot of laughs, plenty of friendly trash talk, and a serious test of music knowledge!

This week, Giff joins Jim from the Children of the '80s podcast to square off against Mike and Brian from The 70s vs. the 80s podcast in an epic Name That Tune and Pop Culture Trivia Challenge comparing hits from 1977 to 1987. The competition is fierce as each team tries to prove they're the ultimate champions of the Billboard Top 100. 

But that's not all... In a special bonus round, the contestants tackle "Which Big Rig Is It?" Can they identify famous movie trucks from classics Smokey and the Bandit (1977) and Over the Top (1987)? It's harder than it sounds—and the answers lead to plenty of hilarious moments.

Whether you grew up in the '70s, the '80s, or just love classic music and movies, this crossover episode is packed with nostalgia, competition, and fun. 

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Children of the 80s
The 70s vs. the 80s

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In Part 2 of this special two-part collaboration with the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we revisit another defining album of 1991: Achtung Baby by U2.Together, we go track by track through the album that reinvented U2 and changed the trajectory of the band. From the emotional power of "One" to iconic tracks like "Mysterious Ways" and "The Fly," we break down what made this album such a bold and unforgettable release of the early ’90s.

Then it’s time for the final judgment! Which of these two landmark albums that helped shape the sound of the 90s ultimately rules: Out of Time or Achtung Baby?

But that's not it! We also have our usual draft. This time, we’re drafting polarizing bands and artists—the musicians people love, hate, or love to hate. Expect some strong opinions, controversial picks, and a little debate.

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In Part 1 of this special two-part collaboration with the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, we revisit one of the defining albums of 1991: Out of Time by R.E.M..Together, we go track by track through the album that launched R.E.M. from alternative rock favorites to worldwide stars. From the massive success of "Losing My Religion" to all the standout tracks on side B, we break down what made this album such a defining release of the early ’90s.

We also have our usual draft. This time it's the best albums of 1991—a year packed with legendary releases across rock, alternative, grunge, and pop.

And this is only Part 1! Next week, we’ll compare Out of Time head-to-head with Achtung Baby by U2 in a battle between two landmark albums that helped shape the sound of the decade.

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We’re heading to the Satellite of Love to revisit Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie—the cult classic that brought the beloved TV series to the big screen. With our guest Brian Rappe, we discuss what made MST3K such a unique pop culture phenomenon, why the movie still holds up for longtime fans, and how its rapid-fire humor helped redefine comedy for an entire generation of weird movie lovers (like us).

Then it’s time for one of our most fun drafts yet: drafting the greatest geniuses in pop culture, featuring both fictional brainiacs and real-life masterminds. From iconic movie and TV characters to world-changing innovators, we debate who belongs among the smartest minds of all time.

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In 1993, the Smashing Pumpkins released Siamese Dream—an album packed with massive guitar tones, vulnerable lyrics, and some of alternative rock's most enduring songs. This week we revisit the 1993 classic and discuss what makes tracks like “Cherub Rock,” “Today,” “Disarm,” and “Mayonaise” continue to resonate decades later. We also complete our rankings of the 90s albums we've been discussing all month.

Then it's time for another draft as we select the most unique voices in rock history. From instantly recognizable frontmen to singers whose sound could never be mistaken for anyone else, we debate the artists whose voices became their signature. Whether it's raw power, unusual tone, emotional delivery, or pure originality, every pick had to pass one test: you'd know who it is within seconds.

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