The Legend of Billie Jean LIVE!

About this episode

The hosts discuss the cult classic film The Legend of Billie Jean in a live setting, debating various aspects of the movie.

FAIR IS FAIR! Helen Slater and Christian Slater star in the 1985 cult classic The Legend of Billie Jean, a movie that caused Paul, Jason, and June to stand up in fierce debate for over ten minutes. LIVE from Largo in LA, the trio discuss why Billie Jean actually became famous, Lloyd's haunted house, Putter getting her period during a car chase, the realistic toy guns, Billie Jean's iconic haircut, how Pat Benatar hates this movie, and so much more. Plus, Jason reveals the strange place where he once hid a condom. Tune in to find out if you're Team Billie Jean or Team Belt Dad! Buy our Billie Jean shirt or Pat Benatar Was Wrong shirt with all profits going to designer/2nd Opinion song singer Sabrina.

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas

Topics covered

• 1985 cult classic
• film debate
• iconic haircuts
• haunted house
• car chase
• toy guns
• music controversy

Keywords

• Billie Jean
• Helen Slater
• Christian Slater
• Paul Scheer
• June Diane Raphael
• Jason Mantzoukas
• Pat Benatar
• film review
• live podcast
• comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Legend of Billie Jean

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