Pop Culture Yearbook

This week we're turning the clock back to 1992 to revisit Core, the breakout debut album from Stone Temple Pilots. From "Plush" and "Creep" to "Sex Type Thing" and "Wicked Garden," we discuss the album's biggest songs, its place in the grunge era, and whether it deserves more credit as one of the defining rock records of the decade.Along the way, we dig into the history of the band, the criticism they faced during their rise, and how Core has held up more than 30 years later. Was STP unfairly dismissed by critics? Then it's draft time as we select the best original band names in music history. From legendary classics to creative oddities, we build our ultimate rosters of bands whose names were memorable before we ever heard a single note of their music.Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

In this episode, we continue our time in 1984 and roll deep into Beverly Hills Cop, where Axel Foley proves that a Detroit cop, a loud laugh, and zero regard for the rules is all you really need to survive Beverly Hills. We relive the moments, the music, and the magic that made this one of the most rewatchable movies of the 80s.Then, in true Pop Culture Yearbook fashion, we put on our GM hats and draft the best “fish-out-of-water” movies of all time—the films where characters are dropped into the absolute worst (or weirdest) possible situations…and somehow make it work. Or don’t. That’s part of the fun. Expect a mix of iconic picks, questionable strategy, mild chaos, and at least one selection that will have the other host asking, “Wait…really?”So grab your letterman jacket, cue up that 80s soundtrack, and join us for a nostalgic ride through movie history.Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Terminator (1984), the groundbreaking sci-fi thriller directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role that made him a global icon. We break down the film’s origins, its gritty low-budget production, and how it reinvented science fiction and action movies in the 1980s. From the relentless T-800 to the emotional core of Sarah Connor, we explore why this time-travel classic still feels intense and relevant more than four decades later.After the movie discussion, we have our usual draft. This time we're drafting our favorite movies (and more) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. See where your favorite gets picked.If you love 80s movies, sci-fi classics, or action film breakdowns, this episode is for you. Come with us if you want to live.Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

Sure, Jan… Brad and his siblings went to the real Brady Bunch house.In this episode, we step inside one of TV’s most iconic homes and share what it’s actually like to walk through a place that defined 70s pop culture. From the famous staircase to the groovy décor, we talk surprises, laughs, and the nostalgic moments that made us feel like kids again. Is it bigger on TV? Does it feel like a real home or a sitcom set? And would we survive sharing that bathroom? Join us for a fun, retro trip back to America’s favorite TV family home.Whether you watched it during its original run or caught it in after-school reruns, this episode is a love letter to big hair, bigger collars, and the TV family that somehow made sharing one bathroom look manageable. It’s a story… of a house we finally got to see in real life.Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

This week we break down Cage the Elephant and their 2015 Grammy-winning album Tell Me I'm Pretty — track by track. We explore the band’s evolution, the themes behind the lyrics, and the production shift that sharpened their sound. It’s an informational deep dive with just enough humor to keep things loud. Whether you’re revisiting the album or hearing it with fresh ears, this episode explains why Tell Me I’m Pretty remains a defining moment in modern rock.Many rock stars have famously battled demons, whether addiction, depression, or something else. Soemtimes those battles lead to artistic and creative genius. Other times they lead to tragedy. Or sometimes both. Our draft this week is stars who have battled demons that we root for and love.Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

In 2015, Amy Schumer was a rising comedy star who burst through in the hit movie Trainwreck, directed by Judd Apatow. Semi-autobiographical and full of nonstop cameos and appearances by comedians and athletes, Schumer wrote a crowd pleaser that raked in the cash. Brad and Giff break it down for you with the background details and of course their favorite scenes and lines.Then surprise! Giff's wife Courtney returns to the show to help us draft our favorite funny women in comedy. Our choices cover decades of hilarious women!Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

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 Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and others. As you wish...we always have our draft too. This time we're picking the best family-friendly movies to watch for all ages. No animated movies or Christmas movies allowed. Just regular family-friendly fare. Have fun storming the castle!Support our show and join our Patreon!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!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram