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EPISODE · May 24, 2025 · 59 MIN

Iconic Cars....Burger King Starts Burger Wars....NNNOOOOORM!

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This week! From iconic wheels to flame-broiled beef to beloved comedic legends, we’re covering it all.Segment 1: Pop Culture’s Most Iconic VehiclesThe cars that became characters themselvesWe tackle the burning questions that keep pop culture nerds up at night: • What makes a vehicle truly iconic in pop culture? We debate the criteria that elevates a car from simple transportation to cultural phenomenon • The ultimate tragic hero on four wheels - Which beloved automotive character met its devastating end in season three? (RIP to the only car to ever get whacked?) • Battle of the Batmobiles - From Adam West’s sleek 60s ride to the tank-like Tumbler, we rank which Dark Knight got the best wheels • Plus deep dives into other legendary rides that defined their erasWhat’s your pick for most iconic pop culture vehicle? Let us know!Segment 2: Burger Wars Part 2 - Burger King“Have It Your Way” and the chip on their shoulder that changed fast food foreverThe King takes center stage as we explore: • The eternal runner-up complex - How being perpetually #2 to McDonald’s shaped BK’s entire identity • The birth of the Burger Wars - Why Burger King’s aggressive 1980s marketing campaigns literally ignited the fast food battlefield • Flame-broiled vs. fried - The taste test that launched a thousand commercials • “Have It Your Way” philosophy - Revolutionary customization or just good marketing?Will Burger King finally get the respect it deserves? We’re doing it our way to find out.Segment 3: People Who Died - NOOOORM!Remembering a comedy legendAnother emotional round of “People Who Died” as we pay tribute to: • The man behind the iconic “NORM!” entrance - Celebrating the life and career of a beloved comedy icon • His impact on television comedy and pop culture • Memorable moments and the legacy that lives on • Why his character became shorthand for the perfect neighborhood regularGrab a cold one and raise a glass - this one’s for you, Norm.Please fill out our very,very, short survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eCzmh4jn6onsdfllOI_NencBhVWRRfvhWteLYfSbLxE/viewform?edit_requested=trueSend us a voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/The70sVsThe80s

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