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Pop Culture Yearbook
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Join lifelong friends Pete, Brad, and Giff on a nostalgic adventure with Pop Culture Yearbook! Delve into the 1980s to the present as they explore the movies, TV, music, and sports that shaped their lives. Each episode of PCY contains diverse opinions and entertaining stories, sure to spark your own cherished memories along the way!
Episodes
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Friday: A 1995 Comedy Classic & Rappers Turned Actors
This week we take a look at the cult comedy Friday, the movie that gave us Craig, Smokey, Deebo, “Bye Felicia,” and one very memorable day in South Central Los Angeles.Brad and Giff break down the movie from their very different perspectives—one longtime fan and one first-time viewer. We talk…
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Heavyweights: A 1995 Cult Classic Gets Its Due + Young Casts Draft
Pack your bags, grab some contraband snacks, and whatever you do, don’t let Tony Perkis take over! In this episode, we revisit the 1995 comedy Heavyweights, a movie that may not have been a huge hit when it was released but has developed a loyal following over the years. Brad and Giff are joined…
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1995: The Year We Grew Up — Music, Movies & TV Draft with Totally 80s and 90s Recall
It’s time to open the Pop Culture Yearbook to 1995! Brad and Giff are joined by Dave and Rob from Totally 80s and 90s Recall to revisit a year that was a major turning point in all of their lives. For each of the guys, 1995 meant something different — from high school and college to joining the…
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Michael J. Fox’s 1985: Back to the Future vs. Teen Wolf + Draft of BIG Years
1985 was a very good year to be Michael J. Fox. In this episode, we take a double dose of Michael J. Fox and revisit two very different movies from his unforgettable 1985: Back to the Future and Teen Wolf. Both are coming-of-age stories about young guys trying to figure out who they are—and both...
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Artist Spotlight Countdown of 1985’s Biggest Hits & the Ultimate Mellencamp Draft
1985 was packed with huge songs, and in this episode of Pop Culture Yearbook, we take a trip through the year’s biggest hits with a series of artist spotlights. From Bryan Adams to Prince and Howard Jones to John Parr, we revisit the songs that made 1985 such an unforgettable year in music. Then…
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Clue (1985) & the Year We Lost Some Legends
It’s time to head back to 1985 and one of the most gloriously ridiculous murder mysteries ever made: Clue! Brad, Giff, and special guest Pete revisit the cult comedy that has only grown more beloved over the years — and Pete may be its biggest fan. We talk about our memories of first seeing Clue,...
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Remembering 1985: Drafting the Music, Movies & TV That Defined the Year
We are teaming up with the Children of the 80s Podcast to revisit 1985, share our memories, and draft the best music, movies, and TV shows from one of the most iconic years of the decade. Take a nostalgic trip back to the year with our friends Jim and Lindsay. We start by sharing our personal...
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1980: Caddyshack / Top Bill Murray Stuff
It's happening! After close to three years, we're finally talking about maybe our collective favorite movie ever: 1980's Caddyshack! No movie has been more quoted, more watched, and more important to bringing us together with our friends than Caddyshack. In this episode, we talk all about what...
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1980: Trivial Pursuit / Top Board Games of All-Time
If there is one thing we love at PCY more than nostalgia, it might be trivia. The arrival of Trivial Pursuit in the 80s took the board game world by storm. At least that's how we remembered it. We talk about our first memories of the game (Spiro Agnew) and even pit Brad against Giff in a quick...
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Two Gen X Dudes and a Gen Z Daughter Discuss Olivia Rodrigo
What happens when two Gen X parents sit down with one of their Gen Z daughters to talk about Olivia Rodrigo? You get two generations, three perspectives, and plenty of opinions. In this episode, Giff, Brad, and Brad's daughter Isla dive into Olivia Rodrigo’s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in...
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1980: Flash Gordon / Top One-Time Movie Characters
Dave is back! When our sometime host Dave heard we were doing 1980, he requested we discuss one of his favorite movies, Flash Gordon. None of the rest of us had seen this movie, and it is quite an experience. While it may not be the best movie ever made, it definitely has found its way into pop...
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1980: Movies, TV, and Music Drafts!
Surprise! Instead of cramming so much into one episode, we splitting it up and giving you a special episode. In this one, we remember 1980 and draft all the best movies, TV shows, and music from the year. This is a fun look back you don't want to miss! Support our show and join our Patreon! If…
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1980: The Jerk (1979) / Top Quotes from The Jerk
We were 4 years old in 1980, so when we started this show we figured that would be as far back as we'd go. But now that we're actually focusing on the year 1980, we are making an exception. And you can ALWAYS make an exception for Steve Martin. The Jerk was released in December of 1979. But it…
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1977 vs. 1987 Top 100 Countdown Battle with The 70s vs. the 80s and Jim Butler
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...
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R.E.M. vs. U2 with Surely You Can't Be Serious: Part 2 - U2 Achtung Baby
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…
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R.E.M. vs. U2 with Surely You Can't Be Serious: Part 1 - R.E.M. Out of Time
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...
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie and the Ultimate Genius Draft
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...
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Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream & Drafting Rock's Most Unique Voices
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”…
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Core Memories: Stone Temple Pilots and the Best Original Band Names
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...
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Alice in Chains’ Dirt: The Dark Masterpiece of Grunge + Seattle Pop Culture Draft
This week on Pop Culture Yearbook, we dive deep into Dirt, the landmark 1992 album from Alice in Chains that helped define the darker, heavier side of the Seattle grunge explosion. Dave from Totally 80s and 90s Recall join us to break down classic tracks like “Would?,” “Rooster,” “Them Bones,”…
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Nirvana’s Nevermind + The Ultimate Best Album Covers Draft
Dive into Nevermind by Nirvana as we revisit the album’s songs, production, cultural impact, and lasting influence on rock music. We talk about the rise of grunge in the early ’90s, the success of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and why Nevermind remains one of the defining albums of its era. Then…
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Pearl Jam’s Ten and the Greatest Debut Albums Ever
This week on Pop Culture Yearbook, we dive into Ten — the groundbreaking debut that helped launch the Seattle grunge explosion and turned Pearl Jam into rock legends. From “Alive” and “Even Flow” to “Jeremy” and “Black,” we break down why Ten still hits more than 30 years later and how it stacks…
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Battle of Gru: MacGruber vs. Despicable Me + Most Clueless “Smart” Characters Draft
This week on Pop Culture Yearbook, we’re diving into two wildly different comedies with surprisingly similar energy: Despicable Me and MacGruber. One gave us Minions, supervillains, and family heart; the other gave us explosions, chaos, and one of the most hilariously overconfident action heroes...
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Modern Family Revisited + Favorite Non-Traditional Families Draft
This week, we’re diving into the sitcom classic Modern Family—the show that redefined what a “normal” family looks like on TV. From the Dunphys to the Pritchetts to the Tucker-Pritchett crew, we revisit why this mockumentary-style comedy became a cultural staple. We spotlight two standout…
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2010 Comedy Showdown: The Other Guys vs She’s Out of My League
We’re heading back to 2010 for a comedy double feature, breaking down The Other Guys and She’s Out of My League. One’s a chaotic, over-the-top buddy cop comedy… the other’s an underrated rom-com that somehow makes “out of your league” feel relatable. We highlight the best scenes and quotes,...
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2010 Pop Culture Yearbook: Drafting the Best Movies, Music & TV
We’re heading back to 2010. In this episode, we draft the best movies, music, and TV shows from a year that quietly delivered some all-time favorites. On the movie side, we’re debating heavy hitters like The Fighter, The Social Network, and The Town. For TV, it’s a battle between breakout hits…
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Forrest Gump vs. The Shawshank Redemption: Rewriting the 1994 Oscars with Jim Butler
What if we could go back and redo the biggest movie awards of 1994? In this episode, we revisit the legendary showdown between Forrest Gump and The Shawshank Redemption—the feel-good Oscar winner versus the fan-favorite that grew into one of the most beloved films of all time. We hand out our own...
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Soundgarden’s Superunknown Deep Dive + Best 90s Music Videos Draft
Dive into the dark and heavy world of Superunknown as we break down Soundgarden’s 1994 masterpiece track by track. From the haunting pull of “Black Hole Sun” to the raw punch of “Spoonman” to all the great album tracks, we revisit an album that sounds as good today as it did 30 years ago. Then we...
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The Ultimate 1994 Alternative Draft: Ranking the Year’s Biggest Hits
Step back into 1994, when flannel ruled, guitars were loud, and alternative rock officially took over the mainstream. In this episode, we dive into the biggest alternative hits of the year and build our ultimate draft—stacked with iconic bands, unforgettable hooks, and just the right amount of...
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Class of ’94! Pop Culture Draft: Best Movies, Music & TV Ranked
In this episode, we crack open the time capsule and head back to 1994—aka one of the most ridiculously stacked years in pop culture history. As usual, we draft the best movies, music, and TV of 1994, building our ultimate rosters and debating what really deserves the top spot. We’re talking…
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1984: Beverly Hills Cop & the Ultimate Fish-Out-of-Water Movie Draft
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…
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1984 Long Distance Dedications: A Casey Kasem–Style Top 40 Countdown
Step back into 1984, when the radio dial ruled the world and long-distance dedications connected hearts across the country. Inspired by the legendary style of Casey Kasem and the magic of American Top 40, this episode recreates the nostalgic feeling of those unforgettable radio moments. Brad and...
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The Terminator (1984) Deep Dive: Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Sci-Fi Classic Still Hits Hard
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…
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The Best of 1984: Drafting Beverly Hills Cop, Purple Rain & TV’s Golden Era with Def Dave!
Travel back to 1984, one of the most iconic years in pop culture history. In this episode, we welcome back Def Dave and draft the very best movies, music, and TV that defined the year. From blockbuster hits like Ghostbusters and The Terminator to chart-dominating albums like Purple Rain, we…
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We Visited the REAL Brady Bunch House. Here’s the Story... of What It’s Really Like!
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...
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine Breakdown & The Ultimate Sitcom Character Draft (Best TV Comedy Characters Ever)
This week we revisit two standout episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, breaking down the best jokes, character moments, and why the Nine-Nine remains one of the best modern TV comedies. From Jake’s chaotic brilliance to Holt’s legendary deadpan delivery, we dive into what makes these episodes…
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Tell Me I’m Pretty Explained: Cage the Elephant Track-by-Track + Draft of Stars who have Battled Demons
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...
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Bonus Episode: Announcing Two New Things!!
Check out this short bonus episode for the announcement of two exciting new things, one related to our show and one related to a fellow podcast. Youc an find our new Patreon here! Support our show and join our Patreon! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts...
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2015: Trainwreck / Funniest Female Comediennes
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…
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2015: Memories and Music, Movies, and TV Drafts with Sam Gifford!
We are back and rejuvenated! It's time for season 6 of PCY! To kick off the new season we are covering 2015, 11 years ago already. For help with this one, Giff has recruited his eldest son Sam to join us. Sam was 10 years old in 2015, so he brings a different perspective to the show. We have lots...
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RIP Rob Reiner: The Princess Bride (1987) / Best Family-Friendly Movies (non-animated)
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...
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Top 10 Countdown of Brad's 100 All-Time Favorite Songs
If you follow us on any social media, you've seen Brad counting down his 100 favorite songs of all-time for the past couple months. It was a fun and monumental task. To celebrate the end, we are counting down the top 10 live on our show and getting Giff's reactions to the songs and the overall...
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RIP Rob Reiner: Stand By Me / ManCrush Lists / Favorite Stephen King Things
We've got a lot packed into this one. Dave is back and one of his favorite people is Stephen King. We begin with our Man Crush Mt. Rushmores, or ManCrushmores. Who else made the lists? Who kept Dave Grohl from being a unanimous choice? Then we talk about 1986's Stand By Me, based on a Stephen…
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RIP Rob Reiner: When Harry Met Sally... / Best Couples in Film
For New Year's, celebrate with the romcom that set the standard for all future romcoms. We're talking about the 1989 classic When Harry Met Sally... Sit on your couch with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as we review this most classic of love stories from Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner. We cover the great...
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1983: Trading Places / Best Comedy Duos
Merry New Year! We're closing out season 5 with a holiday season movie. Call it a Christmas movie if you want, but this one covers the gamut from Thanksgivign though New Year's. Trading Places made stars out of some and revitalized the careers of others. Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee…
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Christmas TV Specials / Christmas Season Draft
You didn't think PCY would let the holiday season pass without a good old-fashioned Christmas episode, did you? Here it is, and we're talking about all the great TV specials we watched as kids (and if we're being honest, still watch today). We've got Rudolph, Charlie Brown, the Grinch, Frosty,...
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RIP Robert Redford / Best Traditional Leading Men
Closing out our In Memorium stretch, we pay respect to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Not only could he act, he also directed iconic films. A career that started in the 60s and ended with relevance in the Marvel universe, Redford's filmography is tremendous. We look back...
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RIP Diane Keaton / Movies Named after a Character Draft
Another career that spanned decades like Gene Hackman was Diane Keaton's. She was nominated for Oscars and commanding the screen from the 70s through the 2000s. Our main introduction came in Father of the Bride in 1991, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Keaton's crowning moment came with...
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RIP Gene Hackman / Favorite Sports Movies
We're starting December by looking back at the careers of some of the titans we lost this year. First up: Gene Hackman. His career spanned decades with highs in 60s, 70, 80s, and 90s. We'll give you fun facts and look back at several of his best films. The movie we really discovered Hackman in…
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Month of Thanks: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles / John Candy and Steve Martin Draft
We're closing the yearbook for our Month of Thanks by revisiting the classic Thanksgiving movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. This John Hughes film starring John Candy and Steve Martin is near the top of the list for movies we love here at PCY. We will even go so far as to say John Candy…
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Join lifelong friends Pete, Brad, and Giff on a nostalgic adventure with Pop Culture Yearbook! Delve into the 1980s to the present as they explore the movies, TV, music, and sports that shaped their lives. Each episode of PCY contains diverse opinions and entertaining stories, sure to spark your own cherished memories along the way!
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