Popped Culture

Here's a story, of five men of a certain age, who were busy talking Brady Bunch and Partridge Family lore. None of them had hair of gold, like their mothers... heck two don't even have much hair at all anymore. So jump on the porch and join them. It's time to get happy because it's a sunshine day!

The gentlemen of a certain age wrap up the month of April with a look at the evolution of amusement and theme parks. Each share their favorite rides or attractions and of course silliness ensues! Pop a squat on the porch as they delve into the history of parks that go back to the 1800's

His name is Bond, James Bond, and those men of a certain age gather around the porch to discuss all things Bond. What's your favorite Bond movie? Who's your favorite Bond? Have a seat on the porch and see if any of your favorites match the gangs.

The men of a certain age are back a couple days early to talk about the life and career of actor and director, Rob Reiner. What is their favorite Reiner movie? Is it one of yours? Pop a squat on the porch and find out!

The men of a certain age return and battle it out to determine what is the greatest television theme song of all time! Who will win the big tournament? Ron runs it while Jeff, Bob, Dave and Brian fight to keep their picks in the game. And check out our Facebook page to see who won and to play along!

The men of a certain age are back (well most of them) and this time they are talking snack cakes! From Little Debbie's to Hostess and beyond! Pull up a chair because if you thought you've heard these guys go off on tangents before.... you ain't heard nothing yet!

This week those men of a certain age reflect on the soda pop of their youth, including local favorites, Faygo, Vernors and Town Club. Pop a squat and join them on the porch!

The men of a certain age and their very special guest return to wrap up January with a discussion on the various types and styles of starships that have been used in pop culture. From "The Day the Earth Stood Still" to "Firefly" and beyond. Of course things go a bit off the rails at times but hey, what do you expect from these porch sitters!

Not only are all five men back on the porch but Jeff brings a long time listener, and dare we say, a fan, with him! The gentlemen start 2026 discussing the rise and fall of one of Pop Culture's biggest juggernauts - MTV.

Surprise! Ron and Jeff bring their kids back for another Christmas discussion but since it's a Brian, Jeff and Ron episode, things go tend to go a bit sideways. However, discussions of Christmas cookies, movies and songs persevere no matter how off track Jeff tries to pull them - yes everyone is blaming Jeff!

Rankin & Bass is the main topic of this Christmas conversation but of course those men of a certain age do what they do best and tangent all over the place. Heck, their fearless leader can barely pronounce the names! Yes it's another chaotic, yet silly, episode! Join the holiday spirit these men provide, kind of.

Those guys are back on the porch to talk all things about the legendary and EGOT winner, Mel Brooks. Tangents abound on this one but one thing remains true... Mel Brooks is da Man! Join us!

Those guys of a certain age return to the porch to talk about the Thanksgiving balloons that came from classic cartoons. Speed Racer, Kiimba the White Lion, Popeye and of course Rocky and Bullwinkle! Grab a piece of holiday pie, a cup of java, and join them!

Four out of the five men return to discuss two of the late 1960's most iconic sitcoms, Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, but as usual, things get silly on the porch and eventually the big questions is asked.... "Who would you rather..." Have a seat on the porch and join them!

Ron, Jeff and Brian sit back down on the porch to talk all things vampires! Except Brian can't pronounce anything that has to do with vampires! It's another one of THOSE episodes folks.

Jeff, Ron and Brian are back on the porch as Halloween arrives once again! Jeff and Ron reminisce about their childhood Halloweens as well as their own children. Secrets come out! Giggles abound! Abraham Lincoln and Liver are mentioned yet again! And just which of these three gentlemen got to first base on their first hayride? Tune in to find out.

Those five guys of a certain age are back to discuss the best and worst spin-offs in television history. All that and a shout out to Hi-C and the long gone Ecto Cooler! Join us on the porch!

Those men of a certain age kick off September with their own thoughts and opinions on the new James Gunn, Superman movie. Who liked it? Who didn't? Who was the standout? Here's a hint, for some of us it was a little furry dude! Come onto the porch and hang out with us.

The men of a certain age wrap up their summer series by discussing Lucille Ball. However, a glitch in the system wiped out the first half of the show, so the first ten minutes is a bit weird, but hang in there folks, the guys get back on track. What can I say, the editor of this thing is older than dirt! Heeeeeere's Lucy!

Those men of a certain age are back for their second summer annual celebration! Well at least four of them! Several topics are covered including a discussion of the new Fantastic Four movie, what we never thought we'd see in our life time and another round of Match Game! Listen to the men chew their food! Gasp at Dave's answer to a Match Game question! Join us!

The gentlemen are back and their summer series nears its end. The Penultimate episode arrives as Brian chooses Robin Williams, to discuss and reflect upon. Come sit a spell and find out why Robin Williams was considered one of the funniest comics in history.

Those guys of a certain age continue their summer series and this time it's Dave in the big chair as he discusses the history of one of Disney's most beloved creations, Goofy, everyone's favorite talking dog! He is a dog? Right? Plop down on the porch with us and find out!

Those men of a certain age return to the porch and Ron takes the driver's seat as he leads the guys through the history of The Chairman of the Board himself, Frank Sinatra! Discover why Ava Gardner was so infatuated with Mr. Blue Eyes himself. The answer may shock you!!!

It's Jeff's first time in the hosting chair and he brings the topic of the one and only, Steve Martin, with him. Steve's colorful past is reviewed and the men of a certain age talk about their favorite Steve Martin movie. Join them on the porch and see if you agree with their choices.

In their second, Father's Day special, Ron, Jeff and Brian return to the porch with some of their boys to discuss the music their kids grew up with, the music they grew up with, and the music none of them were fond of. Then it's Fathers versus the Sons as they try to stump each other with song lyrics. Who will win? Come onto the porch with them to find out!

Most of the men of a certain age return to celebrate their 50th episode! It's a 50 question Quiz-a-thon! Let's see how much those "men of a certain age" remember in the last three years! Don't be scared of the time, it's only one hour and four minutes! Come on over and sit a spell on the porch!

On the eve of their 50th episode those men of a certain age return to discuss season finales and series enders like the last episode of MASH and "Who Shot J.R.?" The quiz goes off the rails and things get a bit tense between Ron and Julie! Will the guys even make it to episode 50???

The five men gather together for a subject that Dave picked out - The Westerns! From Roy Rogers to John Wayne and everything in between. What is your favorite western? Check it out and see if it's the same as the men of a certain age.

Those five men are back on the porch to reminisce about the early years of game shows. Price is Right, Match Game, The Newlywed Game. And Brian surprises them with a few rounds of his own version of Match Game! Come join them on the porch!

Those men of a certain age beam back up to the porch for Part 2 of their discussion about the original Star Trek Cast! The Movies!

Those men of a certain age are back to talk about the TV variety shows of days gone by. From The Colgate Comedy Hour and The Jackie Gleason Show to Sonny & Cher and The Carol Burnett Show. Brian challenges his comrades' knowledge of Variety Show theme songs and who comes out on top? Bob? Dave? Jeff? Or is it the youngster in their midst, Ron? Tune in to find out!

The men of a certain age gather together to talk vintage commercials. Jeff answer's the burning question: "Where's the beef?!" Ron has a strong reaction to the Faygo commercial! Dave reminisces about the days Coke believed singing could bring world peace. Bob reminisces about the keys in a fish bowl party and Brian stutters through another episode. All that and special guest, Barry Manilow!!! Kind of... WARNING: There is singing! You have been warned.

Those men of a certain age gather on the porch to talk all things Beatles. No not the bugs, the music changing rock group! Ron surprises everyone with his knowledge of the Fab Four. Dave seems oddly confused over the subject matter and the Brian does what he can to keep it all together. So you know, business as usual...

All five of those men of a certain age are back together again! This week they use their theater background to talk about the Broadway Musicals that have been put on the silver screen. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. What is their favorite and which is their least favorite? And Ron comes up with one of the best "That's what she said" jokes yet! Check it out!

A major snafu sends Ron and Brian running to the porch to record a new episode. What happens when you get the two most sarcastic members of the Porch Crew alone? Let's just say the lawyers have been notified....

Only four of the five men of a certain age are hanging out on the porch to reminisce about their favorite Disney movies and songs. Who wants to wish upon a star? Whose never had a friend like them? Whose the leader of the band whose made for you and me? Ok, that one is a freebee. Pop a squat on the porch and join us!

Those men of a certain age return to the porch to reminisce about the toys of their youth. Who wasn't allowed to have toy guns? Who kept getting sports related gifts from his father? Who shot their eye out? Who loved G.I. Joe's? (Ok that one may be a given) Also, the guys leave you with a very special Christmas message.

Those men of a certain age are back to discuss the original Star Trek television show. Bob regales them with his extensive knowledge, Dave tries to remember if the words to the theme song were ever sang on the show, Ron calls shenanigans with a comment Brian makes and Jeff wrote his thoughts down! All that and an ending the men have never experienced before! Beam on up and take a listen!

Four days early, but whose counting? Jeff, Ron and Brian gather on the porch to talk Late Night talk shows from Steven Allen to Stephen Colbert and everything in-between. Including special tributes to David Letterman and his Top 10 list and Carnac the Magnificent! So grab your favorite late night snack and join them for a stroll down memory lane.

Those guys of a certain age are back again with a Halloween discussion about Urban Legends, including their towns very own "Dog Lady Island". They also talk about what scared them in their childhood and two of them share their own ghost stories! Join them for a frightfully good time!

Those men of a certain age are back, well almost all of them, and Dave and Brian finally discuss which was the better show, The Addams Family or The Munsters? What is the outcome? Well, you've got to listen to find out! Are you a Munsters Fan for an Addams Family Fan? Either way, you might learn something you didn't know about both!

All five men of a certain age are back and do a rather quick episode reflecting on the year, 1987. It's a mad dash to finish the episode before they are kicked off the porch, but no matter how many times Brian seems to wander, Ron and the guys keep him on track! Check it out and discover what was hot in 1987!

The men of a certain age have returned to the porch and Dave is excited to talk Superman comics! But Brian pulls the rug out from under him when he focuses on Christopher Reeve. Bob and Ron listen with amusement but the big question is.... where's Jeff?! Join us and learn some of the history of the origin of The Man of Steel!

Those five men on the porch are surprising you with an extra episode before they take a three week holiday! Bob, Dave, Ron and Brian gather on Jeff's back porch to talk about anything. Summer blockbusters to local tv stations that brought us soft core porn in our teens! You've got to hear it to believe it. Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we had making it!

Surprise! Those men of a certain age are back early because your host is going on extended holiday! Robert Yoman and Dave Wahr are in the hotseat as we talk about the year they graduated High School - 1978! What was big in that year? Tune in and find out. And keep watch folks, there may be one or two more surprises before the week is out!

Those five men of a certain age are back to talk about the documentary, "The Brats" and the Brat Pack in general. It's a different episode as opinions vary to the extreme; from wondering if they got a bit of a raw deal to considering them nothing but fluff and asking that they never talk about these actors again. WHAT?!?! Who said what? Were they an important part of pop culture of were they just much ado about nothing? Check out the episode and find out. And let us know your opinions!

Those men on the porch are back with part 3 of their 4 part series. This time Jeff Finley is up with the 1981. The best in the movies, television and music. What hit number one? Who won the big awards? What does their youngest member, Ron, remember from that year? All this and the ever popular quiz for the Big Deb prize! Here we come!

Those men of a certain age are back and finally delving into one of Ron and Brian's favorite shows - Family Guy! Listen to Bob's interesting trivia remarks! Listen to Ron's amazing impressions of Bruce and Quagmire! Gasp at Dave's choices for his favorite characters! And boo Brian as he picks on Jeff relentlessly! Join us for a real Giggity time!

Those men of a certain age are back, well most of them, as they talk about the year Brian graduated High School - 1984! From the World Series winning Detroit Tigers to some of the best music ever released, the guys reminisce about it all. And Ron surprises everyone with this episode's quiz!

The five guys of a certain age gather on the porch to talk all things, X-Men. Their favorite characters, storylines, movies and comics. Ron and Jeff try valiantly to keep up and of course, the guys veer off into the tangentverse more than once because.... comics...