Episodes

Sept. 1, 2025

"Superman Returns" (2006) What the HECK happened?

This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast , Jason and Dee are joined by special guest Jeff Johnson of the A Filmm By podcast to tackle one of the most debated comic book films of the 2000s — Superman Returns (2006)...

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Aug. 26, 2025

"Batman and Robin" (1997): What the HECK Happened?

Holy disaster, Batman! 🦇 Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast team up with Jeff Johnson of the A Film By podcast to tackle one of the most infamous superhero misfires of the ’90s— Batman & Robin ! As part ...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Dokken "Under Lock and Key" (1985): Track by Track!

Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast are unlocking the vault on Dokken’s 1985 hard rock masterpiece Under Lock and Key ! In this episode, they take a song-by-song journey through the album, uncovering the ...

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Aug. 11, 2025

RATT "Invasion of Your Privacy" (1985): Track by Track!

Get ready to crank up the volume and tease up your hair as Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast dive headfirst into Ratt’s 1985 glam metal classic Invasion of Your Privacy ! In this deep dive, we explore t...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Top 5 Songs of 1975!

In this groovy new episode, Jason and Dee hop in their time machine and head back to the golden year of 1975 to reveal their Top 5 favorite songs —but not so fast! They’re not just handing you a playlist… oh no, they’re givin...

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July 28, 2025

"Fletch" vs. "European Vacation" vs. "Spies Like Us": Episode 2 of 2

In this hilarious and nostalgic finale, Jason and Dee wrap up their two-part deep dive into the Chevy Chase comedy trifecta of 1985! In Part 2, the guys turn their attention to Spies Like Us , breaking down the all-star cast,...

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July 21, 2025

"Fletch" vs. "European Vacation" vs. "Spies Like Us": Episode 1 of 2

It’s 1985, and Chevy Chase is at the absolute top of his game, headlining not one… not two… but three comedy classics: Fletch , National Lampoon’s European Vacation , and Spies Like Us . In this first episode of our two-part ...

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July 14, 2025

"Jaws" (1975) vs. "Jurassic Park" (1993): Episode 3 of 3

It’s the epic finale of our "Jaws vs. Jurassic Park" trilogy! Back in the summer of 2020—when COVID flipped the world on its head—Steven Spielberg’s two legendary summer blockbusters somehow ruled the box office again, sittin...

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July 10, 2025

"Jaws" (1975) vs. "Jurassic Park" (1993): Episode 2 of 3

In the summer of 2020, with COVID closing down new releases, something unbelievable happened—Steven Spielberg’s "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park" rose back to the top of the box office, claiming the #1 and #2 spots decades after the...

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July 7, 2025

"Jaws" (1975) vs. "Jurassic Park" (1993): Episode 1 of 3

In the summer of 2020, when COVID turned the world upside down and theaters scrambled to stay open, two of Steven Spielberg’s greatest summer blockbusters— "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park" —miraculously topped the box office once a...

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July 1, 2025

Jimmy Buffett "Songs You Know By Heart" (1985): Track by Track!

This week, Jason and Dee are trading in their boots for boat shoes and setting sail into the laid-back, sun-soaked world of the late, great Jimmy Buffett . In this special episode, the guys take a deep dive into Songs You Kno...

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June 23, 2025

The Eagles "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" (1976): Track by Track!

In this episode, Jason and Dee dive deep into one of the biggest-selling albums of all time— Eagles: Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) . We unpack the origins of the band , from their early days as Linda Ronstadt’s backing grou...

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June 16, 2025

"Rambo: First Blood Pt II" (1985) vs. "Commando" (1985): Part 2

💥 The bullets flew in Part 1 — now it's time for the final showdown . In this action-packed conclusion to our two-part series, Jason and Dee return to the battlefield to dissect the cast of Commando — from Arnold's one-liner-...

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June 9, 2025

"Rambo: First Blood Pt II" (1985) vs. "Commando" (1985): Part 1

💣 It’s 1985. Reagan’s in the White House, MTV’s on your tube, and two of the most testosterone-fueled action films ever explode into theaters: Rambo: First Blood Part II and Commando . In this first half of our two-part throw...

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June 2, 2025

Tesla "The Great Radio Controversy" (1989): Track by Track!

This week, Jason and Dee are back with another head-to-head rock 'n' roll showdown! We're diving deep into Tesla's breakthrough 1989 album The Great Radio Controversy — track by track. From the raw power of “Hang Tough” to th...

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May 26, 2025

The Black Crowes "Shake Your Money Maker" (1990): Track by Track!

This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee shake things up with a deep dive into the Black Crowes’ explosive debut album, Shake Your Money Maker . Packed with hits like She Talks to Angels , Hard to H...

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May 19, 2025

"Weird Science" (1985) vs. "Real Genius" (1985): Part 2

In this second half of a two-part special, Dee and Jason of Surely You Can't Be Serious dive deep into two iconic '80s comedies: Weird Science and Real Genius . Picking up where they left off, they focus on the cast and stand...

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May 12, 2025

"Weird Science" (1985) vs. "Real Genius" (1985): Part 1

🎙️ In this episode of the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee dive headfirst into the wild world of 1985, where two iconic 80s comedies — Weird Science and Real Genius — first hit the big screen! In Part 1 of t...

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May 5, 2025

Genesis "Invisible Touch" (1986): Track by Track!

The Genesis Trilogy comes to a powerful close as Jason and Dee take a deep dive into Invisible Touch (1986), the chart-topping juggernaut from Genesis that became the band’s biggest commercial success. Following Week 1’s brea...

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April 28, 2025

Phil Collins "No Jacket Required" (1985): Track by Track!

Jason and Dee are back with Part 2 of their Genesis Trinity on Surely You Can’t Be Serious ! This week, they’re diving headfirst into Phil Collins’ smash solo album No Jacket Required (1985)—a record that dominated the airwav...

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April 21, 2025

Peter Gabriel "So" (1986): Track by Track!

This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee—joined by special guest host Professor Chad Briggs—kick off part one of our Genesis Trinity series with a deep dive into Peter Gabriel’s 1986 masterpiece, So...

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April 14, 2025

"Better Off Dead" (1985) vs. "One Crazy Summer" (1986): Part 2

Jason and Dee are back for Part 2 of their deep dive into the wild and wacky world of writer/director Savage Steve Holland! In this episode, they break down the cast of One Crazy Summer (1986), dig into some fascinating trivi...

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April 7, 2025

"Better Off Dead" (1985) vs. "One Crazy Summer" (1986): Part 1

In this episode, Jason and Dee dive into the wonderfully weird world of writer/director Savage Steve Holland, exploring two of his most iconic cult classics: Better Off Dead (1985) and One Crazy Summer (1986). They discuss Ho...

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March 31, 2025

Dire Strait's "Brothers in Arms" (1985): Track by Track!

That ain’t workin’, but this is—Jason and Dee are back on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, taking a deep dive into Brothers in Arms , the 1985 masterpiece from Dire Straits that became one of the biggest-selling album...

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