Episodes

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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March 24, 2025

Heart's "Heart" (1985): Track by Track!

This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee take a deep dive into Heart —the 1985 self-titled comeback album that propelled the legendary band back to the top of the charts! Join us as we explore the h...

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March 17, 2025

"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) vs. "The Goonies" (1985…

Jason and Dee are back for part two of their deep dive into two absolute classics, both featuring a surprising link to Ke Huy Quan! In this episode, they break down the most iconic scenes, discuss the flaws (yes, even masterp...

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March 10, 2025

"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) vs. "The Goonies" (1985…

Adventure calls, and Jason and Dee are answering! Just in time for the announcement of the Goonies Sequel! In this episode of Surely You Can’t Be Serious , we pit two Spielberg-produced ‘80s classics head-to-head— Indiana Jon...

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March 4, 2025

Top 5 Songs of 1985

Hop into the DeLorean with Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast as they count down their Top 5 favorite songs from 1985—plus two honorable mentions! From chart-topping anthems to unforgettable deep cuts, t...

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Feb. 25, 2025

"Young Guns" (1988) vs. "Young Guns II" (1990) vs. "Tombstone" (1993)…

Jason and Dee are back for Part 2 of their Wild West showdown on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast ! This time, they’re diving into the most legendary quotes, the lasting pop culture impact, and—most importantly—settlin...

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Feb. 18, 2025

"Young Guns" (1988) vs. "Young Guns II" (1990) vs. "Tombstone" (1993)…

Saddle up as Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast ride into the Wild West to break down three legendary films— Young Guns , Young Guns II , and Tombstone ! In this first installment of a two-part series, t...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Can You Guess this One-Hit Wonder Faster than Jason?

In this free version of one of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast's Patreon Episodes, Dee describes the stories about this famous song that some might call a one-hit wonder. Theft, adultery, murder, and a 900 year old po...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Who's "Lady" is that?

In this special bonus episode of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast , Jason and Dee tackle four unforgettable songs, each titled “Lady.” They’ll break down the stories behind the music, dive into the artists’ history, an...

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Jan. 28, 2025

AC/DC "Back in Black" (1980): Track by Track!

Get ready to rock as Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast dive deep into AC/DC’s iconic 1980 masterpiece, Back in Black . Discover the story behind one of the best-selling albums in music history, from the...

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Jan. 21, 2025

Guns N' Roses "Appetite for Destruction" (1987): Track by Track

Join hosts Jason and Dee on the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast as they take an epic deep dive into the legendary 1987 album Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses. Explore the history and meteoric rise of the band tha...

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Jan. 14, 2025

"Flash Gordon" (1980) vs. "Highlander" (1986): Part 2

Join hosts Jason and Dee as they wrap up their epic showdown between two cult-classic films: Flash Gordon (1980) and Highlander (1986). In Part 2 of this series, the dynamic duo dives deep into fascinating trivia about the mo...

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Jan. 7, 2025

"Flash Gordon" (1980) vs. "Highlander" (1986): Part 1

Get ready for an epic showdown of sci-fi and fantasy cult classics! In this two-part series, Jason and Dee dive into the worlds of Flash Gordon (1980) and Highlander (1986), two unforgettable films that captured the imaginati...

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Dec. 30, 2024

Yes "90125" (1983): Track by Track!

Join Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast as we dive into the groundbreaking 1983 album 90125 by Yes! In this episode, we take a deep dive into each track, exploring the stories behind the songs and what m...

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