Episodes

Dec. 1, 2025

Alanis Morissette "Jagged Little Pill" (1995): Track by Track!

This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee dive headfirst into one of the defining albums of the 1990s—Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. The guys trace Alanis’s remarkable rise from Canadian tee...

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Nov. 24, 2025

Top 5 Worst Sequels of the 80s!

Sometimes after a movie is successful, a sequel is made to further the adventures with the characters in that world. Many times that story is bad (but not always). Sometimes it is an outright embarrassment. In this episode Ja...

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Nov. 21, 2025

Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episodes 5-8: Sunglaasses at Nig…

This is our Stranger Things Season 1 Finale where we cover the music used in Episodes 5-8! In this episode we dive deep into one of the most iconic songs of the 80s (Sunglasses at Night), we take a look at the biggest selling...

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Nov. 20, 2025

Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 4: The Tragic Story of J…

In this episode of the Soundtrack of Stranger Things we examine the artists and songs from Episode 4. This time we deep dive into the history of Joy Division, their impact on songs of the 80s and their tragic ending. You may ...

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Nov. 16, 2025

Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 3 - The Story of Foreign…

In this episode on the Soundtrack to Stranger Things we examine the artists and songs from Episode 3. This time we dive into the glorious music of Foreigner, their rise to classic rock fame and the turbulence along the way. W...

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Nov. 13, 2025

Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 2 - The Story of Reagan …

We continue our deep dive into the music of the Netflix show "Stranger Things". In this episode we cover a punk song with a back story so bizarre you'll have to hear it to believe it. We also discuss a couple of all time holi...

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Nov. 10, 2025

Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 1 - The Story of White R…

When the Netflix show Stranger Things was released in 2016 it created a surge in interest for all things 80s including the music. Today we dive deep on the songs included in Season 1, Episode 1: "The Vanishing of Will Byers"....

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Nov. 3, 2025

Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 2

Jason and Dee are back to wrap up their 80s monster showdown as Teen Wolf (1985) goes head-to-head with The Monster Squad (1987)!In Part 2, the guys dive deeper into both films — from werewolves on the basketball court to kid...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 1

This week, Jason and Dee go full moon and monster mash as they kick off a two-part showdown between two beloved 80s cult classics — Teen Wolf (1985) and The Monster Squad (1987)! In Part 1, the guys dig into the origins of bo...

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Oct. 20, 2025

Air Supply "Greatest Hits" (1983): Track by Track!

This week, Jason and Dee float into the soft rock skies with Air Supply and their 1983 Greatest Hits album. Track by track, they explore the soaring melodies, tender heartbreaks, and behind-the-scenes stories of one of the mo...

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Oct. 13, 2025

Christopher Cross "The Best of Christopher Cross" (1991): Track by Tr…

This week, Jason and Dee set a course for smooth waters as they dive into the world of Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross, exploring his 1991 Greatest Hits collection. Track by track, they unravel the stories behind the son...

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Oct. 6, 2025

"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 2

This week Jason and Dee are back for the epic conclusion of their showdown between two of the quirkiest comedies of the 1980s — Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) vs. UHF (1989)! In part two, the guys dive deep into the cast of U...

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Sept. 29, 2025

"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1

This week, Jason and Dee dive handlebars-first into two of the quirkiest cult comedies of the 1980s: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) and UHF (1989) ! In Part 1 of this two-part showdown, the guys explore the wild and wonderful...

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Sept. 22, 2025

Survivor "Vital Signs" (1984): Track by Track!

This week, Jason and Dee crank up the volume and take you back to 1984 as they dive deep into Survivor’s multi-platinum classic “Vital Signs.” Track by track, they uncover the stories behind the songs, the lineup changes, and...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Chicago "Chicago 17" (1984): Track by Track!

🎙️ On this episode of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast , Jason and Dee are going track by track through one of the biggest albums of the 1980s— Chicago 17 . From unforgettable hits like Hard Habit to Break and You’re t...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Top 5 Songs of 1980

In this brand-new episode, Jason and Dee fire up the time machine and head back to 1980 —a year that bridged the gap between the disco era and the dawn of MTV. But this isn’t just a countdown. Instead of simply naming their f...

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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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