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Oct. 13, 2020

Special Edition: An Interview with the Creators of "Canners" -or- How…

Can you make an award-winning film for only $2000? Join us in this Special Edition of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast where we are joined by Mike Borgen and Darren Doyle, the creators of the new short film …

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Oct. 6, 2020

Skid Row ('89) or Dr. Feelgood ('89)

There can be no question that Skid Row's debut album, Skid Row, kicks some major butt. But, does it kick more butt than Dr. Feelgood? Please join us as we bring you the stories behind Skid Row the band and …

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Sept. 29, 2020

Motley Crue's Dr. Feelgood (1989) vs. Skid Row's Skid Row (1989): Par…

Think you know all there is to know about the Crue?? Have a listen, we just might surprise you. Join us as we dive into the history of the band, the critical moment's leading up to this album, and some …

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Sept. 22, 2020

Octopussy or Never Say Never Again

Sean Connery in nothing but overalls?? Roger Moore dressed as a circus clown?? We're not saying these were the best bond movies ever made. But, they were the movies both released in 1983, pitting Bond against Bond. Join us as …

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Sept. 15, 2020

Battle of the Bonds

In the summer of 1983, the Bond of the 60s, Sean Connery, went head to head with the Bond of the 70s, Roger Moore, when Never Say Never Again and Octopussy were released? But how did this happen?! How could …

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Sept. 8, 2020

Bill and Ted Face the Music: Excellent or Bogus?

After nearly 30 years, Bill and Ted are back! Does Bill and Ted Face the Music hold up? Are audiences in for an excellent adventure or a bogus journey? Join us in this episode as we discuss the newest installment …

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Sept. 1, 2020

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure ('89) vs Bogus Journey ('91)

In 1989, the world was introduced to Bill S. Preston, Esquire, and Ted "Theadore" Logan, and their band to be, "Wyld Stallyns." These to goofballs with the lovable personality of labrador retrievers, showed us how history and rock n roll …

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Aug. 25, 2020

George Michael Faith (1987) or INXS KICK (1987)?!

In 1987 George Michael destroyed the bubble gum pop image he had created by releasing the first single from Faith, "I Want Your Sex!" The album would go on to have four #1 hits and become the biggest selling album …

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Aug. 18, 2020

INXS KICK (1987) or George Michael's Faith (1987) - Which do you choo…

In October of 1987 two earth shattering albums of the 80s were released: INXS KICK and George Michael's Faith. Join us in this episode as we discuss the stories behind INXS and then explore KICK track by track. Be sure …

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Aug. 11, 2020

Cannonball Run (1981) vs Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Cannonball Run (1981) vs Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - We're Just Here for the Ride! Two movies that are undeniably, unmistakably, and unexplainably comedy classics. But, we do our best to figure it out and decide which of these …

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Aug. 4, 2020

Smokey and the Bandit ('77) vs Cannonball Run ('81) - Which is Burt R…

In 1977, Burt Reynolds agreed to be in his roommate, stuntman Hal Needham's, directorial debut despite it being the worst script he had ever read. What resulted was a defining role for Reynolds and a sleeper hit for Needham finishing …

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July 28, 2020

AC/DC "Back In Black" ('80) -or- Guns N' Roses "Appetite for Destruct…

"They are shooting up like a rocket, and suddenly the pilot is gone..." Come hear how transplants from Scotland to Australia go from meager beginnings to become one of the greatest rock bands in history. Then when seemingly at the …

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July 21, 2020

Guns N' Roses "Appetite for Destruction" ('87) or AC/DC "Back in Blac…

Two of the hardest rocking bands of the 80s go head to head. In this episode we look at Guns N' Roses, a band that record companies thought were too dangerous to sign. They lived the life that hair metal …

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July 14, 2020

Jaws or Jurassic Park?

John Williams, The USS Indianapolis, and Final Judgment! We have saved the best for last in our 3rd and final discussion about Jaws and Jurassic Park. Join us and find out what we have coming up next week! Please don't …

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July 7, 2020

Jurassic Park ('93) -or- Jaws ('75)?!

Charlton Heston as Chief Brody? Michael J Fox as Ian Malcolm? Join us as we discuss the Jaws and Jurassic Park that might have been and more in our second episode on the iconic monster movies of Steven Spielberg.

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June 30, 2020

Jaws (1975) -or- Jurassic Park (1993)?!

The story of the movies that changed the world. Steven Spielberg helped define the movies of the 1980s. In these episodes we take a look at two of his movies which changed the way movies were made. Join us in …

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June 23, 2020

Frontiers (Journey) or Synchronicity (The Police)? Which is the best …

In 1983, Journey released Frontiers and The Police released Synchronicity. Join us in this episode as we dive into the history of Journey and then examine their 8th studio album, Frontiers, track by track, and arrive at our final judgement …

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June 16, 2020

Synchronicity (The Police) vs. Frontiers (Journey). Which is the best…

In 1983, The Police released Synchronicity and Journey released Frontiers. Join us in this episode as we dive into the history of The Police and then examine their final album, Synchronicity, track by track. Next week we will dive into …

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June 9, 2020

Man of Steel (2013) -or- Superman I & II (1978 & 1981)?!

The Metropolis Marvel or The Man of Tomorrow? We are SUPER-excited to be joined once again by Mr. John Reid, the host of the 30Something Movie Podcast! In this episode we decide what kind of podcast we want to be …

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June 2, 2020

Superman I & II (1978 & 1981) -or- Man of Steel (2013)?!

The Last Son of Krypton or the Latest Son of Krypton? We are SUPER-excited to be joined by the host of the 30Something Movie Podcast, Mr. John Reid! In this episode we will stumble, we will fall, but in time …

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May 26, 2020

Major League (1989) -or- Bull Durham (1988)

Which is the best baseball movie of the 80's? Join us as we discuss whether the love stories are necessary, best lines of each movie, and our final judgment as to which is the best baseball movie of the 1980s. …

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May 19, 2020

Bull Durham (1988) -or- Major League (1989)

Which is the best baseball movie of the 80's? Join us as we compare the origins of these films, compare rosters, and look into the real baseball players that inspired our the key characters in these amazing movies. Cleveland Indians …

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May 12, 2020

Pearl Jam "TEN" ('91) -or- Nirvana "Nevermind" ('91)

Alternative Rock, Seattle Sound, or Grunge... Whatever you call it, in 1991, Nirvana and Pearl Jam changed the face of music. Join us in this episode as we cover the history of Pearl Jam and each track on the album, …

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May 5, 2020

Nirvana - Nevermind ('91) or Pearl Jam - Ten ('91)

Alternative Rock, Seattle Sound, or Grunge... Whatever you call it, in 1991, Nirvana and Pearl Jam changed the face of music. Join us in this episode as we cover the history of Nirvana and each track on the album, Nevermind. …

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