Episodes

Dec. 14, 2021

Run-DMC's "Raising Hell" (1986): Track by Track!

In 1986, Run-DMC, along with visionary producer Rick Rubin, changed the face of popular music by fusing Rock and Rap in the game changing "Walk This Way" remake. This song, along with other classics on this album, cemented r...

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Dec. 7, 2021

History of Rap and Run DMC 1973-1986 (feat. Def Dave)

Now put your hands in the air! And wave ‘em like you just don’t care! Join us today as we discuss the History of Hip hop and Run DMC with our special guest, hip hop guru, David Wright aka Def Dave. Learn the exact moment that...

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Nov. 30, 2021

Beastie Boys' "Licensed to Ill" (1986): Track by Track!

In 1986, three young white rappers took MTV by storm, releasing the party anthem of the 80's! This week we again welcome hip hop expert, DefDave as we discuss the Beastie Boys (in the process we missed two classes with no ho...

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Nov. 23, 2021

Beastie Boys Way Back in History (feat. DefDave)

In 1986, Hip-hop hit the mainstream. Two bands changed the face of music, Run DMC and the Beastie Boys. It started way back in history... but how? Join us and special guest, author David Wright, (aka DefDave) as we discuss th...

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Nov. 16, 2021

Top 10 Movies since Y2K!: 100th Episode Special!

We both agree that the best movie era was before the days of Y2K, but that doesn't mean that there weren't great movies since we flipped to the new millennium! Join us on this special 100th episode of the Surely You Can't Be...

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Nov. 9, 2021

Young Guns (1988) vs. Young Guns II(1990) vs. Tombstone (1993): Part 2

The legends of Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp were forged in the the year 1881, 140 years ago. This week we dive in for part two of our discussion regards the movies "Young Guns", "Young Guns II" and "Tombstone". Which of the...

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Nov. 2, 2021

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

In the year 1881 there were two events that shaped the legend of the old west and the imagination of many for years to come. Those events were the shootout at the OK Corral and Pat Garrett shooting Billy the Kid in the back ...

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Oct. 26, 2021

An American Werewolf in London (1981) vs. The Howling (1981): Part 2

During this Halloween season we are breaking down two of the best werewolf movies of all time, that just happened to be released within six months of each other in 1981. In this episode we discuss the impact of these movies ...

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Oct. 19, 2021

An American Werewolf in London (1981) vs. The Howling (1981): Part 1

1981 was the year of the werewolf! During that year there were four major werewolf movies released including "An American Werewolf in London" and "The Howling". During this episode, we will discuss the incredible transforma...

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Oct. 12, 2021

"M" (1931) vs. "Psycho" (1960) vs. "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991):…

When these three movies were released they chilled people to the bone! Some people described these films as dark, morbid, even grotesque! Join us as we take a deep dive into these three chilling thrillers with our good frie...

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Oct. 5, 2021

"M" (1931) vs. "Psycho (1960) vs. "The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Every 30 years or so a movie comes along that introduces a character that simultaneously scares, repulses and attracts us. Characters like ultra intelligent Dr. Hannibal Lector, the friendly Norman Bates and the mysterious H...

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Sept. 28, 2021

Use Your Illusion II (1991): Track by Track!

As a follow up to the biggest selling debut album of all time, "Appetite for Destruction" Guns N' Roses released not just one album, but two. The second of the two "Use Your Illusion" albums released on September 17, 1991 wa...

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Sept. 21, 2021

Use Your Illusion I (1991): Track by Track!

On September 17, 1991 Guns N' Roses released their long awaited follow up to "Appetite for Destruction" with not one album but two! The first of those albums, called "Use Your Illusion I", offered a change in sound and style...

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Sept. 14, 2021

Guns N' Roses 1987-1991: Appetites, Lies and Illusions

Guns N' Roses appeared out of the Hollywood gutter sometime in 1987 releasing an album for the ages, "Appetite for Destruction". As that album steadily rose in popularity to become one of the best selling albums of all time,...

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Sept. 7, 2021

Metallica's Black Album (1991): Track by Track!

In August of 1991, Metallica released their self titled album, commonly referred to as the "Black Album". WIth mainstream rock anthems like "Enter Sandman" and "Wherever I May Roam" and beautiful rock ballads like "The Unfor...

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Aug. 31, 2021

Metallica: Beginnings of Black (1991)

When Metallica released their fifth album in August of 1991, hardcore fans of old noticed a change in style under mega producer Bob Rock. It was this change that brought Metallica to the masses! Join us this week as we expl...

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Aug. 24, 2021

The Origin of Pearl Jam and Ten Track by Track

Want to listen to Pearl Jam's Ten with us? Well come on! Among the mass of killer albums released in the fall of 1991, this debut album of a band that would go on to stand the test of time took them to instant if somewhat unw...

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Aug. 17, 2021

The History of Nirvana and Nevermind Track by Track

In the Fall of 1991, some of the greatest albums of the decade were release within just weeks of each other, and the face of music was about to shift. Alternative Rock, Seattle Sound, or Grunge... Whatever you call it, that f...

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Aug. 10, 2021

Terminator (1984) vs. Terminator 2: Part 2 of 2

The blockbuster of the summer in 1991 was the sequel to the first "Terminator". It turned out to be one of the biggest grossing R rated movies of all time. How does it compare with the original? Arnold is back with new cat...

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Aug. 3, 2021

Terminator (1984) vs. Terminator 2 (1991): Part 1

In 1984, Jim Cameron, a first time director, got his big break in a big way. After a disturbing nightmare, he wrote and amazing screenplay (which he storyboarded himself) and changed cinema history. Hear the incredible stor...

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July 27, 2021

Alien (1979) vs. Aliens (1986): Part 2

Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen! Grab your pulse rifle and motion tracker again this week as we dive into the amazing stories behind these two iconic, thrilling science fiction classics! We will discuss the filming p...

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July 20, 2021

Alien (1979) vs. Aliens (1986): Part 1

Alien (‘79) or Aliens (‘86)?! Dan O’Bannon was homeless, sleeping on a couch and eating hot dogs when he wrote Alien. James Cameron was an Alien fanboy with only a couple of bad B-movie to his credit when he wrote Aliens. Com...

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July 13, 2021

Purple Rain Soundtrack: Track by Track

Dearly beloved, few albums in the '80s have been as successful, and as wildly revered as Prince's "Purple Rain". This record was incredibly diverse, expertly weaving elements of rock, pop, funk and soul, and yet somehow mana...

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July 6, 2021

Footloose Soundtrack (1984): Track by Track!

Even if you never saw the movie "Footloose", if you listened to the radio or watched MTV during the summer of 1984, chances are you were very familiar with the songs on the soundtrack! Of the nine songs on the original album...

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