Episodes

Feb. 9, 2021

Bon Jovi: New Jersey (1988) vs. Slippery When Wet (1986) Part 3

In 1988 Bon Jovi released "New Jersey" which was their follow up to their smash album "Slippery When Wet". It produced five top ten hits (a first for a hard rock band), a world wide tour and several memorable videos. Join us as we discuss in detail...

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Feb. 8, 2021

Best Super Bowl Commercials 2021

Join us on this special episode where we discuss the prevalence of throw back ads this year, talk half time performance, and give our picks for the best commercials of Super Bowl 2021. TheSurelyPodcast.com

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Feb. 2, 2021

Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet (1986) vs. New Jersey (1988): Part 2

In 1986 Bon Jovi released their third album "Slippery When Wet" and changed the face of rock music. With songs like "You Give Love A Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive" they took the world by storm and never looked back. Join...

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Jan. 26, 2021

Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet ('86) vs. New Jersey ('88) Part 1

Before the the iconic "Slippery When Wet" album, Jon Bon Jovi had a hit song and no band. Listen to us go in depth on how he founded one of the biggest bands of the 80's, what he has to do with R2-D2 and the amazing stories leading up to the amazing...

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Jan. 19, 2021

Season 2 Preview: What we have in store for 2021!

All kinds of great 70s, 80s, & 90s topics coming up this season! Don't forget to subscribe so that you don't miss a single episode!

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Dec. 24, 2020

Star Wars Holiday Special (Part 2)

More laughs, more trivia, more Star Wars! We're back for Part 2 of the Star Wars Holiday Special episode with the 30Something Movie Podcast guys. Talking Boba Fett's first appearance, whether we would rather watch the Star Wars Holiday Special or The...

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Dec. 23, 2020

The Star Wars Holiday Special ('78) with our guests from the 30Someth…

Listen and laugh as we are joined by the 30Something Movie Podcast guys. We discuss the Star Wars Holiday Special ('78), Star Wars Trivia, where we rank on the Star Wars Nerd Knowledge scale, our first memories of the movie Star Wars, and just some...

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Dec. 22, 2020

Lethal Weapon (1987) vs. Die Hard (1988) (Pt 3) Christmas Movies?

In our final episode of our comparison of 'Lethal Weapon" (1987) vs. Die Hard (1988) we take a deep dive behind the scenes, cover the music and composer of each, breakdown whether each movie is a Christmas movie and give our final judgement! Do...

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Dec. 21, 2020

Lethal Weapon (1987) vs. Die Hard (1988) (Pt. 2): Urban Gunslingers

In this episode we further our discussion on Lethal Weapon vs. Die Hard and compare them as "Urban Gunslinger" movies. We discuss villains, friends and heroes while dropping some awesome behind the scenes stuff that you may not know from these 80's...

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Dec. 15, 2020

Lethal Weapon (1987) v. Die Hard (1988)

During the late 80's producer Joel Silver gave us two of the greatest Christmas action movies of all time. Both "Lethal Weapon" and "Die Hard" are considered some of the best ever in their genre. Join us as we take a deep dive into the behind the...

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Dec. 1, 2020

U2's Joshua Tree ('87) vs. Prince's Sign O' the Times ('87) (part 2)

Every song has a story! Join us as we dive into the stories behind each track of the Best Album of one of the best years in music history, U2's Joshua Tree. Then hear our final determination of which album from March of 1987 is the best, Joshua Tree...

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Nov. 24, 2020

U2's Joshua Tree ('87) vs. Prince's Sign O' the Times ('87) (part 1)

It could be argued that 1987 was the best year in the 80s for music, and the album of the year was Joshua Tree by U2. It is without question one of the best albums of all time but was is really better than Prince's Sign O' the Times? Join us as we...

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Nov. 17, 2020

Prince's "Sign O' the Times" (1987) vs. U2's "The Joshua Tree" (1987)

In March of 1987 two of the most beloved and respected artists of their generation released what many consider to be their greatest album. This week we cover the amazing history, epic songs of "Sign O' the Times" while discussing what could have...

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Nov. 10, 2020

Super Bowl Shuffle 1985 - 35th Anniversary

In 1985 the Chicago Bears are the biggest, baddest, meanest football team in the NFL so they decide to rap, sing and dance in a music video! Join us as we revisit the "Super Bowl Shuffle" 35 years after its release! We ain't here to cause no trouble...

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Nov. 3, 2020

Shelby's Story

Join us in this mini episode to hear the story of Shelby's amazing contribution to the world of film. Don't miss it! And, don't forget to sign up at patreon.com/surelypodcast to receive our special prizes! (limited time)

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Oct. 27, 2020

Fright Night ('85) or The Lost Boys ('87)?! [Episode 2]

Neck and Neck! Unlike the sequels and reboots to these movies, Episode 2 of Fright Night vs The Lost Boys might be better than the first. Join us as we talk about special effects, crazy stories, soundtracks, and of course the sexy saxophonist! In...

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Oct. 20, 2020

The Lost Boys ('87) vs. Fright Night ('85): Battle of the 80s Vampire…

I vant to suck your blood! Vampire movies of the early 80s had become a joke. But, Fright Night by Tom Holland and The Lost Boys by Joel Schumacher brought them back from the dead. Join us in our two part Halloween episode comparing the greatest...

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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 "Canners." Mike and Darren had...

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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 Skid Row the album and then make our final...

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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 crazy stories along the way. Next week we will...

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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 we compare each movie to...

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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 two different studios both produce and...

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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 in the Bill and Ted saga and find out...

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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 could come...

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