Episodes

"A Christmas Story" and "Home Alone" have become some of the most beloved holiday classics of all time! They are both played relentlessly during the Christmas season. This week we dive into the stories behind their creation, the actors who almost got the parts (some of the names are incredible) and their battle to get to the big screen. It's the time of year to eat junk, watch rubbish and listen to part one of this podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 rap as a genre that was here to stay for generations to come. Join us on this episode as we explore the stories behind the songs from Run-DMC's groundbreaking album, "Raising Hell"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 rap was born and how three young men brought it into the mainstream scene! You can check out Dave's books here: www.galahadsdoom.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 homework). Were these guys an obnoxious flash in the pan or true artists with staying power? We ponder this question while going track by track through Capital Records best selling album of all-time, "Licensed to Ill"! Hold it now, HIT IT! See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

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 the rise of the Beastie Boys from hardcore punk wannabes to hip-hop legends with the release of their debut album "License to Ill" (35 years ago this week!) Over the next episodes we will discuss "Licence to Ill" track by track and then the story of Run DMC and the release of...

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 Serious Podcast as we both give lists of our Top 10 movies released since Y2K. Make your own list and compare! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 these three modern cowboy tales is your huckleberry? After all, they're all daisies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (allegedly). A little over a hundred years later we get three great movies that recreate those events. In this episode we breakdown these three great movies. How do you rank these three? Regulators! Let's ride! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on culture, the music from each and our own final judgment. Grab your silver bullets and beware the moon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 transformation, the hiring of the cast and the cultural impact of these two classics. Beware the moon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 friend at the 30something Movie Podcast. Fava beans and chianti are optional! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hans Beckert. This week we dive into the depths of madness and chase serial killers with our friends at the 30something Movie Podcast. Cook up a pot of fava beans, chill the bottle of chianti and get ready to be thrilled and chilled as we (ahem) dissect the great classics! Se...

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 was said to be more heartfelt and bluesy. While the beauty of "Estranged", "Yesterdays" and even "Breakdown" is unmistakable, there are still songs covering standard GnR craziness like drugs, war, fights and bondage! Which of these two albums is your favorite? Choose your Illus...

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 to fans in the early 90's. Was it an inspired breakthrough with some of the biggest hits of the early 90's? Was is a bloated train wreck? Was it both? Join us as we go track by track discussing the amazing rock 'n roll stories behind these impactful songs! See omnystudio.co...

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, the world waited for their follow up album. We got two albums, with an amazing 30 tracks, in the Fall of 1991. Before we go track by track through those impactful albums we will discuss the craziness that happened between 1988 and 1991. The stories are amazing, chaotic and p...

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 Unforgiven" and "Nothing Else Matters" album quickly went to number one bringing in new fans. How would fans of old receive it? We discuss that and the awesome stories behind each of these classic songs and we will ultimately compare them to Guns 'N Roses' "Use Your Illusion" albu...

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 explore the birth and career (up to 1991) of the world's most famous metal band. Learn with us, wherever we may roam, how adversity and maturity brought them to mainstream success during one of the most interesting eras in popular music, Fall of 1991. Off to never neverland! See ...

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 unwanted fame. Join us as we tell the story of the band and then discuss this amazing album track by track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fall Nirvana and Pearl Jam changed the face of music. Join us in this rerun episode as we cover the history of Nirvana and each track on the album, Nevermind. As a precursor to our upcoming episodes on Metallica's Black Album and GnR's Use Your Illusion 1 &2. See omnystudio....

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 catch phrases. Linda Hamilton is back with bulging biceps. There is also a new T-1000! This episode we discuss the the behind the scenes stories on the filming of both movies, we go into the time travel troubles, and give our own Judgment Day. Come with us if you want to live! Se...

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 story of how he secured financing for the film, landed the director's job and recruited an actor who would be one of the biggest stars of all time. Arnold is synonymous with the killer from the future, but what other well known actors were considered for the part? Grab your clothe...

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 process of these two, plus the special effects, score, and reception before it's game over! We also talk at length about the 4 mind blowing deleted scenes from "Aliens" before we give our final judgment. Let's ROCK! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Come listen to how Ridley Scott got the job to direct the first and then wasn’t asked back to direct the second. Plus, stories behind the casting and the actors of these two amazing movies on Part 1 of our "Alien" vs. "Aliens" podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

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 manages to be universally appealing. Join us for the amazing stories behind the lyrics (who was The Beautiful Ones really about?) and the music (why is there no bass in one famous song?) and how one amazing August night in 1983 gave birth to one of the most iconic albums of all t...