Episodes

Welcome to "Five Minutes of Fire," the podcast series that brings history to life in quick, dynamic bursts. Join us twice a day as we dissect the historical names and events chronicled in Billy Joel's unforgettable song, "We ...

Welcome to "Five Minutes of Fire," your daily dose of historical exploration delivered in bite-sized episodes. Join us twice a day as we unravel the captivating names and events chronicled in Billy Joel's iconic song, "We Did...

Welcome to "Five Minutes of Fire," the ultimate podcast series that ignites your day with a quick burst of historical insight. In each bite-sized, five-minute episode, airing twice a day, we break down the captivating names a...

Welcome to "Five Minutes of Fire", the ultimate podcast series that delves into the historical tapestry woven by Billy Joel in his iconic song, "We Didn't Start the Fire." In this unique five-minute, twice-daily podcast, we b...

In today's episode, Jason and Dee bring their unique perspectives and deep love for music to the forefront, exploring the diverse genres and artists that made 1978 a standout year in the history of music. From disco beats tha...

In November of 1983, former Generation X singer Billy Idol, along with guitarist Steve Stevens, made his stamp on pop culture and early MTV with his ultra catchy songs, his spikey bleach blonde hair with his iconic pop punk a...

This week we cover that lil ole band from Texas, ZZ Top, and celebrate the distinctive blend of blues, rock, and synth-infused sounds that define their 1983 album "Eliminator." We delve into the the history of the band, the m...

Oh Fudge! Home Alone and A Christmas Story are holiday favorites now but how did they do during their initial run at the theaters? We will dive into the stories behind the production and ultimate performance at the theaters. ...

"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, ...

This week Jason and Dee head out on a riveting journey through the Top 5 Movie Vehicles (no wings, no boats) that have left an indelible mark on the silver screen. In this episode, we dive deep into the roaring engines, sleek...

When the movie "Grease" was released in 1978, songs from the soundtrack had already hit #1 on the HOT 100. This soundtrack is collection of songs from the original musical, the Broadway musical, and some additional monumenta...

In 1978, a musical starring John Travolta, fresh off of "Saturday Night Fever", and pop star, Olivia Newton-John hit the box office. It was an instant smash and its pop culture impact is still felt today. Join us this week ...

Join this week as we conclude our discussion of the Stephen King movies of 1983, "Cujo", "Christine" and "The Dead Zone". In this episode we discuss production, music and trivia concerning each movie before given our final ju...

After the success of the film adaptations of "Carrie" in 1976 and "The Shining" in 1980, the world was ready for more Stephen King movies. We got them in 1983. "Cujo", "Christine" and "The Dead Zone" we all hits and set the...

The 1980s gave us some of the most enjoyable and iconic characters from the horror genre and many of them live on today. Jason Voorhees, Freddy Kruger, Chucky, and Pinhead are characters that have been burned, stabbed, beaten...

The 1970s was a great time for creepy movies to watch during the Halloween season! There are several absolute classics that have to been seen by movie lovers. In this episode, Jason and Dee list their Top 5 movies (along wi...

Depeche Mode was a band that had been building an audience all through out the 1980s but they blew the roof off with the release of 1990's "Violator". Using clever marketing campaigns (personal ads for your own Personal Jesus...

in 1989, The Cure released their 8th studio album, which contained their biggest chart success so far, the #2 smash, "Lovesong". But The Cure didn't instantly win everyone over. The record company executives were concerned th...

In the summer of 1993, action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger and action director John McTiernan delivered a movie that was billed as "the greatest action movie of all time". What audiences saw was a combination of action, satire...

In the summer of 1992, first time director David Fincher released "Alien 3". After the success of "Alien" (1979) and "Aliens" (1986), this should have been an easy follow up and a great summer blockbuster to kick off 1992, bu...

It is time for must-listen TV Theme songs of the 1990s! From the coffee shops of Seattle to the coffee ships in NYC, in this episode we take a trip down memory lane covering a wide variety of shows including sit coms, cartoon...

Television in the 1990s was must a must watch affair. This era of television ushered in great sitcoms, crazy daytime tv, cartoons with an adult edge and the first reality TV. With tons of great new shows, came tons on great...

We all love movies from the 1980s, but which year from the decade was the best for movies? Is it 1981, 1984, 1986 or 1989? In this episode, five friends from four different podcasts and one youtube channel, choose sides to ba...

In the summer of 1988, Van Halen released the album "OU812", their second with Sammy Hagar. This album, though divisive for hardcore Van Halen fans, contained several hit songs including "When It's Love", "Finish What You Sta...