Season 2

Welcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee dive deep into the world of classic karate movies from the mid-eighties. In this episode, they're pitting two iconic films against each other: "T...

Prepare to be immersed in Lake Minnetonka as the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast takes you on a musical journey through the legendary 1984 best-selling album, the "Purple Rain" soundtrack! In this electrifying episode, ...

Get ready for a musical journey like no other as the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast delves into the iconic 1984 best-selling album, the "Footloose" soundtrack! In this special episode, our hosts take you track by track...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our lively discussion on the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the iconic 1984 film "Footloose" and draw intriguing comparisons with another cinematic gem, "Pu...

Step back into the neon-soaked era of the '80s with the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast as we bring you a riveting episode comparing two iconic films that left an indelible mark on the decade – "Footloose" and "Purple …

Get ready to turn back the clock and dive deep into the iconic album that defined an era – "Sports" by Huey Lewis and the News. In this special episode of the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast, join our …

Prepare to be transported back to the heartland of American rock as the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast delves into the iconic album that defined a generation – Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA." Join our hosts on a...

As part of our celebration of the summer of 1988, we can't leave out the "Dirty Dancing" Soundtrack, which was one of the top overall selling for that summer! With a mixture of all time classics from the 50s and …

After the success of "Every Which Way But Loose" in 1978, you knew Clint and Clyde would come back for seconds. They come back in the form of "Any Which Way You Can" released in 1980. This time the fight …

We are less than a month away from the world's biggest sporting event, The Super Bowl! Some people watch for the football, some people watch for the commercials, and some watch for the iconic musical performances (and the mi...

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...

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...

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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". …

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 …

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 …

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...

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...

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...

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 …