It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episode 173, Minisode 10 & Episode 174 - Tribute to Conan Part 2/Ohara

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we conclude our tribute to Conan O'Brien and pay tribute to a legend on what would have been his birthday this week.
 
First, we look at Conan's rough and all too brief era hosting The Tonight Show back in 2009. We look at some of the memorible moments of this era of Conan from the Twitter Tracker to Shatner recites Palin to In The Year 3000.
 
Then to conclude the Conan tribute on a happier note, 1995 was a tough time for baseball, in the middle of a strike and using replacement players in spring training.  Andy Richter lightened the mood by visiting the Mets in Port St. Lucie, FL, interviewing replacement players, informing people about the real St. Lucie, and visiting Butterfly World. Also, we meet, the man, the myth, the legend, DIESEL! (Not Kevin Nash)
 
Finally, Pat Morita was a star in the late 80s, thanks to two Karate Kid movies.  He got the title role in this ABC police procedural.  Ultimately, Ohara got his butt kicked by, in part, 4 old ladies who lived in Miami.
 
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Pop Goes To The Couch - Loki S1 E3 "Lamentis"

Pop Goes To The Couch continues on their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Loki. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 3 “Lamentis”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Pop Goes The Classics - The Aristocats (1970)

On the sixteenth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold & Steve Riddle look at 1970’s The Aristocats. They discuss the many aspects of the film including: the fun opening sequence and song; the kittens and their distinct talents; the nefarious plot of Edgar the butler; Lafayette & Napoleon’s effect on the plot of the movie; the similarities with Lady And The Tramp; Roquefort & Frou Frou’s importance to foiling Edgar’s plan; Scat Cat and the gang of alley cats & the fun jazz music.

It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 171, 172 & Minsode 9 - Tribute to Conan

This week on It Was a Thing on TV it's the first of two weeks that we honor Conan O'Brien as he wraps up his run on Late Night TV with the end of his TBS show this week.
 
First, we start at the beginning, with the first episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien.  He was nervous, he was unfinished, but some of what was seen was the Conan O'Brien comedy fans would love for over a quarter century.
 
Then, in 1997, Conan had an audience of just kids.  What kind of mayhem could happen?  Just don't end up in Naughty Land and don't awaken the Boredom Monster.
 
Finally, Houston's NBC affiliate did Conan real dirty, airing his show at 2:40 AM local time for a period.  Conan went deep in the heart of Texas to see it for himself, and encountered some interesting characters in the process.
 
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PTBN’s NBA-Team: 2021 Conference Finals Preview

We are now down to four! Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, recap a wild second round which saw three upsets, including that epic battle between the Bucks and Nets. Then it is on to the Conference Finals, where Riche and Adam discuss the Clippers’ chances without Kawhi, the Bucks finding their mojo, Devin Booker, and Trae Young. Other topics include the wacky coaching carousel, the injury epidemic, and more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team.

Pop Goes To The Couch - Loki S1 E2 "The Variant"

Pop Goes To The Couch continues on their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Loki. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 2 “The Variant”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Piece Of The Action - The Terminator

In the latest edition of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes Tim Capel to the show to watch the 1984 classic The Terminator! Listen to Matt and Tim discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, The Terminator franchise, time travel, field dressing and so much more on this brand new edition of Piece of the Action!  

Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 4 - The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Greg and Chico are coming at you with the newest edition of Into the Spidey Movieverse this time covering The Amazing Spider-Man from 2012.
 
A new story, a new Spider-Man, a new love interest and still Uncle Ben can't stop dying. The two go over the movie to see if this entry is as mediocre as most remember it being.
 
Also discussed are Peter's sick basketball moves, the questionable police methods of Captain Stacy, Spider-Man web shooting criminals right in the balls, collectable Spider-Man masks and why the hell Peter Parker is using Bing to search for stuff on the Internet?
 
Episode 5 covering The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be right here on the PTBN POP Experience in August.

Battlestar In The 25th Century #10

On Episode 10 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Buck Rogers, episode 5 “Vegas in Space”. Topics include “Villain of the Week”, Slimy Space Count Dracula, some of the worst acting ever by a guest star, Space Joker, Space Poker, Sentimental Buck pouring his heart out to a lady of the universe, Risqué outfits for 1979, Draconian Hatchett Fighters and more!

Telly & Tea - Resteeping The Tea

On the newest episode of Telly And Tea join Mirandia Berthold and Ben Locke as they come back for the first regular episode of 2021 and spill the tea. We catch up on our personal lives, explain why we are putting 24 on the backburner and rebooting the show.
A beautiful cup of tea is still central to the show and was enjoyed by both. We also talk Falcon and The Winter Soldier and the themes the show raised and where it goes from here. In the second part Mirandia and Ben discuss all things Park And Recreation and our love for it and why Mirandia is Leslie Knope and how Ron Swanson is the manliest man who ever manned. We wrap things up with Mirandia recommending some comedies to replace Parks And Rec in Ben's viewing rotation as well as the Netflix top 10. Come for the concept but stay for the reboot its Telly And Tea version 2.

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 169 & 170 - Misfits of Science/TV Themed Pinball

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we're talking about a beloved cult TV show and also we go off the beaten path to discuss a subject we've brought up multiple times in the past.
 
First, Misfits of Science might have been a little ahead of its time.  It sort of resembles a show from 20 years later, Heroes.  It had a cushy time slot between Knight Rider and Miami Vice.  Yet, it was still gone by February of 1986.  At least one of its stars went on to much bigger and better things.
 
Then, we have had two episodes devoted to TV themed video games (with a third coming in the future) and we have done a trading card show.  Now, we venture into pinball machines, virtual and real.
 
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Pop Goes To The Couch – Loki S1 E1 “Glorious Purpose”

Pop Goes To The Couch starts up a new pod series covering the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Loki. In this first installment, Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 1 “Glorious Purpose”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

NBA Team Episode #195: Gone Fishin' Pt 2: The Lost Highway

Andrew and Adam give the final post mortem to four teams who weren't bad enough to be on the tank level, but not bad-good enough to make the new 10 seed tournament. This week focuses on Chicago, Toronto, New Orleans, and Sacramento.

Making Mt. Rushmore #20 - TV Dads & Movie Dads

In the twentith episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Greg Diener, Steve Riddle & Calvin Crowell join moderator/panelist Andy Atherton to discuss which TV Dads deserve a place as on their respective lists. Is Mike Brady a no-brainer? What about Danny Tanner? Will Carl Winslow grab a spot? Does Uncle Phil or Homer Simpson deserve a place? After that, they discuss which Movie Dads will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that the Clark Griswold shouldn’t get a spot? Will Jim’s Dad be included? Is Mufasa in the conversation? What about Bryan Mills & Daniel Hillard?

PTBN Trivia Night – Semi-Final #3

Welcome to PTBN Trivia Night, Place To Be Nation Pop’s first ever trivia game show! In our third of three semi-final matchups, Greg Diener, Ashley Cruse & J Arsenio D'Amato face off to see which one of them will earn a spot in our championship game.
Settle in and play along to see if you have what it takes to be a contestant on a future episode of PTBN Trivia Night!