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Pop Goes To The Couch - The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers S1 E6 "Spirit Of The Ducks"

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the streaming series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. In the fifth installment, James Gruenberg, J Arsenio D’Amato & Greg Diener review and break down Season 1 Episode 6 “Spirit Of The Ducks”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, favorite moments and predict what to expect on the next episode.

Making Mt. Rushmore #17 - TV Moms & Movie Moms

In the seventeenth episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & James Gruenberg join moderator Andy Atherton to discuss which TV Moms deserve a place as on their respective lists. Is Carol Brady a no-brainer? What about Mrs. Cunningham? Will Beverly Goldberg grab a spot? Does Jill Taylor or Claire Huxtable deserve a place? After that, they discuss which Movie Moms will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that the Sarah Connor shouldn’t get a spot? Will Mrs. Gump be included? Is Leigh Ann Tuhoy the conversation? What about Molly Weasley & Ellen Griswold?

PTBN Trivia Night - Classic Movies (#9)

Welcome to PTBN Trivia Night, Place To Be Nation Pop’s first ever trivia game show! In our ninth episode, Jennifer Smith, J. Arsenio D'Amato & Dusty Gangl face off to see which one of them is ready for their closeup when it comes to Classic Movies trivia.
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!

Feeling Good For Now #4

Steve is joined once again by Jordan Duncan & Glenn Butler to wax positive on the last Blockbuster, surprise Yo-Yo Ma concerts, Red Dead Redemption, pizza, deep subjects reviewed on a five-point scale, and The Department of Truth, then offer SPECTACULAR ADVICE on beard care for our times. Join the party and feel good...for now!
Email the show at spectacularadvice@gmail.com with any advice questions for future shows!

Pop Goes The Movies - Mortal Kombat (2021)

On the latest episode of the Pop Goes The Movies Andy Atherton is joined by Jennifer Smith & Tim Capel to review Mortal Kombat (2021). They start off by giving their personal history with the video game franchise. Then they give their thoughts on the mythology the movie gives of the main characters; which fighters translated great to the big screen (and some not so much); the “arcana” of each fighter; the great fight scenes, especially the fatalities and where the story could be headed in the probable sequel. Finish him!

Blockbuster Rewind - Major League Series (#11)

On the eleventh episode of Blockbuster Rewind, co-hosts Scott Shifflett, Eric Eells & Andy Atherton are joined by their guest Matt Souza to discuss the Major League film series. They go through each of the films and talk about the different characters that make up the teams; the greatness of Bob Uecker’s Harry Doyle; the recasting of Willie Mays Hayes in the sequel; the change of organizations from the Indians to the Twins; the convenient and sometime ridiculous screenwriting & whether or not the series can and should be rebooted. As a bonus, they also cover 2001’s Summer Catch. Just remember, Wild Thing, you make my heart sing.

Pop Goes To The Couch - The Falcon And The Winter Solider S1 E6 "One World, One People"

Pop Goes To The Couch conclude on their coverage the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, The Falcon And The Winter Soldier. Andy Atherton, Scott Shifflett, Shawn Kidd & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 6 “One World, One People”. 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. They also look forward to the next series, Loki, and give their predictions on what that series may bring.

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 155 & 156 - K-9 and Company/1978 Science Fiction Film Awards

This week It Was a Thing on TV is taking a trip to Saturn in the TARDIS because we're going on a Sci-Fi theme because it's lonely out in space.
 
First, we continue Pilot Month 2021 with a look at K-9 and Company. Doctor Who has had its fair share of successful spinoffs.  One whose pilot aired but didn't get picked up was K-9 and Company in 1981 at the Beeb.  It looked good and they brought back Elizabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith for it, but something happened...
 
Then, with the Oscars having passed we look at an award show from years past. 1977 was a big year in science fiction movies, thanks to two little movies called Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  Those films might have been the big winners that night, but The 1978 Science Fiction Film Awards also gave us one of the most memorable performances in history.
 
Remember to follow us on our socials over @ItWasAThingOnTV and for any show suggestions or feedback send them to itwasathingontv@gmail.com
 
And I think it's gonna be a long, long time.

Pop Goes To The Couch - The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers S1 E5 "Cherry Picker"

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the streaming series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. In the fifth installment, James Gruenberg, J Arsenio D’Amato & Greg Diener review and break down Season 1 Episode 5 “Cherry Picker”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, favorite moments and predict what to expect on the next episode.

Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 2 - Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Greg and Chico are back to present the second episode of Into the Spidey Movieverse, this time they look at the middle chapter of the Raimi Trilogy in Spider-Man 2.
 
Greg and Chico share their memories of the sequel along with talking about some of the key plot points of the movie which include Peter's troubles with trying to be Spider-Man while trying to MJ he loves her. Also the duo takes time to appreciate the greatness that is Alfred Molina as Doc Ock.
 
Greg and Chico also talk about the classic Spider-Man 2 video game (admit it, you love the Pizza Time music). Plus how many future celebrities or semi-famous celebrities have cameos in this movie?!?!
 
So hang on tight and try not to let the train go over the cliff as Greg and Chico take another deep dive Into the Spidey Movieverse.

The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Podcast #2

On the second episode of The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Podcast, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton continue talking about their love for The Muppets and review episodes 5-8 of season one of The Muppet Show that featured guest stars: Rita Moreno, Jim Nabors, Florence Henderson & Paul Williams. And give their thoughts on their favorite characters and sketches that appeared in each.

Battlestar In The 25th Century #6

On episode 6 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Battlestar Galactica episode 5, “Lost Planet of the Gods Part 2.” After a brief recap of part 1 they discuss quick Space Covid recovery, going into a void, a funny Space Charlie’s Angels scene that was pretty chauvinistic, Starbuck’s possible death leading to a marriage, confusing Space Biblical references, hysterical actor stand ins walking Egypt, Adama’s continued drinking issue, cool dialogue lines and his special pendent, confusing Baltar motives, another cool Viper Squadron/ Cylon battle, Cylons blowing up pyramids, massive Emmy overacting, a shocking death scene &more!

PTBN’s NBA-Team: Walking the Line

The grind towards the end of the regular season continues, but some NBA teams are wearing down while others are gearing up. Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to dissect where teams are at and where they might wind up in the expanded playoff race, from the surging teams in the East to the reeling Pelicans in the West. In episode 189,  Riche and Adam also discuss the devastating injury to Jamal Murray and the Nuggets, a close call for Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz, Jayson Tatum and Steph Curry’s torrid April run, and more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

Year In Pop - 1989

In the eighteenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1989. The guys talk in depth about the legacies of Lucille Ball & Billy Martin; The “Earthquake Series” between the A’s & Giants; Pete Rose’s lifetime ban from baseball; The Arsenio Hall Show; the TV series “Coach”; Andrew “Dice” Clay hosting SNL; Milli Vanilli; Batman & Harlem Nights.

Pop Goes To The Couch - The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers S1 E4 "Hockey Moms"

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the streaming series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. In the fourth installment, James Gruenberg, J Arsenio D’Amato & Greg Diener review and break down Season 1 Episode 4 “Hockey Moms”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, favorite moments and predict what to expect on the next episode.