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It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 126 & 127 + Minisode 4: Oh Madeline/Trivia Trap/Don Johnson’s Heartbeat Music Video

This Week on It Was a Thing on TV we have plenty of traps for you.
 
First, Oh Madeline had plenty of quality guests, the versatile and multi-talented Madeline Kahn, and had its moments.  It also had three unique theme songs and was revamped in its sole season.  It was Carsey-Werner's first TV series, before they hit it big a year later with The Cosby Show.
 
Then, when is a right answer not a right answer?  When it's a trap!  That was the original premise of Trivia Trap.  Once that format was viewed as flawed, most of the game changed.  It didn't help; the show was gone in 6 months.
 
Finally, the 1980's was the age of MTV and Miami Vice. So naturally the star of Miami Vice, Don Johnson would try his hand at music with an album called Heartbeat. The song from the album of the same name would be featured on MTV and it's one of the weirdest music videos we've ever seen. Follow along to the video at this link as we do a live watch of it. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CR4lSORZ_Q
 
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Pop Goes To The Couch - WandaVision S1 E1 & S1 E2

Pop Goes To The Couch starts up a new pod series covering the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, WandaVision. In this first installment, Tim Capel, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Andy Atherton review and break down Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1. 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 To The Couch - Cobra Kai S3 Part 3 - Ep.5 "Miyagi-Do", Ep.6 "King Cobra" & Ep.7 "Obstaculos"

On the third of a four part series of Pop Goes To The Couch, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel to discuss the season 3 Cobra Kai. The guys deep dive and break down Ep.5 “Miyagi-Do”, Ep.6 “King Cobra” & Ep.7 “Obstaculos”. So after you binge the latest series, give a listen and don’t forget one to post one of those hash browns when you do.

Feeling Good - Ep. #1

In this new podcast series, Steve Wille and friends rip through these "unprecedented times" to discover the joy in the media, pop culture, and, well, our own lives.
For the debut episode, regular co-hosts Glenn Butler and Jordan Duncan join the show to explain the nature of the podcast, positive news in the media, random nuggets of joy, pop culture recommendations, and SPECTACULAR ADVICE~
Let's come together so we can feel good…for now!
Producer: Nate Milton of the Kings of Sport. Stop what you're doing and sign up for the Patreon now!
Looking for advice? Sure you are! E-mail the show at: spectacularadvice@gmail.com

Piece of the Action #8: Total Recall

In the latest edition of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes Jake Williams to the show for a viewing of the 1990 classic Total Recall! Listen as Matt and Jake discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Paul Verhoeven, Mars, Kuato, Johnnycab, the confusing plot, gratuitous violence, Televisions, Henry Rollins, and so much more! So implant some nice memories into your mind and enjoy the new episode of Piece of the Action!

Laugh-In Theater #38 - Happy Gilmore with Tim Slomka

On the thirty-eighth episode of Laugh-In Theater, Andy Atherton welcomes Tim Slomla to do a live watch of the 1996 comedy, Happy Gilmore. The guys discuss professing love through an intercom; bad tippers; improper uses of batting cages; cheap golfers; Ben Stiller, the evil orderly; illegal golf clubs; giant checks; Bob Barker, the pugilist; Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits; comparison of sub shops; laughing clowns & Richard Kiel. So remember, just tap it in, tap it in, tap, tap, tap-a-roo.

It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 124 & 125 + Live Show 4: The Ropers/Jeopardy!'s Other Versions/Nick's Coverage of the NFL Wild Card

This week get your plunger and fire the slime cannons because you now have control of the board on It Was a Thing on TV!
 
First, when the worst shows of all-time are mentioned, The Ropers makes that list with frequency.  Is it justified?  We state our cases that it was an average show and that there are many shows worse, and we have covered a lot of them.
 
Next, Everybody knows about the current version of Jeopardy! and some remember the original version.  We're not talking about those shows.  We talk about the nighttime version from 1974-5 and, to a great extent, the 1978-9 NBC version Also in this episode... The 1977 CBS Jeopardy! pilot, Password Plus' frequently changing time slot and Arte Johnson meets Bobby Riggs.
 
Finally, When we found out Nickelodeon was simulcasting the NFL Wild Card game between the Saints and the Bears, we knew this had future entry written all over it. And the broadcast was everything we hoped it would be. Join us in a live watch of the second half as we see how many Nickelodeon shows Nate Burleson can punch on your bingo card.
 
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Pop Goes To The Couch - Cobra Kai S3 Part 2 - Ep.2 "Nature Vs. Nurture", Ep.3 "Now You're Gonna Pay" & Ep. 4 "The Right Path"

On the second of a four part series of Pop Goes To The Couch, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel to discuss the season 3 Cobra Kai. The guys deep dive and break down Ep.2 "Nature Vs. Nurture", Ep.3 "Now You're Gonna Pay" & Ep.4 "The Right Path". So after you binge the latest series, give a listen and don’t forget one to post one of those hash browns when you do.

Making Mt. Rushmore #9 - Mob Movies & Buddy Cop Movies

In the ninth episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists J Arsenio D’Amato & Scott Criscuolo join fellow panelist/moderator Andy Atherton, to discuss which Mob Movies deserve a place as on their respective lists. Is The Godfather a no-brainer? What about Goodfellas? Will A Bronx Tale grab a spot? Does The Godfather II or Casino deserve a place? After that, they discuss which Buddy Cop Movies will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that Lethal Weapon shouldn’t get a spot? Will 48 Hrs. be included? Is Bad Boys in the conversation? What about Rush Hour 2 & Tango And Cash?

PTBN Trivia Night -Seinfeld (#1)

Welcome to PTBN Trivia Night, Place To Be Nation Pop's first ever trivia game show! In our first episode, Ryan Everett, Derek Cornett & Jon Keselica face off to see which one of them is the master of their domain when it comes to Seinfeld 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!

Pop Goes The Classics - Peter Pan (1953)

On the tenth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Steve Riddle, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton look at 1953’s Peter Pan. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: the theme of not wanting to grow up; Tinkerbell’s place amongst the iconic Disney characters; the (somewhat underrated) soundtrack of the film; the complexities of Captain Hook; the somewhat controversial portrayal and animation of the Indians and mermaids; and the persistence of the crocodile.  

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 122 & 123 - The Morton Downey Jr. Show/2020 Year in Review

This week on It Was a Thing on TV, the gang discusses the forefather of the modern TV Talk Show along with recapping the previous year in TV.
 
First, for over two years, The Morton Downey Jr. Show took the nation by storm.  It was all over by Fall 1989, maybe because it was too controversial but also because the new late night show on the block at the time also took the nation by storm, The Arsenio Hall Show.
 
Then, we ring out what was an absolute disaster of a year with a look at what was on TV in 2020, changes due to COVID, shows that ended in 2020, and those we lost in 2020, among other things.  Here's to a great 2021!

Pop Goes To The Couch- Cobra Kai S1, S2 & S3 Ep1

On the first of a four part series of Pop Goes To The Couch, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel to discuss the series Cobra Kai. The guys deep dive and break down Seasons 1 & 2 before giving their thoughts on Episode 1 of Season 3 "Aftermath". So after you binge the latest series, give a listen and don't forget one to post one of those hash browns when you do.

Year In Pop - 1987

In the sixteenth 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 1987. The guys talk in depth about Mike Tyson’s Punch Out; the passing of “The Great One” Jackie Gleason; the launch of the Fox Broadcasting Co,; the New York Giants’ victory in Super Bowl XXI; “The Super Fight” Hagler vs. Leonard; Married…With Children; Remote Control; the albums “Slippery When Wet” & “Licensed To Ill”; Fatal Attraction & The Princess Bride.

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 120 & 121: Video Game Show Part 2 (Director's Cut)/Tiger King

First, earlier this year, we looked at 9 bad video games based on television shows.  We found 9 more and felt it appropriate to cover them before the Christmas holiday.  With any luck, we'll find 9 more and do a 3rd installment in 2021.
 
Then, we look back at what was the binge watching hit at the start of the COVID lockdown this year in Tiger King on Netflix. We look at the insane cast of characters including Joe Exotic, Jeff Lowe and yes that b***h Carole Baskin! Due to some strong subject matter in the show, listener discretion is advised.
 
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