Place to Be Nation POP Experience

No, Vince Lombardi is not back from the dead, but it looks like we have the dreaded glass ceiling in the NBA playoff standing. So Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are going to dive into the playoff/play-in scenarios. Why is Riche so excited about the new-look Pelicans… and Adam is suspicious about the sudden return of Zion Williamson? Is the Harden Honeymoon in Philly going to swoon all the way into June? They also discuss the Lakers, Kevin Durant’s return not being on national TV, and the Wizards trying to get back in the play-IN, and the  future NBA Champion Detroit Pistons?! Finally, Adam and Riche have another fiery debate about the most important team of our generation: Sam Hinkie’s 76ers. So suit up and take it out in episode 228 with the NBA-Team!

On the seventh episode of Blockbuster Rewatch, Andy Atherton welcomes Jennifer Smith to do a live watch of the 2013’s Iron Man 3 continuing on his MCU rewatch. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, the duo flashbacks; Happy cosplaying as Vincent from Pulp Fiction; the different suits; Lego video games; Sir Ben Kingsley; The Mandarin’s promo; Happy’s badges; perfect ponytails; awkward meetings; Harley Keener, yay or nay; Westworld brain hurts; sweaty glasses; sharing passwords; “Extremis”; bad guy monologues & The House Party Protocl.
 
To watch the Stream Lounge Broadcast, click on the link below:
https://streamlounge.io/watch/30ea4f7b-e9c8-401b-847e-c2ba790ceead

This week we present a special mega drop of It Was a Thing on TV here on PTBN POP.
 
First, without question, Lucille Ball is a legend.  Unfortunately, even legends make missteps.  Life with Lucy in 1986 was Lucy's misstep.  Thirteen episodes were shot and only eight aired. In this episode, we look at the reasons why this misfired, was it because ABC was that desperate for a hit? was it because audiences were weary of Lucy's physical comedy at her age? was it because the executives were afraid to say no to Lucy?
 
On a lighter note, enjoy our discussion of a Pre-Life Goes On Kelle Martin on Card Sharks in 1986.
 
Next, back 219 episodes ago (episode 25, if you can't do the math), we talked about the original reality show with one contestant and everything was created with him in mind.  Now on episode 244, we're talking about the sequel with new actors, twice the Schmoes, and a falcon.
 
Finally, back during the Winter Olympics, Greg and Chico did a special livewatch on Stream Lounge of the Disney classic Cool Runnings. Sync your stream on Disney+ after Greg finishes the five second countdown.
 
Timestamps
0:30 - Life with Lucy
1:07:19 - The Jenny Position Commercial
1:08:26 - Joe Schmo 2
2:40:57 - Cool Runnings Live Show

In the twenty-ninth episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Rob Kinler & Jon Keselica joins moderator/panelist Steve Riddle to discuss which Love Songs deserve a place on their respective lists. Is “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye a no-brainer? What about “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes? Does “Little Red Corvette” by Prince grab a spot? Does “My Heart Will Go One” by Celine Dion or “Home Sweet Home” by Motley Crue deserve a place? After that, they discuss which Breakup Songs will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor shouldn’t get a spot? Will “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon be included? Is “Black” by Pearl Jam in the conversation? What about “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morrissette & “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” by Poison?

On Episode 25 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch “Buck Rogers” episode 12 “Escape From Wedded Bliss.”Topics include the return of a very hache Ardala demanding Buck marry her or she destroys the earth, “Buck Meat” , galactic spin tops that shoot lasers, a roller skate show, a different Kane, Buck vs Tigerman Gladiator fight and so much more!

On the fourth episode of The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Podcast, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton continue talking about their love for The Muppets and review episodes 13-16 of season one of The Muppet Show that featured guest stars: Bruce Forsyth, Sandy Duncan, Candice Bergen & Avery Schreiber. And give their thoughts on their favorite characters and sketches that appeared in each.

It's the last call at It Was a Thing on TV as we present another pair of topics for you here at PTBN.
 
First, with only The Office and Parks & Recreation leading off its comedy portfolio, NBC would put their fortunes in a sitcom manned by producers for both (and one from How I Met Your Mother) would come together to form a Voltron of the next great sitcom. So... how come nobody watched "Abby's"? Belly up to the bar as we try and answer this question.
 
Then, one of this podcast's favorite people is Chris Elliott.  Post-Letterman, Elliott starred in the FOX sitcom Get a Life.  While hilarious and brilliant, it might have been a little too out there, even for the hip and relatively new network. 
 
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This edition has been Handsome Boy approved.
 
Timestamps
0:30 - Abby's
53:30 - The Jenny Position Commercial
54:36 - Get a Life

Betting season is gearing up for March Madness, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are circling back to their own pre season win predictions for each team and see how they did. The results may surprise you. Riche and Adam also discuss the possibility of the Suns winning 60 or more games, awards predictions, some post-trade first looks, revisit the expansion draft last summer, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 227 with the NBA-Team!

Pop Goes To The Couch concludes their coverage of the latest DCEU series on HBOmax, Peacemaker. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 7 “Stop Dragon My Heart Around” & Season1 Episode 8 “It’s Cow Or Never”. 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 DCEU.

Pop Goes To The Couch concludes their coverage of the latest Star Wars series on Disney+, The Book Of Boba Fett. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 7 “In The Name Of Honor”. 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 Star Wars universe.

On episode 10 of Popcorn Chicken Salad join Ben Locke, Logan Crosland and Matt Souza as they watch Jackass from 2002.
Topics discussed include Matt's rental car career, the stunts we would do, great value looney tunes, self explanatory stunt names, defecate con 1, human catfish, going full Gibb, Logan loading a truck, the only stunt to make Ben squeamish, chum underpants, brain freeze cones, lookalike golfers and a matchbox car.
Come for the concept but stay for the atomic wedgie its Popcorn Chicken Salad.

On the sixth episode of Blockbuster Rewatch, Andy Atherton welcomes Tim Capel to do a live watch of the 2012’s Marvel’s The Avengers continuing on his MCU rewatch. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, the duo discusses Robin from “How I Met Your Mother”; Loki as the main villain; the re-casting of Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner; Joss Whedon’s dialogue; how impressive the helicarrier really is; playing Galaga; the dynamic between Cap, Iron Man & Thor; red in the ledger; Nick Fury’s navigational skills; Clint’s trick arrows; Coulson’s death; Hawkeye’s role & the steps it takes to move the overall MCU story forward.  
 
To watch the Stream Lounge Broadcast, click on the link below:
https://streamlounge.io/watch/3d0cdbb7-9f00-49dc-af4c-87e6c814a987

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we see the return of The Hammer and watch an invisible man play Superhero.
 
First, in Hometown Commercials Volume 1 back in Episode 98, we featured some ads from Kentucky attorney Darryl Isaacs.  We thought so much of them that we are dedicating an entire episode to "The Kentucky Hammer." This time we showcase the best of his Super Bowl commercials from years past including a special celebrity cameo from a football icon.
 
Then, Greg and Chico watch the premiere episode of the HBO Max show "Peacemaker" from the twisted mind of James Gunn and starring an invisible man. In the first episode, Peacemaker is fresh off his mission in "The Suicide Squad" where he has to deal with his father, Amanda Waller's squad, Vigilante's voicemails and a crazy lady who he hooked up with at a bar.
 
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Timestamps
2:26 - The Other Super Bowl Commercials of Darryl Isaacs
31:17 - The Jenny Position Commercial
32:21 - Peacemaker Premiere

The Super Bowl of NBA Twitter, the trade deadline, has passed, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team are coming in hot to talk about all the moves made this past week, from small to epic to shocking. How much better are the Sixers and Nets really after their blockbuster deal swapping James Harden and Ben Simmons? Why was the wildest moment involving the Kings and the Pacers? Did the Celtics tinker with their lineup a little too much now that they have an elite defense? Riche and Adam also talk about the Wizards, teams who didn’t make moves, Joel Embiid vs Giannis, and more! So suit up and take it in episode 226 with the NBA-Team!

On the twenty-third installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton, Steve Riddle & Mirandia Berthold look at 1988’s Oliver & Company. They discuss the many aspects of the film including: how the adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic is translated in the film; the cast of well-known actors providing the voices; how the movie captures New York City; the modern-day setting; how catchy Billy Joel’s “Why Should I Worry?” is; the obligatory henchmen duo of Roscoe & DeSoto; the bond Dodger and the gang has with each other; the terrifying and ruthless portrayal of Sykes as well as the violence & gruesomeness around his demise and how it is the last release before “the second golden age” of Disney animated films begins.