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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.
In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Jeremy Nichols as they live-watch the 1965 special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Christmas memories, Jeremy's time working at Toys 'R' Us and its inner workings, Steve working at the movie theater during the holidays, ranking the 3 main Peanuts Holiday specials, Charlie Brown's Christmas dilemma, tropes in Peanuts shorts, Snoopy winning the lights and display contest, the lack of adults, real trees or fake trees, Linus explaining the true meaning of Christmas, and the iconic scene at the end.
So join Steve and Jeremy as they brave the snow with or without sugar and discuss arguably the greatest Christmas TV Special in history.
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams from 1963.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbZTfrhcamA
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.
In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Steve and Paula Bennett as they live-watch the 1988 special, "Our Very First Christmas Show" (Full House Season 2, Episode 9). Join the trio as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Christmas memories, Paula's Christmas list, holiday storms, Uncle Jesse or Uncle Joey, Stephanie's fear of Santa missing them, toupees, being stuck in baggage claim, Jesse's parents urging him to share his feelings to Becky, using everyday items to make Christmas decorations, Jesse bringing everyone together, and everything working out in the end.
So join Steve, Steve, and Paula as they brave the storm and discuss a forgotten Christmas TV Special, how rude!
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers from 1992.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPj1GoDpQw
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Silent Night” by Boyz II Men from 1993.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK4hgTMZ9y8
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Whitney Houston from 1987.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ-coIXJf4s
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
The Emirates NBA Cup has reached its final destination in Las Vegas as the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs, who just beat the dominant Thunder, but if a game doesn't count as a win or loss but with money on the line, will it be a spirited effort? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back together to talk about all the goings on in the knockout rounds, from the injury-cursed Magic to the defense-deprived Lakers. The trade market opens up this week, and moves will be made, but are there less opportunities for teams to make big moves thanks to the fear of the dread second tax apron? Are the Oklahoma City Thunder's lack of marketability while being by far the best team in the league the fault of its young, nameless stars or a league failing to promote good basketball over catchphrases? Riche and Adam also talk about Donovan Mitchell, the Most Improved Player Award race, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 371 with the NBA-Team!!!
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Deck The Halls” by Mannheim Steamroller from 1984.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3cEOWIwDTI
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.
In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Mirandia Berthold as they live-watch the 1966 special, "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, the special being adapted into two movies, differences in holiday traditions between the US and Europe, favorite Christmas songs, the Grinch being the most memorable Dr. Seuss character, the importance of Boris Karloff to the special, Max being an underrated dog sidekick, the intricate instruments and toys, roast beast, the Grinch's plan to steal Christmas, the innocence of Cindy Lou Who, the Whos still celebrating despite the loss of everything, and the Grinch learning the true meaning of Christmas.
So join Steve and Mirandia as they traverse Mr. Crumpit and discuss one of the greatest Christmas TV Specials of all time.
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “My Only Wish (This Year)” by Britney Spears from 2000.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGD-FpYoLA
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club from 1982.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwb9-OlQimc
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history. In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Andy Atherton and Mirandia Berthold as they live-watch the 1987 special, "A Muppet Family Christmas". Join the trio as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Andy and Mirandia making new Christmas memories as parents, the crossing over of Muppets, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock, favorite Muppet movies, Doc being flustered at not having a quiet Christmas, running gags, the numerous songs throughout the special, the Christmas turkey outsmarting the Swedish Chef, Miss Piggy trying to brave the storm, the concept of re-gifting, Kermit and Robin meeting the Fraggles, the big carol sing, and seeing Jim Henson making a cameo appearance at the end. In addition, they officially announce the next tournament that will take place on the PTB Facebook group. So join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they head to Fozzie's mom's farmhouse and discuss a forgotten Christmas TV Special, just watch out for the icy patch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi9qSKZuvC4
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Kick In The Teeth” by Papa Roach from 2010.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7an-BB4-lLA
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
“God bless us, every one!” is the quote heard every Christmas season from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. We are covering a prequel of the beloved Christmas classic this month, Miss Marley, by Vanessa Lafaye. Be sure to check out the NYT Most Notable of 2025 and the Goodreads Choice Awards lists that we discuss this episode (links listed below).
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/books/notable-books.html
https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-books-2025
Books Mentioned This Episode:
Miss Marley by Vanessa Lafaye
A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain
Mystery Escape Room Advent Calendar by Nicklas Falkner
The XMas Day Butcher by Spencer Guerrero
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
The Things God Break by Abigail Owen
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Scythe by Neil Shusterman
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
The Intruder by Freida McFadden
The Will of the Many by James Islington
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks from 1997.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts