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Video Jukebox Song Of The Day - ”Duel Of The Fates” By John Williams & The London Symphony Orchestra

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, Keith Langston is celebrating Star Wars Day aka May The 4th and watching “Duel Of The Fates” by John Williams & The London Symphony Orchestra from 1999.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIgZS5tieeE
 

It Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 372 & 373 - Whiz Kids/Pointless (2017 GSN pilot)

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we hack some computers right before we start Pilot Month 2023.
First, in the early 1980s, one of the most popular pieces of electronics was the home computer.  (Spoiler:  It's still popular to this day!)  In the era of the movies Tron and WarGames came the show Whiz Kids, which may have hit a little too close to home for adults.
Finally, what we’ve all been waiting for! Pilot Month 2023 starts now!  Over the next month or so, we will cover 11 pilots.  The first pilot is an American adaptation of a popular British game show.  Alison Sweeney and a judge from 25 Words or Less take their shot at Pointless.
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Timestamps
0:39 - Whiz Kids
1:19:26 - Pointless (2017 GSN pilot)

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #238 - ”Lucky Man” By The Verve

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, Keith Langston is watching “Lucky Man” by The Verve from 1997.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6TJU0qWoY

Traders Of The Lost Arcs #5 - Power Pack Vol.1 #1-#5

The Traders continue mining Marvel's '80s output on this 5th excursion! What we unearth is not so much a hidden gem as an overlooked curiosity: the pre-teen super-team known as Power Pack! This original and largely self-contained series made in-roads with younger readers even while exploring darker themes and prominent social issues of the day, and ultimately served as a gateway to the wider Marvel Universe through its participation in the decade's biggest crossover events. In this examination of the first five issues, topics include: the background of the concept along with creators Louise Simonson and June Brigman; an introduction to the central characters; new additions to Marvel's interstellar alien races; talking space ships; an origin story rather similar to that of another iconic character; weird powers; anti-mutant hysteria; horse grandpas; later appearances of the Power family, and attempted revivals; a dreadful 1991 TV pilot; and plenty more. As for our review of the story itself, well... let's just say this has proven to be our most DIVISIVE outing yet! Covering Power Pack (vol. 1) #1-5.

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #237 - ”Broken” By Seether feat. Amy Lee

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 “Broken” by Seether feat. Amy Lee from 2004.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPC2Fp7IT7o

PTBN’s NBA-Team Conference Semis Preview

We now have an elite eight teams remaining in the NBA playoffs, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are ready to give another run of predictions. The NBA got the series the networks have been waiting 3 years to see, but who is more ready for prime time between the experienced Warriors and Lakers? Is it 1999 again and the Knicks and Heat are duking it out in superstar-less rock fights? Which offense will burn through the other’s defense faster between the Nuggets and Suns? And why is Adam feeling NOT so hot about a battle of East titans in Boston and Philadelphia? All this and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 272 with the NBA-Team!

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #236 - ”Bad Romance” By Lady Gaga

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, Keith Langston is watching “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga from 2009.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I
 

Pop Goes The Classics - The Legend Of Mor’du Live Watch

On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton rides solo to do a live watch of the Pixar Short, “The Legend of Mor’du” from 2012.
To watch along on Stream Lounge, click this link:
https://www.streamlounge.io/watch/1e179fa5-0870-47ff-896b-9d315ba54e2c

Belles With Books #11

Since April is Autism Acceptance Month, Mirandia and Bianca wanted to honor this month because it is close to both of their hearts. Join the girls as they highlight some autistic creators and have a discussion about autism directly from a special remote guest, Kaden! The girls also discuss Counting by 7s, a middle-grade novel about a girl with autism who learns how to navigate a new world into which she was abruptly thrust. Bianca also gives movie and television news updates in Adaptation Minute, and they discuss their Recent Reads and Acquisitions. 
Books mentioned: 
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui
Dark Souls graphic novels 
Adventure Zone graphic novels 
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover 
Firstlife by Gena Showalter 
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
Marcello in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
The Maid by Nita Prose
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
One of Us is Dead by Jeneva Rose
Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
The House Witch by Delemhach 
The Paper Magician by Charli Holmberg

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #235 - ”Centerfield” By John Fogerty

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. With the baseball season starting a few weeks ago, all of the songs this week are about basbeall.  On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Centerfield” by John Fogerty from 1985.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq3hEMUeBGQ

Pop Goes The Classics - Monsters University Live Watch

On a special episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton rides solo to do a live watch of 2013’s Monsters University. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, he gives his thoughts on school field trips; Monsters trading cards; annoying bus passengers; to do lists; college traditions; stealing rival mascots; Revenge of the Nerds; stinging glow urchins; obstacle courses; scary librarians; fraternity pranks; getting your colors; Randall’s heel turn; eerie summer camps; exploding doors & starting in the mailroom.
To watch along on Stream Lounge, click this link:
https://www.streamlounge.io/watch/56b41ab4-6a88-4869-96d2-36b243a0d427

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #234 - ”Dirty Water” By The Standells

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. With the baseball season starting a few weeks ago, all of the songs this week are about basbeall.  On today’s episode, Keith Langston is watching “Dirty Water” by The Standells from 1965.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5apEctKwiD8

It Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 369, 370 & 371 - Going Places/Top of the Heap/Shaq Commercials

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we’re Shaqtin’ a fool while going places at the top of the heap.
First, there’s an old saying in Hollywood: “Write what you know.” Two Hollywood writers did that & after that didn’t work, they turned it into a family sitcom. That didn’t work either. See what happens when four actors spend 19 weeks… “Going Places”.
Next, spin off your network's most popular show?  Makes sense.  Spin off your network's most popular show with characters who have made only a few appearances, and they weren't memorable?  It's a disaster waiting to happen.  Top of the Heap was the bottom of the barrel material.
Finally, In the past, we have paid respects to Hulk Hogan commercials, Ric Flair commercials, and our annual favorite of hometown commercials.  We add another legend to the commercial family with Shaq commercials.  Grab your Reeboks and a Pepsi, and prepare for almost 30 years of ads featuring Shaq Diesel.
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Timestamps
2:15 - Going Places
1:20:58 - Top of the Heap
1:55:41 - Shaq Commercials

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #233 - ”The Boys Of Summer” By The Ataris

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. With the baseball season starting a few weeks ago, all of the songs this week are about basbeall.  On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “The Boys Of Summer” by The Ataris from 2003.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt6Lkgs0kiU

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #232 - ”Glory Days” By Bruce Springsteen

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. With the baseball season starting a few weeks ago, all of the songs this week are about basbeall.  On today’s episode, Keith Langston is watching “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen from 1985.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM