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Place to Be Nation’s Pop Culture podcast feed featuring shows on movies, TV, books, comics, music, sports, nostalgia and much more!
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
This week, Greg cashes in his Money in the Bank and we meet a cute little dog while trying to get our pizzas in 30 minutes or less.
First, a very young Jon Cryer plays the titular character in this show, as someone who goes from working in a mail room to being a big-time agent as Greg plays his Money in the Bank for his birthday.
Next, NBC is on a slow rebound in 1980, after all the catastrophes we have talked about during 1979. The powers that be decided imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, creating their own show similar to the Benji franchise from that era. Here's Boomer was an anthology about a dog crossing the country, helping people in need. While very family-friendly, the show didn't get enough eyes to see this show.
Finally, in the mid-80s, the pizza wars fueled up between primarily Pizza Hut and Domino's. Pizza Hut had a successful campaign aimed at students, with the Book It! project. Domino's promoted fast and hot delivery, and incorporated a Claymation spokesfiend named The Noid.
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Timestamps
1:06 - The Famous Teddy Z
1:37:45 - Computer Voice Lady Intro to Episode 273
1:38:17 - Here’s Boomer
2:49:46 - Computer Voice Lady Intro to Episode 274
2:50:24 - The Noid
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The countdown is almost at its end, as we have finally reached the 2022 NBA Finals between two original franchises for the league’s 75th season, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to break it all down. Are the Boston Celtics too physical for the Golden State Warriors to handle, or will small ball and switching defense push Curry, Klay, and Draymond to potentially their fourth title? Is Jayson Tatum ready to make that ultimate leap as the leader of a championship team or will turnovers do him in? Riche and Adam also discuss coaching changes, the All-NBA selections, Las Vegas & Seattle being on the docket for new teams, and more! So suit up and take it out Finals styles in episode 238 with the NBA-Team!
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Pop Goes To The Couch kicks off their coverage of the latest Star Wars series on Disney+, Obi Wan Kenobi Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Chapter I & Chapter II. 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.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
This week, we're having our own Schuckapalooza, covering three series starring underrated character actor John Schuck. First, we start with Schuck playing a robotic police officer in the 13-week wonder Holmes and Yoyo.
Next, Schuckapalooza forges on with this reboot of a 1960s classic with our hero this week playing Herman Munster, a role made famous by Fred Gwynne. In this sequel series, the Munster family wakes up from a 22-year sleep and has to mostly deal with Grandpa's crappy inventions.
Finally, Schuckapalooza ends with one of the most forgettable shows we have ever covered. Despite very little video available, Turnabout is one of the most painful series we have recapped, from the awkward premise to story lines which are ridiculous and even somewhat sexist. John Schuck and Sharon Gless deserved so much better.
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Timestamps
0:50 - Holmes and Yoyo
47:58 - Classic Commercial Break
50:41 - The Munsters Today
2:19:16 - Computer Voice Lady Intro to Episode 271
2:19:36 - Turnabout
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
In the thirty-second episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Chad Campbell, James Gruenberg, Kyle Litke, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton join moderator Steve Riddle to discuss which Disney Princesses deserve a place on their respective lists. Is Cinderella a no-brainer? What about Belle? Does Moana grab a spot? Does Ariel or Tiana deserve a place? After that, they discuss which Disney Villains will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that Scar shouldn’t get a spot? Will Ursula be included? Is Dr. Facilier in the conversation? What about Jafar & Hades?
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
On the return episode of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes the hosts of PTBNXT (Jacob Williams, Jennifer Smith & Tim Capel) back to the show to watch Cliffhanger! Listen to Matt and crew discuss Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, The Price is Right, rock climbing, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, negotiable bearer bonds, an overly complicated plot, Dick Stinkwrinkle, and so much more! And be sure to stay during the credits for a very special gag reel! All that and so much more on the return of Piece of the Action!
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
This week on It Was a Thing on TV we look at sham marriages, outer space and Corinne Tate from Soap acting alongside Danny Thomas.
First, McCormick from Hardcastle and McCormick and Audrey Griswold #3 star in a sitcom about marrying someone to ensure they aren't deported from the country. Of course, hilarity ensues. The best moment of the show came at the very end of the final episode, when everybody knew the writing was on the wall.
Next, outer space science fiction was everywhere in the late 70s--in your movie theater, on public television, in primetime, even on Saturday mornings. The crew at Filmation gave us their take on space adventures with Jason of Star Command, which featured a veteran from an outer space classic.
Finally, Soap was riding high in 1980. Its producers gave who would likely be the 6th most popular cast member on that show her own vehicle, with a cast that includes a comedy icon and a future comedy icon. I'm a Big Girl Now was one (season) and done.
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Timestamps
1:22 - I Married Dora
49:49 - Classic Commercial Break
54:09 - Jason of Star Command
2:00:27 - Computer Voice Lady Intro to Episode 268
2:00:49 - I’m a Big Girl Now
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
We have finally reached the NBA’s version of the final four (The Eastern and Western Conference Finals), but are they the matchups we all thought they would be? Maybe not, but Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team on the Pop Feed, are here to preview them and predict some winners. Now that the Warriors are back in the conference finals with Steph, Klay and Draymond, are they ready to go back to the Finals or will the upset-happy Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks spoil the party in the Bay, too? The top seeds in the East between the Heat and Celtics, but how physical will it get after the Celtics went through a war against Giannis and the Bucks? Riche and Adam also talk about the Sixers’ failures, the upcoming NBA Draft lottery, defense still winning championships, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 237 with the NBA-Team!
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
On Episode 12 of Popcorn Chicken Salad join Ben Locke, Logan Crosland and Matt Souza as they watch 1993's Body Of Evidence. Topics discussed include cockney rhyming slang, Willem Dafoe: sex symbol?, Julianne Moores thought process, Charlotte Crosland lets us know what she thinks, very long court scenes, wax getting into places it's not meant to, reminiscing about previous films watched, madge vadge, Ben has trouble with math, Bon Jovi hair, the twist ending and the prequel to A Handmaid's Tale.
Come for the concept but stay for the Willem Dafoe impressions, its Popcorn Chicken Salad.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
On the twelfth episode of Blockbuster Rewatch, Andy Atherton welcomes Scott Criscuolo to do a live watch of the 2014’s Guardians Of The Galaxy continuing his MCU rewatch. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, the duo discusses the Bambi’s mom-esque sad opening of the movie; Chris Pratt’s transformation from Andy Dwyer to Peter Quill; Pepperidge Farm; Ronan The Accuser; John C. Reilly in a minor role; the formation of the team in space prison; similarities it has with other “space” films; Ranger Rick; early references to The Celestials; space gambling; drunk dialing; real laughs; turb blossoms & how the movie is introduction to the cosmic realm of the MCU.
To watch the Stream Lounge Broadcast, click on the link below:
https://streamlounge.io/watch/b00fcff0-a717-42a3-b0e2-d6db7c934cd0
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
This week it’s the grand finale of Marvel Month on It Was a Thing on TV as we look at Electro playing a single dad and Tony Stark doing a season on Saturday Night Live.
First, we start with one of the more recent shows this podcast has covered. Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier and others showed a lot of promise when this debuted, but the plug was quickly pulled at Netflix. Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me! was just a bland comedy which relied on many tropes.
Then, Marvel Month concludes with possibly the second-worst season of SNL ever. We talked about probably the worst season of SNL on episode 97, about the 1980-81 era. Now, we look at the 1985-86 season, a transition season of sorts, when most of the cast lasted just this one season if not less, and the writers lasted just as long, ushering in one of the best eras in the show's lengthy history.
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Timestamps
0:39 - Intro to Episode 264
2:42 - Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me!
41:22 - Classic Commercial Break
45:16 - Intro to Episode 265
47:32 - Saturday Night Live (‘85-’86 Season)
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
On the latest episode of the Pop Goes The Movies Andy Atherton is joined by Jennifer Smith & Scott Shifflett to review Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. In a spoiler-filled review, they give their thoughts on their expectations going in to the movie; how the whole multiverse will play out; The Illuminati; Wanda as the villain; the introduction of America Chavez to the MCU; Rachel McAdams’ Christine Palmer’s redemption; the tie-ins to Wandavision & What If? and where the MCU goes from here.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
With the 2021-2022 season in the books, we can now start to take a look back at some teams who had to deal with varying expectations, from a pencilled in Championship to absolutely none at all. In this episode, Andrew and Adam discuss ATL, LAC, CHI, CLE, LAl, CHA, BKN, and SA. Enjoy!
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Greg and Chico go to warp speed in the newest It Was a Thing on TV Live Show as they look at the recent 4K restoration for The Director's Edition of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" on Paramount+.
To follow along on Paramount+ pause the stream at the 1:17 mark and start after Greg says "play" following the five second countdown.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
On the twenty-sixth edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Mirandia Berthold, Steve Riddle, and Andy Atherton, continue their trek through the Disney animated features with a tole as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. Our trio will continue forward in the renaissance to discuss and even debate what some believe to be the best animated films to ever hit the big screen. From the breakdown of the music score to the discussion of age and time discrepancies that appear and all the fun in between. So please sit back and Be our guest on this months episode!