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Battlestar In The 25th Century #26

On “very special” Episode 26 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott pause on a regular episode watch and go down the You Tube rabbit hole to watch Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard in “Gil Gerard Action Hero Makeover Video Mini-Gastric Bypass”. Gil, now at 350 pounds shares his journey to Gastric Bypass surgery taking on a larger fight than the Draconians, his health! Guest stars galore, including Bill Clinton and some Buck Rogers favorites!

Pop Goes The Classics - The Little Mermaid (1989)

On the twenty-fourth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton & Steve Riddle look at 1989’s, The Little Mermaid. This story is loosely based on the 1837 Danish Hans Christian Anderson fairytale of the same name. Listen as they take a dive, under da sea, to discuss: statues; Ariel’s behavior; where Ursula ranks as an all-time villain; the trio of Flounder, Sebastian & Scuttle and more baffling things they now see as adults. Make sure to stick with them as they talk about all the super fun music that comes from this film and all the core memories they’ve obtained with. And with this film, the Disney animated films renaissance officially begins!

It Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 245, 246 & 247 - Kath & Kim (US)/Power Rangers Dubbing Episode/Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we go lost in translation while Mike regrets his choice for Money in the Bank for his birthday.
 
First, we start our 2nd annual "Lost in Translation" week with a hit comedy from Australia which bombed in the States in 2008.  Kath and Kim was to be the next big NBC Thursday night comedy.  Despite a plum time slot, a great cast, and a plethora of great guests, it was sent packing after 17 episodes.
 
Next, the Power Rangers franchise has made bank off of taking an existing Japanese series and creatively editing it for an American audience. On one occasion, they took it another step. Was it a parody? Was it a tribute? Who knows?
 
Finally, it's Mike's birthday and he played his Money in the Bank on this?!  Take three musical brothers who gained a modicum of popularity in the 70s despite having no big musical hits and add a cast of zany characters including the future Unknown Comic.  What do you get?  A repetitive and derivative show which lasted 16 shows.
 
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Timestamps
0:30 - Kath & Kim (US)
50:10 - Classic Commercial Break
52:45 - Power Rangers Bad Dubbing Episode
1:25:33 - The Jenny Position Commercial
1:26:38 - The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

PTBN’s NBA-Team: A Seal Here and a Seal Here

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!

Blockbuster Rewatch - Iron Man 3 (#7)

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

It Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 243, 244 & Live Show 13 - Life With Lucy/Joe Schmo 2/Cool Runnings

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

Making Mt. Rushmore - Love Songs & Breakup Songs (#29)

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?

Battlestar In The 25th Century #25

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!

The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Podcast #4

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 Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 241 & 242 - Abby’s/Get a Life

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

PTBN’s NBA-Team: Back to the Futures

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 - Peacemaker S1 E7 ”Stop Dragon My Heart Around” & S1 E8 ”It’s Cow Or Never”

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 - The Book Of Boba Fett S1 E7 ”In The Name Of Honor”

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.

Popcorn Chicken Salad - Jackass: The Movie

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.

Blockbuster Rewatch - Marvel’s The Avengers (#6)

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