Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
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Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
The pinnacle of infotainment! Crazy stuff you didn’t know about the greatest movies and music of the 80’s, 90’s, and beyond. Hilarity ensues as a research professor and a pop culture savant are pitted against each other in a debate to determine what entertainment icons of film, music, and games are...
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386 episodis
Level 1: Donkey Kong (1981) - The Popeye Game That Changed Nintendo Forever
Donkey Kong almost starred Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto. Learn the shocking origin story behind Nintendo's 1981 breakthrough hit: the near-fatal lawsu...
Level 0: The History of Video Games Before 1981 - Pong to Pac-Man
Why was 1981 the greatest year in arcade gaming history? Before Jason and Dee dive into Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Frogger, and Defender, disco...
"The Breakfast Club" (1985) vs. "St. Elmo's fire" (1985): Part 2
The debate comes to a head. In Episode 2 of 2, Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast finish their head-to-head breakdown of the ico...
The Breakfast Club (1985) vs. St. Elmo's Fire (1985): Part 1
Two defining films. One generation. And a debate that still hasn’t cooled down. In Episode 1 of 2, Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious po...
Star Wars Holiday Special (1978): Part 2 of 2
The madness continues. In Part 2 of their deep dive into the now-infamous Star Wars Holiday Special, Jason and Dee of Surely You Can’t Be Serious are...
Star Wars Holiday Special (1978): Part 1 of 2
What happens when a galaxy far, far away collides with late-1970s variety television and absolutely no one says no? In this very special (and possibly...
No Doubt "Tragic Kingdom" (1995): Track by Track!
On this episode of Surely You Can’t Be Serious, Jason and Dee dive headfirst into one of the defining albums of the 1990s: No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom....
Jewel "Pieces of You" (1995): Track by Track!
This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee continue their 90s album trilogy by exploring the quiet, unconventional, and deepl...
Alanis Morissette "Jagged Little Pill" (1995): Track by Track!
This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee dive headfirst into one of the defining albums of the 1990s—Alanis Morissette’s Ja...
Top 5 Worst Sequels of the 80s!
Sometimes after a movie is successful, a sequel is made to further the adventures with the characters in that world. Many times that story is bad (but...
Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episodes 5-8: Sunglaasses at Night, White Christmas, Carol of the Bells and More!
This is our Stranger Things Season 1 Finale where we cover the music used in Episodes 5-8! In this episode we dive deep into one of the most iconic so...
Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 4: The Tragic Story of Joy Division
In this episode of the Soundtrack of Stranger Things we examine the artists and songs from Episode 4. This time we deep dive into the history of Joy D...
Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 3 - The Story of Foreigner, We WIsh You a Merry Christmas and David Bowie!
In this episode on the Soundtrack to Stranger Things we examine the artists and songs from Episode 3. This time we dive into the glorious music of For...
Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 2 - The Story of Reagan Youth, Jingle Bells, I Melt With You and More!
We continue our deep dive into the music of the Netflix show "Stranger Things". In this episode we cover a punk song with a back story so bizarre you'...
Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 1 - The Story of White Rabbit, Africa and More!
When the Netflix show Stranger Things was released in 2016 it created a surge in interest for all things 80s including the music. Today we dive deep o...
Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 2
Jason and Dee are back to wrap up their 80s monster showdown as Teen Wolf (1985) goes head-to-head with The Monster Squad (1987)!In Part 2, the guys d...
Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 1
This week, Jason and Dee go full moon and monster mash as they kick off a two-part showdown between two beloved 80s cult classics — Teen Wolf (1985) a...
Air Supply "Greatest Hits" (1983): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee float into the soft rock skies with Air Supply and their 1983 Greatest Hits album. Track by track, they explore the soaring m...
Christopher Cross "The Best of Christopher Cross" (1991): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee set a course for smooth waters as they dive into the world of Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross, exploring his 1991 Greate...
"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 2
This week Jason and Dee are back for the epic conclusion of their showdown between two of the quirkiest comedies of the 1980s — Pee-Wee’s Big Adventur...
"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1
This week, Jason and Dee dive handlebars-first into two of the quirkiest cult comedies of the 1980s: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) and UHF (1989)! In...
Survivor "Vital Signs" (1984): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee crank up the volume and take you back to 1984 as they dive deep into Survivor’s multi-platinum classic “Vital Signs.” Track b...
Chicago "Chicago 17" (1984): Track by Track!
🎙️ On this episode of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast, Jason and Dee are going track by track through one of the biggest albums of the 1980s—C...
Top 5 Songs of 1980
In this brand-new episode, Jason and Dee fire up the time machine and head back to 1980—a year that bridged the gap between the disco era and the dawn...
"Superman Returns" (2006) What the HECK happened?
This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast, Jason and Dee are joined by special guest Jeff Johnson of the A Filmm By podcast to tackle one o...
"Batman and Robin" (1997): What the HECK Happened?
Holy disaster, Batman! 🦇 Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast team up with Jeff Johnson of the A Film By podcast to tackle one of...
Dokken "Under Lock and Key" (1985): Track by Track!
Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast are unlocking the vault on Dokken’s 1985 hard rock masterpiece Under Lock and Key! In this ep...
RATT "Invasion of Your Privacy" (1985): Track by Track!
Get ready to crank up the volume and tease up your hair as Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast dive headfirst into Ratt’s 1985 gl...
Top 5 Songs of 1975!
In this groovy new episode, Jason and Dee hop in their time machine and head back to the golden year of 1975 to reveal their Top 5 favorite songs—but...
"Fletch" vs. "European Vacation" vs. "Spies Like Us": Episode 2 of 2
In this hilarious and nostalgic finale, Jason and Dee wrap up their two-part deep dive into the Chevy Chase comedy trifecta of 1985! In Part 2, the gu...
"Fletch" vs. "European Vacation" vs. "Spies Like Us": Episode 1 of 2
It’s 1985, and Chevy Chase is at the absolute top of his game, headlining not one… not two… but three comedy classics: Fletch, National Lampoon’s Euro...
"Jaws" (1975) vs. "Jurassic Park" (1993): Episode 3 of 3
It’s the epic finale of our "Jaws vs. Jurassic Park" trilogy! Back in the summer of 2020—when COVID flipped the world on its head—Steven Spielberg’s t...
"Jaws" (1975) vs. "Jurassic Park" (1993): Episode 2 of 3
In the summer of 2020, with COVID closing down new releases, something unbelievable happened—Steven Spielberg’s "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park" rose back t...
"Jaws" (1975) vs. "Jurassic Park" (1993): Episode 1 of 3
In the summer of 2020, when COVID turned the world upside down and theaters scrambled to stay open, two of Steven Spielberg’s greatest summer blockbus...
Jimmy Buffett "Songs You Know By Heart" (1985): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee are trading in their boots for boat shoes and setting sail into the laid-back, sun-soaked world of the late, great Jimmy Buff...
The Eagles "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" (1976): Track by Track!
In this episode, Jason and Dee dive deep into one of the biggest-selling albums of all time—Eagles: Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975). We unpack the ori...
"Rambo: First Blood Pt II" (1985) vs. "Commando" (1985): Part 2
💥 The bullets flew in Part 1 — now it's time for the final showdown.In this action-packed conclusion to our two-part series, Jason and Dee return to...
"Rambo: First Blood Pt II" (1985) vs. "Commando" (1985): Part 1
💣 It’s 1985. Reagan’s in the White House, MTV’s on your tube, and two of the most testosterone-fueled action films ever explode into theaters: Rambo:...
Tesla "The Great Radio Controversy" (1989): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee are back with another head-to-head rock 'n' roll showdown! We're diving deep into Tesla's breakthrough 1989 album The Great R...
The Black Crowes "Shake Your Money Maker" (1990): Track by Track!
This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee shake things up with a deep dive into the Black Crowes’ explosive debut album, Sha...