Great Pop Culture Debate

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best Modern Tabletop Game episode. To listen to the warm-up, in which our panelists discuss even more board games we wished had made it to the Sweet 16, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, July 1, when the episode itself is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the best modern tabletop game!Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for videos of all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to learn about what's new in movies, music, TV, video games and more!#podcast #tabletopgames #tabletop #boardgamesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For most of the past 40 years, NBC has absolutely owned Thursday nights. The network was never more successful in that endeavor than during the heyday of its "Must-See TV" programming block in the 1990s and early 2000s. Legendary comedies provided the anchors for smaller, but still great, sitcoms to find their footing, and tentpole dramas closed out the night. While the best days of "Must-See TV" are likely behind us, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to look back and determine the best NBC "Must-See TV" Show of all time.Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amy Pilott, Jim Czadzeck, and Kevin Dillon as they discuss and debate 16 series that aired as part of NBC's legendary Thursday-night programming block.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the villains we were bummed didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today.RELATED CONTENTBest 90s SitcomBest 2000s SitcomBest Emmy Winner for Best Drama SeriesRound 1 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: "Will & Grace" (1) vs. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (4)Match-Up 2: "The Good Place" (3) vs. "Frasier" (2)Match-Up 3: "The Office" (1) vs. "Caroline in the City" (4)Match-Up 4: "Just Shoot Me!" (3) vs. "Seinfeld" (2)Match-Up 5: "Friends" (1) vs. "Superstore" (4)Match-Up 6: "Law & Order: SVU" (3) vs. "Mad About You" (2)Match-Up 7: "ER" (1) vs. "Veronica's Closet" (4)Match-Up 8: "Wings" (3) vs. "Scrubs" (2)Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes! Subscribe for our weekly newsletter! EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Amy Pilott, Jim Czadzeck, Kevin DillonProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Bob Erlenback#nbc #mustseetv #90stelevision #nbctvshows #90stvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best NBC "Must-See-TV" Series episode. To listen to the warm-up, in which our panelists discuss additional NBC shows we wished had made it to the Must-See 16, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, June 24, when the episode itself is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the best Must-See-TV series of all time. The Final 4 is brutal!Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for videos of all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to learn about what's new in movies, music, TV, video games and more!#podcast #nbc #nbcshows #mustseetv #television #tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Kevin Dillon and Michael Schwarz, and special guest Jordan Morris ("Youth Group") as they discuss 16 of the most iconic Batman bad guys, covering decades of Bat-history and dozens of Bat-media.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the villains we were bummed didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today.RELATED CONTENTBest Marvel VillainBest Super Hero MovieBest Tim Burton FilmTOP 10 Wonder Woman VillainsRound 1 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: Joker (1) vs. Man-Bat (4)Match-Up 2: Ra’s Al Ghul (3) vs. Harley Quinn (2)Match-Up 3: Riddler (1) vs. Clayface (4)Match-Up 4: Talia Al Ghul (3) vs. Scarecrow (2)Match-Up 5: Poison Ivy (1) vs. Mad Hatter (4)Match-Up 6: Bane (3) vs. Mr. Freeze (2)Match-Up 7: Catwoman (1) vs. The Ventriloquist (4)Match-Up 8: Penguin (3) vs. Two-Face (2)Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Kevin Dillon, Michael SchwarzSpecial Guest: Jordan MorrisProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best Batman Villain episode. To listen to the warm-up, in which our panelists discuss even more Batman bad guys we wished had made it to the Sinister 16, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, June 17, when the episode itself is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the best Batman villain of all time. It's more competitive than you think!Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for videos of all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to learn about what's new in movies, music, TV, video games and more!#podcast #batman #batmanvillain #comics #dccomics #comicspodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Country remains one of the most popular genres in American music. While men have a tendency to dominate the awards and accolades –- look at the sausage fest that is the Country Music Hall of Fame -– country music is home to a constellation of incredible women stars. The Great Pop Culture Debate wants to pay tribute to those incredible women singers and musicians as we debate the Best Female Country Music Artist of all time!Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore and Jake Lewis, and special guest Nicole Laidlaw as they discuss 16 of the most iconic women in country-music history.(NOTE: The original title for this episode was Best Country Music Diva, and that is how it is referred to in the episode. We have rebranded to make it easier for listeners to find.)Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest Solo Musician to Come Out of a BandBest Karaoke SongBest Whitney Houston SongTop 10 SHeDAISY SongsRound 2 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: Dolly Parton (1) vs. Taylor Swift (4) Match-Up 2: Loretta Lynn (3) vs. LeAnn Rimes (2)Match-Up 3: Trisha Yearwood (1) vs. Kacey Musgraves (4)Match-Up 4: Lee Ann Womack (3) vs. Wynonna Judd (2)Match-Up 5: Reba McEntire (1) vs. Alison Krauss (4)Match-Up 6: Patsy Cline (3) vs. Carrie Underwood (2)Match-Up 7: Shania Twain (1) vs. Tanya Tucker (4)Match-Up 8: Martina McBride (3) vs. Faith Hill (2)Need a playlist of songs from each of the 32 nominated artists? Here you go: Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Curtis Creekmore, Jake LewisSpecial Guest: Nicole LaidlawProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric Rezsnyak#countrymusic #dollyparton #countrymusicwomen #shaniatwain #rebamcentire #trishayearwoodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best Female Country Music Artist (AKA Best Country Music Diva) episode, as well as the decisions made in Round 1, in which we went from a Top 32 to a Sweet 16. To listen to Part 1, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, June 10, when Part 2 of the episode is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the best woman in country.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for videos of all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.#podcast #countrymusic #country #womanofcountry #countrywomenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nickelodeon -- or NICK -- has been entertaining kids and annoying their parents since at least the 1980s. Over the years, the preeminent kid-focused channel has produced dozens of original series, ranging from cartoons to variety shows to comedies to game shows. Now the panelists of the Great Pop Culture Debate want to relive the Orange Years and dodge the slime buckets as we attempt to determine: What IS the Best Nickelodeon Original Series?Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Joelle Boedecker as they discuss 16 of the most legendary series from Nickelodeon's past and present. This one gets VERY emotional.NOTE: We started working on this episode long before the recent revelations regarding behind-the-scenes traumas at Nickelodeon. Therefore, we do not discuss or reference any of those issues. We stand with the accusers unequivocally, and any lauding of Nickelodeon or its creative teams should be seen as solely relating to the quality of the programming.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest 80s CartoonBest TV Game ShowBest Disney Animated FeatureTop 10 Nickelodeon Theme SongsRound 2 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: "Rugrats" (1) vs. "Double Dare" (5)Match-Up 2: "Nickelodeon GUTS" (6) vs. "Are You Afraid Of the Dark?" (2)Match-Up 3: "Avatar: The Last Airbender" (1) vs. "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" (5)Match-Up 4: "Legends of the Hidden Temple" (3) vs. "The Fairly OddParents" (2)Match-Up 5: "Hey Arnold!" (1) vs. "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (4)Match-Up 6: "Doug" (3) vs. "All That" (2)Match-Up 7: "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1) vs. "Rocko's Modern Life" (4)Match-Up 8: "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" (3) vs. "Clarissa Explains It All" (2)Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Amma Marfo, Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Joelle BoedeckerProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric Rezsnyak#nickelodeon #nickelodeonshows #nick #nicktoons #snickSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best Nickelodeon Original Series episode, as well as the decisions made in Round 1, in which we went from a Top 32 to a Sweet 16. To listen to Part 1, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, June 3, when Part 2 of the episode is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the Best Nick Original.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for videos of all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.#podcast #nickelodeonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since bursting onto the scene in the early 1980s, Madonna has become one of THE defining music video artists of all time. Over her four-decade career, she has put forward dozens of literally iconic videos to accompany her equally iconic pop music. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants throw our very own Celebration as we try to determine the very BEST Madonna music video of all time.Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Derek Mekita, Jennifer Chen, and Jonny Minogue as they discuss 16 of the most iconic music videos spanning Madonna's four-decade career.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest Song of 1985Best Whitney Houston SongBest 90s Dance HitTop 10 Madonna Video LooksRound 2 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: "Like a Prayer" (1) vs. "Borderline" (4)Match-Up 2: "Open Your Heart" (3) vs. "Justify My Love" (2)Match-Up 3: "Express Yourself" (1) vs. "Nothing Really Matters" (4)Match-Up 4: "Take a Bow" (3) vs. "Papa Don't Preach" (2)Match-Up 5: "Vogue" (1) vs. "Human Nature" (4)Match-Up 6: "Hung Up" (3) vs. "Ray of Light" (2)Match-Up 7: "Material Girl" (1) vs. "Music" (4)Match-Up 8: "Like a Virgin" (3) vs. "Frozen" (2) Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Derek Mekita, Jennifer Chen, Jonny MinogueProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditors: Eric RezsnyakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best Madonna Music Video episode, as well as the decisions made in Round 1, in which we went from a Top 32 to a Sweet 16. To listen to Part 1, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, May 27, when Part 2 of the episode is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the Best Madonna Music Video.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for videos of all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teens of the 1980s were blessed with some of the most memorable coming-of-age films ever made. They were bold, they were brash, and while they varied wildly in tone and subject matter, they defined what teenagers looked and acted like for not only their peers, but for teens (and adults) in generations to come. Forty years later, some of these films are considered critical pop-culture touchstones, while others have found appreciation as cult classics. Gas up the Deloreon and grab batteries for your Walkman, because the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the Best Teen Movie of the 1980s.Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Bob Erlenback, Karissa Kloss, and Kate Racculia as they discuss 16 of the most iconic films of the 1980s made FOR teenagers, or starring protagonists dealing with teen issues.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest 80's Children's FilmBest 80's SoundtrackBest 90's Romantic ComedyTop 10 Billy Zabka RolesRound 2 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: Valley Girl (8) vs. The Lost Boys (4)Match-Up 2: Weird Science (3) vs. The Karate Kid (2)Match-Up 3: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1) vs. Footloose (4)Match-Up 4: Heathers (3) vs. Sixteen Candles (2)Match-Up 5: The Breakfast Club (1) vs. Better Off Dead (5)Match-Up 6: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (3) vs. Pretty in Pink (2)Match-Up 7: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1) vs. Dead Poets Society (4)Match-Up 8: Stand By Me (3) vs. The Goonies (2)Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Bob Erlenback, Karissa Kloss, Kate RacculiaProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditors: Bob Erlenback, Eric Rezsnyak#80smovies #80sfilms #1980s #80steen #teenmovies #johnhughes #bratpackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best 80s Teen Film episode, as well as the decisions made in Round 1, in which we went from a Top 32 to a Sweet 16. To listen to Part 1, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, May 20, when Part 2 of the episode is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the Best 80s Teen Film.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for clips from all the debated movies, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since at least March 1968, the world has been gifted with original music by Reginald Dwight, the artist better known as Elton John. From the 60s up through the 2020s, Mr. John would go on to have one of the most successful music careers in pop history, spanning 31 studio albums, 10 soundtracks, 5 live albums, 16 compilation albums, and a slew of awards and accolades. Now that Elton has recently retired from live performing, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at his inimitable songbook and attempt to determine the Best Elton John Single of all time. We consider: “Your Song,” “Honky Cat,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me,” “The Bitch is Back,” “Crocodile Rock,” “I’m Still Standing,” “Rocket Man,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Tiny Dancer,” “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Bennie and the Jets,” and more.Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Derek Mekita and Kate Racculia, and extra-special guest John Higgins, Feature Writer at EltonJohn.com and Sir Elton’s personal archivist, as they discuss 16 of the Rocket Man’s most beloved songs, narrowing them down until they make their final decision!To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest Phil Collins SongBest Gay IconBest Song of 1994Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Derek Mekita, Kate RacculiaSpecial Guest: John HigginsProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditors: Eric Rezsnyak, John HigginsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown on how we came up with the bracket for our Best Elton John Single episode, as well as the decisions made in Round 1, in which we went from a Top 32 to a Sweet 16. To listen to Part 1, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, May 13, when Part 2 of the episode is released for everyone, and we name our pick for the Best Elton John Single.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes, and make sure to visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for a playlist featuring all the debated songs, the downloadable listener bracket, and loads of great bonus content like TV recaps, Top 10 lists, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sir Ian Fleming's James Bond has been a Hollywood mainstay for more than 60 years. In that time, a handful of actors have brought to life the British super spy's thrilling adventures, and made box-office bank in the process. With the Bond property currently on hiatus as producers work on a bold new direction for the character, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at all the bombs, the bad guys, and the beauties to determine the Best James Bond Film of all time.Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, panelists Karissa Kloss and Michael Schwarz, and special secret agent Erik Slader from Podcasters Assemble! and several others shows in the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Podcast Network as they use their license to kill — arguments — as they work to name the Best James Bond Film.Check out the listener bracket to follow along at home! Make a copy, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast for bonus content, merch, and other great perks.RELATED CONTENTBest Super Hero FilmBest Horror Film FranchiseBest "Doctor Who" CompanionTop 10 Bond GirlsHave a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Karissa Kloss, Michael SchwarzSpecial Guest: Erik SladerProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditors: Bob Erlenback, Eric Rezsnyak#jamesbond #bondfilm #bondmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown of how we came up with the 16 films we discuss in our Best James Bond Film episode. To listen to the warm-up, which includes the panelists' thoughts on the Bond films that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, May 6, when the full episode is released for everyone.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Mean Girls” – written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters – is arguably the most culturally pervasive film of the 21st Century. Since it was released in 2004, the film spawned a successful Broadway musical, a direct-to-DVD sequel, and a musical FILM reboot in 2024. Its quotes and catchphrases were almost immediately adopted by the American public, and can be heard pretty much everywhere to this day. “On Wednesdays we wear pink.” “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.” “Stop trying to make fetch happen.” Twenty years later they remain as potent as ever. So get in losers, because the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to recycle these Plastics as we aim to name the Best “Mean Girls” Movie Quote.Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Jake Pitochelli as they flip through the Burn Book and name the best "Mean Girls" quote of all time.Check out the listener bracket to follow along at home! Make a copy, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast for bonus content, merch, and other great perks.RELATED CONTENTBest “Clueless” QuoteBest "Drop Dead Gorgeous" QuoteBest "Steel Magnolias" QuoteHave a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHOST: Eric RezsnyakPANEL: Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Jake PitochelliPRODUCER: Bob ErlenbackEDITOR: Bob Erlenback#meangirls #meangirlsmovie #meangirlsquoteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown of how we came up with the 16 iconic lines we discuss in our Best "Mean Girls" Quote episode. To listen to the warm-up, which includes the panelists' other picks that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, April 29, when the full episode is released for everyone.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2006, NBC’s “30 Rock” debuted to mixed reviews and modest ratings. But within a few episodes, Tina Fey’s workplace comedy set behind the scenes of a television sketch show found its footing, and over the course of its seven-season run would blossom into one of the quirkiest, funniest, and most daring sitcoms on broadcast television.While “30 Rock” ended more than a decade ago, it remains one of the 21st Century’s most endearing and celebrated comedies. So listen up, 5s, a 10 is speaking, because the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to revisit the wild days of “TGS with Tracy Jordan” to determine the Best “30 Rock” Episode ever! We want to go to there…Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast for bonus content, merch, and other great perks.RELATED CONTENTBest "Golden Girls" EpisodeBest 2000s SitcomBest "Saturday Night Live" CharacterTop 10: Fake Shows on "30 Rock"Round 1 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: “The Bubble” (1) vs. "Believe In the Stars" (4)Match-Up 2: "Reaganing" (3) vs. "Black Tie" (2)Match-Up 3: "Reunion" (1) vs. "TGS Hates Women" (4)Match-Up 4: "Tracy Does Conan" (3) vs. "Queen of Jordan" (2)Match-Up 5: "Rosemary’s Baby" (1) vs. "Leap Day" (4)Match-Up 6: "Apollo Apollo" (3) vs. "Ludachristmas" (2)Match-Up 7: "MILF Island" (1) vs. "Dance Like Nobody’s Watching" (4)Match-Up 8: "The Head and the Hair" (3) vs. "Anna Howard Shaw Day" (2)And should you need it, here's the official “30 Rock” YouTube Channel, loaded with great videos.Want to play along at home?Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay, Kevin DillonProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditors: Eric Rezsnyak, Bob Erlenback#30rock #tinafey #nbc #sitcomSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown of how we came up with the 16 episodes we discuss in our Best "30 Rock" Episode episode. To listen to the warm-up, which includes the panelists' other picks that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, April 22, when the full episode is released for everyone.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we publish this episode in 2024, it has been 30 YEARS since 1994. THIRTY. YEARS. How did that happen? That said, 1994 was a great year for music. In the days right before the inventions of Napster and the iPod, radio, MTV, VH1, record stores, and CD clubs still had an iron grip on what most Americans listened to. It was a diverse mix of genres and artists, with dance hits, grunge bands, rap, r'n'b, alternative rock, adult-contemporary ballads, and even some folk-pop indie darlings piercing through the noise and topping the charts. Now, continuing our series of looking back at songs from 20, 30, and 40 years ago, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine: what WAS the best song of 1994?Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Gary Jackson, Joelle Boedecker, and Kate Racculia they discuss 16 of the most iconic songs from 1994, narrowing them down until they make their final decision!To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest Song of 2003Best Song of 1999Best Song of 1985Best One-Hit Wonder of the 90s/00sThe Round 2 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: "Shoop" by Salt-N-Pepa (1) vs. "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden (4)Match-Up 2: "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow (3) vs. "Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb (2)Match-Up 3: "Loser" by Beck (1) vs. "Come to My Window" by Melissa Etheridge (4)Match-Up 4: "I'd Do Anything for Love" by Meat Loaf (6) vs. "Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie & the Blowfish (2)Match-Up 5: "Linger" by Cranberries (1) vs. "Crazy" by Aerosmith (4)Match-Up 6: "Basket Case" by Green Day (3) vs. "Whatta Man" by Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue (2)Match-Up 7: "All That She Wants" by Ace of Base (1) vs. "Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots (5)Match-Up 8: "Gin & Juice" by Snoop Doggy Dogg (3) vs. "The Sign" by Ace of Base (2)Want to play along at home?Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Gary Jackson, Joelle Boedecker, Kate RacculiaProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob Erlenback#90smusic #songsof1994 #1994music #1990s #bestsongsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak gives you a quick rundown of the Round 1 match-ups for our Best Song of 1994 episode. To listen to the debates, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, April 15, when Part 2 is released for everyone.Click here for a playlist of all 32 tracks discussed in the Best Song of 1994 episode, as well as some additional picks by our panelists.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Girl Scout Cookies have been spreading sugary joy, teaching millions of children entrepreneurial skills, AND raising funds for a terrific organization for more than 100 years. Girl Scout Cookies are an American institution! And for this special mini-minisode, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine the Best Girl Scout Cookie!Want to learn more about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, or order cookies for yourself? Click here!Join Host Eric Rezsnyak; GPCD panelists Amy Pilott, Curtis Creekmore, and Joelle Boedecker; and special guest Girl Scout Allie Pilott as they discuss 8 of the most-popular currently available Girl Scout cookies, and name the BEST of all time!Want to actually WATCH the debate? Check out the video on our YouTube channel! Make sure you subscribe for more YouTube-exclusive content in the future!RELATED CONTENTBest Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream FlavorBest "Great British Baking Show" BakeBest Halloween CandyBest Breakfast CerealRound 1 Match-Ups:Match-Up 1: Peanut-Butter Patties/Tagalongs vs. AdventurefulsMatch-Up 2: Caramel DeLites/Samoas vs. Peanut-Butter Sandwiches/Do-Si-DosMatch-Up 3: Thin Mints vs. Lemonades/Lemon-UpsMatch-Up 4: Trefoils vs. S'moresWant to play along at home?Download the listener bracket here -- or find the PDF version below -- and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!#girlscoutcookies #girlscouts #cookies #tastetestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Families have been central to TV shows almost since the invention of the medium. Whether we're talking about the Rockwellian families from classic sitcoms, sprawling soap-opera dynasties, dysfunctional reality TV clans, or the blended families of the 21st century, TV shows have featured just about every permutation of family you can think of. Now, in a special Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at TV families past and present to determine the best TV family of all time.Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Amy Pilott, and Patreon sponsor Steve Nikoloff as they discuss and debate 16 of the most important families in television history.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.RELATED CONTENTBest TV MomHottest TV DadBest 90s SitcomBest 00s SitcomWant to play along at home?Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Amma Marfo, Amy PilottPatreon Sponsor: Steve NikoloffEditor: Eric Rezsnyak#television #tv #tvhistorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Les Miserables – in lay terms “Les Mis” – is one of the most awarded and impactful musicals of the late 20th Century. Based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, which was turned into a French concept album, and then translated into English and expanded upon for its London West End debut in 1985, the show opened on Broadway in 1987, and became an instant classic as audiences were captivated by the heart-wrenching dramas of the poor during the French Revolution, and especially by the bombastic, melodically haunting songs. Now, nearly 40 years after its debut, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the Best Les Miserables Song!Join host Eric Rezsnyak, panelists Curtis Creekmore and Joelle Boedecker, and Patreon sponsor Bob Erlenback as they explore the most memorable songs from one of the 20th Century's most enduring musicals.Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast for bonus content, merch, and other great perks.RELATED CONTENT:Best 2000s Broadway MusicalBest Tony Winner for Best MusicalBest Movie MusicalAnd make sure to check out Bob Erlenback's Top 10 List of the Most Miserable Characters in "Les Miserables."Want to play along at home?Download the listener bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Curtis Creekmore, Joelle BoedeckerPatreon Sponsor: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob Erlenback#lesmiserables #lesmiz #broadwaymusicalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over its five-decade history -- and multiple generations of gaming systems -- Nintendo has been home to some of the most notable bad guys in video-game history. Some are original creations who only torment the heroes on Nintendo-owned titles. Some are third-party nemeses who have also appeared on other systems. And some are video-game adaptions of bad guys from other existing IPs. What they all have in common is that they are all so good at being so bad. And now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the best Best Nintendo Villain of all time.Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Dr. Chad Rezsnyak, and special guests Harry Loizides as they discuss 16 of the most iconic bad guys from Nintendo's history.Did your favorite not make the bracket? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and see if we discussed it in our warm-up devoted to our favorite bad guys that just missed out on the competition.RELATED CONTENT:Best "Final Fantasy" GameBest Gen 1 PokemonBest Marvel VillainBest "Animal Crossing" CharacterWant to play along at home?Download the listener bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPatreon Sponsor: Dr. Chad RezsnyakSpecial Guests: Dr. Ryan Androsiglio, Harry LoizidesProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric Rezsnyak#nintendo #videogames #nintendovillainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since “RuPaul’s Drag Race” debuted in 2009, its runway has become home to some of the most jaw-dropping looks on television. Those blockbuster fashion moments only became more common as the show progressed, and in recent years the show has caught the attention of fashion designers, supermodels, and cultural tastemakers due to the incredible outfits worn by its most stylish and creative contestants. In this special Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate is starting its engines as it aims to declare the Best Runway Look from seasons 7 through 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, panelists Curtis Creekmore and Karissa Kloss, and Patreon sponsor Kathy Kingsley as they debate 16 of the most notable runways from some of the most fashionable seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Why are you all gagging? They bring it to you every ball!Did your favorite not make the bracket? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and see if we discussed it in our warm-up devoted to our favorite runway looks that just missed out on the competition.RELATED CONTENT:Best "RuPaul's Drag Race" Runway Looks S1-S6Best "RuPaul's Drag Race" Snatch Game PerformancesBest "Project Runway" Design"Drag Race" RecapsWant to play along at home?Download the listener bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Curtis Creekmore, Karissa KlossPatreon Sponsor: Kathy KingsleyProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric Rezsnyak#rupaulsdragrace #dragrace #dragracerunwaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Technological advancements, European influences, and a deep societal need to shake that ass created the perfect breeding ground for the explosion of dance music in the 1990s. From dance club floors to wedding receptions, dance music was everywhere at the end of the 20th Century, with some of the biggest hits even crossing over into mainstream radio. Now, 30-plus years later, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to put its hands up and determine the Best 90s Dance Hit of all time.Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Derek Mekita, and special guests Dr. Ryan Androsiglio and Sandie Cianflone as they discuss 16 of the funkiest jams from the end of the 20th Century.To listen to all the songs, as well as some deeper-cut suggestions by our panelists, check out our playlist for this episode.Want to play along at home?Download the listener bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!Do you love pop culture?Click here to sign up for GPCD's weekly newsletter, letting you know what's new in music, movies, TV & more!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPatreon Sponsor: Derek MekitaSpecial Guests: Dr. Ryan Androsiglio, Sandie CianfloneProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Eric RezsnyakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since its debut in 1967, the National Football League’s Super Bowl has provided viewers as a little diversion amidst all the tackling and running and sports-ing: the halftime show. What began as the wholesome, kitschy entertainments found at most college games, with marching bands and majorettes, has since evolved into pop-culture spectacles featuring megawatt musical guests that sometimes grab more headlines than the games themselves. So now, with 56 halftime shows in the history books, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine: What IS the Best Super Bowl Halftime Show of all time?Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Andrea Guerrero, Gary Jackson, and Jake Pitochelli as they discuss 16 of the most iconic halftime shows in Super Bowl history.Download the listener bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Andrea Guerrero, Gary Jackson, Jake PitochelliProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Jeffery PerrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s hard to encapsulate a year in books. When looking at 2023, the obvious standouts are a slew of major, much-anticipated celebrity memoirs – Britney Spears, Prince Harry, Barbra Streisand, just to name a few. It appears we have a new buzzy fantasy series in the form of Rebecca Yarros’ The Fourth Wing. But what makes the literary world so exciting and engaging is that there is truly something out there for everyone, you just have to know where to look. Lucky for you, we’ve got some recommendations.Join Great Pop Culture Debate panelists Bob Erlenback, Jennifer Chen, Kara Austin, and Michael Schwarz as they share their favorite reads of the past year in our Best of 2023 Books special.Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Bob Erlenback, Jennifer Chen, Kara Austin, Michael SchwarzProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Eric RezsnyakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2023 was a newsworthy year for film. After three years of pandemic-induced cratering, the box office came roaring back thanks in part to the marketing and artistic triumph that was Barbenheimer. The year saw a slew of notable releases from directing legends and bold new voices that will make it one of the most competitive Oscar seasons in years. And after grueling months-long strikes, both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA won major concessions from the studios, a good step for creators in the film industry going into the future. There was clearly lots to celebrate when it came to movies this year. So join us as Great Pop Culture Debate panelists Brendan Hay, Eric Rezsnyak, Karissa Kloss, and Kevin Dillon share their favorite movies, as the Great Pop Culture Debate presents the Best Films of 2023!Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Brendan Hay, Karissa Kloss, Kevin DillonEditor: Eric RezsnyakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Great Pop Culture Debate panelists Andrea Guerrero, Eric Rezsnyak, Jake Lewis, and Jonny Minogue as they share their 12 favorite albums from 2023, as well as a few additional honorable mentions. Head to the Bonus section of www.greatpopculturedebate.com for a playlist featuring selections from each nominated album.Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Andrea Guerrero, Jake Lewis, Jonny MinogueProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric RezsnyakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s no question that television in 2023 was greatly impacted by the strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, which brought Hollywood production to a halt from May until November. So for the first half of the year, we were well fed with quality shows worthy of the golden age of TV. For the back half, well…hope you like 90 minutes of “The Amazing Race” and international versions of CBS shows!But still, there was great TV this year – and plenty of it. So podcast panelists Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Eric Rezsnyak, and Joelle Boedecker are here to share their favorite shows, both new and returning, as the Great Pop Culture Debate presents the Best TV of 2023!Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Joelle BoedeckerProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric RezsnyakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holiday albums have existed since at least 1945, when Bing Crosby released “Merry Christmas,” a collection of 8 Christmas songs for Decca Records. Since then, countless popular music artists have released full holiday albums to share their love of the sounds of the season… or simply to satisfy a record contract, or pay their mortgages. It’s a Christmas miracle! There have been dozens of iconic holiday albums released since Bing’s nearly 80 years ago. And now, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine: what IS the best holiday album of all time?Join Eric Rezsnyak, Derek Mekita, Jake Pitochelli, and Jonny Minogue as they debate 16 of their favorite holiday albums, ultimately naming the best of all time.Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Derek Mekita, Jake Pitochelli, Jonny MinogueProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Jeffery PerrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It has been nearly 100 years since Macy’s launched its Thanksgiving Day Parade outside the department store’s flagship Herald Square location in 1924. Since then, it has become the world’s largest parade, and has delighted untold millions since NBC began to broadcast the event in 1952. For many families, it has become an annual tradition to watch the parade as they prepare their Thanksgiving feasts, the official unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. While many elements make the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade special, one of the most important are the giant balloons featuring iconic characters that have been a hallmark of the event since the late 1920s. Now, as the parade nears its centennial, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine: what IS the Best Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon of all time?Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Andrea Guerrero, Joelle Boedecker, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss 16 of the most iconic balloons from Macy's Parade history.Did your favorite not make the bracket? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and see if we discussed it in our warm-up devoted to our favorite balloons that just missed out on the competition.For images of all the balloons, and a downloadable listener bracket so you can play along at home, check out our website.Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Andrea Guerrero, Joelle Boedecker, Karissa KlossProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Jeffery PerrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They solve crimes and captivate our attention. Detectives on TV! Since at least the late 1930s, detectives have been a staple of television shows. Most are procedurals like the "Law & Order" contingent, a bunch are from prestige dramas a la "Sherlock," some are comedies (think "Monk" or “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), and some are even animated ("Inspector Gadget" counts!). But regardless, there's something intrinsically fascinating about watch brilliant minds crack cases in an hour or less. And now, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine: Who is the Best TV Detective of all time?Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amy Pilott and Kate Racculia, and special guest Josh Duggan from the Munch My Benson podcast as they discuss 16 of the most iconic detectives from television past and present.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sleuthing 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Amy Pilott, Kate RacculiaSpecial Guest: Josh DugganProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Jeffery PerrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find out what decisions the panel made in Round 1 of Best TV Detective, going from the Top 32 to the Sleuth 16. To listen to the arguments in full, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Aughts -- the years between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2009 -- were a tumultuous period, to say the least. Still, those difficult times produced some spectacular new works of American pop culture, including in the Broadway musical genre. A slew of shows introduced during that decade became monster smashes that still play on Broadway today, and many more made significant marks in the Broadway canon. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to look back at that period and answer the question: what IS the Best 2000s Broadway Musical?Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, and Joelle Boedecker, and special guest Patreon supporter Trey Radu-Blackburn as they pull back the curtain on the Best 2000s Broadway Musical.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Singing 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, Joelle BoedeckerSpecial Guest: Trey Radu-BlackburnProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Jack Kwait-BlankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get caught up on all the decisions in the Patreon-exclusive Round 1, which went from a Top 32 to a Singing 16. Then come back Monday 11/6 as the main episode drops wherever you listen to podcasts and we name the Best 2000s Broadway Musical!To listen to the arguments that led to the Round 1 decision, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. For more content, including the downloadable listener bracket so you can play at home, and a playlist with songs from all 32 nominated musicals, visit our website at www.greatpopculturedebate.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since the TARDIS first appeared on telly screens via the BBC on November 23, 1963, The Doctor has had dozens of Companions -- typically ordinary humans who join the time-traveling alien on wild, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes scary adventures. With "Doctor Who" poised to celebrate its 60th anniversary this fall, and the show about to get a massive revamp courtesy of returning showrunner Russell T. Davies, returning Doctor David Tennant, and NEW Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, there's no better time -- or space -- for the Great Pop Culture Debate to determine the Best "Doctor Who" Companion!Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and Panelists Bob Erlenback, Kara Austin, and Michael Schwarz as they discuss and debate the Top 16 Companions, based on picks from our public poll.To listen to an extended version of this episode -- including our panelists' picks for the Companions that SHOULD have made the bracket -- become a Patreon supporter of the podcast.Want to play along at home?Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours!Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Bob Erlenback, Kara Austin, Michael SchwarzProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Jeffery PerrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and Panelists Brendan Hay, Jake Lewis, and Kevin Dillon as they don their spandex and clash in spectacular fashion to determine the bets Super Hero Film ever! (Or at least until mid-2023.)To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Brendan Hay, Jake Lewis, Kevin DillonProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Jack Kwait-BlankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before you don your cape and skin-tight outfit and listen to our Best Super Hero Film episode, get a quick rundown of all the decisions made in the Patreon-exclusive Round 1, in which our panelists went from a Top 32 to a Super 16. If you want to listen to those debates, become a Patreon supporter of the show by clicking here.For more information on the podcast, playable listener brackets, and more, visit our website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Horror has been embraced by the film industry almost since its beginnings. The moving image is ideally suited to evoke the chills and thrills inherent in the genre. And perhaps greater than any other genre, horror has evolved over the ensuing century, reinventing itself so that it continues to compel new audiences long after monsters and maniacs and demons lose their fright value over subsequent generations. Many of these horror properties have resonated so intensely, they've spawned long-running film franchises that have spawn new films over and over again, some going on for decades themselves. Now, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to consider those scare factories, as we determine the best horror film franchise of all time.Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelist Kate Racculia, and special guests alternative-drag icon Peaches Christ and screenwriter and journalist Kellee Terrell discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic horror film franchises of all time, ultimately naming the best of the best.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter!Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Kate RacculiaSpecial Guests: Kellee Terrell, Peaches ChristProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Jack Kwait-BlankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A rundown of the Round 1 decisions in our Best Horror Film Franchise episode, in which the Top 32 is cut down to the Scary 16. Want to listen to the arguments behind them? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Then come back Monday, October 16, when Part 2 of the episode is available to everyone on all podcast platforms. Visit www.greatpopculturedebate.com for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The films of the 1990s were big, bold, and left a lasting impression on audiences and future filmmakers alike. The best 90s soundtracks were no different. After the 1980s saw an explosion in commercially viable movie soundtracks, the 90s upped the ante, stacking major films with exclusive songs from some of the day's biggest music artists, or carefully curating track lists of future indie darlings. Now, 20-plus years later, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine the best 1990s film soundtrack!Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Jim Czadzeck, Karissa Kloss, and Kate Racculia discuss and debate 16 of the most impactful film soundtracks of the 90s, ultimately naming their favorite of the bunch.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode.Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter! Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Jim Czadzeck, Karissa Kloss, Kate RacculiaProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Jack Kwait-BlankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get up to speed with the panelists' Round 1 decisions in our Best 90s Soundtrack episode, before the main episode drops for everyone on October 9, 2023.To listen to the arguments in full, become a Patreon sponsor of the podcast today!Play along at home by finding the downloadable listener bracket for this episode at our website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss, and Kevin Dillon discuss and debate 16 of the most legendarily bad series finales of all time, ultimately naming their worst of the worst.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. Have a say in future episodes!Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes!EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss, Kevin DillonProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Jack Kwait-BlankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Great Pop Culture Debate's Worst TV Series Finale episode debuts on October 2, 2023. Before you listen to the Sour 16 up to the ultimate winner, check out this quick recap of all the decisions made in the Patreon-exclusive Round 1, which whittled the Top 32 down to the Sour 16. Play along at home by finding the downloadable listener bracket at www.greatpopculturedebate.com. To listen to all the Round 1 arguments in full, become a Patreon sponsor of the podcast today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some of the most iconic stars in music history didn't start out as solo acts. They emerged from already-successful bands, and in some cases went on to solo careers that dwarfed the careers of the bands that spawned them. Now, as part of Season 8, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at those supernova stars who exploded out of bands, as we determine the Best Solo Musician to Come out of a Band/Group!Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore, Jake Lewis, and Jake Pitochelli discuss and debate 16 of the most notable solo musicians of all time, ultimately naming their favorite of the bunch.To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Curtis Creekmore, Jake Lewis, Jake PitochelliProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Jeffery PerrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.