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In the Fall of 1991, some of the greatest albums of the decade were release within just weeks of each other, and the face of music was about to shift. Alternative Rock, Seattle Sound, or Grunge... Whatever you call it, that fall Nirvana and Pearl Jam changed the face of music. Join us in this rerun episode as we cover the history of Nirvana and each track on the album, Nevermind. As a precursor to our upcoming episodes on Metallica's Black Album and GnR's Use Your Illusion 1 &2.

The blockbuster of the summer in 1991 was the sequel to the first "Terminator". It turned out to be one of the biggest grossing R rated movies of all time. How does it compare with the original? Arnold is back with new catch phrases. Linda Hamilton is back with bulging biceps. There is also a new T-1000! This episode we discuss the the behind the scenes stories on the filming of both movies, we go into the time travel troubles, and give our own Judgment Day. Come with us if you want to live!

In 1984, Jim Cameron, a first time director, got his big break in a big way. After a disturbing nightmare, he wrote and amazing screenplay (which he storyboarded himself) and changed cinema history. Hear the incredible story of how he secured financing for the film, landed the director's job and recruited an actor who would be one of the biggest stars of all time. Arnold is synonymous with the killer from the future, but what other well known actors were considered for the part? Grab your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle for some futuristic full throttle fun!

Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen! Grab your pulse rifle and motion tracker again this week as we dive into the amazing stories behind these two iconic, thrilling science fiction classics! We will discuss the filming process of these two, plus the special effects, score, and reception before it's game over! We also talk at length about the 4 mind blowing deleted scenes from "Aliens" before we give our final judgment. Let's ROCK!

Alien (‘79) or Aliens (‘86)?! Dan O’Bannon was homeless, sleeping on a couch and eating hot dogs when he wrote Alien. James Cameron was an Alien fanboy with only a couple of bad B-movie to his credit when he wrote Aliens. Come listen to how Ridley Scott got the job to direct the first and then wasn’t asked back to direct the second. Plus, stories behind the casting and the actors of these two amazing movies on Part 1 of our "Alien" vs. "Aliens" podcast.

Dearly beloved, few albums in the '80s have been as successful, and as wildly revered as Prince's "Purple Rain". This record was incredibly diverse, expertly weaving elements of rock, pop, funk and soul, and yet somehow manages to be universally appealing. Join us for the amazing stories behind the lyrics (who was The Beautiful Ones really about?) and the music (why is there no bass in one famous song?) and how one amazing August night in 1983 gave birth to one of the most iconic albums of all time? Is there a better album than this one? Gather with us today to get through an album called "Purple Rain"!

Even if you never saw the movie "Footloose", if you listened to the radio or watched MTV during the summer of 1984, chances are you were very familiar with the songs on the soundtrack! Of the nine songs on the original album, six were Top 40 hits, three were Top 10 hits, including two number-one hits. These songs were everywhere that amazing summer. Kick off your Sunday Shoes and join us as we go track by track through the album, discussing the artists, the videos and the stories behind the creation of the songs. Let's DANCE!

Dearly beloved we have gathered here today to listen to part 2 of the Footloose vs. Purple Rain comparison podcast. No need to purify yourselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka, just kick off your Sunday shoes and join us for the fun stories behind the scenes on these iconic movies! In this episode we discuss Kevin Bacon going undercover as a high school student, John Lithgow going undercover as a lost soul needing spiritual guidance, and the original ending for Purple Rain. These and much more! Jump back and let's go crazy!

During the summer of 1984 the music from these two movies ruled MTV and Top 40 radio, but how good were the movies? Jump into the DeLorean and travel back with us as we discuss the amazing origin stories and casting decisions for two of the 80's biggest musical movies. How about a alternate universe with Tom Cruise and Madonna in the starring roles of Footloose? How about John Travolta singing the iconic song "Purple Rain"? Surely you can't be serious!!

During the summer on 1984 you couldn't go anywhere without hearing Ray Parker's chart topping hit, "Ghostbusters" and every store in the mall sold Ghostbusters gear! In this episode we talk about the single biggest risk for Ivan Reitman, the three crazy Gremlin rules and just what was going on with Dan Ackroyd and the floating ghost??Join us for part 2 of our breakdown of these supernaturally funny blockbusters. Are you the Key Master?

On June 8, 1984, two of the greatest and first and most iconic comedy/horror movies were released side by side. Join us as we discuss the stories behind their creation, production, casting, and behind the scenes details that will blow your mind. Who you gonna call? Whoever it is, don't feed them after midnight!

Huey Lewis and the News hit it big with their third studio album "Sports". It seems like everyone had a copy of this album during the summer of 1984. This album had 5 tops 40 hits, great hooks, sweet harmonies and a heart that's still beating! Join us today as we go track by track and discover the amazing stories behind the creation of this album and it's iconic songs.

Before Huey Lewis and the News' breakout album, "Sports" became only one of five total #1 albums of 1984, the hand a long and interesting journey. Join us as we explore the days of young Huey the athlete, how he first realized he could earn a living by playing harmonica in Africa and how rock and roll earned him enough money to buy a passport and return to the US. The stories of how this local bar band went big after hiding their album from the record company will blow you away! Let's go back in time!

In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his most successful album of all time "Born in the USA" that includes an incredible 7 top ten hits. Jump in with us as we explore the history of the album and the stories behind the songs. We will discuss this album's impact on MTV, Vietnam Veterans, Courtney Cox, a Will Smith show and yes, even Jean-Claude Van Damme. Turn down the lights because we will be dancing in the dark!

We kick off our deep dive into the Summer of 1984 with the Boss, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. That summer started a global sensation of what became known as "Bossmania". "Born in the USA" was a commercial and critical success, but it was a long (thunder) road to get there. Join us as we take a brief look at the history of Bruce and the band and what it took to get there. It takes more than just a "hngry heart"!

The Price is Wrong, Bob! (TV Edit) Welcome back, everyone, for Part 2 of the Golf Comedy Championship! We return with our friend, Adam Weinrib, host of the SportFire Podcast to continue our discussion on Caddyshack vs. Happy Gilmore. Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, so you can catch our series on the Summer of 1984 starting next week! ...Well??? We're waiting!!

Hey, you want to make $14 the hard way? Join us and our guest host, Adam Weinrib, of the SportFire Podcast as we discuss the two greatest golf comedies of all time. We will dive into the creation and casting of both of these iconic movies on our journey to determine who win the Gold Jacket and who will win the free bowl of soup.

Which of these masterpieces will win the day? Join us in our final episode in the Get a Grip vs No More Tears as we deep dive into No More Tears track by track, then give you our final decision as to which of these two albums we think is the best. If you haven't hear the episodes leading up to this one, go check them out! Don't forget to subscribe!!!

Some blokes from Birmingham fascinated by the occult and people's interest in scary movies develop a brand new genre of music. Their lead singer, Ozzy Osbourne, becomes the Godfather of Heavy Metal. But, the Great and Powerful Oz must fall in order to rise! Come listen to the stories of Black Sabbath, Ozzy, and his triumph leading up to the album No More Tears. Check out last weeks episodes on Aerosmith and Get a Grip. And join us for the next episode where we examine No More Tears track by track and give our verdict as to which album is better.

In 1993, the kings of 70's Rock put the stamp on their return to the top of the rock world with the release of the incredible "Get A Grip" album. In this episode we go track by track, exploring the stories behind the songs and the impact that they had on pop culture. We also discuss how this album influenced Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and others while helping launch the careers of several young actors! It's crazy and amazing!

Born in Boston in the early 70's, Aerosmith was a force with which to be reckoned. With a charismatic lead singer, gifted musicians and great songs, what could go wrong? Join us a we descend into the drug fueled decline, their unlikely resurrection and a song that changed the face of rock and rap. Walk this way with us for this and other stories that lead to 1993's "Get A Grip"!

Join us for part 2 as we head to Aspen and discuss the classic 90's comedies "Dumb and Dumber" vs. "There's Something About Mary". In this episode we continue our deep dive behind the scenes with more stories about shooting locations, secret romances and alternate endings. We will also give our final judgment between these two movies. So you're telling us there's a chance!

In 1994 the world was introduced to Bobby and Peter Farrelly, brothers from Rhode Island, and their zany brand of humor. This was also the year that many woke up to the humor of Jim Carrey. The two combined forces creating the funny, memorable (and heartfelt) comedy "Dumb and Dumber"! In this episode we compare it to the equally memorable "There's Something About Mary". Come with us on a behind the scenes trip examining what it took to get these comedies made and cast, how they could've looked (Nic Cage anyone?) and their lasting legacies. Which of these 90's comedies do you enjoy more? We LIKE THEM A LOT!

Who wants to live forever? That line shared by both "Flash Gordon" (1980) and "Highlander" (1986). Grab your katana, hop on the nearest rocket cycle and join us for our second part podcast on these two cult classics and find out which of these Queen movies is a favorite of the actual Queen! Just don't make us get out the bore worms!

Space adventures and fantasy films became the rage after Star Wars hit the screens in 1977. How do these two cult classics stack up against each other? How about the amazing soundtracks, both composed by Queen? The stories about the creation of these two movies must be heard to be believed. Flash (a-ah) or Highlander? There can be only one!

The game that turned Space Invaders on its head. Join us as we discuss Defender compared to the other great games of 1981 and tell you how we would spend our 5 quarters on these amazing games!

How some college undergrads took on a video game giant and won, then took the greatest video game of all time and made it BETTER! Come relive the glory days at the local arcade with us as we discuss a game that we have loved to play since 1981, Ms. Pac Man. She's still looking good at 40!

Listen to hear how one young woman's courage led to the success of one of the greatest arcade games in history. Plus the music, the ways to die, and a very special high score. Grab your quarters and join us in our series of the greatest video games of 1981!

1981 was the greatest year ever for stand up arcade games. That year saw the release of the game "Galaga" which took the foundation laid by "Space Invaders" and combined the colors and sounds of "Galaxian" to make an all-time classic. Join us as we take a deep dive into its creation and pull back the curtain on some behind the scenes stories you've never heard! Challenging Stage is next (just don't shoot your own ship!).

The game that was almost Bluto, Popeye, and Olive Oil; Where the characters got their names; The lawsuit that almost crushed them just as they were getting off the ground; and How they immortalized their attorney?! Come listen to hear all this and more in our series on the Best Video Games of 1981: Level One - Donkey Kong!

1981 is arguably the greatest year in arcade video game history. So, get out your quarters and join us for a brief crazy history of arcade video games leading up to the games of 1981. In this episode before we compare Donkey Kong, Ms Pac Man, Frogger, Defender and Galaga, we discuss the landmarks that lead the way: Pong, Space Invaders, and Pac Man ...or was it "Puck Man?"

In 1988 Bon Jovi released "New Jersey" which was their follow up to their smash album "Slippery When Wet". It produced five top ten hits (a first for a hard rock band), a world wide tour and several memorable videos. Join us as we discuss in detail each song and the incredible stories behind the scenes. We've been to school and baby, we've been the teacher!

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In 1986 Bon Jovi released their third album "Slippery When Wet" and changed the face of rock music. With songs like "You Give Love A Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive" they took the world by storm and never looked back. Join us as we take a deep dive into this amazing album and the stories behind the songs you know and love!

Before the the iconic "Slippery When Wet" album, Jon Bon Jovi had a hit song and no band. Listen to us go in depth on how he founded one of the biggest bands of the 80's, what he has to do with R2-D2 and the amazing stories leading up to the amazing "Slippery When Wet" album. Grab your talk box and double necked guitar and let it rock!

All kinds of great 70s, 80s, & 90s topics coming up this season! Don't forget to subscribe so that you don't miss a single episode!

More laughs, more trivia, more Star Wars! We're back for Part 2 of the Star Wars Holiday Special episode with the 30Something Movie Podcast guys. Talking Boba Fett's first appearance, whether we would rather watch the Star Wars Holiday Special or The Last Jedi or The Rise of Skywalker or whatever movie we hated most, and what the Mandalorian, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni have done to save the franchise. Happy Life Day everyone!

Listen and laugh as we are joined by the 30Something Movie Podcast guys. We discuss the Star Wars Holiday Special ('78), Star Wars Trivia, where we rank on the Star Wars Nerd Knowledge scale, our first memories of the movie Star Wars, and just some general geeking out. (You know, the usual.) "Oh... oh... we are excited, aren't we?"

In our final episode of our comparison of 'Lethal Weapon" (1987) vs. Die Hard (1988) we take a deep dive behind the scenes, cover the music and composer of each, breakdown whether each movie is a Christmas movie and give our final judgement! Do wanna jump? If so, welcome to the party, Pal!

In this episode we further our discussion on Lethal Weapon vs. Die Hard and compare them as "Urban Gunslinger" movies. We discuss villains, friends and heroes while dropping some awesome behind the scenes stuff that you may not know from these 80's action classics. Come join us for the fun! You might even find yourself humming "Ode to Joy"!

During the late 80's producer Joel Silver gave us two of the greatest Christmas action movies of all time. Both "Lethal Weapon" and "Die Hard" are considered some of the best ever in their genre. Join us as we take a deep dive into the behind the scenes making of these two powerhouses! Yippee-Ki-Yay!

Every song has a story! Join us as we dive into the stories behind each track of the Best Album of one of the best years in music history, U2's Joshua Tree. Then hear our final determination of which album from March of 1987 is the best, Joshua Tree or Prince's Sign O' the Times.

It could be argued that 1987 was the best year in the 80s for music, and in 1987, the album of the year was Joshua Tree by U2. It is without question one of the best albums of all time but was it really better than Prince's Sign O' the Times? Join us as we explore the fascinating stories behind U2 and the development of this iconic album. Don't miss the magic mushrooms story!

In March of 1987 two of the most beloved and respected artists of their generation released what many consider to be their greatest album. This week we cover the amazing history, epic songs of "Sign O' the Times" while discussing what could have been. Next week we will discuss in detail U2's "The Joshua Tree" that was released just a few weeks prior in '87. So grab your starfish and coffee and play in the sunshine with us! It's gonna be a beautiful night!

In 1985 the Chicago Bears are the biggest, baddest, meanest football team in the NFL so they decide to rap, sing and dance in a music video! Join us as we revisit the "Super Bowl Shuffle" 35 years after its release! We ain't here to cause no trouble...

One audio track is more recognized and has been used in more iconic films of the last 70 years than any other. But, who is the artist responsible for it? What is the story behind its creation? Listen to find out! Don't miss it! And, don't forget to sign up at patreon.com/surelypodcast to receive our special prizes! (limited time)

Neck and Neck! Unlike the sequels and reboots to these movies, Episode 2 of Fright Night vs The Lost Boys might be better than the first. Join us as we talk about special effects, crazy stories, soundtracks, and of course the sexy saxophonist! In this, our second episode where the two best vampire movies of the 80s face off and we give you our final judgment on which is the best.

I vant to suck your blood! Vampire movies of the early 80s had become a joke. But, Fright Night by Tom Holland and The Lost Boys by Joel Schumacher brought them back from the dead. Join us in our two part Halloween episode comparing the greatest vampire movies of the 80s to discover the fascinating stories behind these iconic thrillers. You're so cool, Brewster!!!Become an Executive Producer of this podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/surelypodcast

Can you make an award-winning film for only $2000? Join us in this Special Edition of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast where we are joined by Mike Borgen and Darren Doyle, the creators of the new short film "Canners." Mike and Darren had decided they were no longer going to wait to be discovered by someone else, they were going to make their movie on their own. And through setbacks, obstacles, and pitfalls they achieved their goal and are now receiving the accolades for their incredible film. WARNING: There will be Spoilers so, go check out the movie at: https://cannersmovie.com/ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IytMIj6X5Eo&feature=youtu.be

There can be no question that Skid Row's debut album, Skid Row, kicks some major butt. But, does it kick more butt than Dr. Feelgood? Please join us as we bring you the stories behind Skid Row the band and Skid Row the album and then make our final determination of which album is the best.