Best Brian Brad Giff Podcasts (2025)

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1981: The Cannonball Run / Most Famous Mustaches 1:14:01

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Send us a text We're closing out 1981 with one of the first movies we all saw and loved: The Cannonball Run starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jackie Chan, and so many more. We all remember loving the bloopers in the end credits, but what about the rest of the movie? How does it hold up? What fun fac…

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1981: Stripes / Best Movies Starring SNL Cast Members 57:14

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Send us a text On the heels of SNL, Bill Murray was making his place in pop culture with a movie career. One of the first big ones was Stripes alongside Harold Ramis, John Candy, John Larroquette, Sean Young and many more. In this episode we'll give you the background on the movie, including its place in time as a military movie. Stripes is also on…

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1981: 80s Country (Part 2) - 80s Country Music Draft 50:09

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Send us a text 80s Country holds such a special place in our hearts, we need to break it down in two separate episodes. While the previous one focused on 1981 only, this time we're drafting songs from all over the decade. We're each drafting 10 of the best country songs from 1980-1989, and even more will be mentioned along the way! If you enjoy the…

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1981: 80s Country (Part 1) - 1981 Country Playlist 1:19:01

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Send us a text As all three PCY hosts grew up on farms in the 80s, country music was a major part of our upbringing. Not only that, country music was crossing over and becoming a major player on pop radio too. This was never more evident than in 1981 when songs and artists were blurring the line between pop and country every week. Listen as we take…

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1981: Memories and TV, Movies, and Music Drafts with Jim from Children of the 80s! 1:30:25

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Send us a text 1981 was a great year, but we were only 5 years old. We have some memories, but to help supplement them we've invited Jim from Children of the 80s to return to the show! The movies were a little thin for us this time but the TV and music drafts are competitive and full of amazing options. Check out Children of the 80s here. If you en…

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1988: Bull Durham / Top Sports Movie Moments of All-Time 1:12:11

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Send us a text Closing out our review of 1988 is the baseball classic Bull Durham. Ron Shelton had a pretty great run of sports movies with this one, White Men Can't Jump, and Tin Cup. Kevin Costner was on the verge of superstardom here too. Throw in Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins and it's a powerhouse lineup. In addition to our movie breakdown, we…

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1988: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! and Top Spoof/Screwball Comedies 1:14:13

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Send us a text There were so many great movies in 1988. Get ready for a heavy dose this month. First up is Pete's choice, and one of his favorite movies ever, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! After the success of Airplane! the Zucker brothers had the momentum they needed to create another film that is as good or maybe even better. We …

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2004: Green Day - American Idiot / Green Day Songs Draft 1:18:43

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Send us a text 20 years ago, Green Day had a resurgence that took the country by storm with the release of American Idiot. Not many bands have two absolute classic albums in their catalog, but ten years after Dookie, Billie Joe and the boys added another. In this episode we share our journey with the band as fans and our love for this album. Spanni…

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1992: R.E.M. - Automatic for the People / Favorite Bands Draft 1:31:39

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Send us a text First up for 1992: Brad's all-time favorite band R.E.M. and their masterpiece album Automatic for the People. Even though it is filled with themes of death, this album is beautiful in every way and was a creative peak for one of America's best ever bands. From Everybody Hurts to Man on the Moon to Nightswimming and more, we break it …

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1987: U2 - The Joshua Tree with Craig Arnold / Top 5 Music 1:42:15

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Send us a text Great band, great album, great guest. U2's The Joshua Tree is an iconic album and just so happens to be Brad's favorite album of all-time. This record left an indelible mark on music and catapulted U2 to worldwide fame. We break it down one song at a time for you. Joining us this week is Craig Arnold, who we consider somewhat of a mu…

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2002: Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head / Most Polarizing Bands 1:00:46

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Send us a text What makes for a polarizing band? Does Coldplay fit description for you? While being one of the world's biggest bands, they definitely have some haters as well. But back when A Rush of Blood to the Head came out, they were hugely popular. Listen as we remember how this album fit into our mid 20's as we go song by song. If you happen …

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2005: How I Met Your Mother / Top 5 Sitcoms of All-Time 1:02:21

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Send us a text Our first topic for 2005 is the classic sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Brad chose this after watching the whole series as it was aired, and then after reliving its brilliance on a second watch a year ago. We break down a couple of the early episodes, including the pilot, but we get into much more. Giff is also a huge fan, and now Pete…

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2002: Scrubs / Top Sitcom Bromances 57:30

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Send us a text Giff's choice for 2002 is Scrubs. This little show that could spanned 9 years and two networks. Known for it's zaniness, it also had a ton of heart. Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley and others plus a bevy of guest stars helped create a series we all loved. We discuss two episodes from season two that represen…

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Special Insert: Gear Daddies and Minnesota Music with The 70s vs. the 80s Podcast! 1:31:21

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Send us a text We all have those bands we love that maybe fly under the radar or stay local. For many of us from Minnesota, Gear Daddies is one of those bands. They flashed in the late 80s and early 90s, captivated audiences and were gone just as fast (though they still reunite and play today from time to time). We've enlisted fellow Minnesota podc…

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2nd Chance Month: 80s/90s Sequels Draft with Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast! 59:08

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Send us a text We've got 2 great reasons for you to listen to this one: 1. We are joined in this draft with Jason and Dee from the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast. These guys have a fantastic show, and they know their stuff as well as anyone out there. You'll definitely want to check them out when you're done listening to this one. 2. We are dr…

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Special Insert: Initials Game with Smokin' Sounds, Spinning the Wheel, and Or Is It Podcasts! 1:22:01

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Send us a text We've invited some of our friends to play another one of Giff's Initials games. Get to know Shawn from Smokin' Sounds, Matt from Spinning the Wheel, and Derek from Or Is It and Film Studies. Then play along as we compete in a heated Initials game hosted by Giff. Check out each of guests at the links below! Smokin' Sounds Spinning the…

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Special Insert: TV Theme Songs with Special Guest Brian Rappe! 31:15

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Send us a text As our guest, Brian Rappe got to choose this week's draft. We're picking the best TV theme songs of all-time. This is a special installment you don't want to miss! Then check our polls on social media to vote for your favorite list and tell us what we got wrong! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Pod…

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Special Insert: Pulp Fiction with Special Guest Brian Rappe! 1:22:37

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Send us a text In 1994, Quentin Tarantino made a little movie that changed the landscape of film and rejuvenated the career of John Travolta all at once. In a year of great movies, Pulp Fiction was arguably the best. We welcome back Brian Rappe to help us break down this modern classic. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes…

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Special Insert: Summer Preview 24:05

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Send us a text We've got a busy summer here at PCY. But we'll do our best to keep putting out quality content. Here about our plans and the special guests we have lined up in this fun preview episode. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen! Wan…

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1997: Austin Powers / Best Spy Equipment 1:29:01

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Send us a text In 1997, Mike Myers unleashed Austin Powers onto the world. Playing the title role and Dr. Evil, this film also introduced us to Fembots, Alotta Fagina, Frau Farbissina, and a host of other classic characters. Even more than the characters were the lines however. Yeah baby! Do I make you horny?! Oh behave! The film indeed left a memo…

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1997: South Park / Favorite South Park Characters 1:03:08

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Send us a text Things are about to get naughty, as Cartman's mom would say. We're talking South Park, and there really is no way to talk about this classic show cleanly. We focus on the first episode "Cartman gets an Anal Probe" and the highly rated episode "Scott Tenorman Must Die" in our look back, but there is so much more. Grab some Cheesy Poof…

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1997: Everclear - So Much for the Afterglow / Favorite 3 Piece Bands 1:27:34

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Send us a text Filled with killer hooks, memorable lyrics, and loud guitars, Everclear's 1997 album So Much for the Afterglow was a worthy follow up to the success of Sparkle and Fade. Steeped in 90s nostalgia, this album was essential to Brad's late college years. We've got memories, analysis, and fun in this rockin' episode. Art, Craig, and Greg …

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1997: Memories and TV, Movies, and Music Drafts with Ryan Pak from Soundtrack Your Life 1:19:29

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Send us a text Years didn't get much bigger than 1997 for the PCY crew. So to cover the year in enough detail, we've added a guest. Returning to the show is Ryan Pak from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast! We've got great memories to share and deep drafts in TV, movies, and music. Go back in time with us now! And make sure to check out Soundtrack Yo…

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2003: School of Rock / Best Fictional Teachers in TV and Film 1:05:48

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Send us a text Put Jack Black, rock and roll, and bunch of precocious kids together and what do you have? The 2003 classic School of Rock! While the movie was a star making turn for Black, the kids try to steal the show, and the music melts your face. We break down all the details and stick it to the man in this episode. In addition to all that fun…

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2003: Episode 200! The Room / Best "Bad" Movies 1:19:52

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Send us a text We've been at this awhile, 200 episodes in fact. If you've listened to every one, you are a hero to us. Let's celebrate! In this episode we revisit The Room at Pete's request. It is Giff's first time viewing a movies that has meant so much to Pete and Brad and their friends. What will he think? The Room is considered one of the worst…

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2003: Old School / Best Fictional Schools 1:07:22

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Send us a text The 2000s saw a renaissance of the comedy, many starring and overlapping the same actors. One of the first big ones was Old School, starring Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell and a host of others. We will break down the deep cast, the jokes, the streaking, and more in this episode. We finish things off with a great draft of the…

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2003: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 1:01:38

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Send us a text 2003 was a year where where an indie rock revival was taking place and a comedy movie renaissance was also beginning. For us at PCY, it was that sweet spot between weddings and having kids. Looking back was a lot of fun. Check out our memories and drafts of the best movies, music, and TV as we kick off a new year! If you enjoy the sh…

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1982: Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Best 80s Teen Comedies 1:18:40

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Send us a text Put on your suits and meet us by the pool; we're talking Fast Times at Ridgemont High! One of the original 80s teen classics thanks to Cameron Crowe, Amy Heckerling, Phoebe Cates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sean Penn, and so many more, there is plenty to dive into. Just make sure you zip up or lock the door before you listen. As one of ma…

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1982: Dukes of Hazzard / Best Cars and Vehicles in TV and Film 1:40:34

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Send us a text Yee-haw!!! We're closing out 1982 with The Dukes of Hazzard. Join us as we talk about Bo, Luke, Daisy, Uncle Jessie, Boss Hogg, Rosco, and even Coy and Vance. But if that lineup isn't enough, we welcome a new first-time guest, Def Dave! Dave has a ton of knowledge on the Dukes and a fascinating background to share. Check him out in t…

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1982: Looney Tunes / Best Looney Tunes Characters 1:38:42

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Send us a text Overture, Curtain, Lights! We're going to hit the heights! We're talking Looney Tunes, which was a staple of TV watching in the 80s. We're talking about 10 of the best episodes ever featuring turns from Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Pepe LePew, Foghorn Leghorn, Wile E. Coyote, and more! If that isn't enough we dra…

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1982: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 1:12:45

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Send us a text We're going back to where we started by digging deeper into 1982. Just 6 years old at the time, we'll share what we can remember before the serious business of drafting the best movies, TV shows, and music from the year. If you're looking for nostalgia, you've come to the right place. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us …

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Stuff We Love: Garth Brooks -The Hits / Best Greatest Hits Albums 1:45:15

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Send us a text In 1994, Garth Brooks released his The Hits album, a culmination of five years of nonstop success. Full of 18 songs you couldn't avoid if you tried, we are here to break down each and every one for you. We ain't going down til the sun comes up! In addition to our song by song journey, we also draft our other favorite greatest hits al…

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Stuff We Love: Guns N' Roses - Appetite for Destruction / Best Guitar Solos of All-Time 1:17:46

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Send us a text You know where you are? You're in the PCY jungle baby. And you're gonna listen...to our episode in Guns N' Roses' 1987 debut Appetite for Destruction! We'll give the interesting background on how the album almost didn't even make it, followed by a song by song breakdown. Finally, we draft the best guitar solos of all-time. See what m…

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Stuff We Love: When Harry Met Sally... / Best Couples in Film 1:40:13

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Send us a text For Valentine's Day, celebrate with the romcom that set the standard for all future romcoms. We're talking about the 1989 classic When Harry Met Sally... Sit on your couch with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as we review this most classic of love stories from Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner. We cover the great scenes, sets, lines, moments, mu…

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Stuff We Love: February Topics and Season 5 Preview! 41:51

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Send us a text We're baaaack! Our FIFTH season has arrived. We can't believe we've been doing this for so long, but this episode is all about the things we have NOT covered yet. While we have covered many a topic in four years, in this episode, we individually share some of those topics we love that need to get their due. We each then share our cho…

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Special Episode: 501 Essential Albums of the 90s with Gary Graff 1:25:56

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Send us a text "This book is meant to create arguments." This is the first line in 501 Essential Albums of the 90s by Gary Graff. We argue, we talk, and we even agree as we break down this awesome book chronicling an awesome decade in music. Buy the book here! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wher…

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Christmas: Home Alone / Best Christmas Movie and TV Characters 1:20:08

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Send us a text KEVIN???!!! Stop what you're doing! You don't want to forget this episode. We're covering the 1990 John Hughes/Chris Columbus classic Home Alone. Not just a star-making turn for Macauley Culkin, the movie features Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, and John Candy. If that isn't enough, it's basically just Die Hard…

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Christmas: Toys of the 80s 1:37:19

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Send us a text It's time for nostalgia. We're talking about the best toys from each year of the 80s. We'll cover Smurfs, Transformers, Teddy Ruxpin, Rubik's Cube, Jenga, Nintendo, He-Man, and more! You'll feel like you're reading the Sears catalog along with us. We also draft the top toys that we personally loved. This episode will give you the fee…

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Christmas: Christmas Music Draft 1:04:21

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Send us a text Way back in season 1, we made three Christmas playlists and talked about our love of Christmas music. But there was so much left on the table. So we're doing it again by drafting our favorite songs NOT mentioned in that previous episode. So you'll want to hear both if you missed the first one. Each is filled with jolly good cheer! Li…

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Christmas: Initials Game with Jim, Jason, and Dave from Children of the 80s, Surely You Can't Be Serious, and Totally 80s and 90s Recall! 1:04:21

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Send us a text We've got a whole month of Christmas themed episodes planned for you! Kicking it off is a game of Initials with our podcast friends Jim from Children of the 80s, Jason from Surely You Can't Be Serious, and Dave from Totally 80s and 90s Recall. Listen now to see who gets the big present under the tree. You can play along too! Then che…

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1996: Kingpin / Best Odd Couple Movies 1:06:21

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Send us a text Put on your bowling shoes, grab your ball, and roll right into this one. We're talking Kingpin from 1996! Starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Bill Murray, and Vanessa Angel, the second Farrelly Brothers movie may have been a gutter ball in theaters, but it was a strike to us. There's a lot to like, most notably an all-time comedic…

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1996: Sweet 16 Album Bracket (Part 2) 1:07:05

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Send us a text Brad and Giff are back with Danaca, Craig, and Rappe to complete the 1996 Album Bracket. You can't miss this episode as this is where the Cinderellas come out and the bracket gets busted! Albums discussed in Part 2 include: R.E.M. - New Adventures in HiFi Wilco - Being There Imperial Teen - Seasick Cowboy Junkies - Lay It Down Cardig…

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1996: Sweet 16 Album Bracket (Part 1) 1:26:58

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Send us a text 1996 was a year full of great music and a time when artists were still interested in the art of making a great album from start to finish. We've chosen 16 of the best from 1996 to pit against each other in a battle to determine the best overall. Giff and Brad have called in the reserves for help voting and reminiscing. Three return g…

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1996: Tin Cup / Celebrity (Character) Golf Scramble Draft 1:27:38

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Send us a text Kevin Costner was a roller coaster in the 90s: big movies, big bombs, big hits, you never knew what you were going to get. But one of favorite KC performances is 1996's Tin Cup. We love golf, we love sports movies, and we usually love us some Kevin Costner. Throw in expert sports direction from Ron Shelton and other great performance…

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1996: Memories and Music, TV, Movies with Courtney (Mrs. Giff)! 1:13:00

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Send us a text Pete's still out, so we decided to ask a guest to replace him. Back for the third time is Courtney, Giff's wife! We wax nostalgic with our memories of a simpler time and draft all the best music, TV, and Movies of 1996. This episode is full of fun and laughs! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcas…

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2006: Beerfest / Best Movies with a Party or Festival 54:48

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Send us a text The Broken Lizard gang behind Super Troopers put out a little movie in 2006 called Beerfest. With a title like Beerfest, it's about what you'd expect, a lot of fun! Whether you know the comedy troupe or not, you'll recognize Donald Sutherland, Cloris Leachman, Will Forte, Nat Faxon, and others. In the spirit of fun, we also discuss a…

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2006: Talladega Nights / Best of Will Ferrell 1:06:01

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Send us a text "If you ain't first, you're last." Time to rev it up and go fast. We're talking about 2006's Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Not just a Will Ferrell vehicle, this movie boasts a star-studded cast including John C. Reilly, Amy Adams, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Leslie Bibb. We'll t…

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2006: Lost / Best Appointment or Watercooler TV Series 1:23:05

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Send us a text By 2006, LOST had developed a huge following, and fans were trying to uncover the mysteries every week. Packed with mystery, backstories, and great performances by an ensemble cast, the show was a sensation. We here at PCY are going to specifically cover the classic season 3 finale, "Through the Looking Glass," but there is so much m…

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2006: Memories and Movies, Music, and TV Drafts 58:55

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Send us a text It's a new month, so it's a new year at PCY. This time we zooming back 18 years to 2006. Our families were starting to form as we were growing into real adults with careers and responsibilities. We'll share the memories we have and draft all the best movies, music, and TV for the year. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us…

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1986: Back to School / K-12 School Memories 1:40:49

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Send us a text This final episode of our tour through 1986 is supersized. We start strong by breaking down the Rodney Dangerfield classic Back to School, also starring Robert Downey Jr, Sally Kellerman, Ned Beatty, Sam Kinison, and more. You'll be ready to do the Triple Lindy by the time we're done! We then finish even stronger by getting steeped i…