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We’re wild and crazy guys! Join us as we dive into the history of Saturday Night Live! (SNL) We discuss some of the more popular cast members and skits, and some that may not quite as memorable. We also look at the role the late, great Howard Cosell had in the origins of this icon of late night TV and pop culture.  Support the show

In this episode we discuss the many ways politics has pervaded pop culture over the years. From the protest music of the 60s and 70s to movies & TV, politics is everywhere. Join us as we look at how all these forms come together to shape and inform political ideology and create lasting change.  Support the show

In this episode, we talk about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, Christmas Adjacency, and we pick our Top 5 Christmas Movies (Right Now). Why did the FBI fear that It's a Wonderful Life was communist propaganda? We also share a little-known but very important fact about the Rudolph TV special that will explain a lot. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most popular Christmas movies. From our family to yours, Happy Holidays....and Merry Christmas ya' filthy animals! Support the show

How good is your memory? When it comes to popular culture, we show you that it may not be as good as you think. Join us as we look at the Mandela Effect and how it impacts everything from how we remember songs, movies, commercials, and major historical events. You may even think you live in an alternate universe.  Support the show

Are there really secret backward message in the songs we love? Join us as we look back at the “Satanic Panic” of the 70s & 80s when backmasking was a popular topic. Did bands like Led Zeppelin, Eagles, ELO, and The Beatles plant secret satanic messages in their songs? Join on on IG & Twitter and tell us what you think: @popretropodcast  Support the show

Just for fun, we've intentionally posted this backwards version of our recent episode on Backmasking. Skim through it and see if you hear any secret messages. Let us know on Twitter or IG: @popretropodcast Be sure to listen to the regular version of Episode #12 if you've not yet had the chance.  Support the show

We all regularly quote TV shows and movies. So, we decided it would be fun to take a deep dive into what makes movies and shows quotable, and also discuss some of show & movies from our list. Check it out to see if one of your favorite TV shows or movies made the list. We'd love to hear from you and some of your most quotable lines.  Support the show

What's the connection between UFOs and The Foo Fighters? Listen to find out!  We also continue our discussion about UFOs and aliens in popular culture. We talk about Bob Lazar, MUFON, Area 51, and other well known people & events. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or are simply "UFO curious" then this episode is for you! Connect with us on Twitter & IG: @PopRetroPodcast Support the show

We want to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes and the importance of early detection. Mike shares a little about his son's recent diagnosis and provides a list of symptoms that may help our listeners avoid serious health problems, or worse. Type 1 Diabetes can affect anyone, even if you don't eat junk food. Please help us spread the word about the warning signs of T1D & early detection. Thanks! https://www.jdrf.org https://beyondtype1.org/dka/ Support the show

Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do these extraterrestrial beings visit Earth on a regular basis? Are the rumors about Area 51 true? In this episode, Pat & Mike take on these questions and more as they discuss this subject's influence on many areas of popular culture....TV, movies, books, social media, and more.  Support the show

Beginning with bands like Heart to The Runaways, we highlight the influential women of rock music who paved the way for rising stars such as Plush and many others. Join us to learn more about Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Vixen, Heart, and others. Put another dime in the jukebox! https://www.joanjett.com/ https://vixenofficial.com/ http://litafordonline.com/ https://www.plushrocks.net/   Support the show

We dive in on our second Christmas/Holiday episode, to talk about Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. Creators of iconic "stop-motion" animated holiday specials like 1964's "Rudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer". We talk about the influence those specials had on popular culture and beyond. We also make a bold statement regarding filmmaker Jon Favreau. Support the show