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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.
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Round 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)
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Bob Erlenback, Karissa Kloss, Kate Racculia
Producer: Curtis Creekmore
Editors: Bob Erlenback, Eric Rezsnyak
#80smovies #80sfilms #1980s #80steen #teenmovies #johnhughes #bratpack
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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.
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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.
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Derek Mekita, Kate Racculia
Special Guest: John Higgins
Producer: Curtis Creekmore
Editors: Eric Rezsnyak, John Higgins
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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.
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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!
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Karissa Kloss, Michael Schwarz
Special Guest: Erik Slader
Producer: Curtis Creekmore
Editors: Bob Erlenback, Eric Rezsnyak
#jamesbond #bondfilm #bondmovies
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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.
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