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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.
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Round 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)
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Amma Marfo, Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Joelle Boedecker
Producer: Bob Erlenback
Editor: Eric Rezsnyak
#nickelodeon #nickelodeonshows #nick #nicktoons #snick
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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 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.
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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.
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Round 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 CREDITS
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panel: Derek Mekita, Jennifer Chen, Jonny Minogue
Producer: Curtis Creekmore
Editors: Eric Rezsnyak
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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 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.
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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)
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 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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