2016: The Podcast

Adam Beck
  • 4.1 (15)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

A journey to see how a year defined a generation. 2016 is often labeled as the greatest year of all time. Is it a joke? Is it nostalgia bait? Listen to the 2016 podcast to find out what made this year so good.

Episodes

  1. FEB 17

    Ep. 111: XXL Freshman Cypher

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In episode 11 of 2016: The Podcast. Your host, Adam, talks about the 2016 XXL cypher. See you in 2016!

    16 min

  2. FEB 6

    Ep. 110: Channeling 2016

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In episode 10 of 2016: The Podcast. Your host, Adam, talks about how channeling 2016 has made his life feel more real. So real that this episode was recorded at a National Park, on his birthday. See you in 2016!

    13 min

  3. JAN 27

    Ep. 109: Everyone was on Ellen

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In episode nine, host Adam Beck talks about the great branch out of 2016. From trends to lifestyles, 2016 allowed for the creation of the online niche and 15 seconds of fame. Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way through, I'm sure you do too. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    17 min

  4. JAN 20

    Ep. 108: Pokemon Go led to World Peace

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In episode eight, host Adam Beck talks about the great video games of the 2016 era. From the Pokémon Go frenzy to Madden Mobile, video games had the perfect balance of online time mixed with being out in the real world. The PS4 was in its prime, and Adam was not good at video games, but for some reason, it was one of the best times to be "plugged in." Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way through, I'm sure you do too. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    17 min

  5. JAN 14

    Ep. 107: Post Irony Politics

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode Seven, host Adam Beck talks about the politics of back then and how they have evolved today. Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way through, I'm sure you do too. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    18 min
  6. Ep. 106: 2026 is the new 2016?

    JAN 8

    Ep. 106: 2026 is the new 2016?

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode Six, host Adam Beck talks about the recent trend of treating 2026 like it's 2016. It is officially 2026. It's time to deep dive into the origins of this "trend" and give credit to myself for predicting 2016 resurgence.  Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way through, I'm sure you do too. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    12 min
  7. Ep.105: I miss you 2016

    JAN 2

    Ep.105: I miss you 2016

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode Five, host Adam Beck gets serious and tries to explain what he was doing in 2016, in honor of the 10-year anniversary.  It is officially 2026. It's time to deep dive into the origins of 2016, what made it so important to Adam that he made an entire show about it.  Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way through, I'm sure you do too. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    15 min
  8. Ep. 104: Film and TV

    12/18/2025

    Ep. 104: Film and TV

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode Four, host Adam Beck gets series and tries to explain why TV and Film in 2016 was just so dang good! It is about to be 2026, and most of the biggest hit films and TV shows have origin stories going back to the year 2016. From Stranger Things to Zootopia media in 2016 for some reasons has had an effect on pop culture is still prevalent today. Not to mention films like La La Land, and Moonlight took the world by storm that year, and to this day. Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way though I'm sure you do to. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    22 min
  9. Ep. 103: Rip Harambe

    12/03/2025

    Ep. 103: Rip Harambe

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode Three, host Adam Beck gets emotional and tries to explain why even with deaths of such iconic cultural figures, it still was the best year of all time. Death is uncomfortable. It is something we all must face, and in 2016 there was a lot of it. Prince, Harambe, and David Bowie all said there finals goodbyes. While yes this was tragic, but it is important to see 2016 as the year we began to pay homage to these figures and not the year we lost them. While they are gone, there impact is here to stay, to 2016 and beyond. Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way though I'm sure you do to. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    28 min
  10. Ep. 102: The Greatest Year of Basketball Ever

    12/02/2025

    Ep. 102: The Greatest Year of Basketball Ever

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode TWO, host Adam Best gets emotional and tires to explain what made 2016 the greatest year of basketball ever. From Lebronto, and the 3-1 lead to the most iconic dunk contest of all time. This year had passion for all three levels of the game. High School Basketball had the ball brothers and Chino Hills taking the world by storm. College Hoops had one of the greatest finishes in March Madness history. AND the NBA was just at the peak of it's existence. Curry for MVP. 73-9 Warriors. Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine Dunk Contest. And how could you forget about Kobe's fair well tour.  Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way though I'm sure you do to. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    30 min
  11. Ep. 101: The Mannequin Challenge and Bottle Flipping

    11/20/2025

    Ep. 101: The Mannequin Challenge and Bottle Flipping

    2016 was the greatest year of all time. In Episode One, host Adam Beck gets nostalgic and tries to explain two of the biggest trends of 2016, Bottle Flipping and The Mannequin Challenge. These trends cultivated the perfect balance between internet trends and real life actions. You could produce a Hollywood level video production with the mannequin challenge and be considered the next George Lucas. You could also just flip a water bottle and be labeled as better than George Lucas. In this episode we highlight the two trends that I believe best define this year, not just in pop culture but in the outlook on life at the time.  Adam loves 2016, and if you listen all the way though I'm sure you do to. Make sure to like, share, and leave a review. See you in 2016!

    21 min
  12. Introducing 2016 The Podcast

    10/29/2025

    Introducing 2016 The Podcast

    Welcome to the journey to see how the year 2016 defined a generation. From iconic moments in memes and pop culture. To a season of unforgettable sporting events. Your host Adam Beck will take you back in time to his favorite year of all time, and try to explain why it is such a iconic time for Gen Z and Millennials, while also showing the Baby Boomers, and Gen X what they missed out on. 2016 The Podcast premieres on November 20th wherever you listen to podcasts.

    1 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

A journey to see how a year defined a generation. 2016 is often labeled as the greatest year of all time. Is it a joke? Is it nostalgia bait? Listen to the 2016 podcast to find out what made this year so good.

Information

  • Creator
    Adam Beck
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adam Beck
  • Show Website
    2016: The Podcast