47 episodes

A weekly deep dive into the people, places and periods of pop cultures past. Hosted by a duo whose friendship is older than hashtags and whose personalities transcend eras, Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings.

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A weekly deep dive into the people, places and periods of pop cultures past. Hosted by a duo whose friendship is older than hashtags and whose personalities transcend eras, Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings.

    47. How You Doin Wendy

    47. How You Doin Wendy

    Join Eric Dahlinger as he hosts this episode solo, but don't worry because it's Guestmas so he is joined by  Carlos Rayman for episode 47 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back (all the way to grade 1) and this week they are looking at Radio and TV talk show host Wendy Williams.  They talk about her start, her 'Hot Topics', and of course her amazing wigs.  Curl up beside the fire place for the last ep before Christmas.

    • 48 min
    46. So You Think You Can Dance around the Christmas Tree

    46. So You Think You Can Dance around the Christmas Tree

    Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 46 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! It is Guestmas, and this week we are joined by the amazing Brian Ross. These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at So You Think You Can Dance. A show that inspired all 3 of them and many dancers around the world.

    • 54 min
    45. Animaigic For Christmas (Rankin and Bass)

    45. Animaigic For Christmas (Rankin and Bass)

    Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 32 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the joy that is Cecilia O'Grady. They are talking about all your favorite Rankin and Bass Christmas specials. 'Santa Claus is coming to Town' with 'Rudolf the Red Nose Raindeer'

    • 51 min
    44. Spooktober: the 27 Club

    44. Spooktober: the 27 Club

    Join Eric Dahlinger, Carly Billings, guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 44 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are celebrating Spooktober by looking at a group of performers you wouldn't want to join... the 27 Club.  They look at the deaths of Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and a many more.  The Pod ponders at how the Devil and the stars may have played a role in their early deaths.  Happy Halloween  

    • 52 min
    43. Spooktober: Hocus Pocus

    43. Spooktober: Hocus Pocus

    Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 43 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at early 90’s Disney movie Hocus Pocus for Spooktober (Evil Eric is back). They find all the fun facts about this Halloween movie released in July. Eric also says everyone’s name wrong...Again. Grab your PSL and enjoy

    • 52 min
    42. Queer, Christian Icons: Aly and AJ

    42. Queer, Christian Icons: Aly and AJ

    Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 42 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at early 2000 Disney Pop Stars and sisters, Aly and AJ.  They talk about gay stuff and religious stuff... is evolution even real to Aly and AJ? You better listen or this could be your 'Potential Break Up Song'. 

    • 46 min

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