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Finding the best in movies, music, TV and more--and YOU get a say!

Great Pop Culture Debate W!ZARD Studios

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 71 Ratings

Finding the best in movies, music, TV and more--and YOU get a say!

    Best TV Family

    Best TV Family

    Families have been central to TV shows almost since the invention of the medium. Whether we're talking about the Rockwellian families from classic sitcoms, sprawling soap-opera dynasties, dysfunctional reality TV clans, or the blended families of the 21st century, TV shows have featured just about every permutation of family you can think of. Now, in a special Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at TV families past and present to determine the best TV family of all time.
    Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Amy Pilott, and Patreon sponsor Steve Nikoloff as they discuss and debate 16 of the most important families in television history.
    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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    Best TV Mom
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    EPISODE CREDITS
    Host: Eric Rezsnyak
    Panel: Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott
    Patreon Sponsor: Steve Nikoloff
    Editor: Eric Rezsnyak
    #television #tv #tvhistory
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    • 57 min
    Best Les Miserables Song

    Best Les Miserables Song

    Les Miserables – in lay terms “Les Mis” – is one of the most awarded and impactful musicals of the late 20th Century. Based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, which was turned into a French concept album, and then translated into English and expanded upon for its London West End debut in 1985, the show opened on Broadway in 1987, and became an instant classic as audiences were captivated by the heart-wrenching dramas of the poor during the French Revolution, and especially by the bombastic, melodically haunting songs. Now, nearly 40 years after its debut, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the Best Les Miserables Song!
    Join host Eric Rezsnyak, panelists Curtis Creekmore and Joelle Boedecker, and Patreon sponsor Bob Erlenback as they explore the most memorable songs from one of the 20th Century's most enduring musicals.
    Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast for bonus content, merch, and other great perks.
    RELATED CONTENT:
    Best 2000s Broadway Musical
    Best Tony Winner for Best Musical
    Best Movie Musical
    And make sure to check out Bob Erlenback's Top 10 List of the Most Miserable Characters in "Les Miserables."
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    EPISODE CREDITS
    Host: Eric Rezsnyak
    Panel: Curtis Creekmore, Joelle Boedecker
    Patreon Sponsor: Bob Erlenback
    Editor: Bob Erlenback
    #lesmiserables #lesmiz #broadwaymusicals
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Best Nintendo Villain

    Best Nintendo Villain

    Over its five-decade history -- and multiple generations of gaming systems -- Nintendo has been home to some of the most notable bad guys in video-game history. Some are original creations who only torment the heroes on Nintendo-owned titles. Some are third-party nemeses who have also appeared on other systems. And some are video-game adaptions of bad guys from other existing IPs. What they all have in common is that they are all so good at being so bad. And now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine the best Best Nintendo Villain of all time.
    Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Dr. Chad Rezsnyak, and special guests Harry Loizides as they discuss 16 of the most iconic bad guys from Nintendo's history.
    Did your favorite not make the bracket? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and see if we discussed it in our warm-up devoted to our favorite bad guys that just missed out on the competition.
    RELATED CONTENT:
    Best "Final Fantasy" Game
    Best Gen 1 Pokemon
    Best Marvel Villain
    Best "Animal Crossing" Character
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    EPISODE CREDITS
    Host: Eric Rezsnyak
    Patreon Sponsor: Dr. Chad Rezsnyak
    Special Guests: Dr. Ryan Androsiglio, Harry Loizides
    Producer: Bob Erlenback
    Editor: Eric Rezsnyak
    #nintendo #videogames #nintendovillain
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Best RuPaul's Drag Race Runway Look S7-S12

    Best RuPaul's Drag Race Runway Look S7-S12

    Since “RuPaul’s Drag Race” debuted in 2009, its runway has become home to some of the most jaw-dropping looks on television. Those blockbuster fashion moments only became more common as the show progressed, and in recent years the show has caught the attention of fashion designers, supermodels, and cultural tastemakers due to the incredible outfits worn by its most stylish and creative contestants. In this special Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate is starting its engines as it aims to declare the Best Runway Look from seasons 7 through 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
    Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, panelists Curtis Creekmore and Karissa Kloss, and Patreon sponsor Kathy Kingsley as they debate 16 of the most notable runways from some of the most fashionable seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Why are you all gagging? They bring it to you every ball!
    Did your favorite not make the bracket? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and see if we discussed it in our warm-up devoted to our favorite runway looks that just missed out on the competition.
    RELATED CONTENT:
    Best "RuPaul's Drag Race" Runway Looks S1-S6
    Best "RuPaul's Drag Race" Snatch Game Performances
    Best "Project Runway" Design
    "Drag Race" Recaps
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    EPISODE CREDITS
    Host: Eric Rezsnyak
    Panel: Curtis Creekmore, Karissa Kloss
    Patreon Sponsor: Kathy Kingsley
    Producer: Bob Erlenback
    Editor: Eric Rezsnyak

    #rupaulsdragrace #dragrace #dragracerunway
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    • 56 min
    Best 90s Dance Hit

    Best 90s Dance Hit

    Technological advancements, European influences, and a deep societal need to shake that ass created the perfect breeding ground for the explosion of dance music in the 1990s. From dance club floors to wedding receptions, dance music was everywhere at the end of the 20th Century, with some of the biggest hits even crossing over into mainstream radio. Now, 30-plus years later, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to put its hands up and determine the Best 90s Dance Hit of all time.
    Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Derek Mekita, and special guests Dr. Ryan Androsiglio and Sandie Cianflone as they discuss 16 of the funkiest jams from the end of the 20th Century.
    To listen to all the songs, as well as some deeper-cut suggestions by our panelists, check out our playlist for this episode.
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    EPISODE CREDITS
    Host: Eric Rezsnyak
    Patreon Sponsor: Derek Mekita
    Special Guests: Dr. Ryan Androsiglio, Sandie Cianflone
    Producer: Curtis Creekmore
    Editor: Eric Rezsnyak
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    • 52 min
    Best Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Best Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Since its debut in 1967, the National Football League’s Super Bowl has provided viewers as a little diversion amidst all the tackling and running and sports-ing: the halftime show. What began as the wholesome, kitschy entertainments found at most college games, with marching bands and majorettes, has since evolved into pop-culture spectacles featuring megawatt musical guests that sometimes grab more headlines than the games themselves. So now, with 56 halftime shows in the history books, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine: What IS the Best Super Bowl Halftime Show of all time?
    Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Andrea Guerrero, Gary Jackson, and Jake Pitochelli as they discuss 16 of the most iconic halftime shows in Super Bowl history.
    Download the listener bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!
    EPISODE CREDITS
    Host: Eric Rezsnyak
    Panel: Andrea Guerrero, Gary Jackson, Jake Pitochelli
    Producer: Bob Erlenback
    Editor: Jeffery Perry
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    • 1 hr 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

Zttyler ,

Love This Podcast

The podcast is on my rotation and I really love how much knowledge every pannelist brings to the pod. I especially loved the Best Girl Groups!

LongboxEric ,

THE pop culture show

I first listened to this show about a month ago and it's been a go-to ever since. These debates are the best kind: where it's less about proving someone else wrong and more about just having fun and sharing stories. The panelists' anecdotes about their past experiences with songs, foods, shows, etc. etc. always bring something specific and thoughtful to the discussion. Even if you disagree about the final decision regarding the best Animal Crossing character, Madonna song, or whatever the topic may be, it's still great to hear where everyone is coming from. The host Eric in particular always does a very good job steering conversation and keeping the flow of discussion smooth and steady.

hey,hey it's me ,

Awesome pod

What a great podcast. I really enjoy the debate format of the show. It’s a lot of fun and the topics are all over the spectrum.

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