
Did You Hear About This? (Pop Culture News & Stories)
A show perfect for Gen X geeks! Retro pop culture stories and news take center stage on this show, hosted by longtime friends Bill and Scott.
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Episodes
131 episodes
Clone Me, Ya Bastards
We'll get you caught up on the latest pop culture slop. Topics include (but not limited to):James Gunn slams Marvel and Hollywood for script issues and overproductionKraft Heinz announces removal of artificial dyes from pro...
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Episode 129
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38:12

Aging Poorly
In this episode, we talk about characters (ourselves?) who aged poorly, and cover some celebrity deaths. Plus some Care Bears news. You need the Care Bears news.
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Episode 128
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44:39

He-Man Marketing
We hope you laugh as much as we did making this episode. In this episode, we discuss:Pee-wee Herman documentary & Paul Reubens’ hidden illnessToxic 90s behaviorDark comedies like Righteous Gemstones Netflix’s M...
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Episode 127
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40:12
News, Nonsense & Nostalgia
Bill and Scott go off on: Paul Reubens' misunderstood legal troubles Kevin Spacey's strange comeback A secret "Schumacher Cut" of Batman Forever James Gunn’s Superman edi...
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Episode 126
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41:03

Where the Oscars are Orange
Let's kick off the week together. We teach you things. Come and get it.
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Episode 125
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47:43

Goodbye, Morris 🐊
We lost an iconic actor, and we discuss it. Plus, we cover the return of HBO Max branding and Sean Penn’s claim that movie stars are a dying breed. Come and get it!
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Episode 124
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34:20

Jackin' It for Cash Prizes*
We talk about sperm racing, movie stunts, and an X-rated video game. Don't let the kids listen to this one.
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Episode 123
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47:48

You Wanna Drown in This?
We claim there's “nothing to talk about,” then accidentally record a full episode. A new Would You Rather? segment premieres, historical disasters get weird, and pop culture reboots won’t die.🟢 Topics covered:...
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Episode 122
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39:40

A Lot of Hollywood Stuff
Last week, the news was dominated by movie-related stories. So this week we talk about flicks. Including:• Star Wars Celebration in Japan and new Star Wars announcements• Andor Season 2 reactions • Upcoming Pee-wee Herman d...
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Episode 121
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41:10

Reboots, Space Trash and Soapbox Crashes
We made another video show. Check us out on Youtube if you'd like to see it. http://www.youtube.com/@Did-You-Hear-About-ThisTopics discussed:Daredevil serie...
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Episode 120
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45:36

Chicken Jockeys, Real Life Jurassic Park, and More.
The new Minecraft movie has taught us about Chicken Jockeys. We learn about the return of the Dire Wolf (real Jurassic Park stuff here), and we cover other weekly show business news. Yummy down on this.
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Episode 118
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41:26

Val Kilmer: I Have Some Notes
In this episode, we discuss the late Val Kilmer and cover recent show biz stories. Come and get it.
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48:28

A Hodge Podge Show
In this episode, we talk about something explosive and discuss some recent show biz news stories with Stan Lee, Napster, and more. Come and get it!
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41:15

The Hottest of Phobias 🔥
We blatantly rip off the Hot Wing Challenge and talk about all kinds of phobias. What is your phobia? Maybe we covered it. We round out the show with some current pop culture news stories.
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51:24

Japanese Spider-Man: An Emissary From Hell
In this episode, we are trying something different - a watch-along. And we're watching something pretty "amazing". We round out the episode with news stories involving Bill Burr and Billy Corgan, Snow White, and more.
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49:19

Once Upon A Time in New Orleans
Bill is back from his Mardi Gras adventure and has some stories to tell. Scott teaches us some things about the event.
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Episode 114
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39:03

Gene Hackman, Kathleen Kennedy, and the Future of Star Wars
Today, we return to the world of retro pop culture with a look at a few major showbiz news stories, including the passing of Gene Hackman and Michelle Trachtenberg, as well as the rumored final year of Star Wars President Kathleen Kenn...
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Episode 113
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35:41

Failed Fast Food Meals
In today's episode we run through ten fast food experiments that flopped. How many do you remember? We hear more about Scott (and Nugget) attending the Philadelphia Eagles parade, and learn more about a couple amusement park real-li...
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Episode 112
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41:36

The Flags in Six Flags, Lawn Chair Larry, and Mike the Headless Chicken
It's another episode where the title says it all. If you want a good laugh, jump on into this episode. Learn about: Six Flags' controversial flagsA man who took flight with balloons tied to a lawn chair
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Episode 111
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45:56

The Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping and the Guinness Book of World Records
This episode explores one of the most ridiculous Hollywood crimes ever committed, the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Plus, we take a deep dive into the Guinness Book of World Records and some of its most absurd entries. It’s a s...
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Episode 110
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43:14

Will the real Mona Lisa Please Stand Up?
Today, we're being classy. We're talking about the Mona Lisa and her weird backstory. We also talk about Polybius, the arcade game that will steal your mind. It's a fun show of urban legends.
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Episode 109
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39:45

Beasties, Twinkies, Henson Before Kermit, and Acoustic Kitties
Whoo-wee, another topic packed episode. Learn about some shady stuff from the government, a magical food, the weird early days of Jim Henson, and some other surprises. Your fee to hear this episode is liking and subscribing. You know the drill....
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Episode 108
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43:57

D.B. Cooper, Lucy, and the Disco Demolition
We cover a bunch of topics in this episode. The title only scratches the surface. Disco Star Wars is in your future.
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Episode 107
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55:22
