Pop Culture Five

This week, the guys talk about an actress who is a modern great. She has starred in some interesting movies, a couple of franchises, and has turned into a reliable star. Deremy and Thomas talk five essential Jennifer Lawrence movies. See if they did justice to J-Law's career and find out if your favorite movies made the cut. Send us a request or just say hello! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Ins...

The guys are back with another part two of an episode they had a blast with way back when. Deremy, Thomas, and a guest are chatting about another batch of five essential stand-up comedy specials. The guest is stand-up comedian, and returning for the 90's Rock Albums episode, Darin Patterson. Darin is a wealth of knowledge and brings the perspective of someone who gets up on stage and does this...

Back in the 80's, Disney was experiencing a bit of a low point in its animated division. However, a few important people in the company wanted to keep animation as a cornerstone of Disney's entertainment and they set out to prove that animation could be huge for Disney. What came out of that is a wildly successful period known by some as the Disney Renaissance. Thomas and Deremy explore th...

The guys continue their Hidden Pop Culture Icons concept with a group that is influential in multiple genres. Modern pop and hip-hop arguably wouldn't be the same without them. This week, Deremy and Thomas talk five essential Kraftwerk songs. Kraftwerk gave many huge artists the building blocks they needed to create some amazing sounds using electronic elements. They aren't just great beca...

On August 25th, we lost a truly amazing human being. Dolly Parton passed away and the entire world mourned this icon. Join Deremy and Thomas as they honor Dolly by talking about five of her essential songs. Find out if your favorites made the list and, while you're at it, find a way to make a tangible difference in the world just like Dolly did while she was with us. To hear every song Deremy...

Welcome to a new show concept here in Pop Culture Five called Hidden Pop Culture Icons! Deremy and Thomas will talk about a pop-culture figure who they deem to be iconic but might just slip the mind of many people. To kick things off, the guys are celebrating the legendary Chaka Khan by discussing five essential Chaka Khan songs. She has many songs that you probably know, and choruses that you mig...

Today is Adam Sandler's birthday! The guys are celebrating this comedy legend by discussing five essential Adam Sandler movies. Sandler is one of the most successful comedic actors of all time, and has a catalog that dates back over 30 years, so there will be a lot to choose from and maybe some tough cuts. Let us know if your favorite Sandler made the list or if it got snubbed. And happy 60th...

This week, Deremy and Thomas are talking about a legendary hip-hop artist. The guys break out the boombox and talk five essential LL Cool J songs. To help them out, they welcome hip-artist, and Deremy's other podcast co-host, Tim Lewis. Tim gives the perspective of an MC who grew up idolizing LL Cool J, and possibly brings some controversy with his selections. To hear every song Deremy and Tho...

Today, Deremy and Thomas discuss a band that maybe had the title of biggest band in the world at one point in the 90's. Settling in for the amazing sounds of Billy Corgan and company as the guys talk five essential Smashing Pumpkins songs. Deremy and Thomas welcome aJaX from the podcast Cover Wars. Each week, aJaX and his co-host, Seth, talk about covers of a great song to determine which cove...

This week, Deremy and Thomas are talking docs. Specifically, they're coving ESPN's great 30 for 30 documentary series. They welcome author Mikayla Haynes-Pitts to help them get to the essentials of the beloved 30 for 30 series. Do you agree with the picks that the guys and Mikayla made, or is there a 30 for 30 film that you deem more essential? Send us a request or just say hello! Twitter...

This week's episode is a unique one in PC5 history. The guys are doing a music episode, but the subject isn't a musician. Deremy and Thomas are taking a glimpse at the amazing career of producer Rick Rubin. He's been producing albums for 45 years, across many genres, and he deserves his due as one of the preeminent music producers of all time. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have...

Today on the show, the guys talk about a super talented actress who deservedly has been called "America's Sweetheart." Deremy and Thomas pick five essential Julia Roberts movies. She's played a lot of different types of characters in different genres, so this should be a fun one to unpack. Find out if your favorite Julia Roberts movie made the cut. Send us a request or just say hel...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Pop Culture Five! Deremy and Thomas wanted to talk about the smash hit, The Odyssey, through the lens of episodes they've done in the past. The guys give their thoughts on the movie, and also discuss whether or not The Odyssey should be added to Five Essential Christopher Nolan Movies and Five Essential Matt Damon Movies. And, if so, which movies should be...

The guys are back with another part two. This time they talk about a second batch of essential Madonna songs. Madonna released her 15th studio album, Confessions II, on July 3rd, so this was an appropriate time to revisit an icon. To help them out, they welcome returning guest Quinnon Taylor. Quinnon is a sharp music mind, so Deremy and Thomas better be on their game. See if you agree with their s...

Deremy and Thomas are back with what is officially a summer tradition. The guys breakdown more essential summer songs. Thomas talks about a band that was super important to him when he was young, and Deremy school's Thomas on a classic. Find out if they hit the summer vibes you're looking for. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playl...

On July 15th, 2016, the Duffer Brothers released a series on Netflix that changed the trajectory of the streaming service and captivated audiences. Today, Deremy and Thomas celebrate the show as they discuss Stranger Things as a pop-culture game changer. The guys point out various things that stand out to them about Stranger Things. Favorite characters? Bits of nostalgia that stood out? Did the se...

One of the greatest sequels of all time was released on July 3rd, 1991. It also happens to be a favorite of both Deremy and Thomas. So join them as they break down why they think Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a true action-movie game changer. Let us know what you think and send us a Game Changer request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.c...

Jay-Z's masterpiece debut album "Reasonable Doubt" came out on June 25th, 1996. So, today, the guys talk about a gigantic artist in his genre. Someone who has claim to be the greatest to ever do it. Deremy and Thomas break down five essential Jay-Z songs. He has a lot of material and countless worthy songs, so it will be interesting to see where the guys decide to go with this. Let the...

We have a biggie this week on Pop Culture Five. The guys are welcoming a bucket-list guest to the show. Rob Harvilla, host of 60 Songs That Explain the 90's, is here and is helping Deremy and Thomas choose five essential 2000's rock songs. There are maybe one or two that absolutely have to be chosen, but there is plenty of room for some surprises and great discussion along the way. Be sure...

Today on PC5, Deremy and Thomas are celebrating women in rock music by breaking down five essential female-driven rock songs. Joining them is a frequent contributor to the Saturday Night Network and co-producer at Generation Women Canada, Kirstin Rajala. This topic is somewhat open to interpretation. All that's required is that women were the driving forces behind these great songs. See if you...

On June 12th, 1991, the legendary Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to the NBA Championship. That was his first of six championships, and when an American icon was taking shape. This week, Thomas and Deremy talk about the extraordinary career that Jordan had and what makes him a pop-culture icon who transcends what he did on the court. Let us know what you think and send us a Game Changer reque...

This week, the guys take you back to 1966 when a monumental album was released by a popular band that decided to take a chance. Deremy and Thomas cover what makes "Pet Sounds" by The Beach Boys such an important and amazing album. Let us know what you think and send us a Game Changer request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, Deremy and Thomas are doing an episode they've been sitting on since the launch of the podcast. They're covering one of the biggest movie stars in history, as they hash out five essential Tom Cruise movies. There will definitely be some tough cuts and maybe even a few surprises. Find out what the guys think are the performances that are essential to the legend of Tom Cruise. Sen...

On May 21st, 1971, Motown Records released an album that would be considered by many to be in the running for greatest album of all time. This week, Deremy and Thomas are celebrating the amazing Marvin Gaye album "What's Going On." First, hit play on the album and listen to the masterpiece. Next, come back and find out why the guys think this should be considered one of the great achie...

Mother's Day has come and gone, but we're still celebrating moms across the real and fictional world. This week, the guys are talking five essential TV Moms. Joining them is frequent contributor to the Saturday Night Network, and returning guest, Bill Kenney. Which TV moms stand out to Bill, Deremy, and Thomas? And which ones would you have put on the list? Send us a request or just say he...