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Watch the full video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/3-lJFaiQvuI FINALLY! We're back with Episode 179 to break down CeCe Peniston's legendary early 90's jam that dominated the sweaty dance halls all through the decade - "Finally"! Is this the most remixable song of it's era? Is this era in the all-time pantheon of music generations? What is the "Finally" moment Ce...

We're back with another epic throwback movie review as we dissect the 1984 cult classic - Karate Kid. We got 3 Things we gotta talk about in this dojo, as Ryan Castle, DJ JAG and Cam Murray break everything that goes down between Daniel San, Johnny Lawrence, Ali with an 'i', Mr. Miyagi, Cobra Kai, and of course the legendary Golf n' Stuff. Who was the real bully? Who was the MVP? W...

Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/42jVhapjKNE Remember that one commercial you used to always hear back in the day? The one that got stuck in your head because you heard it daily for years and years? Well for Episode 177 we've gathered 10 throwback commercials you will never forget... even though some of them you might wish you could. From the Doublemint Gum jingle, to the Mentos pose, to C...

Full Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP_eTIUuJ2I (You're gonna wanna watch this one) Join us for Episode 176 as uncover a classic relic of music's history as we dissect the 70s group that created a glorious blend of disco, RnB, and one guy on stage who dances like an absolute maniac! This is the full dissection of Boney M! This throwback crew features three female singers an...

Drake has finally returned to drop 3 brand new albums to air his gripes about the past couple years, and Ryan Castle of the Dissect DJs is on the case ready to dissect his FULL Album - Iceman. Castle goes in on Drake's career retrospective, his peaks and valleys, and listens to each and every track from the Iceman album to determine where it lands on the Slaps Meter. Does it hold up to Drake&#...

Full Video Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAnEATOI5ew Episode 174 throws it back to 1985 with a full dissection of Dramarama's timeless hit "Anything, Anything". How toxic is this relationship we're breaking down in the story here? Can we determine who's to blame for that toxicity? And if you could have ANYTHING you want - how would you play it? We bring count...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of America's favorite holiday to celebrate Latino heritage, we're dissecting the Top 5 Latin Songs loved by white people. These songs have all been a huge hit in the Latin community, but they have that cross over appeal that gets a diverse variety of patrons all up and dancing, for better or worse... Take a shot of tequila and bailar! Listeners of this episode...

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExEn1hJ2Hp0 Episode 172 dissects a full-length album for just the seconds time ever, as the Dissect DJs break down every single track from Michael Jackson's legendary 1979 LP - Off the Wall! It was the album that let the world know Michael has arrived as a bonafide superstar, but does it live up to the hype? Join us as we go through it all -...

Episode 171 jumps smack in the mid-2000s when emo rock was ALL the rage, as we break down Panic! at the Disco's 2005 smasher "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"! We all know the words, but do we know the story? We intently watch along with the iconic music video and try to figure out once and for all why somebody needs to close the Goddamn door with a little poise and rationality. Video Episo...

Baseball season is here so the Dissect DJs are coming into Spring Training gameday ready with another full movie breakdown, as we dissect the 1989 classic Major League! Is this baseball's funniest movie? Is it Charlie Sheen's greatest work? Is it the best team-building story ever? Is Rachel Phelps a precursor to modern sports ownership? What is Willie Mays Hayes whole deal? Why is Jake Tay...

Episode 169 breaks down the 2004 throwback jam from Mario Winans "I Don't Wanna Know". Is this the official cuck anthem? Is The Fugees' "Ready of Not" the best hip hop beat of the 90s? Would you want to know if you were in Mario Winans' position? Plus, we play a dangerous game of "Do you wanna know?" - NEXT! Video Podcast Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mow...

As 2026 heats up it's time to check in on what the girls are dancing to. The Dissect DJs are on the case ready to break down the Top 5 Hot Girl Dance Songs of the year. Full Video Podcast Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZAj1jz4-1e0 We give each one a listen and even throw a bonus track in there, do these songs get you moving like it does like the girls on the floor? Let us know if you thi...

In honor of March Madness season, we crash the boards on one of the all time college basketball movie classics with a full dissect on the 1994 film Blue Chips! Does this movie represent everything that has historically been problematic with the NCAA? Is Nick Nolte the kind of coach that would inspire you to achieve greatness? Was young Shaq an absolute menace? And what is the Mount Rushmore of all...

Episode 166 is another classic movie review for you as Ryan Castle is joined by Austin Jones to break down the 2019 Adam Sandler anxiety-inducing thrill ride Uncut Gems! Is this Sandler's best acting performance in a movie? Is Kevin Garnett the best athlete role in any film? Is Julia Foz a red flag sidepiece or a ride or die real one? Does this movie make you want to throw e wild parlay down w...

It's time to get dangerous and fly back to 1986 for a thorough dissection of one of the most iconic films of its era, as we break down the Tom Cruise classic - Top Gun. There are 3 Things we gotta talk about with this movie, and hit all the crucial notes, plot points and reactions that fly by along the way. Is Maverick actually a good pilot? Are these guys actually cool? And who is the true MV...

Episode 164 goes hard in the paint with a deep dissect on Kurtis Blow's 1984 classic "Basketball". Is it our favorite sport? Did any of the many remakes of the song do it better than Kurtis? (We give 'em ALL a listen). Does the sport of basketball hold up to what it was in 1984? The alley-oop has been lobbed and we're lookin for the throwdown NEXT! Video Podcast Episode: https:...

Episode 163 brings something sweet to the table as the Dissect DJs break down some of the most classic Candy jams in music's long history while chowing on their respective top 3 candies. From Cameo's "Candy", to Soul for Real's "Candy Rain", to Mary Jane Girls' "Candy Man", to New Edition's "Candy Girl", and even that Candyman song by Sammy Davis...

With Super Bowl 60 officially in the books, it's time for one more rundown of the NFL season that was, with a quick FINAL DISSECTION of all 32 NFL teams! Ryan Castle breaks down the highlights (and lowlights) from the Seahawks vs Patriots battle in Super Bowl 60, the Bad Bunny Halftime Show that got the world buzzing, and who's in the best position to make a run at the trophy in Los Angele...

It's Super Bowl week and that means fans of ALL kinds will be out and about and invading watch parties nationwide! With that in mind, Castle is joined by Juan Hernandez to break down some of the more irritable variations of the fan variety, with the FIRST EVER Most Annoying Sports Fan Draft! Some of these fans you may have encountered, some of these fans you may know well, and all of these fan...

As we get set for his worldwide Super Bowl halftime performance, Episode 160 celebrates Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio himself, aka Bad Bunny! Which song is he gonna break out first? We give our predictions as we dissect several of his classic jams, and make a few proclamations of what we expect from this show stopping performance. What is your greatest Super Bowl memory of all time? What's th...

With Super Bowl Season in the air it's time for our annual football movie review, as Episode159 breaks down the 1994 classic starring Ed O'Neil and Rick Moranis - Little Giants! Is this movie actually the most insane game result ever? Is The Cowboys 21-0 blown lead the biggest meltdown in sports movie history? Does it contain the most "OK but seriously F you though" moments ever? W...

On Episode 158 we go full Freaky Friday with it as we break down Kate Bush's epic 1985 classic "Running Up That Hill", which has been brought back to modern culture prominence with it's inclusion in the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things". We've all heard the beautifully sung words, but does the song's story actually harken to the classic Freaky Friday tale? In ord...

Episode 157 hits on a brand new release from Bruno Mars - "I Just Might"! Are we finally getting back to good music in 2026? Is Bruno leading the charge? And where does this song rank alongside previous Bruno Mars classics? We bust out some brand new technology for this one, featuring the new Meta Glasses and 360 video, check out the new look on our video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu....

We kick off the New Year with a Latin flare as we dissect Elvis Crespo's 1998 classic "Suavamente"! Is this the greatest Latin song of all time? The greatest conga line song of all time? We run through a few other Latin Music classics and come to a final answer, as we determine how many slaps it deserves on the Slap Meter. We're getting SUAVAMENTE - NEXT! Full Video Podcast on YouT...

As we wrap up 2025 it's time to take a look at the best of the best that the music industry provided us throughout the year, at least according to Rolling Stone! With the mission to answer one question - Did music is 2025 suck? We run through each of the top 5 ranked songs of the year, as well as a few other bonus jams that ran along the way. It's time to DISSECT the full year that was 202...