Pop Culture Continuum

Number one fan Jessica returns to discuss two of her favorites: Elvis Costello and Stephen Colbert. So if you’re a skinny nerd with glasses, we might have a new friend for you.

John & Pat’s in-depth discussion of R.E.M.’s albums Murmur and Accelerate is constantly interrupted by foul seductress (and special guest star) Ami’s impressions of famous people, juicy entertainment gossip and thoughts on Men’s Rights Murmur Accelerate

John & Pat are joined by Vivian to discuss two acclaimed documentaries, because it’s all right for two men to talk about children as long as there’s a woman present. Spellbound To Be and To Have

John & Pat begin the arduous process of reviewing every R.E.M. album the only way anybody could: by talking about candy bars for nearly an hour. Chronic Town Collapse Into Now

John & Pat look at two hit movies that were made into hit TV shows. That’s all. Like all fine-tuned German podcasts, there will be no digressions or extemporaneous chatter to trouble your fragile mind. MASH (Film) M*A*S*H (TV) Fargo (Film) Fargo (TV)

Michael Morris once again insinuates himself into the conversation, which means a whole episode dedicated to woodworking, hunting and Sonny Bono. David Bowie – Low Lady Gaga – ARTPOP

Pat & John once again attempt to alienate the cool kids by talking comic books. Unlike the comic book talk on a certain popular sitcom, however, you might actually find something to laugh at here. The Fantastic Four The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin

John & Pat once again make uneducated guesses about the quality of shows they haven’t seen. Just like the late Rex Reed!

John & Pat have been been doing intense studies into marketing. An important concept they have been reading about is how a brand can be built up in people’s minds by associating it with closely affiliated well loved products. Unrelated to this, the guys hope you enjoy this episode about two popular Earwolf podcasts. Comedy Bang Bang U Talkn’ U2 To Me?

Pat & John delve into the philosophical universe of TV game shows, doing their best to muster the subtle wit necessary to unraveling such an intellectual puzzle for the lay listener. Also, probably some fart jokes. Match Game @midnight

John & Pat reminiscence about the past year and try to come up with highlights from previous shows. When they are, unsurprisingly, unable to do that, they debate the best season of Hee Haw and spout incorrect facts about Colbert’s upcoming late night television show.

John & Pat go on a lurid Hieronymus Boschesque trip to a planet where things don’t quite make sense and spend time with Nature Spirits, while Neil and Laura valiantly try to steer the conversation back to animation from the 1970s and the 1990s. Fantastic Planet Princess Mononoke

John & Pat compare the classic Pixies to what passes for the band nowadays, which naturally means they engage in lengthy discussions of the careers of Billy Dee Williams and Scott Baio. Pixies – Surfer Rosa Pixies – Indie Cindy

John & Pat compare two cop shows that, unlike Law & Order: Criminal Intent, are intentionally funny. Tune in to see who dies at the end of this episode! Barney Miller Brooklyn 99

John & Pat respond to the modern public’s overwhelming demand for more discussion of 1950s French heist films and off-topic critiques of Al Pacino. Plus – well, no, that’s about it. Rififi American Hustle

John continues to force his musical obsessions on Pat with this installment of ex-Husker Du member Bob Mould’s solo work. Pat awaits the day he gets revenge by making John watch Muppet movies for a month straight. Workbook Silver Age

John & Pat try to delve into art rock without getting lost up their own asses. Unfortunately for them, that’s generally their starting point. Talking Heads – Fear of Music St. Vincent – St. Vincent

John & Pat compare two TV sci-fi legends with the help of podcast fan Jessica, who, against all odds, turns out not to be nutty as a goddamn squirrel. The Twilight Zone – Come Wander With Me The X-Files – Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose

Drink some Jack Daniels and blast some tunes out of your car in the 7-11 parking lot in preparation for this episode, in which John & Pat discuss two of the rockin’-est, keg party artists ever: Nick Drake and Belle and Sebastian. Crank this one up to 11. Nick Drake – Bryter Later Belle and Sebastian – If You’re Feeling Sinister

Laura and Neil join John & Pat to remind people about two movies they’d mercifully forgotten ever existed: The ‘Burbs and The Stupids. Because mediocrity needs a voice (and that voice is bound to come from the internet).

Michael Morris is back yet again to talk with John & Pat about the two worst movies any of them have ever seen. Even this description is more entertaining than sitting through these films, and we purposely made it extra-boring. Things The Room

John & Pat examine two TV shows set in high school and aired on upstart networks.  Their criticism is quite subtle. Listen in to see if you can figure out which one they like and which one they dislike! Beverly Hills 90210 Veronica Mars

Filmmaker and Vegas enthusiast David Schneider joins John & Pat to discuss a classic heist movie in both its incarnations. Experience all the fun of Vegas without the drunken frat boys or horrible life decisions. Ocean’s 11 Ocean’s Eleven

Saucy vixen Ami joins the guys to discuss two classic workplace comedies: NewsRadio and The Office. Listen to find out which show John & Pat have determined will be immediately cancelled! NewsRadio The Office

John and Pat once again delve into the ontological subtleties of our most intellectual art form: comic books. Prepare to be aroused both mentally and, if it even needs to be said, physically. Then go find a podcast that will deliver such arousal, because this one isn’t it. Batman #251 The Private Eye