Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

Before the the iconic "Slippery When Wet" album, Jon Bon Jovi had a hit song and no band. Listen to us go in depth on how he founded one of the biggest bands of the 80's, what he has to do with R2-D2 and the amazing stories leading up to the amazing "Slippery When Wet" album. Grab your talk box and double necked guitar and let it rock!

All kinds of great 70s, 80s, & 90s topics coming up this season! Don't forget to subscribe so that you don't miss a single episode!

More laughs, more trivia, more Star Wars! We're back for Part 2 of the Star Wars Holiday Special episode with the 30Something Movie Podcast guys. Talking Boba Fett's first appearance, whether we would rather watch the Star Wars Holiday Special or The Last Jedi or The Rise of Skywalker or whatever movie we hated most, and what the Mandalorian, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni have done to save the fran...

Listen and laugh as we are joined by the 30Something Movie Podcast guys. We discuss the Star Wars Holiday Special ('78), Star Wars Trivia, where we rank on the Star Wars Nerd Knowledge scale, our first memories of the movie Star Wars, and just some general geeking out. (You know, the usual.) "Oh... oh... we are excited, aren't we?"

In our final episode of our comparison of 'Lethal Weapon" (1987) vs. Die Hard (1988) we take a deep dive behind the scenes, cover the music and composer of each, breakdown whether each movie is a Christmas movie and give our final judgement! Do wanna jump? If so, welcome to the party, Pal!

In this episode we further our discussion on Lethal Weapon vs. Die Hard and compare them as "Urban Gunslinger" movies. We discuss villains, friends and heroes while dropping some awesome behind the scenes stuff that you may not know from these 80's action classics. Come join us for the fun! You might even find yourself humming "Ode to Joy"!

During the late 80's producer Joel Silver gave us two of the greatest Christmas action movies of all time. Both "Lethal Weapon" and "Die Hard" are considered some of the best ever in their genre. Join us as we take a deep dive into the behind the scenes making of these two powerhouses! Yippee-Ki-Yay!

Every song has a story! Join us as we dive into the stories behind each track of the Best Album of one of the best years in music history, U2's Joshua Tree. Then hear our final determination of which album from March of 1987 is the best, Joshua Tree or Prince's Sign O' the Times.

It could be argued that 1987 was the best year in the 80s for music, and in 1987, the album of the year was Joshua Tree by U2. It is without question one of the best albums of all time but was it really better than Prince's Sign O' the Times? Join us as we explore the fascinating stories behind U2 and the development of this iconic album. Don't miss the magic mushrooms story!

In March of 1987 two of the most beloved and respected artists of their generation released what many consider to be their greatest album. This week we cover the amazing history, epic songs of "Sign O' the Times" while discussing what could have been. Next week we will discuss in detail U2's "The Joshua Tree" that was released just a few weeks prior in '87. So grab your starfish and coffee and pla...

In 1985 the Chicago Bears are the biggest, baddest, meanest football team in the NFL so they decide to rap, sing and dance in a music video! Join us as we revisit the "Super Bowl Shuffle" 35 years after its release! We ain't here to cause no trouble...

One audio track is more recognized and has been used in more iconic films of the last 70 years than any other. But, who is the artist responsible for it? What is the story behind its creation? Listen to find out! Don't miss it! And, don't forget to sign up at patreon.com/surelypodcast to receive our special prizes! (limited time)

Neck and Neck! Unlike the sequels and reboots to these movies, Episode 2 of Fright Night vs The Lost Boys might be better than the first. Join us as we talk about special effects, crazy stories, soundtracks, and of course the sexy saxophonist! In this, our second episode where the two best vampire movies of the 80s face off and we give you our final judgment on which is the best.

I vant to suck your blood! Vampire movies of the early 80s had become a joke. But, Fright Night by Tom Holland and The Lost Boys by Joel Schumacher brought them back from the dead. Join us in our two part Halloween episode comparing the greatest vampire movies of the 80s to discover the fascinating stories behind these iconic thrillers. You're so cool, Brewster!!!Become an Executive Producer of th...

Can you make an award-winning film for only $2000? Join us in this Special Edition of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast where we are joined by Mike Borgen and Darren Doyle, the creators of the new short film "Canners." Mike and Darren had decided they were no longer going to wait to be discovered by someone else, they were going to make their movie on their own. And through setbacks, obstacl...

There can be no question that Skid Row's debut album, Skid Row, kicks some major butt. But, does it kick more butt than Dr. Feelgood? Please join us as we bring you the stories behind Skid Row the band and Skid Row the album and then make our final determination of which album is the best.

Think you know all there is to know about the Crue?? Have a listen, we just might surprise you. Join us as we dive into the history of the band, the critical moment's leading up to this album, and some crazy stories along the way. Next week we will cover Skid Row's debut album and then compare to two albums to determine which is the best.

Sean Connery in nothing but overalls?? Roger Moore dressed as a circus clown?? We're not saying these were the best bond movies ever made. But, they were the movies both released in 1983, pitting Bond against Bond. Join us as we compare each movie to determine which wins the Battle of the Bonds.

In the summer of 1983, the Bond of the 60s, Sean Connery, went head to head with the Bond of the 70s, Roger Moore, when Never Say Never Again and Octopussy were released? But how did this happen?! How could two different studios both produce and release two different James Bond movies at the same time. Join us as we unfold the story of how this paradox came to be.

After nearly 30 years, Bill and Ted are back! Does Bill and Ted Face the Music hold up? Are audiences in for an excellent adventure or a bogus journey? Join us in this episode as we discuss the newest installment in the Bill and Ted saga and find out if this movie is most triumphant or... most non-triumphant. Soundtrack available here: https://amzn.to/2R71U2V

In 1989, the world was introduced to Bill S. Preston, Esquire, and Ted "Theadore" Logan, and their band to be, "Wyld Stallyns." These to goofballs with the lovable personality of labrador retrievers, showed us how history and rock n roll could come together in a perfect union. Two years later, they showed us how they could even win over Death himself, and even get him to join the band. Join us as...

In 1987 George Michael destroyed the bubble gum pop image he had created by releasing the first single from Faith, "I Want Your Sex!" The album would go on to have four #1 hits and become the biggest selling album of 1988. But, does it hold up after 33 years?! Is it better than KICK released by INXS in the same month of 1987. Join us as we look at the stories behind the album and each track and ul...

In October of 1987 two earth shattering albums of the 80s were released: INXS KICK and George Michael's Faith. Join us in this episode as we discuss the stories behind INXS and then explore KICK track by track. Be sure to tune in next week when we look at Faith and determine which pop classic truly stands the test of time.

Cannonball Run (1981) vs Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - We're Just Here for the Ride! Two movies that are undeniably, unmistakably, and unexplainably comedy classics. But, we do our best to figure it out and decide which of these Burt Reynolds beauties is the best. Both movies are nothing but fun where you as the viewer are along for the ride. So, come along for the ride with us as we have some fu...

In 1977, Burt Reynolds agreed to be in his roommate, stuntman Hal Needham's, directorial debut despite it being the worst script he had ever read. What resulted was a defining role for Reynolds and a sleeper hit for Needham finishing second that year only to Star Wars. Four years and four movies later, Needham and Reynolds teamed up for another defining role and star-studded mega hit, The Cannonba...