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The TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” aired 144 original episodes from March 1997 to May 2003 on two now-defunct TV networks, the WB and UPN, which would ultimately merge to become the CW. That’s fitting, because “Buffy” essentially provided the blueprint for the bulk of what would air on CW – and other teen-skewing networks – for decades to come. There were teen dramas before “Buffy,” and there were supernatural dramas before “Buffy,” but there were no real teen supernatural dramas before this series. Now there are more teen supernatural dramas than there were vamps emerging from the graveyards of Sunnydale, California.  While showrunner Joss Whedon’s legacy has become complicated, as a series “Buffy” still deserves its cemetery flowers. So join us as we go back to the crypt and attempt to unearth the best “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” episode of all time.Episodes discussed: “Once More, With Feeling” (S6 E7); “Tabula Rasa” (S6 E8); “The Wish” (S3 E9); “Chosen” (S7 E22); “The Gift” (S5 E22); “Bad Girls” (S3 E14); “Band Candy” (S3 E6); “Doppelgangland” (S3 E16); “Hush” (S4 E10); “Something Blue” (S4 E9); “Becoming Pt. 1” (S2 E21); “Becoming Pt. 2” (S2 E22); “The Body” (S5 E16); “The Prom” (S3 E20); “Prophecy Girl” (S1 E12); “Graduation Day Pt. 2” (S3 E22)Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss, and Kate Racculia as they discuss and debate 16 of the most legendary episodes of the original “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” TV series.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional “Buffy” episodes that didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks.EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss, Kate RacculiaProducer/Editor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#buffy #btvs #buffythevampireslayer #buffysummers #angel #sarahmichellegellar #davidboreanaz #willow #willowrosenberg #xander #oncemorewithfeeling #fantasy #witches #vampires #teendrama #wbnetwork #thecw #cw #upn #supernaturalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 12 episode devoted to the Best "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" Episode. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which episodes made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, March 3, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate#podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pop music in 1990 was a wild experience. New queens of pop like Paula Abdul, Taylor Dayne, and Mariah Carey stood shoulder pad to bustier with 80s ladies Madonna and Janet Jackson. Hip-hop broke into the mainstream in a big way with M.C. Hammer and Vanilla Ice. The last gasps of hair metal still clung to the airwaves like so much AquaNet residue. Club music somehow how found its way onto Top 40 radio stations. And the totally unsubtle vocal stylings of Michael Bolton, Wilson Phillips, and others gave sad white people the confidence they needed to rock high-waisted jeans and pleated khakis. What a time to be alive! So join us as the Great Pop Culture Debate goes back to the beginning of the end of the 20th Century as we name the Best Song of 1990.Songs discussed: “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice; “There She Goes” by The La’s; “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode; “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles; “Groove is in the Heart” by Deee-Lite; “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston; “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel; “Vogue” by Madonna; “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer; “Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe; “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor; “Freedom ‘90” by George Michael; “Love Shack” by The B-52s; “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson; “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic; “Hold On” by Wilson PhillipsJoin host Eric Rezsnyak, Derek Mekita, Jim Czadzeck, and Jonny Minogue as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic songs from the year of the final decade of the 20th Century.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional 1990 songs that didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Derek Mekita, Jim Czadzeck, Jonny MinogueProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Song: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#1990 #90s #90smusic #songsof1990 #vanillaice #mchammer #wilsonphillips #janetjackson #madonna #billyjoel #depechemode #whitneyhouston #dancemusic #pumpupthejam #technotronic #georgemichael #bellbivdevoe #b52s #loveshack #popmusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Season 12 episode devoted to the very best songs that were popular in 1990. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which tracks made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, February 24, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate#podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Myra Ellen Amos – better known as Tori Amos – is a singular voice in American popular music. While she has been nominated for such major accolades as Grammys and MTV Video Music Awards, she never received significant mainstream radio play in America. Still, her prodigious musical skills and captivating, poetry-rich lyrics confronting topics like religion, misogyny, and sexual assault made her an alt-pop icon who enjoyed considerable success in the 1990s and beyond. Now, more than 30 years into her musical career, and on the eve of the release of 18th studio album, In Times of Dragons, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back and attempt to name the Best Tori Amos Song.Songs discussed: “Silent All These Years,” “Taxi Ride,” “God,” “Winter,” “Spark,” “China,” “Little Earthquakes,” “Crucify,” “Cornflake Girl,” “Jackie’s Strength,” “Tear in Your Hand,” “Pretty Good Year,” “Raspberry Swirl,” “Hey, Jupiter,” “A Sorta Fairytale,” “Precious Things”Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Bob Erlenback, and GPCD panelists Jim Czadzeck and Kate Racculia as they discuss and debate 16 of their favorite songs by Tori Amos.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional Tori Amos songs that didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPatreon Sponsor: Bob ErlenbackPanelists: Jim Czadzeck, Kate RacculiaProducer: Derek MekitaEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#toriamos #90smusic #90s #music #altpop #poprock #littleearthquakes #prettygoodyear #crucify #god #spark #thesepreciousthings #silentalltheseyears #winter #taxiride #intimesofdragons #boysforpele #fromthechoirgirlhotelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Patreon-sponsored episode devoted to our favorite songs by alternative music icon Tori Amos. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which tracks made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, February 17, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate#podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Naked Gun” series of films premiered in 1988, a movie continuation of the flop TV show “Police Squad.” While the spoof of police procedurals didn’t find an audience when it ran on ABC for just six episodes in 1982, the misadventures of Leslie Nielsen’s Lieutenant Frank Drebin were a smash success on the big screen, leading to a trilogy in the late 20th Century, and a reboot film in 2025. The simultaneously stupid and brilliant scripts by director David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrams, Pat Proft and others were loaded with zingers, absurdist cutaways, and sight gags that, nearly 40 years later, are largely unparalleled. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate for a special Patreon-sponsored episode as we attempt to determine the Best “Naked Gun” Movie Quote.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional quotes from the “Naked Gun” series we love, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPatreon Sponsor: Chad RezsnyakPanelist: Bob ErlenbackSpecial Guest: Todd RezsnyakEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#nakedgun #thenakedgun #frankdrebin #moviequotes #1980s #80smovies #comedy #comedymovies #slapstick #parody #bestquote #leslienielsen #nakedgunmovie #priscillapresleySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Patreon-sponsored episode devoted to our favorite quotes and exchanges from the original "Naked Gun" film trilogy. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which lines made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, February 10, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate#podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Originating in France in 1924, the Winter Olympic Games offer a chillier, more slippery, and significantly more clothed alternative to the iconic Summer Olympic Games. With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to take place in Milano-Cortina, Italy, February 6-22, the Great Pop Culture Debate wanted to take the ski lift and take in the whole competition as we attempt to name the Best Winter Olympic Sporting Event. Events discussed: figure skating, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, alpine skiing, ski jumping, cross-country skiing, skeleton, ice hockey, curling, biathlon, freestyle skiing, speed skating, luge, Nordic combined, short-track speed skating, bobsled/bobsleighJoin host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Joelle Boedecker, Kara Austin, and Trey Radu-Blackburn as they discuss and debate all 16 of the competitive events taking place at the 2026 Olympic Games.EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Joelle Boedecker, Kara Austin, Trey Radu-BlackburnProducer: Derek MekitaEditor: Eric RezsnyakIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#olympics #winterolympics #2026olympics #2026winterolympics #sports #skiing #snowboarding #hockey #figureskating #skijumping #speedskating #podcast #olympicpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our 2026 Winter Special episode devoted to the best sporting events at the Winter Olympics games, returning February 6-22 in Milano-Cortina, Italy. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which sports made the cut (spoiler: there are only 16, so they all did). The main episode will release on Tuesday, February 3, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie Lennox burst onto the international stage in the early 1980s as part of Eurythmics. The British synth-pop duo, also featuring Dave Stewart, was at the forefront of pop music’s New Wave, and Lennox’s appearance in the “Sweet Dreams” video – close cropped, bright orange hair in a bold man’s suit and tie – created a captivating image that, when paired with her astonishing, soulful voice – was impossible to forget. After several more hits with Eurythmics, Lennox went solo in the 1990s, and became one of the most successful and awarded female British artists of the past 50 years. Over her career she has won 8 Brit Awards, 4 Grammys, an MTV Music Video Award, Billboard Century Award, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe. She is also a passionate and celebrated philanthropist. So join us for this special Patreon-sponsored episode as the Great Pop Culture Debate attempts to name the Best Annie Lennox Song.Songs discussed: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “There Must Be An Angel (Playing with My Heart),” “Missionary Man,” “Little Bird,” “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves,” “17 Again,” “I Put a Spell On You,” “Would I Lie to You?” “Here Comes the Rain Again,” “I Need a Man,” “Why,” “No More ‘I Love Yous',’” “Walking on Broken Glass,” “Love Song for a Vampire,” “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” “Put a Little Love in Your Heart”Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Derek Mekita, and special guests Ashleigh Stiles and Todd Rezsnyak as they discuss and debate 16 of the most beloved songs from the Annie Lennox and Eurythmics catalogues.EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPatreon Sponsor: Derek MekitaSpecial Guests: Ashleigh Stiles (Wizard Radio), Todd RezsnyakProducer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Eric RezsnyakIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Beat" by Marc Torch#annielennox #eurythmics #80smusic #80s #80ssongs #90s #90smusic #sweetdreams #herecomestherainagain #britpop #synthpop #synthpopvibes #britawards #mtv #musicvideo #nomoreiloveyous #why #walkingonbrokenglass #diva #medusa #wouldilietoyou #missionaryman #podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Patreon-sponsored episode devoted to the best songs from Annie Lennox and Eurythmics. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which songs made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, January 27, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Larson’s Rent premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop on January 26, 1996. The modern rock-opera take on Puccini’s La Boheme instantly captivated critics and audiences alike, bringing much-needed attention to the devastating AIDS crisis, inner-city class warfare, drug addition, and featuring bold and unabashed queer characters and storylines. While Larson tragically died the night before the show debuted, his masterpiece would go on to run on Broadway for 12 years, win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical, gross hundreds of millions of dollars, and create a whole new crop of Broadway stars out of much of its original cast. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the ground-breaking show, so join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we attempt to name the Best Song from Rent. Songs discussed: “La Vie Boheme,” “Will I?” “Today 4 U,” “Out Tonight,” “Rent,” “One Song Glory,” “Goodbye Love” “What You Own,” “Take Me Or Leave Me,” “Santa Fe,” “Without You,” “Tango: Maureen,” “Seasons of Love,” “Another Day,” “Light My Candle,” “I’ll Cover You”Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Bob Erlenback, Curtis Creekmore, and Joelle Boedecker as they discuss and debate 16 of the most powerful songs from this modern Broadway classic.For the warm-up, in which the panel discusses every song from Rent that did NOT make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast.To see a video version of the debate, subscribe to our page on YouTube.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Bob Erlenback, Curtis Creekmore, Joelle BoedeckerEdtor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#rent #rentbroadway #rentmusical #musicals #broadway #broadwaymusicals #seasonsoflove #outtonight #lavieboheme #laboheme #idinamenzel #anthonyrapp #tayediggs #jesselmartin #adampascal #jonathanlarson #tonyaward #pulitzerprize #dramadeskSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our Winter 2026 special devoted to the best songs from the award-winning Broadway musical, "Rent," will will celebrate its 30th anniversary this week. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which songs made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, January 20, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While many reality TV competitions become stale as the years go on, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has continually reinvented itself and raised the bar on next-level drag. That’s especially true of its lipync battles, which often determine which queen stays and which sashays away. Since 2020 there have been, conservatively, more than 100 lipsyncs between “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Original Recipe seasons 12 through 17, and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” seasons 5 through 10. And some of those have become truly iconic. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate for this special Patreon-sponsored episode as we attempt to name the Best Drag Race Lipsync from 2020 to 2025.Lipsyncs discussed: “Boss Bitch” (Anetra v. Marcia Marcia Marcia,” “APT” (Suzie Toot v. Kori King), “Firework” (Jackie Cox v. Widow Von’Du), “Physical” (Laganja Estranja v. Trinity K. Bonet), “Padam Padam” (Nymphia Wind v. Sapphira Cristal), “Designing Women” (Monet X Change v. Jinkx Monsoon), “100% Pure Love” (Denali v. Kahmora Hall), “Barbie Girl” (Silky Nutmeg Ganache v. Herself), “Phone” (Ginger Minj v. Mayhem Miller), “Body” (Morphine Love Dion v. Dawn), “Dirrrty” (Kylie Sonique Love v. Manila Luzon), “Starships” (Widow Von’Du v. Gigi Goode), “I’m in Love with a Monster” (Sasha Colby v. Anetra), “Old MacDonald” (Shea Coulee vs. Monet X Change), “Radio” (Angeria Paris VanMichaels v. Jorgeous v. Lady Camden), “Knock On Wood” (Sasha Colby v. Anetra)Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Kathy Kingsley, and GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore and Karissa Kloss as they discuss and debate 16 of the most jaw-dropping lipsync battles in “Drag Race” herstory. To listen to the panelists discuss even more "Drag Race" lipsyncs, become a Patreon sponsor of the podcast today.EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Curtis Creekmore, Karissa KlossPatreon Sponsor & Guest Panelist: Kathy KingsleyProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro & Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our episode devoted to the best RuPaul's Drag Race lipsync that aired between 2020 and 2025, covering U.S. seasons 12-17 and U.S. All Stars seasons 5-10. Walk through the Round 1 match-ups and see which battles made the cut. The main episode will release on Tuesday, January 13, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since 1944, the Golden Globes have offered an alternative to the Oscars and the Emmys. Giving us a boozier, looser take on the best in both TV and movies, the Globes have at their best championed less-obvious projects, and given early wins to actors and creators who would go on to be some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars. Of particular interest is the Best Film Musical or Comedy category, which has celebrated some of the less stodgy, but still incredibly well made, films that might not make the cut for the prestige-obsessed Academy Awards. So join us for one of our 2026 Patreon-sponsored episodes as the Great Pop Culture Debate attempts to name the Best Golden Globe Winner for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.Movies discussed: The Sound of Music (1965), The Lion King (1994), West Side Story (1961), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Chicago (2002), Some Like It Hot (1959), The Graduate (1967), Cabaret (1972), Romancing the Stone (1984), Moulin Rouge! (2001), Almost Famous (2000), My Fair Lady (1964), Tootsie (1982), Working Girl (1988), Lady Bird (2017)Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Steve Nikoloff, and GPCD panelists Karissa Kloss and Kevin Dillon as they discuss and debate 16 of the most celebrated Globe-winning films.EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Karissa Kloss, Kevin DillonPatreon Sponsor: Stephan NikloloffProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Eric RezsnyakTheme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#goldenglobes #goldenglobe #awards #awardshow #bestfilm #comedy #musical #comedyfilms #musicalfilms #thesoundofmusic #somelikeithot #workinggirl #tootsie #mrsdoubtfire #almostfamous #romancingthestone #beautyandthebeast #thelionking #chicago #cabaret #thegraduate #moulinrouge #ladybird #podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our episode devoted to the best Golden Globe-winning films in the comedy/musical category, and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, January 6, wherever you listen to podcasts.And if you love pop culture, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchIG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re off this week to ring in the new year, but we still wanted to drop something on your feed. Check out THIS Hot Take argument from our Season 7 episode, 100th Episode Spectacular, in which host Eric Rezsnyak and panelist Kate Racculia revisit some of our earlier, controversial decisions.Want to hear more from this episode (originally released in September 4, 2023)? ⁠Click here to listen to the full episode.While you're at it, check out our Best of 2025 lists for our panelists' favorite pop-culture debuts in 2025.⁠For more episodes, blogs, Top 10s, and more, ⁠⁠⁠visit our website by clicking here. ⁠⁠⁠Make sure to ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to the show⁠⁠⁠ so you don't miss any upcoming episode.NEW EPISODES COMING JANUARY 6, 2026!CREDITS:Editor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#disney #disneymovie #animation #pixar #toystory #fantasia #podcast #podcastclipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While we’re nestled snug in our beds for the Christmas holiday this week, we didn’t want to leave your podcast queue as empty as Santa’s cookie plate. So we’ve joined our friends at one of our sister podcasts, Podcasters Assemble to stuff an episode of their show down your chimney — and trust us, it definitely works for this holly-jolly occasion!That's right, this week we’re filling your stockings with a crossover delight and instead of debating, we’re simply fa-la-la-la-falling in love with and discussing a true multi-holiday masterpiece: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. We are here to praise, celebrate, and geek out over the stop-motion classic that bridges the gap between Halloween chills and Christmas thrills.If you sleigh through this episode and want more, be sure to check out the archives from both Great Pop Culture Debate and Podcasters Assembled wherever you get your podcasts. ’Tis the season for binge-listening, after all! If you want to keep the GPCD cheer going all year, follow us on Bluesky @gpcd.bsky.social, Instagram @greatpopculturedebate, and subscribe to our YouTube channel @greatpopculturedebate.And be sure to show some love to our friends at Podcasters Assemble — find them on Bluesky @podcastersassemble.bsky.social and on Instagram at @castersassemble.Feeling extra jolly? Support us on Patreon @greatpopculturedebate — it helps keep the debates merry and bright! We’ll be back soon with more debates, more delights, and plenty more pop-culture cheer. Until then, stay merry, stay bright, and may your days be filled with cookies, cozy vibes, and killer content. Happy holidays from all of us at GPCD!CREDITS:"Nightmare Before Christmas" episode courtesy Podcasters AssembleEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc TorchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.