Pop Culture Five

This week, Deremy and Thomas are sticking with music but from a different angle. They've touched on how important music videos are to an artists legacy in prior episodes, and with MTV doing away with showing music videos it's only fitting that the guys devote an entire episode to it. They're breaking down five essential 80's music videos and have a guest! Shari Fesko, from Saturday Night Ladies, is in on the fun. See if they choose any videos that resonated with you. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

It's been over a year since Thomas introduced Deremy to a favorite piece of pop culture. Thomas is back in the teacher's role this week, as he opens Deremy's mind to the sounds and musicianship of Tool. Thomas considers Tool one of his 5 to 10 favorite bands of all time. Will Deremy appreciate the band even close to as much as Thomas? Did Thomas pick the correct 5 Tool songs to show Deremy? Join the guys and find out. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will be battling on Sunday in Super Bowl 60, so Deremy and Thomas thought it was a perfect time to dissect some elements that go into why the Super Bowl is such a cultural phenomenon. If you're not a sports geek, don't worry. The guys are approaching this in their own Pop Culture Five sort of way. So hit play and see if they bring up one of your own great Super Bowl memories. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, the guys talk about a prolific filmmaker who is 88-years old and still doing what he loves to do. Join Deremy and Thomas as they break down five essential Ridley Scott movies. Ridley Scott tends to get overshadowed by his peers, but he has made some truly iconic movies that deserve praise. Find out if your favorite Ridley Scott movie makes the cut. This episode comes by request by our great and supportive listener, Daniel Lang. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

Adele Adkins was a sensation when she released her debut album, "19," back in 2008. Sixteen years later, she's still one of the most beloved and respected singers of her generation. Join Deremy and Thomas as they breakdown five of Adele's essential songs. Things get fun and there was plenty of debate to be had about one song in particular. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

In December, the pop-culture world tragically lost an important giant figure. This week, the guys are honoring the legacy of the great Rob Reiner by discussing five of his essential movies. Reiner's movies have touched so many people, including Deremy and Thomas, that discussing them is sure to bring back great memories. Rest in Peace to a great director and a great person. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

It's been ten years since a near unfathomable death happened in the music world. The legendary David Bowie left this world, but not without leaving a massive imprint on it with his unique style and musical brilliance. Join Deremy and Thomas and see if they chose any of your favorite Bowie songs. It's hard to do Bowie total justice, but the guys think they hit the mark. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

As we bid farewell to 2025, Thomas and Deremy are celebrating the year in Pop Culture Five fashion.....with another Year in Pop Culture Episode. The guys break down what stood out to them in music, movies, TV, sports, and the wild card category. It's hard to put the year in historical context just yet, but there are definitely plenty of moments that will be worth remembering. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

It's been a while since one of the guys introduced the other to something, so we figured it's time and we go back to TV as Deremy schools Thomas on the long-running series Grey's Anatomy. Find out what Thomas already knows about the show, which episodes Deremy highlights as important, and how Thomas feels about it. And let us know which Grey's Anatomy episodes you feel Thomas should watch. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter: @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

In the 90's, a rock band hit the scene that not only sounded great but had a revolutionary message that is still relevant today. It's been 25 years since they released their final album, which was a covers album, so Deremy and Thomas decided it was time to talk about five essential Rage Against the Machine songs. Rage definitely has a political and social message that rings loud, but they also came together to make outstanding rock music that was ahead of its time. See if the guys picked a few of the RATM songs you think would qualify as essential. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

Alright, we heard your requests from last year and the season is upon us. To celebrate Christmas in 2024, Deremy and Thomas talked Christmas movies. This year, the guys are getting into the spirit by breaking down five essential Christmas songs. Find out if either of them are grinches and what songs they go to in order to spread some cheer. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, the guys explore the songs of a timeless musician with a very high approval rating. Deremy and Thomas take a look at some essential Tom Petty songs. Whether it's with The Heartbreakers or solo, Tom Petty made countless songs that impacted listeners of all ages and music tastes. To do the task correctly, they're joined by Brad Robinson from The Not Ready for Prime Time Project. Brad is comes back after a great appearance in the Elton John episode and he brings a wealth of knowledge and fandom to this topic. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

Deremy and Thomas are back with another installment of Year in Pop Culture. This time, they're going all the way to before one of the guys was even born. Join them as they breakdown some important moment in music, movies, TV, sports (plus a wild-card category) from 1987. Is this the year that the world of pop culture brightened up a bit? Perhaps. One thing is sure. 1987 was a pivotal year, and the guys will tell you why. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

It's been 30 years since Toy Story was released and changed the entire landscape of animated movies. Not only was a great movie put out into the world, but an animation studio announced itself in a big way. This week, Deremy and Thomas talk five essential Pixar movies. Pixar has rare misses, so there's a lot to choose from. Find out if the guys pick any of your favorites. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, the guys are making history! This is their first ever part two of a topic. All the way back in episode 21, they covered Five Essential Podcasts. Deremy and Thomas are back to do it again, and this time they have a guest. He's a writer for Vulture, and an author who recently came out with a book "The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen," Sean Malin joins the pod to pick a whole new set of five essential podcasts. This was such a fun episode with Sean. Come for some great insights about podcasts, and stay for a little more Pop Culture Five history! Be sure to pick up Sean Malin's book "The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen" wherever you get your books. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, Deremy and Thomas are celebrating the induction of two hip-hop icons into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. Big Boi and Andre 3000, known collectively as Outkast, will be honored on November 8th so this is the perfect time to break down five of their essential songs. These guys changed the way many people viewed Southern hip-hop, and have many classic songs in their catalog, so it's going to be a challenge to pare things down to just five. Luckily, Thomas and Deremy are definitely up for the challenge. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, Deremy and Thomas celebrate the work and life of one of hip-hop's true icons. The guys are choosing five essential Tupac songs. They're joined by an incredible writer and author of the new book "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur," Jeff Pearlman. Join them as they break down Tupac's important songs, and Jeff shares some great stories about the process of writing the book. This is a can't miss for any fan of pop culture. Be sure to get a copy of Jeff Pearlman's "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Live of Tupac Shakur" wherever you get your books. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is happening on November 8th, so the guys kick off their celebration by talking an artist they feel SHOULD be in the Hall but isn't. This week, Thomas and Deremy talk five essential Mariah Carey songs. Mariah is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and she holds the record for most Billboard Hot 100 number one singles by a solo artist. Those two facts, alone, should make her a slam dunk. Yet, there's still more on her resume that Deremy and Thomas will break down. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, the guys are celebrating the 15-year anniversary of one of the best and most important movies of the 21st century. Thomas and Deremy are breaking down their favorite aspects of David Fincher's fantastic The Social Network. Why do they think this movie deserves Game Changer status? Who turned in standout performances? Join them to find out their thoughts on those questions and much more. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com

Deremy and Thomas are getting into the spirit of the season as they unpack some classic with five essential horror movies. There are many traits that make for a great horror movie, and so many important movies to choose from. So join the guys and find out if they prefer to get their scares just like you do. Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: popculture5pod@gmail.com