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PopuList

Top 10 lists brought to you in a different way! Who hasn't compared your "favorites" rankings while hanging with friends? Longtime pals, Steve & Kirk have burned many hours and brain cells doing just that and they will bring you their take on the best of everything Music, Movies, T.V., Sports, History, and Food have to offer. PopuList wants our listener's input as well! Go onto our website (populistpodcast.net) each week and vote on YOUR favorite 5 answers of our picks from a recent episode. We'll read off the listener's vote results on the following show. So kick back, pour a drink, and see how your picks stack up with Steve & Kirk.

Two Men in a Bar - Last Call

Happy New Year to all from the (two old) guys! In this final episode, Steve & Kirk head to their happy place to discuss a variety of topics, including two of the most successful TV series of all time, while enjoying the libations and ambience of the kind of place where podcasts are born. Recorded back in September of '24, the guys wanted to wait to release this bonus episode as their gift to the show's loyal listeners for the New Year. Thanks for listening. Sit back with your favorite dri...

01-06
01:25:10

Star Trek vs Star Wars

This is it. The ultimate battle between the giants of the Space Sci-Fi genre. Cpt. Kirk, Luke Skywalker, Spock, Obi-Wan, and so many others who have captivated generations of fans here on Earth and maybe in a galaxy far, far, away are about to get ranked. So many Films and TV series to choose from, but Steve & Kirk (the non-Captain), put their phasers on stun and hit the hyperdrive in this 50th, and last, regular-season episode of PopuList. We have a great feeling about this... Support th...

06-10
01:30:05

Best Saturday Night Live Cast Members

It’s been a part of American Pop Culture since 1975. Many generations have grown up with the late-night comedy every weekend. Not all seasons were ground-breaking and not all sketches were memorable, but the show has endured all the same featuring the talents of some extremely funny people. Who were your favorites? Steve and Kirk relive and discuss the most memorable men and women who are part of the alumni of SNL cast members. Support the show

05-21
01:18:19

Greatest Rock ’n Roll Frontmen

These are the guys all eyes are on. The leaders of the band. The Frontmen of Rock. They bring the voice, the outfits, the take-no-prisoners, hard-charging, energy. We love ‘em, but who’s the baddest boy of them all? Steve and Kirk stage dive into the world of Rock one more time and the results are firsts. Even for them. Support the show

04-29
01:12:22

Fictional Athletes

They’re the heroes from books, poems, film, and television, but not from reality. We admire and adore them, but they don’t live among us. They are the best Fictional Athletes. They’ve entertained us forever playing their sports, but who takes the top prize among them? Steve & Kirk take on the best of these amazing character athletes. Support the show

03-08
01:02:50

Disney/Pixar Villains

Lots of us grew up on Disney and Pixar films. We love the cute heroes, the story, the songs. But do we really love the villains? You bet we do! Without the villains, what do you have? A whole bunch of cute do-gooders, and who wants that? Steve and Kirk return to pump up these characters in need of some love as they discuss and debate the best of the worst Disney/Pixar characters. Support the show

12-18
01:02:26

Food We Crave

Food. Ya need it. You want it. Sometimes too much. Each of us has those certain foods we crave. Those mouth-watering dishes that may have a little too much control over us at times. Burgers? Cakes? Coffee? What are the foods that make you say "Sure, I'll have another"? Steve & Kirk dive, stomach first, into the foods that they find somewhat addictive. Support the show

10-12
52:26

Best TV Sidekicks

Partner in crime. Right-Hand man. Friend for life. Yes, we could all use a great sidekick in our lives. What kinda of person would be yours? Steve & Kirk dive into what makes a great sidekick for some of the greatest shows on TV. Who are the ten best ever? Listen and see if the guys' lists match yours. Support the show

09-08
59:16

Movies That Make You Cry (But in a manly way of course)

Who doesn't love a good cry watching a movie? Not real men Kirk and Steve. Alright. Yeah, they do. Maybe a little too much. But not so much that they can't get it together to discuss and rank the ten movies most likely to make them, and maybe you, reach for the tissues. Support the show

08-26
01:18:24

Best TV Ad Camapigns

So many products from so many companies competing to get YOUR attention. Some do it better than others, but who is the best? What makes them so good? The guys return from an extended absence (ahem, Steve) to discuss, debate, and rank the best ad campaigns to ever inhabit our screens. So have it your way and if we don't deliver in 30 minutes or less, you don't pay! Support the show

07-20
01:07:54

Encore Episode - Disney Movie Songs/Chris Ledesma Tribute

As an Encore Episode, we offer Best Disney Movie Songs, our most popular episode and and a fitting tribute to our personal friend and friend of the show, Chris Ledesma, who passed away a few months ago. This episode is a fitting reminder of the warmth, humor and intelligence Chris shared every day of his life. We were so lucky to have him as our guest as we talked Disney music. We hope you'll enjoy listening. Support the show

06-15
01:37:38

Two Guys in a Bar v.4

The guys take a break from the norm and pour "a few" drinks to discuss various topics from Travel to Movies and Sports. This episode also has the distinction of something the guys have only done once before on the pod; They're actually broadcasting from the same location! That calls for a drink, or "a few" drinks. Bartender! Support the show

05-21
01:18:42

Greatest Sports Dynasties

In what will shock the world, as an actual episode UNDER an hour, Steve and Kirk rank the teams who have dominated the field in their particular sport. Who's the best? Do certain sports lend themselves to sustained success? Listen to what the guys think and decide whether they get it right or not. We're leaning on the side of "not". Support the show

04-26
53:28

Best Love Songs

The guys are back and they've got feelings. Love feelings. The kinda love that's best described in song and that's what the topic is for today: Best Love Songs. Steve and Kirk take a look at love as expressed through some pretty great music. Some of the tunes will be part of your heart already, others will hopefully be that newfound love addition to your playlists. Support the show

03-22
01:22:59

Encore Episode - Romantic Comedy Movies

Life has a particular way of dictating when you will or will not record a new episode. Steve brings you up to date on the latest with PopuList and presents a special Valentine's Day encore episode of "Romantic Comedy Movies" with special guest, comedienne, Wendy Liebman. Support the show

02-09
01:28:01

Best Marvel Movies

They're a huge part of the modern cinema world. They thrill us and leave us wanting more. They are the masters of the individual story as well as the larger connected universe we call the MCU. The home of Cap, Tony, Spidey, and Thor, we're talkin' Marvel Movies as we begin the long-awaited Season 3 of the show. Support the show

01-16
01:15:59

Bonus - Looking Back. Looking Forward.

Somewhere toward the end of Season 2, Steve had to go.......to Europe.....and didn't take Kirk (or his own kids) with him. After two grueling months of drinking and eating the best France, Italy and Switzerland could throw at him...he returned. Reinvigorated, he prepped to continue the podcast only to find now that Kirk had left! Where had he gone? What will happen to the show? Is someone going to eat that last donut? After nearly six months, all...well, most...okay, about three of your quest...

10-25
18:28

Two Guys in a Bar v.3

The guys are "back in the bar" discussing and ranking a "Long-Island Ice Tea" mixture of topics. A little departure from the norm as the guys ping-pong their way through fads, sports, worst habits, album art, reality shows, and Elon Musk. There is absolutely nothing that will change the world in this bonus episode, but you might add a couple of laughs to your day! Support the show

06-03
53:35

Candy Bars/Movie Theater Candy

Chocolate, caramel, crunch, nougat, peanuts. What's in your favorite candy? Are you the type who prefers to kick back in a theater with a box of something delicious that will last a long time? Whatever you like, there's a lot to like, no, LOVE about these amazing treats. Chef Lee Hillson joins Steve & Kirk to discuss what candies are the best both in America and the U.K. Support the show

05-05
01:24:06

Greatest Sports Venues

The Brickyard. The Friendly Confines. The Theater of Dreams. Great nicknames for some of the greatest sports venues. Major sporting events have claimed their piece of history in these venerable landmarks, but which are the very best of all? Steve & Kirk play a full match while debating these icons of sport. Now teeing off... Support the show

04-12
01:13:41

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