Pop Culture Continuum

John and Pat both mistakenly thought it was July, so they decided to do a show on Christmas songs. As always, their shame is a gift to you.

John & Pat keep it timely and topical by starting the month of December discussing two Thanksgiving movies. Planes, Trains and Automobiles Home for the Holidays

John and Pat pick a vague subject and half-heartedly try to discuss it, but in the end they just wind up arguing over the merits of Wheat Thins. So it’s basically an episode of Dr. Oz, but with better medical information.

John & Pat discuss two years a decade apart that have mediocrity and forgettablity in common. Their discussion barely surpasses the quality of those years. Interested, yet?!

John & Pat take a hard look at the way media has dealt with gender issues over the decades and the ontological – no, sorry, I can’t even type this. They talk about sitcoms. Sitcoms and poop jokes. Just like every other episode. Bosom Buddies Broad City

1 new Pat, 2 new Prince albums, all old jokes. If you never get tired of hearing white guys pontificate about funk and soul, this is the podcast for you. Purple Rain Art Official Age PLECTRUMELECTRUM

Vivian joins John and Pat for a review of the new Fall TV schedule, which, unlike everybody else who watched every single one of these shows, they were not paid for. So take a moment this morning to commemorate these brave heroes – and also take a moment to apply some deodorant, because you all […]

Laura and Michael are back for the last of the Halloween episodes, this time comparing two movies that will only scare you if your biggest phobia is corny dialogue in black-and-white films. And if that is your biggest phobia, you’ve probably got a host of more serious mental problems you should look into first. Freaks […]

Laura and Michael once again join the guys to discuss two lesser-known ’80s slasher movies guaranteed to fill you with horror. The fact that the horror comes exclusively from the acting and scripts is, as with most things in life, beside the point. Sleepaway Camp Silent Night, Deadly Night

They came to talk about Horror Movies and Chew bubble gum. They’re all out of bubble gum. They’re also all out of horror movies. I guess alien invasion movies will have to suffice. The Stuff They Live

The month long bonanza of Halloween episodes begins with the magic of Paul Lynde’s comedy, and the marvel that is Elvira’s bust – only one of those things is real (you’ll be shocked to find out which one!). The Paul Lynde Halloween Special Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

John & Pat deeply examine two underrated Power Pop albums and come to the obvious conclusion that Hulu Plus shouldn’t show commercials. Teenage Fanclub – Bandwagonesque Sloan – Commonwealth

John & Pat compare two essential Richard Linklater films: Dazed and Confused and Boyhood. That’s about it. Look, not every episode summary can be witty. Welcome to the real world and its many disappointments. Dazed and Confused Boyhood

Show biz luminaries Adam Scott & Scott Aukerman were generous enough to give Pat & John their top 10 R.E.M. songs, so naturally they’re exploiting that kindness for their own gain. Despite the questionable ethics this episode brings up: Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman’s top 10 lists! Who cares about anything else? U Talkin’ U2 […]

Jessica once again joins John & Pat, this time to discuss the black arts in the form of Satan’s two key promotional vehicles: Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Once Upon a Time. The lord was not pleased, and plagued the episode with technical difficulties. Sabrina the Teenage Witch Once Upon a Time

John & Pat take a not-very-in-depth look at two banner years in pop culture: 1970 and 2000. “Banner” still means “terrible”, right? Plus, a brief Emmy wrap-up, which most likely contains as much erroneous information as their Emmy predictions.

John & Pat talk video games for the first time on the show, which opens up a whole new area of pop culture for them to be inarticulate about.

John & Pat discuss the passing of two screen icons with uncharacteristic insight, sensitivity and class. And, on the characteristic side, there are still boatloads of ill-informed extemporaneous pearls of stupidity.

Will Stegemann and Alison Abrams join John & Pat to discuss the changes in media over the past few decades, which inevitably ends with everybody getting off everybody else’s lawn. As an added bonus, there’s a live drag race. Tune in, turn on, pass out.

John & Pat once again delve into the world of comic books, which can mean only one thing: they’ll once again receive thousands of marriage proposals from supermodels. Sorry, ladies – entertaining the public is their only love. Hawkeye