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Join Ryan Meyers and Brent Walker as they explore the best, worst and weird that pop culture has to offer with the LETTER of the WEEK. Each week they will dive into topics in Movies, TV, Sports, Games, Food, Culture or Music, making their passionate but sometimes awkward opinions known to the world.…

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    T: Fictional Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 78:53


    Norse Gods, Terminators, and classic Cartoons all get their day on this week's episode where the guys discuss their favorite "T" fictional characters.

    S: Celebrities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 68:28


    All-time Action Stars, Comedy Powerhouses and acting greats litter this list of the best Celebrities.

    R: Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 77:49


    Country, Rock, Modern and all time greats all get their chance to shine and get their great songs heard. What band will top the "R" list?

    P: Places To Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 111:14


    Ryan and Brent go through their top 10 locations they would love to visit. From tourist traps to just enjoying the peace and quiet of nature, the guys come up with 2 tremendous lists.  Basically they wish they won the Lottery and could just travel. Too many places, so little time. 

    O: TV Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 105:21


    The guys turn to one of their favorite topics, TV shows. What shows will make the list for best "O" shows?

    N: Celebrities Reprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 97:39


    The guys are back this week with their favorite "N" celebrities.  They go back and re-do their lists. What will change from before?!  Who will top the list?

    M: Murray Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 77:58


    The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Bill Murray has been a star for 45 years. He has been popping up in comedy classics, indie films and Oscar nominated films over this time.  What is his best role? What characters will pop up on the lists this week? 

    L: Logos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 99:05


    The guys discuss their favorite non-sports logos on this week's episode. A great visual podcast!

    K: Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 75:59


    The guys discuss "K" foods this week. Not a ton to choose from but some solid choices near the top of both lists.  What "K" food will reign supreme?

    J: Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 84:15


    Songs that start with "J" might not be that deep when it comes to volume of songs but the quality is top notch. What song will top the list?

    I: TV Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 76:50


    Cartoons, cooking shows and dumb fun are on tap when the guys talk through their favorite "I" TV shows.

    H: Hanks Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 86:36


    Hanks, Tom Hanks. America's Sweetheart has made countless classics from the 80s to today. Comedies, dramas and even war epics. But what is the best Tom Hanks movie of all time?

    G: Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 92:55


    Ryan and Brent talk about their favorite G Movies. A lot of comedies on this list and Billy Murray is not forgotten! What movie will top the list?

    F: Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 89:25


    This week the guys talk about their favorite F foods. Might be the most fried list we have had and in all honesty, might be the biggest junk food list as well. What F food will top the list?

    E: ELO & Eagles Set List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 88:46


    One of the guys' favorite topic, creating a dream set list. This week's episode they need to create a double billed concert with ELO and the Eagles.  A lot of great songs to figure out what fits into a set list and what great songs get left off!

    D: Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 95:12


    The guys discuss some great "D" songs on this weeks episode. A lot of classics and some songs that should be classics but don't get enough love.

    C: TV Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 79:25


    Yes, Brent missed a bunch of great shows but Ryan didn't! There are plenty of great cartoons on this list and some Iconic shows from the 90s and early 2000s that get their just praise on this episode as well. What will be the best C show?

    B: Breakfast Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 78:05


    Not just the most important meal of the day but maybe the best food you can have during the day! Jim Gaffigan's dream meal is put together as the guys talk about their favorite breakfast foods. Donuts, Bacon, Eggs of any style, what will be #1?

    A: Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 81:10


    Welcome to Season 8!!  How have A movies never been done? So many great classics litter the landscape from amazing comedies to cult classics to all-time profitable franchises. What movies will score an A+ and top 

    QUVZ: Celebrities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 67:58


    The guys wrap up their 7th season talking about their favorite celebrities.  No athletes this time around but that won't be a problem! Who will be the top Celebrity? 

    Y: 1998 Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 66:53


    The year was 1998 and the guys are just getting into their teenage years. Tons of alternative and punk are flooding the airwaves and popcorn blockbusters are a dime a dozen. But what is the best movie from 1998? Comedies ruled the day in 1998 but there are some fantastic Sci-Fi and Action movies that make a strong case to be #1.

    X: Songs People Hate but We Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 33:06


    The guys have found a couple lists that talk about the most hated/worst songs of all time. But the guys aren't buying what these lists are selling. They will come up with their favorite songs of these "bad" tunes. What bad song will be the best?

    W: Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 71:57


    Now that the brackets are done, the guys get back to their Top 10 favorites. This week they talk about their favorite W foods and beverages. What will top the list?

    T: TV Theme Songs Finals Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 100:44


    The guys have worked tirelessly to get the brackets down to the final 8 songs from each region. Some dominate classics still remain but some surprising underdogs with a fighting chance to take home the title of the greatest TV Theme Song of All Time.  Will the best from the Classic group be able to take out the Modern winner? Will the Cartoons stroll past the Instrumental representative?

    TV Theme Finals Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 87:36


    We have finally made it to the final 64 greatest TV Theme Songs of all time. The top 16 from Modern, Classic, Cartoons and Instrumentals will now battle it out to find out what is the greatest theme song of all time! Will it be a 1 seed or will we have a double digit Cinderella swoop in and claim the crown?

    T: Modern TV Theme Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 100:12


    1989 to today. That is the timing that span's this episode of TV Themes in the ultimate bracket.  Some classics from childhood do battle with under appreciated recent hits. What 16 songs will make it to the finals? 

    T- Cartoon Theme Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 109:57


    Flintstones. Jetsons. Rugrats. South Park.  Cartoons have been a part of our lives since we can remember. But what has the best theme song?  This week's tournament narrows down the top 100 cartoon theme songs to the best 16 before the finals! Who will make it? Who will be upset? 

    T- Instrumental TV Themes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 98:08


    The second week of March Madness for TV Theme songs is underway with the Instrumental bracket.  Classics from the golden age of television do battle against favorites from the 80s, 90s and 00s.   Who will make it to the Sweet 16 and be closer to being crowned the greatest TV Theme Song of All time. Brandon and Brennan join the guys to figure it all out!

    T - Classic TV Theme Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 106:12


    It is Tournament time! The first set of matchups takes place in the world of Classic TV Shows. Every great show made prior to 1989 is represented in this bracket. From The Brady Bunch to Golden Girls to The Wonder Years; Brent and Ryan welcome Brennan and Brandon to discuss which are the best. Oh and there might be the most epic reaction ever, in this episode. The field of 64 is narrowed down to the Classic 16.  

    S: Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 76:25


    Some of the funniest and most suspenseful films make their way on to this week's show. The guys talk about their favorite S movies; with everything from Spiderman to School of Rock to Star Wars getting some time to shine.

    R: TV Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 43:36


    This week, the guys talk about their favorite R TV shows. For such a common letter for almost all other topics, Brent really struggled to come up with his list. Although there are some all-time greats on the list, the bottom is pretty bare.

    P: Pies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 64:23


    In honor of National Pizza Pie day, the guys discuss their favorite Pies. Now Pizza did not make the list but Brent went outside the box with his list and Ryan was not too happy. What Pie is the Best? Cherry? Coconut Cream?

    O: Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 56:17


    The guys have a special guest this week, Brennan, who more or less destroys all the choices the guys make. This week Brent & Ryan delve into the shallow waters of O foods. If you are wondering if onions finds it way onto the the list in multiple forms, you would be correct! Much to the dismay of Brennan. What food will top the list?

    N: Non-Animated Disney Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 74:17


    Forget the classic Disney Animation. Forget Pixar. Sorry Marvel and Star Wars, you have to sit this list out. This week the guys talk about their favorite live action Disney movies. The 90s are well represented on this list but a lot of old classics get shout-outs. 

    M: TV Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 91:32


    This week the guys talk about M TV shows. No not MTV with Jersey Shore, TRL and Laguna Beach but television shows that start with the letter M.  90s classics to some out of the control, ridiculous choices and a lot of solid honorable mentions are talked about on this episode. What M show will top the list?

    L: Celebrities & Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 69:44


    There are some major heavy hitters on this week's episode and Brent and Ryan discuss their favorite "L" Celebrities and Athletes.  From former Presidents to TV legends to comedy staples, the list has a lot of quality on it. Who will be #1?

    K: Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 58:52


    Comedies and nostalgic films sprinkle both Ryan and Brent's list as they talk about the best K movies of all time. What will top the list and what will be left off?

    J: Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 69:36


    What a tough letter to come up with food. The pickin's are slim but the conversation is as always, lively and fun. What food will top the list this week?

    I: Iconic Christmas Song Setlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 76:50


    Merry Christmas Everybody! It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week's episode, Brent and Ryan try to come up with the greatest Christmas charity concert event.  From classics to just flat out Christmas bangers (hello 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town). The guys play their favorite songs and talk about how they would arrange a setlist with so many huge hits.  All I Want for Christmas Is You... to listen to this episode! 

    H: Holiday Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 72:08


    Classic TV staples such as Charlie Brown, the Grinch and Rudolph have some very memorable characters. Timeless Christmas movies like Elf, It's a Wonderful Life and Christmas Vacation have some of the best characters ever to appear on the silver screen.  But who/what is the best character that appears on our televisions year in and year out? Sorry guys, Die Hard does not count when it comes to making this list.

    G: Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 95:57


    Green Day, Gorillaz and Grand Funk Railroad are all discussed on this week's episode. Who has the best songs? Who has the bet full catalog? What band will top each list and top the ultimate list?!

    F: Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 98:04


    Brennan joins the guys this week but doesn't have a list, just in to listen to Brent and Ryan's list and critique or bash their picks. Some classics, some deep cuts and a whole lot of great songs are a part of this week's episode where F songs are discussed.

    E: Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 109:19


    Is Ernest the greatest E movie of all time? Well maybe not, but it might be the best E movie franchise... because that list might be non-existent. There are a lot of good/bad movies that scatter both lists, with a lot of dumb fun. And that is exactly what the guys have this episode!

    D: Celebrities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 70:45


    Marvel has Robert Downey Jr. HBO has Dinklage and Larry David. DiCaprio and DeNiro has Oscars. This week's episode has all them and more as the guys discuss their favorite D Celebrities and Athletes. Who will make the top of the lists?

    C: Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 92:34


    Breakfast foods, desserts, and amazing components of classic dishes are all a topic of discussion on this week's episode. Yes C foods is a very broad category with a lot of broad foods, but so many great choices. What food will top the list? Cheese? Chocolate? Churros? Join Ryan and Brent this week to find out!

    B: Buscemi Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 82:20


    One of the greatest "character" actors of the last 30 years does not get enough credit for his great performances in some great movies. Steve Buscemi can play funny, cool, creepy and straight up deranged and never misses a beat.  What is the ultimate Buscemi role? The guys discuss his many highlights in this week's episode. Yes, there are a lot of Sandler movies, but damn is he so good in them.

    A: Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 83:47


    Welcome to Season 7 as Brent and Ryan discuss their favorite A musicians. From Rock Gods to under appreciated country singers, A brings a lot of great talent and great songs. Who will be the #1 A band/musician ever to play? It isn't ABBA

    QUVZ: Fictional Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 106:11


    Season 6 wraps up with the guys talking about Fictional Characters. Classic movies, video games, wrestlers and TV favorites are all part of this episode.  Will any of the guys forget about somebody? Yes! But who will top the list of the best Fictional Characters of all time?

    Y: 2011 Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 80:40


    2011 was maybe the last year Brent listened to new music. It is also the same year you can hear rock music changing to what it is now.  The guys go through their Top 10 songs of 2011 and try to figure out why the other didn't pick the same song from the same bands (there was a lot of quality albums dropped this year).

    X: IMDb Top 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 78:52


    Ryan and Brent are joined by Brandon to discuss the top 100 IMDb movie list. There are a ton of classics but there are a handful of movies that confuse the guys how they made the list. From movies that came out to way too high of rankings for good, but not great movies, the guys discuss the most overrated IMDb 100.

    W: Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 62:01


    Ryan and Brent welcome Brandon to the show to discuss their favorite W songs. The lists were not easy to come up with as there are hundreds of classic songs that are still played on the radio today that start with the letter W. What will be the top song? Will any artist get multiple songs on the list?

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