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    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its variety. It covers everything from comics and movies to music and sports. No matter what your interests are, you are bound to find something that appeals to you on this podcast. Whether you're a fan of in-depth discussions about pop culture or light-hearted banter between hosts, there is something for everyone here. The hosts themselves are knowledgeable and passionate about their respective topics, which adds an extra layer of authenticity to each episode. Additionally, the interviews featured on this podcast are fascinating and provide unique insights into various industries.

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    Movie Review Of The Day #5 - "Hard Eight"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 9:09


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Chad Campbell is reviewing “Hard Eight” from 1996 starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson & Philips Seymour Hoffman.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #955 - "Can't Hold Us" By Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 9:11


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Can't Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis from 2012.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNSgSzhBfM

    Movie Review Of The Day #4 - "Avatar: Fire & Ash"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 18:02


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “Avatar: Fire & Ash” from 2025 starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin & Edie Falco.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #954 - "...Baby One More Time" By Britney Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 8:06


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears from 1998.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-u5WLJ9Yk4

    Movie Review Of The Day #3 - "Coroner Creek"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 8:44


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Chad Campbell is reviewing “Coroner Creek” from 1948 starring Randolph Scott, Marguerite Chapman, George Macready, Sally Ellers & Edgar Buchanan.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #953 - "Give Me One Reason" By Tracey Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 6:05


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Give Me One Reason” by Tracey Chapman from 1996.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6hQ9HSKlIE

    Movie Review Of The Day #2 - "Zootopia 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 12:37


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is reviewing “Zootopia 2” from 2025 starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster & Andy Samberg.

    PTBN's NBA-Team: The Harder They Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 35:30


    Before the big Ball dropped on the New Year, the NBA unfortunately rang in 2026 with two of their top centers (Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembenyama) drop to the shelf with knee injuries, and will their inability to play the minimum number of games to earn honors make the NBA rethink the restrictions they put in place years ago for season awards? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back for a new year, and new talking points about the Association! The same four teams are in East play-in purgatory, but why is Andrew surprised and Adam is not? For the first time in a while, are the Boston Celtics the most underappreciated overachievers in the league? Will we see some surprise All-Stars like Deni Avdija of the Blazers and Jalen Johnson of the Hawks? Riche and Adam also dive deep into potential trade targets for the next couple of weeks and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 374 with the NBA-Team!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #952 - "Lips Of An Angel" By Hinder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 7:43


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Lips Of An Angel” by Hinder from 2006.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiSfTyrvJlg

    Movie Review Of The Day #1 - "The Birdcage"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 15:49


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “The Birdcage” from 1996 starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest & Hank Azaria.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #951 - "Bang" By Gorky Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 7:25


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Bang” by Gorky Park from 1989.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrSKG3TS0uE  

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #950 - "Moves Like Jagger" By Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 9:09


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, as we celebrate the New Year, we are featuring songs that are considered party anthems. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera from 2001.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPTlhBmwRg

    NBA-Team: Keepin' it 1000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 33:12


    New Year's B-B-B-Bonus Episode! Another lost episode from last year (with a current update). Andrew and Adam discuss players who amazingly have had a career that spanned 1000 games, but never won any post-season awards. Enjoy!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #949 - "Celebration" By Kool And The Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 8:52


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, as we celebrate the New Year, we are featuring songs that are considered party anthems. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Celebration” by Kool And The Gang from 1980.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #948 - "Yeah!" By Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 7:45


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, as we celebrate the New Year, we are featuring songs that are considered party anthems. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Yeah!” by Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris from 2004.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxBSyx85Kp8  

    NBA-Team: Auld Lang Syne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 61:29


    On this episode of the NBA-Team, Adam makes a list for each team's New Year's Resolutions. Do they need to look into the magic 8 ball and search for some clarity (Atlanta...)? Do they hope to have good health for the remainder of the year (Orlando....)? Or do they resolve to get the season over as quick as possible and try again next year (Washington....) Andrew will then either agree or disagree with Adam's 1/3 season assessment. Enjoy!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #947 - "Waiting For Tonight" By Jennifer Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 7:55


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, as we celebrate the New Year, we are featuring songs that are considered party anthems. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Waiting For Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez from 1999.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_66jPJVS4JE

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #946 - "Uptown Funk" By Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 7:08


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, as we celebrate the New Year, we are featuring songs that are considered party anthems. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars from 2014.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #945 - "Hey Ya!" By Outkast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 8:46


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Hey Ya!” by Outkast from 2003.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #944 - "Merry Christmas, Darling" By The Carpenters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 6:53


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Merry Christmas, Darling” by The Carpenters from 1970.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1ujXx2p-I

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #943 - "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" By Elmo & Patsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 6:48


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” by Elmo & Patsy from 1979.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgIwLeASnkw 

    PTBN's NBA-Team: Gift & Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 45:55


    It's the holiday season, so hoop-de-do and dickory dock! NBA teams are officially on the clock to see if Santa Claus has the bag of goodies that they had planned for all year long! But did all of the teams really get what they wished on a star for? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are here to see what the Big Gift was planned for every team and if it will be sitting under the tree for them. Why did all the Thunder get was a cool letter jacket? Do the Cavaliers need more muscle on their classic car that is sputtering exhaust? Can the Clippers or Warriors do anything to ring in the new year on a positive note? Riche and Adam also talk about the NBA Cup Final, preview the Christmas Day slate of games, contemplate if LeBron James had a Gran Turino moment against Dillon Brooks, and much more holiday cheer! So suit up and take it in episode 372 with the NBA-Team! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #942 - "The Christmas Song" By Nat King Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 6:27


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole from 1946.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKhRnZZ0cJI

    Pop Goes The Holidays - A Charlie Brown Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 55:22


    Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.   In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Jeremy Nichols as they live-watch the 1965 special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Christmas memories, Jeremy's time working at Toys 'R' Us and its inner workings, Steve working at the movie theater during the holidays, ranking the 3 main Peanuts Holiday specials, Charlie Brown's Christmas dilemma, tropes in Peanuts shorts, Snoopy winning the lights and display contest, the lack of adults, real trees or fake trees, Linus explaining the true meaning of Christmas, and the iconic scene at the end.   So join Steve and Jeremy as they brave the snow with or without sugar and discuss arguably the greatest Christmas TV Special in history.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #941 - "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" By Andy Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 6:57


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams from 1963.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbZTfrhcamA

    Pop Goes The Holidays - Full House: "Our Very First Christmas Show"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 61:13


    Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.   In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Steve and Paula Bennett as they live-watch the 1988 special, "Our Very First Christmas Show" (Full House Season 2, Episode 9). Join the trio as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Christmas memories, Paula's Christmas list, holiday storms, Uncle Jesse or Uncle Joey, Stephanie's fear of Santa missing them, toupees, being stuck in baggage claim, Jesse's parents urging him to share his feelings to Becky, using everyday items to make Christmas decorations, Jesse bringing everyone together, and everything working out in the end.   So join Steve, Steve, and Paula as they brave the storm and discuss a forgotten Christmas TV Special, how rude!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #940 - "Christmas All Over Again" By Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 7:31


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers from 1992.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPj1GoDpQw

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #939 - "Silent Night" By Boyz II Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:20


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Silent Night” by Boyz II Men from 1993.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK4hgTMZ9y8

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #938 - "Do You Hear What I Hear?" By Whitney Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 6:04


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Whitney Houston from 1987.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ-coIXJf4s

    PTBN's NBA-Team: The Cup Runneth Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 37:37


    The Emirates NBA Cup has reached its final destination in Las Vegas as the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs, who just beat the dominant Thunder, but if a game doesn't count as a win or loss but with money on the line, will it be a spirited effort? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back together to talk about all the goings on in the knockout rounds, from the injury-cursed Magic to the defense-deprived Lakers. The trade market opens up this week, and moves will be made, but are there less opportunities for teams to make big moves thanks to the fear of the dread second tax apron? Are the Oklahoma City Thunder's lack of marketability while being by far the best team in the league the fault of its young, nameless stars or a league failing to promote good basketball over catchphrases? Riche and Adam also talk about Donovan Mitchell, the Most Improved Player Award race, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 371 with the NBA-Team!!!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #937 - "Deck The Halls" By Mannheim Steamroller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 7:02


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Deck The Halls” by Mannheim Steamroller from 1984.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3cEOWIwDTI

    Pop Goes The Holidays - How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 53:38


    Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.   In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Mirandia Berthold as they live-watch the 1966 special, "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, the special being adapted into two movies, differences in holiday traditions between the US and Europe, favorite Christmas songs, the Grinch being the most memorable Dr. Seuss character, the importance of Boris Karloff to the special, Max being an underrated dog sidekick, the intricate instruments and toys, roast beast, the Grinch's plan to steal Christmas, the innocence of Cindy Lou Who, the Whos still celebrating despite the loss of everything, and the Grinch learning the true meaning of Christmas.   So join Steve and Mirandia as they traverse Mr. Crumpit and discuss one of the greatest Christmas TV Specials of all time.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #936 - "My Only Wish (This Year)" By Britney Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 7:25


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “My Only Wish (This Year)” by Britney Spears from 2000.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGD-FpYoLA

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #935 - "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" By Culture Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 7:58


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “I'll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club from 1982. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwb9-OlQimc

    Pop Goes The Holidays - A Muppet Family Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 84:40


    Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.   In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by Andy Atherton and Mirandia Berthold as they live-watch the 1987 special, "A Muppet Family Christmas". Join the trio as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Andy and Mirandia making new Christmas memories as parents, the crossing over of Muppets, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock, favorite Muppet movies, Doc being flustered at not having a quiet Christmas, running gags, the numerous songs throughout the special, the Christmas turkey outsmarting the Swedish Chef, Miss Piggy trying to brave the storm, the concept of re-gifting, Kermit and Robin meeting the Fraggles, the big carol sing, and seeing Jim Henson making a cameo appearance at the end. In addition, they officially announce the next tournament that will take place on the PTB Facebook group.   So join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they head to Fozzie's mom's farmhouse  and discuss a forgotten Christmas TV Special, just watch out for the icy patch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi9qSKZuvC4 

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #934 - "Kick In The Teeth" By Papa Roach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 6:16


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Kick In The Teeth” by Papa Roach from 2010.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7an-BB4-lLA

    Belles With Books #43 - "Miss Marley - A New Christmas Classic"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 101:22


    “God bless us, every one!” is the quote heard every Christmas season from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. We are covering a prequel of the beloved Christmas classic this month, Miss Marley, by Vanessa Lafaye. Be sure to check out the NYT Most Notable of 2025 and the Goodreads Choice Awards lists that we discuss this episode (links listed below).    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/books/notable-books.html   https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-books-2025   Books Mentioned This Episode:  Miss Marley by Vanessa Lafaye A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain Mystery Escape Room Advent Calendar by Nicklas Falkner The XMas Day Butcher by Spencer Guerrero The Housemaid by Freida McFadden The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo The Things God Break by Abigail Owen The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Scythe by Neil Shusterman The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper The Intruder by Freida McFadden The Will of the Many by James Islington

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #933 - "Bitch" By Meredith Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 6:41


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks from 1997. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts

    NBA-Team: Tiny Thought Bubbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 26:29


     Adam is solo this week sharing his thoughts on this weeks most recent firing (Chris Paul), potential divorce (Giannis), the NBA hard cap, LeBron, and of course FIFA World Cup. Enjoy!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #932 - "Just Like You" By Three Days Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 6:04


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Just Like You” by Three Days Grace from 2004.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04fQTmvFfGo

    Pop Goes Degrassi #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 69:44


    In this episode of Pop Goes Degrassi, James and Jon cover Degrassi Next-Generation S2 Ep14 "Careless Whisper" & S2 Ep15 "Hot For Teacher." In Careless Whisper, Ellie wants to become more than just friends with Marco but after a presentation from Dr. Sally, Marco begins to question if he likes the opposite sex. And in Hot For Teacher, JT gets guinea pig duty with Miss H. who he finds  attractive. Will his feelings for a teacher make him neglect his responsibilities as a student in her class? If you have whatever it takes, listen right here on Pop Goes Degrassi.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #931 - "Wicked Garden" By Stone Temple Pilots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 6:27


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Wicked Garden” by Stone Temple Pilots from 1992. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oPeZFOpPAM

    NBA-Team: The NCAA Team '26

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 30:47


    In this special episode, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche dive into the dorms and talk about this season's men's college basketball batch for prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft. Adam does his yearly tradition of running down the top prospects going into the season that NBA scouts may or may not ogle over while Andrew does word salad about how much upside, downside, or NIL money each of them should have. Do we have maybe a top-three consensus this year between Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa & Cameron Boozer and how surefire of a bet are each of the three? Are the have's and have not's between power conference schools and mid-majors distancing themselves even more in this new higher-scoring NIL era where rivalries practically don't exist? Is Dan Hurley going to win ANOTHER national title at UConn? Tune in and find out! Enjoy!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #930 - "Sunflower" By Post Malone & Swae Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 6:51


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we're heading to The Big Apple so all of the songs featured are from artists from New York. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee from 2018. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApXoWvfEYVU

    Pop Goes The Holidays - Christmas Eve On Sesame Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 76:43


    Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Pop Goes the Couch, a limited series that looks at some of the greatest Christmas TV Specials in history.   In this edition, Steve Riddle is joined by James Gruenberg as they live-watch the 1978 special, "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street". Join the pair as they discuss what was on TV that same night, Christmas memories, differences between Sesame Street and the Muppets, favorite Christmas songs, the opening scene at the skating rink, Big Bird's dilemma of how Santa can come down a chimney, Kermit making random appearances, Bert and Ernie giving up their prized possessions for each other, Cookie Monster having a stomach of iron, the fun songs throughout the special, thoughts of a crossover with Oscar the Grouch and the Grinch, Big Bird's final plan to see Santa, and the simple yet heartwarming ending to the special.   So join Steve and Gruney as they tell you how to get to Sesame Street and discuss a forgotten Christmas TV Special.

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #929 - "Criminal" By Fiona Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 8:38


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we're heading to The Big Apple so all of the songs featured are from artists from New York. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Criminal” by Fiona Apple from 1997.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFOzayDpWoI

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #928 - "Poker Face" By Lady Gaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 6:23


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we're heading to The Big Apple so all of the songs featured are from artists from New York. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga from 2008. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bESGLojNYSo

    NBA-Team: The Luck of the Draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 38:38


    In a week where the talk of the sports world will be who gets the best draw in the FIFA World Cup (which we discuss) and the College Football Playoff, the NBA Cup is still trying to find its own footing as the knockout rounds are set. Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, THE NBA-Team, are back together after traveling the world (or, at least, one of them did) to play catch-up on the last couple weeks of the regular season. Are the Raptors and Pistons for real and the Knicks and Cavaliers are just happy to play the tortoises to their hares? Is it too early to declare that the geriatric L.A. Clippers' season is already dead on its feet? Is it possible for the Chicago Bulls to trade their best scoring guard and become a better team in the process? Riche and Adam also discuss the long-term dominance of the Thunder, the joyful transformation of the Miami Heat offense, soft tissue injuries, Lane Kiffin to LSU, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 369 with the NBA-Team!

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #927 - "Live To Win" By Paul Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 7:49


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we're heading to The Big Apple so all of the songs featured are from artists from New York. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Live To Win” by Paul Stanley from 2006.   The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuHS9NI_xwY

    Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #926 - "Are You Gonna Go My Way" By Lenny Kravitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 6:38


    Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we're heading to The Big Apple so all of the songs featured are from artists from New York. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz from 1993. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhCd1W2V0Q

    NBA-Team: Say That 7 Times Fast...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 30:28


    B-B-B-Bonus Episode! Rescued from an old hard drive, this minisode from last year talks about NBA players draft rights who were flipped multiple times, but never made it to the NBA. So treat yourself this holiday weekend and listen to Adam mispronounce every name and Andrew go "who, never heard of him" over and over and over. Enjoy!

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