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What Was the First #1 Song on the Billboard Hot 100?

What Was the First #1 Song on the Billboard Hot 100?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals what song was the first one to go #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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What Seinfeld Episode Involved Elaine’s Crazy Dancing?

What Seinfeld Episode Involved Elaine’s Crazy Dancing?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, learn which episode of Seinfeld involved Elaine embarrassing herself in front of her co-workers with her awkward dance moves.
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What Was The Best TV Season Finale Plot Twist?

What Was The Best TV Season Finale Plot Twist?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what TV shows had the best season finale twist.
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Five Times David E. Kelley Made a Guest Star a Series Regular

Five Times David E. Kelley Made a Guest Star a Series Regular

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times David E. Kelley turned a one-off character into something much more on his various TV series.
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What Seinfeld Episode Involved Jerry’s Date Having ‘Man Hands’?

What Seinfeld Episode Involved Jerry’s Date Having ‘Man Hands’?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, learn which episode of Seinfeld involved one of Jerry's dates having "man hands."
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It’s Okay If Not All of Your Audience Understands What You’re Doing

It’s Okay If Not All of Your Audience Understands What You’re Doing

Today, we look at why you probably shouldn't aim your plots at your smartest members of the audience, but you definitely shouldn't aim them at your dumbest audience members.
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This Album Is Good – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ The Future

This Album Is Good – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ The Future

In a feature spotlighting good new albums, Brian takes a look at Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' The Future
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How The Last Great Simpsons Meme Wasn’t Even From the Simpsons

How The Last Great Simpsons Meme Wasn’t Even From the Simpsons

Some of the best memes on the internet are based on The Simpsons characters, but they tend to be classic episodes that everyone remembers, except for one 2014 clip.
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A Spotlight on Jason Robert Brown’s Five ‘Love Duets

A Spotlight on Jason Robert Brown’s Five ‘Love Duets

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights how the Tony Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown routinely returns to similar "love duets" in his work.
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When Did Game of Thrones Jump the Shark?

When Did Game of Thrones Jump the Shark?

In a new feature looking at if or when a TV series since 2006 "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Games of Thrones jumped the shark.
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