Today, we look at a fascinating scene in the Marx Brothers classic film, Animal Crackers. This is Foggy Ruins of Time, a feature where I give you the cultural context behind once-topical references that...
In a feature on bizarre, but earnest, covers of famous songs, Brian examines Sammy Davis Jr,'s disco version of All in the Family's theme song, "Those Were the Days."
In a look at inexplicable plot points in pop culture, Brian wonders how in the world Al on Quantum Leap knew when a teenager lost his virginity.
Today, the challenge is to name the singers/bands behind songs that all came out in a single year (and you then have to name the year). Pop Culture Wake-Up Call is a weekly quiz...
In a feature explaining once-topical references in pop culture, we look at the surprisingly dark origins of the 1994 R.E.M. hit, "What's the Frequency, Kenneth
In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know who was the best TV character added to a long-running series in either of the final two seasons of the show?
In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became famous from a cover version, Brian looks at 54-40's interactions with Hootie and the Blowfish before "I Go Blind" hit big.
Today, we see Adam Scott explaining how his time on Boy Meets World was awkward, in part because of what he discovered on internet message boards. This is Quite a Story, a sort of...
In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five movies that included rap performances in them that came out of nowhere.
In a feature looking at the background behind famous TV theme songs, Brian explores the brilliantly subtle satire of All in the Family's "Those Were The Days."