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The One Artist Who Could Challenge Mariah Carey’s Christmas Chart Dominance

The One Artist Who Could Challenge Mariah Carey’s Christmas Chart Dominance

We look into the only other Christmas song that has a chance of passing Mariah Carey on top of the charts this year
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Thor Sacrificed the Bifrost Bridge…But Don’t Worry, They Had a Spare

Thor Sacrificed the Bifrost Bridge…But Don’t Worry, They Had a Spare

In their latest look at abandoned pop culture plots, Brian shows how the Marvel Cinematic Universe quickly abandoned the idea that Thor was trapped in Asgard following the events of his first film
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Christmas TV Movies Should Not Be Devoid of Sex

Christmas TV Movies Should Not Be Devoid of Sex

Brian explains why it is a bad idea for Christmas TV movies to be devoid of sex
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 11

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 11

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1960s TV Christmas, and Brian continues to count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1960s.
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Classic 1970s Christmas #13 – The Bob Newhart Show “‘Twas the Pie Before Christmas” Mister Carlin gets a pie in the face

Classic 1970s Christmas #13 – The Bob Newhart Show “‘Twas the Pie Before Christmas”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1977's "'Twas the Pie Before Christmas" from The Bob Newhart Show.
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The Rookie Took Naked Cross-Promotion to a New Level With its Avatar Tie-in

The Rookie Took Naked Cross-Promotion to a New Level With its Avatar Tie-in

In a new feature spotlighting notable cross-promotions, Brian examines how the latest episode of The Rookie has a painfully awkward Avatar: The Way of Water tie-in
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Classic 1970s Christmas #14 – Happy Days “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” Fonzie spends Christmas with the Cunninghams

Classic 1970s Christmas #14 – Happy Days “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1974's "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" from Happy Days
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 10

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 10

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1960s TV Christmas, and Brian continues to count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1960s.
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Why in the World Did Adam Sandler Guest Star on Disney’s Jessie?

Why in the World Did Adam Sandler Guest Star on Disney’s Jessie?

In a feature explaining surprising cameos in TV shows, movies and songs, Brian looks at why Adam Sandler made a guest appearance on the Disney Channel sitcom, Jessie.
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Classic 1970s Christmas #15 – Taxi “A Full House for Christmas” A poker game on Christmas

Classic 1970s Christmas #15 – Taxi “A Full House for Christmas”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1978's "A Full House for Christmas" from Taxi
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