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What Was the Most Egregious Case of a ‘Hand Wave’ in a Movie?

What Was the Most Egregious Case of a ‘Hand Wave’ in a Movie?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you think was the the most egregious case of a "hand wave" in a movie.
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Three’s Company’s Richard Kline on Being Struck by Lightning in Vietnam

Three’s Company’s Richard Kline on Being Struck by Lightning in Vietnam

Richard Kline, Larry from Three's Company, shares the bizarre story of how he was struck by lightning while serving in the Army during Vietnam.
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Whether It’s Spotify’s Fault or Not, Heardle Has Become Unusable

Whether It’s Spotify’s Fault or Not, Heardle Has Become Unusable

I explain why Heardle has become basically unusably lately, whether it is Spotify's fault or not.
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Five Guest Actor Spotlight Episodes That Directly Led to Actors Getting Their Own Shows

Five Guest Actor Spotlight Episodes That Directly Led to Actors Getting Their Own Shows

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV times that guest actor spotlight episodes on notable TV shows led to actors getting their own TV shows.
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Bob Hearts Abishola Put Christina on a Journey to Nowhere

Bob Hearts Abishola Put Christina on a Journey to Nowhere

In their latest look at abandoned pop culture plots, Brian shows how Bob Hearts Abishola put Christina on a journey to nowhere on the series
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A Bob Dylan Music Video Mocked the Idea of the ‘Romantic Stalker’

A Bob Dylan Music Video Mocked the Idea of the ‘Romantic Stalker’

In the latest Meta-Messsages, see how a Bob Dylan music video poked fun at the idea of the "romantic stalker" that is so prevalent in romantic comedies.
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The New Quantum Leap Has Retconned How the Leaps Occur

The New Quantum Leap Has Retconned How the Leaps Occur

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how the current Quantum Leap has now changed the entire process of how leaping occurs
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What Was the Worst Case of Executives Meddling With a TV Series?

What Was the Worst Case of Executives Meddling With a TV Series?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you think was the the worst case of executives meddling with a TV series.
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What is the Meaning of the Name of the Band, Nine Days?

What is the Meaning of the Name of the Band, Nine Days?

In a new feature detailing the origins behind band names, Brian reveals how Nine Days, the band behind "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" got that name.
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ABC’s Alaska Daily Gets as Close to Prestige Drama as You Can on Network TV

ABC’s Alaska Daily Gets as Close to Prestige Drama as You Can on Network TV

ABC's new series from Spotlight's Tom McCarthy, starring Hillary Swank as a reporter, is as close as we've seen to a prestige drama on network television in years.
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