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Who Was the Valerie in Steve Winwood’s ‘Valerie’?

Who Was the Valerie in Steve Winwood’s ‘Valerie’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains who Valerie was in the hit Steve Winwood song, "Valerie."
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Five TV Episodes That Inadvertently Became Quasi-Backdoor Pilots

Five TV Episodes That Inadvertently Became Quasi-Backdoor Pilots

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV episodes that inadvertently became quasi-backdoor pilots for spinoff series.
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The Original Batman: The Animated Series Was Produced by Warner Animation for Another Network

The Original Batman: The Animated Series Was Produced by Warner Animation for Another Network

In the latest "Just a Reminder," Brian reminds folks that Batman: The Animated Series was produced by Warner Bros. for another network.
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All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Season 2 Opening Title Easter Eggs

All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Season 2 Opening Title Easter Eggs

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares all of the opening title Easter Eggs from Season 2 of the Hulu hit TV series, Only Murders in the Building.
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Finale?

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Finale?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the finale of the second season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building.
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What Was the Saddest TV Death?

What Was the Saddest TV Death?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you think was the saddest TV death of all-time.
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When Did Silicon Valley Jump the Shark?

When Did Silicon Valley Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series since 2006 "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Silicon Valley jumped the shark.
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Pop Culture References Dictionary – Mark Twain Rule of Gravitational Influence

Pop Culture References Dictionary – Mark Twain Rule of Gravitational Influence

In the newest installment of the Pop Culture References Dictionary, Brian explains the Mark Twain Rule of Gravitational Influence
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How Once’s ‘Falling Slowly’ Changed the Oscar’s Best Original Song Forever

How Once’s ‘Falling Slowly’ Changed the Oscar’s Best Original Song Forever

"Falling Slowly" appeared on two albums AND another movie's soundtrack before it was in Once, so how did it win an Oscar for "Best Original Song"?
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Red Buttons Almost Starred in a ‘Ripped From the Headlines’ Spinoff From…227?!

Red Buttons Almost Starred in a ‘Ripped From the Headlines’ Spinoff From…227?!

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Red Buttons almost starred in a unique concept for a sitcom that would spin out of 227, of all shows.
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