Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

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The pinnacle of infotainment! Crazy stuff you didn’t know about the greatest movies and music of the 80’s, 90’s, and beyond. Hilarity ensues as a research professor and a pop culture savant are pitted against each other in a debate to determine what entertainment icons of film, music, and games are the best of the best of Generation X. https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/

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Tuesday · 43 min
"Stand By Me" (1986) vs. "The Sandlot" (1991): Part 2
This week, Jason and Dee wrap up their two-part celebration of two of the greatest coming-of-age films ever made: Stand By Me (1986) and The Sandlot (1993). After exploring the origins of both stories in Part 1, it's time to head back to the...
July 21 · 37 min
"Stand By Me" (1986) vs. "The Sandlot" (1993): Part 1
This week, Jason and Dee kick off a two-part showdown featuring two of the most beloved coming-of-age films ever made: Stand By Me (1986) and The Sandlot (1993). Before comparing these nostalgic classics scene by scene, the guys first explore the...
July 17 · 53 min
Bon Jovi "New Jersey" (1988): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee continue their journey through Bon Jovi's legendary catalog as they put the band's 1988 follow-up album, New Jersey, under the microscope. With five Top 10 singles, bigger ambitions, and the impossible task of following one of...
July 15 · 43 min
Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" (1986): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee revisit one of the biggest rock albums of the 1980s in this encore presentation as they put Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet under the microscope. Packed with arena anthems, power ballads, deep cuts, and enough hooks to fill a...
July 13 · 31 min
Bon Jovi: The Road to Slippery When Wet
In this episode, Jason and Dee dive into the unlikely origins of Bon Jovi, tracing the band's journey from the clubs of New Jersey to the brink of rock superstardom. Discover how Jon Bon Jovi scored a hit before assembling the lineup that would...
July 9 · 1 hr 27 min
Run-D.M.C. "Raising Hell" (1986): Track by Track!
Before hip-hop dominated the charts, Run-D.M.C. kicked down the door. With the help of visionary producer Rick Rubin, the trio created Raising Hell, a landmark album that blended rap and rock, broke barriers on MTV, and forever changed the sound of...
July 7 · 1 hr 26 min
The History of Rap and Run-D.M.C. 1973-1986 (feat. DefDave)
Throw your hands in the air and get ready for a history lesson with a heavy beat! Jason and Dee are joined once again by 80s rap expert and author David Wright (aka DefDave) to trace the incredible rise of hip-hop—from its birth at a Bronx block party...
July 2 · 1 hr 21 min
Beastie Boys "Licensed to Ill" (1986): Track by Track!
In 1986, the Beastie Boys crashed onto the music scene with Licensed to Ill, a loud, hilarious, and groundbreaking album that helped take hip-hop from the streets to the suburbs—and straight onto MTV. Jason and Dee are once again joined by 80s rap...
June 30 · 1 hr 8 min
Beastie Boys: Way Back in History!
The story of the Beastie Boys didn't begin with Licensed to Ill—it started years earlier in the New York punk scene before they became one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history. In this special encore presentation from our 2021 four part...
June 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Top 5 Songs of 1976!
Break out the bell-bottoms and celebrate America's Bicentennial with Jason and Dee as they count down their Top 5 Songs of 1976—plus two honorable mentions! But there's a twist: the guys aren't giving away the answers right away. Instead, they drop...
June 16 · 1 hr 19 min
Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" (1977): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast turn their attention to one of the most successful and drama-filled bands in rock history: Fleetwood Mac and their legendary album Rumours. Serving as the perfect companion piece to...
June 9 · 1 hr 19 min
Eagles "Hotel California" (1976): Track by Track!
This week, Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast dive into one of the biggest-selling and most influential albums of all time: Hotel California by Eagles. The guys go track-by-track through this legendary album, discussing the...
June 2 · 55 min
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) vs. "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987): Part 2
The ultimate 80s teen comedy showdown reaches its conclusion as Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Seriouspodcast return for Part 2 of their battle between Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) and Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Joining them once...
May 26 · 1 hr 10 min
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) vs. "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987): Part 1
Jason and Dee are back with another unforgettable 80s showdown, and this time they’re putting two of the most iconic teen comedies head-to-head: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) vs. Adventures in Babysitting (1987). And they’re not doing it...
May 19 · 53 min
Interview with Robert Hays: Part 2 The Sequel
Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast conclude their special two-part conversation with Robert Hays, the man who first uttered the immortal words: “Surely you can’t be serious.” In Episode 2, the surprises keep coming as the guys...
May 12 · 54 min
Interview with Robert Hays: Part 1
This week, Jason and Dee of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast welcome a true legend—actor Robert Hays, the man who first delivered the immortal line that inspired the very name of the show: “Surely you can’t be serious. ”In Episode 1 of this...
May 5 · 1 hr 14 min
Daryl Hall and John Oates "Private Eyes" (1981): Track by Track!
Jason and Dee wrap up their 3-part deep dive into the albums of 1981 with a look at one of the decade’s most hit-packed records — Private Eyes by Hall & Oates. In this final installment, the guys go track-by-track through the album, breaking down...
April 28 · 1 hr 1 min
Men at Work "Business As Usual" (1981): Track by Track!
Jason and Dee are back with Part 2 of their 3-part deep dive into the iconic albums of 1981, and this time they’re joined by special guest James Buckley to break down one of the decade’s most unexpected global smashes — Business As Usual by Men at...
April 21 · 1 hr 12 min
J. Geils Band "Freeze Frame" (1981): Track by Track!
On this episode of the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast, Jason and Dee travel back to 1981 to break down the breakthrough album Freeze-Frame from Boston’s favorite party band, The J. Geils Band. Track by track, the guys dive into every song on the...
April 14 · 50 min
"Pretty in Pink" (1986) vs. "Some Kind of Wonderful" (1987): Part 2
Jason and Dee are back with Jill McCormick and Melissa Mingle for Part 2 of their deep-dive showdown between the final great teen films of John Hughes: Pretty in Pink vs. Some Kind of Wonderful.In this episode, the group turns their full attention to...

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

"Stand By Me" (1986) vs. "The Sandlot" (1991): Part 2

"Stand By Me" (1986) vs. "The Sandlot" (1993): Part 1

Bon Jovi "New Jersey" (1988): Track by Track!

Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" (1986): Track by Track!

Bon Jovi: The Road to Slippery When Wet

Run-D.M.C. "Raising Hell" (1986): Track by Track!

The History of Rap and Run-D.M.C. 1973-1986 (feat. DefDave)

Beastie Boys "Licensed to Ill" (1986): Track by Track!

Beastie Boys: Way Back in History!

Top 5 Songs of 1976!

Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" (1977): Track by Track!

Eagles "Hotel California" (1976): Track by Track!

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) vs. "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987): Part 2

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) vs. "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987): Part 1

Interview with Robert Hays: Part 2 The Sequel

Interview with Robert Hays: Part 1

Daryl Hall and John Oates "Private Eyes" (1981): Track by Track!

Men at Work "Business As Usual" (1981): Track by Track!

J. Geils Band "Freeze Frame" (1981): Track by Track!

"Pretty in Pink" (1986) vs. "Some Kind of Wonderful" (1987): Part 2