Did You Hear About This? | Retro Pop Culture News & Stories
This humorous pop culture podcast features Bill and Scott, two long-time friends who grew up in the 1980s. They discuss the latest retro show business and pop culture news (with some fun industry stories thrown in for good measure).
Laugh with Bill and Scott as they dissect the guts out of some of our favorite pop culture. If you were a kid in the 80s and 90s, you've found your tribe!
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Episodes
93 episodes
Dangerous Toys That Almost Killed You
We get a little dark in this one. It must be getting closer to Halloween! In this show, we discuss some toys that hurt children when they came out (they're now banned). Did you own any? As usual, we also cover retro pop culture news with laught...
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Episode 92
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1:12:16
80s and 90s Scandals You May Have Forgotten About
Welcome to our 91st episode. In addition to the usual Hollywood news coverage, we riff on some scandals we all grew up with. But do we remember them? Let us know some we missed.
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Episode 91
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1:05:20
The Lost Episode
Technology is a bitch. We had an episode all set to drop on Monday at 6am after recording it on Thursday, but then Bill messed up—big time. The whole show was lost. But in true team spirit, Scott and Bill regrouped and did a live recording, com...
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Episode 90
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46:38
Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
On this episode, Scott and Bill discuss the world of retro conventions, sharing our mixed feelings about the upcoming retrocon (in Oaks, Pennsylvania) and celebrity meet-and-greets. We have a blast playing "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon." Can you ...
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Episode 89
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1:13:27
The Dumb and Dumber (To) Scandal
In this episode, we talk about an example of Hollywood fraud and how sometimes popular movies are impacted. Following our short story, we have several recent news items. Stay tuned and enjoy today's episode.
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Episode 88
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50:45
Real Names of Popular Celebrities
Today we play a game. Can you figure out the celebrity behind these true names? Following the game, we go to the news, which has stories about Tim Curry, Disney, Beastie Boys, Jason Voorhees, and more.
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Episode 87
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1:15:09
Retro Pop Culture News Dump 💩
Today it's all about the news. We discuss Deadpool, Matthew Perry, Steven Tyler, and more. If you love Entertainment Tonight, you'll freakin' adore this episode. Tesh doesn't have a thing on us.
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Episode 86
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53:30
Deadpool. Was it Good?
In this episode we talk spoilers in the latest Deadpool & Wolverine movie (skip ahead if you don't want spoilers), plus other show business news items. What shows are returning to TV? Who acts like a baffoon for money? We tell you only the ...
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Episode 85
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1:13:52
The Olympics Used to be a lot Weirder
Scott is hooked on the Olympics and brought a funny game about some old events from the early 1900s. Is it real? Or Bullsh*t? Plus we talk about Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU, creepy Hollywood stalkers, and Jay & Silent Bob - not in ...
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Episode 84
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1:00:06
10+ Bizarre Things About Disney World
We're back from a short break. Since it's summer, why not talk about summer destinations? Today, we discuss a bunch of things you didn't know about Walt Disney World. See if you know more about the park than our resident expert Scott. Finally, ...
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Episode 83
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1:14:37
KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park
Do you like the band KISS? Maybe not. But did you know they made one of the worst movies ever? In this episode, we dive into a film compared to "Plan 9 From Outer Space." Then, stick around for the latest showbiz news.
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Episode 82
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1:17:09
The Mötley Crüe Scandal That Rocked Nobody
Did you know there is a guy who swore he was secretly in Mötley Crüe? Listen to his tale and see if you believe him. We also play another round of Scott's music game. And we round out the show with a few news items. Happy Fourth of July!
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Episode 81
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1:05:10
The Movie Song Game
In this episode, Scott brings a surprise game. Can you do better than Bill at aligning these classic songs with hit movies? Stay tuned for the show biz news.
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Episode 80
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1:01:53
The Cannon Movie Group
Have you heard about this dumpster fire? Some of the greatest crap ever put on film was a result of The Cannon Movie Group. Ringing a bell yet? You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll play a game with us. Tell a friend or you don't get into the ...
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Episode 79
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1:02:16
Indiana Smith and the Production Of Doom
Raiders of the Lost Ark started one way and ended another. Come learn the tale of this production. We also discuss other Hollywood and pop culture news.
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1:05:20
The Network Psychic Conspiracy
Do you remember when a psychic was hired to help pick network TV shows? We didn't either. So come get your dose of weird show business stories and news. This episode should be nominated for an Emmy.
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Episode 77
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1:11:53
Meet the New Show, Same as the Old Show
Hey all, welcome to our slightly tweaked new episodes. The same laughs with more riffing on stories around all your favorite pop culture news topics. We talk about... actually, maybe I'll tickle your ass with a feather. Listen to find out.
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Episode 76
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1:01:35
Will The 2024 Summer Movies Be Blockbusters?
In today's episode we talk about changing to our new name, "Did You Hear About This?" We also discuss the summer movie season. It's not looking too good, friends. We continue talking about recent news stories related to Howard Stern, Jer...
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Episode 75
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1:06:09
Are These Movie Remakes Really Superior?
In today's episode, we talk about a controversial list of remakes that are better than the original. We also discuss new entertainment stories including Dan Snyder and the Nickolodeon Scandal, the new She-Hulk fan trolling news, and more.
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Episode 74
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55:32
Dan Snyder and The Nickelodeon Scandal
In this episode, we spend some time on the current Nickelodeon scandal that's growing every day thanks to YouTube sleuths. We give you our take. Plus, we cover a few other new show business stories. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and maybe throw up ...
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Episode 73
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1:14:38
Did You Hear About This?
More news, more thoughts. Today we cover topics including the new Running Man, more Scary Movies, Amazon's surprise Fallout hit, Transformers One, live action Thundercats and more.
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Episode 72
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1:01:15
Good Riddance O.J., The Eclipse, More Iron Man, and Other News
Scott and Bill are together in the same room. What?!?! Today is a multi-topic show because we have so much pop culture news to talk about. From Sylvester Stallone to X-men, this one is packed.
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Episode 71
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1:02:46
