Did You Hear About This: A Retro Pop Culture Podcast
This humorous pop culture podcast covers the latest retro show business news and industry stories with Bill & Scott, two long-time friends who grew up in the 80s.
Laugh with Bill and Scott as they dissect the guts out of some of our favorite pop culture. Rated PG-13 for some adult humor.
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Episodes
91 episodes since 2022
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...
September 16, 2024
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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 ...
September 09, 2024
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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.
September 02, 2024
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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.
August 26, 2024
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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.
August 19, 2024
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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 ...
August 12, 2024
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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 ...
August 05, 2024
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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, ...
July 29, 2024
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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.
July 15, 2024
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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!
July 08, 2024
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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.
July 01, 2024
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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 ...
June 24, 2024
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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.
June 17, 2024
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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.
June 10, 2024
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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.
May 27, 2024
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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...
May 13, 2024
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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.
May 06, 2024
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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 ...
April 29, 2024
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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.
April 22, 2024
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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.
April 15, 2024
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Episode 71
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1:02:46
The Talented Tim Curry
We cover a few topics today, including a trip down Tim Curry's extensive filmography. Who doesn't love this guy? No more antici.... pation. Dig into this week's episode.
April 08, 2024
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Episode 70
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54:05
Bustin' Makes Me Feel Meh
Well, the new Ghostbusters came and went. We have thoughts. We also play another round of the Sound Effect game. Can you beat Scott? We round out the show with some Hollywood news discussions. Give us a review, and please tell a fr...
April 01, 2024
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Episode 69
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56:52
Mysterious Celebrity Deaths
Bill makes it dark. Scott doubles down. We talk about the Quiet On The Set show on MAX, and cover a few insane stories about celebrity wrongdoings. We round it up with a few news items.
March 25, 2024
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Episode 68
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58:56
Singing Celebrities and the Video Game Bit Wars
I've always heard movie stars are wannabe rock stars. Did you know how many have released albums? Come play a game about it. Then we'll talk about the video game console wars. As usual, we'll round it out with some news. See you there.
March 18, 2024
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Episode 67
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1:21:07