Great Pop Culture Debate

Finding the best in movies, music, TV and more--and YOU get a say!

Great Pop Culture Debate is a comedy podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 330 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #215

  Best Legion of Super-Heroes Member

  Aug 18, 202655 min

  DC Comics introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes in 1958’s Adventure Comics #247. What initially started out as a trio of super-powered alien teens from the 30th Century quickly expanded into a dozens of members having wild, retro-futuristic adventures across the galaxy. The property would have huge bursts of popularity every decade from the 1960s through the early 2000s, as well as devastating lulls that led to reboot after reboot. The Legion remains a nostalgic favorite for longtime comic fans, and younger viewers introduced via the 2006 animated series — an a new comic-book reboot is about to arrive. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we attempt to name the Best Legion of Super-Heroes member! Characters discussed: Brainiac 5, Lightning Lad/Live Wire, Cosmic Boy, Mon-El/Valor, Gates, Dream Girl, Chameleon Boy/Chameleon, Lightning Lass/Light Lass/Gossamer, Timber Wolf, Shadow Lass/Umbra, Element Lad, Wildfire, Matter-Eater Lad, Phantom Girl/Apparition, Ultra Boy, Saturn Girl Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD Panelist Bob Erlenback, and special guests, LOSH Super-Fan Kevin Wesley and artist and animator Jess Cuffe, as they discuss and debate 16 of the most memorable Legionnaires from the team’s many incarnations. For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional Legion members that didn’t make the bracket,  become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelist: Bob Erlenback Special Guests: Kevin Wesley, Jess Cuffe Producer: Derek Mekita Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.social Website: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate #losh #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #legion #scifi #comicbooks #comics #superheroes #saturngirl #cosmicboy #lightninglad #podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  HOT TAKE: Best 'Project Runway' Design Christian Siriano x Chris March Avant-Garde vs. Coral Castillo Finale Look

  Aug 11, 202610 min

  Hey Great Pop Culture Debate audience! We're taking a short break from new episodes this week, but don't worry—we'd never treat you like fashion roadkill. Instead, we're pulling a Hot Take from our Best Project Runway Design episode from Season 7. In this clip, our panelists are debating two unforgettable creations that prove fashion can be wearable art. In one corner, it's Christian Siriano and Chris March's unforgettable Avant Garde couture gown, a design that redefined what was possible on the Project Runway runway. In the other, it's Coral Castillo's breathtaking final runway look, a masterclass in craftsmanship, creativity, and signature style. If you enjoyed what you heard, be sure to check out the full Best Project Runway Design episode in our podcast feed for even more fierce fashion debates, or visit greatpopculturedebate.com for dozens of other pop culture showdowns. We'll be back next week with an all-new episode. Until then, remember: Everyone's entitled to their wrong opinion. EDITOR: Bob Erlenback INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch #projectrunway #christiansiriano #chrismarch #coralcastillo #fashion #bravo #bravotv #realitytv #avantagarde #fashionweek #podcast #podcastclips See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #214

  Best Summer Camp Movie

  Aug 4, 20261h 1m

  If you were lucky enough, or privileged enough, to experience summer camp as a kid or teenager, the experience likely made a lasting impression on you. Sleepaway camps have certainly inspired filmmakers over the years, as the rustic settings and wide-eyed young people experiencing their first taste of freedom have proven fertile creative ground for numerous genres, from coming-of-age films to comedies to horror films to sex romps. So for one of our 2026 Summer Specials, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to go wild as we attempt to name the best summer camp movie. Movies discussed: Dirty Dancing (1987), Little Darlings, Ernest Goes to Camp, The Great Outdoors, Friday the 13th (1980), Camp Rock, Space Camp, Wet Hot American Summer, Addams Family Values, Daddy Day Camp, Meatballs, Moonrise Kingdom, The Parent Trap (1998), Sleepaway Camp (1983), Camp (2003), Troop Beverly Hills Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD Panelists Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott, and Trey Radu-Blackburn as they discuss and debate 16 of the most memorable films set at summer camps. For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional movies set at summer camps that didn’t make the bracket,  become a Patreon supporter of the podcast  today. EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott, Trey Radu-Blackburn Producer: Derek Mekita Editor: Eric Rezsnyak Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #summer #summercamp #camp #camping #fridaythe13th #meatballs #wethotamericansummer #sleepawaycamp #theparenttrap #parenttrap #spacecamp #troopbeverlyhills #moonrisekingdom #addamsfamily #camprock See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  HOT TAKE: Best One-Hit Wonder of the 70s/80s 'Relax' vs. 'It's Raining Men'

  Jul 28, 20268 min

  We're taking a short break from brand-new episodes this week, but we couldn't leave you hanging like an umbrella in a hurricane. Instead, we're bringing you a Hot Take from our Best One-Hit Wonder Song episode. In this clip, our panel squares off over two iconic songs that prove sometimes you only need one massive hit to make music history: "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls and "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. One is a joyful, over-the-top anthem that forecasted a downpour of eligible bachelors and became an LGBTQ+ classic. The other is a provocative synth-pop smash that shocked parents, got banned by the BBC, and somehow only became even more popular because of it. It's a battle of high-energy disco versus irresistible '80s new wave, and enough camp to fill an entire Pride parade. But only one song can weather the storm and move on in the bracket. Listen to the full episode from Season 3 by clicking here . CREDITS: Editor: Bob Erlenback Intro/Outro Song: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch #80smusic #70smusic #music #popmusic #onehitwonder #frankiegoestohollywood #relax #weathergirls #itsrainingmen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #213

  Best Yacht Rock Song

  Jul 21, 202647 min

  “Yacht rock” as a term dates to the early 2000s, but the music it describes lives squarely in the late 1970s and early 80s. We’re talking the smooth sounds of summer, a little bit jazz, a touch of funk, a generous dollop of soulful crooning, all undercut by rock instrumentation by some of the grooviest white guys in the biz. You don’t have to be on a boat to enjoy yacht rock. It’s the perfect summer soundtrack no matter where you are. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate for one of our 2026 Summer Specials as we say ALL ABOARD and attempt to name the best Yacht Rock Song of all time. Songs discussed: “Africa” by TOTO, “Peg” by Steely Dan, “How Long” by Ace, “Ride Like the Wind” by Christopher Cross, “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins, “Steal Away” by Robbie Dupree, “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs, “All Out of Love” by Air Supply, “What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers, “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes, “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty, “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon, “I Keep Forgettin’” by Michael McDonald, “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” by Hall & Oates, “Baby Come Back” by Player Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD Panelists Derek Mekita, Jonny Minogue, and Kate Racculia as they discuss and debate 16 of the smoothest jazz-rock jams from the 70s and 80s. For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional yacht-rock gems that didn’t make the bracket,  become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.social Website: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Derek Mekita, Jonny Minogue, Kate Racculia Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Bob Erlenback Intro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch #yachtrock #yacht #70smusic #80smusic #jazz #softrock #jazzrockfusion #toto #chicago #kennyloggins #doobiebrothers #michaelmcdonald #reospeedwagon #steelydan #christophercross #gerryrafferty #hallandoates #bozscaggs #podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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