Broadcasting from the legendary Pacifica Pier Studios on the Season 4 finale of the Don’t Listen Chumcast, Big Red & The Shebs celebrate one of California's most iconic landmarks—the Pacifica Pier. From its unforgettable history to the heartbreaking recent collapse and closure, we take a nostalgic look at the place where generations made memories. Then we crank up the time machine to 1965 as Sonny & Cher's timeless #1 hit I've Got You Babe reminds us why some songs never die. But that's just the beginning. We dive into the mind-bending idea that everything in the universe is connected—from people to the Earth, the Moon, and beyond—before taking a flamethrower to some of the biggest #1 hits of the '80s that sucked, yet somehow made it to the top (yes, we're looking at you, Dionne Warwick, Lionel Richie, and Rick Astley). Finally, we saddle up for one of the craziest stories in American history as we explore the fearless riders of the Pony Express and the Wild West, proving that before overnight shipping, there were only grit, guts, and impossible odds.

History, music, laughs, hot takes, and complete Chumcast chaos—you never know where this ride is headed. Like, subscribe, and follow for more episodes that prove history is anything but boring!

Before smartphones, social media, and dating apps, there was Samantha Baker, the ultimate forgotten birthday, and a movie that defined an entire generation. Sixteen Candles wasn't just another teen comedy—it became the blueprint for '80s pop culture, launching careers, creating unforgettable characters, and reminding us why the decade still refuses to die. On this special Don't Listen Chumcast – On This Day in History, Big Red & The Shebs look back at why Sixteen Candles became a cultural phenomenon, what still holds up, what definitely doesn't, and why the 1980s may have been the greatest decade ever. Were the '80s really the best era... or are we all just wearing nostalgia goggles?

Is she your soulmate... or the plot twist you never saw coming? In this lightning-fast edition of the Don't Listen Chumcast, The Fast Lane, Big Red & The Shebs dive headfirst into the biggest relationship red flags that can turn romance into a disaster. From controlling behavior and constant drama to jealousy, mixed signals, and the warning signs too many people ignore, this episode is packed with laughs, stories, and plenty of "Yep... been there!" moments. Whether you're dating, happily single, or just love hearing relationship train wrecks, buckle up—this one's a wild ride.

Before influencers were flexing on social media, the kings and queens of status ruled the halls in pastel polos, popped collars, loafers with no socks, and enough hairspray to destroy the ozone layer. On this episode of the Don’t Listen Chumcast, The Fast Lane, Big Red & The Shebs dive headfirst into the wild world of 1980s preppy culture — the fashion, the stereotypes, the country club attitude, the movies, the music, and the social pecking order that defined an entire generation of suburban cool. From The Official Preppy Handbook and Ivy League obsession to yacht rock, polo shirts, mall culture, and rich-kid arrogance, the crew breaks down how preppies became both the envy and the punchline of the decade.

But this isn’t just a nostalgia trip soaked in Lacoste and Ralph Lauren. The guys also unpack the darker side of the preppy stereotype — the elitism, exclusion, bullying, social cliques, and the “better-than-you” attitude that fueled endless teen movie rivalries throughout the 80s. From the rise of the yuppie era to every smug villain in an 80s comedy wearing boat shoes and driving daddy’s convertible, the Chumcast explores why preppy culture became such a lightning rod in pop culture.

Love them or hate them, the preps helped define the decade’s identity almost as much as metalheads, punks, and skaters did. If you survived the era of Izod shirts, Swatches, feathered hair, and impossible social hierarchies — or just wish you had — this episode is pure retro chaos.

Broadcasting live from the legendary Cow Palace Studios, Big Red & The Shebs saddle up for another wildly unpredictable episode of the Don't Listen Chumcast. This week, the boys take a deep dive into the fascinating history of the Cow Palace itself—exploring its legendary rodeos, iconic concerts, and unforgettable political events that helped shape Bay Area culture for generations. From there, they crank the volume to eleven and revisit the explosive success of AC/DC's Back in Black, the album that defied the odds and became one of the biggest records in rock history. The conversation then takes a hilarious turn as the Chumcast crew breaks down the top things people love to brag about—and why we're all guilty of it. Finally, the episode closes with a deep dive into the life and legacy of media titan William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper king whose sensational headlines, outsized influence, and controversial tactics helped create the blueprint for modern media manipulation. Was he a visionary businessman, a master propagandist, or the original architect of fake news? Tune in and decide for yourself.

On this special presentation of the Don’t Listen Chumcast, Big Red & The Shebs dive headfirst into the brilliant, chaotic legacy of River Phoenix — the once-in-a-generation talent who burned brighter and faster than almost anyone in Hollywood history. From Stand By Me and My Own Private Idaho to becoming the face of a generation that rejected fake celebrity culture, River wasn’t just another young actor… he was the future. We celebrate his birth, unpack the mythology surrounding his rise, and confront the heartbreaking night outside the The Viper Room that froze the ‘90s in place forever. This episode gets raw about fame, addiction, genius, and why River Phoenix still feels more real than most stars today. If you grew up hearing his name whispered like a legend — or you’re discovering him for the first time — this one hits hard.

Broadcasting live from the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk studios, the Don’t Listen Chumcast goes completely off the rails in the best possible way. In this episode, Big Red & The Shebs crack open the wild history of the Boardwalk itself — from its old-school carnival roots and neon-drenched California mythology to its iconic role in pop culture and movie history. From The Lost Boys and vampire chaos to the endless stream of beach movies, music videos, and late-night urban legends tied to Santa Cruz, the crew dives into why this place became one of America’s most recognizable backdrops for cinematic rebellion and coastal weirdness. If you’ve ever smelled salt air, fried food, and bad decisions at the same time… this segment is for you.

Then the Chumcast takes a hard left turn straight into one of the strangest disasters in American history — the Great Locust Plague of 1874. Imagine skies turning black, crops disappearing in minutes, and entire towns watching helplessly as billions of Rocky Mountain locusts descended like something out of an apocalypse movie. The crew dives into the terrifying scale of the storm, the panic it unleashed across the Midwest, and how one of the largest insect swarms ever recorded practically erased livelihoods overnight. Nature was the original horror movie — and this segment proves it.

From there, the Don’t Listen Chumcast gets under your skin — literally — with a deep dive into the savage, rebellious, and sometimes criminal history of tattoos. From ancient warriors and outlaw bikers to sailors, punks, prisoners, and modern influencers turning ink into billion-dollar culture, the crew explores how tattoos evolved from taboo branding into mainstream identity. Expect stories about underground tattoo parlors, moral panic, rock stars covered head-to-toe in ink, and the kind of questionable tattoo decisions people absolutely regret after tequila and heartbreak collide.

But things take an even darker turn when the guys descend into the completely unhinged world of Caligula — the Roman emperor whose name became synonymous with excess, corruption, madness, violence, and debauchery. Was he history’s first true celebrity trainwreck? A misunderstood tyrant? Or just proof humanity has always been obsessed with chaos? From bizarre rumors and political bloodbaths to stories too insane to sound real, the Chumcast tears through one of history’s most infamous figures with zero brakes and absolutely no dignity left intact.

And just when you think the episode can’t get louder, the crew closes things out with an epic debate over the greatest guitar solos of the 1980s — the decade where solos became larger than life and guitar gods ruled MTV. From face-melting arena rock anthems to emotional masterpieces that still stop people dead in their tracks, the guys argue over who delivered the most legendary six-string moments ever recorded. Expect screaming guitars, hot takes, controversy, and pure 80s excess as they celebrate the solos that defined an era of big hair, louder amps, and absolute musical insanity.

Remember racing home to catch the same episode of The A-Team, Cheers, Married… with Children, Knight Rider, or Miami Vice for the hundredth time — and somehow it still hit harder than half the junk on TV today?

On this special presentation of the Don’t Listen Chumcast, The Fast Lane, Big Red & The Shebs dive headfirst into the greatest TV reruns of all time, with a heavy dose of legendary 80’s classics that practically raised an entire generation on sarcasm, synth music, explosions, sitcom chaos, and after-school couch marathons.

From the shows that dominated syndication for decades to the comfort-watch series you STILL stop scrolling for, we’re breaking down the reruns that never died — and why Gen X and millennials are still addicted to them. If you’ve ever quoted Seinfeld, hummed the Magnum P.I. theme, or planned your life around Nick at Nite, this episode is pure nostalgia-fueled insanity.