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  • Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 3 - The Story of Foreigner, We WIsh You a Merry Christmas and David Bowie!

    Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 3 - The Story of Foreigner, We WIsh You a Merry Christmas and David Bowie!
    2025/11/17
    In this episode on the Soundtrack to Stranger Things we examine the artists and songs from Episode 3. This time we dive into the glorious music of Foreigner, their rise to classic rock fame and the turbulence along the way. We also discuss one timeless holiday classic, a classical piece that you'll recognize from Bugs Bunny and cap it all off with David Bowie and the most emotional song he's ever performed. You won't want to miss it!
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    1 時間 1 分
  • Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 2 - The Story of Reagan Youth, Jingle Bells, I Melt With You and More!

    Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 2 - The Story of Reagan Youth, Jingle Bells, I Melt With You and More!
    2025/11/13
    We continue our deep dive into the music of the Netflix show "Stranger Things". In this episode we cover a punk song with a back story so bizarre you'll have to hear it to believe it. We also discuss a couple of all time holiday classics and one of the biggest one hit wonders of the 80s! You will not want to miss this one! #strangerthings
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    54 分
  • Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 1 - The Story of White Rabbit, Africa and More!

    Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episode 1 - The Story of White Rabbit, Africa and More!
    2025/11/11
    When the Netflix show Stranger Things was released in 2016 it created a surge in interest for all things 80s including the music. Today we dive deep on the songs included in Season 1, Episode 1: "The Vanishing of Will Byers". The stories behind these songs are amazing! There is murder, suicide, drugs, an attempt to drug the President of the United States, a hang glider accident (it's true!) along with several iconic songs. So put the kick stand and your dirt bike down and join us for the first in our series on Stranger Things: The Music!
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 2

    Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 2
    2025/11/04
    Jason and Dee are back to wrap up their 80s monster showdown as Teen Wolf (1985) goes head-to-head with The Monster Squad (1987)!In Part 2, the guys dive deeper into both films — from werewolves on the basketball court to kids hunting Dracula in suburbia — and explore what made each movie so uniquely memorable.

    They discuss The Monster Squad’s incredible creature designs, Shane Black’s razor-sharp dialogue, and why it didn’t find its audience until years later. Then they revisit Teen Wolf’s legacy, its unexpected box office success, and how it captured the awkward charm of teenage transformation like no other 80s film.

    Finally, Jason and Dee deliver their Final Judgment: which movie stands taller under the full moon — the slam-dunking wolfman or the monster-loving misfits?It’s nostalgia, trivia, and plenty of 80s magic as only the Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast can deliver!
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    50 分
  • Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 1

    Teen Wolf (1985) vs. The Monster Squad (1987): Part 1
    2025/10/28
    This week, Jason and Dee go full moon and monster mash as they kick off a two-part showdown between two beloved 80s cult classics — Teen Wolf (1985) and The Monster Squad (1987)!

    In Part 1, the guys dig into the origins of both films, tracing how Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman brought the all-American werewolf comedy to life, while Shane Black and Fred Dekker crafted their monster-loving homage to the Universal classics. Along the way, Jason and Dee break down the cast of Teen Wolf — from Michael J. Fox’s breakout charisma to the underappreciated heart of the movie — and finally answer the burning question that has puzzled fans for decades… how did “Boof” get her nickname?!

    Grab your letterman jacket and your silver bullets — it’s time to relive the fur, fun, and freaky genius of 80s monster movies!
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    52 分
  • Christopher Cross "The Best of Christopher Cross" (1991): Track by Track!

    Christopher Cross "The Best of Christopher Cross" (1991): Track by Track!
    2025/10/14
    This week, Jason and Dee set a course for smooth waters as they dive into the world of Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross, exploring his 1991 Greatest Hits collection. Track by track, they unravel the stories behind the songs—from the serene escape of “Sailing” to the driving groove of “Ride Like the Wind.” They dig into Cross’s unexpected rise, the pressure of sudden fame, and the quiet drama behind an artist who became the face of a genre he never asked to invent. Along the way, they cruise through his massive pop culture impact, including “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”—the Oscar-winning ballad that defined an era of soft-focus romance and late-night radio. Was Christopher Cross simply soft rock… or something far more influential? And this is just the beginning. Episode One of a two-part Yacht Rock showdown!

    Next week, Jason and Dee climb aboard with fellow 80s soft rock legends Air Supply and their 1983 Greatest Hits. When the final notes fade, only one will earn Final Judgment… Who truly rules the smooth seas of the 80s?

    All aboard. It’s time to set sail. ⛵️
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    1 時間 8 分
  • "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 2

    "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 2
    2025/10/07
    This week Jason and Dee are back for the epic conclusion of their showdown between two of the quirkiest comedies of the 1980s — Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) vs. UHF (1989)! In part two, the guys dive deep into the cast of UHF, uncover fascinating tidbits and behind-the-scenes trivia from both cult classics, and reminisce about the impact these offbeat films had on pop culture. Finally, Jason and Dee render their final judgment: which zany movie truly stands tall as the king of weird 80s comedy?
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    42 分
  • "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1

    "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1
    2025/09/30
    This week, Jason and Dee dive handlebars-first into two of the quirkiest cult comedies of the 1980s: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) and UHF (1989)! In Part 1 of this two-part showdown, the guys explore the wild and wonderful origins behind both films.Join them as they trace Paul Reubens' journey from the improv stages of the Groundlings to the creation of his iconic alter ego, Pee-Wee Herman, and how a stage act morphed into a beloved Saturday morning show—and ultimately a big-screen debut.They’ll also rewind to the rise of Weird Al Yankovic, unpacking how his music and parody fame led to a shot at movie stardom with UHF.Plus, Jason and Dee break down the unforgettable cast of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, and the legendary creative collaboration between Reubens, Tim Burton, and Danny Elfman that brought Pee-Wee's surreal world to life.Grab your bowtie and your secret word of the day—this episode is too weird to miss!
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    44 分