Mt. Rushmore of Pittsburgh (w/ What Yinz Talkin' Bout)
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This week we're turning our eye on the Iron City. We touch on everything from local food and drink to, of course, the sports teams. Joining us are a couple of local ringers: Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent from the What Yinz Talkin' Bout, which is a lively conversation about the Steelers social media conversation.
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Mt. Rushmore of Celebrities Cameoing in Wrestling
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Happy Wrestlemania Season, everyone. Wrestlemania is the one time when even the most casual fans pay attention to what's happening in wrestling. A lot of that has to do with the fact that big-time celebrities have a tendency to get involved inside - or outside - the ring during Wrestlemania. This week we're looking at some of the most high-profile, exciting and shocking moments involving celebrities and wrestling!
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Mt. Rushmore of Fake Bands Turned Real Bands (with T. Mike Childs)
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Sometimes the best bands aren't even real! That's the premise of this week's episode, as we talk about musical acts that started out as fictional and turned into hitmakers and live acts. Joining us to sort through the thousands of possible entries is T. Mike Childs, author of "The Rocklopedia Fakebandica" and proprietor of the FakeBands.com Wiki.
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Mt. Rushmore of Sports Bar Appetizers
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We're not talking fancy restaurant appetizers in this episode. Get out of here, arancini! No, we're discussing and debating what are the most iconic bar foods. We take a trip down Cholesterol Lane with our favorite items to nosh on while tossing back a pint!
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Mt. Rushmore of Klutzes
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Klutzes are staples of entertainment, because they are so relateable. After all, pobody's nerfect! We all have felt like a stumblebum at some point in our lives, so we feel the pain of the klutz, whether it's on the screen or in real life. This week we're looking at all forms of klutzes and isolating some of our favorite. Let's hope we don't fumble the bag with our picks!
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Mt. Rushmore of Songs at the End of Movies
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So now, the end is near...of the movie, that is. And it's time to go out with a bang - sometimes literally - and wrap up the whole theme of the movie in one neat bow. What better way to do that than with the perfect song. This week we're discussing the ultimate meetings of music and visuals that leave indelible marks on people who watch their favorite films.
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Mt. Rushmore of Songs We Don't Need to Hear Again for a While
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Sometimes, a song you love can because an automatic fast-forward when it comes on. It's not because the song is suddenly bad. Maybe the song is overplayed, or maybe the lyrics haven't held up. No matter what the case, it's a song that you don't need to hear for a long time. We're discussing songs that we feel that way about this week, and yes, we're taking down some sacred cows along the way.
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Mt. Rushmore of Robert De Niro
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Robert De Niro - a titan of the film world and certainly one of the most talented actors ever to grace the big screen. He is totally dedicated to his craft, even if that means engaging in all manner of method acting nonsense. Still, no one can question the intensity of a De Niro performance. Ahead of the release of "KIllers of the Flower Moon," we're honoring Robert De Niro (or "Bobby" to his friends and people who want you to think they are Hollywood insiders) by buiding a whole episode around him. We're looking at everything from his greatest roles to musical tributes (sort of) to him.
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Mt. Rushmore of Mob Nicknames (w/ Frank Hayde)
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No matter how many ridiculous nicknames Hollywood creates for its Mafia movie characters, they still can't hold a candle to the ones sported by real-life Mob members. This week we're joined by Frank Hayde, author of several books including "The Mafia and the Machine" to discuss the funniest and most adorable names possible for truly horrendous people.
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Mt. Rushmore of Pixar Shorts
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Pixar has done more than make some of the most beloved animated films of the last three decades. The "Pixar Magic" also extends to short films, where talented creators often have the chance to explore and experiment with fewer restrictions or expectations. This episode is dedicated to Pixar shorts, whether they were shown before a feature-length film or on television.
info_outlineWe were promised a future where robots would do, literally, everything for us. Well, it's 2020, and guess what? I STILL HAVE TO TIE MY OWN SHOES!
But that doesn't mean that robots aren't still cool as hell. This week, per Jeff's request, we're looking at robots. Just regular robots that do regular robot stuff.
SHOW NOTES
- The Roomba (Michael's Choice)
- R.O.B. the Robot from Nintendo (Richard's Choice)
- BigDog (Michael's Choice)
- Biohazard from "Battlebots" (Richard's Choice)
- Robots from "Flight of the Conchord" (Michael's Choice)
- DaVinci Surgical System (Richard's Choice)
- Bender from "Futurama" (Michael's Choice)
- The Opportunity Mars Rover (Richard's Choice)