The podcasting world is saying goodbye to a truly groundbreaking show. WTF with Marc Maron is locking the gates very soon, and Thomas and Deremy are paying tribute by breaking down five essential WTF with Marc Maron episodes. Maron has done almost 1,700 episodes, many of which definitely qualify as essential. See if the guys pick any of your favorites and learn about what made WTF such an important podcast.

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This week, the guys are talking about rock-music icons. Deremy and Thomas are delving into Page, Plant, Jones, and Bonham, as they discuss five essential Led Zeppelin songs. Zeppelin has, perhaps, the most well-known riffs in rock history. With so many well-known songs, it will be interesting to see where Thomas and Deremy go with their picks. See if you agree!

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The guys are back for another Year in Pop Culture, in which they recap a single year Pop Culture Five style. This time, they're talking music, movies, tv, sports, and other pieces of pop culture from the year 2012. This might be a more pivotal year than people remember. Take a listen and see if Deremy and Thomas place you exactly where you were 13 years ago.

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Deremy and Thomas are continuing their celebration of 100 episodes by putting their music-geek caps on. In this episode, the guys are going back to their playlist of every song that has been chosen throughout the history of Pop Culture Five, and putting that playlist on shuffle. Listen to them reminisce about their music episodes, and the songs that made the essential cut.

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The podcast is celebrating 100 episodes! So this week, it's a little break from the format as the guys are doing a fan Q&A. Joining the show to interview Deremy and Thomas is a listener of former guest (listen to the Parks & Recreation episode), Elizabeth Zbinden. Elizabeth asks the guys questions that may be on the minds of their listeners. Listen to them reminisce about doing the pod, share their favorite moments, most challenging episodes, and much more.

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This week, Deremy and Thomas explore the work of a modern-day pop-music icon. The guys will be talking five essential Rihanna songs. Rihanna has 14 number-one hit songs, and a lot more throughout her 20-year career, so this might be a tough one. So join them as they celebrate Rhianna's career and listen to her debut album, "Music of the Sun," which is coming up on its 20th anniversary on August 29th.

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This week, the guys are talking about what might be the last golden era of a genre. Deremy and Thomas are playing a little mood music as they discuss five essential 90's R&B songs. The 90's were an interesting time for R&B and there are a lot of ways they can go with this. Hopefully your favorite R&B artists from around that time make the cut.

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The guys are continuing their experiment this week, as it's Thomas' turn to take the week off. Deremy and special guest, AJ Klima, are teaming up to break down five essential Ted Lasso characters. This is a show that didn't quite pull Thomas in, but Deremy loves it and he found the right person to geek out with.

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