In 2006, the United States had a wildly unpopular Republican president, was embroiled in a pointless war in the Middle East, and was heading straight toward a major economic crisis. Sound familiar? But at least 20 years ago we had some amazing music to make those terrible times at least somewhat more enjoyable. Belting pop-rock ballads. Infectious hip-hop tracks, foundational emo-punk, and what can only be described as total bangers in de clurb. So join us as the Great Pop Culture Debate goes back 20 years and attempts to name the Best Song of 2006.

Songs discussed: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley, “Hung Up” by Madonna, “How to Save a Life” by The Fray, “SOS” by Rihanna, “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse, “Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy, “Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas, “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean, “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson, “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At the Disco, “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland, “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, “Irreplaceable” by Beyonce

Join host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Jake Pitochelli as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic songs from 20 years ago.

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EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panelists: Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Jake Pitochelli

Producer: Derek Mekita

Editor: Bob Erlenback

Intro & Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch

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And now for something completely different! Welcome to the 200th episode of the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast. Typically you all listen to OUR opinions on music, movies, TV, video games, comic books, and more. But for this anniversary special, we’re handing the mic to YOU, the listeners.

In our nearly six years and 199 episodes, we’ve gotten a lot of things right – but we’ve also gotten some things wrong. Some dubious decisions. Some bad calls. Some full-on boners. And you all let your feelings be known, which we LOVE.

So buckle up as some of the show’s longtime listeners give us the business over their busted brackets, with a focus on episodes released in seasons 8 through 12. If you want to hear the show’s panelists discuss what we got wrong in the first 100 episodes, check out our 100th Episode Spectacular.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Producers Bob Erlenback, Curtis Creekmore, and Derek Mekita, and our special-guest listeners Bryce MacGregor, John Beaudreau, Mary Kokinda, Lee Iannone, and Patreon Sponsor Kathy Kingsley as we discuss some of the podcast’s most questionable calls.

Episodes discussed: Best 1980s Teen Film (Season 9), Best Queen Song (Season 11), Best 1980s Sitcom (Season 10), Best John Williams Film Score (Season 12), Worst TV Lead Character (Season 12), Best Tori Amos Song (Season 12), Best Pixar Film (Season 8), Best ‘Mean Girls’ Quote (Season 9), Best Super Hero Film (Season 8), Best Madonna Music Video (Season 9), Best Nickelodeon Original Series (Season 9), Best Tina Turner Song (Season 10), Best LGBTQ Super Hero (Season 11), Best Song of 1978 (Season 11), Best Annie Lennox Song (Season 12)

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EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Special Guests: Bryce MacGregor, John Beaudreau, Mary Kokinda, Lee Iannone, Kathy Kingsley

Producers: Bob Erlenback, Curtis Creekmore, Derek Mekita

Editor: Eric Rezsnyak

Intro & Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch

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We’re off this week, but orange you glad we found a little something for your feed? Check out THIS Hot Take argument from our Season 9 episode, Best Nickelodeon Original Series, in which host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Joelle Boedecker, discuss two of Nick's most enduring teen-oriented series, the sketch show "All That" and the animated series, "Doug."

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Intro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch

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