Episodes
Best Super Smash Bros. Fighter
In anticipation of whatever the next Smash Bros. game will be on the Switch successor, we look back at the best playable fighters in Nintendo’s decades-spanning fighting game series.
Best Grammy Winner for Best New Artist
Since the 1960s the Grammys have presented Best New Artist to breakthrough singers and musicians. Along the way, the award has gone to people who would become among music’s brightest stars. We debate 16 of them to determine the very best.
Worst Sequel Film
Get your rotten tomatoes ready as we discuss 16 of the worst sequel films in cinema history, from super-hero duds to horror nightmares.
Best “Sesame Street” Character
In November 2024, “Sesame Street” will celebrate 55 years of bringing quality children’s programming to televisions across the United States — and the world. We pay our respects by discussing 16 of the most iconic characters to appear on the show.
Best “American Horror Story” Character
FX Network's "American Horror Story" has given us dozens of terrifying -- and compelling -- characters over its 12-season run. We discuss the most interesting killers, monsters, and final girls from Ryan Murphy's horror anthology series.
Best Summer Olympics Sporting Event
The Summer Olympics are BACK in 2024, with Paris hosting the XXXIII Olympiad July 25 through August 11. We consider 16 of our favorite sporting events, debating their merits through a pop-culture lens.
Best Elton John Single
The panel discusses 16 of the most revered singles released by the absolute icon Elton John, discussing the music and legacy of his incredible five-decade career.
Best “Saturday Night Live” Character
Prerecorded, from an apartment in Queens, it’s the Great Pop Culture Debate’s first episode on “Saturday Night Live”! We discuss 16 of the most popular recurring characters from the long-running sketch comedy show, narrowing it down to our favorite of all time.
Best Girl Group
Get ready to harmonize! The panel discusses 16 of the most iconic girl groups of all time, from the OGs of the 1960s to the K-Pop of BLACKPINK and everything in between.
Best of 2022: Music
The panelists share their individual Top 3 picks for the best albums released in 2022.
Best of 2022: TV
The podcast panelists share their individual Top 3 picks for TV shows and seasons that aired in 2022.
Best HBO Original Series
The panelists discuss 16 of the biggest hits — and some critical darlings — from HBO’s legendary slate of TV series.
Best of 2021: Film
The podcast panels shares their individual picks for the Top 3 films released in 2021.
Best of 2020: Film
Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Karissa Kloss, Kevin Dillon, and Matt DeTurck discuss their Top 5 films released in 2020.
Best of 2020: TV
Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Kate Racculia, and Kevin DIllon discuss their Top 5 TV series aired in 2020.