Episodes
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 1980s Sitcom
The 1980s may have only had three networks (for the most part), but they still produced some of the most legendary comedies in TV history. We discuss 16 of the best sitcoms of the 80s, with special guest panelist James Adomian!
Best Tina Turner Song
Tina Turner was one of the most important -- and longest-lasting -- stars of the late 20th Century. Her music and her story inspired millions around the world over the course of her seven-decade career. As part of our Divas series, we explore the very best of her catalogue.
Best Baby-Sitters Club Book
The Baby-Sitters Club series of books, written by Ann M. Martin from the mid-1980s to 2000, were formative reading materials for an entire generation of young readers, both women AND men. We celebrate this sprawling franchise with one of our most endearing debates ever.
Best Nickelodeon Original Series
The panel gets emotional — and spicy! — as it debates 16 of the most legendary Nickelodeon original series from the 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and today. Watch out for slime (and tears).
Best "30 Rock” Episode
NBC’s “30 Rock” remains one of the 21st Century’s funniest, most inventive television comedies. For this episode of the podcast, the panel looks back at the show’s seven-season run and debates the best episodes. We want to go to there…
Best TV Family
The podcast panel debates 16 of the most legendary families featured on TV past and present. Which television family makes it to the top?
Best of 2023: TV
The podcast panelists share their individual Top 3 picks for the best TV shows/seasons of 2023.
Best Pixar Film
The panel discusses 16 of the most iconic Pixar films, from “Toy Story” to “Elemental.” Will your favorite win? This episode goes to infinity…and beyod.
Best Whitney Houston Song
The panel celebrates the music of one of the greatest voices of our time, the late, great Whitney Houston. We discuss 16 of the best Whitney Houston songs, narrowing it down to our pick for the ultimate No. 1.
GPCD 100th Episode Spectacular!
The panelists and guests look back at the first 99 episodes of the show, discussing the best moments, and the decisions we got totally wrong!
Best "Drop Dead Gorgeous" Quote
The podcast heads to beautiful Mount Rose, MN, to discuss the best quotes from the 1999 cult-classic comedy, "Drop Dead Gorgeous." Go Muskies! Woo!
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 Film of 1999
The podcast debates the best films of 1999. Fight Club! Magnolia! The Matrix! The Mummy! And more!
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: TV
The podcast panelists share their individual Top 3 picks for TV shows and seasons that aired in 2022.