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Pop Culture Yearbook

Brian, Brad, Giff

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Join lifelong friends Pete, Brad, and Giff on a nostalgic adventure with Pop Culture Yearbook! Delve into the 1980s to the present as they explore the movies, TV, music, and sports that shaped their lives. Each episode of PCY contains diverse opinions and entertaining stories, sure to spark your own cherished memories along the way. Join us as we reminisce about iconic moments that define generations!
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Let's talk about Prenatal, Pregnancy and Postpartum health! This podcast is all about authentic conversations centred on Perinatal health and wellbeing; from mood and anxiety disorders, to breastfeeding challenges, to grief and loss in the Perinatal period and literally everything in between! This is the place to have real and honest conversations about these experiences so we can break down barriers to accessing treatment and crush stigma! I open these conversations up by sharing my knowled ...
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We are joined by Richard Gurman who was the executive producer on the ground breaking show "Married... with Children" and author of the new book, "Married... with Children vs. the World". Richard takes us behind the scenes of the meteoric rise of Married... with Children and the FOX Network. Richard also discusses the process of writing, casting an…
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Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 16 on September 9th, so we've brought on Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to chat about his scoops around Apple's upcoming hardware. We should expect some notable additions, like a dedicated camera button, as well as slightly larger screens on the Pro models. We'll also dive into Apple's robotics efforts -- does anyo…
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The iPhone 16 event is over, and now we've got plenty of thoughts to share after playing with all of Apple's new hardware. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about the entire iPhone 16 and Pro lineup, and Senior Reporter Billy Steele joins to chat about his experience with the AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10. It turns out, the Apple Wa…
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In this bonus episode, Devindra and Engadget Contributing Reporter Kris Holt break down everything new (and not so new) in the iPhone 16 lineup. Is Apple Intelligence alone enough to entice iPhone owners to upgrade? Does anyone actually need the camera button? And why are we so intrigued by the Apple Watch Series 10 (which is undoubtedly the most i…
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Send us a text We're talkin' to you, Goose! Get ready to speed through 1986's Top Gun starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer, Tom Skerritt, and more. We break down all the nostalgia, the action, the love story, and the soundtrack. In memory of Goose's untimely and shocking end, our draft this episode is the saddest or most…
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After plenty of testing, we've got some final thoughts on Google's latest foldable. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Michael Fisher (AKA MrMobile) to discuss the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and why it feels like a far more mature device than the previous Pixel Fold. Also, we dive into some of the biggest news from IFA 2024, like Intel's Co…
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Send us a text This month the Pop Culture Yearbook is turning to page 1986 for a good solid heaping of nostalgia. To kick it off, Giff and Brad share their memories of a really special year for two 10 year olds. We also dig deep into the great movies and music of the year with a draft that covers tons of ground. Settle in and get ready to go back i…
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Send us a text Closing out 2016 is the fans' vote: Deadpool. We're talking about the original movie in the series that seemed to be tailor-made for Ryan Reynolds. We'll give you the background of how it was made, share our favorite scenes and quotes, and dig deep into the music and pop culture references that permeate the film. Then it's a fun draf…
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This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into Engadget's reviews on Google's Pixel 9 and 9 Pro phones. Are they really a step up from last year's devices? And how do they compare to Samsung's latest? Also, we chat about a few stories from Gamescom 2024, including Microsoft's Indiana Jones game heading to the PS5, as well as the wild launch of Black My…
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On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard. On the fateful launch day, there were several engineers who expressed serious concerns surrounding the launch on one of the coldest days in Florida history. We are joined by author Adam Higginbotham to talk about his new …
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Send us a text Here at PCY we LOVE nostalgia. And in recent years one TV series has captured 80s nostalgia better than most: Stranger Things. We are looking back at when Stranger Things took Netflix by storm in 2016. We'll talk about the first episode, the great cast, including newcomers and 80s throwbacks (Winona Ryder, Matthew Modine), and the al…
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Is the second time the charm for Google's foldable? In this episode, Devindra chats with Senior Writer Sam Rutherford about his hands-on impressions of the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It has bigger screens and a sleeker design than its predecessor, but how does it compare to the other foldables out there? And why isn't it called the Pixel Fold 2?! Though…
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Google has officially dropped its major 2024 devices a few months earlier than usual. Today at its Made By Google event, the company unveiled the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, as well as its foldable follow-up, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. As for new accessories, we got the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about e…
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We've been reporting on AI PCs, or computers featuring CPUs with neural processing units (NPUs), for over a year. but the concept still feels like a buzz word for most consumers. We're still waiting on potentially interesting AI features, like Microsoft's Recall and Apple Intelligence's smarter Siri. So why should anyone make sure there next comput…
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Send us a text Andy Samberg is very popular, The Lonely Island took SNL by storm, this movie contains cameos from many of the biggest stars in entertainment; so why was Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping such a box office bomb? We'll hit on that in this episode, but we'll focus more on the brilliance of the writing and the music, which has made thi…
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Google is officially a monopoly, according to a US court. But what does that really mean? This week, Devindra and Senior Editor Karissa Bell dive into the landmark Google antitrust case to explore how it could affect the future of search. Google claims it's simply delivering the best product, but clearly the court thinks otherwise. Also, we chat ab…
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In 1988 Ben Johnson ran a record breaking 9.79 in the 100m and won an Olympic gold medal. A few days later, he tested positive for steroids and the gold medal was lost. Is this the greatest moment in Canadian sports history or the worst? Did Ben Johnson get a fair trial? Do we wish Ben Johnson got away "Scott Free"? We are joined by the incredible …
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Send us a text 2016. Eight years ago already. Maybe better remembered for the political chaos of the time, it was also a year filled with wonderful pop culture. TV and streaming were taking off to new heights, and the movies and music were great as well. Listen to our memories and drafts and you might be surprised how much you remember! If you enjo…
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Samsung's Galaxy Ring is here, and honestly it's just a bit basic. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into what does and doesn't work with Samsung's latest wearable. Also, we discuss Friend's new AI gadget, which listens to your conversations and sends text messages to help you feel less lonely. To get a better sense of the device, Devindra also…
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Send us a text You voted and you chose this week's topic: Major League! We have loved this movie since its release in 1989. Definitely in the conversation for best sports movie ever, we talk about the great characters, lines, scenes, and moments that make it so great. One of the best moments is Rick Vaughn's entrance to "Wild Thing." In honor of th…
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Send us a text This is a special episode as not only do we discuss a great show we all enjoyed, Married...with Children; but we also get to do it by interviewing one of the main writers of the show itself, Richard Gurman. His recently released book Married… with Children vs. the World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX and Changed…
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We are incredibly lucky to be joined by one of the top investigative journalists in Canada from the Toronto Star, Kevin Donovan. Kevin chats about the current state of newspapers, the important role of investigative journalism and the process he undertakes when embarking on a new investigation. We then move on to talking about the excellent investi…
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Send us a text C-c-c-c-c'mon! It's time to revisit one of our favorite albums of the 80s: Faith by George Michael from 1987. Tons of hit singles, great videos, and a lot of specific nostalgia all came out of this solo debut. We share all those wonderful memories and break down each track. Then we get draftin'. Since George Michael was in Wham! firs…
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It’s time for the summer Olympics and also the gadget Olympics? Who can outdo Samsung when it comes to launching new products every year? At its second Unpacked event of 2024, Samsung showed off seven different devices: the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. Many o…
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Send us a text What is a perfect movie to you? For us, the obvious answer is The Princess Bride. Of all the movies we haven't covered yet on PCY, this is most inconceivable omission. Well, here we go! Get out your swords, put on your six-fingered gloves, and fetch that pitcher; it's time talk about this Rob Reiner classic starring Cary Elwes, Robin…
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It is the week of July 4th and this episode features an American Hero, Peter Forcelli. Pete is 9/11 first responder, former ATF agent and author of "The Deadly Path". In our interview, Pete revisits the events of 9/11 and later, how he became a federal whistle-blower while working for the ATF detailing how federal prosecutors in Arizona did not pro…
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Send us a text This month we're covering things we missed the first time around. In this episode, we sift through options each of us would like to discuss and narrow them down to our final choices. Listen in as we cover a lot of ground. If we mention something you'd like us to cover, let us know! We are always open to suggestions. If you enjoy the …
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Motorola is still trying to reclaim the glory of its original Razr phone with its latest foldables. The new Razr and Razr+ are more stylish than the previous models, and at $700 and $1,000 respectively, they're surprisingly affordable for devices with massive folding OLED screens. In other news, we chat about Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange being…
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Send us a text More guests! This week we welcome Dave and Rob from the Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast! On their show they cover all kinds of great movies and music, and you must check them out. In this episode they've been tasked with drafting the biggest box office hits from the decades they cover, but with a twist. For our last choice, we are…
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It's been a quiet week of news, but we've been feverishly testing Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Copilot+ AI PCs. In this episode, Devindra and Sam will answer your questions about Microsoft’s new hardware, and we'll deliver some of our first impressions. It turns out Microsoft may have finally gotten Windows on Arm support right! A…
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Send us a text This week we welcome some wonderful guests: Jim and Lindsay from the podcast Children of the 80s! Their show is steeped in nostalgia and covers all facets of the 80s. Talking about Saturday Morning Cartoons feels like a match made in heaven. This episode in fact drips in nostalgia and memories. While we talk we remember things we had…
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This week has felt like a month worth of news, now that we've wrapped up Apple's WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest in LA. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss their final thoughts on Apple Intelligence and the company's upcoming software, and they chat about some of our coverage highlights from the pseudo-E3 Game Fest. Also, we dive into X m…
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There was no new Apple hardware at WWDC 2024, but Apple still had tons of news around AI and its upcoming operating systems. In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra brave the California heat to discuss Apple Intelligence and how it's different than other AI solutions. And they dive into other new features they're looking forward to, like the i…
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Send us a text We're welcoming back friend of the show Brian Rappe this week. In fact, he's being indoctrinated into our 5-Timers Club! His choice is the Coen Brothers classic The Big Lebowski. Beloved by many and quoted for decades, we break down the film in extra detail. For our draft, we are picking the top Private Investigators / Detectives fro…
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We're gearing up to cover Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next week! In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into everything they expect at WWDC: Tons of AI announcements; more on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15; and hopefully some improvements for Vision Pro and visionOS. In addition, we chat about what we expect to see at Summe…
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Alexandra Posadzki is a business reporter for the "Globe and Mail" and author of the fantastic book "Rogers v. Rogers". Alex tells the incredible story of how one of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs (Ted Rogers) created one of Canada's most successful companies (Rogers Communications) and how the tricky issue of succession played out.…
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Send us a text Several episodes back we discussed R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People. Look back if you missed it! But that episode has led to further R.E.M. discussion with the great Dave Zalatoris from the Beer in Front Podcast. We are collaborating this week to bring you not one, but two new R.E.M.-centered episodes. You can hear about the back ha…
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This week, Devindra and Engadget's Nathan Ingraham discuss the new Max documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" and reminisce about the early days of that wild startup. It was a huge mess in the end, but we wouldn't have subscription plans in theaters without it. We also chat with MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes, as well as the documentary's director,…
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Send us a text One of the biggest albums released in 1983 was Sports by Huey Lewis and the News. Filled with singles it dominated the airwaves for months. We break it down track by track and share our memories of why it was so important to us. Huey then went on to write "The Power of Love" for Back to the Future and even had a memorable cameo in th…
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Microsoft is leaning even more into AI after launching a new Copilot+ AI PC initiative earlier this year. It's a new set of standards for PCs with powerful neural processing units (NPUs), and it could be just as significant for Windows as Apple's move towards its M-series chips. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss Copilot+ and the potent…
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Microsoft made some unusually major moves ahead of its Build developer conference: It announced a new Copilot+ initiative for powerful AI PCs, which will be led by the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. These machines are powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips, and they come with a special version of Windows 11 optimized for A…
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Send us a text Next up in 1983 is the movie many think probably should have ended the Star Wars saga. Whether you like what came later or not, you'll be sure to love this episode. Return of the Jedi was a wonderful finish to the original trilogy starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and more. In honor of Star Wars a…
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We've spent some time with the iPad Pro M4 and new iPad Air... and the iPad Pro is still a bit too pricey for us. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham about his reviews and why he still prefers the iPad Air. Also, we wrap up Google I/O 2024 with a Project Astra hands on, and we chat about Apple bringing …
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We just wrapped up coverage on Google's I/O 2024 keynote, and we're just so tired of hearing about AI. In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the biggest I/O news: Google's intriguing Project Astra AI assistant; new models for creating video and images; and some improvements to Gemini AI. While some of the announcements seem potenti…
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Send us a text Things are heating up at PCY in this episode. First we break down the 1983 classic that propelled Tom Cruise to stardom: Risky Business. It's hard to pinpoint the genre of this movie, but there's no doubt Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay heat up the screen. In that spirit, we also draft the 'steamiest' scenes we've seen on film. This is a…
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Hulu's "Black Twitter: A People's History" documents the rise and impact of one of social media's most influential subcultures. The series, directed by TV writer Prentice Penny, is a reminder of the power of Twitter before its Musk-ified downfall, and a necessary cultural document. They say Twitter isn't real life, but Black Twitter proved otherwis…
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Send us a text **Please find the other Vacation episodes earlier in our catalog. This July, we're packing up the Family Truckster and going on vacation! Summer is a time for family vacations, road trips, and all the chaos that comes with it. All your hosts at PCY (except maybe one part-timer) are huge fans of the original Vacation movie series. So …
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As rumors foretold, Apple has revamped the iPad Pro with an M4 chip, tandem OLED screen and a thinner case. There's also a new Magic Keyboard that should deliver a more MacBook-like typing experience! In this week's episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss how Apple is shining a new light on tablets (which also includes the new iPad Air models) and r…
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Becky Holmes is a world renowned romance fraud expert, queen of the Twitter/X account @deathtospinach, and author of the book "Keanu Reeves is not in love with you". In addition, Becky is absolutely hilarious! Becky shares her expertise on the ever-growing, very serious issue of "Romance Fraud" in her own unique way of using humor.…
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