Did You Hear About This? (The Podcast)
A humorous show for Gen X pop-culture geeks. We cover news and stories, hosted by longtime friends Bill and Scott. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll get your fill.https://www.didyouhearaboutthis.show
The Mandela Effect Strikes Back
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We played "The Mandela Effect Game" and now you will too. Plus we go over some of this past week's headlines and celebrity deaths.
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Stupid Horror Movie Trivia
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Happy October, it's game night. Can you beat Scott in random horror movie knowledge? Huh?
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Sheen and Spooky Season
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Spooky season’s here. We dive into zombie movies, Dance Party USA, 25 takeaways from the Charlie Sheen documentary, plus a few news stories. Come and get it.
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Hot Stuff and John Candy
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In this episode, we discuss the new John Candy documentary (and Bill's experience seeing it), take on another hot chip challenge, and explore the new Marvel Zombies show. Then we cover a couple of news stories and call it a day. Nice and easy. The way you like it.
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America's Favorite Halloween Candy
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Halloween is coming. Let's talk about candy and other pop culture news items. Chomp!!!
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The Return Of The Surprise Game
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We were a little late with launching this one (sorry folks), but better late than never. In this episode, we play a surprise game, talk about the generation gap, and cover some news stories. #winning.
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NERDCON
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In this episode, we talk about our recent excursion to a pop culture con and what we experienced. And as usual, we round out the episode with the latest news stories.
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Challenge Accepted
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We were challenged to watch a few movies, and we lived to talk about 'em. (Of course, we cover recent pop culture news, too.)
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Thorogood With a Chumbawamba Chaser
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Extra, extra. Read all about it. We got your Gen X entertainment news.
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Who's Asking For These Things?
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The entertainment biz is still pumping out slop. We're here to eat it and tell you what it tastes like. Enjoy our review of the latest news.
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I Didn’t Care for Snagglepuss
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This episode speaks for itself.
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Ozzy, Hulk & Theooo!
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They say it happens in threes. We pay tribute to some celebrities that passed and cover the top entertainment news stories (from our POV).
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Making the Best of a Slow News Week
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The only thing in the news this week was politics, but we were able to scrape up a few interesting news stories for ya.
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A Bad Version of Law & Order
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The world is on fire! We're talking Diddy, Superman, AI slop, future flops, and more. Come and get it.
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July 4th Movie Blockbusters
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Inspired by last episode’s 1990's Songs of the Summer segment, Scott takes us on a trip through iconic July 4th movie blockbusters to celebrate the holiday. Turn on and tune in (dropping out is optional).
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1990's Songs of the Summer
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We're talking about summer songs from the '90s. We're talking about biting people. We're talking about Jason Voorhees. We're talking nonsense.
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Clone Me, Ya Bastards
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We'll get you caught up on the latest pop culture slop. Topics include (but not limited to):
James Gunn slams Marvel and Hollywood for script issues and overproductionKraft Heinz announces removal of artificial dyes from products like Kool-AidScreening of original 1977 Star Wars cut gets mixed reactionsOzzy Osbourne sells cans of Liquid Death iced tea containing his DNAHarold & Kumar sequel and Dragon’s Lair Netflix adaptation revealed"Did You Hear About This?" breaks down unusual pop culture topics and news stories that might be new to you. Enjoy learning useless stuff? Welcome ho...
Aging Poorly
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In this episode, we talk about characters (ourselves?) who aged poorly, and cover some celebrity deaths. Plus some Care Bears news. You need the Care Bears news.
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He-Man Marketing
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We hope you laugh as much as we did making this episode. In this episode, we discuss:
Pee-wee Herman documentary & Paul Reubens’ hidden illnessToxic 90s behaviorDark comedies like Righteous Gemstones Netflix’s Mountain Head Happy Gilmore 2 trailer & Adam Sandler’s recent workThe Franco'sLoretta Swit (Hot Lips) death 80s toys: Supernaturals, He-Man, and lazy product marketingJaws 50th anniversary + Back to the Future prop mysteryLilo & Stitch’s surprise box office success"Did You Hear About This?" breaks down unusual pop culture topics and news stories that might be new to you. Enjoy learning useless st...
News, Nonsense & Nostalgia
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Bill and Scott go off on:
Paul Reubens' misunderstood legal troubles Kevin Spacey's strange comeback A secret "Schumacher Cut" of Batman Forever James Gunn’s Superman edits Richard Pryor's odd fit in Superman III The most coked-up movie set ever? And how Gene Simmons still finds a way to be... Gene Simmons"Did You Hear About This?" breaks down unusual pop culture topics and news stories that might be new to you. Enjoy learning useless stuff? Welcome home.
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Where the Oscars are Orange
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Let's kick off the week together. We teach you things. Come and get it.
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Goodbye, Morris 🐊
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We lost an iconic actor, and we discuss it. Plus, we cover the return of HBO Max branding and Sean Penn’s claim that movie stars are a dying breed. Come and get it!
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Jackin' It for Cash Prizes*
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We talk about sperm racing, movie stunts, and an X-rated video game. Don't let the kids listen to this one.
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You Wanna Drown in This?
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We claim there's “nothing to talk about,” then accidentally record a full episode. A new Would You Rather? segment premieres, historical disasters get weird, and pop culture reboots won’t die.
🟢 Topics covered:
New Would You Rather? Cult movies: Class of 1984, Class of 1999, Summer SchoolFinal Destination reboot & I Know What You Did Last Summer returnsPaul Rudd’s unicorn movie + Tim Robinson friendship flick50 years of Rocky Horror Picture ShowRevenge of the Sith box office comebackJeremy Renner says no to Hawkeye S2 over pay cutAndor backlash: Is Star Wars still “famil...A Lot of Hollywood Stuff
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Last week, the news was dominated by movie-related stories. So this week we talk about flicks. Including:
• Star Wars Celebration in Japan and new Star Wars announcements
• Andor Season 2 reactions
• Upcoming Pee-wee Herman documentary "Pee-wee As Himself"
• New Predator movie "Predators: Badlands"
• Summer 2025 movie preview highlights (Thunderbolts, Friendship, Karate Kid: Legends, Jurassic World: Rebirth)
• Toys R Us movie announcement and skepticism about the concept
• Burgess Meredith’s Penguin quack origin story from Batman '66
• Star Wars news: Ahsoka Season 2, Maul animated series, Mandalorian & Grogu movie coming
Reboots, Space Trash and Soapbox Crashes
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Chicken Jockeys, Real Life Jurassic Park, and More.
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The new Minecraft movie has taught us about Chicken Jockeys. We learn about the return of the Dire Wolf (real Jurassic Park stuff here), and we cover other weekly show business news. Yummy down on this.
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Val Kilmer: I Have Some Notes
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In this episode, we discuss the late Val Kilmer and cover recent show biz stories. Come and get it.
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A Hodge Podge Show
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In this episode, we talk about something explosive and discuss some recent show biz news stories with Stan Lee, Napster, and more. Come and get it!
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The Hottest of Phobias 🔥
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We blatantly rip off the Hot Wing Challenge and talk about all kinds of phobias. What is your phobia? Maybe we covered it. We round out the show with some current pop culture news stories.
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Japanese Spider-Man: An Emissary From Hell
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In this episode, we are trying something different - a watch-along. And we're watching something pretty "amazing". We round out the episode with news stories involving Bill Burr and Billy Corgan, Snow White, and more.
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Once Upon A Time in New Orleans
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Bill is back from his Mardi Gras adventure and has some stories to tell. Scott teaches us some things about the event.
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Gene Hackman, Kathleen Kennedy, and the Future of Star Wars
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Today, we return to the world of retro pop culture with a look at a few major showbiz news stories, including the passing of Gene Hackman and Michelle Trachtenberg, as well as the rumored final year of Star Wars President Kathleen Kennedy. Is she responsible for the poor Star Wars output?
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Failed Fast Food Meals
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In today's episode we run through ten fast food experiments that flopped. How many do you remember?
We hear more about Scott (and Nugget) attending the Philadelphia Eagles parade, and learn more about a couple amusement park real-life horrors.
We go from fatalities to food, all within an hour. Listen now!
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The Flags in Six Flags, Lawn Chair Larry, and Mike the Headless Chicken
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It's another episode where the title says it all. If you want a good laugh, jump on into this episode.
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The Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping and the Guinness Book of World Records
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This episode explores one of the most ridiculous Hollywood crimes ever committed, the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Plus, we take a deep dive into the Guinness Book of World Records and some of its most absurd entries. It’s a show packed with pure dumb.
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Will the real Mona Lisa Please Stand Up?
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Today, we're being classy. We're talking about the Mona Lisa and her weird backstory. We also talk about Polybius, the arcade game that will steal your mind. It's a fun show of urban legends.
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Beasties, Twinkies, Henson Before Kermit, and Acoustic Kitties
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Whoo-wee, another topic packed episode. Learn about some shady stuff from the government, a magical food, the weird early days of Jim Henson, and some other surprises. Your fee to hear this episode is liking and subscribing. You know the drill. Get your fill.
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D.B. Cooper, Lucy, and the Disco Demolition
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We cover a bunch of topics in this episode. The title only scratches the surface. Disco Star Wars is in your future.
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Backdoor Action
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In this episode, we celebrate the new year with a brand new topic. Are you brave enough to see wtf we're talking about?
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