Episodes
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.
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 Summer Song
Summer is here, and the podcast debates some of the best songs about the season, with hits ranging from the 1950s to the 2010s! Anyone else hot? Crank up the AC.
Best Female Country Music Artist
The podcast celebrates the incredible women of country music, from trailblazers like Patsy Cline to today’s vanguards, like Kacey Musgraves, and more than a dozen along the way.
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 James Bond Film
The panelists get shaken AND stirred as they discuss 16 of the best James Bond films of all time, covering the 1960s up through the 2020s.
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 Holiday Album
The podcast discusses 16 of the greatest holiday-music albums of all time, featuring Christmas classics by Bing Crosby, Carpenters, Mariah Carey, Jackson 5, Amy Grant, Kylie Minogue, and many more.
Best "Doctor Who" Companion
The podcast debates 16 of The Doctor’s Companions, straddling both Classic and New “Who.” Which TARDIS co-pilot will be named our favorite? This episode is bigger on the inside…
Best Cher Song
Cher has scored hit songs in for six consecutive decades. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast discusses and decides: What IS the Best Cher Song?
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 Barbra Streisand Song
The panelists discuss 16 of the most beloved songs recorded by Barbra Streisand over the course of her legendary career.
Best Boy Band
The panelists discuss 16 of the most popular boy bands from pop music present and the past, in a spicy debate that nearly ends decades-long friendships!
Best Classic Holiday Song
The panelists consider 16 of the most-loved Christmas pop songs released before 1980. These are all musical chestnuts, and at least one is roasting over an open fire.
Best Karaoke Song
The panelists pound a few shots and take to the stage to croon out their picks for the best karaoke song of all time.
Best Sitcom Theme Song
The panel discusses some of the catchiest opening-credit music from TV history. From "Green Acres" to "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," TV comedies have had some iconic opening theme songs, and we discuss 32 of them.