The ‘Star Trek’ franchise has been exploring strange new world for 60 years. Over that time, its ships have been captained by some of the most capable leaders in science fiction. We discuss 16 of them in this episode.

Stephen King has been a massively successful author since the 1970s, and his stories — primarily horror, but also suspense, drama, and even coming-of-age tales — have been turned into dozens of motion pictures. For our Halloween 2026 Special we discuss 16 of the best.

DC Comics’ Legion of Super-Heroes has existed in comics for more than 60 years. What started as a kitschy, charming exploration of super-powered teens saving the universe in the 31st Century has become a sprawling, complicated comic property starring dozens of characters. We try to name the BEST Legionnaire in advance of the impending reboot.

Summer camps have proven fertile grounds for filmmakers for decades, across genres like comedies, horror, coming-of-age dramas, and beyond. We look at 16 notable movies set at summer camps.

“Yacht rock” refers to the smooth jazz-rock sounds that ruled the airwaves in the 1970s and 1980s, and which remain a staple of summer playlists to today. We discuss 16 of the catchiest examples of the genre in our 2026 summer special.

Robberies have been featured in movies for almost as long as the artform has existed. As one of our summer specials, we look back on 16 of the most iconic heist films of all time.

Stevie Wonder was one of the most prolific and influential music artists of the 1960s through the 1980s. We look back on 16 classics from his incredible musical catalogue.

Stephen Sondheim was one of the most important voices in late 20th Century musical theater. While we lost Mr. Sondheim a few years ago, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at his work and attempt to name the best Sondheim musical of all time.

Before the 2026 Golden Globes this weekend, in this Patreon-sponsored episode we look back at 16 of the most beloved winners in the Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Film category.

John Williams has been the go-to composer for Hollywood blockbusters for more than 50 years. From alien adventures to rampaging dinosaurs to hunky explorers to space battles to wizards in training, he gave sound to them all. We discuss 16 of his most notable works.

Fantasy films exploded in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing swords and sorcery, wizards and dragons into movie theaters and home video. We look back at 16 of the most magical films of the late 20th Century.

Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur — and an American icon. We look back at her storied seven-decade career as we attempt to name her very best song.

A slew of legendary actresses have won the Emmy Award for their work in comedy series. We take a look at 16 of the victors — in both lead and supporting categories — for this episode.

Swedish super group ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest and took the world by storm with a series of incredible pop and dance tracks in the 1970s and 80s. We look back on the band’s most popular tracks.

Our 2025 Summer Specials continue with a frothy conversation about 16 of the most-loved songs about alcohol, or about drinking alcohol. Bottoms up — but please drink responsibly.

Our 2025 Summer Specials kick off with a look at 16 of the most-successful popcorn movies of all time, all released between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Which will be named the best summer blockbuster of all time?