Episodes
Best Drinking Song
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.
Best John Waters Film
John Waters shocked and schooled film audiences for more than 30 years, with movies that were both profound and profane. While he hasn’t had a new full-length feature in more than 20 years, we wanted to honor this singular figure in queer cinema by discussing and debating eight of his most renowned films.
Best “Bridesmaids” Movie Quote
The movie “Bridesmaids” became an instant critical and commercial smash when it was released in April 2011. We look back at the female-led comedy’s blistering script and discuss 16 of our favorite quotes.
Best “Weird Al” Song
Happy April Fool’s Day! We celebrate all things jokey with our episode devoted to the best parody songs from the four-decade-long career of “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star
We look back at 16 Hollywood icons who got their big breaks in films prior to 1969.
Best Of 2024: Books
Best of 2024 Books features picks from panelists ranging from sci-fi epics to comforting YA romances to punk memoirs to thoughtful dissections of AI and politics.
Best Of 2024: Music
Best of 2024 Music features picks from panelists of their favorite albums of the year, everything from pop to rock to jazz fusion and absurdist bands.
Taste Test: Unexpected Candy Cane Flavors
For this special VIDEO episode, the panelists taste a variety of candy canes with wild and unexpected flavors.
Best Holiday Novelty or Parody Song
For our 2024 Holiday Music special we focus on the sillier, campier holiday songs from the past to the present.
Best 1980s Duet Song
Radio in the 1980s was ruled by epic crossovers featuring some of the decade’s biggest recording artists — sweeping power ballads, banger pop collabs, and everything in between. Embrace the cheese as we discuss 16 of the biggest 80s duets.
Best Madonna Music Video
Forty years into Madonna’s career, we are still living in a material world. This episode the panel debates 16 of her very best music videos.
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.
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 Queer Film
In honor of Pride Month, the Great Pop Culture Debate discusses the best films featuring LGBT characters, storylines, or creators.