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24/12/2022

47. How you doin Wendy

Join Eric Dahlinger as he hosts this episode solo, but don't worry because it's Guestmas so he is joined by Carlos Rayman for episode 47 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back (all the way to grade 1) and this week they are looking at Radio and TV talk show host Wendy Williams. They talk about her start, her 'Hot Topics', and of course her amazing wigs. Curl up beside the fire place for the last ep before Christmas.

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09/12/2022

45. Animagic for Christmas (Rankin and Basd)

Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 32 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the joy that is Cecilia O'Grady. They are talking about all your favorite Rankin and Bass Christmas specials. 'Santa Claus is coming to Town' with 'Rudolf the Red Nose Raindeer'

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17/09/2022

14/09/2022

41. Queen Hilary VS Duchess Lindsay

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Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 41 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at early 2000 mega feud between tween queens Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan (or is she a Duchess). How one boy named Aaron Carter started a fight that kept our own Eric very entertained. Find out if these two icons made up or are still fighting, and if they are still Haters of each other.

07/09/2022

40. Ain't No Party Like an S Club Party

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Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 40 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week They are looking at early 2000 group S Club 7 (or is it just S Club). Were they a musical group or TV actors? Did they make any money? Why does Luke love them so much? Listen to find out.

08/06/2022

39. Is Paris Hilton's Music Good?

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Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 39 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are asking the question "Is Paris Hilton's music good?". They look at her 2006 album 'Paris' and court battles, and art stunts that went into its legacy. You will be sliving for this one.

25/05/2022

38. Center Stage: Turn out Luke

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Join Eric Dahlinger and guest co-host Luke Opdahl for episode 38 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they are looking at a very formative movie for both of them, the ballet cult classic 'Center Stage'. Join them as they go off on many tangents regarding this 2000s film staring Zoe Saldaña, and Amanda Schull. And remember "turn out Jody".

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30/03/2022

37. Happy Birthday, Hashtags!

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 37 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're getting all sappy and celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of this little pod. The duo each choose three of their fave episodes (which was really hard cause let's be real they love them all) and reminisce while getting off track as usual. Plus they have some exciting news! So, pop some Coke Zero or Prosecco and join in the party!

18/03/2022

36. Cheetah Girls, Cheetah Sisters

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 36 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're tackling one of the heaviest hitting Disney Channel Original Movie franchises and their probably most iconic girl group: The Cheetah Girls. The duo dives into the group's origins, the drama, the music and everything else that accompanied this legendary early 2000's TV movie trilogy. So slap on your cheetah print cause things are about to get cheetah-licious!

27/01/2022

34. Barbie, Lilli, and Gay Ken

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 34 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about the world's probably most recognizable childhood plastic icon the one and only Barbie! Join the pals as they chat about the wonderful, and wild history of this Mattel masterpiece. For a 63 year old broad she sure does keep herself calm, cool and collectible!

20/01/2022

33. New Year? Bring it on

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 33 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about one of the most ICONIC teen movie franchises of the early 2000's, Bring It On. The duo dives in on the movies, musical and more of this cheer-tastic triumph. Brrrr, it's cold in here and no it's not just 'cause they recorded this during a blizzard.

31/12/2021

32. Ven Conmigo Christina Aguilera

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 32 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the joy that is the talented, the kind and the spirited Niko Murillo! The trio discuss the legendary Latina Christina Aguilera and her journey through Spanish-language music and more. You won't wanna miss this episode, it's sure to be muy caliente!

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas to our amazing listeners

24/12/2021

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22/12/2021

31. How the Grinch Stole Guestmas

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 31 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the one, the only, the incomparable, the talented, your pretty-much famous friend and ours Hailey Lewis! The trio jumps into a Christmas classic and its various versions throughout the years: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Hold on to your hats Whoville cause the gang's all here for this week's wild ride down the Grinchy mountainside!

16/12/2021

30. Hilary Duff, Christmas Queen

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 30 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by their long-time pal and flower child, the hilarious, the talented, the stunning, the good-time-giggle-gal Kaleigh Gorka! The trio dives into Hilary Duff's Santa Claus Lane, chatting up one of their fave queens of the early aughts (and tbh of all time) and how underrated this debut album of hers is. Move over Mariah, because this is what (Christmas) dreams are made of!

08/12/2021

29. Eva, Patti, and Madonna

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 29 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by their long-time pal and fellow podcaster, the brilliant, the kind, the talented, and the radiant Laura Welch .m.welch ! The trio talks about Laura's childhood obsessions: both the musical Evita and its real-life inspiration and titular character Eva Perón. This one's got something for everyone: music theatre, diva drama and an iconic and controversial co**se.

01/12/2021

28. Janet, Miss Jackson if you're Nasty

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 28 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this month they're being joined by new pals EVERY WEEK for Guestmas! This week they're joined by the excited, effervescent, talented and real-life fan of the pod Luke Opdahl! The trio talks about one of the titans of the entertainment industry, the icon: Janet Jackson. Come along for the ride as they chat the trials, tribulations and actual artistry of this literal legend.

22/10/2021

26. Spooktober: Drink the Kool-aid

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 26 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're tackling a very wild theme for their favourite time of year: Spooktober. Join the pal's alter egos Evil Eric and Creepy Carly as they tackle a spooky theme from pop culture past each week for the entire month of October. This week they're sharing the origin story of the phrase "drink the Kool Aid". The pals are talking Jonestown. There's a cult, there's death, it's the 1970's and your hosts fully suggest NOT to drink the Kool Aid no matter the flavour. Buckle up!

15/10/2021

25. Spooktober: Salad Fingers

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 25 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're tackling a very excited theme for their favourite time of year: Spooktober. Join the pal's alter egos Evil Eric and Creepy Carly as they tackle a spooky theme from pop culture past each week for the entire month of October. This week they're taking on one of the most unsettling and infamous internet sensations, the animated series known as Salad Fingers. Keep your lights on and don't listen at night for this one if you're a part-time fradey-cat like your pals Eric and Carly.

06/10/2021

24. Spooktober: Natalie Wood

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 24 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're debuting a very excited theme for their favourite time of year: Spooktober. Join the pal's alter egos Evil Eric and Creepy Carly as they tackle a spooky theme from pop culture past each week for the entire month. This week they're tackling one of the most infamous cases they could think of, the mysterious death of Hollywood legend Natalie Wood. Grab a blanket and a cozy on up because Spooktober is sure to be spine CHILLiNG! 

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29/09/2021

23. New Coke, What Classic!

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 23 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about one of marketing's biggest blunders and (sorta) successes from a brand they (and the rest of us) are very familiar with. They're jumping back to the 80's to talk The Coca Cola Company's wild idea: New Coke. In a capitalist world if new is always better then why the heck did this cola flop? Tune in this week and find out!

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23/09/2021

22. Why ARE the Kardashians Famous

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 22 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about why one of the most famous families in the world is famous. They're not politicians, they're not singers, they're not actors or artists or a part of any of the traditional avenues that make people famous. SO why is the Kardashian Klan so dang famous? Bible- you won't wanna miss this one.

15/09/2021

Black Cauldron: The (Almost) End of Disney Animation

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 21 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about the 1980's (cult) movie that nearly wiped out all of Disney animation. We're talking no Little Mermaid, Lion King or Moana! Thankfully, that never happened but what went so wrong with the dark and disturbing Black Cauldron that this single movie brought the entire studio to its knees? Tune in this week and you just might find out!

15/09/2021

Black Cauldron: The (Almost) End of Disney Animation

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Join Eric Dahlinger and Carly Billings for episode 21 of this blast from the past pop culture podcast! These pals go way way back and this week they're talking about the 1980's (cult) movie that nearly wiped out all of Disney animation. We're talking no Little Mermaid, Lion King or Moana! Thankfully, that never happened but what went so wrong with the dark and disturbing Black Cauldron that this single movie brought the entire studio to its knees? Tune in this week and you just might find out!

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