Mt. Rushmore Podcast

We're not talking about real-life dragons here, like the Komodo dragon or Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. We mean the fictional, fire-breathing, flying type of dragons. It turns out that there are a lot of different types of dragons in popular culture, so we had a great time going through some of our favorite choices in this episode. SHOW NOTES Puff,  the Magic Dragon (Richard's Choice) Smaug (Joint Choice) King Ghidorah (Michael's Choice) H.R. Pufnstuf (Richard's Choice) Fin Fang Foom (Michael's Choice) The Tac-Tac-Dough Dragon (Richard's Choice) Falkor (Michael's Choice)

We're back and doing what you're probably doing as well - taking part in a Zoom meeting! It hasn't just been how we work that has been radically altered by coronavirus. Every aspect of our lives has been impacted by our current quarantined lifestyles, and that DEFINITELY includes parenting. This week we're coming together to discuss all of the ways that our lives as parents have changed in the last few weeks. Except for Jeff, how is probably enjoying such foreign concepts as sleep and sanity.

We'll make this quick: not every song needs to be a magnum opus. This week we're taking a look at songs that clock in at less than 120 seconds. SHOW NOTES "Alison" by The Pixies (Richard's Choice) "Judy Is a Punk" by Ramones (Michael's Choice) "White Riot" by The Clash (Richard's Choice) "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want" by The Smiths (Michael's Choice) "Welcome to the Working Week" by Elvis Costello (Richard's Choice) "I Felt Your Shape" by The Microphones (Michael's Choice) "Never Talking to You Again" by Husker Du (Richard's Choice) "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley (Michael's Choice)

Jingles: we love them and we hate them, basically for the same reason. They are designed to be incredibly catchy earworms that you find yourself singing or playing in your head for no good reason. If capitalism could have a soundtrack, it would be jingles. SHOW NOTES Kars 4 Kids (Michael's Choice) I'm a Toys R Us Kid (Richard's Choice) Go See Cal (Worthington) (Michael's Choice) I'm Loving It (McDonald's) (Richard's Choice) The Demolished Man (Michael's Choice) NBC Chimes (Richard's Choice) Cheers Jingle Episode (Michael's Choice) I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (Richard's Choice)

This week we're celebrating Medieval Times - the Renaissance Faire of dinner theater experiences! Whether you enjoy it ironically or just love to smell horse manure while eating mediocre chicken with your hands, this episode is for you, m' Lords and Ladies! SHOW NOTES The Food (Joint Choice) Kids Love It (Richard's Choice) Idealized Disney Version of the Medieval Age (Michael's Choice) Praying for a Talent Scout (Richard's Choice) The Hawk (Michael's Choice) Other Dinner Tournaments (Joint Choice)

March 6 is National Oreo Day! Celebrate this #GOAT cookie with Mt. Rushmore Podcast and Milk's Favorite Podcast! Our upcoming delicious debate is double-stuffed with contentious discourse like: "How much cream filling is TOO much?" and "Are Firework Oreos a concealed weapon?"

The Star Wars Universe is filled with beloved characters that we’ve seen evolve from movie to movie. But for every Luke Skywalker or R2-D2 there are just as many characters who were able to make a big impact in just one movie – or maybe even just one scene. That’s why we’re taking a look at the best characters who made only one appearance in the Skywalker Saga, burning bright like one of the binary suns of Tatooine before just as quickly fading away. SHOW NOTES Dexter Jettster (Michael's Choice) Babu Frik (Richard's Choice) Lobot (Michael's Choice) Biggs Darklighter (Richard's Choice) EV-9D9 (Michael's Choice) Willrow Hood (Richard's Choice) Vice Admiral Holdo (Michael's Choice) The Sarlacc (Richard's Choice)

If you watched Saturday morning TV, you knew that some of the most interesting cartoons weren't even the regular shows - they were the commercials. Because what better way to hawk sugar bombs disguised as part of a nutritious breakfast than to come up with a cool or silly talking animal - preferably one who is having a mental breakdown because they can't get their favorite cereal? This week we're joined by certified cerealogist Jeff Myhre as we discuss some of the most iconic cereal mascots of all time. This episode? It's GRRRRRR-... actually, I don't want to brag too much. It's OK, though.

Join us for our live National Pizza Day celebration as we're joined by pizza expert Steve Dolinsky of Pizza City USA to discuss some of the most iconic pizza styles that you love to eat.

As Angelenos, we spend A LOT of time driving in our cars. Which gives us plenty of time to think about…well, driving in our cars. This week we’re unpacking the stream of conscious thoughts we have whether we’re stuck in bumper to bumper traffic or flooring it on the open road.  

FIGHT! This week, the fists fly as we get into it and discuss some of the greatest brawls in movie history. Chairs will be broken, beers will be spilled and people are definitely going to be dodging some punches using that cool Matrix dodging thing. SHOW NOTES "Matrix Reloaded" (Michael's Choice) "They Live" (Richard's Choice) "Kill Bill Vol. 1" (Michael's Choice) "Raiders of the Lost Ark (Richard's Choice) "Popeye" (Michael's Choice) "Anchorman" (Richard's Choice) "Anchorman 2" (Michael's Choice) "Drunken Master II" (Richard's Choice)

What's the only thing cuter than a baby? A baby version of a grown-up character that we already know and love. It's one of the oldest tricks in the world of film and television, and yet it works every single time. SHOW NOTES Muppet Babies/Baby Animal (Joint Choice) Baby Yoda (Richard's Choice) Baby Groot (Joint Choice) Lowercase Cursive "e" (Michael's Choice) Baby Jesus (Richard's Choice) X-Babies (Michael's Choice)

One. Maybe fourteen. Heck, seven is a number...two. This week we look at fantastic numbers in pop culture and see which ONEs... make our personal Mt. Rushmores.

Look, it took a few weeks to edit the easiest podcast of the year where we gush about our past year's achievements, but we're finally here.  Episode 200! TWO-DOUBLE-OH! In this episode we look back fondly at the last fifty-one episodes and talk about the fun picks and favorite episodes of 2019. 

Some of my favorite Vanity projects include the R&B/funk girl group Vanity 6 along with her roles in movies such as “The Last Dragon” and “Action Jackson.” Some this week we’re going to do a deep dive into her career including her time with Prince along with… Wait, that’s the not the type of vanity project we’re talking about? Whoopsie! In all seriousness, sometimes celebrities reach a position of power where they can get their dream project greenlit by the Powers That Be, regardless of logic or common sense. Not all vanity projects are bad but, let’s face it, most of them are pretty embarrassing. So, let’s laugh at people who, like Icarus, flew too close to the Sun. Stupid Icarus.    SHOW NOTES "Give My Regards to Broad Street" (Richard's Choice) "The Transformed Man" by William Shatner (Jeff's Choice) "Lady in the Water" (Richard's Choice) "The Room" (Jeff's Choice) Chris Gaines (Richard's Choice) "The Razor's Edge" (Jeff's Choice) The Dukes of Stratosphear (Richard's Choice) "Strange Magic" (Jeff's Ch

No matter what kind of crap you’re into, there is some greedy filmmaker just itching to exploit the hell out of it. Is it urban crime? Reefer madness? Or just plain old regular madness? This week we debate the exploitation films of a bygone era that really milked it for all it’s worth.

Even the greatest musicians need an extra hand sometimes. Whether it's a sizzling guitar solo or some sweet background harmonies, having a special guest musician can take a good song and make it great. This week we're discussing artists who have not merely butted into another musician's songs but have made the song better in the process. SHOW NOTES "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by the Beatles featuring Eric Clapton (Joint Choice) "(Nothing But) Flowers" by the Talking Heads featuring Johnny Marr (Richard's Choice) "No One Knows" by the Queens of the Stone Age featuring Dave Grohl (Michael's Choice) "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl (Richard's Choice) "Gossip Folks" by Missy Elliot featuring Ludacris (Michael's Choice) "Groove Is in the Heart" by Dee-Lite featuring Bootsy Collins (Richard's Choice) "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M. featuring Kate Pierson (Michael's Choice)

Here's a Hot Take for you: No one needs to explain what a Hot Take is. 

Everyone loves a good comeback story - we love people who have seen the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. This week we're celebrating people who didn't let their circumstances keep them down.  (Even if most of their circumstances were self-caused). SHOW NOTES The Grinch (Michael's Choice) Robert Downey, Jr. (Joint Choice) J.K. Rowling (Richard's Choice) "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" by Roald Dahl (Michael's Choice) Georgia Durante (Richard's Choice) Darth Vader (Michael's Choice) Danny Trejo (Richard's Choice)

As we slowly creep towards the holiday season, the idea of giving the perfect gift to our loved ones starts dominating our minds.  But what happens when you start trying to go above an beyond? This week we unwrap the most Extravagant Gifts imaginable that one can give to another. Be it a Roomba, Cartier diamond or a 305' statue to the idea of liberty.  SHOW NOTES Statue of Liberty (Joint Choice) The Burton-Taylor Diamond (Richard's Choice) Cars With Bows on Them for Christmas (Michael's Choice) Kim Kardashian's Burger King Franchises (Richard's Choice) Championship Rings (Michael's Choice) "The Toy" (Richard's Choice) Roomba (Michael's Choice)