Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

By: Surely You Can't Be Serious Productions LLC
  • Summary

  • The pinnacle of infotainment! Crazy stuff you didn’t know about the greatest movies and music of the 80’s, 90’s, and beyond. Hilarity ensues as a research professor and a pop culture savant are pitted against each other in a debate to determine what entertainment icons of film, music, and games are the best of the best of Generation X. https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/

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Episodes
  • Genesis "Invisible Touch" (1986): Track by Track!
    May 6 2025

    The Genesis Trilogy comes to a powerful close as Jason and Dee take a deep dive into Invisible Touch (1986), the chart-topping juggernaut from Genesis that became the band’s biggest commercial success.

    Following Week 1’s breakdown of Peter Gabriel’s So and last week’s spotlight on Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required, this episode explores the stories behind every track on Invisible Touch, its impact on pop culture, and how the music of Phil Collins and Genesis defined the sound—and the soul—of the 1980s.

    From arena anthems to haunting ballads, we walk through the songs that walked with us through the decade. And finally, Jason and Dee along with guest Chad Briggs, will give their final judgment: which album from the Genesis family reigns supreme? Don’t miss the epic conclusion! 🎙️🎹🥁📻



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    1 hr
  • Phil Collins "No Jacket Required" (1985): Track by Track!
    Apr 29 2025

    Jason and Dee are back with Part 2 of their Genesis Trinity on Surely You Can’t Be Serious! This week, they’re diving headfirst into Phil Collins’ smash solo album No Jacket Required (1985)—a record that dominated the airwaves and helped define the sound of the mid-'80s.

    Following last week’s look at So by Peter Gabriel, and ahead of next week’s Invisible Touch by Genesis, this episode explores the stories behind each track, the cultural impact of the album, and how Phil Collins—both solo and with Genesis—became the unexpected voice of a decade.

    From chart-topping hits to deep emotional cuts, Jason and Dee walk through the music that walked us through the '80s. No need for a jacket—just press play. 🎙️🥁🎧



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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Peter Gabriel "So" (1986): Track by Track!
    Apr 22 2025

    This week on the Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast, Jason and Dee—joined by special guest host Professor Chad Briggs—kick off part one of our Genesis Trinity series with a deep dive into Peter Gabriel’s 1986 masterpiece, So. Gabriel’s most accessible and best-selling album, So earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year in 1987 and delivered unforgettable tracks that blended art rock with pop perfection.

    Listen in as we uncover the stories behind these iconic songs, their massive pop culture impact, and the album’s lasting legacy. This is the first of a three-part series comparing So with Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required and Genesis’ Invisible Touch—three albums, one legendary musical family. It'll be big time!



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    1 hr and 13 mins

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