Back in the 80's, Disney was experiencing a bit of a low point in its animated division. However, a few important people in the company wanted to keep animation as a cornerstone of Disney's entertainment and they set out to prove that animation could be huge for Disney. What came out of that is a wildly successful period known by some as the Disney Renaissance. Thomas and Deremy explore these years and discuss five essential Disney Renaissance movies. They enlisted the help of comedian, and co-host of Medium Popcorn, Brandon Collins. These movie hit so close to home that there may be some controversary on this very podcast. Listen to see if the guys gave your favorite Disney movies the love they deserve. Catch Brandon Collins on tour for his show Drunk Black History and listen to Medium Popcorn (a movie-review podcast) wherever you get your pods. Send us a request or just say hello! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

The guys continue their Hidden Pop Culture Icons concept with a group that is influential in multiple genres. Modern pop and hip-hop arguably wouldn't be the same without them. This week, Deremy and Thomas talk five essential Kraftwerk songs. Kraftwerk gave many huge artists the building blocks they needed to create some amazing sounds using electronic elements. They aren't just great because of their influence, Kraftwerk has some great songs in their own right and the guys are excited to share a few with you. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

On August 25th, we lost a truly amazing human being. Dolly Parton passed away and the entire world mourned this icon. Join Deremy and Thomas as they honor Dolly by talking about five of her essential songs. Find out if your favorites made the list and, while you're at it, find a way to make a tangible difference in the world just like Dolly did while she was with us. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

Welcome to a new show concept here in Pop Culture Five called Hidden Pop Culture Icons! Deremy and Thomas will talk about a pop-culture figure who they deem to be iconic but might just slip the mind of many people. To kick things off, the guys are celebrating the legendary Chaka Khan by discussing five essential Chaka Khan songs. She has many songs that you probably know, and choruses that you might hum to yourself, even if you don't immediately recognize them as Chaka Khan songs. So join them in talking about this fantastic icon in the music world. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

Today is Adam Sandler's birthday! The guys are celebrating this comedy legend by discussing five essential Adam Sandler movies. Sandler is one of the most successful comedic actors of all time, and has a catalog that dates back over 30 years, so there will be a lot to choose from and maybe some tough cuts. Let us know if your favorite Sandler made the list or if it got snubbed. And happy 60th birthday, Sand Man! Send us a request or just say hello! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

This week, Deremy and Thomas are talking about a legendary hip-hop artist. The guys break out the boombox and talk five essential LL Cool J songs. To help them out, they welcome hip-artist, and Deremy's other podcast co-host, Tim Lewis. Tim gives the perspective of an MC who grew up idolizing LL Cool J, and possibly brings some controversy with his selections. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

Today, Deremy and Thomas discuss a band that maybe had the title of biggest band in the world at one point in the 90's. Settling in for the amazing sounds of Billy Corgan and company as the guys talk five essential Smashing Pumpkins songs. Deremy and Thomas welcome aJaX from the podcast Cover Wars. Each week, aJaX and his co-host, Seth, talk about covers of a great song to determine which cover is the best. aJaX's music knowledge and Smashing Pumpkins fandom is a great ingredient to an episode that the guys have been looking forward to for a long time. Be sure to subscribe to Cover Wars wherever you get your podcasts. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

This week, Deremy and Thomas are talking docs. Specifically, they're coving ESPN's great 30 for 30 documentary series. They welcome author Mikayla Haynes-Pitts to help them get to the essentials of the beloved 30 for 30 series. Do you agree with the picks that the guys and Mikayla made, or is there a 30 for 30 film that you deem more essential? Send us a request or just say hello! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

This week's episode is a unique one in PC5 history. The guys are doing a music episode, but the subject isn't a musician. Deremy and Thomas are taking a glimpse at the amazing career of producer Rick Rubin. He's been producing albums for 45 years, across many genres, and he deserves his due as one of the preeminent music producers of all time. To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential Songs Let us know what you think and send us a request! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]

Today on the show, the guys talk about a super talented actress who deservedly has been called "America's Sweetheart." Deremy and Thomas pick five essential Julia Roberts movies. She's played a lot of different types of characters in different genres, so this should be a fun one to unpack. Find out if your favorite Julia Roberts movie made the cut. Send us a request or just say hello! Twitter (X): @popculturefive Instagram: Pop Culture Five Podcast Email: [email protected]