The show that's been doomed to repeat history, so that you can learn from it. We dive into the music, movies, news, fast food, and toys of the past, one year at a time.
This week, the boys are checking out a year that added a huge splash of color to the scene with the debuts of Pacman and Rubik's Cube. Then, while waiting to find out who shot J.R., they head to the theater to see The Empire Strikes Back.
11 May 2026
Episode Forty-Three: 1963
Don't be afraid to try the greatest sport around in 1963: Surfing! Apparently, everyone was too busy on the waves to consume a lot of media. The Beach Boys surprisingly take home the top spot at the year-end Billboard Hot 100, in a year that was particularly bad for music sales. And Cleopatra was the highest grossing movie in the US, despite losing money. The boys also talk about Froot Loops, Easy Bake Ovens, and Astro Boy.
4 May 2026
Episode Forty-Two: 2012
A lot of people thought the world was ending in 2012, but not Mark & Trey. No, the boys knew The Avengers weren't gonna let that happen. Grab your bacon milkshakes and don't forget to reset your Mayan calendars. Sorry, Loki, you're just somebody that we used to know.
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