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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- THE BRITISH INVASION HISTORY AND IMPACT PART 2Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert continue their "British Invasion" discussion covering the remaining Artists that contributed to the world wide phenomenom.Lots of Artists contributed to the popularity and success of the Invasion and we honor "The Beatles" to close the show. This Podcast is Part 2 "of" 2.Featured Chapters:(:55) Donovan- The Man, The Artist, The Enigma(5:47) The Zombies- The "Cool" Sounds of the UK(7:46) 2025-04-0144 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- INSPIRATION BEHIND THE HITS OF SINGER SONGWRITERS PT 1Send us a textOn this Episode, Tom and Bert review and discuss the Inspiration behind some of the Greatest Recordings by Singer/Songwriters ever recorded.What inspires Songwriters and how they create, write and compose their hits is truly a calling. Like writing a novel, writing music is a skill that requires a vision, imagination and creativity!These are some of those songs and the backstory that brought us these masterpieces.Chapter Highlights:(6:22) "Athena" by the Who(8:18) "Sweet...2025-02-1851 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST "MAKE OUT SONGS" OF THE DECADES (1980's)Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert are out of the holiday mode and back in the groove for 2025!The guys cover and discuss the list of "Make Out"/"Love Songs" for the decade of the 1980's.Some amazing songs were recorded during the decade and the guys go through the songs and then close out the show by giving their Top 10 Favorites of the magical 1980's! Here is out list: Bert and Tom alternate Songs with Bert going 1st.2025-01-2156 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- CHRISTMAS MOVIES LIST REVIEW -PART1Send us a textOn this Episode, Tom and Bert review and discuss a LIST of some of the most famous and infamous Christmas Movies. They also discuss what actually qualifies, in their opinions, as a Christmas Movie. Are "Die Hard" and "Trading Places" really "Christmas Movies"? You can decide.The guys have plenty of fun going through all these Movies and they actually add in some Movies that were omitted from the list just because they can!Some hilights: (8:20) "A Christmas Carol"(10:55) "A C...2024-12-241h 07
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- CHRISTMAS MUSIC SONGS SPECTACULAR-- PART2Send us a textOn this Episode, Tom and Bert are all about their favorite Christmas Songs to listen to so please enjoy this Special Edition and have a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!(1:14) "Snoopy's Merry Christmas" by The Royal Guardsmen(4:13) "Frosty the Snowman" by Jimmy Durante(6:47) "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra(10:16) "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole(13:26) "Baby it's Cold Outside" by Dean Martin(15:46) "Do they know it's Christmas" by Band Aid(19:27) "Santa Claus is Coming...2024-12-1750 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- CHRISTMAS MUSIC SONGS SPECTACULAR-- PART1Send us a textOn this Episode, Tom and Bert are all about their favorite Christmas Songs to listen to so please enjoy this Special Edition and have a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!(3:00) "Last Christmas" by Wham (7:20) "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow" by Gloria Estefon (11:16) "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey(15:15) "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives(17:30) "Happy Holidays-Holiday Season" by Andy Williams(20:10) "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer" by Dean Martin(22:25) "...2024-12-1051 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MUSIC- OUR TOP 10 + 1Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert select, review and discuss their Honorable Mentions and their TOP 10 + 1 Greatest Holiday Song Favorites of all time!It's the "SONG" that makes the criteria for their selections then theor favorite/best renditions by their favorites singers complete their lists. Some are the traditional Classics and some are newer originals with a few surprise sleeper hits that make up their lists.Some highlights: "Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer" (9:21...2024-12-031h 21
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- CHRISTMAS STORIES- AND A LIST OF HOLIDAY CLASSICSSend us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert get into the Holiday Spirit with Stories of Christmas' Past and a List of the Holiday Song Classics from Thanksgiving to New Years Day. Holiday Traditions and the great memories of Holidays Past with Family, Friends, Food, Frivolity, Frolicking and Fun is the reason for the season of Good Tidings and Joy! (1:00);Then we get into our extensive list of the Songs and Artists which takes us from the 1940's thru the 2020's (39:32); We read off the songs and d...2024-11-261h 04
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST "MAKE OUT SONGS" OF THE DECADES (1970's) PT2Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert share and discuss what they deem to be their Top 10 + 1 "Make Out Songs" from the decade of the 1970's!The 1970's were arguably the greatest decade for "Make Out" and "Love Songs".Here is out lists:Tom's Top Ten........"Just my Imagination" - The Temptations (1:30); "Let's Get it On" - Marvin Gaye (8:15);"Break Up to Make Up" - Stylistics 2024-11-191h 04
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST "MAKE OUT SONGS" OF THE DECADES (1970's) PT1Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert discuss and review the Top "Make Out Songs" from the decade of the 1970's!The 1970's were arguably the greatest decade for "make out" and "love songs".From the 1970's Jackson 5 Hit, "I'll Be There" (5:50); to The Chairmen of the Board's, "Give Me Just a Little More Time" (7:23); and The Carpenter's, "We've Only Just Begun" (8:30); to....John Denver's classic "Take Me Home Country Roads" (10:08); to Marvin Gaye's all time classic, "...2024-11-121h 11
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST "MAKE OUT SONGS" OF THE DECADES (1950's-1960's) PT2Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert discuss their TOP 10 of the Greatest Make Out Songs of the decades (1950's-1960's) also with a sampling of the songs.From "Our Day will Come" by Ruby and the Romantics (1:05); to "Cupid" by Sam Cooke (2:55); "Since I fell for You" by Lenny Welch (3:30); To "Hey Girl" by Freddie Scott (6:52); then "Under The Boardwalk" by the Drifters (7:20); they keep things rolling. Then some "classics" like "Louie, L...2024-11-051h 03
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST "MAKE OUT SONGS" OF THE DECADES (1950's-1960's) PT1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover and discuss the Greatest Make Out Songs of the decades (1950's-1960's). After the Guys define what a "Make Out" Song is and means to them, they roll into the list of songs with some of the hits and their "Back Stories".From the 1963 hit "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula (20:17); to the 1963 Lenny Welch classic "Since I fell for you" (21:23); to the 1964 hit "The Girl from Ipanema"...2024-10-2949 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastTV- THE GREATEST THEME SONGS Of All TIME PART 4Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert wrap up the discussion and review the Greatest Theme Songs of all time, Part 4!Many people from the "Golden Age" of TV, which were the 1950's through the 1990's, will recognize many of these great shows that have been watched by generations over the years.The "Theme Song" had a major impact on getting your attention and hopefully bringing you in to watch the show.From Jack Webb's (Sgt Friday) in "Dragnet" 2024-10-2235 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastTV- THE GREATEST THEME SONGS Of All TIME PART 3Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss and review the Greatest Theme Songs of all time, Part 3!Many people from the "Golden Age" of TV, which were the 1950's through the 1990's, will recognize many of these great shows that have been watched by generations over the years.The "Theme Song" had a major impact on getting your attention and hopefully bringing you in to watch the show.From "Dallas" (1:01); to "Laverne and Shirley" (5:56); to 2024-10-1542 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastTV- THE GREATEST THEME SONGS Of All TIME PART 2Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss and review the Greatest Theme Songs of all time, Part 2!Many people from the "Golden Age" of TV, which were the 1950's through the 1990's, will recognize many of these great shows that have been watched by generations over the years.The "Theme Song" had a major impact on getting your attention and hopefully bringing you in to watch the show.From "The Jetson's" (9:39); to the "The Monkee's" (11:51); ...2024-10-0857 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastTV- THE GREATEST THEME SONGS Of All TIME PART 1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss and review the Greatest Theme Songs of all time!Many people from the "Golden Age" of TV, which were the 1950's through the 1990's, will recognize many of these great shows that have been watched by generations over the years.The "Theme Song" had a major impact on getting your attention and hopefully bringing you in to watch the show.From "Gilligan's Island" (2:21); to the "Andy Griffith Show" (4:39); to the2024-10-011h 08
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST NOVELTY SONGS OF ALL TIME PART 2Send us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert discuss the greatest Novelty Songs of all time Part 2!We continue to break down the remainder of our Top 10 Novelty Songs with a bit more detail.Some other classics are the iconic Christmas Hit, "The Chipmunk Song" by David Seville (3:38); the Shirley Ellis classic "The Name Game" (7:03); Adam Sandler's "The Hannakah Song" (7:46); and the Great Chuck Berry's "My Ding a Ling" (9:44); which astonishly was his only number 1 Hit. 2024-09-2438 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- GREATEST NOVELTY SONGS OF ALL TIME PART 1Send us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert discuss the greatest Novelty Songs of all time.Novelty Songs are fun to listen to and many fall under "Paradies" such as Holiday Songs, Al Yankovic covers and many other types of sub-categories and we'll cover them on today's show.We also break down each of our Top 10 Novelty Songs with a bit more detail.Some of the classics are "Short People" by Randy Newman (4:50); "Jingle Bells" by the Singing Dogs 2024-09-1740 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- COMMON "WORDS" THAT DIDN'T EXIST UNTIL THE 1970'sSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss everyday words that didn't show up until the 1970's.The Guys cover a slew of "Words" that are still recognizable today that first appeared over 50+ years ago back in the crazy decade of the 1970's!From "Factoid" (2:24); a word that seems inocuous but actually is a manipulation of the word FACT! Well, listen what the guys got to say about that illusion.Other Words/Venacular are discussed throughout the pod and the guys tell how they...2024-09-1043 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- THINGS "COOL" PEOPLE WORE in the 1970'sSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert go back in time to the 1970's and discuss the Things that the COOL Cats wore during that time. Listen in as the guys cover all the styles that the Hip and Cool people made fashionable back in the days of Rock n Roll, Donna Summer, John Travolta, Disco and Punk Rock!From the "Tube Tops" (2:20); to "Micro MINI Skirts" (5:39); to "Clogs" (8:36);Then we hit up the DISCO Style 2024-09-0347 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- GREATEST MOMENTS in TV HISTORY-- PART4Send us a textOn this FINAL episode, Part4 of 4, join Tom and Bert as they wrap up the 80 plus years of news stories, events and shows of the Greatest Moments in TV History!We open with the 2018 "Kavanaugh Hearings" (0:55); then the 2020 "George Floyd Death" and ensuing BLM protests/riots (4:22); then we cover the 2020 "COVID Nightmare" (10:52); We then continue with the what we consider to be the top "Omissions" (21:00); that were not on any list including t...2024-08-2759 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- GREATEST MOMENTS in TV HISTORY-- PART3Send us a textIn Part 3, Tom and Bert continue with their conversation and discussion on Great TV Moments. This episode covers the years from 1994 through 2019.In 1994 we start with the infamous "OJ Simpson Bronco car chase" (1:45); then we move on to the "1996 Summer Olympics" held in the Atlanta, Georgia (5:48); with Muhammed Ali's lighting of the Torch to start the games and also the terrorist "bombing" at Olympic Park Then we cover the...2024-08-2057 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- GREATEST MOMENTS in TV HISTORY-- PART1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss and debate the Greatest Moments in TV History!It's been close to 80 years since the Boob Tube entered our lives and when you consider that it really isn't that far removed from our lifetime.We give a synopsis of how the criteria for our show was gathered and from the resources we searched. In Part 1 we discuss the early days of the late 1940's and the early 1950's thru 1968.From "Meet The Press" 2024-08-0657 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- OUR PERSONAL LIST of PET PEEVES PART 3Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert go down their list of greivances/pet peeves Part 3.From It's My Truth! (1:31); to why do we "kill" the regular people with outrageous costs to attend Concerts, Ballgames and why do we give "guaranteed" contracts to people that don't deserve them (1:55);Then we look back at JFK's famous speech and how we have lived up to what he was asking of his fellow Americans (7:47);Plus the endless 2024-07-3041 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- OUR PERSONAL LIST of PET PEEVES PART 2Send us a textSend us a Text Message.On this episode Tom and Bert go down their list of greivances/pet peeves Part 2.From Grocery Shopping Etiquette (1:07); to how we are "trained" to Impulse Buy at the Grocery stores and people cutting in line (14:32);Then the idiotic TV PHARMA Ads/commercials that insults our intelligence with their Song and Dance routines as they talk about the SIDE EFFECTS that can literally k...2024-07-231h 03
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- OUR PERSONAL LIST of PET PEEVES PART 1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert go down their list of greivances/pet peeves Part 1.From Finger prints on stainless steel fridges (5:50) to how the toilet paper is rolled (8:02);Then the Common Courtesy of just holding a door for someone and saying thank you (13:15); or Parking illegally in Fire lanes and Handicap spots (16:50) just pisses you off on how lazy people are.We then talk about chronic lateness (25:02) and 2024-07-161h 03
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES--ORIGINAL MOVIES VS. REMAKES PART2Send us a textOn this episode, Part 2 of Movie originals vs remakes, Tom and Bert pick up from their previous podcast to complete the original/remakes discussion.From the classic "Cape Fear" ( :44); the 1962 original starring Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck to the great remake in 1991 featuring Robert DeNiro and Nick Nolte to;The 1960 Horror Classic "Village of the Damned" (6:36); starring George Sanders and the menacing yellow-eyed creepy kids and its remake in 1995 starring Christopher Reeves and Kirstie Alley then;The Alfred Hitchcock directed iconic "Pyscho" (12:42);2024-07-0950 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES--ORIGINAL MOVIES VS. REMAKES PART1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss the original movie versus the remakes. Which are better? Well tune in and see what the guys say. You may have other opinions but that's what makes the show fun.From movies like "Death Wish" (4:27); to "Dirty Dancing" (14:48); to "Vacation" with Chevy Chase and Beverly De Angelo (30:19); we cover the original vs. remakes.We close out the show with "The Thing" (38:38); then "Nightmare on Elm Street" (49:00); and lastly...2024-07-0252 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC--10 ROCKING FACTS About BANDS of the GOLDEN AGE of MUSICSend us a textOn the episode Tom and Bert discuss the Bands from the Golden Age of Music! Many may argue what is considered the "Golden Age" of Music but on this episode we cover Music from the late 1960's through the 1990's. Our intro goes through an 8 minute synopsis and discussion of the history leading up to these Facts and how the music from this era is really significant for generations of listeners especially the 20 to 27 year olds who participated in a study back in 2019.Lots of...2024-06-251h 12
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC--BEHIND The SCENES DETAILS of ICONIC SONGS PT 2Send us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert discuss some of he most iconic songs and artists in Rock and Roll History Part 2.Over the years there have been many great and iconic songs and artists. We can't cover them all but these are some of the greatest ever.From "American Woman" by the Guess Who (1:50) to "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan (7:03) to....The Beastie Boys party hit "Fight for the Right" (15:30) to "Daniel" (25:33) by Elton John and ma...2024-06-181h 02
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC--BEHIND The SCENES DETAILS of ICONIC SONGS PT 1Send us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert discuss some of he most iconic songs and artists in Rock and Roll History!Over the years there have been many great and iconic songs and artists. We can't cover them all but these are some of the greatest ever.From "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin (1:49) to "Dreams" and "You make loving fun" from Fleetwood Mac's 1977 Hit Album "Rumors" (13:55) to....The amazing Frank Sinatra (25:15) to the Hall and...2024-06-1154 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- "BACK To The FUTURE" and "TRADING PLACES"- Facts and TriviaSend us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert discuss 2 more Classic Movies of the 1980's, "Back to the Future" and "Trading Places". We cover the behind the scenes happenings and how the decisions impacted the films as they were being cast and produced."BTTF" (1:10) a 1985 Film starring Christopher Lloyd, Michael J. Fox and Lea Thompson was a Fantasy/Comedy/Drama that burst onto the scene and captivated audiences, young and old, with the concept of reliving your past by travelling "back" to the future and a...2024-06-0456 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- AMAZING WACKY FUN FACTS......AGAIN!! PART2Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert are at it AGAIN with Part 2 of the crazy craptastic facts provided by Cracked.com. The guys keep sprinkling in these alleged "facts" that may or may not be legit or true but just come along for the ride.From Ken Allen the orangutan (3:20) to the $10 million Monet painting that was damaged (7:55) and The Flintstones (Fred and Wilma) sleeping in the same bed (12:02).Then the guys hit on the wonderful shuttlecock...2024-05-2849 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- "ALIEN" and "LETHAL WEAPON" --- Facts and TriviaSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover Movies - "Alien" and Lethal Weapon" with little known facts about the Production, Filming and behind the scenes drama."in Space no one can hear you Scream"! This was the famous tagline for "Alien" a 1979 SciFi/Horror/Thriller that brought back memories of the SciFi Classics of the 1950's with their taut, pulsating, suspenseful Storylines. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skeritt and John Hurt, "Alien" was a rousing success and moviegoers were horrified by the i...2024-05-2158 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- IMPROV MOVIE LINES/SCENES THAT BECAME ICONICSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss Improv movie lines/scenes that have become iconic!Starting off with Jack Nicholson's memorable improv line of "Here's Johnny" (6:06) in the classic horror film "The Shining" to Heath Ledger's "Slow Clap" (8:34) as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" and Roy Scheider's "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat" (12:31)in the 1975 Summer Blockbuster "Jaws" the guys cover these famous actors/actresses who ad-libbed the lines and moments as they went off script to...2024-05-1445 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- BLOCKBUSTER FILMS INSPIRED BY REAL LIFE EVENTSSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss blockbuster movies that you may not know that were inspired by real life events.Movies are a great escape for most people but when they are based on life events that are true they can carry more meaning.These movies are not Bio's but they do have storylines that are related to true life events.From "Rain Man" (2:05) starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, to Martin Scorcese's "The Irishman" (3:31) starring Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe P...2024-05-0744 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- AMAZING WHACKY FUN FACTS.....AGAIN!Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert are at it again with 100's of Off the Wall and Whacky Fun Facts!The guys seem to like talking about useless mindless crap in general so the list of this stuff is right in their wheelhouse.Check some of the following out throughout the Podcast."Snails take the longest naps, one can last up to 5 years"! (3:24). "Like Humans, Koala's have a unique set of fingerprints" (7:29)Italy's "Vatican City" is actually...2024-04-301h 03
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Villains from the Decade of the '90's who we love to HateSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover the famous or infamous Movie Villains of the 1990's!Everyone has their opinions on who they love and who they hate. We have the list of the "bad guys and ladies" from the '90's!From Max Cady of "Cape Fear" (1:18) portrayed by Robert DeNiro to Buddy Love of "The Nutty Professor" (6:25) portrayed by Eddie Murphy to "Debo" of "Friday" (19:32) portrayed by the late Tiny Lister these villains are hated pe...2024-04-231h 01
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- EVEN MORE CRAZY and USELESS FACTSSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert hit up the "Cracked" website for more , Did you know questions/answers of totally useless facts.Some of these are: "Unwed Women couldn't get a credit card up until 1974" (1:11), We find this hard to believe that '"barely anyone smoked pot in the 1960's" (7:14), "The Stethoscope was invented to avoid touching female patient's chests" (15:57)."The JFK Zapruder film cost the US Government $16 million dollars" (26:55), "The US Government allegedly used poison i...2024-04-1657 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES--The BEST Opening Scenes in Movie HistorySend us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert discuss a list of the best opening scenes in movies. From the iconic opening "beach" scene in "Jaws" (4:24) to Drew Barrymore's 5 minute phone call In "Scream" (9:50) the guys go through these and many others that set the stage for the rest of the movie. Other classics include a young demented Michael Myers starting his rampage when he kills his older sister in the 1978 classic "Halloween" (23:55), Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones running away from a giant boulder in2024-04-0949 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- TV Series- Rod Serling's--- "THE TWILIGHT ZONE"Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert delve into the Sci-Fi Fantasy Iconic classic, Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone". The guys discuss the great and wondrous Rod Serling and his amazing and poignant Storytelling TV series over the 5 year run (1959 thru 1964) on CBS TV that was aired on Friday evenings.The guys then get to their Top 10 Favorite Episodes with a detailed and philosophical perspectives of each others choices.Rod Serling wrote 92 of the 156 episodes that aired. He was a genius and the we celebrate the...2024-04-021h 13
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Goodfellas, Happy Gilmore "FACTS"- PART 3Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert bring you some of their favorite movies and Facts that affected the production, Acting Roles and other parts of the Movie.We open up with the 1980's stoner classic ,"Fast Times at Ridgemont High", starring Sean Penn as "Spicoli" and Judge Reinhold, then it's the Martin Scorcese classic "Goodfellas" starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta (12m 55s) and lastly we close with the classic comedy "Happy Gilmore" starring Adam Sandler (35m 40s) whi...2024-03-2656 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Fargo, Shawshank Redemption, John Wick "FACTS"- PART 2Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert bring you some of their favorite movies and Facts that affected the production, Acting Roles and other parts of the Movie.We open up with the Coen Brothers ,"Fargo", starring 3x Oscar Winner Frances McDormand, then it's the cult classic "Shawshank Redemption" starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins (15m 20s) and lastly we close with "John Wick" starring Keanu Reeves (42m 57s) are on the docket as Part 2 of 3 episodes.More hits to come s...2024-03-191h 04
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Young Frankenstein, Cuckoo's Nest, Groundhog Day "FACTS"- PART 1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert bring you some of their favorite movies and Facts that affected the production, Acting Roles and other parts of the Movie.We open up with the Black and White classic "Young Frankenstein", a Mel Brooks classic starring Gene Wilder, then it's "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher (at the 17m 30sec mark) and lastly "Groundhog Day" starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell (at the 44m mark)are on the do...2024-03-121h 10
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - USELESS "Food Trivia" and other Craptastic FactsSend us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert, now the Kings of useless trivial facts of crap, bring you another round of info to ponder with their Useless Food Trivia and other Fun Facts!You may be entertained or grossed out but you will get the Facts whether you like it or not. We do apologize but we just can't get enough of this garbage!Did you know that Ketchup has medicinal value? OR, that Burger King has an unlimited lifetime VIP...2024-03-0549 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- Myth Busters and Did You Know TriviaSend us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert go through some trivia discussing Myth Busters and Did u Know?Lot's of crazy stuff and eye opening Myths that are True! I'm sure you heard most of these but sit back and have some fun listening to the show.Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843...2024-02-2751 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Villains from the Decade of the '80's who we love to HateSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover the famous or infamous Movie Villains of the 1980's! Everyone has their opinions on who they love and who they hate. We have the list of the "bad guys and ladies" from the '80's!From Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise to Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago from the "Rocky" franchise and the infamous "Freddy Krueger" from the "Nightmare on Elm Street" classics we...2024-02-2031 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - MORE Crazy Off The Wall FUN FACTSSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover some more crazy off the wall fun facts.Everything from Pop Culture, Movie Trivia, Music Trivia to crazy details of the most unusual stuff you probably never heard of.Lots of fun going through many things and many "Would you believe" type of data. Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/o...2024-02-1343 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Movies that were expected to Fail but became Mega HitsSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover Movies that were originally expected to fail but came to be Mega Hits and Blockbusters as time went on.Some of these Movies made money early on but over time became absolute powerhouses with the advent of the VHS and DVD releases and sales at retailers like Blockbuster Video and Suncoast Motion Pictures. Classics like "Back to the Future", "Jaws", "Titanic", "Star Wars" and "Shawshank Redemption" were among the biggest hits of all time, and to think the...2024-02-0651 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- USA STATE LAWS that are completely InsaneSend us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert get into USA State Laws that are completely insane!The guys have plenty of fun going through the list of all 50 States while asking themselves what the hell are these lawmakers thinking!You may be surprised just how crazy these laws are and why they continue to exist and be enforced.Their thoughts on why we elect some of these politicians brings this all together. Enjoy the insanity!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com2024-01-3041 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC SPECIAL- Best 1 Hit Wonders- PART 2Send us a textOn this episode, Part 2, Tom and Bert discuss the hidden gems of the music business known as "1 Hit Wonders".Growing up in the 1960's and 1970's we were treated with so many great songs where the Bands or Artists' success was tied to a song that brought them notoriety and Singles (45's) Chart fame.As the boys go through the lists you will surely recognize some "Oldies" like "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum, "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie, "Woodstock" by Matthews Southern Comfort and "H...2024-01-2356 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Actors who passed on Iconic Movie RolesSend us a textOn the episode Tom and Bert review a list of Actors who passed on iconic Movie roles.Classic Movies are timeless and the roles Actors play into the success and stardom they achieve is directly linked to many of their choices.Sometimes they get lucky while other times they just happen to miss out on the roles that could have defined their careers.Would Robin Williams as "Jack Torrence" in "The Shining" been the right choice especially after Jack Nicholson killed (pun intended) that role?...2024-01-1650 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- In Memoriam 2023 RemembranceSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert reflect back on the people that passed away in 2023.This is a list of people that were part of the Pop Culture over the years which includes Actors, Musicians, Political and Sports figures as well as other celebrities that influenced us over their lives.Enjoy the show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT...2024-01-0255 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- Toys and Games of the 1960's featuring the LadiesSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert bring back a show that we recorded back in April of this year.While they are away on Holiday hiatus it seemed like a good time to put this out.Cheryl and Gaye are the stars of this while the guys prod them along. Lots of fun doing this and we thank the Ladies for their participation.See you in 2024 with new episodes.You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, ...2023-12-2636 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- Out Takes and Frat Party BandsSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert playback some of the Out Takes from previously recorded podcasts.The guys are on a Holiday hiatus and will be coming out with new podcasts in January of 2024.Thanks for listening to the podcast and have a safe and happy Holiday Season!!See you in 2024.You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT u...2023-12-1929 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - "OFF The WALL" FUN FACTSSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert have some fun with crazy off the wall "facts" with a potpourri of information. Trues or False? Fact check the guys and enjoy the back and forth banter. Do coconuts kill more people per year than Sharks? Were Martin Luther King and Anne Frank both the same age?Listen in and get the answers and many more fun facts throughout the Podcast.Enjoy the show and Thanks for listening.You can email us at ...2023-12-121h 03
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC SPECIAL- Best 1 Hit Wonders- PART 1Send us a textOn this episode, Part 1, Tom and Bert discuss the hidden gems of the music business known as "1 Hit Wonders".Growing up in the 1960's and 1970's we were treated with so many great songs where the Bands or Artists' success was tied to a song that brought them notoriety and Singles (45's) Chart fame. As the boys go through the lists you will surely recognize some "Oldies" like "Wipe Out" by the Surfaris", "Na, Na, Hey , Hey, Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam, "Afternoon Delight" by the...2023-12-0551 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC SPECIAL- Greatest Opening Lines to Songs PART 2Send us a textOn this episode, Part 2 of the Greatest Opening Lines to Songs, Tom and Bert continue going through the list of these great songs.Once again the guys try to sing the lyrics and like Part 1 they "kill" it! You can take that literally in this case.Many musical artists from Queen, Earth Wind and Fire, One Direction, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, Don McLean, Bon Jovi, Leonard Cohen, Kid Rock, TLC, Elton John and the Beatles are represented.Enjoy the show and Thanks for...2023-11-2842 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC SPECIAL- Greatest Opening Lines to Songs PART 1Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss and opine on the "Greatest Opening Lines to Songs" Part 1.The boys try to sing some of the lyrics and you can judge how well that turned out. Musical Artists' Songs from Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Eagles, Bee Gees, AC/DC, Journey, Guns n Roses, LL Cool J and Adele and may others are represented.To close the podcast Bert reads off his 20 favorite opening lines while Tom tries to guess them! This is pure g...2023-11-2155 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Iconic Acting Roles-Tear Jerkers and The Best "Bad" MoviesSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert discuss 3 different Movie topics.Iconic Movie roles played by actors AND who the Film Studio's wanted originally to play those roles. It is intriguing to think how these movies would have turned out with the original choices!The guys then go through a list of "Tear Jerker Movies" that were considered the best by the source we quote while the guys also added their own personal favorites as well. Movies like "ET", "Brian's Song" with James Caan and Billy...2023-11-141h 18
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- Best Selling Albums of All TimeSend us a textIn this Episode Tom and Bert cover the Best Selling albums of all time according to Stacker which took a look at the R.I.A.A. (Recording Industry Assoc of America) and compiled a list of the top 42 album sales which span over multiple decades.The guys work the list in descending order.Over the years streaming (Apple I Tunes/Spotify) has come into play so there may be higher ranking albums that are not on the list so understand that as we go through the list.2023-11-0749 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 3- DRIVE IN MoviesSend us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert finally get done with the Drive In Movie theme.They review a list of the Top 100 "Best" (and we use that term loosely) Drive In Movies of all Time.These were mostly "B" Movies which were not theater worthy so the films got kicked to the Drive In's. To recap, these Movies were perfect for us Drive In goers...you had Horror, Gore, Cheap Scares, Nudity, Sex, Pam Grier and Vincent Price! Throw in Monster's and Mayhem and we had it a...2023-10-3143 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 2- DRIVE IN MoviesSend us a textIn this episode, Tom and Bert review some of the best movies that would have been "perfect" Drive In worthy classics. From "Walking Tall" with Joe Don Baker, to "Smokey and the Bandit" with Burt Reynolds and Sally Field, "Enter the Dragon" starring Bruce Lee and "Animal House" starring John Belushi these were the type of movies that fit that mold.The guys then discuss famous movie critic, Joe Bob Briggs who wrote about the History of Drive In Movies and gives his reviews/takes with a different...2023-10-2446 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 1- DRIVE IN Movie ExperienceSend us a textAah, the good old days of the Drive In Movie experience.On this episode (part 1 of 3) Tom and Bert do some reminiscing about their trips to the Drive In Movies with their family and friends over the years. Back in the late 1950's and all the way to the mid-1980's Drive In movie were a staple of our entertainment. IF you never experienced the Drive In's it would be your loss. Lot's of great memories and not so great ones are discussed by the...2023-10-171h 14Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMUSIC- Top Hit Songs that were featured in MoviesSend us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert list the top rated Songs that have been featured in Movies over the decades.These Songs are the most memorable tunes that had an impact on the soundtracks of these Movies."To Sir with Love" by Lulu featured in the same named movie that starred Sidney Poitier, "Raindrops keep falling on my Head" by BJ Thomas in "Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid", "Stayin Alive" by the Bee Gees featured in "Saturday Night Fever". "9 to 5" 2023-10-1049 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- The Rock & Roll HOF "Snubs" Part 2Send us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert go after the Rock & Roll HOF again after finding more outrageous "Snubs" that are just as bad or worse than the previous Performers discussed on our podcast about the Rock & Roll HOF Selection process.John Fogerty and Diana Ross are in the HOF based on their group performances with "Creedence Clearwater Revival" and "The Supremes" respectively BUT not as solo artists! The record speaks for itself and the guys hammer that point hard.Others that were screwed/snubbed in...2023-10-0350 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Our Top Musicals/Music themed Movies Part 2Send us a text Join Tom and Bert as they continue covering their favorite Top Musical/Music themed Movies, this is Part 2."Strictly Ballroom", "Hair", "Beauty and the Beast", "A Hard Days Night", "Mary Poppins" and other classics are covered in this episode. You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments. Hope you enjoy the show2023-09-2647 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Our Top Musicals/Music themed Movies Part 1Send us a textListen in as Tom and Bert discuss and review movies that they both grew up loving thanks to their respective Mom's affinity for Broadway Shows!Much "respect" needs to given to the actors/actresses that performed in these Music based movies.From Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in "Top Hat" to Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor in "Singing in the Rain", Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra in "Guys and Dolls" and many other classics like "The Wizard of Oz", "West Side Story", "A Star is Born" and "...2023-09-1947 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- Movie "mis-quotes"-TV quotes- Seinfeld Catch PhrasesSend us a textOn this podcast Tom and Bert take on a potpourri of topics. Famous "Movie Mis-quotes" that were better than the "original" quotes, then we have some fun with "TV and Media Quotes" from our favorite shows over the years. We close the Pod with "Seinfeld" catch phrases that are still part of the lexicon today! The most often quoted TV sitcom ever rules when it comes to the classic lines that the show produced and yada, yada, yada!!Starring...2023-09-1254 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPORTS MOVIES- Our Top 10 Favorites Part 2Send us a textOn this podcast, listen in as Tom and Bert complete part 2 of SPORTS MOVIES- our top 10 favorites.From "White Men Can't Jump" with Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, "Happy Gilmore" starring Adam Sandler, "Best of Times" with Kurt Russell and Robin Williams and "Slap Shot" starring Paul Newman the guys break it down and let you know why they recommend these all time classics. And let's not forget "Hoosiers" and "Kingpin" as well.Y...2023-09-0543 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPORTS MOVIES- Our Top 10 Favorites Part 1Send us a textListen in as Tom and Bert discuss one of their favorite movie genre's, Sports!This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series.There have been many iconic Sports related movies over the years and the guys cover it in detail plus they give their honorable mentions as well.From "Bull Durham" with Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon to the "The Bad News Bears" starring Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal to "The Longest Yard" starring Burt Reynolds and "...2023-08-2953 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- The Rock & Roll HOF Induction ProcessSend us a textListen in as Tom and Bert give their honest and passionate review of the Rock & Roll HOF induction process. The guys cover the selection criteria and process that qualifies performers, influencers and how they are nominated and selected into this Music Hall of fame.The "snubs" are mentioned with the guys opining as they try to make sense as to why some of the greatest artists and bands have NOT been inducted. Peter, Paul and Mary, War, Three Dog Night, Dionne Warwick, Mariah Carey...2023-08-221h 09Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast2000's OUR TOP 10 MOVIES- PART 2Send us a textListen in as Tom and Bert complete their Top 10 movies for the decade of the 2000's.From "The Hangover" to "Shrek" starring the voices of Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz to "Anchorman- The Legend of Ron Burgandy" starring Will Ferrell, Bert completes his list of favorites.Tom weighs in with the James Cameron classic, "Avatar" and "The 40 year old Virgin" with Steve Carrell then finishes it off with M Night Shyamalan's "Unbreakable" starring Samuel L...2023-08-1541 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast2000's OUR TOP 10 MOVIES- Part 1Send us a textListen in as Tom and Bert cover their lists of Favorite Movies for the Decade of the 2000's and their Honorable Mentions.From "Remember the Titans" starring Denzel Washington to "Mystic River" and "No Country for Old Men" starring Tommy Lee Jones and Oscar Winner Javier Bardem, Bert covers his Top 10 favorites.Tom weighs in with "Dark Knight" starring Christian Bale and Oscar Winner Heath Ledger as the Joker to "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Best of...2023-08-0854 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 2- MOVIES ("HIDDEN GEMS")Send us a textIn this Part 2 episode of "Hidden Gems Movies" Tom and Bert continue discussing the movies that flew under the radar and had limited releases in the movie theaters.We rate our favorite movies that had some critical acclaim on their own right but without the Hollywood Hoopla that pushes out the Blockbusters.Listen in as the guys give their opinions as to why these "Gems" need to be taken seriously and why they are worth watching or in some cases rewatching.From "...2023-08-0143 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 1- MOVIES ("HIDDEN GEMS")Send us a textListen in to Part 1 as Tom and Bert go through Movies that they consider to be "Hidden Gems" or under the radar movies that were amazingly entertaining and a worth a watch. What these movies have in common is the star power and appeal though they never were Box Office Blockbusters. Tom covers "Independence Day", NOT the Will Smith Blockbuster, with Dianne Wiest, "Searching for Bobby Fischer", "Best in Show" with Eugene Levy and Fred Willard and "Strictly Ballroom" ...2023-07-2550 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 2- The Greatest Voices of All TimeSend us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert give you the Greatest Voices of all time!There are no right answers and we name a bunch of honorable mentions and then, in our opinion, who we consider to be the Best of the Best.You won't be disappointed and we're sure that you will have other opinions but it will be worth your while to listen in as we break down the artists and their amazing catalog of songs and hits over the years. From Elvis to A...2023-07-181h 10Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION- PART 1- The Seedy Part of the "Record Business"Send us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert discuss the underbelly of the record business and how artists may be manipulated by their so called "Managers" and handlers.The guys speak about Allen Klein and his influence over artists Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles in particular. Klein was a mover and shaker in the record business for years and the guys get into how he "influenced" these artists and many others by making promises that would reward the artists with radio song playing, label c...2023-07-1131 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION-1960's The Camelot Years Part 1Send us a textIn this Special Edition episode Tom and Bert go through their childhood years of the early 1960's and discuss the JFK Camelot Years and the impact those years had on their young lives. This is Part 1 and mainly covers the pre-assassination era of the Kennedy presidency. Going through world events and crises that the US was embroiled in, The Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis and standoff with Russia. They give their perspective on being young kids in school and how they were affected by the turmoil of...2023-06-2740 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastGreatest Movie "Quotes" of the last 100 years- Part 1Send us a textOn this Special Edition of the greatest movie quotes, Tom and Bert give their favorites and try to do them with their best impersonation BUT it doesn't go as well as planned.It's all about having fun and the guys really enjoyed this subject matter and "Frankly, they don't give a damn"! Oh, that wasn't nice but what the hell, life's too short to worry about it.At some point we may have a Part 2 since there are so many more of these great movie quotes from these all ti...2023-06-2029 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastMOVIES- Box Office "Bombs" that became "Cult Classics"Send us a textOn this Podcast Tom and Bert discuss their favorite movies that bombed when released yet ultimately become "Cult Classics" where they found an audience over time. From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" starring Tim Curry to "Shawshank Redemption" starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman to "Empire Records" starring Renee Zellweger and Liv Tyler, continuing with Alfred Hitchcock's Classic "Vertigo" starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, "The Wizard of Oz" with Judy Garland, "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" with Gene Wilder these movies all created buzz after their initial re...2023-06-1339 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastSPECIAL EDITION - HIPPIE "Slang"Send us a textFollowing up on our Woodstock podcast from last week we get into the young crowd who attended the festival, The Hippies! Tom and Bert get salty while covering the buzz words of the late '60's with the slang from those wonderful crazy days. Our wives join in for some old time fun with their rendition as well and it was fun listening to Cheryl and Gaye give their takes.From the infamous Asbury and Haight location in San Francisco...2023-06-0641 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades PodcastWOODSTOCK 1969--3 Days of Peace and MusicSend us a textOn this Pod Tom and Bert discuss Festivals that gained lots of attention back in 1969 and drew massive crowds to the events.First we briefly get into the Atlantic City Pop Festival which occurred from August 1st thru August 3rd, 1969 at the Atlantic City racetrack in New Jersey. We then roll into the grandaddy of them all when it came to Festival's, Woodstock!August 15th thru August 17th for 3 Days of Peace and Music as it was billed. It actually dragged into August 18th where Jimi Hendrix...2023-05-301h 00Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1990's Top 10 Music ActsSend us a textThe guys start off with their honorable mentions then role into their Top 10 favorites.Listen as Tom and Bert discuss their Top 10 Music Acts of the '90's with honorable mentions as well. This was a very eclectic and diverse group of artists ranging from Boyz to Men to Garth Brooks to The Notorious B.IG., Tupac, Nirvana, Guns n Roses, The Spice Girls and Celine Dion.This was the decade where Hip Hop made a huge entrance into the music world as well as Grunge and Heavy Metal.2023-05-231h 13Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1990's In Review (Movies)Send us a textThe show opens with the slang of the 1990's and Tom and Bert's interpretations.Catchphrases of the '90's were a subject the guys tackle and their were some classics. Remember yada, yada, yada? How about Wassup!!! They move to their Movies list of the 1990's and a brief breakdown of their favorites and recommendations. They mention almost 100 movies from this decade! Wayne's World, Scream, Saving Private Ryan, Clerks, Pulp Fiction, Boyz in the Hood, Fargo, The Matrix and The Terminator were among the most div...2023-05-0951 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1980's Special Bonus Edition- Toys and Games of the '80'sSend us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert discuss and review the Toys and Games of the 1980's.From the Rubix Cube, The Cabbage Patch Kids and the Garbage Pail kids the guys talk about their experiences and their family experiences back when their kids were young and involved in most of these Toys and games.The guys close the podcast with 2 games that they were personally involved in, Trivia Pursuit and Pictionary.Tom has a great story about a Pictionary game involving his family and the Kucinski's that h...2023-05-0252 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1980's Top 10 Music ActsSend us a textTom and Bert go through their favorite artists of the 1980's.From Michael Jackson to Madonna, Prince, Kool and the Gang, The Boss and Whitney Houston the guys share their opinions of the artists that they enjoyed.The Super group, "USA for Africa" performed the iconic song "We are the World" co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in 1985 to help raise awareness for world hunger. The artists on this song were a "Who's Who" of artists from the music world. From Country stars, to Diva's.2023-04-2545 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1980's Our Top 10 MoviesSend us a textJoin us and listen as Tom and Bert comment on and review what they considered to be their Best Movies of the 1980's.This decade is what we consider to be the best for movies overall especially when it comes to the "most quotable" .From the explosive "Full Metal Jacket" to Stephen King's "The Shining" to Bruce Willis in "Die Hard" and Arnold and the crew in "Predator" we go through why we rate these and other movies as classics from that decade. We do our Honorable Me...2023-04-181h 01Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1970's Top 10 Music ActsSend us a textThe 1970's was the decade where Tom and Bert went from High School grads to College Students as they were moving on from the Woodstock days of Sex, drugs and Rock n Roll in the late 1960's. With the Vietnam war raging on and the shootings at Kent State, America was in turmoil. Many new and up and coming music acts came onto the scene in a HUGE way and the guys go through their lists of what they considered the top Music Acts of the '70's.2023-04-111h 07
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1970's Our Top 10 MoviesSend us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert discuss their picks of the Best Movies for the decade of the '70's.Another strong decade of movies. Box office smashes like the Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, Alien and Halloween brought movie goers out in droves. We were still a few years away from the Multiplex Theatres so you had to wait in long lines to purchase tickets and hope for the best that a good seat was available. Tom has a great connections to the movie "Patton" starring George C Scott a...2023-04-0447 min
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1960's Top 10 Music ActsSend us a textThe decade of the 1960's produced some of the most iconic Musical Acts of all time!The Beatles, The Doors, The Beach Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, Aretha, Santana, The Rolling Stones, The 4 Seasons, Chubby Checker and Motown to name a few were all favorites for Tom and Bert during this decade. They also throw out, Did You Know Trivia and facts as they go down memory lane with some of the greatest songs of the Boomer Generation as they actually lived through these times.Tom d...2023-03-281h 06
Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1960's Our Top 10 MoviesSend us a textIn this episode Tom and Bert review their favorite Movies of the 1960's. From Alfred Hitchcock's classic generational horror film, "Psycho" to other great films like "The Graduate", "The Manchurian Candidate", "The Odd Couple", Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" and many more as the guys give their reasons as to why these films and others are must see regardless of your age. The actors and actresses covered by the guys include, Anthony Perkins ("Psycho"), Paul Newman and Robert Redford ("The Sting"), Gregory Peck ("To Kill a Mockingbird"), Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger ("In t...2023-03-2150 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1950's Our Top 10 MoviesSend us a textIn this Episode Tom and Bert cover their favorite movies of the 1950's and recap the reasons as to why these are rated as the best of the decade. From "On the Waterfront" and "12 Angry Men" to "Singing in the Rain" and "Rebel without a Cause" the guys go back and forth with each other discussing the classics.Tom covers the other side of the coin, The Worst Movies of the decade. Did you ever hear of "The H...2023-03-0752 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1980's in ReviewSend us a textListen as Tom and Bert get into the 1980's Movies and Music that they recommend while bringing in some of the slang from that decade.The 1980's had some of the best movies ever and arguably the "most quotable" movies of all time. "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Caddyshack", "The Princess Bride", ''Die Hard", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "Predator" and "When Harry met Sally" to name just a few that had some memorable quotes.Who can't read sheet music?! Wow, an impressive list of some of the most...2023-02-2839 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1970's Special Edition (Fads and Fun facts)Send us a textTune in and listen as Tom and Bert discuss the Fads and Fun Facts that were popular in the 1970's. "Mood Rings" to the "Pet Rock" to the infamous Farrah Faucett Pin Up poster the guys have their opinions on these fads of the day. Remember "Happy Days"? The guys speak about the incredible Henry Winkler aka Arthur Fonzerelli or more notably "The Fonz" who was an iconic character on TV in the 1970's. The "Cabbage Patch Kids" craze is discussed and how it was a huge sell...2023-02-2140 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1970's in ReviewSend us a textTom and Bert discuss the 1970's Music and Movies and with the slang back in the day. The Music of the '70's may have been the BEST decade ever in our opinion. This pod has a heavy dose covering the Movies and story telling from some of the shows that they saw and the impact that it had on their family and friends as well. From "Mash" the movie to the horror classic "The Exorcist" as well as "Jaws" and "The Godfather" we discuss how these blockbusters have a...2023-02-1444 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1960's Special Bonus Edition- Toys and Games of the '60'sSend us a textThis Special Bonus Edition of the Podcast covers the Toys and Games of the 1960's.Listen as Tom and Bert have some fun while recalling and discussing the Best, the Worst and anything in between for these good and not so good inventions that were our entertainment for kids and young adults during that period of time.From Games like "Twister", "Pinball Machines", "Wiffle Ball", "Operation", " The Ouija Board" and "Electric Football" to,Toys like "GI Joe", "Barbie", "Rock'em Sock'em Robots", "Yo-Yo's", "Silly Putty" and the dreaded "...2023-02-071h 01Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1960's in ReviewSend us a textTom and Bert discuss the 1960's Movies and Music with the slang of the day and the powerhouse song that put Chubby Checker on the map--- "The Twist". The Twist was for everyone of every age, you danced by yourself or together in groups and there was no limitation on the different variations and moves that you made. It was a the craze and rage of the early '60's and we discuss the worldwide impact it had and the multiple spinoffs that were recorded.We move on to d...2023-01-3143 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1950's in ReviewSend us a textListen as Tom and Bert go through the "slang" used in the1950's and comment on the Artists and Movies of that decade that they enjoyed.We discuss the "Payola" (Pay for Play) scandal of the 1950's and the impact it had on the Music business and the fall out for some of the most famous Disc Jockeys of that time as well as the influence that organized crime had on the music business.Later we talk about the great TV show "American Bandstand" hosted by Dick Clark and...2023-01-2456 minReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast1970's DISCO Intro TrailerSend us a textReel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades is introducing Tom and Bert's Teaser Pod. Join us as we discuss The DISCO era and offer our thoughts on how this music genre captivated the public and the impact it had on the music business in the late 1970's.More episodes will follow so please listen to us as we discuss how the movies, music, TV and fads affected our lives as we lived through the glory years of the 1950's thru the 1990's. 2023-01-0505 min