Episode 70
Iconic Cars....Burger King Starts Burger Wars....NNNOOOOORM!
This week!
From iconic wheels to flame-broiled beef
to beloved comedic legends, we’re covering it all.
Segment 1: Pop Culture’s Most Iconic Vehicles
The cars that became characters themselves
We tackle the burning questions that keep pop culture nerds up at night:
• What makes a vehicle truly iconic in pop culture? We debate the
criteria that elevates a car from simple transportation to cultural
phenomenon
• The ultimate tragic hero on four wheels - Which beloved
automotive character met its devastating end in season three? (RIP to the only car to ever get whacked?)
• Battle of the Batmobiles - From Adam West’s sleek 60s
ride to the tank-like Tumbler, we rank which Dark Knight got the best
wheels
• Plus deep dives into other legendary rides that defined their eras
What’s your pick for most iconic pop culture vehicle? Let us know!
Segment 2: Burger Wars Part 2 - Burger King
“Have It Your Way” and the chip on their shoulder that changed fast food forever
The King takes center stage as we explore:
• The eternal runner-up complex - How being perpetually #2 to McDonald’s shaped BK’s entire identity
• The birth of the Burger Wars - Why Burger King’s aggressive 1980s
marketing campaigns literally ignited the fast food battlefield
• Flame-broiled vs. fried - The taste test that launched a thousand commercials
• “Have It Your Way” philosophy - Revolutionary customization or just good marketing?
Will Burger King finally get the respect it deserves? We’re doing it our way to find out.
Segment 3: People Who Died - NOOOORM!
Remembering a comedy legend
Another emotional round of “People Who Died” as we pay tribute to:
• The man behind the iconic “NORM!” entrance - Celebrating the life and career of a beloved comedy icon
• His impact on television comedy and pop culture
• Memorable moments and the legacy that lives on
• Why his character became shorthand for the perfect neighborhood regular
Grab a cold one and raise a glass - this one’s for you, Norm.
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