Accidental Legends

Dirk Smith & Matthew Brent

Before they were iconic, they were underrated. Join us as we uncover the true stories behind the '70s and '80s pop culture that weren't expected to succeed. We'll explore the classic movies, chart-topping songs, and binge-worthy TV shows that were dismissed, doubted, or almost abandoned—and yet, against all odds, became legends.

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40 episodes

  1. Episode 36: Cheers 1:03:11
  2. Episode 35: REO Speedwagon 45:18
  3. Episode 34 The Legend of Zelda 36:00
  4. Episode 32: Clue 55:24
  5. Episode 30: Dirty Dancing 1:07:21
  6. Episode 29: Amie 38:27
  7. Episode 24: The Godfather 1:04:19
  8. Episode 23: Glory 1:01:02
  9. Episode 22: This Is Spinal Tap 59:49
  10. Episode 20: Tetris 39:45
  11. Episode 19: Sultans of Swing 44:57
  12. Episode 18: I Want My MTV! 54:43
  13. Episode 17: Judy Del Rey 46:40
  14. Episode 15: Spies Like Us 49:30
  15. Episode 14: Flash Gordon Part 2 39:15
  16. Episode 13: Flash Gordon Part 1 35:17
  17. Episode 12: Walk This Way 49:29
  18. Episode 11: Big 47:30
  19. Episode 9: Airplane! 57:56
  20. Episode 8: Safety Dance 55:36
  21. Episode 7: Rocky Round 2 35:13
  22. Episode 6: Rocky Round 1 33:37
  23. Episode 4: Pour Some Sugar On Me 44:47
  24. Episode 3: Caddyshack 40:12
  25. Episode 1: Star Wars 36:50
  26. Episode 0: Trailer 4:49