#124 - The Top 10 Episodes of 2024 Countdown

Creator and host of TRC, Gerry D loves all things ‘80s and Christmas, so naturally he mashed them up to start his own show! He works at Decorator’s Warehouse, the largest Christmas store in Texas. His favorite Christmas presents from his childhood were the Super Powers Batmobile, Castle Grayskull, Voltron, and Mega Man 2 for the NES! Something like that.

I am one of the Pop Culture Roulette co-hosts and all-around trivia nerd. I am well versed in comic books (mainly Marvel), baseball and a wide variety of pop culture topics. As I child of the 80s I love the movies and music of the decade it is a joy to be a part of this podcast when I get the call.

J.B. Huffman is an Alabama-based independent film critic whose writing you can find in small doses on Letterboxd. He hosts a biweekly podcast called Manly Movies, where he and a guest discuss their favorite movies and the lessons they teach us about being a man. Being a husband and a father of two, personal growth in the calling that men have is one of his biggest passions, and movies can be a tremendous tool to help us through that. J.B.’s main goal in film criticism is to find the good in everything he watches because there is an audience for every film, and every filmmaker should get a certain level of respect in that regard. His favorite tagline is “not all five stars are created equal,” meaning that a film that perfectly accomplishes the goal that was set out by its director deserves the highest rating, regardless of its technical quality or awards status. He finds that viewing film through those two lenses makes for a more enjoyable experience.

Bethany is a spirited guest host with a deep love for romantic movies, nostalgic soundtracks, and all things delightfully 80s. Whether she’s breaking down iconic love stories or championing American treasures like Dolly Parton and Rick Moranis, she brings heart, humor, and a little sparkle to every episode. Off-mic, she’s a dedicated mom and a full-time vendor account specialist, juggling spreadsheets by day and rewatches of Steel Magnolias by night. She shares the mic—and the remote—with her husband, Laramy, making them the ultimate movie-loving power couple.

Ben grew up steeped in 80s movies. His love of film led him to start making his own short videos during his teen years in the late 80s, then he attended the film school at Florida State University in the early 90s. Today, Ben is an aspiring empty-nester who acts in community theater and loves talking movies with friends.

Catherine Mary Stewart is a veteran performer with over 40 years of experience. Beginning her career as a dancer in Canada and London, England, she transitioned to acting, starring in her first feature film in Europe at the age of 20.
Catherine set aside her dance career to move to Los Angeles and pursue this new and exciting trajectory. Landing a major role on the soap opera Days of Our Lives as the indubitable character Kayla Brady, Catherine’s career was catapulted to a new level when she landed lead roles in classic movies such as The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet, and the resilient screwball comedy, Weekend at Bernie’s.
Throughout her impressive career, she has had the opportunity and pleasure to work with some of our time's most iconic actors and directors.
Not only does Catherine continue to work steadily in front of the camera, but she is also actively developing projects to fulfill her long-standing passion for directing for the big screen, television, and the theatre.