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“Exploring the Timeless Legacy of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’: Billy Joel vs. Fall Out Boy”

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBilly Joel, Fall Out Boy, generational trials, historical song, music comparison, music history, Pop Culture, song analysis, The POP-EXPOSE, timeless legacy, We Didn't Start the Fire0 comment

Hello everybody. The last couple weeks have been filled with some heart breaking losses so this week I’m talking about the song “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. Originally written by Billy Joel and released in 1989. Joel who had just turned 40 was talking to Sean Lennon, son of legendary Beatle John and Yoko Ono. Sean was saying how it was a tough time in the world to be 21. The conversation sparked and idea to show that each generation has its trials and tribulations. So began one of the…

“Reba McEntire: The Queen of Country’s Remarkable Journey from Rodeo Ranch to Stardom”

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, Reba McEntire, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Reba McEntire was born in 1955 in McAlester Oklahoma and grew up on a ranch in Chockie, OK. McEntire took part in daily chores along with her 3 other siblings. McEntire’s mother Jacqueline was a school teacher who aspired to be a country singer. Reba would get a degree in teaching and as we know would become a singer, actress, and be dubbed the Queen of Country. Reba’s father was a steer roper and Reba and her siblings would sing in the car on…

THE POP EXPOSE – The ‘Judgement Night’ Movie Soundtrack!

October 15, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMovies, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everybody, today I’m taking a look at one of my favorite soundtracks from The 1993 movie “Judgement Night”. The movie itself is great and captures the early nineties perfectly. It stars Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Denis Leary. A group of middle class guys take a shortcut and end up on the wrong side of Chicago. The movie is suspenseful and covers many issues for the times. The soundtrack is great and I listen to it often in my car. There are so many great artists on this…

Remembering NFL Icon Dick Butkus!

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffFootball, NFL, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith When you hear Da Bears you think of Ditka, SNL skits, and maybe new recruit Peyton Manning. The Chicago Bears have been let’s say a bit lackluster in recent years. They have never matched the 1985 Super Bowl team. They had Jim McMahon, The Fridge, and the Super Bowl Shuffle. Despite their lack of winning another Super Bowl they have sported some of the greatest players to play the game. Dick Butkus who was born in 1942 in Chicago and played his entire career in Illinois…

THE POP EXPOSE – MLB Post Season Magic!

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBaseball, MLB, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at Post Season Magic, Baseball and Mr. October. The MLB has created memorable moments longer than any other sport in America. Playoff time is always a great time for any sports and I hope this year we get some great baseball moments to remember for years to come. Growing up in the eighties I remember the Houston Astros uniforms and Reggie Jackson the most in the early to mid eighties. In the late eighties I really loved Dennis Eckersley…

THE POP EXPOSE – A look Back at The Legend Jim Henson!

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffJim Henson, The Muppets, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, TV0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at Jim Henson born September 24th 1936 in Greenville Mississippi. Henson sadly passed away do to toxic shock syndrome at the age of 53. Henson started developing puppets in high school and in 1969 would join Sesame Street and soon after The Muppet Show was born. “It’s time to put on makeup, it’s time to dress up right”, the familiar tune that whisks me back to a 4 year old. We played outside all day, came in for dinner,…

THE POP EXPOSE – A Look Back at the 80’s Classic “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”!

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMovies, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the classic 1982 coming of age movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”. This is such a good movie and has a pretty stellar cast. The late great Ray Walston, who was the lead roll in “My Favorite Martian”, plays history teacher Mr. Hand. Hand a hard nosed no BS teacher butts heads several times with the relaxed Southern Cal surfer dude Jeff Spicoli played by Sean Penn. Anyone who has ever watched this movie knows about Phoebe Cates’ famous pool scene when…

THE POPE EXPOSE – Is AI taking over the world?

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffThe POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I take a look at AI. Is it our future. Many have been predicting machines for years who can think and interact with humans. George Lucas made up R2D2 and C-3PO, 2 robots who were more human than robot, but Lucas popularized the idea of robots living among humans, but he did not invent the wheel. Roy Thomas created an unknown character in 1968, later he would be known as Ultron. A modern character popularized by the Marvel Avengers movies. It does pose…

Remembering Music Legend Jimmy Buffett!

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffJimmy Buffett, Music, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith James William Buffett was born in 1946 in Mississippi. Buffett whose music is laid back and upbeat has a number of signature songs. “Margaritaville” is a top and back in the day I did a pretty bad ass karaoke cover of this song. “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is another great classic song that I should have tossed into my karaoke playlist, and round it out with “Why Don’t We get Drunk”. Buffett learned guitar while attending Auburn University. After earning his bachelor’s degree in history in 1969,…

Remembering TV Icon Bob Barker!

August 27, 2023August 28, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBob Barker, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, The Price Is Right, TV0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. Robert William Barker was born in 1923 in Darrington, Washington. Barker, who is 1/8th Native American from his fathers side, spent most of his youth on the Rosebud Reservation in Mission, SD and was a member of the Sioux tribe. Barker would meet his future wife in high school and was married up until she lost a battle with lung cancer. Barker who trained to be a fighter pilot during WWII, but never had to go into battle was like many other Americans at…

THE POP EXPOSE Takes a Look at Acting Legend Lea Thompson!

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBack to The Future, Lea Thompson, Movies, Star Trek: Picard, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I take a look at one of my favorite actresses growing up. Lea Thompson was born in 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota. Lea started out as a ballet dancer where she was professionally dancing at age 14. At age 20 she moved to New York and pursued a career in acting. Lea got he first break on the big screen with a roll in Jaws 3-D. She lied to get the job saying she had been in a couple movies pryer and that she could water ski, but…

THE POP EXPOSE – Louis Zamperini’s true story “Unbroken”!

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffLouis Zamperini, Movies, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Unbroken0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I take a look at the amazing life of Louis Zamperini. Born in 1917 in Olean, NY. The Zamperini family moved to California when Louis was 2 years old. His parent both came over from Italy and were strict Catholics. Louis was a bit of a troubled child growing up and got into many fights as a kid. Zamperini’s older brother got him interested in track where he would prove himself at Torrence High school. At USC Louie would be a track star and they nicknamed him…

Remembering 80s Acting Legend Paul Reubens!

August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMovies, Paul Reubens, Pee Wee, Pee-Wee Herman, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, TV0 comment

Paul Reubens “Pee-wee Herman” was born in 1952 in Peekskill, NY. Reuben struggled to find his niche in the comedy world until he created the quirky but lovable character Pee-wee Herman. 1985 was his big break when Pee-wee’s Big Adventure hit the big screen. Large Marge was a scary but lovable character along side Pee-wee. Of course this movie lead to Pee-wee’s Playhouse a staple show in the late eighties. Over the years Reuben has had a roll on various tv shows such as Mork & Mindy, Everybody Loves Raymond,…

THE POP EXPOSE – A Look At The Career of Voice Acting Legend Peter Cullen!

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffcartoons, G.I. Joe, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Transformers, TV0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Peter Cullen was born July 28th 1941 in Montreal, PQ. His class was the first graduates of the National Theater School of Canada. Of course his most famous roll is Optimus Prime that his brother Larry helped him to creat the voice. Cullen has been the voice in the animated series as well as the live action movies. Cullen has also done many other characters over the years such as his long run as Eeyore, Transformer Ironhide, GI Joe Airborne & Zandar, and…

THE POP EXPOSE – REMEMBERING THE LEGEND TONY BENNETT!

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Tony Bennett0 comment

Well hello everyone. Anthony Benedetto better known as Tony Bennett was born August 3rd 1926 in New York City and passed away July 21, 2023 just shy of 97th birthday. Bennett who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016 continued to perform till 2021 where he toured with Lady Gaga on his final farewell tour. Bennett’s parents were hard working people but struggled like most people during the Great Depression. Bennett lost his father when he was 10 years old and although Bennett already had a passion for art and…

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