iKnowBadeaux Podcast Episode 380 Name of the Year 2026

It's back… and somehow better than ever. Name of the Year 2026 has officially arrived, and this year's bracket is loaded with names that range from unbelievable to absolutely unstoppable. From head-scratchers to instant legends, The Gang breaks down the matchups, debates the contenders, and tries to crown the most iconic real name of the year. But that's not all… The official results of Jesse's appeal to his podcast suspension are finally in. After weeks of speculation, arguments, and behind-the-scenes drama, we reveal the decision—and let's just say… not everyone is going to be happy. Expect chaos, laughter, heated debates, and the kind of moments that only Name of the Year can deliver. Who takes the crown in 2026? And what happens to Jesse? Press play and find out. Votes can be cast here as well as on out Facebook page: https://forms.gle/JdELk7PzD8T72aUq9     #NameOfTheYear #iKnowBadeauxPodcast #JesseHuber #PodcastDrama #BracketSeason #WeirdNames #FunnyNames #RealNames #PodcastFun #ComedyPodcast #TournamentTime #BestOf2026 #ViralNames #PodcastEntertainment #DebateShow #TopNames #InternetCulture #MustListen #FanFavorite #PodcastLife

🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod one last time and rewind to 1984 for Episode 379 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1984: Fan Picks! 🎬✨ Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber wrap up the 1984 series by handing the keys over to YOU — the fans — and diving into three of the most iconic films of the year. 👻 Ghostbusters We start with Ghostbusters, the perfect blend of comedy, sci-fi, and supernatural chaos. From proton packs to the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, this film didn't just define 1984—it became a permanent part of pop culture history. 🐉 The NeverEnding Story Next, we journey into fantasy with The NeverEnding Story, a visually stunning and emotionally heavy adventure that introduced a generation to Falkor, Atreyu, and one of the most unforgettable (and traumatic) scenes in 80s cinema. 🤖 The Terminator Finally, we dive into The Terminator, James Cameron's gritty sci-fi thriller that launched a franchise, redefined time-travel storytelling, and gave us one of the most iconic characters—and catchphrases—in movie history. From comedy to fantasy to dark sci-fi, this fan-picked lineup perfectly captures the range and impact of 1984 cinema. 🎧 Hit play and join us as we close out one of the greatest movie years ever—the only way we could… with the fans calling the shots.   #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1984Movies #Ghostbusters #TheNeverEndingStory #TheTerminator #80sMovies #FanPicks #MovieRewind #Cinephile #RetroCinema #SciFiMovies #FantasyFilms #CultClassics #MoviePodcast #NostalgiaPodcast #ThrowbackMovies #PopCulture #FilmDiscussion #80sNostalgia

🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1984 for Episode 378 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1984: Part Deux! 🎬✨ Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber are back in the Play N Trade Studio to break down the movies—and the major industry shift—that defined 1984. 🚓 Police Academy We kick things off with Police Academy, the outrageous comedy that turned a ragtag group of misfits into one of the most unlikely (and hilarious) box office hits of the decade. From Mahoney's antics to Tackleberry's chaos, this one set the tone for 80s comedy franchises. 🚔 Beverly Hills Cop Then it's time for Beverly Hills Cop, the film that launched Eddie Murphy into superstardom. Blending action and comedy like never before, Axel Foley became an instant icon and helped redefine what a blockbuster could be. ⚖️ The Birth of PG-13 Finally, we dive into one of the most important moments in movie history—the creation of the PG-13 rating. Sparked by the intensity of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Gremlins, Hollywood was forced to rethink how films were categorized, forever changing the landscape between PG and R. 1984 brought about the very first PG-13 rated film Red Dawn. From laugh-out-loud comedy to genre-defining action—and a behind-the-scenes shift that impacted every movie that followed—1984 Part Deux delivers the full cinematic spectrum. 🎧 Hit play and rewind with us!     #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1984Movies #PoliceAcademy #BeverlyHillsCop #EddieMurphy #TempleOfDoom #RedDawn #PG13 #MovieHistory #80sMovies #RetroCinema #CultClassics #ActionComedy #FilmDiscussion #Podcast #NostalgiaPodcast #ThrowbackMovies #Cinephile #MovieRewind

With Gabe traveling in Arizona and The Mayor down in Florida watching his son play college baseball, we decided it was the perfect time to open up the vault. This week we're taking you all the way back to Episode Three of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast—a moment that truly marks the beginning of what the show would eventually become. The audio might be rough. The format is definitely rough. And the production value is… well… about what you'd expect from a podcast that was still figuring things out. But this episode is special for one big reason: it's the very first time Gabe Johnson joined The Gang, long before he ever held the title of Councilman. Looking back now, it's clear this moment helped shape the chemistry and direction that would define the podcast moving forward. So this week, we rewind to the early days—before the segments, before the polish, and before anyone really knew what they were doing. It's rough. It's raw. And it's where the story really starts. 🎧 Welcome back to the beginning.     #iKnowBadeauxPodcast #PodcastVault #ThrowbackEpisode #EarlyPodcast #PodcastOrigins #GabeJohnson #CouncilmanGabe #PodcastHistory #BehindTheScenes #PodcastThrowback #RetroPodcast #PodcastFun #PodcastJourney #WhereItStarted #ClassicEpisode #PodcastNostalgia #ComedyPodcast #PodcastEntertainment #PodcastFlashback #VaultEpisode

🚀 Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1984 with Episode 377 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind 1984! Mayor Dave, Gabe, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse Huber dive into a year that blended style, technology, music, and pop culture into one unforgettable moment in time. 🎶 Music & Television Collide as we explore the groundbreaking impact of Miami Vice, a show that didn't just redefine TV crime dramas—it turned pop music into a storytelling device and made every episode feel like a music video. The show's soundtrack helped launch artists and defined the slick, neon-soaked vibe of the decade. 🤖 Toy aisles changed forever when Transformers exploded onto the scene. We dig into the fascinating history of the toy line—from its Japanese origins to the animated series that turned transforming robots into one of the biggest franchises in pop culture. 📺 We also revisit the debut of Murder, She Wrote, the cozy mystery powerhouse that made Angela Lansbury's Jessica Fletcher one of television's most beloved detectives. 💻 On the tech front, we break down Apple's legendary "1984" Super Bowl commercial, the cinematic ad that introduced the Macintosh and changed advertising forever. 🧀 And yes… we talk about Government Cheese—the mysterious blocks of processed dairy that became a cultural symbol for an entire generation. From neon crime dramas and transforming robots to revolutionary advertising and unforgettable TV icons, 1984 had it all. Hit play and rewind with us! 🎧✨       #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1984 #MiamiVice #Transformers #MurderSheWrote #AppleMacintosh #1984Commercial #RetroTV #80sPopCulture #ToyHistory #GovernmentCheese #80sMusic #Podcast #RetroRewind #PopCulturePodcast #Throwback #ClassicTV #NostalgiaPodcast #80sNostalgia

Before cinematic universes… before billion-dollar box office runs… there was chaos. Episode 376 dives headfirst into one of the most baffling video game adaptations ever made — the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. What was supposed to launch a franchise instead became a behind-the-scenes disaster filled with rewrites, production nightmares, clashing visions, and a tone so strange it still confuses audiences decades later. How did Nintendo's colorful Mushroom Kingdom turn into a dystopian cyberpunk fever dream? Why was the cast reportedly miserable? And how did this film become both a punchline… and a cult curiosity? We break down what went wrong, what almost worked, and why this bizarre experiment still fascinates movie fans today. It's weird. It's messy. It's unforgettable. Press play and let's ask the question: WTF actually happened?  🍄🎮   #MarioMovie #SuperMarioBros1993 #WTFHappened #iKnowBadeauxPodcast #90sMovies #VideoGameAdaptations #MovieDisaster #CultClassic #NintendoHistory #RetroMovies #FilmBreakdown #BehindTheScenes #MoviePodcast #WeirdMovies #PopCultureHistory #GamingMovies #90sNostalgia #MarioMarch

The headphones are on. The clips are loaded. And the pressure is real. Episode 375 brings back fan-favorite Justin Goble as he attempts to defend his crown in another round of Secret Sound — this time, it's the Movie Quote Edition. From iconic one-liners to deep-cut dialogue, The Gang has to identify the source of mystery audio clips pulled straight from cinema history. Some quotes are instantly recognizable. Others? Not so much. Will Justin prove once again that he's the undisputed Secret Sound champion? Or will Dave, Gabe, and Scotty Pizza finally take him down? If you think you know your movie quotes, play along and see if you can beat the guys. Press play. Turn it up. And don't shout the answer too soon.     #SecretSound #MovieQuotes #iKnowBadeauxPodcast #JustinGoble #PodcastGame #GuessTheMovie #FilmTrivia #MovieFans #CinemaQuotes #TriviaChallenge #PodcastFun #MovieNerds #PopCulture #ClassicMovies #IconicLines #SoundGame #RetroMovies #ComedyPodcast #PodcastEntertainment #MovieTrivia

It's just the original chaos crew this week—Dave, Gabe, and Scotty Pizza—and that can only mean one thing: Weird News is about to spiral. In Break N Bake, the headlines somehow get worse with every segment. We start in the City of Commerce, where someone demonstrates exactly what not to do in the middle of an intersection. Let's just say… traffic laws were treated more like suggestions. Then, in a move that feels both bold and deeply confusing, a pizza cook who decides to, shall we say, clock in for a shift… Commitment? Delusion? We'll let you decide. We also discuss who definitely is not the hottest person in Congress (a debate no one asked for but everyone gets dragged into), and finally, we break down the one person you absolutely do not want showing up to rescue you in an emergency. It's reckless. It's ridiculous. It's exactly why you listen. 🎧 Press play and embrace the madness.     #WeirdNews #iKnowBadeauxPodcast #BreakNBake #DontTellScotty #PodcastChaos #FiredPizzaGuy #IntersectionFail #CongressDebate #WorstRescueEver #OffbeatNews #StrangeStories #ComedyPodcast #PodcastFun #BizarreNews #NewsComedy #UnbelievableStories #MainThree #ScottyPizza #GabeJohnson #DaveBadeaux

Some moments in sports are unforgettable because of what happened. Others are unforgettable because of how they were called. On Episode 373 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast, it's Draft Day once again as Gabe, Scott, Jesse, and Dave step up to draft the greatest sports calls of all time—the moments where a single sentence, scream, or pause turned history into legend. From the raw shock of "Down Goes Frazier!", to the goosebumps of "Do you believe in miracles? YES!", to the chaos and joy of The Minneapolis Miracle, and the poetic calm of "We'll see you tomorrow night", this draft is packed with moments that live forever in our heads. We debate delivery, timing, emotion, and legacy—what makes a call transcend the play itself and become part of sports culture. Expect passionate arguments, nostalgic callbacks, and more than a few moments where everyone just stops talking because the memory hits too hard. If you love sports history, legendary moments, and the voices that defined them, this is one Draft Day you don't want to miss. 🎧 Press play and relive the calls that made sports immortal.     #BestSportsCalls #iKnowBadeauxPodcast #SportsDraft #SportsHistory #DownGoesFrazier #MinneapolisMiracle #DoYouBelieveInMiracles #WellSeeYouTomorrowNight #IconicMoments #LegendaryCalls #SportsNostalgia #DraftDay #PodcastFun #SportsDebate #ClassicSports #SportsVoices #GameCalls #PodcastEntertainment #SportsCulture #MustListen

Jump into the Escape Pod and rewind to 1983 for Episode 372 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast — Be Kind Rewind: Part Deux! 🎬✨ Mayor Dave, The Councilman, Scotty Pizza, and Jesse are back to break down the movies that helped define one of the most unforgettable years in film history. We kick things off with Trading Places, a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy that mixed Wall Street excess, social commentary, and peak Eddie Murphy into one of the decade's most rewatchable hits. 💼😂 Then we shift gears to The Outsiders, Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of the S.E. Hinton novel that captured teenage rebellion, loyalty, and heartbreak — and introduced a future who's-who of Hollywood. 🧥🔥 From there, it's time for a galaxy far, far away as we dive into Return of the Jedi, the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy, complete with Ewoks, redemption arcs, and the final showdown between good and evil. 🌌⚔️ And finally, we close things out with Jaws 3D, a sequel that perfectly represents early-80s blockbuster excess — bigger sharks, bigger gimmicks, and a whole lot of debate about how (and why) it exists. 🦈🎢 From comedy classics to cinematic landmarks and questionable sequels, 1983 had range, and we're rewinding every frame. Hit play and rewind with us! 🎧🍿     #iKnowBadeaux #BeKindRewind #1983Movies #MovieRewind #ReturnOfTheJedi #TheOutsiders #TradingPlaces #Jaws3D #80sMovies #FilmHistory #PopCulture #RetroCinema #MoviePodcast #Cinephile #JesseHuber #PlayNTrade #MayorDave #ScottyPizza #Gabe #StarWars #80sNostalgia #Throwback