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Cancel It or Keep It?

Cancel It or Keep It?

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 Remember that movie you watched a thousand times on VHS? That TV show you quoted with all your friends? Ever tried to rewatch it now and think... "Oof, that did NOT age well"?

Welcome to Cancel It or Keep It?, the ultimate pop culture courtroom. We're on a mission to re-examine the most iconic media of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s to see if it holds up in the modern world.

Join our two hosts as they go head-to-head in every episode. One is the defender of the past, arguing that context is everything and we shouldn't erase our history. The other is the modern critic, pointing out the cringey jokes, the shocking stereotypes, and the moments that would get canceled in a heartbeat today.

From rewatching Friends and American Pie to debating the legacy of pop-punk and early video games, nothing is safe. We're unpacking it all to answer one question: can we still love our problematic faves? Is our favorite movie a timeless classic or are we just blinded by nostalgia?

Subscribe to join the debate and help us deliver the final verdict.
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  • The Case for CANCELING Eminem

    The Case for CANCELING Eminem
    Sep 19 2025
    Is Eminem a lyrical god or a problematic monster? Let's be real, there's no middle ground. For 25 years, he's been the ghost in the machine of hip hop—a technical virtuoso, a lyrical genius who sold more records than Elvis or The Beatles. But he also built an empire on a foundation of shocking misogyny, blatant homophobia, and breathtaking violence.

    In this episode, we're putting his entire legacy on trial. We're not just playing the hits; we're dissecting the controversial lyrics that made Slim Shady a household name and a target for organizations like GLAAD. We explore his carefully crafted persona as the "white trash" rebel and ask the ultimate question of authenticity in rap: where does the art end and the artist begin?

    This is the ultimate debate, weighing his undeniable skill against the undeniable damage. In the era of cancel culture, can we—and should we—still listen to Eminem?

    Pick a side and press play. Subscribe now to join the ultimate debate on one of music's most brilliant and troubling icons. Share this with the biggest Eminem fan (or critic) you know. The arguments start now.


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    Warm apple pie, Stifler’s Mom, and that one time at band camp. For a generation, American Pie was the hilarious, must-see teen comedy—a rite of passage. But does this 90s classic hold up in 2024, or does it feel more like a festival of cringe?

    This week, we're putting our nostalgia on trial. We rewatched the movie that defined a million sleepovers to ask the uncomfortable question: Is American Pie a harmless romp about awkward teens, or is it a deeply problematic showcase of toxic masculinity and consent issues?

    We debate:
    The Jokes: Are they still funny, or do they make you wince? We break down the most iconic (and most questionable) scenes.
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    The Hidden Camera Glitch: We have to talk about that webcam scene. Was it a joke, or something much worse?

    Grab your slice of pie and get ready for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and horrifying. Can we still love the movies we grew up with when they get this problematic?


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    The one with the purple door. The one with the orange couch. The one show that defined a generation and became the ultimate "comfort food" TV. We all know and love Friends, right?

    But what happens when you rewatch it today?

    On this episode of Cancel It or Keep It?, we’re putting our own nostalgia on trial. We dive headfirst into Central Perk to ask the hard questions. One of us argues that Friends is timeless lightning in a bottle—a hilarious, heartwarming sitcom about the family you choose. It was a product of its time, and its heart is still in the right place.

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