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TV by Eric BerlinMay 14, 20258:31 amMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Dueling Hats

Key & Peele, “Dueling Hats”: catching you on the flip   

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Dueling Hats,” Season 2 Episode 10

TV by Eric BerlinMay 13, 202510:27 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Power Falcons

Key & Peele, “Gangsta Standoff”: power falcons

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Gangsta Standoff,” Season 2 Episode 9.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 13, 202510:01 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Breaking Math

Key & Peele, “Manly Tears”: baby it’s cold outside

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Manly Tears,” Season 2 Episode 8.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 13, 20258:55 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - LMFAO

Key & Peele, “Victory”: the party don’t stop because it keeps on going non-stop

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Victory,” Season 2 Episode 7.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 13, 20257:23 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Inner-City Hogwarts

Key & Peele, “Michael Jackson Halloween”: here’s a wand with a silencer on it

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Michael Jackson Halloween,” Season 2 Episode 6.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 13, 202512:52 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Mario's Pizza

Key & Peele, “Bone Thugs-n-Homeless”: loosening up a little bit  

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Bone Thugs-n-Homeless,” Season 2 Episode 5

TV by Eric BerlinMay 12, 202510:01 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Mr. Garvey

Key & Peele, “I’m Retired”: insubordinate and churlish

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “I’m Retired,” Season 2 Episode 4.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 12, 20259:40 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - I Think We All Know

Key & Peele, “Puppy Dog Ice-T”: bro, lock ‘em   

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Puppy Dog Ice-T,” Season 2 Episode 3.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 12, 20259:16 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - East-West Bowl

Key & Peele, “Dubstep”: Jackmerius Tacktheritrix

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Dubstep,” Season 2 Episode 2.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 12, 20256:09 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Obama College Years

Key & Peele, “Obama College Years”: Stoked to the Max

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Obama College Years,” Season 2 Episode 1.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 12, 20255:14 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Gefilte Fresh and Dr. Dreidel

Key & Peele, “Babysitting Forest Whitaker”: potentially murderous cousins

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Babysitting Forest Whitaker,” Season 1 Episode 8.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 11, 20259:29 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Bobby McFerrin vs. Michael Winslow

Key & Peele, “Bobby McFerrin vs. Michael Winslow”: funny noises

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Bobby McFerrin vs. Michael Winslow,” Season 1 Episode 7.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 11, 20257:37 pmAugust 12, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back - Fetch Bistro

Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “Fetch Bistro”: begging for help

“That dog over there is eating off the table.” – Gordon Ramsay

TV by Eric BerlinMay 11, 20253:48 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Flicker

Key & Peele, “Flash Mob”: no schmutz on my jammy-jam

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Flash Mob,” Season 1 Episode 6.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 11, 20251:20 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Dueling Magical Negros

Key & Peele, “Gay Marriage Legalized”: Etnie, Carousel, Sequin, Abercrombie, and Phantom

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Gay Marriage Legalized,” Season 1 Episode 5.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 11, 20259:30 amMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Dungeons & Dragons

Key & Peele, “The Branding”: omega pi omega

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “The Branding,” Season 1 Episode 4.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 10, 20258:42 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - Combing the Area

Key & Peele, “Das Negros”: combing the area

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Das Negros,” Season 1 Episode 3.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 10, 20252:28 pmMay 18, 2025
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Key and Peele - Delete It

Key & Peele, “Black Hawk Up”: delete it, delete it

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “Black Hawk Up,” Season 1 Episode 2.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 10, 202511:55 amMay 18, 2025
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Key & Peele - I Said B

Key & Peele, “Bitch”: I said b…

We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster, kicking off with “Bitch,” Season 1 Episode 1.

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinMay 9, 20258:01 pmNovember 23, 2025
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R.E.M. - Live at the BBC

R.E.M. – Live at the BBC: #74 of best 1,000 albums ever!

Don’t talk to me about being alone.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 9, 20257:16 pmAugust 12, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Michon's

Kitchen Nightmares, “Michon’s”: our food is nasty

“But if it tastes like s—, don’t nobody want to eat that.” – Todesha

TV by Eric BerlinMay 7, 20257:30 pmMay 7, 2025
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Hotel Hell - Angler’s Lodge

Hotel Hell, “Angler’s Lodge”: dipped in elk’s blood

“When we lost that little boy, our life stopped.” – Dede

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinMay 6, 20258:54 pmDecember 5, 2025
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Veruca Salt - American Thighs

Veruca Salt – American Thighs: #75 of best 1,000 albums ever!

Can’t fight the seether.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 6, 20256:01 pmJuly 21, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Greek at the Harbor

Kitchen Nightmares, “Greek at the Harbor”: finally, something that’s edible  

“Taste of Greece? Taste of greasy.” – Gordon Ramsay

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinMay 4, 20259:29 pmDecember 6, 2025
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Pixies - Doolittle

Pixies – Doolittle: #76 of best 1,000 albums ever!

Drive my car into the ocean – you think I’m dead, but I sail away.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 4, 20258:52 pmAugust 11, 2025
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The Millionaire Matchmaker - Jesse Kovacs & A.J. Johnson

The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Jesse Kovacs & A.J. Johnson”: the dog, the douche, what’s the deal?

“How much more of Rich’s oh twelve cab can we get down here?” – Jesse Kovacs

TV by Eric BerlinMay 3, 202510:16 pmJuly 22, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back - La Serenata

Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “La Serenata”: like the inside of my great grandad’s underpants

“I work too much for this.” – Aurora

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinMay 2, 20255:17 pmNovember 23, 2025
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Wyclef Jean - Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival

Wyclef Jean – Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival: #77 of best 1,000 albums ever!

Sit right back and hear a tale of a hustler ’round my way.

TV by Eric BerlinMay 2, 20255:06 pmMay 2, 2025
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Hotel Hell - Beachfront Inn

Hotel Hell, “Beachfront Inn”: it’s festered, it’s off, it’s bubbling

“Are we not in Florida?” – Gordon Ramsay

TV by Eric BerlinMay 1, 202510:04 pmJuly 21, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Luigi’s

Kitchen Nightmares, “Luigi’s”: a little bit lazy, taking shortcuts

“Because of him, because of him!” – Grace

TV by Eric BerlinApr 30, 202511:13 pmApril 30, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back - Sherman’s Restaurant

Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “Sherman’s Restaurant”: catfish blues

“What’s a tater?” – Gordon Ramsay

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 29, 202510:29 pmDecember 15, 2025
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U2 - The Joshua Tree

U2 – The Joshua Tree: #78 of best 1,000 albums ever!

I want to run, I want to hide, I want to tear down the walls that hold me inside.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 29, 202510:14 pmAugust 12, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Flamango's

Kitchen Nightmares, “Flamango’s”: Florida + Mangos = hideous beyond belief

“Shut your mouth already!” – Adele

TV by Eric BerlinApr 27, 20257:50 pmJuly 22, 2025
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Hotel Hell - The Roosevelt Inn

Hotel Hell, “The Roosevelt Inn”: the consequences of John Hough’s eccentric behavior

“I can become physically very, very violent and have in the past… people get hurt.” – John Hough

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 26, 20259:37 pmNovember 23, 2025
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Babyshambles - Shotter's Nation

Babyshambles – Shotter’s Nation: #79 of best 1,000 albums ever!

I’m half dead, I’m a third alive, a quarter ticking over in the middle by the side of the road.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 26, 20259:26 pmAugust 11, 2025
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The Millionaire Matchmaker - Allison Baver & Devin Alexander

The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Allison Baver & Devin Alexander”: you’re 42 approaching 50

“I want the inner vixen coming out, okay?” – Patti Stanger

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 24, 202510:19 pmNovember 23, 2025
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Jurassic 5 - Quality Control

Jurassic 5 – Quality Control: #80 of best 1,000 albums ever!

My quality control captivates your party patrol.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 24, 202510:13 pmJuly 21, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Café 36

Kitchen Nightmares, “Café 36”: do you want a side of saliva with that?

“When food’s crap, it’s crap.” – Gordon Ramsay

TV by Eric BerlinApr 22, 202510:36 pmApril 22, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back - Brownstone Bistro

Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “Brownstone Bistro”: fighting through tragedy

“You’ve lost enough.” – Gordon Ramsay

TV by Eric BerlinApr 21, 20259:10 pmAugust 12, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Sante La Brea

Kitchen Nightmares, “Sante Le Brea”: it’s like meat but not

“The biggest problem with this restaurant is you. Congratulations. – Gordon Ramsay

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 20, 20258:50 pmNovember 23, 2025
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The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: #81 of best 1,000 albums ever!

It was twenty years ago today when Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 20, 202511:13 amSeptember 21, 2025
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Hotel Hell - River Rock Inn

Hotel Hell, “River Rock Inn”: a hot flipping mess

“If you eat these cookies, take one to your next job interview.” – Ken’s nasty-gram

TV by Eric BerlinApr 19, 20255:57 pmAugust 11, 2025
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The Millionaire Matchmaker - Chris Manzo and Max Hodges

The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Chris Manzo and Max Hodges”: you don’t got game

“It’s supernatural, man… love.” – Max Hodges

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 18, 20255:15 pmNovember 22, 2025
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The Specials - The Specials

The Specials – The Specials: #82 of best 1,000 albums ever!

Stop your fooling around, time you straighten right out. Better think of your future, else you’ll wind up in jail.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 18, 20255:04 pmJuly 21, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Fiesta Sunrise

Kitchen Nightmares, “Fiesta Sunrise”: it’s like Tijuana threw up in here

“No one listens to me.” – Vic Flores

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 15, 202510:21 pmMarch 29, 2026
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Ramones - Ramones

Ramones – Ramones: #83 of best 1,000 albums ever!

Hey ho, let’s go.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 15, 20257:42 pmJuly 21, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Sabatiello’s

Kitchen Nightmares, “Sabatiello’s”: why you gotta be a bigshot with my money, bro?

“I’m so upset inside. I’m f—ing fumigating.” – Sammy Settembre

TV by Eric BerlinApr 14, 20258:16 pmApril 14, 2025
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Hotel Hell - Keating Hotel

Hotel Hell, “Keating Hotel”: all style and no substance

“Why not just have the Ferrari of hotels?” – Eddie Kean

Best 1,000 Albums Ever by Eric BerlinApr 13, 20257:59 pmNovember 22, 2025
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INXS - Kick

INXS – Kick: #84 of best 1,000 albums ever!

So slide over here and give me a moment. Your moves are so raw, I’ve got to let you know.

TV by Eric BerlinApr 13, 20257:46 pmJuly 21, 2025
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Kitchen Nightmares - Jack’s Waterfront

Kitchen Nightmares, “Jack’s Waterfront”: like some musclehead meatball  

“Jack’s has had a reputation for bad food, and so in my opinion that’s what killed us.” – Tammer

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