Accidental Legends
Dirk Smith & Matthew BrentBefore they were iconic, they were underrated. Join us as we uncover the true stories behind the '70s and '80s pop culture that weren't expected to succeed. We'll explore the classic movies, chart-topping songs, and binge-worthy TV shows that were dismissed, doubted, or almost abandoned—and yet, against all odds, became legends.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicTV & FilmMusic HistoryFilm History | |||
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In this episode of Accidental Legends, hosts Matt and Dirk explore the gritty, origin story of the 1976 cinematic masterpiece, Rocky. The discussion highlights how the film served as a real-life parallel to Sylvester Stallone’s own underdog journey. ... more
In this episode of the Accidental Legends podcast, Matt and Dirk dive into the unlikely origins of the 1985 anthem "Don't You Forget About Me." Written by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, the track was famously rejected by Bryan Ferry, Billy Idol, and ... more
In this episode of Accidental Legends, Matt and Dirk reveal that Def Leppard’s most iconic anthem, "Pour Some Sugar on Me," was almost never recorded. Despite spending three years and millions of dollars on the Hysteria sessions, the track only emerg... more
Caddyshack: The "Cinderella Story" of Creative Chaos
Why was the original cut of Caddyshack over four hours long? How did a movie with a 250-page script end up being almost entirely improvised? This week on Accidental Legends, Matt and Dirk go behind... more
In this episode of The Accidental Legends, Matt and Dirk dive into the unlikely creation of Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer,” the song that didn’t just define a band—it helped inspire the entire concept of this podcast. What started as a demo Jon Bon ... more
In this special Christmas episode of Accidental Legends, Matt and Dirk take a nostalgic deep dive into A Christmas Story, the now-beloved holiday classic that almost disappeared into obscurity. Today it’s everywhere—24-hour marathons, endless quotes,... more
What if one of the most beloved movies of all time almost never existed? In Episode One of Accidental Legends, Matt and Dirk kick off their podcast by diving headfirst into the creative chaos behind Star Wars. Long before it became a global phenomeno... more
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- As cool as my Commodore 64
Love the fun these guys have unpacking the little nuggets and secrets behind some of the most iconic songs and shows. Makes me wish I had a DeLorean to jump back to 1985. I think a lot of us can relate with Matt & Dirk as the reminiscing about experiencing these legends in their original era. The fact that these movies and tunes almost didn't become part of our culture is crazy! Always fun when a new episode lands on my playlist. Keep it up!
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