The audition process for Benmergui's replacement involved potential new hosts interviewing Pevere about the film "Heathers"; producer Anton Leo was unimpressed by all ten contenders, and was discouraged until the studio technician who had been sitting in the booth turned to him and asked if he'd considered Pevere himself as the new host. Under Pevere, the program evolved into a more serious-minded newsmagazine on all aspects of pop culture, covering programming, personalities and issues in television, radio, popular music, film, media criticism, fashion and sports, as well as airing comedy sketches by Radio Free Vestibule. Kevin Courrier replaced Pevere as the program's film reviewer.