The Senate Podcast: All Things Pop Culture: Recent Episodes
Caleb Johnston
Hello There, welcome to The Senate Podcast! A podcast about all things pop culture. From video games to movies, from live-action series to animation, we discuss and analyze all of pop culture.
We're finally here episode 50! I planned on wrapping things up around ep 50 but honestly, were all having so much fun just talking about the things we talk about... video games, movies, random topics, and of course Star Wars!Hopefully we hit another 50. See you at the top.- CJ@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
Sit back, enjoy, and may the force be with you.Ep VII The Force Awakens 0:00:00 - 2:35:00Ep VIII The Last Jedi 2:35:00 - 7:00:26Ep IX The Rise of Skywalker 7:00:26 - 9:54:25
The key to creating a successful podcast... have fun doing it & be consistent. If you want to start a podcast just do it with what you have and over time it will grow and only get better if you put the time into it.@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
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Where Pop Culture and Religion meet. Enjoy, this special Easter episode.@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
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Also, please go check out our special Star Wars Podcast Day Episode!
Episode 40 | Beyond The Horizons of Far Away Galaxies... Star Wars Podcast Day!
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MOST RECOMMENDED GAMES
Sly 2 Band of Thieves
Batman Arkham City
Red Dead Redemption 2
Ghost of Tsushima
It Takes Two!
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This years Game Awards was a bizarre one... from disrespecting the game developers to teaser trailers with no gameplay that all looked the same... Does this "Award Show" mean anything? The answer is, NO. But, Tony and I are going to talk about it anyways, Enjoy!@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
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Welcome back, in this episode I talk about the biggest games of 2023 & their critical reception! Enjoy!https://variety.com/2023/gaming/news/game-awards-2023-nominations-alan-wake-baldurs-gate-full-list-1235787390/@The Senate Podcast https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
We come up with some WILD Dream projects that we would love to see our favorite game developers tackle! Enjoy!@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
It's FINALLY time to talk about NaughtyDog and their new (rumored) IP, Eyes of Polaris! Also, many leaks & rumors circulating the games Industry right now. Will FarCry 7 be any good? Starfield isn't for everyone... but we kind of like it. What's better 2D Sonic or 3D Sonic? Tony & I answer all of these questions, Enjoy!@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
In our most recent episode, Tony went solo to interview one of his role models in the independent video game industry. Enjoy this deep dive into how narrative games/visual novels are made, the struggles and benefits of being a smaller creator, and what inspired Stefan to get into the industry in the first place.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, writer, content creator, & games media veteran Jakejames Lugo joins us to talk about Star Wars News, Ahsoka Series Success, Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws, the process of Reviewing within the Game's Media, and much more. If you enjoy the expertise brought by Jakejames throughout the topics covered in this episode please go follow & support him on his social platforms including Patreon! Links down below. LINKTREE - https://linktr.ee/jakejameslugo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=04be1fa8-ba76-4f87-9530-66d7a6845eb8
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Again, Tony & I find ourselves diametrically opposed... well, not completely. BUT like Empire after this Episode you will probably leave hating at least one of us. We hope you enjoy our look back at this classic. The Ending of George Lucas' "Star Wars" Saga!
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Sit back, enjoy, and may the force be with you.
Ep IV A New Hope 0:00:00 - 0:58:45 Ep V The Empire Strikes Back 0:58:45 - 2:25:12 Ep VI Return of the Jedi 2:25:12 - 4:05:41
Sit back, enjoy, and may the force be with you.
The Phantom Menace 0:00:00 - 2:01:52 Attack of the Clones 2:01:53 - 4:25:18 Revenge of the Sith 4:25:19 - 8:41:25
You will most likely hate one of us by the end of this episode and possibly love the other one… we hope you enjoy our retrospective of Episode V, possible the greatest sequel ever, The Empire Strikes Back!
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A long awaited guest joins us once again, after a much needed break, to discuss our most overrated games! Obviously the nature of this episode is contentious but we manage to bring 3 viewpoints & 3 diverse picks for the possible "The Most Overrated Video Games of ALL TIME" debate! We hope you enjoy!
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Certain Games will definitely HIT for us but then there are others that we think might miss the mark. One thing is for sure, it's that, a lot of showcases are just smoke & mirrors for what might prove to be underwhelming games... However, some games regardless of the hype or lack there of have caught our attention & you may be shocked at some of our picks...
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Tentpole IP are a MUST. Nintendo knows how to perfectly balance the new to legacy IP ratio for their ecosystem. They also play into their strength's being that the Switch is pretty much a handheld... it feels like the 3DS era, and we're all here for it! Enjoy this short video where we break it all down.
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We go way back to the genesis of the most successful sci-fi franchise of all time, the movie that started it all... A New Hope (Episode IV.) This incredible movie should have never happened and almost never made it off of the run way, but it did and the rest is history. We have a lot of nostalgia for this seminal movie in the Star Wars franchise. Although many aspects of this movie are outdated we can still extract so much joy & nostalgia out of revisiting it still to this day, it's a true classic. George truly created something special here so we would be honored if you would join us as we talk about one of our favorites, Star Wars: A New Hope!
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Well... we think that their showcase was pretty good! Solid offering & a little bit for everyone.
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We lose all credibility when we visit the 5 seminal Games & Movies, for some reason, still in our backlog...
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We talk recent Gaming & Movie news on top of Summer Game Mess... I mean, Game Fest...! And how Xbox could greatly benefit from a solid showcase in the wake of the lack-luster PlayStation "Showcase."
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In this SPECIAL LIVE Episode, Three friends meet to talk about a true cinematic masterpiece... and spoiler alert: it's a COMIC BOOK MOVIE. But, can Comic Book movies even be considered "Cinema?" As we delve into the proverbial rabbit hole that is absurd Pop Culture an interesting question is proposed. If you could erase any Movie or Video Game from your memory, which would it be?
We would be honored if you would join us for this one, it is a special project that we put so much passion & work into. Thank you for the support!
HUGE thank you to the team we had working on this, Co-host: Tony Quinn, Special Guest: Devante, & Co-Producer/Director: Ronald Boyer
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Like I say from the start of the episode... this contentious PlayStation Showcase creates massive waves across the gaming landscapes. Today, we bring on a new guest to discuss the state of PlayStation and how dropping the ball creates an opportunity for the competition to come for PlayStations "total mindshare." I am extremely excited to talk in-depth about games, studios, and publishers again! Thank you for the listen and be sure to follow or subscribe on the platform you frequent most.
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It is officially "Mental Health Awareness Month" and we've been challenged to be a little introspective and speak about, Mental Health. Tony leads this Episode where we dive into our personally journeys through the highs & lows of mental health. We talk about how healthy habits to have that help us improve our own, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health & wellbeing. Also, how we utilize art and fiction during various physical, emotional, or mental states. What pieces of media do you consume when you're not feeling well? What habits have you created to improve your mental health & overall wellbeing? We answer these questions and many more... We would be honored if you joined us for this more intimate episode & we hope you enjoy!
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To celebrate Star Wars day Tony & I get together once again, to talk 'a galaxy far, far away.' We talk the Visions season 2 announcement, What we love most about Star Wars... What we loved most from Star Wars under George and what we love from Disney's new Star Wars releases. What's your favorite Jedi? What would your lightsaber color be? What planet from Star Wars would you call home? IF you had complete creative control what would you do with that, unlimited power!?!?! We answer all these questions and much more in this bonus 'Star Wars Day' special!
Live long and prosper,
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Whether you are a seasoned gaming veteran or a newcomer to the world of pop-culture, the Mario Movie reminds us of how special the classic era truly was with it's plethora of nostalgic property's. Many a IP are returning to the world of pop-culture so joining Tony and I to dive into all of it is, Thomas from "The Joy Schtick Show." Like Mario traveling into the fantastical world of the Mushroom Kingdom we get sucked into a deep nostalgic-filled episode. From casual movie-goer to hardcore-gamer, you will be able to reminisce with us as we talk about our shared history with beloved IP such as, Mario, Sonic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, DC Universe, and, of course... Star Wars.We would be honored if you would join us for this very special episode! Show the talented creators over at "The Joy Schtick Show" some love!The Joy Schtick Show: https://linktr.ee/thejoyschtickshowTwitter: @joyschtickshow https://twitter.com/JoySchtickShow?s=20Challenge Accepted Podcast: https://linktr.ee/challengeacceptedgfTwitter: @capodcastlive https://twitter.com/CAPodcastLive?s=20@The Senate Podcast: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4jHost: @GeneralJ501st https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501stCo-Host: @tony_quinn93 https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD
This is the story of an End to an Era. This is the Twilight of the Jedi., The End Starts Now. It is a story of love and loss, brotherhood and betrayal, courage and sacrifice and the death of dreams. It is a story of the blurred line between our best and our worst. How democracy dies and how darkness rises. This is the Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker. George Lucas' magnum opus... STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH. It's only fitting we commemorate this with a magnum opus of our own... enjoy the full Episode! (Parts 1-3)We are ready to dive-deep into the final episode of the Star Wars story made by George. We over analyze every aspect while cross-referencing in canon & out of canon material; novels, shows, comics, YouTube commentary's, George's commentary, head canon, even original fan theories. We make the most of our chance to bring you one of the most detailed, thorough, passionate-filled retrospectives ever recorded for Episode 3. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating this.LINKTREE @The Senate Podcast Host: Caleb Johnston Co-Host: Tony Quinn
The looming fall of the Republic, the ominous birth of the Empire, are as palpable as the turning of light to dark within Anakin Skywalker. In this second chapter of "Star Wars" we experience the love, the fear, and the suffering that turn good men... cruel. 10 years after the events of chapter one we are shown the through line's George established in his first film, the Clone Wars & the subsequential death of Anakin Skywalker. The story and action in this movie is something out of the wild imagination of Lucas but with his own twists on the genre; Saturday morning matinee meets classic noir mystery-thriller in this massive EPIC space opera... Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.
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This is where the fun actually begins... In this episode we analyze & dive deep into the mind of George Lucas while giving our raw/unfiltered-personal-opinions on this particularly divisive entry in the sage. We go back about 20 years to the beginning of the story that George first began nearly half a century ago. This first chapter is of course, the notorious, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
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HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 accomplishes many incredible feats for a video game adaptation, some greater than that of the beloved first-game in the franchise. While the live-action series nails many moments and characters it falls short of being called a "Masterpiece" which is something you can undoubtedly call the first game. How these characters are portrayed in the show opposed to how it feels to embody them, with a controller in hand, is what we dissect in this episode. We give our completely bias opinions of the show while also analyzing deeper aspects of the product, its production, the actors, writers, and directors.Find us weekly on ALL major Podcast platforms, Youtube, and were now on Audible and Amazon Music!Linktree - The Senate Podcast: All Things Pop Culture. By, Caleb Johnston.
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We discuss Games that SHOULD be considered Masterpieces (a work done with extraordinary skill)and we talk underrated Games that we feel have been overlooked. Also... what is a "Podcast Game?"
True art usually remains surrounded in controversy so in this episode we talk Atomic Heart and all things The Last of Us... We discuss going from Pong to Final Fantasy, how Video Games evolve over time to create incredible works of art worthy of being on-par with the greatest works in film, music, or theatre.
HUGE EPISODE!!! Our unique taste in gaming, HBO's so-called-masterpiece, The Last Of Us, and how we would redo James Gunn's first chapter in the new DC Universe.
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The official DC movie slate under James Gunn… 20 Projects have just been announced. AND it looks like the crisis that is ‘The Flash’ film will be the “Universe Reset”/Soft Reboot – of sorts – Gunn will use to finally turn DC into the MCU…
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We pick our 12 most anticipated games releasing next year for our 2023 Metacritic Fantasy Draft!
The Game Awards are over and we score our picks and wild card wagers... the theme of the show is what has captured the zeitgeist. One of the greatest Awards shows in recent years! A lot of great nominee's and a few BIG upsets and shocking winners.
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The most wonderful time of the year is upon us... The Game Awards! But, this year we turn the Game Awards into a Game itself... This episode we go over our thoughts and predictions about the Categories and their Nominee's. We've picked our personal winners as well as the ones we think will actually win at the show... and we even double down on a few nominee's.
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- Maximum of two picks per category. 2 points per the pick that ends up winning the category. (1.) YOUR personal pick (2.) the pick you THINK will win that category.
- IF you ‘double down’ and your personal pick is the one you think the popular vote and judges will ultimately pick as well, you gain double points.
- WILD CARDS: 3 Wild Cards consisting of announcements or presentations (not yet revealed or unanimously agreed upon to be valid Wild Card picks)
- High-Value wager 5 points
- Mid-Value wager 3 points
- Low-Value wager 1 point
- Points will be tallied after the show and revealed during the next Episode!
It's Morphin' Time! We talk the legacy of Jason David Frank. R.I.P. What does it mean to be a 'content creator' vs creating content that's valuable... 90's nostalgia returns as we talk about the impact of the ever evolving brand that is Pokémon. We are witnessing history as the latest mainline Pokémon release: Scarlet and Violet set new records for Console-Exclusive Video Game Launches...
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After nearly 20 years Sega releases a Sonic game worthy of being called... Good. The blue blur has a rich history which is hardly ever touched on... but the writers at IDW bring deep Sonic lore into, newly released, Sonic Frontiers. Friday morning the World stood still for a moment as Legendary Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum accomplished the seemingly improbable... We talk Pokémon's 25th Anniversary Celebration along with NEW LEAKS from the two newest Pokémon title's: Scarlet & Violet... just a week away from Launch!
Welcome back for Episode 3! This Episode is dedicated all to Star Wars. We talk all the latest news for Lucasfilm Games and about all the recent Disney+ Star Wars series. HUGE Leaks for Star Wars Eclipse but it was intentionally leaked by the developer? We analyze the next Jedi game from Respawn. With the new content it feels as if George Lucas never left.
In this Episode we discuss how the quality of content this year is at an all time high. Pop Culture is at it's peak. MORE Marvel games, PlayStation finally falling off, the downfall of acclaimed British team, Rocksteady?