All-New Culture Cast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the All-New Culture Cast, where every episode is all-new! Because there are simply not enough discussion on the internet about this, join regular hosts The Gorehound, Jen, Cousin Charles, and Nick as they talk about their love for movies, television, and other forms of popular entertainment.
In this special episode, the Kiwi returns! She and Nick celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. So they did most romantic thing possible. They went to the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin!
This is new to them, so they give their honest reactions.
Intro music: Produced by Danya Vodovoz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUD-kVSmLY&list=OLAK5uy_nUp13N4SVmBZWU_47dv7q09hpIUrgRGqA&index=1 Royalty Free Music
This week, Nick and the Gorehound are back at it with He-Man! This time, they are looking at the new Masters of The Universe film. They watched it because someone had to.
Intro music: Produced by Danya Vodovoz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUD-kVSmLY&list=OLAK5uy_nUp13N4SVmBZWU_47dv7q09hpIUrgRGqA&index=1 Royalty Free Music
After a handful of weeks off, Nick and the Gorehound are back! And they are doing another Catch-Up episode! Join them as they randomly talk about Send Help, video game playthroughs, Minions, and more!
Intro music: Produced by Danya Vodovoz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUD-kVSmLY&list=OLAK5uy_nUp13N4SVmBZWU_47dv7q09hpIUrgRGqA&index=1 Royalty Free Music
Good journey! This week, The Gorehound and Nick talk about the 1987's cult classic Masters of the Universe. With a new movie coming out, Nick and Gorehound though thought it would be fun to take a look back at another He-Man take.
This week, Nick and the Gorehound look at some of the newest, sickest trailers around! Watch with them as they react and comment!
Find the original trailers here:
Supergirl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-pfiVMKAs Street Fighter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4X4FvXk2A The Odyssey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bKjZeJBBI Resident Evil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJPu1spHqfk Masters of the Universe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X21JsHLHnY8 Coyote vs Acme - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-43VeYGiPM Mandalorian and Grogu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw
Intro music: Produced by Danya Vodovoz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUD-kVSmLY&list=OLAK5uy_nUp13N4SVmBZWU_47dv7q09hpIUrgRGqA&index=1 Royalty Free Music
From the world of Jury Duty comes Company Retreat, the second season of reality/prank show. Along with it comes Gorehound and Nick! Will they be pranked? Perhaps the whole world is an illusion.
We are almost half way to Halloween, so the Gorehound and Nick sat down to talk about a spooky movie: 2002's Jason X, the latest and most bizarre of all the Friday the 13th movies.
It's Catch-Up time! This week Nick and the Gorehound sit down to talk a little about what they have been watching, listening to, and playing. Get your bottle of ketchup ready as they run the gambit of a whole bunch of things!
Diane, it is 11:30am, February 24th and Dale Cooper is arriving in Twin Peaks to investigate the death of Laura Palmer. Also, the All-New Culture Cast is talking about the classic series, Twin Peaks. Specifically, they are going to discuss the first two seasons as well as Fire Walk With Me. So, get some damn good coffee with a slice of pie and give a listen.
Who watches Watchers? The All-New Culture cast does! In this 1988 film, Corey Haim and a dog continuously run away from a monster. Also Michael Ironside.
This week, Nick talks at the Gorehound about Star Trek, and specifically, the new Star Trek series, Starfleet Academy. They cover the first two episodes, so lots of thoughts coming at ya!
We are back for 2026 and The Gorehound and Nick talk about the horror/comedy indie-film Lake Michigan Monster. What a wacky movie!
It is a Christmas miracle! A new episode! This week, Cuz, Nick, and The Gorehound talk about some of their fondness Christmas memories and other related holiday topics. Also, somehow, the Bears/Packers rivalry.
GoldenEye celebrates its 30th anniversary. This week, Nick, the Gorehound, and Cuz talk about it. Also the video game. And other long tangents. It'll be a blast.
This week, The Gorehound, Nick, and Cuz talk the critically acclaimed Weapons. Is it pure cinema? That ending is. Snap some sticks and give a listen. Spoilers throughout!
This week, Nick and the Gorehound talk about 1979's Phantasm, a horror movie that people know, but don't at the same time. What's up with the creepy Tall Man and his Jawa goons? Come find out!
It's our 10th Anniversary! To celebrate the occasion, we are honoring our first episode (Jurassic World), and taking a look at the latest reboot of the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World: Rebirth! It's ScarJo vs. Dino. Here's to 10 more years!
The Muscles from Brussels is back! And this time, he's kicking through time! Nick, the Gorehound, and Cuz talk about this 1994 cult classic, TimeCop. Strap on your whitey tighties and be ready to do the splits, because the future is here!
This week, Nick and the Gorehound talk about the classic Star Trek episode "Mudd's Women" from 1966. Or at least, they talk about it occasionally. Wild tangents is what this episode is all about.
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As the Summer of Superman wraps up, Cuz, The Gorehound, and Nick talk about the infamous "Snyder Cut" of 2017's Justice League. Do they think it is actually...good?
The Gorehound, Cuz, and Nick are back for a new installment for the Summer of Superman! This week, they check out the two attempted reboots for Superman: Superman Returns and Man of Steel. Are they any good? You'll see...
Nick, the Gorehound, and Cuz are back and ready to talk more Superman! This week, they discuss Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Y'know, the bad ones. And...do two of them actually like these better than I and II?
Welcome to the Summer of Superman at the All-New Culture Cast. The next few weeks, we are looking at Superman movies. Starting off, we look at Superman: The Movie and Superman II! Do these hold up? Or are they movies that you had to be there for?
4th of July Special! This week, Nick, Cuz, and the Gorehound talk about the infamous Captain America story from the 90s were Cap turns into a werewolf! Also, they decide to do a dramatic reading of various sections of this storyline. So....enjoy?
A bold new future for the All-New Culture Cast starts here as we go video! This week, Cuz, Nick, and the Gorehound talk about the first 4 Fast and Furious movies. The ones before it was about family. Is this diverse group of movies actually good? Or are they a complete mess?
After a break, we are back! This week, join us as we dicuss discussing Kraven the Hunter, the final Sony Spider-Man movie without Spider-Man!
Then listen in bewilderment as our tech completely dies and the episode falls off a cliff! Could it be an artistic representation of Sony's Spider-Man movies? Possibly!
This week, Nick and the Gorehound talk about one of the dullest movies ever made, Mademe Web! Honestly, we can't come up with a better episode description better than this. This movie is not worth the effort.
It is the stuff of legends! Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle, the Punisher, in 1989's The Punisher. Nick, Cuz, and the Gorehound sit down to take a look at this early Marvel production. Is it as bad as it's reputation? Well, two of the three of them don't think so. Give a listen or it is punishment season.
This week, Nick and the Gorehound sit down to look at some upcoming movie trailiers including Jurassic Park 7: Jurassic World 4: Rebirth, Fantastic 4: First Steps (for the third time!), and Thunderbolts (Probably Dark Avengers...but Don't Tell Gorehound*). Will cinema be saved? Or are we all doomed?
This week, Cuz and Nick take a look at the 14th movie in the Star Trek feature film series, Section 31. A film so good, they didn't even bother to put the words Star Trek in the title card in the actual movie. To coinside with the quality of this movie, Nick tried something different with his audio that simply didn't work.
Nick, the Gorehound, and Cuz are back to start the year talking about all the movies coming out in the glorious year of 2025! What are they looking forward to? Listen and find out!
Wrap rap! This week, Nick, Cuz, and the Gorehound waste their 250th episode talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Christmas special, We Wish You A Turtle Christmas. From 1994 - we are celebrating it's 30th anniversary (which was totally completely planned - yep....) - this turd gives other turds bad names. Give a listen!
For Halloween, Cuz and the Gorehound educate Nick all about those mysterious cryptids. Do they exist? Are they from our dimension? Or is it all bunk?
Either way, it's spoooooky!
This week, Nick and Cuz talk about two random action movies that came out late-summer 2003. Better late than never, right? Join them as they take a look at The Rundown, starring The Rock and Sean William Scott, and S.W.A.T., starring Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell. Why these movies? Why not, they say?
The Gorehound and Nick talk about the spookiest time of the year! No, not election season. But Halloween Season! With October starting, the duo go over how they plan on celebrating during the month!
Nick and Cuz are back with another installment of the Season of Snyder (formally the Summer of Snyder). This time, they are talking about the 2011 video game, I mean, movie Sucker Punch.
The Gorehound and Nick take a look at some upcoming Fall 2024 movies! Most of which they will likely not see for a while or if at all!
Cuz recommended this. This week, Nick and Gorehound join Cuz to talk about the new Netflix film, The Deliverance. It was a regrettable decision.
It was over a week ago! They were not there! Everyone knows the news that came out of it!
But Nick and Cuz are gonna talk about it anyway - it is San Diego Comic Con 2024 time!
Get their takes on all the news (or at least what they thought was worth talking about) in this rambling episode!
Get ready as the titans come together for their biggest battle yet! Of course, we are talking about Cuz, Nick, and the Gorehound talking about Godzilla X Kong! What did they think about the nuttiest blockbuster of the year? And has Gorehound finally come around and join team Kong?
(spoiler: he does not)
The Summer of Snyder begins!
This week, Nick and Cuz sit down to talk about the most epic movie ever made! But they changed their minds and talked about Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, the most generic, boring movie ever made.
This week, Cuz and Nick get all up in DC by chatting about the perfectly delightful My Adventures with Superman animated series. They also chat about the recently revealed live-action Superman suit. Up, up, and away!
This week, Nick and Cuz are split on their take on 2024's remake of Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor (who doesn't realize he's in a movie). Get ready for some punchy punches and listen to this episode!
We're back for 2024! After months away, Nick is joined by Gorehourd to talk about a variety of things they have been watching, reading, and playing. We have a lot to catch up on, so here we go!
Christmas is in trouble and only Kirk Cameron can save it! It's a Christmas miracle! Join Mike and Nick as they dive head first in the slowest possibly manner about a bunch of made-up bullshit Kirk is trying to sell.
It is that spooky season, so this week, two white guys talk the 1972 blaxploitation horror flick, Blacula! Join Cuz and Nick as they go into how cool and badass Blacula is!
Happy Halloween!
In our final installment of Shaqtober, we look at the 1997 DC Comic superhero movie, Steel! A movie so "good" that it hasn't been rebooted yet!
Shaqtober continues! This week, Cuz and Nick take a look at the critically destroyed Kazaam! Is it really that bad? Yes. Yes it is. Even for a kids movie which are generally not meant to be cinematic masterpieces.
It's that special time of year! Yes, you know we are talking about! It's Shaqtober! Over the next three weeks, Cuz and Nick are going to talk about the filmography of the one and only Shaquille O'Neal. First up, the 1994 basketball classic-to-some, Blue Chips starring Shaq, Nick Nolte, and a cavalcade of known actors.
This week Cuz and Nick run into the Speed Force and talk about the "greatest movie since The Dark Knight". We talk The Flash! Is it as bad as people say? Or is it just another one of DC's megabombs?
We're back! And Nick and Cuz are heading to the world of Pandora (the ficitional moon, not the music streaming service) for Avatar: The Way of Water. Does James Cameron raise the bar? Or does this drown in the water? Come for a swim with us and find out!
This week, Nick and Cuz talk about the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is it as bad as people claim it is? Was it the flop that the internet will lead you to believe? Eh...sorta, maybe, not really. Either way, this episode is about as bloated as the average MCU film! Enjoy!
So, it's been something like 4 months, but we are back with a new episode (recorded 4 months ago). And we just jump right into it - the Neil Breen classic Fateful Findings. Mike and Corinne forced Nick to watch it and it nearly broke him.
This week, Nick, Mike, and Corinne talk about the hilarious cult classic comedy series Detroiters starting Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson How much do they love this largely forgotten TV show? A lot. You should to. Check out this episode to see what the fuss is about. Tell them, Mr. Groove sent you.
Cuz and Nick take some time out to discuss the fallout from the WB announcement of James Gunn (and Peter Safran) taking the reigns of DC Studios, and how Zack Snyder's most devoted fans have been calmly accepted the news. Oh, wait, that's not right - they have gone insane.
New Year, Same Crap! Nick and Cuz are here to look at all the upcoming flicks of 2023. What they are looking forward to, what they are probably going to avoid, and all the stuff in the middle that they'll forget they even talked about.
This week, Mike, Corinne, and Nick talk about a strange, little movie Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny. Apparently it is there to support a long dead theme park, or something. It's odd. Really odd.
Merry X-mas, I guess.
This week, Nick, Mike, and Corinne talk about the latest music biopic, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and how delightfully wonderful it is!
This week, Nick and the Gorehound talk the latest and totally, completely final entry in the Michael Myers saga, Halloween Ends. Did they like or dispise this controversal movie? Find out!
This week, Nick and the Gorehound talk the latest and totally, completely final entry in the Michael Myers saga, Halloween Ends. Did they like or dispise this controversal movie? Find out!
This week, Mike and Nick dunk of Rob Zombie's The Munsters reboot. Why does this exist? And why does it exist like this? Mike and Nick try to figure it out.
Cuz and Nick are back, because it's Morbin' time!Join them this week as they talk about the misfire that was 2022's Morbius. We think it has something to do with Spider-Man.
Our big conclusion. Nick and Cuz finalize their plans to save the DC movie franchise. After this, WB will probably be giving them a call and multimillion dollar contracts.
Our big conclusion. Nick and Cuz finalize their plans to save the DC movie franchise. After this, WB will probably be giving them a call and multimillion dollar contracts.
Nick and Cuz get into the thick of it to talk about how they would shape the DC movie world. What would then do? How would they save WB from financial ruin? Both Nick and Cuz have two radicially different takes. Check out their ideas!
Nick and Cuz get into the thick of it to talk about how they would shape the DC movie world. What would then do? How would they save WB from financial ruin? Both Nick and Cuz have two radicially different takes. Check out their ideas!
Nick and Cousin Charles are back. This time, they are starting an epic conversation that will live on in infamy: they are going to outline their plan to save the DC movie universe!
But before they do that, they are going to talk about how Warner Bros got to this point and what is currently gong on within the company and their streaming service, HBO Max.
Nick and Cousin Charles are back. This time, they are starting an epic conversation that will live on in infamy: they are going to outline their plan to save the DC movie universe!
But before they do that, they are going to talk about how Warner Bros got to this point and what is currently gong on within the company and their streaming service, HBO Max.
This week, Nick and Mike talk about Beavis and Butthead Do The Universe.
Then Rick shows up.
Cousin "Master Cheeks" Charles and Nick from Planet Whogivesashit are back to talk about whatever the hell the first season of Halo was! In this extra long episode, they take a good, deep look to try to determine what went wrong in their lives that made them watch 9 episodes of the Halo TV show.
Nick and Corinne talk about the latest Disney/Pixar movie Turning Red! Do they love it? Do they hate it? Or are they just big furries? Come listen to the episode to find out!
This week, Nick, Kiwi, and Corinne talk about Bruno. That's right, we are diving into the Disney sensation that is Encanto!
This week, Nick suggested talking about the obscure 1974 horror film, The Beast Must Die! Only Corinne was suckered into watching it. Now, they are going to talk about it.
True that. We couldn't leave well enough alone and watched the Deadly Prey sequel Deadliest Prey. What do Nick, Charles, Corinne, and Mike have to say about this 2013 sequel? Only one way to know!
Every wonder what would happen if you ripped-off First Blood, but the filmmakers had a shoestring budget, no sense of story structure, used family members as the main cast, and seemingly hated women? Well, wonder know more, because Deadly Prey exists! And Charles, Nick, Corinne, and Nick are here to talk all about it!
Shirt and shoes optional.
This week, Charles, Mike, Corinne, and Nick talk about the infamous and perplexing Space Mutiny starring Captain America himself, Reb Brown! What do they have to say about this cheap science fiction movie? Come listen to find out!
Nick and the Gorehound are back to catch-up with what they have been reading, watching, and otherwise doing. They go on some unexpected tangets, so give a listen!
As 2022 looks to give us more of the same, Nick and Cuz take a look at a movie that gives us more of the same in The Matrix Resurrections! Remember all the stuff from the original movie? Well, it's back! But (slightly) different! Or was that the intention? Who knows? Who cares? Take a listen!
As we close out this year, Nick, Mike, Corinne, and Cuz talk about the crazy Netflix series I Think You Should Leave (appropriate title for the end of 2021). So, get your best Dan Flashes on and eat some sloppy steaks so we can found out who did this. Just remember, this episode can hit. Also, bring a dip, or something.
Hooray for Santy Claus! This week, Mike, Corinne, Cuz, and Nick talk the cult favorite Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! Why do they adore this campy 1964 holiday movie? Also, Nick derails the episode by going into his personal history with this movie.
Christmas Hallmark Edition! The Kiwi is back! She and Nick talk about two of the new Hallmark Christmas movies: 9 Kittens of Christmas (with Brandon Routh) and A Kiss Before Christmas (with Terri Hatcher and James Denton). What do they have to say about these charming holiday flicks? Give a listen and find out!
Corinne and Mike tricked Nick into watching Fun in Balloonland which neither is fun nor contains a balloonland. It is some sort of fresh hell.
This week, Nick, Cuz, Corinne, and Mike get themselves down a rabbit hole as they talk about YouTube and some of their favorite creators. So, smash that link button and give a listen!
Welcome to our Halloween special! It will be a spooktacular time as Nick and the Gorehound talk the new Halloween Kills! Spoiler alert: it doesn't.
Nick and Cuz are back. And this week they are busting skulls talking about the newest James Wan horror movie, Malignant. This is a crazy, out there, wacky movie. What do they have to say about it? Come and findout!
200th episode! And what better way to celebrate than to talk about the one movie critic almost as good as us: Roger Ebert! Jen, Cuz, Mike, Corinne, and Nick discuss Ebert's many reviews where her ripped apart movies with his classic Ebert snark. Don't worry, the Gorehound has a cameo in this too!
Run, not walk, to Spatula City, because this week, Mike, Corinne, and Nick are talking about the Weird Al Yankovic cult classic UHF.If you miss this episode, then YOU ARE STUPID!
Nick and the Gorehound once again have the power! This week, they talk the first 5 episodes of Masters of the Universe: Revelation by Kevin Smith. What do these He-Man fans thing of the kinda-sorta continuation of the classic '80s cartoon? Give a listen and find out!
This week, Rick, Brian, and Nick talk about the, arguably, greatest Star Trek series of them all, Deep Space Nine. Rick just saw it for the first time all the way through. Was it like Christmas morning for him? Listen in and find out!
Join Nick, Cousin Charles, Mike, and the Gorehound as they talk about the apparent first season of Loki, Marvel's 3rd Disney+ show! Don't worry if they go off topic. Anytime they did, the TVA showed up and pruned them.
This week, Nick and Cuz talk Under Siege, one of the few movies by Steven Seagal that can be stomached - in spite of the gaping black hole of charisma that is Steven Seagal. What do they have to say about Die Hard on a Boat? Listen to the episode and find out!
This week, Nick, Mike Corinne, and Cousin Charles talk In The Heights, the latest musical flop from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Was it good (eh...), was it bad (eh...), or was it just so-so (eh...)? Listen in and find out!
This week, Mike and Corinne conned Nick into watching the 1991 bad-film classic Samurai Cop. What do they have to say about this hilariously terrible film? Grab your wig and find out!
This week, experience a flawless victory as Nick, Mike, The Gorehound, and Cuz (especially Cuz) talk about the new Mortal Kombat reboot! Did they like it, hate it, or just think it is a thing that exists.
So, get over here and listen to the episode!
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are back in their own show The Falcon and Winter Soldier - the Captain America show without Captain America. Join the Gorehound, Mike, Cuz, and self-proclaimed Captain America expert Nick in talking about this Marvel mini-series!
Also, witness a Classic Cuz Moment!
It is a long standing tradition! Freddy Vs. Jason! Batman Vs. Superman! Ecks Vs. Sever! Coke Vs. Pepsi!
Now, two more titans clash in Gorehound Vs. Nick as they talk about Godzilla Vs. Kong!
One will fall!
30 years in the making is the sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic! Coming 2 America brings together Nick, Kiwi, Mike, and Corinne to talk about the return of Prince Akeem and his search for his son. Grab your favorite McDowell's burger and listen to what they have to say!
This week, Nick, Mike, and Corinne talk about the recently released South Park Special, South ParQ: Vaccination Special. They don't say on topic very much, but they eventually get around to talking about the latest adventure of Cartman and Co.
The Gorehound, Mike, and Cuz sit around talking about a show no one has heard about which can be found on a obscure streaming service very few have. Does anyone even care about Marvel's WandaVision? It isn't like social media isn't filled with memes about it.
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Nick and Cousin Charles talking about Superman and Lois (but they are also not in the sky either...who knows what those people were looking at). These guys have talked about the Arrowverse shows a lot in the past (a lot), so what do they think of it's newest show? Listen and find out!
Who are you gonna call...to get EXTREEEEEME! That's right - the Extreme Ghostbusters! Nick, Mike, and The Gorehound talk about the first two episodes of the 1997 cartoon series Extreme Ghostbusters. Are you 90s extreme enough to hang with this crowd? Click to find out!
Nick and the Gorehound are back to talk about the final season of Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power! They haven't talked about this show since 2018. What did they think of how it developed and concluded? Listen in and to find out!
Friends through eternity, loyalty, honesty.
We'll stay together, through thick or thin.
Friends forever, we'll be together.
We're on top 'cause we play to win.
This week, Nick, Cuz, Corinne, and Mike talk about the infamous 80s movie Miami Connection. You'll want to make sure to get "A FRIEND?!" and listen to this episode!
It is a rite of passage for anyone who does a movie podcast. This week, Cuz, Mike, Corinne, Rick, and Nick talk about the infamous 2003 film The Room by the equally infamous Tommy Wiseau! What more can be said?
New year! New episode! We kick-off the new year by talking about the highly anticipated Wonder Woman 1984. Even better, we have a star-studded line-up of hosts including Nick, the Gorehound, Jen, Cousin Charles, Brian, and the Kiwi! What did they think of the newest Wonder Woman adventure? You can probably guess by Nick's awful audio quality.
Lets end this bullshit year by talking about some of the things we've been watching during it. Mike, Corinne, Nick, and the Gorehound are here to chat!
Join Nick, Brian, Mike, and newcomer Corinne for a tasty episode as they discuss A Recipe for Seduction, the Lifetime mini-movie starring Mario Lopez as Col. Sanders. Did it live up to the hype? Or was it a let down? Grab a bucket of chicken and find out!
This week, Cuz and Mike bring Nick along as they talk about The Last Airbender, the 2010 cinematic adaptation of a beloved animated series. It was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, so it's gotta be good, right?
This week, Cuz and Mike gush over Avatar: The Last Airbender! The animated series, not the movie by M. Night Shyamalan. Or the other movie by James Cameron. It is an hour and a half lovefest, so click that link!
Back in 2015, we did a Horror Movies episode for Halloween. Now, we are doing it again. But this time, Nick is joined by Cuz, Rick, and Mike. What movies do they like to watch around Halloween? Click to find out!
Get your quarters ready for some extra 1-Ups! This week, Nick, Mike, Rick, and Cuz talk about the recent Netflix documentary series High Score, talking about the early history of video games. They also go on a long rambling tangent on various other video game topics.
Taking a break in our documentary run, Rick, Mike, and Nick chat about the new South Park: The Pandemic Special that recently aired on Comedy Central. And by chat, they talk about it once or twice, but then go on unhinged tangents. Totally worth it.
In the '90s, everyone was about the Bulls. Michael Jordan was a world-wide phenomenon. This past spring, ESPN and Netflix released The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary about Jordan and the Bulls. Nick, Cuz, and Mike sit down to talk all about it. And, it won an Emmy while this episode was recorded! It was probably because they knew we were talking about it
Hello my cool cats and kittens. Tiger King is here - the most normal thing of the COVID-19 pandemic! Murder! Mayhem! Expired Wal-Mart meat! It has it all! Join Nick, Cuz, Rick, and Mike to take it all in.
This week, the crew talk about a new movie that nobody talked about all week long. It's true! You can trust us! Join Nick, Brian, Rick, and newcomer Mike as they talk about the 2020 release, Bill and Ted Face the Music.
Party on, dudes! Every other podcaster and YouTuber this past week has talked about the original two Bill & Ted movies. However, unlike those other reviews, Brian, The Gorehound, and Nick go off topic numerous times that this barely qualifies as a Bill & Ted production.
This week, Jen and Nick talk about how COVID-19 has disrupted the Hollywood system as we know it. How do they think this will all shake out? Listen in and find out!
Sigh...okay. Lets get this over with. At least we have an all-star group with The Gorehound, Cuz, Rick, and Nick.
Did you know we were suppose to get a new Ghostbusters movie this week? In honor of that, Brian, Rick, and Nick decide to go back, and talk about the last one. No, the other last one...1989's Ghostbusters II!
This week, Nick is a man alone in his thoughts on the latest Star Trek series, Star Trek: Picard. Brian and Rick are back to discuss the all-new adventures of one Jean-Luc Picard. (Spoilers: Nick loved it; Rick and Brian hated it).
This week, Cuz and Nick get topical with the documentary about 2020: 2011's Contagion. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, lets take look into this chilling look at the present...from the past!
The Juice is loose! Welcome back for the second part of Stacey and Kiwi's discussion of the trial of OJ Simpson. In this part, they discuss the possibility that OJ is innocent! Have they blown the case wide open? If not him, then who? This episode will change everything you ever knew!
This is it. The episode you have been waiting for! The True Crime Duo are back and are talking about the trail of the century: OJ Simpson! There is so much to talk about and so many different books about the subject, that it had to be two episodes!
Remember...if the glove don't fit, you gotta download the podcast!
Get your detective skills and dodgy Foghorn Leghorn accent ready, because Jen, Nick, and the Kiwi get together to talk about the 2019 critical hit Knives Out. What do they think of this movie? Listen to the episode to find out!
Nick and Kiwi did a film study on three movies that use the exact same script: 1964's Bedtime Story, 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and 2019's The Hustle. Are any of them good? Are any of them bad? Where did some of the remakes succeed and other fail? They ramble on about it, so give them a listen!
Lets go back to the final frontier as Nick welcomes 2nd timer Rick and 1st timer Brian to discuss 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis! The Enterprise crew is back. And this time, they are out to stop a clone of Picard from doing bad things! Will they succeed? Who cares? Will there be another TNG adventure after this? Nope!
It is time for our annual C2E2 discussion! Join Nick and the Kiwi as they talk about Mark Ruffalo, Stephen Amell, breast pumping, judging others, and not having a smart phone. All this and more in this episode!
Gorehound's back! And this time, he is talking bullshit! Join him and Nick as they chat about what they have been watching, listening, and reading over the past few months! It is the episode you have all been waiting for!
"Serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer, was attacked and killed by another inmate this week. Just before the fight, Dahmer threatened, 'Hey, don't mess with me, pal. I used to eat guys like you for breakfast!'" - Norm MacDonald
This week, Kiwi and Stacey - the true-crime-duo - talk about the notorious serial killer and cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer! They read The Jeffrey Dahmer Story by Don Davis, but also did a lot of research using the trusty Wikipedia! This episode will be delicious!
Oh-oh, here she comes.
Watch out boy. She'll chew you up.
Oh-oh, here she comes.
She's a maneater.
Join the Kiwi and Stacey as they discuss the book Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green. This true-crime tale talks all about a very demented, ill-adjusted person, but wasn't really a cannibal (she barely ate one person). But, it was the '90s. Simpler times.
Surprise Friday Episode! Jen watches the Oscars, so Nick quizzes her on her Oscar predictions. Who will be the big winners? And who will go home crying? Check out this episode and find out!
Nick welcomes Rick to the All-New Culture Cast as they sit down to discuss everybody's favorite movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In this special-sized episode, what do they have to say about this contentious entry in the long-running franchise? Give a listen and find out!
New year! New episode! Nick and Cuz are back to talk about the finale of the CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths. We are now talking about the Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow installments. Does the crossover stick to landing or does it blow up in everyone's faces? Check out our episode to find out!
Move over Avengers, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars. The real final (maybe?) chapter we have been waiting for for the franchise everybody loves is here: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby! Come join Nick and Jen for this yearly tradition! It is a Christmas Miracle!
This is it! The moment Cuz and Nick have been waiting for! The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths! This week, they discuss Hours 1-3 (the Supergirl, Batwoman, and The Flash episodes). Did it live up to the hype? Come check out and find out!
The biggest television crossover of all time is upon us! This week Cuz and Nick talk about what all led up to the CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths! We talk all about the original comic, current seasons of Arrow, Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Batwoman, and even Black Lightning. We even go into some predictions of what will happen during Crisis and how it will all play out!
It is our big 150th episode, so come check it out!
Nick and Cuz are back for this year's annual Riverdale episode! The twist this time is that Nick didn't watch season 3. Don't worry, though. Cuz will tell him all about it in the most locomotive rambling, incoherent way. So, basically just like Riverdale itself!
This episode, Nick and Cuz pretend to be paid Disney shills as they talk about the new streaming service, Disney+. In a rambling conversation, they go over the roots of the service as well as many of the shows set to debut on it.
Ever wonder what life would be like if you were not a believer? Well, according to Christ-ploitation film, Second Glance, you would become a deviant two-timing roughneck who didn't pray enough to prevent his parents' divorce. Don't worry, though, Nick and Jen are here to help you out!
The Kiwi and Stacey are back to for more serial killer talk! This time they discuss JT Hunter's A Monster of All Time which chronicles the gruesome killings of Danny Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper. Fun for the whole family!
Plus, a special guest might just stop by!
After a looooong break, we are back! And we decided to, once again, traffic in human misery. As such, Nick and the Kiwi decided to talk about the latest season of 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After! Come find out what the Family Chantel, Coltee and his mom, and the rest are up to!
San Diego Comic Con 2019 was a million years ago, and Nick and Cuz (neither of who attended the show) recorded this episode a thousand years ago. But we are putting it up now, because everyone else has moved on from SDCC. But do we care? Nope!
Cuz Charles is back! He joins Nick to talk about this summer's biggest movie: Avengers: Endgame. Because of this episode, Endgame became the biggest grossing movie of all time! Yep...that was because of us!
Winter is here! Daenerys goes crazy. Jon kills Daenerys. Bran gets the throne. Arya kills the Night King. Rick is saved by a helicopter...wait, wrong show. Anyway, now that you are sufficiency spoiled, you can listen to Jen and the Kiwi talk about the final season of Game of Thrones.
At long last, the Gorehound and Nick discuss the MTV Best Kiss Nominated movie, Venom! What do they have to say about this sorta, but not really Marvel-related film? Listen to the episode and find out!
Join the Gorehound, Jazz Bomb, and Nick! as they venture through Wine Country with the whole crew: Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, etc., etc. How much did they enjoy it? Did it make us less lonely? Find out!
Nick and the Kiwi take time out to incoherently discuss "The Beginning", the final episode of the Batman prequel Gotham in which Batman finally appears...sort of. This episode was 5 years in the making!
Join Thor and the Gorehound as they discuss all things Weezer. The Gorehound is a new Weezer fan and Thor is long time fan. How does their discography evolve over time? For the better? Maybe not? All things Blue, Green, Red, etc., check it out!
10 years ago, the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation first aired. Now, Nick and Jen look back on the beloved Amy Poehler vehicle!
Nick and the Kiwi attended the Heroes & Villains Fan Fest/Walker Stalker Convention at the Rosemont Convention Center this past weekend. Hear about their experience (psst...it was a letdown).
This week, Jen and Nick solve all the problems with women and minority representation in Hollywood. They then go on a tangent about Marvel movies.
Welcome to our annual C2E2 podcast! Nick and the Gorehound celebrate the 10th anniversary of C2E2 in this riveting episode! And by riveting, we mean that Nick sounds like he is barely awake and the Gorehound recounts a terrible happening. You'll love it!
Get ready for another dose of Catch Up! This week, Nick and the Gorehound randomly talk about the the various things they have been following including Momo, Teen Titans Go!, Conspiracy!, and baby books! Give a listen!
What did Jen think of Oscars this year?! Join Jen and the Gorehound as they discuss who won, who wore what, and what's this about no host? This episode includes your regularly scheduled segments of What Have You Been Watching? and Man Crush Of The Week. Also, Includes a guest appearance from Thor!
As referenced in the podcast...
The ‘If I Fought This Rapper, Would I Win?’ Chart
Bada-da-dada....I'm lovin' it! Check out our newest episode in which we discuss the 2016 film The Founder, starring Michael Keaton. The whole gang is back for this one so listen as Jen wishes it was a documentary, Nick gets a craving for a fries and Coke, Cuz is indifferent, and the Gorehound is too irate by Ray Kroc's antics to comment on the film.
Ya'll ready for this? Time travel rom-com! In this edition, Nick and the Gorehound discuss Ari Sandel's When We First Met starring funny guy Adam Devine, Alexandria "Daddy" Daddario, along with the best friends Shelley Hennig and Andrew "King Bach" Bachelor. Full of destiny talk and other banter, check it out!
Cuz and Nick are back to talk about this year's Arrowverse crossover, Elseworlds! Check out this needlessly long episode where they babble on about everything and anything related (and unrelated) to this three-night crossover!
Make the jump to lightspeed as the Gorehound and Nick talk about Solo: A Star Wars Story, the movie that single-handedly derailed all future Star Wars spin-off movies! What did they think of this behind-the-scenes mess? Listen to the episode and find out!
By the Honor of Grayskull! Nick and the Gorehound are She-Ra! After they watched the Secret of the Sword, they had to check out the newest She-Ra cartoon on Netflix. What do they think of this new update? Listen to the episode and find out!
The greatest epic of all time is here: EarthMan Adventures! Relive the story of EarthMan as he comes to Earth and battles the sinister Mr. Pollution's evil schemes!
Join the All-New Culture Cast in this hilarious adventure! Nothing will be the same again!
It is a Christmas miracle! Nick and the Kiwi ramble on about the first half of Empire's 5th season! What is going on with the Lyon family as they try to regain their status in the music community? What twist and turns and all-out nuttiness did Nick and Kiwi relish? Check out the episode to find out!
It's back! Everyone's favorite Netflix film saga, A Christmas Prince, has release it's long-awaited sequel: The Royal Wedding. Join Nick, Jen, and Cuz as they discuss the complex narrative of this romantic comedy/political thriller!
In episode 123, the Gorehound, Nick, and Kiwi discuss Netflix's The Christmas Chronicles starring R. J. MacReady/Captain Ron/Snake Plissken as Santa Claus! How'd this movie spar with the All-New Culture Cast?! Hint... the Gorehound is a grinch!
By the power of Grayskull, we are the All-New Culture Cast! Check out the latest episode starring the Gorehound, Nick, and the triumph return of Jen! This week they discuss the animated 1985 film, He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword.
At long last, we return to the crazy world of Riverdale! Join Nick, Cuz, and (introducing) Megan as they discuss one of the wackest shows on TV! Is it amazing? Or just an amazing mess?
Nick and Cuz sit down to discuss the season four opener of Legends of Tomorrow! What do they have to say about this episode of the goofy superhero show? Check out the episode to find out!
Reporting in person immediately after leaving the theater, we've got a super fun podcast (episode 119 to be specific) coming up starring the Gorehound and Nick. Reviewing the 2018 version of Halloween, check it out! Directed by David Gordon Green, this movie stars the classic, Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, and don't forget Nick Castle as the delightful Shape, Michael Myers.
Lets get stabbin'! Nick, the Gorehound, and Cousin Charles are back to talk about the original Halloween! What do they have to say about this horror classic in front of the upcoming reboot/sequel? Check out the episode to find out!
The hosts have abandoned the All-New Culture Cast! This week, guest hosts Kiwi and Stacey take over to talk about serial killers! They read true crime author JT Hunter's The Vampire Next Door (about the Vampire Rapist) and Devil in the Darkness (about Israel Keyes). Come listen for an in-depth look at these messed up people....both the guest hosts and the subjects of the book!
You know we had to do it! It's Wednesday, October 3rd - Mean Girls day! Nick, the Gorehound, and the Kiwi have come together in this special, bonus episode to talk about this modern classic comedy! Hope you are wearing pink, otherwise you can't listen with us! Just kidding!
In episode 115, the All-New Culture Cast kick off October in a retro/Disney kind of way with Hocus Pocus. So great. Enjoy ya'll.
Get your cowboy hats on as Cuz, Gorehound, and Nick take a look at a comedy classic - Smokey and the Banditstarring the late Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason! What do they have to say about this 1977 hit? Listen in to find out!
Also, stay until the end for a special announcement!
Delve inside the shimmer in episode 113! This week the ANCC discusses the 2018 release, Annihilation, with some explanation from the novel provided by the Gorehound. Was this movie well-received by the ANCC? Let's find out!
Second part of the Sharknado series! Can the All-New Culture Cast endure anymore? Is there any merit to this sold out Asylum film? Find out!
Join the Gorehound and Cuz for a a look into the beginnings of the Sharknado series. It may be stupid but does it have any merit? Is it fun? Check it out!
Join Nick, the Kiwi, Jorge, Nicole, the Family Chantel, and the rest for a look back at the 2018 season of 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After. Settle in, because things are going to get a bit more stupider in this extra-sized episode!
As always, you can check us out on iTunes here.
Did you know sharks can roar? Well, they can in Jaws: The Revenge! Nick, Cousin Charles, the Kiwi, and the Gorehound finish off Shark Week 2018 by talking about the final Jaws installment. And this time, it's personal!
Get your red/blue glasses ready, because shark week continues with Jaws 3-D! Join the Gorehound, Kiwi, Cousin Charles, and Nick as they suffer through a coked-out Dennis Quaid trying to save Sea World from the slowest moving shark ever! All in glorious 3-D!
Nick, Kiwi, and Cousin Charles continue their Shark Week journey and take a bite out of Jaws 2. What do they think of this 1978 sequel? Also witness and the trio go on numerous tangents and bizarrely plug random products! We are at the height of professionalism here!
In honor of Shark Week, the All-New Culture cast will be looking at the entire Jaws series! Tonight, we begin with the original, 1975 classic! Join Nick, the Kiwi, and a late-arriving Cuz as they fumble their way talking about what is quintessentially a classic movie!
It's time for the Thor trilogy... that is, the Thor-ology! Listen in on the lively discussion amongst the Gorehound, Nick, Cuz, and Jovial Jen.
This week, the Gorehound talks at Nick about what he's been watching, listening, and thinking about. It's time to catch up with another addition of Catch Up! Make sure you bring your ketchup!
Nick and the Gorehound talk scary this week! What's the hype around Verónica? With claims of Netflix's "scariest movie ever" and headlines such as "Netflix horror movie 'Veronica' is so scary people are turning it off ..." what's the All-New Culture Cast's take?! Check it out!
Welcome back to episode 101. The agenda this week is a little this, a little that, and a review of the popular dark comedy Get Out (2017). Please, enjoy this podcast.
After nearly 3 years, 5 themed months, 3 C2E2s, and many, many man-crushes, and a Hop episode, it has all come down to this. Our 100th Episode! All of your favorites are back in this extra-sized installment covering all of our classic segments!
Join Nick, the Gorehound, Jen, the Kiwi, Thor, Lisa (aka The Graveyard Queen) and Cuz Charlie (in an exclusive interview) as they come together to celebrate the All-New Culture Cast's 100th Episode!
Plus, Brandon Routh!
Check it out! The All-New Culture Cast finish another yearly tradition of C2E2 attendance, followed by some podcasterly review! Not only did the Nick, Kiwi, Gorehound, and the Graveyard Queen attend, Jen and Thor came along too! How was it? What was awesome and was flopped?
Up next is a recurring theme of the ANCC, X-Files discussions! Nick and the Gorehound review the latest season, Season 11. How's our favorite TV couple doing? What's William up to? Check it out!
Here, here, all gather in the court of the All-New Culture Cast! Today, we discuss a podcast about a podcast... which is nothing new to our crew- A Very Fatal Murder. It's a funny spoof of murder podcasts produced by The Onion. Brilliant? Yes. Great? Yes. Check it out and then listen to us!
Get invested! Jen, the Kiwi, and Nick sit down and discuss the 2017 documentary Betting on Zero, which is all about whether or not Herbalife is an elaborate pyramid scheme. Joining the episode is the Kiwi and Nick's new baby. A screaming child doesn't seem to like Herbalife either! Also, featuring Thor banging around the kitchen!
Join the Gorehound and Jen for a very informative podcast discussing the 2018 Oscars. Do you know nothing about the Oscars like the Gorehound? Want to hear how many Jen has seen? Maybe you want to get a run down of the nominees, check it out!
Check out the latest edition of the All-New Culture Cast where the Gorehound, Cuz, and Jen discuss the Netflix series Altered Carbon. Did all of the sci-fi tropes fall into place in this graphic novel adaptation? Is it worth the watch? Find out!
This week, Nick and Cuz will talk about the this season's CW superhero crossover, Crisis on Earth-X! They loved it, but, because they are total nerds, they take the entire hour to complain and nitpick it to death. We know; it's cliche.
Check out the latest edition of the All-New Culture Cast! Keeping with an unofficial Netlflix-themed review series, the crew discuss The End Of the F***ing World. Where did it come from? Britain! Did anyone ask the ANCC to review it? No! So what?!
Up next on the ANCC agenda, Netflix's Bright! Is it worth the watch? How does the crew feel about the buddy cop movie crossed with a modern day Lord of the Rings crossed with a commentary of racism crossed with yadda, yadda, yadda... Check it out!
Check out the latest edition of the All-New Culture Cast as they discuss the Netflix produced movie, A Christmas Prince. Netflix threw the bait out and ANCC bit! How was it? Did the lead actress get her prince? It's predictable!
Apologies on the distortion on the audio. Technical difficulties that will surely be addressed in future episodes.
It's Christmas! This week, the All-New Four talk about what makes a Christmas movie as opposed to a movie that just takes place at Christmas Time, Nick plays the Grinch towards Its A Wonderful Life,and the gang talk some of their favorite Xmas movies!
All-New Culture Cast assemble! Join them as they discuss the 1993 classic Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Despite the Gorehound not reviewing the movie prior to recording and Nick only catching it within the past few years, they have a lively conversation about the genre bending qualities, the unorthodox love story, and the beautiful animation and score. Check out this week's edition starring the Gorehound and Nick (and a cameo by the Graveyard Queen)!
The All-New Culture Cast strikes again! Join the ANCC as they discuss the new Thor: Ragnarok movie. This is two-member episode featuring the Gorehound and Jolly Jen.
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the classic tale, The Death of Superman. As such, Nick talks at the Gorehound about Superman and everything connected to this game-changing comic book event!
This week, Jen and Nick are joined by special guest, the Kiwi! They talk about Dirty John,the super-messed up, insane, and addicting new podcast that all the kids are talking about. See what they have to say about the LA Times podcast. Oh, also the Gorehound eventually shows up.
Yeah, it's November, and we are still doing Frankenstein month. What are you going to do about it? We've saved the best for last (it's also the last one chronologically). This week, the Gorehound, Cousin Charles, and Nick talk about the hilarious horror comedy classic, Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein!
Join the All-New Culture Cast as they discuss a three-fer this week... Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, House of Frankenstein, and House of Dracula. Starring in this episode is the Gorehound, Nick, Jen, and Cousin Charles. Check it out!
This week on the All-New Culture Cast, The Gorehound and Nick talk about the Son of Frankenstein (1939) and the Ghost of Frankenstein (1942). Join them as they talk of many things Frankenstein. Check it out!
Welcome to Frankenstein month! In our first entry, Nick, the Gorehound, Jen, and Cuz talk about the classic 1931 Frankensteinand its 1935 sequel Bride of Frankenstein! What do they have to say about these classic Universal Horror films? Check out the episode and find out!
Our Frankenstein talk has been delayed a week. In the meantime, The Gorehound, Cousin Charles, and Nick talk about the 1987 cult film, The Monster Squad. What do they have to say about this fondly remembered knock-off of The Goonies? Check out the episode to find out!
Get ready for Halloween with the 2015 horror flick Victor Frankenstein.Join Jen, the Gorehound, and special guest Thor as they discuss this reinvention of the Frankenstein mythos!
Nick, the Gorehound, and Jen are back again! This week, they talk about the infamous horror flick, Maximum Overdrive directed by Stephen King and starring Emilio Estevez and Lisa Simpson. What do they have to say about this 80s cheese fest? Listen and find out!
Join Nick and Jen this week as they discuss the first season of the CW hit, Riverdale, based on the classic Archie Comics characters. What do they have to say about this new, sexy interpretation of the comics? Check out the episode to find out. Sorry for the weird echo-ish sound that cropped up randomly.
Back after a hiatus, the All-New Culture Cast do a Game of Thrones: Season 7 discussion. Join the Gorehound, Jen, and Kiwi as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly around the latest season.
By the wondrous winds of watoomb, in our epic 75th episode, Nick and the Gorehound are joined by Cousin Charles to discuss the 2016 film, Doctor Strange, starring Bennybutton Cumbersnitch! Check out the episode to see what they thought!
This week, Nick and guest host Cousin Charles discuss the latest season of the fastest man alive, The Flash! What do they have to say about this Flashpoint-inspired season and about its big mystery villain, Savitar? Come check it out!
Check out this week's edition of the All-New Culture Cast discussing The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu. How did the the Gorehound and Jen feel about this dystopian story? Love it or hate it, give it a listen!
Because they are strong as hell, Jen and Nick talk about the recent season of the Netflix hit, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! What do they have to say about Kimmy's latest adventures? Check out this episode to find out!
Tik tok, on the clock! This week, Jen, Nick, and the Gorehound talk about the music of Ke$ha. Jen loves her! Plus, her legal troubles. Yikes! Also, stick around until the end for the BIG announcement with a special guest!
All the world is waiting for Jennifer, Nick, and the Gorehound and the power they possess in their satin tights, fighting for their rights, and the old red, white, and blue! Yeah...this week, they talk about 2017's Wonder Woman.
It's Jen's birthday month, so that means Jen gets to pick all the topics this month! We start off with the classic 1995 film, Clueless, starring Alicia "Batgirl" Silverstone, Paul "Ant Man" Rudd, and a bunch of other people I can't be bothered to list. You know you will want to check out this episode. As if!
Goin' green! Goin' Solo! This week, it is just Nick as he discusses the 2011 superhero film Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds! He discusses all of the cons and manages to even find a pro! Will this one-person episode work? Download the episode to find out!
Check out a completely random movie review with the All-New Culture Cast starring the phenomenal Gorehound, Nick, and Jen. Did they strike gold?
It's that time of year where we go to the Chicago area's biggest pop-culture and comic convention, C2E2. Come listen to the Gorehound, the Kiwi, and Nick as they discuss a weekend-long of complete and utter nonsense! Also, Mike Colter is one sexy man.
Check out some of the local artists discussed in this podcast!
Of Mice and Madness
Rob Hogan
Happy Easter to all, and to all a good podcast! This one is going down in the record book... for the first time the All-New Culture Cast gathered together in the same room to record a podcast discussing the Easter movie, Hop. Including a star-studded cast: the Gorehound, Nick, Jen, the Kiwi, and Thor. How did the All-New Culture Cast celebrate? Check it out!
"It's a podcast about a podcast!" Join the Gorehound, Nick, and Jen as they discuss the blockbuster podcast, S-Town. Be aware, spoilers galore ahead. What's all this buzz about?
GO GO ALL-NEW CULTURE CAST! Follow up to last weeks episode, the Gorehound and Nick talk the new Power Rangers theatrical release, along with some follow-up discussion on the original. What worked? What flopped? It's morphin' time!
Go! Go! Power Rangers! Join Nick and the Gorehound as they look back at one of the biggest pop culture phenomenons of the 1990s - the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! It's morphin' time!
It's time for another episode full of ketchup! Who's up for some some All-New Culture Cast starring the infamous trio of the Gorehound, Jen, and Nick?
Delayed on two fronts, here is the long awaited and highly anticipated ANCC perspective on Rogue One! Starring the Gorehound, Nick, and the Kiwi.
Because the Gorehound likes to torture Nick and Jen, we conclude Kevin Smith Month with the one-time promising director's latest cinematic outing, Yoga Hosers, starring Johnny Depp, Johnny Depp's daughter, and Kevin Smith's daughter. Check out the episode to see what they think of this so-called "movie".
Pushing through with Kevin Smith Month, the All-New Culture Cast reviews two podcasts, Hollywood Babble-On and Jay And Silent Bob Get Old. So how much did Jen hate this one? Did they tear them apart and was it a surprising delight? Check it out!
Kevin Smith Month continues with 2001's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Backand listen as Jennifer slowly dies from watching this film! But beyond talking about Smith's then-capstone to his View Askewniverse, the trio eventually wander into Smith's merits as a filmmaker and overlord of his media empire! It's a fun-filled episode, so check it out!
Check out the newest edition of the All-New Culture Cast! Featuring the gorgeous Gorehound, nifty Nick, and jazzy Jen. This is the start of a Kevin Smith/View Askew/Smodcast-themed month so get ready, buckle up, and get excited!
Nick and the Kiwi are back for the second part of their Irish Honeymoon. This week, they talk about the back-half of their trip including stops to Kerry, Galway, and back to Dublin! They go over the highlights, so you don't want to miss it!
If you missed last week's episode, be sure to check it out here!
In a very special episode, Nick is joined by his oft-mentioned bride, the Kiwi! Together, they are going to talk about their experience in Ireland! Having visited there for a week in October 2016, the two will go over all the interesting places and cultural differences from the US. This is part one of a two-part episode, so don't miss it!
Jen, The Gorehound, and Nick ring in the new year by looking at some of the 2017 movie and TV shows coming soon. What are we looking forward to the most? Also, what are our New Year's Resolutions? Plus, we stepped it up in the new year with an all new intro!
First episode of the new year! What made the list? What did the Gorehound, Thor, and Jen think of 2016 movies? Check out this episode to get it all!
Have you seen the the Christmas/horror/comedy/totally awesome hit Gremlins? Join the All-New Culture Cast on another fun filled episode discussing what they liked, what fell flat, and how great Gizmo is!
Have you been naughty or nice? For, in this, our 50th episode, the All-New Trio talk about the 2015 Christmas Horror Comedy, Krampus starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette! How well did this film work for them? Plus, a very special all-start guest! Check out this episode to get it all!
Join Nick and The Gorehound as they discuss some of their recent reviews and musings.
"Three tomatoes are walkin' down the street.
Papa Tomato, Mama Tomato and Baby Tomato.
Baby Tomato starts lagging behind, and Papa Tomato gets really angry.
Goes back and squishes him and says: "Ketchup."
-Mia Wallace, Pulp Fiction
This week, Jennifer and Nick talk about the relatively recent trend of TV Revivals. Where did they come from? Are they here to stay? Which ones make sense and which others are odd? Are they even worth it? And what is Netflix's (partial) role in it? Or does it have one? Lots to talk about!
In honor of the upcoming US Presidential Election, Nick, the Gorehound, and Jenn talk about their favorite fictional presidents! From TV to movies, they have 11 to discuss! Who would they vote for? Who would they not want as president? Find out in this episode! Plus, get ready for a super-surprise guest host!
Check out the newest edition of the All-New Culture Cast, Halloween-style! Join the Gorehound, Nick, and Jenn as they discuss a Halloween favorite, Donnie Darko.
Nick is back and he joins the Gorehound and Jennifer to talk about a classic comedy movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's starring Audrey Hepburn, George "Hannibal Smith" Peppard, and Orangey the cat as "Cat"! Check out what they have to say about this unforgettable film from the 1960s.
Also, due to Jenn's request, this article:
http://the-toast.net/2013/07/18/posters-to-run-away-from/
Check out the newest edition of the All-New Culture Cast! Still a trio but this is the first episode sansNick as he is venturing the hills of Ireland in search of hidden sources of culture. Join the Gorehound, Jenn, and Thor in an incredibly off topic podcast but an adventure nonetheless!
Not only is it's the All-New Culture Cast's first anniversary, but we also kick off the Halloween Season with a big discussion over the modern-classic horror movie The Blair Witch Project! Does this movie hold up? Does it make sense? Does it give viewers "chills to the core"? The All-New trio discuss!
Also, we welcome a special guest, Thor from Thor's Hour of Thunder! You can check out his podcast here.
The trio are back to talk about their favorite Disney animated movies! Which ones make the cut? And what do they consider a Disney movie (spoiler: pretty much anything that Disney has its hands in).
Also in this episode, Mark Ruffalo.
The All-New Trio (is that their nick-name, now?) get classy and go to the theatre to discuss the award-winning The Book of Mormon (from the creators of South Park)! What did they think of this future classic musical? Check out this episode to find out!
Labor Day Special (but not really)! The Gorehound, Jenn, and Nick talk the top 100 movies of the 21st century as determined by the BBC article aptly titled "The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films". Listen as they discuss the best, the worst, and the oddities found on this article that has been floating around the internet as of late.
Who you gonna call? Nick, the Gorehound, and.....Jennifer??? In an episode that will forever change the All-New Culture Cast, a new host is introduced and they discuss Ghostbusters...the entire franchise. From the original 1984 classic to the recent reboot and the return of Ecto-Cooler! There is a lot to cover in this supersized episode, so grab your stick and heat it up!
Also featuring a cameo from Thor of Thor's Hour of Thunder!
Nick and the Gorehound chat about the classic and controversial comic Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Now a direct-to-DVD animated movie, the original tale is back in the spotlight, so why not cash in on this craze? Did this dynamic duo like this story or find it as bad as the controversy suggests? Find out in this episode!
They're back! After a brief hiatus, the Gorehound and Nick are ready to talk about movies again! This week, they delve deep into the Star Trek franchise and wind up talking about the infamous Star Trek V: The Final Frontier! Will they discover what God needs with a starship? Listen to the episode to find out!
Nick and the Gorehound go local this week! Over the weekend of June 25th, they attended the DuPage Mighty Con in Wheaton, IL! Now, they are going to talk about the pluses, minuses, and the overall experience! What did they think of this local comic convention? Give a listen and find out! Also, BrickWorld!
Celebrate 'Merica's birthday with the most American' movie ever: 1996's Independence Day! In the wake of it's recent sequel, the Gorehound and Nick look back at this sci-fi blockbuster classic. What worked? What didn't? And why is this movie still remembered fondly today? Welcome to Earf and check out this episode!
The Gorehound and Nick look back at this past season of HBO's biggest shows - its Sunday night lineup! We are talking the popular Game of Thrones, Silicone Valley, and Veep. What did they think about this past season? The good and the bad! This is a very fresh episode! So, watch for spoilers!
What happens when you mix The Walking Dead with Ender's Game? You get the unremarkable movie, The 5th Wave (don't worry...this isn't the fifth in a series...and it probably won't even turn into a series). What do Nick and the Gorehound have to say about this sci-fi young-adult-novel-turned-movie starring Kick-Ass's own Chloe Grace Moretz? Come find out!
Nick and the Gorehound are back to talk about Lucy, the massive 2014 sci-fi action thriller hit starring Scarlett Johansson! They got some 'splainin' to do, so strap in and expand your minds! Also, Bob Ross.
In what will one day be considered a classic episode, the Gorehound and Nick discuss the memorable 1987 Schwarzenegger movie, The Running Man. It is like The Hunger Games, but without Jennifer Lawrence and with lots of violence (thereby making it a whole lot better).
The Gorehound and Nick take the time this week to talk about two movies that are as much the same as they are different! And they both feature Bill and Ted's very own Keanu Reeves! What is this week's topic? Well, it is a double feature of 2016's Keanu and 2014's John Wick!
After a week off due to technical difficulties, Nick and the Gorehound are back! Since we are in the midst of a superhero summer at the movies, they decided to talk about some of their favorite superheroes! Join the fun and have a listen on who they like! It might just surprise you!
Nick and the Gorehound take a look at the concept of"culture". What is it? Why is it important? Howdo we fit into it and why do we want to fit into it? Theseare important things to consider and who better to do it than theAll-New Culture Cast!
In this week's episode, Nick and the Gorehound talk about some of their favorite video games! And those games range from fighting and puzzle games to adventure and shooter games. There is a lot to cover in this longer-than-usual episode, so sit back and relax to some video game talk!
Haters gonna hate. Nick and the Gorehound talk about a bunch of things that seemingly everyone absolutely loathes, but they like. This is a sequel of sorts to a previous episode. They'll go over why they like these things and will refuse to turn in their internet cool card. Download the episode and seethe in anger at the stuff you hate.
Stay tuned until the end for an installment of "The Adventures of the Gorehound".
Nick and the Gorehound take a look at what we call "Interconnected Cinema" (aka composite films and hyperlink cinema) in which a movie will have multiple, parallel plot lines that all intersect with one another. Come join them as they dissect this filmmaking style including discussions on examples, pros, cons, and what makes these films popular.
Nick and the Gorehound take a step back and discuss some trends, genres, styles, etc that they are not particularly fond of and/or simply loath for various reasons. They are not begrudging anyone who likes such things, but they wanted to take some time and air their dislikes out. Some of which may surprise you!
They are prepared for your hate mail, so give them a listen!
Nick and The Gorehound are back talkin' 'bout movies! This week, the 2015 under-the-radar, cult film, Turbo Kid (with a cast of nobodies and Michael Ironside)! Nick has been very excited about this film for some time! Did it live up to the hype for him? And what did the Gorehound think of this '80s throwback post-apocalyptic action comedy? Listen to the episode to find out!
After a week off, the Gorehound and Nick are back discussing the biggest pop-culture gathering in Chicago, C2E2! They both went and are extremely exhausted from the experience (and also saw a lot of Harley Quinns and Deadpools). Come listen as they talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this year's Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo!
Join Nick and the Gorehound for a very special episode as they celebrate The Culture Cast blog's 100th podcast episode! Since the All-New Culture Cast is its own sequel series, what better way to celebrate than to host a lively audio commentary track for the first episode of Fuller House, the sequel series to the very popular 90s sitcom Full House.
Fire up your Netflix and press play on "Our Very First Show Again".
Note: Instructions on how to sync up the episode with this audio track are discussed in the episode’s preamble. And this track can also be listened independently from watching the movie as Nick and the Gorehound discuss scenes and elements of the show as a whole as it relates to what is onscreen.
The truth is still out there and Nick and the Gorehound are there to find it in this open discussion to the ratings hit X-Files revival! Did they like the 6 brand-new episodes fourteen years after the last ones? Trust no one and find out by listening to the episode!
Nick and the Gorehound wanted to talk about David Duchovny's magnificent beard in the film Goats, but realized that it wouldn't be enough to fill an episode, so they decided to also talk about the film in question which also stars Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Keri Russell, and Ty Burrell. The Gorehound and Nick also discuss some questionable music.
Nick and the Gorehound subject themselves in what is easily to the worst movie they have watched thus far, Robot Overlords starring actual legitimate actors in Gillian Anderson and Ben Kingsley (they must have needed a quick paycheck). How bad is it? Well, listen to the episode to find out!
Fresh from Kurt Russell Month, the Gorehound and Nick (and the rest of America) are revisiting The X-Filesand are in the mood for a David Duchovny. Join them as they talk about the under-the-radar "dramedy" film, The Joneses starring Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard, and Gary Cole.
Kurt Russell month comes to an end with the 90s cult favorite Captain Ron, also starring Martin Short. What do the Gorehound and Nick have to say about a rare Kurt Russell comedy? And listen how they go wildly off-topic to discuss other Kurt Russell movies and the future of the All-New Culture Cast!
Kurt Russell Month continues!
Nick and the Gorehound talk about Kurt Russell's most memorable character, Snake Plissken as depicted in the cult-classic Escape from New York and its silly sequel Escape from L.A.! What do they think of these survivalist, cynical, dystopian sci-fi films? Listen to the episode to find out!
Kurt Russell Month continues!
This week, Nick and the Gorehound discuss the 1980s cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China! A huge flop at the time, but the magic of Kurt Russell turned this John Carpenter film into a beloved home video classic! Also, come check out the new and improved Kurt Russell intro theme!
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It is a new year and the All-New Culture Cast has a new feature: Kurt Russell Month! Each week, we will be looking at a different movie from this actor's wide filmography! Up first is a relatively newer film - 2015's horror/western Bone Tomahawk (now at the RedBox). What do Nick and the Gorehound think of this really unusual film? Listen to the episode to find out!
A surprise holiday treat! Nick and the Gorehound talk the holidays and discuss the Netflix variety special, A Very Murray Christmas, starring Billy Murray and a bunch of other people who randomly thrown into it! You know you want to get away from the family festivities to listen to us, so now is your chance! It is a Christmas miracle!
This week, The Gorehound and Nick discuss a little-known independent release called Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Join them as the discuss this movie that nobody has ever heard of. Even though no one will probably see The Force Awakens, there will be major spoilers.
Special Episode! Nick and the Gorehound take an "inside baseball" approach as they look ahead and discuss some upcoming movies for 2016! They have a lot to talk about and discuss a wide variety of upcoming films including, but not limited from The Hateful Eight and Batman v Superman to The Huntsman and Hail Caesar! They are also going to talk about some movies that don't have release dates yet! Crazy!
Nick and the Gorehound sit down to discuss the 2015 cult favorite short movie, Kung Fury. What do they have to say about this excessive 80s action parody that has Hitler, dinosaurs, Thor, and a killer arcade machine? Check out the episode to find out!
If you haven't seen Kung Fury, you can check it out on Netflix or by clicking here.
Kick off this holiday season right! Nick and the Gorehound sit down to discuss the genre-bending films that mix horror with Christmas! Topics include such holiday classics as Santa Slay, Rare Exports, Jack Frost, and Gremlins! Also, bask in the glow of a winter's morn as the Gorehound lays out his specific set of rules on what makes a Christmas horror film (hint: it must involve Santa).
Nick and the Gorehound come together to discuss what they are watching on TV or TV-on-Netflix. The two discuss a wide variety of shows from The Flash and Vikings to Entourage and Chicago area legend, Svengoolie! But that isn't all...Nick, the couch potato that he is, decides it is a good idea to each potato chips while talking. The results are hilariously awkward! Come and give a listen!
After a week off, Nick and the Gorehound return to to discuss the 2014 horror-comedy WolfCop! Join them as they discuss the complete insanity that this film presents! Also listen as their conversation about a cop turned werewolf-cop devolves into a discussion on tattoos!
Speaking of which, if you live in the Champaign, Illinois area and are looking to get a tattoo, then look no further than No Regrets Tattoo!
Just in time for the show's return, Nick and the Gorehound discuss the popular '90s sci-fi drama, The X-Files! Like aliens? Government conspiracy? Random abductions? Increasingly convoluted backstory? It has it all! The truth is in this episode!
Super-Sized Spooktacular Halloween Episode!
The Gorehound and Nick have a spirited discussion about horror, specifically what makes a good horror film, the evolution and trends of horror, the future of horror. They also talk about leprechauns and why they like to hang out in the hood!
Welcome back to an all-new episode of the All-New Culture Cast! Tonight, Nick and the Gorehound discuss the 2015 horror film, It Follows. But that's not all! Listen to Nick ramble on about the dream he had about Die Hard 6 and to the Gorehound as hey professes his love for It Follows's spiritual cousin, Teeth.
Welcome back to another episode of the All-New Culture Cast! Tonight, Nick and the Gorehound discuss their appreciation for actor/writer/director/producer Mark Duplass! During their talk, they'll go over his 2014 sci-fi romance The One I Love and the conversation will eventually devolve into talking about The Mindy Project and the month of October. Don't be left out in the cold! Check out the new episode!
Welcome to the first episode of the All-New Culture Cast. Hosts Nick and Kyle have an in-depth conversation about this summer's biggest film, Jurassic World (now out on home media)! Come join them as they run around in high-heels and discuss dinosaurs past and present!
We are not quite on iTunes yet. So stay tuned for updates on that!
Check out Zack's Jurassic World review here. And check out Nick's JW Leftover Questions.