Culture Pop Remix: Recent Episodes
Orren Merton
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #12, the first episode of 2018! In this episode I cover film, TV, and even some podcast apps!
First, I give my spoiler free thoughts about the new Guillermo Del Toro film, The Shape of Water (1:01).
Then I tell you about a new show based on a comic book miniseries that I just started, called Happy! (6:05).
Finally, I answer questions about my favorite podcast apps for listening to Culture Pop Remix—and other podcasts, of course! (8:39)
Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #11, the last episode of 2017! This episode is filled to the top with goodness, and NO SPOILERS for anything being discussed!
First, I give you my thoughts on Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi, including the fan controversy that has surrounded the film. (1:10).
Then I discuss the latest Netflix Marvel series The Punisher, and how compelling a character Frank Castle is. (7:48)
Next up, the Doctor Who Christmas Special “Twice Upon A Time,” and some of my opinions of the Stephen Moffet years of Doctor Who, and Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. (16:09)
Finally, I end the podcast with some end of year thoughts about where Culture Pop Remix is, and where it’s going in 2018 and beyond.
Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
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Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #10!
This episode covers two television related topics. First, I give a spoiler-free review and impressions of the crossover event “Crisis on Earth-X” that spans all of the CW’s Superhero shows: Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. (:59)
After that, it’s time for a panel discussion with Caren and Chris! This time, we discuss the Netflix series Stranger Things 2. As with all our panel discusions: SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t finished watching Stranger Things 2 yet, you’ve been warned! (8:56)
Enjoy!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #9!
Don’t let the academic sounding title fool you—my guest Alex Rajczi and I have a rousing discussion of how people look at technology and risk and ethics using one of our favorite sci-fi technologies! If you already like geeking out over stuff like this, you’ll definitely enjoy this discussion! If you wonder what all the hubub is about, this might just be enough to get you interested!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #8
I have guests today for a fully fledged Justice League Panel Discussion! Caren, Chris, and I sit down to talk about the newly released Justice League movie, which means SPOILER ALERT! Be sure you either have seen the film or don’t mind if you hear us discuss the entire film. Enjoy!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #7!
This short episode consists entirely of my spoiler-free impressions of the just-released movie Thor Ragnarok. Enjoy!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #6!
The CW superhero shows (Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow) premiered this week, so I give you my thoughts on how the shows are starting off. (:42)
Next, I get a little techie. Lots of new gadgets and devices have introduced by the big tech companies these last few weeks. I talk about three that I either bought, or would consider buying: the Apple TV 4K, Echo Spot, and Google Clip (with honorable mention to the
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #5! This episode I go trekking through space with you! (See what I did there?) I’m remixing my thoughts on two space faring shows that have just started.
First, Star Trek Discovery, which premiered Sunday with one episode broadcast nationally on CBS TV, and the second episode streamed on CBS All Access—as all subsequent episodes will be. (1:24)
Then I discuss The Orville, which is Seth MacFarlane’s new science-fiction space opera “dramedy” that draws extremely heavily on the Star Trek universe, especially the Next Generation era universe. (18:14)
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #4!
Like the previous episode, this episode is a panel disccusion between myself and Caren and Chris Spliter. This time, we’re talking about Game of Thrones Season 7.
SPOILER ALERT: we talk about the whole season, even referring to previous seasons a little, so if you’re not caught up yet, be warned!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #3!
In this episode, the entire episode is a panel discussion of the Netflix series The Defenders! Chris, Caren, and I slip and slide into talking about the individual shows and comics as well, but you expected that, didn’t you?
SPOILER ALERT: we talk about the series as a whole. So if you’ve not finished it yet, be warned!
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #2! Now with original theme music!
In this episode I start with a mention of the movies I recently bought in Digital HD format, and explain why I prefer to buy Digital HD Movies on iTunes. (1:06)
Then I review the new DC Animated movie Batman and Harley Quinn. (5:05)
Next, I move to streaming TV and give you my take on Amazon Prime’s new series The Tick. (10:32)
I end with a book review of John Scalzi’s The Collapsing Empire. (15:29)
Welcome to Culture Pop Remix #1! I’m Orren Merton, your main host. This podcast is all about picking a few films, TV shows, novels, comics, games, or tech toys each episode to geek out on! In the future, I’ll have interesting guest hosts to join me in our deep dive. For this first podcast, I geek out on Spider-Man Homecoming; discuss a couple things I’m looking forward to (Marvel’s The Defenders on Netflix and the DC Animated Batman & Harley Quinn); and review a couple comics I read: Terry Moore’s Motor Girl #8 and DC: Metal #1.