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A lively discussion about comics, television, film and everything else making waves this week inside fan culture.
It felt like time for another tournament bracket episode, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is matching up and debating 36 iconic vehicles until we've decided on the best car, truck, van, spaceship, motorcycle, boat or tractor (!?) in the history of television. It's the KPP Battle of the Small Screen Machines!
Length - 02:13:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After a quick trip to the bank, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast puts our traveling shoes on to visit two shows not on our usual repertoire. Listen in as we recap trips to some super enjoyable events and fill our bags to bursting!
Length - 01:00:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:30 - TRIP REPORT
Jordan ventured to Pittsburgh for the 3 Rivers Comicon while Cliff made the trek to Girard, Ohio for Toyhio 25.
By the Power of Ka-Pow... we have the Pop Cultured Podcast!
The summer movie season is in full swing and while we may not have a He-Man sipper, we do have SPOILER-FREE reviews of the first three big films hitting our screens.
Length - 01:31:03
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:13:45 - MOVIE NEWS
A group outing to see 80s toy extravaganza "Masters of the Universe," D&D YouTube channel releases full cartoon series and unproduced finale, return to beloved Pixar franchise in "Toy Story 5," a new documentary about comedian Martin Short with "Marty, Life is Short" and DC's "Supergirl" opens with all the expected well-choreographed controversy.
Three is a magic number. (Yes it is.) So this time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking trios! Listen in as we nominate, debate and rank our choices for the Top 11 Movie Trilogies of all time. It's a surprising list and we agree more than normal, but it's still a nerve-wracking process as we each maneuver to make sure our favorites are represented.
Length - 01:48:14
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
On this week's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast we marvel at the card shop boom currently happening in our area and put our unlimited movie pass to use checking out the first new "Star Wars" flick in seven years. This is the way!
Length - 01:04:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:24:36 - STAR WARS
A review of the new "Star Wars the Mandalorian and Grogu" feature film with MINOR SPOILERS of the plot.
In what's become another annual tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, the time has come for our Summer Movie Challenge where we each attempt to forecast which films will become the biggest blockbusters of the season. Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and former Coach-Mayor Jared Lowe return as participants, prognosticating our Top Ten lists of what's sure to heat up the box office over the next few months.
Length - 02:07:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's been too long since we did a deep dive into The 'Dale, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back at it with Riverdale Chapter 112 "American Psychos," the annual musical episode for season six. Listen in as Archie starts a labor movement, TT has a raging bachelorette dance party and the town hosts a serial killer convention.
Length - 00:56:01
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
The first Saturday in May always means one thing... Free Comic Book Day! And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here with our annual sneak peek at all of the books you can expect to find being given away by your friendly neighborhood comic shop on Saturday, May 2nd!
Length - 00:36:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:45 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A rundown of this year's releases for Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day.
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0:22:40 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
What comic book fan-fic story are we each dying to tell?
It's a good thing our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast is always Down to Podcast, because he sticks around another week to help us discuss our most recent treks along the Toy Trail, a few new television discoveries and a mouth-watering getting-to-know-you question.
Length - 01:26:15
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:03:18 - TRIP REPORT
Cliff heads back to Xenia for the 10th Annual Great Ohio Toy Show while Jordan goes to the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention to meet a few comic book legends.
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0:45:32 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
What fictional restaurants would we most like to visit for a meal?
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0:54:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Reality show comedy "Jury Duty" goes back to the well with a more complicated second season "Corporate Retreat," we refuse to watch "Ghosts" no matter how many times Jesse brings it up, tuning into the Hallmark Channel for time-traveling family drama "The Way Home," movie "The Drama" provides a twist that has people talking and the debut of the misleadingly great HBO comedy "DTF St. Louis."
Celebrating our 10th year, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has nominated three moments from our past to serve as the inaugural class in our Annals of Fame. Joined by longest-serving Jesse, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane and bestow some of our all-time favorite bits KPP's highest honor that we just made up.
Honoree #1 - original episode #66.
Honoree #2 - original episode #41.
Honoree #3 - original episode #20.
Length - 00:45:02
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
This week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking Oscar results, that wild Spider-Man trailer and journeys to THREE different conventions in three weeks. So tune in and learn maybe sometimes you should take candy from strangers!
Length - 01:40:42
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:05:30 - TRIP REPORT
Springtime kicks off con season and the first ToyRama Expo in Canton, the return of our local Classic Plastics Toy Expo and a trip north to Fan Expo Cleveland.
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0:53:37 - MOVIE NEWS
A great Oscars evening ends award season on a high note, a jam-packed trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "Project Hail Mary" getting strong reviews and "Predator: Badlands" arrives on Hulu.
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1:15:18 - ONE JOB
Taking up the difficult task of choosing Jack Nicholson's most memorable performance.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with recommendations for some truly excellent television, our take on the comic book art-vs-story debate and a pal of ours with a movie deal. Don't miss it!
(And don't miss out on the cool merch in our TeePublic store!)
Length - 01:07:57
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:13:00 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Local writer James Patrick scores a Netflix movie deal with his sci-fi series "Astronaut Down" and Todd McFarlane stirs discussion on whether art or story is more important to comics.
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0:29:12 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Lanterns" trailer teases upcoming HBO series, Hollywood-set "Wonder Man" debuts on Disney+, season four of "Resident Alien" wraps up the sci-fi comedy, checking back in on "The Simpsons" after years, the outstanding "Game of Thrones" spinoff "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and new seasons for returning favorites "The Pitt," "Fallout" and "Shrinking."
Our biggest show of the year is here, with Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's 9th Annual Poobah Awards. In one marathon episode, we recognize EVERY movie we saw in 2025. That's well over 100 films, ranked and counted down, plus specific recognition for our favorite individual performances and exemplary moments in a variety of categories. It's awards season and we leave no stone unturned!
Length - 04:56:36
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
In the midst of a nationwide winter storm Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to keep you company. Even if you've run out of bread, we have some of our favorite classic segment comfort food and a look back at a banner year in the comic book industry.
Length - 01:05:06
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:06:15 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Choosing our last meals and which super power we'd prefer.
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0:19:05 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Free Comic Book Day joined by Comics Giveaway Day to make life more complicated, 2025 a boom year for the comic industry, organizing our collections and watching the new "Masters of the Universe" movie trailer.
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0:48:05 - ONE JOB
Remembering actor / director / activist Rob Reiner.
2026 has arrived, marking Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's 10th year in existence. And we kick it off the same way we have every January for the past decade, with a look ahead at all the movies set to be released in the coming year. Joined again by special guest Jared Lowe, we are previewing the next twelve months of films and deciding on a Top Ten list of what we are anticipating the most.
Length - 01:51:10
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
In our final episode of 2025, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast celebrates the publication of a book, mourns the humble, hardworking penny and reports back from one of our favorite yearly comic con destinations.
Length - 01:26:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:15 - KPP RENT FREE
Seth published a book about his adventures in genealogy, holding on to Barnes family holiday traditions with older kids and Jordan stresses about the discontinuation of the penny.
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0:26:10 - TRIP REPORT
Recounting our annual visit to GalaxyCon Columbus and an improv show starring Ben Schwartz.
Celebrate the holidays with your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! To mark the season, we decided to draft our favorite media from three different categories in five different eras. So listen along as we pick and choose the best of the best Christmas movies, Christmas television specials and Christmas songs from every decade.
Length - 01:13:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's time for another rousing round of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, where we recap some fun trips we've taken and try to remember all of the television that's come and gone over the last couple months.
Length - 01:07:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:45 - TRIP REPORT
Jordan's recent return to the Cincinnati Comic Expo and Cliff's visit to some new vintage shops on the Ohio Toy Trail.
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0:48:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"IT: Welcome to Derry" provides a prequel to the Stephen King story, more hilarious superheroics in season two of "Peacemaker," Tim Robinson brings his signature cringe comedy to "The Chair Company," Ethan Hawke stars in twisty crime story "The Lowdown" on FX and "Poker Face" and "English Teacher" canceled before their times.
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You heard us make our individual predictions this Spring, and now that Fall has arrived we have the results of our Third Annual Summer Movie Challenge! Join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and former Coach-Mayer Jared Lowe in learning which films were the biggest box office draws of the season and who ended up with a near-perfect list.
Length - 01:08:12
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:24:54 - JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME
Chosen by the winner as the film we all had to watch, we discuss the feel-good 2011 Duplass Brothers comedy "Jeff, Who Lives at Home."
We're a quarter century into the new Millennium, so it feels like the right time to take a look back and celebrate the finest films released in the modern era. In this episode, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will nominate, debate and narrow down our individual picks into a consensus list of the best 25 movies since the year 2000!
Length - 03:33:11
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Wake up early, pour a big bowl of cereal and plant yourself in front of the TV because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has an episode all about Saturday morning cartoons! Each host picks their own lineup of shows to kick off their ideal childhood weekend, spanning from the 1970s to the 90s. But because this is a cartoonerment, we all know what that means: no one can pick the same thing twice!
Length - 02:03:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's time for our annual report from the largest tabletop game convention in North America, Gen Con! Then we catch up on some recent television, including two old-school animated series on the comeback and a Marvel property that managed to make us furious.
Length - 00:55:21
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:00:55 - TRIP REPORT
Seth travels to Gen Con 2025 and a live "Critical Role" show while Cliff heads up the Toy Trail to visit vintage shops in Dover and Canton, Ohio.
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0:31:22 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"King of the Hill" revival picks up the sitcom's story years later on Hulu, "South Park" finds new cultural relevance mocking the president and "Ironheart" struggles to make its lead character into a hero.
It's been an exciting summer movie season so far, but we couldn't let it pass without sharing our thoughts on two of the best superhero blockbusters to grace our screens in years! It's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcastin' Time.
Length - 00:52:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:15 - TRIP REPORT
A visit to the Buckeye Comic Con in Columbus, Ohio.
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0:12:25 - MOVIE NEWS
Spoiler-light thoughts and reviews on this summer's comic book tentpoles "Superman" and "Fantastic Four: First Steps," plus the political satire "Eddington" and the Netflix debut of "Happy Gilmore 2."
And now for the finale of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Battle of the Fake Bands! Aided by debate moderator Jared Lowe, we've knocked our initial list down to an eclectic and unpredictable Sweet Sixteen. Which pretend musician will go down in the annals of KPP history as the greatest of all time? Listen and find out!
Length - 01:20:48
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
We've reached the final quarter of our tournament-style bracket of fictional musicians! Moderator Jared Lowe returns to guide us through the last region of contenders as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast whittles down our list to the remaining Sweet Sixteen.
Length - 01:21:58
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Underdogs and upsets create big shake-ups in this latest quarter of our summertime tournament bracket of fake bands. Jared Lowe continues to mastermind our extensive list of pretend musicians and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast makes the tough decisions narrowing them down.
Length - 01:26:18
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
It's time for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to power our way through another region of our tournament bracket of fictional musicians. With special guest Jared Lowe moderating the discussion, we debate and decide on bands from a wide array of popular culture until we hit the halfway point!
Length - 01:38:18
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Our tournament bracket of imaginary bands and musicians has been narrowed down to 64 entries and in this episode Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will finish off another quarter of the list! Jared Lowe returns to moderate this spirited debate and you've got a front row seat.
Length - 01:25:26
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
It's time for another of our patented tournament-style brackets! Former Coach Mayor Jared Lowe has put together an exhaustive list of fictional bands and musicians from some of our favorite movies, TV shows and attractions, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to match them up against each other and debate until we come up with a winner. Part one features the "play-ins," where we whittle the list down from a ridiculous 88 entries to a more sane 64.
Length - 02:54:39
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
We haven't talked television in a bit, but there have been some absolute bangers airing lately. Listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast gets caught up with all the latest releases on the small screen.
Length - 00:56:07
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:08:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Andor" raises the bar for modern Star Wars storytelling, Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" takes on serious problems with ridiculous solutions, the conclusion to "The Righteous Gemstones," second season of "The Last of Us" zipping through the beats of the video game, "Poker Face" returns to Peacock and "The Four Seasons" a comfort show with likeable actors.
Summer movie season has just begun and there are already some major blockbusters out there to enjoy. This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reviews a few of the latest flicks and tries to get the facts straight as the Diamond bankruptcy continues to rock the entire comic industry.
Length - 00:35:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:48 - MOVIE NEWS
Data begins trickling in for our Summer Movie Challenge, seeing the stunt-filled "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" in IMAX, a treasure hunt for the "Fountain of Youth" on AppleTV+, Tim Robinson expands his "I Think You Should Leave" persona in "Friendship," Netflix comedy "Nonnas" provides comfort food, "Lilo & Stitch" makes bank but alters the original and familiar faces return for "Karate Kid: Legends."
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0:18:12 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A successful Free Comic Book Day, DC and Marvel announce Batman and Deadpool to cross over, more shakeups in the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy.
For the third year in a row, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to predict the Top Ten biggest films of the summer season. Not only is Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast returning, but former Coach-Mayor and recent Chicken-Jockey Jared Lowe joins the contest, where we each make bold boasts about which blockbusters will best the box office between now and Labor Day.
Length - 01:41:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
May is almost here, so that means it's time for our annual Free Comic Book Day preview episode! Join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast as we highlight all the giveaways you should be on the lookout for when you visit your favorite shop on Saturday, May 3rd for the biggest day of the year.
Length - 01:00:34
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:04 - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
A sneak peek sampling of this year's FCBD offerings.
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0:24:10 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Diamond Comic Distributors purchased in bankruptcy auction, a record-breaking Transformers Kickstarter campaign, some current comic book recommendations and Cliff's trip to Canton, Ohio for a local convention.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can't go toooo long without visiting The 'Dale, so listen in as we cover Riverdale Chapter 111 "Blue Collar." Archie starts a union. Reggie learns ventriloquism. Alice smothers somebody with a pillow. The usual.
Length - 00:47:28
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
We haven't talked much TV lately here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, so allow us to catch up on all the recent shows we've been watching and recommend some of our favorites.
Length - 00:56:34
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:01:08 - MOVIE NEWS
Recapping this year's Oscar winners and stocking up during a Criterion flash sale.
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0:09:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Cobra Kai" wraps up its run on a high note, final season of "The Righteous Gemstones" arrives on HBO, Thailand vibes on "The White Lotus," "Clerks" actor Brian O'Halloran on game show "The Floor," Noah Wyle on real-time hospital drama "The Pitt," "Invincible" stuffs a lot of plot into a short season, high-concept "Severance" keeps people guessing, buzz continues to build for "Reacher," one-take wonder "Adolescence" on Netflix, Sterling K. Brown on Hulu's "Paradise," "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" puts new spin on familiar story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" adapts Poe to modern times, Matt Murdock is back in "Daredevil: Born Again" and "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" an entertaining cartoon.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back from another venture to an area comic con and we've got a report on all the fun we had and amazing creators we were able to meet. And don't think we forgot about 2025's first superhero movie!
Length - 00:51:59
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:04:20 - TRIP REPORT
Our second year visiting Kentucky for the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention.
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0:41:47 - CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD
Thoughts on the latest Marvel Studios film, "Captain America: Brave New World."
It may be Oscar weekend, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast isn't satisfied only celebrating a handful of prestigious critical darlings. With our 8th Annual Poobah Awards, we recognize EVERY movie we saw in 2024, counting down and ranking a year's worth of films and bestowing specific accolades for 13 standout moments and individual performances. This is cinema!
Length - 04:21:38
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is catching up on all the television we've been enjoying lately. We welcome back The OJ, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to help us review and recommend some great shows and make sense of the bombshell news of former monopoly Diamond Comic Distributors declaring bankruptcy.
Length - 01:23:49
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:14 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The all-ages adventure "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" on Disney+, the second season of "Squid Game" picks up years after the original phenomenon, getting therapy from Harrison Ford on "Shrinking," "Severance" returns with new episodes, "Ted Lasso" begins shooting new season about women's football, the end of the superhero era on the CW with the final "Superman & Lois," time capsule of a documentary "Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story," Peyton List told us to watch "School Spirits," a deep dive into all seven seasons of "The West Wing" and truth versus fiction in Netflix's wrestling exposé "Mr. McMahon."
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0:49:03 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
The state of comic book retailing after Diamond Comic Distributors declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
We're taking a toy trek this week on Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Joined by special guests Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and Mr. Russ Casseday, we talk about all the fun stuff we're currently collecting and how we're displaying it, plus Cliff reports on a recent road trip to some amazing vintage toy stores throughout the state.
Length - 01:11:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's time again for our annual sneak peek at all of the movies headed our way in 2025! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe as we preview our theater trips and streaming library for the entire year and compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated films.
Length - 02:18:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Wishing all our Jesses & KA-Pals a Very Merry Christmas. Thank you all for listening and supporting another year with KA-Pow The Pop Cultured Podcast.
Back from our annual trip to GalaxyCon Columbus, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to recount our amazing day rubbing elbows with a few of our favorite celebrities, attending panels, shopping for geeky swag and eating some outstanding meals.
Length - 01:34:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After stuffing ourselves silly in Part One of our debate over the best Thanksgiving specials in television history, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to the table for the conclusion. We match up dramas, comedies, modern, vintage, silly, serious and everything in between to give you a smorgasbord of holiday TV happiness!
Length - 03:15:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has an overstuffed episode just in time for the holiday, debating and deciding on the best Thanksgiving specials in television history! Tuck in to enjoy the left half of the bracket now, then come back next week for leftovers in part two.
Length - 03:10:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has comic books on the brain this week. Along with special guest Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we recap an enjoyable convention trip, dish on the biggest news coming out of New York Comic Con and watch a few comic-inspired TV shows.
Length - 01:31:51
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:40 - TRIP REPORTS
Jordan and Cliff recount their visit to this year's Cincinnati Comic Expo, meeting Kevin Eastman, Dr. Peter Weller and Tinker Bell herself, Margaret Kerry!
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0:45:05 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Diamond Comic Distributors downsizing their warehouses, New York Comic Con announcements include Loeb and Lee reuniting for "Batman: Hush 2," the return of DC's Vertigo imprint and a sequel to the Monsterverse hit "Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong," the "Absolute" continuity a success, "Ultimate Wolverine" joining Marvel's lineup, Soule and McNiven preview "Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell," the summer event "One World Under Doom" and "DC versus Marvel" omnibus edition arrives reprinting the classic crossovers.
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1:02:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart for HBO's "Lanterns," our thoughts on the Disney+ series "Agatha All Along," the dark and gritty Batman spinoff "The Penguin," revisiting "Ash vs Evil Dead" and the "Cloverfield" franchise for spooky season, and recommendations for the CBS sitcom "Ghosts" and Kathy Bates' new version of "Matlock."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has revealed the winner of our Summer Movie Challenge, predicting the biggest blockbusters of the season, so now it's time to reward them with a deep dive into a film of their choosing. Joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we watch and critique the sports drama "Big Fan," a timely story about fandom and celebrity.
Length - 01:03:50
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns with multiple new trip reports from some of our most recent adventures. Cliff visits CTS Promotions' Columbus Toy & Game Show at the Ohio State Fairgrounds and the Great Ohio Toy Show in Xenia, Jordan sets up once again at the eclectic Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Seth treks to Maryland for the Baltimore Comic Con and special guest Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast endures Freshman drop-off day at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio!
Length - 00:57:27
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
After forecasting our individual top tens earlier this year, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has tabulated this summer's box office numbers and the results are in! Joined once again by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we reveal who came closest to predicting the top money-making movies of the season and what favorite film they get to assign the rest of us to watch.
Length - 00:48:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Tell everybody lined up under the Williamstown Bridge that Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has hit Episode #420 and we're using the occasion to discuss, debate and decide on the Top Stoner Comedy of All Time. From a list full of hazy cult classics and bong-fueled box office bombs, we use a bracket-style elimination system to arrive at the best of the best. Dude? Sweet!
Length - 02:06:30
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back once again, tryin' to untangle the jingle from the jangle! This week, we've got a brand new One Job discussion about a versatile genre star, thoughts on some recent television and an unexpected score at the local flea market.
Length - 01:02:56
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:12:45 - ONE JOB
Trying to narrow down the career of Carl Weathers, star of both action and comedy classics, to a single iconic role.
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0:35:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Season four of "The Umbrella Academy" wraps up the Netflix comic adaptation, Disney+ unceremoniously cancels Star Wars series "The Acolyte" and HBO documentary "Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose" reexamines the legacy of baseball's Hit King.
We recorded this one just as Disney's D23 fan event was happening, so expect week-old breaking news peppered throughout Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's usual mix of reviews and opinions on some recent television. Plus, our Summer Movie Challenge is coming down to the wire!
Length - 00:56:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Cobra Kai" drops the first half of its final season, a trailer for "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" arrives, Bruce Timm's new animated series "Batman: Caped Crusader" drops on Prime and celebrity relative guessing game "Claim to Fame" returns for more.
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0:46:05 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
We decide our "forever three" pizza toppings.
This time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a report from the largest tabletop game convention in North America and we admit to everything we're out there scouring the shelves to collect at the moment. Oh, and a serial killer might be on the loose?
Length - 00:53:44
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:55 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
We reveal all the odds and ends we are currently collecting.
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0:23:20 - GAMING
Seth returns to Gen Con, the best four days in gaming.
We've been out and about lately, so this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast includes accounts from two of our latest trips, some thoughts on the brand new season of "Big Brother" and our final word on "The Acolyte."
Length - 00:54:15
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"The Acolyte" drops the ball wrapping up its uneven first season and "Big Brother" kicks off its 26th year with the usual drama but more equitable competitions.
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0:09:45 - TRIP REPORTS
Cliff recounts his recent week at Walt Disney World in Florida and Jordan visits Animate Columbus for the first time.
Hey kids! It's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's review of "Deadpool & Wolverine." We only get ONE Marvel movie this year, so luckily it was something that's been building up for close to 25 years. SPOILERS kick in at around the 18-minute mark. We're gonna do this until we're 90!
Length - 00:51:50
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
In the latest Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Seth visits the fantastic Heroes Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Cliff receives an unbelievably nostalgic gift and Jordan backs a record-breaking Kickstarter. All those who chose to oppose KPP's shield must yield!
Length - 01:09:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
In this all-new episode, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast addresses the dark side of "Star Wars" fandom, recommends some fun new summertime television, visits Reality Corner and sees how many Gyllenhaals we can name. Don't miss it!
Length - 01:18:39
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:01:47 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Our thoughts on the first five episodes of "The Acolyte" on Disney+ and the neverending barrage of bad reviews from a segment of "Star Wars" fans, "House of the Dragon" continues to expand the world of "Game of Thrones," season four of superhero satire "The Boys" arrives, fun case-of-the-week CBS drama "Tracker," Jake Gyllenhaal on Apple TV+ "Presumed Innocent," "Derry Girls" a historical comedy with lots of heart, Patton Oswalt hosts game show "The 1% Club," the Vice docuseries "Dark Side of Comedy," and in everyone's favorite segment, Reality Corner, season 46 of "Survivor," season 9 of Australian "Survivor," "Big Brother" Canada gets canceled and a recommendation for "Jet Lag: The Game" on YouTube.
All that reminiscing about G.I. Joe in our previous episode had us feeling nostalgic for the most influential animated show of our youth, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast decided to rewatch the very first episode of that foundational cartoon for the first time in decades and share our thoughts. So cue up "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" Season 1, Episode 1, "The M.A.S.S. Device Part 1 - The Cobra Strikes" and watch along with us!
Length - 00:36:13
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
In this off-the-cuff episode, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reveals how each of our comic book fandoms began, tracing back the origins of when and how we were first attracted to reading them and why we've stuck with it all these years. Plus, Jordan gets new shoes!
Length - 01:03:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:11:55 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Hear KPP's Secret Origins of how we each began collecting comics.
In what has become another accidental annual tradition, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is once again out to predict the Top Ten biggest films of the summer season. Returning champion Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast tries for back-to-back wins as we each guess what movies will end up with the best box office numbers by September.
Length - 02:24:50
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Buckle up, because it's time for another one of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's patented movie drafts. This episode, we are going back exactly 25 years to decide our favorite films of 1999. Critics consider it one of the finest years for movies in history, so let's see if we can agree on a Top 11 list that satisfies us all.
Length - 03:03:52
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Learn what to expect during Free Comic Book Day on May 4th with Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's annual preview, plus a few snippets of news from around the comic industry and some discussion of early 20th century French literature. What? We're cultured. It's right in our name.
Length - 00:39:29
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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A sampling of this year's Free Comic Book Day offerings, Roy Thomas added as co-creator of Wolverine, "Aliens vs. Avengers" crossover announced and reading recommendations from some interesting recent comic releases.
After recovering from a massive flood in our hometown and a trip to the Great Ohio Toy Show, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and ready to catch up on everything we've missed. This week, that includes an excellent Oscars telecast, some controversial casting news, two superb superhero cartoons, an earthshaking documentary and more!
Length - 01:20:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:25:05 - MOVIE NEWS
The 2024 Oscars put on a good show even without many surprises, "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" arrives on HBO and wraps up DC's Snyderverse and Julia Garner cast as Silver Surfer in the upcoming "Fantastic Four."
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0:36:58 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Return of the seminal series "X-Men '97" hits the right nostalgic notes, comic adaptation "Invincible" concludes its second season on Prime, Apple TV+ doubles down on shows about rich people with Maya Rudolph in "Loot" and Kristen Wiig in "Palm Royale," historical epic novel "Shogun" turned into another big budget miniseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary exposes abuse behind the scenes at Nickelodeon, cartoonist Ed Piskor commits suicide after scandal in his personal life and Ike Perlmutter's latest bid for the Disney board thwarted again.
This week we dig around in our freezer, pull out a Riverdale episode, defrost that baby and dig in! So join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast for Chapter 110 "Things That Go Bump in the Night," where Betty sees some threatening auras, Cheryl starts a library, some ghosts move furniture and Archie immediately agrees to it all.
Length - 00:44:45
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
With the arrival of Spring, we at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are antsy to start planning all our convention trips for the year. We started off our season with two great ones, a return to our local Classic Plastics Toy Expo and our very first time checking out the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. And enjoy a quick TikTok trip report HERE!
Length - 00:37:33
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is deciding on our Top Ten Films of All Time! That may be a tough enough task on its own, but we've added the catch that they must be a consensus pick that all three of us agree that we love. And as you may expect, the debate is spirited, the surprises are plentiful and the decisions are final!
Length - 02:26:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast takes a virtual trip to the Sundance Film Festival, discusses a few compelling documentaries and cracks open some brand new comic books. What more could you want?
Length - 01:04:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:38 - MOVIE NEWS
Sampling some entries from this year's Sundance Film Festival online, "The Greatest Night in Pop" provides intimate access to the music icons recording "We Are the World" and "Batman and Me" explores the compulsive nature of collecting.
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0:30:40 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Scandal rocks the CGC grading community, Diamond cancels annual Retailer Summit amid financial woes, presenting sponsor for Free Comic Book Day announced, Beckett to begin grading manga for some reason and a look at some recent releases like Marvel's new "Ultimate" line, DC's unexpected crossover "Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong," the creator-owned universe of "Ghost Machine," the blockbuster Energon Universe combining "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe" and more.
After those last few epic episodes, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast slows things down and catches up on our television viewing. Our tastes run from animated fantasy to Marvel superheroes to spy thrillers to dating shows to game shows and everything in between, so there's sure to be something you'll enjoy right along with us!
Length - 00:57:14
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The second season of Kevin Smith's "Masters of the Universe: Revolution" arrives on Netflix, Disney+ asks more "What If?" questions about the Marvel Universe, "Echo" mini-series expands on the character first introduced in "Hawkeye," Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in a fun new incarnation of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," catching up on Apple TV+ series like "Ted Lasso," "Platonic," "Slow Horses," "The Morning Show," and "For All Mankind," the heartwarming dating show "Love on the Spectrum" gives you plenty to root for, a new Lady Al for "Quantum Leap," "After Midnight" reboots comedic game show with Taylor Tomlinson, Rob Lowe hosts "trivia" show "The Floor" and "Name That Tune" has us concerned for Randy Jackson.
Awards season is in full swing, with every prestigious body out there heaping honors on the most momentous motion pictures of the previous year. But Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes EVERY movie we saw in 2023, counting down and ranking a year's worth of films and bestowing specific accolades for 13 standout moments and individual performances. It's time to celebrate cinema with the Seventh Annual Poobah Awards!
Length - 04:04:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Join us as we celebrate four hundred episodes of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast with a look back at our favorite moments from the past. We've hand-selected some of our flat-out funniest bits and fabulous first appearances of inside jokes and running gags. So whether you're re-living them with us or just discovering KPP for the first time, thanks for listening!
Length - 01:25:52
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome once again to our annual look forward at all of the major movie releases on their way for 2024! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by special guest Jared Lowe as we schedule out our theater trips for the entire year and compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated films.
Length - 01:58:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
For the final episode of 2023, we are joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to recap our recent outing to the state capital for GalaxyCon Columbus and play a holiday-themed game of "Either / Or." From all of us at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Length - 01:47:28
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:40:44 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Learn a little something about our particular Christmas traditions in a revealing game of "This or That" where we choose between two seasonal options.
Ho ho ho, the holidays are almost here and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off December by revealing some of our most - and least - liked Christmas content, then settles in for our usual batch of reviews and recommendations. Our Spotify Wrapped may not have much rizz, but we think we're still pretty swell.
Length - 01:21:03
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:04:20 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Declaring our favorite Christmas songs and the holiday films we find most overrated.
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0:28:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Animated superhero drama "Invincible" keeps up the quality in the second season, catching up on comedic mystery "Only Murders in the Building," 4-part pop culture documentary "1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!," long-awaited fifth season of rural noir Coen Brothers riff "Fargo," reality TV version of the deadly game show on "Squid Game: The Challenge," learning more about the iconic chef from "Julia" and Showtime's cringe comedy "The Curse" with Emma Stone debuts.
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1:00:30 - MOVIE NEWS
Historical epic "Napoleon" fails to deliver a clear picture of the military general, David Fincher drops "The Killer" on Netflix and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" revitalizes the Heroes in a Half Shell for a new era.
Marvel's latest movie may not have made much money, but we had more fun than a herd of Flerkens at the theater. Joined again by The OJ, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we review "The Marvels," ace an MCU pop quiz, wrap up the second season of "Loki" and more!
Length - 01:42:19
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:11:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Loki" concludes in cosmic fashion, more episodes of the informative theme park documentary "Behind the Attraction" on Disney+, unknown actors take over the leads on "Rick and Morty," binging the original "Justified" to get hyped for "City Primeval" and the Netflix time travel drama "Bodies" tells a crime story in four eras.
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0:56:00 - THE MARVELS
A SPOILER-filled discussion about the divisive sequel to "Captain Marvel," "The Marvels."
Some months ago, when Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast revealed the results of our first annual summer box office predictions, we promised the winner we'd all watch a movie of his choosing and review it. Well, that winner was Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and that movie was "Grand Tour: Disaster in Time" (aka "Timescape") and that time is now! So listen in as we thoroughly dissect this wild made-for-TV fever dream of a forgotten time travel film starring a young Jeff Daniels.
Length - 01:07:54
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
It's time for some more Riverdale revelry courtesy of your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast with Chapter 109 "Venomous." It's an average week in the 'Dale, as Jughead digs through his shortboxes of comics - and Betty's subconscious - Veronica drips poison and Archie microdoses palladium soup and gets forged.
Length - 00:46:29
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We're talking movies on this week's episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. We kick things off by diving into Willem Dafoe's vast filmography in order to agree on his "one job," then review some of the recent flicks we've seen, including the sure-to-be Oscar favorite "Killers of the Flower Moon."
Length - 00:59:53
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:15 - ONE JOB
Deciding on the definitive role in the long and varied career of Willem Dafoe.
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0:32:40 - MOVIE NEWS
Indie art heist survival story "Inside" arrives on Prime, a new translation of the iconic revenge film "Oldboy," Scorsese epic "Killers of the Flower Moon" getting awards season buzz and comedian Bert Kreischer's over-the-top "The Machine" an epilogue to his famous bit.
Any listener of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast should be used to hearing what is on our minds. But this week we go even deeper, revealing what type of worries and angst have been busy haunting our every waking thought. Plus some TV.
Length - 00:36:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:39 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
We reveal what anxieties are currently living rent-free in our heads.
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0:18:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A spinoff of "The Boys," Prime debuts "Gen V" set in a superpowered school, FX concludes British dramedy "Breeders" spanning the entirety of parenthood and the Korean game show on Netflix "The Devil's Plan" involves solving complex puzzles.
There are only a handful of shows left before we hit #400, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has begun prepping for that extra-special episode. We've also been road-tripping around in a mad dash to soak in all the late-summer fun we can handle. So here are all our trip reports for the amazing places we've gotten to go lately, including Baltimore Comic Con, Cincinnati Comic Expo, The Great Ohio Toy Show and the Mothman Festival!
Length - 01:06:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It was a wild summer at the box office, led by the unprecedented success of "Barbie," but the dust has settled, the season is over and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has the receipts. Back in May, we were joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and made some bold predictions on what would end up as the Top Ten films between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Here are the results!
Length - 00:58:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast continues our long trek through the 'Dale with a rollicking recap of Chapter 108 "Ex Libris." This entire episode is about overdue library books. For real. But it's how we get our kicks, us and our good-time buddies.
Length - 00:40:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are back for another go-round. This week, Cliff reports on his trip to the Power Con toy convention in Columbus, Jordan redecorates his shop and Seth tries to repel aliens with the power of film. Then we review some new movies, recommend some recent TV and bid adieu to the one and only "Riverdale."
Length - 01:33:31
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:05:32 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
What movie would we show to invading aliens to convince them to spare us?
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0:10:50 - MOVIE NEWS
Jaime Reyes gets his time to shine in DC's "Blue Beetle" and the feel-good racing movie "Gran Turismo."
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0:29:45 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
HBO's "How To with John Wilson" wrapping up its final season, 1980s NBA drama "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" returns, 3-part documentary about the history of comics "Superpowered: The DC Story," "Titans" concludes with a dreamy fourth season, new episodes of "Harley Quinn the Animated Series," "Hard Knocks" harder to root for when focusing on Aaron Rodgers, real-life drama of "Telemarketers," "Big Brother" live feeds tell a different story from the network edit, live-action Star Wars series "Ahsoka" debuts on Disney+ and a fond farewell to a show like no other... "Riverdale."
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We don't want to even think about how barren the next few years might be thanks to the current Hollywood strikes delaying and disrupting everyone's entertainment schedules. But right now? In this moment we have more content than we know what to do with and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is reveling in it all!
Length - 01:11:55
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:01:58 - MOVIE NEWS
The "Barbenheimer" phenomenon injects life into the summer movie season with simultaneous blockbusters "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," big budget thriller "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" worth the wait, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" an updated take on the classic heroes with a killer voice cast, "Haunted Mansion" fits all the details of the beloved theme park ride into a satisfying flick and the sci-fi satire "They Cloned Tyrone" arrives on Netflix.
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We've been hit with a glut of great TV this summer including the return of Raylan Givens in "Justified: City Primeval," "Miracle Workers: End Times" sets classic sitcom storylines in a post-apocalyptic setting, some reservations about "Reservation Dogs," "Invincible" releases surprise origin episode during Comic Con, Disney+'s latest Marvel series "Secret Invasion" fumbles Nick Fury's big solo moment, season three of "The Righteous Gemstones" pays off and the 25th season of "Big Brother" brings a "Survivor" legend to the game.
After a few marathon episodes, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast resets with a brief and breezy trip report from the country's largest gaming convention, Gen Con, and breaking news about... Jesse's dryer?
Length - 00:35:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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The Poobah survived a "dangerous mob" to report back from his annual trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, the biggest hits of the show "Thunder Road: Vendetta" and Disney's "Lorcana" trading card game, checking out the episodic adventure "The Expanse: A Telltale Series," a wet and wild session of Dragon Age and utilizing some free tickets to the Dublin Irish Festival.
We're in the endgame now! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has finally reached the very top of our countdown of every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Returning guests Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Coach Mayor Jared Lowe help us celebrate our Top Five entries and the Marvel experiment as a whole here in part four... (or part two of part three?)
Length - 01:53:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We crack into the Top Ten in our ranking of each and every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In part three, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our returning guests Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Coach Mayor Jared Lowe reveal our choices for picks #11 through #6 as we approach the very best of the superhero genre and some of our favorite flicks of all time.
Length - 01:25:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's ranking of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues! This second episode covers our choices for picks #21 through #12, and features guests Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Coach Mayor Jared Lowe to help take some of the blame as the decisions become much more difficult.
Length - 01:56:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We think this is an episode. It has all the hallmarks of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. We review some recent big movies. We catch up on some television. Jesse from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Jared are here hanging out. Still... you'll have to listen and judge for yourselves.
Length - 00:53:44
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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We update the results of our current summer box office contest then provide some quick SPOILER-FREE reviews of recent releases "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," "The Flash," "Somewhere in Queens" and "No Hard Feelings," plus the new Disney+ documentary "Stan Lee."
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0:20:50 - GAMING
Game company Monster Fight Club rewards the Poobah with a killer prize, getting deep into mythology with "TIME Stories Revolution: A Midsummer Night" and a return to the local pub trivia scene.
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0:25:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The debut of Marvel's latest small screen endeavor "Secret Invasion," an abbreviated series order for HBO's "The Idol," the return of favorites "The Righteous Gemstones," "The Bear" and "Black Mirror," compelling Netflix documentary "Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators," the actor's inspiring story told in "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" the upcoming third season of "Reservation Dogs" to be the last, the final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and casting Lois and Clark for James Gunn's "Superman Legacy."
This summer, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has decided on the nigh-impossible task of ranking every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Starting from the bottom, with some outside help from special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, this episode reveals our choices for picks #32 through #22. And if these first eleven are any indication, there will be raucous debates aplenty all the way up the list!
Length - 01:58:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
As summer movie season kicks into full gear, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is getting out to the theater as often as possible. This week, we test out our new Regal Unlimited movie passes, share some sad and surprising comic book news and review three of the biggest films of the year!
Length - 01:09:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:13:40 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. passes away at 93 and Robert Kirkman's "Void Rivals" surprises fans with a new universe including the Transformers and G.I. Joe.
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0:28:10 - MOVIE NEWS
SPOILER-filled reviews of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," a fun action adventure with a stellar ending, the visually stunning second chapter of the animated trilogy "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," and Pixar's "Elemental" a family-friendly immigration story.
Get out the candles because some nasty weather is rolling into the 'Dale. A mysterious mist has enveloped the entire town in Riverdale's Chapter 107 "In the Fog," bringing with it Mooses and Mumsys and did we mention the candles? Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast keeps on trying to make sense of it all.
Length - 00:45:04
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We discuss some big breaking news in the comic book industry, say goodbye to a few of the most acclaimed television shows of the decade, try to pick a defining movie moment that impacted our lives and more, this week from your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 00:57:34
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:01 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Trying to suss out the most important movie moment of our lives.
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0:14:07 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Image Comics splits from Diamond Comic Distributors, leaving the former monopoly in a fragile state, new Captain America series announced written by J. Michael Straczynski, continuing a chronological reading of classic Batman stories, the death of Ms. Marvel spurs the usual controversy and some recommendations for current titles including Ryan North's "Fantastic Four," the hilarious "Peacemaker Tries Hard" and the "Dawn of DC" initiative.
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0:42:33 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The third season of "Dave" wraps up with a superstar cameo, Apple TV+ launches "Platonic" starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, new episodes of super silly sketch comedy "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson," HBO's "Being Mary Tyler Moore" documentary, "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" a disappointing sequel and series finales for long-running favorites "Succession," "Barry," "Ted Lasso" and "The Flash."
It's the kind of history lesson you won't get in Florida as a time-traveling Tabitha Tate - and her guardian angel - try to keep Percival Pickens from bringing his version of progress to Riverdale. Listen as we break down Chapter 106 "Angels in America" and the 'Dale moves one step closer to armageddon!
Length - 00:46:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Coming at you as cute and clumsy as a Muppet in a mech suit, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back! This week we discuss the failure of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars-themed hotel, wrap up our coverage of the third season of "The Mandalorian," sample a few excellent new television shows and hear about Cliff's night out at a Lizzo concert.
Length - 01:29:46
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Fake reality show "Jury Duty" steers into the ridiculousness of the genre, road rage leads to life-changing circumstances in Netflix's "Beef," the third season of "Dave" keeps evolving, HBO's true crime drama "Love & Death" another showcase for Elizabeth Olsen to go nuts, Hulu comedy about putting your life back together "Single Drunk Female" and musical comedy "The Muppets: Mayhem" recaptures that Henson magic on Disney+.
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0:48:50 - THE MANDALORIAN
A SPOILER-filled recap of the conclusion to season three of small screen Star Wars series "The Mandalorian" with Chapter 23 "The Spies" and Chapter 24 "The Return."
Did "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" stick the landing and cement itself as one of the greatest trilogies of all time? Listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast discusses exactly that, along with a number of other brief movie reviews and one of our patented getting-to-know-you sessions.
Length - 01:19:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:45 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Learn what classes we feel like we'd have enough knowledge to teach and our favorite candy bars.
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0:11:02 - MOVIE NEWS
Disney removing more than 50 original shows from Disney+ and Hulu, Netflix ending their once-iconic DVD-by-mail service and delaying their password sharing crackdown, the Adam Driver sci-fi film "65," Nike biopic "Air" chronicles a shift in sports culture, "A Man Called Otto" is a heartstring-puller starring a grouchy Tom Hanks, "Legion of Super-Heroes" the latest animated DC film on Max, the blockbuster crowd-pleaser "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and revisiting classic thriller "Fatal Attraction."
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0:45:35 - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
It's the payoff to one of our favorite superhero trilogies ever and we have an in-depth review with numerous SPOILERS.
There isn't much we here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast like more than summer movie season. We root for the upcoming slate of flicks to live up to the hype and turn into crowd-pleasing blockbusters that we'll continue watching for decades to come. So this year, we invited our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to join us in predicting the Top Ten biggest films of the summer!
Length - 02:13:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Recently, our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast piqued our interest with an anecdote about a potential goldmine of classic 80s G.I. Joe toys right in our own back yard, including the holy grail of our generation... the U.S.S. Flagg! So Detective Poobah took the case, discovered the truth and reveals his finding here for the first time.
Length - 00:29:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Christmas may be cool and the Fourth of July may be fun, but for some of us the most wonderful time of the year is actually Free Comic Book Day! The annual celebration of comics and the shops who sling 'em is almost here, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a preview of what you should be on the lookout for when visiting your friendly neighborhood comic shop on May 6th.
Length - 00:24:48
Language - PG
We're talking record-setting examples of human endurance this week, and no, that's not a reference to how many hours Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has spent discussing Riverdale. In Chapter 105 "Folk Heroes" Archie inspires the town with feats of strength and Cheryl is even hotter than usual when she discovers the power of pyrokinesis!
Length - 00:48:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Oh, snap... is that a pie chart?! Jordan has a much-too-detailed breakdown of the annual sales numbers that show the fascinating differences of what graphic novels are popular outside of the comic shop market, Seth takes an unsettling trip to the movie theater, a couple of our most-loved shows return and much, much more in this week's edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 01:28:01
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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Anxiously awaited second season of horror mystery "Yellowjackets" arrives on Showtime, sampling "Star Trek: Picard" with a free week of Paramount+, "Quantum Leap" ends strong and renewed for more, finding your life's potential through the magical "The Big Door Prize," "Gotham Knights" has a surprisingly strong debut on the doomed CW lineup, "Superman & Lois" continues to mine family drama in season three, musical theater comedy "Schmigadoon!" returns and our favorite comedy "Dave" sends Lil Dicky on tour.
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0:37:05 - MOVIE NEWS
Recent big screen releases "John Wick: Chapter 4" and "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" both entertaining times at the theater and the documentary "My Comic Shop Country" chronicles the unique retail experience of selling comic books.
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0:54:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
"Insectakid" #3 available now from So Pro Comics, new novel "Secret Identity" set in comic industry of the '70s, "Captain America: Man Out of Time" an overlooked gem by Mark Waid and Jorge Molina, first appearance of Spider-Boy gets speculator senses tingling, the conclusion of Tom King and Greg Smallwood's "The Human Target" and the annual Bookscan sales charts reiterate the world of difference between comic store and mainstream bookstore sales patterns.
This week marks the 7th Anniversary of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and what better way to share our KPP-ness with you than an entire episode about one of our favorite topics... Star Wars! We've got lots of news from Celebration, lots of celebration due to some news, and detailed recaps of the latest from "The Mandalorian."
Length - 01:20:22
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:54 - STAR WARS
Breaking news from Star Wars Celebration including the announcement of three new films, footage from Disney+ series "The Acolyte" and "Skeleton Crew" and full trailers for "Ahsoka" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
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0:18:25 - PERLMUTTER
Disney layoffs finally put an end to CEO Isaac Perlmutter's reign at Marvel and an oversight board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis sidestepped by Disney lawyers.
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0:37:50 - THE MANDALORIAN
Some final thoughts on "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" as it wraps up its second season and then SPOILER-filled recaps of "The Mandalorian" Chapter 21 "The Pirate" and Chapter 22 "Guns for Hire."
It's time for another Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast countdown! For this list, we're using our typical "competitive collaboration" system of nominating and vetoing picks until we end up with a definitive scorecard of all the best movies that include a number in the title. So count on it to be another fun debate!
Length - 01:52:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and coming at you like... a moose in a hurricane? (Go home, A.I. chatbot; you're drunk.) This week we've got opinions on this year's Oscar winners, the finale of a beloved HBO drama and in-depth coverage of the latest "Star Wars" spinoff.
Length - 01:29:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:35 - MOVIE NEWS
Celebrating the year in film with "The Oscars" and "The Film Independent Spirit Awards," "Scream 6" continues the horror franchise in the Big Apple.
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0:31:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The first season of "Shrinking" wraps up on Apple TV+, "The Last of Us" adapts the original video game into a satisfying conclusion.
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0:42:29 - THE MANDALORIAN
A SPOILER-filled recap of Chapter 19 "The Convert" and Chapter 20 "The Foundling" from season three of The Mandalorian.
This week involved a trip to a local convention, the Classic Plastics Toy Expo, an encounter with a roofer named Merlin and the return of our favorite intergalactic daddy & son duo. So tune in to hear if Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can pull this particular sword from the stone.
Length - 00:58:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:00 - THE MANDALORIAN
Recapping the first two episodes of the Star Wars spinoff's third season, as Din Djarin attempts to fulfill his quest for redemption with a visit to the Mandalorian homeworld.
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0:38:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Hoping for more consistent quality from "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the "Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)" concert from Miley Cyrus on Disney+, DC artist Jim Lee appears on "The Masked Singer," trying to pinpoint the rural location of "Farmer Wants a Wife," Australian "Survivor" better than the U.S. version, searching for a new theater home after a "Creed III" screening and finishing up the first season of "The Big Brunch."
There are all the usual crazy things happening in this episode of Riverdale, including police shootings, possessed dolls, burning witches at the stake and yeeting Baby Anthony out the window. But the most important thing for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast in Chapter 104 "The Serpent Queen's Gambit" is that thanks to some absolute hero of a production designer we FINALLY know the exact geographical location of the town!
Length - 01:00:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
A new Marvel movie means a new in-depth review from your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, and we've got you covered with all our thoughts on the recent "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania" and where the MCU stands as a whole as we begin Phase Five.
Length - 01:04:14
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Poker Face" mines Rian Johnson's past experiences for drama, Korean reality competition show "Physical: 100" pits different types of athletes against each other, golf documentary "Full Swing" and the upcoming "Quarterback" go behind the scenes of the sports world, Fox debuts new Joel McHale sitcom "Animal Control," giving award-winning comedy "Abbott Elementary" its due and "The Goldbergs" finally cancelled after ten seasons.
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0:23:34 - ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
Our SPOILERY review of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's sci-fi spectacular kicking off Phase Five, "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania."
It's been too long since we checked in on the Town with Pep. In fact, it's been so long we barely remember what's even happening on this nutty show. But that won't stop Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast from our divine calling of recapping every episode of Riverdale, continuing here with Chapter 103 "The Town."
Length - 00:50:48
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
A recent Pedro Pascal sketch on "Saturday Night Live" really nailed how impossible it feels to try and keep up with Hollywood at the moment. But we assure you, all of the content mentioned in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is 100% real. (We think.) Plus, we hear about Cliff's dreamy trip to his favorite toy store and play a game where we try to guess the actor based on the characters they've played.
Length - 01:11:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
HBO's prestige horror series "The Last of Us" off to a killer start, reboots of classic comedies with "Night Court" and "That '90s Show," Peacock builds buzz with true crime series about fraudster "Paul T. Goldman" and Natasha Lyonne's detective show "Poker Face," the holiday episode of Netflix's "Murderville" doesn't play by the rules, "Extraordinary" a British comedy about a world full of superpowers, Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" dramatizes early years of hip hop legends, "Cunk on Earth" traces history of civilization in off-kilter comedy, "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" continues string of hit-or-miss entries, Dan Levy's laid-back cooking show "The Big Brunch," Jason Segel and Harrison Ford's "Shrinking" debuts, more new episodes of "Quantum Leap," the second season of animated fantasy "The Legend of Vox Machina," the final run of "The Flash" begins, "Beavis & Butt-Head" airing after the current season of "South Park" and more "Rick and Morty" in production even after firing of Justin Roiland.
Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast were knocked for a loop this week, learning that our long-time hometown movie theater will be closing abruptly. This prompted a discussion about changing film-going habits before diving in to dissect DC's big announcement of ten new projects and some conflicted thoughts on a recent thriller.
Length - 01:21:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:28 - MOVIE NEWS
Suddenly living in a town without a movie theater, Netflix tempts fate by introducing new restrictions on password sharing and AMC wants to charge different fees for different seats.
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0:35:14 - DC STUDIOS ANNOUNCEMENT
DC Studios unveil first ten projects of James Gunn's tenure in charge, "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters."
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0:56:24 - KNOCK AT THE CABIN
A SPOILER-filled discussion about M. Night Shyamalan's latest, "Knock at the Cabin."
Settle in for one of our favorite annual episodes, The Poobah Awards! Clocking in only slightly longer than the average Oscars, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes and ranks EVERY film we saw in 2022! And new for this year, we've added 13 specific categories in order to highlight individual performances and standout moments that made this a special year at the movies. So skip the red carpet and come celebrate cinema with us!
Length - 03:56:02
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Since we're still stuck in holiday rerun season, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast uses the opportunity to look back at some of the best television 2022 had to offer and sample a few things we missed streaming the first time around!
Length - 00:52:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The Poobah drops an impromptu unauthorized Top 10 of the best TV of 2022, the second season of "The White Lotus" presents another compelling mystery, catching up on Hulu series like the phenomenal "Reservation Dogs," meta sitcom "Reboot," docuseries "Dark Side of the 90s" and "Dark Side of the Ring" and the Stephen King time travel mini-series "11/22/63," Kumail Nanjiani stars in true story "Welcome to Chippendales," "Doom Patrol" keeps putting unique spins on DC heroes, more new animated episodes of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the finale of "Stargirl" begins to wrap up an era of the CW and NFL "Sunday Ticket" leaving DirecTV for YouTube.
We use this week to catch up on some of the huge stories everyone has been talking about in the new year, including the self-inflicted wound suffered by the world's most beloved role playing game, Warner Brothers continuing to nickel and dime the fans and the return of the Golden Globes. Then it's a Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast road trip recap as we recount the fun we had traveling to a recent comic con!
Length - 01:05:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:20 - GAMING
Wizards of the Coast plan to end its Open Gaming License causes Dungeons & Dragons fan uprising.
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0:24:45 - MOVIE NEWS
Warner Brothers removes original content from HBOMax, Henry Cavill ousting from Superman role turns Snyder Bros against James Gunn, Mike Flanagan has plans to adapt "The Dark Tower" and the results of this year's Golden Globes.
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0:47:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Reminiscing about our first trip to Galaxy Con in Columbus.
Happy New Year! As is our tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we celebrate by looking forward at all of the movies we expect to enjoy over the next 12 months. Joined by special guest Neither Coach Nor Mayor Jared Lowe, we tease all of the films set for release this year and then compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated flicks.
Length - 01:22:13
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Two things we love here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are anecdotes about Cliff's butthole cat and Star Wars, and we've got both aplenty this week with a new adoption and the finale of "Andor."
Length - 01:22:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:08:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
New fantasy series "Willow" continues the story of the charming 80s film, a phenomenal first season of "Andor" ends with a bang, animated "Tales of the Jedi" fills in some interesting character lore, Disney+ livestreams Elton John's "Farewell From Dodger Stadium" concert, "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" documentary about the evolution of the icon over the years, Tim Allen looks for a successor in holiday series "The Santa Clauses," "Atlanta" concludes its groundbreaking run on a high note, HBO cancels "Westworld" before planned final season, "Yellowstone" built itself into the most watched show on TV and finally getting around to finishing "Locke & Key."
The holiday season is here whether we're ready or not, so this week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off by playing The Feud! Somebody somewhere surveyed 100 people and we try our best to guess their answers on a wide array of seasonal silliness. Then it's a year-end barrage of movie trailers that have us hyped for what's on tap for 2023!
Length - 01:18:03
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:15 - GAMING
We play a hastily constructed - but still holly jolly - round of Christmas "Family Feud."
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0:29:20 - MOVIE NEWS
"The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" injects the Christmas spirit into the MCU, the trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" sets our expectations sky high for James Gunn's franchise swan song, more than meets the eye in the "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" teaser, our first peek at "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," a more in-depth trailer for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and end-of-the-year screenings of some recent films like "Don't Worry Darling," " The Wonder," "Strange World," "The Black Phone," "Barbarian," "The Menu," "Glass Onion" and "The Fabelmans."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off this movie-centered episode with a brand new trivia game, then bids farewell to a legendary voice actor and reviews the two biggest superhero movies of the season. Whether you're from Wakanda, Kahndaq or Cleveland, KPP has got you covered!
Length - 01:24:16
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:00:52 - GAMING
We try to stay "Culturally Relevant" with a new game guessing the influential films from their references in other works and cope with the passing of Kevin Conroy by diving into "Batman: Arkham City" a decade too late.
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0:24:20 - BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Our SPOILER-y review of Marvel's long-anticipated return to Wakanda and its somber big screen goodbye to Chadwick Boseman.
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0:48:30 - BLACK ADAM
The Rock finally gets to play superhero in DC's latest, and we have SPOILER-ish thoughts.
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1:00:05 - MOVIE NEWS
The retro-flavored thriller "Don't Worry Darling" arrives on HBO, a new holiday family favorite with "A Christmas Story Christmas" and "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" parodies the typical musical biopic to glorious results.
Cliff has (reluctantly) returned from his most recent vacation with the family to Walt Disney World Resort in sunny, hurricane-y Florida and is ready to share all his adventures with our Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast listeners. The many positives, the few negatives, the food, the attractions, the lines, the price gouging, the weather... you'll hear about it all!
[Note: this episode was recorded a few days before the recent CEO shakeup.]
Length - 00:50:56
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's way past time for an episode all about comic books, so that's what Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is giving you this week. We've got some reviews for books we've been enjoying lately, a few news items and a bit of industry dirt. Plus - because no one demanded it - the return of our "One Job" segment!
Length - 01:22:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:27 - ONE JOB
Deciding the single most iconic role for the Queen of Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis. (Spoiler: It's not "Halloween.")
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0:39:55 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Solving puzzles in the pages of two current "Captain America" books, Dark Horse becomes the fourth major publisher to leave Diamond Comic Distributors, a funny gimmick for the 20th anniversary of "Invincible," cancellation of "Superman" title provides food for trolls, DC hints at 13 new Golden Age characters and more "Watchmen" ties, Alan Moore definitely for sure done with comics and a sample of some recent releases including "Batman: One Bad Day," "Miracleman: The Silver Age" and "A.X.E. Judgment Day."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast may not be the most advanced entertainment algorithm in the world but we've got a pretty good idea of what's got people talking, so join J.O.R.D.A.N., C.L.I.F.F. and S.E.T.H. as we discuss the latest Disney+ content, a new teen-targeted horror anthology and more.
Length - 00:57:52
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Marvel releases retro Halloween special "Werewolf by Night," the conclusion of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" pulls the rug out from under us, trying to build enthusiasm for "House of the Dragon," "The Midnight Club" provides more Mike Flanagan spookiness on Netflix, "Andor" keeps building on its complex and nuanced corner of the "Star Wars" universe, "Quantum Leap" expands its sci-fi scope, reality game show "The Mole" returns and season one of "Welcome to Wrexham" concludes with a pulse-pounding final match.
Like fanboy sultans being fed nerdy grapes by the fistful, we are living in a pop culture utopia. Therefore Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tries to never feel ungrateful for the abundance of content crafted specifically to pander to us and our increasingly fickle tastes. Even when something is terrible, we just move on to the next thing. So here are all the "next things" on our list this week!
Length - 00:59:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:00:45 - MOVIE NEWS
Netflix's "Father Stu" plummets to the bottom of our yearly lists, dark and divisive "Blonde" explores the fame and objectification of Marilyn Monroe and Tom Hanks goes all out for "Elvis."
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0:11:05 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Two competing series "House of the Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" each offer quality fantasy television, NBC's reboot of "Quantum Leap" honors the original with a compelling central mystery, season five of "Cobra Kai" keeps giving us what we want from this show, the first trailer for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has us thinking big, "DC League of Super-Pets" misses the mark for kids and comic fans alike, "Welcome to Wrexham" nears its end focusing closer on the players and fans, Steve Carell gives a standout performance in "The Patient" and preparing for the final run of "The Walking Dead" with anthology series "Tales of the Walking Dead."
Anecdotes abound as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reminisces about all the places we've traveled in the past month, including the world-famous Mothman Festival, meeting a legend at the Cincinnati Comic Expo and taking in a one-of-a-kind concert. Then stay tuned as we dive into the recent Disney+ Star Wars and Marvel offerings!
Length - 00:59:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:28:20 - ANDOR
Our first impressions of the deliberately-paced "Star Wars" prequel spinoff starring Diego Luna.
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0:44:05 - SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW
The divisive superhero sitcom nears its end with a long-awaited cameo and a savage last-minute twist.
New shirts. Twerking superheroes. Pooping statues. Calls to overthrow capitalism. This episode takes a few turns. The "why" isn't always where you think, but the most incisive and irreverent television reviews are always right here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Pop some popcorn and enjoy it with your bestie.
Length - 01:08:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:33 - DISNEY DOINGS
Cliff highlights all the early D23 Expo announcements, including an awkward new statue of Walt.
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0:22:48 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Jordan's subscriptions to Paramount+ and Showtime come to an end just as he finished "The Offer" and "Yellowjackets," "Beavis and Butt-Head" continues its run of great new episodes, Prime cancels comic adaptation "Paper Girls," true life prison drama "Black Bird" on Apple TV+, celebrity-adjacent game show "Claim to Fame" wraps up its first season, "Untold" Netflix documentaries tackle fascinating recent subjects, soccer docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" leaves us wanting more and the twerk heard 'round the world makes waves on episodes #3 & 4 of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law."
After a week of internet problems, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and way behind on our favorite shows as usual. So join us for recommendations and reviews on some of the latest small screen offerings, as well as a piece of major gaming news and a few terrifying tales of childhood trauma at the movies!
Length - 01:36:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:10 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Deciding the perfect songs we'd use as our "entrance music" and the first movies we remember scaring us out of our wits.
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0:25:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Better Call Saul" concludes its run with a masterful final season, Prime's "A League of Their Own" series addresses race and sexuality in ways the movie never could, sports docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" an underdog soccer story, "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" delves into the rumors surrounding the fitness icon, AMC's "Dark Winds" depicts a 70s-era murder mystery within a Navajo population, subversive sitcom-skewering "Kevin Can F Himself" returns for final season, new episodes of high school comedy "Never Have I Ever" on Netflix, "Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee" a new documentary about an unstable tech mogul and superhero comedy "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" arrives on Disney+.
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1:27:45 - GAMING
"One D&D" debuting new rules and virtual components for classic tabletop adventure in 2024.
Don't leave your television viewing choices up to a cold, mysterious algorithm. Leave them to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! We have tons of shows to catch up on this week and several of them are even pretty good, so listen in as we swing from sex rooms to sitcoms, dark dreams to dumb-ass duos, animation, reality, documentary and at least one that completely defies description.
Length - 01:25:01
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:00 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Netflix teaches us the ins and outs of "How to Build a Sex Room," Neil Gaiman's dark fantasy series "The Sandman" makes its long-awaited TV debut, 80s teens take a trip through time in comic adaptation "Paper Girls," discovering mother / daughter dramedy "Better Things" after its run on FX, "The Old Man" sends Jeff Bridges on the run from his past, "Claim to Fame" a guessing game with relatives of big stars, backstabbing and blindsides on the 24th season of "Big Brother," "The Offer" chronicles the complicated production of "The Godfather," pro gamer mockumentary "Players," new episodes of "Beavis & Butt-Head" create big laughs, docuseries about the special effects wizards of ILM in "Light & Magic," animated family fun in the "Baymax!" solo series, the fourth season of "Westworld" remains impossible to follow, football season means the return of HBO's "Hard Knocks," Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" shatters the fourth wall of reality TV and Harley and Ivy settle into their relationship in new episodes of "Harley Quinn."
We've been going places! Specifically, North America's largest gaming convention, Gen Con and America's mightiest toy show, Power-Con. After detailing all the excitement of these recent road trips, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast dives into movie news, gauging our anticipation for a ton of Comic-Con Marvel reveals, streaming some animated comedies, catching a handful of terrific indies in the theater and reviewing the biggest monosyllabic sci-fi flicks of the summer, "Nope" and "Prey."
Length - 01:25:09
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:30:55 - MOVIE NEWS
Recapping the biggest news and trailers revealed at this year's Comic Con International San Diego, mapping out Marvel's "Phase Five" timeline, "Predator" prequel "Prey" has everyone talking, Jordan Peele's "Nope" is a sci-fi cinema spectacle, "Bullet Train" is a fun action film packed with familiar faces, B.J. Novak writes and directs comedic murder mystery "Vengeance," "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" adapts Jenny Slate's heartwarming viral videos to the big screen, cringe comedy "I Love My Dad" stars Patton Oswalt as an estranged father, "Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe" brings the dumb 90s duo to the present day and the animated Netflix family film "The Sea Beast" exceeds expectations.
The explosive final session of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's "Kids on Bikes" RPG adventure has arrived! Our GM Seth has steered all the action to this moment, as friend of the show Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast joins noob gamers Cliff and Jordan for the last chapter of "Grave Decisions." A horde of demons is approaching small town Marietta, Ohio in the early months of 1988, leaving Sam, Robert and Conrad precious little time to assemble an army of their own to face them in the last chapter, Episode Four: "Good Morning, Vietnam" Part Two.
Length - 02:32:23
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
It's time for a special behind-the-scenes bonus episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! These are the sorts of casual "cutting room floor" extras you normally only get by becoming a Patron, full of uncensored, unedited conversation before and between our recording sessions. This time, our excitement revolves around Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast finding an amazing auction full of rare vintage toys hiding in our own back yard.
For more perks, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/youdownwithkpp
Length - 00:25:18
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's inaugural "Kids on Bikes" RPG adventure is nearing its end. In this first half of the final session, Sam, Robert and Conrad take a field trip to Fenton Art Glass. But what they encounter in the sleepy city of Williamstown, West Virginia in 1987 might just scare the pants off of them! Listen in as our resident GM Seth guides Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast and rookie gamers Cliff and Jordan toward the conclusion of "Grave Decisions" with Episode Three: "Good Morning, Vietnam" Part One.
Length - 02:11:15
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Remember when all we had all summer were boring old reruns? No more! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to wrap up our discussions on four of the biggest television series of the season. And to help, we kept Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast around to add his perspective.
Length - 00:52:55
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:02:49 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A phenomenal fourth season of "Stranger Things" concludes on Netflix, "The Boys" pushes the superhero envelope in season three, engaging family drama makes up for so-so story in Disney+'s "Ms. Marvel" and more apocalyptic time-travel shenanigans on "The Umbrella Academy."
Our latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast involves two epic tales. In the first, Seth recounts his recent journey to one of the best comic conventions in the country, Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina and the multitude of legends he was able to rub elbows with. And then we spend the rest of the show reviewing Marvel's space viking action comedy, "Thor: Love & Thunder!"
Length - 01:14:58
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:29:10 - THOR: LOVE & THUNDER
Our SPOILER-heavy thoughts on Taika Waititi's second superhero spectacle, how the villainous Gorr compares to his comic book counterpart and whether we need a concrete "plan" for where the MCU is heading to enjoy these things or not.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back for the second session of our "Kids on Bikes" RPG adventure! This time out, it's the weekend of the Sternwheel Festival in small town Marietta, Ohio in 1987, but with so much supernatural chicanery afoot, Sam, Robert and Conrad may not survive to see the famous fireworks show. So follow along with "Grave Decisions," Episode Two: "Who Ya Gonna Call?"as GM Seth guides Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast, gaming newbies Cliff and Jordan - and a super surprising guest player! - on the next leg of our nostalgic 80s escapade.
Length - 03:28:01
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
"Star Wars" fans have been waiting a long time for an Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel to reveal what the Jedi master was up to between the tragedy of Episode III and the new hope of Episode IV. Now, thanks to Disney+, we have it! And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a SPOILER-filled review of the entire series along with another ambush Top Ten List of Cliff's favorite music from the saga. Yub Nub!
Length - 00:54:04
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off our inaugural RPG session of "Kids on Bikes!" It's the Labor Day weekend of 1987 in small town Marietta, Ohio and for Sam, Robert and Conrad all they have on their minds are bike races, parades and fair games. Will a little mysterious green goo and a spooky cemetery ruin their holiday fun? Tune in to "Grave Decisions," Episode One: "First Settlement" as GM Seth guides our guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast and gaming newbies Cliff and Jordan on a nostalgic adventure through their own back yards!
Length - 02:30:02
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
Our pal Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast stuck around after a long night of gaming to help us at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast review some of the amazing television shows currently streaming into our homes on a non-stop basis. No one person can keep up with everything on the air... but four persons can come pretty close!
Length - 01:13:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:02:10 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Dropping in on Hawkins with the long-awaited return of "Stranger Things," the debut of a relatable new hero in "Ms. Marvel," "The Boys" is the perfect satire for our superhero-saturated times, the third season of "Barry" wades into even murkier morality, HBO's "The Time Traveler's Wife" blends relationship drama with a sci-fi conceit, Jon Bernthal leads a team of crooked Baltimore cops in "We Own This City" and Adam Sandler shines in the underdog sports story "Hustle" on Netflix.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast goes where we've never gone before... role playing games! Inspired by our love of "Stranger Things," listen as we dip our toes into the world of "Kids on Bikes," a collaborative world building RPG set in a 1980s small town full of big mysteries. In this first episode, total noobs Cliff and Jordan learn a few of the basics and create our characters with help from Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast and our resident GM and all-around Poobah, Seth.
Length - 01:05:52
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
And now for the conclusion to our countdown of the twenty greatest time travel films of all time! If you thought Part One was combative, Part Two ratchets up the tension even more, edging closer to the top with fewer and fewer chances to make sure our personal favorites secure a spot on the list. So join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our special guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast as we reveal picks #10-1 and celebrate the classic sci-fi movies that have impacted us the most.
Length - 02:02:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
In a list that's been long in the works, we decide on our definitive picks for the twenty greatest time travel films of all time! In Part One, we lay out the rules and reveal our choices for #20-11. Things get contentious right away, as we each immediately begin jockeying to get our favorites included, so set your watches to join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our special guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast as we scour the past, present and future to assemble our latest and greatest movie countdown!
Length - 01:25:21
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
After the monumental multiversal madness of episode #100, Riverdale is back to what passes for normal, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to covering every maple-soaked moment. Percival Pickens: Entrepreneur begins making moves against the town just as our kooky quartet discover they may be developing superpowers in Chapter 101 "Unbelievable" and Chapter 102 "Death at a Funeral."
Length - 00:49:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
We skip ONE recording session and BAM, we end up dogpiled by new content. So indulge us as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast plays catch-up, sifting through all the freshest, most recent offerings that tickled our fancy from television and film and hopefully finding something as cool and satisfying as a Marietta dole whip.
Length - 01:36:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:06:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Riverdale" announces its final season amidst major CW shakeup, new "Daredevil" series coming to Disney+, our first look at "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," more episodes of the racing docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," the ultra-sweet dating show "Love on the Spectrum," the social media-driven spectacle of "The Circle," Netflix's crime drama "Ozark" concludes, the "Workin' Moms" return for a sixth season, absurdist 90s comedy troupe "The Kids in the Hall" haven't lost a step in their Prime revival, an inadvertent and unauthorized Top 10 Sketch Comedy countdown, "This is Us" amps up emotion as it nears the finale, more "Real World" reunions on Paramount+, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" a buzzworthy sci-fi prequel full of positivity, a tweak in the format of the most recent "Survivor" and wrapping up the last two episodes of "Moon Knight."
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1:18:18 - MOVIE NEWS
A modernized take on "Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers" is filled with cartoon cameos and Disney references, viking epic "The Northman" mixes fantasy and reality to strong effect and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" sends Michelle Yeoh into a Multiverse of Momness.
Marvel's latest blockbuster has arrived and - surprise! - it's a Sam Raimi horror flick. After catching up on some of the fun events we've gotten to attend over the last couple of weeks, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tackles "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." This episode features a full-length, SPOILER-filled review of the film, plus musings on how well it managed the unreal fan expectations and where it all might be leading us in the future.
Length - 00:54:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Holy Hollywood, Bat-Fans... Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a brand new approach to our usual list-making, as we try and compile the perfect Batman film by choosing elements from all the past versions to create one impossible mishmash of awesomeness. It's basically a fantasy football draft... but for our dream superhero movie. So tune in as we pick our favorite Batman, the most compelling villain, the coolest car, the most stylish setting and more, then let us know which of these three movies you'd most want to see!
Length - 01:09:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Our favorite fanboy holiday is just around the corner, so it's time for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's annual Free Comic Book Day preview, showcasing all the goodies that will be available at shops across the country on May 7th. Then stick around for opinions and reviews on a new superhero-themed RPG, a biting Stan Lee bio, Moon Knight, Thor, Disney boycotts and a whole lot more!
Length - 01:14:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:18 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A sneak peek at this year's offerings for Free Comic Book Day, the "Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game" introduces a new way to play as your favorite hero, recent biography "True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee" digs for the facts behind the tall tales and the first teaser for "Thor: Love and Thunder" gets us excited.
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0:38:15 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Moon Knight" lags through its halfway point, the amazing "Better Call Saul" returns for its sixth and final season, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" succeeds by sacrificing reality for entertainment value, long-awaited new episodes of "Atlanta" deal with topical issues in an exaggerated style, Florida politics create swirl of controversy around Disney parks and a "This is Us" wedding gets the show back on the right emotional track.
We may not all be able to do a kickflip, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can do a pretty serviceable job reviewing all the recent streaming content headed down the pop culture half-pipe. Comedies, dramas, documentaries and comic books adaptations, there is a little something of everything grinding its way across our screens this week.
Length - 00:54:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:01:30 - MOVIE NEWS
Zack Snyder recognized by internet fan votes at the Oscars, some thoughts on this year's Academy Award winners, zero takes at all on the Will Smith controversy and calls for a Disney boycott put the boss in the hot seat.
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0:10:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The CW network renews many of their marquee shows, comic adaptation "DMZ" arrives on HBO Max, first season of "Severance" some mind-bending sci-fi, "Julia" dramatizes the life and career of celebrity chef Julia Child, the next Marvel series "Moon Knight" debuts on Disney+, the skateboard documentary "Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off," quirky pirate comedy "Our Flag Means Death" entertains and the final episodes of "This Is Us" becoming a real drag.
It's a monumental milestone for Riverdale, with our favorite teen-sex-comedy-horror-soap-opera-mystery hitting episode #100. But far from being over the hill, the 'Dale managed to reward our longsuffering devotion to its breakneck twists and turns and refresh our excitement for what may still be coming next. Chapter 100 "The Jughead Paradox" is a messy, meta, multiversal mind-trip down memory lane that feels like it was specially made for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 00:56:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
As the sixth season of Riverdale rolls on, we remain trapped in the horror-tinged alternate reality known as "Rivervale." This time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tackles Chapter 98 "Mr. Cypher" and Chapter 99 "The Witching Hour(s)," counting down to the landmark 100th episode with tales of devils and witches selling souls and switching Cheryls.
Length - 01:01:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are back with reviews and recommendations about all the most entertaining content on the airwaves at the moment. After tallying up some statistics about our recent Top Ten countdown, we dive into new shows about con artists, pornographers and basketball legends, and dodge a few landmines trying to criticize Pixar's latest movie in the least offensive way possible.
Length - 01:13:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Period piece "Minx" a comedy about smart people making dirty magazines, real-life grifters get the spotlight in pharmaceutical scandal "The Dropout," the socialite con-artist "Inventing Anna" and Jared Leto's "WeCrashed," Hulu's "Life & Beth" a bingeable comedy starring Amy Schumer, HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" a spirited chronicle of the NBA's heyday, big-name talent behind the animated shorts "The Boys Presents: Diabolical," and the Fox sitcom "Welcome to Flatch" finds the funny in small-town Ohio.
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0:47:56 - MOVIE NEWS
Pixar's "Turning Red" streams on Disney+ to some critical controversy, "The Adam Project" sends Ryan Reynolds on a time travel adventure and a home invasion drama with a killer cast in "Windfall."
And now for the finale to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's countdown of our Top Ten Favorite Comic Book Covers of all time! The OJ, Mr. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast returns as our special guest to unveil picks #5-1, along with a score of honorable mentions. And again, this particular episode is best enjoyed with the visuals, so we recommend watching the video version on our YouTube page.
(Part One can be found here.)
Length - 01:49:17
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The countdown we've been wanting to do for ages has finally arrived, as we each unveil our Top Ten Favorite Comic Book Covers of all time! We had to call in help for a task this monumental, so we welcome back special guest, The OJ - Mr. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast. You can listen to Part One of this episode, counting down picks #10-6, here like usual, but we suggest the far superior video version available on Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's YouTube page.
Length - 01:14:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's the review everyone's been waiting for, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast does a deep dive into the dark, brutal, senses-shattering experience known as The Little Caesars Batman Calzony! Oh, and we also have a few things to say about the movie that inspired it. We get a little bit SPOILER-y, so beware. This episode is not for weak stomachs.
Length - 00:38:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's been too long since we've had an all-comics episode, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast spends this week catching up on our favorite medium. We start with a recurring game usually only Patrons have access to, trying to suss out the veracity of some Japanese books with unbelievable titles, then we cover recent news including a legendary creator's battle with cancer, banned books, bisexuality and everything we've been reading held together with two staples!
Length - 01:08:57
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:20 - FAKE NOODLES
Sample one of our Patron-only segments as we try to guess whether ten out-there titles are the names of real Japanese manga or if they are made up.
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0:23:30 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Revisiting the previous year's industry shakeups and the introduction of multiple distributors, Diamond acquires authentication company CGA, legendary artist George Perez diagnosed with inoperable cancer while charity reprints a limited number of "JLA / Avengers," rereading some classic "G.I. Joe" as Larry Hama approaches issue #300, 90s slacker indie "Box Office Poison," masterpiece "Maus" banned by Tennessee school board, Tim Drake and Jonathan Kent come out as bisexual, Jim Lee appears on "Sesame Street" celebrating Asian heritage, Grant Morrison reveals behind-the-scenes drama during his final days at DC, "Fortnite" crosses over with Marvel in upcoming mini-series, the return of Image's "Saga" after a three year hiatus and some reading recommendations for books currently on the shelf.
After sharing our summer plans (and dreaming of blasting off aboard the Galactic Starcruiser), Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast peeps through our portholes once again at all of the content whizzing by this week. So tune in as we wrap up seasons of shows we enjoyed, sample some new ones with potential and recommend a number of recent films you should check out.
Length - 01:12:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:38 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
James Gunn's "Peacemaker" concludes its first season with a bang, workplace sci-fi series "Severance" stars Adam Scott, "This Is Us" winding down its run with fewer surprises, "The Walking Dead" makes one more leap forward in time before the end, "Euphoria" brings its A-game every week, reliving some scandalous recent history with Hulu's "Pam & Tommy" and an anticlimactic ending to an underwhelming "Celebrity Big Brother."
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0:51:16 - MOVIE NEWS
The action-adventure "Uncharted" defies expectations for video game adaptations, Ryan Reynolds' comedic "Free Guy" drops on HBO Max, "Kimi" an of-the-moment thriller about technology and privacy and "Summer of Soul" documentary unearths lost footage of fabled music festival.
The always-unpredectible Riverdale returns for its sixth season with a special 5-episode foray into the spooky alternate reality known as "Rivervale," and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is eating up every twist and turn like cold pancakes and sin pie. So lay down your hammers, pop a toad in your mouth and join us as we delve into Chapter 96 "Welcome to Rivervale" and Chapter 97 "Ghost Stories."
Length - 01:01:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Not even the zombiefied remains of MoviePass crawling back into our lives could dampen our spirits this week, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has lots of exciting content on our slate. Hear which Academy Award nominations we agree with (and which ones we don't), along with some explosive new documentaries, a celebrity version of our favorite reality show and more!
Length - 01:08:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:09:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Police procedural meets improv comedy in Netflix's inventive "Murderville," another batch of B-list stars assemble for a new edition of "Celebrity Big Brother," "The Righteous Gemstones" continues to add layers to its insane characters, Showtime's "Yellowjackets" a buzzworthy female-centric mystery, the documentaries "We Need to Talk About Cosby" and "Secrets of Playboy" try to reckon with dark sides of two famous men, "Euphoria" remains exceptional despite being hard to watch and the twenty-fifth season of "South Park" debuts.
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0:56:40 - MOVIE NEWS
Spoiler-free thoughts on Guillermo del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" as it arrives on HBO and some unexpected names on this year's list of Oscar nominations.
The finale to "The Book of Boba Fett" has arrived on Disney+, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast dedicates an entire episode to what we think worked, what didn't and what we hope to see next from the galaxy of Star Wars spinoffs headed our way. So tune in for our take on Episodes 6 and 7 of the divisive series.
Length - 01:01:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Hollywood may have the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes our favorite films of the year with The Poobah Awards! So look back with us at all the best cinema had to offer in 2021 as we recognize an eclectic Top Eleven list of indie darlings and fan favorites both on the big screen and streaming in our living rooms.
Length - 01:58:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
The old men of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast have so many clouds to yell at this week that we ALMOST forget about all the amazing television at our disposal. But we eventually get into our regular deep dive of the latest "Star Wars" series, review some brand new streaming series and catch up on some old favorites.
Length - 01:37:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:13:44 - THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT
One Mandalorian gets his old ship back and one gets a new ride in our in-depth discussion of Episodes 4 and 5 of the Disney+ series "The Book of Boba Fett."
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0:57:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Peacemaker" gelling into another fanboy feather in James Gunn's cap, the first half of the final season of "Ozark" amps up the family drama, the insanity of "Euphoria" keeps us tuning in, the Bridget Everett dramedy "Somebody Somewhere" debuts on HBO, "The Gilded Age" doesn't live up to its "Downton Abbey" pedigree, a killer lineup of comedians star in "The Afterparty" on Apple TV+, Prime's animated adaptation of the tabletop gamers of "The Legend of Vox Machina," the sitcom "American Auto" hitting its comedic stride and a surprise villain arrives on "Superman & Lois."
Baby, it's cold outside, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is staying in and catching up on the best television this winter has to offer. Coach Mayor Jared Lowe joins us around the cooking fire once more to tell tall tales of over-the-top superhero action, blasphemous comedies, karate-kicking teenagers and more!
Length - 01:05:17
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:02:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Danny McBride's megachurch comedy "The Righteous Gemstones" back for more, "The Suicide Squad" spinoff "Peacemaker" from James Gunn arrives on HBO Max, new episodes of CW superhero shows with "Superman & Lois" and the debut of "Naomi," Johnny and Daniel join forces in fantastic fourth season of "Cobra Kai," "Station Eleven" a post-apocalyptic story about the importance of pop culture and the return of "Justified" confirmed.
Our holiday hiatus is over and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to full speed. Coach Mayor Jared Lowe sticks around to help us catch up on three huge releases from Disney+, including the last episode of a furiously fun Marvel series, the start of a new Star Wars chapter and a future-classic of an animated film.
Length - 01:31:04
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:40 - HAWKEYE
Our SPOILER-filled take on episode 6 of the Marvel superhero series, as all the lingering threads get pulled together for the explosive finale.
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0:23:02 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The first three installments of the Star Wars solo adventure "The Book of Boba Fett" debut to mixed fan reaction and the magical family film "Encanto" finds an even bigger streaming audience.
Happy New Year! After a couple years of uncertainty in Hollywood, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast - and our guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe - return to one of our longest running traditions and preview all of the movies scheduled to arrive in 2022. We go month by month, revealing all the major motion pictures hitting theaters and streaming services in the coming year, then compile a list of our Top Ten most anticipated films.
Length - 01:46:03
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Happy New Year! For our final episode of 2021 Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast catches up on some of the television and film that has been entertaining us this holiday season, including another in-depth discussion of Marvel's festive limited series "Hawkeye."
Length - 01:26:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:03:18 - MOVIE NEWS
The star-studded biopic "House of Gucci" from Ridley Scott, a modern take on the classic musical "West Side Story" and "Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street" sheds light on the creation of the revolutionary children's show.
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0:34:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Live in Front of a Studio Audience" restages vintage episodes of "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes," sitcom "American Auto" from the creator of "Superstore," the second and final season of "Pen15," an in-season version of HBO's "Hard Knocks," "Succession" continues its masterful run, working-class story "Maid" connects with viewers and historical drama about famed Russian ruler "The Great."
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1:01:55 - HAWKEYE
Our final thoughts and predictions before the finale of the Christmas-themed Marvel series includes SPOILERS for episodes 4 and 5.
The biggest movie in the multiverse has arrived and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here with our review of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." It's not possible to discuss the plot of Marvel's latest blockbuster without massive SPOILERS, so beware, but those who have seen the film already can relive it with us as we talk about whether it lived up to high fan expectations, where the franchise may go from here and where it ranks in the history of Spider-movies.
Length - 01:17:56
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
As the year winds down, the quality of movies goes up and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has been catching as many fantastic films as possible. Both at the cinemas and streaming at home, we have reviews and recommendations on ways to spend your upcoming winter nights.
Length - 01:26:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:50 - MOVIE NEWS
Family film "8-Bit Christmas" adds 80s nostalgia to the holidays, Will Smith's "King Richard" a tennis biopic about the legendary Williams family, two new HBO "Music Box" documentaries "DMX: Don't Try to Understand" and "Listening to Kenny G," Paramount+'s "South Park: Post COVID" flashes forward to the kids' future, Nicolas Cage drama "Pig" arrives on Hulu, "Tick, Tick... Boom!" a celebration of Broadway dreams from Lin-Manuel Miranda, arthouse Western "The Power of the Dog" features a bravura performance from Benedict Cumberbatch, a trip to Columbus to catch Wes Anderson's "The French Dispatch," SPOILER-y reactions to that unexpected cameo in "The Eternals," Netflix drops part two of "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" and the video game adaptation "Arcane: League of Legends" and a Youtube personality creates a real-life Squid Game.
It's Christmas time, bro! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has decked our halls with some new IKEA bookshelves, taken our long winter's naps and now we're ready for some festive TV to get us in the holiday spirit. Luckily we've got "Hawkeye," an animated superhero spinoff, the worst people in Philadelphia and The Beatles to give us hours and hours and hours and hours (and hours) of joy.
Length - 01:09:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:14:30 - HAWKEYE
Our SPOILER-ific reactions to the first three episodes of the latest Marvel TV series on Disney+, we're talking Hawkguy, bro!
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0:42:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Spending several candid hours with the lads in "The Beatles: Get Back" documentary, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" breaks the record for television's longest running live-action comedy and the CW-verse's "Beebo Saves Christmas" becomes the most confounding holiday special of the season.
The bizarre and befuddling fifth season of Riverdale concludes, and like a crew of off-duty firemen digging for palladium, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast continues to mine every nook and cranny of this show for its most precious elements. So stick with us for the final three installments, as we discuss Chapter 93 "Dance of Death," Chapter 94 "Next to Normal" and Chapter 95 "Riverdale: RIP (?)."
Length - 01:09:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Good news! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a lot of entertaining stuff to talk about this week, including a field trip to Columbus to a retro toy Mecca, new movies both streaming and on the big screen, a stack of essential reading to add to your library and some recent television worth getting excited about. You can Book It!
Length - 01:25:58
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:15:40 - MOVIE NEWS
A few further non-spoilery thoughts on Marvel's "Eternals," "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" a fun nostalgic experience, the star-studded "Red Notice" a globe-trotting Netflix adventure, "Music Box: Jagged" documentary takes a closer look at Alanis Morissette's breakout album, Tom Hanks in the post-apocalyptic drama "Finch" for Apple TV+, "Jungle Cruise" arrives on Disney+ and avoiding the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" trailer.
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0:48:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Reading "The Wheel of Time" to prep for the new Amazon Prime series, grown-up kid detectives star in Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin's "Friday" graphic novel, Matt Fraction and David Aja's definitive "Hawkeye" tale influences the new show, "All of the Marvels" provides a road map to the entire history of a comic universe, "Young Justice: Phantoms" tackles real-world issues, a Taco Bell commercial features two "Saga" cosplayers for some reason, series finale of "Supergirl" makes a bold statement about becoming your authentic self and a second season of "Tiger King" is not what the world needs right now.
We kick things off this week with the tale of Seth commemorating a milestone by getting his first tattoo, then we explore some promising recent television that's just getting started (and one already canceled), catch up on a few old favorites and then dissect how an expertly crafted horror story can affect us by pushing the right deep-seated psychological buttons. So enjoy a little Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast now, before we get too popular and inevitably K-P-Peter out.
Length - 01:33:53
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:17:33 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A year late to "The Haunting of Bly Manor," the second season of Netflix's "Locke & Key," "Y the Last Man" canceled on the verge of becoming interesting, "Maid" shines the spotlight on America's underclass, more "The Righteous Gemstones" on the way, "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens" grows more sure of itself as a sitcom, some bold moves leading up to the season finale of "What We Do in the Shadows," a new cast adds a different flavor to "Love Life," Eclipso and The Shade stir up trouble in "Stargirl: Summer School" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" brings back classic cast members for its 100th episode.
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1:04:50 - MIDNIGHT MASS
A SPOILER-steeped discussion digging into Mike Flanagan's incredible religion-infused limited horror series, "Midnight Mass" and what it might be trying to say about our current existence.
Cliff is back from Disney World (reluctantly), and has a trip report on what's happening during the 50th anniversary of the park. And visits to the movie theater are finally happening on a more regular basis, so we have reviews and recommendations on what we've seen recently, both streaming and on the silver screen. So keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is ready for takeoff!
Length - 01:05:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:24:30 - MOVIE NEWS
Initial thoughts on Marvel's cosmic-scale ensemble piece "Eternals," the long-awaited adaptation of sci-fi classic "Dune," "Last Night in Soho" presents the dark shadows behind the swinging sixties, Daniel Craig's final outing as Bond in "No Time to Die," watching the film version after reading Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House," the Netflix western "The Harder They Fall" has an all-star cast and DC Fandome event drops new trailers, teasers and concept art.
It's time for another Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast Countdown! With Cliff away at Disney World, we invited Coach Mayor Jared Lowe to join us in choosing the greatest Western movies of all time. Featuring a nice mix of classic cowboy flicks and more modern revisionist takes, we circle the wagons and use our "competitive collaboration" method to muster up our Top 17 favorites from the genre. And don't worry... all the mustaches are real.
Length - 02:42:16
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We've been derelict in our duty lately, failing to squeeze every last drop of joy out of every precious minute of Riverdale. So we play catch-up in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, bending a knee to the King of the Rats and the Queen of the Bees and hitting all the half-remembered highlights in the back half of season five with Chapter 87 "Strange Bedfellows," Chapter 88 "Citizen Lodge," Chapter 89 "Reservoir Dogs," Chapter 90 "The Night Gallery," Chapter 91 "The Return of the Pussycats" and Chapter 92 "Band of Brothers."
Length - 01:14:44
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Finally on the other side of three hundred, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast begins our next era catching up on all the fun fall television we haven't talked about in a while.
And be sure to check out our brand new Patreon page at www.patreon.com/youdownwithkpp. We have revamped our whole Patron system to offer more choices and more rewards. A small monthly contribution to this labor of love gets you access to fun Patron exclusives from a vote in our polls to early access, special bonus episodes and more!
Length - 01:21:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:46 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" ends their run with a satisfyingly silly conclusion, struggling to get on the same wavelength as "Y the Last Man," AMC's Fear Fest brings back "Eli Roth's History of Horror" docuseries and more episodes of the "Creepshow" anthology, "Muppets Haunted Mansion" adds classic Muppet humor to the Halloween season, putting an anime spin on a galaxy far, far away in "Star Wars: Visions," the first batch of Marvel's "What If...?" end with a cosmic team-up, the Pixar "Dug Days" shorts on Disney+ exude charm, season two of "Ted Lasso" avoids the sophomore slump, the Netflix phenomenon "Squid Game" mixes class struggle into a familiar horror setup, "Titans" adapts Red Hood's origin for its third season and new episodes of "Love on the Spectrum" full of heartwarming positivity.
Welcome to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's super-duper-sized Three Hundredth Episode milestone annivers-a-ganza! And just like we did when we hit #100 and #200, we are celebrating with a carefully curated look back at an array of our favorite moments. Hear some of our funniest pre-planned bits, spontaneous moments that went off the rails, the debuts of several long-running segments, the origins of a couple inside jokes and much more. So whether you've been down with KPP since the old days or are just tuning in for a sample of the nonsense we get up to on a weekly basis, thanks a million and we love you 300!
Length - 02:25:58
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
As Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast preps for our 300th episode, we decided to make this previously "Patron Only" bonus show available to all our listeners. In it, we experiment with a new way of creating a Top Ten list, stress testing our recent brand of "competitive collaboration" list-making for the first time. So listen in as Cliff and Jordan work together (and against each other!) to compile KPP's picks for the all-time best third entries in our favorite film franchises.
Length - 01:02:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We've had a busy couple of weekends lately, with festivals, fairs, homecomings and work, work, work, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast couldn't let a Marvel blockbuster go by without sharing our review! So after Cliff lets us know how he did in a bout of toy trivia against some podcasting pals and we cover a couple of recent documentaries, it's on to "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."
Length - 01:23:53
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:12:22 - MOVIE NEWS
"Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" explores the life of the beloved artist and the corporate maneuverings that stole his name, the earliest days of Music Television discussed in Biography's "I Want My MTV" and a biopic about a comic book creator's unconventional romance, "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women."
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0:41:43 - SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS
Marvel Studios' 25th film had another record-breaking release and we share our SPOILER-filled opinions about the mashup of martial arts fantasy and superhero origin story.
With many of our favorite summer series concluding and brand new fall premiers dropping, it's a busy time of year for television. So trust Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast with recommendations and reviews of nothing but the best of the bunch. We put on pants for this!
Length - 01:38:16
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:12:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Native cast and crew capture a specific slice of life in Hulu's "Reservation Dogs," second season of "Dave" ends on a triumphant high, "Ted Lasso" doesn't suffer the sophomore slump we feared, Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as public school teacher "Mr. Corman," "Brooklyn 99" tackles policing problems in final episodes, nobody learns any lessons on "The White Lotus," NFL football means more "Hard Knocks," an uneven third season of "Titans" features the Scarecrow, outlandish dating show "FBoy Island," "Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes" docuseries chronicles the journalism behind the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Mindy Kaling mines the immigrant experience for laughs in "Never Have I Ever," "Untold: Malice at the Palace" a sports documentary about the infamous basketball brawl, "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" spills details about that surprise cameo, animated "What If?" tests the limits of Marvel movie continuity in fun ways, answers revealed as "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" comes to a close, The Cookout whittles down house members on "Big Brother," the final stretch of episodes begin the end of "The Walking Dead" and new entries in the Prime anthology "Modern Love."
The countdown to #300 begins with this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast featuring a thorough review of "The Suicide Squad" and recaps of our trip out to the ol' ball yard and this year's Free Comic Book Day festivities. Then we wrap it all up with an unexpectedly deep Yeah You Know Me segment about the family keepsakes we hold most dear.
Length - 01:03:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:15:35 - THE SUICIDE SQUAD
Deciding whether James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" improves on the original's expendable supervillain formula in this SPOILER-packed review.
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0:32:22 - MOVIE NEWS
Hugh Jackman explores dangerous memories in Lisa Joy's sci-fi romance "Reminiscence," the struggles of a child with deaf parents in the weepy Apple TV+ film "CODA" and Kevin Bacon still holding out hope for more "Tremors."
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0:41:15 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
What one heirloom would we save from our houses in the event of an emergency?
We are back to "The Crossroads," celebrating the most entertaining and unexpected crossovers between well-known properties in comics, TV or movies. This time out it's just a single episode of ALF (Season 2, Episode 2) called "The Ballad of Gilligan's Island" where the alien refugee dreams of a visit with the famous TV castaways. So sit right back and you'll hear a tale, here on Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 00:42:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The Olympics didn't manage to preempt ALL of our favorite shows the past few weeks, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with a TV-themed episode reviewing what's new and exciting. From a stellar year so far from a reality-show favorite to the animated adventures of He-Man to a captivating musical documentary to bucket hats and "Beastmaster," we've got it covered!
Length - 01:14:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:28 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Getting invested in the latest season of "Big Brother," "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" warms our toy-loving hearts but divides fans, Hanna-Barbera characters updated for HBO Max series "Jellystone," "The Prince" mocks the British royal family, the present and future clash in "Transformers: War for Cybertron - Kingdom," a magical world of musical theater in "Schmigadoon!," "Kevin Can **** Himself" takes more chances as it ends its first season, "Mrs. Fletcher" a showcase for Kathryn Hahn, "Workin' Moms" still has something to say about juggling kids and career and the "Music Box" documentary "Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage" a fascinating time capsule of recent American history.
Free Comic Book Day is almost here, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast takes our annual look at all the goodies you can expect to find at your friendly neighborhood comic shop on August 14th. Then stick around as we jump into the hot-button issues of the moment, from Disney lawsuits to insensitive sports mascots to the politicization of our favorite comic book characters!
Length - 00:58:56
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:13:28 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A sneak peek at this year's Free Comic Book Day releases, a new mascot for the baseball team in Cleveland, Frank Miller's controversial canceled con appearance, calls for Captain America to be "less political," the comic logos appropriated by Capitol rioters on January 6th and DC releasing books aimed at kids in Walmarts nationwide.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking television this week, with the late-summer returns of some of our favorite shows and the debuts of some intriguing new ones. We also wrap up our discussion of the inaugural season of Marvel's "Loki" and celebrate the Daniel Day Lewis of Dragon Age: the incomparable Klempt Klatenberg!
Length - 01:09:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:09 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
More "Big Brother" access than ever before thanks to Paramount+ and Whitney's blouse, "Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail" sends its ensemble cast to the Old West, season two of subversive sketch comedy "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson," "What We Do in the Shadows" spin-off "Wellington Paranormal" finds offbeat humor in the haunted corners of New Zealand, dark vacation comedy "The White Lotus" debuts on HBO, season five of "Rick and Morty" starts strong, more new episodes of game show "The Hustler," "Kevin Can F*** Himself" still searching for the right tone, CNN's docuseries "History of the Sitcom," "Monsters at Work" continues story beyond the beloved films and a rewatch of "Rescue Me."
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0:52:05 - LOKI
Season One of the Disney+ drama concludes with a few big moments and a lot of talking across desks.
Things start off strong in this movie-themed episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, with plenty of positive things to say about Marvel's return to the big screen with "Black Widow," but by the end we almost end up crowning "The Beastmaster" as our favorite Richard Donner film. Listen in to hear how it all goes wrong!
Length - 01:17:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:06:58 - BLACK WIDOW
Our SPOILERY review of what may be many people's first trip back to theaters for Scarlett Johansson's long-delayed Marvel solo movie.
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0:36:10 - MOVIE NEWS
Over-the-top female-led action film "Gunpowder Milkshake" arrives on Netflix, a family of sea monsters star in Pixar's latest "Luca," some blunt political satire from horror film "The Hunt" and Steven Soderbergh's clever historical crime drama "No Sudden Move."
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0:50:44 - ONE JOB
As requested, we reminisce over the iconic films of director Richard Donner.
In our latest trip to "The Crossroads," a segment celebrating the most entertaining and unexpected crossovers between well-known properties in comics, TV or movies, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast spotlights a primetime murder mystery from November of 1986 between Magnum, P.I. (Season 7, Episode 9 "Novel Connection") and Murder, She Wrote (Season 3, Episode 8 "Magnum on Ice").
Length - 00:36:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Whether you're listening to this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast in the past, present or future, there is plenty of fun to be had. From the long-awaited return of Klemt Klatanberg to a doozy of a One Job to more Marvel-ous superhero TV from Disney+, you'll feel like it's your fake birthday.
And support the Illustrious Michael K. Easton's Kickstarter for issue #1 of "Insectakid," an all-new story from So Pro Comics co-starring our very own Ronald P. Tramp!
Length - 01:21:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:15:53 - ONE JOB
Narrowing down the incomparable career of Bill Murray to a single defining role.
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0:48:18 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
New trailers have us excited for Kevin Smith's animated "Masters of the Universe: Revelation," Amazon Prime's big budget sci-fi feature "The Tomorrow War," a gem from the archives of "The Chris Gethard Show" and "Conan" ends his TBS talk show after eleven years.
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1:06:58 - LOKI
Deciding whether episodes Three and Four of Marvel's "Loki" change our initial lukewarm opinions about the Disney+ series.
It's a jam-packed episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast this week. Not only does it contain reviews for the latest Marvel phenomenon "Loki" and the feel-good musical "In the Heights," but there are several other debuts to discuss, from all-ages animation to more decidedly adult fare, plus Nicolas Cage loses his pig, we solve our computer problems and more!
Length - 01:08:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:11:05 - LOKI
Our first impressions of the time travel shenanigans found in episodes One and Two of the latest live-action Marvel series, "Loki."
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0:30:33 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" reboots the kid-friendly franchise, a dark spin on sitcom spouses on AMC's "Kevin Can F*** Himself," giving "The Sopranos" a rewatch in conjunction with a thorough episode guide, season two finally arrives for our favorite current comedy "Dave," comic book adaptation "Sweet Tooth" arrives on Netflix, "Raya and the Last Dragon" moves to the basic tier of Disney+ and HBO Max premiers Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights."
After all the fun we had debating the best superhero costumes (Part 1 and Part 2, in case you missed it!), Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast turns to the dark side. Using our "competitive collaboration" method where we each jockey for position to try getting our favorites on the list, we narrow down the Top Twelve best supervillain costumes in the history of comic books. Bring on the Bad Guys... and Make. It. Work.
Length - 01:46:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome back to award-losing podcast, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, a long-form discussion of pointless and superficial topics which advance society in no perceptible way. But at least we make each other laugh. In this unnoteworthy episode, we preview the new Marvel attractions at Disneyland, review some recent movies and tackle none of the ills currently plaguing small town America.
Length - 01:27:35
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:06:25 - DISNEY DOINGS
The long-awaited Avengers Campus opens in Disneyland and Bob Iger sells his shares of stock before leaving the company.
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0:21:50 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Zack Snyder returns to the zombie genre with "Army of the Dead," disaster movie "Greenland" is throwback-style fun, Taylor Sheridan's "Those Who Wish Me Dead" on HBO Max, cross-country prank film "Bad Trip," "The Woman in the Window" severely disappoints, animated anthology "Love, Death + Robots" gets a second season, Amazon Prime adds three new "Borat" specials, "Mythic Quest" succeeds when it breaks its format, "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" not the episodic format we're used to, more "Lego Masters" ups the competition, Fox's new cartoon sitcom "Housebroken," a comedic take on the Marvel U in Hulu's "M.O.D.O.K.," season five of "This is Us" continues to land powerful twists, a change in perspective for new chapter of "Master of None," AMC's "Soulmates" an overlooked gem of romantic sci-fi and the addictive reality shows "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" and "The Circle."
It's a mixed bag of television content this week, from the outstanding heights of a comedic one-man show like you've never seen before to the lifeless lows of sub-par superheroics you definitely have. So leave it to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to sort through the good and the bad! (You can totally trust our taste by our impeccable collection of vinyl records and which Smallville gal we're pretty sure would choose us over Superman.)
Length - 01:17:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:11:46 - GAMING
Getting back to the table for the first "Dragon Age" session in a year and enjoying the remastered and improved version of "Mass Effect Legendary Edition."
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0:18:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A slew of "Star Trek" properties filling up Paramount+, "Friends: The Reunion" reassembles the cast of the beloved sitcom, "Mare of Easttown" wraps up its stellar season, Jean Smart picks another winner with "Hacks," century-spanning superhero drama "Jupiter's Legacy" dropped by Netflix, catching up to the current episodes of "The Handmaid's Tale," "Sweet Tooth" introduces a promising fantasy world, the mid-season finale of "The Nevers" takes a daring twist, "The Flash" continues to flounder while "Superman & Lois" flies high, CNN documents "The Story of Late Night" and comedian Bo Burnham's "Inside" presents a fantastic time capsule of the past year's anxieties and absurdities.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast finally returns to "The Crossroads," our occasional segment on the most entertaining and unexpected crossovers between well-known properties in comics, TV or movies. This time around, we tackle the trippy anti-drug PSA "Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue," a half-hour special starring all your favorite Saturday morning favorites from 1990 that Senator Joe Biden called "the single most ambitious and important drug education program ever attempted anywhere."
Length - 00:51:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's the conclusion to our collaborative countdown of our all-time favorite superhero costumes! After an exhaustive (and exhausting) Part One, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to unveil picks #6 through 1 of our Top Twelve list of the best costumes in the history of comic books. Some surprising characters get the spotlight, some obvious ones get left out, but no fashionable superheroic stone gets left unturned.
Length - 01:05:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
In our latest collaborative countdown, your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast attempt the daunting task of deciding our all-time favorite superhero costumes. We consider a wide array of contenders, from Golden Age classics to today's best looks, relying on our own personal senses of style, artistic preferences and nostalgic touchstones to compile a list of the Top Twelve best costumes in the history of comic books. Part One covers choices #12 through 7, with the finale in Part Two coming soon!
Length - 01:11:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Like our blurb says: "Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is a lively discussion about comics, television, film and everything else making waves this week inside fan culture." This week's waves include a deluge of streaming content headlined by a brand new Star Wars animated series and a downpour of comic book goodness, including more "Fortnite" fallout!
Length - 01:04:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:03:27 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
"Fortnite" continues to complicate the lives of comic shop owners, McFarlane promises new titles and a shared universe for "The Year of Spawn," "All of the Marvels" book on the way from author who read every Marvel comic ever published, Kurt Busiek's "The Marvels" delves into past, present and future of comic continuity and reviews of recent releases "Locke & Key / Sandman: Hell & Gone," James Patrick's "Prison Earth," "Heroes Reborn" and "Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters."
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0:30:32 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Animated series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" launches along with lots of new content on Disney+, "Couples Therapy" finds drama in intimate conversations, "Friday Night Lights" hasn't aged particularly well, reading Elmore Leonard to prep for upcoming "City Primeval" show, Peacock's "Girls5eva" comedy about a pop girl group, ready for the return of "Dave," John Hodgman's cartoon "Dicktown" shares similarities with "The Kid Detective" and the final season of "Shrill" on Hulu.
We're the tower of power, too sweet to be sour. Ohhh yeah... snap into a brand new Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! The anecdotes are flyin'. The fish is fryin'. Our hair is cut and styled and the electric lines are down, brother. We're talking movies here. The silver screen, yeeeah. So step into the podcast circle with us... if you dare!
Length - 01:12:09
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:11:44 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
We reveal some of the nicknames we've each had stick throughout the years.
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0:23:53 - MOVIE NEWS
New details revealed by Marvel's "Phase Four" trailer, DC announces second online FanDome event, family fun found in "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," space drama "Stowaway" from Netflix, Bob Odenkirk becomes an action star for "Nobody," not much more to say about "Mortal Kombat," "The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story" on Hulu traces history of the beloved network and A&E Biography profiles WWE Legends including "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
Awards season just officially ended with last weekend's Oscars, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can't say goodbye to 2020 without our own annual Poobah Awards. And a strange, truncated year deserves a strange, truncated countdown, so we'll be using our new system of "competitive collaboration" where Seth and Jordan work together to compile a list that encompasses a variety of our favorites into a Top Seven Movies of the Year!
Length - 01:12:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
All right, stop what you're doing, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is about to ruin the image and the style that you're used to. (R.I.P. Shock G aka Humpty Hump) The main focus this time is on the powerful conclusion to "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," but we also have our first gaming segment in a while, the premiers of two new HBO dramas and more. The beats are funky and the oatmeal's lumpy, so let your stereo's pump KPP!
Length - 01:28:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:46 - GAMING
"Before Your Eyes" is an innovative game played entirely by blinking, the "Mortal Kombat" adaptation arrives on HBO Max and demand is sky high for DC's "Batman / Fortnite: Zero Point" comic.
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0:30:15 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Wrapping up the final episodes of Marvel's "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "Invincible" nears the end of its outstanding first season, spotting stars in old episodes of "The Shield," Kate Winslet crime story "Mare of Easttown" debuts, the steampunk superheros of "The Nevers" and dark comedy "Made for Love" concludes its first run of episodes.
Riverdale reaches its mid-season finale with Chapter 85 "Destroyer" and Chapter 86 "The Pincushion Man." The maple trees are tapped out, the pancakes are dry, the drama teacher is husky and the prison is empty, but the mushroom burgers are mouthwatering, so join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast as we catch up on The 'Dale before summer vacation!
Length - 01:16:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
The focus this time around is on comic book-related shows, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast dives into the most recent Marvel streaming phenomenon, praises a super animated series, gripes about some of DC's small-screen offerings and discusses a few other things we happen to be vibing with this week!
Length - 00:53:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:08 - DISNEY DOINGS
Disney seems to have invented lightsaber technology and Disney+ adds vintage Ewok content.
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0:12:44 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Zemo steals the show and John Walker takes a heel turn in episodes 3 & 4 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," Amazon Prime's "Invincible" continues its impressive modern superhero adaptation, CW series "Supergirl" and "The Flash" scramble to maintain storytelling after Covid-shortened seasons and hilarious sci-fi show "Resident Alien" a winner.
It's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's fifth anniversary! And since none of us realized it, we have nothing special up our sleeves, just a review of monster mash-up "Godzilla vs. Kong," thoughts on a slew of fun-ass documentaries, Netflix losing clout in the streaming wars and more. Cowabunga!
Length - 01:13:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:02 - MOVIE NEWS
"Godzilla vs. Kong" makes the first box office splash of the year, Netflix lost 31% of U.S. market share in 2020 but makes a deal with Sony to stream their latest films and lays out funding for "Knives Out" sequels, behind-the-scenes documentary "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry" on Apple TV+, Eric Andre's prank comedy "Bad Trip" and more thoughts on the nostalgic "Kid 90."
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0:35:54 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Allen v. Farrow" documents history of abuse from a Hollywood icon, "Q: Into the Storm" explores how internet culture influenced a powerful political conspiracy, dark relationship comedy "Made for Love," discovering early prestige drama "The Shield" and the series finale of "Superstore" wraps up the workplace sitcom in satisfying fashion.
How did our favorite high camp comic book soap opera make it more than five seasons before throwing an anything-goes key party? Well, Riverdale finally goes there with Chapter 84 "Lock & Key," and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has your invitation. And just like Reggie, we make no promises... but we'll see what happens, stud.
Length - 00:40:51
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Fans have had a scrumptious superhero smorgasbord to choose from over the past few weeks, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to fill our plates on the four biggest properties currently wetting our whistles. Marvel's "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" launched on Disney+, the animated "Invincible" debuted on Prime, the red band trailer for James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" dropped and "Zach Snyder's Justice League" finally exists thanks to HBO Max, and we've got light-on-spoilers reviews for them all!
Length - 01:36:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The comic book industry is a tumultuous place, constantly changing and evolving. Luckily, you have Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to help explain it all, whether it's Marvel's seismic shift from their distributor of more than three decades to digital sales of "non-fungible tokens" about to change the collecting landscape as we know it.
"No, you're thinking of Ethereum, the decentralized, open-source blockchain cryptocurrency. Easy mistake!"
Length - 01:24:16
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:01:55 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Marvel rocks the industry by leaving Diamond Comic Distributors, "Infinite Frontier" lays the groundwork for the modern day DC Universe, digital sales of NFTs making artists millions, unpublished Alan Moore script auctioned for charity, "Heroes Reborn" to be Marvel's next big event, catching up on the latest releases (including the other-dimensional arrival "Solid Blood") and revisiting a classic storyline when the New X-Men were introduced in 1975's "Giant-Size X-Men" #1.
This episode, we look back to the beginning of the pandemic, what sort of entertainment we were discussing back then and mark the one year anniversary of recording Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast remotely. We've also got new recommendations for some of the excellent shows we've been streaming lately, so we hope you'll join us!
Length - 00:52:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:11:18 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The dark comedy "Search Party" is an under-the-radar gem, classic British series "The Prisoner" an influence for lots of modern sci-fi, Soleil Moon Frye's footage of young Hollywood the basis for Hulu's documentary "Kid 90," "Coming 2 America" follows up beloved comedy decades later, "South Park" adds to its "Pandemic Special" with a "Vaccination Special," getting reacquainted with "The Muppets" via Disney+, "The Real World" reunites its original cast on Paramount+ and excitement for the "Yellowstone" prequel "Y: 1883."
Is it possible this fifth season of Riverdale is its wildest yet? Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast submits for your approval Chapter 83 "Fire in the Sky," the episode that somehow squeezes in a by proxy dance off, fire department training montages, serial killers, alien autopsies, regular autopsies, syrup barrels, muddy bogs, River Bucks and stray dogs... HIRAM STARTED THE FIRE!
Length - 00:57:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The finale of WandaVision has arrived and like a lot of fans... we request elaboration. Our expectations were sky high and our fan theories were ridiculous, so listen along with Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to hear if Marvel's first Disney+ series made more magic or seriously missed the mark. Plus, we've got explanations and conjecture over those puzzling post-credit scenes and a look at the "Marvel Studios Assembled" making-of documentary that goes behind the scenes on it all.
Length - 01:25:09
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Open up a fresh, delicious bag of Doritos and tune in to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast as we break down the most recent Riverdale revelations to be found in Chapter 81 "The Homecoming" and Chapter 82 "Back to School." Maybe you can't go home again (especially if your town is unincorporated), but you can certainly sing karaoke, forge paintings, rumble with some Ghoulies and... investigate the Mothman!?
Length - 01:13:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Believe it or not, there are television shows on right now not called "WandaVision" and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is going to spend this episode catching up on them, as the CW adds more DC content to its lineup with a strong pilot for "Superman & Lois," sitcoms go retro with premiers of "Punky Brewster" and "Young Rock" and more!
Length - 01:06:59
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The CW debuts a warm and hopeful version of "Superman & Lois," no Arrow-verse crossover on the schedule this year, a new star of "Batwoman" leaves ratings down in season two, Peacock brings back "Punky Brewster," finally getting on the bandwagon for Prime's sci-fi series "The Expanse," new NBC sitcoms "Young Rock" and "Kenan," another comic book documentary on Disney+ with "Marvel's Behind the Mask" and last year's forgotten comedy "Jexi."
The buzzed-about Marvel series from Disney+ is almost over, but there are still plenty of mysteries to crack, easter eggs to dissect, comic book references to explain and wild theories to bandy about before the finale of WandaVision.
And thanks again for marking your ballot for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast as "best local podcast" in this year's Clutch MOV's "Best of the Mid-Ohio Valley" readers' choice contest!
Length - 01:14:14
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After a seven year time jump, Archie returns to the Town with No Pep in this landmark episode of Riverdale. All our favorite teens are now adults, but their movie references are still as on-the-nose as always in Chapter 80 "Purgatorio," and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast goes on the record early with a theory about The Accident so preposterous it has to be true. Nobody does The 'Dale like us!
Length - 00:51:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The final episode of Riverdale featuring the gang still in high school is a momentous occasion, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to give them the sendoff they all deserve. So tune in to our in-depth discussion of Chapter 79 "Graduation" to enjoy all the time capsules, yearbooks and army recruiters before the show jumps forward in time seven years into boring old adult life.
Length - 00:46:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Nothing on television right now is as entertaining and addictive as WandaVision on Disney+, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to break down episodes 5 & 6 of the mesmerizing Marvel series. Plus, Jordan recounts his recent guest spot on the Late Night Cage Fight podcast and we share our hopes and fears regarding the upcoming "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier."
Length - 01:04:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
And now, the finale of our debate to determine the number one television game show of all time! A winner from "The Trebek Region" of our March Madness-style bracket will emerge to face our previous Final Four entries and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will crown the victor. Will it be one of this episode's topics like "Jeopardy!," "The Gong Show," "The Dating Game," "Cash Cab," "Card Sharks," "Win Ben Stein's Money" or "The Newlywed Game?" Tune in to find out!
Length - 01:22:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After its fourth year was cut short by Covid, Riverdale returns for season five! Chapter 77 "Climax" and Chapter 78 "The Preppy Murders" cover the final days of high school for our favorite traumatized teens, and all those familiar senior year milestones like prom, the boxing match that determines if you get into the Naval Academy and making a snuff film. Whether you've got a Native Nana behind a secret bookcase or a mercenary uncle in Man Prison, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast couldn't be happier to be back celebrating the 'Dale!
Length - 01:27:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Our wires get a little crossed in this TV-centric episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, so forgive us if you hear Lady Whistledown whispering stock tips or the disembodied voice of RuPaul. We blame Wanda Maximoff and whatever hex she's spun to keep us glued to our sets enjoying "WandaVision," which we continue to dissect in great detail!
Length - 01:29:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:23 - WANDAVISION
Puzzling out episodes 3 & 4 of the mystifying Marvel series from Disney+.
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0:36:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The phenomenon of Netflix's "Bridgerton," rediscovering 80s animated musical "Rock & Rule," Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network goes off the air, "A Very Special G4 Reunion Special" readies relaunch for niche channel, the moving magic of Derek DelGaudio's "In & Of Itself" on Hulu, a mother box meal kit inspired by "Justice League" and a release date for the Snyder Cut, lots of fun callbacks in "Transformers: War for Cybertron - Earthrise" and French show "Lupin" updates the classic gentleman thief.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast continues our March Madness-style bracket to determine the best television game show of all time! In Part Three, we tackle "The Dawson Region," including all-stars like "Family Feud," "Name That Tune" and "Love Connection," along with more modern classics like "Remote Control," "Deal or No Deal" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" So phone a friend and let them know the debate is almost settled!
Length - 01:00:49
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
As the calendar flipped over to 2021, several new television shows premiered, including some promising sitcoms and more primetime game shows than we can ever remember. Allow Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to sample what's available and recommend which ones are worth your time, with this all-TV episode.
Length - 00:40:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A slew of recent game shows include Ken Jennings guest hosting "Jeopardy!," a new incarnation of trivia game "The Chase," Craig Ferguson sniffing out "The Hustler," more of MTV's "The Challenge" and former "Big Brother" contestant's "Sequester," new show premiers include Ted Danson as "Mr. Mayor," "Call Me Kat" starring Mayim Bialik and "The Great North" from "Bob's Burgers" producers, a soft reboot for "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," more surprises from "This is Us," prepping for brand new episodes of "Riverdale" and "Star Trek: Discovery" builds to the end of its season.
The first Marvel Studios content in over a year arrives with the unpredictable stylized sitcom that is "WandaVision" episodes 1 & 2 on Disney+. All those years watching Nick at Nite has prepared Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to spot the classic TV references among the dinner parties and talent shows. Plus, stay tuned for a hilarious Zoom tech support call and a sign-out taken a little too literally.
Length - 00:35:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The comic book industry is a mess as usual, but we have some cold, hard numbers that DC probably doesn't want to hear about where the fault doesn't lie for once. And our nostalgia crane-kicks into overdrive with the returns of "Cobra Kai" and "Saved by the Bell" in the latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 00:52:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:45 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Season three of karate-fueled favorite "Cobra Kai" drops on Netflix, "Saved by the Bell" reboot is self-aware fun, one-season wonder "Roadies" from Cameron Crowe, "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" documentary on HBO Max, "How To with John Wilson" ends on incredibly high note and digging deeper into the behind-the-scenes "Marvel's 616" vignettes from Disney+.
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0:36:02 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Free Comic Book Day arriving in August this year and sales data doesn't support the current strategy from DC Comics without the Direct Market.
Our debate to determine the best game show in the history of television continues! In Part Two, "The Sajak Region" of our bracket sets 90s favorites like "Legends of the Hidden Temple" and "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" against vintage classics like "Wheel of Fortune," "Match Game," "Password" and "Hollywood Squares" until we crown another member of our Final Four. Passions run high this episode, and not everyone makes it to the end, so tune in to hear the first rage quit in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast history!
Length - 01:16:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to review the two biggest Christmas Day streaming releases from Disney+ and HBO Max, "Soul" and "Wonder Woman 1984." SPOILERS abound, as we discuss what we liked about each film and where they fell short in this movie year unlike any other.
Length - 00:52:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:01:38 - MOVIE NEWS
Prepping the Poobah's best of 2020 list and lukewarm opinions and problematic story elements from Pixar's "Soul."
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0:23:10 - WONDER WOMAN 1984
The long-delayed follow-up to our favorite DCEU film splits us into two very different critical camps.
Come on down, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast attempts to decide which game show is the best of all time! We have 34 classics to debate, pitting them against each other in a March Madness-style tournament. Part One is a Showcase Showdown from "The Barker Region" of the bracket, featuring fan-favorites like "The Price is Right," "Let's Make a Deal," "Win, Lose or Draw," "The $25,000 Pyramid," "Starcade," "Double Dare" and more. Only one can survive through to the final four, so tune in and see if it's your favorite!
Length - 01:00:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Before everyone nestles all snug in their beds for a brief holiday hiatus, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast had to wrap up our coverage of "The Mandalorian" and dish on all the Disney news that came from their recent Investor Day presentation. It's a super-sized episode full of more Marvel and Star Wars content than we ever thought possible!
Length - 01:43:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:02:36 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Disney's Investor Day 2020 revealed a metric mouse-ton of casting news, trailers, updates and reveals for upcoming movies, television and streaming content from Marvel Studios, Star Wars, Pixar, FX and more.
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0:32:40 - STAR WARS
Season Two of "The Mandalorian" concludes with Chapters 15 & 16, "The Believer" and "The Rescue," wrapping up the current action in a satisfying way and setting a new course for the series.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has made it to the other side of 250, but it feels like we're just getting started! This week, after filling in some incomplete information from a previous show, we revel in the news that 17 big budget movies will be debuting directly in our homes next year and preview what you should expect to be streaming in 2021. Then, it's on to "The Mandalorian" and a deep dive into the most recent game-changing set of episodes.
Length - 01:06:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:15 - MOVIE NEWS
Warner Brothers' entire 2021 film slate coming to HBO Max, a closer look at the 17 movies that will stream next year, rumors swirling about Disney+ merging with Hulu and pondering the future of movie theaters.
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0:22:40 - STAR WARS
Keeping up with the latest two episodes of "The Mandalorian" with Chapters 13 & 14, "The Jedi" and "The Tragedy," in which Ahsoka debuts, Baby Yoda gets a name and Boba Fett makes his triumphant return.
What luck, that the momentous 250th episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast happened to fall during the Christmas season. Full of good cheer, we decided to try and create a brand new holiday classic that would stand among the beloved canon of annual family favorites. But instead, we ended up with "Ronald P. Tramp Saves Christmas." Thanks for hanging out with us for 250 shows and have a very Happy Holiday!
Length - 00:09:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The entertainment world moves fast. So fast, it's easy for a show like ours to occasionally feel behind the curve. But whether or not the news is old, our takes are fresh, and we have plenty of them! This time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast discusses the problems with HBO Max, the OG Aunt Viv, the slate of upcoming comic book movies and a variety of other topics you were excited about two weeks ago.
(Please note, this episode was recorded before actor Elliot Page made his recent announcement.)
Length - 01:03:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:15 - MOVIE NEWS
"Deadpool 3" confirms new screenwriters and R rating, "Black Panther 2" starting production in July, "Wonder Woman 1984" streaming on Christmas Day, the hole HBO Max has dug itself in its flawed rollout, Pixar's "Soul" heading to Disney+, a release date for "Coming 2 America" and anticipating big things for "The Last of Us" adaptation.
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0:23:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion" stirs up feelings and nostalgia, Alex Trebek's final run of "Jeopardy!" episodes airing, "Conan" wrapping up TBS run and creating variety series, man on the street comedy "How To with John Wilson," "The Queen's Gambit" a massive streaming success, more astronaut content in "Challenger: The Final Flight," CBS pledging new diversity goals for their reality shows, "Lovecraft Country" faded from the pop culture zeitgeist, trying to get excited from early footage of "The Stand," "Supernatural" wraps up its 15 year run, Showtime premiers 4-part documentary "The Reagans," "Marvel 616" goes behind-the-scenes for different facet of comic company and "Moon Base 8" assembles a killer comedic cast.
It's an all-gaming episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! First, we recap our most recent online trivia night with the Patrons, then the Poobah explains how he snagged a PS5 and how this next generation of consoles is shaping up. And finally, we answer the burning question: what would it be like to live as a video game character?
Length - 00:44:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:50 - GAMING
New consoles release before the holidays from Playstation and XBox, how hard they are to get your hands on, advancements from the updated PS5 controller and some of the most anticipated games available at launch.
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0:26:58 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Inside which video game worlds would we most and least enjoy living as a character?
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast condenses all our Star Wars chatter into a single episode this time around, breaking down the latest two episodes of "The Mandalorian" and how it ties in to previously established canon, then celebrating Life Day with a new animated holiday classic!
Length - 00:47:34
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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First, we connect the dots of Mandalorian history with episodes 3 & 4 of the second season, "The Heiress" and "The Siege," introducing "Clone Wars" veteran Bo-Katan and an Imperial base full of new mysteries. Then, it's a new Life Day tradition with the "LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" and a lawsuit against Disney by author Alan Dean Foster.
"The Mandalorian" is back and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can barely contain our excitement. After we get all the Star Wars out of our system, it's time for more reviews and recommendations for comedies, dramas and documentaries from across the TV landscape. Plus: Is "Star Trek: Discovery" the best Trek of all time? And what, exactly, do each of us owe Corey Feldman?
Length - 01:16:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:03:40 - STAR WARS
Getting hyped for the "LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" and digging into the sand worms and frog ladies featured in the first two episodes in the return of "The Mandalorian."
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0:31:12 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Disney+ astronaut drama "The Right Stuff," the "Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom" NatGeo series, "Superstore" captures the comedy of the Covid era, "This Is Us" still has surprises up its sleeves, Stephen King adaptation "Mr. Mercedes" comes to Peacock, trailers for reboots of "Saved by the Bell" and "Punky Brewster," "Star Trek: Discovery" emerges as the best version of the franchise, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg reunite for horror comedy "Truth Seekers," 5-part documentary about legendary venue "The Comedy Store" and an alternate take on the story of "The Vow" with "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult" on Starz.
After a week of our entertainment being limited to counting delegates, studying maps of every county in Pennsylvania, scanning footage from Arizona for Sharpies and worrying about how sleep-deprived Steve Kornacki must be, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast emerges from election hibernation to talk about movies.
Length - 01:02:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:00 - ONE JOB
Toasting the on-screen legacy of Sir Sean Connery.
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0:35:25 - MOVIE NEWS
A remake of Hitchcock's "Rebecca" on Netflix, revisiting "Transylvania 6-5000" after our Jeff Goldblum discussion, "The Comey Rule" digs into recent political controversies, the documentary "Gamemaster" takes an inside look at the board game industry, horror remake "Fantasy Island" arrives on HBO, being totally up for watching serial killer comedy "Freaky" and learning the true story of the tragedy on the set of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" on the latest "Cursed Films."
The small screen gets the spotlight in this latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. After a fun discussion about characters who improved the shows they joined, we take a dive into what streaming service Apple TV+ has to offer and can't quite shake the Halloween spirit with a campfire story about an obscure Ohio legend. Join us!
Length - 01:25:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:25 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Which TV character that arrived after the first season made their show infinitely better?
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0:31:54 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A sampling of Apple TV+ offerings like "The Morning Show," "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet," Tom Hanks' war film "Greyhound," the political documentary "Boys State" and Ewan McGregor's motorcycle travelogue "Long Way Up," comedians try to relax in Netflix's "The Cabin with Bert Kreischer," "Hollywood" exposes ugly underbelly of old-timey era, "Son of a Hitman" podcast looks into the real story of Woody Harrelson's infamous father, an Ohio-based monster-hunting podcast "Cryptic," AMC's FearFest premiers second season of "Eli Roth's History of Horror," "Cursed Films" and new iteration of the "Creepshow" anthology, a glut of game shows reboot "Supermarket Sweep" and other classics, "Miracle Workers" returning for a third season set in the Old West, "The Good Lord Bird" stars Ethan Hawke as militant abolitionist John Brown and HBO stages a classic episode of "The West Wing."
We didn't think there was enough comic book news to fill an entire episode, but are happy to be proven wrong this week! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will let you know what recent books to add to your pull list and reveal the behind the scenes business dealings affecting your friendly neighborhood comic shops, along with another classic time travel novel and a recap of our latest virtual trivia night with the Patrons.
Length - 01:06:44
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:11:35 - THE TIME WARP
The short and sweet anti-war classic "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut offers a different twist on time travel conventions.
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0:15:45 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Baltimore Comic Con goes virtual this year, Ike Perlmutter spends big bucks in the final days of the election, IDW underestimates demand for "TMNT: The Last Ronin," Marvel makes their comics available digitally within a shorter time frame, DC's two new distributors down to one after just six months and our thoughts and reviews on major recent titles like "Dark Nights Death Metal," "Rorschach," a colorized version of "The Walking Dead," "The Department of Truth," "Crossover," Marvel's "X of Swords" and "Batman: Three Jokers."
Happy Halloween! In this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we learn which movie scientists have proven to be the scariest of all time instead of curing covid, catch up with our favorite Kazakhstani journalist, realize we don't know much about Ethan Hawke, relive history with both a popular manga title and a Best Picture contender and much more.
Length - 01:21:16
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:12:06 - THE TIME WARP
Sampling the source material adapted into Tom Cruise's "Edge of Tomorrow" with the manga "All You Need Is Kill."
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0:15:01 - ONE JOB
Trying to figure out whether anyone involved has a strong opinion about Ethan Hawke one way or the other.
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0:37:10 - MOVIE NEWS
"The Science of Scare" tries to mathematically prove the most frightening horror film of all time, Carla Gugino's narration entices us to watch "The Haunting of Bly Manor," Sacha Baron Cohen returns after 14 years for "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," disturbing true crime tale "American Murder: The Family Next Door," timely Aaron Sorkin period piece "The Trial of the Chicago 7," Netflix's "The Babysitter: Killer Queen" is a fun schlocky sequel, "Terminator: Dark Fate" arrives on Prime and the 2020 documentary "Feels Good Man" traces the evolution of an infamous meme from indie cartoon to hate symbol.
Our running time goes a little long this week, but there is SO MUCH great content out right now that we need every spare second to tell you about it. Whether it's on network TV, cable or a streaming service, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast chronicles the most recent shows that are making us laugh, making us cringe, disturbing us, uplifting us, educating us, disappointing us or entertaining us. (And that's just the "Happy Days" section!)
Length - 01:51:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:02:12 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
How would you prove that a time traveler claiming to be you from the future was telling the truth?
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0:15:18 - THE TIME WARP
Graphic novel "I Killed Adolf Hitler" by European cartoonist Jason.
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0:19:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Happy Days" continues to entertain long after its shark got jumped, dark drama "Utopia" disturbs us with a plot about a pandemic, mature superhero show "The Boys" concludes its daring second season, a trailer for the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman's "Invincible," new episodes of awkward teen comedy "PEN15" arrive on Hulu, more converts to the cult of "Workin' Moms," the entire run of "Schitt's Creek" now available on Netflix, "The Haunting of Bly Manor" not getting the same buzz this time around, "South Park: The Pandemic Special" nabs the show's best ratings in years, NBC's "Connecting..." tries to milk comedy from social distancing, timely sitcom "Woke" about an imaginative cartoonist, chapter four of "Fargo" telling an unconventional 1950s crime story, CBS All Access documentary "Console Wars" chronicles the Nintendo / Sega rivalry and feel-good sports story "Ted Lasso" is the comedy we need right now.
It's a movie-centric new installment of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast this week, as we cover more recent bad news for the theater business, review a handful of recent releases and celebrate the career of the beloved and the beguiling Mr. Jeff Goldblum. And we manage to do it all in one take, as usual!
Length - 01:09:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:02 - THE TIME WARP
Taking a look at the acclaimed 1970 sci-fi novel "Time and Again" by Jack Finney.
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0:08:48 - MOVIE NEWS
Regal Cinemas theater chain shut down for foreseeable future, "Jasper Mall" documents the modern decline of shopping mall culture, "All In: The Fight for Democracy" traces history of voter suppression in America, "American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules" reboots the franchise from a female point of view, dark kidnapping drama "The Chain" being adapted by Edgar Wright and Millie Bobby Brown stars as "Enola Holmes" in a family-friendly adventure from Netflix.
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0:43:16 - ONE JOB
Debating a single standout performance from the career of the always effervescent Jeff Goldblum.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns with an episode full of time travel, award shows, 70s sitcoms, football, TV trailers and more fun-ass documentaries than should be allowed by law. So hop aboard our train of thought and hang on for the ride!
Length - 01:20:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:30 - THE TIME WARP
A time travel mystery with an Agatha Christie feel in "The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton.
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0:12:18 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The winners of this year's socially distant Emmy Awards, "Happy Days" just gets weirder and weirder in its later years, docuseries "The Vow" examines modern day Hollywood cult, "I Want My MTV" episode of A&E's Biography chronicles early days of groundbreaking channel, a minority perspective of the genre in "Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror," Ridley Scott's "Raised by Wolves" debuts, a season unlike any other documented by "Hard Knocks," Hulu's "Helstrom" set in a supernatural corner of the Marvel Universe, more footage of "WandaVision" from Disney+, "Father of the Bride Part 3(ish)" reunites the family for charity during quarantine, excitement builds for season two of "The Mandalorian," and a podcast recommendation about a struggling actor in "Dead Eyes."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast takes another brief diversion from our regular sort of episode in order to watch the "Dune" trailer from director Denis Villeneuve. We run down the star-studded cast, share our memories of the cult-classic 80s iteration, review the original Frank Herbert novel and react to our first taste of the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster!
Length - 00:17:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We step away from our regular broadcast for the Poobah to fill us all in on the recent developments surrounding his favorite reality show with this mini-episode all about "Big Brother." Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has the scoop on the Season 22 All Stars and all the wall-yellers and fake-criers in the house through Friday, September 25th 2020.
Length - 00:16:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Rising up the ranks to become the #3 TV review podcast in Cambodia hasn't gone to our heads and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is working as hard as ever to bring you the kind of insightfully off-kilter discussions that got us to this peak. So prepare for even more "Happy Days," shoehorning "Riverdale" into completely unrelated topics and a documentary about a theme park where you take your life in your hands.
Length - 01:12:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:08 - THE TIME WARP
Discovering a gem of historic literary fiction with Octavia E. Butler's "Kindred."
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0:10:05 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Our debate over the accuracy of the phrase "jump the shark" continues to rage with further dissection of "Happy Days," the third season of "Yellowstone" shares startling similarities with "Riverdale," a shortened second slate of "Doom Patrol" episodes, Disney+ tests a group watch feature, a "Doogie Howser, M.D." reboot in the works, new season of Amazon's "The Boys" off to a strong start, "Hard Knocks" following two California teams for 2020, wading deeper into "Lovecraft Country" and the too-crazy-to-believe tale of a death-defying theme park in "Class Action Park."
Movies are starting to return to the big screen, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is giving the industry a closer look, including early box office results, shuffled release dates and brand new controversies. Plus, we take a moment to reflect on the 15th Anniversary of Jordan's comic shop, revisit a literary classic and recommend even more fun-ass documentaries!
Length - 01:08:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:11:33 - THE TIME WARP
Rereading Seth's very first time travel book with Mark Twain's 1889 novel "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
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0:16:55 - MOVIE NEWS
"Wonder Woman 1984" delayed until Christmas day, Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" the canary in the coal mine for the U.S. box office, "Bill & Ted Face the Music" a video on demand success, X-Men spinoff "The New Mutants" arrives after years of delay, "Mulan" opens in China amidst new controversy, non-fiction book "The Last Duel" being adapted, fun family film "The One and Only Ivan" on Disney+, partisan political documentaries "Fahrenheit 11/9" and "The Brainwashing of My Dad," examining the "healthy" fast food trend with "Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!" and Jon Stewart's election-year comedy "Irresistible."
Allow the Poobah to fill you in on all the recent developments and controversies surrounding his favorite reality show with this mini-episode all about "Big Brother." Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has the scoop on the Season 22 All Stars and all the machinations going on within the house up through Friday, September 11th 2020.
Length - 00:23:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
While this episode is primarily about the comic book industry, we also sneak in some toy talk, listener feedback, restart old arguments about "Karate Kid" and learn of Chadwick Boseman's passing mid-recording. But if you stick with us through all of that, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast gets to toast a friend's movie deal, dissect the recent "bloodbath" at DC editorial and slice a few surprising slivers out of a book sales pie chart!
Length - 01:13:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:13:36 - THE TIME WARP
Getting to relive days from the past in "Do You Realize?" by first-time author Kevin A. Kuhn.
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0:22:34 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Friend of the podcast James Patrick's upcoming "The Kaiju Score" gets a movie deal, the "bloodbath" at Warner Brothers affects DC with mass layoffs, bookstore sales of graphic novels a world of difference from comic shops and reviews of recent releases "Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go," "Legion of Super-Heroes" by Brian Michael Bendis, the origin of the Hulk villain "Maestro" and "Batman: Three Jokers."
With an entire show full of DC Comics properties to discuss, we shined the Illustrious signal into the sky and he appeared! Original Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast co-host Michael K. Easton returns to fill us in on his new job, wax nostalgic about Transformers and drop some of that patented DC knowledge as we break down all the trailers, teases and tidbits from the recent Warner Brothers FanDome event!
Length - 01:16:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:44 - DC FANDOME
A better look at the villains in the final trailer for "Wonder Woman 1984," a full cast and character reveal for "The Suicide Squad 2," a grim and gritty teaser starring Robert Pattinson as "The Batman," more footage revealed for "Justice League: The Snyder Cut," an official title for "Shazam 2" and an early peek at "Black Adam," along with footage from upcoming video games "Gotham Knights" and "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League."
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0:34:22 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The cartoon prequel trilogy "Transformers: War for Cybertron," video game documentary "High Score," "Project Power," a Netflix original superhero story, the bleak and surprising "Justice League Dark: Apokolips War," the retro animated films "Batman and Harley Quinn" and "Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders" and sampling DC Universe's "Harley Quinn" show now that it's on HBO Max.
Journey through time with your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, as we discuss television from the 70s, a comic book from the 80s and one of today's most hot-button topics, along with a new sci-fi series on HBO with something to say and an expert primer on the latest All-Star season of "Big Brother."
Length - 01:11:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:55 - THE TIME WARP
Super short sci-fi stories found in "The Complete Alan Moore Future Shocks."
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0:07:57 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Continuing our research into the "jumped the shark" vs. "burned down Arnold's" debate with a thorough "Happy Days" rewatch, "Yellowstone" ends season three with a bang, the premier of new HBO prestige drama "Lovecraft Country," a baseball broadcaster's blunder leads to mixed thoughts about "cancel culture" and the entirety of the hilarious "Brockmire" now streaming on Hulu.
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0:45:12 - BIG BROTHER
Resident super-fan, the Poobah, lays out all the players and early drama in the house as season 22 of "Big Brother" kicks off.
Welcome back for another all-new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! This time around, we have anecdotes about introducing our kids to a comedy classic, getting to share our knowledge with new faces at the comic shop, hearing the siren song of our favorite vintage toys and all the other ways we're trying our best to make lemonade out of 2020's pile of lemons.
Length - 01:07:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Hard-boiled "Perry Mason" reboot debuts on HBO, the true-crime documentary "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," a version of "Big Brother All-Stars" for the COVID-19 era, "Stargirl" nears the climax of its exciting first season, a playful Twitter feud between "Doom Patrol" and "The Umbrella Academy," seeing "Ghostbusters" on the big screen and specials about comic book icons Todd McFarlane and Alex Ross.
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0:28:24 - ANIMATION NEWS
Kevin Smith's "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" completes recording sessions, the "He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse" comic book mini-series and retro vibes from a new toy line.
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0:44:50 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A lack of news and excitement with no San Diego Comic Con, Free Comic Book Summer adds variety to local shops, a "Rorschach" mini-series to expand the "Watchmen" universe, "The Joker War" shakes up the Batman titles, adventures with DC's new distributors and two customer interactions worth remembering.
Find out why "The Mandalorian" is not special and our pick to win Outstanding Lead Levy as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast breaks down this year's Emmy nominees! Get an in-depth primer on all the major award categories before the big event, plus a TV-adjacent edition of Yeah You Know Me and a brand new segment about time travel stories.
Length - 00:59:13
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:31 - BACK IN TIME
Our new segment reviewing fiction about time travel debuts with Alex Robinson's graphic novel about extreme measures to stop smoking, "Too Cool to Be Forgotten."
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0:06:45 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Trying to decide which television family most reminds us of our own.
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0:16:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Going over the list of this year's Emmy nominations and pondering which shows are most worthy of a statue and who got snubbed cough-cough-Rhea Seehorn-cough.
In this loose and loony episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we take tangents about yard signs, baseball blackouts and bug hunting before ever getting to the discussion about all the latest streaming content and another recently departed actor. Feel free to recommend it to your friends before you even listen, or at least honk and yell when you drive past our houses.
Length - 01:08:32
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:14:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The delightful dating show "Love on the Spectrum," competitive Rubik's Cube documentary "The Speed Cubers," superhero strangeness in the second season of "The Umbrella Academy," the Disney+ documentary "Howard" about the beloved songwriter, "Mulan" to stream at home at a premium price, "Muppets Now" doesn't live up to expectations and behind the scenes of "The Mandalorian" in a cool new episode of "Disney Gallery."
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0:51:56 - ONE JOB
Investigating the career of the eternally-elderly actor Wilford Brimley.
Welcome back to another remotely-recorded Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. This time out, we have a glowing review for the biggest video game launch of the year, several excellent new films streaming on the small screen, a never-before-attempted double One Job and so much more. The audio may be dubious, but the content is always sparkling!
Length - 01:22:46
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:52 - GAMING
Going back in time with the Funko "Back to the Future" board game and "The Last of Us Part II" feels like a leap forward in video game sophistication.
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0:23:12 - MOVIE NEWS
On the hunt for novels about time travel, sasquatch survival story "Devolution" by Max Brooks, Andy Samberg's romantic "Palm Springs," a sampling of recent movies on Amazon Prime, military drama "Da 5 Bloods" from Spike Lee, a new appreciation for John Carpenter's "The Thing," a TMNT cast reunion on Youtube and behind-the-scenes stories on "Reunited Apart."
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0:54:01 - ONE JOB
Reviewing the careers of both Kelly Preston and Joel Schumacher after their recent deaths.
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1:14:25 - SPOILERS
More discussion about specific plot points from "The Last of Us" franchise.
It may feel like Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has been a little lack-a-daisy with our episode schedules and content lately. And that's absolutely true. (We are totally phoning it in. Over Zoom.) But that doesn't mean it's not entertaining, as you can see for yourself in this brand new episode all about decades old reruns, blockbuster Broadway shows and probably some other stuff if we remember to get to it. Enjoy!
Length - 01:08:58
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language)
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0:09:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Giving Showtime's "Shameless" a go, season three of "Yellowstone" ups the estrogen, keeping cool with a daily dose of "Happy Days" and celebrating Carl Reiner with classic episodes of "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
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0:22:53 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Retro documentaries showcase vintage Disney park attractions, traveling the globe shirtless in "Down to Earth with Zac Efron," "Hamilton" drops on Disney+, the launch of NBC's streaming service Peacock and family game show fun on Netflix's "Floor is Lava."
If you need something to help fill the time while sitting around waiting for all your misplaced packages to arrive, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here for you. We have loads of television to talk about, both new and old, network and streaming, so point your rabbit ears thisaway and give our new episode a listen!
Length - 00:48:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language)
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0:07:26 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Finally checking out Emmy darling "Fleabag," Anna Kendrick's HBOMax rom-com "Love Life" and a re-watch of the classic drama "Lost."
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0:15:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A time-traveling final season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," reinventing "Match Game" with Alec Baldwin, shedding fewer tears over the latest episodes of "Queer Eye," dramatizing a recent game show scandal on AMC's "Quiz," "Stargirl" continues to feature fun teen superheroics, the season finale of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and the premier of TNT's action-filled sci-fi series "Snowpiercer."
The entire comic book industry has been on quite a roller coaster ride all year, but DC just spun us all through the biggest loop-de-loop yet with their sudden departure from Diamond Comic Distributors. Hear how this seismic shakeup has affected things in the short term, our worries about what the long term results might be, and how it's all much-too reminiscent of a bleak moment in recent publishing history. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has this and plenty of other comic shop gossip in this brand new episode!
Length - 00:48:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:33 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
DC ends a 25-year monopoly by leaving Diamond Comic Distributors, finding parallels from Marvel's 1990's bankruptcy in Dan Raviv's "Comic Wars," the legendary writer Denny O'Neil passes away, missing this year's Heroes Con, Warren Ellis embroiled in controversy, the launch of Free Comic Book Summer, a surprise epilogue issue of "The Walking Dead" and the start of summer events "Empyre" from Marvel and DC's "Dark Nights: Death Metal."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back once again! This time out, we turn to the timely matter of the Black Lives Matter protests currently happening throughout our country, and how the long battle for civil rights can be viewed through the lens of popular culture. Then, we challenge ourselves to decide the One Job of the highest grossing actor in the history of Hollywood.
Length - 00:46:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:21:36 - ONE JOB
Don't let the snazzy new theme song fool you, the job remains the same: deciding the single role that best defines the career of Samuel L. Jackson!
Welcome back to the latest installment of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. We spend most of this episode wading through the streams, adding movies to our HBO Max queues, seeking out the poor-liest produced documentaries on Prime, checking back in on some series we were initially lukewarm on and learning historical figures' middle names. Then we wrap things up by playing a guessing game where we try to gauge the monetary value of a celebrity's time. It's everything Ulysses H. Grant fought to make possible!
Length - 01:20:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:14 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Sampling our first tastes of HBO Max, exploring the depths of Amazon Prime, revealing historical facts from the docuseries "Grant," the varied career of Renaissance man Thomas F. Wilson, a meta conclusion to "Dispatches From Elsewhere," British comedy "Breeders" improves by getting darker, HBO's alt-history drama "The Plot Against America" and the Elton John biopic "Rocketman."
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0:55:33 - GAMING
Guessing the fees celebrities charge for a personalized message on Cameo.
The next entry in "The Crossroads," where we explore interesting and unexpected crossovers in comic books, television and movies is the dimension-bending Turtles Forever, where the 2003 animated versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meet their 1987 counterparts. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast quickly realize we aren't really experts in any era of the Heroes in a Half Shell, but are game to learn all we can and enjoy the nostalgic look back to where their legend began. Cowabunga!
Length - 01:01:21
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
With our quarantines slowly beginning to lift and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast starting to get back to workin', we wrap up our discussions on several series that have been occupying our recent downtime. So listen in as we say farewell to John Krasinski's cheery web shorts, welcome a new generation of heroes in "Stargirl," scratch our heads over the reality of #TheSnyderCut and remember decade's worth of hilarious work from the irreplaceable Fred Willard.
Length - 01:27:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:30 - ONE JOB
Celebrating the improvisational genius of the late comedian Fred Willard.
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0:24:35 - MOVIE NEWS
Official word on the long-rumored "Snyder Cut" of "Justice League" heading to HBO Max.
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0:30:24 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Riverdale" showrunner confirms next season's plans, Ruby Rose leaving her starring role on "Batwoman," time shenanigans on "Star Wars: Rebels," the premier of the CW's latest superhero "Stargirl," a satisfying conclusion for "Survivor: Winners at War" and the highly-rated Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance."
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1:05:45 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Binging through season four of "Workin' Moms," the David Spade relationship comedy "The Wrong Missy," the conclusion of "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," the Disney+ animated short "Out," "What We Do In the Shadows" ratings boom after the move to Hulu and ViacomCBS buys out John Krasinski's web series "Some Good News."
The longer we spend cooped up in our houses, it seems, the stronger our urge to talk about Star Wars gets. So that's what Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast does in this all-Star Wars episode! Dave Filoni drops some science on the new technology building the future of special effects in "Disney Gallery," frustrations with the sequel trilogy are revealed by a "Rise of Skywalker" making-of documentary, "The Clone Wars" stokes our appreciation for the prequel era, the ragtag crew of "Rebels" fills in lots of Mandalorian lore, Marvel relaunches their line of comic books with a connected post-"Empire" continuity and Disney's new Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Products' title may be a mouthful, but he is out there lookin' like a snack.
Length - 01:07:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We bid adieu to the 'Dale for this abbreviated fourth season, ending the gang's senior year like so many others from the class of 2020, without proms and graduations. But who needs a yearbook when you have Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast keeping record of Riverdale Chapter 75 "Lynchian" and Chapter 76 "Killing Mr. Honey?" Can Jinx Malloy's maple moonshine put Veronica and Cheryl out of business? Will Jughead finish his literary masterpiece? Can Betty and Archie resist the temptation of the bunker? And is Reggie cut out for endurance tickling (or community college)? These answers and more await!
Length - 01:04:56
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We approach the end of our quarantine by welcoming a new Patron, mourning canceled summer travel plans, admiring some original art and pondering what the next year's worth of pop culture could conceivably look like, then push our bandwidths to the limit by streaming as many movies, shows and documentaries as our screens will hold. If you are as stir crazy as us, let Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast help pass the time!
Length - 01:22:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:14:15 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Overdosing on Star Wars Day content thanks to Disney+, Temuera Morrison coming to "The Mandalorian," touching look at major movie artifacts in "Prop Culture," NatGeo's "Secrets of the Zoo," more thoughts about Pixar's "Onward," a new life for "Community" on Netflix, revisiting Pawnee with the "Parks and Recreation" reunion, mourning a "Doctor Who" cast member with "Farewell, Sarah Jane," new episodes of "Harley Quinn" arrive, catching up on the single season of "Swamp Thing," Jerry Seinfeld's comedy special "23 Hours to Kill," sci-fi laughs from Amazon Prime's "Upload," the beauty queen comedy "Dumplin'," catching the feels with Ricky Gervais and "After Life," getting deeper into "Mrs. America" and HBO serves up the excellent original film "Bad Education."
We're talking comic books this time around. After catching up on our quarantine reading and congratulating our pal James Patrick on his upcoming book "The Kaiju Score," Jordan takes the time to outline the unprecedented events of the past few months that have shaken up the comic industry, the dysfunctional ways everyone has scrambled to hold it together and the spark of optimism for some changes that could improve things in the aftermath. We've got the Dungeon Master's Guide. We've got a 12-sided die. We've got Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler too, waiting here for you, in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's garage!
Length - 01:03:58
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It appears to be the waning days of our current "stay at home" order, but before we get back to the daily grind, there is still plenty of worthwhile content to explore. First, play along and pick your preferred KPP "quarantine house," then listen along as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast scrapes up a modicum of Hollywood news, professes our love for what might be the best sitcom of the season and indulges in documentaries that hit in wildly different places on the emotional spectrum.
Length - 00:57:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:07:25 - MOVIE NEWS
"Mission: Impossible" 7 & 8 get new release dates, "Venom 2" given a perfect title, Sam Raimi finally confirms he's directing "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," Twitter addresses "Back to the Future" plot holes, Netflix nostalgia for "The Mask of Zorro," "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" on Hulu, new HBO releases "It Chapter 2" and "Good Boys," and two contrasting documentaries with Disneynature's “Elephant” and the environmental horrors of "Planet of the Humans."
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0:22:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Hilarious improv from "Middleditch & Schwartz," more delicious history from "The Food That Built America," the fifth season of "Better Call Saul" leaves us hanging, "Westworld" gets renewed as the current episodes flounder, unanimous love for hip-hop comedy "Dave," "Run" premiers on HBO, the feminist docudrama "Mrs. America," catching up on Jim Carrey's "Kidding," surprised by a brand new "Parks and Recreation," Lin Manuel Miranda makes up a tune for "Conan," an all-time performance on "Survivor" and getting sucked into Michael Jordan's life story with "The Last Dance."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast used this recent lull in new content to dig through our childhood closets and pull out our Top 10 Toy Lines of All Time! Joined by returning guest Russ Casseday, we each throw out nominations until arriving at a group consensus of what constitutes the best of the best, considering everything from playability, longevity, ingenuity, cultural impact and plain old fun. So take a nostalgic trip back with us to the toy store aisles, Christmas catalogs and messy bedroom floors that helped make growing up such a magical time!
Length - 01:56:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Love them or hate them (or like us, a bit of both), it's time for the annual Riverdale musical episode. This time out, the gang tackles the too-provocative-for-Principal-Honey tunes of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Chapter 74 "Wicked Little Town," and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to try and make some sort of sense of it all.
Length - 00:49:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome to the first installment of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's new segment "The Crossroads," where we spotlight our favorite crossovers in the history of comic books, television and movies. We begin with 1970s icons "The Six Million Dollar Man" and its spinoff, "The Bionic Woman." The fun includes FIVE classic episodes featuring the series' most memorable villain, Bigfoot and before we're through, a possible bombshell plagiarism conspiracy theory involving... "Star Wars?!"
Length - 01:53:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Coming at you from a safe distance via Zoom once again, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to talk over all the television and movies that have occupied our time during the recent weeks of isolation. We say goodbye to two beloved comedies, check out some promising new streaming series, dip our toes into the third season of "Westworld," recap recent episodes of "The Walking Dead," give a spoiler-free review of the latest Pixar film "Onward" and much more!
Length - 01:14:34
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Like the rest of the world, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is practicing social distancing and working from home. Since Seth still has a job, Jordan and Cliff decided to take Zoom for a test-drive and catch up with our old friend, the Illustrious One, Michael K. Easton, in a casual conversation about the latest output from So Pro Comics, how the world of pop culture has changed so very quickly and what it might look like going forward, and, of course, "Tiger King."
Length - 01:20:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Saying goodbye to Stonewall Prep, Riverdale reveals answers to some of its season-long secrets with Chapter 72 "To Die For" and Chapter 73 "The Locked Room." Everybody's in on it, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast does our best to sort through the tie pins and bloody rocks to keep track of the many muddled mysteries, even if our yarn-wall makes less and less sense the more threads we decide to pull.
Length - 01:13:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains strong adult language.)
Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast have gathered together with nothing but a box of ping pong balls and a dream. The dream is to devise an entirely new segment where we cover our favorite crossovers! Wherever two or more characters from different properties meet, be they comic book stories, TV episodes or movie franchises, we plan to pick the best and boldest of the bunch to relive and enjoy, so listen in as we go over some of the options and pick our first subject.
Length - 00:20:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
If you are self-quarantining like us, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a whole list of recent new television shows we checked out to let you know what's worth your time. But first, we have anecdotes about an unexpected fender bender, a trip to this year's Classic Plastics Toy Expo and the one Yeah You Know Me question you thought we'd never answer!
Length - 01:11:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:15:10 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
A listener suggestion has us... (is this right?)... picking our favorite Patron!?
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0:22:58 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A rapid-fire look at recent premiers like the animated "Duncanville," Awkwafina's "Nora From Queens," the British comedy "Breeders" starring Martin Freeman, Victorian police farce "Year of the Rabbit," the magic-tinged drama "Dispatches From Elsewhere," the reality competition "Lego Masters," seeking mysteries with "Rob Riggle: Global Investigator," saying goodbye to "Modern Family," revisiting the classic HBO series "Six Feet Under," Amazon's historical thriller "Hunters," a timey-wimey twist on "This is Us" and catching up on season 5 of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has never had to Justify My Love of Riverdale, so we won't bother to Take A Bow for presenting another set of deep-dive reviews featuring Chapter 69, "Men of Honor," Chapter 70, "The Ides of March" and Chapter 71, "How To Get Away With Murder." So if you Cherish all the Hanky Panky on this wonderful show, thank your Lucky Star you have a True Blue podcast like us to help you Express Yourself!
Length - 01:20:48
Language - PG-13. (Contains strong adult language.)
There is currently more worthwhile television airing than any human being could possibly keep up with. Luckily, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is THREE human beings, so after a fun thought experiment about the perfect sitcom in which to live, we chow down on all the relationship dramas, zombie dramas, crime dramas, historical documentaries, historical comedies, contemporary comedies, musical comedies and sci-fi westerns today's TV networks can serve us up and we manage to do it without choking on any vintage action figures.
Length - 01:16:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:42 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Picking which classic sitcom world we would most like living in.
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0:09:28 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Recapping the recent drama on "This Is Us," the second half of season 10 starts up on "The Walking Dead," "Better Call Saul" maintains its mystique, a cast shakeup on "Superstore," the History Channel docuseries "Washington," the final stretch of "Schitt's Creek" episodes, the unique comedy of "Miracle Workers: Dark Ages," "The Outsider" slooowly nears its end, "Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist" finds its heart song and prepping for new episodes of "Westworld" with a reminder of where we left off.
The comic book world has had a few bombshell announcements over the last few weeks, so we dive in to discuss what it all means in both the short term and in the long view. Then we recommend some recent new titles worth your time, explore the speculator side of the hobby and welcome our first Gold Level Patron in this sure-to-skyrocket-in-value edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 00:53:22
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:57 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Co-publisher Dan DiDio fired from DC Comics, what we know about the "Generations" and "5G" storylines, CEO Bob Iger steps down from Disney, "Locke & Key" crossover with "Sandman" announced, checking in on some recent new releases and speculator frenzy behind Joker's new sidekick, Punchline.
In this episode that was definitely not recorded weeks ago during a late night mad dash marathon session to catch up on Riverdale, we break down Chapter 67, "Varsity Blues" and Chapter 68, "Quiz Show." So whether you tune into this show for the private school pep rally cocktail parties, the cutthroat high school trivia competitions or the competitive tickling, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast always has you covered!
Length - 00:57:02
Language - PG-13. (Contains strong adult language.)
Aloha! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back on the beat, bringing you recommendations and reviews from several exciting new releases. We bookend the show with SPOILER-FREE discussions of the big screen "Birds of Prey" and the bingeable "Locke & Key," but there is plenty in between to enjoy as well, including Oscar surprises, a spinoff of The 'Dale, a McDonald's mystery and much more!
Length - 01:18:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:35 - MOVIE NEWS
Double-checking the results of this year's Oscars, a surprise trip to the theater for "Bad Boys for Life" and a review of the frenetically fun "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)."
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0:30:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A revamped "Party of Five" on Freeform, the fashion-world "Riverdale" spinoff "Katy Keene," the finale of "The Good Place," the "Miracle Workers" ensemble returns for "Dark Ages," new episodes of Aidy Bryant's "Shrill," an unraveling mystery in "The Outsider," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" back to its old tricks, the mobsters and Monopoly true crime docuseries "McMillions," trying to decide if we like "Avenue 5" and "Survivor: Winners at War" debuts with a doozy.
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0:53:33 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The adult animated "Harley Quinn" series on DC Universe, binge racing through a month of Jordan's Netflix and the magical comic book adaptation "Locke & Key."
It's been a while since these fists delivered proper street justice. It's also been a while since these episodes of Riverdale aired. But Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is ready to kick off our next hundred shows reliving the preposterous proceedings of Chapter 64, "The Ice Storm," Chapter 65, "In Treatment" and Chapter 66, "Tangerine," including deep fried turkeys, cannibal meat pies, poisonous bug bombs, genetic testing, hypnotic suggestions and an abundance of wanging.
Length - 00:58:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has arrived at another milestone with this, our two hundredth episode! We enjoyed the "greatest hits" format of #100 so much, we decided to double down and do it again. So take a trip down memory lane with us, as we relive our favorite moments, musical masterpieces, guest stars and ridiculous voices, while learning the origins of some of our longest-running bits and inside jokes. Whether you've been a Jesse since day one or are just a curious newcomer, we can't thank you enough for listening and being down with KPP!
Length - 02:22:29
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After a longer-than-expected hiatus from The 'Dale, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to start catching up on our favorite show. Season four of Riverdale rolls on with Chapter 61, "Halloween," Chapter 62 "Witness for the Prosecution" and Chapter 63 "Hereditary," featuring Junior FBI agents, prep school bullies, hooded vigilantes, rum kingpins, possessed dolls, eye patches and Frosty Pajamas.
Length - 00:54:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
All the glitz and glamour of Hollywood but with no vegetarian option, this is the 2019 Poobah Awards! Seth, our resident cinephile, has spent his year watching over 75 films and there is nothing Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast loves more than putting things in order. So before you tune in to the Oscars, listen to us rank EVERY movie we saw this year until arriving at the very best of the best. It's an eclectic list, full of big-budget spectacles, oddball indies, informative documentaries, streaming gems and a worrying number of movies about birds.
Length - 01:36:35
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome back to... the theater! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast presents another "lost" episode of the web series about life in a small town comic shop, "Running the Asylum." Never filmed and never-before-seen (or heard), we recreate the script to "Rival Comic Shop," in which over-involved customer Logan takes a page out of "The Wire" to crack Jordan's dark secret to success.
Length - 00:15:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We celebrate Jordan's birthday the best way we know how: cupcakes and podcasting. Coach Mayor Jared Lowe sticks around to help us cover a tweet from the Poobah that went insanely viral, the premiers of several promising new shows from musical comedies to dark supernatural dramas, an in-depth look at all the cameos and easter eggs of the CW's "Crisis" crossover and a One Job for one of the biggest movie stars we've ever done. It's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and I'll cry if I want to!
Length - 01:38:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A milestone birthday on "The Goldbergs," giving the new musical "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" a shot, the emotional appeal of "This Is Us," an all-winners competition announced for "Survivor," rediscovering the FX comedy "Married," "Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time" tournament makes us feel dumb, horror series "The Outsider" premiers on HBO, ABC's "Stumptown" turning into a solid drama, more live performances of Norman Lear's classic sitcoms, Kathryn Hahn in the mid-life crisis comedy "Mrs. Fletcher," a second season of "Watchmen" looking doubtful and recapping the CW's universe-spanning crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths."
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0:57:46 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Diving into the third season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," the royal drama of Netflix's "The Crown," existential kid-friendly comedy with "John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch," the disturbing true crime mystery "Don't F*** With Cats," "Cheer" takes us behind the scenes with award-winning cheerleaders and rediscovering some old favorites on Disney+.
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1:11:34 - ONE JOB
Picking a single role to define the superstar career of Will Smith.
A new year means it's time for our 4th (FOURTH!?) Annual movie preview. Joined in the studio by Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, we go week by week, looking forward to the next year's worth of films and trying to decide which ones we're most looking forward to. It's one of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's longest running traditions, so tune in to see what's worth getting excited about in 2020!
Length - 01:30:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with another Best of the Decade countdown, only this time for the small screen. Critics have called this era a new Golden Age for television, and looking over the picks of our favorites from 2010-2019, we believe it! We try out a new format, individually nominating personal choices to arrive at a collective Top Ten, so there is a variety of genres covered, a lot of passionate discussion and a consensus #1 that isn't on ANYBODY else's list.
Length - 01:55:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
As the calendar turns to 2020, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast wanted to wrap up the decade by celebrating the best of the best in film, so we each devised a list of our Top Ten movies from 2010-2019 (plus a few honorable mentions, of course!). Our tastes vary, as always, from big budget popcorn flicks to foreign films, animation and indies, so our lists include tear-jerking drama, bone-crunching action, gut-busting comedy, dream-haunting horror, crowd-pleasing adventure and everything in between!
Length - 01:35:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We conclude our coverage of the first season of HBO's extraordinary superhero drama "Watchmen" by using the full hour to deep-dive into episodes #6 - 9. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast wades into the deep end, exploring the show's mysteries, easter eggs, subtext, metaphorical eggs, Peteypedia's supplemental worldbuilding, regular eggs and Alan Moore's whole deal. We hope you'll tune in, but leave it entirely in your hands.
Length - 01:04:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to talk through our feelings about the blockbuster conclusion to the nine-film Star Wars saga, "The Rise of Skywalker." A SPOILER-filled review and dissection of the movie from the opening crawl to the closing credits, listen to three life-long Star Wars fans cope with the closing of a chapter in our movie-going lives, complain about some of the silliest moments since the Prequels and cheer when the light once more conquers the dark in a galaxy far, far away.
Length - 02:25:13
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Before we had a chance to enjoy the action-packed season finale, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast got together to recap and review episodes #4 - 7 of "The Mandalorian." The episodic Star Wars series of our dreams, Disney+ has provided us with a weekly dip into all the wild west bounty hunting (and babysitting) drama we could ever hope for!
Length - 00:37:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Cliff just returned from his family vacation in Florida and has the full scoop on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! It's the holiday season at Disney World, and we get a detailed report of the entire experience, from the brand new attractions to the food, the merchandise, the cast members and the park itself that will have you saying Batuu or Bust along with us!
Length - 00:59:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
'Tis the season, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is celebrating Life Day the best way we know how... with a viewing of the long-lost (but not forgotten) "Star Wars Holiday Special." Travel back to November 1978 as we provide commentary for the original live action special and the animated segment that first introduced Boba Fett. Sync up your video with us and laugh along as we subject ourselves to the holiday-themed music and comedy of a galaxy far, far away.
Length - 01:45:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language and innuendo.)
We use this episode to catch up on some of our favorites we've been neglecting recently in favor of Disney+. So dial in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast gushes some more over "Watchmen," picks a One Job for method maestro Christian Bale, finally revisits the "Cobra Kai" dojo and more. And then...
Length - 01:41:04
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:34 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Two more episodes of "Watchmen" to dissect and theorize over, holiday drama on "This is Us," the long-awaited fourth season of "Rick and Morty," Adult Swim's new show "Primal" from Genndy Tartakovsky, a "Me Too" moment shakes up "Survivor" and the historical horrors of "The Terror: Infamy."
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0:44:20 - MOVIE NEWS
Thoughts on the critical darling "Parasite" and the racing drama "Ford v Ferrari."
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0:51:48 - ONE JOB
Deciding the one role Christian Bale should get to keep on his resume.
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1:10:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Jordan explores the mysteries of the Roku, fresh episodes of "The Toys That Made Us," Netflix's "Breaking Bad" epilogue, "El Camino," the 80s-riffic glory of "Cobra Kai" and "Titans" nears the end of its second season.
The long-awaited streaming service Disney+ is finally here, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast hasn't thought about much else in weeks. So tune in to this all-Disney episode for our SPOILER-filled deep dive into the start of the stunning Star Wars series "The Mandalorian," and our first impressions on some of the animated shorts, "The World According to Jeff Goldblum," the wide-ranging documentary "The Imagineering Story" and some of the retro shows and movies available at launch. KPP have spoken!
Length - 01:11:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Riverdale delivers an all-time great episode this week, with the thrillingly insane Chapter 60, "Dog Day Afternoon." Secret triplets, restless spirits, missing fingers, shirtless car washes, bomb vests, stolen school buses and an honest-to-#@&%-goodness rocket ship highlight the third installment of season four, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to soak in every glorious moment of it.
Length - 00:47:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Recorded mere hours before the launch of Disney+, we had a bevy of odds and ends to squeeze in before the latest streaming service began monopolizing all of our time. So listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recounts some Halloween fun, samples shows both new and old, speculates about Star Wars for the umpteenth time and refuses to feel guilty over enjoying trashy TV. We're your dentist's band's drummer's favorite podcast!
Length - 01:05:24
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:38 - MOVIE NEWS
Checking out some unconventional holiday horror films, the D&D documentary "Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons" and another "Rise of Skywalker" trailer has us in a Star Wars mood.
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0:28:32 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The fourth season of "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" continues a strong story, twice the Paul Rudds in Netflix's "Living with Yourself," award darling "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Amazon anthology "Modern Love" and the "Office Ladies" podcast reignites our love of all things "The Office."
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0:47:39 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The final season of "Modern Family" winds down a classic sitcom, "Lodge 49" ends as enigmatically as it began, the underrated second season of HBO's "Succession," "Silicon Valley" kicks off its last stretch of episodes and feeling no guilt over guilty pleasure "The Challenge."
It's the first day of senior year for the Riverdale gang, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is taking it all in. There is a wet blanket of a new principal, an unauthorized dance, educational opportunities for Jughead at Stonewall Prep and a chance for Reggie to go full "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" on his dad's car, plus plenty of other details and theories to both uncover and completely invent in our detailed breakdown of Chapter 59, "Fast Times at Riverdale High."
Length - 00:38:33
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We may have just hit the peak-iest of Peak TV with the release of Damon Lindelof's ambitious new HBO drama "Watchmen." Only three episodes into this dense and daring superhero sequel and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is officially hooked. So listen in as we devote the entire hour to an in-depth review, exploring all its easter eggs and nods to the comic, theories, controversies and the fun worldbuilding bonus material found on Peteypedia.
Length - 01:01:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome to a night out at... the theater! Many years ago, Jordan and some friends created a web series called "Running the Asylum" about life in a small town comic shop. However, there were half a dozen scripts written that were never produced and have never seen the light of day until now. So sit back and enjoy a lost could-have-been-classic, "Going Viral."
Length - 00:16:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After following up on Triple Force Friday and a few recent movies we've seen, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is all in on the Clown Prince of Crime. Not only do we thoroughly review the blockbuster movie "Joker" and the many controversies it stirred, but we declare one pop culture portrayal his most iconic of all time and try to figure the odds of two actors winning an Oscar for playing the same comic book character.
Length - 01:38:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:11:36 - MOVIE NEWS
The WWE biopic "Fighting With My Family," a trailer for Disney's "Jungle Cruise," "Yesterday," a romance about a world where the Beatles never existed, the socially-minded crime drama "Widows" and rumors continue to swirl around Spider-Man's future in film.
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0:30:10 - ONE JOB
Deciding the definitive portrayal of the Joker from the past 80 years of comic books, movies, video games and animation.
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0:56:20 - JOKER
An in-depth review of the recent film, featuring SPOILERS and our thoughts on director Todd Phillips' controversial statements and the pre-release fears of violence the movie stoked.
Fall means an abundance of new television shows, and we are still trying to sort out the memorable from the forgettable on this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. The CW's superhero-heavy lineup is back at it, "The Walking Dead" continues to shamble along and the DC Universe pulls out a 30-year-old gimmick to spice up "Titans." We also tease what's been happening over in our Patron-only content, so tune in and hear what we've been up to!
Length - 00:59:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
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0:10:14 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"A Very Brady Renovation" reunites the cast on HGTV, the CW premiers new teen soap "Nancy Drew" and superhero drama "Batwoman," while the Crisis looms on "The Flash" and "Supergirl" gets pants and a new 'do, Fox animation has a Sunday night full of "Bob's Burgers," "Bless the Harts" and "The Simpsons," "The Righteous Gemstones" nears its finale and the tenth season of "The Walking Dead" begins.
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0:43:51 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The third season (and an unnecessary spinoff) of "Big Mouth," voting on Jason Todd's fate on "Titans," Jon Favreau's mouthwatering cooking series "The Chef Show" and clarifying Youtube's "Cobra Kai" release schedule.
Riverdale is back for its fourth season and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is so here for it. In this "minimally ridiculous" premier, the Fourth of July is looming and the gang are prepared to start their senior year. But with the real-life passing of Luke Perry, the cast first has to pause to bid a fond farewell to Señor Archie himself, Fred Andrews. So dig out your mourning pom-poms, get a dry hanky and tune in for our discussion of Chapter 58, "In Memoriam."
Length - 01:08:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Shiny diamonds, like the eyes of a cat in the black and blue, something is coming for you. Luckily, that something is an episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Things kick off with Jordan recounting his trip to this year's Mothman Festival, then it's on to all the latest Star Wars announcements, opinions on the Emmy awards and sampling lots of all-new television that's been hitting the airwaves. So be like a magnet and stick with us!
Length - 01:25:02
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:15:55 - STAR WARS NEWS
Previewing some upcoming merchandise in preparation for Triple Force Friday, a Kylo Ren comic book origin story, rumors of a new Christmas Special, Kevin Feige dipping his toes in the Star Wars galaxy and Bob Chapek * dink-dink * "promoted" in Disney shakeup.
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0:34:59 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A look at this year's Emmy winners, the end of "Big Brother" and the start of "Survivor," the fall returns of favorites like "This is Us," "Superstore," "The Goldbergs," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "South Park" and... uh... "Crank Yankers" and the debuts of new series "A Little Late with Lilly Singh," "The Unicorn," "Cake," and "Stumptown," while "The Righteous Gemstones" continues to amaze, a free preview of "On Becoming a God in Central Florida" and the second season of "Lodge 49" keeps it weird.
This week, we thought we had enough new streaming television shows and movies to fill up an entire episode. And we were mostly right! So listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast covers all the best, most recent content available on your favorite streaming service, then just kind of riffs on Star Wars for a stretch to pad things out. (And hey, the next episode is super long, so enjoy these bite-size appetizers when you get them.)
Length - 00:42:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:22 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Trying to connect to the fantasy world of "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," Zach Galifianakis hosts the oddball "Between Two Ferns: The Movie," "Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea" asks uncomfortable questions, fleshing out the backstory on "Titans," Ken Burns' new documentary "Country Music" traces American history through an American art form, "Unbelievable" is a true story about the system not believing an assault victim and getting to enjoy the second season of "Cobra Kai" for free.
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0:26:18 - ...WE'LL FIGURE IT OUT
Some unorganized, off-the-cuff thoughts on the early hiccups at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, scalping kyber crystals and more.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is coming at you this week with a movie-focused episode. After welcoming our first patrons, explaining what you get for your hard-earned dollar and dissecting the feedback from our recent TV theme song episodes, we review a couple of films, act surprised over the Spider-Man deal, spread gossip about a few of the world's wealthiest men and critique the career of a famously prickly actor. What could go wrong?
Length - 00:56:01
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:10 - MOVIE NEWS
"Booksmart" is a teen comedy with a female perspective, the thinky sci-fi film "Ad Astra," Disney and Sony end up making a Spider-Man deal after all and Bob Iger's new book dishes behind-the-scenes dirt on George Lucas and Isaac Perlmutter.
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0:29:22 - ONE JOB
Deliberating over the one role that best defines the big screen's newest "Joker," Joaquin Phoenix.
The fourth and final part of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket is here! We wrap things up by debating a variety of show openers from the "Silver Age," stretching from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. Once we crown that winner, they go on to face the champions from our other brackets in a final four match-up that will decide - once and for all - the greatest television theme song in history!
Length - 02:51:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
This brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast covers a lot of ground. We start with a couple of real-world political figures trying to shame and censor comic books abroad, wade a little deeper into some recent shows with tons of potential, discuss our favorite roles from the amazing career of Patrick Swayze and much, much more, mijo!
Length - 01:49:51
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:37 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Image's "Undiscovered Country" sells film rights for over $1 million, Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child" arrives in December, rumors of an African-American Batman stir strong reactions, retailer confusion over a DC recall, Russian minister of culture throws shade at comic readers, mayor of Rio de Janeiro tries to censor Avengers comic and catching up on some recent releases including "Spider-Man: Life Story," "Superman: Year One," "Marvel Comics" #1000 and "Spawn" #300.
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0:35:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Showing strong strategy as "Big Brother" nears its end, feeling the glory of "The Righteous Gemstones," holding out for "BH90210" to finally click, Shannen Doherty appearing on the premier of "Riverdale" to mourn Luke Perry, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey creating a podcast about "The Office," finally getting to season six of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Kirsten Dunst sines in the off-kilter "On Becoming a God in Central Florida" and the warm-hearted documentary "I am Patrick Swayze."
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1:17:48 - ONE JOB
Deciding the single role that best characterizes modern day renaissance man Patrick Swayze.
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1:31:55 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" a visual feast, the second season of "Titans" drops on DC Universe and more new episodes of - what else - "Workin' Moms."
And now, the third entry in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket, pitting over 140 of our favorite television opening numbers against each other to decide once and for all the best of all time! This go-round, we cover the contemporary greats of the "Modern Age." The oldest on the list began in 1989 and many are still on the air today, so listen in and see if you can name all these current classics!
Length - 02:20:22
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns, bringing special guest Justin Lowe along with us once more to sift through all the latest news. We try to make sense of the Spider-Man mess between Sony and Disney, explore the special features on the "Avengers: Endgame" Blu-ray and review several new offerings from HBO and Netflix, including the controversial special from Dave Chappelle and the fantasy world of "The Dark Crystal." So be a Ka-Pal and join us!
Length - 01:24:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:18 - MOVIE NEWS
An anecdote about Seth's continued bad luck with a local theater, thoughts on the Disney / Sony Spider-Man split, Matthew McConaughey plays to type in "The Beach Bum," the political romantic comedy "Long Shot," checking out the special features on the "Avengers: Endgame" Blu-ray and the "Jack Kirby's The Eternals" exhibit opens at Disney.
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0:34:47 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Jim Henson prequel "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" arrives on Netflix, the second season of David Fincher's serial killer drama "Mindhunter," headlining in Las Vegas in new episodes of "GLOW," discovering "Love" and standup specials from Colin Quinn, Dave Chappelle and Whitney Cummings.
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1:01:09 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Under-the-radar HBO dramas "Succession" and "Euphoria," Danny McBride's family of mega-church evangelists "The Righteous Gemstones," the guilty pleasure of "BH90210," "Yellowstone" wraps up a plot-heavy season, "Fear the Walking Dead" ramps up the bizarre, Russell Crowe portrays Roger Ailes in "The Loudest Voice" and Eddie Murphy returning to host "Saturday Night Live" this year.
The gang at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast welcomes special remote guest Justin Lowe as we do our best to recap all the latest Disney news from this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The conversation includes what we know about the Disney+ streaming service, including all the upcoming exclusive Marvel shows, "The Mandalorian" and an Obi-Wan prequel set in the "Star Wars" universe, new additions and updates to the rides, restaurants and attractions found at the parks, the Star Wars cruise-on-land "Galactic Starcruiser," the Avengers Campus and all the newly crowned Disney Legends. We've got a packet full of information and two Disney fanatics to make sense of it all, so hop aboard!
Length - 01:33:04
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's time for the second entry in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket, where we pit over 140 of the best television opening numbers in history against each other to declare one the greatest of all time! This week, we go all the way back to the beginning for our "Golden Age" bracket. One show dates as far back as the movie serials of the 1920s and one is still on the airwaves today, but most fit into that cozy black and white era of the 1950s and 60s. Tune in to see if you recognize all these golden oldies and then come back soon for part three!
Length - 01:42:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The Fright Zone ain't what it used to be, but luckily Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to help guide you through! This week, we've got a report from the gaming mecca known as Gen Con, a little Disney trivia, a spoiler-free discussion about Quentin Tarantino's latest film, a "one job" pick for an actor with a very wide-ranging résumé and more.
Length - 01:06:48
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:58 - GAMING
Seth returns from his annual trip to Gen Con and KPP goes for the gold during local trivia night.
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0:16:38 - ANIMATION NEWS
Catching up on the DC Universe's "Young Justice: Outsiders" and "She-Ra & the Princesses of Power" on Netflix.
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0:30:03 - ONE JOB
Choosing the single role by which the world should remember Woody Harrelson.
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0:43:53 - MOVIE NEWS
Reviewing Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood" with minimal spoilers and a new G.I. Joe movie starring... Chuckles!?
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0:57:10 - DISNEY DOINGS
Cliff gets his reservations in for "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" and a secret project announcement for D23.
What Time Is It? It's time to gather Forty or Fifty of your friends together for the latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Jordan starts things off, avoiding Jimmy Olsen's Blues by recounting the success of this year's River City Comic Arts Festival, then those Two Princes Cliff and Seth review Amazon's new phenomenon, "The Boys." Little Miss Can't Be Wrong, as long as she's listening to KPP!
Length - 01:01:15
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:15 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Thinking back on the first albums we ever bought.
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0:16:37 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Checking Instagram for news about the upcoming season of "Riverdale," an extremely meta "BH90210" reunion, "Big Brother" picks up steam, sampling the first episode of "Pennyworth," Agent Carter to appear on the next season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TVLand skews older with "Younger," "Yellowstone" cranks up the cowboy adrenaline and the final season of "Preacher" premiers.
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0:33:45 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Amazon's "The Boys" puts a new spin on superheroes, getting a good cry in with season four of "Queer Eye," a Disney+ bundle deal officially announced, a documentary about dads and baseball cards, "Jack of All Trades," and the second go-round for "Workin' Moms."
It's time for the second entry in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket, where we pit over 140 of the best television opening numbers in history against each other to declare one the greatest of all time! This week, we go all the way back to the beginning for our "Golden Age" bracket. One show dates as far back as the movie serials of the 1920s and one is still on the airwaves today, but most fit into that cozy black and white era of the 1950s and 60s. Tune in to see if you recognize all these golden oldies and then come back soon for part three!
Length - 01:42:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
While most of our favorite series are in reruns for the summer, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast decided to trot out something we haven't done since our first dozen shows: a tournament bracket! This time around, we'll be debating the best theme songs in the history of television. And we aren't just referencing the dozen most famous ones you'd expect. This is only the first in an epic four part competition, covering what we refer to as "The Bronze Age" and the heyday of "TGIF" and "Must See TV," from 1982 until 2001. So please enjoy part one of our Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket and come back soon for the rest of the results!
Length - 01:43:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Worn out from the whirlwind that is Comic Con, this time out Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks our feet up and enjoys some television. The new season of "Big Brother" stumbles out of the gate, "When They See Us" captures some painful truths and a couple of our favorite cable dramas crank up the crazy. All that, plus a Florida anecdote from Cliff and our in-depth thoughts on the latest season of "Stranger Things."
Length - 01:08:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:32 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A look at the CW's fall schedule, season 21 of "Big Brother" has some issues, "Yellowstone" ups the drama to insane levels, the final season of "Legion" continues to confound and some trailers for upcoming shows like "The Terror: Infamy," HBO's "Watchmen" and "Westworld."
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0:30:24 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
More "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" on Netflix, "When They See Us" dramatizes the true story of the Central Park Five and finally getting around to "Six Feet Under."
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0:38:33 - STRANGER THINGS SEASON 3
It's summer in Hawkins, Indiana as the nostalgic streaming phenomenon "Stranger Things" returns for its third season and our SPOILER-filled review covers all eight 80s-tastic episodes.
Recorded the weekend of this year's Comic-Con International, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a deluge of breaking news to wade through. We start with the highlights from the publishing side of things, then dive into movies, our impressions of some brand new trailers and full reviews of "Toy Story 4" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home." We also have all the details you need to know about Marietta's upcoming River City Comic Arts Festival, so give us a listen. It's the least you could do!
Length - 01:23:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:03 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
The big headlines coming out of San Diego Comic Con, lots of endings in the comic world as Vertigo is shuttered, a horror imprint at DC for Joe Hill, Alan Moore retires with the final issue of "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," the end of an era with the cancellation of "MAD Magazine" and a bombshell surprise finale for "The Walking Dead" series.
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0:22:40 - MOVIE NEWS
The conclusion of the Poobah's Top 100 movie countdown, our impressions of the family favorite franchise finale "Toy Story 4," comic con trailers for "Top Gun: Maverick," "It Chapter 2," "Terminator: Dark Fate," "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" & "Cats," breaking news for Marvel's Phase Four film and TV schedule and CNN's weekly documentary "The Movies."
1:00:15 - SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME
Our SPOILER-filled critique of the Wall Crawler's latest cinematic adventure.
Fun's over! It's back to business in this episode, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a review of the final Fox "X-Men" movie, some retro video game goodness and an in-depth discussion about the work of Stephen King. Joined once again by the O.J., Mr. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network, it's a fast and funny good time no matter what speed you listen to it.
Length - 01:06:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:33 - MOVIE NEWS
Checking in on the Poobah's Top 100 Movies of all time, mild SPOILERS for our review of the X-Men swan song "Dark Phoenix" and rewatching some classics with our kids for the first time.
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0:24:50 - ONE JOB
Picking the cream of the crop from master of horror Stephen King.
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0:50:55 - GAMING
Seth's annual trip to Origins Game Fair, a vintage find at a local shop, a few video game announcements from E3 tickle our fancy and replica arcade cabinets coming for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel and Star Wars.
We couldn't think of a better way to kick off our summer here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast than by playing a hilarious game of DC Spyfall. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network stuck around in the studio, so we used the opportunity to play 12 increasingly silly rounds of the comic-themed social deduction game. Listen in and try to figure out for yourselves whether we are devious spies or just clueless dopes!
Length - 00:52:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Before summer can officially begin, we have a final exam to conquer. Keeping up our annual tradition, Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network returns to administer the "Comic Book Intelligence Quotient" quiz featured in Wizard Magazine #31 from March of 1994. After a quick look back at the pop culture of a quarter century ago, follow along and see if you're able to answer as many 25-year-old trivia questions as your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 00:52:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome back to another fun-filled hour of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. This week, we fan rumors about the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding DC and the WB's proposed streaming service, dig into several superb documentaries and even share an anecdote or two! (And be sure to stick around until the very end for another one of Cliff's magical musical masterpieces.)
Length - 01:04:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:28 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Telling tales about our first cars and first car accidents.
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0:17:42 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Swamp Thing" cancellation announced after one episode, rumors about the upcoming Warner Brothers streaming service, enjoyable romantic comedy "Always Be My Maybe," season five of "Black Mirror" drops, 4-part musical biography "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men," the comedy retrospective "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh," and fascinating political documentaries "Knock Down the House" and "The Devil We Know."
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0:43:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Jeopardy!" champ's defeat leaks ahead of time, debut of horror series "NOS4A2," SyFy cancels comic adaptations "Deadly Class" and "Happy!," catching up with the final few episodes of "Supergirl" and a reboot of "Punky Brewster."
This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is focusing on movies. Join us as we review recent films we've seen (and some we haven't), debate Sigourney Weaver's most iconic performance and take a break from poring over every piece of news and scrap of footage that has made its way out of the theme park to celebrate the launch of Disney's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge."
Length - 00:54:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:27 - MOVIE NEWS
Checking in on Seth's Top 100 movie list, the mesmerizing Korean film "Burning," surprisingly good word of mouth for "Aladdin," an in-depth book about 1999, "Best Movie Year Ever," an eye-catching poster for "Wonder Woman 1984," gauging our interest in "Dark Phoenix" and an off-the-cuff remark about the term "X-Men" being outdated ruffles fanboy feathers.
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0:17:42 - ONE JOB
Picking a single role to define Sigourney Weaver's career.
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0:30:25 - STAR WARS NEWS
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge officially opens at Disneyland, interrupting Cliff's entire life.
The third season finale of Riverdale has arrived, and whether you think "it defies logic" or "actually kind of tracks" (or both), Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here as the Archie gang unmasks the Gargoyle King once and for all. Skip the formal dinner at the Blossom Hunting Lodge and ascend with us as we overanalyze every aspect of Chapter 57, "Survive the Night," do our best to untangle this year's mess of long-simmering plotlines and talk about THAT ENDING.
Length - 00:55:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
As the third season of Riverdale rushes toward its most bonkers finale yet, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to keep track of all the plot twists, misdirections and sharp left turns. So join us as we cover Chapter 55 "Prom Night" and Chapter 56 "The Dark Secret of Harvest House," two episodes full of prom costumes, Navy recruiters, boxing double-headers, hook hands, serial killer genes and a valuable reminder that yeah, Ronnie, your dad sucks.
Length - 01:08:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
There is some pretty serious Detective-ing going on this episode, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast uses every tool at our disposal to dig down deep into the latest news. Several of our favorite shows conclude for the year, Netflix drops a slew of fresh content and the comic book industry continues to confound us in new and interesting ways. Don't miss it!
Length - 01:34:15
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:50 - GAMING
Stringing yarn all over the walls for "Detective" from Portal Games and prepping for the summer's gaming conventions.
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0:09:34 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A solid second season of "Barry," wrapping up the back halves of CW shows "The Flash" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," a record setting run on "Jeopardy!," a live star-studded tribute to television legend Norman Lear and the first season of "Bless This Mess."
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0:43:35 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Doom Patrol" concludes an epic first season, sampling the new version of "The Twilight Zone," a surprise concept album from The Lonely Island, behind the scenes racing documentary "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," Netflix dramedy "Dead to Me," the female-centric road trip comedy "Wine Country" and a trailer for season three of "Westworld."
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0:58:11 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Tom King removed from "Batman" before the end of his run, "Squirrel Girl" wrapping up with issue #50, digging the "Spider-Man: Life Story" and "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" mini-series, but not sold on "Heroes in Crisis," a cease and desist from DC about Devil's Due Alexandria Ocasio Cortez comic, celebrating the 80 year anniversary with "Marvel Comics" #1000 and looking at the surprising graphic novel sales numbers from 2018.
Celebrating what is likely to be the biggest film event of our lifetimes, this week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast talks all things Avengers: Endgame. SPOILERS abound as we review the film and check off all the ways it met or defied our expectations, but we also spend some time trying to define what this moment means to three lifelong comic book readers, marveling at the way the last decade has turned something so personal and powerful in our lives into a global phenomenon we now share with the world.
Length - 02:03:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Cards on the table, we are less and less sure what the heck is happening on Riverdale. There's a pool table where the Cooper's dinner table used to be, cool guy dads are walking around without their cool guy hats, everyone Betty knows is defecting to the Farm and the biggest twist of the season is an ADULT pretending to be SEVENTEEN! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, along with special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, work through these mysteries and more as we cover Chapter 54, "Fear the Reaper."
Length - 00:45:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome back to our latest Riverdale recap, featuring the expert blend of serious devotion and sarcastic derision you won't get from any other podcast out there! This time, we dissect Chapter 53, "Jawbreaker," where Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe question F.P.'s competence as Sheriff, mourn our favorite side character and his tiny teeth and fail once more to pinpoint The Town With Pep on any coherent map.
Length - 00:49:20
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We start this episode off with our annual Free Comic Book Day preview, giving you a sneak peek at all the freebies available at participating shops on Saturday, May 4th, then take our first deep dive into "Game of Thrones." Better late than never, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe joins Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to cover the first two episodes of the epic fantasy's final season, "Winterfell" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
Length - 01:33:59
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:42 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A preview of the books that will be available during this year's Free Comic Book Day.
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0:17:00 - GAME OF THRONES
A SPOILER-filled discussion about the first two episodes of Season Eight, plus an impromptu "death draft," predicting the characters who won't survive until the end.
Relive with us one of the best weeks of Cliff's life, as his three favorite topics manage to fill up an entire show. First, we are flush with news from Star Wars Celebration about Episode IX, then we dig into everything the streaming service Disney+ promises to offer, only to cap it off with the positive superhero vibes of a "Shazam" review. Holy Moly, this may be the most psyched Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has ever been about what's on the horizon!
Length - 01:20:03
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:43 - STAR WARS NEWS
A trailer and a title for the upcoming "Star Wars Episode IX."
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0:24:46 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Dates, prices, new series and further details about the highly anticipated streaming service Disney+.
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0:40:55 - MOVIE NEWS
Another Zack Snyder Q&A reveals abandoned plans for "Justice League," our SPOILER-ish review of the fun family superhero film "Shazam" and the start of the Poobah's Top 100 Movie countdown.
We just couldn't wait another episode to share some of our reaction to the new teaser trailer for "Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker." So here's a snippet from our upcoming Episode #151!
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast celebrates our milestone 150th episode by playing a rousing game of Running 'Round Riverdale.
But much like our favorite show puts a dark spin on the wholesome Archie Comics characters, we can't play the game as intended without adding a few twists of our own! The Poobah (a certified 3rd level Gamemaster) has completely rewritten the rules, adding hilarious details from all three seasons of Riverdale into the gameplay.
Along with our special guests, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe and the First Lady Valerie Lowe, we used the teams we drafted in a previous episode and had a blast Running 'Round the 'Dale!
Length - 01:08:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Riverdale Chat returns, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast sinks our fangs into the two latest episodes of the addicting and unpredictable teen soap opera. First, it's time for this year's musical episode in Chapter 51 "Big Fun," where the cast puts on a stage version of Heathers when they're not busy burning down mobile drug labs. Then, it's on to Chapter 52 "The Raid," (or is it "The Master?") and Edgar Evernever's farmie open house and cult recruitment jamboree. There's a lot to decipher as we rocket toward this year's finale, so tune in and relive it all with us!
Length - 01:17:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
As we begin our third year in the podcasting game, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has put all our dumb toddler blunders behind us. No mistakes from here on out, as we reveal the most hated jobs on our resumes, review 80s musical biopic "The Dirt," catch up on the plots of "Doom Patrol" and "The Walking Dead" and let you know about a few new series, specials and documentaries hitting the airwaves.
Length - 01:27:19
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:35 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Telling stories about the worst jobs we've ever worked.
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0:20:50 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
New episodes of "Queer Eye" on Netflix, likely the final season of "Catastrophe," the true crime series "The Case Against Adnan Syed," Hulu comedies "Shrill" and "PEN15," differing opinions on "Love, Death & Robots," the Motley Crue biopic "The Dirt," a trailer for season three of "Stranger Things" and "Doom Patrol" just keeps getting weirder.
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0:51:22 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Wrapping up seasons of "The Gifted," "Deadly Class" and "Miracle Workers," the HBO documentary "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley," the retail silliness of "Superstore," an unraveling relationship on "This is Us," the launches of "Happy!" season two and the vampire mockumentary "What We Do in the Shadows" and working our way up to the finale of "The Walking Dead."
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast celebrates our third anniversary by debating the most beloved role of a cult favorite actor, reviewing the blockbuster horror film "Us," trying to understand Zack Snyder and cracking open the cover of the 1000th issue of "Detective Comics." We are living in a bleeping dream world and enjoying every minute of it!
Length - 01:08:02
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:33 - ONE JOB
Getting inspired by the new podcast Late Night (Nic) Cage Fight to declare the one essential role for Nicholas Cage.
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0:21:15 - MOVIE NEWS
The Disney buyout of Fox becomes official and a title for the first generation of Marvel films, spoiler-free thoughts on Jordan Peele's "Us," reacting to Zack Snyder's rant on his killer version of Batman and the first poster for "Star Wars Episode IX."
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0:49:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Jonathan Hickman returning to Marvel for new era of X-Men, the "Absolute Carnage" crossover event, a bonus chapter of "Marvels" for its 25th anniversary, catching up on recent releases and reviewing the milestone "Detective Comics" #1000.
Riverdale hits their milestone 50th episode with "American Dreams," the 15th show of season three, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to celebrate. But before we can figure out how many candles should really be on F.P.'s cake, we've got to visit a creepy comic shop and do a little bare knuckle RPGing to see if the Red Paladin is really king of the mountain. All this, plus casting news for the upcoming spinoff Katy Keene, from your friends at KPP!
Length - 00:49:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Recapping, ribbing, reckoning and rejoicing in Riverdale, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to cover episode 14 of season three, "Fire Walk With Me." We start by remembering Luke Perry, then it's on to awkward house showings, adopting random homeless kids, holding our hands over open flames and meticulously mapping Archie's many scars.
Length - 00:43:29
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Adding a robot fact-checker to our lineup goes about as smoothly as you'd expect, as the well-oiled machine known as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast rolls out another brand new episode. This time around, we pour ourselves a couple bowls of cereal, cringe through a hard-to-watch documentary, sample the latest Netflix offerings and review the blockbuster "Captain Marvel." Higher, further, faster, Ka-Powier!
Length - 01:22:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:23 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Remembering our favorite breakfast cereals from childhood.
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0:09:32 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The scathing Michael Jackson documentary "Leaving Neverland," Bob Saget returns to host "Videos After Dark," YouTube superstar Lilly Singh coming to late night NBC, hospital drama on "This is Us," "Arrow" to conclude next season, HBO's "Crashing" canceled, binging Showtime's "Escape at Dannemora," the topical comedy of "Desus & Mero" and being tided over by "Big Brother Canada."
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0:30:54 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The big budget Netflix action movie "Triple Frontier," sampling fresh comedy "Workin' Moms" and the stunning animated anthology "Love, Death & Robots."
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0:41:12 - MOVIE NEWS
James Gunn returning for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," Will Smith out of the next "Suicide Squad" and a better look at "Aladdin."
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0:45:05 - CAPTAIN MARVEL
A review and SPOILER-filled opinions on both the new Marvel hit and the controversy surrounding its star, Brie Larson.
With more details about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge being revealed seemingly every day, it's time for a special crossover episode with The Mickey Bars Podcast dedicated to all things Disney! Cliff and Elisha Barnes are joined by returning guest Justin Lowe to deep dive into all the news and rumors from the Star Wars-inspired rides, the menus and the merchandise. If you are as anxious as we are to step into that galaxy far, far away then don't miss it. Batuu or Bust!
Length - 01:14:36
Language - PG. (Contains mild language.)
We may be telegraphing our punches, but when a new episode of Riverdale drops, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is going to cover it. This time out, we're talking episode 13 of season three, "Requiem for a Welterweight." Recorded before Luke Perry's untimely passing, this one features high-stakes 'Dale action like boxing, under-cooked bacon, picking out a dress to drown in and a master plan we don't understand about putting prisoners in prison.
Length - 00:59:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Set your VCRs to record this one, because you're going to want to carefully catalog everything Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has to cover this week! Listen in as the Poobah rubs elbows with a celebrity, we agree to disagree with this year's Oscar winners and binge all the television worth binging (and some that isn't).
Length - 01:13:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:47 - GAMING
Seth calls in to actor Rich Sommer's game podcast Cardboard and My Little Pony, Transformers and G.I. Joe come to Heroclix.
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0:10:18 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
The kinds of things we set our VCRs to record and rewatch back in the day.
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0:18:44 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Jeopardy All-Star Games" spices up the quiz show, wooed by reality shows "The Masked Singer," "Survivor," "The Challenge" and "Temptation Island," "Better Things" back on FX, family sitcoms "Splitting Up Together" and "The Kids are Alright," "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" celebrates a milestone, "Crikey! It's the Irwins" and the anniversary of the Crocodile Hunter's death, a documentary-style 150th episode of "Arrow" and the premier of spy drama "Whiskey Cavalier."
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0:43:00 - MOVIE NEWS
Final thoughts on this year's Oscar winners.
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0:55:08 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Facing death on Netflix's "Paddleton," more thoughts on off-kilter "The Umbrella Academy" and "Doom Patrol" hitting all the right buttons.
Let's make some 'dale! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns with another mad, Sapphic caper, covering "Bizarrodale," the 12th episode of Riverdale's third season. (And a related sketch from Saturday Night Live!) Our favorite supporting characters finally take the spotlight, including Cheryl & Toni (a.k.a. Blopaz) and Kevin & Moose (a.k.a. um... Kevlar Masonjar?).
Length - 00:53:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back, and we're jumping the gun on what is sure to be an entire year of Star Wars rumors, hyperbole and hype. We're also simultaneously streaming two off-kilter superhero stories, prepping for the Oscars, trying not to cry during a wholesome documentary and spotlighting one of the biggest movie stars of our lifetimes, Bruce Willis.
Length - 01:28:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:08 - STAR WARS NEWS
Anticipating Episode IX's title reveal, wondering about the future impact of recent fan backlash, the results of our Star Wars vs Avengers poll and the announcement of Triple Force Friday.
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0:26:08 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The premier of "Doom Patrol" on the DC Universe app, first impressions of the offbeat superheroes of "Umbrella Academy," the twisty, time-travely "Russian Doll," Netflix bandersnatches its viewers choices and a new comedy special from Ray Romano.
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0:48:18 - MOVIE NEWS
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" documentary debuts on PBS and HBO, the Oscars keep stumbling over their own feet, the absurd horror film "Slaxx," a potential scary spin-off of "Aquaman," a remake of the foreign film "Force Majeure" and a spoiler-free review of "Glass."
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1:08:09 - ONE JOB
Yippee ki yay, Mr. Falcon... it's time to decide Bruce Willis' most essential performance.
Voted one of the top ten or twenty podcasts in our hometown, we are back with a brand new episode about the end of "Celebrity Big Brother," the return of "The Walking Dead" and all of the comic books you should be looking forward to over the next few months. We also have some breaking news about the River City Comic Arts Festival, so grab a cold one and tune in to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast today!
Length - 01:05:48
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:04 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Checking in on the murder mystery "Heroes in Crisis," the "Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe" crossover, anticipating Marvel's upcoming "War of the Realms," Conan joins the "Savage Avengers," DC preps for the "Year of the Villain," Vertigo cancels controversial "Second Coming," time traveling hi-jinks in store for "Jughead's Time Police" and a rundown of recent releases.
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0:29:58 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Talking tattoos in our getting-to-know-you segment.
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0:39:52 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The "Celebrity Big Brother" finale, the return of "The Walking Dead" introduces the Whisperers, "Miracle Workers" debuts on TBS, sampling the new season of "Star Trek: Discovery," not much closure on the latest "This is Us" and the passing of Disney exec Ron Miller.
Come with us to Noir Town, as the 11th episode of Riverdale's third season, "The Red Dahlia," goes even heavier than normal with movie references. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is on the case, sleuthing out what's really in Archie's punching bag and why Doctor Curdle, Jr isn't on Instagram. We've got strong opinions, left-field theories and terrible celebrity impressions that we have to share, so make the Podcast with Pep part of your weekly routine!
Length - 01:01:53
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
There's a new sheriff in town and the plotlines are moving fast in "The Stranger," the tenth episode of Riverdale's third season, so allow Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to help you keep tabs on it all. Healing nicely from our bear wounds, prepping for the SATs and throwing a couple of impromptu parties where the circumstances certainly do not warrant, we cover every angle of the most bonkers show on television with good humor and insane attention to detail.
Length - 01:03:57
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to spark joy in our listeners with insights and reviews on everything we've been watching lately. "Big Brother" has another house full of celebrities, "This is Us" mortifies us in brand new ways, two comic book adaptations hit the small screen and a wild documentary dovetails... er... pigtails perfectly into our discussion of the use of advertising in social media. (Psst... nobody tell Jordan his microphone is facing the wrong way the entire time. He'll be so embarrassed!)
Length - 01:18:12
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:02 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Learn more about us by reliving some of our most memorable moments at the movie theater.
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0:13:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The return of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," the second season of "Celebrity Big Brother," a new format (and a new podcast) for "Conan," the CW renews its most popular shows, checking in on "Black Lightning," "The Goldbergs" has lost some of its magic, the most traumatic event yet on "This is Us" and SyFy's "Deadly Class" starts off strong.
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0:35:51 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The effects of social media influencers highlight the documentary "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened," choosing our way through "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch," another trip back to the nerdy 90s in "So Much Damage: How Image Comics Changed the World," the over-the-top comic book action of "Polar," a faithful adaptation of "Watership Down," "A Series of Unfortunate Events" provides stylized family fun, sampling the home improvement phenomenon "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo," several new Netflix releases and our final thoughts on "Bird Box."
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1:02:00 - ONE JOB
Taking off our blindfolds just long enough to peek at the single role we most identify with Sandra Bullock.
Coming at you from sunny Marietta, Ohio, the film capital of the world, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast presents the 2018 Poobah Awards! Seth, our resident cinephile and list-maker has spent all year watching everything from blockbuster superhero movies to micro-budget indies, traveling the region to screen, rent and stream the very best Hollywood had to offer in 2018. Counting down over 100 entries, this enormously overstuffed episode is the final word on our favorite films this year.
Length - 02:36:03
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
"Riverdale" returns from its holiday hiatus with "No Exit," episode nine of season three, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is all over the action. This hour has bear maulings, cat burglings, gargoyles jacking jalopies and even a little Shakespeare lesson, so miss it at your own peril. And remember to vote for us for Best Local Podcast in the "Arts & Culture" category at ClutchMOV.com!
Length - 01:02:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Nothing goes together better than reality TV and minor celebrities. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is going for that same kind of ratings boost, utilizing the simulator found on www.brantsteele.net to binge through an entire make-believe season of "Big Brother," starring familiar faces from our show! Expect the unexpected as you get all the twists and turns, betrayals and blindsides you enjoy from the real thing, just starring (mostly) imaginary people.
Length - 01:54:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
A new year means it's time for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's annual Movie Preview! Along with special in-studio guest, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, KPP combs the entire 2019 calendar for films both big and small we hope will wow us over the next twelve months. We also reveal which single flick we are most anticipating and go out on limbs predicting which one will end up being our favorite. Forget those resolutions that involve going to the gym and instead promise to spend the year with us at the nearest theater.
Length - 01:45:14
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The winter finale of the most amazing show on television gave us a ton of new information to suss, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to recap "Outbreak," the eighth episode from season three of "Riverdale." Let us be the big spoon and you'll hear a theory we think cracks this whole storyline open, the coining of a patented new 'ship name and exactly how Archie's quest parallels a beloved holiday classic!
Length - 01:24:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
Pop culture doesn't slow down for the holidays, so neither does Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Join us for this brand new episode where we put a lid on a few of the streaming seasons we've been following, recap the CW crossover event "Elseworlds" and review the spectacular "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."
Length - 02:11:06
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:30 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The Dad rock concert film "Springsteen on Broadway," finishing up "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," a "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" holiday special, a documentary on the Just For Laughs comedy festival, "Inside Jokes," thoughts on the first season of "Titans" and new pictures of "Doom Patrol," the cast of "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" revealed and "Voltron: Legendary Defender" wraps up its outstanding run.
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0:32:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Recapping "Elseworlds," the annual CW crossover between "The Flash," "Arrow" and "Supergirl."
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0:49:47 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Sharing stories about our first jobs.
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1:01:45 - ONE JOB
Eulogizing Penny Marshall by picking her one immortal contribution to pop culture.
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1:13:36 - MOVIE NEWS
Trailers for "Men in Black: International" and "Hellboy" and November's batch of Essential Films.
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1:45:13 - SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Our SPOILER-heavy review of the new animated theatrical release.
When the world blesses us with a gem as rare as "Riverdale," then Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a duty to dissect each one into a thousand fragments in order to fully appreciate their every aspect. This time around, we cross the tracks and wind up in episodes 6 and 7 of the third season, "Manhunter" and "The Man in Black," where we make a pit stop in Athens for a shave, end up meeting royalty (both of the Gargoyle and Rock 'n Roll variety) and conclude with an unexpected new 'ship. Things get pretty hot and heavy in the bunker this time around, so strap in and enjoy!
Length - 01:53:33
Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)
As some of our favorite television shows skid into their holiday hiatuses, we're here to recap all the major twists and turns. We also have some spoiler-free reviews of the new films "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and "The Christmas Chronicles," along with a debate about Kurt Russell's most iconic movie role. (Forgive us, Captain Ron.) So you tell 'em Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is coming and hilarity's coming with us, you hear?
Length - 01:49:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:40 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Recounting our glory days (or lack thereof) in youth sports.
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0:10:05 - MOVIE NEWS
An advance screening of the amazing "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," family fun at "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and trailers for "Avengers: Endgame" and "Captain Marvel."
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0:39:15 - ONE JOB
Debating the definitive role in the bad@$$ career of Kurt Russell.
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0:54:55 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Feeling holly jolly with "The Christmas Chronicles" on Netflix, a live action "Cowboy Bebop" in the works, some final thoughts on "The Haunting of Hill House" and sampling other Mike Flanagan works like "Gerald's Game" and "Hush."
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1:13:58 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The fight against alien prejudice on "Supergirl," a time-hacking 100th episode of "Flash," more timeline shenanigans on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Preacher" greenlit for a fourth season, the odd departures of Andrew Lincoln and Lauren Cohan from "The Walking Dead," topical new episodes of "Adam Ruins Everything" and a documentary about the unavoidable mix of sports and politics, "Shut Up and Dribble."
It's a big week for news around these parts, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to cover as much of it as we can. Things kick off by saying goodbye to Stan Lee, recounting what he meant to the world at large and to us in particular. Then we peruse the most recent Netflix releases like "She-Ra" and an off-kilter Western from the Coen Brothers, catch up on some of our favorite superhero shows and prepare for this year's upcoming Poobah Awards by watching as many recent movies as possible. All that and a Perlmutter story about bribing dirty cops makes for one heckuva show. Excelsior!
Length - 02:01:51
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:36 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Isaac Perlmutter named in NYPD bribery scandal, eulogizing Stan Lee and deciding on the One Job we'll most remember him by.
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0:31:47 - GAMING
Recounting a dominating performance during Marvel night at our local pub trivia, tending our share of pretty horses in "Red Dead Redemption 2" and beginning The Search for Jesse in a long-running game of Dragon Age.
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0:44:03 - MOVIE NEWS
A long-winded title for the "Birds of Prey" movie, Amazon Prime members can watch "Aquaman" early, seeing Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" in preparation for this year's Poobah Awards, checking off October's list of Essential Films and getting out to see the recent movies "Creed II," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Widows."
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1:13:32 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" debuts on Netflix, sampling "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," new episodes of "Mystery Science Theater 3000," Adam Sandler gets sentimental in "100% Fresh" standup special, "Remastered 2: Tricky Dick and the Man in Black" tells a timely story about Johnny Cash performing at the White House, cooling off on "House of Cards," Julia Roberts comes to the small screen in "Homecoming" and "The Romanoffs" anthology nears its end.
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1:35:06 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Kelly Ripa cast in "Riverdale," the surprisingly popular "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." renewed, recapping the unpredictable recent episodes of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," lots of new villains on "The Flash," a taste of "Titans" and the rest of the DC app, the first season of British spy series "Killing Eve" and critical acclaim for the latest "Doctor Who."
Monica Posh rides again, with two more thrilling hours of "Riverdale" to enjoy! First, we reveal the identity of Archie's new bae from the landmark 700th issue of the original comic book, then we sink our Baby Teeth into episodes 4 and 5 of the third season, "The Midnight Club" and "The Great Escape." We've been waiting on this flashback episode to the parents' high school years for a long while, and the answers it would provide to the origins of Gryphons & Gargoyles. So pop a couple of Fizzle Rocks and listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast breaks it all down. Capisce?
Length - 01:30:24
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Saddle up, cowboys, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a lot to cover this week. Not only do we stumble on the most obvious name ever for a new segment (and reveal our first celebrity crushes!), but we learn a few secrets about what it's like during game night at Castle Poobah, enjoy our first taste of "Red Dead Redemption II," get the willies from "The Haunting of Hill House" and make lots of juvenile jokes about a bare-naked Batman as DC's new boss scrambles to erase any and all controversy, plus plenty more in this brand new episode.
Length - 01:46:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:25 - GAMING
A new illustrated history book "Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana," a peek behind the curtains of one of Seth's game nights and playing cowboys in "Red Dead Redemption II."
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0:17:28 - MOVIE NEWS
Checking out recent films like the musical drama "Hearts Beat Loud," the documentary "Three Identical Strangers," the con artist story "A Crooked Somebody," the thriller "Revenge," "The Kindergarten Teacher" with Maggie Gyllenhaal and the martial arts action flick "The Night Comes for Us."
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0:24:56 - ONE JOB
Struggling to decide on our favorite role from a listener suggestion, Tom Hanks.
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0:41:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Finishing the second season of "Ozark," getting creeped out by "The Haunting of Hill House," "Daredevil" season three drops, more "Making a Murderer," the spoof "American Vandal" canceled, and a new film from Jeremy Saulnier, "Hold the Dark."
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0:55:57 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The animated "Constantine: The Legend Continues" promos the CW Seed movie, a new supernatural mission for "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," a strong political point of view on "Supergirl," the troubled "Heathers" finally makes it to the screen, a who's who of horror geeks on "Eli Roth's History of Horror," orders upped for the "Batman: The Animated Series" blu-ray release and different versions of an "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" classic for Halloween.
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1:17:12 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Archie cancels their line of Marvel Digests, Hip Hop variant covers to grace actual albums, checking in on DC's "Heroes in Crisis" and other recent releases and behind the scenes waves caused by the "Batman: Damned" kerfuffle.
Hang up your totems and chug that Blueberry Fresh Ade, because "Riverdale" is in the midst of a serious game of Gryphons & Gargoyles and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is keeping track of it all. We start off with our spoiler-free first impressions of its Netflix sister-series, "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," then move on to covering all the crucial highlights of episodes 2 and 3 of the third season, "Fortune and Men's Eyes" and "As Above, So Below." And stick around to the very end, where we manage to squeeze in a stealth edition of One Job, picking our favorite role from a beloved member of the 80s Brat Pack!
Length - 01:46:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's an overstuffed episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, as the arrival of fall has filled our days with dozens of new shows and returning favorites to sink our teeth into. We sample several debuting pilots, including the rebooted "Magnum P.I.," the Jim Carrey dramedy "Kidding," Netflix's brain-bending "Maniac," the animated "Star Wars: Resistance" and much, much more. Plus, we introduce a new segment where we get to know each other a little better by revealing our favorite Halloween costumes we've ever worn.
Length - 01:59:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:17:40 - ANIMATION NEWS
The "Marvel Rising" movie kicks off kid-friendly superhero adventure, "Batman: Bad Blood" on Netflix, a weirdly controversial trailer for the rebooted "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," "DuckTales" ends its first season on a high note, "Star Wars: Resistance" premiers on Disney Channel and the crude "Big Mouth" defies expectations.
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0:37:49 - MOVIE NEWS
A big box office but mixed reviews for "Venom," Lady Gaga shines in award contender "A Star is Born," scratching off more movies from our list of 100 Essential Films, an extended trailer for "Aquaman" and plans for a sequel and an English language remake of "Train to Busan."
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1:14:38 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Hours of classic "Monty Python's Flying Circus" come to Netflix, Emma Stone and Jonah Hill star in "Maniac," Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen re-team for "Forever," historical fiction anthology "The Romanoffs," introducing "Mr. Bean" to a new generation, skateboarding documentary "Minding the Gap," a smart second season of "American Vandal" and lots of new songs on "Flight of the Conchords: Live in London."
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1:28:52 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Quality drama on HBO's "Succession," checking out the fall pilots "Magnum P.I.," "Murphy Brown," "The Neighborhood," "Happy Together," "The Cool Kids," Jim Carrey's "Kidding" and USA's "The Purge," season four of "Better Call Saul" wraps up, the finale of the quirky "Lodge 49," a new speedster and a new big bad on "The Flash," the return of "The Goldbergs" and "This is Us" and the ninth season of "The Walking Dead" ups the quality but sheds viewers.
Summer vacation is over and the "Riverdale" gang is back! And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are right along with them, doing our usual obsessive overview of the first episode of season three, "Labor Day." Heading to their junior year after wilding through the South Side, Archie's pals are already dealing with a murder trial, a sick tat and a creepy new nemesis, so there's a lot to examine right out of the gate. Plus, Cliff recaps his week at Disney World, his first trip to Toy Story Land and everything he could glean over the fence to Batuu and the construction of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge."
Length - 01:19:44
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
With Jordan MIA on his hunt for the Mothman, favorite Lowe child Justin Lowe returns to fill his shoes. We celebrate the career of Burt Reynolds by deciding on his One Job, give some initial reviews on recent releases like "Iron Fist," "Jack Ryan," "Ozark" and "Castle Rock," and speculate on the risks both DC and Disney are taking by launching their own streaming services. Download and enjoy this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast before some pesky Man in Black shows up to erase it.
Length - 01:30:17
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:53 - MOVIE NEWS
Persistant rumors about "Top Gun 2," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" put on hold by Disney, Ethan Hawke's clergy drama "First Reformed," the retro slasher flick "Summer of 84," the clever webcam thriller "Searching" and horrible reviews for "The Happytime Murders."
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0:15:52 - ONE JOB
Picking our favorite role from the dearly departed film idol, Burt Reynolds.
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0:41:10 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Hulu's "Castle Rock" excites Stephen King fans, John Krasinski is the new "Jack Ryan," strong women take the spotlight in the second season of "Ozark," the confounding street magic of "Magic for Humans," Sean Penn heads to Mars in "The First," a documentary about the real-life stars of "GLOW," Netflix picking up "Designated Survivor" for a third season, more "The End of the F------ World," a trailer for the new season of "The Man in the High Castle," the animated comedy "Paradise PD," "Iron Fist" improves with new episodes, documentary "Perfect Bid" exposes a "Price is Right" phenom, DC Universe streaming service is active, the financial risks for Disney's streaming plans and a surprising double eviction on "Big Brother."
Be our guest for the second half of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's brand new countdown, revealing our choices of #5 through #1 on our lists of the Top Ten animated movies of all time! Joined remotely by special guest, Disney expert Justin Lowe, our picks end up being varied and wide-ranging, with a bushel of honorable mentions that didn't quite crack the lists, and even the films we agree on tend to be for different reasons. So refresh your memory with Part One, then settle in here for the finale.
Length - 02:23:48
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's a piping fresh Top Ten episode, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast counts down our favorite animated movies of all time. Not necessarily the best or most acclaimed films, instead we talk about the ones that have stuck with us longest, moved us or made us laugh like no other. Styles run the gamut from traditional hand-drawn animation to CGI, anime and stop-motion and from childhood favorites to powerful recent indies. In part one, we reveal #10 through #6 from our lists, joined by special remote guest - Disney expert and favorite Lowe child - Justin Lowe. Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, it's off to podcast we go!
Length - 01:19:03
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The mainstream media finally catches up to our years of Perlmutter reporting in this hard-hitting expose where we blow the lid off the 1,546,045th biggest scandal to ever hit Washington D.C.! After that, we cover all the news generating headlines in the comic book world, finally get some intriguing details on HBO's version of "Watchmen," review a couple of recent films and decide on the One Job that should define the career of Geena Davis. I'll be dipped if I ever skip an episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:34:01
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:16 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Questions arise concerning Marvel honcho Isaac Perlmutter's powerful role in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Fifth Annual Batman Day almost here, hubbub over Bruce Wayne's "atheism," a graphic novel about George Takei's time in an internment camp on American soil, the return of the Marvel Knights imprint, Grant Morrison revamping Hal Jordan for "The Green Lantern" and a rundown of recent comic releases.
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0:36:02 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Another unexpectedly strong finish for "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," a teaser for "Runaways" season two, "Yellowstone" ramps up the action and the first details for HBO's "Watchmen."
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0:48:40 - MOVIE NEWS
Checking out "Hotel Transylvania 3," excellent indies "Tully" and "The Rider" and crossing the halfway point on our list of essential films.
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1:15:32 - ONE JOB
Debating the one iconic part Geena Davis should most be remembered for playing.
Trust us when we say this is a fun episode, because the fellas of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast play a little game to prove how very bad we are at lying. Because you demanded it (apparently) we cover recent developments on "Big Brother," dip our toe into Matt Groening's latest animated comedy, test out a few new tabletop games, declare the One Job for which the world will remember composer John Williams and plenty more. So listen in as we celebrate the love... yub nub!
Length - 01:10:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:26 - GAMING
An expansion for tabletop game "Room-25," adding miniature terrain by backing the Dwarven Forge Kickstarter, adding a rookie player to the Poobah's Dragon Age RPG game, a wild endurance competition on "Big Brother" and a quick game of "Win, Lose, or Banana."
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0:20:55 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Matt Groening's new Netflix comedy "Disenchantment," first trailer for the animated "Star Wars: Resistance," digging in to season seven of "Voltron: Legendary Defender," giving the cult horror indie "Cube" a shot and the marching band documentary "Marching Orders."
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0:45:22 - ONE JOB
Picking the single most iconic work from the many immortal scores created by film composer John Williams.
This week we are joined by special guest, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, who details his greatest triumph as an actor and proves his chops in the inaugural edition of "Ka-Pow Theater." We also review the new Disney film "Christopher Robin" and the indie darling "Eighth Grade," continue to gush about "Mission: Impossible Fallout," wade into the for-whatever-reason-controversial casting of Batwoman and settle Tommy Lee Jones' one job. There's a speed limit in this town, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is totally gonna ignore it!
Length - 01:32:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:02 - KA-POW THEATER
Reinacting a saucy scene from the film noir classic "Double Indemnity."
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0:12:33 - MOVIE NEWS
An exciting trailer for "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," a review of the other Pooh movie, "Christopher Robin," watching "Mission: Impossible Fallout" in IMAX, the recent indie movies "Sorry to Bother You" and "Eighth Grade," the twisty new Netflix original "Extinction" and being thirty years too late to "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension."
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0:37:54 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A strong season of "Big Brother" continues, the Cleveland Browns star in a new round of HBO's "Hard Knocks," the fourth season of "Better Call Saul" begins, the debut of AMC's whimsical "Lodge 49," missing the boat on the historical horror of "The Terror," information on the upcoming season of "Fargo," Ruby Rose coming to "Arrow" as Batwoman, the reboot of "ALF" we've all been waiting for, Amy Poehler & Nick Offerman's reality competition "Making It," getting hooked on "Yellowstone," the loving Robin Williams documentary "Come Inside My Mind" and new episodes of CNN's "The History of Comedy."
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1:10:18 - ONE JOB
Deciding the most enduring role ever played by Tommy Lee Jones.
This episode is all about gaming, as the Poobah regales us with tales of a weekend spent at the longest-running game convention in the world, Gen Con, and Restoration Games announces a remake of the classic 80s fantasy game Dark Tower. Then things get tense as we draft our teams for a round of "Running 'Round Riverdale" to be played live on an upcoming episode. Tune in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and special guest, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, are on the clock and choosing squads of our favorite characters from the Town with Pep!
Length - 00:36:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Still trying to catch up with all the head-spinning headlines from this year's San Diego Comic Con, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast talks movies for this entire episode. Things kick off with a long, loving review of "Ant-Man & the Wasp," then we decide on the career-defining role of Ms. Janet Van Dyne herself, Michelle Pfeiffer. With that business settled, then it's on to other news, trailers, the James Gunn mess and a Winnie the Pooh movie (no, not that one, the other one). Things are a little lax and loony this week, so if you have to listen at x2 speed, we totally get it.
Length - 01:49:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:05:05 - ANT-MAN & THE WASP
Our full-length review of Marvel's other summer superhero blockbuster is full of SPOILERS, esoteric comic history and Paul Rudd man-crushing.
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0:37:24 - ONE JOB
We take a close look at Michelle Pfeiffer's big hits in order to decide which role history will best remember her for.
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0:50:06 - MOVIE NEWS
Cliff watched "Baywatch" for some reason, our first look at M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass," the Comic Con "Aquaman" trailer, James Gunn fired from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," seeing "2001: A Space Odyssey" on the big screen, seven more Essential Films scratched off Jordan's list, getting multiple Winnie the Pooh movies confused with "Goodbye Christopher Robin" and the warmhearted Mister Rogers documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
We recorded this episode smack dab in the middle of this year's San Diego Comic Con hoopla, and attempt to cover as many of the major stories breaking over the weekend as possible. Some news about what's coming to our television screens wowed us and some confounded us, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to try and make sense of it all. And if you haven't completely zoned out by then, we conclude by bestowing One Job on Vinnie Barbarino himself, Mr. John Travolta!
Length - 01:16:56
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:10:09 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Prices set for DC's streaming app, a polarizing "Titans" trailer, a closer look at "Young Justice: Outsiders," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" returning to conclude the story, more info on the Stephen King anthology "Castle Rock" and a peek at "Iron Fist" season two.
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0:25:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Bob's Burgers" coming to the big screen, the Thirteenth Doctor makes the rounds at Comic Con, a rebooted "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," confirming some "Walking Dead" rumors, a new Captain Pike for "Star Trek: Discovery," Batwoman coming to the Arrow-verse, the premier of "Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters," "Sharp Objects" debuts on HBO, the engrossing PBS retrospective "This is Bob Hope," an interview with Conan O'Brien about the changing talk show landscape and rooting for our favorites on "Big Brother."
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0:49:05 - GAMING
Preparing for all the new games at this year's Gen Con and two new Heroclix sets featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Batman: The Animated Series.
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0:57:25 - ONE JOB
An attempt to narrow down John Travolta's comeback-laden career to his single most enduring role.
Today, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast presents our "Westworld" wrap-up. We use a deep-dive into episode #10, "The Passenger," as a way to share our thoughts and theories on Season Two as a whole. The Poobah's Little NotebookTM is full of information, and on a show with so many twists and reveals, expect SPOILERS as we attempt to trace the timelines.
Length - 01:20:52
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
In an effort to lure Michael back to the podcast, we invited his arch-enemy, carbs, to sit in with us. So join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our new loaf of bread co-host as we discuss all the most recent topics making waves in the entertainment world. Along with new seasons of "GLOW" and "Luke Cage," the passing of Spider-Man's co-creator and DC's recent marketing missteps, we even find time to declare "one job" to define Kevin Costner's entire career. So if you knead a good laugh with content that's never stale, you butter tune in and join us in a toast to our newest episode!
Length - 01:45:11
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:14 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Freeform's "Cloak & Dagger" turning out to be a winner, Season 20 of "Big Brother" adds a robotic wrinkle, prestige drama "Yellowstone" shows potential, "Preacher" returns with Angelville storyline, better-late-than-never wrap-ups of "Flash" and "Supergirl" and a new Sacha Baron Cohen ambush comedy coming to Showtime.
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0:30:25 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Binge-racing through a spoiler-free look at "GLOW" season two, the true crime series "The Staircase" on Netflix, a premier date for the second season of "Ozark," first impressions of new "Luke Cage" episodes, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" lives up to the hype, holding out hope for "Locke and Key," season six of "Voltron: Legendary Defender" gets dark and thinking deep thoughts with "Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth."
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0:53:38 - ONE JOB
Determining the most iconic performance from Kevin Costner's long career.
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1:08:59 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
The passing of legendary artist Steve Ditko, another lawsuit between Perlmutter and Peerenboom, digital comics added to upcoming DC streaming app, angering retailers with exclusive Wal-Mart comics, DC spoils the story days ahead of Batman's wedding, new "Firefly" stories on the way and the possibilities of a licensing agreement between Netflix and Dark Horse, beginning with "Stranger Things."
Concluding our countdown of Top Ten Video Games of all time, this episode covers #4 through #1, along with a boatload of honorable mentions and a few favorites provided by our Facebook fans. The picks get even more personal and nostalgic as we reach the top of the list, so catch up with Part One, then join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our in-studio guest Russ Casseday as we reveal the games that captured our imaginations as kids and kept us hooked to the screen as adults.
Length - 01:17:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It has been too long since our last Top Ten episode, so we picked a topic a little bit out of left field from our normal conversations and are counting down our Top Ten Video Games. Most of us are what you would call "casual gamers" at best, so this isn't a comprehensive list of critical darlings and all-time greats. Instead, these are the games we had the best time playing with a room full of friends or the childhood favorites that always hit our nostalgia triggers. From Atari to Xbox, arcade to console, Pong paddles to cutting-edge online gaming, part one of our countdown reveals picks #10 through #5 from each member of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our special guest, Russ Casseday. Stay tuned for part two, coming as soon as Cliff unplugs his joystick and gets back to editing!
Length - 01:27:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Have we got some stories to tell! From Michael's grueling new exercise regimen, to the Poobah's trip to Origins Game Fair, to our team's return to the local trivia scene, to Jordan's sudden, scary fight against pneumonia, there's been a lot going on here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. But we've still made time to see plenty of movies and keep abreast of everything popping in popular culture. So pull up a chair and let us tell you a tale or two in this week's brand new episode!
Length - 01:46:02
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:30:31 - MOVIE NEWS
Getting into a fight at "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," reviewing the long-awaited "Incredibles 2," the 100 Essential Films of April and May, checking out "Upgrade" and "Hereditary" in theaters, more big name Tarantino casting new, the comedy "Fist Fight" on cable and confusion over the future of the "Star Wars" franchise.
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1:14:43 - ONE JOB
Deciding on the one iconic role to forever define the career of divisive movie star Tom Cruise.
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1:31:43 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Closing in on the end of the second season of "Westworld," a local artist returns for the All-Star cast of SyFy's "Face Off" and the Disney purchase of Fox assets appears to be a done deal.
In order to graduate nerd school and move on to our summer vacations, our pal Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast and The Unspoken Decade returns to administer our final exam: Wizard Magazine's Comic Book Intelligence Quotient from June of 1993. Listen in as we flash back 25 years and struggle to answer questions about Valiant and Image and all the other trendy fanboy topics of the day. Plus, we have our biggest disagreement yet during a special "One Job" segment, choosing only one immortal work from the prolific director suggested by Jesse.
Length - 01:21:44
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
There is a lot of information to cover in any given week, and we here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast try to get to as much as humanly possible. But some pop culture events have a much bigger impact than others, and deserve our full and undivided attention. That is why we are devoting this entire episode to just three recent spectacles: "Deadpool 2," "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and, of course, the season two finale of "Riverdale." SPOILERS abound from the very beginning, so be sure you've seen them first, then join us for our in-depth reviews.
Length - 01:29:15
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:09 - DEADPOOL 2
Hoping to recapture the feeling of the Merc with a Mouth's first blockbuster film, Ryan Reynolds returns for more over-the-top action and R-rated humor, bringing Cable and Domino along for this bigger, brasher sequel set in the X-Men Universe.
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0:17:06 - SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
More impressive than the astronomical odds of picking the same two showtimes as Bucky, this prequel officially introduces our word "kashyyykee" into Lucasfilm canon. Oh, and there's also Kessel runs and sabacc games and unrefined coaxium and Lando and stuff.
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0:49:05 - RIVERDALE
Season two of our favorite teen soap opera concludes with Episode #22, "Brave New World," wrapping up some major storylines and giving us hints of what's to come next year, both on screen and on the shelves of our local Hot Topic.
The last few episodes of the second season of "Riverdale" have hit as hard as getting wanged with a shovel. So leave it to the faithful crew at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to cover every moment, big and small, from episode #20 "Shadow of a Doubt" and #21 "Judgement Night." Featuring some of the most exciting television of the year, the town is in flames, the Black Hood is revealed (we think) and Cheryl has donned her hunting cloak. So listen in as we go door to door with Archie to check out every pair of eyes in Riverdale.
Length - 01:51:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Recorded live from the velvet tables of Castle Poobah, we wrap up this year's Free Comic Book Day festivities, introduce a new segment called "One Job" where we choose a performer's most iconic role, give our initial opinions of the 80s-centric "Cobra Kai," then conclude with a SPOILER-filled review of the blockbuster "Avengers: Infinity War." So join us for yet another trip into the entertainment stratosphere with Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 01:19:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:38 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Tremors 6: A Cold Day in Hell" drops on Netflix just as the first clip of the canceled Kevin Bacon series is leaked, the outstanding "Cobra Kai" debuts on YouTube Red, "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" the official name of the "Riverdale" spinoff, Dan Trachtenberg to direct "The Boys," a remix version of "Arrested Development" in anticipation of the new season, an interesting line-up for the second series of "The Toys That Made Us," John Mulaney's new standup "Kid Gorgeous at Radio City" and the movie score performances "Hans Zimmer Live in Prague."
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0:20:58 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"What We Do in the Shadows" picked up for ten episodes on FX, a pro-wrestling documentary starring Andre the Giant and "Last Man on Earth," "Lucifer," "The Mick" and "Brooklyn 99" canceled by Fox.
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0:27:54 - ANIMATION NEWS
Seventy new episodes of "Rick and Morty" on the way and recording sessions complete for "Young Justice" voice cast.
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0:29:11 - MOVIE NEWS
Our new segment "One Job"where we choose a performer's most iconic role beginning with Russell Crowe, the cast filling out for Tarantino's next movie and confirming Seth's number one pick for last year's best film.
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0:37:01 - AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
And we conclude with all our spoiler-filled opinions on the Marvel movie that still has everyone talking.
For all the "Riverdale" fans who have been waving their mourning pom poms in our direction for slacking on our coverage recently, we get up to date with this discussion of the last four episodes. From the mayoral election drama of "Primary Colors" to Cheryl's institutionalization in "The Noose Tightens" to musical-themed murder in "A Night to Remember" to the return of the Black Hood in "Prisoners," we cover episodes #16-19 of season two. So dial us up, even if you have to crawl across the floor like Nana Rose, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is ready to make our bones.
Length - 01:35:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After that massive episode #100, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back doing what we do best, bringing you news and reviews for as much pop culture as we can possibly squeeze out of a week. Free Comic Book Day is almost here again, and we preview a lot of the titles that will be available at your friendly neighborhood comic shop this weekend. Plus, Cliff reports on scaling the berm to check out the Star Wars construction at Disney, we highlight the new "Lost in Space," talk "A Quiet Place" and "Ready Player One" and are actually pretty chill about "Westworld" coming back.
Length - 02:07:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:05 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A Free Comic Book Day 2018 preview, this year's Eisner nominations announced, creator of Thanos throws shade at Marvel, reviewing the momentous "Action Comics" #1000 and a wild Batman / Booster Gold team-up.
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0:26:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Season two of "Westworld" debuts, a rapid-fire rundown catching up on "Flash," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and "Supergirl," Neil Gaiman guests on "The Big Bang Theory," "Ash vs Evil Dead" canceled, the premier of "Barry" on HBO, a four-way conversation about "Superstore," "Last Man on Earth," "New Girl" and "UnREAL," "The Americans" approaches its end, consistantly confounded by "Legion," Joe Hill's "NOS4A2" picked up by AMC and the anime-inspired "Star Wars: Resistance" announced.
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1:04:44 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A spoiler-free first look at Netflix's "Lost in Space," "Love" concludes with a strong ending, the twisty indie "Radius," "Locke & Key" not picked up by Hulu, a "Stand" mini-series for CBS All Access and a massive "Star Trek: Discovery" spoiler, truth is stranger than fiction in "Wild Wild Country" and Allison Mack's arrest, Mike Judge's animated "Tales from the Tour Bus" and a historical documentary about the Roosevelts.
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1:28:38 - MOVIE NEWS
A half-dozen more Essential Films scratched off Jordan's poster, a strong recommendation for "A Quiet Place," a sneak peek at "Cobra Kai" during a "Karate Kid" Fathom Event and a light-on-spoilers review of "Ready Player One."
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1:56:45 - GAMING
Getting the old Atari 2600 out of storage for a Barnes family gathering.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has hit the century mark, and we have decided to celebrate with a clip show! In an ambitious endeavor, we collected and curated the very best moments from our time starting out as the So Pro Podcast up through the first fifty episodes of our current iteration. So whether you're a long-time Jesse here to relive some of your favorite moments or a more recent listener learning the origins of our recurring references and best running gags, this mega-sized anniversary celebration has a little something for everyone. We even end the show with extended flashbacks to our four favorite episodes, including an owl-filled Facebook intervention, a Ho-Ho-Holiday roundtable, trading barbs with a roomful of other podcasters and the unbelievable tale of "Crisis on County Road 10." So for Michael, Jordan, Cliff, Seth, all the family that puts up with our long nights recording and all the fans who have ever given us a listen, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for always being down with KPP!
Length - 03:06:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We have somehow fallen behind in our crazy-obsessive "Riverdale" coverage, so it's time to play catch up! Join us as we explore every moment of the season two episodes "The Hills Have Eyes," in which the gang make a real weekend out of it at lakeside Lodge Lodge, and "There Will Be Blood," where Senior Archie jumps into the cutthroat town mayoral race. And luckily, just as the show throws politics and a shifty set of twins at us, we are joined by real-life holder of an elected office and father of twins, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe. Plus, get a few hints at our ambitious plans for next week's one hundredth episode from the pals and gals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:37:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
With Cliff off enjoying himself at Disney, it's up to the Mayor, Jared Lowe, to fill his seat. We get to hear a harrowing tale of Michael's life-threatening big toe injury, say goodbye to Toys 'R Us, recap the fun at a local comic convention and witness Jordan bow to technological peer pressure, along with all the other news and reviews you expect. At Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, you can count on us to cover everyting from A to B!
Length - 01:18:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Stopping by the Classic Plastics Toy & Comic Expo in Parkersburg, WV, Seth picks up the Absolute version of "Identity Crisis" from a struggling retailer, cartoonist Ed Piskor's "X-Men: Grand Design," worrying about Stan Lee's health and circling vultures, South by Southwest gives away red Superman trunks, a variant cover for Tom Beland's touching "Black Panther" art, Bruce Banner returns as the Immortal Hulk, Norman Osborn becomes the Red Goblin, Marvel's "Infinity Countdown" begins, "Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Coronation" reveals the origin of the Goblin King and the first issue of Robert Kirkman's sci-fi "Oblivion Song."
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0:28:30 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Joel McHale's Netflix show improving, the third and final season of "Love," new episodes of "Jessica Jones," Annabella Sciorra cast as "Luke Cage" villain and Jordan joins the 20th century by switching cable providers.
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0:36:36 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The "Westworld" experience dazzles at South by Southwest, Melissa Joan Hart returning for more "Clarissa Explains it All," recontextualizing "Saved by the Bell" with the "Zack Morris is Trash" shorts, the first table read for final season of "Game of Thrones," more money equals more problems on "Atlanta" and "The Walking Dead" struggling to tie all the threads together.
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0:57:34 - MOVIE NEWS
Michael finally gets out to see "Black Panther," classic comic moments in the second trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War," reshoots for "Deadpool 2," a recommendation for the comedy "Game Night," the serious sci-fi of "Annihilation," revisiting some Hitchcock classics, the first reviews for "Ready Player One" and special features on the "Star Wars: the Last Jedi" include Laura Dern's unique blaster form.
It's time to catch up on all the news you need to know! This week, we cover everything from "Celebrity Big Brother" to the final few hours of "Star Wars: Rebels" to Marvel shaking up the release schedule of "Infinity War." Then we take a deeper dive into the comic book market, how it's structured and how a new digital pre-order system could change things for your favorite local shop. Equally informational and irreverent, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is happy to have you along for the ride!
Length - 01:58:34
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Szechuan sauce returns to McDonald's, the second season of "Atlanta" begins, video game fanboys invade "Superstore," some final thoughts on "Celebrity Big Brother," the true-life mini-series "Waco," a new sci-fi wrinkle added as "Star Wars: Rebels" nears its end, "The Walking Dead" returns for its second half with a long goodbye and better late than never to IFC's "Brockmire."
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0:29:28 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Lost in Space" headed to Netflix, Joel McHale's familiar-looking show, season five of "Voltron: Legendary Defender" drops, Paul Rudd's "Mute" disappoints, the first three episodes of Hulu's political drama "The Looming Tower" released, a funny second teaser for "Cobra Kai," a "Dark Tower" series headed to Amazon, a new generation of "Queer Eye" debuts and another season of the reality-skewering "UnREAL."
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0:46:16 - MOVIE NEWS
Marvel moves "Infinity War" up a week, Disneyland Paris announces new Marvel and Star Wars lands, Joss Whedon drops out of "Batgirl," the first look at Zachary Levi as Shazam, Kristen Wiig as Cheetah?, casting for Tarantino's next movie, "Annihilation" opens in theaters, catching all the Oscar nominated shorts on the big screen and Jordan unveils the Essential Films he caught in February.
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1:15:06 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Reviewing DC's "The Terrifics" #1, Jonathan Hickman returning to Marvel?, DC launching out-of-continuity "Black Label" line, Neil Gaiman creating his own Sandman universe with four new titles, Bendis adds two new creator owned titles to his workload, Marvel rebooting their line with a "Fresh Start" and Diamond announces a digital pullbox service for local shops.
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1:40:33 - DEEP THOUGHTS
Is there a better way to market comic books to "civilians" outside of the direct market and the typical fan press?
Armed with brand new microphones, a mixer and Carly's headphones, we are geared up for an in-depth review of the groundbreaking Marvel mega-blockbuster, "Black Panther." We begin with a quick history lesson, placing T'Challa's first appearance in the proper context of the comic book landscape of 1966 and trace how slowly diversity crept through the industry in his wake. Then it's on to the movie, and plenty of SPOILERS as we break down the film's many high points and criticize the few places where it deserves it. So revisit Wakanda with Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. We never freeze!
Length - 00:49:07
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
The lights have dimmed, the orchestra has tuned and it's time to raise the curtain on another Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast Top Ten list! This week, we reveal our favorite musical moments from movies. More than just iconic scores or killer soundtracks, we remember the actual on-screen performances that made us laugh, cry or just tap our feet. From Oscar-winning household names to offbeat cult classics, through comedy, drama, musicals, animation and muppets, we (along with helpful suggestions from some loyal Facebook fans!) hit every corner of pop culture to find the songs that have had the biggest impact on us over the years.
Length - 01:39:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Everybody secure door two and don't jettison your Schwan's into space, because we have a jam-packed episode for you to enjoy. We've conquered all the imaginary cyber-bullies and Larry has okayed spoilers, so listen in as we dicuss those Super Bowl trailers for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and season two of "Westworld," along with a full review of Netflix's "Cloverfield Paradox," "Celebrity Big Brother," the latest episode of "Riverdale" and everything else we can squeeze into this brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:57:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:07:39 - GAMING
"Red Dead Redemption 2" delayed until October and checking out the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in "Injustice."
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0:09:56 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The Groundhog Day-style romance "When We First Met," the dance flick "Step Sisters," the return of "Woody Woodpecker," a new season of "Love" coming to Netflix, a Chris Rock comedy special, reviewing the Super Bowl surprise "The Cloverfield Paradox," a second recommendation for "Devilman: Crybaby," a full trailer for "Incredibles 2," the first look at "Cobra Kai" on YouTube Red and the National Lampoon biopic "A Futile and Stupid Gesture."
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0:39:56 - STAR WARS NEWS
Breaking down the "Solo: A Star Wars Story" trailer, the "Game of Thrones" creators attached to a brand new trilogy, a release date for the "Last Jedi" Blu-ray and a "Thrawn" comic book mini-series begins.
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0:46:09 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A peek at season 2 of "Westworld," rebooting "Greatest American Hero," the final season of "The Americans" begins in March, a flashback episode of "The X-Files," appreciating the schmaltz of "This is Us," sampling some "Celebrity Big Brother," "Supergirl" goes on hiatus, "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" returns with a Constantine guest appearance, a prison break on "The Flash" and a new hero emerges on "Black Lightning."
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1:15:58 - RIVERDALE
Betty and Jughead help clean up a mess at the Cooper house while Archie gets in even deeper with the Lodge criminal empire in "The Tell Tale Heart," episode #13 of the twisty second season of "Riverdale."
You can throw your Oscars in the dumpsters, cram the Golden Globes in a chifforobe and stuff your BAFTAs up in the rafters, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has your definitive list of the year's best films: The Poobah Awards. Seth, our resident cinephile and list-maker has spent all year watching everything from blockbuster superhero movies to micro-budget indies, traveling the region to screen, rent and stream the very best Hollywood had to offer in 2017. And you can hear all his picks - along with our usual distracting tangents from the peanut gallery - counting down nearly 100 entries until we arrive at the best of the best.
Length - 02:18:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We may never figure out which "Sex in the City" character we each correspond with, but that doesn't mean this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is a total letdown. Listen in as we celebrate the start of that New Testament film franchise we predicted, chime in on the ugly "Black Panther" backlash, Michael finally sees "The Last Jedi," Jordan starts his year-long countdown watching 100 essential movie classics and as much other pop culture wittiness as we can squeeze into a show. Go for it!
Length - 01:25:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:44 - MOVIE NEWS
Cliff hops in to "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" with zero knowledge of the franchise, the second coming of Jim Caviezel for the "Passion of the Christ" sequel "Resurrection," Chris Pratt in the comic adaptation "Cowboy Ninja Viking," "You are my Friend" starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers, The Rock taking Disney's "Jungle Cruise" for a ride, Jordan updates his January list of essential movies, rumors of Mario coming to the big screen, a "Black Dynamite" sequel and new trailers for "I Kill Giants" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp."
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0:34:06 - STAR WARS NEWS
Michael finally sees "The Last Jedi" and a comic book one-shot reveals how DJ landed in prison.
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0:42:00 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Stan Lee has a brief health scare, catching up on recent issues of DC's "Dark Nights: Metal," lackluster stories counting down to "Action Comics" #1000 and news on Bendis's Superman takeover.
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0:50:06 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Emotional answers to a long-running mystery on "This is Us," Steven Soderbergh's experimental "Mosiac" on HBO, "The Goldbergs" 90s spinoff a misfire, a new season of "Baskets," lovable ensembles on "Superstore" and "The Good Place," "The Gifted" wraps up its first season, doing hard time on "The Flash," "Black Lightning" strong despite a familiar story, fighting the famous Luthor battle suit on "Supergirl," a vapid millennial romance "Alone Together" on Freeform, "Happy!" concludes its twisted Christmasy first season and a hilarious Mandela effect episode of "The X-Files."
We have two week's worth of "Riverdale" to dissect and twenty minutes allotted to do it in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, episode 11 "The Wrestler" and episode 12 "The Wicked and the Divine." Archie is getting pulled further into the Lodge family's dirty deeds, Betty is following her brother Chic to the dark side, Jughead is torn between his friends and his Serpent family and Junkyard Steve has a junkyard to run. So dress in your finest Catholic chic and let us fireman carry you through the fun and absurdity of another wonderful "Riverdale!"
Length - 01:18:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Welcome to another exciting episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Come for Cliff's amazing story about trying to stuff a cat inside a box, and stay for discussions of David Letterman's excellent new Netflix show, the debut of "Black Lightning" to the CW's superhero lineup, full details about the unprecedented anniversary issue Action Comics #1000 and much, much more. Our rap skills may be wack, but our podcast game is tight!
Length - 01:43:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:52 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Reviewing the "Runaways" season finale, "Fun Mom Dinner" spotlights female comedians, Letterman's "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction" expands on the talk show format, the dark British import "The End of the F***ing World," Amazon moving away from aquiring indie films, another appeal for "American Vandal," the quirky "Schitt's Creek" and a gonzo R-rated anime "Devilman: Crybaby."
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0:34:13 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A high-volume "Superstore," Fred Armisen joins "The Last Man on Earth," the more adult spin-off "Grown-ish," pitch-black comedy "Corporate" debuts on Comedy Central, "LA to Vegas" is Michael's new favorite show, the Legion of Super-Heroes backs up "Supergirl," the trial of "The Flash," "Black Lightning" debuts on the CW and a ghost-hunting comedy from Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in development.
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0:54:38 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Brian Michael Bendis survives a deadly infection, the red trunks return in Action Comics #1000, Stan Lee coming to Cleveland for Wizard World, the U.S. ski team dressing as Marvel heroes in upcoming Olympics, Frank Miller's "300" follow-up "Xerxes," Alan Moore's "Promethea" joining the JLA, the comic nominees for this year's GLAAD media awards, "The Walking Dead" gets a price bump and a new storyline, the "Captain America" road trip stalling out, the weekly "Avengers" story "No Surrender" introduces Voyager, DC's New Age of Heroes begins with "Damage" and TV ads, the "Old Man Logan" prequel "Old Man Hawkeye" launches, Jean Grey returns in "Phoenix Resurrection," "Star Wars Forces of Destiny" one-shots celebrate female heroes and listing the retailer-voted 2017 Diamond Gem Award winners.
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1:25:38 - MOVIE NEWS
A surprise teaser for "Dundee," changing release dates for "Deadpool 2" and "New Mutants" casting Drago's son for the "Creed" sequel, rumors of Jake Gyllenhaal as Batman and a Kitty Pryde film, still unsure of Spider-Man's role in "Venom," starting to scratch off Jordan's 100 Essential Films poster, the destruction of a priceless Stephen King collection and a trailer for the finale of "Star Wars: Rebels."
What was supposed to be a "quick" recap of "Riverdale" season 2, episode 10 "The Blackboard Jungle" turns into our typical long winded deep dive into the most recent insanity featured in the Town with Pep. But how do you expect us to just gloss over an hour that finds Archie sporting a blazer and joining the FBI, Betty whipping out a pink can of mace, Jughead refusing to shed his skin and Sweet Pea in a turtleneck!? So if you're down with KPP, flash us your fangs and tune in to this fresh episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 00:48:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Not only do we debut our next chart-topping hit "Sith Don't Lie" in this episode, but we thank our number one new patron and discuss some guerilla marketing tactics at a recent trivia night. We also get our first look at the new Doctor Who, give a spoiler-free review of the Netflix blockbuster "Bright" and debate Dave Chappelle's divisive brand of comedy, along with all the usual news and notes you expect from us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 01:07:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:7:34 - GAMING
Some Christmas vacation gaming with our families.
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0:15:12 - ANIMATION NEWS
New episodes of "Animaniacs" on the way and a different direction for the next iteration of "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
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0:18:44 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"The Gifted" renewed for a second season and the "Doctor Who" Christmas Special introduces the new Doctor.
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0:25:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Sabrina" casts its teen witch, Dave Chappelle reveals a generation gap in two new stand-up specials, David Letterman's new show to debut with guest Barack Obama, reviewing the big-budget Netflix fantasy cop drama "Bright," getting Perlmuttered in space in new episodes of "Black Mirror" and "Runaways" nears the end of its first season.
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0:56:22 - MOVIE NEWS
Seeing "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" yet again and the brutal Vince Vaughn prison movie "Brawl in Cell Block 99."
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"Sith Don't Lie" Oh, it’s on tonight You know the Sith don’t lie And they’re itching for a fight All the cloning, the training Don’t you see baby, Dark Side is gaining
- I never really knew that Sith could rise like this They make a man wanna learn Aurebesh You’ve got your Darth Maul (si), Tyranus (si) Sidious and Plagueis
- Oh Kylo when you killed your dad You made the Jedi so mad They regrouped and kept on Fighting the ball on the Falcon
- Hey Rey, I can see your saber glowing And it’s driving me loco And I didn’t have the slightest idea That you might have been a Solo
- I never knew the Sith were always two Chasing the rebels from Hoth to Jakku From Endor, Kamino, Mustafar, and Naboo
Slather some butter on your popcorn and settle in for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's annual Movie Preview! We go month by month, breaking down all the films - both big and small - scheduled for 2018. Stay until the end to hear us each declare which one we are most anticipating, as well as bold predictions about which will end up being our favorite flick of the year. We also keep up the tradition of letting Michael try and guess the plots of any of the really obscure ones. If your resolution is to see more great movies, then we have your next twelve months planned right here!
Length - 02:03:21
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast wraps up the year with a brand new episode, where Michael regales us with a story about being attacked by an elderly dog and we copyright the word "podcast." There's also some stuff about another underwhelming finale for "The Walking Dead," a nostalgia-fueled documentary on Netflix, a slew of new comic book releases and a peek under the mask of "Riverdale's" Black Hood killer, but really, it's all a bit anticlimactic after the geriatric dog stuff. Happy New Year, Jesses, and here's to a 2018 even more down with KPP!
Length - 01:32:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:18 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Robert Kirkman's "Secret History of Comics" retells the origin of Image Comics, "The Walking Dead" stumbles with another cliffhanger, the 35th season of "Survivor" ends with a twist and the CW to re-air "Crisis on Earth X."
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0:17:52 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Netflix documentary "The Toys That Made Us" takes a look back at our favorite action figures, Tubi streaming app has lots of classic Transformers and G.I. Joe cartoons, binging some older seasons of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, taking another look at Jim Carrey in "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond," prepping for new episodes of "Black Mirror" and the star-studded holiday bigfoot comedy "Pottersville."
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0:37:14 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Sold-out "Metal" issues get new printings from DC, fallout from the San Diego Comic Con lawsuit, 2018 Free Comic Book Day titles announced, Marvel planning "World War Hulk II" and canceling several solo books, catching up on new releases like "Marvel 2-in-1," "30 Days of Night," "Witchblade" and "Quantum & Woody," podcast "Wolverine: The Long Night" coming soon and animated Justice League shorts on Youtube.
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0:55:55 - RIVERDALE
Diving deep into season 2, episode 9 "Silent Night, Deadly Night," as the mid-season finale (possibly?) reveals the Black Hood killer, Archie gets the finger, Betty digs up trouble and Jughead undergoes some tattoo removal.
Three is most definitely company, as the trio of Jordan, Cliff and Seth gather to review "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." SPOILERS abound, because we zealously break down every moment worth breaking down, thoroughly dissecting the plot, the characters and the themes. For a big budget franchise film, it's surprisingly divisive and controversial, spawning both unrealistic petitions from fans and scholarly examinations from critics. So, in one of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's longest and most passionate movie reviews, we strive to slice through the hoopla and honestly examine where we've come from and where we might be headed in our favorite galaxy far, far away.
Length - 01:56:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
In our slap-happiest episode ever, we tried to squeeze a quick "Riverdale" recap in after our previous recording. But after already doing a full episode, then 45 minutes of political debate, a case of beer, some cold fish and a freezer full of delicious Push 'Ems, it was almost 2 AM by the time we called it quits and the results are a bit... let's say... unhinged. But we do our sleep-deprived best to cover season 2, episodes #6-8, "Death Proof," "Tales from the Darkside" and "House of the Devil" as thoroughly as this terrific show deserves in this one-of-a-kind go-round of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 01:23:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
We get a little long-winded in this brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast (and at least one of us gets a little tipsy as well). But how can you blame us, with so many exciting things to cover! It starts by catching up with Michael and his new life on the road as a Schwan's man, recapping Seth and Jordan's almost-record breaking trivia night and a few more thoughts about the "Justice League" movie. Then it's diving into reviews of Hulu's "Runaways," the epic CW crossover "Crisis on Earth X" and Cliff's divided loyalties when it comes to the potential Disney deal with Fox and how it might not be such a great thing for fans. So drop a quarter in our swear jar because it's Batuu or Bust for your pals at Ka-Pow!
Length - 01:50:46
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:12:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Catching up on more "Punisher," the debut of Marvel's "Runaways," Hulu's Tonight Show-set dramedy "There's... Johnny!," gritty Western "Godless" premiers on Netflix, Jim Carrey's method acting on "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond" and Youtube's Adam the Woo tours the "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" locations.
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0:31:15 - ANIMATION NEWS
More episodes of "Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy," digging the "Justice League Dark" animated film and new cartoon versions of female Marvel heroes in the works.
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0:37:43 - MOVIE NEWS
Bucky embarks on a Youtube journey to watch the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, a nice response to our Facebook movie game and more movement on the billion dollar deal between Disney and Fox.
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1:08:18 - STAR WARS NEWS
A long running time for "The Last Jedi" and Disney's Star Tours incorporating the new planet Batuu.
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1:13:04 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
A Christmas episode of "Superstore," SyFy's twisted comic book adaptation "Happy!," the season of "Nathan For You" ends on a high note, AMC's "Secret History of Comics" explores some interesting new corners, "Big Little Lies" returning to HBO for a second season, "Inhumans" wraps up its run, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiers with a twisty two-parter, the character moving from "The Walking Dead" to "Fear the Walking Dead" revealed, a schedule shake-up for the CW and the superhero crossover craziness of "Crisis on Earth X."
Cliff sits down with himself to talk about recently seeing the holiday family movies "Wonder" & "Coco." "Wonder" stars Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, and Owen Wilson about a boy born differently starting school for the first time. "Coco" is the latest Disney/Pixar film about a boy journeying to the land of the dead and discovering his own family's history.
Length - 00:32:44
Language - PG
Wrapping up our Thanksgiving holidays, the Ka-Pow team begins this over-stuffed episode by revealing a few of the things we are thankful for, the Illustrious One gets his name changed by the West Virginia DMV and we groove to some Bell Biv Devoe. Then it's on to the news, where we share our initial (but mostly spoiler-free) reactions to "The Punisher," prep for the big CW superhero crossover and give away a few of the secrets of the "Watchmen" sort-of sequel, "Doomsday Clock." So clock in and check out this brand new edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:51:03
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:16:35 - ANIMATION NEWS
A new "Stretch Armstrong" series on Netflix, Cliff weirded out by the film "Nine," Pixar's "Coco" releases to rave reviews, "Big Hero 6" premiers on Disney XD and the first teaser for "The Incredibles 2."
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0:27:31 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Mystery Science Theater 3000" renewed for another season during annual marathon and our first impressions of "The Punisher."
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0:49:52 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"The Walking Dead" to cross over a character with "Fear the Walking Dead," hilarious relationship comedy "Hot Date" jumps from the web to TV, Mon-El returns to "Supergirl," gathering the Council of Wells on "The Flash," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" trying to split up Firestorm, filling Ollie's shoes on "Arrow," preparing for the CW event "Crisis on Earth X," a debut date for "Black Lightning" and a flashback introduces some familiar mutants on "The Gifted."
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1:31:23 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
An instant sell-out for Watchmen continuation "Doomsday Clock," editor-in-chief Axel Alonso out at Marvel and DC editor Eddie Berganza fired for sexual harrassment allegations.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back, bringing you an episode-length review of DC's "Justice League." Beware massive SPOILERS, because we cover the entire film from top to bottom, with opinions on the actors, costume designs, strengths, weaknesses, all the easter eggs we could spot and much, much more. We even finish up by ranking all the comic book movies released this year from best to worst, so make sure your Mother Box is tuned in to KPP and share us with all your DC-loving super-friends!
Length - 01:21:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Join us for a completely "Riverdale"-free Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! That's right, by not talking about our favorite show for an ENTIRE episode, it frees up plenty of time for the four of us - and returning guest, the Mayor Jared Lowe - to share our thoughts on the impact of all these Hollywood scandals, a brand new "Star Wars" trilogy, more on "Stranger Things 2," all those other CW shows and the earth-shaking defection of Brian Michael Bendis from Marvel to DC Comics. We catch up on an awful lot of news here, so stock up on the spicy pepitas!
Length - 01:21:51
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:03 - MOVIE NEWS
The stunning trailer for "Black Panther," Rob Liefeld warns Fox not to sell to Disney, Deadpool guest-editing the holiday issue of Good Housekeeping, casting Drago's son for "Creed 2," Zachary Levi bulking up to play "Shazam," Universal's connected Dark Universe films go kaput and Kevin Spacey edited out of true-crime story "All the Money in the World" weeks before release.
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0:21:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
First look at new Doctor Who in costume, "The Deuce" and "Vice Principals" wrap up their seasons, "The Good Place" keeps surprising, "The Gifted" starts to drag, heartbreak for Alex on "Supergirl," Elongated Man stealing the show on "The Flash," Ollie passes the mantle on "Arrow," Damien Darhk returns to torment "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Walking Dead" muddled down by action scenes and "The Orville" continues to evolve.
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0:38:56 - STAR WARS NEWS
Our hopes for Rian Johnson's spin-off trilogy and a live-action Star Wars show coming to Disney streaming service?
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0:46:27 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
After 17 years at Marvel, Brian Michael Bendis signs an exclusive deal with DC, "Dark Nights: Metal" spin-offs delayed, Super Hero Girls' huge sales success could mean expanded young reader imprint and Captain America reboots for Marvel Legacy with issue #695.
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1:06:03 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Further thoughts about "Stranger Things 2," "Punisher" set to debut, Amazon Prime orders eight episodes of "The Boys," "New Warriors" fate still up in the air, Jordan Peele bringing "Twilight Zone" to CBS streaming, "The Magic Order" set to be first Netflix property from Mark Millar and "At Home with Amy Sedaris" shares our love of pepitas!
Join us as we take another wrong turn down the dark streets of Killerdale! That's right, this entire show is devoted to "When a Stranger Calls," season 2, episode 5 of "Riverdale." A masked killer is stalking the Town with Pep, and EVERYBODY is a suspect. We break down our theories, try to get a handle on the 'shipping phenomenon and answer a super spooky phone call on this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.
Length - 00:50:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's hammer time, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast - along with special guest, the Mayor Jared Lowe - reviews the latest Marvel Cinematic blockbuster, "Thor: Ragnarok." We dissect the film from beginning to end, so beware of SPOILERS, as we point out the hilarious high notes we loved as well as where we felt it fell a little short. So if ye be worthy, press play and possess the power of Ka-Pow!
Length - 00:38:09
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
With Michael M.I.A. and the rest of us trespassing in his house, we keep things lean on this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, starting with the details of Seth's meet and greet with author Joe Hill, then moving on to our patented ultra-detailed "Riverdale" recap and finishing up with an enthusiastic (and a tad bit SPOILERY) review of "Stranger Things 2." So if you are on a curiosity voyage, consider us your podcast paddles!
Length - 01:25:15
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:15 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
In "The Town That Dreaded Sundown," episode 4 of "Riverdale," Archie goes hunting, Veronica gets in the t-shirt business, Betty loosens her ponytail and we break down all the action scene by scene.
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0:40:49 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Jordan checks out the first volume of "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" in anticipation of the supernatural spinoff headed to the CW.
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0:43:58 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A full, SPOILER-filled recap and review of the second season of "Stranger Things," Disney is in talks to purchase some of 21st Century Fox's entertainment properties, Netflix officially drops Kevin Spacey from "House of Cards" and the documentary "Too Funny to Fail" is indeed required viewing for comedy fans.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back for another trip around the television dial, catching up on tons and tons of TV in order to give you a sense of what you should be watching (like "Stranger Things," "Riverdale" and a new gem from Amy Sedaris) and what you can skip (sorry "Ghosted" and "The Mist," maybe in reruns!). We also run down some of the recent happenings in comics, with overviews of many of the newest DC and Marvel offerings. So strap on your Binge Racing helmet, pop in your earbuds and geek out with us!
Length - 01:23:43
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:32 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A revealing documentary about Dana Carvey's short-lived show "Too Funny to Fail," trying once more to finish "The Mist," our first taste of "Stranger Things" season two, "American Vandal" renewed for a second season, a triple-good review for horror-comedy "The Babysitter," Apple keeping their streaming service PG and a new "Runaways" trailer.
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0:16:59 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Digging deeper into DC's "Dark Nights: Metal," a sampling of storylines from Marvel's renumbered "Legacy" titles, heading to the West Virginia Book Festival to meet author Joe Hill, an episode list for Robert Kirkman's "Secret History of Comics," female indie creators cameo on "The Simpsons" and Valiant Comics unearthing authentic 90s cover gimmicks.
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0:31:02 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
IMAX CEO admits "Inhumans" screening a disappointment, more hints at a live-action "Star Wars" show, Trek vs. Wars on "The Goldbergs," Taika Waititi still working on a "What We Do in the Shadows" series, a likable cast in the blah comedy "Ghosted," "Adam Ruins Everything" spoils the "War of the Worlds" radio panic story, "At Home with Amy Sedaris" showcases a hilariously warped version of homemaking, "I'm Sorry" provides another worthy TruTV comedy, daddy issues on a powerful episode of "Supergirl," bad luck strikes the cast of "Flash," new villains arrive on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and the third episode of "Riverdale" introduces Toni Topaz, the Goolies gang and a dangerous exercise routine for Kevin Keller.
Welcome back to another fresh episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Sure, "Riverdale" may dominate the conversation, but there is plenty more to enjoy, including a discussion on streaming habits that leads to a brand new song and quite possibly the most butchered name Michael has ever mispronounced. Plus, it's our very first episode recorded in Ka-Pow's podcast bunker version 4.0 and you can almost taste the claustrophobia!
Length - 01:33:44
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Saving Pops' on the second episode of "Riverdale," season eight of "The Walking Dead" premiers with the start of All Out War, more details from the AMC's "The Secret History of Comics," exploring Kara's fears on "Supergirl," running away to the circus on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," more villains on the way to hassle "Flash," roster shake-ups on "Arrow," a blossoming love triangle on "The Gifted" and a documentary about the career of Steven Spielberg on HBO.
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0:58:07 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Finishing up the most recent "Voltron: Legendary Defender," Patton Oswalt gets personal in his new standup special "Annihilation," viewership data from Netflix gives us the term "binge racers" and the top 20 series with the most "launch day finishers," "Mindhunter" is an excellent serial killer drama, "The Meyerowitz Stories" with Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler, slowly finishing "House of Cards" and "Black Mirror," Ryan Reynolds' twisted comedy "Voices" and Nick Kroll's crude cartoon "Big Mouth."
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1:24:12 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Information about this year's Halloween Comic Fest and Rob Liefeld's feud with Diamond Comic Distributors.
It's a big week for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. The return of the CW lineup of television shows means more "Riverdale" to lose our minds over, a trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" gives us plenty to chew on and a modern sci-fi masterpiece in "Blade Runner 2049" keeps us thinking about it even a week later. So tune in for our distinctive mix of in-depth analysis and stream-of-consciousness seat-of-our-pants faking-it-as-we-go content!
Length - 01:18:46
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:38 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Riverdale" is back for another season of ridiculous fun, the CW shows return, including a broken-hearted "Supergirl," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" mixing it up with Caesar and a slimmed-down "Flash" cast, "The Gifted" keeps up the quality and Michael is forced to watch "This is Us," but happy to tune in to "American Housewife," "Kevin Probably Saves the World" and "Once Upon a Time."
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0:38:33 - MOVIE NEWS
A second viewing of "Blade Runner 2049," progress on a new "Bill and Ted" movie, the horror-tinged "New Mutants" trailer, "Gambit" back on the schedule, dissecting the "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" trailer and "Thor: Ragnarok" screens early for critics.
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1:03:21 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Black Mirror" to take on "Star Trek," "Voltron: Legendary Defender" drops new episodes, the "South Park" kids play superheroes the modern way, "Cube" now on Netflix, "Mindhunter" premiers, "American Vandal" spoofs true-crime documentaries and a teaser for the Stephen King mash-up "Castle Rock."
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1:13:40- ANIMATION NEWS
A trailer for Pixar's "Coco," more familiar faces show up in "DuckTales" and the new "Spider-Man" cartoon treads new ground.
After a lively weekend of wedding officiating and bigfoot-hunting, the entire Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast team is back and ready to get caught up on the week's happenings. We've got many of our favorite TV shows ready to return and a lot of exciting comic books hitting the shelves, not to mention spoiler-free reviews of "Blade Runner 2049," "The Inhumans" and "The Gifted." And if you end up learning how to drop a few Buddha-words like "karuna" into casual conversation, then that's just a podcast bonus!
Length - 01:14:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:12:30 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Danny Glover joins "Locke & Key" cast, Joe Hill to be a guest at the West Virginia Book Festival, a price increase for Netflix, five new movies a year for Disney's streaming service, a trailer for Hulu's "Runaways" and Philip K. Dick's "Electric Dreams" anthology series coming to Amazon.
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0:24:53 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"The Good Place" continues to evolve, the final season of blue-collar comedy "The Middle," new episodes of "The Last Man on Earth" and "Blackish," premier of the X-Men spin-off "The Gifted" shows promise, "The Inhumans" premier undeserving of its harsh reviews, second season of "Westworld" shooting episodes simultaneously, "Riverdale" close to returning and Jordan binges on HBO shows during his free weekend.
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0:45:27 - MOVIE NEWS
The dazzling "Blade Runner 2049" continues the sci-fi saga, a remake of "Flight of the Navigator" in the works, a trailer for "Pacific Rim: Uprising," Jenny Slate may be joining "Venom" film and Jared Leto hopes to reboot "Tron."
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1:01:12- COMIC BOOK NEWS
Milestone is coming back, doing the math on comic renumbering, the first wave of Marvel Legacy titles arrive and DC's "Metal" creates organic reader excitement.
The wedding episode! By the power vested in him by the internet, the Illustrious One skips town to marry two people we hope NEVER listen to this podcast, leaving the rest of us to imagine what an amazing ceremony it will be. We also get a detailed report on Cliff's trip to Disney World, the state of his favorite bathroom, the Avatar ride that twirled his ponytail and his failed porg smuggling ring. Enjoy all that, plus the nerdy news of the week in this ceremonial episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, no RSVP required!
Length - 01:34:55
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:27:18 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Premiering "Bluff Creek" #2 at the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Conference, the "Marvel Legacy" one-shot sets up multiple story lines, "Generations: Captain America" ends Nick Spencer's run with a bang, the JLA finds Ray Palmer and Mr. Oz's identity revealed.
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0:38:08 - GAMING
A trailer and new information for "Red Dead Redemption 2."
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0:39:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Impressed by "Gerald's Game" on Netflix, Greg Rucka's "Lazarus" picked up by Amazon and Apple on the hunt for content.
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0:50:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Free HBO gives Jordan a taste of "The Deuce" and a disdain of "La La Land," Disney won't let "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." die, comic "Deadly Class" coming to SyFy, a strong second episode for "The Good Place" and the return of a lot of other network sitcoms, "Star Trek: Discovery" doesn't particularly float our space boat, "The Walking Dead" gets to say the F-bomb and big budgets for the final episodes of "Game of Thrones."
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1:07:34 - MOVIE NEWS
A bit of improv on the set of "It," no big secrets on the "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" commentary, terrific reviews for "Blade Runner 2049," a sequel to "Coming to America," first peek at Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs," the star-studded trailer for "Annihilation," a disturbing teaser for "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" and the novel "Artemis" coming to the big screen.
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1:19:11 - STAR WARS NEWS
"Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View" novel collects short stories starring peripheral characters, J.J. Abrams directing Episode IX moves release dates and more "Forces of Destiny" episodes released.
We try very hard to make this episode as top-notch, informational and professional as possible, in case anyone who discovered us at the recent River City Comic Con is tuning in for the first time. But after recapping the fun we had at the show, we fail pretty badly at all that and just end up steamrolling anything Michael wants to talk about in favor of jokes about necks. Oh, well, you win some and you lose some here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:06:09
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:00 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
The debut of our very own So Pro Comics, things getting darker in DC's "Dark Nights: Metal," the grating intro of the Princess in "The Walking Dead" and a quick memory of Len Wein.
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0:17:08 - ANIMATION NEWS
The next batch of "Voltron: Legendary Defender" about to drop, an extremely strong season of "Rick and Morty," "Stretch Armstrong" coming to Netflix and the next "Lego Movie" continuing where the first left off.
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0:20:33 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Blood Drive" is over and we're done talking about it, a diverse mix of Emmy winners take home statues, casting news for the second season of "Westworld," jumping in on the "Game of Thrones" novels to kill time before the finale, the first two episodes of "The Deuce" impress, HBO greenlights a pilot for "Watchmen," a supernatural "Sabrina" spin-off of "Riverdale" headed to the CW, a new season of "The Good Place," divisive reviews for "The Orville," enjoying "Better Things" on FX and Jim Carrey reteaming with Michel Gondry for Showtime's "Kidding."
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0:37:22 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Finally getting a look at Alan Tudyk's "Con Man," learning new phobias from "Channel Zero," Nate Corddry coming to "Locke & Key," "The Boys" moves to Amazon, a killer trailer for "The Punisher," the zombie comedy "Dead Set" and more "Cobra Kai" details.
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0:49:56 - MOVIE NEWS
Our spoiler-free reactions to "It," Taika Waititi rumored to be involved with a live-action "Akira," actors returning for the "Unbreakable" sequel "Glass," Linda Hamilton coming back for more "Terminator," "The Cult of Chucky" resurrects the killer doll, and a teaser for "Tomb Raider" that turns into an argument about necks.
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0:59:01 - GAMING
Taking video game "What Remains of Edith Finch" for a spin and more SNES Classics to try and fill demand.
Recorded LIVE in Marietta, Ohio during our panel at the River City Comic Con, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast teams up with Jesse Starcher from the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network to test the mettle of the fans in attendance with some comic book trivia questions. Eleven brave souls step up to the mic, trying to etch their name in legend. How many succeed? How many fail, publicly and spectacularly? Can a long-time trivia rivalry finally be settled on our stage? Are we adding Doug as our new co-host? You'll have to tune in to this special episode to find out who is really tougher than the toughies and smarter than the smarties!
Length - 00:55:07
Language - PG
A man short this week because Michael had a last-minute emergency desire to go see the movie "It" instead, the rest of us soldier on, promoting our panel at this weekend's River City Comic Con, deciding on a new name for Disney's Hollywood Studios and talking way more about "Blood Drive" than we ever will again. So if - unlike Michael - you feel a stronger commitment to us than you do to a warmed over sewer clown, tune in to this latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:06:26
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:48 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Disney's streaming service pulling content from Netflix, the trailer for Stephen King's "Gerald's Game" and finally getting around to "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp."
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0:18:06 - STAR WARS NEWS
Episode IX needs a new director, a Captain Phasma comic book reveals her fate and "Star Wars Adventures" launches an all-ages monthly series.
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0:31:30 - GAMING
Upcoming South Park video game takes on racial issues, two great games from Gen Con in "Codenames Duet" and "Downforce" and looking forward to the Columbus Toy Show and Gaming Expo.
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0:36:46 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The conclusion of "Blood Drive" leaves room for more, HBO's "Hard Knocks" pumps us up for the NFL season and a celebrity version of "Big Brother.
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0:45:44 - MOVIE NEWS
Hoping "It" can revive a terrible weekend at the box office, a prequel to "Dracula" from a Stoker relative, "Blade Runner 2049" releases shorts to fill in the timeline, Nicholas Cage captivates in "Army of One," the first clip for the comic adaptation "I Kill Giants" and a cool scratch-off movie poster for film buffs.
Step into that magical train station just like our hero H.P. Hufflepuffnstuf, and enter the wizarding world of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! We start off with a little "Force Friday" fun, then dive into the most recent seasons of "Game of Thrones" and "The Defenders" before swinging back around to comic books and a pretty terrific review of "Secret Empire," then cap it all off with a deep discussion about fan culture, and what feeling like you contribute to the conversation through fan art, fan fiction, cosplay and ahem podcasts means to today's consumer.
Length - 01:31:37
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:25 - STAR WARS NEWS
Force Friday II brings an array of Porgs, an evil BB-8 and a fancy new Lego set, reshoots on Han Solo movie leave Michael K. Williams on cutting room floor and John Boyega's Carnival kerfuffle.
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0:12:43 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Satisfying season ender for "Game of Thrones," multiple time periods for "True Detective" season 3 and a crazy plot twist on "Blood Drive."
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0:18:43 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"The Tick" drops on Amazon, giving "The Defenders" another look, more casting news for "Locke & Key," James Gunn confirms "Starsky and Hutch" rumors and the "Titans" have their Dick Grayson.
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0:34:41 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A new charity for comic book retailers in need, Marvel's lenticular cover fiasco, a strong non-spoilery review of "Secret Empire," early opinions on "Dark Nights: Metal" and DC's celebratory Jack Kirby one-shot specials.
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1:04:49 - DEEP THOUGHTS
Robert Kirkman's tweet on Jack Kirby's birthday about not drawing other people's characters stirs some Deep Thoughts about creativity, and what expressing yourself through fan art, fan fiction and cosplay means to modern pop culture.
While Michael sits out due to a severe case of late-onset acute tummy ache, the rest of the team tries to right the ship after the silliness of the previous episode. Jordan shills for lots of exciting new comic books! Cliff disses James Franco and defends Disney! Seth returns from Gen Con with a full report about how he is definitely not a reptilian alien in disguise! All this and more, from your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:17:24
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:00:42 - GAMING
Seth reports on his recent trip to the gaming mecca of Gen Con.
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0:10:00 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Director of "Cube" signs on for "Tremors" pilot, fan service pays off for "Game of Thrones," "Room 104" renewed for second season, a new trailer for "The Deuce," James Gunn writing "Starsky & Hutch" reboot, "Riverdale" gets a return date (and a visit from Supergirl?), a live-action "Jetsons" for ABC and "Preacher" goes there.
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0:22:42 - MOVIE NEWS
Disney Land's "Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout" shakes things up for Halloween, lots of bells and whistles on the "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" Blu-ray, hopes for a gritty "Knight Rider" movie, a slew of new Jokers coming to the DCEU, a "Garbage Pail Kids" documentary, talk about "Gremlins 3," Patty Jenkins asks for a raise and James Cameron knocks "Wonder Woman."
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0:43:26 - ANIMATION NEWS
Seth doesn't share our love of "DuckTales," a Jerry episode of "Rick and Morty," "Gotham by Gaslight" being adapted to animated film and the powerful stop-motion brilliance of "Anomalisa."
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0:48:14 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Digging deeper into "The Defenders," more absurdity in "Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later," new "Black Mirror" episodes announced, more seasons confirmed for "GLOW," "Ozark" and "Stranger Things" but not "Gypsy," a strong ending for season one of "Ozark," the Western series "Godless" from Steven Soderbergh, Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens" heading to Amazon Prime, casting news from "Castle Rock" and "Locke & Key" and waiting on details for Disney's streaming service.
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1:01:32 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Still no sign of the Fantastic Four for Marvel Legacy, rumors swirl about Batman being a metahuman and catching up on recent releases from the comic shelf.
There is no adult supervision this week with Seth off at Gen Con, so when the Poobah's away, Ronald P. Tramp will play! That's right, our favorite dimension-hopping, conspiracy-spouting guest returns, bringing along a dire warning about the end of the world (and his never-before-seen sidekick, Pepitas). We've also got reviews of "DuckTales" and "The Defenders," along with some big waves on the streaming front, but really, with an army of reptilian aliens on our doorstep all this TV stuff feels a little trivial. Now get out there and rate Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast five stars on iTunes before it's too late!
Length - 01:21:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:39 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"The Defenders" drops on Netflix, binging on "Voltron: Legendary Defender," comic writer Mark Millar sells Millarworld to Netflix, Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment makes deal with Amazon and files lawsuit against AMC and Shonda Rhimes moves into streaming.
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0:22:58 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"The Guest Book" leads slate of original comedy programming on TBS, "Riverdale" season two teaser hints at obscure character, NOT watching the leaked "Game of Thrones," a live Muppets event and longtime Kermit performer fired, "Preacher" introduces its deplorable villain and "Blood Drive" shifts gears as it nears the end.
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0:34:00 - ANIMATION NEWS
The "DuckTales" premier really wows us and "Rick and Morty" stays super dark in season three.
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0:46:44 - STAR WARS NEWS
Obi-Wan Kenobi solo film in early development and a potential Jabba the Hutt origin movie.
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0:50:55 - THE TRAMP FILES
Ronald P. Tramp and his sidekick Pepitas storm in to warn us of the impending apocalypse and a global conspiracy concerning five warring races of aliens in this sneaky "backdoor pilot" for his potential spin-off podcast, "The Tramp Files."
If the Man in Black flees across the desert, you know Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is gonna follow! It's a special review episode, as three big Stephen King fans sit down to discuss the recent film adaptation of "The Dark Tower." Joining our kooky Ka-tet for our first ever long-distance palaver is Justin Lowe, a lifelong King reader and expert in all things Gunslinger. We scrutinize the movie from every angle, and compare how well it reflects the novels, so there are some SPOILERS involved. Thankee for listening, sais!
Length - 00:49:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
With Cliff out on an important assignment, we recruit the Mayor, Jared Lowe, to step up and fill his seat, while Michael creates a new alter ego pretty much on the spot. Jordan and Seth both happened to see the movie "Passengers," and feel the need to rake it over the coals a bit. We've also got a lot of news, including the return of "Rick and Morty," some parting thoughts about "@Midnight," controversy in the comic book world and new trailers for "Justice League" and "Ready Player One." So remember to #MakeMineKapow, because we are the Pop-Cultured Podcast that keeps you on the ledge of your chair!
Length - 01:38:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:30 - ANIMATION NEWS
Season 3 of "Voltron: Legendary Defender," the long-awaited (for some) return of "Rick and Morty" and Usagi Yojimbo joins the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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0:08:58 - STAR WARS NEWS
Clint Howard gets work thanks to his brother's involvement with Han Solo movie.
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0:11:12 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
HBO hackers release "Game of Thrones" early, premier date for "Westworld," casting for the next "True Detective," the Duplass brothers' "Room 104" airs, M. Night Shyamalan wanted to remake "Tales from the Crypt," a requiem for "@Midnight," "Blood Drive" continues pumping and "Midnight, Texas" debuts.
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0:23:20 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
YouTube Red bringing back "The Karate Kid" 30 years later, "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later" drops on Netflix, the unconventional crime story "Ozark," a movie to wrap up "Sense8" storylines, a murder mystery for the next season of "Arrested Development," "Gypsy" concludes with a frustrating cliffhanger, more "Stargate" on the way with 10-minute mini-episodes, a skeptic giving "Doctor Who" another look, all seasons of "Boardwalk Empire" now available on Amazon and "Don't Think Twice" hits a little too close to home.
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0:41:52 - MOVIE NEWS
The big screen experience of "Dunkirk," is IMAX cutting out 3D?, Gal Gadot can't quite fix "Keeping Up with the Joneses," the creepy robots of "Ex Machina," filling out the cast of "Ant-Man and the Wasp," a new "Justice League" trailer, "Flashpoint" as the plot for the solo Flash film, "Shazam" to be lighter and family friendly, a trailer for comic adaptation "My Friend Dahmer," first look at "Ready Player One," more details for "Captain Marvel," disturbed by the icky implications of "Passengers" and the one-hit wonders of "Opening Night."
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1:09:35 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
The rumored return of Wizard Magazine, Dwayne McDuffie's widow suing creators behind Milestone 2.0, the cancellation of "Suicide Squad: The Black Files," the #MakeMineMilkshake controversy, Black Mask's "Black" comic optioned, 30 variant covers celebrating "The Walking Dead" in October and bringing back collectible Marvel Value Stamps.
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1:28:20 - SPOILERS AHOY
Diving further into the tone-deaf romance and missed sci-fi opportunities of "Passengers" with a discussion containing heavy SPOILERS.
In the midst of a barrage of nerdy news from both Disney's D23 Expo and San Diego Comic Con, we slow things down to cover the most pertinant of the bunch. We also manage to work in spoiler-free reviews of "War for the Planet of the Apes" and the first episode of "Game of Thrones," share our thoughts on representation with the casting of a female Doctor Who and drool over the possibilities of the Star Wars land being built at Disney World. All this and much more in this brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:30:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:24 - MOVIE NEWS
"Baby Driver" jumps to the top of Michael's favorite movies, rave reviews for "The Big Sick," two opposable thumbs up for "War for the Planet of the Apes," is "Wonder Woman 2" set in the 80s?, high hopes for "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets," more Batfleck drama, details for Harley Quinn's next film, Noah Hawley hints at a Doctor Doom project, "Dunkirk" opens and Tarantino to adapt the true story of the Manson Family.
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0:27:04 - ANIMATION NEWS
A far-out "Bob's Burgers" theory, Darkwing Duck a part of the new "DuckTales," lineup changes for "Young Justice," first looks at "Big Hero 6" and "Spider-Man" shows and family bonding over "Samurai Jack."
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0:37:53 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The long-awaited return of "Game of Thrones," lots of Emmy nominations for our favorites, the depressing "Birth of a Nation," the alternate-history "Confederate," an unexpected backlash over the new female Doctor Who, a time-lapse tease for the next season of "The Walking Dead" and "Blood Drive" scratches that grindhouse itch.
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1:02:16 - STAR WARS NEWS
Lots of new information and our own speculation for 2019's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" Disney attraction, plus balancing tradition with current pop culture trends in the constantly evolving Disney parks.
We dedicate the full episode to reviewing the latest film incarnation of Marvel's wall-crawler in "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Joining us in the studio for a more youthful opinion are two of Michael's favorite imaginary friends, the returning Bucky and Corbin, the mystical intern and co-founder of the Geek Room Youtube channel. This one is heavy with SPOILERS, so pop in your headphones, pull your pants up as high as Aunt May's and enjoy a brand new Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 00:54:01
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
With Michael out seeing the world in an RV, it is up to the rest of the team to muddle through a nearly unhashtagable episode. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is up for the task, however, as Seth reveals some family history with comic book ties and admits when he's wrong, Cliff hurts his chances at becoming a Disney Legend and Jordan watches more movies in a week than he's done in years, yet still just wants to talk about "Tremors."
Length - 01:02:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:09:14 - MOVIE NEWS
A brief review of Edgar Wright's excellent "Baby Driver," a trippy trailer for "Brigsby Bear," Nick Fury to appear in "Captain Marvel," Ivan Drago teased for "Creed II" and big plans for the Batman franchise.
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0:20:03 - ANIMATION NEWS
"Star Wars: Forces of Destiny" shorts now online, better-late-than-never fans of "Rick & Morty," the hardcore "Castlevania" drops on Netflix and a recommendation for "Cowboy Bebop."
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0:30:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Tremors" series still on track, "Game of Thrones" episodes getting feature-length running times, Erica Durance cast on "Supergirl," a live-action "Jetsons" and the drug drama "Snowfall" premiers.
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0:37:24 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A killer first season of "GLOW" concludes, hopes for the future of "Better Call Saul," the modern fable "Okja" and catching up on "Shameless."
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0:50:42 - GAMING
The Super Nintendo Classic announced and checking out "What Remains of Edith Finch" on the PS4.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back for another rip-roaring roundtable discussion of the week in entertainment. Some of our favorite shows wrap up and some promising new ones have started, Seth reports on his first trip to Origins Game Fair, we marvel at Adam West's impact on the culture and even Mario stops by to chat. 'Tis a worthy podcasting effort even the Amazon warriors of #tiaramascara would salute!
Length - 01:36:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:30 - GAMING
A recap of Seth's trip to Origins Game Fair, Super Nintendo World coming to Universal Studios Japan, Disney files a patent for a "shield-throwing experience" and Jack Kirby a late addition to this year's list of Disney Legends.
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0:18:18 - STAR WARS NEWS
Director shake-up for the Han Solo film.
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0:26:46 - MOVIE NEWS
James Gunn hinting at Quasar for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," Jessica Chastain rumored for future X-Men role, "Venom" news keeps changing, an underwhelming poster for the next Jurassic Park, Daniel Day Lewis ready to retire, Michael Keaton gives another great performance in "The Founder" and Michael's week-late opinions on "Wonder Woman."
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0:42:27 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"GLOW" debuts on Netflix, confusing distribution for new "Star Trek: Discovery," "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later" gets a trailer, a likable cast playing unlikable characters in "Friends From College," the serial killer-y "Mindhunter" from David Fincher, getting deja vu from the "Happy Death Day" trailer, checking out the horror movie app Shudder and getting depressed by "The Handmaid's Tale."
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1:01:11 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Remembering Adam West with his appearance on the canceled "Powerless," a captivating first season for "American Gods," the season wraps up on "Better Call Saul," questions remain after a "Fargo" season finale, "Watchmen" in development at HBO, an epic new trailer for "Game of Thrones" season 7 and premiers for "The Mist" and "Blood Drive."
This episode is all about chicks, man, as we suddenly get woke to that feminine mystique and mansplain just how important a film "Wonder Woman" was to the future of nerd culture. Listen to four cisgender bros check our privilege to congratulate Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot for smashing the on-screen superhero patriarchy and set our male gaze on reviewing the record-setting, crowd-pleasing blockbuster.
Length - 01:52:22
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:58 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Celebrating Wonder Woman Day in comic shops and the character's growing importance to little girls, Bruce Wayne proposes to Catwoman in the pages of "Batman" and the first issue of "Darth Vader" reveals why Sith sabres are red.
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0:23:29 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The gone-but-not-forgotten "Vinyl," "Gotham" season finale hints at a big new villain for next year, a satisfying end to "The Leftovers," binging on "The Americans," a new season of "House of Cards," "Snowpiercer" coming to TV, the offbeat "Room 104" headed to HBO, the second season of "Ash vs. Evil Dead" surpasses the first and getting hooked on "American Gods."
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0:49:05 - MOVIE NEWS
Big thumbs up for Jordan Peele's "Get Out" and the extended cut of "Suicide Squad" doesn't fix its flaws.
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0:55:39 - WONDER WOMAN
The biggest female-fronted superhero film in history is setting box office records and receiving universal praise. We break down the film in a SPOILER-filled review, laying out exactly where it met - or surpassed - our high expectations and what we hope its success could mean for a more feminist-minded pop culture future.
We seem to be lacking some luster in this most recent episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, but have no fear, because we've always got plenty to talk about even when we're luster-less. Join us as we wrap up all the CW superhero season finales, try to find some logic in a far-flung theory about "Gotham," and learn which celebrity's face Cliff hates the most. (Hint: It rhymes with James Blanco.)
Length - 01:14:15
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:02:44 - ANIMATION NEWS
"Injustice 2" cut scenes edited into a film, "Red Dead Redemption" sequel pushed to Spring, Greg Rucka's "Lazarus" becomes an RPG, an animated "Deadpool" in production at FXX and looking for more "Justice League Action."
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0:13:48 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Season finales for CW superhero shows "Arrow," "Flash" and "Supergirl," a wild theory about "Gotham," binging "The Americans," a pilot for Joe Hill's "NOS4A2," final season of "Game of Thrones" delayed until 2019, T.J. Miller leaving "Silicon Valley," a teaser for HBO's "The Deuce," another podcast who loves "Riverdale" as much as us, a "Purge" television show, Kevin Costner coming to the small screen's "Yellowstone," the grindhouse "Blood Drive" for SyFy and a compelling trailer for "Black Lightning."
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0:45:30 - MOVIE NEWS
Zack Snyder drops out of finishing "Justice League" over family tragedy, another "Spaceballs" in the planning stages, thoughts on Universal's connected monster universe, our first look at "Murder on the Orient Express" and Tom Hardy as Venom.
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0:56:44 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"The Get Down" canceled, season two of "F is for Family," the excellent new season of "Master of None," the end of "Sense8," political documentary "Get Me Roger Stone," a stand up special from Hasan Minhaj (not Aasif Mandvi), a fifth season of "Arrested Development" and a "Dark Crystal" prequel.
In this nostalgic episode, quickly-forgotten mascot Poof the Wizard zaps us with his wayback machine and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is trasported a quarter century into the past! In-studio guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network unearthed a copy of Wizard Magazine dated May of 1992 and convinced us to take the 25-year-old quiz contained inside. Listen as we test our trivia mettle against questions old enough to rent a car, place some unrealistic wagers, argue over vaguely-worded clues and try to tone down the domestic squabbles in front of company.
Length - 01:11:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
And now the conclusion, covering #5 through #1 on our Top Ten lists of the best television currently on the air. The discussion becomes a little more intense and the love for each show becomes even more passionate as we climb to the very top of the heap. After refreshing your memories by re-listening to Part One, find out what we each consider the best of the best, along with plenty of honorable mentions that didn't quite make our lists. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast came here to chew bubblegum and watch TV... and we're all out of bubblegum.
Length - 01:24:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast covers television nearly every week, reviewing, recapping and keeping track of dozens of shows. But which ones are our favorites? Which series do we set our DVRs for or binge the minute they become available for streaming? Find out in this brand new Top Ten countdown, as each member of the cast unveils their ten absolute favorite shows that are currently on the air or in production. Part One covers lists from #10 up through #6, with the conclusion coming soon, same Ka-Pow time, same Ka-Pow channel!
Length - 01:06:46
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's time for another one of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's patented movie review episodes, featuring one of the most highly anticipated superhero films in years: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." We break down what we loved most about the latest feather in Marvel's cinematic cap, so spoilers abound. Before that, though, there's "Riverdale" craziness, a couple of great documentaries, some dystopian futures, and a bunch of recently-canceled television shows we weren't watching to chat about. This episode may be a tad unfettered, but it's pretty beautiful. (On the inside.)
Length - 01:19:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:06:04 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The "Riverdale" season finale kicks the weird back up a notch and the History Channel documentary "Superheroes Decoded" drops some knowledge.
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0:15:10 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The secret history of Batman in the "Batman and Bill" documentary, "The Handmaid's Tale" debuts with a unique release schedule on Hulu and the insider comedy "Don't Think Twice" now on Netflix.
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0:23:03 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A major death rocks "The Walking Dead" and an oversized artist edition of "Renato Jones" excites Michael.
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0:28:30 - UNFETTERED NEWS!
"Dredd: Mega City One" television show in development, Image Comics' "Happy" coming to SyFy and "Black Lightning" added to the CW slate.
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0:32:40 - MOVIE NEWS
Booking a room at the "A Christmas Story" house, Wolfsbane and Magik cast for "New Mutants," the first trailer for "The Dark Tower" creates debate and the underrated "Edge of Tomorrow" gets a sequel.
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0:48:40 - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
A SPOILER-filled review and discussion of Marvel's new blockbuster. We declared the first film the best comic book movie of the modern age, so can the sequel possibly hope to live up to that standard? Or is it... even BETTER?
'Tis the season to be jolly, because fandom's very own holiday, Free Comic Book Day, has come around again! This week, the team from Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast previews many of the titles that will be available free of charge at comic shops around the world this May 6th, and tease the secrets you'll find inside their covers. We also witness an awkward peek at Mario's longstanding beef with Link, hear about Jordan's sort-of brush with fame, and catch wind of a party for which we are most certainly not on the guest list. So enjoy the holiday weekend, be good for goodness sake, and listen to this brand new episode!
Length - 01:20:22
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:37 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A preview of this year's Free Comic Book Day releases from all the major publishers, "Legacy" promising to restore classic feel of the Marvel Universe, distinguishing between Hydra and Nazis.
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0:23:38 - MOVIE NEWS
Wrestler The Miz wants to be Booster Gold, Jeff Goldblum joining "Jurassic World 2," a black & white version of "Logan," an excessive number of post-credits scenes in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," the title of the next Avengers movie still unrevealed, sequel to "Unbreakable" officially on the calendar, fifth "Indiana Jones" delayed, another "Chronicles of Narnia" adaptation on the way, sci-fi time travel heist film franchise in the works, "live action" Disney movies add to their casts, betting against the time tables of the "Avatar" sequels and hoping for more Obi-Wan adventures.
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0:44:48 - ANIMATION NEWS
"Sing" touches Michael's crybaby side, "The Flintstones" comic gets dark, barely remembering "Popeye & Son" and an animated R-rated "Watchmen" in the works.
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0:52:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
Outlook for "Powerless" not looking good, "Kong: Skull Island" for the small screen, more "X-Files" episodes, new season of "Fargo" laying the groundwork for another Midwestern mystery, "Better Call Saul" inches closer to its "Breaking Bad" roots, the backstabbing finale of "Stranded with a Million Dollars," a leaked trailer for "Krypton" and "Riverdale" close to revealing its murderer.
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1:03:39 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Locke & Key" gets a Hulu pilot, "The Handmaid's Tale" debuts, a full season on Amazon for "The Tick" and thumbs up for Netflix's "Love."
With Cliff's horrible kidnapping ordeal behind him, we are finally at full strength and able to dive into all the cool stuff that came out of the recent Star Wars Celebration. We also review two of the biggest comic launches of the year, stoke our exciting new rivalry with that other podcast and get a visit from a famous plumber. Bon appetit, Jesses!
Length - 01:10:00
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:40 - STAR WARS NEWS
Cliff catches us up on all the Star Wars Celebration news we missed, including some of the important panels and plans for the Disney parks, director says "The Last Jedi" is singular, confirmation that Carrie Fisher will not appear in Episode Nine, the next spin-off still undecided, new animated shorts starring popular female characters, this year's Disney Legends inductees, "Battlefront 2" video game announced and Taika Waititi wants to make a Jabba the Hutt origin film.
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0:36:50 - GAMING
Mario pops in to confirm the NES Classic has been discontinued and the first chapter of "Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series."
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0:41:41 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Reviewing the big releases from Marvel and DC, "Secret Empire" #0 and part one of "The Button," announcements of upcoming pop culture tie-in comics, information about DC's artist-driven title launches "Dark Matter," and full solicitations for Marvel's "Generations" revealed.
We haven't covered any news for a couple of weeks, so there is plenty to dig into in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. (And we have to do it all a man down, as a Mad Libs-style ransom note was left for the missing Cliff!) Be sure and stay tuned to the whole thing, because we also draw the name of the winner of a stylish new Ka-Pow t-shirt in a completely random spot, and save all the spoilers for the star-studded new streaming film "The Discovery" until the very end. And away we go!
Length - 01:25:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:14 - STAR WARS NEWS
A teaser for "The Last Jedi" and some hints from Star Wars Celebration.
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0:08:47 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The inventive zombie movie "Train to Busan," the updated version of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" launches, Louis C.K. has a new comedy special, the deaths of Charlie Murphy and Don Rickles, a second season of "Master of None" to begin soon, life-after-death movie "The Discovery" sparks debate, the buzzworthy comedy "Catastrophe," and the low-budget geeky sci-fi charm of "Dimension 404."
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0:30:38 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Man Seeking Woman" canceled by FX, season three of "Better Call Saul" brings back some familiar faces, a trailer for the new season of "Preacher," the finale of "Big Little Lies" impresses, the conclusion of HBO's "Girls," hints about a third season of "True Detective," "Legion" wraps up a stunning first run of episodes, a teaser for "Fargo's" new season, "The Walking Dead" ends its latest storyline with mixed results, "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" ends with a cliffhanger, Michael once again tries to convince us to watch "Arrow," has a "Flash" theory and recommends the reality-show skewering "Unreal," "New Warriors" coming to Freeform and an update on "Stranded with a Million Dollars."
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1:01:58 - MOVIE NEWS
The "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer excites, Josh Brolin cast as Cable, Joss Whedon directing "Batgirl" for Warner Brothers, Robert Kirkman's "Invincible" greenlit for a film, an adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis' "Torso," a new trailer for "Atomic Blonde," the first extended look at "Justice League," a creepy new version of "It," and a potential reboot of "G.I. Joe."
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1:11:54 - ANIMATION NEWS
"The Real Ghostbusters" streaming on Netflix and season three of "Rick and Morty" sneaks up on us.
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1:15:18 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Bart Sears brings his classic art tutorials to Kickstarter and Watchmen-centric storyline "The Button" beginning in "Batman" and "The Flash."
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1:19:02 - SPOILERS AHOY
Seth and Michael discuss the spoilery aspects of "The Discovery" and the impact of its ending.
Coinciding with our One Year Anniversary, this extra-special extra-long fiftieth episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast finds the guys sharing their own unique lists for their Top Ten Favorite Heroes of All Time! After our Top Villains episode, we got several requests for the flip side. So, by popular demand, here they are! Coming from all corners of pop culture, these are the (mostly) fictional characters that define bravery, strength and heroism for us. The characters that impacted our lives in positive ways. The characters who captured our imagination as kids or inspired us as adults. These, ladies and gentlemen, are our heroes.
Length - 02:18:30
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
In this whirlwind episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we celebrate finally becoming a blip on Larry Hama's radar, announce a t-shirt giveaway for next week's one year anniversary and get a visit from Ronald P. Tramp in support of Brad's wife. And all that is before we even get to a metric ton of comic book news, more opinions on "Iron Fist," trailers for what are shaping up to be a couple of the best movies of the year and a momentous Star Wars showdown. Is it our best episode ever? Maybe not. But, as always, it's good enough.
Length - 01:29:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:09:58 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Iconic artist Bernie Wrightson passes away, R.L. Stine writing an offbeat "Man-Thing" mini-series, Comic Con Center for Popular Culture museum opening in San Diego, Emerald City Distribution tries to figure out a model for indie distribution, "Quantum and Woody" speculation begins after TV deal announced, the cause of Thor's unworthiness revealed, a first tease for DC event "Dark Days," gauging the interest for Marvel's "Secret Empire," and "Superman: Reborn" effectively ends the New 52.
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0:33:58 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Inventive zombie movie "Train to Busan," two Dave Chappelle stand-up specials hit Netflix, getting further into "Iron Fist," and a documentary about musicals "Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened."
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0:44:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" go from the earth to the moon, Supergirl joins "The Flash" for a musical episode, storylines come together on "Arrow" and "Baskets" wraps up its season with a strong finale.
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0:57:19 - MOVIE NEWS
More actors rumored to play Cable, possible movies for Black Cat and Silver Sable, the long-awaited sequel "The Girl in the Spider's Web," trying to connect the dots of the Cloverfield universe, red band trailers for "Wilson" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" and Robert Rodriquez rebooting "Escape from New York."
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1:11:28 - STAR WARS NEWS
Confirmation that Carrie Fisher's death will not affect plot of Episode VIII, more details about the Han Solo origin film and Obi-Wan faces Darth Maul in the season finale of "Star Wars: Rebels."
We here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast pride ourselves on sharing our honest opinions, but things may get a little too honest in this episode. After our spoiler-free review of "Kong: Skull Island," we dip into the latest entertainment news, get emotional over some heart-tugging television and debate the value of movie theaters in this post-Netflix world. And stick around until the end to learn what all the well-dressed Jesses will be wearing this season!
Length - 01:21:59
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:02:22 - KONG: SKULL ISLAND
Our review of the star-studded monster movie "Kong: Skull Island," and the benefits of seeing it in IMAX.
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0:15:50 - MOVIE NEWS
The "Transformers: The Last Knight" trailer confuses us, rumblings of a Venom solo film, "Baby Driver" premiers to raves at SXSW, a third "Guardians of the Galaxy" confirmed, "The Batman" pushed back while "Man of Steel 2" eyes a director, more Matrix movies and guessing the plot of the upcoming "Space Race."
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0:31:54 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Crashing" and "Big Little Lies" debut on HBO, having a good cry with "This is Us" and "Nashville," a sneak peek at "American Gods" and picking our favorite character on "Powerless."
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0:41:51 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Early impressions of the critically-divisive "Iron Fist," Netflix ratings changing from stars to thumbs as they try and de-emphasize the theater-going experience, second seasons for "Love" and "Master of None," identifying with "I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore," trying to figure out Savitar's endgame on "The Flash," Teri Hatcher joins cast of "Supergirl," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" among a glut of time travel shows and the return of the "Amazing Stories" anthology.
Cliff & his co-host wife Elisha of The Mickey Bars Podcast sit down to discuss their thoughts & opinions of Disney's Beauty & The Beast live action 2017 film starring Emma Watson.
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is the best there is at what we do, and what we happen to do this week is review "Logan." We spoil the film from beginning to end, slicing into it with adamantium precision to let you know exactly how much we enjoyed Hugh Jackman's final go-round as Wolverine. We also have news about several new trailers and premier dates for some cool upcoming stuff, and a rundown of our first convention appearance of the year at a local show. Dive in, bub!
Length - 01:30:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:02:20 - CLASSIC PLASTICS TOY & COMIC EXPO
Recapping last weekend's Classic Plastics Toy & Comic Expo, and all the convention fun they brought to our own backyard.
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0:10:35 - ANIMATION NEWS
"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" being adapted into a live action movie, Season 4 of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" wraps up a dark storyline and a 2-D reboot on the way, our first look at the "DuckTales" relaunch, and Darth Maul returns for revenge on "Star Wars: Rebels."
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0:24:33 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Game of Thrones" reveal their premier date in an unusual way, the second season of "Preacher" approaching, "Legion" continues to tease, "Riverdale" renewed for a longer season two, will Fox passing on "Lightning" mean a home at The CW?, castaways quickly falling apart on "Stranded with a Million Dollars" and a dubious high-stakes Russian reality show.
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0:40:40 - MOVIE NEWS
An HBO documentary about competitive tickling, the latest "Guardians of the Galaxy" trailer, a brutal teaser for Charlize Theron's "Atomic Blonde," the silly controversy over "Beauty and the Beast," "Avatar" sequels pushed back yet again, Russell Crowe on Rob Liefeld's wishlist for Cable and the casting of Domino.
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0:51:25 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"The Get Down" gets a part two and Will Smith starring in the fantasy mash-up "Bright."
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0:53:55 - LOGAN
A SPOILER-filled discussion and review of the R-rated blockbuster "Logan," our thoughts on what it got right, where it misstepped and how perfectly it wrapped up Hugh Jackman's unrivaled tenure as the 'ol Canucklehead.
From across the Mid-Ohio Valley, a titanic trio of shows recently combined their might for the first ever Podcast Night at Asylum Comics. Recorded live on-site at our favorite comic shop during downtown Marietta's First Friday event, we teamed up with Remington from The Dueling Ogres and Jesse from Source Material for a roundtable discussion about all things geeky. With a room full of microphones, curious shoppers and Michael's imaginary friend Bucky, the conversation that resulted was fresh, funny and fast as a Scottish bingo caller. So please support the other great podcasts our area has to offer and tell 'em Ka-Pow sent you!
Length - 01:35:38
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Ronald & George invite all you Jesse's out there down to Asylum Comics in Marietta, Ohio on March 3rd, 2017 for a special event.
Asylum Comics
212 Third Street, Marietta, Oh
7-9 PM
A crew so cool we don't even sweat the appearance of a brand new solar system, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with a brand new episode, boldly going where we've gone plenty of times before. Engage!
Length - 01:22:32
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:04:11 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Voltron: Legendary Defender" confirms a third season, "Mystery Science Theater 3000" reveals a release date and cast photo, "The Irishman" brings Scorsese and DeNiro to Netflix, Stephen King's "Castle Rock" potentially connecting characters from different novels, and a recommendation for the indie "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore."
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0:20:10 - MOVIE NEWS
Early "Logan" reviews are sky high, a new director for "The Batman" and a solo "Nightwing" movie in the works.
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0:25:47 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Powerless" gets more consistant laughs, the latest "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." arc concludes with an all-time great episode, Mxyzptlk creates chaos on "Supergirl," the "Flash" team crashes Gorilla City, "Arrow" tells a topical tale about the gun control debate, a visit to Camelot on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," "Hunted" remains light on action and lunchables, hoping "Legion" ends up worth the effort to decipher, "Riverdale" continues to juggle an insane amount of plot threads, "The Walking Dead" introduces a ridiculous new group of survivors, MTV wastes a great reality show concept on "Stranded with a Million Dollars," premier dates for "Fargo" and "American Gods," and praise for Louie Anderson's performance in "Baskets."
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1:06:24 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
An official sequel to "The Dark Crystal" in comic form, Marvel wraps up Spider-Man's "Clone Conspiracy" story with a very wide-open ending and "Renato Jones" returning for a second series.
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1:11:04 - STAR WARS NEWS
Original editions of the trilogy for the 40th anniversary?, a date for "Rogue One's" Blu-ray release, and returning to May openings for future Star Wars movies.
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1:16:07 - GAME THERAPY
"Spyfall" party game gets a DC Universe expansion and "Codenames" to get both Disney and Marvel editions.
Even with one member so sick he can't talk, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast keeps plugging along to bring you the nerdy news necessities you never knew you needed. And tune in to learn how local folks can come sit in on a recording of the show during our first ever Podcast Night!
Length - 01:12:36
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:04:19 - STAR WARS NEWS
Force Friday II set for September 1st, the Jedi in "The Last Jedi" is officially plural thanks to foreign posters, a subtle update to stormtrooper costumes and Jar Jar gets a sad ending in an upcoming novel.
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0:11:22 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Riverdale" spinning an engaging mystery we plan on obsessing over, Kevin Smith bringing Spawn's Sam & Twitch to BBC America, characters reunite for solid return of "The Walking Dead," "Legion" keeps us on our toes with trippy storytelling, Luthor family drama on "Supergirl," "Powerless" improves in a tighter, funnier third episode, binge-watching "The Santa Clarita Diet," and "Cosplay Melee" reality competition coming to Syfy.
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0:41:49 - MOVIE NEWS
An english-language remake of "The Raid" on the way, Mel Gibson in the running to direct "Suicide Squad 2," and stick around for a post-credits scene after "Kong: Skull Island."
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0:47:38 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
"The Wild Storm" reboots the WildStorm Universe for a modern generation, Batman / Flash crossover "The Button" to deal with Rebirth's "Watchmen" connection, epic Alex Ross art teases Marvel's "Generations" event, Marvel characters hitting big box stores in digest size editions and Dark Horse bringing "Mystery Science Theater 3000" to comic pages.
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0:53:51 - GAME THERAPY
A reissued version of 1981's "Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective" pits your investigative skills against literature's most famous sleuth.
In this volatile political landscape, it is important to properly vet all your sources of information. That's why we at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tell you right up front that we are Fake News. We have absolutely no journalistic integrity, everything we say is slanted by innate biases and we would happily sell out to the first entity - foreign or domestic - offering even a minimal payout. So enjoy all this news we heard second-hand, only half-remembered and then repeated without the slightest scrutiny for your entertainment!
Length - 01:34:04
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:00:54 - FAKE NEWS
Unbelievable news items this week may or may not include a Star Wars spoof, a film about hardcore sci-fi fans camping out for tickets, a television spinoff set in the '90s and a stop-motion animated film from Taika Waititi.
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0:05:10 - ANIMATION NEWS
"Teen Titans: The Judas Contract" gets a trailer, a possible sequel to "Dredd," a dark gritty remake of "Power Rangers," and "Castlevania" coming to Netflix.
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0:11:54 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A trailer drops for "Iron Fist," "The Crown" details Queen Elizabeth's early years, a second season for "The OA," "Travelers" has a funky time travel premise, "Santa Clarita Diet" premiers, discussing comic book documentary "The Image Revolution," casting news for Hulu's "Runaways," and the "Stranger Things" season two Super Bowl trailer.
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0:37:58 - MOVIE NEWS
Kevin Smith's plans change to "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot," "Mary Poppins" sequel begins production, "Arrival" director remaking "Dune," Jordan enjoys the creepy timelessness of "It Follows," Will Smith bows out of "Dumbo," a sequel to indie hockey comedy "Goon," and "The Nice Guys" is hilarious, but it's no "Die Hard."
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0:52:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"Riverdale" keeps us intrigued, "Legion" premiers on FX with a captivating pilot, a tepid start to NBC sitcom "Powerless," "Gotham" winter finale brings Jerome back from the dead, white martians, cupcakes and Barenaked Ladies on "Supergirl," a lackluster villain bogs down "The Flash," a new Black Canary means new blood for "Arrow," fighting dirty during the Revolutionary War on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," the CNN documentary "The History of Comedy," and "Sun Records" series joining "Nashville" on CMT.
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1:19:16 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
"I Hate Image" on tap for Free Comic Book Day, Disney CEO Bob Iger may be sticking around longer than anticipated, "Justice League of America: Rebirth" launches a new DC team book and "Unworthy Thor" mini-series unveils a new aspect of the Odinson's personality.
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1:28:25 - CALLING AN AUDIBLE
Michael struggles to get into "Ready Player One" author's follow-up, "Armada."
There are an awful lot of new movies and television series coming our way, and even if we don't have time to watch it all, the team at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will still have an opinion to share. So whether it's reality TV or low-budget sci-fi, tabletop gaming or fan films, a sexy Ms. Grundy or a beloved writer who still plays with toys, trust us to be mostly on top of it!
Length - 01:18:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:01:00 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
The steamy "Riverdale" premiers on The CW, Jordan lays out his plan to guarantee a victory on new CBS reality show "Hunted," "The Good Place" finale surprises, the Coen Brothers coming to television with Western anthology "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," "Supergirl" goes to another planet in a Kevin Smith-directed episode, "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" rescue George Lucas in a reference-heavy adventure, "The Flash" fights the future and a new Black Canary for team "Arrow."
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0:29:51 - MOVIE NEWS
M. Night Shyamalan's "Split" tops the box office with a heavily publicized twist we manage not to spoil and a "10 Cloverfield Lane" sequel in the works.
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0:37:22 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Michael gets excited for sci-fi movies "iBoy" and "Mindgamers," afterlife romance "The Discovery," Zelda Fitzgerald bio "Z: The Beginning of Everything," "OJ: Made in America" deserving of all its praise and awards, plus opinions on "Sneaky Pete," "Santa Clarita Diet," "Voltron: Legendary Defender" season two, "Grand Piano" and the story of the National Lampoon, "Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead."
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0:55:32 - STAR WARS NEWS
An offical name and logo for Episode Eight, Josh Gad tries to get info out of co-star Daisy Ridley and a recommendation for the prequel to a famous Star Trek fan film.
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1:02:30 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
One-shot "Civil War II: The Oath" leading to "Secret Empire," "Justice League vs. Suicide Squad" concludes, a San Jose city councilman gets sworn in with a nerdy prop, and a G.I. Joe letters page reveals Larry Hama's unique writing process.
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1:08:55 - PERLMUTTER
CEO of Marvel cleared by judge to sue the man who stole his DNA and added to President Trump's cabinet as an advisor for Veterans’ affairs.
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1:10:27 - GAMING
Tabletop "Mechs vs. Minions" gives a lot of bang for your buck, new Marvel video games announced, and gaming-gone-awry comedy "Game Night" in the works.
This episode picks up right were we left off in Episode #40. The guy's top 5 scoundrels, mischiefmakers, and ne'er-do-wells are explained. One in particular reveals an unnerving moment from Michael's past! You won't believe our lineup of the most wretched hive of scum and villainy.
The guys sat down to hash out and discuss their favorite Top 10 Pop Culture Villians of all time. This episode reveals #10 through #6 with some unexpected results of several unforgettable bad guys.
Enjoy a brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, in which Michael sits clear across the room from us in his own little island, causing the conversation to be even more disjointed and needlessly insulting than usual! We also cover all the latest pop culture news and rumors, and debate some deep thoughts about the way Disney has extended copyright laws and the potential effect on future generations of fans and creators.
Length - 01:14:24
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:02:57 - ANIMATION NEWS
Cartoon Network's "Justice League Action" shows potential.
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0:05:42 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"It Follows" now streaming, a (we think) spoiler-free description of "The OA," the odd comedy "The Overnight," intrigued by an upcoming anthology series "The Dark Web," Sigourney Weaver is the street-level villain of "The Defenders," and the show's potential connection to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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0:17:47 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" to cross paths with... George Lucas?, "Arrow" renewed for Season Six, Ronnie Raymond returning for more episodes of "Flash," a Los Pollos Hermanos commercial teases the third season of "Better Call Saul," a script in the works for "Y the Last Man," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." begins its second half of the season with killer robots, and "Superstore" gets laughs from those of us with retail experience.
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0:28:41 - MOVIE NEWS
"X-Men: Supernova" rumored title of next X-film, Will Smith and Tom Hanks in a live-action "Dumbo," Peter Dinklage eyed for "Avengers: Infinity War," a buddy cop feel for "Green Lantern Corps?" and Woody Harrelson planning a single-take live film on the streets of London.
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0:40:28 - STAR WARS NEWS
More details about Woody Harrelson's role in the Han Solo origin film, an unrevealed title picked out for Episode Eight, more discussion about Carrie Fisher's digital rights and George Lucas finds a home in Los Angeles for his art collection in the Museum of Narrative Art.
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0:51:21 - DEEP THOUGHTS
Has Disney's fight to change copyright laws hindered the pop culture prospects of generations to come? A clever short featured on "Adam Ruins Everything" leads to debate over the future of art, commerce and cartoon mice.
The year may be young, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of news to cover. Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with an all-new episode covering some recent comic book releases, Star Wars rumors, award-worthy movies and our first spotting of a Perlmutter in the wild since our show began. Don't miss it!
Length - 01:18:18
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:02:02 - ANIMATION NEWS
Appearances from big-screen favorites on "Star Wars: Rebels" and the second season of "Voltron: Legendary Defender" kicking off on January 20th.
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0:06:14 - STAR WARS NEWS
Wondering how Carrie Fisher's death may affect the upcoming film's plotlines, the ageless Jimmy Smits, rumors of Woody Harrelson joining the Star Wars universe, a petition to make Leia an official Disney Princess and two behind-the-scenes documentaries, "I Am Your Father" and "Elstree 1976."
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0:21:30 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A "Locke & Key" one-shot, an underwhelming finale to "Civil War II," the "He-Man / Thundercats" crossover continues to entertain, a tease for this year's "Secret Empire" event, the return of a major villain in the pages of "Justice League vs. Suicide Squad," cool retro variant covers celebrate Image's 25th anniversary, Mike Grell draws Green Arrow again, Marvel angers fans by dropping their free digital code program and Geoff Johns hints at some upcoming "Watchmen" work.
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0:38:27 - MOVIE NEWS
Matthew McConaughey shows patience before stepping into a superhero role, avoiding "Thor: Ragnarok" plot leaks, Ben Affleck casts doubt on upcoming Batman film, and Seth rounds up all the movies he's watched recently in preparation for awards season.
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1:09:59 - PERLMUTTER
Reclusive CEO of Marvel Comics is photographed for the first time in decades in a meeting with President-Elect Trump.
We're starting off the New Year with the KPP crew's 2017 Movie Preview. The guy's are joined by The Mayor Jared, as Jordan & Michael take a break from moving their respective businesses into a bigger, brighter, soupier??, fancy new location in downtown Marietta, Ohio. So, sit back....relax...and enjoy as KA-POW! (COLON) The Pop Cultured Podcast discusses a week by week breakdown of every feature film headed to a theater near you in 2017.
On this sad day for Star Wars fans, we here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast devote an entire show to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." Spoilers abound, because we dissect the film from front to back and top to bottom, giving you our thoughts and opinions on this latest entry in the beloved sci-fi saga, what we loved, what bothered us and where we think it ranks against the rest. There is also disproportionate talk about Ewoks for a movie that contains nary a one of the furry critters. So throw the master switch on your nearest listening device and enjoy!
Length - 01:44:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
And finally, the conclusion to our flashback So Pro Ho Ho Ho Christmas Movie Debate. After some seriously spirited discussion, we crown a single entry as the most iconic piece of holiday entertainment ever filmed.
Length - 00:56:53
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
And now, part two of our flashback to the So Pro Ho Ho Ho Christmas Movie Debate, in which we continue to narrow down our 32 favorite holiday classics until only the best of the best remain!
Length - 00:58:21
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
If there's one thing we here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast love about the holiday season, it's all the amazing old Christmas-themed re-runs every network trods back out year after year. In that spirit, we dug back into our own archives to our previous incarnation as the So Pro Podcast in order to bring you Part One of our very holly, ultra jolly So Pro Ho Ho Ho Christmas Movie Debate, in which we matched up some of our favorite holiday films against each other in order to determine the best of all time.
Length - 01:02:21
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
The team behind this tipsier-than-usual episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast came in to record with minimal notes, a bottle of bourbon and a sheet of rap lyrics. But no matter how close we got to disappearing completely off the rails, somehow we managed to keep everything right-side-up. Enjoy!
Length - 01:19:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:06:51 - MOVIE NEWS
Exciting trailers for "War for the Planet of the Apes," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," a new image of the hero and villain from "The Dark Tower," a poster for "The Fate of the Furious," and details about J.J. Abrams' "God Particle."
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0:24:49 - ANIMATION NEWS
A brief teaser for the "DuckTales" reboot.
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0:28:16 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Sean Parker plans to stream brand new movies in your home with "Screening Room," a documentary about the comic industry's "Image Revolution," Seth tries to finalize his Best of 2016 list by taking in "Hell or High Water," "Don't Breathe," "Don't Think Twice," "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" and "The Lobster," checking out "The Jungle Book" thanks to Disney's Netflix deal and Kevin Smith's latest, "Yoga Hosers."
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0:51:23 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Standing up to Savitar in the "Flash" winter finale, a major spoiler at the end of "Arrow," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" begins to introduce the Legion of Doom, Mr. Mxyzptlk coming to "Supergirl," NBC's "Powerless" gets a premier date, space drama "Glare" coming to HBO, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." wraps up the Ghost Rider storyline, another "Defenders" photo released, and "The Walking Dead" builds toward their midpoint with a tour of the Savior's home.
WestWorld Episode 10 Season 1 Finale Recap and Celebration! Come spend some time with us as we celebrate the end of the fantastic 1st season of HBO's newest hit show! Go through it moment by moment with us and stay til the end for the explanation you may not have considered! And find out why Seth says WestWorld opened in 2017! Language-PG-13 (Contains some adult language)
Meanwhile... at the Hall of Justice (a.k.a. our podcast bunker), Ka-Pow teams up for an intensly close look at the CW's first four-show crossover, "Invasion!," shares a few Deep Thoughts about how politics affect both art and audience, and take a crack at writing our own blockbuster hip hop Broadway musical based on some local history. So don't throw away your shot to hear this brand new episode!
Length - 01:27:53
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:03:18 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
An in-depth review of CW's "Invasion" story that crossed over "Supergirl," "The Flash," "Arrow" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," along with a brief change of hosts for Ghost Rider on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," a dangerous-sounding reality show coming to CBS, another oversized "Walking Dead," and some better-late-than-never love for "Ash vs Evil Dead."
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0:51:11 - MOVIE NEWS
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" promises a spidey suit with old-school web wings.
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0:54:01 - STAR WARS NEWS
Disney's Spaceship Earth transforming into the Death Star, no opening crawl for "Rogue One," and potentially more in store for Obi-Wan Kenobi?
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0:57:27 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Kevin Smith exits "Buckaroo Banzai" reboot, Cliff shares his newfound love for an obscure musical called "Hamilton," Netflix allows offline viewing, and Michael nearly spoils the last four words of "Gilmore Girls."
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1:10:50 - DEEP THOUGHTS
A twitter feud between comic creators leads to Deep Thoughts about art and politics, specifically whether an artist's political leanings affect how much you enjoy their work and in what ways celebrities should use their platform to voice personal beliefs.
Join us as we react to the revelations of this episode in a SUPER-SIZED way, point out what you may have missed, and try to predict what the Season 1 Finale has in store for us! #vindicationstew #pizzatime
Get caught up on WestWorld and listen to us break it down and predict where this is going. You're probably not gonna believe Seth's newest theory... but c'mon.. don't doubt the craziness now. It's too late to turn back. Let's just agree to Make WestWorld Great Again!!
It's a Thanksgiving Week episode STUFFING full of great content. No TURKEYS here, just... uh... okay food puns are harder than I thought. So sit back, loosen your belts and tune in for another heaping helping of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. I know I YAM! (Nailed it.)
Length - 01:14:09
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes.)
0:06:30 - GAMING
Rumors of a Marvel Telltale game based on Guardians of the Galaxy, "Super Mario Run" brings sidescrolling action to mobile devices, and a second-hand account of the fun of picking up a NES Classic Edition on release day.
0:13:31 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Twenty seasons of Pokemon coming to Disney XD, the showrunner of "American Gods" jumps in to help write "Y the Last Man," Marvel's Inhumans coming to the small screen next year, "Supergirl" deals with Parasite, the Guardian and some powerful personal issues, Savitar debuts as the new Big Bad on "Flash," Vigilante provides a spark to "Arrow," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" travel to the Old West and a new timeslot, and "The Walking Dead" gives us an extra half-hour of Negan.
0:33:51 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Goliath" for Amazon Prime, a terrifying indie film called "Green Room," the sci-fi "Midnight Special," a topical episode of "Black Mirror, a trailer for the new Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events series, and a documentary about Aardman Animation.
0:41:02 - STAR WARS NEWS
"Rogue One" clues keep trickling out, Carrie Fisher reveals an on-set affair and Emilia Clarke joins the Han Solo standalone film.
0:45:52 - MOVIE NEWS
"Deadpool 2" loses a director, "The Dark Tower" delayed until summer, "Pacific Rim 2" on track, a second trailer for "Kong: Skull Island," "Incredibles 2" is moved up a year, a huge reaction for the live-action "Beauty and the Beast" trailer, a top secret easter egg still undiscovered in "Guardians of the Galaxy," James Cameron promising glasses-free 3D, a Doctor Who Christmas Special screening, the new "Arrival" may crack Seth's top 100 movie list and the first look at "Spider-Man: Homecoming" to debut before "Rogue One."
1:01:43 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Creators boycotting red states stirs up controversy online and a graphic novel wins the National Book Award for the first time in history.
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1:07:13 - CALLING AN AUDIBLE
Michael gushes about the nerd-friendly novel "Ready Player One."
WestWorld Episode 7- Trompe l'oeil- Recapped & Explained! VINDICATION!! The 1st season of WestWorld is climaxing and the Ka-Pow theories are quickly being proven RIGHT! Hop aboard the truth-train and find out what little (and big) details you may have missed in this episode! And no Michael, they aren't all #rollbots. Language- PG-13 (Contains some adult language)
Cold weather and political turmoil may have some of you looking to move to the tropics of Canada, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to help, with another dose of nerdy nonsense to warm the cockles of your heart. We discuss what we thought of the big budget "Doctor Strange," catch up on a couple weeks of television we've neglected and drop a few news tidbits that have been making the rounds this week in this brand new episode.
Length - 01:34:56
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:05:15 - PERLMUTTER
"Spider-Gwen" co-creator sends strange election-night tweet disapproving of Marvel's head honcho.
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0:10:43 - DOCTOR STRANGE REVIEW
Opinions and nit-picking Marvel's latest blockbuster, with a minimal level of spoilers.
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0:30:06 - MOVIE NEWS
The new "Wonder Woman" trailer, Michael Keaton confirmed as the Vulture, official word on the number of Spider-Man appearances Tom Holland is contracted for, a super-short teaser for "Ghost in the Shell," reboot talk for the "X-Men" franchise and "Flash" loses another director.
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0:39:36 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Civil Wars and Samurais on "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," Maggie Sawyer spices up "Supergirl," "Flash" deals with an emerging Killer Frost, "Arrow" gets a new kid sidekick, hope for a season three of "Young Justice," a Ghost Rider origin story on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." might lead to future appearances, Negan makes an impact on the new season of "The Walking Dead," and pilot episodes premier for genre comedies "People of Earth" and "Stan Against Evil."
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1:16:19 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The gory grindhouse fun of "Wolfcop" and the approaching "Gilmore Girls" revival.
1:20:22 - ANIMATION NEWS
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" serves as primer for "Rogue One," Mandalorians invade "Star Wars: Rebels," and the "Muppet Babies" are returning on Disney Junior.
1:27:13 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A recommendation for the "He-Man / Thundercats" crossover, IDW's "Revolution" passes its half-way point, animated versions of Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meet in a new mini-series, and Tony Stark is replaced by Riri Williams in the pages of "Invincible Iron Man" and by Doctor Doom in "Infamous Iron Man."
WestWorld Episode 6 Recap "The Adversary" Shell-shocked from America choosing "The Adversary", the guys try to focus on the fictional WestWorld, where the characters are stuck in their OWN loop of frontier life. Escape with us, if only for an hour.
Here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, the only thing we love more than super heroes and movies are super hero movies. And the only thing we love more than super hero movies is arguing about super hero movies. So in this extra-ginormous super-special episode, we took on the task of ranking EVERY SINGLE Marvel and DC movie of the modern age. That's right, counting up from #52 until we crown a #1, our erudite panel of egghead experts did all the math and can declare once and for all where your favorite flick lands in relation to all the competition. To help us sort things out, we welcomed back the Original Jesse, host of the "Source Material" podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network, Jesse Starcher, and co-writer of the comic book "Bluff Creek," the Mayor Jared Lowe. So tune in, count 'em down, and let us know which picks you agree with and which are way too far down our list.
Length - 02:21:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
WestWorld Recap of Episode #5 Contrapasso
Michael and Seth bring you a timely recap of the 5th episode of HBO's WestWorld! Get caught up on all the twists and turns so you're ready for the climactic second half of Season One!
Hear all the stuff you missed like, did you even notice the episode was about cats?
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Happy Halloween! We celebrate the season by flashing back to our previous incarnation as the So Pro Podcast and one of the most fun episodes we've ever done. Along with special guests Jared Lowe, the Mayor and the Legend Logan Vannoy, we debated the best horror movies ever made and crowned one as the greatest of all time. Turn the lights down low, pull the covers up tight and give it a listen!
Length - 01:52:28
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
WestWorld Recap Episode 4!
Michael gets forcibly hunkered into the bunker by Seth for some hardcore WestWorld action!
Tune in to find out what you are DEFINITELY missing out on when you watch!
And... MORE CRAZY (not so crazy) THEORIES!!
ANNNND someone is booked for a one week stay in Sweetwater !!! FOR REAL!! (kinda)
Switch! It's a second straight super-sized episode, as the Ka-Pow crew takes another detailed look at the latest episode of our new obsession, "Westworld," but doesn't short-change you on all the other nerdy news and reviews you tune in to hear us squabble over. So sit back and enjoy the silliness, but don't skip Cliff's amazing Johnny Cash-inspired supercut at the end!
Length - 01:53:45
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:06:05 - GAMING
The long-awaited trailer for "Red Dead Redemption 2," the announcement for the portable Nintendo Switch and video game voice actors go on strike.
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0:13:42 - STAR WARS NEWS
Donald Glover cast as a young Lando Calrissian and Joss Whedon says he wants to direct a Star Wars spin-off.
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0:15:41 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Predictions for the new season of "The Walking Dead," Metallo attacks and Cat Grant leaves in the latest "Supergirl," some Nazi-fighting fun with the Justice Society of America in "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," Jesse Quick (and a little genetic larceny) on "Flash," "Arrow" and "Timeless" continue to exist, the CW's new sci-fi show "Frequency" shows promise and Ghost Rider has a fiery showdown on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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0:41:14 - MOVIE NEWS
The first trailer for "Logan," a toe-tapping teaser for "Guardians of the Galaxy 2," Anna Kendrick fishing to play Carrie Kelley, director Taika Waititi promising strangeness for "Thor: Ragnarok," Captain Marvel revealed to be the most powerful hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a biopic for Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston.
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0:50:54 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
An iffy time travel movie called "Paradox," the third season of "Black Mirror" drops, some "Stranger Things" thoughts, Michael pitches a movie that ISN'T "The Matrix," the Stephen King adaptation "Gerald's Game" coming to Netflix, praise for "Luke Cage," and a trailer for Nicholas Cage's "Army of One."
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1:08:10 - WESTWORLD
An in-depth, spoilery discussion of Episode #3, "The Stray," featuring new clues to Seth's "multiple timeline" theory, the mystery of Arnold, Teddy's ultimate role in the plot and a ghost in the machine. We then conclude our show with some information about the local Marietta Zombie Fest and the nationwide Halloween Comic Fest happening at your favorite comic shop this weekend.
Coming to you from brand new secret headquarters, the Ka-Pow team is hunkered in our bunker to give you another pop-culture filled hour-and-a-half discussion covering all the things this week that excited us. From movies to TV to Star Wars to gaming to TV to comics to even more TV, we get into it ALL in this exciting episode, guaranteed Poobahlicious.
Length - 01:37:24
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:10:07 - GAMING
Seth reveals for which anticipated game he's just been named a play tester.
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0:11:46 - MOVIE NEWS
Animated Doctor Who classic "The Power of the Daleks" coming to theaters, first image of Amber Heard as Mera in "Justice League," a 2019 release for Captain Marvel's origin film, Daniel Craig sticking with James Bond, and Mark Wahlberg as the "Six Million Dollar Man."
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0:18:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A quirky animated Spider-Man remake, guessing how "Luke Cage" might be building toward "The Defenders," and finishing a marathon of "Quantico" episodes.
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0:25:29 - STAR WARS NEWS
Information gleaned from the second "Rogue One" trailer, a not-so-crazy theory to fix the prequels, and "Star Wars: Rebels" adding new characters and old favorites.
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0:37:55 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
CW premier of "Supergirl" has a likeable Superman and a new villain, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." reveals their organization to the world and "Legends of Tomorrow" begins their second season with lots of time travel shenanigans.
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0:53:35 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
"Watchmen" connection finally being explored in the pages of Batman, IDW cleverly connecting all their Hasbro properties with "Revolution," and a New York Comic Con with a Peter David meltdown and a cool Cave Carson giveaway.
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1:03:50 - WESTWORLD
A spoiler-filled breakdown of episode two, putting forth some wild theories in an attempt to unravel the puzzle of HBO's addicting new sci-fi Western.
In this fresh episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Jared Lowe, co-host of the upcoming Video Commentary Rewind Podcast sits in for the still-vacationing Cliff. After learning a little about the debauchery that goes on at Build-A-Bear, the guys do an extended, spoiler-filled examination of the first episode of "Westworld," discuss news from around the entertainment universe, and end with a lightning-round look at a dozen brand new comic titles on the shelves. So strap on your spurs and tune in, pardner, unless yer yella... or, y'know... too preoccupied questioning the nature of your reality.
Length - 01:16:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:06:46 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
The promising premier of HBO's "Westworld," the pilot episode of "Timeless" on NBC, the third season premier of "The Flash," a preempted "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," and the "Arrow" team disbanded.
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0:37:16 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Taking our time watching "Luke Cage'" a trailer for Season 3 of "Black Mirror," and a recommendation for New Zealand drama "Boy" from director Taika Waititi.
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0:43:01 - MOVIE NEWS
Ben Affleck's solo Bat-movie might have a title, the first information and poster for "Logan," Shia LaBeouf starring in tennis drama "Borg / McEnroe," and a teaser for "War for the Planet of the Apes."
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0:48:22 - GAMING
Praise for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 and SeaFall, as comic book adaptation "Locke & Key" enters the play test phase.
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0:55:32 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Catching up with a few DC: Rebirth titles, placing "The New Frontier" officially in DC continuity, the passing of Caliber Comics publisher Gary Reed, an "American Gods" comic adaptation and quick rundowns on many of the recent first issues from Marvel, DC and Image.
With Cliff off having fun at Walt Disney World, it's up to Ronald P. Tramp to fill his seat once again. We spend the episode catching up on some news, making Seth's title of Grand & Exalted Poobah official, revealing which Patronus we each ended up with and coining a new name for our fan. Er... fans. We hope you'll join us fine gentlemen for the latest and greatest Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:00:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:06:42 - GAMING
Modifying pieces for the horror game "Last Friday" leaves Seth rubbing elbows with some famous Twitter users.
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0:12:58 - STAR WARS NEWS
"Force Friday" arrives with little fanfare and the "Go Rogue" contest can win you a trip to Lucasfilm.
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0:15:31 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Confusion between the indie time-travel movies "ARQ" and "Synchronicity," high marks for the documentary "Raiders" and the highly anticipated release of "Luke Cage."
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0:24:16 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
A new director introduced for the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," information on "Fargo" season three, "Son of Zorn" references classic cartoons, "What We Do in the Shadows" being adapted for television, more footage of Superman in "Supergirl," "Fear the Walking Dead" winds down, "Gotham" premiers, and "This Is Us" debuts with a weepy pilot episode.
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0:41:26 - MOVIE NEWS
Controversy for the "Jumanji" sequel, a thumbs-down review for the new "Ghostbusters" film, and confirmation of a "Spawn" remake.
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0:47:16 - ETC...
Justice Society members revealed for "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," anticipating the comic book-heavy CW lineup, the Captain America statue gets an ignoble relocation, a shout-out to the amazing work of Wilson's House of Cosplay, a dubious story about stolen Chicken McNuggets and the results of our Patronus quizzes.
It's a hectic new episode, as late-running Cliff fights through parade traffic to retrieve half our microphones, the rest of the gang makes due and returning guest star Ronald P. Tramp tries to fill his shoes. Time is killed sharing our choices for the "describe yourself in three fictional characters" game that has spread through social media and trying to discover our Patronus. Will Cliff arrive in the nick of time? Will we even have a show this week at all? Tune in, true believers, to this edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!
Length - 01:07:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:24:22 - PERLMUTTER
A few corrections and clarifications about our previous story concerning tennis-loving Marvel CEO Isaac Perlmutter's involvement in a couple of insane lawsuits.
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0:31:00 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiers, a "Dark Tower" TV series to fill in backstory, HBO's "The Night Of" wraps up, the new season of "South Park" targets nerdy nostalgia, a sneak peek at "Son of Zorn" and some early opinions on Superman's costume from the upcoming "Supergirl."
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0:43:18 - MOVIE NEWS
A confirmation for "Tremors 6," a petition to cast Shia Labeouf as the Red Hood, and will Kathleen Kennedy be moving from Lucasfilm to top dog at Disney?
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0:49:12 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A new time travel movie Michael recommends, Marvel's "Runaways" coming to Hulu, and several recent documentaries to keep on your radar.
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0:54:51 - STAR WARS NEWS
A new season of "Star Wars: Rebels," rumors about what happened to Luke's severed hand, "Episode Eight" wraps filming, hopes for Mace Windu's survival, TNT airing marathons of the originals and the new fan film "Kylo Ren: The Awakening" from our friends at Blind Wave Productions.
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1:00:05 - GAMING
The first two episodes of "Batman: The Telltale Series" now available.
Hello, sports fans! With a brand new season upon us, and millions of people around the world engaged in fantasy football, we at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast decided to have fun with a "fantasy draft" of our own: Marvel vs. DC! Imagine handing the ball off to the Juggernaut or having a wide receiver like Nightcrawler who could BAMF downfield. What if your star linebacker happened to be a Kryptonian and your safety wielded a power ring? Football fanatic Cliff concocted the home team, staffing an entire organization from around the DC Multiverse. The visiting Marvel squad was constructed by our friend, writer of the "Support Group" web comic, in-studio guest Evan Bevins. Who wins? Who loses? Who did we bone-headedly leave on the bench? Reply below with a comment to let us know! So only one question remains... are you ready for some football?
Length - 01:00:53
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes.)
With Seth out sick, Michael invited his childhood friend Ronald P. Tramp to the studio to fill in. What followed were a lot of laughs, some inappropriate sound effects, a few near-fistfights, and a shocking revelation even Michael didn't know about his origin that we can only refer to as "Crisis on County Road 10." Combine that with breaking news about an insane DNA-thieving lawsuit involving the comic industry's greatest heel, the Perfidious Perlmutter, and you have all the makings of a classic episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop-Cultured Podcast.
Length - 01:22:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:06:37 - PERLMUTTER
Marvel CEO - and our favorite real-life supervillain - Isaac Perlmutter involved in a series of lurid lawsuits too crazy to believe, involving genetic larceny, mail fraud and tennis courts.
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0:21:04 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Catching up on "Daredevil," "Stranger Things," "Atlanta," and "The Get Down," new members of the "Arrow" team, the 50th anniversary of "Star Trek" and a nifty bluetooth combadge, a "Black Lightning" pilot commitment from Fox, a teaser for "Legion," Ghost Rider on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," an animated version of a lost "Doctor Who" classic, and positive marks for "Transformers: Combiner Wars."
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0:55:09 - MOVIE NEWS
"Booster Gold" unconnected with the rest of the DC film universe, more "hope and optimism" promised for "Justice League," Joe Manganiello cast as Deathstroke and Billy Crudup joins "The Flash" as Henry Allen.
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1:01:35 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Alan Moore retiring from comics, huge pre-order numbers for Marvel's "Champions" #1, a new origin by indie-friendly female creators in "Supergirl: Being Super," and things heat up in the "Whisperer War" storyline in recent issues of "The Walking Dead."
We only tackle two subjects in our most recent Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast offering, but they are both doozies. First, we debate the love-it or hate-it summer blockbuster "Suicide Squad," and then finish off with a report from Seth's adventures at Gen Con, the yearly gamer's paradise. Agree or disagree with our take on the film? Let us know in the comments below, puddin'!
Length - 01:06:47
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:02:55 - MOVIE REVIEW
The majority of this episode is spent with an in-depth, spoiler-filled review of the DC film "Suicide Squad." We discuss and dissect the plot, all the characters, the creators, the costumes and everything else that went into adapting this story from the comic page to the big screen. There is a lot to love - and also plenty to hate - about this controversial blockbuster and unlike Harley Quinn's shorts, we cover it ALL.
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0:48:02 - GAMING
Then, Seth catches us up on his recent trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, Indiana, the longest-running, most attended gaming convention in the world. We get a brief rundown on what the show is like and the impressive venue that houses it, then hear about all the fun he had participating in a True Dungeon event, sitting in on game demos and buying armloads of brand new releases during what can only be described as "Gamer Christmas."
In the wake of a couple of huge conventions, Ka-Pow returns with a brand new episode! First, we recap the fun we had at our local River City Comic Con in Marietta, Ohio and the field trip to nearby Athens to catch a screening of "Batman: The Killing Joke" on the big screen. Then we dive in to all the nerdy news that came out of San Diego Comic Con this year with a fast and furious overview of all our favorite stories and the coolest trailers, with no long lines to wait in and no wristbands required!
Length - 0:41:58
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
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0:13:50 - ANIMATION NEWS
"Avengers: Secret Wars" coming to Disney XD, animated versions of Batman and the TMNT cross over in an upcoming comic, "Justice League: Dark" gets a trailer and "Transformers: Combiner Wars" continues the story from the beloved 80s movie.
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0:17:58 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
"Black Mirror" gets new episodes in October, San Diego Comic Con teasers for "Luke Cage," "The Defenders" and "Iron Fist," returning Netflix Marvel shows pushed to 2018, "Voltron: Legendary Defender" gets a second season, "Buckaroo Banzai" potentially headed to Amazon, more "Agent Carter" looking unlikely, rave reviews for "Stranger Things" and catching up on "Fargo."
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0:25:54 - MOVIE NEWS
The first trailer for "Wonder Woman," a positive experience at "Star Trek: Beyond," a mixed reaction to the Flash in the "Justice League" teaser, a full "Doctor Strange" trailer, disproved theories about "Suicide Squad" and an Arkham setting for the upcoming solo Batman movie.
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0:37:24 - GAMING
Batman stars in a new offering from Telltale Games and the blockbuster "Overwatch" comes to comics.
With much of our discussions seemingly skewing DC in the last couple weeks, the Ka-Pow quartet wanted to balance the scales with an entirely Marvel-themed episode. So we invited our friend, "Source Material" podcast host Jesse Starcher from the Radulich in Broadcasting Network, to emcee a rousing game of trivia. Pulling random questions from the Marvel Trivia Box worth varying points, knowledge is measured, wagers are placed, friendships are tested and sound effect buttons are pushed. Tune in to see which of us comes out on top, True Believers!
Length - 01:16:41 Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Our latest episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off with a reminder about the upcoming River City Comic Con and a peek into Michael's library of self-help books, then quickly turns to the most talked about topic of the week, "Pokemon Go." Later, Seth takes time to share a favorite recent game, we debate which comic book characters had the worst hair of all time and a brand new guest makes an appearance, traveling all the way from the early 90s to talk about the care and grooming of mullets. Up, up and away, y'all!
Length - 0:57:27
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes.)
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0:06:35 - GAMING
"Pokemon Go" brings augmented reality to the masses as we wonder "what's next?", a tiny retro Nintendo causes a stir with the NES Classic Edition and Seth reviews the award-winning pistol-packing party game "Cash 'n Guns."
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0:22:50 - GREAT DEBATE
We have a big laugh discussing the worst haircuts in comic book history, but get set straight when the ultra-fashionable Mullet Superman himself stops by the studio to have the last word.
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0:40:01 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
A recommendation for "Ash vs. Evil Dead," a Captain America statue going up in Brooklyn, our initial opinions on the "Ghostbusters" remake before getting to see it, George Takei's unexpected response to a gay Sulu, the CW's exclusive new deal with Netflix and Best Picture winner "Spotlight" now streaming.
After a week spent celebrating a championship for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Ka-Pow crew gets back to business, spinning the wheel and throwing out news and opinions wherever it lands. We share some of the fan reactions to Michael's stunning other-dimensional origin story from last episode, then cover all your favorite topics from "Game of Thrones" to "Voltron" to "Star Wars," before wrapping it up with an update from Seth's gaming buddy at boot camp. So cuddle up with your favorite Stormtrooper doll and tune in!
Length - 0:54:34
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes.)
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0:09:46 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
The Indonesian action flick "The Raid: Redemption" coming to comics, and more reviews of recent "DC: Rebirth" titles.
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0:15:50 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Recounting an epic battle on "Game of Thrones," a trailer for HBO's version of "Westworld," and Lynda Carter joining the "Supergirl" cast.
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0:22:50 - MOVIE NEWS
A trip to see a Hitchcock classic at our local theater, how commercials nearly spoil "10 Cloverfield Lane," Steppenwolf to be main villain in "Justice League," Willem Dafoe's "Aquaman" character revealed, a short running time for "Suicide Squad" and Idris Elba tweets more "Dark Tower" teases.
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0:32:29 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
The UK version of "The Office" getting a spin-off movie, rave reviews for new "Voltron: Legendary Defender" series, and a moving documentary from an unlikely source in "The Resurrection of Jake the Snake."
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0:42:18 - ANIMATION NEWS
A limited theatrical release for "Batman: The Killing Joke," a "G.I. Joe" fan-fiction contest winner gets turned into an action figure, and new Marvel cartoons planned.
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0:46:59 - STAR WARS NEWS
Darth Vader confirmed for "Rogue One," Forest Whitaker revealed to be playing a character from animated canon, Daisy Ridley's sister getting a role, and new photos from Entertainment Weekly show... stormtrooper dolls?
This rollicking episode features several firsts for the Ka-Pow podcast, including the revelation of Michael's secret origin growing up in a parallel universe and a new game called "To Share or Not To Share" that segues into a group intervention trying to deal once and for all with his crippling Facebook addiction. Then we recap the most recent news, get serious for a second to remember Darwyn Cooke, and think a few Deep Thoughts about adapting art from one format into another.
Length - 1:12:18
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes.)
0:22:28 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
A Superman is cast for "Supergirl," Bendis and Maleev's "Scarlet" may be coming to Cinemax, "Mallrats 2" headed to the small screen, a strong start for "Preacher," a spoiler-filled recommendation for "Wayward Pines" and the debut of the "Lost" parody "Wrecked."
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0:30:59 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
"Locke & Key" returning with a one-shot, the stylish new Image series "Renato Jones: The One %," clones to run amok once again in Spider-Man's "Dead No More," our reaction to the first few offerings under the "DC: Rebirth" banner, the billion-dollar potential of DC's Super Hero Girls brand and the impact of a well-known character's death during Marvel's "Civil War II."
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0:44:42 - DARWYN COOKE
We pause our usual silliness in order to eulogize the late artist and what he meant to comic book fans the world over.
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0:49:31 - MOVIE NEWS
"Justice League" is given an obvious title, J.K. Simmons gets in shape to play Jim Gordon, potential management changes for underperforming areas of DC, "Thor: Ragnarok" actor Jeff Goldblum describes his role and Karl Urban joins the cast, Josh Brolin getting excited to unleash Thanos, anticipation for a Black Widow film, a former colleague defends Isaac Perlmutter, "Suicide Squad" gets a rating, Norman Reedus wants to play Ghost Rider and some upcoming offerings from our local Peoples Bank Theatre.
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0:56:32 - DEEP THOUGHTS
In a week where the film version of "Warcraft" totally tanked in America, yet broke box office records in China, we talk specifically about the future of big budget movies geared solely to overseas markets and then more generally about the difficulty of adapting art into a different format. We debate the subtleties between movies, television, comics, novels, video games and stage performances, and try to decide which is the best way to tell a story and why so many new versions of old favorites fail so spectacularly.
After a couple weeks of special themed episodes, the team at Ka-Pow settles back in to our regularly scheduled format and tries to catch up on all the nerdy news we've missed. We cover all our usual entertainment categories - adding new releases in animation and online streaming into the mix! - in a fast, funny hour mixing astute pop culture analysis with silly voices and passive aggressive insults.
Length - 1:03:25
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
0:01:47 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
Rumors about "Buckaroo Banzai" and "Locke & Key" heading to television, "Supergirl" moving networks, hints from the "Flash" finale, a petition to bring back "Agent Carter," the end of "Agents of SHIELD," Kirkman's response to angry "Walking Dead" fans, the debut of "Preacher," speculation about the second season of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," and superhero workplace comedy "Powerless" coming to NBC.
0:27:21 - MOVIE NEWS
Booster Gold coming to the big screen, Harley Quinn getting a solo film, Jeff Goldblum being cast in "Thor: Ragnarok," the convoluted history of Marvel's first crossover "Contest of Champions," Brie Larson in talks to play Captain Marvel, The Rock starring as Doc Savage and a potential "What If?" film.
0:43:37 - CROSSING THE STREAMS
Details about Netflix becoming Disney's official streaming provider and a potential "Dredd" series.
0:46:30 - "X-MEN: APOCALYPSE"
Thoughts about the latest film in the franchise and a mostly spoiler-free review from the 25% of us that actually went to see it.
0:51:15 - STAR WARS NEWS
Controversy around the "Rogue One" reshoots and criticisms from Disney executives, speculation about a romance for Finn and a debunked rumor about Supreme Leader Snoke.
0:56:48 - ANIMATION NEWS
A review of "Justice League vs. Teen Titans," a release date for "Batman: The Killing Joke" and excitement (or lack thereof) about the upcoming Hasbro Cinematic Universe.
Live, from Marietta, Ohio... It's Midnight! In this extra-special episode, the crew from Ka-Pow set up the microphones at our favorite neighborhood comic shop, Asylum Comics, on the evening of their "DC: Rebirth" Midnight Release Party. We drank some strong coffee, then spent a late evening talking to attendees about what they enjoy reading and what they're most looking forward to, then challenged them to answer DC trivia questions for discounts and prizes. If you missed the fun, listening in to this week's episode is the next best thing!
Length - 01:15:52
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
We interrupt your current podcast for this special report! Two huge moments rocked the comic book world this week, and we just couldn't keep our opinions to ourselves. So rather than waiting until the next regular episode, the boys from Ka-Pow recorded a special show just to talk about the "DC Universe: Rebirth" one-shot and "Captain America: Steve Rogers" #1. We spoil the plots, the big moments and the surprise twists, discussing what we loved about these two controversial issues and what got our blood boiling. So put down those pitchforks and douse your torches until you and your favorite angry mob have given this episode a listen!
Length - 00:54:22 Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Welcome to our special "Captain America: Civil War" movie review episode! This week, the Ka-Pow team - and special guest Jared Lowe from the upcoming "Video Commentary Rewind" podcast - plant ourselves like a tree beside the river of truth and spend the entire show discussing Marvel's latest blockbuster. We spoil every inch of the plot from beginning to end, from critiquing Vision's fashion sense and ogling Cap's bulging biceps, to debating what it got right and "Batman v Superman" got wrong. So stock up on orange slices and tune in for all this and much, much more!
Length - 01:31:40
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
Part Two concludes our DC versus Marvel debate! We match up even more equivalent characters from each company and then duke it out until a winner is declared. Namor vs. Aquaman! Catwoman vs. Black Cat! Iron Man vs. Cyborg! Anti-Monitor vs. Galactus! Winter Soldier vs. Red Hood! We do our best to finally declare one definitive winner between the age-old rivals - and fail miserably - so we need you to vote in the comments below and let us know what we got right and what we completely whiffed on.
Click HERE for Part One of our debate!
Length - 00:59:42
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
It's a special Ka-Pow debate episode! We are giving listeners an extra week to see "Captain America: Civil War" before we give you our spoiler-y thoughts on the new movie. So to fill the time in between, we stage a Civil War of our own. With Michael and Cliff on the DC side, and Jordan and Seth taking up the Marvel flag, we go through a list of equivalent characters from each universe to try and decide which company comes out on top. Ant-Man vs. Atom! Deathstroke vs. Deadpool! Star-Girl vs. Ms. Marvel! Ultron vs. Brainiac! We match up several dozen icons, from the obvious to the dubious, and debate until there is only one standing. So tune in, then come back soon for Part Two of the discussion and don't forget to leave comments underneath backing the winners you agree with and pointing out the ones you can't believe we got wrong.
Length - 00:39:31
Language - PG-13. (Contains some adult language.)
This week the Ka-Pow crew celebrates our favorite holiday: Free Comic Book Day! Tune in to Episode Five to hear our thoughts on all the recent big pop culture news, then stick around for an in-depth look at many of the goodies that will be available for free in comic shops nationwide this weekend.
Length - 1:47:25
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes and innuendo.)
0:04:21 - STAR WARS NEWS
0:10:24 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
0:33:48 - NETFLIX AND CHILL
0:45:09 - MOVIE NEWS
1:15:45 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
1:18:36 - ANIMATION NEWS
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
1:19:56 - Free Comic Book Day 2016
And finally, we dive into the annual geek holiday known as Free Comic Book Day, explaining how it began and what it helps achieve, then preview the offerings available in this, its 15th anniversary year. You’ll get a taste of all twelve of the “Gold Sponsor” titles being given away at every participating store, a few tantalizing teases of the many other “Silver Sponsor” publishers and what fun sorts of activities you might expect to find at your friendly neighborhood comic shop on Saturday, May 7th.
www.freecomicbookday.com/
It’s a free-wheeling fourth episode for Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast. Jordan, Cliff and Seth cover all the usual news from the worlds of comics, movies and television, while a loopy, sleep-deprived Michael does his best to keep focused and not run us too far off the rails. After he finally gets calmed down (and puts his shirt back on), the team has just enough time to end the show with a spotlight on two fun tabletop games.
Length - 0:57:39
Language - PG-13. (Contains some mild adult language.)
COMICS
3:12 - “Walking Dead: The Alien”
Brand new digital story set in “Walking Dead” universe by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin debuts.
http://panelsyndicate.com/
7:40 - Wizard World scales back number of shows
Convention giant Wizard World cuts some 2016 shows after posting multi-million dollar loses.
http://icv2.com/articles/news/view/34257/wizard-world-loses-4-3-million-2015
9:57 - “Superman: Rebirth” rumors
Does starring role for original “Post-Crisis” Superman mean the end for current “New 52” version?
http://www.newsarama.com/28863-superman-clues-how-does-final-days-tie-into-rebirth.html
TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
12:12 - Supergirl
First season ends on emotional high note.
14:17 - The Walking Dead
Does actor’s upcoming role prove who died in season-ending cliffhanger?
http://screenrant.com/walking-dead-negan-kill-glenn-okja/
15:33 - Krypton
Syfy orders pilot for show set on Superman’s home planet.
http://www.thewrap.com/superman-prequel-drama-krypton-ordered-to-pilot-at-syfy/
17:39 - Fear the Walking Dead
Waterlogged second season begins for “Walking Dead” spin-off.
19:18 - Better Call Saul
Spectacular second season of the “Breaking Bad” prequel concludes.
22:36 - Jessica Jones
Marvel Netflix series wins Peabody Award.
http://marvel.com/news/tv/26065/marvels_jessica_jones_takes_the_prize_in_the_75th_annual_peabody_awards
MOVIE NEWS
23:31 - “Flash” movie casting
Warner Brothers reportedly looking to fill roles for five familiar characters.
http://screenrant.com/flash-movie-2018-dceu-characters-villains/
25:24 - “Captain America: Civil War” marketing kicks into high gear
Positive reviews and social media memes continue to roll in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvkWGrIQ7r8
27:38 - Ambitious “Avatar” plans
James Cameron announces all four sequels filming concurrently.
http://collider.com/james-cameron-avatar-2-sequels-star-wars/
29:56 - Daisy Ridley reuniting with J.J. Abrams
Actress to star in “Force Awakens” director’s new film “Kolma.”
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/04/jj-abrams-and-daisy-ridley-will-reunite-for-a-very-non-star-wars-y-film/
30:22 - “Deadpool” releasing early on digital
R-rated blockbuster available digitally on April 26.
http://www.comingsoon.net/dvd/news/679199-deadpool-digital-release-set-for-april-26#/slide/1
30:51 - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Rip Hunter’s real name revealed in time-bending episode.
32:12 - The Flash
A dark turn in the desperate battle against Zoom.
34:24 - Iron Man appearing in next Spider-Man film
Robert Downey Jr. confirmed for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” cast.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/21/robert-downey-jr-spider-man-homecoming
35:11 - Willem Dafoe in “Justice League”
Former Norman Osborn actor joins cast of DC flagship franchise.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justice-league-adds-willem-dafoe-880889
36:01 - X-23 to make film debut in “Wolverine 3?”
Is clone of Wolverine, Laura Kinney, coming to the big screen?
http://www.superherohype.com/news/371911-exclusive-which-x-men-character-might-make-her-debut-in-wolverine-3#/slide/1
36:27 - Maisie Williams as Wolfsbane?
“Game of Thrones” actress rumored to co-star in upcoming X-Men spinoff “New Mutants.”
http://www.avclub.com/article/maisie-williams-wolfsbane-x-men-spinoff-new-mutant-234648
37:30 - “Blade Runner 2” moves up release date
Long-awaited sequel to hit theaters in October of 2017.
http://variety.com/2016/film/news/blade-runner-sequel-release-date-changed-1201757777/
38:24 - Hasbro cinematic universe
More details emerge about interconnected films from the worlds of G.I. Joe, Micronauts, M.A.S.K., Visionaries and ROM.
http://comicbook.com/2016/04/21/more-details-on-hasbro-cinematic-universe-revealed/
41:48 - “Marking Out” available on DVD
Local filmmakers premier acclaimed new wrestling documentary.
http://www.mindfooled.com/
GAMING
43:26 - “Letters from Whitechapel” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroclix”
This week’s episode wraps up with a look at two tabletop game we’ve enjoyed recently. First up is the murder mystery “Letters from Whitechapel,” in which players band together using their best detective skills to stop the infamous Jack the Ripper. Then we explore the new expansion set for Heroclix starring the Heroes in a Half Shell, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to the collectible miniature game for the first time.
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/letters-from-whitechapel/
http://wizkids.com/heroclix/tmnt/
Welcome back for the third episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast! There was an awful lot of news to discuss this week, so we hit as many topics as we can while still leaving time to spotlight an excellent piece of fan fiction and take a detailed view of the first wave of new DC: Rebirth comics. And don’t worry, millennials, unlike those oppressive old-fashioned movie theaters, we don’t care if you want to text while listening to the show.
Length - 1:19:17
Language - PG-13. (Contains some mild adult language.)
TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS 1:29 - Supergirl
Indigo debuts before the upcoming finale.
4:15 - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
A team-up with Jonah Hex in the Old West.
7:05 - Daredevil
“Defenders” to start filming at the end of this year?
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/04/11/daredevils-charlie-cox-announces-the-defenders-filming-date/
7:36 - Game of Thrones
President Obama requests early screening of the new season.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/14/politics/game-of-thrones-barack-obama-first-look/
STAR WARS NEWS
8:15 - Original trilogy returning to theatres
Triple feature planned at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/simonthompson/2016/04/12/original-star-wars-trilogy-to-return-to-us-theaters-this-summer/#512aee6d3379
10:57 - “Force Awakens” deleted scenes
Blu-Ray lacking previously promised special features.
http://collider.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-deleted-scenes/
12:30 - Han Solo’s jacket auctioned
“Force Awakens” wardrobe sells for $191,000.
http://time.com/4292489/harrison-ford-han-solo-jacket-auction-sold/
12:41 - Young Han Solo casting
Unknown Alden Ehrenreich frontrunner for iconic role.
http://deadline.com/2016/04/star-wars-han-solo-movie-alden-ehrenreich-frontrunner-cast-1201737425/
13:07 - Mon Mothma actress returns
Actress Genevieve O’Reilly reprises role from Episode III.
http://www.hitfix.com/harpy/mon-mothma-actress-gets-the-last-laugh-after-being-cut-from-star-wars-revenge-of-the-sith
13:32 - Star Wars Land
Disney theme parks break ground on new attraction.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-star-wars-html-20160414-htmlstory.html
15:12 - C-3PO comic prequel
The origin of C-3PO’s red arm revealed in new comic book one-shot.
http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT150933
MOVIE NEWS
16:27 - “Deadpool 2”
Sequel officially announced.
http://variety.com/2016/film/news/deadpool-2-ryan-reynolds-1201753693/
17:02 - AMC Theatres backlash
Company walks back idea of “phone-friendly” screenings that allow texting.
http://www.avclub.com/article/amc-may-have-overstated-whole-texting-friendly-the-235317
20:43 - “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
Title of next solo movie confirmed, with Michael Keaton rumored as villain.
http://marvel.com/news/movies/26023/spider-mans_next_solo_film_officially_receives_its_title
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/michael-keaton-circling-villain-role-883753
22:58 - “Justice League”
Filming begins for DC’s team-up movie.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/21/justice-league-starts-April-11
23:12 - Ben Affleck going solo
Rumors confirmed the actor is writing, directing and starring in solo Batman film.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/apr/13/ben-affleck-batman-confirmed-direct-star-in-solo-movie
24:03 - “Captain America: Civil War” receiving critical acclaim
New Marvel movie screened for critics amidst growing buzz.
http://movieweb.com/captain-america-civil-war-test-screenings/
26:05 - “Doctor Strange” teaser
First footage from the magical new film released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-U_t2pUHI
29:18 - “Suicide Squad” trailer
Third trailer reveals more off-kilter action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwsbcW-d-E
32:16 - “Thor: Ragnarok” casting surprises
Natalie Portman not returning for the sequel, making way for new love interest.
http://nerdist.com/thor-ragnarok-natalie-portman-tessa-thompson/
34:04 - “Wolverine 3” rumors
Is the future-set script an adaptation of “Old Man Logan?”
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wolverine-3-Set-Here-What-We-Know-124307.html
35:06 - “Inhumans” disappears from schedule
Film no longer part of Marvel’s “Phase Three” lineup for 2019.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-inhumans-movie-may-move-from-2019-release/1100-6438745/
37:30 - More “Avatar” on the way
James Cameron announces four new sequels to the highest grossing film in history.
http://www.cnet.com/news/james-cameron-confirms-four-avatar-sequels/
39:04 - “The Dark Tower”
Jackie Earl Haley to join cast of Stephen King adaptation.
http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3387386/jackie-earle-haley-joins-stephen-kings-dark-tower/
40:09 - “Batman: The Killing Joke” receives rating
DC animated feature given franchise’s first R rating.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/14/batman-killing-joke-animated-rated-r
INDIE SPOTLIGHT
40:51 - “Empty Graves,” stellar Superman Fan Fiction
Tumblr user Kitty Unpretty gives us a unique spin on the familiar time travel story, as Martha Kent must protect her adopted young son by any means necessary. But what ripples will an altered past have for a still uncertain future?
http://unpretty.tumblr.com/post/142158892973/unpretty-villain-attempts-to-go-back-in-time
COMIC BOOK NEWS
46:49 - DC: Rebirth
The Ka-Pow crew takes an in-depth look at the solicitations for the first month of titles in the DC: Rebirth relaunch. Follow along as we go title by title, filling you in on the creative teams and upcoming plotlines, revealing our hopes and concerns, and passing judgement on this whole experiment months before any of the actual books hit store shelves.
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-comics-april-2016-previews-catalog-2016/dc-comics-april-2016-previews-catalog
The second episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast has arrived! Audio issues scrapped our original plans, so we’ve rolled with the punches, dug deep for some interesting movie and comic news, found lots of television to discuss and present our first ever Indie Spotlight on a creator-owned comic book. It’s a jam-packed show, so kick back and give us a listen. We promise not to end things on a cliffhanger without revealing which of the four of us got walloped with that baseball bat! Length - 1:18:23
Language - PG-13. (Contains some mild adult language.)
STAR WARS NEWS
4:30 - “Rogue One” trailer
First teaser for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” released.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg
6:40 - Admiral Ackbar actor passes away
Erik Bauersfeld, voice of fan favorite rebel commander dies at age 93.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/05/473073158/star-wars-voice-actor-who-as-admiral-ackbar-warned-its-a-trap-dies-at-93
7:00 - Kylo Ren mystery solved The eerie table of ashes explained.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/05/star-wars-force-awakens-jj-abrams-kylo-ren-ashes
MOVIE NEWS
7:42 - “The Force Awakens” released
The latest Star Wars film comes to Blu-Ray and DVD.
9:08 - Spider-Man
Possible titles for the solo film and appearances by other Marvel characters revealed.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/04/05/sony-registers-additional-spider-man-movie-domain-names/
http://collider.com/spider-man-reboot-marvel-cameos/
10:51 - “Deadpool”
Blu-Ray release date announced.
11:05 - “Kingsman:The Golden Circle”
Release date of the sequel set.
11:42 - “The Fire Rises”
Documentary chronicling making of Nolan’s Batman trilogy now free online.
http://nerdist.com/revisit-christopher-nolans-the-dark-knight-trilogy-with-76-minute-documentary/
12:10 - Tom Staggs resigns
Behind the scenes shake-ups at Disney could impact Marvel film slate.
http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/04/04/tom-staggs-heir-apparent-bob-iger-leaving-walt-disney-company/
19:08 - “Swiss Army Man”
New trailer for bizarre film starring Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrK1f4TsQfM
20:06 - “Hardcore Henry”
Impressions of the experimental action film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_je40DOn8s
TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
22:15 - The Walking Dead
Current season ends in controversy.
29:50 - Supergirl
Crossing over with the CW’s Flash.
31:36 - Arrow
Black Canary’s fate.
34:44 - Cloak and Dagger
New series announced, coming to Freeform.
36:28 - The Boys
Cinemax series adapting the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.
37:38 - Game of Thrones
New season beginning soon.
38:38 - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Per Degaton!
41:53 - Wynonna Earp
Series based on indie comic by Beau Smith premiers on SyFy.
42:45 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Current cartoon features lots of fun Easter Eggs from the past.
45:39 - Star Wars: Rebels
Season ends on a high note for the animated show.
48:08 - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Two agents spin off into their own series.
COMIC BOOK NEWS
48:25 - DC and Marvel midnight releases
Marvel poaches DC’s plans for releasing upcoming titles early.
http://www.newsarama.com/28751-marvel-going-head-to-head-with-dc-s-midnight-rebirth-launch.html
50:45 - DC Rebirth Full details revealed for big DC reboot, including multiple versions of Superman.
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-comics-april-2016-previews-catalog-2016/dc-comics-april-2016-previews-catalog
54:28 - “Shiver Bureau”
Indie Comic Spotlight on an excellent, offbeat ghost story by Walter Ostlie.
http://shiverbureau.com/
GREAT DEBATE
57:47 - Batman v Superman
We dedicated an entire episode to our thoughts and feelings about “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” but computer problems destroyed most of it. Rather than get our blood up again and rant about the movie a second time, we spliced together a short reel of salvaged highlights we were able to rescue from that original discussion. So please forgive the sloppy editing and enjoy our frenetic, mostly out-of-context comments about the controversial blockbuster.
It's time for Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast! Evolving from our previous incarnation as the So Pro
Podcast, Michael, Jordan, Cliff and Seth return with a brand new name and an updated format, but all
the same off-the-cuff opinions about pop culture related to the comics, television and movies we love.
Length - 1:09:15
Language - PG. (Contains some mildly adult themes and innuendo.)
2:40 - Introductions
The Ka-Pow team reintroduces ourselves to listeners, both new and old.
MOVIE NEWS
7:42 - Booster Gold rumors
Geoff Johns announces plans to introduce Booster Gold into the DC film universe.
http://comicbook.com/2016/03/22/geoff-johns-promises-booster-gold/
9:44 - Lara Croft casting
Daisy Ridley in talks to play the iconic “Tomb Raider” heroine.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/daisy-ridley-tomb-raider-talks-876986
10:48 - Lego Batman trailer
The fun first trailer for the sequel to “The Lego Movie.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBJyp2LFHgk
TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS
13:09 - The Walking Dead
Comparing recent plots to their comic book origins and anticipating the season finale.
22:10 - Daredevil
First impressions of Season 2.
25:10 - Supergirl
Martian Manhunter’s origin and our hopes for the “Flash” crossover.
31:12 - Powers
Season 2 plot hints and casting news.
33:03 - The Flash
Theories about Zoom and his origin.
STAR WARS NEWS
35:35 - Han Solo origin movie
Harrison Ford’s advice to the actor cast as a young Han Solo.
http://www.eonline.com/news/750737/harrison-ford-to-young-han-solo-star-don-t-do-it
COMIC BOOK NEWS
39:05 - Jessica Jones
Brian Michael Bendis rumored to be returning to the character he created.
http://comicsalliance.com/new-jessica-jones-comic-possible-brevoort/
40:00 - Darwyn Cooke
Hanna-Barbera cartoons and Scooby Doo get reimagined in new DC comics.
http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2016/01/28/hanna-barbera-beyond-flintstones-scooby-and-more-are-getting-comic-book-reimaginings
42:11 - DC Rebirth
Big shake-ups for the entire line of DC comics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Rebirth
44:04 - Y the Last Man
Brian K. Vaughan teases news about an adaptation of “Y the Last Man.”
https://twitter.com/HeyBKV/status/713441166423756800?lang=en
46:20 - Arrow
Felicity’s recovery and the villainous Cupid.
DEEP THOUGHTS
49:06 - Growing up Geek
An article about good ways to introduce young children to superheroes leads to Deep Thoughts about
marketing and branding, how each of us shares our fandom with our kids, how our childhood love of
comics continues to influence our opinions on the current climate of nerd culture and how comedian
Patton Oswalt already has all this figured out.
http://www.avclub.com/article/our-parenting-guide-takes-superheroes-233903 http://www.wired.com/2010/12/ff_angrynerd_geekculture/