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Jason Eddie & Scott Sowter & Monica Porto
Friends and filmmakers Jason Eddie and Scott Sowter explore the world of popular culture. From movies to games and everything in between, join them as they take some deep dives into the best and worst entertainment on offer.
Popped Culture reviews the epic enhancement of the Godzilla franchise Godzilla Minus One released by Toho Studios and Robot Communications. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Has the new Japanese version put the U.S. attempts back in their place? How many times has Scott seen it already? Join us for our review of a stunning entry, or should we dare say reset, of the original Japanese version of Godzilla.
If you like to see the people behind the podcast...sorry...we have animated movie snacks here on YouTube.
Scott, Monica and Jason gather for what could be a eulogy for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Marvel struggling to get the attention of audiences like it used to, we go to the wake and discuss how this could have occurred. From the giddy heights of Iron Man and Avengers: End Game to the crushing lows that are The Marvels and The Secret War, we dissect the comic king's corpse and try to read the entrails.
Popped Culture have started a new segment "Who Did It Better?".
We start off with a comparison of Interview With the Vampire the film with the new television series, based on the famous vampire book by Anne Rice. Who makes the better Louis? Who makes the better Lestat? How has Claudia changed? Do the changes in the series help or hinder the story? Find out by listening to our first "Who Did It Better?"
The gang unite to slowly talk about how sad and mundane it is to be a hitman in the latest film from David Fincher! The interminably slow "The Killer".
The Killer is a 2023 American action thriller film[3] directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker. It is based on the French graphic novel series The Killer written by Alexis "Matz" Nolent and illustrated by Luc Jacamon.[5] The film stars Michael Fassbender in the title role, alongside Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, Kerry O'Malley, Sala Baker, Sophie Charlotte, and Tilda Swinton in supporting roles. It follows the titular assassin as he embarks on an international vendetta after a hit goes wrong.
Surprise! The gang return! Out of podcast retirement to review... -checks notes- Five Nights At Freddy's! Who's idea was this? Jason's I bet!
Five Nights at Freddy's is a 2023 American supernatural horror film based on the video game series and franchise of the same name created by Scott Cawthon. Directed by Emma Tammi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Cawthon and Seth Cuddeback, from a story by Cawthon, Chris Lee Hill, and Tyler MacIntyre, the film stars Josh Hutcherson as a troubled security guard who accepts a night-time job at an abandoned family entertainment center, where he discovers its four animatronic mascots come alive and are inclined to commit murder. Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Matthew Lillard appear in supporting roles.
On this episode Scott and Jason talk about Stranger Things 4. Monica... Well Monica has never seen Stranger Things... I know right!
The fourth season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things was released on the streaming service Netflix in two volumes. The first set of seven episodes was released on May 27, 2022, while the second set of two episodes was released on July 1, 2022. The season was produced by the show's creators the Duffer Brothers, along with Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Iain Paterson and Curtis Gwinn.
Returning as series regulars are Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Matthew Modine and Paul Reiser, while Brett Gelman was promoted to series regular after recurring in the previous two seasons. Jamie Campbell Bower, Joseph Quinn, Eduardo Franco and Cara Buono also star. Tom Wlaschiha, Nikola Đuričko, and Mason Dyeappear in recurring roles.
This episode we come together to talk about the newest Star Wars TV series. Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is an American television miniseries created for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and stars Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, reprising his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Set ten years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), the series follows Kenobi as he sets out to rescue the kidnapped Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) from the Galactic Empire, leading to a confrontation with his former apprentice, Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen).
The project originated as a spin-off film written by Hossein Amini and directed by Stephen Daldry, but it was reworked as a limited series following the commercial failure of Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). McGregor was confirmed to be starring in August 2019, and Deborah Chow was hired to direct a month later. Production was scheduled to begin in July 2020, but the series was put on hold in January 2020 because Lucasfilm was unsatisfied with the scripts. Joby Harold was hired to rewrite the series and serve as showrunner in April 2020, executive producing with Chow, McGregor, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan. Additional casting took place in March 2021, with co-stars such as Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Jimmy Smits, James Earl Jones, and Christensen reprising their prequel trilogy roles. Filming began by May 2021 in Los Angeles, using StageCraft video wall technology, and wrapped by September. Natalie Holt composed the score, while Star Wars film composer John Williams wrote the main theme.
To infinity and beyond.
Lightyear is a 2022 American computer-animated science fiction action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film is a spin-off of the Toy Story film series, and the fifth overall installment in the franchise. It features the character Buzz Lightyear, but it does not take place within the same fictional universe as the main Toy Story films, where Buzz Lightyear is a plastic toy; instead, it is billed as a film that characters within the main Toy Story universe have watched, in which Lightyear is a human "space ranger". It was directed by Angus MacLane in his directorial debut and produced by Galyn Susman, and stars Chris Evans as the voice of the titular character, with Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, Dale Soules, James Brolin, and Uzo Aduba in supporting roles.
This episode we look at the sure to be cult phenomenon Everything Everywhere All at once.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a 2022 American absurdist comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively known as "Daniels"), who co-produced it with the Russo brothers. It stars Michelle Yeoh as a Chinese-American woman being audited by the Internal Revenue Service who discovers that she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from causing the destruction of the multiverse. Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis appear in supporting roles. The film has been described as a "swirl of genre anarchy"[5] and features elements of black comedy, science fiction, fantasy, martial arts film and animation.
You also get Jurassic world this week! Sorry...
Jurassic World Dominion is a 2022 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow, written by Trevorrow and Emily Carmichael and based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. It is a sequel to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and the sixth installment in the Jurassic Parkfranchise, and the third and final film in the Jurassic World trilogy, and the conclusion to the storyline started in the original Jurassic Park trilogy. As with its predecessors, Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley produced the film with Trevorrow and Jurassic Park (1993) director Steven Spielberg acting as executive producers.
The film stars an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD Wong, and Omar Sy. Dern, Goldblum, and Neill reprise their roles from the Jurassic Park trilogy, appearing together for the first time since the 1993 film. The film is set four years after the events of Fallen Kingdom, with dinosaurs now living alongside humans around the world.
This episode we review the new Top Gun!
Top Gun: Maverick is a 2022 American action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie, from a story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks. The sequel to Top Gun (1986), the film stars Tom Cruise as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell reprising his role from the original, alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. Set 36 years after its predecessor, it follows Maverick's reluctant return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger aviators, among them the son of Maverick's deceased best friend.
This episode we take a look at the latest King adaptation with Firestarter. It's so good, Scott didn't even bother watching it, leaving Jason and Monica to face the flames alone.
Firestarter is a 2022 American science fiction thriller film directed by Keith Thomas, from a screenplay by Scott Teems, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King and serving as a remake of the 1984 film adaptation. The film stars Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Michael Greyeyes, and Gloria Reuben. It is produced by Jason Blum and Akiva Goldsman under their Blumhouse Productions and Weed Road Pictures banners, respectively, alongside BoulderLight Pictures and Angry Adam Pictures.
This episode we talk about The Northman. Scott talks way to much about Alexander Skarsgard's muscles and how much Bjork scares him.
The Northman is a 2022 American epic historical film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón. Based on the legend of Amleth, the film stars co-producer Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. The plot follows Amleth, a Viking prince who sets out on a quest to avenge the murder of his father.
It's time to jump back into the multiverse of Marvel with Doctor Strange and the Multiverse Of Madness.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comicsfeaturing the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016) and the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Sam Raimi, written by Michael Waldron, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. In the film, Strange protects America Chavez (Gomez), a teenager capable of traveling the multiverse, from Wanda Maximoff (Olsen).
NIC FUCKIN' CAGE!!!! We talk about The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a 2022 American action comedy film directed by Tom Gormican, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten. The film stars Nicolas Cage as a fictionalised version of himself, along with a supporting cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tiffany Haddish. Filming began in the many cities including Croatia on October 5, 2020. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2022, and was released in the United States on April 22, 2022, by Lionsgate. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances and chemistry of Cage and Pascal.
Do you hate yourself? Well we have the double feature for you!
The Bubble is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Judd Apatow from a screenplay co-written with Pam Brady. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, Guz Khan, Peter Serafinowiczand Harry Trevaldwyn.
The Lost City is a 2022 American action-adventure comedy film directed by the Nee brothers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Oren Uziel and Dana Fox, from a story conceived by Seth Gordon.[6] The film stars Sandra Bullockand Channing Tatum as a novelist and her cover model, respectively, who must escape a billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) and find the lost ancient city depicted in one of her books; Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Brad Pitt also star.
This episode we review Pixar's latest Turning Red.
Turning Red is a 2022 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was directed by Domee Shi (in her feature directorial debut), written by Shi and Julia Cho, and produced by Lindsey Collins. It stars the voices of Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, Tristan Allerick Chen, and James Hong.
This episode we review the new horror/comedy Fresh.
Fresh is a 2022 American comedy thriller film directed by Mimi Cave, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Lauryn Kahn. It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. The film is a co-production between Legendary Pictures and Hyperobject Industries; Adam McKay produced the film alongside Kevin J. Messick and Maeve Cullinane. The plot follows a young woman who starts dating a charming man, only to discover his horrifying true nature.
Why are we so nostalgic for the things of the past? Why do we want to keep seeing the same movies or the same themes? Lets talk it out.
This episode we leap into adventure! We review Uncharted. Scott gets upset...
Uncharted is a 2022 American action-adventure film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, based on the video game franchise of the same namedeveloped by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It stars Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his mentor Victor Sullivan, with Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas in supporting roles. In the film, Drake is recruited by Sullivan in a race against corrupt billionaire Santiago Moncada (Banderas) and mercenary leader Jo Braddock (Gabrielle) to locate the fabled treasure of the Magellan expedition
On this episode we review The Batman.
The Batman is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. Produced by DC Films, 6th & Idaho, and Dylan Clark Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is a reboot of the Batman film franchise. The film was directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig. It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman alongside Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. The film sees Batman, who has been fighting crime in Gotham City for two years, uncover corruption while pursuing the Riddler (Dano), a serial killer who targets Gotham's elite.
This episode we review Moonfall. May god have mercy on us all.
Moonfall is a 2022 science fiction disaster film co-written, directed, and produced by Roland Emmerich. The film stars Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, and Donald Sutherland. Shot in Montreal on a $138–146 million production budget, Moonfall is one of the most expensive independently produced films of all time. The film was released in the United States on February 4, 2022, by Lionsgate. It underperformed at the box office, grossing over $39 million against a $140 million production budget, and was met with mixed reviews from critics.
On this episode we review The Book of Boba Fett.
he Book of Boba Fett is an American space Western television series created by Jon Favreau for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise, taking place after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983). It is a spin-off from the series The Mandalorianthat features the crime lord and bounty hunter Boba Fett from that series and other Star Wars media. The Book of Boba Fett exists alongside The Mandalorian and its other spin-off Ahsoka.
Temuera Morrison stars as the title character, with Ming-Na Wen and Pedro Pascal also starring. All reprise their roles from The Mandalorian and other Star Wars media.
This episode we review Apple TV+'s The Tragedy of Macbeth.
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 American historical thriller film written and directed by Joel Coen and based on the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It is the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the other's involvement. The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (who also produced the film), Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Kathryn Hunter, and Brendan Gleeson.
Just like new Coke its time for new Scream. Or Scream 5. Scream Again. Scream Louder. Scream: Revenge. Whatever It's a new Scream movie!
This episode we look at the new film from Netflix starring, deep breath, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep.
Twas the night before Christmas, and 3 podcast hosts sat ready to talk about it. That didn't rhyme... Merry Christmas!
Peter Jacksons demented, muppet, masterpiece! Meet the Feebles on this weeks cult classics!
This episode we look at the newest film from Edgar Wright, Last Night in Soho, a ghost film with a bit of a twist.
Genius filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro produces this epic of horror, this week we look at Antlers.
This spooky episode we review the new Halloween film Halloween Kills and we talk about the Slasher genre for our 2021 Halloween special!
Part one of our Halloween horror week, we look at Jason's pick for a horror movie, Neil Marshall's 2002 cult classic, Dog Soldiers.
This episode of out Cult Classics we look at Withnail & I. Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann star in this classic.
This episode we join Gonzo the great on his journey into the Haunted Mansion. But does this Muppets mini movie hold up to the legacy?
Its a big risk turning a book into a film, but what about a children's book? This episode with the help of author Dave Leys we explore the question.
This episode we are joined by Dave Leys, author of the children's books The Institute of Fantastical Inventions. We discuss The Princess Bride.
This episode we look at the double feature of Paul Verhoeven's Robocop and Starship Troopers.
This episode we look at the beloved 80's cult classic Highlander, and kind of shit all over it.
We are the writing on the wall! The whisper in the podcast app. This week we review the 2021 Candyman.
This episode we look back at the amazing body of work from the master of pop culture, Quentin Tarantino.
This episode we look at the cult classic Bubba Ho-Tep. Bruce Campbell stars as Elvis and he fights a mummy. No really!
This episode we review Kate, the new action thriller from Netflix starring the amazing Mary Elizabeth Winsted. Theres shooting, lots of it!
Remakes are certainly not hard to come by as we touched on previously. But movies that are remakes of TV shows... Well they are also not hard to come by. See the multitude of terrible Charlies Angles films. So we did an episode on it... Umm... Enjoy?
This episode we look at Peter Jackson's cult classic of 90's horror, The Frighteners. Michael J Fox, Jeffery Combs what's not to like?
Monica returns to battle just in time to see Dev Patel draw sword against the Green Knight in this fantasy epic.
It's time to open the gate, on one of Scott's favourite films. But what will Jason think as they experience The Void?
Scott and Jason look at Bob Roberts. A rockumentary from the early nineties that seems far too prophetic for its own good.
John Carpenter's cult gem, They Live. Roddy Piper goes up against our alien overlords in this over the top, sci/fi action romp.
Monica is out this week, that leaves Jason and Scott to talk about CODA. The new drama from Apple TV+ that moved both these grown men to tears. It must be pretty good!
This episode we look at the fan favourite version of the Mummy! Insert yelling and shotgun blasts here.
This week we look at how some of the greatest literary works of all time got turned into one of the best comic books, that got turned into one of the worst movies ever made. The movie that ended Sean Connery's career. We look at the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Marvel jumps head first into the multiverse and we join them to talk about the first episode of What If…?
This week we examine DOOM (2005) and how one of the most legendary games of all time got reduced to one of the worst films.
On cult classics this week Scott offers up Re-Animator. The blood soaked volume of terror from the demented mind of Stuart Gordon based on the short story by HP Lovecraft. Starring Jeffery Combs in the role that made him a cult hero, Herbert West.
James Gunn unleashes his twisted vision on the DCEU with The Suicide Squad. Let's talk about the mayhem.
This week we look at Monica's pick, the modern cult classic with Snowpiercer! Chris Evens, John Hurt, Song Kang-ho, Jamie Bell and Octavia Spencer go to war with Tilda Swinton and Ed Harris in this sci/fi epic. Jason and Scott hadn't seen it before. What did they think?
Netflix's latest horror/thriller features vampires running a muck on a plane! But does this German feature have any bite?
Disney brings us their next big theme park ride turned CGI-fest movie. But does Jungle Cruise have what it takes to stand up to Pirates of the Caribbean's impressive legacy? Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are going to give it a shot!
Remakes! Theres just so damn many! So why do them? What makes a good one? Why are they so many bad ones? We will explore it this week as we peel this onion.
We journey into the 'Serververse' to tackle Space Jam A New Legacy in what might be the worst film we have ever reviewed. But how bad was it?
What a twist! Twist endings are a cinema trick that can be hard to pull off. This week we talk about the best of them and what makes a good twist work.
What were they thinking!? Battleship! Hasbro’s beloved board game comes to the big screen in this mess of a film.
This week we leap off the sacred timeline to follow Loki on his latest Disney + adventure. But how did the God of Mischief hold up on the small screen?
This episode we talk about the beloved classic, The Goonies. We also take the time to remember and celebrate the great Richard Donner.
Chris Pratt takes us on a journey to the future to fight aliens. What a shame the movie sucks. Let's tear it apart like so many past soldiers.
Marvel's first film in almost two years! Black Widow. Can Scarlet Johansson lead us out of our pandemic woes?
This week the gang are all in lock down so we had to try and put something together! Enjoy.
Vampire films, there sure are lots of them. Some good, some bad, some great. This week we sink our teeth into Vampire movies. Ha. Pun... You get it?
The explosive introduction to the world of Indiana Jones. This week Jason, Monica and Scott go full nerd as they talk about one of their shared favourite films.
A thriller for our times. Promising Young Woman poses some serious questions of society and the notions of revenge. An Oscar winner and one hell of a thrill ride. Lets take a look at this one that is certainly not for the faint of heart. CW.
Get over here! Mortal Kombat explodes onto screens again in a shower of blood! But is it good? Our hosts do battle with this episode! Contains way more swearing than usual!
This week we return to the post apocalyptic world of A Quiet Place in John Krasinski's follow up to his celebrated 2018 horror. But can a second outing hold up?
Part 2 is here! It's as epic as Endgame, as we list our top 5 and worst 5 superhero films. Get your cape and listen now!
Everyone loves a hero, especially the super kind! But what makes a superhero super? This week we look at the origins of the superhero and talk about how this sub-genre has taken flight.
Sequels 2: Sequel Harder! Monica set the challenge. Sequels that are better than the original! Let's talk spectacular sequels.
Ben Affleck vs Dyslexia. Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett Vs Japan. Ben Affleck Vs Josh Hartnett for Kate Beckinsales heart. Pearl Harbor has it all. So with that slice of thick drama why is this remembered as one of the worst Hollywood films of all time? Well, let us tell you as we ask, what were they thinking?
One will fall! The epic show down between a god and a king! Jason, Monica and Scott dive into the centre of the earth for an epic monster mash!
Jason and Scott book a trip to Skull Island this week to talk about the eighth wonder of the world. King Kong. From 1933 to 2021 the King has dominated screens, so we take the time to look back at his epic legacy.
The 2020 miniseries adaptation of the beloved Stephen King Classic, but can it stand up to the novel? Scott and Jason dive in to the battle between good and evil. Make a stand.
The epic conclusion to our Star Wars trilogy. We talk about Star Wars TV, games, comics, books and more. As well as the future of the beloved franchise.
On the first episode of our Star Wars Trilogy we explore what makes Star Wars, well, Star Wars. Enjoy!
Great Scott! This week we look at the beloved time traveling comedy series! Let’s go back!
This week Jason and Scott take a look at Robert Zemeckis’s 2020 take on Roald Dahl’s The Witches, starring Anne Hathaway! Enjoy!
Jason and Scott get romantic this week as they discus romantic films for a Valentine’s Day Special.
Something fishy is going on in the small outback town of Kiewarra and its up to detective Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) to figure it out. Jason and Scott jump into the Aussie thriller and are pleasantly surprised! There's foul play afoot! Let's get out hands dirty.
Jason and Scott travel to the Twilight Zone this week to relive the 80's classic. Four directors, four stories and one dark tragedy that caused ripples all over Hollywood. We tackle the question of art and artist separation but overall try to celebrate what is a classic film.
Jason and Scott take a look in their own backyard on the special episode celebrating the triumphs of Australian Cinema.
Jason and Scott pick up their brass instruments and learn some deep life lessons in Soul.
Listen to three grown men reduced to children in this special episode of Popped Culture. Jason and Scott are joined by Henry Pinto, winner of LEGO Masters Australia season 1.
Jason and Scott travel back in time this week to the indulgent 80's to talk about WW84! Patty Jenkins returns as director and Gal Gadot Returns to the titular role in this superhero romp. But can Wonder Woman take on Kristin Wigg's Cheetah and Pedro Pascal's Max Lord?
Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Jason, Scott and Keanu Reeves load their guns and take a joy ride through Night City in Cyberpunk 2077. So how did they find this latest game from CDProjectRed? Let’s find out!
Jason and Scott tackle the biggest monster of all, 2020 in this our season 1 finale of Popped Culture. Thank you for listening this year!
Jason and Scott deep dive into the comedy genre. Trying to define comedy, could be good for a laugh! Also top five comedy films!
Merry Christmas! In this special episode Jason and Scott review Fatman, staring Mel Gibson as Santa and Walton Goggins as an assassin trying to kill him! We then take a look at our top 5 alternative Christmas films! Yippie-Kai-yay!
Palm Springs, this years trip to the familiar territory or Groundhog Day. Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons take us on a journey over and over of the wedding day that just won't end. So, What did Jason and Scott think?
Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones. Three fine actors in one film that you won't forget... For all the wrong reasons. The Comeback Trail takes a stumbling trip down nostalgia ally, tripping over almost everything along the way. So what did Jason and Scott have to say about this?
It's a body-swapping horror-comedy from the director of Happy Death Day! Freaky brings us, Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in the slash out loud movie of the year. But what did Jason and Scott think? Grab your mask, your ceremonial dagger and let's get to it!
It has everything you want in an Indiana Jones film! Action, whips, hats, fridges... Wait... Yes this week Jason and Scott are talking about THAT Indiana Jones film in a glorious edition of what were they thinking?
This is the way. This week Jason and Scott travel to the Star Wars universe, jump aboard the Razor Crest and talk the Mandolorian. Needless to say, Jase and Scott are big Star Wars fans so this one was a treat, and it won't be our last trip to a galaxy far, far away.
Podcast is nice! This week Jason and Scott travel to exotic Kazakhstan, from there we travel to the less exotic United States to talk Borat 2! It's filth and wrong on many levels.