Episodes
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #357 2023 Movie Preview
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
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.)
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #356 What a Butthole
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
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."
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
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."
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #354 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
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.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #353 Disney World Trip Report
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
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.)
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #352 Stupid Judy
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
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."
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #351 White or Wong
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
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.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #350 Bad News Bonsai
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
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."
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #349 Hama Time
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
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.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #348 Juicer: The Jack LaLanne Story
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
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."
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #347 Cheeto Fork
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
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.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #346 You’ve Crafted Quite an Algorithm
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
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."
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #345 Spoiler Menounos
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
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.
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #344 Kids on Bikes RPG part 4
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
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.)
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast Bonus Episode - Auction
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
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.)
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #343 Kids on Bikes RPG part 3
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #342 We Want Blood
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
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."
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #341 Thor: Love & Thunder
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
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.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #340 Kids on Bikes RPG part 2
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #339 Obi-Wan Kenobi
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
"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.)
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #338 Kids on Bikes RPG part 1
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
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.)
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #337 #JusticeforBarb
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
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.
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #336 Kids on Bikes RPG part 0
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
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 "session zero" 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.)
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #335 Top 20 Time Travel Movies part 2
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #334 Top 20 Time Travel Movies part 1
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
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.)
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #333 Riverdale S6 Ep6-7 Super Dense
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
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.)
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #332 Dole Whip
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
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.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #331 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
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.)
Friday May 13, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #330 Batman Movie Draft
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
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.)
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #329 Print the Legend
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
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.
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #328 Blow Up the Bridge
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
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.
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #325 Made for a Very Specific Audience
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
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."
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #324 Comic Book Covers Countdown part two
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
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.
Length - 01:49:17
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #323 Comic Book Covers Countdown part one
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
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.)
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #322 The Batman
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
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.)
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #321 Horrible & Hilarious
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
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.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #320 A Banger Every Week
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
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.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #319 Riverdale S6 Ep1-2 Pancakes
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #318 Read it for the Articles
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
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.
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #317 Vanth Refrigeration
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #316 The 2021 Poobah Awards
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
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.)
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #315 The Complain Train
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
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."
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #314 Isn’t it Nice to be Catered To?
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
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.
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #313 Hawkeye S1 Ep6
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
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.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #312 2022 Movie Preview
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
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.)
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #311 Hawkeye S1 Ep4-5
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
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.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #310 Spider-Man: No Way Home
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
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.)
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #309 Get a Pirate Shirt
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
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.