A lively discussion about comics, television, film and everything else making waves this week inside fan culture.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
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.)
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
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.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
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.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
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.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
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.)
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
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."
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
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.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
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.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
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."
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
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.)
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
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.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
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."
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1:00:15 - SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME
Our SPOILER-filled critique of the Wall Crawler's latest cinematic adventure.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
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.
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
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."
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
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.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
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.)
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
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.)
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
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.
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
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.)
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
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.)
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
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.)
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
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.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
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.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
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!
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
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.)
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
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."
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
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.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
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.)
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
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.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
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.)
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
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.)
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
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.
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
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.)
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Friday Feb 22, 2019
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.
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
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.
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
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.)
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Friday Feb 08, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
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.)
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
"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.)
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
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.)
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
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.)