Pulp Culture Podcast

MJ & Nath are back for another week of pop culture & there’s beef! It kicks off with Nath’s concern over variant covers mentioned in The Bag, before MJ takes things to the next level with a LEGO thief in the Weird Files. Justice must be served. Right to Jail! The good news? The Mos Eisley Mailbag returns with letters from a UK Return of the Jedi magazine from the ’80s. The bad news? The To...

Joining us is Australian freelance artist and illustrator Levi Cleeman, a rising creative known for his bold style and strong visual storytelling with his Kickstarter, Death Roll, an anthropomorphic actioner, has just launched.  Welcome back to Pulp Culture Plus, your bonus hit of one-on-one deep dives with creative talent from Australia and around the world, a show where we unpack the process, th...

It’s Episode 25 and MJ & Nath are celebrating the only way they know how, eating donuts and talking a whole lot of pop culture.  All your favourites are back, with The Zest, The Re-View and The Aisle packed tighter than a box of jam-filled goodness. Nath cracks open the Weird Files with the mysterious case of a Tupperware Ghost, while MJ debuts a brand new segment, the Mos Eisley Mailbag which...

Welcome back to Pulp Culture Plus, your bonus hit of one-on-one deep dives with creative talent from Australia and around the world, a show where we unpack the process, the passion and everything in between about being creative. We’re joined by Australian artist Lauren Marshall, who’s known for her expressive, character-driven style. She’s worked across indie titles and anthologies, is a regular c...

Unfortunately it’s a shorter episode this week thanks to some very questionable audio issues, leaving MJ & Nath sounding like they’re auditioning for the next reboot of Alvin & The Chipmunks. Despite the high pitched chaos, the boys still squeeze in the big headlines from CinemaCon, break down the latest trailers of with Producer Kim, and crack open The Tomb for yet another update from The...

On this week's edition of Pulp Culture Plus, Melbourne-based comic creator Benji Bajorek, a true indie talent who writes, illustrates and letters his own work. Known for bold, genre-driven stories across horror, sci-fi and noir, Benji’s titles include Deadsheet, The History of Monsters and Flower. With a gritty, cinematic style inspired by the likes of Frank Miller, he’s carving out a distinc...

It’s an action-packed episode as MJ & Nath blast off into a chat about Artemis II & its surprising connection to the Fantastic Four. From there, it’s trailer time with  Supergirl and Masters of the Universe. In The Re-View, the boys heap high praise on Maul: Shadow Lord and Daredevil: Reborn Season 2, but not before MJ absolutely groans over Nath’s latest bizarre find in the Weird Files. S...

For our very first Pulp Culture Plus, Nath chats with Angie Spice, an Australian comic artist serving up bold style, sharp humour, and a whole lot of unapologetic energy to the comic scene. We get into her latest Kickstarter, Courier: The Definitive Collection , unpack her creative process, talk through the highs and hurdles of the Austrlaian comic book industry, and hear all about a months-long a...

It's episode 22 electric boogaloo! MJ & Nath are back with your freshly squeezed weekly dose of all things pop culture, and this week they’re taking on the impossible, building the Mount Rushmore of big movie reveals. Expect bold picks, wild debates and at least one “how is that not on the list?!” moment from MJ. They also point you in the right direction with a rundown of some of the bes...

MJ & Nath are back and celebrating their 21st (episode) the only way they know how, with a whole lot of pop culture chat and absolutely zero maturity. MJ dips a toe into the Kickstarter waters, while Nath is already doing cannonballs yelling, “the water’s fine!” There’s also a bit of fanfare for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, because what’s a celebration without a friendly neighbourhood hero swing...

MJ & Nath are feeling lucky as they celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a pint of pop culture chaos. First up, they boldly go and attempt to lend a hand to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Then it’s off to the Weird Files, where they get to the bottom of why 1980s' Garfield phones keep mysteriously washing up on the shores of France. And to wrap things up, the boys dive into a St Paddy’s celebra...

It’s a them, MJ & Nath celebrating a belated Mario Day by jumping into the Fandom Files with a stack of fun facts about the Super Mario Bros. universe. They then take a deep dive into the new Lanterns teaser, where some fans are feeling a little sore, but don’t worry, the boys are dishing out painkiller ice-cream like it’s a 1-Up for your feelings. There’s plenty of Zest to go around, includin...

Order has finally been restored the pop culture universe after the infamous 17–16 episode error, but don’t worry, MJ is leading the charge not to let Nath forget it anytime soon. There’s a heap of pop culture news to unpack in The Zest, some fresh TV series chat in The Re-View, and the boys shine a spotlight on two rad new Aussie comics, Fortress and the Smiling Damned . Continuity restored, frien...

Did Nath lose an episode? Maybe. Did MJ find it hiding behind the cupboard? Absolutely. And now it’s here for your ears. It’s a massive week of toy news straight from the New York Toy Fair, as the boys break down what’s hot, what’s nostalgic and what they absolutely don’t have room for but will buy anyway. In even bigger news, the Russo Brothers respond to MJ’s hot take about Captain America in Av...

MJ & Nath are back for another week of pop culture goodness, diving headfirst into the bold and bonkers DC Absolute Universe. It’s big ideas, big characters & even bigger new releases. Then comes the real chaos, MJ gleefully scrambles Nath’s brain with a “This or That” 2026 Movie Release Special, forcing him to choose between this coming year’s biggest blockbusters like his sanity depends...

It’s Muppets, movies and mayhem this week as MJ & Nath dive into some zesty new trailers before sprinting down the aisle with their latest comic picks. If you love The Muppets as much as they do, you’re in for a treat with their review of the new one-off special featuring Sabrina Carpenter.  Producer Kim crashes the party with a very Muppet special guest challenge (and somehow we end up with a...

Better late than never! After wrestling with some very suspicious audio “difficulties,” MJ & Nath heroically plough through all your favourite regular, all-star segments like nothing happened. (Something definitely happened.) Plus, MJ hands out a crash course on the must-read books to get you into the Teen Titans, so you can skip the confusion & jump straight to the good stuff. Dodgy tech,...

This week, MJ & Nath crack on with The Aussie Special, having a good squiz at a stack of comic books from Australian creators. It’s reviews, recommendations and a fair few opinions, served up with the same old shenanigans, just with a bit more Aussie flavour. Local legends, big calls and plenty of pulp, it’s the Pulp Culture Podcast, mate. Socialise with Us MJ - Host Instagram   Titans Tower R...

It's a new show as the tomb creaks open once again as MJ & Nath dig up yet more news about the next Mummy movie. They then boldly go headfirst into the latest Star Trek series, before warping over to Netflix’s final frontier across TV and film. Hot takes are launched at warp speed, to the point that the podcasts Brand Manager may need to have a quiet chat especially with Nath. From comic...

Another week, another trip back to the tomb as MJ & Nath dig up fresh news on the next Mummy movie. The dynamic duo plays a round of Getting to Know You with some classic Would You Rather questions, then wax lyrically about the enduring charm of Batman ’66. With all your favourite segments back in play, it’s another week of pop culture chatter, opinions and pure pulp on the Pulp Culture Podcas...

From a galaxy far, far away, MJ & Nath are joined by Star Wars aficionado Catherine Kneen for an episode packed with hot takes and hyperspace jumps. They chat The Traitors, dive into Stranger Things, and boldly attempt to rank the best Star Wars TV series. Along the way, MJ may or may not deliver a galaxy-saving idea to rescue the movie-going industry. Lightsabers up, blasters are ready and th...

Happy belated New Year! MJ & Nath kick off 2026 by looking back at their favourite movies, TV, comics and music of 2025. Then things go off the rails when Nath pitches a DC Comics version of Shark Tank and MJ responds the only appropriate way, “Shaddap You Face.” Late to the party, but loud with laughs and full of zest, it’s the Pulp Culture Podcast. Socialise with Us MJ - Host Instagram   Tit...

It’s Christmas time on the Pulp Culture Podcast, and MJ & Nath are spreading pop culture cheer with their soot-stained hearts. MJ has landed firmly on the nice list, while Nath… well, let’s just say the naughty list knows his name. Armed with a very specific (and highly questionable) set of rules, they debate the ultimate festive question: “Is it a Christmas movie… or not?” Fair warning, some...

MJ & Nath hit Episode 007 in style, talking all things James Bond while somehow ending up partying with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. There’s plenty of Stephen King chat with the lights on for MJ & a bold attempt to rank the Top 20 Heroes of the DC Universe, with some disappointment guaranteed. Big heroes, bigger opinions and zero licence to behave, it’s another dangerously fun episode...

Episode 6 sends MJ & Nath through time, or at least attempting to. MJ seems firmly stuck in the past while Nath broadcasts from some version of the future. Together they deliver your weekly update on The Mummy 4, dig deep into The Zest & The Review, & challenge the ranking of the Top 10 Greatest Star Wars TV Characters. Sadly, 1984’s Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure is nowhere to...