WVIA Pop Shop

In this action-packed episode of Pop Shop Podcast, Allen, Patrick and Kara dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming game-changer: Avengers: Doomsday. Is this the final countdown for the MCU as we know it?

TV and film fans, this one's for you! On this episode of Pop Shop, the crew tackle three of the hottest titles in entertainment: HBO’s Hacks, The White Lotus, and the upcoming film Flow.

Disney’s Snow White remake is finally here, but does it live up to the legacy of the original?

Step into the world of sci-fi as WVIA’s Pop Shop explores Mickey 17 and The Electric State!

In this powerful episode of WVIA’s Pop Shop podcast, Allan, Patrick and Kara explore the film adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Nickel Boys.

Swing into the latest episode of Pop Shop as Allan and Patrick dive deep into Marvel’s animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. From its retro-inspired animation and Easter egg-filled storytelling to its bold reinvention of classic characters like Norman Osborn and Lonnie Lincoln, the team unpacks what makes this show a fresh — yet familiar — take on the wall-crawler’s legacy. Whethe...

Is Captain America: Brave New World the film that will save the MCU? Or is it just another strike in the franchise’s decline? On this episode, Allan and Patrick break down the latest Captain America installment. They debate its impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its attempt at a political thriller vibe, and whether Anthony Mackie’s Cap got the film he truly deserves. Plus, they tackle audien...

Get ready, true believers, Pop Shop is diving headfirst into the world of Marvel’s Fantastic Four!

This week, Allan, Patrick and Kara dive into the most talked-about film of the 2025 awards season: Emilia Pérez.

Rock out with Allan, Patrick, and Kara in this electrifying episode of Pop Shop as they dive into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

Explore the world of pop culture through the lens of two iconic music biopics in this episode of WVIA's Pop Shop podcast! Hosts Allen Austin and Patrick Hamilton, joined by producer Kara Washington, dive into the cinematic portrayals of Bob Dylan and Robbie Williams. With sharp critiques and entertaining insights, they discuss the artistry, historical accuracy, and cultural impact of these films,...

this episode is your ultimate guide to what’s hitting the big screen next year.

Delve into the artistry, ideology, and cinematic techniques of Robert Eggers’ latest take on the vampire classic.

Allan, Patrick, and Kara begin their first show of 2025 by revisiting the results of the 2024 Strong Toy Hall of Fame inductions.

Allan and Patrick take a look at the 12 finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame

On this special episode of Pop Shop, Patrick, Allan and Kara dive into all things holiday!

This week on Pop Shop, Patrick and Allan delve into Disney's animated films, specifically Moana 2.

This week on Pop Shop, Allan and Patrick discuss Ridley Scott's Gladiator II.

This week on Pop Shop, Allan and Patrick dive into a lively discussion about Wicked, the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.

This week, Allan and Patrick take on the latest Zemeckis/Hanks team-up, Here.

Allan and Patrick take a look back at the biggest pop culture moments of 1984.

In this episode of Pop Shop, Allan and Patrick conduct a postmortem on the new MCU streaming series Agatha All Along

This week, Patrick and Allan delve into a discussion of the Venom films.

Patrick and Alan celebrate Halloween by discussing a variety of Halloween-themed topics.