Pulp Culture Podcast

Welcome to a special presentation of Pulp Culture Plus, recorded on the ground at the MAKE (Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo) Festival! Nath hits the market floor to catch up with eight talented creators: Alex Smith, Kieran Jack, Jorden Allen-Barr, Jason Franks, Connie Huynh-Williams, Benji Bajorek, Paul Börchers and Spedsy (Rob Lisle). During the conversations we get behind the scenes to explore...

It’s a fun one this week as MJ & Nath go matchy-matchy with their T-shirts before diving headfirst into a mountain of news from New York Comic Con. There’s plenty to get excited about, plenty to discuss and, naturally, a few moments where things get a little Hulk-sized! MJ introduces a new twist on the Mos Eisley Mailbag, featuring writers who are just a little bit batty, while Nath takes a mo...

The boys are back for another week of Pulp Culture Podcast, getting ever closer to that 50-episode milestone and bringing some breaking news from The Tomb about the release date for The Mummy 4! Nath boldly goes to review the new Star Trek comic from IDW, while MJ resurrects the Mos Eisley Mailbag. It’s a segment we’ve definitely missed… although we could have done without the return of that defor...

This week, MJ & Nath roll out the red carpet for some very special guests as they welcome the committee behind the Melbourne Alternative IComics Expo (MAKE)! The boys chat with the team about the upcoming expo in October, how MAKE came to life, the story behind the event and what exciting things fans and creators can expect across the three days. If independent comics are your thing, this is o...

Let’s get dangerous! MJ & Nath swing into another week of Pulp Culture Podcast with plenty of pop culture goodness, nostalgia and comic book chaos. Darkwing Duck takes centre stage with the announcement of a brand-new animated series, while the character who helped inspire the masked hero gets his own spotlight as the boys celebrate Batman Day with a look at the Caped Crusader. Over in The Ais...

After a week off, MJ & Nath are back and better than they were before. Better… stronger… and somehow even more argumentative. The boys kick things off in The Zest with trailer chats, Emmy winners and the latest TV reboot news before diving into another edition of The Weird Files. This week’s bizarre story hits a little too close to home for Nath, while MJ attempts to convince Nath that the seg...

If you’re vegetarian, you might want to sit this one out because MJ & Nath have got beef. And plenty of it. The boys break down the announcement of Days of Thunder 2, including the inevitable question: what exactly do you call people who love Anne Hathaway? Are they Hathamites or Hathuanians? Whatever they're called, they've probably got beef with Nath. Nath is throwing hand signs ar...

The boys are back in town for another whopper of an episode, and this week they've got plenty to talk about! From fiery stunts on the set of The Mummy 4 to last-minute casting changes for the new Harry Potter series, MJ & Nath have the latest covered. There's more spoiler-free chat about HBO Max's Lanterns, and you'd better get used to it, because there are still six more w...

MJ & Nath are back and fully charged, bringing you all the big news from Disney’s D23 Fan Expo. But that’s just the start of this week’s power surge of pop culture. It’s a huge week for TV, with Ted Lasso, a new season of Reacher, the conclusion of X-Men ’97 Season 2, and the moment the boys have been waiting for, Episode 1 of HBO Max & DC Studios’ Lanterns. Did it live up to the hype? The...

This week, Pulp Culture turns 40! And what better gift could you give yourself at 40 than a very special guest? Enter Benji Bajorek, the No. 1 ticket holder of the Pulp Nation, joining MJ & Nath for a chat about all things pop culture. From going viral in The Weird Files thanks to Granny’s Illegal Casino, to time-travelling TV shows and movies, and in true celebratory fashion chat about their...

MJ & Nath are back with another epic helping of pop culture goodness, diving into The Odyssey and giving their spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Whether you're sailing with heroes or swinging through the city, the boys have you covered. Over in The Weird Files, things take a gamble with the bizarre tale of a retirement home casino, because apparently bingo just wasn&apos...

This week, the usual segments are taking a well-earned break because it's the biggest nerd holiday of the year, San Diego Comic-Con 2026, and it has absolutely exploded with news! MJ & Nath dive headfirst into the biggest reveals from the world's biggest pop culture event, covering everything from movies, TV, comics and toys to trailers, announcements and surprises you may have misse...

This week, MJ & Nath are back with another packed episode of pop culture goodness! MJ kicks things off by sharing stories from his very first convention adventure, while Nath was... well... off sick, leaving MJ to fly the Pulp flag solo. There's a bumper edition of The Zest with all the latest pop culture news, while The Tomb cracks open once again as the boys review another episode of Th...

After last week's monster-sized episode, the big question is: can MJ & Nath do it again? Of course they can, as Nath kicks things off in the most bear-able way. For the first time ever, The Weird Files breaks tradition as MJ takes the reins with an internationally flavoured story, proving that weirdness knows no borders. It's Days of Future and Past as the boys chat X-Men '97 an...

MJ & Nath are back with an as promised Super Monster Length show, packed to the brim with pop culture goodness and just enough chaos to keep everyone on their toes. The boys kick things off by reading your reviews from the Pulp Nation. Let's just say... spoiler alert: they all d!3. You'll have to listen to find out why. Over in The Weird Files, MJ isn't buying the existence of t...

MJ's operating at about 75%, while Nath has somehow cranked himself up to 125%, making for a delightfully unbalanced episode of pop culture goodness. The boys dive into a stack of animation news fresh from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, while Florida Man returns to the Weird Files with the only logical business venture imaginable: a car park tiki bar. There's a rare ab...

MJ & Nath are coming in hot this week, with Nath teasing a brand-new look that may or may not have the fashion world on high alert. Over in The Weird Files, the boys investigate a fake museum guide who's been taking "creative interpretation" to a whole new level, while The Aisle is packed with comic book banter, recommendations and the usual passionate discussion. In The Re-View...

MJ & Nath are back, but this time they're recording their first live podcast — so now you finally know who to serve the court papers to. It's a packed episode as Producer Kim joins in for an important Doctor Who update, while the boys head down The Aisle to chat Absolute Catwoman, Firestorm, and M.A.S.K. Meanwhile, Nath is delighted to finally have someone to share the joy of Widow&a...

MJ & Nath swing into this week’s episode ready to surprise and delight you with another round of pop culture chaos. The boys chat about the new *Spider-Noir* limited series starring Nicolas Cage, Elsewhere, Nath unleashes his best Skeletor impression and, moments later, his worst South African accent, a journey no one was prepared for. MJ also makes Nath deeply jealous by seeing Das Boot in it...

MJ & Nath are back for the big Episode 30, and to celebrate they're serving up another packed week of all things pop culture. The boys wax lyrical about Absolute Green Arrow #1, The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, and welcome back everyone's favourite source of questionable life choices: Florida Man in the Weird Files. As if that wasn't enough, Cyril returns in the Mos Eisley Mai...

MJ & Nath have their Green Lantern rings charged and ready as they dive into the new Lanterns trailer and what it could mean for the DC Universe. Meanwhile, Nath launches a full investigation into why the Ben 10 watch is only being sold in the US - You'll definitely want to hear this. The boys also discover the term “eat” this week… and proceed to wildly overuse it at every possible oppor...

MJ & Nath are back for another week of pop culture chaos, and this time they’re reopening The Tomb with fresh news about The Mummy 4. The boys also chat about Marvel’s answer to DC’s Absolute Universe with Midnight, while MJ slowly starts coming around to the Weird Files thanks to this week’s bizarre entry: IKEA Stowaway. And yes, much to everyone’s delight, there’s even more discussion about...

On this episode we’re joined by Aussie comic creator Trev Wood, a Melbourne mainstay in the indie comic scene since 2007. Known for UNMASKED: THE SINISTER , the cult webcomic SAWBONES , and work featured in TALGARD , Trev brings bold pulp energy to every project. We chat comics, creativity and the realities of indie publishing. Welcome back to Pulp Culture Plus, your bonus hit of deep dives with c...

MJ & Nath kick things off by wishing all the mums a very Happy Mother’s Day… and it’s gloriously downhill from there. The boys somehow end up wrestling with the ever-growing size of movie theatre popcorn buckets, while Nath develops a brand-new obsession with wrestler Danhausen, very nice, very evil, very intriguing for MJ. There’s a heap of Free Comic Book Day reviews, a shout out to the new...

This week, we’re doing things a little differently. For Free Comic Book Day, we’re hitting the pavement to chat with comic fans about their favourite creators, the books they love, and what brought them out today. We also head upstairs at All Star Comics Melbourne to soak up the atmosphere and talk all things comics. Welcome back to Pulp Culture Plus, your bonus hit of deep dives with creative tal...