KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast

Christmas may be cool and the Fourth of July may be fun, but for some of us the most wonderful time of the year is actually Free Comic Book Day !  The annual celebration of comics and the shops who sling 'em is almost here, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a preview of what you should be on the lookout for when visiting your friendly neighborhood comic shop on May 6th. Length - 00:24:48 Lang...

We're talking record-setting examples of human endurance this week, and no, that's not a reference to how many hours Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has spent discussing Riverdale.  In Chapter 105 "Folk Heroes" Archie inspires the town with feats of strength and Cheryl is even hotter than usual when she discovers the power of pyrokinesis! Length - 00:48:30 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult la...

Oh, snap... is that a pie chart?!  Jordan has a much-too-detailed breakdown of the annual sales numbers that show the fascinating differences of what graphic novels are popular outside of the comic shop market, Seth takes an unsettling trip to the movie theater, a couple of our most-loved shows return and much, much more in this week's edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Length - 01:28:01...

This week marks the 7th Anniversary of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and what better way to share our KPP-ness with you than an entire episode about one of our favorite topics... Star Wars!  We've got lots of news from Celebration, lots of celebration due to some news, and detailed recaps of the latest from "The Mandalorian." Length - 01:20:22 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) -...

It's time for another Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast countdown!  For this list, we're using our typical "competitive collaboration" system of nominating and vetoing picks until we end up with a definitive scorecard of all the best movies that include a number in the title.  So count on it to be another fun debate! Length - 01:52:11 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and coming at you like... a moose in a hurricane?  (Go home, A.I. chatbot; you're drunk.)  This week we've got opinions on this year's Oscar winners, the finale of a beloved HBO drama and in-depth coverage of the latest "Star Wars" spinoff. Length - 01:29:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:10:35 - MOVIE NEWS Celebrating the year in fil...

This week involved a trip to a local convention, the Classic Plastics Toy Expo , an encounter with a roofer named Merlin and the return of our favorite intergalactic daddy & son duo.  So tune in to hear if Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can pull this particular sword from the stone. Length - 00:58:31 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:08:00 - THE MANDALORIAN Recapping the firs...

There are all the usual crazy things happening in this episode of Riverdale, including police shootings, possessed dolls, burning witches at the stake and yeeting Baby Anthony out the window.  But the most important thing for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast in Chapter 104 "The Serpent Queen's Gambit" is that thanks to some absolute hero of a production designer we FINALLY know the exact...

A new Marvel movie means a new in-depth review from your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, and we've got you covered with all our thoughts on the recent "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania" and where the MCU stands as a whole as we begin Phase Five. Length - 01:04:14 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Poker Face" mines Rian Johnson's past experi...

It's been too long since we checked in on the Town with Pep.  In fact, it's been so long we barely remember what's even happening on this nutty show.  But that won't stop Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast from our divine calling of recapping every episode of Riverdale, continuing here with Chapter 103 "The Town." Length - 00:50:48 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

A recent Pedro Pascal sketch on "Saturday Night Live" really nailed how impossible it feels to try and keep up with Hollywood at the moment.  But we assure you, all of the content mentioned in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is 100% real.  (We think.)  Plus, we hear about Cliff's dreamy trip to his favorite toy store and play a game where we try to guess the actor based on the char...

Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast were knocked for a loop this week, learning that our long-time hometown movie theater will be closing abruptly.  This prompted a discussion about changing film-going habits before diving in to dissect DC's big announcement of ten new projects and some conflicted thoughts on a recent thriller. Length - 01:21:42 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult...

Settle in for one of our favorite annual episodes, The Poobah Awards!  Clocking in only slightly longer than the average Oscars, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes and ranks EVERY film we saw in 2022!  And new for this year, we've added 13 specific categories in order to highlight individual performances and standout moments that made this a special year at the movies.  So skip the red car...

Since we're still stuck in holiday rerun season, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast uses the opportunity to look back at some of the best television 2022 had to offer and sample a few things we missed streaming the first time around! Length - 00:52:55 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - Marietta Cinderella - 0:01:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The Poobah drops an impromptu unauthorized Top...

We use this week to catch up on some of the huge stories everyone has been talking about in the new year, including the self-inflicted wound suffered by the world's most beloved role playing game, Warner Brothers continuing to nickel and dime the fans and the return of the Golden Globes.  Then it's a Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast road trip recap as we recount the fun we had traveling to a recent...

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 m...

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.) - 0:08:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS New fantasy series "Willow" continues the story of the charming 80s film, a phenomenal first season of "A...

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...

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.) - 0:00:52 - GAMING We try to stay "Culturally Relevan...

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...

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.) - 0:04:27 - ONE JOB D...

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.) - 0:01:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Mar...

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!...

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.) -...

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.) - 0:06:33...