Pop Culture Cosmos

Josh and Gerald are back for another trip into the Multiverse of pop culture as the guys break down the XBOX Series X Showcase and describe what they liked (and didn't like) about Microsoft's first real opportunity to make an impression with gamers. They talk Halo Infinite, Avowed, Fable, Forza, and more of the titles that were part of the showcase and how it compared to Playstation 5's recent sys...

LakerTom from lakerholics.com stops by to talk with Gerald about the good and bad with the Lakers' first scrimmage against the Dallas Mavericks. They go over what went right for the team in the first half, and what needs to be worked on in practice before the season resumes. Plus the guys break down the performances of many of the Laker players and what can be built upon moving forward on this pos...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly sitdown with Gerald as the excitement builds for the NBA teams beginning scrimmages this week down in the Orlando bubble. The guys talk Dwight Howard getting caught without a mask via the NBA tip hotline, the choices the players can make with their social justice jersey slogans and LeBron's focus on winning a championship. Plus the duo break dow...

Lakers fans from all over are wondering just how the team will handle its stay in the Orlando bubble. One of the biggest fans out there "Big Baby" Jonathan Soffel of the Bigbabyjonathan Sports podcast BBJ hangs out with fellow superfan Gerald as the two gauges the Lakers chances in the upcoming NBA playoffs. Jonathan breaks down what the loss of Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley mean for the team and...

We hit 100 Episodes of the Lakers Fast Break podcast as Craig James from the Final Score on the Podcast City Network joins the show to talk about the upcoming completion of the season and some of the more interesting teams to look at making a move toward the playoffs. He sits down with Gerald to break down the favorites in both conferences and lets everyone know what he thinks the chances of the L...

San Diego Comic-Con hits the internet this week with an all virtual forum for consumers, but without a major presence from Marvel or DC now and maybe in the future, could this mean trouble going forward for this iconic pop culture event? Josh and Gerald are also talking about the recent list Netflix sent out on its top 10 most popular original movies. Which one is the subscribers' favorite? And ho...

Corey X Harrison from the Out of Bounds podcast stops by to talk about what the chances for the Los Angeles Lakers might be as the team makes their way through on a playoff run. He and Gerald talk about what lies ahead for the Lakers and can they overcome all the challenges that have been put in front of them and win another championship. Corey also shares thoughts on life in the bubble so far, wh...

Josh and Gerald cover the latest in pop culture as they talk Ghost of Tsushima, Star Wars new series The Bad Batch coming to Disney Plus, Lego Nintendo, the new Alienist series Angel of Darkness coming to TNT, Peacock's debut this week, Disney+ and X-Men and what could change the streaming service's direction going forward, Plus #20-29 in our top 100 (ish) movie countdown and Josh and Brank talk v...

Melvin Washington III from The Lounge on the Talk2ME Sports Radio Online channel stops by to preview the bubble with Gerald. The guys cover what team in the Western Conference might pose the biggest threat to the Lakers, and what Eastern Conference powerhouse can match up to a possible Lakers NBA Finals run. All this and Melvin shares thoughts on who he thinks will lift up the Larry O'Brien trophy...

Jamie Sweet and LakerTom from lakerholics.net stop by to talk with Gerald about the task ahead for the Lakers and what their expectations are for the team now that they are firmly in the bubble. The guys also talk about who the Lakers might face in the playoffs, the "X-Factor" who could be a key to their success, and what the newest additions can contribute to the team. All this and the concerns t...

Eric Sklar from KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and the TSKShow (The Sports Kingdom Podcast) stops by to talk about the injury to Rajon Rondo, what it means for the Lakers, and who might step up in his absence. He and Gerald also share thoughts on the NBA bubble, and where the season might go for the Lakers as they march toward a playoff run in Orlando. All this and more on another fantastic Lakers Fast...

Rafael from NBA Draft Junkies stops back again to talk to Gerald about the right thumb injury to Rajon Rondo. How long is he out for and how much will this impact the team's progress moving forward. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook's COVID diagnosis, the ways NBA players are bursting the bubble and what happens when they do, and more insight into what's going on behind the scenes as the...

It's a super-slammed show filled to the brim with pop culture goodness as Josh and Gerald offer a tribute to Carl Reiner, Charlie Daniels, and Ennio Morricone and the mark on entertainment they leave behind. The guys also talk about a new Batman spinoff coming to HBO Max, Ubisoft's conference and abuse allegations, Devolver Digital's outrageous game direct, and with all the projects he's doing jus...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers and the NBA arriving in Orlando and begin practices. How are they handling the bubble so far? The guys talk about the social media posts made already and decide if it's an overreaction or not. Plus ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski got the inside scoop on a controversy he himself created, how did this happen?...

The "Vegas Sports Informer" and oddsmaker Raphael Esparza from MyBookie and DocSports stops by to talk with Gerald about the ever-changing odds for NBA teams as the practices begin in earnest in Orlando. He talks about the current odds for the top teams in the mix for the NBA championship, how betting on the Lakers in Vegas is different than any other team, and who he thinks will reign supreme in...

The guys break down the latest in pop culture as Josh and Gerald talk about the hot rumor of a Tron movie coming to Disney+. Could this be true? And if it is, what would we like to see even more with the franchise? They also weigh in with their thoughts on the upcoming superhero series The Boys and The Umbrella Academy as they both arrive soon for season two. Plus the conversation moves to Valve's...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as the teams arrive in Orlando to step into the bubble. The guys talk about what's ahead for the teams in the bubble, the impact of Coronavirus on the league already, and what the schedule holds (including scrimmages) for the Lakers and the rest of the NBA. All this and Rafael reflects back on the Las Vegas Summer League (which would be taking place ri...

Back from the dead and breaking bread, the two baby-faced 30-something-year-old boys are chatting games. We played: Alan Wake (and American Nightmare), Quantum Break, Halo Wars (with some discussion of Halo Wars 2), Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil VII and The Last of Us Part II. We discussed the rumored Harry Potter RPG, the new Crash Bandicoot game, and the cost of AAA gaming in the future and how...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as he talks with Gerald about the week ahead for the team and their upcoming trip into the Orlando "bubble". Tom and Gerald share thoughts on Dwight Howard and what his availability might be, the scrimmage schedule upcoming for the Lakers before the season gets started, how the NBA and the players are coming together on a message for social justice, and expand...

Josh Pederson returns to talk with Gerald about what's trending in pop culture. And what's trending is talk of the price of video games could possibly be going up in the next generation, but is this justifiable? Tik Tok has grown to become a powerful social media platform in recent months, can it become just as bigger than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? We continue the discussion from Friday on...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to talk with Gerald about some of the issues teams have had to face before they even head out to Orlando next week. The Brooklyn Nets have been hit hard by the virus, how will this affect their play in the bubble? What happens if more teams suffer the same fate? Gerald and Rafael discuss the current talk among NBA pundits about whether or not the team...

It's a jammed packed episode as Jamie Monroy aka Degenerate2018 on Twitch returns to talk with Gerald about the major allegations of misconduct and abuse within the fighting game and E-Sports community. How will this affect the industry moving forward and will support from major game studios and sponsors dwindle because of it? The guys also get you updated on all the latest news such as DC's Cybor...

Chris Lardieri with Inside Sports and the Dom-ination Sports Nation podcast is back with Gerald to talk about the New England Patriots signing free-agent Quarterback and former NFL MVP, Cam Newton. What was the QB situation for the Patriots that caused this signing to happen? And what are the expectations for Cam once New England starts the season? Plus we name other QB's in fantasy leagues to loo...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly dose of the Lakers Fast Break podcast. He and Gerald discuss the schedule for the rest of the season that was just sent out by the NBA. How tough will it be, and what can we expect with the July 30th opening matchup with the Clippers. Plus Tom has thoughts on JR Smith, Dion Waiters, who could be ready to make a contribution, next season schedule...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns to talk with Gerald about the latest updates on the number of players who tested positive for the Coronavirus before the teams head to Orlando.  the guys also talk about Avery Bradley's decision to sit out the upcoming end of the season and how this will affect the Lakers' drive toward a championship. Rumors have been swirling about JR Smith joining th...