Pop Culture Man Children

Spoiler Alert for Mandalorian Season 2; Episodes 2 and 3. On todays all-new full episode of PCMC Mike and Janine discuss what's happening in entertainment news, chill out in the "chill session," and confess to their current pop culture obsessions. Topics on today's show: Conan, John Mulaney, Trump, Baby Yoda, Dave Chappelle, Drive-ins, Tom & Jerry, WW84, and much, much more! Follow @PCMCpod on...

On today's show Mike and Vin discuss the short-lived streaming platform known as Quibi. The guys discuss what it was, what it tried to be, and why it failed. The conversation also gets into other failed streaming services and what the guys think the future of steaming will be. Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

On today's show Mike and Vin are on edge waiting for the results of the 2020 presidential election. The guys discuss some entertainment news, some new trailers, and cop to their latest pop culture obsessions. Topics on this episode include: Dune, Animaniacs, Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, The Mummy, Jungle Cruise, Kim Kardashian's hologram birthday present, Mario 3D All Stars, the Kornacki Cam, a...

On today's show Mike is joined by Kate Gainey. Mike and Kate have a new podcast premiering this month called Cuckoo Bananas, which they discuss on this episode, but the main topic of today's show is Avatar: the Last Air Bender, and The Legend of Korra. Two amazing animated series that mean a lot to Mike and Kate for reasons they reveal on the show. Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok...

Welcome to the last Halloween special of 2020! On today's show Mike is joined once again by Jen Litrell. Together they get all Dis-nerdy over "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad," and the DCOM classic "Halloweentown." Thanks for listening all month and have a safe and spooky Halloween! Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok. 

SPOILER ALERT for Over the Garden Wall (2014) Halloween continues here on PCMC! On today's show Mike and Janine discuss the animated mini-series Over the Garden Wall. They get into it's style, it's story, and its symbolism. It's another nerdy deep dive and it's all for you Damien! Come back next week for one more spooky treat. Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Hey guys this is the trailer for my new podcast Cuckoo Bananas. It's a funny show where we discuss mental health and what it's like living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and all that stuff. If you like PCMC you're gonna like Cuckoo Bananas.

SPOILER ALERT for It Follows (2014) Hey boys and ghouls! It's Halloween 2020 Act II and on today's show Mike and Anthony sit down to discuss the incredible horror film; It Follows. The guys are so excited to deep dive into the movie that they shout over and interrupt each other non-stop. You're gonna' love it! Come back next week for more Halloween fun! Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and T...

Happy Halloween boys and ghouls! It's that time of year again; Spooky Season! On today's episode Mike and Vin discuss scary video games of yore. From A Nightmare on Elm Street on NES to Resident Evil on PS1 (and beyond), the guys cover it all. Come back next week for more spooky fun...if you dare... Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

On today's show Mike and Janine sit down to discuss the best houses, apartments, cottages, dorm rooms, mansions (and more) in movies, TV, and all of pop culture. If you've ever dreamed about living in a haunted mansion, or spending a week "home alone" in the McCallister house, this is the episode for you. Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

On today's show Mike and Anthony discuss Reading! What they read, how they read, when they read, and why they read. This episode is as nerdy as it gets! Other topics on today episode: hardcover vs. paperback, physical vs. E-reader, audiobooks, BookCon, when to give up on a book, and much more! Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

Hey paisanos, It's time for a new episode of PCMC! On today's show Mike is joined by Vin Forte. The guys talk mostly about the Nintendo Switch and various other video games, but they also discuss topics such as: Borat 2, John Boyega, Baby Yoda, Dennis Hopper, movie soundtracks, and bad dental experiences.  Follow us at PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

On today's show Mike is joined by returning guest Mike Fischetti. The topic is Disney films, but not just any Disney films. The discussion is on what Mike Fischetti calls "Pulp Disney." Films from the house of mouse that are dark, gritty, and subversive. So put on your Mickey-ears and sit back for another fresh episode of PCMC. Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

On today's show Mike is Joined by Emilio Sparks. Over the Covid-19 quarantine Emilio has gotten into a new hobby, collecting vintage Masters of the Universe action figures. Mike has been collecting figures for years so he imparts some wisdom to Emilio on the subject. Other topics in today's episode: how to store vintage toys, which toys are more valuable, bootleg toys, how to restore vintage toys,...

On today's show Mike is joined by Bill Gagliardi. The topic of discussion is 80's and 90's cartoon series (and toy-lines) that were based on adult "R" rated movies. These shows had no business existing yet they did! At the end of the episode Mike and Bill pitch their own ideas for cartoons that never existed in the 80's or 90's but could have. Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

SPOILER ALERT for the finale of The Good Place / I'll Be Gone In the Dark On today's show Mike and Janine get together to gab about what's new in the world of pop culture. They review trailers for upcoming attractions; The Devil All the Time, Woke, and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Mike and Janine also confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics on this episode: Mulan, DC Comics, Ryan Re...

On today's show Mike and Anthony sit down to discuss movies, TV shows, music, and fictional characters that despite being good have inspired a fan base that is offensive, toxic, and at times, just plain annoying. If you have any texts that didn't make our list reach out to us! We're @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

On today's show Mike and Anthony (and Anthony's dog Maisie) sit down to discuss what's new in the world of pop culture. Topics on today's episode: Paul Lynde, Billy Eichner, Fletch remake, Gina Davis, Eleanor and Park movie, wearing suits, Chasing Amy, Janeane Garofalo, Disney Cruises, Tim Allen, Back to the Future 3, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and much more! Follow @PCMCpod on Instagram, Twitter, and...

On today's episode Mike is joined by longtime PCMC listener Rito. Rito discusses his history with the show and his own pop culture fandom. Topics include: Clone High, Scrubs, Mike's Ecto-1, Applebees, Blue-cheese vs. Ranch, Ghostbusters, Batman Returns bed sets, Funkos, Goldberg's, the value of fandom and much, much more.  Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok.  Follow Rito @ritosmode...

SPOILER ALERT! for Last of Us 1 and 2 On today's episode Mike is joined by special guest Abe Farraj. Abe came by to discuss the groundbreaking and controversial PS4 game "The Last of Us Part II." Mike and Abe have a very serious discussion on the themes of the game and the daring risks the producers and developers took to bring this game to life. Later in the episode, Mike and Abe talk about the c...

On today's special episode Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader. The two discuss the new documentary "Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street." The film spotlights the life of actor Mark Patton, who's career was nearly killed after he starred as Jessie, the sensitive hero of "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge." Mike and Nadia discuss Mark's story, then get into a larger...

*today's episode features SPOILERS for the original "The Last of Us (2013)" On today's episode of PCMC host Mike Bongiorno is joined by friend of the show Nadia Kader. Together Mike and Nadia discuss pop culture current events, review new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. This episode is chock-full of nerdy goodness, topics include: Shudder, Michael Keaton is back as Batman, Joel Sch...

Zetus Lapetus! It's another episode of DCOM 101! On today's show Mike and Jen are joined by Vin Forte, and together they discuss the 1999 classic "Smart House." Vin think's its the best DCOM ever, Jen thinks its Katey Sagal's best work, and Mike struggles to understand why someone would make a banana and orange smoothie. Follow @magically_jen on Instagram. Follow the show: @popculturemanchildren o...

Today on PCMC Mike is joined by Vin Forte (with cameo by Jen Litrell). Vin and Mike discuss current events in the world of media and culture, review new trailers, and confess their latest pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: J.K. Rowling, Elmer Fudd, Gone with the Wind, Splash Mountain, Bill and Ted, PS 5, Lego Games, Perry Mason, Columbo, Bendy Comics, Boss Fight Books, Panzer Dragoon,...

Today's episode is spicy! Mike and Anthony discuss the stuff everyone seems to love but they can't help but hate. Mike and Anthony say a lot of offensive things in this episode, they insult fans of many popular franchises and genres - please forgive them!! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter and @popculturemanchildren on Instagram.