Pop Culture Man Children

Howdy! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh. Peter is the cohost and co-creator of the youtube channels "Comic Books Transformed" and "The Lasser Cast." Mike and Peter are together to discuss "Bubba Ho-Tep" a low budget horror comedy from 2002. If you haven't seen the movie go watch it! But even if you're not interested in watching it this episode will conv...

Howdy fellow monsters! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they discuss the 2023 Netflix animated movie Nimona! Mike really loved the movie, but Janine has some gripes with it's characters. They discuss the films style, its narrative, it's symbolism, and its origins, all while making stupid jokes! If you like hearing Mike and Janine discuss animation...

SPOILER ALERT for Longlegs (2024), Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), and Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024) Hello! On today's all new full length episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by the aways great, Janine Gagliardi. On this episode Mike and Janine talk pop culture news, review new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. Topics on today's show include: Jellystone!, The Toys that Made Us Season 4...

TRIGGER WARNING: discussion of fictional sexual assault and animal abuse. Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. Together they discuss the 1980 off-the-wall horror movie Humanoids from the Deep. This is a Roger Corman production, so you know its going to be offensive, tawdry, and insane. If you haven't seen the movie, it won't matter, just listen to...

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by long time friend of the pod, Nadia Kader. Mike and Nadia take a deep-dive into the 2022 Australian horror film Talk to Me. This film is scary, violent and full of interesting imagery. Mike and Nadia, discuss the films visual language, it's superb acting, and its mysterious narrative. Big spoilers ahead for Talk to Me, but if you've seen...

As if! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony. The two are together to discuss the 1995 classic teen comedy Clueless. Clueless is the film that introduced us to Alicia Silverstone, and made us fall in love with Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd. If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and go watch it right now! Then come back and listen to this podcast. If you l...

Welcome to a full length episode of PCMC! On today's fully Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony. Together the guys discuss pop culture news, review new trailers, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics on today's show include: reading slumps, Mike Flanagan's Exorcist, Practical Magic 2, Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse, Paddington in Peru (2024), Mr. Birchum (2024), Nosferatu (2024), Jimmy...

To me, my man-children! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by Emilio Sparks. Mike and Emilio are together to discuss the new Disney+ animated series "X-Men ' 97." Emilio is very familiar with the original X-Men animated series, and he is acting as a guide to Mike, who is an X-Men novice. The guys discuss the shows highlights, it's story, it's style, and how it may be laying the gro...

Welcome aboard! On today's show Mike is joined by PCMC's resident Trekkie, Mr. Vin Forte. Vin is here to discuss the 1998 cinematic disappointment known as Star Trek: Insurrection. The guys discuss what's good about it, what's bad about it, and how it could have been fixed. If you like hearing these two nerds discuss Star Trek, look up on the feed for the rest of the films in the Star Trek franchi...

Greetings Earthlings! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by resident Trekkie, Vin Forte. Today the guys are discussing the awesome 1996 movie Star Trek: First Contact! This movie has it all, a Borg Queen, robot orgasms, Picard in a t-shirt, and the dad from Babe! Even if you don't like Star Trek this episode will make you laugh and give you respite from the cruel harsh...

Hey everyone! It's Friday and we have a special preview for you. Mike has been joining friend of the pod, Peter Marsh, on his youtube show Comic Books Transformed. Mike and Peter have been covering the newest season of Doctor Who, the first airing on Disney+. This is just a short preview but if you like what you hear go over to Comic Books Transformed on Youtube and check out the whole show and mu...

Good journey! On today's episode Mike is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh (Comic Books Transformed / Lassercast) to discuss more Masters of the Universe! This time its the 1987 cult classic movie version, produced by The Cannon Group. This movie could only be made in the 80s, its colorful, scary, mean, silly, sexy, yet still for children! If you like hearing Mike and Peter discuss MOTU look back...

Hello! Today on PCMC its a salute to character actors. The faces you know, and the names you don't. Mike and Janine list their favorite all time character actors from movies and TV. Play along at home by googling each actor they say, so you can look at their picture and say "Oh I know that guy!" If you like PCMC share us with your nerdiest friends. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again by Janine. Together they review new trailers, talk about what pop culture they're currently chilling with, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics on this episode: Ultraman: Rising (2024), Jim Henson Idea Man (2024), Wicked (2024), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), the Married...with Children animated series, Furiosa, K...

Welcome! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike and Bill discuss their dream pop culture crossovers. The coming together of two intellectual properties. This is NOT an episode on Our Dream Cinematic Universe, we did that already! (check out episode 214). This is our choices for simple crossovers and mashups ala Jetsons Meet the Flinstones or Freddy Vs. Jason. If you have any fun crossover ideas o...

Howdy! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Bill Gagliardi. Bill is a huge fan of the 1985 anime classic Vampire Hunter D, and Mike has never seen it until now. Mike and Bill discuss how rad the anime is. It's aesthetics, it's story, it's characters, what it's influences are, and what it influenced in current pop culture. This is fun nerdy one for the anime fans out th...

Your mother! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. The guys count down their top ten sickest burns (insults, put-downs, reads) in pop culture. You dumb jerks are going to love this episode! If you like what you hear be sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Find us @PCMCpod everywhere

Welcome! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Together the guys talk pop culture news, review new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. Topics in today's show: Lucy, J.K. Rowling, Megalopolis, The Blair Witch Project, Cheers, Ziwe, Jerry Seinfeld, Molly Ringwald, Heat, Nicky Cass, TikTok, Immaculate, Barbie, AI, Abigail, Deadpool & Wolv...

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined by writer/historian Jeff Ryan. Jeff is the author of "Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America," and his forthcoming book, "Your Worshipfulness: Starring Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia." He stopped by PCMC to talk about his book "A Mouse Divided: How Ub Iwerks Became Forgotten, and Walt Disney Became Uncle Walt." Mike and Jeff discuss all...

Welcome to an all new episode of PCMC. Today Mike is joined, once again, by Vin Forte. The topic for today's show? The one and only Siskel and Ebert! The movie critics who made criticism cool and thumbs sexy! Without the legacy of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert we wouldn't have movie podcasts, youtube media essays, and we wouldn't have our show; Pop Culture Man Children. If you like what you hear ple...

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Vin Forte. Together they discuss their all-time favorite comedy sketches. Each guy has picked five sketches they think are essential and hilarious. Eventually the conversation veers off into comedy history and an analysis of what makes a comedy sketch work. This is one for the comedy nerds! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

It's a bird, it's a plane, no! It's PCMC! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh (Lassercast / Comic Books Transformed) to discuss the 1978 classic film; Superman: The Movie. This is the mother of all superhero movies and it still holds up today. The guys discuss their histories with the film, what impact they think it had on movie history, and what still mak...

SPOILER ALERT for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is coming to you all by himself, podcasting from deep, deep within his nerd cave. Mike is a lifelong Ghostbusters fan and needs your undivided attention while he tells you his feelings on the new Ghostbusters movie! This episode is chock-full of spoilers so BEWARE! If you enjoy this episode check ou...

Quack! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by Brendan Lyons. Brendan is one of the hosts of the Ranger Things Podcast. Together they take a close look at this classics kids movie and ask the hard questions like: are the Mighty Ducks orphans? Is pirouetting allowed in hockey? And, is coaching pee wee hockey an actual job?  If you're interested in learning more about Ranger Things che...

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they list their top 10 favorite monologues in all pop culture! The quotable moments where a character expresses their inner desires, or confesses their deep pain. The moments where an actor really gets to shine! For more fun content look back at our feed and be sure to subscribe! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod.