Pop Culture Man Children

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.

Ahoy! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they discuss entertainment news, review new trailers, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: Richard Lewis, Willy Wonka Experience, Zendaya's robot dress, Boy Kills World (2023), The First Omen (2024), Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (2024), Princess Peach: Showtime!, KFC's Chizza, f...

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony. Together the guys discuss the late 90s classic; The First Wives Club. A touchstone of 90s girl-power, as well as, an HBO classic! The guys chat about its impact, it's pedigree, and if (or how) it could be remade in 2024. If you haven't seen the movie, go see it! If not, you'll still enjoy today's episode. Find us @P...

Welcome! It's an all new episode of PCMC. On today's show Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Together the guys talk news, new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. Topics in this episode include: Universal Studio's Epic Universe, Moana 2, Turning Red, Soul, Inside Out 2, Barbie snub, Christopher Nolan, Coyote vs. Acme, The Whale, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Wicked (20...

It's a meee! Welcome to an all new episode of PCMC. On today's show Mike is joined, once again, by Vin Forte. Together the guys gush over their love of the new video game "Super Mario Bros. Wonder." Mike thinks its one of the best in the franchise, and Vin compares it to "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island." Take a mushroom and settle in for a another new episode of Pop Culture Man Children. Find...

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike and joined by frequent contributor, Vin Forte (Oddball / Wrassle Rap). Mike and Vin will discuss pop culture news, review new trailers, and end the show by confessing their current media obsessions. Topics in today's show include: Jo Koy, Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, Jon Stewart, Todd Haynes, Coyote vs. Acme, Pharrell's Lego movie, Vince McMahon be...

Welcome! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. The topic of discuss: "Tampopo," a 1985 Japanese comedy about all things ramen. It's a story of a young mother struggling to turn her crappy ramen shop into a successful business. This movie is weird and wonderful and will make you hungry (and maybe a little horny) for ramen!  Find us @PCMCpod everywhere. 

Welcome! On today's all new "fully" episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. Nadia stopped by to help Mike talk entertainment news, review new movie trailers, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: Thunderbirds, George Carlin AI, Godzilla Minus One, Masters of the Universe: Revolution (2024), Abigail (2024), This Is Me....Now (2024), Jacques P...

Hello! On today's show Mike and Janine discuss characters they absolutely can't stand! Not bad guys, not characters you are supposed to hate, but character you're supposed to like but can't help but hate anyway. If you enjoy PCMC please Like, subscribe, and share with your nerdy friends.  Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

Hello! On today's all new full episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they dish on pop culture news, review new movie trailers, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics in today's show: Pixar movies in theaters, Andor action figures, Alamo Drafthouse, Mickey in the public domain, "Mickey's Mouse Trap," "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," "Ultraman: Rising," Crazy Frog,...

Hello! Welcome to today's all new episode of PCMC! Mike is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh (Lasser Cast/ Comic Books Transformed). This time to discuss the 1990 cult-classic Gremlins 2: The New Batch! The guys discuss their personal histories with the movie, as well as their current feelings on it, and how it holds up in 2024. If you want to hear Mike and Peter discuss more cult-classic sequels...

Happy New Year! On this week's episode of PCMC we ring in 2024 with Ghostbusters II (1989). The much loved, and much hated, sequel to the original 1984 classic film. Mike is joined today by Peter Marsh (Lasser Cast / Comic Books Transformed) to discuss their personal connections to the movie, as well as, their critiques on where it succeeds and where it fails. The episode concluded with a ranking...

Ho ho ho! On this years Holiday Special we decided to mix things up and cover one of the darkest and creepiest "holiday movies" there is, Eyes Wide Shut, the final film from legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. This controversial film has been intriguing audiences and inspiring theories for decades now. Mike and Anthony discuss their readings of the film and debunk some of the more popular theorie...