Pop Culture Man Children

Happy Halloween! It's the most wonderful spooky time of the year! This year all October long we are discussing Witches! On today's episode Mike is joined by Janine and together they discuss Roald Dahl's The Witches! The original book and both movie adaptations. It's a timeless tale of snakes, magic potions, and Grandmas! Come back next week for more Witchy goodness! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Ins...

Happy Halloween! It's the most wonderful spooky time of the year! This year all October long we are discussing Witches! Today's episode is about the 1977 Japanese horror-comedy "House." This movie features a teenage-girl-eating witch and a spooky old house. Today's guest is Nadia Kader. Come back all month for more Witchy fun! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man...

How is a raven like a writing desk? On today's episode of PCMC Mike sits down with Nadia to discuss the surrealist Czech 2988 classic; Alice. This is a version of Alice in Wonderland made by stop-motion-animation filmmaking legend Jan Svankmajer. Most people know this movie as the "taxidermy Alice in Wonderland." Mike and Nadia discuss the film weird and dreamlike imagery and compare it to other m...

On today's episode Mike takes a deep-dive on the overlooked 2017 comedy/drama Brigsby Bear. The film was conceived by and stars Kyle Mooney and has a lot to say about pop culture and how we use it to construct our identities. This episode continues a conversation that began in episode 247: Saturday Morning All Star Hits (also by Kyle Mooney). If you like the show share it with your nerdiest friend...

It's a fully! On todays all new big fat fully episode of PCMC, Mike and Janine talk about the trailers to: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey / Wednesday / Confess,Fletch / and The Little Mermaid. Mike and Janine talk about the current media they're "chilling with" as well as their current obsessions. Settle in for a fun one folks! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture...

On today's episode Mike and Vin sit down to discuss the bygone era of "public-access TV." It was a time before TikTik, and Youtube. A lawless time when anyone with a dream and some free time could get ANYTHING they wanted on cable TV. Gather around as the guys spin a yarn about the days when TV was king! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook a...

On today's episode of PCMC Mike sits down with known Trekkie, Vin Forte, to discuss the original 1966 series;  Star Trek . Vin is a long time fan of the show and Mike has just watched it for the first time. The guys will list their pics for best episode, worst episode, dumbest episode, and most overrated episode. And Mike will share what unexpected things surprised him about the classic series. Ra...

On today's episode Mike is joined again by Peter Marsh, as they continue their mediation on He-Man that started in the last episode. The topic today is the OTHER Netflix motu show "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." This show is aimed at a younger audience, and is made with 3D cgi animation. Mike and Peter discuss what they like about the show, and how it fits into the motu franchise. The po...

On today's show Mike calls down the power of Grayskull to chat with friend of the show Peter Marsh ( Comic Books Transformed / The Lasser Cast ). Mike and Peter discuss the Kevin Smith produced Netflix series "Masters of the Universe: Revelation." The guys talk about their own motu fandom, their love of the original motu movie, and their positive feelings about the future of the franchise. Also co...

On todays delicious episode of PCMC Mike is joined by Anthony and Jen to discuss the international casual dinning phenomenon that is Appleebee's. Mike goes over the restaurants history, Jen talks about her "eating-good-in-the-neighborhood" Sweet 16, and Anthony talks about what it was like to work there. Sit back with your app sampler and enjoy this hilarious episode of Pop Culture Man Children. F...

On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike sits down with Anthony to discuss the new movie "Nope." Nope is an exceptional horror/suspense film written and directed by Joran Peele, and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. The guys talk about the films scariest and most effective moments, as well as analyze the movies signs and symbols to try and interrogate its deeper meanings.  Follow @PCMCpod on...

On todays all new zuzzy episode of PCMC, Mike sits down with Nadia to talk about the weird and wonderful animated Netflix series "Saturday Morning All Star Hits!" Created by and starring comedian Kyle Mooney, this show is a throw back to the Saturday morning cartoon blocks of the late 80s and early 90s. Mike and Nadia discuss what they love about the show, its amazing animated style, and its rich...

Hey fart-knockers! On todays new episode of PCMC Mike sits down with Vin to discuss the cinema of Beavis and Butt-Head. They discuss the newest movie "Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe" as well as the 1996 classic "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America." The guys compare the merits of both movies and discuss the larger effect Beavis and Butt-Head have had in pop culture. The conversation also dips in...

Hey nerds! On today's show Mike sits down with Vin Forte to discuss underrated science-fiction movies. Films of wonder, aliens, stars, and spaceships, that just don't get their due respect! This is an episode for the space cadets! So strap in and have a good time! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Meow! On today's episode Mike is joined by Nadia Kader to discuss the infamous X-rated animated film Fritz the Cat. Based on a comic by underground artist R. Crumb, and written and directed by animation legend Ralph Bakshi, "Fritz" is an infamous movie worth looking at in 2022. Mike and Nadia break down the films style, its story, as well as investigate its ideology. If you're a fan of animation,...

SPOILER ALERT!!! we discuss all plot points and elements of Jurassic World: Dominion! On today's episode Mike is joined once again by Mike Fischetti (from the Jurassic Park Series, and Ready Player One episodes) to discuss the newest entry into the Jurassic series, Jurassic World: Dominion. Mike and Mike discuss what works in the film and what doesn't work in the film, as well as how it fits into...

Welcome back robots! Today is part 2 of our two part coverage of Love, Death + Robots Vol. 3 coverage. In this show we finish our discussion and analysis of vol 3 then move on to our picks for the best of Love,Death+Robots volumes 1-3. Our picks for the best monster, funniest episode, sexiest episode, and so on. Thanks for listening to PCMC! We've here each and EVERY Wednesday with new content for...

Hello Earthlings! It's time once again for our favorite topic: Love, Death + Robots Vol. 3. Mike and Janine are back to discuss every episode of the newest volume of the incredible Netflix animated series. This is the first in a massive two part episode! This week is part 1, come back next week for part 2 and our picks for the "best of" Love, Death, and Robots Volumes 1-3. Stay tuned! Follow @PCMC...

SPOILER WARNING - this episode contains massive spoilers for The Bob's Burgers Movie. On today's show Mike and Jen talk about The Bob's Burgers Movie. This is less of a critical discussion and more of a gushy love-fest for everything that's great about the movie. If you haven't seen it yet be warned that EVERYTHING will be SPOILED. Thanks for listening! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, TikTok, and Inst...

SPOILER ALERT FOR STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS On today's show Mike and Vin Forte have beamed up together to discuss the new series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." Vin is a Trekkie and Mike is a casual trek-fan and together they will review the latest entry in the beloved sci-fi franchise. Also they discuss the current state of Star Trek as a brand, and how contemporary Star Trek compares to con...

Hey kids! Today we have something special for you. This is an episode of Mike's other podcast, Cuckoo Bananas. It's a comedy show about serious mental health topics. Mike and his co-host Kate discuss their own struggles with mental health and how they deal with them. If you like what you hear SUBSCRIBE to Cuckoo Bananas anywhere you get your pods. PCMC will be back Wednesday with a regular episode...

On today’s show Mike and Vin sit down to discuss the 1996 dark comedy “Brain Candy.” The one and only film by the groundbreaking comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. Vin talks about convincing his childhood friend to see it with him and Mike recalls feeling “cool” because he liked the Kids. Together Vin and Mike talk about the Kid’s TV show, the new reboot, and what their place is in the history of...

On today’s show Mike is joined by friend of the pod, Nadia Kader. Together they discuss the cult horror film “Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II.” If you’ve never seen the film go watch it! But even if you haven’t seen it, this episode of PCMC will entertain and enlighten. Mary Lou is an icon and everyone needs her in their lives!  Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man...

"We're on the rat road with sand in our shoes"... On today's all new full episode of PCMC Mike and Janine get together to gab about new movie trailers. Then in the "Chill Session" they discuss the media they're currently consuming, followed by "Obsessions" wherein they confess  what is currently captivating their nerdy minds. Topics covered today: Lightyear, the Easter Bunny, Thor:Love and Thunder...

On today’s episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by Janine and together they discuss and ins and outs of pop culture canon. What is canon? Why is canon so important now? What is gained by a strict canon? What is better about a loose canon? What is head-canon? And so on. The main texts on discussion are: The MCU, DC, Star Wars, He-Man, The Wizarding World, and Game of Thrones. Follow @PCMCpod...