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Country music icon Trace Adkins joins Kyle McMahon on Pop Culture Weekly   for an exclusive, reflective conversation celebrating his remarkable 30-year career and the release of his brand new song American Made exclusively on A Capitol Fourth. From the release of his debut single in 1996, " There's a Girl in Texas ," to his current anniversary tour, Trace discusses the evolution of his music, the...

Spider-Man. Nicolas Cage . Film noir. Brendan Gleeson . Spider-Noir . A black-and-white detective story wrapped inside a Marvel universe. Yeah, we’re doing that this week. On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon , I sit down with Nicolas Cage and Brendan Gleeson to talk all about Prime Video’s Spider-Noir, the stylish new live-action series based on one of the coolest Spider-Man va...

From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to backstage chaos, emotional performances and conversations that honestly might make you cry in your car… this year’s National Memorial Day Concert episode of Pop Culture Weekly is one of the most powerful we’ve ever done. Kyle McMahon is live in Washington, D.C. with interviews from the stars of PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert 2026, including Noah Wyle ,...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon sits down with Leo Woodall to discuss Tuner and John Krasinski and Michael Kelly stop by to talk their new movie, Jack Ryan: Ghost War.  First up, Kyle talks with one of the most exciting actors working today:  Leo Woodall ( The White Lotus , One Day ). They break down his intense, anxiety-inducing new psychological thriller, Tuner . We dive deep...

Summer movie season 2026 is here and it's like Hollywood looked at the release calendar and chose violence. This week on Pop Culture Weekly, Rotten Tomatoes editor and Scene on the Screen host Jacqueline Coley joins me to break down the absolutely stacked, mildly chaotic, and potentially billion-dollar-filled summer movie lineup. We’re talking Spider-Man: Brand New Day , Christopher Nolan’s The Od...

This week on Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we are diving deep into storytelling, humanity, survival and Madonna continuing to remind everyone she’s Madonna. First, I talk with Oscar-nominated actor David Oyelowo about his powerful new film Newborn , the emotional reality of isolation and solitary confinement, why Selma somehow became even more relevant with time and why he intentionally ch...

White hot writer / director Lee Cronin joins me to talk all things Lee Cronin's The Mummy - from reinventing an iconic monster for modern horror audiences to why the genre is bigger, smarter and more ambitious than ever. We get into grief, guilt, mystery, spectacle, physical media, premium formats and where horror still has room to go next. Plus so much more! If you’re into horror, filmmaking, mov...

A $21,634 tow bill sounds like the setup to a joke… until you realize it actually happened. Best Actress Academy Award nominee  Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa talk their new film, Tow . On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon , we’re diving into Tow - the unbelievable true story of Amanda Ogle, a woman who found herself trapped in bureaucratic chaos after a tow bill spiraled complete...

In this episode of   Pop Culture Weekly , we’re diving into two very different  but equally fascinating  corners of pop culture: sharp social body horror satire and good old-fashioned horror mayhem as Kyle McMahon is joined by Scared to Death horror legends Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley and Slanted's writer / director Amy Wang and stars Shirley Chen , Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber .  Firs...

Grab your popcorn and your most judgmental award-season Oscars pajamas. In this episode of  Pop Culture Weekly , host Kyle McMahon is joined by Fandango’s Managing Editor and Rotten Tomatoes expert Erik Davis to dissect the absolute chaos that is the 2026 Academy Awards. From record-breaking nominations to the snubs that have "Film Twitter" in a collective meltdown, we’re breaking down who’s going...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , Kyle McMahon sits down with Milla Jovovich to talk all about her new action thriller, Protector . Known for her legendary work in action, sci-fi and fantasy films, Milla opens up about what made this project different, including stepping further into the producing process and taking creative control in post-production. Milla discusses how Protector embraces...

The Monsterverse is getting even bigger - and more personal. Kurt and Wyatt Russell join to discuss Monarch: Legacy of Monsters .  In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , Kyle McMahon goes inside Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two with the people bringing the world of Titans to life. First, producer Tory Tunnell joins Kyle to break down how the series expands Legendary’s Monsterverse for telev...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , Kyle sits down with Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak for a deep dive into one of the most enduring genres in film: romance. But you know we're not just doing the the predictable, airport-chase, “we met three days ago and now we’re soulmates” kind. We’re talking about the full spectrum from sweeping gothic love stories, modern anti-romances, nostalgic ’80s...

Grab your capes and a box of tissues, because Pop Culture Weekly is going full Gothic! This week, Kyle McMahon is sinking his teeth into director Luc Besson’s latest masterpiece, Dracula: A Love Tale  with conversaitons from Luc himself and stars Caleb Landry Jones & Zoe Bleu. Forget the 1931 foreign menace or the sweaty, sensual Hammer versions of the '50s. We’re moving past the "Victorian pa...

This week on Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon , Kyle sits down with Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall to talk all about The Beauty , Ryan Murphy’s stylish, unsettling new series for FX and Hulu that will make you rethink mirrors, skincare ads and society’s obsession with perfection. The trio dives into what it’s like working inside the Ryan Murphy universe, why The Beauty feels especially relevant...

Seann William Scott, Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones… and my dog Blue barging in for a potty break. Yeah, this episode is stacked. In this festive-yet-chaotic episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon , I kick things off with my buddy Seann William Scott , a.k.a. Stifler , who’s back to talk Season 2 of his Tim Allen sitcom Shifting Gears (now airing on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and Hul...

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What if a classic tale could be reshaped with modern twists and turns that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew? Join me, Kyle McMahon , as I sit down with visionary director Nia Da Costa ( The Marvels, 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple ), superstar Tessa Thompson ( The Avengers: Endgame, Creed ) Nina Hoss and Tom Bateman to explore how the new Prime Video film ' Hedda ' reimagines H...

Pop Culture Weekly doubles up with horror thrills and historical legends! First, Kyle McMahon kicks off spooky season with  Night of the Reaper - a slick, 80s-vibed Shudder original - chatting with star  Summer H. Howell (Chucky, the new Carrie ) and writer-director Brandon Christensen about crafting a killer babysitter prologue, Pat Benatar dance breaks, and why scares land harder when the heart...

The Cast of Downton Abbey, Seann William Scott, the cast of Lynley AND Tim Blake Nelson?? That's whose on this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon.  What happens when a classic detective story gets a modern twist? British actors Leo Suter and Sophia Barclay join me to uncover the magic behind their new crime drama, "Lynley". They share how their dynamic chemistry and a fresh blend of h...

In this episode of  Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon , we dive deep into the worlds of horror cinema and country music as Bailey Zimmerman sits down for a retrospective of his meteoric career from his humble beginnings to his current #1 hit. And The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga discuss the chilling final chapter in The Conjuring Universe. And horror legend and...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, renowned director Ron Howard and the equally legendary actor Jude Law join me, Kyle McMahon , for a deep exploration into their latest cinematic venture, "Eden." Get ready to hear firsthand how this gripping survival thriller takes audiences to the edge of human endurance, thrusting a diverse group of characters into a high-stakes struggle for survival on a d...

On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon we’ve got an absolutely stacked lineup: Tony Hale, Darcy Carden , David Archuleta  and Seth Worley, Bianca Belle and Kalon Kox, Yeah, try fitting all that talent into one podcast - good luck, Apple Podcasts algorithm! First up, director Seth Worley and actors Bianca Belle and Kalon Cox take us inside their wild, heartfelt film  Sketch - a mov...

It’s a full-on pop culture party this week as Kyle McMahon talks the best and worst video game adaptations with Benny Panella, Dave Franco & Alison Brie discuss their horror film Together and Anthony Mackie and the cast of Twisted Metal Season 2 takeover the show. Kyle is joined once again by the amazing Benny Panella to deep-dive, nitpick and laugh their way through the wild, pixelated world...

Who got snubbed? Who surprised us? And is The Bear even a comedy? (We still don’t know.) In this star-studded 2025 Emmy Awards nominations breakdown, Kyle McMahon welcomes back Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to unpack the chaos, controversy and comedy of the 2025 Emmy nominations . From shocking shutouts ( Squid Game & House of the Dragon , we’re looking at you) to Apple TV+’s...