The Cult Popcast

| Review | Who is Sufjan Stevens really? The legend. The saint. The musician. The man behind the myth. Who will save us from this madness?—Kristen? ...or savior Sufjan? Also, Steven does a David Lynch impression.

| Review | Gabe and Steven go over the perfectly splendid newest addition to the Netflix horror anthology series, ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor.’ They also briefly discuss Netflix’s cancel-triggerhappiness.

| Analysis | In the first Ideology episode Steven, Gabe, and Tim discuss 'Capitalism' in America. This episode dives into politics, religion, and Neoliberalism. Fasten your seatbelts, there is a lot of road covered. 

| Analysis | We went outside to see ‘Tenet’ in an IMAX theater. Here is our full non-spoiler review. We also address a lot of people’s complaints about the film. WARNING: You will hear some of the score.

| Analysis | Ever seen a ten dollar bill? Thanks to Disney Plus we can now experience a semi-accurate understanding of the United States Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. On this episode, Steven, Gabe, Ally, and Ana break down the historical accuracy, the cultural impact, and the music in this amazing and inspirational musical!

| Review | We talk about Netflix’s ‘The Devil All The Time.’ We also touch on Marvel and the Emmy’s, and Gabe learns a new baseball phrase.

| Review | Finally! If you feel lost while listening, we have an excuse! In this episode we try to make sense of the most recent Charlie Kaufman film that just hit Netflix. No spoilers up front and party in the back. 

| Review | How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? We have a very brief, yet fun, conversation about Netflix’s Season Two of ‘The Umbrella Academy.’

| Review | "Art is meant to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed." A brief tribute to Chadwick Boseman; You are loved and you will be missed. We also talk about the future of Black Panther.

| Analysis | A glitch in the matrix... Gabe and Steven are joined by Ally, Kristen, and Bryce as they discuss the greatness that is Netflix's 'Dark;' A show for the history books. 

| Review | We never thought it would come to this, but this basketball docu-series is so good it will leave you asking for more. 

| Review | Gabe, Steven, and Ana talk about Phoebe Bridgers and her new album 'Punisher.' Gabe also learns the difference between ‘Jurassic Park‘ and ‘Jumanji.’

| Review | The guys take a quick trip to Hulu’s ‘Palm Springs’ and get stuck in a time loop with Andy Samberg. Is this paradise or eternal damnation? Warning, 'How I Met Your Mother' spoilers ahead!

| Review | What does it take to be a good Ryan Murphy show? Netflix answers with Ben Platt and Gwyneth Paltrow.

| Analysis | A video game approaches! Why is there so much controversy around The Last Of Us Part II? What do we as consumers expect from our entertainment? Gabe and Steven touch on development, story-telling, relatability, and make comparisons to Star Wars, Lost, Transformers and more.

| Review | An average and mundane exchange on a commonplace television program entitled 'Normal People' happens.

| Review | An expeditious discussion of Netflix’s ‘Ozark’ Season Three. Is it darker than ‘Dark?’ Is it Quantum Entangled to Breaking Bad? Why are we only using ’Dark’ references?

| Analysis | They fly now! Who are the Knights of Ren? How do you pronounce Trevorrow? In this episode, some pick apart and some defend the last episode in the ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker Ennealogy.

| Review | A quick reaction to FX’s ‘Dave’ Season One and, of course, what would ‘Dave’ be without Scooter Braun and Cowboy Bebop?

| Review | Review episode number one! A first of many quick reaction episodes to come. Toss a coin to your 'caster, Oh listeners of plenty. 

| Review | An extended candid discussion from the Watchmen 2019 episode about prejudice, policing, and privilege in America.

| Analysis | Eggs, Arrogance, and Racism. Thirty Two years have passed since our last podcast. Damon Lindelof is present; Not physically or even vocally, but the spirit of him is here as these two idiots attempt to discuss a masterpiece. Additionally, Steven and Gabe talk about what it would mean to shed light on some of the darkness that still exists in America today. 

| Analysis | Why was the 1986/87 Watchmen comic such a big deal? Did Zack Snyder’s film get it right? Is Alanis Morissette a necromancer? These questions and more answered today on this episode.

| Analysis | Is Coldplay still good? Gabe and Steven are here to find out; they dissect the band’s 8th full length album, Everyday Life.

| Analysis | Rapid exhale, then inhale. It has been ninety years since our last great feast! Gabe and Steven are joined by Ally and Kristen as they discuss beauty, tragedy, loss, pain, and death… and also ‘Midsommar.’