Scott Coffin

The Pop Culture Obscurists

Arts EN ↓ 48 episodes

The podcast about the pop culture that you DON'T remember. Discourse on things that were once incredibly popular and influential, but have gradually faded into obscurity.

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Scott Coffin

Episodes

Episode 21 - Four Podcasters w/Attitude (Power Rangers, pt 1) 15.01.2025 2:11:02

The crew discusses as much of the history of the Power Rangers franchise as they can manage to fit into roughly 2 hours. Spoilers: there WILL be a PART 2!

Episode 20 - Games of the Years 28.12.2024 2:43:48

The Obscurists discuss their favorite games of 2024 and 2004, and the awkward state of the video game industry in 1984

Episode 19 - Movies of the Years 17.12.2024 2:05:50

The Obscurists discuss their favorite films of 2024, 2004, and 1984

Episode 18 - Comics of the YEARS! 25.11.2024 2:44:09

Scott, William, and Cassandra discuss the year in comics, as well as 2004 and 1984 in comics

Episode 17 - The History of Bioware 17.11.2024 2:31:21

The crew sits down to discuss all things Bioware. And we do mean ALL things. Remember, true Paragons subscribe, share, and comment.

Episode 16 - Oddball Frights! 02.11.2024 1:16:20

The Obscurists discuss two different kinds of unexpected pop culture frights. In the first segment, we analyzed special Halloween episodes of otherwise spook-free television shows. In the second segment, we discuss the completely unscary things in our childhood that somehow still managed to terrify us!

Episode 15 - Halloween Special!!! 19.10.2024 3:00:33

The gang's all here for an extra large Halloween Special, discussing all of our favorite spooky pop culture media. ALL OF IT.

Bonus Mini-Sode 2 - Zombies Ate My Podcast 10.10.2024 42:25

In this extra mini episode, the gang is all here to discuss 16-bit gaming cult classic, Zombies Ate My Neighbors.

Episode 14 - Fashion is NOT Their Super Power 22.09.2024 2:32:32

In this episode, the fashionably late Obscurists discuss the weirdest, oddest, and most tragic of super hero costumes. *This description will be updated in the future with image links*

Bonus Mini-Sode 1 - Lollipop Podcast! 19.09.2024 37:56

Scott, William, and Marlon carve out 30 minutes to carve up some zombies (and some pop culture controversy) in this first episode of our new Bonus Mini format. Bite sized Obscurists, for the peckish Pop Culture Zombie.

Episode 13 - ESRB, Censorship, and the Segue Choo Choo 25.08.2024 2:07:02

The Obscurists start a conversation about the founding of the ESRB, that turns into a conversation on gaming censorship in general, along with many, MANY other things.

Episode 12 - A Night at the Movies, A Week at the Toy Store 17.08.2024 2:49:41

The Obscurists introduce an experimental new segment (wherein they discuss and critique Extreme Ghostbusters at length, as a followup to the previous episode), before discussing movie tie-in merchandise at EXTREME length in the main segment.

Episode 11 - Don't Touch That Dial! 05.08.2024 2:34:25

The Obscurists chat about the obscure cartoons from their childhood.

Episode 10 - X-Treme X-Scurists! 13.07.2024 2:09:06

The Obscurists return once more to the world of the X-Men, for this special 10th episode!

Episode 9 - One SHELLUVA Podcast! 29.06.2024 2:23:43

The Obscurists discuss the pop culture impact of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Episode 8 - Mega Super Obscurists II Turbo HD Remix Championship Edition 15.06.2024 1:56:43

The Obscurists discuss the dramatic history of fighting games.

Episode 7 - ...In a Decade, Far Far Away... 08.06.2024 1:55:25

The Obscurists discuss the insane amount of great Sci-Fi from the 1980's, and the longterm influence it had on pop culture.

Episode 6 - Grimdark Repellant Bat-Spray 03.06.2024 2:12:23

The Obscurists discuss the various television adaptations of Batman, with a primary focus on the 1960s Adam West series.

Episode 5 - Butchered In Translation 18.05.2024 1:25:13

The Obscurists discuss the history of Anime localization, from the mid-70's up to modern day.

Episode 4 - The Toys That Nearly Killed Us 04.05.2024 1:58:30

The Oscurists discuss the toys of the 80's and 90's, from the toys that nobody remembers, to the toys that shook pop culture, and even the toys that nearly removed body parts.

Episode 3 - X-Men in the 90s (And Beyond!) 27.04.2024 2:33:01

Inspired by the positive fan response to X-Men '97, the Obscurists look back at the massive impact of the 90's animated series, and discuss their love for the franchise in general.

Episode 2 - Sega Lies Like Ninten-DON'T! 13.04.2024 1:41:52

The Obscurists take a walk down video game memory lane, and share their Console War PTSD. We explore the TRUE history of Sega consoles, unpacking and deconstructing the lie that Sega was EVER a successful console maker.

Episode 1 - Meet the Obscurists! 06.04.2024 48:09

Meet the hosts in this introductory episode! Scott, Cassandra, William, and Marlon discuss their pop culture background.