The Pop Docs

2026 has officially kicked off, and the Pop Docs are looking ahead to the movies and television shows they are most excited to see in the new year! In this episode, the Pop Docs begin with a brief discussion of the cancellation of the Wheel of Time television series (with a side of Joseph's mourning concerning the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 campaign). Afterwards, the Pop Docs run down th...

The Wheel of Time season three has arrived, and the Pop Docs have thoughts on this new turning. Did Rhuidean meet Deni's expectations? Has Joseph enjoyed Mat's storyline? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and so much more! Book and show spoilers included--free of charge! Introduction: 0:00-6:17 Episode One Discussion: 6:18-24:29 Two Rivers Discussion: 24:30-45:34 Proto-Ta...

The wheel has woven a new season for The Wheel of Time television show, and the marketing is furiously spinning out trailers, promos, and posters in anticipation. The Pop Docs are here to discuss the first full scene and trailer for the new season. Hear Joseph's eagerness to learn more about the past! Listen as Deni describes her excitement to see Perrin do something this season! As always, s...

Spooky season may have ended but its passing will not deter the Pop Docs from discussing their favorite monsters in media! Hear the Pop Docs list their top 5 monster-related media after a discussion of one of their new faves--What We Do in the Shadows! Listener beware, spoilers abound! Introduction: 0:00-1:35 What We Do in the Shadows Discussion: 1:36-15:00 Monster Media Rankings: 15:01-1:02:00 Bo...

The Pop Docs have had a busy summer, headlined on the pop culture front by San Diego Comic Con and season 2 of House of the Dragon. In this episode, the Pop Docs recap the Con and review HotD's second season before diving into descriptions about the upcoming season of the Rings of Power. As always, spoilers abound! Introduction: 0:00-2:45 San Diego Comic Con: 2:46-17:52 House of the Dragon-Se...

It must be trailer season because we have been blessed with a multitude of previews for upcoming movies and television shows. The Pop Docs use the release of recent trailers as a reason to dive into several franchises and share whether they are excited or indifferent for the upcoming offerings. Hear Deni's excitement for Bridgerton season 3 tempered by Netflix's two-part release! Share i...

Dune: Part Two has arrived! Don your stillsuits and join The Pop Docs for a discussion of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's saga.  Caution: Spoilers ahead! Introduction: 0:00-7:45 Talking Dune 1: 7:46-20:53 Talking Dune 2 (Spoiler free): 20:54-25:10 Talking Dune 2 (Spoilers): 25:11-1:14:32 Books we are reading: 1:14:33-1:17:16 Bookstore shout-out: 1:17:17-1:20:51         ...

Recently, the Pop Docs attended an unexpected showing of The Fellowship of the Ring on a big screen, which they found to be as majestic and epic as it was when it debuted in theaters. Inspired by this opportunity, the Pop Docs decided to devote any entire episode to talking about Tolkien's world. Tune in to hear the Pop Docs wax poetically about The Lord of the Rings trilogy! Hear Joseph expr...

A new year has dawned, and in this episode, the Pop Docs get ready for it by running down their list of most anticipated entries in books, shows, and movies! Hear how they journey from The Mandalorian to a Tim Burton exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City! Listen as they learn about the variation in reality programming! Join them in worrying about the release of The Winds of Winter y...

The holiday season is upon us, and although Halloween has passed, the Pop Docs do not want the spooky season to fade away without being able to talk about some scary stories. Listen as Joseph begrudgingly admit that he likes some horror books, shows, and movies! Share in Deni's excitement over Bridgerton's upcoming third season! Join the Pop Docs' discussion of The Mist -- in writte...

The newest video game adaptation has arrived with a flurry of mayhem, quips, and slag—Twisted Metal is here! In this episode, The Pop Docs spill the milk on the Twisted Metal television series debuting on Peacock. Listen as Deni waxes poetic about the Easter eggs that made the transition from video game to t.v. series. Scrutinize, with Joseph, the infrastructure spending in the post-apocalyptic se...

Henry Cavill may soon be hanging up Geralt’s smiling sword; however, he has one last season as THE Witcher, and The Pop Docs have seen the first part of this new season! They have thoughts, and in this episode, The Pop Docs offer their reactions to The Witcher as they retell the first five episodes in their own words. Listen as Joseph struggles to remember anyone’s name! Hear Deni search for chara...

Halloween remains months away; however, Universal Orlando Resort announced The Last of Us will be part of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights! In this episode, The Pop Docs celebrate this news by dedicating the fourth episode to discussing zombies in different forms of popular culture. Discover whether Joseph and Deni would survive a zombie apocalypse—according to a Buzzfeed quiz! Listen as Deni o...

Despite the unrelenting elation for season 2 of the Wheel of Time (debuting on September 1st!) that seeks further discussion, the Pop Docs turn to other topics in this episode. They launch into the topic on the minds of every listener--#Scandoval! Listen as Joseph displays his ignorance of the scandal. Marvel at Deni’s explanation of the Scandal and speculate about the upcoming season of Vanderpum...

It is a time of jubilation! Our weary wait for information on the start of The Wheel of Time's season two has ended at last, with an announcement that the upcoming season will debut on September 1, 2023. Since the announcement, the Pop Docs have been doing their best to contain their glee and moderate their anticipation for the upcoming season of The Wheel of Time; however, they devote much o...

In this inaugural episode, meet the Pop Docs: Joseph (a doctor in degree only) and Deni (a doctor in name only) detail their origin stories, describe their fandoms, and explain the genesis of the Pop Docs. Listen as Deni deftly maneuvers from reliving the Twisted Metal game to longing for an opportunity to try the omelets from the resurgent Neopets franchise at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. Co...