KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast

After recovering from a massive flood in our hometown and a trip to the Great Ohio Toy Show, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and ready to catch up on everything we've missed.  This week, that includes an excellent Oscars telecast, some controversial casting news, two superb superhero cartoons, an earthshaking documentary and more! Length - 01:20:18 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:25:05 - MOVIE NEWS The 2024 Oscars put on a good show even without many surprises, "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" arrives on HBO and wraps up DC's Snyderverse and Julia Garner cast as Silver Surfer in the upcoming "Fantastic Four." - 0:36:58 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Return of the seminal series "X-Men '97" hits the right nostalgic notes, comic adaptation "Invincible" concludes its second season on Prime, Apple TV+ doubles down on shows about rich people with Maya Rudolph in "Loot" and Kristen Wiig in "Palm Royale," historical epic novel "Shogun" turned into another big budget miniseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary exposes abuse behind the scenes at Nickelodeon, cartoonist Ed Piskor commits suicide after scandal in his personal life and Ike Perlmutter's latest bid for the Disney board thwarted again.

This week we dig around in our freezer, pull out a Riverdale episode, defrost that baby and dig in!  So join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast for Chapter 110 "Things That Go Bump in the Night," where Betty sees some threatening auras, Cheryl starts a library, some ghosts move furniture and Archie immediately agrees to it all. Length - 00:44:45 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

With the arrival of Spring, we at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are antsy to start planning all our convention trips for the year.  We started off our season with two great ones, a return to our local Classic Plastics Toy Expo and our very first time checking out the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention.  And enjoy a quick TikTok trip report HERE! Length - 00:37:33 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is deciding on our Top Ten Films of All Time!  That may be a tough enough task on its own, but we've added the catch that they must be a consensus pick that all three of us agree that we love.  And as you may expect, the debate is spirited, the surprises are plentiful and the decisions are final! Length - 02:26:07 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast takes a virtual trip to the Sundance Film Festival, discusses a few compelling documentaries and cracks open some brand new comic books.  What more could you want? Length - 01:04:37 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:00:38 - MOVIE NEWS Sampling some entries from this year's Sundance Film Festival online, "The Greatest Night in Pop" provides intimate access to the music icons recording "We Are the World" and "Batman and Me" explores the compulsive nature of collecting. - 0:30:40 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Scandal rocks the CGC grading community, Diamond cancels annual Retailer Summit amid financial woes, presenting sponsor for Free Comic Book Day announced, Beckett to begin grading manga for some reason and a look at some recent releases like Marvel's new "Ultimate" line, DC's unexpected crossover "Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong," the creator-owned universe of "Ghost Machine," the blockbuster Energon Universe combining "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe" and more.

After those last few epic episodes, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast slows things down and catches up on our television viewing.  Our tastes run from animated fantasy to Marvel superheroes to spy thrillers to dating shows to game shows and everything in between, so there's sure to be something you'll enjoy right along with us! Length - 00:57:14 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:10:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The second season of Kevin Smith's "Masters of the Universe: Revolution" arrives on Netflix, Disney+ asks more "What If?" questions about the Marvel Universe, "Echo" mini-series expands on the character first introduced in "Hawkeye," Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in a fun new incarnation of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," catching up on Apple TV+ series like "Ted Lasso," "Platonic," "Slow Horses," "The Morning Show," and "For All Mankind," the heartwarming dating show "Love on the Spectrum" gives you plenty to root for, a new Lady Al for "Quantum Leap," "After Midnight" reboots comedic game show with Taylor Tomlinson, Rob Lowe hosts "trivia" show "The Floor" and "Name That Tune" has us concerned for Randy Jackson.

Awards season is in full swing, with every prestigious body out there heaping honors on the most momentous motion pictures of the previous year.  But Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes EVERY movie we saw in 2023, counting down and ranking a year's worth of films and bestowing specific accolades for 13 standout moments and individual performances.  It's time to celebrate cinema with the Seventh Annual Poobah Awards! Length - 04:04:20 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Join us as we celebrate four hundred episodes of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast with a look back at our favorite moments from the past.  We've hand-selected some of our flat-out funniest bits and fabulous first appearances of inside jokes and running gags.  So whether you're re-living them with us or just discovering KPP for the first time, thanks for listening! Length - 01:25:52 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Welcome once again to our annual look forward at all of the major movie releases on their way for 2024!  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by special guest Jared Lowe as we schedule out our theater trips for the entire year and compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated films. Length - 01:58:19 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

For the final episode of 2023, we are joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to recap our recent outing to the state capital for GalaxyCon Columbus and play a holiday-themed game of "Either / Or."  From all of us at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Length - 01:47:28 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:40:44 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Learn a little something about our particular Christmas traditions in a revealing game of "This or That" where we choose between two seasonal options.

Ho ho ho, the holidays are almost here and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off December by revealing some of our most - and least - liked Christmas content, then settles in for our usual batch of reviews and recommendations.  Our Spotify Wrapped may not have much rizz, but we think we're still pretty swell. Length - 01:21:03 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:04:20 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Declaring our favorite Christmas songs and the holiday films we find most overrated. - 0:28:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Animated superhero drama "Invincible" keeps up the quality in the second season, catching up on comedic mystery "Only Murders in the Building," 4-part pop culture documentary "1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!," long-awaited fifth season of rural noir Coen Brothers riff "Fargo," reality TV version of the deadly game show on "Squid Game: The Challenge," learning more about the iconic chef from "Julia" and Showtime's cringe comedy "The Curse" with Emma Stone debuts. - 1:00:30 - MOVIE NEWS Historical epic "Napoleon" fails to deliver a clear picture of the military general, David Fincher drops "The Killer" on Netflix and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" revitalizes the Heroes in a Half Shell for a new era.

Marvel's latest movie may not have made much money, but we had more fun than a herd of Flerkens at the theater.  Joined again by The OJ, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we review "The Marvels," ace an MCU pop quiz, wrap up the second season of "Loki" and more! Length - 01:42:19 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:11:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Loki" concludes in cosmic fashion, more episodes of the informative theme park documentary "Behind the Attraction" on Disney+, unknown actors take over the leads on "Rick and Morty," binging the original "Justified" to get hyped for "City Primeval" and the Netflix time travel drama "Bodies" tells a crime story in four eras. - 0:56:00 - THE MARVELS A SPOILER-filled discussion about the divisive sequel to "Captain Marvel," "The Marvels."

Some months ago, when Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast revealed the results of our first annual summer box office predictions, we promised the winner we'd all watch a movie of his choosing and review it. Well, that winner was Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and that movie was "Grand Tour: Disaster in Time" (aka "Timescape") and that time is now! So listen in as we thoroughly dissect this wild made-for-TV fever dream of a forgotten time travel film starring a young Jeff Daniels. Length - 01:07:54 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

It's time for some more Riverdale revelry courtesy of your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast with Chapter 109 "Venomous." It's an average week in the 'Dale, as Jughead digs through his shortboxes of comics - and Betty's subconscious - Veronica drips poison and Archie microdoses palladium soup and gets forged. Length - 00:46:29 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

We're talking movies on this week's episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.  We kick things off by diving into Willem Dafoe's vast filmography in order to agree on his "one job," then review some of the recent flicks we've seen, including the sure-to-be Oscar favorite "Killers of the Flower Moon." Length - 00:59:53 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:15 - ONE JOB Deciding on the definitive role in the long and varied career of Willem Dafoe. - 0:32:40 - MOVIE NEWS Indie art heist survival story "Inside" arrives on Prime, a new translation of the iconic revenge film "Oldboy," Scorsese epic "Killers of the Flower Moon" getting awards season buzz and comedian Bert Kreischer's over-the-top "The Machine" an epilogue to his famous bit.

Any listener of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast should be used to hearing what is on our minds.  But this week we go even deeper, revealing what type of worries and angst have been busy haunting our every waking thought.  Plus some TV. Length - 00:36:00 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:39 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME We reveal what anxieties are currently living rent-free in our heads. - 0:18:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS A spinoff of "The Boys," Prime debuts "Gen V" set in a superpowered school, FX concludes British dramedy "Breeders" spanning the entirety of parenthood and the Korean game show on Netflix "The Devil's Plan" involves solving complex puzzles.

There are only a handful of shows left before we hit #400, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has begun prepping for that extra-special episode.  We've also been road-tripping around in a mad dash to soak in all the late-summer fun we can handle.  So here are all our trip reports for the amazing places we've gotten to go lately, including Baltimore Comic Con, Cincinnati Comic Expo, The Great Ohio Toy Show and the Mothman Festival! Length - 01:06:28 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

It was a wild summer at the box office, led by the unprecedented success of "Barbie," but the dust has settled, the season is over and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has the receipts.  Back in May, we were joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and made some bold predictions on what would end up as the Top Ten films between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  Here are the results! Length - 00:58:38 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast continues our long trek through the 'Dale with a rollicking recap of Chapter 108 "Ex Libris."  This entire episode is about overdue library books.  For real.  But it's how we get our kicks, us and our good-time buddies. Length - 00:40:18 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are back for another go-round. This week, Cliff reports on his trip to the Power Con toy convention in Columbus, Jordan redecorates his shop and Seth tries to repel aliens with the power of film. Then we review some new movies, recommend some recent TV and bid adieu to the one and only "Riverdale." Length - 01:33:31 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:05:32 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME What movie would we show to invading aliens to convince them to spare us? - 0:10:50 - MOVIE NEWS Jaime Reyes gets his time to shine in DC's "Blue Beetle" and the feel-good racing movie "Gran Turismo." - 0:29:45 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS HBO's "How To with John Wilson" wrapping up its final season, 1980s NBA drama "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" returns, 3-part documentary about the history of comics "Superpowered: The DC Story," "Titans" concludes with a dreamy fourth season, new episodes of "Harley Quinn the Animated Series," "Hard Knocks" harder to root for when focusing on Aaron Rodgers, real-life drama of "Telemarketers," "Big Brother" live feeds tell a different story from the network edit, live-action Star Wars series "Ahsoka" debuts on Disney+ and a fond farewell to a show like no other... "Riverdale." -

We don't want to even think about how barren the next few years might be thanks to the current Hollywood strikes delaying and disrupting everyone's entertainment schedules.  But right now?  In this moment we have more content than we know what to do with and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is reveling in it all! Length - 01:11:55 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:01:58 - MOVIE NEWS The "Barbenheimer" phenomenon injects life into the summer movie season with simultaneous blockbusters "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," big budget thriller "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" worth the wait, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" an updated take on the classic heroes with a killer voice cast, "Haunted Mansion" fits all the details of the beloved theme park ride into a satisfying flick and the sci-fi satire "They Cloned Tyrone" arrives on Netflix. - 0:32:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS We've been hit with a glut of great TV this summer including the return of Raylan Givens in "Justified: City Primeval," "Miracle Workers: End Times" sets classic sitcom storylines in a post-apocalyptic setting, some reservations about "Reservation Dogs," "Invincible" releases surprise origin episode during Comic Con, Disney+'s latest Marvel series "Secret Invasion" fumbles Nick Fury's big solo moment, season three of "The Righteous Gemstones" pays off and the 25th season of "Big Brother" brings a "Survivor" legend to the game.

After a few marathon episodes, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast resets with a brief and breezy trip report from the country's largest gaming convention, Gen Con, and breaking news about... Jesse's dryer? Length - 00:35:41 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:03:53 - GAMING The Poobah survived a "dangerous mob" to report back from his annual trip to Gen Con in Indianapolis, the biggest hits of the show "Thunder Road: Vendetta" and Disney's "Lorcana" trading card game, checking out the episodic adventure "The Expanse: A Telltale Series," a wet and wild session of Dragon Age and utilizing some free tickets to the Dublin Irish Festival.

We're in the endgame now!  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has finally reached the very top of our countdown of every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Returning guests Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Coach Mayor Jared Lowe help us celebrate our Top Five entries and the Marvel experiment as a whole here in part four... (or part two of part three?) Length - 01:53:50 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

We crack into the Top Ten in our ranking of each and every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In part three, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our returning guests Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Coach Mayor Jared Lowe reveal our choices for picks #11 through #6 as we approach the very best of the superhero genre and some of our favorite flicks of all time. Length - 01:25:39 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's ranking of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues!  This second episode covers our choices for picks #21 through #12, and features guests Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Coach Mayor Jared Lowe to help take some of the blame as the decisions become much more difficult. Length - 01:56:08 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

We think this is an episode.  It has all the hallmarks of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.  We review some recent big movies.  We catch up on some television.  Jesse from The Source Material Comics Podcast and Jared are here hanging out.  Still... you'll have to listen and judge for yourselves. Length - 00:53:44 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:00:33 - MOVIE NEWS We update the results of our current summer box office contest then provide some quick SPOILER-FREE reviews of recent releases "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," "The Flash," "Somewhere in Queens" and "No Hard Feelings," plus the new Disney+ documentary "Stan Lee." - 0:20:50 - GAMING Game company Monster Fight Club rewards the Poobah with a killer prize, getting deep into mythology with "TIME Stories Revolution: A Midsummer Night" and a return to the local pub trivia scene. - 0:25:25 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The debut of Marvel's latest small screen endeavor "Secret Invasion," an abbreviated series order for HBO's "The Idol," the return of favorites "The Righteous Gemstones," "The Bear" and "Black Mirror," compelling Netflix documentary "Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators," the actor's inspiring story told in "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" the upcoming third season of "Reservation Dogs" to be the last, the final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and casting Lois and Clark for James Gunn's "Superman Legacy."

This summer, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has decided on the nigh-impossible task of ranking every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Starting from the bottom, with some outside help from special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, this episode reveals our choices for picks #32 through #22.  And if these first eleven are any indication, there will be raucous debates aplenty all the way up the list! Length - 01:58:06 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.)

As summer movie season kicks into full gear, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is getting out to the theater as often as possible.  This week, we test out our new Regal Unlimited movie passes, share some sad and surprising comic book news and review three of the biggest films of the year! Length - 01:09:41 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:13:40 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. passes away at 93 and Robert Kirkman's "Void Rivals" surprises fans with a new universe including the Transformers and G.I. Joe. - 0:28:10 - MOVIE NEWS SPOILER-filled reviews of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," a fun action adventure with a stellar ending, the visually stunning second chapter of the animated trilogy "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," and Pixar's "Elemental" a family-friendly immigration story.

Get out the candles because some nasty weather is rolling into the 'Dale.  A mysterious mist has enveloped the entire town in Riverdale's Chapter 107 "In the Fog," bringing with it Mooses and Mumsys and did we mention the candles?  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast keeps on trying to make sense of it all. Length - 00:45:04 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

We discuss some big breaking news in the comic book industry, say goodbye to a few of the most acclaimed television shows of the decade, try to pick a defining movie moment that impacted our lives and more, this week from your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Length - 00:57:34 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:01 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Trying to suss out the most important movie moment of our lives. - 0:14:07 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Image Comics splits from Diamond Comic Distributors, leaving the former monopoly in a fragile state, new Captain America series announced written by J. Michael Straczynski, continuing a chronological reading of classic Batman stories, the death of Ms. Marvel spurs the usual controversy and some recommendations for current titles including Ryan North's "Fantastic Four," the hilarious "Peacemaker Tries Hard" and the "Dawn of DC" initiative. - 0:42:33 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The third season of "Dave" wraps up with a superstar cameo, Apple TV+ launches "Platonic" starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, new episodes of super silly sketch comedy "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson," HBO's "Being Mary Tyler Moore" documentary, "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" a disappointing sequel and series finales for long-running favorites "Succession," "Barry," "Ted Lasso" and "The Flash."

It's the kind of history lesson you won't get in Florida as a time-traveling Tabitha Tate - and her guardian angel - try to keep Percival Pickens from bringing his version of progress to Riverdale.  Listen as we break down Chapter 106 "Angels in America" and the 'Dale moves one step closer to armageddon! Length - 00:46:00 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

Coming at you as cute and clumsy as a Muppet in a mech suit, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back!  This week we discuss the failure of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars-themed hotel, wrap up our coverage of the third season of "The Mandalorian," sample a few excellent new television shows and hear about Cliff's night out at a Lizzo concert. Length - 01:29:46 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:10:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Fake reality show "Jury Duty" steers into the ridiculousness of the genre, road rage leads to life-changing circumstances in Netflix's "Beef," the third season of "Dave" keeps evolving, HBO's true crime drama "Love & Death" another showcase for Elizabeth Olsen to go nuts, Hulu comedy about putting your life back together "Single Drunk Female" and musical comedy "The Muppets: Mayhem" recaptures that Henson magic on Disney+. - 0:48:50 - THE MANDALORIAN A SPOILER-filled recap of the conclusion to season three of small screen Star Wars series "The Mandalorian" with Chapter 23 "The Spies" and Chapter 24 "The Return."

Did "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" stick the landing and cement itself as one of the greatest trilogies of all time?  Listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast discusses exactly that, along with a number of other brief movie reviews and one of our patented getting-to-know-you sessions. Length - 01:19:50 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:45 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Learn what classes we feel like we'd have enough knowledge to teach and our favorite candy bars. - 0:11:02 - MOVIE NEWS Disney removing more than 50 original shows from Disney+ and Hulu, Netflix ending their once-iconic DVD-by-mail service and delaying their password sharing crackdown, the Adam Driver sci-fi film "65," Nike biopic "Air" chronicles a shift in sports culture, "A Man Called Otto" is a heartstring-puller starring a grouchy Tom Hanks, "Legion of Super-Heroes" the latest animated DC film on Max, the blockbuster crowd-pleaser "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and revisiting classic thriller "Fatal Attraction." - 0:45:35 - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 It's the payoff to one of our favorite superhero trilogies ever and we have an in-depth review with numerous SPOILERS.

There isn't much we here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast like more than summer movie season.  We root for the upcoming slate of flicks to live up to the hype and turn into crowd-pleasing blockbusters that we'll continue watching for decades to come.  So this year, we invited our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to join us in predicting the Top Ten biggest films of the summer! Length - 02:13:42 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Recently, our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast piqued our interest with an anecdote about a potential goldmine of classic 80s G.I. Joe toys right in our own back yard, including the holy grail of our generation... the U.S.S. Flagg!  So Detective Poobah took the case, discovered the truth and reveals his finding here for the first time. Length - 00:29:47 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Christmas may be cool and the Fourth of July may be fun, but for some of us the most wonderful time of the year is actually Free Comic Book Day!  The annual celebration of comics and the shops who sling 'em is almost here, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a preview of what you should be on the lookout for when visiting your friendly neighborhood comic shop on May 6th. Length - 00:24:48 Language - PG

We're talking record-setting examples of human endurance this week, and no, that's not a reference to how many hours Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has spent discussing Riverdale.  In Chapter 105 "Folk Heroes" Archie inspires the town with feats of strength and Cheryl is even hotter than usual when she discovers the power of pyrokinesis! Length - 00:48:30 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Oh, snap... is that a pie chart?!  Jordan has a much-too-detailed breakdown of the annual sales numbers that show the fascinating differences of what graphic novels are popular outside of the comic shop market, Seth takes an unsettling trip to the movie theater, a couple of our most-loved shows return and much, much more in this week's edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Length - 01:28:01 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - - 0:03:22 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Anxiously awaited second season of horror mystery "Yellowjackets" arrives on Showtime, sampling "Star Trek: Picard" with a free week of Paramount+, "Quantum Leap" ends strong and renewed for more, finding your life's potential through the magical "The Big Door Prize," "Gotham Knights" has a surprisingly strong debut on the doomed CW lineup, "Superman & Lois" continues to mine family drama in season three, musical theater comedy "Schmigadoon!" returns and our favorite comedy "Dave" sends Lil Dicky on tour. - 0:37:05 - MOVIE NEWS Recent big screen releases "John Wick: Chapter 4" and "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" both entertaining times at the theater and the documentary "My Comic Shop Country" chronicles the unique retail experience of selling comic books. - 0:54:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS "Insectakid" #3 available now from So Pro Comics, new novel "Secret Identity" set in comic industry of the '70s, "Captain America: Man Out of Time" an overlooked gem by Mark Waid and Jorge Molina, first appearance of Spider-Boy gets speculator senses tingling, the conclusion of Tom King and Greg Smallwood's "The Human Target" and the annual Bookscan sales charts reiterate the world of difference between comic store and mainstream bookstore sales patterns.

This week marks the 7th Anniversary of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and what better way to share our KPP-ness with you than an entire episode about one of our favorite topics... Star Wars!  We've got lots of news from Celebration, lots of celebration due to some news, and detailed recaps of the latest from "The Mandalorian." Length - 01:20:22 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:54 - STAR WARS Breaking news from Star Wars Celebration including the announcement of three new films, footage from Disney+ series "The Acolyte" and "Skeleton Crew" and full trailers for "Ahsoka" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." - 0:18:25 - PERLMUTTER Disney layoffs finally put an end to CEO Isaac Perlmutter's reign at Marvel and an oversight board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis sidestepped by Disney lawyers. - 0:37:50 - THE MANDALORIAN Some final thoughts on "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" as it wraps up its second season and then SPOILER-filled recaps of "The Mandalorian" Chapter 21 "The Pirate" and Chapter 22 "Guns for Hire."

It's time for another Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast countdown!  For this list, we're using our typical "competitive collaboration" system of nominating and vetoing picks until we end up with a definitive scorecard of all the best movies that include a number in the title.  So count on it to be another fun debate! Length - 01:52:11 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and coming at you like... a moose in a hurricane?  (Go home, A.I. chatbot; you're drunk.)  This week we've got opinions on this year's Oscar winners, the finale of a beloved HBO drama and in-depth coverage of the latest "Star Wars" spinoff. Length - 01:29:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:10:35 - MOVIE NEWS Celebrating the year in film with "The Oscars" and "The Film Independent Spirit Awards," "Scream 6" continues the horror franchise in the Big Apple. - 0:31:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The first season of "Shrinking" wraps up on Apple TV+, "The Last of Us" adapts the original video game into a satisfying conclusion. - 0:42:29 - THE MANDALORIAN A SPOILER-filled recap of Chapter 19 "The Convert" and Chapter 20 "The Foundling" from season three of The Mandalorian.

This week involved a trip to a local convention, the Classic Plastics Toy Expo, an encounter with a roofer named Merlin and the return of our favorite intergalactic daddy & son duo.  So tune in to hear if Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can pull this particular sword from the stone. Length - 00:58:31 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:08:00 - THE MANDALORIAN Recapping the first two episodes of the Star Wars spinoff's third season, as Din Djarin attempts to fulfill his quest for redemption with a visit to the Mandalorian homeworld. - 0:38:50 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Hoping for more consistent quality from "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the "Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)" concert from Miley Cyrus on Disney+, DC artist Jim Lee appears on "The Masked Singer," trying to pinpoint the rural location of "Farmer Wants a Wife," Australian "Survivor" better than the U.S. version, searching for a new theater home after a "Creed III" screening and finishing up the first season of "The Big Brunch."

There are all the usual crazy things happening in this episode of Riverdale, including police shootings, possessed dolls, burning witches at the stake and yeeting Baby Anthony out the window.  But the most important thing for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast in Chapter 104 "The Serpent Queen's Gambit" is that thanks to some absolute hero of a production designer we FINALLY know the exact geographical location of the town! Length - 01:00:36 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

A new Marvel movie means a new in-depth review from your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, and we've got you covered with all our thoughts on the recent "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania" and where the MCU stands as a whole as we begin Phase Five. Length - 01:04:14 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Poker Face" mines Rian Johnson's past experiences for drama, Korean reality competition show "Physical: 100" pits different types of athletes against each other, golf documentary "Full Swing" and the upcoming "Quarterback" go behind the scenes of the sports world, Fox debuts new Joel McHale sitcom "Animal Control," giving award-winning comedy "Abbott Elementary" its due and "The Goldbergs" finally cancelled after ten seasons. - 0:23:34 - ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Our SPOILERY review of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's sci-fi spectacular kicking off Phase Five, "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania."

It's been too long since we checked in on the Town with Pep.  In fact, it's been so long we barely remember what's even happening on this nutty show.  But that won't stop Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast from our divine calling of recapping every episode of Riverdale, continuing here with Chapter 103 "The Town." Length - 00:50:48 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

A recent Pedro Pascal sketch on "Saturday Night Live" really nailed how impossible it feels to try and keep up with Hollywood at the moment.  But we assure you, all of the content mentioned in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is 100% real.  (We think.)  Plus, we hear about Cliff's dreamy trip to his favorite toy store and play a game where we try to guess the actor based on the characters they've played. Length - 01:11:36 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS HBO's prestige horror series "The Last of Us" off to a killer start, reboots of classic comedies with "Night Court" and "That '90s Show," Peacock builds buzz with true crime series about fraudster "Paul T. Goldman" and Natasha Lyonne's detective show "Poker Face," the holiday episode of Netflix's "Murderville" doesn't play by the rules, "Extraordinary" a British comedy about a world full of superpowers, Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" dramatizes early years of hip hop legends, "Cunk on Earth" traces history of civilization in off-kilter comedy, "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" continues string of hit-or-miss entries, Dan Levy's laid-back cooking show "The Big Brunch," Jason Segel and Harrison Ford's "Shrinking" debuts, more new episodes of "Quantum Leap," the second season of animated fantasy "The Legend of Vox Machina," the final run of "The Flash" begins, "Beavis & Butt-Head" airing after the current season of "South Park" and more "Rick and Morty" in production even after firing of Justin Roiland.

Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast were knocked for a loop this week, learning that our long-time hometown movie theater will be closing abruptly.  This prompted a discussion about changing film-going habits before diving in to dissect DC's big announcement of ten new projects and some conflicted thoughts on a recent thriller. Length - 01:21:42 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:28 - MOVIE NEWS Suddenly living in a town without a movie theater, Netflix tempts fate by introducing new restrictions on password sharing and AMC wants to charge different fees for different seats. - 0:35:14 - DC STUDIOS ANNOUNCEMENT DC Studios unveil first ten projects of James Gunn's tenure in charge, "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters." - 0:56:24 - KNOCK AT THE CABIN A SPOILER-filled discussion about M. Night Shyamalan's latest, "Knock at the Cabin."

Settle in for one of our favorite annual episodes, The Poobah Awards!  Clocking in only slightly longer than the average Oscars, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes and ranks EVERY film we saw in 2022!  And new for this year, we've added 13 specific categories in order to highlight individual performances and standout moments that made this a special year at the movies.  So skip the red carpet and come celebrate cinema with us! Length - 03:56:02 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Since we're still stuck in holiday rerun season, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast uses the opportunity to look back at some of the best television 2022 had to offer and sample a few things we missed streaming the first time around! Length - 00:52:55 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - Marietta Cinderella - 0:01:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The Poobah drops an impromptu unauthorized Top 10 of the best TV of 2022, the second season of "The White Lotus" presents another compelling mystery, catching up on Hulu series like the phenomenal "Reservation Dogs," meta sitcom "Reboot," docuseries "Dark Side of the 90s" and "Dark Side of the Ring" and the Stephen King time travel mini-series "11/22/63," Kumail Nanjiani stars in true story "Welcome to Chippendales," "Doom Patrol" keeps putting unique spins on DC heroes, more new animated episodes of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the finale of "Stargirl" begins to wrap up an era of the CW and NFL "Sunday Ticket" leaving DirecTV for YouTube.

We use this week to catch up on some of the huge stories everyone has been talking about in the new year, including the self-inflicted wound suffered by the world's most beloved role playing game, Warner Brothers continuing to nickel and dime the fans and the return of the Golden Globes.  Then it's a Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast road trip recap as we recount the fun we had traveling to a recent comic con! Length - 01:05:05 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:20 - GAMING Wizards of the Coast plan to end its Open Gaming License causes Dungeons & Dragons fan uprising. - 0:24:45 - MOVIE NEWS Warner Brothers removes original content from HBOMax, Henry Cavill ousting from Superman role turns Snyder Bros against James Gunn, Mike Flanagan has plans to adapt "The Dark Tower" and the results of this year's Golden Globes. - 0:47:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Reminiscing about our first trip to Galaxy Con in Columbus.

Happy New Year!  As is our tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we celebrate by looking forward at all of the movies we expect to enjoy over the next 12 months.  Joined by special guest Neither Coach Nor Mayor Jared Lowe, we tease all of the films set for release this year and then compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated flicks. Length - 01:22:13 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Two things we love here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are anecdotes about Cliff's butthole cat and Star Wars, and we've got both aplenty this week with a new adoption and the finale of "Andor." Length - 01:22:11 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:08:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS New fantasy series "Willow" continues the story of the charming 80s film, a phenomenal first season of "Andor" ends with a bang, animated "Tales of the Jedi" fills in some interesting character lore, Disney+ livestreams Elton John's "Farewell From Dodger Stadium" concert, "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" documentary about the evolution of the icon over the years, Tim Allen looks for a successor in holiday series "The Santa Clauses," "Atlanta" concludes its groundbreaking run on a high note, HBO cancels "Westworld" before planned final season, "Yellowstone" built itself into the most watched show on TV and finally getting around to finishing "Locke & Key."

The holiday season is here whether we're ready or not, so this week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off by playing The Feud!  Somebody somewhere surveyed 100 people and we try our best to guess their answers on a wide array of seasonal silliness.  Then it's a year-end barrage of movie trailers that have us hyped for what's on tap for 2023! Length - 01:18:03 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:03:15 - GAMING We play a hastily constructed - but still holly jolly - round of Christmas "Family Feud." - 0:29:20 - MOVIE NEWS "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" injects the Christmas spirit into the MCU, the trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" sets our expectations sky high for James Gunn's franchise swan song, more than meets the eye in the "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" teaser, our first peek at "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," a more in-depth trailer for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and end-of-the-year screenings of some recent films like "Don't Worry Darling," " The Wonder," "Strange World," "The Black Phone," "Barbarian," "The Menu," "Glass Onion" and "The Fabelmans."

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off this movie-centered episode with a brand new trivia game, then bids farewell to a legendary voice actor and reviews the two biggest superhero movies of the season.  Whether you're from Wakanda, Kahndaq or Cleveland, KPP has got you covered! Length - 01:24:16 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:00:52 - GAMING We try to stay "Culturally Relevant" with a new game guessing the influential films from their references in other works and cope with the passing of Kevin Conroy by diving into "Batman: Arkham City" a decade too late. - 0:24:20 - BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Our SPOILER-y review of Marvel's long-anticipated return to Wakanda and its somber big screen goodbye to Chadwick Boseman. - 0:48:30 - BLACK ADAM The Rock finally gets to play superhero in DC's latest, and we have SPOILER-ish thoughts. - 1:00:05 - MOVIE NEWS The retro-flavored thriller "Don't Worry Darling" arrives on HBO, a new holiday family favorite with "A Christmas Story Christmas" and "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" parodies the typical musical biopic to glorious results.

Cliff has (reluctantly) returned from his most recent vacation with the family to Walt Disney World Resort in sunny, hurricane-y Florida and is ready to share all his adventures with our Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast listeners. The many positives, the few negatives, the food, the attractions, the lines, the price gouging, the weather... you'll hear about it all! [Note: this episode was recorded a few days before the recent CEO shakeup.] Length - 00:50:56 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

It's way past time for an episode all about comic books, so that's what Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is giving you this week.  We've got some reviews for books we've been enjoying lately, a few news items and a bit of industry dirt.  Plus - because no one demanded it - the return of our "One Job" segment! Length - 01:22:54 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:27 - ONE JOB Deciding the single most iconic role for the Queen of Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis.  (Spoiler: It's not "Halloween.") - 0:39:55 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Solving puzzles in the pages of two current "Captain America" books, Dark Horse becomes the fourth major publisher to leave Diamond Comic Distributors, a funny gimmick for the 20th anniversary of "Invincible," cancellation of "Superman" title provides food for trolls, DC hints at 13 new Golden Age characters and more "Watchmen" ties, Alan Moore definitely for sure done with comics and a sample of some recent releases including "Batman: One Bad Day," "Miracleman: The Silver Age" and "A.X.E. Judgment Day."

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast may not be the most advanced entertainment algorithm in the world but we've got a pretty good idea of what's got people talking, so join J.O.R.D.A.N., C.L.I.F.F. and S.E.T.H. as we discuss the latest Disney+ content, a new teen-targeted horror anthology and more. Length - 00:57:52 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Marvel releases retro Halloween special "Werewolf by Night," the conclusion of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" pulls the rug out from under us, trying to build enthusiasm for "House of the Dragon," "The Midnight Club" provides more Mike Flanagan spookiness on Netflix, "Andor" keeps building on its complex and nuanced corner of the "Star Wars" universe, "Quantum Leap" expands its sci-fi scope, reality game show "The Mole" returns and season one of "Welcome to Wrexham" concludes with a pulse-pounding final match.

Like fanboy sultans being fed nerdy grapes by the fistful, we are living in a pop culture utopia.  Therefore Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tries to never feel ungrateful for the abundance of content crafted specifically to pander to us and our increasingly fickle tastes.  Even when something is terrible, we just move on to the next thing.  So here are all the "next things" on our list this week! Length - 00:59:37 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:00:45 - MOVIE NEWS Netflix's "Father Stu" plummets to the bottom of our yearly lists, dark and divisive "Blonde" explores the fame and objectification of Marilyn Monroe and Tom Hanks goes all out for "Elvis." - 0:11:05 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Two competing series "House of the Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" each offer quality fantasy television, NBC's reboot of "Quantum Leap" honors the original with a compelling central mystery, season five of "Cobra Kai" keeps giving us what we want from this show, the first trailer for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has us thinking big, "DC League of Super-Pets" misses the mark for kids and comic fans alike, "Welcome to Wrexham" nears its end focusing closer on the players and fans, Steve Carell gives a standout performance in "The Patient" and preparing for the final run of "The Walking Dead" with anthology series "Tales of the Walking Dead."

Anecdotes abound as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reminisces about all the places we've traveled in the past month, including the world-famous Mothman Festival, meeting a legend at the Cincinnati Comic Expo and taking in a one-of-a-kind concert.  Then stay tuned as we dive into the recent Disney+ Star Wars and Marvel offerings! Length - 00:59:18 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:28:20 - ANDOR Our first impressions of the deliberately-paced "Star Wars" prequel spinoff starring Diego Luna. - 0:44:05 - SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW The divisive superhero sitcom nears its end with a long-awaited cameo and a savage last-minute twist.

New shirts.  Twerking superheroes.  Pooping statues.  Calls to overthrow capitalism.  This episode takes a few turns.  The "why" isn't always where you think, but the most incisive and irreverent television reviews are always right here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.  Pop some popcorn and enjoy it with your bestie. Length - 01:08:38 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:06:33 - DISNEY DOINGS Cliff highlights all the early D23 Expo announcements, including an awkward new statue of Walt. - 0:22:48 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Jordan's subscriptions to Paramount+ and Showtime come to an end just as he finished "The Offer" and "Yellowjackets," "Beavis and Butt-Head" continues its run of great new episodes, Prime cancels comic adaptation "Paper Girls," true life prison drama "Black Bird" on Apple TV+, celebrity-adjacent game show "Claim to Fame" wraps up its first season, "Untold" Netflix documentaries tackle fascinating recent subjects, soccer docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" leaves us wanting more and the twerk heard 'round the world makes waves on episodes #3 & 4 of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law."

After a week of internet problems, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and way behind on our favorite shows as usual.  So join us for recommendations and reviews on some of the latest small screen offerings, as well as a piece of major gaming news and a few terrifying tales of childhood trauma at the movies! Length - 01:36:26 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:07:10 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Deciding the perfect songs we'd use as our "entrance music" and the first movies we remember scaring us out of our wits. - 0:25:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Better Call Saul" concludes its run with a masterful final season, Prime's "A League of Their Own" series addresses race and sexuality in ways the movie never could, sports docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" an underdog soccer story, "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" delves into the rumors surrounding the fitness icon, AMC's "Dark Winds" depicts a 70s-era murder mystery within a Navajo population, subversive sitcom-skewering "Kevin Can F Himself" returns for final season, new episodes of high school comedy "Never Have I Ever" on Netflix, "Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee" a new documentary about an unstable tech mogul and superhero comedy "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" arrives on Disney+. - 1:27:45 - GAMING "One D&D" debuting new rules and virtual components for classic tabletop adventure in 2024.

Don't leave your television viewing choices up to a cold, mysterious algorithm.  Leave them to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!  We have tons of shows to catch up on this week and several of them are even pretty good, so listen in as we swing from sex rooms to sitcoms, dark dreams to dumb-ass duos, animation, reality, documentary and at least one that completely defies description. Length - 01:25:01 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:00 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Netflix teaches us the ins and outs of "How to Build a Sex Room," Neil Gaiman's dark fantasy series "The Sandman" makes its long-awaited TV debut, 80s teens take a trip through time in comic adaptation "Paper Girls," discovering mother / daughter dramedy "Better Things" after its run on FX, "The Old Man" sends Jeff Bridges on the run from his past, "Claim to Fame" a guessing game with relatives of big stars, backstabbing and blindsides on the 24th season of "Big Brother," "The Offer" chronicles the complicated production of "The Godfather," pro gamer mockumentary "Players," new episodes of "Beavis & Butt-Head" create big laughs, docuseries about the special effects wizards of ILM in "Light & Magic," animated family fun in the "Baymax!" solo series, the fourth season of "Westworld" remains impossible to follow, football season means the return of HBO's "Hard Knocks," Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" shatters the fourth wall of reality TV and Harley and Ivy settle into their relationship in new episodes of "Harley Quinn."

We've been going places!  Specifically, North America's largest gaming convention, Gen Con and America's mightiest toy show, Power-Con.  After detailing all the excitement of these recent road trips, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast dives into movie news, gauging our anticipation for a ton of Comic-Con Marvel reveals, streaming some animated comedies, catching a handful of terrific indies in the theater and reviewing the biggest monosyllabic sci-fi flicks of the summer, "Nope" and "Prey." Length - 01:25:09 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:30:55 - MOVIE NEWS Recapping the biggest news and trailers revealed at this year's Comic Con International San Diego, mapping out Marvel's "Phase Five" timeline, "Predator" prequel "Prey" has everyone talking, Jordan Peele's "Nope" is a sci-fi cinema spectacle, "Bullet Train" is a fun action film packed with familiar faces, B.J. Novak writes and directs comedic murder mystery "Vengeance," "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" adapts Jenny Slate's heartwarming viral videos to the big screen, cringe comedy "I Love My Dad" stars Patton Oswalt as an estranged father, "Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe" brings the dumb 90s duo to the present day and the animated Netflix family film "The Sea Beast" exceeds expectations.

The explosive final session of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's "Kids on Bikes" RPG adventure has arrived!  Our GM Seth has steered all the action to this moment, as friend of the show Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast joins noob gamers Cliff and Jordan for the last chapter of "Grave Decisions."  A horde of demons is approaching small town Marietta, Ohio in the early months of 1988, leaving Sam, Robert and Conrad precious little time to assemble an army of their own to face them in the last chapter, Episode Four: "Good Morning, Vietnam" Part Two. Length - 02:32:23 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

It's time for a special behind-the-scenes bonus episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!  These are the sorts of casual "cutting room floor" extras you normally only get by becoming a Patron, full of uncensored, unedited conversation before and between our recording sessions.  This time, our excitement revolves around Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast finding an amazing auction full of rare vintage toys hiding in our own back yard. For more perks, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/youdownwithkpp Length - 00:25:18 Language - R.  (Contains adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's inaugural "Kids on Bikes" RPG adventure is nearing its end.  In this first half of the final session, Sam, Robert and Conrad take a field trip to Fenton Art Glass.  But what they encounter in the sleepy city of Williamstown, West Virginia in 1987 might just scare the pants off of them!  Listen in as our resident GM Seth guides Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast and rookie gamers Cliff and Jordan toward the conclusion of "Grave Decisions" with Episode Three: "Good Morning, Vietnam" Part One. Length - 02:11:15 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

Remember when all we had all summer were boring old reruns?  No more!  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to wrap up our discussions on four of the biggest television series of the season.  And to help, we kept Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast around to add his perspective. Length - 00:52:55 Language - R.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:02:49 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS A phenomenal fourth season of "Stranger Things" concludes on Netflix, "The Boys" pushes the superhero envelope in season three, engaging family drama makes up for so-so story in Disney+'s "Ms. Marvel" and more apocalyptic time-travel shenanigans on "The Umbrella Academy."

Our latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast involves two epic tales.  In the first, Seth recounts his recent journey to one of the best comic conventions in the country, Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina and the multitude of legends he was able to rub elbows with.  And then we spend the rest of the show reviewing Marvel's space viking action comedy, "Thor: Love & Thunder!" Length - 01:14:58 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:29:10 - THOR: LOVE & THUNDER Our SPOILER-heavy thoughts on Taika Waititi's second superhero spectacle, how the villainous Gorr compares to his comic book counterpart and whether we need a concrete "plan" for where the MCU is heading to enjoy these things or not.

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back for the second session of our "Kids on Bikes" RPG adventure!  This time out, it's the weekend of the Sternwheel Festival in small town Marietta, Ohio in 1987, but with so much supernatural chicanery afoot, Sam, Robert and Conrad may not survive to see the famous fireworks show.  So follow along with "Grave Decisions," Episode Two: "Who Ya Gonna Call?"as GM Seth guides Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast, gaming newbies Cliff and Jordan - and a super surprising guest player! - on the next leg of our nostalgic 80s escapade. Length - 03:28:01 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

"Star Wars" fans have been waiting a long time for an Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel to reveal what the Jedi master was up to between the tragedy of Episode III and the new hope of Episode IV.  Now, thanks to Disney+, we have it!  And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a SPOILER-filled review of the entire series along with another ambush Top Ten List of Cliff's favorite music from the saga.  Yub Nub! Length - 00:54:04 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off our inaugural RPG session of "Kids on Bikes!"  It's the Labor Day weekend of 1987 in small town Marietta, Ohio and for Sam, Robert and Conrad all they have on their minds are bike races, parades and fair games.  Will a little mysterious green goo and a spooky cemetery ruin their holiday fun?  Tune in to "Grave Decisions," Episode One: "First Settlement" as GM Seth guides our guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast and gaming newbies Cliff and Jordan on a nostalgic adventure through their own back yards! Length - 02:30:02 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

Our pal Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast stuck around after a long night of gaming to help us at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast review some of the amazing television shows currently streaming into our homes on a non-stop basis.  No one person can keep up with everything on the air... but four persons can come pretty close! Length - 01:13:25 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:02:10 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Dropping in on Hawkins with the long-awaited return of "Stranger Things," the debut of a relatable new hero in "Ms. Marvel," "The Boys" is the perfect satire for our superhero-saturated times, the third season of "Barry" wades into even murkier morality, HBO's "The Time Traveler's Wife" blends relationship drama with a sci-fi conceit, Jon Bernthal leads a team of crooked Baltimore cops in "We Own This City" and Adam Sandler shines in the underdog sports story "Hustle" on Netflix.

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast goes where we've never gone before... role playing games!  Inspired by our love of "Stranger Things," listen as we dip our toes into the world of "Kids on Bikes," a collaborative world building RPG set in a 1980s small town full of big mysteries.  In this "session zero" episode, total noobs Cliff and Jordan learn a few of the basics and create our characters with help from Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast and our resident GM and all-around Poobah, Seth. Length - 01:05:52 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

And now for the conclusion to our countdown of the twenty greatest time travel films of all time!  If you thought Part One was combative, Part Two ratchets up the tension even more, edging closer to the top with fewer and fewer chances to make sure our personal favorites secure a spot on the list.  So join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our special guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast as we reveal picks #10-1 and celebrate the classic sci-fi movies that have impacted us the most. Length - 02:02:07 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

In a list that's been long in the works, we decide on our definitive picks for the twenty greatest time travel films of all time!  In Part One, we lay out the rules and reveal our choices for #20-11.  Things get contentious right away, as we each immediately begin jockeying to get our favorites included, so set your watches to join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and our special guest Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast as we scour the past, present and future to assemble our latest and greatest movie countdown! Length - 01:25:21 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

After the monumental multiversal madness of episode #100, Riverdale is back to what passes for normal, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to covering every maple-soaked moment.  Percival Pickens: Entrepreneur begins making moves against the town just as our kooky quartet discover they may be developing superpowers in Chapter 101 "Unbelievable" and Chapter 102 "Death at a Funeral." Length - 00:49:06 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

We skip ONE recording session and BAM, we end up dogpiled by new content.  So indulge us as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast plays catch-up, sifting through all the freshest, most recent offerings that tickled our fancy from television and film and hopefully finding something as cool and satisfying as a Marietta dole whip. Length - 01:36:23 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:06:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Riverdale" announces its final season amidst major CW shakeup, new "Daredevil" series coming to Disney+, our first look at "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," more episodes of the racing docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," the ultra-sweet dating show "Love on the Spectrum," the social media-driven spectacle of "The Circle," Netflix's crime drama "Ozark" concludes, the "Workin' Moms" return for a sixth season, absurdist 90s comedy troupe "The Kids in the Hall" haven't lost a step in their Prime revival, an inadvertent and unauthorized Top 10 Sketch Comedy countdown, "This is Us" amps up emotion as it nears the finale, more "Real World" reunions on Paramount+, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" a buzzworthy sci-fi prequel full of positivity, a tweak in the format of the most recent "Survivor" and wrapping up the last two episodes of "Moon Knight." - 1:18:18 - MOVIE NEWS A modernized take on "Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers" is filled with cartoon cameos and Disney references, viking epic "The Northman" mixes fantasy and reality to strong effect and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" sends Michelle Yeoh into a Multiverse of Momness.

Marvel's latest blockbuster has arrived and - surprise! - it's a Sam Raimi horror flick.  After catching up on some of the fun events we've gotten to attend over the last couple of weeks, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tackles "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."  This episode features a full-length, SPOILER-filled review of the film, plus musings on how well it managed the unreal fan expectations and where it all might be leading us in the future. Length - 00:54:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.)

Holy Hollywood, Bat-Fans... Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a brand new approach to our usual list-making, as we try and compile the perfect Batman film by choosing elements from all the past versions to create one impossible mishmash of awesomeness.  It's basically a fantasy football draft... but for our dream superhero movie.  So tune in as we pick our favorite Batman, the most compelling villain, the coolest car, the most stylish setting and more, then let us know which of these three movies you'd most want to see! Length - 01:09:20 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Our favorite fanboy holiday is just around the corner, so it's time for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's annual Free Comic Book Day preview, showcasing all the goodies that will be available at shops across the country on May 7th.  Then stick around for opinions and reviews on a new superhero-themed RPG, a biting Stan Lee bio, Moon Knight, Thor, Disney boycotts and a whole lot more! Length - 01:14:45 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:18 - COMIC BOOK NEWS A sneak peek at this year's offerings for Free Comic Book Day, the "Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game" introduces a new way to play as your favorite hero, recent biography "True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee" digs for the facts behind the tall tales and the first teaser for "Thor: Love and Thunder" gets us excited. - 0:38:15 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Moon Knight" lags through its halfway point, the amazing "Better Call Saul" returns for its sixth and final season, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" succeeds by sacrificing reality for entertainment value, long-awaited new episodes of "Atlanta" deal with topical issues in an exaggerated style, Florida politics create swirl of controversy around Disney parks and a "This is Us" wedding gets the show back on the right emotional track.

We may not all be able to do a kickflip, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can do a pretty serviceable job reviewing all the recent streaming content headed down the pop culture half-pipe.  Comedies, dramas, documentaries and comic books adaptations, there is a little something of everything grinding its way across our screens this week. Length - 00:54:37 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:01:30 - MOVIE NEWS Zack Snyder recognized by internet fan votes at the Oscars, some thoughts on this year's Academy Award winners, zero takes at all on the Will Smith controversy and calls for a Disney boycott put the boss in the hot seat. - 0:10:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS The CW network renews many of their marquee shows, comic adaptation "DMZ" arrives on HBO Max, first season of "Severance" some mind-bending sci-fi, "Julia" dramatizes the life and career of celebrity chef Julia Child, the next Marvel series "Moon Knight" debuts on Disney+, the skateboard documentary "Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off," quirky pirate comedy "Our Flag Means Death" entertains and the final episodes of "This Is Us" becoming a real drag.

It's a monumental milestone for Riverdale, with our favorite teen-sex-comedy-horror-soap-opera-mystery hitting episode #100.  But far from being over the hill, the 'Dale managed to reward our longsuffering devotion to its breakneck twists and turns and refresh our excitement for what may still be coming next.  Chapter 100 "The Jughead Paradox" is a messy, meta, multiversal mind-trip down memory lane that feels like it was specially made for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Length - 00:56:19 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

As the sixth season of Riverdale rolls on, we remain trapped in the horror-tinged alternate reality known as "Rivervale."  This time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tackles Chapter 98 "Mr. Cypher" and Chapter 99 "The Witching Hour(s)," counting down to the landmark 100th episode with tales of devils and witches selling souls and switching Cheryls. Length - 01:01:19 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are back with reviews and recommendations about all the most entertaining content on the airwaves at the moment.  After tallying up some statistics about our recent Top Ten countdown, we dive into new shows about con artists, pornographers and basketball legends, and dodge a few landmines trying to criticize Pixar's latest movie in the least offensive way possible. Length - 01:13:19 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Period piece "Minx" a comedy about smart people making dirty magazines, real-life grifters get the spotlight in pharmaceutical scandal "The Dropout," the socialite con-artist "Inventing Anna" and Jared Leto's "WeCrashed," Hulu's "Life & Beth" a bingeable comedy starring Amy Schumer, HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" a spirited chronicle of the NBA's heyday, big-name talent behind the animated shorts "The Boys Presents: Diabolical," and the Fox sitcom "Welcome to Flatch" finds the funny in small-town Ohio. - 0:47:56 - MOVIE NEWS Pixar's "Turning Red" streams on Disney+ to some critical controversy, "The Adam Project" sends Ryan Reynolds on a time travel adventure and a home invasion drama with a killer cast in "Windfall."

And now for the finale to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's countdown of our Top Ten Favorite Comic Book Covers of all time!  The OJ, Mr. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast returns as our special guest to unveil picks #5-1, along with a score of honorable mentions.  And again, this particular episode is best enjoyed with the visuals, so we recommend watching the video version on our YouTube page. (Part One can be found here.) Length - 01:49:17 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

The countdown we've been wanting to do for ages has finally arrived, as we each unveil our Top Ten Favorite Comic Book Covers of all time!  We had to call in help for a task this monumental, so we welcome back special guest, The OJ - Mr. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Comics Podcast.  You can listen to Part One of this episode, counting down picks #10-6, here like usual, but we suggest the far superior video version available on Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's YouTube page. Length - 01:14:18 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

It's the review everyone's been waiting for, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast does a deep dive into the dark, brutal, senses-shattering experience known as The Little Caesars Batman Calzony!  Oh, and we also have a few things to say about the movie that inspired it.  We get a little bit SPOILER-y, so beware.  This episode is not for weak stomachs. Length - 00:38:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

It's been too long since we've had an all-comics episode, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast spends this week catching up on our favorite medium.  We start with a recurring game usually only Patrons have access to, trying to suss out the veracity of some Japanese books with unbelievable titles, then we cover recent news including a legendary creator's battle with cancer, banned books, bisexuality and everything we've been reading held together with two staples! Length - 01:08:57 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:20 - FAKE NOODLES Sample one of our Patron-only segments as we try to guess whether ten out-there titles are the names of real Japanese manga or if they are made up. - 0:23:30 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Revisiting the previous year's industry shakeups and the introduction of multiple distributors, Diamond acquires authentication company CGA, legendary artist George Perez diagnosed with inoperable cancer while charity reprints a limited number of "JLA / Avengers," rereading some classic "G.I. Joe" as Larry Hama approaches issue #300, 90s slacker indie "Box Office Poison," masterpiece "Maus" banned by Tennessee school board, Tim Drake and Jonathan Kent come out as bisexual, Jim Lee appears on "Sesame Street" celebrating Asian heritage, Grant Morrison reveals behind-the-scenes drama during his final days at DC, "Fortnite" crosses over with Marvel in upcoming mini-series, the return of Image's "Saga" after a three year hiatus and some reading recommendations for books currently on the shelf.

After sharing our summer plans (and dreaming of blasting off aboard the Galactic Starcruiser), Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast peeps through our portholes once again at all of the content whizzing by this week.  So tune in as we wrap up seasons of shows we enjoyed, sample some new ones with potential and recommend a number of recent films you should check out. Length - 01:12:43 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:08:38 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS James Gunn's "Peacemaker" concludes its first season with a bang, workplace sci-fi series "Severance" stars Adam Scott, "This Is Us" winding down its run with fewer surprises, "The Walking Dead" makes one more leap forward in time before the end, "Euphoria" brings its A-game every week, reliving some scandalous recent history with Hulu's "Pam & Tommy" and an anticlimactic ending to an underwhelming "Celebrity Big Brother." - 0:51:16 - MOVIE NEWS The action-adventure "Uncharted" defies expectations for video game adaptations, Ryan Reynolds' comedic "Free Guy" drops on HBO Max, "Kimi" an of-the-moment thriller about technology and privacy and "Summer of Soul" documentary unearths lost footage of fabled music festival.

The always-unpredectible Riverdale returns for its sixth season with a special 5-episode foray into the spooky alternate reality known as "Rivervale," and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is eating up every twist and turn like cold pancakes and sin pie.  So lay down your hammers, pop a toad in your mouth and join us as we delve into Chapter 96 "Welcome to Rivervale" and Chapter 97 "Ghost Stories." Length - 01:01:26 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Not even the zombiefied remains of MoviePass crawling back into our lives could dampen our spirits this week, because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has lots of exciting content on our slate.  Hear which Academy Award nominations we agree with (and which ones we don't), along with some explosive new documentaries, a celebrity version of our favorite reality show and more! Length - 01:08:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:09:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Police procedural meets improv comedy in Netflix's inventive "Murderville," another batch of B-list stars assemble for a new edition of "Celebrity Big Brother," "The Righteous Gemstones" continues to add layers to its insane characters, Showtime's "Yellowjackets" a buzzworthy female-centric mystery, the documentaries "We Need to Talk About Cosby" and "Secrets of Playboy" try to reckon with dark sides of two famous men, "Euphoria" remains exceptional despite being hard to watch and the twenty-fifth season of "South Park" debuts. - 0:56:40 - MOVIE NEWS Spoiler-free thoughts on Guillermo del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" as it arrives on HBO and some unexpected names on this year's list of Oscar nominations.

The finale to "The Book of Boba Fett" has arrived on Disney+, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast dedicates an entire episode to what we think worked, what didn't and what we hope to see next from the galaxy of Star Wars spinoffs headed our way.  So tune in for our take on Episodes 6 and 7 of the divisive series. Length - 01:01:32 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Hollywood may have the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes our favorite films of the year with The Poobah Awards!  So look back with us at all the best cinema had to offer in 2021 as we recognize an eclectic Top Eleven list of indie darlings and fan favorites both on the big screen and streaming in our living rooms. Length - 01:58:20 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

WestWorld Recap Episode 4! Michael gets forcibly hunkered into the bunker by Seth for some hardcore WestWorld action! Tune in to find out what you are DEFINITELY missing out on when you watch! And... MORE CRAZY (not so crazy) THEORIES!! ANNNND someone is booked for a one week stay in Sweetwater !!! FOR REAL!! (kinda)

Switch!  It's a second straight super-sized episode, as the Ka-Pow crew takes another detailed look at the latest episode of our new obsession, "Westworld," but doesn't short-change you on all the other nerdy news and reviews you tune in to hear us squabble over.  So sit back and enjoy the silliness, but don't skip Cliff's amazing Johnny Cash-inspired supercut at the end! Length - 01:53:45 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:05 - GAMING The long-awaited trailer for "Red Dead Redemption 2," the announcement for the portable Nintendo Switch and video game voice actors go on strike. - 0:13:42 - STAR WARS NEWS Donald Glover cast as a young Lando Calrissian and Joss Whedon says he wants to direct a Star Wars spin-off. - 0:15:41 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS Predictions for the new season of "The Walking Dead," Metallo attacks and Cat Grant leaves in the latest "Supergirl," some Nazi-fighting fun with the Justice Society of America in "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," Jesse Quick (and a little genetic larceny) on "Flash," "Arrow" and "Timeless" continue to exist, the CW's new sci-fi show "Frequency" shows promise and Ghost Rider has a fiery showdown on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." - 0:41:14 - MOVIE NEWS The first trailer for "Logan," a toe-tapping teaser for "Guardians of the Galaxy 2," Anna Kendrick fishing to play Carrie Kelley, director Taika Waititi promising strangeness for "Thor: Ragnarok," Captain Marvel revealed to be the most powerful hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a biopic for Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston. - 0:50:54 - CROSSING THE STREAMS An iffy time travel movie called "Paradox," the third season of "Black Mirror" drops, some "Stranger Things" thoughts, Michael pitches a movie that ISN'T "The Matrix," the Stephen King adaptation "Gerald's Game" coming to Netflix, praise for "Luke Cage," and a trailer for Nicholas Cage's "Army of One." - 1:08:10 - WESTWORLD An in-depth, spoilery discussion of Episode #3, "The Stray," featuring new clues to Seth's "multiple timeline" theory, the mystery of Arnold, Teddy's ultimate role in the plot and a ghost in the machine.  We then conclude our show with some information about the local Marietta Zombie Fest and the nationwide Halloween Comic Fest happening at your favorite comic shop this weekend.

Coming to you from brand new secret headquarters, the Ka-Pow team is hunkered in our bunker to give you another pop-culture filled hour-and-a-half discussion covering all the things this week that excited us.  From movies to TV to Star Wars to gaming to TV to comics to even more TV, we get into it ALL in this exciting episode, guaranteed Poobahlicious. Length - 01:37:24 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:10:07 - GAMING Seth reveals for which anticipated game he's just been named a play tester. - 0:11:46 - MOVIE NEWS Animated Doctor Who classic "The Power of the Daleks" coming to theaters, first image of Amber Heard as Mera in "Justice League," a 2019 release for Captain Marvel's origin film, Daniel Craig sticking with James Bond, and Mark Wahlberg as the "Six Million Dollar Man." - 0:18:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS A quirky animated Spider-Man remake, guessing how "Luke Cage" might be building toward "The Defenders," and finishing a marathon of "Quantico" episodes. - 0:25:29 - STAR WARS NEWS Information gleaned from the second "Rogue One" trailer, a not-so-crazy theory to fix the prequels, and "Star Wars: Rebels" adding new characters and old favorites. - 0:37:55 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS CW premier of "Supergirl" has a likeable Superman and a new villain, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." reveals their organization to the world and "Legends of Tomorrow" begins their second season with lots of time travel shenanigans. - 0:53:35 - COMIC BOOK NEWS "Watchmen" connection finally being explored in the pages of Batman, IDW cleverly connecting all their Hasbro properties with "Revolution," and a New York Comic Con with a Peter David meltdown and a cool Cave Carson giveaway. - 1:03:50 - WESTWORLD A spoiler-filled breakdown of episode two, putting forth some wild theories in an attempt to unravel the puzzle of HBO's addicting new sci-fi Western.

In this fresh episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Jared Lowe, co-host of the upcoming Video Commentary Rewind Podcast sits in for the still-vacationing Cliff.  After learning a little about the debauchery that goes on at Build-A-Bear, the guys do an extended, spoiler-filled examination of the first episode of "Westworld," discuss news from around the entertainment universe, and end with a lightning-round look at a dozen brand new comic titles on the shelves.  So strap on your spurs and tune in, pardner, unless yer yella... or, y'know... too preoccupied questioning the nature of your reality. Length - 01:16:40 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:46 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS The promising premier of HBO's "Westworld," the pilot episode of "Timeless" on NBC, the third season premier of "The Flash," a preempted "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," and the "Arrow" team disbanded. - 0:37:16 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Taking our time watching "Luke Cage'" a trailer for Season 3 of "Black Mirror," and a recommendation for New Zealand drama "Boy" from director Taika Waititi. - 0:43:01 - MOVIE NEWS Ben Affleck's solo Bat-movie might have a title, the first information and poster for "Logan," Shia LaBeouf starring in tennis drama "Borg / McEnroe," and a teaser for "War for the Planet of the Apes." - 0:48:22 - GAMING Praise for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 and SeaFall, as comic book adaptation "Locke & Key" enters the play test phase. - 0:55:32 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Catching up with a few DC: Rebirth titles, placing "The New Frontier" officially in DC continuity, the passing of Caliber Comics publisher Gary Reed, an "American Gods" comic adaptation and quick rundowns on many of the recent first issues from Marvel, DC and Image.

With Cliff off having fun at Walt Disney World, it's up to Ronald P. Tramp to fill his seat once again.  We spend the episode catching up on some news, making Seth's title of Grand & Exalted Poobah official, revealing which Patronus we each ended up with and coining a new name for our fan.  Er... fans.  We hope you'll join us fine gentlemen for the latest and greatest Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Length - 01:00:05 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:42 - GAMING Modifying pieces for the horror game "Last Friday" leaves Seth rubbing elbows with some famous Twitter users. - 0:12:58 - STAR WARS NEWS "Force Friday" arrives with little fanfare and the "Go Rogue" contest can win you a trip to Lucasfilm. - 0:15:31 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Confusion between the indie time-travel movies "ARQ" and "Synchronicity," high marks for the documentary "Raiders" and the highly anticipated release of "Luke Cage." - 0:24:16 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS A new director introduced for the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," information on "Fargo" season three, "Son of Zorn" references classic cartoons, "What We Do in the Shadows" being adapted for television, more footage of Superman in "Supergirl," "Fear the Walking Dead" winds down, "Gotham" premiers, and "This Is Us" debuts with a weepy pilot episode. - 0:41:26 - MOVIE NEWS Controversy for the "Jumanji" sequel, a thumbs-down review for the new "Ghostbusters" film, and confirmation of a "Spawn" remake. - 0:47:16 - ETC... Justice Society members revealed for "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," anticipating the comic book-heavy CW lineup, the Captain America statue gets an ignoble relocation, a shout-out to the amazing work of Wilson's House of Cosplay, a dubious story about stolen Chicken McNuggets and the results of our Patronus quizzes.

It's a hectic new episode, as late-running Cliff fights through parade traffic to retrieve half our microphones, the rest of the gang makes due and returning guest star Ronald P. Tramp tries to fill his shoes.  Time is killed sharing our choices for the "describe yourself in three fictional characters" game that has spread through social media and trying to discover our Patronus.  Will Cliff arrive in the nick of time?  Will we even have a show this week at all?  Tune in, true believers, to this edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Length - 01:07:10 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:24:22 - PERLMUTTER A few corrections and clarifications about our previous story concerning tennis-loving Marvel CEO Isaac Perlmutter's involvement in a couple of insane lawsuits. - 0:31:00 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiers, a "Dark Tower" TV series to fill in backstory, HBO's "The Night Of" wraps up, the new season of "South Park" targets nerdy nostalgia, a sneak peek at "Son of Zorn" and some early opinions on Superman's costume from the upcoming "Supergirl." - 0:43:18 - MOVIE NEWS A confirmation for "Tremors 6," a petition to cast Shia Labeouf as the Red Hood, and will Kathleen Kennedy be moving from Lucasfilm to top dog at Disney? - 0:49:12 - CROSSING THE STREAMS A new time travel movie Michael recommends, Marvel's "Runaways" coming to Hulu, and several recent documentaries to keep on your radar. - 0:54:51 - STAR WARS NEWS A new season of "Star Wars: Rebels," rumors about what happened to Luke's severed hand, "Episode Eight" wraps filming, hopes for Mace Windu's survival, TNT airing marathons of the originals and the new fan film "Kylo Ren: The Awakening" from our friends at Blind Wave Productions. - 1:00:05 - GAMING The first two episodes of "Batman: The Telltale Series" now available.