Pop Culture Cosmos

The pop culture news keeps on coming as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed on all the latest information. They talk about how Marvel has found its Adam Warlock and when we might see him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mark Harmon departs NCIS in its 18th season and that may have fans missing Agent Gibbs far too soon. The Last Duel and Halloween Kills hit theaters this weekend and the talk gets to which of these two will fare better at the box office. We also talk to actor Michael Lloyd about his career goals and what types of projects he's looking to get into and has advice for those looking to get into the acting profession. Plus Scream 2022 debuts its first trailer, and the crew discusses whether audiences will return to see horror movies in droves once again. All this and Melinda had thoughts on this weekend's DC FanDome, how Critical Role is finding success beyond their D&D campaigns, and Captain Kirk aka William Shatner rockets into space! All this and more on our latest PCC

Josh and Gerald are back as they're talking the debut House of the Dragon trailer and if the future series will live up to its lofty predecessor, Game of Thrones. Plus the guys are interested in the reception next month for Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, the new live-action film coming to Netflix and if it will kick-start a new line of Resident Evil movies. Also, new Arcade 1up machines are on their way for the holidays but which cabinet would we really like? Rockstar announces a remastered GTA trilogy coming soon to consoles and mobile, but will a revamped GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas be a great way to gear up for an eventual GTA VI? And Josh is upset at Burger King and its kid's meal toys diminishing returns. We also have a weekend Box Office report that covers No Time To Die's win here in the United States, but did it meet analysts' expectations? All this and Jeff Sloboda of the MCU's Bleeding Edge stops by to share final thoughts on Marvel's What If series and how well the Disney/Marvel show

Melinda and Gerald are back as they're talking No Time to Die hitting US theaters, What If Episode 9 and some closing season one thoughts, Tick Tick Boom on Netflix, Far Cry 6 and Metroid Dread landing on consoles, what Marvel has in store for WandaVision's Agatha, and who are you with the return of CSI Vegas! All this and producer/author Steve Rubin stops by on the eve of 007's return to America to talk about his amazing book, The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, the Bond movie series, Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond, and who he thinks should end up taking the coveted role in the future. We're shaken not stirred for our latest PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. S

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back talking about a big win for Venom: Let There Be Carnage and No Time To Die at the box office, a Video Game Soccer mismatch between Electronic Art's FIFA 22 and Konami's E-Football has gotten more definitive, and thoughts on the announcements from Square Enix and XBOX at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Plus Gerald recants his original statements on Marvel's What If series, and with all the failures of musicals this year on the big and small screen, can this genre still yield a hit movie? All this and more talk on Netflix's latest series sensation Squid Game on our latest episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign u

Melinda and Gerald are back in the Multiverse as they get you up to speed on all things pop culture. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is one of the big movies heading to theaters this week, and the hosts give you the update on the advance word from critics on the film and if it will still do big box office numbers this weekend. Plus the duo has a ton of fun talking about Netflix's brand new series out of Korea entitled Squid Game and how this emotional roller-coaster of a show is quickly capturing the world's attention and become a viral sensation on its way to becoming Netflix's all-time most popular program. All this and the crew talks marvel's What If episode 8, the emergence of the long-lost kung-fu B movie from the 1980s New York Ninja and how it's being lovingly restored to its campy greatness for its long-overdue release to audiences. And with Thor 2: The Dark World's director Alan Taylor clamoring for his own "Synder Cut" of the movie, when is it too much for these bad films to keep asking for remakes? And

Pro wrestling fans! Gear up for some great sports entertainment conversation as John Orlando from the PVDCast stops by in a conversation taped before big events WWE Summerslam and AEW All Out 2021 about the state of the industry. Hear our thoughts on what we thought then of major companies like AEW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and more and what priorities needed to be changed. You'll find out what was our view of the health of professional wrestling both in and out of the squared circle. Stay tuned this week to the PCC Multiverse with part two of our conversation where we get back online to discuss if things have changed heading into October 2021 for better or for worse with sports entertainment. Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting

Netflix had its Tudum presentation this past weekend and Josh and Gerald touch on just a sample of what was front and center, including news on The Witcher, Stranger Things, Extraction, Cobra Kai, and much more plus what recent purchase looks to have them building some interesting stories in the future. Josh takes issue with the Sonic the Hedgehog games and their declining returns. What has gone so wrong for the once much-beloved franchise and is there any platform where they are still doing well? All this and the guys go over the latest Nintendo Direct with thoughts on the next Bayonetta, classic console games coming to the Switch, and more including thoughts on the controversial cast announcements for the upcoming Super Mario movie. Gerald has some extra thoughts on Marvel's What If and Star Wars: Visions, plus is there a future for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore after so much negativity hitting the franchise. And is the recent announcement of an American Gladiators reboot from WWE and MGM make

Much to discuss for Melinda and Gerald on today's episode with the results from this past weekend's Emmys meaning big wins for The Crown and Ted Lasso, making them question whether or not to get back into each series. Plus the duo talks about the recent onslaught of programming on the way with big names like Hanks, Washington, and more for Apple TV+ and how it may possibly change the landscape of the streaming wars. Disney Plus will have its day coming soon, find out when that is and what big-name entertainment programs and movies will be on the way along with thoughts on Marvel's What If episode seven which covered a very different side of Thor. And with the recent comments of disdain and anger from Denis Villeneuve and Marcia Lucas on Marvel and Star Wars, we decide if the venom for these Disney IPs is justified. All this and more including how you can get a jump start on season two of Melinda's hit series Vampire and Vitae on our latest PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fanta

Josh and Gerald set you up for the week with talk of the arriving series Doom Patrol and Star Wars: Visions. Plus both guys watched Shang-Chi in its third weekend at #1 in the United States. How was the movie for Josh and was it better the second time around for Gerald? (SPOILERS) Plus they share thoughts on what they would like MORE from a Lord of the Rings game than just going mobile with Rise To War. Diablo 2 sees a new life but with the trouble surrounding Blizzard will it see success? And with the announced Driver and Twisted Metal movies announced as being in development, it's time for Gerald to go on a soapbox rant on which video game adaptation needs to happen. Plus John Orlando from the PVDCast stops by to talk with Gerald about the latest episode from Vice's Dark Side of the Ring covering the infamous WWF(E) 2002 "Plane Ride From Hell". Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today an

This week, Melinda and Gerald are looking at The Hawkeye trailer, the career of Norm Macdonald, Apple's iPhone 13 series, the "Twins" sequel becoming triplets, What If Episode 6, Deathloop's tremendous critical response, and Cry Macho with Clint Eastwood. All this and we talk to Kennedy Phillips about his upcoming audio comedy series Clutch! A Kobold Story! Check out the preview episode HERE and his information page today! Another fun-packed episode awaits in the PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.

Josh and Gerald return to go into depth on Playstation's latest showcase of upcoming games including God of War: Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7, The Wolverine, A Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, and more! Also, the guys share thoughts on Netflix's upcoming live-action reimagining of the anime classic Cowboy Bebop and Josh ponders the new Matrix Resurrections trailer. Plus Dawn Fobbs from the Mother-Daughter ISH podcast stops by with our Fall TV Preview as she and Gerald talk about what's interesting in the upcoming season for broadcast, cable, and streaming outlets. They cover much of what everyone will be watching on television on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting the

This week's episode has Melinda Barkhouse sitting in the big chair as she and Gerald ponder if the new Matrix Resurrections trailer will lead us to a return to the Matrix itself. Plus Melinda geeks out over what was announced during Paramount's Star Wars Day presentation, and they talk about the latest What If episode on Disney+ and how zombies have taken over our beloved Marvel universe. Plus TJ Johnson files a report with thoughts on the Playstation Experience and what was shown, and Melinda has a taste for the upcoming AMC reboot of Interview With A Vampire. For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out the HUGE list of products at Manscaped including the ultra-popular Lawn Mower 4.0 Men's Groomer! Use the Discount Code FASTBREAK at checkout and get 20% off your purchase PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant depos

Jasen Dutch from Dig on America is back as we bring you some last-minute advice on your drafts and look at week one matchups that can help you get off to a good start in your Fantasy Football league. For the best in daily fantasy sports betting, check out ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at isfantasyfootball@yahoo.com! Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, ThriveFantasy,  the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), Lakers Fast Break, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports, Dom-ination Sports Nation, Dig on America, and R

Gerald returns from his trek of Hawaii to talk with Josh about what has been trending in pop culture during his time off. The guys discuss Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as Gerald has a (mostly) Spoiler-Free review of the film as it reaches Labor Day record levels at the box office. Plus they discuss the dropping of the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer and how this could lead to some amazing but confusing times for followers of both Sony and Marvel. The movie delays are still in order for films like Jackass Forever, Mission Impossible 7, and Top Gun: Maverick but which high-profile film is surprisingly no longer getting delayed? All this and Xbox announcing a release date for Halo Infinite causing some concern for the state of the game itself and we remember the movie Contagion as it continues to stay relevant as it heads toward its 10th anniversary this week. All this and more as we're back from vacation here at the Pop Culture Cosmos! For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out

Shawn Shamrock aka TgLordShamrock on Twitch and host of the Shamrock Social Podcast stops by to preview the rest of the scheduled 2021 slate for the video game calendar. The guys go over the big guns including Halo Infinite, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Far Cry 6, Dying Light 2, and much more! Plus they look back at the best releases so far for 2021, and what first and third-party publishers might have the advantage and manage the high score for the fall/winter gaming season. For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out the HUGE list of products at Manscaped including the ultra-popular Lawn Mower 4.0 Men's Groomer! Use the Discount Code FASTBREAK at checkout and get 20% off your purchase PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download Thrive

Pop Culture Cosmos #261- Ben Arnot on Marvel's Return To Action, He-Man's Big Plans on Netflix, and MMMMM Salmon!

As Facebook's #1 TableTop RPG streamer, the Pop Culture Cosmos brings together some of the most intelligent minds to create some of the most incredible adventures. But who are these people behind the scenes who pull the strings on these awesome games week after week? Find out in our first Dungeon Master roundtable as DM's Roger, Mich, Melinda, Rob, and Michael come together as they share thoughts with Gerald on what got them into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, what advice would they give aspiring DM's, and what was the attraction in building their own games as Dungeon Masters. Plus you'll hear our DM's in action as players as they give you a taste of one of our most recent Pop Culture Cosmos Cat and Mouse adventures.   For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out the HUGE list of products at Manscaped including the ultra-popular Lawn Mower 4.0 Men's Groomer! Use the Discount Code FASTBREAK at checkout and get 20% off your purchase PLUS FREE SHIPPING!   Presented by ThriveFantasy, t

It's our five-year anniversary as Josh Pederson, Big Dawg, along with Gerald Glassford calling in from the shores of Maui preview the upcoming slate of films that (For Now) are scheduled to come out the rest of this year. We preview all the big films including Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings, Dune, Spiderman: No Way Home, and more plus weigh if there have been any standout movies so far and recall some memories of five great years in the Cosmos! For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out the HUGE list of products at Manscaped including the ultra-popular Lawn Mower 4.0 Men's Groomer! Use the Discount Code FASTBREAK at checkout and get 20% off your purchase PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play S

Melinda Barkhouse, one of our incredible DM's for our #1 TableTop RPG streaming channel on Facebook steps in to host with Gerald as they talk about Marvel's What If episode two (SPOILERS) with the arrival of King T'Challa in a new retelling of the Guardians of the Galaxy adventure. Plus they have comments on Sony's $100 million dollar sale of Transylvania 4 to Amazon, the prospects for the upcoming series Star Wars: Visions, and why this weekend's WWE Summerslam may not fix the problems of gaining a new audience for the company. All this and Jeff Sloboda from the MCU's Bleeding Edge discusses the dangers of Marvel's multiverse losing its consumer base, and 2021 has legendary band Sparks back in the limelight with a hit documentary The Sparks Brothers from director Edgar Wright, and a Cannes award-winning movie and soundtrack Annette coming this weekend to Amazon Prime. With all this happening for the Mael brothers, we talk to superfans Fran Winston from Ireland and Freddie Valentine from the UK of the Sparks

The Lardieri's from Dom-ination Sports Nation are back as Chris and Dom talk QBs with Gerald for your upcoming draft, the top choices, the rookies, and under-the-radar additions for your team. For the best in daily fantasy sports betting, check out ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at isfantasyfootball@yahoo.com! Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, ThriveFantasy,  the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), Lakers Fast Break, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports, Dom-ination Sports Nation, and Retro City Games!