Pop Culture Cosmos

Special effects guru Kevin Pike, with over 170 credits including some of pop culture's most iconic films (Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Last Starfighter, Back to the Future, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) stops by to talk about his career, the underrated movies he likes to talk about, and his thoughts on the industry moving forward. Plus Sam Mitchell stops by to preview WWE's Summerslam with thoughts on all the big matches this Sunday, and of course, Josh and Gerald break down the latest tidbits in the pop culture universe like the return of Ben Affleck to Batman, Call of Duty Black Ops heading to the Cold War, no Lawrence Fishburne in Matrix 4, and how cool it would be to stay at a Blockbuster Air BnB!   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.com!   Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and Gerald are here to wrap up game one of the NBA Playoffs between the Lakers and the Blazers with the Lakers falling to the Blazers 100-93. 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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com! Special Hello to First Entertainment Credit Union and their brand new Lakers® Debit Card! Find out how you can get one today and enter their sweepstakes for a chance to be awarded one of the first-look Limited-Edition Lakers Kits from Anthony Davis and First Entertainment! Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Josh and Gerald are back with the latest news and trends in pop culture as Josh once again has some juicy rumors when it comes to Mass Effect, Disney, and more! The guys also hit the latest news items including AMC's 100th anniversary deal of 15 cent tickets enticing customers to come back to the theaters, Comedy Central/Viacom bringing back some of the 1990s most popular (and controversial) cartoons including Ren and Stimpy, DC's massive layoffs striking their comic book division hard and the tenuous future of the DC experience after moving the movies and TV shows to HBO Max. Plus how the latest video game sensation, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is gaining the attention of large corporations and how this battle royale/party game hybrid is becoming a hit for Devolver Digital. All this and Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen stops by to share some thoughts on the first six episodes of Netflix's Transformers: War for Cybertron. Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions

Josh and Gerald are back for more as they update you with what's trending with all things pop culture. The guys talk about a possible landing spot for the release date for Xbox Series X, a Series S on the way, and how Halo Infinite's delay could affect the launch of Microsoft's latest generation of gaming. There's also discussion on reboots of MacGruber and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tron 3 finding a director, Fortnite and Apple's controversial standoff gets the popular game taken off the iOS store, and what is the future for Facebook Gaming when no big stars want to go there? Plus Luke Cheeseman and Jim Frye from TheConGuy.com stop by to talk about the realities of pop culture conventions in the age of Coronavirus, Shark Week, and if the loss of Marvel and DC this year could be a long term hit for San Diego Comic-Con moving forward. All this and Josh takes Gerald (and our listeners) to the Rumor Mill with some of the hottest items being bandied about on our latest PCC Multiverse! Don't forget to Subscribe

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back as he and Gerald go through some of the major points of discussion so far with just a short time left with seeding games in the NBA bubble. The guys talk about the struggles for the Lakers and Bucks, the struggling Sixers, TJ Warren and the big surprises in the bubble so far, and what team looks like the favorite to win the 8th seed in the Western Conference and match up against the Lakers in the first round. Rafael also gives an update on some NBA Draft thoughts and he and Gerald debate on who has the better burger, In-and-Out or Whataburger? 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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com! Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

The Discovery Channel stalks its prey once again with Shark Week, but can it still garner a big audience in 2020? Plus Umbrella Academy, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Ubisoft's Hyper Scape, Jojo Rabbit Post-Mortem,  and the film video game adaptation disease strikes again with Fast and Furious: Crossroads. All this and Jessica Boggs from thetvratingsguide.com comes back for part two of her August TV update with thoughts on Yellowstone, Holey Moley, America's Got Talent, and more summer programming. 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.com! Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

We made it! We've finally reached #1-20 in our top 100(ish) movie countdown! Join Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford as they count down the picks of listeners, followers, and viewers of the Pop Culture Cosmos. What was voted into the top 10? The top 5? #1? Find out as we talk about some of the greatest movies of all-time and many of our favorites right here in the Pop Culture Cosmos!   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.com!   Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Our latest PCC Multiverse has us talking about the future for Valorant and if it can beat games like Fortnite and Call of Duty Warzone, AdoptMe's rise within Roblox, a new Witcher prequel for Netflix, and a TWD update from SDCC. Plus Watchmen, The Mandalorian, and more pop culture hits get major love from the Emmys, Universal and AMC play nice-nice, Crosscode, and Sister Royale reviews, and thoughts on the remasters of Crysis and Destroy All Humans!   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.com!   Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, and LakerTom and Jamie Sweet from lakerholics.com stop by to share thoughts on the 6-month anniversary of Kobe and Gigi Bryant's death. Plus they break down the upcoming NBA Bubble Season and just how the Lakers look heading into the restart this week. The guys also chat with Gerald about how the presentation by the league has been so far, how well the Black Lives Matter message has been integrated within the bubble, and if the guys have concerns for the Lakers heading into the playoffs. All this and has any of them changed their minds on who the favorite could be and more on our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast!   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as he and Gerald talk about the upcoming scrimmages for the Lakers and the rest of the NBA this week but is everyone there to participate. We talk about the secrecy of who is not yet arrived in the bubble and why that could be. Plus we go into depth on JaVale Mcgee's vlogs from inside the Orlando bubble,  Kemba Walker and Victor Oladipo's health issues and how it will affect both the Celtics and the Pacers, Jonathan Kuminga heading to the G-League and so much more on another jam-packed episode of the Lakers Fast Break podcast!   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Josh and Gerald wrap up Comic-Con 2020 with their thoughts overall on how it went, some of the news coming out of the event from pop culture stalwarts like The Boys, Rick and Morty, and a long-rumored Constantine sequel, and the future for the show if Marvel and DC don't return in full force. Plus the guys talk about the Halo Infinite controversy after the recent Xbox Series X Showcase, and if it could leave Microsoft behind Sony and Playstation 5 already. All this and Jared Weems from Weems Motor Co. stops by to talk about the fascinating world of restoring vintage Triumph motorcycles and some of the interesting stories and requests that come along with it. And with the world of sports now opening up their seasons for the NBA, NHL, and MLB, what do the guys think about these leagues using piped-in crowd noise from famous sports video games as part of their broadcasts.    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 popculturecosm

On the 6-month anniversary of Kobe and Gigi Bryant's passing, we remember and honor them plus Gerald talks to Bret Allan from the Open Mic Podcast and Dan Williams from Heart To Life about ways to cope with this tragic loss.   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

LakerTom from lakerholics.com wraps up the recent scrimmage with the Lakers as he and Gerald break down the positives (and negatives) from the team's win against the Magic on Saturday. The guys discuss some of the great performances and who might still be shaking off the rust as the team gets closer to the end of the regular season and playoffs.   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Josh and Gerald are back for another trip into the Multiverse of pop culture as the guys break down the XBOX Series X Showcase and describe what they liked (and didn't like) about Microsoft's first real opportunity to make an impression with gamers. They talk Halo Infinite, Avowed, Fable, Forza, and more of the titles that were part of the showcase and how it compared to Playstation 5's recent system debut. The World-Famous San Diego Comic-Con started with its first-ever virtual edition and they talk about what Star Trek announced at the event and their slate of television shows moving forward. Plus they recap just some of the major recent changes in movie releases as they talk the next Avatar, Star Wars, Tenet, Mulan, and Bill and Ted 3. All this and James Deighan from Mega Cat Studios talks about their lineup of retro-inspired games that they have out now and coming soon for all the current systems. And also what games they have for some older ones like Sega Genesis, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and t

LakerTom from lakerholics.com stops by to talk with Gerald about the good and bad with the Lakers' first scrimmage against the Dallas Mavericks. They go over what went right for the team in the first half, and what needs to be worked on in practice before the season resumes. Plus the guys break down the performances of many of the Laker players and what can be built upon moving forward on this post-game recap here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly sitdown with Gerald as the excitement builds for the NBA teams beginning scrimmages this week down in the Orlando bubble. The guys talk Dwight Howard getting caught without a mask via the NBA tip hotline, the choices the players can make with their social justice jersey slogans and LeBron's focus on winning a championship. Plus the duo break down what could be a potentially new second team, the NBA's individual awards, who steps up with Rondo out, and what to do with all those empty seats? All this and more on our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast!   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Lakers fans from all over are wondering just how the team will handle its stay in the Orlando bubble. One of the biggest fans out there "Big Baby" Jonathan Soffel of the Bigbabyjonathan Sports podcast BBJ hangs out with fellow superfan Gerald as the two gauges the Lakers chances in the upcoming NBA playoffs. Jonathan breaks down what the loss of Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley mean for the team and if that will impede the quest for a 17th championship. He gives us insight into who the major contenders are for the NBA title and who will ultimately come out on top. All this and more on our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast!   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

We hit 100 Episodes of the Lakers Fast Break podcast as Craig James from the Final Score on the Podcast City Network joins the show to talk about the upcoming completion of the season and some of the more interesting teams to look at making a move toward the playoffs. He sits down with Gerald to break down the favorites in both conferences and lets everyone know what he thinks the chances of the Lakers going all the way might be. All this and should the NBA have created the Buble in the first place? It's a great conversation ahead on our 100th edition of the Lakers Fast Break podcast!   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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com!   Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

San Diego Comic-Con hits the internet this week with an all virtual forum for consumers, but without a major presence from Marvel or DC now and maybe in the future, could this mean trouble going forward for this iconic pop culture event? Josh and Gerald are also talking about the recent list Netflix sent out on its top 10 most popular original movies. Which one is the subscribers' favorite? And how does the hit film The Old Guard match up after just a few days out on the service? The guys are also talking about the possibility of free ad-supported streaming services becoming more popular if a backlash from spending money on all those paid channels occurs and with the announcement of no more 12-month subscriptions being available, could we be seeing the impending death of XBOX Live Gold? All this and Josh shares thoughts on his time with Ghost of Tsushima and Noah Ian Fein from Hunnicween has some as well on Paper Mario: The Origami King.    Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Revie

Corey X Harrison from the Out of Bounds podcast stops by to talk about what the chances for the Los Angeles Lakers might be as the team makes their way through on a playoff run. He and Gerald talk about what lies ahead for the Lakers and can they overcome all the challenges that have been put in front of them and win another championship. Corey also shares thoughts on life in the bubble so far, who might come out of the east, and more as we get into another outstanding Lakers Fast Break podcast! 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 lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com! Presented by our friends at NBA Draft Junkies, lakerholics.net, Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!