Pop Culture Cosmos

Josh and Gerald cover the latest in pop culture as they talk Ghost of Tsushima, Star Wars new series The Bad Batch coming to Disney Plus, Lego Nintendo, the new Alienist series Angel of Darkness coming to TNT, Peacock's debut this week, Disney+ and X-Men and what could change the streaming service's direction going forward, Plus #20-29 in our top 100 (ish) movie countdown and Josh and Brank talk video games in a clip from the Super BS Gamescast.   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!

Melvin Washington III from The Lounge on the Talk2ME Sports Radio Online channel stops by to preview the bubble with Gerald. The guys cover what team in the Western Conference might pose the biggest threat to the Lakers, and what Eastern Conference powerhouse can match up to a possible Lakers NBA Finals run. All this and Melvin shares thoughts on who he thinks will lift up the Larry O'Brien trophy 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!

Jamie Sweet and LakerTom from lakerholics.net stop by to talk with Gerald about the task ahead for the Lakers and what their expectations are for the team now that they are firmly in the bubble. The guys also talk about who the Lakers might face in the playoffs, the "X-Factor" who could be a key to their success, and what the newest additions can contribute to the team. All this and the concerns the guys have over what might happen for next season and more coming up 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!

Eric Sklar from KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and the TSKShow (The Sports Kingdom Podcast) stops by to talk about the injury to Rajon Rondo, what it means for the Lakers, and who might step up in his absence. He and Gerald also share thoughts on the NBA bubble, and where the season might go for the Lakers as they march toward a playoff run in Orlando. All this and more on another fantastic 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Rafael from NBA Draft Junkies stops back again to talk to Gerald about the right thumb injury to Rajon Rondo. How long is he out for and how much will this impact the team's progress moving forward. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook's COVID diagnosis, the ways NBA players are bursting the bubble and what happens when they do, and more insight into what's going on behind the scenes as the teams head into their first full week inside the Quarantine Zone. All this and Rafael held the most recent Mock Draft 2.0 this past weekend on the NBA Draft Junkies YouTube channel. How well did it go? And who was the star GM everyone fell in love with while the picks were made? Find out all this and more on another great 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and

It's a super-slammed show filled to the brim with pop culture goodness as Josh and Gerald offer a tribute to Carl Reiner, Charlie Daniels, and Ennio Morricone and the mark on entertainment they leave behind. The guys also talk about a new Batman spinoff coming to HBO Max, Ubisoft's conference and abuse allegations, Devolver Digital's outrageous game direct, and with all the projects he's doing just how good is it to be Giancarlo Esposito? Plus Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix, a record-breaking auction for a Super Mario cartridge and two great interviews with head oddsmaker at MyBookie and a member of DocSports.com "The Vegas Informer" Rafael Esparza on future odds for pop culture interests, and Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies shares thoughts on the latest controversy at ESPN with this time involving basketball insider Adrian Wojnarowski.   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

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers and the NBA arriving in Orlando and begin practices. How are they handling the bubble so far? The guys talk about the social media posts made already and decide if it's an overreaction or not. Plus ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski got the inside scoop on a controversy he himself created, how did this happen? The guys talk about whether this was the smart move and what the ramifications might be based on his actions.  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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

The "Vegas Sports Informer" and oddsmaker Raphael Esparza from MyBookie and DocSports stops by to talk with Gerald about the ever-changing odds for NBA teams as the practices begin in earnest in Orlando. He talks about the current odds for the top teams in the mix for the NBA championship, how betting on the Lakers in Vegas is different than any other team, and who he thinks will reign supreme in the Western and Eastern Conferences. All this and Raphael talks about some of the more enjoyable aspects of his job including placing odds on some of pop culture's most interesting propositions. 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

The guys break down the latest in pop culture as Josh and Gerald talk about the hot rumor of a Tron movie coming to Disney+. Could this be true? And if it is, what would we like to see even more with the franchise? They also weigh in with their thoughts on the upcoming superhero series The Boys and The Umbrella Academy as they both arrive soon for season two. Plus the conversation moves to Valve's development of Half-Life: Alyx and how it steered the company away from a Half-Life 3 and Left4Dead 3, COVID finishing off the already damaged brick-and-mortar retail stores and shopping malls, Quibi's big push with Kevin Hart's DieHart, and the excitement over the announcement of the book Ready Player Two coming in November. All this and more on another great edition of the PCC Multiverse! 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 Congratulat

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as the teams arrive in Orlando to step into the bubble. The guys talk about what's ahead for the teams in the bubble, the impact of Coronavirus on the league already, and what the schedule holds (including scrimmages) for the Lakers and the rest of the NBA. All this and Rafael reflects back on the Las Vegas Summer League (which would be taking place right now if not for COVID) and what a second "bubble" could look like for the eight non-Orlando teams and more as we get into another awesome 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Back from the dead and breaking bread, the two baby-faced 30-something-year-old boys are chatting games. We played: Alan Wake (and American Nightmare), Quantum Break, Halo Wars (with some discussion of Halo Wars 2), Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil VII and The Last of Us Part II. We discussed the rumored Harry Potter RPG, the new Crash Bandicoot game, and the cost of AAA gaming in the future and how it may change the course of gaming. Join us on this wild ride, to a land of magic and mystery.

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as he talks with Gerald about the week ahead for the team and their upcoming trip into the Orlando "bubble". Tom and Gerald share thoughts on Dwight Howard and what his availability might be, the scrimmage schedule upcoming for the Lakers before the season gets started, how the NBA and the players are coming together on a message for social justice, and expanding the "bubble" concept for the eight teams not going to Orlando. All this and more including how the Vegas odds and ESPN BPI (Basketball Power Index) differ for the Lakers' chances and what do they think the team's title hopes really are. Get ready for a packed episode of NBA talk as we get set for another great 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE

Josh Pederson returns to talk with Gerald about what's trending in pop culture. And what's trending is talk of the price of video games could possibly be going up in the next generation, but is this justifiable? Tik Tok has grown to become a powerful social media platform in recent months, can it become just as bigger than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? We continue the discussion from Friday on the Fallout franchise coming to Amazon Prime. Was this a great idea for the streaming service, or was there another video game IP that would have been a better choice? All this and we continue our Top 100(ish) movie countdown as we get to #30-39 and Hamilton arrived last week on Disney+ has been HUGE for the streaming outlet. But is it as good as everyone who saw it on Broadway says it is? Gerald shares his thoughts on what is one of the biggest TV events of 2020. 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!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to talk with Gerald about some of the issues teams have had to face before they even head out to Orlando next week. The Brooklyn Nets have been hit hard by the virus, how will this affect their play in the bubble? What happens if more teams suffer the same fate? Gerald and Rafael discuss the current talk among NBA pundits about whether or not the team winning the NBA title deserves an asterisk so the guys share their thoughts as well. All this and Rafael gives an update on what he and new contributor Joe Gomez are up to on their site and for Lakers fans now that JR Smith has been signed by the team, what kind of role can he fill? And with recent additions Markieff Morris, Dion Waiters, and Smith being added, what does this do for the chemistry of the team and which one of the guys can provide the most needed help. 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

It's a jammed packed episode as Jamie Monroy aka Degenerate2018 on Twitch returns to talk with Gerald about the major allegations of misconduct and abuse within the fighting game and E-Sports community. How will this affect the industry moving forward and will support from major game studios and sponsors dwindle because of it? The guys also get you updated on all the latest news such as DC's Cyborg taking issue with Joss Whedon and his direction on Justice League. They chat about the impending battle for skateboarding fans as we see the video game rivalry between Skate and Tony Hawk come alive once again. Plus the guys touch on Marvel's newest comic book acquisitions in Alien and Predator, the announced return of Beavis and Butthead to television courtesy of Comedy Central, and Fallout heading to Amazon Prime. All this and more on a very busy episode of the PCC Multiverse!   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 popcultur

Chris Lardieri with Inside Sports and the Dom-ination Sports Nation podcast is back with Gerald to talk about the New England Patriots signing free-agent Quarterback and former NFL MVP, Cam Newton. What was the QB situation for the Patriots that caused this signing to happen? And what are the expectations for Cam once New England starts the season? Plus we name other QB's in fantasy leagues to look at who has something to prove like Cam and if any of them would be a good option for your team. All this plus we talk about possible effects of the Coronavirus on the upcoming season, when should you really jump into a fantasy draft and more as we jump back into another great episode of Inside Sports Fantasy Football! 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, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly dose of the Lakers Fast Break podcast. He and Gerald discuss the schedule for the rest of the season that was just sent out by the NBA. How tough will it be, and what can we expect with the July 30th opening matchup with the Clippers. Plus Tom has thoughts on JR Smith, Dion Waiters, who could be ready to make a contribution, next season schedule ideas from "CrazyTom",  the issues with the Coronavirus and more! 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 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 to talk with Gerald about the latest updates on the number of players who tested positive for the Coronavirus before the teams head to Orlando.  the guys also talk about Avery Bradley's decision to sit out the upcoming end of the season and how this will affect the Lakers' drive toward a championship. Rumors have been swirling about JR Smith joining the Lakers and once again returning to LeBron's side, but is this a good option for the team? And does he have anything left? All this and the guys discuss the career of the recently retired Vince Carter, NBA Draft Insider Chad Ford's decision to step away from the media and return to private life, and what is Rafael Barlowe working on for NBA Draft Junkies fans. Watch out for those pesky dogs and bobcats while listening to 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! Present

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back in the hosting chairs for the 200th episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! We celebrate this milestone by talking about DC's return to a Batman from the past to set up an extended multiverse for the future. Microsoft's Mixer streaming service gets discontinued and Xbox aligns itself with Facebook's Game Streaming in the process, can it compete with Twitch and YouTube? Plus the guys also weigh in with thoughts on the divided opinions between critics and gamers on The Last of Us Part Two and the early impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 after the initial four-hour story arches get shown off to the media. And we get some of our friendly podcasting friends in Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions, Jasen Dutch from Voice From The Underground, and Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen to stop by to wish us well as we delve into the 200th episode of 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

The Pro Wrestling World is up in arms as major controversy hits with the #SpeakingOut movement affecting several wrestlers and organizations. Gerald talks to Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen and pro wrestling promoter/referee and host of the TNT on BTR podcast Steve Cain about the major issues facing promotions like WWE, AEW, and more and how this movement will provide positive change for the industry. Plus Noah remembers the late Director/Producer Joel Schumacher and talks about the films he is most fond of including The Lost Boys, Falling Down, Batman Forever, and more. All this and Jessica Boggs from TheTVRatingsGuide.com is back with a quick June TV update on some of the summer shows making ratings news.   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!