Pop Culture Cosmos

We're back chatting about games. Oldies, like Alan Wake, Disneyland Adventures, and Forza Horizon 3, and some newies, like Resident Evil 3: REmake and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. We also discuss the recent pokemon news. Join us on our NEW adventure, cause you know you gotta catch 'em all

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back to talk about the week ahead for decisions to be made on who's playing in Orlando and who might be staying behind. What's the possibility Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard not going? How will the voice for change continue for the Lakers and the NBA once they get to Orlando? Speaking of Orlando Tom and Gerald also talk about some of the "bubble" restrictions based on the NBA's Coronavirus plan, and if the virus gets out of hand, could the NBA cancel the season? The guys also talk the hiring of Dr. Karina Brown for the Lakers, "secret workouts" for the Lakers, Jeanie Buss's statements on systemic racism and the horrible comments made in response from racist fans, and what the NBA and its players can do to keep the fight for social justice at the forefront during the NBA playoffs. Plus should the Lakers bring back DeMarcus Cousins and what could he do to help the team at this point? All this and more on another great episode of the Lakers Fast Break podcast!   Don't forget t

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies stopped by to talk about the important week ahead for the NBA and its players with having to commit by 6/24 to the bubble in Orlando. We look deeper into the faction of players that are talking about not going, why they're doing it, and the platform they are looking for in order to advance the great cause of racial equality. We also talk about the Lakers and how the hiring of Dr. Karida Brown as Director of Racial Equality and Action is a step in the right direction but what does the NBA need to do more when it comes to the head coaching spots and front office/ownership positions for women and people of color. All this and Rafael also talks about the process for draft analysts at this time of the year on players rising or falling in their evaluations and Rafael recently spent some time as the New York Knicks General Manager for one of his latest videos. How did it go? And what was the feedback from Knicks fans? All this and more on another great episode of the Lakers Fast

Plenty to talk about for this week's Pop Culture Cosmos as the latest King's Man trailer has Josh and Gerald thinking about how well this World War I prequel will stand up to the popular two modern entries in the series when the film comes out in September. The Rock is set to start filming the latest entry in the DC Universe in Black Adam and is ready to head to the DC Fundome in August to talk more about it. But with one of the biggest superstars in the world ready to be a superhero, can Black Adam become a more popular movie superhero than Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Batman, or even Superman? Plus we continue our top 100(ish) movie countdown with #'s 40-49, what would we like to hear Apple announce at its developer's conference, Jon Griffin from Variety Digital Radio Australia stops by to talk Space Force and the Playstation 5, and with The Undertaker claiming in episode five of "The Last Ride" on the WWE Network that he's finished with wrestling, the guys debate if this is really the case or do they think "The

The guys are back as they discuss DC shifting away from Comic-Con for its own Fundome in August. What movies and shows will it have? And is this a bad sign for the San Diego Comic-Con itself moving forward? EA had its State of Play this week with some upcoming game announcements but was it what we were hoping for? Plus Pokemon Snap is in our future, Quibi may not be, and Cyberpunk 2077 gets delayed just a bit further. All this and Thomas Bennett of 1012 The Mix.net stops by to talk about what he's looking forward to with the next video game generation. 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!

I’ve been taking some time lately, to go back and watch the anime series I grew up with. As a novel writer, going back to my inspirations has been the key to “reawakening” my creativity, especially in these hectic times, where just stepping out your front door is like going on a walk with sorrow and depression. That being said, the noir-like world of The Big O has been a welcome distraction from the strange and terrible things going on in our society. Turning on the box-set blu ray instead of the news has proven to be the best thing I’ve done in the past few weeks. Here is my review of The Big O Episode 1: Roger the Negotiator. I hope you enjoy!

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back once again with more thoughts on the NBA's possible return to Orlando and what may now be a division amongst its players. With names like Dwight Howard, Avery Bradley, Kyrie Irving, and more voicing concerns about going into the bubble at DisneyWorld, Tom and Gerald share thoughts on the quandary players are now in on having to decide whether or not to go and finish the season. With all the issues confronting the players now with the fight for ending systemic racism, police brutality, and Covid-19, the guys dig deep into why all these issues are giving the players a hard decision on whether to commit to a completion of the season or follow their heart in another direction. All this and with rosters possibly expanding, could DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins make a return with the Lakers? Join us and be part of the conversation today at lakerholics.net and the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on A

Stone Hansen from Draftsite.com is back as we talk about the growing divide among players who are committed to going to Orlando to finish the season and those thinking about staying home to fight for social justice or those who have trepidations due to the Coronavirus. Stone also breaks down Gerald's mock draft and both of them go over the differences and similarities they have with their current picks. All this and more as Stone sits in for 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 Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies has returned to talk more about the league continuing its season in a "bubble" in Orlando. We talk at length about the concerns and all the options that need to be weighed before heading to the Magic Kingdom. Plus we preview the Western Conference outlook for this "bubble" format and break down the chances for the teams in the playoff hunt and the ones that are knocking on the door and trying to get in. All this and more on another awesome 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!

Josh and Gerald are once again back to get you up to speed on the latest news and trends in pop culture. And with movie release dates changing all over the place, the guys give you an update on the latest films being affected by these changes, will it help bring people back to the theaters, and what it may do to some the ones we're most looking forward to. With Da 5 Bloods from director Spike Lee coming out on Netflix, they talk about how the narrative for the movie industry is shifting in the wake of the Coronavirus and how in the future big-name talent will be going to streaming only productions more often. And with this change, should the Academy Awards qualifications be adjusted to accept these films as well? All this and the Top 100(ish) movie countdown continues with #50-59 and with the impending release of The Last of Us Part 2 coming this Friday, what is the advance word heading into its release, could this game be the defining moment in this soon to be ending console generation? Don't forget to Subs

Michael Visenberg from The Stepien and Prospective Insight and the NBA podcast Viseland returns to talk about the problems facing the teams headed to Orlando to finish off the season July 31. The guys then break down some of the differences between Gerald's recent Mock Draft and the one Michael was part of with Rookie Wire and USA Today back in August and where do some of these prospects stand now? Cole Anthony, Tyrese Maxey, Killian Hayes, Aleksej Pokusevski, and more are discussed. All this and what might #1 2021 prospect Cade Cunningham do now in the wake of Oklahoma State's suspension handed down by the NCAA. A lot of great topics discussed on 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), and Retro City Games!

The Playstation 5 was finally shown off to the public this week and Gerald and Josh are here to break down the games and the console design and weigh in with their first impressions. Plus the guys get to party on with some excellent talk about Bill and Ted Face The Music after the first trailer dropped this week. Does it bring back those warm feelings from the past and when is it due to come out? They also weigh in on Arcade 1up's announcement on three new cabinets and a pinball machine coming to stores this holiday and how the most popular shows on HBO Max might not be what you think. All this and Noah Ian Fein of the Hunnicoutcasts stops by with five of the titles for video games that have truly inspired him. 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!

LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns with more insight and opinions as he always does as he and Gerald ponder the NBA's season and playoff format when the league returns to play on July 31. They break down all the questions being asked about the format, the challenges, and the proposed ideas being bandied about to support the teams with the better records. Plus the guys talk about the continuing issues with Coronavirus and Social Change that continue to need to be addressed plus the guys have thoughts on expanding rosters, broadcasting games, 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Rafel Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back and talking with Gerald about the 22-team setup coming to finish off the regular season in Orlando. We talk about some of the particulars with this scenario, what are some of the things we would have like to have seen, and what preparation is needed before the teams head to Florida. The guys also talk about what's coming up at NBA Draft Junkies and initial impressions that Rafael has about Gerald's 2020 NBA Mock Draft v1.0 and how difficult it is, as someone who does his own mock drafts, to come up with a solid offering. All this and we talk about the current troubles for Oklahoma State and what that could potentially mean for the direction NBA 2021 top prospect Cade Cunningham will eventually take. 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), a

Josh and Gerald are back for another packed episode which has the guys talking about if Tenet, or any film, can bring back the fans to the movie theaters in the age of the Coronavirus. They also are talking about HBO Max's debut with anime and how some small early returns could lead them into becoming a big player in the duel against streaming services like Crunchyroll and Netflix. The video game Disintegration comes out this week and while it does have Halo experience with its new development company, will that translate into the game becoming a Halo-sized hit? And it's time to continue the Top 100 (ish) Pop Culture Cosmos Movie Countdown with our #60-69 films.   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 have done a group Mock Draft already with Rafael Barlowe, Stone Hansen, and Michael Visenberg, but what does Gerald on his own has to say about the NBA Draft? Well, he has his first mock draft now available to listen as he counts down the first round from #1-30. if you are looking for more of his thoughts, check out the written version today at popculturecosmos.com. Where do the NBA prospects stand in Gerald's eyes in this first mock draft? Tune in and find out! 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!

Look who returns to us on our latest episode of the PCC Multiverse. It's Josh Pederson, everyone! That's right Josh is back with Gerald after a couple of weeks off as the guys expound on recent comments made by Ridley Scott on there being a possible future for the Alien franchise. The guys also talk about the attempts by Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous to capture the spirit of what has made the original Mass Effect trilogy so special. Has it worked? Or is it just something to fill the time as we look for a more exciting video game space epic. And the guys also discuss Sega's recent decision to double down on the retro craze by introducing the Sega Game Gear Micro. Will this be a hit along the lines of the previous Mini Genisis? Or is it just a cash grab on its way to a doomed failure? All this and Ryan Jon Tombasco stops by to talk with Gerald as they remember the life of podcaster Tom Dwyer, host of the Big Daddy Road Show who passed away last week. He gets candid about memories he has of Tom, his time work

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies joins us again but on this occasion, he and Gerald talk about the real issues plaguing this country when it comes to systemic racism and what we can do about it. The talk of experiences with racism, frustration, and hope for change in our society helps make this one of our best episodes ever. The guys also talk about how the NBA should deal with the current events and discuss the best way to return to an NBA season. All this and Gerald drops a surprise on Rafael on the 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 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 as we talk about the troubling times that have devastated this country over the past week and what we can do as a society to make the needed changes culturally that should have taken place long ago. We also talk about the possible optics of the NBA announcing the restart of its season on a week like this, and what format of the many that have been proposed would be the best for the league moving forward. Plus Gerald and Tom discuss who might be the ideal pickup for the team in the offseason and JR Smith's weekend right 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 Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

It's a tasty episode for today as Noah Ian Fein from The HunnicOutcasts returns to talk with Gerald about henry Cavill coming back to DC. Does this mean a Man of Steel 2? Or does Warner Bros. have something different in mind? The guys also speculate on what Sony may have to offer in regards to its upcoming State of Play for the Playstation 5 this week. What feature do we want most of all for the PS5 and do we think that Sony needs it to thwart the momentum of the Xbox Series X? All this and Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions stops back in another time to share his thoughts on DC and the upcoming Snyder Cut of Justice League for HBO Max and some great cooking ideas while staying at home this summer. All this and we continue our Pop Culture Cosmos countdown of the top 100 movies with our #70-79. 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 Co