Pop Culture Cosmos

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back with his countdown of NBA Draft prospects, this time at the center position. He digs deep into the list to bring you the names that are NBA-ready, and ones that aren't quite there yet. He also goes into detail about prospects once highly regarded but due to ever-changing NBA, some of these once highly-rated choices may see quite a bit more struggle to progress than a different basketball climate twenty years ago. All this and Rafael talks about the conversations he's had with previous draft prospects and some of the words of wisdom he's had to pass on. 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, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Lots to talk about on our latest episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos, we give an update on the Naughty Dog/Last of Us 2 situation and how we're not quite convinced everything is as OK as it seems. Extraction has been a big hit for Netflix, which gives Josh and Gerald a chance to talk about how big a boost this is for Chris Hemsworth's non-Marvel career, and how the #1 streamer has become a home for action movie actors. The guys also count down what they feel currently as the top 10 movie franchises (which are always subject to change), what Final Fantasy remake would we like to see, our thoughts on Hasbro green lighting a movie return for G.I. Joe and Geoff Keighley's announcement for ANOTHER digital gaming event replacement for E3 that has us wondering aloud how problematic all these digital events could be for gamers. 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, Rob McCa

Another great episode we have on tap for you as Josh and Gerald weigh in on some heavy-duty news topics covering the realm of pop culture. The guys discuss the fallout from leaks of gameplay and spoilers from the upcoming Last of Us 2, and how this has affected the game's release and what needs to change within the video game industry itself. They're also talking about what the likelihood is for Charlie Cox's Daredevil (or any of the Netflix Marvel heroes) ever appearing in a Spider-Man or Marvel Cinematic Universe property. Plus the war of words are now upon us with movie theater chains and Universal pictures over the digital release of Trolls World Tour, and the guys share thoughts on how this came about and why it's not likely to last. And also some initial impressions are made as Assassin's Creed Valhalla gets introduced, is it something that gamers can get behind? All this and Josh Gilstrap from Cinematic Blindspots stops by to talk about the fear people will have going back to the movies, which one he w

Our Draft experts are back again as Michael Visenberg from The Stepien, Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, and Stone Hansen from DraftSite are back with Gerald as they make the projected picks for the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Listen in as the tension builds as the picks become increasingly more difficult with the guys debating over which players can make a contribution at an NBA-level as we get deeper and deeper into the draft. All this and the experts weigh in on where Team Canada stands with its basketball development, and if they are on a par with a similar statured country in France. 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, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Chris Lardieri from Inside Sports is back this week to break down with Gerald the NFL Draft with thoughts on the teams that made the best moves, and the ones that just didn't use their picks wisely. The guys also have thoughts on how this virtual draft took place and Chris has some final words on another football podcast he's doing with his son.   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 chat with Gerald as the guys discuss the team's poor decision-making in obtaining a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program designed to help small businesses. We talk about how disappointing this is and the fallout that could arise from it. There's also talk about the rising number of comparisons being made between LeBron James and Michael Jordan after ESPN's "The Last Dance" just how LeBron would fare playing in the '80s and '90s against the Bulls dynasty and how LeBron has transformed the opinions of many Lakers fans since his arrival to Los Angeles. All this and as the whispers of possible practice facilities re-opening becomes a possibility, the guys reflect about how this is a promising sign for a possible return to the NBA season. Plus we give a big shout out to new dad TJ Johnson 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

We have had so many great 2020 NBA Draft episodes right here on the Lakers Fast Break that we almost forget about what could be coming up on the horizon in next year's draft. So Stone Hansen from DraftSite stops back in to talk about some of the most intriguing prospects coming up in 2021. He talks about who could be at the top of the draft, some possible risers, and how this NBA/G-League initiative will help or hurt those who utilize that option instead of going to school for a year or overseas. He also talks about his choice for the Lakers in our recent NBA Mock Draft and how this player could replace an aging Rajon Rondo.  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, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos as Josh and Gerald are joined by Octavio Gomez from Go Bros. Gaming. The guys talk about Disney and Marvel once again pushing the release date of Doctor Strange 2, this time to March of 2022, is something "strange" truly going on here? The guys also talk about their favorite video games to play during this pandemic that you should try and why Star Wars: The Clone Wars could be wrapping up its season in the best way possible for fans. We also celebrate the one year anniversary of the biggest box office success of all-time, Avengers Endgame by sharing our thoughts in a clip from our spoilercast, one of our most popular episodes ever. All this and we begin our journey in Dungeons and Dragons to the Lost Mines of Phandelver as Octavio, Gerald, Robert Gibson, and Roger Hamilton heed the call to play in this clip from our first part of our adventure. And since it was his first time ever for D&D, Octavio reflects on his initial time with the game an

On our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast, we get all of our NBA Draft experts together for a mock first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Listen in as James and Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, Michael Visenberg of The Stepien, and Stone Hansen from Draftsite.com put on their GM hats and break down each pick they make from #1-30 (based on current draft order provided by Tankathon.com). They also share thoughts if they would trade the #1 overall draft pick and the recent move by the NBA and the G-League to go after high school players headed to college or overseas. So sit back and relax as the guys along with host Gerald Glassford as they employ their strategies in this first-ever Lakers Fast Break NBA Mock Draft! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase on Amazon

We're back for another great episode as Josh and Gerald share thoughts on the growing trend in playing video games in this current epidemic and opinions on how the effects of the Coronavirus may have Sony thinking about a move of the launch of the Playstation 5 later this year to 2021. The guys also talk about the prospects of a Hunger Games prequel, and Josh's time spent with the very popular Final Fantasy VII remake. All this and Curtis Watkins comes onto the show to talk to Gerald and also Octavio Gomez from Go Bros. Gaming about the steps people should take about getting into the world of Dungeons & Dragons for the very first time, or returning after many years (Special thanks to our friends at Las Vegas / North Las Vegas Henderson Dungeons & Dragons All Levels Welcome on Facebook). Plus Brad Campbell from Watchers Movie Reviews stops by to talk about movies he is most looking forward to and how 2021 is shaping up to be very interesting with the recent schedule changes for the Marvel Cinematic Uni

LakerTom from lakerholics.net stops by for his weekly chat to talk about what the ongoing Coronavirus crisis is doing and how the possibility of returning to finish the end of the season is now a possibility. And with all the great NBA Draft content on the channel, LakerTom asks Gerald about what player the Lakers might be interested in with their pick in the 2020 NBA Draft plus what the future may hold with this change in philosophy for the NBA regarding the players leaving high school. The guys also talk about the recent ESPN docuseries, "The Last Stand" centering around the Chicago Bulls last championship season and what Lakers season would they like to see covered in a similar behind-the-scenes look. Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck, and Retro City Games!

Our countdown to the NBA Draft continues as Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies breaks down the top 10 small forwards headed to the 2020 NBA Draft. Which players look prime to make a big contribution and which need more time to develop? Plus he and Gerald also talk about ESPN's "The Last Dance" and thoughts on the NBA teams who have drafted best in recent years. Are the Lakers on this list? Find out 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 and comments on Apple Podcasts!   Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble), and Retro City Games!

It's time for the NFL Draft this week and Gerald Glassford and Chris Lardieri from Inside Sports break down some of the themes which will carry itself in the early rounds of the draft? Is there another #1 option than Joe Burrow? Why are Defensive Lineman and Quarterbacks so desired at the top of virtually every NFL Draft? Who are the other top QB's after the top three? Plus we look at what the Raiders have to do to be a hit in Vegas, why the NFL Draft is so important for us right now, the technological hiccups that may happen, and thoughts on what team might be a good fit for NFL's own version of ESPN's "The Last Dance". Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck, and Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to talk about the breaking news of the NBA partnering with the G-League to entice top prospects thinking about going to NCAA or Overseas. He talks about the new program which sets up a G-League team in California designed to develop players not yet eligible for the NBA Draft. Rafael and Gerald look at how this will change the landscape of the high school to pro process and how it affects those overseas teams and also the NCAA. We look at the reasoning behind this decision and what that will mean for the future of the "one and done" option to became draft-eligible. We also talk about the players who have already committed, why they're making the decision to join, and what players will look at this option seriously in the coming years 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 and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice

Even in the middle of an ongoing pandemic, the pop culture news train keeps rolling on as Josh and Gerald get you up to speed on the future for Artemis Fowl bypassing the theaters and heading straight to the box office, the cancellation of Comic-Con and the digitization of Gamescom, the soft release of NBC/Universal's Peacock streaming network and its new original content, and the future for Justice League Dark now that JJ Abrams sets a course for the series on HBO Max. All this and Jessica Boggs from the TV Ratings Guide is back in part two of her April TV Update talking about what shows and networks are seeing a boost in viewership due to the Coronavirus, and Noah Ian Fein from The HunnicOutcasts shares some Turbo Grafx 16 memories in his retro gaming recap! All this and more on another great edition 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 us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! Presented by Pop Culture Cosmo

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies has returned yet again to start breaking down by position some of the best prospects in this upcoming draft. The first position they tackle is the top 10 Power Forwards. Who does Rafael think could be at the top, what power forwards could be of interest when the Lakers pick, and where does NCAA standout Obi Toppin lie on his list? All this and we talk about some of the picks Rafael believed in that others may not have in the past that proved Rafael correct in our latest Lakers Fast break podcast! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble), and Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns to talk about guard prospects Cole Anthony and Nico Mannion. Plus a flurry of prospects declared for the NBA Draft over the weekend, but which ones have a real chance to be picked? And with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic raging on, should the NCAA be more lenient with those making the wrong NBA Draft decision? 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 and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble), and Retro City Games!

It's time once again to catch up on all the latest news and information on pop culture as Josh and Gerald weigh in on the success of Dramwroks and Universal's Trolls World Tour. Was the record-breaking success of the movie on digital make up for its cancellation in theaters? Plus the guys share thoughts on a return to a live-action Robin Hood for Disney+, how the new rendition of Dune is shaping up, why Netflix is now more valuable than Disney, and the next cant-miss shows you need to see are Ozark and What We Do In The Shadows. All this and Jessica Boggs from the TV Ratings Guide stops by in part one of her monthly TV update to talk about the declining wrestling wars and why AEW and the WWE ratings are falling when overall television viewing is rising. 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, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for pur

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back with Gerald as they talk about the NBA mulling over plans for a return to the season including a 25-day training camp option. Is this enough time or is more needed to prevent serious injuries? Alex Caruso has made a big impact this season with the Lakers, but as his legend continues to grow, what's in store for his seasons ahead.  Will he stay a Laker or could he find himself as a hot commodity out on the open market in 2021. All this and the guys talk about the lingering effects of the Coronavirus and how the Lakers' ability to draft in recent years has been secretly one of the key s to their success. Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble), and Retro City Games!

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns to talk who the Lakers might be interested, sleepers who will look to get some draft buzz, how the Lakers have done in the draft recently, international players that could get attention and more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions and comments on Apple Podcasts! Presented by Inside Sports, Pop Culture Cosmos, Voice From The Underground-The Podcast, Rob McCallum Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble), and Retro City Games!