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Our tournament bracket of imaginary bands and musicians has been narrowed down to 64 entries and in this episode Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will finish off another quarter of the list! Jared Lowe returns to moderate this spirited debate and you've got a front row seat. Length - 01:25:26 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

It's time for another of our patented tournament-style brackets! Former Coach Mayor Jared Lowe has put together an exhaustive list of fictional bands and musicians from some of our favorite movies, TV shows and attractions, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to match them up against each other and debate until we come up with a winner. Part one features the "play-ins," where we whittle the list down from a ridiculous 88 entries to a more sane 64. Length - 02:54:39 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

We haven't talked television in a bit, but there have been some absolute bangers airing lately. Listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast gets caught up with all the latest releases on the small screen. Length - 00:56:07 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:08:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Andor" raises the bar for modern Star Wars storytelling, Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" takes on serious problems with ridiculous solutions, the conclusion to "The Righteous Gemstones," second season of "The Last of Us" zipping through the beats of the video game, "Poker Face" returns to Peacock and "The Four Seasons" a comfort show with likeable actors.

Summer movie season has just begun and there are already some major blockbusters out there to enjoy. This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reviews a few of the latest flicks and tries to get the facts straight as the Diamond bankruptcy continues to rock the entire comic industry. Length - 00:35:18 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:00:48 - MOVIE NEWS Data begins trickling in for our Summer Movie Challenge, seeing the stunt-filled "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" in IMAX, a treasure hunt for the "Fountain of Youth" on AppleTV+, Tim Robinson expands his "I Think You Should Leave" persona in "Friendship," Netflix comedy "Nonnas" provides comfort food, "Lilo & Stitch" makes bank but alters the original and familiar faces return for "Karate Kid: Legends." - 0:18:12 - COMIC BOOK NEWS A successful Free Comic Book Day, DC and Marvel announce Batman and Deadpool to cross over, more shakeups in the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy.

For the third year in a row, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to predict the Top Ten biggest films of the summer season. Not only is Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast returning, but former Coach-Mayor and recent Chicken-Jockey Jared Lowe joins the contest, where we each make bold boasts about which blockbusters will best the box office between now and Labor Day. Length - 01:41:10 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

May is almost here, so that means it's time for our annual Free Comic Book Day preview episode! Join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast as we highlight all the giveaways you should be on the lookout for when you visit your favorite shop on Saturday, May 3rd for the biggest day of the year. Length - 01:00:34 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:04 - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY A sneak peek sampling of this year's FCBD offerings. - 0:24:10 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Diamond Comic Distributors purchased in bankruptcy auction, a record-breaking Transformers Kickstarter campaign, some current comic book recommendations and Cliff's trip to Canton, Ohio for a local convention.

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can't go toooo long without visiting The 'Dale, so listen in as we cover Riverdale Chapter 111 "Blue Collar." Archie starts a union. Reggie learns ventriloquism. Alice smothers somebody with a pillow. The usual. Length - 00:47:28 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

We haven't talked much TV lately here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, so allow us to catch up on all the recent shows we've been watching and recommend some of our favorites. Length - 00:56:34 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:01:08 - MOVIE NEWS Recapping this year's Oscar winners and stocking up during a Criterion flash sale. - 0:09:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Cobra Kai" wraps up its run on a high note, final season of "The Righteous Gemstones" arrives on HBO, Thailand vibes on "The White Lotus," "Clerks" actor Brian O'Halloran on game show "The Floor," Noah Wyle on real-time hospital drama "The Pitt," "Invincible" stuffs a lot of plot into a short season, high-concept "Severance" keeps people guessing, buzz continues to build for "Reacher," one-take wonder "Adolescence" on Netflix, Sterling K. Brown on Hulu's "Paradise," "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" puts new spin on familiar story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" adapts Poe to modern times, Matt Murdock is back in "Daredevil: Born Again" an

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back from another venture to an area comic con and we've got a report on all the fun we had and amazing creators we were able to meet. And don't think we forgot about 2025's first superhero movie! Length - 00:51:59 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:04:20 - TRIP REPORT Our second year visiting Kentucky for the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. - 0:41:47 - CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Thoughts on the latest Marvel Studios film, "Captain America: Brave New World."

It may be Oscar weekend, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast isn't satisfied only celebrating a handful of prestigious critical darlings. With our 8th Annual Poobah Awards, we recognize EVERY movie we saw in 2024, counting down and ranking a year's worth of films and bestowing specific accolades for 13 standout moments and individual performances. This is cinema! Length - 04:21:38 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is catching up on all the television we've been enjoying lately. We welcome back The OJ, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to help us review and recommend some great shows and make sense of the bombshell news of former monopoly Diamond Comic Distributors declaring bankruptcy. Length - 01:23:49 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:06:14 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The all-ages adventure "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" on Disney+, the second season of "Squid Game" picks up years after the original phenomenon, getting therapy from Harrison Ford on "Shrinking," "Severance" returns with new episodes, "Ted Lasso" begins shooting new season about women's football, the end of the superhero era on the CW with the final "Superman & Lois," time capsule of a documentary "Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story," Peyton List told us to watch "School Spirits," a deep dive into all seven seasons of "The West Wing" and truth versus fiction in Netfli

We're taking a toy trek this week on Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Joined by special guests Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and Mr. Russ Casseday, we talk about all the fun stuff we're currently collecting and how we're displaying it, plus Cliff reports on a recent road trip to some amazing vintage toy stores throughout the state. Length - 01:11:45 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

It's time again for our annual sneak peek at all of the movies headed our way in 2025! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe as we preview our theater trips and streaming library for the entire year and compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated films. Length - 02:18:41 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Back from our annual trip to GalaxyCon Columbus, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to recount our amazing day rubbing elbows with a few of our favorite celebrities, attending panels, shopping for geeky swag and eating some outstanding meals. Length - 01:34:19 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

After stuffing ourselves silly in Part One of our debate over the best Thanksgiving specials in television history, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to the table for the conclusion. We match up dramas, comedies, modern, vintage, silly, serious and everything in between to give you a smorgasbord of holiday TV happiness! Length - 03:15:06 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has an overstuffed episode just in time for the holiday, debating and deciding on the best Thanksgiving specials in television history! Tuck in to enjoy the left half of the bracket now, then come back next week for leftovers in part two. Length - 03:10:30 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has comic books on the brain this week. Along with special guest Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we recap an enjoyable convention trip, dish on the biggest news coming out of New York Comic Con and watch a few comic-inspired TV shows. Length - 01:31:51 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:40 - TRIP REPORTS Jordan and Cliff recount their visit to this year's Cincinnati Comic Expo, meeting Kevin Eastman, Dr. Peter Weller and Tinker Bell herself, Margaret Kerry! - 0:45:05 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Diamond Comic Distributors downsizing their warehouses, New York Comic Con announcements include Loeb and Lee reuniting for "Batman: Hush 2," the return of DC's Vertigo imprint and a sequel to the Monsterverse hit "Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong," the "Absolute" continuity a success, "Ultimate Wolverine" joining Marvel's lineup, Soule and McNiven preview "Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell," the summer event "One World Under Doom" and "DC versus Marvel"

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has revealed the winner of our Summer Movie Challenge, predicting the biggest blockbusters of the season, so now it's time to reward them with a deep dive into a film of their choosing. Joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we watch and critique the sports drama "Big Fan," a timely story about fandom and celebrity. Length - 01:03:50 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns with multiple new trip reports from some of our most recent adventures. Cliff visits CTS Promotions' Columbus Toy & Game Show at the Ohio State Fairgrounds and the Great Ohio Toy Show in Xenia, Jordan sets up once again at the eclectic Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Seth treks to Maryland for the Baltimore Comic Con and special guest Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast endures Freshman drop-off day at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio! Length - 00:57:27 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

After forecasting our individual top tens earlier this year, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has tabulated this summer's box office numbers and the results are in! Joined once again by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we reveal who came closest to predicting the top money-making movies of the season and what favorite film they get to assign the rest of us to watch. Length - 00:48:30 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)