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This brand new episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast covers a lot of ground.  We start with a couple of real-world political figures trying to shame and censor comic books abroad, wade a little deeper into some recent shows with tons of potential, discuss our favorite roles from the amazing career of Patrick Swayze and much, much more, mijo! Length - 01:49:51 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:37 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Image's "Undiscovered Country" sells film rights for over $1 million, Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child" arrives in December, rumors of an African-American Batman stir strong reactions, retailer confusion over a DC recall, Russian minister of culture throws shade at comic readers, mayor of Rio de Janeiro tries to censor Avengers comic and catching up on some recent releases including "Spider-Man: Life Story," "Superman: Year One," "Marvel Comics" #1000 and "Spawn" #300. - 0:35:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Showing strong strategy as "Big Broth

And now, the third entry in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket, pitting over 140 of our favorite television opening numbers against each other to decide once and for all the best of all time!  This go-round, we cover the contemporary greats of the "Modern Age."  The oldest on the list began in 1989 and many are still on the air today, so listen in and see if you can name all these current classics! Length - 02:20:22 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns, bringing special guest Justin Lowe along with us once more to sift through all the latest news.  We try to make sense of the Spider-Man mess between Sony and Disney, explore the special features on the "Avengers: Endgame" Blu-ray and review several new offerings from HBO and Netflix, including the controversial special from Dave Chappelle and the fantasy world of "The Dark Crystal."  So be a Ka-Pal and join us! Length - 01:24:26 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:06:18 - MOVIE NEWS An anecdote about Seth's continued bad luck with a local theater, thoughts on the Disney / Sony Spider-Man split, Matthew McConaughey plays to type in "The Beach Bum," the political romantic comedy "Long Shot," checking out the special features on the "Avengers: Endgame" Blu-ray and the "Jack Kirby's The Eternals" exhibit opens at Disney. - 0:34:47 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Jim Henson prequel "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" arrives on Netflix, the second seas

The gang at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast welcomes special remote guest Justin Lowe as we do our best to recap all the latest Disney news from this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.  The conversation includes what we know about the Disney+ streaming service, including all the upcoming exclusive Marvel shows, "The Mandalorian" and an Obi-Wan prequel set in the "Star Wars" universe, new additions and updates to the rides, restaurants and attractions found at the parks, the Star Wars cruise-on-land "Galactic Starcruiser," the Avengers Campus and all the newly crowned Disney Legends.  We've got a packet full of information and two Disney fanatics to make sense of it all, so hop aboard! Length - 01:33:04 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

The Fright Zone ain't what it used to be, but luckily Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to help guide you through!  This week, we've got a report from the gaming mecca known as Gen Con, a little Disney trivia, a spoiler-free discussion about Quentin Tarantino's latest film, a "one job" pick for an actor with a very wide-ranging résumé and more. Length - 01:06:48 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:00:58 - GAMING Seth returns from his annual trip to Gen Con and KPP goes for the gold during local trivia night. - 0:16:38 - ANIMATION NEWS Catching up on the DC Universe's "Young Justice: Outsiders" and "She-Ra & the Princesses of Power" on Netflix. - 0:30:03 - ONE JOB Choosing the single role by which the world should remember Woody Harrelson. - 0:43:53 - MOVIE NEWS Reviewing Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood" with minimal spoilers and a new G.I. Joe movie starring... Chuckles!? - 0:57:10 - DISNEY DOINGS Cliff gets his reservations in for "Star

What Time Is It?  It's time to gather Forty or Fifty of your friends together for the latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!  Jordan starts things off, avoiding Jimmy Olsen's Blues by recounting the success of this year's River City Comic Arts Festival, then those Two Princes Cliff and Seth review Amazon's new phenomenon, "The Boys."  Little Miss Can't Be Wrong, as long as she's listening to KPP! Length - 01:01:15 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:15 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Thinking back on the first albums we ever bought. - 0:16:37 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Checking Instagram for news about the upcoming season of "Riverdale," an extremely meta "BH90210" reunion, "Big Brother" picks up steam, sampling the first episode of "Pennyworth," Agent Carter to appear on the next season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TVLand skews older with "Younger," "Yellowstone" cranks up the cowboy adrenaline and the final season of "Preacher" premiers. - 0:33:45 - CROSSING THE STREAMS A

It's time for the second entry in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket, where we pit over 140 of the best television opening numbers in history against each other to declare one the greatest of all time!  This week, we go all the way back to the beginning for our "Golden Age" bracket.  One show dates as far back as the movie serials of the 1920s and one is still on the airwaves today, but most fit into that cozy black and white era of the 1950s and 60s.  Tune in to see if you recognize all these golden oldies and then come back soon for part three! Length - 01:42:39 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

While most of our favorite series are in reruns for the summer, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast decided to trot out something we haven't done since our first dozen shows: a tournament bracket!  This time around, we'll be debating the best theme songs in the history of television.  And we aren't just referencing the dozen most famous ones you'd expect.  This is only the first in an epic four part competition, covering what we refer to as "The Bronze Age" and the heyday of "TGIF" and "Must See TV," from 1982 until 2001.  So please enjoy part one of our Extreme TV Theme Song Bracket and come back soon for the rest of the results! Length - 01:43:11 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Worn out from the whirlwind that is Comic Con, this time out Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks our feet up and enjoys some television.  The new season of "Big Brother" stumbles out of the gate, "When They See Us" captures some painful truths and a couple of our favorite cable dramas crank up the crazy.  All that, plus a Florida anecdote from Cliff and our in-depth thoughts on the latest season of "Stranger Things." Length - 01:08:55 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:32 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS A look at the CW's fall schedule, season 21 of "Big Brother" has some issues, "Yellowstone" ups the drama to insane levels, the final season of "Legion" continues to confound and some trailers for upcoming shows like "The Terror: Infamy," HBO's "Watchmen" and "Westworld." - 0:30:24 - CROSSING THE STREAMS More "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" on Netflix, "When They See Us" dramatizes the true story of the Central Park Five and finally getting around to "Six Feet Under." - 0:38:3

Recorded the weekend of this year's Comic-Con International, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a deluge of breaking news to wade through.  We start with the highlights from the publishing side of things, then dive into movies, our impressions of some brand new trailers and full reviews of "Toy Story 4" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home."  We also have all the details you need to know about Marietta's upcoming River City Comic Arts Festival, so give us a listen.  It's the least you could do! Length - 01:23:25 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:03 - COMIC BOOK NEWS The big headlines coming out of San Diego Comic Con, lots of endings in the comic world as Vertigo is shuttered, a horror imprint at DC for Joe Hill, Alan Moore retires with the final issue of "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," the end of an era with the cancellation of "MAD Magazine" and a bombshell surprise finale for "The Walking Dead" series. - 0:22:40 - MOVIE NEWS The conclusion of the Poobah's Top 100 movie cou

Fun's over!  It's back to business in this episode, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has a review of the final Fox "X-Men" movie, some retro video game goodness and an in-depth discussion about the work of Stephen King.  Joined once again by the O.J., Mr. Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network, it's a fast and funny good time no matter what speed you listen to it. Length - 01:06:47 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:33 - MOVIE NEWS Checking in on the Poobah's Top 100 Movies of all time, mild SPOILERS for our review of the X-Men swan song "Dark Phoenix" and rewatching some classics with our kids for the first time. - 0:24:50 - ONE JOB Picking the cream of the crop from master of horror Stephen King. - 0:50:55 - GAMING Seth's annual trip to Origins Game Fair, a vintage find at a local shop, a few video game announcements from E3 tickle our fancy and replica arcade cabinets coming for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel and St

We couldn't think of a better way to kick off our summer here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast than by playing a hilarious game of DC Spyfall.  Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network stuck around in the studio, so we used the opportunity to play 12 increasingly silly rounds of the comic-themed social deduction game.  Listen in and try to figure out for yourselves whether we are devious spies or just clueless dopes! Length - 00:52:31 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Before summer can officially begin, we have a final exam to conquer.  Keeping up our annual tradition, Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network returns to administer the "Comic Book Intelligence Quotient" quiz featured in Wizard Magazine #31 from March of 1994.  After a quick look back at the pop culture of a quarter century ago, follow along and see if you're able to answer as many 25-year-old trivia questions as your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Length - 00:52:42 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Welcome back to another fun-filled hour of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.  This week, we fan rumors about the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding DC and the WB's proposed streaming service, dig into several superb documentaries and even share an anecdote or two!  (And be sure to stick around until the very end for another one of Cliff's magical musical masterpieces.) Length - 01:04:28 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:08:28 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Telling tales about our first cars and first car accidents. - 0:17:42 - CROSSING THE STREAMS "Swamp Thing" cancellation announced after one episode, rumors about the upcoming Warner Brothers streaming service, enjoyable romantic comedy "Always Be My Maybe," season five of "Black Mirror" drops, 4-part musical biography "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men," the comedy retrospective "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh," and fascinating political documentaries "Knock Down the House" and "The Devil We Know." - 0:43:55 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS

This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is focusing on movies.  Join us as we review recent films we've seen (and some we haven't), debate Sigourney Weaver's most iconic performance and take a break from poring over every piece of news and scrap of footage that has made its way out of the theme park to celebrate the launch of Disney's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge." Length - 00:54:11 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:27 - MOVIE NEWS Checking in on Seth's Top 100 movie list, the mesmerizing Korean film "Burning," surprisingly good word of mouth for "Aladdin," an in-depth book about 1999, "Best Movie Year Ever," an eye-catching poster for "Wonder Woman 1984," gauging our interest in "Dark Phoenix" and an off-the-cuff remark about the term "X-Men" being outdated ruffles fanboy feathers. - 0:17:42 - ONE JOB Picking a single role to define Sigourney Weaver's career. - 0:30:25 - STAR WARS NEWS Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge officially opens at Disneyland, interrupting Cliff's entire l

The third season finale of Riverdale has arrived, and whether you think "it defies logic" or "actually kind of tracks" (or both), Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here as the Archie gang unmasks the Gargoyle King once and for all.  Skip the formal dinner at the Blossom Hunting Lodge and ascend with us as we overanalyze every aspect of Chapter 57, "Survive the Night," do our best to untangle this year's mess of long-simmering plotlines and talk about THAT ENDING. Length - 00:55:07 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

As the third season of Riverdale rushes toward its most bonkers finale yet, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to keep track of all the plot twists, misdirections and sharp left turns.  So join us as we cover Chapter 55 "Prom Night" and Chapter 56 "The Dark Secret of Harvest House," two episodes full of prom costumes, Navy recruiters, boxing double-headers, hook hands, serial killer genes and a valuable reminder that yeah, Ronnie, your dad sucks. Length - 01:08:39 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

There is some pretty serious Detective-ing going on this episode, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast uses every tool at our disposal to dig down deep into the latest news.  Several of our favorite shows conclude for the year, Netflix drops a slew of fresh content and the comic book industry continues to confound us in new and interesting ways.  Don't miss it! Length - 01:34:15 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:03:50 - GAMING Stringing yarn all over the walls for "Detective" from Portal Games and prepping for the summer's gaming conventions. - 0:09:34 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS A solid second season of "Barry," wrapping up the back halves of CW shows "The Flash" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," a record setting run on "Jeopardy!," a live star-studded tribute to television legend Norman Lear and the first season of "Bless This Mess." - 0:43:35 - CROSSING THE STREAMS "Doom Patrol" concludes an epic first season, sampling the new version of "The Twilight Zone," a surprise concept

Celebrating what is likely to be the biggest film event of our lifetimes, this week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast talks all things Avengers: Endgame.  SPOILERS abound as we review the film and check off all the ways it met or defied our expectations, but we also spend some time trying to define what this moment means to three lifelong comic book readers, marveling at the way the last decade has turned something so personal and powerful in our lives into a global phenomenon we now share with the world. Length - 02:03:36 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

Cards on the table, we are less and less sure what the heck is happening on Riverdale.  There's a pool table where the Cooper's dinner table used to be, cool guy dads are walking around without their cool guy hats, everyone Betty knows is defecting to the Farm and the biggest twist of the season is an ADULT pretending to be SEVENTEEN!  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, along with special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe, work through these mysteries and more as we cover Chapter 54, "Fear the Reaper." Length - 00:45:06 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)