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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.)

Welcome back to our latest Riverdale recap, featuring the expert blend of serious devotion and sarcastic derision you won't get from any other podcast out there!  This time, we dissect Chapter 53, "Jawbreaker," where Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast and special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe question F.P.'s competence as Sheriff, mourn our favorite side character and his tiny teeth and fail once more to pinpoint The Town With Pep on any coherent map. Length - 00:49:20 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

We start this episode off with our annual Free Comic Book Day preview, giving you a sneak peek at all the freebies available at participating shops on Saturday, May 4th, then take our first deep dive into "Game of Thrones."  Better late than never, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe joins Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to cover the first two episodes of the epic fantasy's final season, "Winterfell" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Length - 01:33:59 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:42 - COMIC BOOK NEWS A preview of the books that will be available during this year's Free Comic Book Day. - 0:17:00 - GAME OF THRONES A SPOILER-filled discussion about the first two episodes of Season Eight, plus an impromptu "death draft," predicting the characters who won't survive until the end.

Relive with us one of the best weeks of Cliff's life, as his three favorite topics manage to fill up an entire show.  First, we are flush with news from Star Wars Celebration about Episode IX, then we dig into everything the streaming service Disney+ promises to offer, only to cap it off with the positive superhero vibes of a "Shazam" review.  Holy Moly, this may be the most psyched Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has ever been about what's on the horizon! Length - 01:20:03 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:43 - STAR WARS NEWS A trailer and a title for the upcoming "Star Wars Episode IX." - 0:24:46 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Dates, prices, new series and further details about the highly anticipated streaming service Disney+. - 0:40:55 - MOVIE NEWS Another Zack Snyder Q&A reveals abandoned plans for "Justice League," our SPOILER-ish review of the fun family superhero film "Shazam" and the start of the Poobah's Top 100 Movie countdown.

We just couldn't wait another episode to share some of our reaction to the new teaser trailer for "Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker." So here's a snippet from our upcoming Episode #151!

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast celebrates our milestone 150th episode by playing a rousing game of Running 'Round Riverdale.                                                                                                                                         But much like our favorite show puts a dark spin on the wholesome Archie Comics characters, we can't play the game as intended without adding a few twists of our own!  The Poobah (a certified 3rd level Gamemaster) has completely rewritten the rules, adding hilarious details from all three seasons of Riverdale into the gameplay.                                                                                                         Along with our special guests, Coach Mayor Jared Lowe and the First Lady Valerie Lowe, we used the teams we drafted in a previous episode and had a blast Running 'Round the 'Dale!                                                                                                           Length - 01:08:38 Language

Riverdale Chat returns, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast sinks our fangs into the two latest episodes of the addicting and unpredictable teen soap opera.  First, it's time for this year's musical episode in Chapter 51 "Big Fun," where the cast puts on a stage version of Heathers when they're not busy burning down mobile drug labs.  Then, it's on to Chapter 52 "The Raid," (or is it "The Master?") and Edgar Evernever's farmie open house and cult recruitment jamboree.  There's a lot to decipher as we rocket toward this year's finale, so tune in and relive it all with us! Length - 01:17:32 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

As we begin our third year in the podcasting game, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has put all our dumb toddler blunders behind us.  No mistakes from here on out, as we reveal the most hated jobs on our resumes, review 80s musical biopic "The Dirt," catch up on the plots of "Doom Patrol" and "The Walking Dead" and let you know about a few new series, specials and documentaries hitting the airwaves. Length - 01:27:19 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:35 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Telling stories about the worst jobs we've ever worked. - 0:20:50 - CROSSING THE STREAMS New episodes of "Queer Eye" on Netflix, likely the final season of "Catastrophe," the true crime series "The Case Against Adnan Syed," Hulu comedies "Shrill" and "PEN15," differing opinions on "Love, Death & Robots," the Motley Crue biopic "The Dirt," a trailer for season three of "Stranger Things" and "Doom Patrol" just keeps getting weirder. - 0:51:22 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Wrapping up seasons of "The Gifted,

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast celebrates our third anniversary by debating the most beloved role of a cult favorite actor, reviewing the blockbuster horror film "Us," trying to understand Zack Snyder and cracking open the cover of the 1000th issue of "Detective Comics."  We are living in a bleeping dream world and enjoying every minute of it! Length - 01:08:02 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:33 - ONE JOB Getting inspired by the new podcast Late Night (Nic) Cage Fight to declare the one essential role for Nicholas Cage. - 0:21:15 - MOVIE NEWS The Disney buyout of Fox becomes official and a title for the first generation of Marvel films, spoiler-free thoughts on Jordan Peele's "Us," reacting to Zack Snyder's rant on his killer version of Batman and the first poster for "Star Wars Episode IX." - 0:49:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Jonathan Hickman returning to Marvel for new era of X-Men, the "Absolute Carnage" crossover event, a bonus chapter of "Marvels" for its 25th anniversary

Riverdale hits their milestone 50th episode with "American Dreams," the 15th show of season three, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to celebrate.  But before we can figure out how many candles should really be on F.P.'s cake, we've got to visit a creepy comic shop and do a little bare knuckle RPGing to see if the Red Paladin is really king of the mountain.  All this, plus casting news for the upcoming spinoff Katy Keene, from your friends at KPP! Length - 00:49:42 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Recapping, ribbing, reckoning and rejoicing in Riverdale, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to cover episode 14 of season three, "Fire Walk With Me."  We start by remembering Luke Perry, then it's on to awkward house showings, adopting random homeless kids, holding our hands over open flames and meticulously mapping Archie's many scars. Length - 00:43:29 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Adding a robot fact-checker to our lineup goes about as smoothly as you'd expect, as the well-oiled machine known as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast rolls out another brand new episode.  This time around, we pour ourselves a couple bowls of cereal, cringe through a hard-to-watch documentary, sample the latest Netflix offerings and review the blockbuster "Captain Marvel."  Higher, further, faster, Ka-Powier! Length - 01:22:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:23 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Remembering our favorite breakfast cereals from childhood. - 0:09:32 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The scathing Michael Jackson documentary "Leaving Neverland," Bob Saget returns to host "Videos After Dark," YouTube superstar Lilly Singh coming to late night NBC, hospital drama on "This is Us," "Arrow" to conclude next season, HBO's "Crashing" canceled, binging Showtime's "Escape at Dannemora," the topical comedy of "Desus & Mero" and being tided over by "Big Brother Canada." - 0:30:54 - CROSSING T

With more details about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge being revealed seemingly every day, it's time for a special crossover episode with The Mickey Bars Podcast dedicated to all things Disney!  Cliff and Elisha Barnes are joined by returning guest Justin Lowe to deep dive into all the news and rumors from the Star Wars-inspired rides, the menus and the merchandise.  If you are as anxious as we are to step into that galaxy far, far away then don't miss it.  Batuu or Bust! Length - 01:14:36 Language - PG. (Contains mild language.)

We may be telegraphing our punches, but when a new episode of Riverdale drops, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is going to cover it.  This time out, we're talking episode 13 of season three, "Requiem for a Welterweight."  Recorded before Luke Perry's untimely passing, this one features high-stakes 'Dale action like boxing, under-cooked bacon, picking out a dress to drown in and a master plan we don't understand about putting prisoners in prison. Length - 00:59:07 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Set your VCRs to record this one, because you're going to want to carefully catalog everything Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has to cover this week!  Listen in as the Poobah rubs elbows with a celebrity, we agree to disagree with this year's Oscar winners and binge all the television worth binging (and some that isn't). Length - 01:13:28 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:47 - GAMING Seth calls in to actor Rich Sommer's game podcast Cardboard and My Little Pony, Transformers and G.I. Joe come to Heroclix. - 0:10:18 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME The kinds of things we set our VCRs to record and rewatch back in the day. - 0:18:44 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Jeopardy All-Star Games" spices up the quiz show, wooed by reality shows "The Masked Singer," "Survivor," "The Challenge" and "Temptation Island," "Better Things" back on FX, family sitcoms "Splitting Up Together" and "The Kids are Alright," "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" celebrates a milestone, "Crikey! It's the Irwins"

Let's make some 'dale!  Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns with another mad, Sapphic caper, covering "Bizarrodale," the 12th episode of Riverdale's third season.  (And a related sketch from Saturday Night Live!)  Our favorite supporting characters finally take the spotlight, including Cheryl & Toni (a.k.a. Blopaz) and Kevin & Moose (a.k.a. um... Kevlar Masonjar?). Length - 00:53:50 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back, and we're jumping the gun on what is sure to be an entire year of Star Wars rumors, hyperbole and hype.  We're also simultaneously streaming two off-kilter superhero stories, prepping for the Oscars, trying not to cry during a wholesome documentary and spotlighting one of the biggest movie stars of our lifetimes, Bruce Willis. Length - 01:28:12 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:08 - STAR WARS NEWS Anticipating Episode IX's title reveal, wondering about the future impact of recent fan backlash, the results of our Star Wars vs Avengers poll and the announcement of Triple Force Friday. - 0:26:08 - CROSSING THE STREAMS The premier of "Doom Patrol" on the DC Universe app, first impressions of the offbeat superheroes of "Umbrella Academy," the twisty, time-travely "Russian Doll," Netflix bandersnatches its viewers choices and a new comedy special from Ray Romano. - 0:48:18 - MOVIE NEWS "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" documentary debuts on PB