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WestWorld Episode 7- Trompe l'oeil- Recapped & Explained! VINDICATION!! The 1st season of WestWorld is climaxing and the Ka-Pow theories are quickly being proven RIGHT! Hop aboard the truth-train and find out what little (and big) details you may have missed in this episode! And no Michael, they aren't all #rollbots. Language- PG-13 (Contains some adult language)

Cold weather and political turmoil may have some of you looking to move to the tropics of Canada, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to help, with another dose of nerdy nonsense to warm the cockles of your heart.  We discuss what we thought of the big budget "Doctor Strange," catch up on a couple weeks of television we've neglected and drop a few news tidbits that have been making the rounds this week in this brand new episode. Length - 01:34:56 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:05:15 - PERLMUTTER "Spider-Gwen" co-creator sends strange election-night tweet disapproving of Marvel's head honcho. - 0:10:43 - DOCTOR STRANGE REVIEW Opinions and nit-picking Marvel's latest blockbuster, with a minimal level of spoilers. - 0:30:06 - MOVIE NEWS The new "Wonder Woman" trailer, Michael Keaton confirmed as the Vulture, official word on the number of Spider-Man appearances Tom Holland is contracted for, a super-short teaser for "Ghost in the Shell," reboot talk for the "X-Men"

WestWorld Episode 6 Recap "The Adversary" Shell-shocked from America choosing "The Adversary", the guys try to focus on the fictional WestWorld, where the characters are stuck in their OWN loop of frontier life. Escape with us, if only for an hour.

Here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, the only thing we love more than super heroes and movies are super hero movies.  And the only thing we love more than super hero movies is arguing about super hero movies.  So in this extra-ginormous super-special episode, we took on the task of ranking EVERY SINGLE Marvel and DC movie of the modern age.  That's right, counting up from #52 until we crown a #1, our erudite panel of egghead experts did all the math and can declare once and for all where your favorite flick lands in relation to all the competition.  To help us sort things out, we welcomed back the Original Jesse, host of the "Source Material" podcast on the Radulich in Broadcasting Network, Jesse Starcher, and co-writer of the comic book "Bluff Creek," the Mayor Jared Lowe.  So tune in, count 'em down, and let us know which picks you agree with and which are way too far down our list. Length - 02:21:54 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.)

WestWorld Recap of Episode #5 Contrapasso Michael and Seth bring you a timely recap of the 5th episode of HBO's WestWorld! Get caught up on all the twists and turns so you're ready for the climactic second half of Season One! Hear all the stuff you missed like, did you even notice the episode was about cats? Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.)

Happy Halloween!  We celebrate the season by flashing back to our previous incarnation as the So Pro Podcast and one of the most fun episodes we've ever done.  Along with special guests Jared Lowe, the Mayor and the Legend Logan Vannoy, we debated the best horror movies ever made and crowned one as the greatest of all time.  Turn the lights down low, pull the covers up tight and give it a listen! Length - 01:52:28 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.)

WestWorld Recap Episode 4! Michael gets forcibly hunkered into the bunker by Seth for some hardcore WestWorld action! Tune in to find out what you are DEFINITELY missing out on when you watch! And... MORE CRAZY (not so crazy) THEORIES!! ANNNND someone is booked for a one week stay in Sweetwater !!! FOR REAL!! (kinda)

Switch!  It's a second straight super-sized episode, as the Ka-Pow crew takes another detailed look at the latest episode of our new obsession, "Westworld," but doesn't short-change you on all the other nerdy news and reviews you tune in to hear us squabble over.  So sit back and enjoy the silliness, but don't skip Cliff's amazing Johnny Cash-inspired supercut at the end! Length - 01:53:45 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:05 - GAMING The long-awaited trailer for "Red Dead Redemption 2," the announcement for the portable Nintendo Switch and video game voice actors go on strike. - 0:13:42 - STAR WARS NEWS Donald Glover cast as a young Lando Calrissian and Joss Whedon says he wants to direct a Star Wars spin-off. - 0:15:41 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS Predictions for the new season of "The Walking Dead," Metallo attacks and Cat Grant leaves in the latest "Supergirl," some Nazi-fighting fun with the Justice Soc

Coming to you from brand new secret headquarters, the Ka-Pow team is hunkered in our bunker to give you another pop-culture filled hour-and-a-half discussion covering all the things this week that excited us.  From movies to TV to Star Wars to gaming to TV to comics to even more TV, we get into it ALL in this exciting episode, guaranteed Poobahlicious. Length - 01:37:24 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:10:07 - GAMING Seth reveals for which anticipated game he's just been named a play tester. - 0:11:46 - MOVIE NEWS Animated Doctor Who classic "The Power of the Daleks" coming to theaters, first image of Amber Heard as Mera in "Justice League," a 2019 release for Captain Marvel's origin film, Daniel Craig sticking with James Bond, and Mark Wahlberg as the "Six Million Dollar Man." - 0:18:40 - CROSSING THE STREAMS A quirky animated Spider-Man remake, guessing how "Luke Cage" might be building toward "The Defenders,"

In this fresh episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Jared Lowe, co-host of the upcoming Video Commentary Rewind Podcast sits in for the still-vacationing Cliff.  After learning a little about the debauchery that goes on at Build-A-Bear, the guys do an extended, spoiler-filled examination of the first episode of "Westworld," discuss news from around the entertainment universe, and end with a lightning-round look at a dozen brand new comic titles on the shelves.  So strap on your spurs and tune in, pardner, unless yer yella... or, y'know... too preoccupied questioning the nature of your reality. Length - 01:16:40 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:46 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS The promising premier of HBO's "Westworld," the pilot episode of "Timeless" on NBC, the third season premier of "The Flash," a preempted "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," and the "Arrow" team disbanded. - 0:37:16 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Taking our time watching "Luke C

With Cliff off having fun at Walt Disney World, it's up to Ronald P. Tramp to fill his seat once again.  We spend the episode catching up on some news, making Seth's title of Grand & Exalted Poobah official, revealing which Patronus we each ended up with and coining a new name for our fan.  Er... fans.  We hope you'll join us fine gentlemen for the latest and greatest Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Length - 01:00:05 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:42 - GAMING Modifying pieces for the horror game "Last Friday" leaves Seth rubbing elbows with some famous Twitter users. - 0:12:58 - STAR WARS NEWS "Force Friday" arrives with little fanfare and the "Go Rogue" contest can win you a trip to Lucasfilm. - 0:15:31 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Confusion between the indie time-travel movies "ARQ" and "Synchronicity," high marks for the documentary "Raiders" and the highly anticipated release of "Luke Cage." - 0:24:16 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS A new director

It's a hectic new episode, as late-running Cliff fights through parade traffic to retrieve half our microphones, the rest of the gang makes due and returning guest star Ronald P. Tramp tries to fill his shoes.  Time is killed sharing our choices for the "describe yourself in three fictional characters" game that has spread through social media and trying to discover our Patronus.  Will Cliff arrive in the nick of time?  Will we even have a show this week at all?  Tune in, true believers, to this edition of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! Length - 01:07:10 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:24:22 - PERLMUTTER A few corrections and clarifications about our previous story concerning tennis-loving Marvel CEO Isaac Perlmutter's involvement in a couple of insane lawsuits. - 0:31:00 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiers, a "Dark Tower" TV series to fill in backstory, HBO's "The Night Of" wraps up, the new season of "South Park" targe

Hello, sports fans!  With a brand new season upon us, and millions of people around the world engaged in fantasy football, we at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast decided to have fun with a "fantasy draft" of our own: Marvel vs. DC!  Imagine handing the ball off to the Juggernaut or having a wide receiver like Nightcrawler who could *BAMF* downfield.  What if your star linebacker happened to be a Kryptonian and your safety wielded a power ring?  Football fanatic Cliff concocted the home team, staffing an entire organization from around the DC Multiverse.  The visiting Marvel squad was constructed by our friend, writer of the "Support Group" web comic, in-studio guest Evan Bevins.  Who wins?  Who loses?  Who did we bone-headedly leave on the bench?  Reply below with a comment to let us know!  So only one question remains... are you ready for some football? Length - 01:00:53 Language - PG.  (Contains some mildly adult themes.)

With Seth out sick, Michael invited his childhood friend Ronald P. Tramp to the studio to fill in.  What followed were a lot of laughs, some inappropriate sound effects, a few near-fistfights, and a shocking revelation even Michael didn't know about his origin that we can only refer to as "Crisis on County Road 10."  Combine that with breaking news about an insane DNA-thieving lawsuit involving the comic industry's greatest heel, the Perfidious Perlmutter, and you have all the makings of a classic episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop-Cultured Podcast. Length - 01:22:47 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:06:37 - PERLMUTTER Marvel CEO - and our favorite real-life supervillain - Isaac Perlmutter involved in a series of lurid lawsuits too crazy to believe, involving genetic larceny, mail fraud and tennis courts. - 0:21:04 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS Catching up on "Daredevil," "Stranger Things," "Atlanta," and "The Get Down," new members of the "Arrow" team, the 50th anniversary of

We only tackle two subjects in our most recent Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast offering, but they are both doozies.  First, we debate the love-it or hate-it summer blockbuster "Suicide Squad," and then finish off with a report from Seth's adventures at Gen Con, the yearly gamer's paradise.  Agree or disagree with our take on the film?  Let us know in the comments below, puddin'! Length - 01:06:47 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:02:55 - MOVIE REVIEW The majority of this episode is spent with an in-depth, spoiler-filled review of the DC film "Suicide Squad."  We discuss and dissect the plot, all the characters, the creators, the costumes and everything else that went into adapting this story from the comic page to the big screen.  There is a lot to love - and also plenty to hate - about this controversial blockbuster and unlike Harley Quinn's shorts, we cover it ALL. - 0:48:02 - GAMING Then, Seth catches us up on his recent trip to Gen Con in Indiana

In the wake of a couple of huge conventions, Ka-Pow returns with a brand new episode!  First, we recap the fun we had at our local River City Comic Con in Marietta, Ohio and the field trip to nearby Athens to catch a screening of "Batman: The Killing Joke" on the big screen.  Then we dive in to all the nerdy news that came out of San Diego Comic Con this year with a fast and furious overview of all our favorite stories and the coolest trailers, with no long lines to wait in and no wristbands required! Length - 0:41:58 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.) - 0:13:50 - ANIMATION NEWS "Avengers: Secret Wars" coming to Disney XD, animated versions of Batman and the TMNT cross over in an upcoming comic, "Justice League: Dark" gets a trailer and "Transformers: Combiner Wars" continues the story from the beloved 80s movie. - 0:17:58 - CROSSING THE STREAMS "Black Mirror" gets new episodes in October, San Diego Comic Con teasers for "Luke Cage," "The Defenders" and "Iron Fist," retu

With much of our discussions seemingly skewing DC in the last couple weeks, the Ka-Pow quartet wanted to balance the scales with an entirely Marvel-themed episode.  So we invited our friend, "Source Material" podcast host Jesse Starcher from the Radulich in Broadcasting Network, to emcee a rousing game of trivia.  Pulling random questions from the Marvel Trivia Box worth varying points, knowledge is measured, wagers are placed, friendships are tested and sound effect buttons are pushed.  Tune in to see which of us comes out on top, True Believers! Length - 01:16:41 Language - PG-13.  (Contains some adult language.)

Our latest episode of Ka-Pow: The Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off with a reminder about the upcoming River City Comic Con and a peek into Michael's library of self-help books, then quickly turns to the most talked about topic of the week, "Pokemon Go."  Later, Seth takes time to share a favorite recent game, we debate which comic book characters had the worst hair of all time and a brand new guest makes an appearance, traveling all the way from the early 90s to talk about the care and grooming of mullets.  Up, up and away, y'all! Length - 0:57:27 Language - PG.  (Contains some mildly adult themes.) - 0:06:35 - GAMING "Pokemon Go" brings augmented reality to the masses as we wonder "what's next?", a tiny retro Nintendo causes a stir with the NES Classic Edition and Seth reviews the award-winning pistol-packing party game "Cash 'n Guns." - 0:22:50 - GREAT DEBATE We have a big laugh discussing the worst haircuts in comic book history, but get set straight when the ultra-fash

After a week spent celebrating a championship for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Ka-Pow crew gets back to business, spinning the wheel and throwing out news and opinions wherever it lands.  We share some of the fan reactions to Michael's stunning other-dimensional origin story from last episode, then cover all your favorite topics from "Game of Thrones" to "Voltron" to "Star Wars," before wrapping it up with an update from Seth's gaming buddy at boot camp.  So cuddle up with your favorite Stormtrooper doll and tune in! Length - 0:54:34 Language - PG.  (Contains some mildly adult themes.) - 0:09:46 - COMIC BOOK NEWS The Indonesian action flick "The Raid: Redemption" coming to comics, and more reviews of recent "DC: Rebirth" titles. - 0:15:50 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS Recounting an epic battle on "Game of Thrones," a trailer for HBO's version of "Westworld," and Lynda Carter joining the "Supergirl" cast. - 0:22:50 - MOVIE NEWS A trip to see a Hitchcock classic at our loc

This rollicking episode features several firsts for the Ka-Pow podcast, including the revelation of Michael's secret origin growing up in a parallel universe and a new game called "To Share or Not To Share" that segues into a group intervention trying to deal once and for all with his crippling Facebook addiction.  Then we recap the most recent news, get serious for a second to remember Darwyn Cooke, and think a few Deep Thoughts about adapting art from one format into another. Length - 1:12:18 Language - PG.  (Contains some mildly adult themes.) 0:22:28 - TV RECAPS AND REVIEWS A Superman is cast for "Supergirl," Bendis and Maleev's "Scarlet" may be coming to Cinemax, "Mallrats 2" headed to the small screen, a strong start for "Preacher," a spoiler-filled recommendation for "Wayward Pines" and the debut of the "Lost" parody "Wrecked." - 0:30:59 - COMIC BOOK NEWS "Locke & Key" returning with a one-shot, the stylish new Image series "Renato Jones: The One %," clones to run amok once