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There are all the usual crazy things happening in this episode of Riverdale, including police shootings, possessed dolls, burning witches at the stake and yeeting Baby Anthony out the window.  But the most important thing for us here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast in Chapter 104 "The Serpent Queen's Gambit" is that thanks to some absolute hero of a production designer we FINALLY know the exact geographical location of the town! Length - 01:00:36 Language - PG-13. (Contains adult language.)

A new Marvel movie means a new in-depth review from your pals at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, and we've got you covered with all our thoughts on the recent "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania" and where the MCU stands as a whole as we begin Phase Five. Length - 01:04:14 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Poker Face" mines Rian Johnson's past experiences for drama, Korean reality competition show "Physical: 100" pits different types of athletes against each other, golf documentary "Full Swing" and the upcoming "Quarterback" go behind the scenes of the sports world, Fox debuts new Joel McHale sitcom "Animal Control," giving award-winning comedy "Abbott Elementary" its due and "The Goldbergs" finally cancelled after ten seasons. - 0:23:34 - ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Our SPOILERY review of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's sci-fi spectacular kicking off Phase Five, "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania."

It's been too long since we checked in on the Town with Pep.  In fact, it's been so long we barely remember what's even happening on this nutty show.  But that won't stop Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast from our divine calling of recapping every episode of Riverdale, continuing here with Chapter 103 "The Town." Length - 00:50:48 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

A recent Pedro Pascal sketch on "Saturday Night Live" really nailed how impossible it feels to try and keep up with Hollywood at the moment.  But we assure you, all of the content mentioned in this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is 100% real.  (We think.)  Plus, we hear about Cliff's dreamy trip to his favorite toy store and play a game where we try to guess the actor based on the characters they've played. Length - 01:11:36 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:09:40 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS HBO's prestige horror series "The Last of Us" off to a killer start, reboots of classic comedies with "Night Court" and "That '90s Show," Peacock builds buzz with true crime series about fraudster "Paul T. Goldman" and Natasha Lyonne's detective show "Poker Face," the holiday episode of Netflix's "Murderville" doesn't play by the rules, "Extraordinary" a British comedy about a world full of superpowers, Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" dramatizes early years of hip hop legends, "Cunk on E

Your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast were knocked for a loop this week, learning that our long-time hometown movie theater will be closing abruptly.  This prompted a discussion about changing film-going habits before diving in to dissect DC's big announcement of ten new projects and some conflicted thoughts on a recent thriller. Length - 01:21:42 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:28 - MOVIE NEWS Suddenly living in a town without a movie theater, Netflix tempts fate by introducing new restrictions on password sharing and AMC wants to charge different fees for different seats. - 0:35:14 - DC STUDIOS ANNOUNCEMENT DC Studios unveil first ten projects of James Gunn's tenure in charge, "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters." - 0:56:24 - KNOCK AT THE CABIN A SPOILER-filled discussion about M. Night Shyamalan's latest, "Knock at the Cabin."

Settle in for one of our favorite annual episodes, The Poobah Awards!  Clocking in only slightly longer than the average Oscars, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast recognizes and ranks EVERY film we saw in 2022!  And new for this year, we've added 13 specific categories in order to highlight individual performances and standout moments that made this a special year at the movies.  So skip the red carpet and come celebrate cinema with us! Length - 03:56:02 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Since we're still stuck in holiday rerun season, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast uses the opportunity to look back at some of the best television 2022 had to offer and sample a few things we missed streaming the first time around! Length - 00:52:55 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - Marietta Cinderella - 0:01:08 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The Poobah drops an impromptu unauthorized Top 10 of the best TV of 2022, the second season of "The White Lotus" presents another compelling mystery, catching up on Hulu series like the phenomenal "Reservation Dogs," meta sitcom "Reboot," docuseries "Dark Side of the 90s" and "Dark Side of the Ring" and the Stephen King time travel mini-series "11/22/63," Kumail Nanjiani stars in true story "Welcome to Chippendales," "Doom Patrol" keeps putting unique spins on DC heroes, more new animated episodes of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the finale of "Stargirl" begins to wrap up an era of the CW and NFL "Sunday Ticket" leaving DirecTV for YouTube.

We use this week to catch up on some of the huge stories everyone has been talking about in the new year, including the self-inflicted wound suffered by the world's most beloved role playing game, Warner Brothers continuing to nickel and dime the fans and the return of the Golden Globes.  Then it's a Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast road trip recap as we recount the fun we had traveling to a recent comic con! Length - 01:05:05 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:20 - GAMING Wizards of the Coast plan to end its Open Gaming License causes Dungeons & Dragons fan uprising. - 0:24:45 - MOVIE NEWS Warner Brothers removes original content from HBOMax, Henry Cavill ousting from Superman role turns Snyder Bros against James Gunn, Mike Flanagan has plans to adapt "The Dark Tower" and the results of this year's Golden Globes. - 0:47:20 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Reminiscing about our first trip to Galaxy Con in Columbus.

Happy New Year!  As is our tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we celebrate by looking forward at all of the movies we expect to enjoy over the next 12 months.  Joined by special guest Neither Coach Nor Mayor Jared Lowe, we tease all of the films set for release this year and then compile a Top Ten list of our most anticipated flicks. Length - 01:22:13 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Two things we love here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast are anecdotes about Cliff's butthole cat and Star Wars, and we've got both aplenty this week with a new adoption and the finale of "Andor." Length - 01:22:11 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:08:10 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS New fantasy series "Willow" continues the story of the charming 80s film, a phenomenal first season of "Andor" ends with a bang, animated "Tales of the Jedi" fills in some interesting character lore, Disney+ livestreams Elton John's "Farewell From Dodger Stadium" concert, "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" documentary about the evolution of the icon over the years, Tim Allen looks for a successor in holiday series "The Santa Clauses," "Atlanta" concludes its groundbreaking run on a high note, HBO cancels "Westworld" before planned final season, "Yellowstone" built itself into the most watched show on TV and finally getting around to finishing "Locke & Key."

The holiday season is here whether we're ready or not, so this week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off by playing The Feud!  Somebody somewhere surveyed 100 people and we try our best to guess their answers on a wide array of seasonal silliness.  Then it's a year-end barrage of movie trailers that have us hyped for what's on tap for 2023! Length - 01:18:03 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:03:15 - GAMING We play a hastily constructed - but still holly jolly - round of Christmas "Family Feud." - 0:29:20 - MOVIE NEWS "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" injects the Christmas spirit into the MCU, the trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" sets our expectations sky high for James Gunn's franchise swan song, more than meets the eye in the "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" teaser, our first peek at "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," a more in-depth trailer for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and end-of-the-year screenings of some recent films like "Don't Worry Darli

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast kicks off this movie-centered episode with a brand new trivia game, then bids farewell to a legendary voice actor and reviews the two biggest superhero movies of the season.  Whether you're from Wakanda, Kahndaq or Cleveland, KPP has got you covered! Length - 01:24:16 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:00:52 - GAMING We try to stay "Culturally Relevant" with a new game guessing the influential films from their references in other works and cope with the passing of Kevin Conroy by diving into "Batman: Arkham City" a decade too late. - 0:24:20 - BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Our SPOILER-y review of Marvel's long-anticipated return to Wakanda and its somber big screen goodbye to Chadwick Boseman. - 0:48:30 - BLACK ADAM The Rock finally gets to play superhero in DC's latest, and we have SPOILER-ish thoughts. - 1:00:05 - MOVIE NEWS The retro-flavored thriller "Don't Worry Darling" arrives on HBO, a new holiday family favorite with "A Christmas Story Christmas" an

Cliff has (reluctantly) returned from his most recent vacation with the family to Walt Disney World Resort in sunny, hurricane-y Florida and is ready to share all his adventures with our Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast listeners. The many positives, the few negatives, the food, the attractions, the lines, the price gouging, the weather... you'll hear about it all! [Note: this episode was recorded a few days before the recent CEO shakeup.] Length - 00:50:56 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

It's way past time for an episode all about comic books, so that's what Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is giving you this week.  We've got some reviews for books we've been enjoying lately, a few news items and a bit of industry dirt.  Plus - because no one demanded it - the return of our "One Job" segment! Length - 01:22:54 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:27 - ONE JOB Deciding the single most iconic role for the Queen of Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis.  (Spoiler: It's not "Halloween.") - 0:39:55 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Solving puzzles in the pages of two current "Captain America" books, Dark Horse becomes the fourth major publisher to leave Diamond Comic Distributors, a funny gimmick for the 20th anniversary of "Invincible," cancellation of "Superman" title provides food for trolls, DC hints at 13 new Golden Age characters and more "Watchmen" ties, Alan Moore definitely for sure done with comics and a sample of some recent releases including "Batman: One Bad Day," "Miracleman: The Silver

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast may not be the most advanced entertainment algorithm in the world but we've got a pretty good idea of what's got people talking, so join J.O.R.D.A.N., C.L.I.F.F. and S.E.T.H. as we discuss the latest Disney+ content, a new teen-targeted horror anthology and more. Length - 00:57:52 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:30 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Marvel releases retro Halloween special "Werewolf by Night," the conclusion of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" pulls the rug out from under us, trying to build enthusiasm for "House of the Dragon," "The Midnight Club" provides more Mike Flanagan spookiness on Netflix, "Andor" keeps building on its complex and nuanced corner of the "Star Wars" universe, "Quantum Leap" expands its sci-fi scope, reality game show "The Mole" returns and season one of "Welcome to Wrexham" concludes with a pulse-pounding final match.

Like fanboy sultans being fed nerdy grapes by the fistful, we are living in a pop culture utopia.  Therefore Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast tries to never feel ungrateful for the abundance of content crafted specifically to pander to us and our increasingly fickle tastes.  Even when something is terrible, we just move on to the next thing.  So here are all the "next things" on our list this week! Length - 00:59:37 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:00:45 - MOVIE NEWS Netflix's "Father Stu" plummets to the bottom of our yearly lists, dark and divisive "Blonde" explores the fame and objectification of Marilyn Monroe and Tom Hanks goes all out for "Elvis." - 0:11:05 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Two competing series "House of the Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" each offer quality fantasy television, NBC's reboot of "Quantum Leap" honors the original with a compelling central mystery, season five of "Cobra Kai" keeps giving us what we want from this show, the first trailer for "

Anecdotes abound as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reminisces about all the places we've traveled in the past month, including the world-famous Mothman Festival, meeting a legend at the Cincinnati Comic Expo and taking in a one-of-a-kind concert.  Then stay tuned as we dive into the recent Disney+ Star Wars and Marvel offerings! Length - 00:59:18 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:28:20 - ANDOR Our first impressions of the deliberately-paced "Star Wars" prequel spinoff starring Diego Luna. - 0:44:05 - SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW The divisive superhero sitcom nears its end with a long-awaited cameo and a savage last-minute twist.

New shirts.  Twerking superheroes.  Pooping statues.  Calls to overthrow capitalism.  This episode takes a few turns.  The "why" isn't always where you think, but the most incisive and irreverent television reviews are always right here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.  Pop some popcorn and enjoy it with your bestie. Length - 01:08:38 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:06:33 - DISNEY DOINGS Cliff highlights all the early D23 Expo announcements, including an awkward new statue of Walt. - 0:22:48 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Jordan's subscriptions to Paramount+ and Showtime come to an end just as he finished "The Offer" and "Yellowjackets," "Beavis and Butt-Head" continues its run of great new episodes, Prime cancels comic adaptation "Paper Girls," true life prison drama "Black Bird" on Apple TV+, celebrity-adjacent game show "Claim to Fame" wraps up its first season, "Untold" Netflix documentaries tackle fascinating recent subjects, soccer docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" leaves us wanting m

After a week of internet problems, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back and way behind on our favorite shows as usual.  So join us for recommendations and reviews on some of the latest small screen offerings, as well as a piece of major gaming news and a few terrifying tales of childhood trauma at the movies! Length - 01:36:26 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:07:10 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Deciding the perfect songs we'd use as our "entrance music" and the first movies we remember scaring us out of our wits. - 0:25:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "Better Call Saul" concludes its run with a masterful final season, Prime's "A League of Their Own" series addresses race and sexuality in ways the movie never could, sports docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" an underdog soccer story, "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" delves into the rumors surrounding the fitness icon, AMC's "Dark Winds" depicts a 70s-era murder mystery within a Navajo population, subversive sitcom-skewering

Don't leave your television viewing choices up to a cold, mysterious algorithm.  Leave them to Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!  We have tons of shows to catch up on this week and several of them are even pretty good, so listen in as we swing from sex rooms to sitcoms, dark dreams to dumb-ass duos, animation, reality, documentary and at least one that completely defies description. Length - 01:25:01 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:00 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Netflix teaches us the ins and outs of "How to Build a Sex Room," Neil Gaiman's dark fantasy series "The Sandman" makes its long-awaited TV debut, 80s teens take a trip through time in comic adaptation "Paper Girls," discovering mother / daughter dramedy "Better Things" after its run on FX, "The Old Man" sends Jeff Bridges on the run from his past, "Claim to Fame" a guessing game with relatives of big stars, backstabbing and blindsides on the 24th season of "Big Brother," "The Offer" chronicles the complicated production of "Th