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Nothing on television right now is as entertaining and addictive as WandaVision on Disney+, and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to break down episodes 5 & 6 of the mesmerizing Marvel series.  Plus, Jordan recounts his recent guest spot on the Late Night Cage Fight podcast and we share our hopes and fears regarding the upcoming "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." Length - 01:04:10 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

And now, the finale of our debate to determine the number one television game show of all time!  A winner from "The Trebek Region" of our March Madness-style bracket will emerge to face our previous Final Four entries and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will crown the victor.  Will it be one of this episode's topics like "Jeopardy!," "The Gong Show," "The Dating Game," "Cash Cab," "Card Sharks," "Win Ben Stein's Money" or "The Newlywed Game?"  Tune in to find out! Length - 01:22:37 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

After its fourth year was cut short by Covid, Riverdale returns for season five!  Chapter 77 "Climax" and Chapter 78 "The Preppy Murders" cover the final days of high school for our favorite traumatized teens, and all those familiar senior year milestones like prom, the boxing match that determines if you get into the Naval Academy and making a snuff film.  Whether you've got a Native Nana behind a secret bookcase or a mercenary uncle in Man Prison, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast couldn't be happier to be back celebrating the 'Dale! Length - 01:27:31 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Our wires get a little crossed in this TV-centric episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, so forgive us if you hear Lady Whistledown whispering stock tips or the disembodied voice of RuPaul.  We blame Wanda Maximoff and whatever hex she's spun to keep us glued to our sets enjoying "WandaVision," which we continue to dissect in great detail! Length - 01:29:11 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:03:23 - WANDAVISION Puzzling out episodes 3 & 4 of the mystifying Marvel series from Disney+. - 0:36:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS The phenomenon of Netflix's "Bridgerton," rediscovering 80s animated musical "Rock & Rule," Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network goes off the air, "A Very Special G4 Reunion Special" readies relaunch for niche channel, the moving magic of Derek DelGaudio's "In & Of Itself" on Hulu, a mother box meal kit inspired by "Justice League" and a release date for the Snyder Cut, lots of fun callbacks in "Transformers: War for Cybertron - Earthrise" and French

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast continues our March Madness-style bracket to determine the best television game show of all time!  In Part Three, we tackle "The Dawson Region," including all-stars like "Family Feud," "Name That Tune" and "Love Connection," along with more modern classics like "Remote Control," "Deal or No Deal" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"  So phone a friend and let them know the debate is almost settled! Length - 01:00:49 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

As the calendar flipped over to 2021, several new television shows premiered, including some promising sitcoms and more primetime game shows than we can ever remember.  Allow Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to sample what's available and recommend which ones are worth your time, with this all-TV episode. Length - 00:40:23 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:20 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS A slew of recent game shows include Ken Jennings guest hosting "Jeopardy!," a new incarnation of trivia game "The Chase," Craig Ferguson sniffing out "The Hustler," more of MTV's "The Challenge" and former "Big Brother" contestant's "Sequester," new show premiers include Ted Danson as "Mr. Mayor," "Call Me Kat" starring Mayim Bialik and "The Great North" from "Bob's Burgers" producers, a soft reboot for "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," more surprises from "This is Us," prepping for brand new episodes of "Riverdale" and "Star Trek: Discovery" builds to the end of its season.

The first Marvel Studios content in over a year arrives with the unpredictable stylized sitcom that is "WandaVision" episodes 1 & 2 on Disney+.  All those years watching Nick at Nite has prepared Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to spot the classic TV references among the dinner parties and talent shows.  Plus, stay tuned for a hilarious Zoom tech support call and a sign-out taken a little too literally. Length - 00:35:50 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

The comic book industry is a mess as usual, but we have some cold, hard numbers that DC probably doesn't want to hear about where the fault doesn't lie for once.  And our nostalgia crane-kicks into overdrive with the returns of "Cobra Kai" and "Saved by the Bell" in the latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Length - 00:52:43 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:00:45 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Season three of karate-fueled favorite "Cobra Kai" drops on Netflix, "Saved by the Bell" reboot is self-aware fun, one-season wonder "Roadies" from Cameron Crowe, "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" documentary on HBO Max, "How To with John Wilson" ends on incredibly high note and digging deeper into the behind-the-scenes "Marvel's 616" vignettes from Disney+. - 0:36:02 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Free Comic Book Day arriving in August this year and sales data doesn't support the current strategy from DC Comics without the Direct Market.

Our debate to determine the best game show in the history of television continues!  In Part Two, "The Sajak Region" of our bracket sets 90s favorites like "Legends of the Hidden Temple" and "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" against vintage classics like "Wheel of Fortune," "Match Game," "Password" and "Hollywood Squares" until we crown another member of our Final Four.  Passions run high this episode, and not everyone makes it to the end, so tune in to hear the first rage quit in Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast history! Length - 01:16:25 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns to review the two biggest Christmas Day streaming releases from Disney+ and HBO Max, "Soul" and "Wonder Woman 1984."  SPOILERS abound, as we discuss what we liked about each film and where they fell short in this movie year unlike any other. Length - 00:52:12 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:01:38 - MOVIE NEWS Prepping the Poobah's best of 2020 list and lukewarm opinions and problematic story elements from Pixar's "Soul." - 0:23:10 - WONDER WOMAN 1984 The long-delayed follow-up to our favorite DCEU film splits us into two very different critical camps.

Come on down, as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast attempts to decide which game show is the best of all time!  We have 34 classics to debate, pitting them against each other in a March Madness-style tournament.  Part One is a Showcase Showdown from "The Barker Region" of the bracket, featuring fan-favorites like "The Price is Right," "Let's Make a Deal," "Win, Lose or Draw," "The $25,000 Pyramid," "Starcade," "Double Dare" and more.  Only one can survive through to the final four, so tune in and see if it's your favorite! Length - 01:00:38 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

Before everyone nestles all snug in their beds for a brief holiday hiatus, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast had to wrap up our coverage of "The Mandalorian" and dish on all the Disney news that came from their recent Investor Day presentation.  It's a super-sized episode full of more Marvel and Star Wars content than we ever thought possible! Length - 01:43:27 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:02:36 - CROSSING THE STREAMS Disney's Investor Day 2020 revealed a metric mouse-ton of casting news, trailers, updates and reveals for upcoming movies, television and streaming content from Marvel Studios, Star Wars, Pixar, FX and more. - 0:32:40 - STAR WARS Season Two of "The Mandalorian" concludes with Chapters 15 & 16, "The Believer" and "The Rescue," wrapping up the current action in a satisfying way and setting a new course for the series.

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has made it to the other side of 250, but it feels like we're just getting started!  This week, after filling in some incomplete information from a previous show, we revel in the news that 17 big budget movies will be debuting directly in our homes next year and preview what you should expect to be streaming in 2021.  Then, it's on to "The Mandalorian" and a deep dive into the most recent game-changing set of episodes. Length - 01:06:12 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:15 - MOVIE NEWS Warner Brothers' entire 2021 film slate coming to HBO Max, a closer look at the 17 movies that will stream next year, rumors swirling about Disney+ merging with Hulu and pondering the future of movie theaters. - 0:22:40 - STAR WARS Keeping up with the latest two episodes of "The Mandalorian" with Chapters 13 & 14, "The Jedi" and "The Tragedy," in which Ahsoka debuts, Baby Yoda gets a name and Boba Fett makes his triumphant return.

What luck, that the momentous 250th episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast happened to fall during the Christmas season.  Full of good cheer, we decided to try and create a brand new holiday classic that would stand among the beloved canon of annual family favorites.  But instead, we ended up with "Ronald P. Tramp Saves Christmas."  Thanks for hanging out with us for 250 shows and have a very Happy Holiday! Length - 00:09:08 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)

The entertainment world moves fast.  So fast, it's easy for a show like ours to occasionally feel behind the curve.  But whether or not the news is old, our takes are fresh, and we have plenty of them!  This time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast discusses the problems with HBO Max, the OG Aunt Viv, the slate of upcoming comic book movies and a variety of other topics you were excited about two weeks ago. (Please note, this episode was recorded before actor Elliot Page made his recent announcement.) Length - 01:03:32 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:07:15 - MOVIE NEWS "Deadpool 3" confirms new screenwriters and R rating, "Black Panther 2" starting production in July, "Wonder Woman 1984" streaming on Christmas Day, the hole HBO Max has dug itself in its flawed rollout, Pixar's "Soul" heading to Disney+, a release date for "Coming 2 America" and anticipating big things for "The Last of Us" adaptation. - 0:23:35 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion" s

It's an all-gaming episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast!  First, we recap our most recent online trivia night with the Patrons, then the Poobah explains how he snagged a PS5 and how this next generation of consoles is shaping up.  And finally, we answer the burning question: what would it be like to live as a video game character? Length - 00:44:10 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:10:50 - GAMING New consoles release before the holidays from Playstation and XBox, how hard they are to get your hands on, advancements from the updated PS5 controller and some of the most anticipated games available at launch. - 0:26:58 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Inside which video game worlds would we most and least enjoy living as a character?

Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast condenses all our Star Wars chatter into a single episode this time around, breaking down the latest two episodes of "The Mandalorian" and how it ties in to previously established canon, then celebrating Life Day with a new animated holiday classic! Length - 00:47:34 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:05:10 - STAR WARS First, we connect the dots of Mandalorian history with episodes 3 & 4 of the second season, "The Heiress" and "The Siege," introducing "Clone Wars" veteran Bo-Katan and an Imperial base full of new mysteries.  Then, it's a new Life Day tradition with the "LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" and a lawsuit against Disney by author Alan Dean Foster.

"The Mandalorian" is back and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can barely contain our excitement.  After we get all the Star Wars out of our system, it's time for more reviews and recommendations for comedies, dramas and documentaries from across the TV landscape.  Plus: Is "Star Trek: Discovery" the best Trek of all time?  And what, exactly, do each of us owe Corey Feldman? Length - 01:16:20 Language - PG-13.  (Contains adult language.) - 0:03:40 - STAR WARS Getting hyped for the "LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" and digging into the sand worms and frog ladies featured in the first two episodes in the return of "The Mandalorian." - 0:31:12 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Disney+ astronaut drama "The Right Stuff," the "Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom" NatGeo series, "Superstore" captures the comedy of the Covid era, "This Is Us" still has surprises up its sleeves, Stephen King adaptation "Mr. Mercedes" comes to Peacock, trailers for reboots of "Saved by the Bell" and "Punky Brewster," "Star Trek: Discovery

After a week of our entertainment being limited to counting delegates, studying maps of every county in Pennsylvania, scanning footage from Arizona for Sharpies and worrying about how sleep-deprived Steve Kornacki must be, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast emerges from election hibernation to talk about movies. Length - 01:02:05 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:04:00 - ONE JOB Toasting the on-screen legacy of Sir Sean Connery. - 0:35:25 - MOVIE NEWS A remake of Hitchcock's "Rebecca" on Netflix, revisiting "Transylvania 6-5000" after our Jeff Goldblum discussion, "The Comey Rule" digs into recent political controversies, the documentary "Gamemaster" takes an inside look at the board game industry, horror remake "Fantasy Island" arrives on HBO, being totally up for watching serial killer comedy "Freaky" and learning the true story of the tragedy on the set of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" on the latest "Cursed Films."

The small screen gets the spotlight in this latest episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast.  After a fun discussion about characters who improved the shows they joined, we take a dive into what streaming service Apple TV+ has to offer and can't quite shake the Halloween spirit with a campfire story about an obscure Ohio legend.  Join us! Length - 01:25:18 Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:02:25 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME Which TV character that arrived after the first season made their show infinitely better? - 0:31:54 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS A sampling of Apple TV+ offerings like "The Morning Show," "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet," Tom Hanks' war film "Greyhound," the political documentary "Boys State" and Ewan McGregor's motorcycle travelogue "Long Way Up," comedians try to relax in Netflix's "The Cabin with Bert Kreischer," "Hollywood" exposes ugly underbelly of old-timey era, "Son of a Hitman" podcast looks into the real story of Woody Harrelson's infamous father, an Ohio-based