All-New Culture Cast
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to the All-New Culture Cast, where every episode is all-new! Because there are simply not enough discussion on the internet about it. Join Nick and his co-hosts as they talk about their love for movies, television, and other forms of popular entertainment.
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The Book of Mormon
September 13, 2016 00:52 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThe All-New Trio (is that their nick-name, now?) get classy and go to the theatre to discuss the award-winning The Book of Mormon (from the creators of South Park)! What did they think of this future classic musical? Check out this episode to find out!
The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films
September 06, 2016 02:18 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBLabor Day Special (but not really)! The Gorehound, Jenn, and Nick talk the top 100 movies of the 21st century as determined by the BBC article aptly titled "The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films". Listen as they discuss the best, the worst, and the oddities found on this article that has been floating around the internet as of late.
Ghostbusters
August 16, 2016 01:49 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWho you gonna call? Nick, the Gorehound, and.....Jennifer??? In an episode that will forever change the All-New Culture Cast, a new host is introduced and they discuss Ghostbusters...the entire franchise. From the original 1984 classic to the recent reboot and the return of Ecto-Cooler! There is a lot to cover in this supersized episode, so grab your stick and heat it up! Also featuring a cameo from Thor of Thor's Hour of Thunder!
The Killing Joke
August 08, 2016 23:28 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBNick and the Gorehound chat about the classic and controversial comic Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Now a direct-to-DVD animated movie, the original tale is back in the spotlight, so why not cash in on this craze? Did this dynamic duo like this story or find it as bad as the controversy suggests? Find out in this episode!
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
August 01, 2016 21:12 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThey're back! After a brief hiatus, the Gorehound and Nick are ready to talk about movies again! This week, they delve deep into the Star Trek franchise and wind up talking about the infamous Star Trek V: The Final Frontier! Will they discover what God needs with a starship? Listen to the episode to find out!
DuPage Mighty Con
July 12, 2016 03:02 - 34 minutes - 32 MBNick and the Gorehound go local this week! Over the weekend of June 25th, they attended the DuPage Mighty Con in Wheaton, IL! Now, they are going to talk about the pluses, minuses, and the overall experience! What did they think of this local comic convention? Give a listen and find out! Also, BrickWorld!
Independence Day
July 05, 2016 02:14 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBCelebrate 'Merica's birthday with the most American' movie ever: 1996's Independence Day! In the wake of it's recent sequel, the Gorehound and Nick look back at this sci-fi blockbuster classic. What worked? What didn't? And why is this movie still remembered fondly today? Welcome to Earf and check out this episode!
HBO Sunday Night (Spring 2016 Edition)
June 28, 2016 03:18 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Gorehound and Nick look back at this past season of HBO's biggest shows - its Sunday night lineup! We are talking the popular Game of Thrones, Silicone Valley, and Veep. What did they think about this past season? The good and the bad! This is a very fresh episode! So, watch for spoilers!
The 5th Wave
June 21, 2016 02:51 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWhat happens when you mix The Walking Dead with Ender's Game? You get the unremarkable movie, The 5th Wave (don't worry...this isn't the fifth in a series...and it probably won't even turn into a series). What do Nick and the Gorehound have to say about this sci-fi young-adult-novel-turned-movie starring Kick-Ass's own Chloe Grace Moretz? Come find out!
Lucy
June 14, 2016 03:45 - 46 minutes - 40.6 MBNick and the Gorehound are back to talk about Lucy, the massive 2014 sci-fi action thriller hit starring Scarlett Johansson! They got some 'splainin' to do, so strap in and expand your minds! Also, Bob Ross.
The Running Man
May 31, 2016 02:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn what will one day be considered a classic episode, the Gorehound and Nick discuss the memorable 1987 Schwarzenegger movie, The Running Man. It is like The Hunger Games, but without Jennifer Lawrence and with lots of violence (thereby making it a whole lot better).
Keanu/John Wick
May 24, 2016 03:32 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Gorehound and Nick take the time this week to talk about two movies that are as much the same as they are different! And they both feature Bill and Ted's very own Keanu Reeves! What is this week's topic? Well, it is a double feature of 2016's Keanu and 2014's John Wick!
Favorite Superheroes
May 17, 2016 01:14 - 38 minutes - 34.2 MBAfter a week off due to technical difficulties, Nick and the Gorehound are back! Since we are in the midst of a superhero summer at the movies, they decided to talk about some of their favorite superheroes! Join the fun and have a listen on who they like! It might just surprise you!
What the F' is Culture?
May 03, 2016 04:35 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBNick and the Gorehound take a look at the concept of"culture". What is it? Why is it important? Howdo we fit into it and why do we want to fit into it? Theseare important things to consider and who better to do it than theAll-New Culture Cast!
Favorite Video Games
April 26, 2016 03:16 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this week's episode, Nick and the Gorehound talk about some of their favorite video games! And those games range from fighting and puzzle games to adventure and shooter games. There is a lot to cover in this longer-than-usual episode, so sit back and relax to some video game talk!
Things We Like (That Everybody Else Hates)
April 19, 2016 04:15 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHaters gonna hate. Nick and the Gorehound talk about a bunch of things that seemingly everyone absolutely loathes, but they like. This is a sequel of sorts to a previous episode. They'll go over why they like these things and will refuse to turn in their internet cool card. Download the episode and seethe in anger at the stuff you hate. Stay tuned until the end for an installment of "The Adventures of the Gorehound".
Interconnected Cinema
April 12, 2016 04:07 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBNick and the Gorehound take a look at what we call "Interconnected Cinema" (aka composite films and hyperlink cinema) in which a movie will have multiple, parallel plot lines that all intersect with one another. Come join them as they dissect this filmmaking style including discussions on examples, pros, cons, and what makes these films popular.
Things We Don't Like
April 05, 2016 03:40 - 55 minutes - 61 MBNick and the Gorehound take a step back and discuss some trends, genres, styles, etc that they are not particularly fond of and/or simply loath for various reasons. They are not begrudging anyone who likes such things, but they wanted to take some time and air their dislikes out. Some of which may surprise you! They are prepared for your hate mail, so give them a listen!
Turbo Kid
March 29, 2016 02:22 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBNick and The Gorehound are back talkin' 'bout movies! This week, the 2015 under-the-radar, cult film, Turbo Kid (with a cast of nobodies and Michael Ironside)! Nick has been very excited about this film for some time! Did it live up to the hype for him? And what did the Gorehound think of this '80s throwback post-apocalyptic action comedy? Listen to the episode to find out!
C2E2 2016
March 22, 2016 04:36 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAfter a week off, the Gorehound and Nick are back discussing the biggest pop-culture gathering in Chicago, C2E2! They both went and are extremely exhausted from the experience (and also saw a lot of Harley Quinns and Deadpools). Come listen as they talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this year's Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo!
Fuller House Audio Commentary
March 08, 2016 05:09 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJoin Nick and the Gorehound for a very special episode as they celebrate The Culture Cast blog's 100th podcast episode! Since the All-New Culture Cast is its own sequel series, what better way to celebrate than to host a lively audio commentary track for the first episode of Fuller House, the sequel series to the very popular 90s sitcom Full House. Fire up your Netflix and press play on "Our Very First Show Again". Note: Instructions on how to sync up the episode with this audio track ar...
The X-Files: Season 10
March 01, 2016 06:09 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe truth is still out there and Nick and the Gorehound are there to find it in this open discussion to the ratings hit X-Files revival! Did they like the 6 brand-new episodes fourteen years after the last ones? Trust no one and find out by listening to the episode!
Goats
February 22, 2016 21:59 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBNick and the Gorehound wanted to talk about David Duchovny's magnificent beard in the film Goats, but realized that it wouldn't be enough to fill an episode, so they decided to also talk about the film in question which also stars Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Keri Russell, and Ty Burrell. The Gorehound and Nick also discuss some questionable music.
Robot Overlords
February 09, 2016 02:40 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBNick and the Gorehound subject themselves in what is easily to the worst movie they have watched thus far, Robot Overlords starring actual legitimate actors in Gillian Anderson and Ben Kingsley (they must have needed a quick paycheck). How bad is it? Well, listen to the episode to find out!
The Joneses
February 02, 2016 02:55 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBFresh from Kurt Russell Month, the Gorehound and Nick (and the rest of America) are revisiting The X-Files and are in the mood for a David Duchovny. Join them as they talk about the under-the-radar "dramedy" film, The Joneses starring Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard, and Gary Cole.
Captain Ron
January 26, 2016 02:56 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBKurt Russell month comes to an end with the 90s cult favorite Captain Ron, also starring Martin Short. What do the Gorehound and Nick have to say about a rare Kurt Russell comedy? And listen how they go wildly off-topic to discuss other Kurt Russell movies and the future of the All-New Culture Cast!
Snake Plissken
January 19, 2016 02:11 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBKurt Russell Month continues! Nick and the Gorehound talk about Kurt Russell's most memorable character, Snake Plissken as depicted in the cult-classic Escape from New York and its silly sequel Escape from L.A.! What do they think of these survivalist, cynical, dystopian sci-fi films? Listen to the episode to find out!
Big Trouble in Little China
January 12, 2016 05:07 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBKurt Russell Month continues! This week, Nick and the Gorehound discuss the 1980s cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China! A huge flop at the time, but the magic of Kurt Russell turned this John Carpenter film into a beloved home video classic! Also, come check out the new and improved Kurt Russell intro theme! Also, learn more about out the plight of WEIU by clicking here. #SaveWEIU
Bone Tomahawk
January 05, 2016 03:08 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIt is a new year and the All-New Culture Cast has a new feature: Kurt Russell Month! Each week, we will be looking at a different movie from this actor's wide filmography! Up first is a relatively newer film - 2015's horror/western Bone Tomahawk (now at the RedBox). What do Nick and the Gorehound think of this really unusual film? Listen to the episode to find out!
A Very Murray Christmas
December 25, 2015 17:39 - 34 minutes - 32 MBA surprise holiday treat! Nick and the Gorehound talk the holidays and discuss the Netflix variety special, A Very Murray Christmas, starring Billy Murray and a bunch of other people who randomly thrown into it! You know you want to get away from the family festivities to listen to us, so now is your chance! It is a Christmas miracle!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
December 22, 2015 01:41 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis week, The Gorehound and Nick discuss a little-known independent release called Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Join them as the discuss this movie that nobody has ever heard of. Even though no one will probably see The Force Awakens, there will be major spoilers.
2016 Movie Preview
December 15, 2015 05:58 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBSpecial Episode! Nick and the Gorehound take an "inside baseball" approach as they look ahead and discuss some upcoming movies for 2016! They have a lot to talk about and discuss a wide variety of upcoming films including, but not limited from The Hateful Eight and Batman v Superman to The Huntsman and Hail Caesar! They are also going to talk about some movies that don't have release dates yet! Crazy!
Kung Fury
December 08, 2015 04:45 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBNick and the Gorehound sit down to discuss the 2015 cult favorite short movie, Kung Fury. What do they have to say about this excessive 80s action parody that has Hitler, dinosaurs, Thor, and a killer arcade machine? Check out the episode to find out! If you haven't seen Kung Fury, you can check it out on Netflix or by clicking here.
Happy Horror Days
December 01, 2015 05:24 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBKick off this holiday season right! Nick and the Gorehound sit down to discuss the genre-bending films that mix horror with Christmas! Topics include such holiday classics as Santa Slay, Rare Exports, Jack Frost, and Gremlins! Also, bask in the glow of a winter's morn as the Gorehound lays out his specific set of rules on what makes a Christmas horror film (hint: it must involve Santa).
TV Shows (2015 Edition)
November 24, 2015 05:21 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBNick and the Gorehound come together to discuss what they are watching on TV or TV-on-Netflix. The two discuss a wide variety of shows from The Flash and Vikings to Entourage and Chicago area legend, Svengoolie! But that isn't all...Nick, the couch potato that he is, decides it is a good idea to each potato chips while talking. The results are hilariously awkward! Come and give a listen!
WolfCop
November 17, 2015 04:55 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAfter a week off, Nick and the Gorehound return to to discuss the 2014 horror-comedy WolfCop! Join them as they discuss the complete insanity that this film presents! Also listen as their conversation about a cop turned werewolf-cop devolves into a discussion on tattoos! Speaking of which, if you live in the Champaign, Illinois area and are looking to get a tattoo, then look no further than No Regrets Tattoo!
The X-Files
November 03, 2015 03:59 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJust in time for the show's return, Nick and the Gorehound discuss the popular '90s sci-fi drama, The X-Files! Like aliens? Government conspiracy? Random abductions? Increasingly convoluted backstory? It has it all! The truth is in this episode!
Horror Movies
October 27, 2015 04:27 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBSuper-Sized Spooktacular Halloween Episode! The Gorehound and Nick have a spirited discussion about horror, specifically what makes a good horror film, the evolution and trends of horror, the future of horror. They also talk about leprechauns and why they like to hang out in the hood!
It Follows
October 20, 2015 03:40 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome back to an all-new episode of the All-New Culture Cast! Tonight, Nick and the Gorehound discuss the 2015 horror film, It Follows. But that's not all! Listen to Nick ramble on about the dream he had about Die Hard 6 and to the Gorehound as hey professes his love for It Follows's spiritual cousin, Teeth.
Mark Duplass
October 13, 2015 04:42 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWelcome back to another episode of the All-New Culture Cast! Tonight, Nick and the Gorehound discuss their appreciation for actor/writer/director/producer Mark Duplass! During their talk, they'll go over his 2014 sci-fi romance The One I Love and the conversation will eventually devolve into talking about The Mindy Project and the month of October. Don't be left out in the cold! Check out the new episode!
Jurassic World
October 05, 2015 23:08 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of the All-New Culture Cast. Hosts Nick and Kyle have an in-depth conversation about this summer's biggest film, Jurassic World (now out on home media)! Come join them as they run around in high-heels and discuss dinosaurs past and present! We are not quite on iTunes yet. So stay tuned for updates on that! Check out Zack's Jurassic World review here. And check out Nick's JW Leftover Questions.