Long Distance POPcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFriends Matt McKee and Claudia Castillo are separated by hundreds of miles, but that doesn't keep them from discussing the latest in pop culture news.
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Episodes
Episode 57 - Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones
May 03, 2019 05:04 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBMatt and Claudia take a deep dive into the best nerd weekend of 2019 so far and breakdown Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones "Battle of Winterfell".
Episode 56 - Academy Awards Predictions
February 21, 2019 16:24 - 33 minutes - 60.6 MBStill have to fill out that Oscar ballot? A Star is Born, Green Book, Roma, Vice, If Beale Street Could Talk, Black Panther? Matt and Claudia guide you through their Oscars picks.
Episode 55 - Rent Live, The Masked Singer
January 31, 2019 03:08 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBMatt and Claudia are back (again) and talk TV, including a discussion about FOX's Rent LIVE and The Masked Singer.
Episode 54- We're Back! Summer Movie Review, Fall TV Preview
September 20, 2018 03:35 - 48 minutes - 88.6 MBMatt and Claudia return married and a year older (respectively). To commemorate the end of summer, we recap the summer movie season. Plus, shows we're looking forward to this fall.
Episode 53- The Wedding Episode!
June 13, 2018 05:31 - 30 minutes - 56 MBMatt's getting married! So we flashback to some of our favorite wedding themed movies and TV show episodes including The Office, Parks and Rec, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and more! Plus, Claudia plans her imaginary wedding.
Episode 52- All Things 90s
May 29, 2018 05:34 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's a throwback to Matt's favorite decade..the 90s! We reminisce about some of our favorite movies, TV shows and music of the decade.
Episode 51- Avengers: Infinity War
May 02, 2018 05:31 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBIt's all anyone's talking about. We break down Avengers: Infinity War. SPOILERS GALORE! 0:00- Which MCU films should you watch before Avengers: Infinity War? 4:00- Avengers: Infinity War summary 8:15- Overall thoughts on the movie 22:35- Top/favorite moments 30:55- Brunch with Inside Pop and JoJCast/ how do we rate the Chrises? 32:55- Avengers: Infinity War MVP? and where do we go from here? 41:20- Avengers: Infinity War easter eggs
Episode 50- An Evening with the Foo Fighters
April 25, 2018 04:44 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBMatt and Claudia talk about Wes Anderson's latest film, Isle of Dogs plus, the Foo Fighters Concrete and Gold tour. 0:00- Intros 2:00- Isle of Dogs review 7:30- A Quiet Place mention 10:30- backstory on Foo concert 13:00- Behind the scenes at the Foo Fighters concert 23:25- the concert! 33:00- Next episode- Infinity War Goodbye!
Episode 49- Beck, Bon Jovi, and Reality TV Shows
March 30, 2018 04:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB0:55- Claudia gets Invisalign! 3:00- Beck concert review 5:00- Bon Jovi concert 10:25- mini sports sesh 12:00- Foo Fighters concert preview 17:05- Los Angeles trip 20:20- Below Deck, Bravo, and The Bachelor 24:25- Favorite reality shows of yesteryear 33:30- WWE RAW in Dallas 35:30- Rampage the movie
Episode 48 - 90th Annual Academy Awards (and The Razzies, Too!)
March 06, 2018 05:33 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBWe celebrate our 2nd anniversary episode where it all began...the Academy Awards! 0:00- Oscar pool with Inside Pop 4:48- Gary Oldman wins Best Actor 7:30- No surprise winners 9:00- Jimmy Kimmel as host 14:45- musical performances...yay or nay? 16:20- In Memoriam 19:15- Winners and losers 32:30- Viva Mexico! 36:10- The Razzies
Episode 47- Wakanda Forever: A Spoiler-Filled Black Panther Recap
February 19, 2018 04:37 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBMatt and Claudia went to go see Marvel's Black Panther over the weekend and we discussed some of our favorite scenes, characters who stole the show and more. Plus, that Black Panther Soundtrack is pretty killer, right?
Episode 46- Golden Globes Recap
January 10, 2018 06:02 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBSeth Myers, Oprah, the Time's Up Now movement, and everything in between! Plus, we talk movie trailers and out of Pratt, Hemsworth, Pine, and Evans..who is the best Chris?
Episode 45- Our Favorite Things from 2017
December 28, 2017 18:13 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBSo long, 2017! While there were plenty of lows, we're just gonna concentrate on all the pop culture goodness from this year. What movies, TV shows and music made our list?
Episode 44- Star Wars: The Last Jedi
December 21, 2017 05:47 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBDon't listen if you haven't watched Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This episode is full of spoilers!
Episode 43- Justice League and Infinity War Trailer
December 06, 2017 05:40 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBWe talk all things dominating the DC and Marvel Universe and discuss the Justice League movie. Everything good, bad and in between. Plus, the new Avengers Infinity War trailer (at the 48 min mark).
Episode 42- Thor: Ragnarok, Murder on the Orient Express, Too Funny to Fail, Lion King
November 15, 2017 05:38 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWe're bursting at the seams with pop culture goodness. We talk Thor: Ragnarok...do we like this new, comedic Thor? And Matt checked out the remake of Murder on the Orient Express. Plus, a review of the Dana Carvey Show documentary Too Funny To Fail. And we couldn't help but talk about the new Lion King cast.
Episode 41- Stranger Things Season 2
November 07, 2017 05:05 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBWe binged Netflix's Stranger Things season 2 and we're ready to talk about all of it! Old characters, new characters, and everything in between. Let's dive right in!
Episode 40- New Black Panther Trailer, World Series, Halloween, Stranger Things
October 28, 2017 01:35 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBInside episode 40: 1:00- RIP Robert Guillaume 7:20- Newest Black Panther Trailer 12:10- World Series talk, Matt and Claudia reunited...sort of 15:20- Favorite Halloween themed movies and TV shows 41:30- Stranger Things season 2 preview 48:30- John Mulaney mini-review 51:08- other podcast recommendations Tweet us at @LDPopcast
Episode 39- Trailer Reviews: Justice League and The Last Jedi
October 13, 2017 00:29 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBMatt and Claudia review the newest trailers released for Justice League and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Episode 38- LIVE, Local, and Trivia
October 05, 2017 04:10 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBMatt and Claudia reunite for a special occasion. Ok, his special occasion. But it brought them back to the moment the idea for the popcast was born. It's a special LIVE trivia episode with some of their closest friends.
Episode 37- Back from hiatus! The Big Fall Premiere!
September 27, 2017 05:51 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe're back (and explain why we unintentionally took the summer off)! Plus, Matt has big news! And we talk new fall shows like Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders on NBC and Ghosted on FOX and why Young Sheldon and The Good Doctor are going to suck. Plus, IT vs Mother! debate and new music from Foo Fighters and Lecrae. And we couldn't return without talking a little Game of Thrones finale.
Episode 36 - Spider-Man: Homecoming, D23 Expo, Game of Thrones Premiere!
July 18, 2017 07:11 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBWe catch up on Spider-Man: Homecoming, news coming out of Disney's D23 Expo, and the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere!
Episode 35- TONYs, Celebrity Deaths, Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Songs of the Summer
June 13, 2017 04:50 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBWe cover a little bit of everything in this episode, including the TONYs, Chris Cornell and Adam West deaths, the Black Panther trailer, Wonder Woman, and predictions for Song of the Summer.
Episode 34 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
May 11, 2017 00:22 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBWe review the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2. MAJOR spoilers ahead.
Episode 33- Seattle Movies and TV Shows
May 04, 2017 03:07 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBMatt's recent trip to Seattle inspired a list of our favorite movies and TV shows that take place in Seattle. Frasier, Grey's Anatomy, 10 Things I Hate About You, Singles, Sleepless in Seattle, and the Real World make the list.
Episide 32- Basketball Movie Bracket and Dave Chappelle
April 01, 2017 01:53 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBWe rank our favorite basketball movies and discuss Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials.
Episode 31- Beauty and the Beast, Logan, The Unlikely Candidates
March 27, 2017 04:59 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBWe share our thoughts on Disney's Beauty and the Beast remake. Plus. Matt shares his review on Logan (the final installment of the Wolverine franchise?). And Claudia went to see Jimmy Eat World and Rooney, but ended up loving a Fort Worth band named The Unlikely Candidates.
Episode 30 - Spring Movies, Guilty Pleasure TV Shows, Lana Del Rey
March 08, 2017 05:27 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBWe give our thoughts on spring movies including: Get Out, Logan, Beauty and the Beast, Kong Skull Island, and Furious 8. Plus, Claudia shares some guilty pleasure TV shows like Jane the Virgin and Grimm and Matt talks about Powerless. And we finish the show with new music from Lana Del Rey.
Episode 29 - Our Anniversary and Oscars Recap!
February 28, 2017 06:33 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBCelebrate our one year podcast anniversary with us! Plus, we recap the most memorable Oscar telecast ever (or in our lifetimes). And we share the results of our Oscar pool with fellow podcasters Inside Pop.
Episode 28- Oscar Ballot Battle with Inside Pop
February 22, 2017 04:47 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBMatt and Claudia teamed up with Sean David Johnson and Amita Patel of the podcast "Inside Pop" for a fun challenge: Academy Award predictions. Four hosts, four ballots, one winner. Who will win the Oscar pool?
Episode 27- Love is in the air, Lego Batman, Santa Clarita Diet, Prince
February 14, 2017 06:37 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBIn honor of Valentine's Day, Matt and Claudia share their favorite romantic comedies. Plus, Matt shares reviews of the documentary Life Animated (now on Amazon Prime) and LEGO Batman Movie. And, Claudia shares her thoughts on Netflix's new series called Santa Clarita Diet (starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant). Plus we end by celebrating that Prince's catalog is now available on streaming services and Claudia shares a mini-review of Paisley Park.
Episode 26- Super Bowl talk with Adam Amin, Awards Shows, Beyonce
February 03, 2017 16:06 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MBWe talk Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture nominations and who will take home the Oscar for Best Song? Plus, what happened to Winona Ryder at the SAG Awards? And we talk Beyonce's pregnancy announcement. Plus ESPN's Adam Amin Skypes in to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, ridiculous prop bets, and his 'Sports Night' podcast, "Those Stories Plus...". And Matt gives us the insider scoop on what it's like to be in Houston for...
Episode 25- Golden Globes recap
January 10, 2017 06:01 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MBWe recap the awards show that wasn't so golden. Everything from Jimmy Fallon as host, surprise winners (Claire Foy, The Night Manager, The Crown, Atlanta) and the not so surprising (La La Land). Plus, Meryl Streep, Netflix, HBO, and more. It's the Golden Globes recap episode!
Episode 24- La La Land and Rogue One
January 05, 2017 05:41 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBWe review La La Land (Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk). Share your thoughts with us at @LDPopcast on Twitter.
Episode 23- 2016 Recap...The Year of the Bummer
December 31, 2016 04:42 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MBA look back at all the pop culture highs and lows of the year including celebrity deaths, movies, music, entertainers, sports, and television. So many great ones were lost (Prince, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Garry Marshall, Carrie Fisher, George Michael, Debbie Reynolds, and more). Was it a good year for movies (Suicide Squad, Captain America, Rogue One, Finding Dory)? Lots of artists released major albums (Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Frank Ocean, Kanye West). Sports had some ...
Episode 22- Golden Globes nominations, Movie Trailers, New Music
December 18, 2016 01:09 - 36 minutes - 66 MBOur reaction to the Golden Globes nominations, plus Fast 8 and Spider-man Homecoming trailers, and new music from The Weeknd and Ryan Adams.
Episode 21- Pop Culture We're Thankful For
November 24, 2016 17:03 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBMatt & Claudia share pop culture movies, books, music they are thankful for (including TV the Book, Taylor Hawkins, Gilmore Girls, Edge of Seventeen, Star Wars). Plus, a review of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. Plus, a goodbye to a Dallas radio station.
Episode 20 - Doctor Strange, Fictional Presidents, Celebrity Veterans
November 12, 2016 16:08 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBIn light of the 2016 election, we share some of our favorite fictional presidents. Plus, Matt reviews Doctor Strange. Plus, in honor of Veteran's Day, Claudia quizzes Matt on celebrity military veterans. And some quick talk about the new Netflix show, The Crown.
Episode 19- The Walking Dead, Halloween, Baseball movies, & more
October 27, 2016 15:03 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MBBefore diving into the world of pop culture news, Matt and Claudia discuss the recent Demetri Martin/ Flight of the Concords and Rooney shows they attended. Plus, the World Series is in full swing and we each list our top 3 favorite baseball movies. And we tackle some Halloween costume ideas, The Walking Dead, new music from Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon.
Episode 18- The Magnificent Movie Reviews and Gaga for Bruno Mars
October 13, 2016 05:03 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MBWe head to the movies and review The Magnificent Seven and Girl on the Train. Plus, new music recommendations including Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and the 50th anniversary of The Beatles Revolver album.
Episode 17- Brangelina, Fall TV shows
September 25, 2016 18:58 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MBWe talk the Brangelina breakup. Plus, new Fall TV shows including This is Us, Designated Survivor, The Good Place, and more.
Episode 16- All About the Emmys
September 20, 2016 04:29 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBWe share our thoughts on the Emmys. Jimmy Kimmel as host, winners, surprises. Plus, what we loved and what got snubbed. Plus a little bonus Documentary Now! talk.
Episode 15- Goodbye Gene, New Music, Famous Birthdays, Emmy Predictions
September 08, 2016 03:18 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBWe return with a new episode packed with goodbyes, including a shout out to the now closed down Kay's Lounge in Houston. Plus, we remember the late, great Gene Wilder. Also, Claudia share a couple of her new music picks. Plus, "born this week" includes Micheal Keaton and Beyonce. And we end it with Emmy predictions.
Episode 14- Olympics Recap, Frank Ocean, Gender Bending Sequels
August 24, 2016 02:52 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBWe discuss the aftermath of the Olympics and all of it's controversies, Matt plays another game of "News or Not". And, Claudia shares her thoughts on Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' album. Plus, we share our thoughts on gender bending movie remakes of 'Splash', 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', 'Oceans Ocho', and 'The Rocketeer'. Plus bonus Hard Knocks and Suicide Squad talk.
Episode 13- Olympics, Harry Potter, Suicide Squad, and Summer Movies
August 08, 2016 16:33 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Olympics, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Suicide Squad. Plus, we're joined by "Mad About Movies" co-host, Kent Garrison as he shares his favorite summer movies so far.
Episode 12- Comic Con, Ghostbusters, Stranger Things
July 26, 2016 06:05 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBFresh from Comic Con International in San Diego, we talk about 'Spiderman Homecoming', 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2', Brie Larson announced as 'Captain Marvel' title role, 'The Batman Lego Movie', and even "Duck Tales". And of course we digest the 'Wonder Woman' and 'Justice League' trailers. Plus, we finally watched the new 'Ghostbusters' and it was awesome. And finally, Matt finished watching the latest season of "BoJack Horseman" on Netflix and we're both obsessed with "Stranger Things". Ph...
BONUS! Emmy Nominations Edition
July 16, 2016 21:37 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MBWe discuss the 2016 Emmy nominations and are joined by our friend and TV producer, Sean Johnson, from 'Inside Pop' and talk surprises, snubs, and who we're rooting for. Everything from Game of Thrones, Veep, Stephen Colbert, Fargo, and more.
Episode 11- MILF $, Pokémon Go, Gay Sulu, & Ghostbusters
July 12, 2016 04:13 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MBIn this episode, we cover some of the water cooler topics in "News or Not", including Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Forbes top paid celebrities list, and Blink 182. And, Claudia is not a fan of Fergie's "M.I.L.F. $". Plus, we discuss the Pokémon Go phenomenon. Finally, we talk about gay Sulu in 'Star Trek: Beyond' and preview the upcoming 'Ghostbusters' remake.
Episode 10- (The Dead of TV) Winter is Here
July 07, 2016 03:09 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MBOver a week later, we're still obsessing over the Game of Thrones finale. But in this episode, we discuss what TV shows we'll be watching this summer to fill the void including The Americans, Orange is the New Black, The Night Of, The Bachelorette, Peaky Blinders, and Mr. Robot.
Episode 09- Battle of the Bastards
June 22, 2016 20:21 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MBWe discuss our favorite TV dads, the 30 for 30 "OJ: Made in America" documentary, new music from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Christina Aguilera, and the top critically acclaimed summer movies of all time. Plus we top it all off by discussing the "Battle of the Bastards" episode of 'Game of Thrones'.