Pop Cultish
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago -A crazy show about pop culture! Tony (professional DJ) & Emily (Actress/Comedienne) talk about current & classic movies, TV, books, comics, & games - and are often joined by celebrities & special guests!
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Episodes
Episode 25 - The Last Jedi, Twice Viewed
December 22, 2017 05:38 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBAs 2017 comes to a close, Tony sits down with two other Star Wars fans to talk in-depth about "The Last Jedi" - specifically how all three gents had markedly different opinions of the film after seeing it a second time. Is Star Wars Episode VIII simply a film that has to be seen multiple times to be understood? Or is it just a movie that's polarizing to certain fans, no matter how many times you see it? And what is Tony's theory as to what Disney is doing with the franchise moving forward?...
Episode 24 - 2017 Movie Preview
March 02, 2017 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe're back in action, and just in time to talk about lots of the AMAZING big films coming to theaters (and streaming) in 2017! From January to December, from LEGO Batman to the real Batman (in "Justice League") and everything in between, we've got you covered! Disney, Marvel, Star Wars (well, that's all the same company, but whatever), and so much more - we'll give you the release dates and some fun info about all the films we could squeeze into our brains. Connect with us: Pop Cu...
Episode 23 - Civil War, Premiered
May 05, 2016 21:54 - 30 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode is all about the newest Marvel film to hit the big screens! It is SPOILER-FREE through the first two-thirds of the episode; you'll hear the multiple warnings before spoilers start, if you're concerned about it. Also, Tony records LIVE from an advance screening of "Captain America: Civil War," where he gets a chance to chat with fans in line about their predictions for the movie, favorite Marvel characters, who they think will die (they got real morbid), and the goodness of the...
Episode 22 - Where Several Other Podcasts Have Gone Before
March 04, 2016 00:50 - 31 minutes - 22.5 MBGuess what this year is? Well, duh, it's 2016 - but it's also the 50th anniversary of STAR TREK! In today's episode, Tony takes you through a bit of the history of the franchise, both in televised and film form (and animated, too!). He also talks about everything you need to know for new Trek you're getting in the next year, including the new film STAR TREK BEYOND and the new Star Trek TV series that CBS is currently working hard to bring to the small screen! Listen in, love it all, and li...
Episode 21 - Pop FACTish, Part 2: Cross-Cast Mayhem with The Established Facts
February 18, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe second installment of the podcast crossover with the team from "The Established Facts" podcast! Part 1 was on their show earlier this week (Episode 115, if you'd like to go give a listen) and we continue the zany action here in this episode. Tony and the TEF crew play a game of Apples to Apples sandwiched around pop-culture discussions prompted by the game itself. Hear some insightful takes from the group about geeky tattoos, best movie cameos, favorite "character" actors, our go-to movie...
Episode 20 - Plan 9 from Outer Space and The 7th Guest: An Interview with John Johnson
February 11, 2016 09:59 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBTony sits down for a chat with the creative mastermind behind Darkstone Entertainment, John Johnson! John has recently directed "Plan 9," a remake of Ed Wood's "infamous" 1950s B-movie "Plan 9 from Outer Space," and he's now currently hard at work on a episodic series based on the classic PC game "The 7th Guest." John and Tony talk about making movies and TV, creative inspirations, dream collaborations, and the legacy of Ed Wood. Find more info about the Plan 9 remake at: plan9movie.com ...
Episode 19 - The Whats and Wheres of Doctor Who
February 04, 2016 17:07 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MBEmily and Tony chat about one of the biggest fandoms out there - DOCTOR WHO! The hosts talk about the big news of Steven Moffat stepping down and no new season being shown in 2016 - the horror! Also discussed are the duo's favorite Doctors and companions, their "celebrity" moments meeting Who stars at conventions, and good info on where true Whovians can find new and exciting DW adventures to hold them over until the series returns. Allonsy! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: faceb...
Episode 18 - An Interview with Mike Marts of AfterShock Comics
January 28, 2016 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWe love a good comic book, and we love a good chat - so this episode is damn near perfection for us! Tony talks with long-time Marvel & DC executive editor Mike Marts, who is now heading things up at AfterShock Comics, a new startup with a really unique line of books. Hear the two gents talk about superheroes, horror sci-fi, how to break into the comic business, and the state of the comic industry in general. It's fun on a bun! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultis...
Episode 17 - Netflix: Marvel & Reboots & Pee-Wee, Oh My!
January 22, 2016 00:37 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIt's the new frontier for original entertainment: Netflix! The online streaming service has turned into a mecca of great TV shows and movies that you literally cannot watch anywhere else. In this episode, Tony talks about a lot of the content coming from Netflix in 2016, including specifics on the Marvel family (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, the Punisher, and more!), remakes and reboots of TV shows galore (new "Full House" and "Danger Mouse," anyone?), and a c...
Episode 17 - Netflix: Marvel & Reboots & Pee-Wee, Oh My!
January 22, 2016 00:37 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIt's the new frontier for original entertainment: Netflix! The online streaming service has turned into a mecca of great TV shows and movies that you literally cannot watch anywhere else. In this episode, Tony talks about a lot of the content coming from Netflix in 2016, including specifics on the Marvel family (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, the Punisher, and more!), remakes and reboots of TV shows galore (new "Full House" and "Danger Mouse," anyone?), and a c...
Episode 16 - 2016 Cinematic Preview
January 14, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MBThe year ahead is chock-full of amazing films, and Tony is here to highlight the biggest and (hopefully) the best! We chat about upcoming superhero films, "geeky" films, horror movies, and much more - come take a listen & learn the important dates to mark on your calendar! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twit...
Episode 15 - 2015 in Pop-Review
December 31, 2015 21:22 - 38 minutes - 27 MBAs the year comes to a close, Tony and Emily look back on some of the best (and worst) entertainment that the year had to offer! We run through a list of movies, TV shows, and even a few video games and books for good measure, all of which made our 2015 something to talk about (for better or for worse)! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook...
Episode 14 - The Force Reviewed
December 24, 2015 20:20 - 39 minutes - 27.7 MBSPOILER ALERT! We've seen it, you've seen it, everyone's seen "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by now...right? If you haven't then don't listen to this episode, but if you have, then come join Emily and Tony for some analysis, theoretical answers to questions posed in the film, parallels to not only other Star Wars films but classic sci-fi works in general, and so much more. You'll be so entertained, you'll roll through this episode faster than a BB unit on the hot sands of Jakku! Connect wi...
Episode 13 - The Force Remembers
December 17, 2015 19:30 - 21 minutes - 15.8 MB"Star Wars" fever is in full throttle as "The Force Awakens" opens in the US! Tony takes this episode to talk a little about the back-story for the new film, as well as share some info on some of the "tie-in" novels and comics. For nostalgia's sake, we also take a trip down memory lane to chat about seeing the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy in theaters when they first came out, as well as looking to the future of the franchise as well. Cover it all, we try to do! Connect with u...
Episode 12 - An Interview With Kevin David Anderson
November 26, 2015 12:00 - 46 minutes - 40.5 MBHappy Thanksgiving, everyone! This week we had the opportunity to chat with Kevin David Anderson, author of "Night of the Living ZomBEES" and co-author of "Night of the Living Trekkies." We chat about books, zombies, Netflix obsessions, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Flash Gordon, The Walking Dead, and more. Plus, we look to answer the age-old question of whether Captain Kirk or Captain Picard would win in a game of Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Only the hard-hitting questions on this podcast, folks! Kevi...
Episode 11 - "Character" Characters
November 12, 2015 19:55 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBAfter last week's comic-book character chat revealed a few names that some listeners asked questions about, Tony takes it upon himself to enlighten and educate the masses about some of the biggest personalities to ever hit the comic page, the big screen, and the small screen as well! A few select characters have been chosen as the most boisterous and entertaining in all of comic-, movie-, and television-dom; you know from last week about the comic-book crazies of The Flaming Carrot and The T...
Episode 10 - Super(Hero) Love & Hate
November 05, 2015 20:44 - 36 minutes - 26.2 MBThis episode is all about the do-gooders, the caped crusaders, and the folks in spandex! Tony and Emily chat about their favorite heroes, their not-so-favorite characters, the key differences between superhero stories in the comic books versus stories told in movies and on TV, and most importantly, the intricacies of Aquaman's outfit. Riveting! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagra...
Episode 10 - Super(Hero) Love & Hate
November 05, 2015 20:44 - 36 minutes - 26.2 MBThis episode is all about the do-gooders, the caped crusaders, and the folks in spandex! Tony and Emily chat about their favorite heroes, their not-so-favorite characters, the key differences between superhero stories in the comic books versus stories told in movies and on TV, and most importantly, the intricacies of Aquaman's outfit. Riveting! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagra...
Episode 09 - The JV Monster Squad
October 22, 2015 23:46 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBWe're still in the thick of Halloween season, so this week the talk is all about scary monsters - but you already know about all the "popular" monsters, so we proudly present the "Junior Varsity" monster team! We'll dive into the legend and folklore of 5 creatures that you may have know about, but may not know MUCH about. Plus, this episode was recorded the day after "Back to the Future Day," so Tony geeks out a little about that - as he is wont to do. Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Faceb...
Episode 08 - Super Scary Movies
October 15, 2015 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBIt's still the Halloween season, so what better time to talk about the films that frighten us the most? Join Emily and Tony as they chat about both brand-new movies and some of their all-time favorites - and a few horror TV shows make the conversation for good measure as well. Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Tw...
Episode 07 - Haunted House Tour 2015
October 08, 2015 16:55 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, silly - it's October and Halloween time! Tony and Emily embark on their annual Haunted House Tour, only this year, you get to come along as well to experience the mayhem. We visit three Indianapolis-area attractions: Necropolis, The Frite Lodge, and Indy Scream Park (links for all available below). Listen to our adventures, including a real-life near run-in with a 9-foot-long snake! We welcome all feedback, questions, and request...
Episode 06 - Bored? Games!
October 01, 2015 18:00 - 33 minutes - 24 MBCard games, board games, RPGs, video games - there are tons of fun feats of friendly competition to go around, and this week Tony focuses on his favorites in the realm of board/strategy games that he's been keeping busy with lately. Lots of games are touched on this episode, but there are lots out there that we don't know about yet, so help us out! Reach out and let us know what you're playing! We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on Facebook: faceb...
Episode 05 - An Interview With Zachary Levi
September 24, 2015 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBOne of the ultimate pop-culture gurus - Zachary Levi! The man who played Chuck (in the NBC series of the same name), Flynn Rider in Disney's "Tangled," and so much more - we get to chat with him about all things geeky. Hear his thoughts on returning to "Chuck," his true thoughts on Kickstarter, "Thor 3," continuing the "Tangled" storyline, and more! Enjoy this awesome episode! This interview was conducted in conjunction with NerdBastards.com - you can read the transcript of the interview ...
Episode 04 - Fall 2015 Geeky TV Guide
September 17, 2015 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBWith the changing of the seasons comes colder weather for most, and new TV shows for everyone! Tony records solo on this episode, and he gives a thorough overview of all the geek-chic TV shows coming to the air this Fall, both of the brand-new and returning-for-another-season variety. If you want the rundown and initial thoughts on any and every show in the super-hero, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and pop-culture-entertainment genres, this is the place for you to get it all! We welcome all feedba...
Episode 03 - Filmation Extrapolation
September 10, 2015 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThere are certain film series you've seen in theaters the day they came out... and certain movies that, for whatever reason, you never saw until years after their release. In this episode, Tony and Emily take a look at two different series that each of them "grew up" with but the other had never seen: for Emily, she loves the HARRY POTTER films (and books!), but Tony only watched the first movie for the first time last week; for Tony, he's enjoyed the RESIDENT EVIL movies in the theaters upo...
Episode 02 - Old School Favorites
September 03, 2015 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThe crew of Emily and Tony are back in action as they chat about their favorite "old-school" entertainment stuff: books, movies, Saturday morning cartoons, and more. The conversation is made all the more intriguing by the fact that, being 12 years apart in age, the duo grew up in different eras - Tony as a product of the '80s, and Emily a hard-core '90s kid. Lots of fun reminiscing in this episode, so enjoy! We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests! Connect with us: Pop Cultish on F...
Episode 01 - Here We Go!
August 27, 2015 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBThe beginning of it all! In our inaugural episode, meet Tony & Emily and learn a little bit about them, their passions, and their deep-seeded personal problems. Okay, not that last one, really. The hosts recap the geeky summer they've had so far: attending GenCon, the world's largest gaming convention... serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the PopCon convention... meeting celebrities... watching advance screenings of all the great summer films (and the not-so-great ones)... and so much ...