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Pop Culturally Deprived

204 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

Pop Culturally Deprived is a new podcast dedicated to discussing thoughts and reactions to watching cult hits and classics from pop culture for the first time.

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Episode 200: The Final Episode

March 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

"Thank you." Show Notes: As warned, we come to our final episode. Filled with messages from friends, discussions about the show, and our favourite moments, we hope you enjoy this. Thank you to everyone for listening, it's been emotional. And fun. #PCDeprived And our new show starts in the Spring, subscribe to to make sure you get episodes as they are released - . We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exc...

Episode 199: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang with Lani Diane Rich of Chipperish Media

March 23, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Show Notes: The time has come... it's our final movie of Pop Culturally Deprived! Friend of the pod Lani Diane Rich has joined us to close out four years of movie podcasting. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 198: Bill & Ted Face The Music

March 16, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

"We love you guys." Show Notes: We just had to close out a much-loved franchise. Bill & Ted Face The Music is a far, distant sequel filled with fan service aimed at our hosts. Does it rock or is it just filler? #PCDeprived Don't forget to send us your comments about Pop Culturally Deprived to use on episode 200. You can do this any way that suits you - send us a message, email [email protected], contact us on social media, send a voice message. And our new show starts in...

Episode 198: Robins Hood

March 10, 2021 16:01 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Show Notes: This week is a double-feature! We chat about those two classics - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves AND Robin Hood: Men in Tights! We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 196: Star Trek Nemesis with Jennerosity

March 02, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

"Admiral Janeway. How good to see you again." Show Notes: Our revels now are ended, as we come to the final Star Trek movie that Mandi hasn't seen. It's pretty divisive just on this podcast, so we're pleased to welcome back to help understand the scale of problems in this film. #PCDeprived Don't forget to send us your comments about Pop Culturally Deprived to use on episode 200. You can do this any way that suits you - send us a message, email [email protected], contact u...

Episode 195: The Iron Giant

February 23, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

"Rock" Show Notes: We've always enjoyed animated films, and we've enjoyed books based on films. This might be both, but that doesn't mean we have to have the same opinion. The Iron Giant gets the #PCDeprived treatment this week. Don't forget to send us your comments about Pop Culturally Deprived to use on episode 200. You can do this any way that suits you - send us a message, email [email protected], contact us on social media, send a voice message. We'r...

Episode 194: Fargo

February 16, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Show Notes: Does Matthew think this movie is perfect? And does he compare it to a bowl of cookie dough? Oh, you betcha! We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 193: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

February 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

"I think we can help him." Show Notes: Strap in folks, we're going to get deep into the nature of Nurse Ratched's character, RP McMurphy's intentions, and the real nature of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. #PCDeprived Don't forget to send us your comments about Pop Culturally Deprived to use on episode 200. You can do this any way that suits you - send us a message, email [email protected], contact us on social media, send a voice message. We're also on Patreon...

Episode 192: Tron Legacy

February 02, 2021 14:13 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Show Notes: This week we're talking about the 2010 sequel to Tron. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 191: The Fast and the Furious

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Show Notes: This week we're talking about The Fast and the Furious. The most 90's movie ever made in 2001. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Pop Culturally Deprived Announcement

January 20, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MB

We've been hinting at an announcement coming soon and here it is, all about our episode 200 and the future. Have a listen and make sure you email (), DM (@eloquentgushing on most social media platforms), call (speakpipe.com/eloquentgushing), or otherwise get in touch however you can.

Episode 190: Hot Fuzz with Laura Stuart-Berry

January 05, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 41.1 MB

"You've been watching too many movies" Show Notes: We're on a buzz to talk about one of the greatest British films ever, and we're joined by @laurageeksout to truly understand the English village experience. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this po...

Episode 189: Holidate

December 29, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Show Notes: This week we're talking about Holidate, the movie that is most definitely not a Christmas movie. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 188: Dolly Parton's Christmas On The Square

December 15, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

Show Notes: We have another episode splitting opinions. Who do you think called the new Dolly Parton's Christmas On The Square 'the worst film I've ever seen'? Because you are about to be very surprised in this week's #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at ...

Episode 187: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

December 01, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Show Notes: This week we're talking about THE MOST divisive movie in #PCDeprived history! Are you #TeamMatthew or #TeamMandi? We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also Show Notes: This week we're talking about THE MOS...

Episode 186: Day Watch

November 17, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

"It's my fault for everything" Show Notes: Remember a few years ago in February 2020 we watched Night Watch, get ready for the sequel Day Watch, which contains about 800 stories, a lot of destruction, and THE CHALK OF FATE!! #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, yo...

Episode 185: Sneakers

November 03, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Show Notes: This week we're talking about shoes and computer capers in a movie Matthew claims is one of the greats! We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 184: Mad Max Fury Road

October 20, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

"Feels like hope" Show Notes: If you love Mad Max Fury Road you're going to enjoy Matthew's take on it. If you are baffled and underwhelmed, you'll enjoy Mandi Kaye's. What we're saying is that there's something for everyone! #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can...

PCD Redux: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

October 06, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

With the release of Bill & Ted Face The Music we thought it would be a good time to re-release episode 69, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. We're also going to be releasing episodes fortnightly for a while, but we know you'll love the films and plans we have coming up! We also have our Great British Baking Show podcast now releasing episodes each week, so check out the Worth The Calories podcast. 

Episode 183: Muriel's Wedding

September 29, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

"What a coincidence" Show Notes: We head to a land down under this week for Muriel's Wedding, where women sing ABBA and men blunder. Topics of discussion are nature/nurture, platonic friend relationships, and adoration of Toni Collette. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episo...

Episode 182: A Life Less Ordinary

September 22, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MB

"I demand to be taken to a hospital!" This week we discuss A Life Less Ordinary, wherein we struggle with people making a film about a culture they didn't grow up in, and whether this is an old fashioned film or one that's never been done before! #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, yo...

Episode 181: Star Trek Insurrection

September 15, 2020 13:08 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Show Notes: This week we return to the Federation to talk about morals, ethics, and bad humor.  We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 180: John Wick 3: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

September 08, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

"Why do you want to live?" Show Notes: Wrapping up another Keanu Reeves trilogy with John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum. There's stuff to talk about in this film somewhere, right? #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or...

Episode 179: The Craft with Rachel Newbury

September 01, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.6 MB

Show Notes: This week watching one Matthew hasn't seen - 90's girl power flick The Craft! And we're joined by Rachel Newbury. (Refinery29) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 (US) Support Line - 01708 765200 (UK) We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this po...

Episode 178: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

August 25, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

"Can everyone stop getting shot?" The last film of British month is as British as they come... Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Find out what Mandi Kaye made of Cockney rhyming slang, Vinnie Jones, and some intricate criminal capers. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content,

Episode 177: Dr No

August 18, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

"007 is here, sir." Continuing British movies month with one of the biggest franchises there is - James Bond, in Dr No. The film. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content,

Episode 176: Remains of the Day

August 11, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Show Notes: This week we're continuing British film month with the Merchant Ivory film Remains of the Day We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 175: Shaun of the Dead

August 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

"Cock it." Starting off some very British films with one that started several film careers, helped revive a genre, and allows us to make many references to beloved material, it's Shaun of the Dead. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content,

Episode 173: Whale Rider

July 28, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Show Notes: This week we wrap up women director's month with Whale Rider. Yes, we know it's out of order. Technical difficulties! We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 174: The Matrix Revolutions

July 21, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.3 MB

"Everything that has a beginning has an end." Show Notes: Get ready for Matthew being very excited as we dive deep into the final film in this franchise, The Matrix Revolutions. Themes, action scenes, and how you wrap up a trilogy all get deep discussion. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest someth...

Episode 172: Whip It

July 14, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Show Notes: This week we continue women director's month with Drew Barrymore's directorial debut - Whip It. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 171: What Women Want

July 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

"No game playing, no rules." Starting a month of films directed by women, we get into deep discussions of how stories change, problematic people, and representation with What Women Want. #PCDeprived

Episode 170: Rain Man

June 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Show Notes: This week we're exploring the 1988 family drama - Rain Man. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 169: Cellular with Lindsay from Nature Finds a Way Podcast

June 27, 2020 12:08 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Show Notes: This week we're joined by Lindsay from Nature Finds a Way and Whale Tales to talk about one of her favorite movies, that 2004 technology thriller - Cellular. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 168: Star Trek First Contact with Sara from Nature Finds A Way

June 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

"The line must be drawn here" Continuing through the Star Trek films and Mandi's crew and theme have arrived. @sarakgiven joins us to talk about introducing Queens, special effects, and everything that we love about First Contact. #PCDeprived

Episode 167: The Blues Brothers with Rachel from So You Want To Read Tolkien

June 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

"We're on a mission from God" This week we discuss The Blues Brothers, a classic movie of music, comedy, and car crashes. We're joined by from So You Want To Read Tolkien to basically make each other laugh for an hour. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content,

Episode 166: The King's Speech with Emmy from So, You Want to Read Tolkien

June 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Show Notes: This week we're joined by Emmy from So, You Want to Read Tolkien to talk about her favorite movie, The King's Speech. Part history lesson, part fun conversation, there's something for everyone in this episode! We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , ...

Episode 165: Citizen Kane with Richard from Cult Popture

May 26, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

"Rosebud" Often heralded as the greatest film of all time, we're joined by @cultpopture to tackle Citizen Kane. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on .

Episode 164: Knives Out with AJ of Cult Popture

May 19, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Show Notes: This week we're joined by AJ of the Cult Popture Podcast to talk about the most recent film we've ever done - Knives Out! And AJ sort of coins the term "Americasplain." We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You...

Episode 163: So I Married An Axe Murderer

May 12, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

"It's a quorum, so to speak." We're supposed to be talking about So I Married An Axe Murderer. But it's more interesting to be distracted by films we like, such as Enchanted, or say the word schtick a lot. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can ...

Episode 162: John Wick Chapter 2

May 05, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Show Notes: It may not be Keanu Reeves month any longer, but we're still bringing you quality Keanu Reeves content! Plus a few tangents, including a lot of talk about Pitch Perfect. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Bonus - Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker with Laura Stuart-Berry

April 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

The last of our Patreon exclusive content released during April, Laura Stuart-Berry (from our episodes on The Thomas Crown Affair and Pride & Prejudice) joins Matthew to talk about 'the end of the Skywalker Saga' in very great detail. New Pop Culturally Deprived episodes will restart from next week with John Wick 2! Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You ...

Bonus - PCD - Avengers Infinity War

April 21, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MB

We're still releasing some of our Patreon exclusive content during April, this week Mandi and Matthew discuss Avengers Infinity War both before and after seeing the film, with their thoughts on what might be coming up after for the MCU. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Bonus - Across The Arrow-Verse - Avengers Infinity War

April 14, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MB

We're releasing some of our Patreon exclusive content during April, so enjoy this recording between Matthew and Cathryn (from Across the Arrow-Verse) about 'the greatest crossover ever attempted', Avengers Infinity War. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Bonus - Across The Arrow-Verse - Thor Ragnarok

April 07, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

So that we can deal with house moves and lockdowns but still bring you episodes we're releasing some Patreon exclusive content during April. First up is Matthew and Cathryn (from Across the Arrow-Verse) about the first time this character gets a good movie, Thor Ragnarok. Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 161: Donnie Darko

March 31, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

"First of all, Papa Smurf didn't create Smurfette." We wanted something different from last week, and Donnie Darko is as different as they come. Time travel shenanigans, dinner table conversations, and the presidential election are all up for discussion. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future epi...

Episode 160: Four Weddings and a Funeral

March 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

May we all in our dotage be proud to say, "I was adored once too." A classic rom com but this time Mandi Kaye has never seen it. Come for the American girl / British boy love story, stay for the strong language right from the beginning. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comm...

PCD Revisited: Pulp Fiction

March 17, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Show Notes: This week we're looking back at the very first episode we ever recorded together! This is Vintage PCD at its finest! We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also

Episode 159: The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2

March 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

I've had a bad habit of underestimating you Show Notes: We close out the Twilight Saga with part 1 and 2 of Breaking Dawn. Feminism, agency, telepathic werewolves, biting babies out of someone, the male gaze, and Chekhov's horse syringe are all up for discussion. #PCDeprived We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest s...

Episode 158: Die Hards 4 & 5

March 03, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Show Notes: This week we close out the Die Hard franchise and (possibly) say goodbye to John McClane for the last time. We're also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you'd like access to exclusive content, Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the episode or want to suggest something for a future episode, you can comment on this post at , you can email us at  or find us on . You can also