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Pop Culture Cosmos

1,000 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratings

It's our look at the latest news and trends in pop culture with our Discover Pods Awards nominated two weekly shows and bonus programs. One of Podbean's recommendations for Summer Podcasts! https://tinyurl.com/y2apm3ut

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Lakers Fast Break- Will The Bubble Burst For The Lakers? with Corey X Harrison!

July 19, 2020 22:35 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MB

Corey X Harrison from the Out of Bounds podcast stops by to talk about what the chances for the Los Angeles Lakers might be as the team makes their way through on a playoff run. He and Gerald talk about what lies ahead for the Lakers and can they overcome all the challenges that have been put in front of them and win another championship. Corey also shares thoughts on life in the bubble so far, who might come out of the east, and more as we get into another outstanding Lakers Fast Break podca...

PCC Multiverse #181- We're Excited Over A Ghost Of Tsushima, Peacock's Early Returns, and The Alienist Searches For The Angel Of Darkness!

July 17, 2020 09:55 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Josh and Gerald cover the latest in pop culture as they talk Ghost of Tsushima, Star Wars new series The Bad Batch coming to Disney Plus, Lego Nintendo, the new Alienist series Angel of Darkness coming to TNT, Peacock's debut this week, Disney+ and X-Men and what could change the streaming service's direction going forward, Plus #20-29 in our top 100 (ish) movie countdown and Josh and Brank talk video games in a clip from the Super BS Gamescast.   Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and l...

Lakers Fast Break- Can The Lakers Prevail In Orlando? With Melvin Washington III

July 16, 2020 10:51 - 40 minutes - 36.4 MB

Melvin Washington III from The Lounge on the Talk2ME Sports Radio Online channel stops by to preview the bubble with Gerald. The guys cover what team in the Western Conference might pose the biggest threat to the Lakers, and what Eastern Conference powerhouse can match up to a possible Lakers NBA Finals run. All this and Melvin shares thoughts on who he thinks will lift up the Larry O'Brien trophy on our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast!   Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us ...

Lakers Fast Break- Lakers Bubble Aspirations with Jamie Sweet and LakerTom!

July 15, 2020 20:25 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Jamie Sweet and LakerTom from lakerholics.net stop by to talk with Gerald about the task ahead for the Lakers and what their expectations are for the team now that they are firmly in the bubble. The guys also talk about who the Lakers might face in the playoffs, the "X-Factor" who could be a key to their success, and what the newest additions can contribute to the team. All this and the concerns the guys have over what might happen for next season and more coming up on the Lakers Fast Break p...

Lakers Fast Break- Who Will Step Up In Place Of Rondo? with Eric Sklar!

July 14, 2020 20:56 - 47 minutes - 42.6 MB

Eric Sklar from KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and the TSKShow (The Sports Kingdom Podcast) stops by to talk about the injury to Rajon Rondo, what it means for the Lakers, and who might step up in his absence. He and Gerald also share thoughts on the NBA bubble, and where the season might go for the Lakers as they march toward a playoff run in Orlando. All this and more on another fantastic Lakers Fast Break podcast! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your ...

Lakers Fast Break- Rajon Rondo Breaks His Finger...Again! with Rafael Barlowe!

July 14, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Rafael from NBA Draft Junkies stops back again to talk to Gerald about the right thumb injury to Rajon Rondo. How long is he out for and how much will this impact the team's progress moving forward. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook's COVID diagnosis, the ways NBA players are bursting the bubble and what happens when they do, and more insight into what's going on behind the scenes as the teams head into their first full week inside the Quarantine Zone. All this and Rafael held the mo...

Pop Culture Cosmos #202- Ubisoft Tries To Move Forward, What In The @^%$ Is Going On At Devolver Digital, And Isn't It Great To Be Giancarlo Esposito Right About Now?

July 13, 2020 10:42 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

It's a super-slammed show filled to the brim with pop culture goodness as Josh and Gerald offer a tribute to Carl Reiner, Charlie Daniels, and Ennio Morricone and the mark on entertainment they leave behind. The guys also talk about a new Batman spinoff coming to HBO Max, Ubisoft's conference and abuse allegations, Devolver Digital's outrageous game direct, and with all the projects he's doing just how good is it to be Giancarlo Esposito? Plus Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix, a record-breaking ...

Lakers Fast Break- A Woj Bomb Of A Different Kind...with Rafael Barlowe!

July 13, 2020 05:02 - 35 minutes - 32 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers and the NBA arriving in Orlando and begin practices. How are they handling the bubble so far? The guys talk about the social media posts made already and decide if it's an overreaction or not. Plus ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski got the inside scoop on a controversy he himself created, how did this happen? The guys talk about whether this was the smart move and what the ramifications might be based on ...

Lakers Fast Break- What Are The NBA Odds In the Bubble? with Raphael Esparza!

July 11, 2020 06:15 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MB

The "Vegas Sports Informer" and oddsmaker Raphael Esparza from MyBookie and DocSports stops by to talk with Gerald about the ever-changing odds for NBA teams as the practices begin in earnest in Orlando. He talks about the current odds for the top teams in the mix for the NBA championship, how betting on the Lakers in Vegas is different than any other team, and who he thinks will reign supreme in the Western and Eastern Conferences. All this and Raphael talks about some of the more enjoyable ...

PCC Multiverse #180-The World Of Tron May Live Again, Valve Breaks Our Hearts Once More, And It's Almost Time For Ready Player Two!

July 10, 2020 10:47 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The guys break down the latest in pop culture as Josh and Gerald talk about the hot rumor of a Tron movie coming to Disney+. Could this be true? And if it is, what would we like to see even more with the franchise? They also weigh in with their thoughts on the upcoming superhero series The Boys and The Umbrella Academy as they both arrive soon for season two. Plus the conversation moves to Valve's development of Half-Life: Alyx and how it steered the company away from a Half-Life 3 and Left4D...

Lakers Fast Break- Life In The Bubble Begins...with Rafael Barlowe!

July 09, 2020 16:42 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as the teams arrive in Orlando to step into the bubble. The guys talk about what's ahead for the teams in the bubble, the impact of Coronavirus on the league already, and what the schedule holds (including scrimmages) for the Lakers and the rest of the NBA. All this and Rafael reflects back on the Las Vegas Summer League (which would be taking place right now if not for COVID) and what a second "bubble" could look like for the eight non-Orlando te...

The Super BS Gamescast Episode 2 - A Tale of Hogwarts, Bandicoots, and the Rising Cost of AAA Gaming

July 08, 2020 17:20 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MB

Back from the dead and breaking bread, the two baby-faced 30-something-year-old boys are chatting games. We played: Alan Wake (and American Nightmare), Quantum Break, Halo Wars (with some discussion of Halo Wars 2), Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil VII and The Last of Us Part II. We discussed the rumored Harry Potter RPG, the new Crash Bandicoot game, and the cost of AAA gaming in the future and how it may change the course of gaming. Join us on this wild ride, to a land of magic and mystery.

Lakers Fast Break- The Lakers Head To Orlando...with LakerTom!

July 08, 2020 14:50 - 59 minutes - 52.2 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as he talks with Gerald about the week ahead for the team and their upcoming trip into the Orlando "bubble". Tom and Gerald share thoughts on Dwight Howard and what his availability might be, the scrimmage schedule upcoming for the Lakers before the season gets started, how the NBA and the players are coming together on a message for social justice, and expanding the "bubble" concept for the eight teams not going to Orlando. All this and more including ho...

Pop Culture Cosmos #201- Video Game Prices Could Be Going Higher, Tik Tok Is Growing More Powerful, and Just How Good Is Hamilton?

July 06, 2020 07:53 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Josh Pederson returns to talk with Gerald about what's trending in pop culture. And what's trending is talk of the price of video games could possibly be going up in the next generation, but is this justifiable? Tik Tok has grown to become a powerful social media platform in recent months, can it become just as bigger than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? We continue the discussion from Friday on the Fallout franchise coming to Amazon Prime. Was this a great idea for the streaming service, o...

Lakers Fast Break- Should There Be An Asterisk For The NBA Champ? with Rafael Barlowe!

July 03, 2020 21:36 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to talk with Gerald about some of the issues teams have had to face before they even head out to Orlando next week. The Brooklyn Nets have been hit hard by the virus, how will this affect their play in the bubble? What happens if more teams suffer the same fate? Gerald and Rafael discuss the current talk among NBA pundits about whether or not the team winning the NBA title deserves an asterisk so the guys share their thoughts as well. All this and...

PCC Multiverse #179- E-Sports Mired In Controversy, Tony Hawk vs. Skate Revisited, and Beavis and Butthead Are Breaking The Law Again!

July 03, 2020 09:53 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

It's a jammed packed episode as Jamie Monroy aka Degenerate2018 on Twitch returns to talk with Gerald about the major allegations of misconduct and abuse within the fighting game and E-Sports community. How will this affect the industry moving forward and will support from major game studios and sponsors dwindle because of it? The guys also get you updated on all the latest news such as DC's Cyborg taking issue with Joss Whedon and his direction on Justice League. They chat about the impendin...

Inside Sports Fantasy Football - Cam Newton to the Patriots...with Chris Lardieri!

July 02, 2020 06:23 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MB

Chris Lardieri with Inside Sports and the Dom-ination Sports Nation podcast is back with Gerald to talk about the New England Patriots signing free-agent Quarterback and former NFL MVP, Cam Newton. What was the QB situation for the Patriots that caused this signing to happen? And what are the expectations for Cam once New England starts the season? Plus we name other QB's in fantasy leagues to look at who has something to prove like Cam and if any of them would be a good option for your team....

Lakers Fast Break- Scheduling A Playoff Drive For the Lakers...with LakerTom!

July 01, 2020 09:48 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly dose of the Lakers Fast Break podcast. He and Gerald discuss the schedule for the rest of the season that was just sent out by the NBA. How tough will it be, and what can we expect with the July 30th opening matchup with the Clippers. Plus Tom has thoughts on JR Smith, Dion Waiters, who could be ready to make a contribution, next season schedule ideas from "CrazyTom",  the issues with the Coronavirus and more! Don't forget to Subscribe to o...

Lakers Fast Break- Avery Bradley Out, Could JR Smith Be headed to Orlando? with Rafael Barlowe!

June 29, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns to talk with Gerald about the latest updates on the number of players who tested positive for the Coronavirus before the teams head to Orlando.  the guys also talk about Avery Bradley's decision to sit out the upcoming end of the season and how this will affect the Lakers' drive toward a championship. Rumors have been swirling about JR Smith joining the Lakers and once again returning to LeBron's side, but is this a good option for the team? And d...

Pop Culture Cosmos #200- Michael Keaton's Return To Batman, The Last of Us Part Two's Great Divide, and We Actually Made It To 200 Episodes!

June 29, 2020 11:28 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back in the hosting chairs for the 200th episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! We celebrate this milestone by talking about DC's return to a Batman from the past to set up an extended multiverse for the future. Microsoft's Mixer streaming service gets discontinued and Xbox aligns itself with Facebook's Game Streaming in the process, can it compete with Twitch and YouTube? Plus the guys also weigh in with thoughts on the divided opinions between critics and ...

PCC Multiverse #178- #SpeakingOut on Pro Wrestling, Remembering Joel Schumacher, and It's Our June TV Update!

June 26, 2020 10:44 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

The Pro Wrestling World is up in arms as major controversy hits with the #SpeakingOut movement affecting several wrestlers and organizations. Gerald talks to Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen and pro wrestling promoter/referee and host of the TNT on BTR podcast Steve Cain about the major issues facing promotions like WWE, AEW, and more and how this movement will provide positive change for the industry. Plus Noah remembers the late Director/Producer Joel Schumacher and talks about the films he is...

Super BS Gamescast (Episode 1): Oh Snap, the Boys are Back in Town

June 24, 2020 16:36 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

We're back chatting about games. Oldies, like Alan Wake, Disneyland Adventures, and Forza Horizon 3, and some newies, like Resident Evil 3: REmake and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. We also discuss the recent pokemon news. Join us on our NEW adventure, cause you know you gotta catch 'em all

Lakers Fast Break- Who Could Stay and Who Could Play For The Lakers in Orlando? with LakerTom!

June 23, 2020 09:40 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back to talk about the week ahead for decisions to be made on who's playing in Orlando and who might be staying behind. What's the possibility Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard not going? How will the voice for change continue for the Lakers and the NBA once they get to Orlando? Speaking of Orlando Tom and Gerald also talk about some of the "bubble" restrictions based on the NBA's Coronavirus plan, and if the virus gets out of hand, could the NBA cancel the seas...

Lakers Fast Break- A Week of Major Decisions for the NBA and its Players...with Rafael Barlowe!

June 23, 2020 02:09 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies stopped by to talk about the important week ahead for the NBA and its players with having to commit by 6/24 to the bubble in Orlando. We look deeper into the faction of players that are talking about not going, why they're doing it, and the platform they are looking for in order to advance the great cause of racial equality. We also talk about the Lakers and how the hiring of Dr. Karida Brown as Director of Racial Equality and Action is a step in the righ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #199- Black Adam Heads To The DC Fundome, Will The King's Man Be as Good as The Kingsmen, and Was Wrestlemania 36 Truly The Last Ride For The Undertaker?

June 22, 2020 11:33 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Plenty to talk about for this week's Pop Culture Cosmos as the latest King's Man trailer has Josh and Gerald thinking about how well this World War I prequel will stand up to the popular two modern entries in the series when the film comes out in September. The Rock is set to start filming the latest entry in the DC Universe in Black Adam and is ready to head to the DC Fundome in August to talk more about it. But with one of the biggest superstars in the world ready to be a superhero, can Bla...

PCC Multiverse #177- DC Gets Its Fundome, EA Has Its State of Play, and Is A Quick Death Possible For Quibi?

June 19, 2020 10:42 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

The guys are back as they discuss DC shifting away from Comic-Con for its own Fundome in August. What movies and shows will it have? And is this a bad sign for the San Diego Comic-Con itself moving forward? EA had its State of Play this week with some upcoming game announcements but was it what we were hoping for? Plus Pokemon Snap is in our future, Quibi may not be, and Cyberpunk 2077 gets delayed just a bit further. All this and Thomas Bennett of 1012 The Mix.net stops by to talk about what...

PCC One Shot - The Big O Episode 1 (Review): Roger the Negotiator

June 18, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MB

I’ve been taking some time lately, to go back and watch the anime series I grew up with. As a novel writer, going back to my inspirations has been the key to “reawakening” my creativity, especially in these hectic times, where just stepping out your front door is like going on a walk with sorrow and depression. That being said, the noir-like world of The Big O has been a welcome distraction from the strange and terrible things going on in our society. Turning on the box-set blu ray instead of...

Lakers Fast Break- To Stay or Play in Orlando? with LakerTom!

June 17, 2020 07:14 - 44 minutes - 44 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back once again with more thoughts on the NBA's possible return to Orlando and what may now be a division amongst its players. With names like Dwight Howard, Avery Bradley, Kyrie Irving, and more voicing concerns about going into the bubble at DisneyWorld, Tom and Gerald share thoughts on the quandary players are now in on having to decide whether or not to go and finish the season. With all the issues confronting the players now with the fight for ending syst...

Lakers Fast Break- NBA Players With Some Tough Decisions...with Stone Hansen!

June 17, 2020 01:16 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Stone Hansen from Draftsite.com is back as we talk about the growing divide among players who are committed to going to Orlando to finish the season and those thinking about staying home to fight for social justice or those who have trepidations due to the Coronavirus. Stone also breaks down Gerald's mock draft and both of them go over the differences and similarities they have with their current picks. All this and more as Stone sits in for another great Lakers Fast Break podcast! Don't forg...

Lakers Fast Break- Let's Just Call It The National Bubble Association...with Rafael Barlowe!

June 16, 2020 03:25 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies has returned to talk more about the league continuing its season in a "bubble" in Orlando. We talk at length about the concerns and all the options that need to be weighed before heading to the Magic Kingdom. Plus we preview the Western Conference outlook for this "bubble" format and break down the chances for the teams in the playoff hunt and the ones that are knocking on the door and trying to get in. All this and more on another awesome Lakers Fast Bre...

Pop Culture Cosmos #198- Movie Release Dates Keep Changing, The Future For The Academy Awards, and Has Naughty Dog Saved The Best For Last?

June 15, 2020 08:24 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Josh and Gerald are once again back to get you up to speed on the latest news and trends in pop culture. And with movie release dates changing all over the place, the guys give you an update on the latest films being affected by these changes, will it help bring people back to the theaters, and what it may do to some the ones we're most looking forward to. With Da 5 Bloods from director Spike Lee coming out on Netflix, they talk about how the narrative for the movie industry is shifting in th...

Lakers Fast Break- Mock Draft Early Returns And More! with Michael Visenberg

June 12, 2020 23:53 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

Michael Visenberg from The Stepien and Prospective Insight and the NBA podcast Viseland returns to talk about the problems facing the teams headed to Orlando to finish off the season July 31. The guys then break down some of the differences between Gerald's recent Mock Draft and the one Michael was part of with Rookie Wire and USA Today back in August and where do some of these prospects stand now? Cole Anthony, Tyrese Maxey, Killian Hayes, Aleksej Pokusevski, and more are discussed. All this...

PCC Multiverse #176- Playstation 5 Is Revealed, What's Most Popular on HBO Max, and Party On Dude It's an Excellent Time To Be Bill and Ted!

June 12, 2020 09:19 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The Playstation 5 was finally shown off to the public this week and Gerald and Josh are here to break down the games and the console design and weigh in with their first impressions. Plus the guys get to party on with some excellent talk about Bill and Ted Face The Music after the first trailer dropped this week. Does it bring back those warm feelings from the past and when is it due to come out? They also weigh in on Arcade 1up's announcement on three new cabinets and a pinball machine comin...

Lakers Fast Break- NBA Playoff Ideas To Make Your Eyes Roll...with LakerTom!

June 09, 2020 22:27 - 46 minutes - 44.7 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns with more insight and opinions as he always does as he and Gerald ponder the NBA's season and playoff format when the league returns to play on July 31. They break down all the questions being asked about the format, the challenges, and the proposed ideas being bandied about to support the teams with the better records. Plus the guys talk about the continuing issues with Coronavirus and Social Change that continue to need to be addressed plus the guys hav...

Lakers Fast Break- Is The NBA Caught In A Catch-22? With Rafael Barlowe!

June 09, 2020 02:10 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Rafel Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back and talking with Gerald about the 22-team setup coming to finish off the regular season in Orlando. We talk about some of the particulars with this scenario, what are some of the things we would have like to have seen, and what preparation is needed before the teams head to Florida. The guys also talk about what's coming up at NBA Draft Junkies and initial impressions that Rafael has about Gerald's 2020 NBA Mock Draft v1.0 and how difficult it is, ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #197- Can HBO Max Become The Home For Anime, Will Disintegration Be A Hit With Gamers, and Is Tenet The Movie To Bring People Back To The Theaters?

June 08, 2020 10:12 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Josh and Gerald are back for another packed episode which has the guys talking about if Tenet, or any film, can bring back the fans to the movie theaters in the age of the Coronavirus. They also are talking about HBO Max's debut with anime and how some small early returns could lead them into becoming a big player in the duel against streaming services like Crunchyroll and Netflix. The video game Disintegration comes out this week and while it does have Halo experience with its new developmen...

Lakers Fast Break- Lakers Fast Break Mock Draft v1.0

June 07, 2020 20:36 - 42 minutes - 47.1 MB

We have done a group Mock Draft already with Rafael Barlowe, Stone Hansen, and Michael Visenberg, but what does Gerald on his own has to say about the NBA Draft? Well, he has his first mock draft now available to listen as he counts down the first round from #1-30. if you are looking for more of his thoughts, check out the written version today at popculturecosmos.com. Where do the NBA prospects stand in Gerald's eyes in this first mock draft? Tune in and find out! Don't forget to Subscribe t...

PCC Multiverse #175- We Remember Tom Dwyer, Is There A Future For The Alien Franchise, and Do We Really Need A Game Gear Micro?

June 05, 2020 10:38 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Look who returns to us on our latest episode of the PCC Multiverse. It's Josh Pederson, everyone! That's right Josh is back with Gerald after a couple of weeks off as the guys expound on recent comments made by Ridley Scott on there being a possible future for the Alien franchise. The guys also talk about the attempts by Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous to capture the spirit of what has made the original Mass Effect trilogy so special. Has it worked? Or is it just something to fill the time a...

Lakers Fast Break- Seeking Social Change...with Rafael Barlowe!

June 03, 2020 22:58 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies joins us again but on this occasion, he and Gerald talk about the real issues plaguing this country when it comes to systemic racism and what we can do about it. The talk of experiences with racism, frustration, and hope for change in our society helps make this one of our best episodes ever. The guys also talk about how the NBA should deal with the current events and discuss the best way to return to an NBA season. All this and Gerald drops a surprise on...

Lakers Fast Break- How Will The NBA Handle These Difficult Times? with LakerTom!

June 03, 2020 01:29 - 1 hour - 58 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as we talk about the troubling times that have devastated this country over the past week and what we can do as a society to make the needed changes culturally that should have taken place long ago. We also talk about the possible optics of the NBA announcing the restart of its season on a week like this, and what format of the many that have been proposed would be the best for the league moving forward. Plus Gerald and Tom discuss who might be the ideal ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #196- Superman Flies Back to DC, What Could Be Coming For The Playstation 5, and Delicious Cooking Ideas For The Summer!

June 01, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

It's a tasty episode for today as Noah Ian Fein from The HunnicOutcasts returns to talk with Gerald about henry Cavill coming back to DC. Does this mean a Man of Steel 2? Or does Warner Bros. have something different in mind? The guys also speculate on what Sony may have to offer in regards to its upcoming State of Play for the Playstation 5 this week. What feature do we want most of all for the PS5 and do we think that Sony needs it to thwart the momentum of the Xbox Series X? All this and B...

PCC Multiverse #174- HBO Max Debuts, Amazon Tries To Find Its Crucible, and Are Things Looking Better For ABC?

May 29, 2020 10:12 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

There's always a lot of pop culture news and information going on and Noah Ian Fein from The HunnicOutcasts steps in with Gerald as they talk about the opening days for the HBO Max streaming channel and Amazon's foray into the video game world, Crucible. They decide which one is getting off to a rough start, and which one looks pretty good so far and the long-term prospects for each to be a major player in their industry. Plus Jessica Boggs from The TV Ratings Guide is back in part two of her...

Lakers Fast Break- How Should We Restart The NBA Season? with Michael Visenberg!

May 28, 2020 07:44 - 48 minutes - 45.8 MB

Michael Visenberg from The Stepien and Prospective Insight stops by to talk with Gerald about his new NBA podcast with his brother entitled Viseland and the topics they cover. The guys then go into the various playoff and schedule scenarios being bandied about in the rumor mill as they go over what potential playoff matchups could be the most interesting. He also shares some thoughts on some of the most recent risers and droppers in the latest NBA Mock Drafts. Plus Michael talks about why he...

Lakers Fast Break- How Should We Restart The NBA Season? with Michael Visenberg!

May 28, 2020 07:44 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Michael Visenberg from The Stepien and Prospective Insight stops by to talk with Gerald about his new NBA podcast with his brother entitled Viseland and the topics they cover. The guys then go into the various playoff and schedule scenarios being bandied about in the rumor mill as they go over what potential playoff matchups could be the most interesting. He also shares some thoughts on some of the most recent risers and droppers in the latest NBA Mock Drafts. Plus Michael talks about why he'...

Lakers Fast Break- Is There No Love For The Europen Prospects? with Rafael Barlowe!

May 27, 2020 08:07 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back as we get closer to a decision on when and how the NBA season could be re-started. Rafael and Gerald talk about various options and how Eastern Conference teams could fare in an upcoming playoff scenario. The guys also talk about Rafael's new NBA Draft Junkies podcast, the passing of Jerry Sloan, and we break down the reasons why so many think the way they do about NBA draft prospects from Europe, and the mark we decide they leave on the game whet...

Lakers Fast Break- Who Is The Best Laker Duo Ever? with LakerTom!

May 26, 2020 07:10 - 43 minutes - 42.5 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as he and Gerald discuss the ramping up toward a decision on the future of the NBA season. Orlando looks more and more like the destination, but what else is involved? We also remember the life of Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan after his passing this past weekend and we name the best Lakers Duo of all-time. Just who could it be? All this and LakerTom realizes his dream offseason lineup the Lakers can make on another great episode of the Lakers Fast Break pod...

Pop Culture Cosmos #195- Can Scoob Reignite The Hanna-Barbera Universe, Rob McCallum's Ode To Mr. Dressup, and Pac-Man and Empire Strikes Back Turn 40!

May 25, 2020 10:04 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

A lot of great interviews on tap for this week's program with director Rob McCallum from Zero Cool Films stopping by to talk about Box Art: The Docuseries, Action Figure Adventure, and his latest documentary project on one Canada's all-time favorite kid's shows, Mr. Dressup. He talks about why the show was so popular with children and why it still resonates with Canadians today. Noah Ian Fein from The HunnicOutcasts returns to talk about the latest Scooby-Doo film Scoob! Can this movie be the...

Lakers Fast Break- Could LeBron Have Made A Great Robin To Jordan's Batman? with LakerTom!

May 22, 2020 20:18 - 45 minutes - 44.7 MB

LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers getting back to the practice court and how the CA Governor Newsome is talking about how sports will be returning (albeit with no crowds) very soon. Plus a possible major contender to the Lakers Western Conference title hopes suffers a major blow, how will the talked about schedule look in a playoff format and on the back end of the show the guys come up with some "what if's" including LeBron as a Pippen to Jordan in ...

PCC Multiverse #173- The Podcast Wars Heat Up, Is Alternative Music On Life Support, and The Justice League Snyder Cut Is Real!

May 22, 2020 11:20 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Just so many things to cover on this week's episode of the PCC Multiverse it can barely contain itself! Josh and Gerald cover the big announcement that yes, the Zack Synder cut of Justice League actually exists and will debut (with some added scenes) in 2021 for HBO Max. What could a successful run do for the DC Extended Universe? Could it bring back a connected storyline? Or would it lead to more Justice League movies once again? The guys also talk about the ongoing battle between Spotify an...

Lakers Fast Break- Some Last Thoughts on The Last Dance and Ideas For the NBA to Consider with Rafael Barlowe!

May 21, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back sharing his final thoughts on the ESPN docuseries of "The Last Dance" and all the "what if's" that came out of the shows that chronicled Michael Jordan's last season with the Chicago Bulls. We talk about what series on NBA teams we would like to see and is a Kobe documentary in the offering? He also talks about experience watching basketball being played overseas, his must game to see on his "bucket list", the differences in fan support and violen...

Guests

Rafael Barlowe
28 Episodes
Hulk Hogan
1 Episode
Patrick Stewart
1 Episode

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