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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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PCC Multiverse #350- Taylor Swiftly Takes Over The Box Office, Playstation Is Feeling Slim, and What's Going On With Marvel Television?

October 13, 2023 07:18 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Melinda and Gerald return to discuss the behind-the-scenes news with Aquaman 2 and Daredevil: Born Again. Plus, an update on the SAG-AFTRA strike, PlayStation has new slim models on the way, Suits gets new life, Disney Plus gets (another) price hike, and just how big will Taylor Swift's Eras movie get? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Questions for us? Hit us up at isfantasyfootball@ya...

Pop Culture Cosmos #371- Forza Returns With Motorsport, It's A Mirage For Assassin's Creed, And Don't Forget About Lies Of P!

October 09, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Josh and Gerald return to talk Forza Motorsport hitting the Xbox, getting back to basics with Assassin's Creed Mirage, controversy with EA Sports FC, Loki season two debut, a weekend Box office check, why you should go out of your way to play Lies of P, McRib and BKs Ghost Pepper Burger are on the way back, Top Gear could be ending(?), and the Mr. Dressup Doc hits Amazon! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/...

PCC Multiverse #349- Loki Returns, As The Exorcist Turns, Plus Ahsoka and Only Murders Say Goodbye (For Now...)

October 06, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford are back talking Star Wars Ahsoka and Only Murders In The Building season finales, Excorcist Believer, Loki Season 2, Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix, Adam Copeland (Edge) jumping to AEW and what is the future for Diablo 4? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Questions for us? Hit us up at [email protected] or @insidesportsff on ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #370- State of Pro Wrestling for October 2023!

October 02, 2023 05:58 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

John Orlando from the PVDCast is back with Gerald as they discuss their top international stars, reasons to be optimistic (and pessimistic) about WWE and AEW, and why Jade Cargill going to WWE is a big deal. All this and is the PWI500 still relevant in 2023? Find out our thoughts as we head back into the ring for another State of Pro Wrestling on the Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/po...

PCC Multiverse #348- Welcome to Warhammer 101!

September 29, 2023 09:11 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Melinda and Gerald go to school with Professor Robbie Ross as he initiates everyone on the wonders of the Warhammer series. Tune in as he explains why the IP has been so endearing to some, why it's going to become bigger, and why Henry Cavill is connected to a future Warhammer series. Plus, Himanish Goel returns as he and Gerald try to gauge out the next hit from Bollywood and if there will be another RRR. You need to get to know Warhammer and we've got the intel for you on the Pop Culture C...

Pop Culture Cosmos #369- What Anime Could Get Love Next From Netflix, The Possibility Of A Disc-Less Future, And Could Your Next Gaming Console Be Your iPhone?

September 25, 2023 10:19 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

For this weekend, Josh and Gerald are back in the hot seat(s) as they talk about the future of gaming on mobile (with the release of iPhone15), the XBOX info leaks and a very possible disc-less future, and what live-action anime would we like to see Netflix next? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Questions for us? Hit us up at [email protected] or @insidesportsff on Twitter! ...

PCC Multiverse #347- Ahsoka's Big Reveals, The HUGE XBOX Leaks, and How Does Mortal Kombat 1 Look So Good...And Bad At The Same Time?

September 22, 2023 08:23 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford return to talk about Ahsoka's big episode showcasing two revered characters returning to the Star Wars universe. They also talk about the good and bad news coming out of the release of Mortal Kombat 1, the fallout from the big Xbox leaks on upcoming consoles, new games, and accessories. Plus, Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, Expendables 4, The Continental, and Payday 3! Our show's not a bad port as we continue to provide the latest news and info as ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #368- Netflix Finds Its One Piece, A Nintendo vs. Sony Announcement Battle, and Two Beloved Movie Trilogies Come To An End!

September 18, 2023 08:08 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are talking about the great success of One Piece on Netflix and the good news for a possible season two, the latest Nintendo Direct vs. Sony's State of Play announcements, how Lies of P extends the Souls universe, and the latest box office news with some trilogies that (most likely) have come to an unceremonious end. We're giving you an update on what's what in pop culture on the latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shir...

PCC Multiverse #346- TJ Johnson on Star Wars: Ahsoka, NBA2k24, and is Starfield The Most Divisive Video Game Ever?

September 15, 2023 07:59 - 1 hour - 56 MB

TJ Johnson is back as he and Gerald talk Starfield, NBA 2k24, Star Wars: Ashoka, and more! Listen in as they discuss the first days of Starfield and if it truly is the most divisive video game of all time. Plus with the release of NBA2k24, is 2k doing themselves in by constantly requiring microtransactions to be competitive? And with Star Wars: Ahsoka, is Disney Plus getting a much-needed hit that can lead to something larger? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts i...

Pop Culture Cosmos #367- Classic Interviews With Rob McCallum And Liz Priestley!

September 11, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

This week brings back two of our favorite interviews from the past in this special Pop Culture Cosmos. With the film Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe debuting to the world at the Toronto Film Festival this past weekend (September 2023), we look back as Director Rob McCallum describes for one of the first times ever what his motivation was for making the film, why Mr. Dressup is such a national icon to Canada, and was it a friendship or a rivalry with Mr. Rogers? Plus we bring back a gr...

PCC Multiverse #345- Big Games Come To Gaming Consoles, Taylor Swift Is Coming To the Movies, And Happy Star Trek Day Everyone!

September 08, 2023 07:22 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Melinda and Gerald beam in via the transporter as they celebrate Star Trek Day and the 57th anniversary of the franchise. The red shirts of the PCC talk where the IP is currently, and whether it will boldly go where Star Trek has not gone before in the public eye. They also share their best episodes of Star Trek and what Trek movies are really worth watching. Plus Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 are blowing up for XBOX and Playstation, and will Taylor Swift and the Eros Concert Tour movie get...

Pop Culture Cosmos #366- The Equalizer Strikes Again, Oscars Hype After The Venice Film Festival, and Will Starfield Save the Day For XBOX?

September 04, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Josh and Gerald return to talk about how Starfield will be XBOX's biggest release in years, why the Venice Film Festival can be a precursor for the Oscars, Equalizer 3's big Labor Day weekend, and CM Punk being fired from AEW. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Questions for us? Hit us up at [email protected] or @insidesportsff on Twitter! Don't forget to Subscribe to our show...

PCC Multiverse #344- State of Pro Wrestling for September 2023!

September 01, 2023 02:34 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

John Orlando from the PVDCast is back as he and Gerald discuss Bray Wyatt/Terry Funk, AEW's All In/All Out and the controversy behind the scenes, WWE Payback, NWA 75, and Impact 1000! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Questions for us? Hit us up at [email protected] or @insidesportsff on Twitter! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with you...

Pop Culture Cosmos #365- Oppenheimer Reaches Great Heights, One Piece Is Another Anime Try For Netflix, And Is It Time For Gamescom To Replace E3?

August 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Josh and Gerald are back sharing thoughts on the impact of Oppenheimer as it reaches $800 million worldwide at the box office. Plus they're talking about the fallout from Gamescom and if it can truly replace E3, the Gran Turismo and Blue Beetle movie disappointments, Armored Core 6 expanding the mech genre, Archer on FX in its last season, and One Piece on Netflix in its first. All this and we're questioning the validity of the Playstation Portal and why Electronic Arts' latest release Immor...

PCC Multiverse #343- Ashoka Debuts On Disney Plus, Baldur's Gate 3 is A Big Success, and National Cinema Day Is This Sunday!

August 25, 2023 09:10 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back talking Ashoka on Disney+, the success of Baldur's Gate 3, Gamescom's biggest announcements, nostalgia returns with the Atari 2600+, and Star Trek Day is coming soon. All this plus National Cinema Day, delays for Dune and LOTR, and RIP Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk. It's a HUGE news recap waiting for you as we head back into the PCC Multiverse! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-...

Pop Culture Cosmos #364- Colin Doran From Hundred Reasons, on Music, Gaming, and More!

August 21, 2023 08:29 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Josh Pederson has another great interview, and this time he lines up the lead singer from the hit band Hundred Reasons, Colin Doran! Colin stops by to share thoughts on the band's latest album, Glorious Sunset, and what influences the band has in making their great music. Then he goes into depth with Josh on the video game world talking about the things he loves, and hates, about gaming in today's world. It's a fascinating conversation with a rising star in the music industry as Hundred Reas...

PCC Multiverse #342- Inside Sports Fantasy Football- 2023 Fantasy Football Special!

August 18, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

It's a Pop Culture Cosmos/Inside Sports Fantasy Football Crossover as Chris Lardieri from Dom-ination Sports Nation and Gerald Glassford of Pop Culture Cosmos and the Lakers Fast Break are back as they give you a head start on what to look for when it comes to the 2023-24 Fantasy Football season. Tune in as the guys go over the changes at the top of the draft, potential sleepers to look out for, and what big problems may arise for team owners this season. It's back to the gridiron for all of...

Pop Culture Cosmos #363- Enter The Dragon Hits 50, Strange New Worlds Season Two Thoughts, and Barbie Sucks The Life From Dracula!

August 14, 2023 07:29 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Josh and Gerald are back talking about Enter The Dragon's 50th anniversary, the weekend at the box office with Barbie kicking the new Dracula movie to the curb, Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season Two, THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase, the Red Dead Redemption and Wonder Woman 3 controversies, and should EA's Madden 24 be the last exclusive for sports games. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user...

PCC Multiverse #341- The Future Of Video Games With TJ Johnson!

August 11, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

With the Playstation 5 and XBOX Series S/X almost three years in and the Nintendo Switch closing in on seven, it looks like changes could be up ahead for the video game industry. One of our pop culture gurus TJ Johnson returns to talk about where the marketplace is headed, and what the fallout is for these console makers with the looming sale of Activision/Blizzard by Microsoft seemingly coming closer to completion. TJ and Gerald gauge where the industry is at plus they also reminisce on day...

Pop Culture Cosmos #362- Barbie's A Billionaire, Star Trek Sings, and Gerald The Voice Actor?

August 07, 2023 12:31 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back talking about the weekend box office and Barbie going over a billion dollars worldwide, plus the GenCon, EVO, Star Trek, and Final Fantasy conventions, the cultural phenomenon of the Eras tour, and Star Trek Strange New Worlds: the Musical! All this and Gerald tries his hand at voice acting as Melinda directs on this episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https...

PCC Multiverse #340- Baldur's Gate 3 and the State of Pro Wrestling For August 2023!

August 04, 2023 07:37 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

More great conversations are headed on the way this weekend as we have Jamie Sweet from lakerholics.com talking about the arrival of Baldur's Gate 3 to PC, Mac, and PlayStation 5. He shares thoughts on the long lead-up for this game in early access and why even after 300 hours he's ready to go for a full experience. Plus it's once again time for our State of Pro Wrestling as John Orlando from the PVDCast returns as he and Gerald talk about the rise of Ricky Starks, Adam Cole and MJF teaming ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #361- An Interview With There Will Be Fireworks!

July 31, 2023 04:17 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

A special episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos has Josh Pederson interviewing some of the members of the hit Scottish band, There Will Be Fireworks. Tune in as they go into detail on how they came together, the inspiration behind some of their music, and what has their songs resonating with a vastly growing audience. Today's program gives you an inside look at one of the fastest-rising groups in all of music. So check out the awesome interview with There Will Be Fireworks on today's Pop Culture...

PCC Multiverse #339- Defiant RPG Adds Reign & Legacy, Our Early Emmy Predictions, and Bollywood's Future Is Project K!

July 28, 2023 10:16 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

We're back with not one, not two, but THREE great interviews as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross talks to Martin Kuczyński from Game Machinery about the new Reign & Legacy expansions for Defiant RPG which are available for backing NOW on Kickstarter! Plus Himanish Goel on the talk of Comic-Con with Bollywood's future hit Project Kalki 2898 (aka Project K). What is Project K and how can this film transform Bollywood? And Dawn Fobbs from the Mother Daughter-ish podcast is back as she and Gerald have tho...

Pop Culture Cosmos #360- Barbenheimer Breaks Box Office Records, Comic-Con's Lackluster Weekend, and XBOX Says Good-Bye to Games With Gold!

July 24, 2023 08:43 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford return as Barbenheimer reigns supreme at the box office with a great start for both the Barbie and Oppenheimer movies. Plus the guys give you a Comic-Con recap with thoughts on how the SAG-AFTRA strike affected this pop-culture staple, and what the heck is XBOX doing with Games with Gold as it migrates into more Games Pass options. Finally, some good news from the world of movies and we're here to discuss as we head back into the Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear u...

PCC Multiverse #338- Barbenheimer Hits The Box Office, A Comic-Con Preview, and Just How Bad Can The SAG-AFTRA Strike Get?

July 21, 2023 09:08 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Melinda and Gerald return as they talk about the debut of Pikmin 4, the hard issues of the SAG-AFTRA strike settling in, advanced reviews of Barbie and Oppenheimer before they hit theaters this weekend, and a preview of this weekend's Comic-Con. Plus we let Melinda vent about recent issues for Diablo 4 and Gerald is in need of his Star Trek therapist as Strange New Worlds continues to disrupt the TOS timeline once again. Another fun conversation can always be had as we step into the PCC Mult...

Pop Culture Cosmos #359- Playstation and XBOX Come Together on CoD, SAG Strikes Hard at Hollywood, and Is It A Failed Mission For Tom Cruise?

July 17, 2023 10:41 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back talking the latest news and trends in pop culture. And on this week's show, Playstation and XBOX come together on Call of Duty, the SAG strike puts Hollywood out of work, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One's first weekend at the box office, and what indie games has Josh and Gerald's interest? Find out on the next Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at...

PCC Multiverse #337- SAG-AFTRA Goes On Strike, XBOX Beats The FTC, and For Tom Cruise Is It Mission Impossible at the Box Office?

July 14, 2023 12:44 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Melinda and Gerald return on one of the biggest shows of the year as they discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike, XBOX's big win against the FTC, Emmy snubs and surprises, and Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One hits theaters! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-cu... Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us...

Pop Culture Cosmos #358- Final Fantasy 16 Thoughts, The Fall of Arcade1Up, and What's The Best So Far In Pop Culture For 2023?

July 10, 2023 10:22 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford have much to say on this week's episode as they continue the talk on the overall health of the box office. Plus they share thoughts on Final Fantasy 16, The Witcher Season 3, And Just Like That, The Bear, Marvel's Secret Invasion, and our Best (and Worst) of 2023 in pop culture so far. Plus, is the end near for Arcade1Up and the Home Arcade market? Find out our thoughts as we head back into the Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cos...

PCC Multiverse #336- Social Media Has New Threads, A Concerning Trend Is Here For Movies, And Has Star Trek Gotten Too Strange?

July 07, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Melinda and Gerald return once again for the weekend getaway known as the PCC Multiverse. And today's show has them sharing concerns over the now many disappointing returns at the box office. Is there cause for alarm or much ado about nothing? Plus the dynamic pop culture duo talk Secret Invasion's first half, the new social media outlet from Instagram and Facebook called Threads, and wonder if the timeline for Star Trek has truly been broken with Strange New Worlds season two. It's a cavalc...

Pop Culture Cosmos #357- XBOX vs. The FTC, The Witcher Returns, And Just Like That... It's Another Hit Show On Max!

July 03, 2023 11:04 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back as they talk And Just Like That on Max, Silo on Apple, the continuing saga with Xbox vs FTC, the Witcher season 3 part one, and that really cool Dune Part Two trailer that dropped this week. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-cu... Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at p...

PCC Multiverse #335- The State of Pro Wrestling For June/July 2023 and AEW Fight Forever Review!

June 30, 2023 08:47 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The state of pro wrestling returns as John Orlando from the PVD Cast and Gerald go over their thoughts on whether should there be a new power shift after Money in the Bank with the WWE and who should lead it. Plus they talk about AEW's Forbidden Door and Gerald has a review of AEW Fight Forever. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-cu... Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave...

Pop Culture Cosmos #356- Indiana Jones Takes A Final Bow, How Is Star Wars Doing Ahead of Ahsoka, and Are You Finally Ready To Strap Into VR?

June 26, 2023 07:22 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

This week brings us much to discuss as we have two great guests ready to fill the time with some great pop culture conversation. First, it's TJ Johnson as he tries to convince Gerald to get into Virtual Reality FINALLY and why now is a great time to do so. They also go over the problems for pop culture conventions after the cancellation of many panels at next month's San Diego Comic-Con, and the report E3 2024 and 25 may already be taken off the calendar. And with Indiana Jones and the Dial ...

PCC Multiverse #334- Final Fantasy Reaches Sixteen, Why The Flash Failed, and How is The Game Cube So Popular With Collectors?

June 23, 2023 07:50 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

We set your weekend right with some great conversation as Josh Pederson returns for a Friday shot as he and Gerald go over some of the latest news and trends in pop culture. They go over the box office disappointment of The Flash and how it sets back the future of the DC Universe. They also share thoughts on FX's The Bear and the positive word for gamers on the release of Final Fantasy 16 and ask if it is now approachable for gamers looking for that next action title. Plus, they cover Ninten...

Pop Culture Cosmos #355- A HUGE Video Game Announcement Fallout and The Best Of 2023 So Far For Television!

June 19, 2023 08:36 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Even with no E3, the past three weeks have brought us a TON of announcements in the video game world and Gerald Glassford and a returning Josh Pederson go over the major games announced or covered during the multitude of publisher and developer showcases. They decide which games look like they need to be added to your future game lists and which can be cast aside for the clearance bin already. Plus Dawn Fobbs from the Mother Daughter-Ish podcast returns with her best shows of 2023 so far in ...

PCC Multiverse #333- The Flash Speeds Into Theaters, Star Trek Returns To Strange New Worlds, and Be Prepared For Marvel's Secret Invasion!

June 16, 2023 08:35 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back as they talk about The Flash debuting this weekend and if it will be a successful reboot for DC, Star Trek Strange New Worlds season two now playing on Paramount Plus and if the Star Trek franchise can reach greater heights, Marvel's Secret Invasion coming next week to Disney Plus, and it's time halfway through the summer to pass out some grades for the movies of 2023 at the box office! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Cul...

Pop Culture Cosmos #354- Is The Future Once Again Bright For XBOX?

June 12, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

The video game announcements have come at us fast and furious (sorry about the pop culture pun) recently, even without an E3 with Playstation, Meta, Apple, and more showing off their future. This past weekend brought us even more with the Indie Showcase, Devolver Digital Presentation, PC Gaming offerings, Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, and more but much of the expectations weighed in on the future of the XBOX with their XBOX and Starfield Showcase. Tune in as TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassf...

PCC Multiverse #332- The Return Of The Transformers, Netflix Brings The Action, and Will You See Apple's $3500 Vision For VR?

June 09, 2023 09:32 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back from vacation as they have thoughts on Diablo IV, Transformers Rise of the Beasts, Street Fighter 6's early success, Apple Pro Vision VR's high price tag, Max's The Idol, Summer Game Fest 2023, and will Netflix's call to action (movies) with Arnold Schwarzenegger pay off? Catch Gerald's thoughts on the Lakers, NBA, Golden Knights, LIV-PGA Golf Merger, and more on the Dom-ination Sports Nation Podcast today https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Gear up with you...

Pop Culture Cosmos #353- The State of Pro Wrestling for June 2023!

June 05, 2023 08:53 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

John Orlando from the PVDCast returns as he and Gerald talk about if there's a summer swoon in store for wrestling fans when it comes to the WWE. Plus AEW is adding a new show in Collision headlined by a returning CM Punk. Is this the right move for All-Elite? Or is it too much too soon? All this and some tidbits on Mercedes Mone, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and is the NWA headed in the right creative direction? We try to put a headlock on the wrestling scene on the latest edition of the Pop Cu...

PCC Multiverse #331- Spider-Man Goes Across The Spiderverse, Diablo Returns For Number Four, and What Do We Suggest With Sci-Fi For Beginners?

June 02, 2023 08:40 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back as they cap off a supershow with thoughts on the latest big release to movie theaters in Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse. Do they think it will hold its own against its academy award-winning predecessor? Plus Melinda's life as we know it is about to change as Diablo IV lands on shelves (and on her console) with the superfan weighing in on how good this game will really be. We also fielded some great questions from our audience LIVE and gave out some great advic...

Pop Culture Cosmos #352- Who's Future Do You Believe In More? DC or Marvel? Plus Summer Steak Grilling with Ben Arnot!

May 29, 2023 08:36 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Ben Arnot from the Smoking Hot Confessions is back as he and Gerald ponder the futures of DC and Marvel and try to decide who has the better long-term prospects. The guys decide which of these major studios they have the most faith in. Plus Ben gives his usual great advice on grilling some juicy steak this summer! We serving up another tasty episode of Goddness right here in the Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeeP...

PCC Multiverse #330- Memorial Day Movie Madness, Does Star Trek Have a AAA Future, and Why Is Mortal Kombat Going Back To One?

May 26, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Gerald and Melinda are back as they talk about a Memorial Day weekend movie matchup and who might come out on top. Plus, Mortal Kombat is looking to reboot the franchise with Mortal Kombat 1, and with Star Trek Resurgence out this week will Star Trek ever have a big hit movie or video game? We're providing a great conversation to listen to by the pool or on the road this holiday weekend as we take another trip to the PCC Multiverse! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and g...

Pop Culture Cosmos #351- Disney + and The Max Channel have New Futures, Can Lord of the Rings Reach Video Game Heights, and Why Isn't Console Gaming Big in India?

May 22, 2023 08:28 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

A couple of great conversations on today's trip into the Cosmos with TJ Johnson returning as he and Gerald talk about the Max channel as they debut the combined HBO Max/Discovery+ experience on May 23rd, and Disney+'s future with Hulu added into the mix in a one-app experience later this year. Plus they also share some thoughts if Lord of the Rings can ever have a hit along the lines of Hogwarts Legacy. All this and Himanish Goel also comes by again to gauge the video game industry in India,...

PCC Multiverse #329- Fast X Is Driving Into Theaters, XBOX Finally Gets Some Good News, and Is Assassin's Creed The Answer For Ubisoft?

May 19, 2023 08:08 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Melinda and Gerald return to talk if Fast X can continue to rev up the box office, the latest TV Upfronts from the studios and how they're approaching the Writer's Strike, The Creator's first trailer, and the shape of the MCU after GOTG vol. 3's second week. Plus, an update with finally some good news for XBOX, and is Assassin's Creed the answer to all of Ubisoft's problems? The best hour of pop culture conversation can always be found here as we once again reach our next stop, the PCC Multi...

Pop Culture Cosmos #350- Is XBOX In Trouble?

May 15, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 57 MB

We're back with another great conversation as Gerald Glassford gets a chance to talk XBOX with TJ Johnson and a returning Josh Pederson. They go into depth on the recent troubles for the company and its parent Microsoft with the early setback in its Activision acquisition and the failed launch of Redfall, why it continues to fall behind PlayStation and Nintendo, and if there needs to be change at the top with XBOX head Phil Spencer. We take a good hard look at XBOX and if can get back on the...

PCC Multiverse #328- Disney Plus And Hulu Are Finally Coming Together, Zelda Cries Tears of the Kingdom, and What's The Big Deal With A.I.?

May 12, 2023 08:48 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

On our latest PCC Multiverse, Melinda and Gerald talk all the Disney +/Hulu news, SWAT gets revived (kind of), why Guardians this weekend is essential for the MCU, can the Google Pixel reach the level of iPhone/Samsung (Google news), plus the duo talks about artificial intelligence in 2023 and Nintendo brings out Zelda Tears of the Kingdom! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-cu... Do...

Pop Culture Cosmos #349- The World of Television Continues to Change and Thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3!

May 08, 2023 10:05 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

A couple of great interviews with some of our regular guests populate this episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos. Dawn Fobbs from the Mother Daughter-ISH podcast stops by to talk about the latest news in television for the month of May. She and Gerald go over the latest tidbits including an end (and beginning) for Yellowstone, the arrival of Max television, the troubles for Paramount and Paramount+, some under-the-radar shows to look into, and an update on S.W.A.T. Plus Jeff Sloboda from the MCU...

PCC Multiverse #327- The Writers Guild Goes on Strike, Redfall Sucks For XBOX, and It's Our Summer Movie Preview!

May 05, 2023 09:17 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford are back as they cover the latest on the WGA's Writer Strike and how it will affect the present and future of entertainment. Plus the duo talk Redfall's XBOX failure, Star Wars Day, why they're excited for Dune 2, and it's time for the Pop Culture Cosmos Summer Movie Preview with Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 debuting in theaters this weekend! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic sto...

Pop Culture Cosmos #348- The State of Pro Wrestling for May 2023!

May 01, 2023 08:48 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

"Dr." John Orlando from The PVD Cast is in the house and is providing therapy for Gerald as they talk about the post-merger WWE, AEW's new Saturday show and returning star, and whether there is still a chance for a third group to gain headway in the US market. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-cu... Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your qu...

PCC Multiverse #326- XBOX Loses Its First Battle For Activision, Star Wars Has A Jedi Survivor, and A Lot Is Going On At CinemaCon!

April 28, 2023 09:11 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back talking about all the movies shown off at CinemanCon, XBOX loses its first battle for Activision, Peter Pan and Wendy on Disney Plus, and can Star Wars continue its success with Jedi Survivor? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our Pop Culture Cosmos TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-cu... Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at...

Pop Culture Cosmos #347- The Battle Continues With XBOX and Playstation, Is Ubisoft + Actually a Minus, and Is The Marvel Cinematic Universe In Trouble?

April 24, 2023 09:44 - 1 hour - 53 MB

TJ Johnson returns to the Pop Culture Cosmos as he is on the move and talking with Gerald Glassford about the recent trouble for Marvel, both on-screen and off, and if there's a fix that can help get the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the right track. Plus, TJ is miffed at Playstation as it continues its fight against XBOX over the pending acquisition of Activision. Does he feel it's justified? Or does he want Sony to leave it alone? Also, he discusses his disappointment with the addition of U...

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