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Pop Culture Cosmos

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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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Pop Culture Cosmos #276- We Recap The Game Awards, A Bad Chapter For A West Side Story, and Netflix Says See You Space Cowboy...

December 13, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

We hit the ground running on our latest episode as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed with everything worth noting from the 2021 Game Awards. From the world premiere announcements to the major award winners to asking if this was the best TGA ever the guys break it down for you on what has become the video game industry's biggest event of the year. Plus Josh has put in some time with Halo Infinite's campaign and he lets gamers know if they need to do the same. All this and ...

PCC Multiverse #254- Oscars Might Have The Power of the Dog, Squid Game Provides Some Good News For Netflix Viewers, and It‘s Time To Tell A New West Side Story!

December 10, 2021 11:37 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford return to brighten up your weekend with thoughts on Marvel's continuing Hawkeye series and how episode four provides some depth into its titular character. Plus why we're singing praises over Steven Spielberg's retelling of a West Side Story as it hits theaters, the disappointing early impressions of the star-studded feature Don't look up, the Oscar prospects and Netflix popularity of The Power of the Dog, plus Good News for 2021 with the emergence ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #275- Pop Culture Holiday Gift Ideas, Staying Home Alone at an Airbnb, and Can Master Chief Save The Halo Franchise?

December 06, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 60 MB

December is taking shape in pop culture as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford talk about this week's release of the Halo Infinite campaign and if this could (or should) be the final journey for Master Chief. The guys also share thoughts on the Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse Part One and Peacemaker trailers and also offer up five awesome pop culture-related gifts for the holidays in collectibles, books, home video, and consumer electronics. Plus the Game Awards coming up this week has thei...

PCC Multiverse #253- The Importance of Marvel‘s Hawkeye, Magic Mike‘s Return, and Why You Should Get Into Warhammer!

December 03, 2021 11:38 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

We're closing in on the end of 2021 and as we enter the month of December, Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford will be taking a look at some of the good news in pop culture for this year. First up is Marvel's return to television for Disney Plus. How has their first series on the streaming platform worked out? And how important have they become? Plus Melinda's husband Robbie Ross brings his wealth of pop culture knowledge to the show as we get a crash course in Warhammer 101. What makes th...

Pop Culture Cosmos #274- The Beatles Get Back, Resident Evil‘s Cold Welcome To Raccoon City, and Are There Any Good Deals Left For Cyber Monday?

November 29, 2021 12:37 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

We look back on an interesting Thanksgiving holiday period in pop culture as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford return to talk about the holiday period and the highs and lows from the box office. The guys share thoughts on Encanto's win, The House of Gucci's encouraging signs, and the failure of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Plus the debate begins on the all-time greatest bands with the debut of the Peter Jackson helmed documentary Get Back starring The Beatles on Disney+. All this ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #274- The Beatles Get Back, Resident Evil‘s Cold Welcome To Raccoon City, and Are The Any Good Deals Left For Cyber Monday?

November 29, 2021 12:37 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

We look back on an interesting Thanksgiving holiday period in pop culture as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford return to talk about the holiday period and the highs and lows from the box office. The guys share thoughts on Encanto's win, The House of Gucci's encouraging signs, and the failure of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Plus the debate begins on the all-time greatest bands with the debut of the Peter Jackson helmed documentary Get Back starring The Beatles on Disney+. All this...

PCC Multiverse #252- A Gucci House Divided, A Taste of Licorice Pizza, and A Rockin‘ Interview On The Hit Tabletop RPG Defiant!

November 26, 2021 13:42 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

We're back as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed on the Post-Thanksgiving episode of the PCC Multiverse as Gerald goes into a "nerd cry" upon hearing the news that two of his favorite IP's, Mass Effect and Blade Runner (along with Alien), could finally be getting some well-deserved television adaptations that have been a long time coming. Melinda and her husband Robbie Ross chime in with thoughts on Cowboy Bebop on Netflix and if it rises above all the controversy surr...

Pop Culture Cosmos #273- Ghostbusters Afterlife Spooks The Box Office, Cowboy Bebop Finds A Bounty On Netflix, and Is It Time To Take A Spin With The Wheel Of Time?

November 22, 2021 13:10 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back with thoughts on a box office win and a review for Ghostbusters: Afterlife and if it will find any life after this latest try at the series. Plus Josh is talking about the Halo Infinite multiplayer with some notes on what's working and what's not with XBOX's first attempt at a free-to-play experience. And the guys share what they've seen so far with Cowboy Bebop, Arcane gets some good news from Netflix, why it might be good to spend some "time" with...

PCC Multiverse #251- Ghostbusters Finds The Afterlife, Halo Infinite Drops Its Multiplayer, and Will WWE Internal Strife Save The Survivor Series?

November 19, 2021 10:11 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

We're super busy as Pop Culture runs wild with Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford getting you updated with what's happening this week including the latest Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, Halo Infinite celebrating 20 years of XBOX by releasing its Free-To-Play multiplayer, Star Trek Discovery debuting season four on Paramount+, and Tiger King 2 hitting Netflix. Plus Battlefield 2049 and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Ghostbusters: Afterlife hits the box office with some spoo...

Pop Culture Cosmos #272- Disney Plus Day Revisited, XBOX Series and PS5 One Year In, and Our Memories Of Being Toys R Us Kids!

November 15, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Gerald Glassford and an internet-hobbled Josh Pederson are back to wrap up Disney Plus Day with thoughts on the streaming service, its Marvel and Non-Marvel content, and what additional steps need to be taken for it to continue to gain viewers. Plus XBOX reaches two anniversaries with its 20th year in existence and the first for the XBOX series and its rival the Playstation 5. How has the first year fared for both these console makers in this latest generation? Plus, GTA Trilogy: The Definiti...

PCC Multiverse #250- Belfast Begins Its Oscar Buzz, Blade Runner Returns With Black Lotus, and We Relive The Worlds Of Skyrim and GTA!

November 12, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford are back and they're talking some bumps in the road for Disney Plus just before its huge Disney Plus Day, why Belfast is a leading Oscar contender as it hits theaters, plus GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim hitting 10 years old, and why we're excited for Blade Runner Black Lotus coming to Adult Swim. Plus why those looking for something new should look into Defiant the TableTop RPG and some Black Friday deals that have piqued...

Pop Culture Cosmos #271- The Eternals Reign Supreme, Call of Duty Returns With Vanguard, and Is Forza The Greatest Driving Game Series Of All-Time?

November 08, 2021 06:49 - 1 hour - 59 MB

We're back with Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford as they're asking if the initial box office return of The Eternals met its lofty expectations. Stranger Things drops a teaser for season 4 and the guys contemplate if it can still be one of Netflix's most-watched series. Plus Forza Horizon 5 and Call of Duty Vanguard arrive on gaming platforms. How long will gamers tolerate mediocracy with their CoD, and has Forza now replaced Gran Turismo as the best driving game IP ever? They also have thou...

PCC Multiverse #249- The Eternals Come To Save The MCU, Dexter and Morbius Are Looking For New Blood, and Boba Fett Seizes Control Of The Star Wars Underworld!

November 05, 2021 09:25 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Melissa Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford return to help kick off the first weekend of a very busy month of November in pop culture. We're talking the debut of The Eternals to theaters, Finch on Apple +, Dexter's return to Showtime, The Book of Boba Fett and Morbius trailers, The Harder They Fall on Netflix, and we prepare for a busy month ahead on our latest PCC Multiverse! Please support the Go Fund Me for the Rolling In The Geek Podcasts' DM Ken who was killed by a drunk driver after a recent...

Pop Culture Cosmos #270- We Preview A November To Remember, Concerns With The Eternals Start To Creep In, and Our Memories of a Sears Gone By...

November 01, 2021 09:59 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Josh and Gerald are set to preview a November to remember when it comes to what to look forward to in streaming, movies, and video games. What's in store for us with movies like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Belfast, and video games like Forza Horizon 5, and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl among others. Plus what does Netflix, Paramount Plus, Disney+, Hulu, and Apple+ have that will keep pop culture fans talking in the days to come. Jeff Sloboda from The MCU's Bleeding Edge returns ...

PCC Multiverse #248- Lightyear Blasts Off, The Circus May Be Coming Back To Town, and Is Bill Murray Really in Ant-Man 3?

October 29, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

The crew from the Pop Culture Cosmos are back as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford set up your weekend with the latest trending news and info including our thoughts on the trailer for Pixar's upcoming feature Lightyear and if it can bring back the mystique of one of Disney's crown jewels. Plus, fans everywhere did get an answer on a Dune part two, how Star Trek: Prodigy can help the franchise reach a new audience, and what final frontier does it have yet to reach? Plus they're talking ab...

Pop Culture Cosmos #269- Dune‘s Uncertain Future, What Happened at Razercon, and Is The Target Experience As Good As It Once Was?

October 25, 2021 11:36 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

The results are in for Dune in its opening weekend at the U.S. Box office, but do the results in theaters and HBO Max justify a part two for this sci-fi story? Plus Josh and Gerald have reviews of Dune (Non-Spoilers) and also share more thoughts on the very divisive Uncharted movie trailer, the debut of the Guardians of the Galaxy video game,  the upcoming Cowboy Be Bop Netflix series, and the toy memories continue with the discussion turning to Target and its once-proud devotion to the toy i...

PCC Multiverse #247- Dune Is the Spice Of Life This Weekend, Netflix‘s Week Of Ups and Downs, and Are You Ready To Get An XBOX Mini-Fridge?

October 22, 2021 11:22 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

So much is happening in pop culture as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford break it down for you as only they can. We're talking the latest Marvel Movie Delays and a non-Marvel film that got the biggest delay of all, Dune's US opening and its expectations needing to be realized on screen and on HBO Max, XBOX's upcoming 20th-anniversary live stream in November plus the arrival of their new Addidas shoes and mini-fridge which has become a hot seller. Also, we react to the Being The Ricardos ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #268- Halloween Kills It At The Box Office, DC Rocks the Fan Dome, and Are We Going Back 4 Blood?

October 18, 2021 10:59 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Josh and Gerald return with all the major film, TV, and gaming news from this past weekend's DC FanDome as Batman, Aquaman, Black Adam, Shazam, Flashpoint, and more were represented. What has caught our eye for all these upcoming projects? Plus the guys talk about the fascination behind Succession season 3, a weekend box office report with news of Halloween Kills latest box office victims, Back 4 Blood impressions and if it scratches that Left4Dead itch, Tom Holland's recent Spider-Man commen...

PCC Multiverse #246- The Return of Michael Myers, Marvel Finds Their Adam Warlock, and Captain Kirk Beams Up Into Space!

October 15, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 59 MB

The pop culture news keeps on coming as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed on all the latest information. They talk about how Marvel has found its Adam Warlock and when we might see him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mark Harmon departs NCIS in its 18th season and that may have fans missing Agent Gibbs far too soon. The Last Duel and Halloween Kills hit theaters this weekend and the talk gets to which of these two will fare better at the box office. We also talk to ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #267- Welcome Back to Raccoon City, Entering the House of the Dragon, and Why Is Josh Angry at Burger King?

October 11, 2021 11:46 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Josh and Gerald are back as they're talking the debut House of the Dragon trailer and if the future series will live up to its lofty predecessor, Game of Thrones. Plus the guys are interested in the reception next month for Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, the new live-action film coming to Netflix and if it will kick-start a new line of Resident Evil movies. Also, new Arcade 1up machines are on their way for the holidays but which cabinet would we really like? Rockstar announces a rem...

PCC Multiverse #245- There‘s No Time To Die For 007, CSI Hits The Vegas Strip Again, and Is It Agatha All Along For A New Series?

October 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back as they're talking No Time to Die hitting US theaters, What If Episode 9 and some closing season one thoughts, Tick Tick Boom on Netflix, Far Cry 6 and Metroid Dread landing on consoles, what Marvel has in store for WandaVision's Agatha, and who are you with the return of CSI Vegas! All this and producer/author Steve Rubin stops by on the eve of 007's return to America to talk about his amazing book, The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, the Bond movie series, Daniel ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #266- Venom Eats The Box Office, James Bond Thrills The Masses, and Has FIFA 22 Scored The Winning Goal?

October 04, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back talking about a big win for Venom: Let There Be Carnage and No Time To Die at the box office, a Video Game Soccer mismatch between Electronic Art's FIFA 22 and Konami's E-Football has gotten more definitive, and thoughts on the announcements from Square Enix and XBOX at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Plus Gerald recants his original statements on Marvel's What If series, and with all the failures of musicals this year on the big and small screen, can ...

PCC Multiverse #244- Venom Wreaks Carnage At The Theaters, Netflix Plays The Squid Game, and Should Thor 2 Get Its Own Snyder Cut?

October 01, 2021 16:16 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Melinda and Gerald are back in the Multiverse as they get you up to speed on all things pop culture. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is one of the big movies heading to theaters this week, and the hosts give you the update on the advance word from critics on the film and if it will still do big box office numbers this weekend. Plus the duo has a ton of fun talking about Netflix's brand new series out of Korea entitled Squid Game and how this emotional roller-coaster of a show is quickly capturing...

PCC Extra- The State of Pro Wrestling Part One with John Orlando!

September 29, 2021 08:21 - 56 minutes - 48 MB

Pro wrestling fans! Gear up for some great sports entertainment conversation as John Orlando from the PVDCast stops by in a conversation taped before big events WWE Summerslam and AEW All Out 2021 about the state of the industry. Hear our thoughts on what we thought then of major companies like AEW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and more and what priorities needed to be changed. You'll find out what was our view of the health of professional wrestling both in and out of the squared circle. Stay tuned this w...

Pop Culture Cosmos #265- Netflix‘s Huge Tudum Presentation, A Controversial Super Mario, and Boom! It‘s The Return of the American Gladiators!

September 27, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Netflix had its Tudum presentation this past weekend and Josh and Gerald touch on just a sample of what was front and center, including news on The Witcher, Stranger Things, Extraction, Cobra Kai, and much more plus what recent purchase looks to have them building some interesting stories in the future. Josh takes issue with the Sonic the Hedgehog games and their declining returns. What has gone so wrong for the once much-beloved franchise and is there any platform where they are still doing ...

PCC Multiverse #243- The Emmy Crown-Lasso Fallout, Disney Plus Day Is On The Way, and Are Things Finally Looking Up For Apple TV Plus?

September 24, 2021 10:06 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Much to discuss for Melinda and Gerald on today's episode with the results from this past weekend's Emmys meaning big wins for The Crown and Ted Lasso, making them question whether or not to get back into each series. Plus the duo talks about the recent onslaught of programming on the way with big names like Hanks, Washington, and more for Apple TV+ and how it may possibly change the landscape of the streaming wars. Disney Plus will have its day coming soon, find out when that is and what big...

Pop Culture Cosmos #264- Shang-Chi Revisited, Diablo 2 Gets Resurrected, and It‘s Time To Join The Doom Patrol For Season Three!

September 20, 2021 09:15 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Josh and Gerald set you up for the week with talk of the arriving series Doom Patrol and Star Wars: Visions. Plus both guys watched Shang-Chi in its third weekend at #1 in the United States. How was the movie for Josh and was it better the second time around for Gerald? (SPOILERS) Plus they share thoughts on what they would like MORE from a Lord of the Rings game than just going mobile with Rise To War. Diablo 2 sees a new life but with the trouble surrounding Blizzard will it see success? An...

PCC Multiverse #242- Hawkeye Hits The New York Christmas Target, iPhone Arrives With Lucky Number 13, and Norm Macdonald RIP…

September 17, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

This week, Melinda and Gerald are looking at The Hawkeye trailer, the career of Norm Macdonald, Apple's iPhone 13 series, the "Twins" sequel becoming triplets, What If Episode 6, Deathloop's tremendous critical response, and Cry Macho with Clint Eastwood. All this and we talk to Kennedy Phillips about his upcoming audio comedy series Clutch! A Kobold Story! Check out the preview episode HERE and his information page today! Another fun-packed episode awaits in the PCC Multiverse! Presented by ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #263- Playstation Has Its Showcase, Our Fall TV Preview, and Will Cowboy Bebop Be A Hit on Netflix?

September 13, 2021 09:12 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Josh and Gerald return to go into depth on Playstation's latest showcase of upcoming games including God of War: Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7, The Wolverine, A Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, and more! Also, the guys share thoughts on Netflix's upcoming live-action reimagining of the anime classic Cowboy Bebop and Josh ponders the new Matrix Resurrections trailer. Plus Dawn Fobbs from the Mother-Daughter ISH podcast stops by with our Fall TV Preview as she and Gerald ...

PCC Multiverse #241- The Matrix Gets Resurrected, Star Trek Expands Its Universe, and Zombies Take Over The MCU!

September 10, 2021 10:20 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

This week's episode has Melinda Barkhouse sitting in the big chair as she and Gerald ponder if the new Matrix Resurrections trailer will lead us to a return to the Matrix itself. Plus Melinda geeks out over what was announced during Paramount's Star Wars Day presentation, and they talk about the latest What If episode on Disney+ and how zombies have taken over our beloved Marvel universe. Plus TJ Johnson files a report with thoughts on the Playstation Experience and what was shown, and Melind...

Inside Sports Fantasy Football- The NFL Season Is Here!

September 08, 2021 09:06 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MB

Jasen Dutch from Dig on America is back as we bring you some last-minute advice on your drafts and look at week one matchups that can help you get off to a good start in your Fantasy Football league. For the best in daily fantasy sports betting, check out ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or mor...

Pop Culture Cosmos #262- Shang-Chi Knocks Out The Box Office, Halo‘s infinite Amount Of Questions, and What Did Gerald Miss On Vacation?

September 06, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Gerald returns from his trek of Hawaii to talk with Josh about what has been trending in pop culture during his time off. The guys discuss Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as Gerald has a (mostly) Spoiler-Free review of the film as it reaches Labor Day record levels at the box office. Plus they discuss the dropping of the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer and how this could lead to some amazing but confusing times for followers of both Sony and Marvel. The movie delays are still in orde...

PCC Multiverse #240- The Best In Video Games (So Far) In 2021, The Console Wars Continue To Heat Up, and It‘s Time For Our Fall Video Game Preview With Shawn Shamrock!

September 03, 2021 19:05 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Shawn Shamrock aka TgLordShamrock on Twitch and host of the Shamrock Social Podcast stops by to preview the rest of the scheduled 2021 slate for the video game calendar. The guys go over the big guns including Halo Infinite, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Far Cry 6, Dying Light 2, and much more! Plus they look back at the best releases so far for 2021, and what first and third-party publishers might have the advantage and manage the high score for the fall/winter gaming season. For...

Pop Culture Cosmos #261- Ben Arnot on Marvel's Return To Action, He-Man's Big Plans on Netflix, and MMMMM Salmon!

August 30, 2021 11:25 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Pop Culture Cosmos #261- Ben Arnot on Marvel's Return To Action, He-Man's Big Plans on Netflix, and MMMMM Salmon!

PCC Multiverse #239- Our Dungeons and Dragons DM Roundtable!

August 27, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

As Facebook's #1 TableTop RPG streamer, the Pop Culture Cosmos brings together some of the most intelligent minds to create some of the most incredible adventures. But who are these people behind the scenes who pull the strings on these awesome games week after week? Find out in our first Dungeon Master roundtable as DM's Roger, Mich, Melinda, Rob, and Michael come together as they share thoughts with Gerald on what got them into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, what advice would they give ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #260- Our Fall Movie Preview, Have Any 2021 Films Impressed Us, And We Celebrate Five Years Of The Pop Culture Cosmos!

August 23, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

It's our five-year anniversary as Josh Pederson, Big Dawg, along with Gerald Glassford calling in from the shores of Maui preview the upcoming slate of films that (For Now) are scheduled to come out the rest of this year. We preview all the big films including Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings, Dune, Spiderman: No Way Home, and more plus weigh if there have been any standout movies so far and recall some memories of five great years in the Cosmos! For the best in Men's grooming and Li...

PCC Multiverse #238- What If T'Challa Became Star-Lord, Star Wars Sees A New Vision, and Is 2021 The Year of Sparks?

August 20, 2021 10:42 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Melinda Barkhouse, one of our incredible DM's for our #1 TableTop RPG streaming channel on Facebook steps in to host with Gerald as they talk about Marvel's What If episode two (SPOILERS) with the arrival of King T'Challa in a new retelling of the Guardians of the Galaxy adventure. Plus they have comments on Sony's $100 million dollar sale of Transylvania 4 to Amazon, the prospects for the upcoming series Star Wars: Visions, and why this weekend's WWE Summerslam may not fix the problems of ga...

Inside Sports Fantasy Football- Who's Who at QB?

August 18, 2021 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MB

The Lardieri's from Dom-ination Sports Nation are back as Chris and Dom talk QBs with Gerald for your upcoming draft, the top choices, the rookies, and under-the-radar additions for your team. For the best in daily fantasy sports betting, check out ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Do...

Pop Culture Cosmos #259- It's A High Score For The Free Guy, Will Gamers Abandon Abandoned, and What Truly Makes A Hit Movie in 2021?

August 16, 2021 09:01 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Free Guy gets some positive news coming off its debut at #1 this weekend at the box office and Josh and Gerald talk about how this once Fox movie stuck in limbo now becomes an established IP with its sights set on the future. Plus the guys go over the latest controversy in video games with the upcoming PS5 title Abandoned, why the Free-To-Play hit Splitgate could keep Halo fans playing it instead of Halo Infinite this fall, and we share in-depth thoughts on what really makes for a hit movie i...

PCC Multiverse #237- Free Guy Debuts In Theaters, Star Trek Returns To The Lower Decks, and What If Captain Carter Came To The MCU?

August 13, 2021 09:48 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen stops by and sits in with Gerald as they talk about how well Free Guy may perform as starts a theatrical-only run this weekend. Plus the guys have thoughts on Star Trek Lower Decks returning to Paramount+, What If... episode one and the arrival of Captain Carter in the multiverse (SPOILERS!), Back 4 Blood's beta and its outlook for its October release, and Jeopardy's host decision being finalized. All this and a date change for Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Tra...

Inside Sports Fantasy Football- Our Season Three Premiere of Inside Sports Fantasy Football!

August 11, 2021 09:11 - 58 minutes - 50.1 MB

Inside Sports Fantasy Football returns with Gerald Glassford from Pop Culture Cosmos and the Lakers Fast Break and Jasen Dutch from the Dig On America Podcast sharing their winning strategies, top player targets, PPR vs. Non-PPR (and what is PPR), a possible #1 overall player in fantasy, why this season will be different from any other, and should the vaccination status of players and teams make a difference in your upcoming drafts on our season three debut of Inside Sports Fantasy Football! ...

Pop Culture Cosmos #258- The Suicide Squad Reviewed, All Aboard Disney's Galactic Starcruiser, and Who Is The New Host Of Jeopardy?

August 09, 2021 10:54 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

The guys are back with their review of The Suicide Squad (SPOILERS) and if it's a worthy reboot of this troubled franchise. Plus South Park's big deal with Paramount, Gerald does a double-take on Marvel's What If..., Manifest gets a second life on Netflix, Squishmallows could be the next hot pop culture property, and the controversy surrounding the proposed new host of Jeopardy and who we think it should be. All this and are we ready to go to a Galaxy Far, Far, Away in Disney's Galactic Starc...

PCC Multiverse #236- The Future For Harry Potter, Should Gamers Return To Marvel's Avengers, And Could The Next Hollywood Superstar Be Joshua Christian Azali?

August 06, 2021 10:18 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

We're back with not one, not two, but three great interviews as TJ Johnson stops by to talk about the Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney case that's rocking Hollywood. Plus Joshua Christian Azali's goals in becoming a superstar actor and model, and Himanish Goel outlines plans Warner Bros. might make for the future of Harry Potter on our latest PCC Multiverse! Please help our Pop Culture Cosmos/Game Source colleague Jamie Monroy and his family in their fight against Breast Cancer by donating to th...

Pop Culture Cosmos #257- The Black Widow Takes On Disney, Our Jungle Cruise Review, And Are We Still Saying I Want My MTV At 40?

August 02, 2021 10:19 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Josh and Gerald are back with thoughts on Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over earnings from The Black Widow movie and if we could see more of these legal fights in the future. Plus 40 years of MTV, our Jungle Cruise review, The Green Knight, the Stillwater controversy, Dr. Who's latest departure, and is Halo Infinite starting to look good after its latest multiplayer test. Please help our Pop Culture Cosmos/Game Source colleague Jamie Monroy and his family in their fight against Breast Cance...

PCC Multiverse #235- The Debate Over Masters of The Universe: Revelation!

July 30, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe: Revelation series on Netflix has been a hot button issue for pop culture fans since its debut and we go into both sides of the debate as He-Man and The Masters of the Universe fans Noah Ian Fein and Award-Winning director Rob McCallum both share their sides of the story of this controversial show. What side of the debate are you on? Listen in on the show and let us know at Pop Culture Cosmos on social media and [email protected]! Please help our...

Pop Culture Cosmos #256- EA Returns To Dead Space, The Best Of Comic-Con@Home, and We Go Trailer Hunting Again!

July 26, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

A lot on the pop culture plate for Josh and Gerald this week as the controversy hits the video game industry with the California vs Activision-Blizzard and the allegations of sexual harassment. And with Ubisoft mired in a similar mess, did the tepid announcement of the 6v6 shooter XDefiant soil the Tom Clancy name even more? Plus the guys cover the major announcement of EA Play with the return of a revamped Dead Space, the new animation style of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, and we go on the...

PCC Multiverse #234- Ted Lasso Returns To The Pitch, Comic-Con Comes Home, and Is Hitting The Theaters Making Us Old?

July 23, 2021 07:19 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

This week has Gerald Glassford and Marcus De La Garza talking about Ted Lasso Season 2 and its new place as the cornerstone of Apple TV +. Netflix is back again in the spotlight as He-Man Revelations debuts on Netflix, but what do their numbers and future in gaming mean for the streaming giant? The guys also talk about a big change in the PES (now E-Football) vs FIFA video game soccer/football match, will Snake Eyes re-ignite the G.I. Joe movie universe, what is the newest twist with M. Night...

Pop Culture Cosmos #255- Space Jam With The Slam Dunk on Black Widow, Was Loki's Ending Good For The MCU, and Will The Steam Deck Be A True Option For Gamers?

July 19, 2021 09:13 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Josh and Gerald are back along with Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen as they review Space Jam: A New Legacy (SPOILERS) and how it beat Black Widow this weekend at the box office while also looking at why Black Widow fell so far in its second week. Plus we talk about the Loki season finale and how it sets up the future of the Marvel universe, is Steam Deck really a good thing for gamers, and contemplate again how LEGOs are (and maybe are not) a good value for consumers. Please help our Pop Cultur...

PCC Multiverse #233- Loki Changes The Marvel Timeline, Black Widow Thoughts Galore, and Should Netflix Get Into Video Games?

July 16, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Marcus and Gerald are back with thoughts on Loki Episode 6 (SPOILERS), Emmy nominations of pop culture interest, Gunpowder Milkshake, The Tomorrow War, Valve's just announced Steam Deck, and Netflix is getting into video games. All this and Black Widow gets hot takes from TJ Johnson, Noah Ian Fein from HunnicWeen, and comedian Jeff Dwoskin from Crossing The Streams and Live From Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show!  Please help our Pop Culture Cosmos/Game Source colleague Jamie Monroy and his fami...

PCC Extra- Rob McCallum Interview With James Eatock on Faking Filmation!

July 14, 2021 07:21 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Hey He-Man lovers! Freind to Pop Culture Cosmos and award-winning director Rob McCallum sits down with his Faking Filmation collaborator (and subject) James Eatock about this upcoming documentary! The guys talk about all things He-Man as they talk about the challenges to what James is working within his restoration of a once-forgotten episode of the series. Plus the guys talk about whether or not they give a thumbs up (or down) to Kevin Smith's Netflix revival of the He-Man IP, He-Man: Revela...

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