Pop Culture Role Call
385 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPop Culture Role Call is a weekly podcast that reviews television and movies from different characters’ perspectives. Each week our geek panel (panel of hosts) watches the same TV episode or movie each assigned their own character role. They will only watch scenes that their character is present in, leaving them with only part of the bigger picture.
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Episodes
Fact Check People's Joy - Gravity Falls S01E03 - Headhunters
April 18, 2024 09:59 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWelcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 3! After Suss stumbles upon a hidden wax museum nestled within the walls of the Mystery Shack, the family embarks on another mission to make art, money, and MORE money! But the wax persons of interest are more than meets the eye. That wax Sherlock sounds a lot like John Oliver. That wax goblin looks a lot like a late night talk show host. Thanks for listening!
Bad Boy Vibe - Gravity Falls S01E02 - The Legend of the Gobblewonker
April 11, 2024 03:48 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 2! This week the family has gone fishing. Well, Grunkle Stan is out fishing. Dipper, Maybel, and Soos have grander plans to photograph a lake monster and get rich along the way. What wins out after all is said and done? Money or family? Thanks for listening!
Angel Series & Buffyverse Wrap-Up
April 07, 2024 19:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAfter 8 years we finally say goodbye to the Buffyverse. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions as we wrap up the Angel series and give our thoughts on the Buffyverse as a whole.
Don't Trust the Goat - Gravity Falls S01E01 - Tourist Trapped
April 04, 2024 04:56 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBHello and welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 1! Stas, Mike and Collin are Dipper, Mabel, and Uncle Stan. Listen along as we begin to unravel what is sure to be an adorable web of mysteries. Thanks for listening! Please check out the creator of our EXCELLENT new theme song! https://www.stevenrosplock.com/
Angel Season 5 Wrap-Up
March 21, 2024 01:23 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAnd with that it is the end of Angel season 5! Nothing for the hosts to watch this week but a lot for us to discuss. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and tune in March 30th for our series wrap up LIVE! Thanks for listening.
Not a Sponsor - Angel S05E22 - Not Fade Away
March 14, 2024 01:59 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode....well, it's the last one. Time to say farewell to all of the friends and enemies we made along the way. The Circle of the Black Thorn has to go and if we are honest, this isn't a fight we can win. But a fight doesn't need to be winnable to be worthy. Thanks for listening and we will see you in the wrap up!
Gunncut Gems - Angel S05E21 - Power Play
March 07, 2024 04:48 - 1 hour - 116 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 21! Angel is acting weird and the gang is going to get to the bottom of it! Kinda. We actually get to the bottom of what turns out to be a hopeless mission. Finally, Remember to send in those season (maybe series?!) wrap-up questions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Fang Measuring Contest - Angel S05E20 - The Girl in Question
February 28, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 152 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 5 episode 20! Remember to send in those season (maybe series?!) wrap-up questions to [email protected]. With the end of the season quickly approaching, the crew is probably knuckling down and starting to wargame the final confrontation with Wolfram & Hart. What's that? It's a filler episode about Spike and Angel stalking Buffy around Rome? Lots of jokes and comedic editing?Huh...that's a choice. Thanks for listening!
And With Your Seat Belt - Angel S05E19 - Time Bomb
February 20, 2024 05:02 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 19! Illyria's struggles to understand her new place in this strange world come to a violet conclusion this week. Angel sees the writing on the wall and rallies the troops to kill the fallen god king. But after she single handedly saves Gunn from torture-hell, maybe we aren't all as keen to kill her as our boss. Thanks for listening!
Saints, Lords, & Dukes - Angel S05E18 - Origin
February 14, 2024 23:19 - 1 hour - 111 MBHello and welcome back to Angel season 5 episode 18! As we get closer and closer to the end of the season, we are saying goodbye to some secondary characters. This week, Connor makes his return to the screen. But, he doesn't remember us. That was the deal Angel made with Wolfram. But what if SOMEONE smashed that deal like an ornate box slammed into the floor? Thanks for listening.
More Herbie Than K.I.T.T. - Angel S05E17 - Underneath
February 08, 2024 04:47 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 17! While Illyria and Wes get drunk and talk about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness the rest of the gang goes dimension hopping in a modern day Herbie. Turns out that Bro Esq is trapped in hell, one of the hells, the one that looks like suburban LA and we need whatever is in his head. But he is in hell for a reason and nothing is free when you are dealing with eternal damnation. Thanks for listening! Also, be sure to check out the wicked cool new (fu...
Counting Bullets - Angel S05E16 - Shells
February 01, 2024 04:48 - 1 hour - 79 MBWelcome to season 5 episode 16. We're dealing with the fallout of last week's episode and it's still a sad one. Add on top of that a secret betrayal and a turned table. Can you guess who's on the hot seat this time? Thanks for listening!
Tooth Pics - Angel S05E15 - A Hole in the World
January 25, 2024 04:36 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWelcome to season 5 episode 15. It's one of the sad ones, folks. Fred is sick...not like "flu sick" but "incubating an elder demon sick". Sound kinda familiar? I'm sure the fact that Wes and Fred's newly founded relationship being sub 24 hours old won't lead to any guy wrenching sadness. Right? Thanks for listening!
Sus Cocoa - Angel S05E14 - Smile Time
January 18, 2024 03:22 - 1 hour - 103 MBWelcome to Angel season five episode 15! Well, when you infest a children's puppet show with demons you are going to see something new. Angel isn't quite himself this week after a one off investigation turns him into an INCREDIBLE puppet. Lots to enjoy this week so thanks for listening!
Effectively Priced - Angel S05E13 - Why We Fight
January 11, 2024 05:16 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt's Angel season 5 episode 13 this week and we are flashing back in time to WW2. Did you know Angel was recruited by the US military to help fight the Nazis? Yeah, gotta say, it took me by surprise as well. But, like with any Angel storyline, it's not that cut and dry. But hey, at least he didn't fall for the "free virgin blood" schtick. Can you imagine?! Thanks for listening!
Pour One Out - Angel S05E12 - You’re Welcome
January 04, 2024 04:37 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 12! It's a flurry of old faces this week after Cordi FINALLY wakes up from her coma and Bro Esquire rolls back into town with some new ink. Cordi seems pretty much perfectly fine, which is surprising for someone who has been in a coma for who knows how long. But she is ready to get right back on the horse and start solving mysteries! Bro Esquire is very much not the same as he was before. Still missing a hand, but he does have a menagerie of new magical abil...
Tripping with Guns - Angel S05E11 - Damage
December 29, 2023 05:17 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 5 episode 11! This week, Andrew is in LA helping us deal with a new slayer who recently murdered her way out of a mental institution. Dana, the slayer in question, is extremely traumatized and also extremely strong. Maybe Spike and Angel...the vampires, can handle the vampire slayer? The name is probably just an honorific, right? Thanks for listening!
Bears Wear Hats - Angel S05E10 - Soul Purpose
December 21, 2023 04:56 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 10! After a heated argument between Gunn and Wes causes Angel to lose his cool, the big boss decides to take a much needed mental health day. Meanwhile, Spike begins to embrace some version of the "champion" myth on the down low. One champion on paid leave, the other champion doing charity work. All while the greater machinations of Wolfram & Hart tug on unseen strings. Thanks for listening!
Girl Rights & Girl Wrongs - Angel S05E09 - Harm’s Way
December 14, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 9! This week, friend of the pod and the ex-voice of Spike, Nick, is back to give voice to the immutable Harmony. Wolfram has been chosen by a famous demon rights activist to play host to some urgent peace talks between two cultures. Harmony finds herself unknowingly at the nexus of the issue after said activist dies in her bed...naked and bitten. Maybe it's not what it very clearly appears to be? Thanks for listening!
Oedipus Skywalker - S05E08 - Destiny
December 07, 2023 03:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIt's Angel season 5 episode 8 this week! Who is ready for a bromantic comedy featuring our two souled vampire champions? Us too. Unfortunately, it's not EXACTLY that, but we are probably as close as we are going to get. This episode is full of flashbacks, historical context, and features a Mt. Dew chalice. Can't make that one up. Thanks for listening!
Regency Era Metrosexual - Angel S05E07 - Lineage
November 30, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWelcome to season 5 episode 7 of Angel! This week, Wesley's abusive father is in LA to critique his son's performance...I bet that will be a chill experience. Turns out, the Watcher Council is getting a facelift, and not everyone is convinced Wesley should be invited back into the fold. But how can we focus with all of these cyborg assassins wielding chains trying to murder us? Thanks for listening!
Lucky Guess - Angel S05E06 - The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco
November 23, 2023 01:48 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 6! This week, as Cinco De Mayo approaches, a string of murders has the gang on high alert. Well, Angel is trying to be on high alert, but he is pretty busy doing some world class brooding. Maybe he just needs another hero friend to help pull him out of his slump? What are the chances that all of our heroes are brooding simultaneously? Thanks for listening!
Water’s Cancelled - Angel S05E05 - Life of the Party
November 16, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBAnd we are back!!! It's Angel Season 5 episode 5 this week, you know, the week of the big Halloween party! Keith has been pulling out every trick in the book to make sure this shindig is a major hit. Unfortunately, everyone else seems hellbent on pooping that party. Let's see if we can let loose for an evening without everything falling apart. Thanks for listening!
Ouroboros of Shit - Survival Street - Issues 1-4
November 09, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week the gang puts the TTRPGs aside in favor of some satirical, violent indie comics! We read through Survival Street issues 1-4. Set in a "fictional" near-future America. A cast of legally distinct, muppet inspired characters take up arms to win justice back for all people of texture. Politics failed, perhaps violence will win the day. Thanks for listening!
Very Violent Oreo - Monster of the Week - Session 5
November 02, 2023 03:11 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBWelcome back to Monster of the Week! In this episode, the group begins to uncover proof that this small town in Gristol Michigan is more than a little magical. After Vincent stumbled upon a unicorn in a nearby barn, the pieces all seem to start falling into place. But appearances can be deceiving. Is this majestic creature our would-be impaler? Listen and find out!
We’re a Caterpillar Family! - Monster of the Week - Session 4
October 26, 2023 02:09 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWelcome to episode 1 of our second Monster of the Week arc! This week, the crew is reunited at the local Renaissance fair to investigate a murder most foul. An employee stabbed through the chest in the woods... reports of a massive, 4 legged creature. Can Vincent buy his way into the festival...the free festival? Probably. Will that help us solve the murder? Who knows. Thanks for listening!
Hell Fax - Monster of the Week - Session 3
October 19, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWelcome to the third episode of our Monster of the Week RPG campaign! It's time to uncover the full extent of this mystery and send The Shifter back to hell where it belongs. But can the crew all get out safely? Not alone they can't. Luckily, we have a few friends (and fiends) on the outside to help us along the way. Thanks for listening!
Vansplaining - Monster of the Week - Session 2
October 11, 2023 22:11 - 1 hour - 71 MBIt's time to jump back into part 2 of our Monster of the Week RPG campaign! After Vincent Van Helsing summons the Shifter into a crowd of emotionally distraught wake goers, everything goes bottoms up. Did innocents die? Sure. But what's more important is we dealt some damage to the creature... Right? Time to knuckle down and make a plan, because next week we end this (probably/hopefully). Thanks for listening!
Desecrate that Corpse - Monster of the Week - Session 1
October 04, 2023 22:01 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWelcome to episode 1 of our Monster of the Week TTRPG game! Join WheeledDealer, CrypTim, Vincent, and Mutt as Stas leads this motley crew through a monster murder mystery for the ages. Some rich dude dies in a mysterious boating accident. An anonymous forum post asking for paranormal investigation. I don't know who (or what) dunnit, but they don't call it Monster of the Week for nothing. Thanks for listening!
Monster of the Week - Session 0
October 03, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 82 MBWe created our Monster of the Week RPG characters live on our monthly livestream! Watch us figure out who we are and what we're getting into. For a video version of this episode, visit us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZQy4njieOU
Black Hammer: Age of Doom Issues 6-12
September 28, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWelcome to another strike episode and the thrilling conclusion to the Black Hammer storyline. The hosts finally find out what's going on and continue to discuss how consent matters. Especially when the alternative is gaslighting people.
Black Hammer: Age of Doom Issues 1-5
September 21, 2023 04:06 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThings start going well for the hosts. A little too well. Lucy shracks back and forth to give an exposition dump so we can find out what's going on. Thanks for listening.
Black Hammer Issues 7-13
September 13, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWelcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! Brian, Stasia, and Mike continue reading the graphic novel Black Hammer. With the arrival of Lucy they learn more about their characters and the town. Let the finger pointing begin! Thanks for listening!
Black Hammer Issues 1-6
September 07, 2023 05:37 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! Brian, Stasia, and Mike jump into the first six issues of the graphic novel Black Hammer. A place where superheroes are sent to "the farm", quite literally. Thanks for listening!
4 Sherlocks and a Vampire
August 31, 2023 03:37 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBWelcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! This week Stasia steps into the role of DM/Host while the rest of the crew puts on their best detective hats. You see, a crime has been committed. A very serious (and very silly) crime. We have Louis Guzman, we have bears, we have garlic smears on pretty much everything. Thanks for listening to our little improvised story! You can get "Four Sherlock Holmes and a Vampire (Who Is Also One of the Aforementioned Sherlock Holmes)" here...
You Said What?!
August 24, 2023 01:47 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBHello and welcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! This week, the gang tries to remember who said what insane out of context nonsense from way back in Buffy season 1. It's not easy, but it's pretty dang funny. Thanks for listening!
Actual PSA: SAG-AFTRA Strikes
August 17, 2023 00:57 - 1 hour - 46 MBHello and welcome to.... something completely different! If you aren't aware, SAG-AFTRA and the WGA are on strike. Recently, SAG-AFTRA released new guidelines on how certain types of podcasts can show solidarity during their struggle for equitable compensation. Recap/companion podcasts fall under that umbrella and we are staunch union supporters, so, we are not releasing our standard media content. Please listen to the first 10-15min for more information on what this means for us. Below are ...
Sebstein - Angel S05E04 - Hell-Bound
August 10, 2023 05:44 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIt's Angel season 5 episode 4 this week and hot dang are there a lot of ghosties in here! Hopefully the recently incorporeal Spike is safe from their spectral machinations. Luckily, he knows that Fred has his back, and Angel...well, he is slowly coming around to having Spike's back. It's baby steps between our favorite brooding boys. Time to tap into our newly acquired resources and flex a little! Thanks for listening
Rolls-Royce - Angel S05E03 - Unleashed
August 03, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 78 MBWelcome to Angel season 5 episode 3! This week, the menu is exceedingly peculiar. Angel is determined to save a newly minted werewolf in need of a champion after she garners the attention of a small group of eclectic eaters. Can the crew pool the resources they need to intervene and do good from within the belly of the beast? Thanks for listening!
Lap Sweater - Angel S05E02 - Just Rewards
July 27, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIt's Angel season 5 episode 2 this week and everyone is still coming to grips with Spike haunting the office, even Spike. Well, maybe haunting is the wrong word. He isn't a ghost according to Fred, but he is DEFINITELY not alive. It's a genuine mystery and we have the infinite resources of an evil corporation at our disposal. Sounds like a match made in hell. Thanks for listening!
[Redacted] - Angel S05E01 - Conviction
July 20, 2023 02:31 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWe are all the way in Angel season 5 episode 1 this week, establishing the new status quo. Gunn would probably like the use of Latin given his new position! But a big question is...who is [REDACTED]? It's not Harmony, but also, hey harmony. Lets find out and thank you so much for listening!
Angel Season 4 Wrap-Up
July 06, 2023 02:44 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBSeason 4 of Angel is in the bag! Come join the hosts and discuss character arcs, missed opportunities, predictions, and more. Thank you to all the lovely listeners out there who sent in questions. We will catch you in a week with season 5 episode 1!
UwU Wuthewfowd - Angel S04E22 - Home
June 29, 2023 03:47 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWelcome to the season 4 finale! After ending world peace (I swear it's not how it sounds), the crew is treated to a little surprise for their efforts. They get executive level jobs at Wolfram & Hart! (Ok, really, I swear it's not how it sounds). What does this nefarious corporation have in store for us though. I guess we will need to wait until season 5 for that one...assuming season 5 exists. Thanks for listening!
Could Be a Boat - Angel S04E21 - Peace Out
June 22, 2023 02:59 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWelcome to Angel season 4 episode 21! After his trip across the multiverse to kick butt and take names (literally and figuratively), our hero is ready to take Jasmine down a notch. Unfortunately, Connor stands between Angel and the power that was. Will it be patricide or infanticide? Thanks for listening!
Cronenberg Web - Angel S04E20 - Sacrifice
June 15, 2023 02:48 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 20, folks! This week, the gang is on the run from Jasmine's brainwashed population. We end up underground with a motley crew of survivors and a spooky spider demon with a penchant for blood magic. Luckily, said demon also knows a VERY important secret. Thanks for listening and remember to submit wrap-up questions!
Thoughts & Prayers - Angel S04E19 - The Magic Bullet
June 08, 2023 00:40 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 19! Jasmine, our immaculate lord and leader, is spreading her influence like a virus....a serene virus. If only Fred could keep her blasphemous nose out of our burgeoning eutopia, the world may finally find peace. Maybe someone should do something about her? Thanks for listening!
Leg Bowing - Angel S04E18 - Shiny Happy People
June 01, 2023 11:36 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWelcome to Angel season 4 episode 18! This week, Stas is thrust into a completely new POV, but, is it really? We don't know the answer but we do know that Jasmine was born just a few minutes ago and already looks a lot like Gina Torres. No wrinkley baby skin or anything. Luckily, we all LOVE our new god...leader....person. We love her and nothing will ever change that. Thanks for listening!
Consequence in the Oven - Angel S04E17 - Inside Out
May 25, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 17! This week, we get the dirty deets about Cordi's heel turn. If exposition isn't enough to wet your appetite, we also have an impossible birth via virgin sacrifice. Now, kneel before the baby! Thanks for listening.
Stasia Secrets S04E13-15 - What Had Happened Was
May 20, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBJoin us for the biggest SECRET EPISODE of Pop Culture Role Call! This is the behind the scenes of the roller coaster ride that is Cordelia’s evil Season 4 arc. Join Stasia as she tries to piece together the who/what/why of her character during the episodes of S04E13 - S04E15 of our podcast. Thanks for listening.
Zune Revenge - Angel S04E16 - Players
May 18, 2023 04:03 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 16, folks! So, turns out Stas has been keeping a BIG old secret from the gang and some of you helped her lie. Shame on you, but also, great work. Cordi is this season's villain. Not the "she made some unethical choices" kind of villain, but a true and honest big bad. Let's see how this shakes out. Thanks for listening!