Pop Culture Role Call
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 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
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!
Visions of Dushku - Angel S04E15 - Orpheus
May 10, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 15! After banging our heads against the proverbial wall for a few weeks, Fred finally has the wonderful idea to call in an expert. Enter Willow! She is fresh off her villain arc, coursing with new found power, and ready to catch up with old friends. We're in good hands! Thanks for listening.
The Sexiest Soup - Angel S04E14 - Release
May 03, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBWelcome to season 4 episode 14 of Angel! After Angelus took down Jimmithy (aka the flunkie; aka the beast), the true big bad decided to have some words with the vampire menace. Just words though, since he is talking to him telepathically. But, Angelus isn't anyone's flunkie replacement so that doesn't go well. Meanwhile, Wes is trying to get Faith to fight dirty, to fight like Angelus. Thanks for listening!
Redemption Tour - Angel S04E13 - Salvage
April 27, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 13! In the metaphorical and literal darkest hour, the show runners decided to toss one more spanner in the works. Enter Faith! But...wait, what is this? Something is different. Faith is usually an unwelcome force of nature. But I DO love the way she shames Connor at every turn. Huh. Let's see where this goes. Thanks for listening!
Lilah. Icon. - Angel S04E12 - Calvary
April 20, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBHello and welcome to season 4 episode 12 of Angel, folks! This week we find the secret, black magic, sketchy way to get Angel's soul back in his body. But.....did we? Angel is kinda looking thirsty and conniving. Thanks for listening!
Equal Opportunity Insults - Angel S04E11 - Soulless
April 13, 2023 02:51 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBHello and welcome to season 4 episode 11 of Angel! Angelus is back and talking all kinds of crap to everyone involved. Tempers flare as everyone's dirty little secrets are broadcasted over security camera. But luckily, no matter how much of a bastard Angelus is, we can always just put his soul back and...BOOM! Right? Definitely. Thanks for listening!
[Censored] - Angel S04E10 - Awakening
April 05, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWelcome to Angel season 4 episode 10! Angelus is back and cackling like any good villain would. Is he also laughing because of all the good dirty jokes that come out of their "moment of true happiness" situation? That's why I'm laughing, but who knows. Maybe listen and find out? Thanks!
Almost Math - Angel S04E09 - Long Day’s Journey
March 30, 2023 01:50 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWelcome to season 4 episode 9 of Angel! The apocalypse is here and people are dying, lots of people. But Gwen (Ms. Electric Hands) is back and playing second string hero for the fractured crew. Is that enough to save the sun from the inky black? Thanks for listening!
Daniel Dead Kim - Angel S04E08 - Habeas Corpses
March 22, 2023 22:48 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWelcome back to Angel! It's season 4 episode 8 this week and the gang is all together again. I wish I could say that reunion was a happy one, or that bridges were being built....but that just isn't how it's going down right now. What is going down? A bunch of lawyers over at Wolfram. They have a wolf in the hen house and a lot of bodies on the floor. Thanks for listening!
Stasia Explains it All - Movie Break - The New Mutants
March 16, 2023 01:39 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBWelcome to the apology episode where we watch The New Mutants! We made Stas talk about Connor and Cordi, so now we all talk X-Men for over 2 hours. It's a fun ride with some powerful teens. Demon bears, soul great swords and...being on fire. All the powers you expect on display. Thanks for listening and more Angel next week!
Mazel Tov Molotov - Angel S04E07 - Apocalypse, Nowish
March 09, 2023 01:02 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBWelcome to Angel season 4 episode 7!..... It's the last one :). Ok, maybe not the actual last one. But boy howdy was it almost. We are not into these Cordi/Connor kissing crimes. Bad. Not good. Let's see if we can get Stas to sit back down at the table next week. Thanks for listening!
Culturally Confused - Angel S04E6 - Spin the Bottle
March 02, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWelcome to Angel season 4 episode 6! Huge shout out to the B-squad Emily, Meghan, Mark, and Ruben! That's right, it's another one of those: "we lost our memories so other hosts were called to action" things. Hosts and dogos alike. Keith has a slick spell in his back pocket that might just get Cordi her memory back. Does it work? Thanks for listening!
Implied Chair - Angel S04E05 - Supersymmetry
February 23, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWelcome to Angel season 4 episode 5! Y'all....this season is making some BOLD choices. And, by "bold" I mean kisses I don't want to hear about. Fred has a big moment as a respected academic. Followed swiftly by a big moment as an agent of revenge. But revenge never quite manifests the way you intend. Thanks for listening!
Yeet Toward Bethlehem - Angel S04E04 - Slouching Toward Bethlehem
February 16, 2023 02:43 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWelcome to season 4 episode 4 of Angel! Cordi is back...sort of...in a way. While she is back in body she can't seem to remember the Cordi we all know and love. Can the gang deal with ANOTHER major curve ball? How about the hosts? Stas isn't even the one watching for Cordi. Ariel is stepping into those fabulous shoes. Nothing is normal and we just gotta be ok with that! Thanks for listening.
Funn - Angel S04E03 - The House Always Wins
February 09, 2023 02:28 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBRemember: What happens in Angel season 4 episode 3 stays in Angel season 4 episode 3! The gang (minus Mr. Price) goes to Vegas this week and reunites with our old buddy Keith. All is right with the world once again. After a mystical game of chance steals Angel's fate the goddess Cordelia decides that this is the moment, no more sitting back and waiting to be saved. Angel hits a jackpot, wins his destiny and Cordelia...well, we aren't quite sure what exactly happens with Cordelia. Thanks for ...
Collin Secrets Revealed Again - S04E02
February 05, 2023 19:21 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBJoin us for the second ever SECRET EPISODE of Pop Culture Role Call! Once again it's Collin and Wesley's (and Lilah's) secrets that have been revealed, this time in S04E02 of our podcast. Same as last time, this episode was recording before Collin's co-hosts figured him out. Thanks for listening!
Denzel Trap - Angel S04E02 - Ground State
February 02, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWelcome to season 4 episode 2 of Angel! The goddess Cordelia spoils a secret because....she can do whatever the hell she wants. So shut up. But while she floats around in heaven, or wherever she is, Angel meets a cat burglar with magic hands and kissy lips. Too bad she "kills" Gunn. Thanks for listening!
Carcinogenicide - Angel S04E01 - Deep Down
January 26, 2023 01:43 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWelcome to the first episode of Angel season 4, folks! Wes dredges Angel off the bottom of the ocean with the "help" of your friendly neighborhood throat slitter. Meanwhile, Gunn and Fred are holding things down as best they can. But, money is tight and Angel's progeny is up to no good. Thanks for listening!
Angel Season 3 Wrap-Up
January 19, 2023 03:23 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWelcome to the Angel season 3 wrap up! Thank you to all of the lovely listeners who submitted questions. We rambled too much and definitely didn't have time to get to all of them. Tune in on Jan 28th at 1pm central time for our monthly live stream and we will take some time to answer them live. Don't worry, we will still be watching a full episode and doing a live podcast recording. Thanks for listening!
Red Himbo - Angel S03E22 - Tomorrow
January 12, 2023 04:41 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBSeason 3 is in the bag, folks! Unfortunately, we seem to be heading into season 4 a few characters light of a full roster. Keith and Gruu are walking off into the sunset. Cordi is some kind of transcendent deity. Angel is trapped in a box underwater.... I sure hope Gunn and Fred have this locked down! Thanks for listening and remember to submit questions for next week's season 3 wrap-up episode.
DiCaprioscity - Angel S03E21 - Benediction
January 05, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 21 of Angel! Connor and his biological father are still trying to find a way to connect. Turns out, they both LOVE killing. What a relief! Meanwhile, Wes is getting courted by Wolfram and Hart and something might be wrong with Gru. That's what we get for messing with portals I guess. Thanks for listening!
Zeroes and Ones - Angel S03E20 - A New World
December 29, 2022 01:42 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 3 episode 20! Welp, Connor is already back it seems. I guess the "impossible to access" dimension was more of a "pretty difficult to access" dimension. Can father and son bury the hatchet? Preferably not in the father's back. Meanwhile, Lila courts Weasley with some old books (swoon). Thanks for listening!
Baby Blood Ribs - Angel S03E19 - The Price
December 22, 2022 04:12 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 19 of Angel! A big ol' tear in reality appears in the hotel, driving the phantasmal slug infestation crazy. Wesley is still flying sad-solo wishing he didn't care he was out of the loop. Good thing Gunn has his Fred's back and is willing to talk to the "traitor" for a quick assist. Thanks for listening!
Cloche But No Cigar - Angel S03E18 - Double or Nothing
December 15, 2022 04:39 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIt's season 3 episode 18 this week and we have a full house (minus Wesley). Cordi and Gruu are back from their vacation and trying to piece the situation together. Meanwhile, Gunn's "deal with the devil" finally comes back to haunt him. Is his relationship with Fred strong enough to survive the turmoil? Thanks for listening!
Demons Love Ambience - Angel S03E17 - Forgiving
December 08, 2022 01:34 - 1 hour - 55 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 17 of Angel! Cordi....well, I hope she is having fun out there sippin' cocktails at the beach. The rest of us? The rest of us are doing about as poorly as possible. Luckily, Producer Brian steps in to give a voice to Gunn! So, that's a positive. Thanks for listening!
Collin Secrets Revealed - S03E15
December 03, 2022 04:28 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to the first ever SECRET episode of Pop Culture Role Call! Collin and James sit down to talk about Wesley's recent revelations. These secrets were exposed in the most recent main episode (S03E16). This episode was recorded before he was found out! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy it.
Baby Proof Kale - Angel S03E16 - Sleep Tight
December 01, 2022 02:58 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 16 of Angel! Collin gets caught in a big ol' lie this week. But, was the lie justified given the whole "The father will kill the son" prophecy? It doesn't seem to have helped a whole awful lot. Maybe Cordi has some helpful insights... wherever she is. Thanks for listening!
How Cordelia Got Her Gru Back - Angel S03E15 - Loyalty
November 24, 2022 03:40 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIt's season 3 episode 15 of Angel this week, y'all! Cordi and Wes couldn't have had a different episode if they tried. Cordi doesn't have an episode at all now that we mention it. But Wes? Wes has had better days and could really use a hug. Instead, he gets an earthquake. Thanks for listening!
Sewer Context - Angel S03E14 - Couplet
November 17, 2022 02:58 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIt's season 3 episode 14 of Angel this week! Dang, this group went from no love triangles to multiple love triangles in a VERY short amount of time. All of this is even further complicated by the addition of another (slightly taller) goofy, brooding, OTP hot-man. Let's see if Angel can suppress his inadequacy complex and focus on his budding fatherhood. Thanks for listening!
Eye-SMR - Angel S03E13 - Waiting in the Wings
November 10, 2022 02:34 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWelcome to Angel season 3 episode 13! It's "will they, won't they" all over the dang place this week. Fred is unknowingly caught in a love triangle with Wes and Gunn, while Cordi and Angel are stuck in a love triangle via ghostly possession. Long story short, lots of kissing. But, what's it all for at the end of the day? Did we kiss any solutions into the world? Thanks for listening!
Seinfeld Demons - Angel S03E12 - Provider
November 03, 2022 01:41 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThie week join the crew as we delve into the profit maximization of paranormal investigations. Join us as we debate whether Angel is more reputable coiffed or uncoiffed and if Connor could afford Notre Dame.
It's a Demonic Life - Angel S03E11 - Birthday
October 27, 2022 00:28 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 11 of Angel! Unlike most Angel episodes, this isn't an Angel episode... it's a Cordi episode! After a brutal vision almost kills her, Cordi ends up in an out of body experience. Can she get back in the body? Come find out. Thanks for listening!
Pop Culture Role Call 300th Episode Spectacular
October 21, 2022 21:23 - 2 hours - 114 MBTo watch this episode in video form, go here: https://youtu.be/MLunoVRDRck Phew, 300 episodes. We can't believe how many laughs and tears were contained in those episodes and we can't wait for the next 300. We also want to thank YOU, our loyal listeners would have supported us all these years and without which this could not have been possible. As a thank you, we give you what we have threatened for almost as long as we've been doing this show...FAN FICTION (kind of). Your favorite hosts a...
Struck by Baby Lightning - Angel S03E10 - Dad
October 20, 2022 04:53 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 10! Angel is in full dad/mama bear mode this week and doing his best in a wild situation. Not many new fathers need to deal with the threat of demons interested in "baby bone soup". Though, he could have an easier time of it if he just let his friends help. It takes a village, sir. Thanks for listening! P.S. the special episode celebrating our 300th will be out later this week due to technical difficulties. Thanks for being patient!
The Powers That Bean’t - Angel S03E09 - Lullaby
October 13, 2022 01:35 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWelcome to Angel season 3 episode 9. This is the one with a baby!!! Darla finally gives "birth" and it's a boy. Why did I put "birth" in quotation marks? Listen and find out. We can all get together at Caritas tomorrow and talk about it, right? Thanks for listening!
Whittle Baby - Angel S02E08 - Quickening
October 06, 2022 01:04 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIt's Angel season 3 episode 8 this week! Welcome to baby drama headquarters, folks. Turns out it is a baby, unless the ultrasound was lying. That said, the specifics of said baby are still a mystery. Can Angel and Darla stay on the same page long enough to get a grip on the situation? If not, I know a vampire cult that's looking to adopt the little miracle. Thanks for listening!
David Boreanaz Sex Laws - Angel S03E07 - Offspring
September 28, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWelcome to season 3 episode 7 of Angel! Anyone tired of talking about how, when, where, and with who Angel can/can't have sex? Anyone?... Bueller? Well, good. Because Angel is a zaddy now and his...kid(?) is on the way. Maybe to end all life. Maybe to poop and scream. Nobody knows and the show won't clarify. Thanks for listening!
Two Chimes - Angel S03E06 - Billy
September 22, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThree podcasters walk into a room and only one knew it was a trap. This is a bit of a rough one gang. Join us as we slowly put the peices together of the plot.
Mopefest - Angel S03E05 - Fredless
September 15, 2022 03:27 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHello and welcome to Angel season 3 episode 5! Who are these texan strangers claiming to be Fred's parents? Fred never mentioned having parents. They must be demons, or eldritch horrors, or Wolfram plants...... something, but definitely not Fred's supportive, loving parents that's for sure. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this terrible and dark mystery. Thanks for listening!
Reese's Theseus - Angel S03E04 - Carpe Noctum
September 08, 2022 02:56 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBHello and welcome to season 2 episode 4 of Angel! Or, wait...is this Angel? Something seems off about our lead. I get a distinct "this is a body swap episode" vibes from him, but I'm sure it's nothing. Let's just hope this "nothing" doesn't ruin his credibility at the workplace. Thanks for listening!