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2024 Quarterly Review 1 - GodzillaXKong / Dune Part 2 / Mr. and Mrs. Smith / Helldivers II

The boys look back at the first 3 months of 2024 and discuss some highs (and maybe lows!). Josh talks about the list of firsts with this year's women's NCAA basketball National Championship. Jeff can't seem to stop talking about Helldivers II. Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goe...

Looking Ahead to April 2024

The dads talk news and look ahead to April's new movies, tv shows, and games. Jeff gets to talk about his March Madness bracket and Josh gets excited about a video game starring a Hermit Crab. Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Escalator Temporarily Stairs, Sorry for the Convenience - Stand Up Comedy

Welcome to our open mic night here. Don't forget to tip the wait staff! The dads talk about some of their current favorite stand up comics and some other comics that are on the rise. Who makes you laugh? Let us know! Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back f...

How Bout a Nice Cup of Liber-Tea?! - Helldivers 2

An update on the galactic war from your friendly, neighborhood Helldivers. For SUPER EARTH! Josh and Jeff talk about their current favorite video game - HELLDIVERS 2! Let us know if you're playing and we'll spread managed democracy together. If you aren't playing this - what are you playing?! Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Th...

March 2024 Release Radar - Update on the Galactic War (Helldivers 2)

The dads talk about new movies, TV, and games for March 2024. Some big movies (DUNE 2, GHOSTBUSTERS: Frozen Empire), the return of epic, prestige TV (Shogun), and some big video games (Battlefront Collection, Princess Peach Showtime) leads to a packed month! What will you be doing in March (besides killing bugs and automatons!)? Let us know what you're most excited about! Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected]...

Nostalgia Mode Unlocked - Twitch Plays Pokemon 10 Year Anniversary

The boys discuss a piece of wholesome internet lore from February of 2014.  Josh marked down the 10th anniversary of a pillar of Internet gaming lore and did the research to share it with us. Did you watch or play Pokemon along with Twitch in February 2014? Who are your favorite Twitch streamers? Let us know! Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goe...

Describe Your Perfect Sunday - Super Bowl LVIII / Yo-Yo Ma / Jack Black / Dallas Cowboys / Jon Bois / Arch Manning

The boys set up their perfect Super Bowl Sunday.  In honor of this Sunday's Super Bowl, Josh and Jeff talk about who they want to sing the anthem, play the game, perform the halftime show, and more! Let us know what would make the Super Bowl (or Superb Owl!) perfect for you! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

I've Got You, Babe - February Release Radar - Argylle / Halo Season 2 / ATLA / Mario vs. Donkey Kong

The boys talk about movies, shows, and games coming in February of 2024. Let us know what you're excited about for this month! And don't forget to wish Josh a Happy Birthday! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Feeling Kind of Board - Sentinels of the Multiverse / Super Fight / Dune Imperium / Star Realms / Aeon's End

The boys talk about some of their favorite board games. We've spent a lot of time talking about movies, tv, sports, and video games and this week we want to devote time to another one of our passions, board games! Josh talks about his fierce competitiveness and Jeff talks about playing for the sake of playing Let us know what games we should play and / or what your favorite type of game is! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears cour...

Looking Ahead to 2024 - Deadpool 3 / NCAA Football / Avatar The Last Airbender

The boys look forward to talk about their most anticipated projects of 2024. Welcome to the new year! We hope it has started well for you. Josh and Jeff spend this episode talking about the movie, tv show, and game they are most excited about for 2024 and it (again) turns into some sports talk. Let us know what you are most excited about! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep Th...

The Best of What We Found 2023

The boys talk about their favorite media from 2023. It was a SLOW news week, so the dads share a little about the holidays and then go back and forth sharing their favorite pieces of media from 2023 along with some honorable mentions (and maybe even a few DIShonorable mentions)! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You ...

Christmas Trivia 2023

The boys talk news and then exchange pop culture themed Christmas Trivia questions. The dads want to make everyone's holiday brighter with some fun trivia and facts about movies and tv (and probably the NFL). Let us know how you scored on the game! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Click on the link below this t...

Christmas Adjacent 3: Revenge of the Sith - Lethal Weapon / Hook

The dads share their 3rd installment of Christmas adjacent movies to enjoy during the holiday season. Will they follow all of the rules this year?! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Click on the link below this to support UMC Children's Hospital along with the Friends Who Like Stuff! Extra Life Donation for UMC

December 2023 - Wonka / Dave Filoni / Bowl Game Season / Reacher / Dreamlight Valley

The boys discuss news and upcoming movies, shows, sports, and games for December 2023. Josh and Jeff record separately to avoid some latent illness but still have a good time! Josh discusses his Thanksgiving and gives some fascinating previews of College Bowl Game season. Jeff is all in on Lucasfilm's new Creative Director and excited to watch some real dad entertainment on Amazon Prime this month.  They discuss news and other upcoming games, movies, and shows as well! What are you most ex...

Family Matters - Homeward Bound / Mouse Hunt

The boys talk about some of their favorite family movies about...family! Today's movies would fit right in with the cast of the Fast and the Furious. Josh and Jeff talk about family movies that you can enjoy over the holiday season - that aren't necessarily holiday themed.  Josh talks about how music lifts what could be an average movie into the great category. Jeff talks about an overlooked 90s family slap stick. What movies did we miss? We do you love to watch with your family. Let us k...

Dungeons and Drag Routes - Fantasy Football Draft

The boys draft fantasy football teams, but not for what you would think! This is that wide-ranging content that you love to listen to - a marriage of Dungeons and Dragons and the NFL!  Josh fills his adventuring party with NFL folks from NO repeating teams. Jeff is excited to try to give classes and sub-classes to NFL players in his adventuring party. Fill out your OWN fantasy bracket: Dungeon Master: Big Bad Evil Guy (BBEG): Setting: Up to 5 adventurers: Who did we miss on our squads...

Laugh Until You Cry - Matthew Perry / The Texas Rangers / Creed / New Girl / Frasier

The boys reflect on the life and work of Matthew Perry and how comfort shows help even in the midst of sadness. Jeff gets introspective about the power of comfort viewing during hard times. Josh it tentatively filled with excitement for the Texas Rangers (and he should be because they WON the series after we recorded). We also talk about a Creed reunion tour and the shelving of a Harry Potter movie series. What comfort shows are you watching right now? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick...

Web Wings and D20s - Spider-Man 2 / Baldur's Gate 3 / Texas Rangers / The Curse / Modern Warfare III

The dads talk about some news, breakdown what's coming out in November, and then get into what games they have been playing lately. Jeff offends a fan base of the 4th largest city in the US. Josh heaps praises on Sony's Spider-Man 2 game but has one tiny issue with it. Jeff gets into his love of Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 and Josh is happy to be webslinging again. What are you looking forward to in November? What are you playing these days? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popsch...

Let's Play a Mystery Game - Spider-Man 2, GTA VI, Disney Turns 100, Daredevil Born Again, Scooby Doo

The boys play a game to draft a NEW Mystery Inc. team to solve some zany, hijinks filled mysteries. The dads get into the news about the new Playstation exclusive Spider-Man 2, talk about a live action Gargoyles show, and even speculate about GTA VI rumors. Josh created a fun game to play where he and Jeff have to draft new characters to fill out a Mystery Inc team like Scooby Doo, but there are some specific types of people that have to be used. Jeff gets overly excited when Josh uses one ...

Beware the Gorilla Whale - A History and Love of Kaiju Films

The boys share about the history and their love for kaiju movies. PopSchtick gives a quick recap on the news including PS5 Slim, Texas Rangers and Creed, and even a new Jason Statham movie. Josh gives a quick and thorough history of Kaiju films. Jeff talks about loving movies in the genre even when they're bad. What are YOUR favorite kaiju movies? Did we miss mentioning any that we should have? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Mus...

Dive In and Explore Lore Icebergs - Cloverfield, Kingdom Hearts, Warhammer 40K, Bears vs Broncos, Video Game Prices

The boys dive in and discuss lore icebergs! Popschtick solved the writer's strike, Jeff lays out a plan to fix video game costs, and Josh even predicts the rest of the Dallas Cowboys season. Josh creates a great definition for lore icebergs and Jeff gets vulnerable about some icebergs that overwhelm him. Let us know what icebergs you have explored or love! Or are there any you are intimidated by as well?  Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music...

And We're Back (again!) - Summer Recap, Durry, Godzilla Minus One, Starfield, Barbie

The DADS are back for season 3 and we kick off the year talking about our summer and how Josh is now a DAD! Jeff confesses to crying REALLY hard at the end of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Josh talks about the worst movie he saw this summer.  What were the best things you saw or played this summer? What was the worst? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep Th...

Summer of Movies - Season 2 Finale

The boys wrap up season 2 talking about their favorite movies in multiple genres and inviting you to join them!

This is the May - Jedi Survivor / Dune Part Two / WGA Writer's Strike / Summer Blockbusters

The boys get into news for the month and talk about upcoming releases for May and what they are most excited about for the Summer! Dune Part Two Trailer HERE What are you looking forward to this month (and summer)?! Let us know Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Next week is the season finale for Popschtick! Tel...

The Music Makes the Scene - Great Songs in Movies

The boys dive into perfect song choices from movie soundtracks and go over some news and trailers. Here is a playlist we made based on the episode - GREAT MOVIE SONGS What are your favorite songs from a movie - not specifically written for the movie? What movie moments are made better by the song choice? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset...

What We've Been Watching - Super Mario Bros / Everything Everywhere All At Once / Star Wars Celebration

The boys talk about new trailers, Star Wars Celebration, and then get into some of the things they have been watching recently.

Saturday Morning Cartoons and a Bowl of Cereal

Josh does a deep dive on the history of Saturday Morning Cartoons. The boys go on a tangent reminiscing about their favorite, sugary cereals. What were your favorite cartoons? What was (is) your favorite cereal? Let us know? Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Don't forget to check out Jeff's other podcast, Schtic...

The April Release Radar

Josh and Jeff dive in to some news and then go through an exciting group of movie, show, and game releases for April! Did we miss any releases? What are you excited about this week? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Don't forget to check out Jeff's other podcast, Schtickless. Jeff and his wife, Meag...

The Eras Tour Grab Bag - Lance Riddick, D&D Movie Screening, Taylor Swift, SNYDERCON, Diablo IV Beta

The boys do a news roundup to catch up on everything from T-Swift to Diablo IV to the end of the WiiU E-Shop. Josh is a bona fide movie insider and gives a spoiler free review of his advanced screening of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Jeff forgets how many days are in March.  Josh also shares a spicy take on the Premiere Cinema movie experience. Did we miss any pressing news? What are you excited about this week? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected]...

Grab a Shamrock Shake and Escape! - The Fugitive (1993) / Derry Girls

The boys spread some St. Patrick's Day cheer and show the Irish some love while discussing a movie and a tv show. Jeff gets excited about a teenage girl dramedy that really is one of the funniest streaming shows ever. Josh lays out a compelling case for why you should RUN to see The Fugitive this St. Patrick's Day. The boys also do a little news, go on a tangent about movies that will stop your channel surfing, and find out who won the Oscar contest from last week! (Hint: he has a beard!) W...

Everything Quiet on the Way of Water: Maverick - Oscars 2023

The boys play a friendly game of "pick the winner" for the 95th Academy Awards. Josh votes from the heart in several categories.  Jeff admits he is more of a Cocaine Bear viewer than an Oscar nominee viewer. Josh and Jeff also discuss TMNT Mutant Mayhem, the final Mario trailer, and the end of Ted Lasso. Send us your predictions for Oscar winners! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from th...

The March Release Radar

This week PopSchtick takes a look ahead at what Movies, TV Shows, and games(kinda?) are coming out in March. But something is... different.

The Topics Don't Matter - Whose Line Is It Anyway?

The boys dive deep into the history, lore, and nostalgia around one of their favorite sketch improv shows. Josh tells us who the REAL villain of Whose Line was. Jeff has a visceral memory to the show that followed Whose Line on ABC Family back in the day. Josh and Jeff also discuss Avatar, the state of the MCU, and Hi-Fi Rush! What is your favorite Whose Line moment? Who is your favorite cast member? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson...

For a Few Blocks More - Minecraft

Josh and Jeff give a little history on Minecraft and then get overly excited as they talk about their favorite parts of the best selling game of all time! Josh gives a detailed history of the creation and astronomic rise of Minecraft. Jeff shares about his favorite video game song of all time. The boys also discuss The Flash Trailer, get hyped about John Wick 4, and discuss Disney's new slate of sequels in 3 big franchises. Do you enjoy Minecraft? What Minecraft creators do you watch? Have ...

The Superb Owl II - Netflix / New Trailers / Super Bowl Moments

Josh and Jeff spend time talking about movies trailer predictions for Super Bowl LVII and sharing some of their favorite Super Bowl moments! Josh explains who his three favorite Dallas Cowboys are. Jeff shares about growing up in a time when everyone wanted to be a running back. What trailers are you most excited about? Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr...

No Bears for Josh - James Gunn / Hogwarts Legacy / Quantumania / Cocaine Bear

Frolic in the Snow - AI / That 90's Show / M&Ms / Movies with Snow

Let's Hear it for the Dads - TV Dads

The boys reflect on some of their favorite dads on television.

Is 2023 a Real Number? M3GAN / Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre / Plane / That 90's Show

The boys go through new media for January 2023 and have a mini-existential crisis about the passage of time! Josh decides, even with an Elden Ring induced existential crisis, that life with Natalie is going pretty dang well. Jeff can't decide why 2023 sounds like a fake number. What are you most looking forward in January? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Th...

Back On Top A 2023 Preview - Dune Part 2 / Mission Impossible 7 / Spiderman 2 / Fatherhood

The boys give a speed-run preview of 5 things they are most excited for in 2023. Josh has a BIG 2023 in store. Jeff is excited for soccer along with pop culture. Josh also tops Jeff's midnight pop culture moment to ring in the new year! What are you most looking forward to this year? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll ...

The Best of What We Found 2022 - Happy Holidays

Josh and Jeff do a year-in-review recap of the entertainment they loved as they celebrate Christmas Eve Eve together.

Frosty the Snowman is Anime?! - Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

Josh does a deep dive on the history of Stop Motion Animation and goes into the history of Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials. Jeff is happy to learn about stop motion history but does air some grievances about the way Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer gets treated. The boys also discuss news and get excited about the holidays. What is your favorite Christmas special? What is your favorite stop-motion Christmas special? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by:...

Christmas Adjacent 2 - God of War Ragnarök / Groundhog Day

Josh and Jeff return with two more pieces of media that can be for Christmas even if they weren't made for the season.  Josh brings a video game that just might have the best story of all time. Jeff picks a movie for a different holiday that he hopes to make a Christmas film. What movies, shows, or games feel like Christmas to you even if they aren't for Christmas? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goe...

Dashing Through December - Glass Onion / That 90's Show / Violent Night / Choo Choo Charles

Josh and Jeff hop in the old sleigh and dash through new movies, shows, and games being released this December. Josh gets excited about a TV show he didn't expect to be excited about. Jeff fanboys about a violent Santa movie.  What are you most looking forward to this month? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back...

Black Friday Fireside Chat - Dallas Cowboys / Macy's Parade / Holiday Trivia

Josh and Jeff have a relaxing conversation about seasonal traditions that cause nostalgia and then play a little holiday trivia game. Josh gets excited about floor mattress. Jeff reminisces about the pivotal moments in parade history; Steve Irwin, Spongebob, and the death of Barney. The boys also trade holiday trivia questions back and forth. What makes you nostalgic for Thanksgiving? Are you a Black Friday shopper? What holiday trivia questions can you stump us with? Let us know! Instagra...

Rotten Tomatoes at Thanksgiving - Regarding Henry / Son in Law / Kevin Conroy / John Wick 4

Josh and Jeff share about some of their favorite Thanksgiving movies (or Thanksgiving ADJACENT movies!).  Josh games the system but warms the hearts of all as he brings a 90s drama to the table. Jeff brings a 90s comedy that didn't win any awards but is good, cheesy fun. The boys also play a game trying to get 5 movies from the 90s to add up to at least 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. What thanksgiving movies do you love? What Thanksgiving tv episodes do you watch? Let us know! Instagram: @popscht...

Plenty to Be Thankful For - Spiderman / Twitter Sale / Brendan Fraser / Bluey

Josh and Jeff share some facts about themselves and talk about people and things in pop culture they are thankful for. Josh talks about enjoying the ups and downs over on twitter. Jeff shares his favorite video game ending of all time. What are YOU thankful for? What movies or shows have you watched recently? Do you have a playlist for different moods and seasons? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes...

New Stuff November - Wakanda Forever / Blockbuster / God of War Ragnarok / and Much More

Josh and Jeff talk about some of the movies, tv, and games they are most looking forward to in November 2022. Jeff is very sad about Henry Cavill. Josh is very excited about buying a jet with Pepsi points. Weird Al Biopic Trailer HERE A Christmas Story Christmas Trailer HERE The Menu Trailer HERE Disenchanted Trailer HERE Blockbuster Trailer HERE Pepsi, Where is My Jet Trailer HERE Willow Trailer HERE God of War Ragnarok Trailer HERE Goat Simulator 3 Trailer HERE What are you most...

Spooky Season - Control / Halloween Sitcom Episodes

Josh and Jeff share about some of their favorite things to watch and play to make the Halloween season even better. Josh retells the horrifying incident that made him a "scaredy cat". Jeff cheats on the assignment and talks about too many tv shows. Plus we share some exciting Superman news and some even more exciting DCEU news involving James Gunn. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Trailer HERE What are your favorite ways to enjoy Halloween? What episodes of TV do you watch during Oc...

And We're Back! - Community Movie/Deadpool 3/ANDOR/Werewolf by Night

Josh and Jeff talk about big news, events, and trailers they missed since the end of season 1. The boys also discuss movies, shows, and games they've been enjoying during the break. We're so excited to be back and talking about pop culture with all of you again. Thank you for joining us for season 2. Tell a friend, follow our socials, and send us a message so we can all chat together about the good stuff to watch and play these days.  Instagram: @popschtick Email: [email protected] Ar...