Popular Fanatics
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe explore a pop culture phenomenon. Everything from movies, TV shows, music, cartoons, you name it, if it created an army of fanatics these guys want to know why. Hosted by Chad Perkins and Greg Casey. Part of the Twenty One Network. www.twentyonenetwork.com
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Episodes
Episode 46: How about them Globes? Plus Oscars and more.
January 20, 2015 12:45 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThe guys talk Golden Globes, Oscars, 2015 movies, TV shows and even more!
Episode 45: You saw Interstellar? Ok, let's talk it out.
November 30, 2014 12:53 - 1 hour - 47 MBChad and Greg saw a movie together. Before you go 'awww', it was 'Interstellar' and they are here to explain it all (or at least try). They also talk sci-fi movies and the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' teaser.
Episode 44: Can we just enjoy the movie?
November 12, 2014 09:55 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBChad and special co-host David Cottingham talk about movie reviews and how nit-picky we have gotten as a society as we ask the question, 'have we gone too far with our reviews?'.
Episode 43: Did the end of 'Dexter' kill for you?
September 02, 2014 08:56 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe guys welcome the one and only Seaton to talk about the 8 seasons of 'Dexter' and specifically, the series finale.
Episode 42: Is Orange the New Black? Yes.
July 27, 2014 15:05 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MBChad and the Bearded One talk about the Netflix hit and then ramble on about important topics of the moment.
Episode 41: What movies have you seen this year in 3D?
June 22, 2014 15:55 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThe guys talk about the movies they've seen this year and Greg finally discovers 3D. Chad is not impressed.
Episode 40: Who wants to listen to a podcast?
May 26, 2014 13:22 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBChad takes the show on the road and records gorilla style with special co-host Katie Pastor as they talk about the podcasts to listen to.
Episode 39: Dark or Light, which is the more powerful side of The Force? - Part 2
April 26, 2014 12:33 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThe guys continue the Star Wars discussion and Tom Kane offers his opinion on the subject. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 38: Dark or Light, which is the more powerful side of The Force? - Part 1
April 19, 2014 17:12 - 46 minutes - 32.8 MBThe guys talk to Star Wars Fanatic David Cottingham and get deep into the knowledge of The Force. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 37: Who wants to Cosplay?
March 23, 2014 16:42 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe guys suit up and dive into the world of Cosplay with Fanatic Katie Pastor.
Episode 36: How do you watch your shows?
March 11, 2014 19:41 - 47 minutes - 33.9 MBThe guys start a stream of conscience about streaming. Netflix vs. cable, Comcast vs. the world and more!
Episode 35: Which fictional spaceship is the greatest of all-time?
February 22, 2014 20:15 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBChad and Greg blast off into a list of the greatest (and worst) fictional spaceships of all-time. (Is Greg a trekker?? Nahhh)
Episode 34: What's on the scene for 2014?
January 25, 2014 09:53 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBChad and the Tall Man talk about what they are looking forward to in the year that is 2014.
Episode 33: What do you mean we're done with 2013?
January 11, 2014 12:51 - 54 minutes - 38.4 MBChad and Greg take a fond look back at the pop culture year that was 2013.
Episode 32: So what are you watching right now?
December 07, 2013 20:57 - 56 minutes - 40 MBChad welcomes new co-host Greg Casey to the show as the duo talks about a variety of topics including the mid-season finale of 'The Walking Dead'.
Episode 31: So now we're gonna break bad?
November 23, 2013 09:30 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBChad and David welcome Fanatic Greg Casey to the show as the trio uses the entire series of 'Breaking Bad' to discover what makes it so damn good.
Episode 30: What's so great about the Star Wars prequels?
October 23, 2013 10:56 - 1 hour - 53 MBChad and Cory conclude the month long mashup with Inside The Force by discussing the Star Wars prequels with Fanatics David and Casey.
Episode 29: What's so great about Star Wars: Return of the Jedi?
October 16, 2013 19:49 - 59 minutes - 41.7 MBChad and Cory continue the mashup with Fanatics David and Casey from Inside The Force as they talk about Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
Episode 28: What's so great about Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
October 09, 2013 09:56 - 1 hour - 45 MBChad and Cory sit down with Fanatics David and Casey again as they talk about Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Episode 27: What's so great about Star Wars: A New Hope?
October 03, 2013 16:31 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBChad and Cory enjoy a mashup with Inside The Force Fanatics David and Casey as they talk about Star Wars: A New Hope.
Episode 26: When did Social Media become so huge? - Part 2
September 25, 2013 11:49 - 52 minutes - 37.1 MBChad and David continue discussing the popularity of social media. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 25: When did Social Media become so huge? - Part 1
September 18, 2013 11:46 - 47 minutes - 34 MBChad and David spend a road trip talking about the rise of social media, which platform is winning out and where the trends will go in the future. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 24: Why is going to the movies such magic? - Part 2
September 11, 2013 07:35 - 45 minutes - 32.5 MBChad and guest host David continue discussing the movie theatre experience. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 23: Why is going to the movies such magic? - Part 1
September 05, 2013 18:32 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBChad and guest host David take a look into why there is nothing like seeing movies in the theatre. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 22: How do we show our fanatism for movies?
August 22, 2013 09:20 - 34 minutes - 24.8 MBChad and Cory welcome fellow movie Fanatic David Cottingham to talk about how they show their love for their favorite films.
Episode 21: Did the '90s have the best TV shows? - Part 2
August 14, 2013 09:48 - 40 minutes - 29.2 MBChad and Cory continue talking with Fanatic Casey Cooley about the best TV shows in the '90s. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 20: Did the '90s have the best TV shows? - Part 1
August 07, 2013 09:06 - 46 minutes - 33 MBChad and Cory welcome '90s Fanatic Casey Cooley as they dive into the decade that gave us some of the best TV shows ever. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 19: Wrestling Fandom: tapped out or heavyweight champ? - Part 2
July 31, 2013 09:30 - 1 hour - 45 MBChad continues the match with Fanatic Charles Thompson for the Popular Fanatics belt. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 18: Wrestling Fandom: tapped out or heavyweight champ? - Part 1
July 24, 2013 13:54 - 48 minutes - 34.5 MBFanatic Charles Thompson steps inside the squared circle with Chad as they battle it out for the Popular Fanatics belt. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 17: Seth MacFarlane: Love him or hate him? - Part 2
July 17, 2013 09:44 - 43 minutes - 31.4 MBChad and Cory continue talking about Seth MacFarlane's growing success. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 16: Seth MacFarlane: Love him or hate him? - Part 1
July 10, 2013 10:27 - 45 minutes - 32.3 MBChad and Cory talk about the growing list of successes for MacFarlane including 'Family Guy', 'American Dad' and 'Ted'. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 15: How are The Simpsons still so popular? - Part 2
July 03, 2013 13:43 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBChad and Fanatic Kim Dixon continue discussing how the show has remained so popular. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 14: How are The Simpsons still so popular? - Part 1
June 26, 2013 11:00 - 50 minutes - 36.1 MBChad welcomes 'The Simpsons' Fanatic Kim Dixon as the two long time fans discuss the golden years of the show and how it is still popular today. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 13: Why is Vine so addictive?
June 19, 2013 09:33 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MBChad welcomes back his long-lost co-host and Vine Fanatic Cory Cooley as they explore the popularity of the Vine app.
Episode 12: What makes a film a cult film? - Part 2
June 12, 2013 09:11 - 36 minutes - 26.3 MBChad and co-host Casey continue their talk with Fanatic Jay Walters about cult films. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 11: What makes a film a cult film? - Part 1
June 05, 2013 16:10 - 41 minutes - 29.5 MBChad and co-host Casey talk to Fanatic Jay Walters about what exactly propels a film to cult film status. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 10: Why are Comic Book Movies king? - Part 2
May 29, 2013 08:42 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBChad and David continue the comic book movie discussion with Fanatics Kody and Coolness. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 9: Why are Comic Book Movies king? - Part 1
May 22, 2013 15:18 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBChad and David welcome Fanatics Kody and Coolness, hosts of the Podgravy Podcast, to explore why comic book movies now dominate the big screen. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 8: When does Superman come on?
May 15, 2013 10:20 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBChad welcomes back Fanatics David Cottingham and Casey Cooley to discuss Superman's history on TV.
Episode 7: Why ask why?
May 08, 2013 17:36 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MBCory is missing, David steps in and he and Chad talk about some of the first things they became fanatic about.
Episode 6: Why are Reality TV shows so popular? - Part 2
May 01, 2013 10:09 - 47 minutes - 33.9 MBThe guys continue talking reality TV with Fanatic Katie Doyle. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 5: Why are Reality TV shows so popular? - Part 1
April 24, 2013 12:11 - 48 minutes - 34.8 MBChad and Cory talk with Katie Doyle about her experiences of being on reality TV. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 4: What's so magical about Harry Potter? - Part 2
April 17, 2013 09:39 - 44 minutes - 31.7 MBThe guys continue the 'Harry Potter' discussion with Fanatic Casey Cooley. Part 2 of 2.
Episode 3: What's so magical about Harry Potter? - Part 1
April 10, 2013 09:21 - 43 minutes - 31 MBThe guys catch Potter mania as they discuss the 'Harry Potter' franchise with Fanatic Casey Cooley on a very magical edition of Popular Fanatics. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 2: Why are we so crazy about The Walking Dead?
April 03, 2013 10:36 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe guys welcome 'The Walking Dead' Fanatic David Cottingham to discover why we're so crazy for this recent pop phenomenon.
Episode 1: What's the deal with Seinfeld?
March 27, 2013 01:11 - 1 hour - 51 MBChad and Cory welcome 'Seinfeld' Fanatic Russell Johnson for the pilot episode of Popular Fanatics. The guys ask the tough question: "What is the deal with Seinfeld?" (to be said in a Jerry Seinfeld voice)