Wasteland! A Pop Culture Podcast
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Hosts Dom Esclovon and Nathaniel Garofalo explore the world of pop culture every week - film, television, anime, games, music - LITERALLY ALL OF IT
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#115: The Final Destination Franchise
October 13, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 131 MBWe subject ourselves to a fate worse than death: the entire five film run of The Final Destination franchise!
#114: Bottoms / Shiva Baby
October 05, 2023 02:04 - 1 hour - 95 MBIt's a Shiva Baby / Bottoms double feature!
#113: Ultimatum Season 2 - A New Low for Netflix
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBUltimatum Season 2 - A New Low for Netflix
#112: Oldboy (2003) VS Oldboy (2013)
September 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBOldboy (2003) VS Oldboy (2013) One is a comedy thriller classic, the other was a film made in 2013
#111: Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Vinland Saga Season 2 Recap
August 17, 2023 21:29 - 1 hour - 126 MBJujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Vinland Saga Season 2 Recap
#110: Mutant Mayhem / Talk to Me
August 15, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 106 MBTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Talk to Me!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) | Wasteland Retrospective
August 15, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe check in on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with the new Mutant Mayhem in theaters now
Raiders of the Lost Ark | Wasteland Retrospective
July 31, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 100 MBRaiders of the Lost Ark | Wasteland Retrospective
#108: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
July 31, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 139 MBMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
#107: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
July 24, 2023 17:08 - 2 hours - 166 MBWe share some HOT takes on the new Indy
#106: Asteroid City, The Bear Season 2
July 13, 2023 16:48 - 2 hours - 203 MBDom and Nathaniel discuss Asteroid City and The Bear Season 2
#105: Black Mirror Season 6, The Bear Season 1
June 27, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 150 MBWe check out a very uneven Black Mirror season 6, as well as dive into The Bear season 1 in preparation for season 2!
#104: Past Lives
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBNathaniel shares his thoughts on Past Lives, the new debut film from director Celine Song, we also discuss The Ultimatum: Queer Love finale
#103: Across The Spiderverse, I Think You Should Leave Season 3
June 19, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 175 MBAcross the Spiderverse! I Think You Should Leave Season 3!
#102: Barry & Succession FINALES, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Milf Manor
June 01, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBWe discuss the subsequent ends of Barry & Succession, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, and Milf Manor
#101: Fast X Review, Succession & Barry Penultimate Episodes
May 26, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 212 MBThe Fast X review is here! We also discuss the penultimate episodes of both Succession and Barry!
#100: F9 Retrospective, Severance, Barry, Succession
May 17, 2023 12:30 - 2 hours - 166 MBWe revisit F9 in preparation for Fast X, and discuss our excitement and skepticism of the first of the final trilogy of Fast films. Nathaniel gives some thoughts on season 1 of Severance, and we both chat about this week's BRUTAL Barry and Succession episodes.
#99: PEN15, Barry, Succession, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 & The Terror of Disney
May 10, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 107 MBDom has strong opinions about PEN15, we cover the latest episodes of Barry and Succession. Dom also shares his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, while Nathaniel rants about the hollowness of the Disney content factory.
#98: FX's Snowfall, Succession, Barry, Summer Movie Previews
May 03, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 234 MBWe take a closer look at Dom's beloved Snowfall, we catch up with Succession and Barry, and take a look at the biggest blockbuster films coming this summer, including Barbie and Oppenheimer.
#97: Beau Is Afraid | Introducing Wasteland: A Pop Culture Podcast
April 26, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBWelcome to a new and revamped version of Wasteland! We are coming to you each and every week with a new podcast focused on pop culture as a whole: anime, film, TV, comics, games, music - LITERALLY ALL OF IT We hope you enjoy the new focus of the show!
#96: Blue Lock, Tomo Chan is a Girl!, Vinland Saga, Trigun Stampede
February 24, 2023 02:28 - 1 hour - 155 MBIt's the weekly roundup of shows!
#95: Trigun Stampede
February 24, 2023 01:53 - 1 hour - 147 MBWe check out Trigun Stampede in all it's 3D animated glory, but is it worth much beyond it's intriguing art style?
#94: High Card sucks. That's it. That's the podcast.
February 24, 2023 01:39 - 1 hour - 148 MBThat's the podcast.
#93: Let's Meet SNAKE | Vinland Saga, Blue Lock, and Dom HATES Monster
February 23, 2023 19:58 - 1 hour - 136 MBVinland Saga, Blue Lock, and Dom HATES Monster
#92: Vinland Saga: The Farm Arc BEGINS!
February 23, 2023 19:48 - 1 hour - 126 MBVinland Saga season 2 is HERE, or rather it's been here. We are BEHIND on our upload schedule, so the next few episodes are coming to you a little behind!
#91: Bomb Girl Arc | Chainsaw Man Manga Talk
January 04, 2023 19:16 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week we're doing something a bit different. The power of the Chainsaw Man anime has convinced Dom to FINALLY pick up a manga. So we're diving into Chainsaw Man on paper, and continuing on with the story as we transition out of the Katana Man arc and into the Bomb Girl arc. ---- Welcome to Wasteland! An Anime Podcast, where we explore the world of anime and nerd culture. Each week, join our hosts as they delve into the latest and greatest in the anime world, from deep dive analysis o...
#90: Himeno's Requiem | Chainsaw Man FINALE
January 03, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 156 MBWelcome to Wasteland! An Anime Podcast, where we explore the world of anime and nerd culture. Each week, join our hosts as they delve into the latest and greatest in the anime world, from deep dive analysis of popular series to discussions of new releases and fan-favorite classics. Whether you're a hardcore otaku or just dipping your toes into the world of anime, there's something for everyone on Wasteland! But we don't just talk about anime – we want to hear from you, too! Got a burning qu...
#89: The Fiends are Here!
January 03, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 162 MBWelcome to Wasteland! An Anime Podcast, where we explore the world of anime and nerd culture. Each week, join our hosts as they delve into the latest and greatest in the anime world, from deep dive analysis of popular series to discussions of new releases and fan-favorite classics. Whether you're a hardcore otaku or just dipping your toes into the world of anime, there's something for everyone on Wasteland! But we don't just talk about anime – we want to hear from you, too! Got a burning qu...
#88: KOBENI HAS THE MOVES
December 13, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 136 MBChainsaw Man, Blue Lock, Classic Naruto, and My Hero Academia Season 6 Write in to the show: [email protected]
#87: Chainsaw Man Episode 8 REACTION | GUNFIRE
December 05, 2022 19:05 - 1 hour - 147 MBChainsaw Man BEGINS. Long Live Himeno We also talk about the purity and joy of BLUE LOCK, as well as the latest My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode
#86: We are a TOP 10 Anime Podcast (Literally)
December 01, 2022 03:26 - 1 hour - 150 MBShoutout to Fiction Horizon for featuring yours truly in their article you can check out here: https://fictionhorizon.com/best-anime-podcasts/
#85: We Kick the Ball on BLUE LOCK
November 28, 2022 00:10 - 1 hour - 131 MBBLUE LOCK SOCCER FOOTBALL ANIME NICE also Chainsaw Man, MHA, Naruto
#84: The one where Makima bites Denji
November 21, 2022 02:46 - 1 hour - 132 MBMakima abuses a minor and shit
#83: MAPPA Went CRAZY With Chainsaw Man
November 07, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 144 MBMAPPA is going off with Chainsaw Man this week with some Aki morning routine ASMR
#81: To Your Eternity is BACK!
October 31, 2022 18:02 - 1 hour - 146 MBTo Your Eternity season 2, Chainsaw Man, MHA 6, and Naruto classic review
#79: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind & The Secret World of Arrietty
October 16, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 122 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#78: EVERY Ghibli Film RANKED
October 15, 2022 15:46 - 2 hours - 172 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#79: EVERY Ghibli Film RANKED
October 15, 2022 15:46 - 2 hours - 172 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#77: Grave of the Fireflies & The Wind Rises
October 15, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#78: Grave of the Fireflies & The Wind Rises
October 15, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#77: Howl's Moving Castle & My Neighbors the Yamadas
October 12, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#76: Howl's Moving Castle & My Neighbors the Yamadas
October 12, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#76: Spirited Away & Pom Poko
October 09, 2022 15:13 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#75: Spirited Away & Pom Poko
October 09, 2022 15:13 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#74: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
September 18, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIs the Cyberpunk anime as disastrous as Cyberpunk 2077 was on launch? There's only ONE WAY to find out...
#73: The Tale of Princess Kaguya & Ponyo | Studio Ghibli Marathon
August 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.
#72: My Neighbor Totoro & The Cat Returns | Studio Ghibli Marathon
August 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe continue our definitive Studio Ghibli marathon in which we watch through every single Studio Ghibli Film. Each episode we will be covering two films from the Ghibli catalogue, each chosen by both Dom and I. Each one of these films are available to stream on HBO MAX.