Cubbie Chats Podcast

Cubbie spirals over everything turning 30 (Space Jam, Pokémon… our youth 😭), shares their reawakening as a Pokémon merch collector, and dives headfirst into Joe Keery’s leading man era with a full breakdown of the new horror-thriller Cold Storage.

From chaotic Joe Keery fan fiction to thoughtful analysis of his performance alongside Georgina Campbell and Liam Neeson, Cubbie explains why Cold Storage is a fun, suspenseful, campy watch in the vein of 28 Days Later and Zombieland.

Then, we shift to animation excellence with Caleb McLaughlin’s GOAT, why it might be a future Animated Feature Oscar contender, and how Caleb just became the highest-rated Stranger Things alum on Rotten Tomatoes. (Stop sleeping on him!)

Plus, Cubbie makes the case for Peacock’s The Burbs starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall as one of the best dark comedy mystery shows out right now.

If you love film, TV, fandom chaos, and unhinged pop culture commentary — this one’s for you.

If you’re a film buff, TV nerd, or certified pop culture goblin — hit follow, download the episode, and share it with one friend who loves movies and fandoms.

Then head to Spotify or Apple Podcasts and drop a comment:
Did you love Cold Storage? Are you seeing it just for Joe Keery?
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Let your nerd flag fly. 🏳️‍🌈🎬

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It’s the Benito Bowl, baby! 🎤🔥

On this episode of Cubbie Chats, Cubbie breaks down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance and why it was one of the most powerful, culturally rich, and unapologetically Latino halftime shows of all time — from storytelling and symbolism to surprise guests and that giant middle finger to the haters.

Then we pivot into pure fandom chaos with Cubbie’s Top 10 Greatest Movie Villains — a mix of iconic legends, tragic antiheroes, campy scene-stealers, and absolute menaces. From Miranda Priestly and Scar to Wanda Maximoff, Magneto, Voldemort, Thanos, Joker, and beyond, Cubbie debates what truly makes a great villain.

Finally, Cubbie reveals his Mount Rushmore of Villains and crowns the ultimate cinematic big bad.

Pop culture tangents, hot takes, nostalgia, and passionate rants included.

Drop your villain rankings and argue with Cubbie. (respectfully)

Cubbie is back and honestly, we’re so back! Today we’re deep-diving into the Stranger Things: Tales from 85 teaser—it’s giving major nostalgia and might actually fix the "dark and miserable" vibes from the last few seasons. We also need to talk about the absolute fall-off of Happy Meal toys. How did we go from gold Pokémon cards to... whatever mid toys they’re giving out now?

Plus, a major spiral into the Power Rangers universe: Why does Zordon get to pick our colors, and what if he senses "the tism" and puts you in Blue when you’re clearly a Pink Ranger? We’re also reviewing Sam Raimi’s new movie Send Help (it’s a literal 10/10) and ranking the Scream franchise from "Iconic" to "Wait, why does this exist?"

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Are you guys feeling the Stranger Things hype again or are you officially over it? Also, tell me your Power Ranger color in the Spotify comments—I finally learned how to reply to them, so let’s chat! Make sure to sub, drop a 5-star rating, and send this to your bestie so we can take over the world.

It’s freezing, fandoms are feral, and award season is already exhausting.

This week on Cubbie Chats, Cubbie dives headfirst into the wildest fan behavior taking over pop culture—from uncomfortable Stranger Things convention moments to AI-generated celebrity “relationships” that are… deeply alarming. We’re talking parasocial boundaries, cringe edits, and why some fans desperately need to log off.

Plus, it’s officially Oscar season, and Cubbie breaks down the biggest nominations, surprises, and snubs—including why Wicked: For Good didn’t quite stick the landing, who’s dominating the race (Sinners, obviously), and why some of these nominations feel truly unhinged.

And to end on a high? Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is almost here, and the trailer has Cubbie fully seated, emotionally invested, and ready for Marvel to get brutal again.

Pop culture chaos, honest hot takes, and zero delusion—just vibes.

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It’s freezing, fandoms are feral, and award season is already exhausting.

This week on Cubbie Chats, Cubbie dives headfirst into the wildest fan behavior taking over pop culture—from uncomfortable Stranger Things convention moments to AI-generated celebrity “relationships” that are… deeply alarming. We’re talking parasocial boundaries, cringe edits, and why some fans desperately need to log off.

Plus, it’s officially Oscar season, and Cubbie breaks down the biggest nominations, surprises, and snubs—including why Wicked: For Good didn’t quite stick the landing, who’s dominating the race (Sinners, obviously), and why some of these nominations feel truly unhinged.

And to end on a high? Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is almost here, and the trailer has Cubbie fully seated, emotionally invested, and ready for Marvel to get brutal again.

Pop culture chaos, honest hot takes, and zero delusion—just vibes.

👉 Subscribe, rate, review, and drop a comment on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It actually helps more than you think.

In this episode of Cubbie Chats, Cubbie spirals into a brand-new hyper fixation: otters. TikTok otters. Pet otters. “Should I legally own an otter in Texas?” otters. What starts as cute chaos quickly turns into research, price tags, permits, and a very serious realization that otters are not cheap—but they are perfect.

From there, things only get wilder.

🎬 Movie Talk & Rants:

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple gets a full breakdown—terrifying rage zombies, franchise highs, and yes… a surprising amount of full-frontal nudity.
• Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, explores a near-future where AI decides guilt before innocence—all told through surveillance footage, body cams, and digital screens. High-concept, tense, and absolutely gripping.

🎥 Cinema Chaos:
Cubbie unloads about why going to the movies has become such a struggle—noisy audiences, nonstop phone use, and people who treat theaters like their living room.

💅 Pop Culture Corner:

• The viral GlamBot controversy involving Jennifer Lopez, Cole Walliser, and wildly different price tags sparks a conversation about creative professionalism, viral backlash, and whether $300K is ever reasonable for slow-motion hair flips.

🎭 Stranger Things Watch:
Cubbie previews the next era for Stranger Things stars, including:

• GOAT, Caleb McLaughlin’s animated sports film debut
• Cold Storage, Joe Keery’s R-rated horror thriller with Liam Neeson

If you love movie reviews, pop culture commentary, Stranger Things updates, chaotic tangents, and unhinged but lovable energy, this episode is for you.

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The Stranger Things documentary One Last Adventure just dropped—and somehow made the finale backlash even louder. In this episode of Cubbie Chats, Cubbie breaks down why the documentary didn’t do the Duffer Brothers any favors, what the writer’s room revelations say about Season 5’s divisive ending, and whether the finale retroactively taints the entire franchise.

From viral rumors about ChatGPT writing the finale to scrapped monster battles, unresolved plotlines, and fan frustration, we get into why the fandom feels more split than ever. Cubbie also asks the big question: Is it time to officially move on from Stranger Things?

Plus, a deep dive into what’s next for the Duffer Brothers—including The Boroughs, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, and Stranger Things: Tales From ’85—and whether they still deserve our trust.

And because it’s never just one topic: Disney finally listens to fans with Tangled live-action casting, a wild horror movie review (The Primate), an Avengers: Doomsday trailer reaction, and what upcoming movies are actually worth getting excited about.

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In the first Cubbie Chats of the year, Cubbie kicks off 2026 with a new mantra: “Just do it.” No resolutions—just action, honesty, and less fear of flopping as he recommits to creativity and the podcast.

Cubbie breaks down Stranger Things 5, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and why the finale left him conflicted—covering the final battle, the TV-MA rating, and ongoing fandom debates like Byler and Conformity Gate.

The episode turns personal as Cubbie opens up about feeling overlooked by Netflix after years of consistent Stranger Things content, asking the big question: Was I done dirty, or am I being delusional?

He wraps with a pledge to authenticity, big plans for the podcast, and an invitation for listeners to weigh in and grow alongside him.

Volume 2 is almost here — and the trailer has everything spiraling. In this episode of Cubbie Chats, I break down my biggest Stranger Things Volume 2 theories, including Max’s possible return, Holly Wheeler’s D&D destiny, and whether Vecna, Henry Creel, and the Mind Flayer are actually battling for control.

I also dive into The First Shadow Broadway lore, why Henry Creel may not be the villain we think he is, and what I need to see happen before Stranger Things ends for good. Plus, I take you inside Netflix House Dallas and the Stranger Things: Escape the Dark experience — from the Creel house to Vecna’s lair.

Then we shift gears into pop culture chaos:

This episode is unfiltered, opinionated, nostalgic, and very, very gay — exactly how we like it.

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Cubbie dives head-first into a loaded week of movie madness!

If you’re a Cubscriber, buckle up — this one’s a ride.