KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast

And now the conclusion to "Dare to be Bracketed," Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's attempt to determine the number one song of "Weird Al" Yankovic's entire career! Special guest super-fans Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast and writer of the Asterisk 51 blog Evan Bevins return to help us narrow down the second half of our tournament-style bracket until there is a single definitive winner. The debates are passionate, the votes are razor thin and the songs are bangers so put down that chainsaw and listen to KPP!

Length - 03:06:25

Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Is it possible to determine the greatest song ever recorded in the nearly-50 year career of "Weird Al" Yankovic? Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is gonna attempt it! To aid us in our monumental task, we brought in special guest super-fans Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast and writer of the Asterisk 51 blog Evan Bevins.

There are big laughs and bigger disagreements here in Part One, as we reveal our connections to Al and his music and begin narrowing down the 64 entries of a tournament-style bracket. Did we bite off more than we could chew? What can you do? Dare to be bracketed!

Length - 02:44:41

Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Spider-Man is back swinging through our multiplexes and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast couldn't be happier about it! We have an in-depth review of the new film, opinions on the theater-going experience stirred up by "The Odyssey" and another visit to the biggest gathering of gamers in the galaxy... Gen Con!

Length - 01:34:53

Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

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0:07:12 - TRIP REPORT

The great restaurants, events and merchandise from Seth's annual pilgrimage to the granddaddy of gaming conventions, Gen Con.

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0:41:15 - MOVIE NEWS

Experiencing the spectacle of "The Odyssey" in IMAX and our SPOILERY thoughts on the record-breaking Marvel blockbuster "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

It felt like time for another tournament bracket episode, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is matching up and debating 36 iconic vehicles until we've decided on the best car, truck, van, spaceship, motorcycle, boat or tractor (!?) in the history of television. It's the KPP Battle of the Small Screen Machines!

Length - 02:13:50

Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

After a quick trip to the bank, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast puts our traveling shoes on to visit two shows not on our usual repertoire.  Listen in as we recap trips to some super enjoyable events and fill our bags to bursting!

Length - 01:00:41

Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

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0:08:30 - TRIP REPORT

Jordan ventured to Pittsburgh for the 3 Rivers Comicon while Cliff made the trek to Girard, Ohio for Toyhio 25.

By the Power of Ka-Pow... we have the Pop Cultured Podcast!

The summer movie season is in full swing and while we may not have a He-Man sipper, we do have SPOILER-FREE reviews of the first three big films hitting our screens.

Length - 01:31:03

Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

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0:13:45 - MOVIE NEWS

A group outing to see 80s toy extravaganza "Masters of the Universe," D&D YouTube channel releases full cartoon series and unproduced finale, return to beloved Pixar franchise in "Toy Story 5," a new documentary about comedian Martin Short with "Marty, Life is Short" and DC's "Supergirl" opens with all the expected well-choreographed controversy.

Three is a magic number. (Yes it is.) So this time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking trios! Listen in as we nominate, debate and rank our choices for the Top 11 Movie Trilogies of all time. It's a surprising list and we agree more than normal, but it's still a nerve-wracking process as we each maneuver to make sure our favorites are represented.

Length - 01:48:14

Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

On this week's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast we marvel at the card shop boom currently happening in our area and put our unlimited movie pass to use checking out the first new "Star Wars" flick in seven years. This is the way!

Length - 01:04:27

Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

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0:24:36 - STAR WARS

A review of the new "Star Wars the Mandalorian and Grogu" feature film with MINOR SPOILERS of the plot.

In what's become another annual tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, the time has come for our Summer Movie Challenge where we each attempt to forecast which films will become the biggest blockbusters of the season. Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and former Coach-Mayor Jared Lowe return as participants, prognosticating our Top Ten lists of what's sure to heat up the box office over the next few months.

Length - 02:07:39

Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

It's been too long since we did a deep dive into The 'Dale, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back at it with Riverdale Chapter 112 "American Psychos," the annual musical episode for season six. Listen in as Archie starts a labor movement, TT has a raging bachelorette dance party and the town hosts a serial killer convention.

Length - 00:56:01

Language - R. (Contains adult language.)