Pop Culture English

By Beginner's English Podcast

Weekly episodes in slow, easy English to help you on your way to English fluency! We talk about books, movies and video games.

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The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Pop Culture English episodes:

February 03, 2026 Episode 7 - Valorant
In episode 7 of Pop Culture English, we’re going to talk about another video game that I’ve been playing a bit too much over the past few months, Valorant. In the process, we’ll become familiar with the shooter game genre and the wonderful world of esports.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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13min
January 26, 2026 Episode 6 - Kerbal Space Program
In episode 6 of Pop Culture English, we’re discussing one of my favourite video games ever, Kerbal Space Program. Playing this game made me fall in love with spaceflight, and anyone who is remotely interested in space should 100% check it out too.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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10min
January 10, 2026 Episode 5 - Dracula
In episode 5 of Pop Culture English, we’re going to be talking about a classic of English literature. Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula can be described as the grandfather of the Gothic horror genre, and today we’ll find out the similarities (and differences!) it shares with the vampire stories we consume nowadays.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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14min
January 06, 2026 Episode 4 - Arcane
Welcome to the fourth episode of Pop Culture English! Today we’re talking about the Netflix animated phenomenon Arcane, which is probably my favourite TV show. You’ve most certainly seen or heard some of it (especially if you play League of Legends…)
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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13min
December 29, 2025 Episode 3 - Romeo and Juliet
Welcome to episode 3 of Pop Culture English, and sorry for the hiatus! I’ve been busy with school exams, but now that I’ve graduated, I’ll be trying to release these episodes more often. Today’s episode is about the one and only Romeo and Juliet.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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13min
September 28, 2025 Episode 2 - Hades
Welcome to episode 2 of Pop Culture English! Today’s episode is about the video game Hades. Seeing as Hades 2 has just come out, it seems like the perfect time to talk about this massively popular Roguelike.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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13min
September 14, 2025 Episode 1 - K-Pop Demon Hunters
Welcome to the first proper episode of Pop Culture English! Today we're talking about the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. The internet's been crazy about it and I've been too.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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12min
September 14, 2025 Episode 0 - What is comprehensible input?
Welcome to the first episode of Pop Culture English! If you're looking for an introduction, this is the right place. Today, we're discussing Stephen Krashen's theory of 'comprehensible input' and how it can help you learn English easier and faster.
As always, here is the transcript.
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com
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11min

FAQs about Pop Culture English:

How many episodes does Pop Culture English have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.