This week, we dive deep into Sam Raimi’s first foray into the superhero genre, 1990’s DARKMAN! Questions explored include: why is this such a footnote in Raimi’s career? Is Liam Neeson putting in a great performance, or is it just the novelty of seeing him play such an over-the-top guy? Finally, what Seagal movie was “take you to the bank” from? All this and more on this week’s Pop Culture Historians!

This week, our chronological coverage of 90’s superhero movies begins in earnest with TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Dive in with us as we go through the history of the Turtles, break down how the movie came to be, then determine whether someone who has never seen it (i.e. Ryan) can still enjoy it as an adult, or if you just had to be there (like Jimmy). Cowabunga!

This week, it’s awards season! The Pop Culture Historians look back on Classic Doctor Who Season Three and select their favorite moment from each serial of this inconsistent year. They also identify the Best Guest Star, Worst Cliffhanger, and wrap things up with their vote for Season MVP. At the end, a little look at what’s to come for the show.

This week, it’s movie time! We return once again to the Peter Cushing movie Who universe with the second (and final) Hammer Dr. Who movie. Glory at the very strange title, revel at the Technicolor, then decide for yourself whether this was an improvement over either the original TV serial, or the first movie. As far as we’re concerned…well, it’s complicated. You can watch the movie on BritBox right now!

This week, Season Three of Classic Doctor Who winds down with a visit from THE WAR MACHINES. 60’s London! A cool AI villain! ANOTHER companion departure! What’s not to love (besides that last one)? The best part: it’s all available on BritBox! How does this season closer stack up to the rest of this up-and-down season? Listen along and find out with us!

This week, Doctor Who meets THE SAVAGES! In this completely missing four part serial, we say goodbye once again to a companion. How does this exit stack up against the increasing number of past departures? Also, how good is Frederick Jaeger’s impression of William Hartnell? All this and more on this week’s POP CULTURE HISTORIANS!

This week, the Pop Culture Historians go to the Old West to hang out with THE GUNFIGHTERS! Classic Doctor Who does its first American Western story and allows for William Hartnell to do a little broad comedy. However, do the bad accents and atrocious song do enough to hang the serial entirely? The entire serial can be found on BritBox!

This week, just in time for the day after Christmas….it’s THE CELESTIAL TOYMAKER! Michael Gough puts in a bravura performance as the titular villain, but does the behind-the-scenes turmoil compromise the story beyond all hope? Also, why are all the characters really annoying? Also, also, Ryan has beef with Dodo. All this and more is explored on this episode of POP CULTURE HISTORIANS!

This week, the Pop Culture Historians enter THE ARK! The good news: this serial has been completely preserved and is available on BritBox! The bad news: does this four-part story told in two parts fall apart halfway through? Listen as Ryan and Jimmy work their way through a serial that seems to suffer from behind-the-scenes chaos. We also formally introduce Dodo Chaplet as the Doctor’s new companion! Check it out!

This week, Season Three of Classic Doctor Who goes even further into somber territory with THE MASSACRE! This austere four-part story features Steven basically on his own, and a dual role for William Hartnell. But is the fact that the episodes are completely missing mean something is lost in the translation? Find out for yourself this week with The Pop Culture Historians!