Pops On Pop Culture

Everyone chill! Brian talks about hitting up the arcade and starting new music projects, while John's discusses more Rugby, getting a root canal,  upcoming trips abroad. John finished the first volume of The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker and Brian discusses finishing Come Again and starting Pedro & Me, based on "The Real World's" Pedro Zamora! John talks about being touched by the documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor and the guys discuss Fred Rogers and the culture surrounding children's programming.  Both boys watched the The Academy Awards and share their thoughts on the winners and losers, and both are looking forward to Captain Marvel coming soon! Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture.

The snow-pocalypse is melting away and the guys are ready to melt your hearts! Brian talks about some new coworkers and hosting charity events, while John's discusses the snow and both kiddos starting rugby. John read the first volume of Sandman and elaborates on why it's one of the classics. Brian discusses continuing Berlin, and reading Plastic, Void Trip, Paradiso, Swallow Me Whole and starting Come Again! Phwew. John talks about the show Bodyguard and prepping for March Madness, while Brian watched Fyre, Grand Budapest Hotel, The Lion King, Runaways and started Netflix's The Umbrella Academy. Both boys watched the Superbowl and were not impressed, but are hopeful about AAF and the future of football. Finally Brian saw Alita: Battle Angel at the theater and talks about the movie from the perspective of someone familiar with the Manga. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture.

The boys are joined by very special guest Eric Manix! Brian talks about buying a new dryer and petting a kangaroo, while John's TV is fixed but it's all about more rugby and wrestling. Eric has been busy with epic cosplay photo shoots and tending to sick kids. John read more Walking Dead and a book book by Nate Jackson, but Eric has been reading My Hero Academia, Monstress, the new Conan series and the new Amazing Spider-Man. Brian discusses putting down Monstress in lieu of Berlin, a compendium 22 years in the making. Brian talks about watching Io, Bohemian Rhapsody and the Grinch (new version). The guys all watched Roma and ended with very different opinions of the movie and it's symbolism. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture.

Brian has finally finished Fear Agent and actually gives it a glowing recommendation and touches a bit on starting Monstress. John talks about reading more Zorro and hitting up the old school issues. Brian and John talk at length about Football as the season winds down and John discusses starting Murder Mountain! The boys are both super stoked to watch the Academy Award dark horse Roma. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture. 

Sick, nerdy, but never dirty! Brian talks about streaming, playing Warframe and STILL continuing to stumble through Fear Agent and Revival. John didn't get much reading done, but even with a broken TV got the 2nd season of The Marvelous Ms. Mazel watched and lots of Assassin's Creed played. Brian and John talk about The Godfather and other old school movies. The boys touch briefly on free to play games and cheap reality TV shows, like 90 day fiance and Instant Hotel. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture. 

Have no fear we are starting off 2019 right! Brian talks about continuing Fear Agent and delves into the story a bit more. John talks about finishing Justice League: Totality and being totally flabbergasted by it. Brian watched Mary Poppins Returns with the fam and it comes highly recommended! John watched Vice and thought it was really funny! The boys touch briefly on the Golden Globe results and how Twitch works. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture. 

HO HO HO! Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year! Brian talks about continuing Fear Agent and Revival. John talks about continuing the Zorro miniseries and starting Justice League: Totality in digital. Brian and John discuss watching Venom, Birdbox, and Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, again! John and Brian discuss the highlights of the year, best books and movies for you! Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture. 

Tis the Season for talking comics, movies and all things nerdy! Brian talks about starting Revival and Fear Agent and continuing with the newest volume of Paper Girls. John didn't read much but discusses finishing Under the Scarlet Sky and his love for all things Tom Clancy. Brian talks about seeing the new Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse and playing some Diablo. John talks about continuing with Red Dead Redemption. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture. 

Jet-lag ain't holdin' these guys back! Brian talks about his adventures in Disney World in the past week and reading The Realm on the plane. John talks about starting the new Zorro miniseries and continuing with Gasolina. Brian and John discuss the new Infinity War: Endgame and Captain Marvel trailers and speculate about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. John laments his fantasy football woes and watching Creed 2. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture. 

Still recovering from Tryptophan hangovers, the boys blast the mics once again with this week's devoured Pop Culture snacks. Brian talks about finishing Chew and gives his glowing recommendation, and dives deep into The Sculptor, carving out a poignant conversation regarding life and death. John talks about finishing Kill or Be Killed and what parts he enjoyed the best. Brian talks about watching the The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Hostiles, Ralph Breaks the Internet and the Netflix series Brainchild. John discusses football shenanigans and watching Crazy Rich Asians and Red Sparrow. Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to [email protected], also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture.