The Positive Cynicism podcast was launched in January 2017 the same week Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Initially focusing more on politics, the #PCPN was developed with the creation of the shows, "Wonder Why," "Popology101" and "The FANtastic Podcast." 

As the election of 2020 comes to a (possible) conclusion, it feels this is the best time to bring Politicalamity to an end as well. After nearly four years of discussing politics, analyzing the hypocrisy and looking to the future of even greater hypocrisy would lead to less positivity and more cynicism. So with that in mind, the time has come to retire Politicalamity unless some major news comes up that deserves our attention.

Thank you for listening and hopefully you'll continue to support the Positive Cynicism Podcast Network.

Class is back in session with the latest Popology 101. On this session, @chadsmart and @TheTravisYates look at the proliferation of streaming services. What was once thought to be the alternative to rising cable costs are now becoming just as expensive due to the number of options available. What affect will this have on the output of new content? Will the focus be on quality or quantity?

Due to scheduling conflicts, this episode was recorded a week early. Given the amount of political news to come out on a daily basis, we didn't get to comment on the latest news.  Instead, we give brief thoughts on the debates and make final predictions for the election.  @chadsmart also questions why people would vote early knowing that there's going to be "shocking" information to come out before the November 3. 

As the world continues The Great Shutdown of 2020, Chad and Eric return after a few months off to look at the impact Covid continues to have on the movie industry.  From theaters still being shuttered to studios rescheduling movies over the next two years, what does the future hold for movies?  Chad and Eric discuss where they see the movie industry heading in the next few years. Will there be an increase in streaming and home rentals? Will the megaplex survive? Will budgets continue to rise?  There are no certain answers, just observations.

It's October, 2020 which means all podcasts must have a tie in to Halloween. Popology 101 takes a look at the appeal of horror films. Professor @TheTravisYates and @chadsmart are joined by horror film fan, @RobCady1 to discuss what inherent trait attracts us to what scares us. 

In addition, Rob gives recommendations on some lesser known horror films and we pitch some crossover horror film mashups.

If you like the show, please leave a review.  Then check out Travis and Rob's podcast, @StillUpPodcast.

With the recent death of Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this episode of Politicalamity pays tribute to the most popular member of the bench.  The conversation then turns to topic of filling the vacant seat and the hypocrisy from both sides of the aisle regarding election year procedures.