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Pop Culture Man Children

Pop Culture Man Children

Every week the PCMC crew gets into deep, fun, and funny discussions about movies, TV, books, fandom, animation, and more. This podcast covers everything from current pop culture to the retro stuff you love. So if you"re interested hearing grown-ass, non-toxic nerds go on needlessly intricate deep-dives and give overly passionate rants, this is the show for you.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

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325: Characters We Hate

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2024/01/17

Hello! On today's show Mike and Janine discuss characters they absolutely can't stand! Not bad guys, not characters you are supposed to hate, but character you're supposed to like but can't help but hate anyway. If you enjoy PCMC please Like, subscribe, and share with your nerdy friends. Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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324: Galactic Grieving Power!

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2024/01/10

Hello! On today's all new full episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they dish on pop culture news, review new movie trailers, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics in today's show: Pixar movies in theaters, Andor action figures, Alamo Drafthouse, Mickey in the public domain, "Mickey's Mouse Trap," "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," "Ultraman: Rising," Crazy Frog, Hilda, Wish, Paul Riser, Trolls, The Boy and the Heron, Robert Pattinson's couch, Mad Max, and much,

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58:20

323: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2024/01/03

Hello! Welcome to today's all new episode of PCMC! Mike is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh (Lasser Cast/ Comic Books Transformed). This time to discuss the 1990 cult-classic Gremlins 2: The New Batch! The guys discuss their personal histories with the movie, as well as their current feelings on it, and how it holds up in 2024. If you want to hear Mike and Peter discuss more cult-classic sequels, check out PCMC episode 322 "Ghostbusters II." Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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322: Ghostbusters II (1989)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/12/27

Happy New Year! On this week's episode of PCMC we ring in 2024 with Ghostbusters II (1989). The much loved, and much hated, sequel to the original 1984 classic film. Mike is joined today by Peter Marsh (Lasser Cast / Comic Books Transformed) to discuss their personal connections to the movie, as well as, their critiques on where it succeeds and where it fails. The episode concluded with a ranking of every movie in the Ghostbusters series, so stick around for that. We here at PCMC wish you a safe and

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65:17

321: Holiday Special 2023: Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/12/20

Ho ho ho! On this years Holiday Special we decided to mix things up and cover one of the darkest and creepiest "holiday movies" there is, Eyes Wide Shut, the final film from legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. This controversial film has been intriguing audiences and inspiring theories for decades now. Mike and Anthony discuss their readings of the film and debunk some of the more popular theories people have suggested regarding Eyes Wide Shut. So sit back, get a cup of warm cider, and prepare to

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84:18

320: Who's That Wonderful Girl?

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/12/13

Hello! On today's all new fully episode of PCMC, host Mike Bongiorno, is joined by frequent contributor, Anthony Bongiorno. Together they discuss pop culture news, review new movie trailers, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics on today's show include: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), The Garfield Movie (2024), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), Coyote vs. Acme, the Scream reboot, Dave Filoni, New Yorker cartoons, drunk movie goers, Britney Spears, Barbra Streisand, Nanalan,' Hacker

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319: Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/12/06

Engage! On todays all new episode of PCMC, Mike and Vin are together again discussing a Star Trek movie. This time it's 1994's Star Trek: Generations. The first film to feature the Next Generation cast and the last to feature William Shatner as Captain Kirk. Listen to Mike and Vin chew the fat on this flawed but interesting film. And if you want more Star Trek content, look to our library of episodes! Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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59:18

318: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/11/29

Cry havoc! PCMC is back in the world of Star Trek! This time Mike and Vin are discussing the last feature film starring the original series cast. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. One of the best in the franchise! Mike and Vin also do a ranking of their least to most favored TOS Trek films. If you want more Star Trek content check out the feed for past episodes, and come back next week for Star Trek: Generations! Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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59:19

317: Cozy Stuff

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/11/22

On todays all new episode of PCMC, Mike and Janine discuss Cozy stuff. Movies, TV shows, books, games, and any part of pop culture that makes you feel warm and cozy. So sit back, kick up your feet, get under a nice heavy blanket, and enjoy this weeks episode of Pop Culture Man Children. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod.

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316: Daily Aches and Pains

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/11/15

SPOILER ALERT for The Exorcist: Believer (2023) On today's all new Fully episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they dish on current events, review new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. Topics on todays show: Matthew Perry, Sesame Street Reboot, Tina Fey, scholastic controversy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), Freud's Last Session (2023), David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023), Autumn decor, Loki Season 2, Marvel, The Pope's Exorcist, Frank

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59:27

315: Marie Antoinette (2006)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/11/08

Let them eat cake! Welcome to an all new episode of PCMC. On todays show Mike and Anthony discuss the 2006 movie; Marie Antoinette. It's the much maligned third movie from writer/director Sofia Coppola, starring Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, and the incredible, Rip Torn. Mike and Anthony adore this movie and if you haven't seen it, you should! But even if you haven't you can still listen to this episode. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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314: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/11/01

Hello! On todays all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Together they dish on current pop culture news, discuss what they're chilling with, and confess their current media obsessions. And don't forget new trailer corner! Topics on todays show: NYCC dump, Best Buy's DVDs, Christopher Nolan, Tom Hanks, Frankenstein, Mean Girls (2024), Priscilla (2023), Don't Destroy, Taylor Swift, Cheers, Treehouse of Horror, Kevin James shrugging, and much, much more! Find us

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313: Halloween 2023 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/10/25

BooOOoo! Halloween 2023 comes to a close with the final film in our classic slasher series: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The movie that brought us Freddy Krueger. Mike is joined by Peter Marsh (The Lasser Cast / Comic Books Transformed) to discuss how the film's writing, its production, its sound design, its legendary director, and how it fits into the larger slasher canon. Thanks for listening to Halloween 2023! Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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79:53

312: Halloween 2023 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre...

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/10/18

BBBBzzzzzZZZ! It's still Halloween 2023 here at PCMC. On today's show Mike and Janine discuss the gritty, sleazy, and terrifying Texas Chain Saw Massacre. This movie isn't for the faint of heart! Come back next week to hear the chilling conclusion of Halloween 2023. Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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68:08

311: Halloween 2023 - Friday the 13th (1980)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/10/11

Boooo! Halloween continues here at PCMC as today Mike and Nadia discuss Friday the 13th (1980). The cheesy and fun slasher that brought us Camp Chrystal Lake, but DIDN'T bring us Jason Vorhees (he came later). Come back next week for another classic slasher discussion! Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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310: Halloween 2023 - "Halloween (1978)"

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/10/04

Boooo! It's Halloween time! And all month long PCMC is bringing you episodes on classic Slasher movies! On today's show Mike and Anthony discuss Halloween (1978), the groundbreaking movie that setoff the slasher craze. Join us all month long for more spooky goodness! Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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84:33

309: Why So Many Sad Words?

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/09/27

Welcome! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by frequent contributor Janine Gagliardi. Mike and Janine discuss current pop culture news, review new movie trailers (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom / Dream Scenario / Totally Killer) and confess their current media obsessions. Topics on today's show: Twilight of the Dead, a bear in Disney World, Studio Ghibli, One Fine Day, bootleg VHS, Dan Hedaya, Daniel Radcliffe, Kid Cosmic, The Cuphead Show!, Adventure Time, spooky season

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308: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/09/20

On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined by his Trek-buddy Vin Forte. Mike and Vin are back chatting about the classic trek crew films. This time it's Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, one of the rougher entries into the series. This is the one directed by Bill Shatner, and oh it shows! If you like this episode go up the feed and find episodes on Star Treks 1-4, as well as, the original series. Live Long, and Prosper. Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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95:55

307: I Want to Believe

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/09/13

On today's all new full episode of PCMC, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by frequent collaborator, Nadia Kader. Mike and Nadia discuss current entertainment news, review some movie trailers, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: The Book of Clarence, No One Will Save You, Cat Person, Invincible Czars, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu, Mike Flanagan, Roger Corman, Professor Dowell's Head, Raising the Horseman, Clue, and much, much more! Find us everywhere

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306: Putting Rubber Bands in Our Beards

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2023/09/06

On today's all new full episode of PCMC, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by frequent collaborator, Vin Forte (Wrassle Rap / Oddball). Mike and Vin discuss current entertainment news, review some movie trailers, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: celebrity podcasts, Barbie's success, the voice of Mario, Zombie Town, Expend4bles, Megan Fox, Good Burger 2, Bomb Rush Cyber Funk, McDonald's prices, My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, and much, much more! Find us

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