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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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332: Cracked Teeth & Fool's Gold

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2024/03/06

Ahoy! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they discuss entertainment news, review new trailers, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: Richard Lewis, Willy Wonka Experience, Zendaya's robot dress, Boy Kills World (2023), The First Omen (2024), Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (2024), Princess Peach: Showtime!, KFC's Chizza, fool's gold, Iced Tea, Netflix Avatar remake, Pokerface, and much, much more!Find us everywhere

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331: The First Wives Club (1996)

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2024/02/28

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony. Together the guys discuss the late 90s classic; The First Wives Club. A touchstone of 90s girl-power, as well as, an HBO classic! The guys chat about its impact, it's pedigree, and if (or how) it could be remade in 2024. If you haven't seen the movie, go see it! If not, you'll still enjoy today's episode.Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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101:21

330: Farsighted Twister Cows

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2024/02/21

Welcome! It's an all new episode of PCMC. On today's show Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Together the guys talk news, new trailers, and confess their current obsessions. Topics in this episode include: Universal Studio's Epic Universe, Moana 2, Turning Red, Soul, Inside Out 2, Barbie snub, Christopher Nolan, Coyote vs. Acme, The Whale, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Wicked (2024), Late Night with the Devil (2023), Twisters, Queenie, reading slump, Sweatpea, Community movie, and

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48:09

329: Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)

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2024/02/14

It's a meee! Welcome to an all new episode of PCMC. On today's show Mike is joined, once again, by Vin Forte. Together the guys gush over their love of the new video game "Super Mario Bros. Wonder." Mike thinks its one of the best in the franchise, and Vin compares it to "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island." Take a mushroom and settle in for a another new episode of Pop Culture Man Children. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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328: Kombucha & Crunch Wraps

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2024/02/07

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike and joined by frequent contributor, Vin Forte (Oddball / Wrassle Rap). Mike and Vin will discuss pop culture news, review new trailers, and end the show by confessing their current media obsessions. Topics in today's show include: Jo Koy, Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, Jon Stewart, Todd Haynes, Coyote vs. Acme, Pharrell's Lego movie, Vince McMahon being a monster, "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," "Mario vs. Donkey Kong," "Back to Black" (2024),

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58:55

327: Tampopo (1985)

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2024/01/31

Welcome! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. The topic of discuss: "Tampopo," a 1985 Japanese comedy about all things ramen. It's a story of a young mother struggling to turn her crappy ramen shop into a successful business. This movie is weird and wonderful and will make you hungry (and maybe a little horny) for ramen! Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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326: Moonwalker Energy

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2024/01/24

Welcome! On today's all new "fully" episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. Nadia stopped by to help Mike talk entertainment news, review new movie trailers, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show: Thunderbirds, George Carlin AI, Godzilla Minus One, Masters of the Universe: Revolution (2024), Abigail (2024), This Is Me....Now (2024), Jacques Pepin, The Bear, Mean Girls, Ted, Johnny Rockets, physical media vs. digital media, Hitchcock, Columbo,

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62:39

325: Characters We Hate

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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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)

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

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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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317: Cozy Stuff

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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

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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)

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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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