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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

52:43

305: Chilling with Insha Fitzpatrick (Writer of...

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2023/08/30

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by the writer Insha Fitzpatrick. Insha a fun and funny young writer who has written young-reader books like; "Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?" , "Hanging with Vampires", and her newest book "Chilling with Ghosts." This convo is nerdy and fun! Fall is almost here so lets get spooky! Go check out Insha Fitzpatrick's books at quirkbooks.com. Find us @PCMCpod everywhere.

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304: Exasperated Sighs & Cool Attitudes

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2023/08/23

On today's all new full episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by his brother Anthony. Together they chat about current pop culture events and review trailers for the new movies: The Exorcist: Believer (2023), Wonka (2023), and Godzilla: Minus One (2023). Mike and Anthony also confess their current media "obsessions." Other topics in today's show: William Friedkin, method acting, Snow White, And Just Like That, Lower Decks, Samantha Irby, Ghosted, and much, much more! Find us everywhere

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63:24

303: The Sweatbox (2002)

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2023/08/16

On today's all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined, once again, by friend of the show Mike Fischetti. The two Mikes discuss the unreleased (but very available) documentary film The Sweatbox (2002). It's the documentary Disney doesn't want you to see, as it chronicles the painful production of The Emperor's New Groove (2000). It's a fascinating look into the house of mouse and where filmmaking goes wrong. Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on the documentary, as well as their thoughts on The

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302: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning...

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2023/08/09

On todays all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined once again by friend of the show, Peter Marsh. Today's topic is the new comic book series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures." A comic inspired by the 1980s cartoon turtles Mike and Pete grew up with. The guys also go off on many tangents about all sorts of other nerdy stuff. So get your pocket-protector and settle in for some PCMC! Follow @PCMCpod on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok Find Pop Culture Man Children

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65:31

301: Barbie (2023)

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2023/08/02

Hi Barbie! On today's episode of PCMC Mike is joined by the lovely Jennifer Grace Litrell to discuss Barbie (the movie)! Jen loves it unabashedly, Mike loves it too, but has some criticisms. If you've seen Barbie (and let's face it, you have) this episode is for you. Go hop in your pink dream car and drive on down to PCMCland for todays show. Follow PCMC Pod on X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook and Youtube.

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300: 300th Episode - Pop Culture Time Capsule

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2023/07/26

It's the 300th episode of PCMC! On todays show Mike is joined by, Jen, Anthony, Vin, Bill, and Janine, to celebrate this momentous occasion. The topic: Pop Culture Time Capsule - each member of the crew picks two pop culture artifacts to place into the capsule to be opened in a 300 years. This episode is a celebration of everything PCMC. And it's a love letter to all the listeners. Thank you so much for listening! We love you!

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299: Night of the Comet (1984)

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2023/07/19

Howdy! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. This time to discuss the 80s horror/comedy "Night of the Comet." A movie thats weird, cool, funny, scary, progressive, and regressive, all at the same time. Whether you've seen this movie or not, this episode of PCMC will entertain the 80s horror nerd in all of you. Guaranteed! Don't forget to come back next week for our 300th episode! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man

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298: Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)

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2023/07/12

Rarrrrr! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined by Nadia Kader to discuss the weird and funky 1971 kaiju movie; "Godzilla vs. Hedorah." This is one of the most infamous Godzilla movies because it's such an outlier in its style and message. It's a psychodelic romp of a about Godzilla movie, where the king of the monsters squares off against a gross pollution kaiju. It's also the only movie where Godzilla flies (and it's weird)! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop

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297: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

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2023/07/05

Hello! Welcome to another all new episode of PCMC. On today's show Mike and Vin are back in the world of Star Trek. This time discussing the charming and comedic Star Trek IV (AKA the one with the whales)! This movie is a huge upswing from part 3, which kind of sucked. You can listen to Mike and Vin discuss Star Trek:The Original Series, as well as the Star Trek movies parts 1, 2, and 3 on the podcast feed. Live long and prosper. Follow @PCMCpod of Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture

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296: The Toxic Avenger (1984)

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2023/06/28

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains discussion about the violent film "The Toxic Avenger" (1984). Topics that arise are: the murder of children, the murder of animals, and sexual assault. Please listen with caution. Hello citizens of Tromaville! It's an all new episode of PCMC! On todays show Mike is joined by Vin Forte, to discuss the 1984 cult classic, The Toxic Avenger. The R rated movie that launched a Saturday morning cartoon and three sequels. This movie is not for the squeamish so

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BONUS: Cuckoo Bananas: "Closing The Stickie"

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2023/06/23

Hi PCMC listeners, today we have a special bonus for you! An episode of Mike's other podcast Cuckoo Bananas! Join us next Wednesday for our regularly scheduled programing. Trigger Warning - this podcast takes serious issues like mental health, suicide, abuse, drug use, etc. and discusses them in a humorous and silly way. Mike and Kate are not mental health professionals and this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. On todays show Mike and Kate discuss: hating people, euthanasia,

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108:45

295: Have You Heard the Scuttlebutt?

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2023/06/21

On todays all new full length episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together the two review new movie trailers, talk about what stuff they've been chillin' with, and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics on todays show: The Little Mermaid, I Think You Should Leave, Neil Gaiman, predictive text, Barbie, Ninja Turtles, Godzilla, monster cereal, Cavapoos, and much, much more! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook

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294: Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 (2023)

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2023/06/14

Hello! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike and Janine are back discussing Star Wars: Visions. This time they tackle season two of the animated Disney+ show. Listen in as these nerds give their opinions on the good, the bad, and the great of this anthology series from a galaxy far, far away. Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook and Youtube.

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293: Judy Blume

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2023/06/07

Are you there God? It's me, PCMC...On today's all new episode of Pop Culture Mn Children, Mike and Jen discuss the life and career of Young Adult fiction legend Judy Blume. Jen talks about how Judy's groundbreaking book, Are You There God? It's me, Margaret, rings true for growing girls of every generation. Mike discusses how Judy's books were often banned, but for the stupidest reasons possible. This is a fun episode for the word-nerds out there! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and

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292: Great Movies That Never Got Made

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2023/05/31

Welcome to todays all new episode of PCMC! On today's show, Mike and Anthony discuss movies that were announced as "in production" but were never finished. These are movies that almost happened but sadly didn't make it to the finish line. This is a fun one for your cinema geeks out there! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook and Youtube.

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291: Plushie Kaiju

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2023/05/24

Welcome nerds! On todays all new full episode of PCMC, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by frequent contributor, Anthony, to discuss pop culture news, review new movie trailers, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics on todays show: Beetlejuice 2, Haunted Mansion, Christopher Nolan movies, 30 Rock, The Other Two, the plushie chair, Judy Blume, Nebula, Lindsay Ellis, and much, much more! Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook and

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290: M3GAN (2022)

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2023/05/17

Ahoy! On todays all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined once again by frequently contributor, Nadia Kader. Today's topic is the 2022 cult-horror-comedy M3GAN. This movie was a viral success before it even hit theaters and Mike and Nadia are here to discuss why, and what exactly makes the movie work so well? Also, is it technically "Camp?" These questions and much, much more on this episode of Pop Culture Man Children. Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children

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289: Skinamarink (2022)

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2023/05/10

Hey! On todays all new episode of PCMC Mike is joined by frequent contributor, Nadia, to discuss the new indie horror film Skinamarink! Mike says this is the scariest movie he's ever seen and Nadia said it made her feel like a child (not in a pleasant way). TRIGGER warning because the movie Skinamarink features violence toward children and Mike and Nadia discuss it in this episode. If you've seen the film or if you're too scared and just want the recap, this is the episode for you! Follow @PCMCpod

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288: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1978 Star Wars Book)

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2023/05/03

Welcome to an all new episode of Pop Culture Man Children! On today's show Mike is joined by friend of the show Peter Marsh (Lasser Cast / Comic Books Transformed) to discuss the first ever Star Wars Expanded Universe novel: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1978). This book was the forgotten first sequel to Star Wars, hitting bookstores before Empire Strikes Back was even in production. This weird little book no longer fits into Star Wars canon but is still a fun read. If you're a Star Wars fan this is

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287: Our Favorite Movie Posters

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2023/04/26

Welcome to another new episode of PCMC! On today's show Mike is joined by friend of the pod, Mike Fischetti. Mike and Mike have come together to share their list of personal favorite movie posters. If you want to see the posters discussed on today's episode be sure to follow @PCMCpod on Instagram. If you like the show don't forget to Subscribe wherever you listen. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook and Youtube.

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