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00:42:03

S5E314 -The Way Home - a Conversation with David Webster

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2026/10/07

The Way HomeToday we’re heading north of the border to welcome an actor whose career has taken him into some seriously interesting worlds. Our guest is Canadian actor David Webster, whose credits include the crime drama Unabomber (now available on Netflix), the hit series The Boys, the time-traveling family drama The Way Home, and Mr. Monk’s Last Case. Whether he’s dealing with superheroes, murder mysteries, time travel, or one very particular detective, David Webster seems to have figured out that

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00:53:18

S5E312 -Drawing Family Guy - a Conversation with...

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2026/09/23

Drawing Family GuyYou know those moments on Family Guy where you’re laughing so hard you completely forget what the joke was? Well, there’s a whole team of incredibly talented people behind those moments — and today, we’re talking to one of them! Our guest is Patrick McCarthy, a storyboard artist who has worked on the hit animated series Family Guy. Patrick is one of the artists helping take those scripts, jokes, characters, and completely ridiculous situations and turn them into the visual comedy

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00:29:16

S5E311 -Mike Barnes vs The World: Revisiting our Sean...

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2026/09/16

Mike Barnes vs The WorldToday we revisit our 2021 conversation with Sean Kanan, the man behind Mike Barnes in Karate Kid 3 and Cobra Kai. Just one year post-COVID, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sean and got to know him a little better. We talked with Sean about his work as Mike Barnes, his time on The Bold and the Beautiful as Deacon Sharpe, and his most recent book at the time - The Way of the Cobra- and his Emmy-winning show, Studio City, available on Amazon Prime Video. To make sure that

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02:06:09

It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 1

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2026/09/15

It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 1Last month, we began our new RPG with Episode ZERO, where we created our new characters. Tonight, with fully created characters in tow and dice in hand, we are ready to be led into danger by our GM, Casey Plott! Episode 1 officially steers us into the world of Firefly. So grab your favorite snacks, something delightful to drink, and settle in to see how well our dice lead us into danger. And, although our GM may have danger in his heart, there ain't a power in the

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00:53:01

S5E310 -The Comic Artist - A Spotlight on Thomas Savage

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2026/09/11

The Comic ArtistOur guest today is comic book artist Tom Savage , the creator of Ash & Raimi, an incredible talent whose work brings larger-than-life characters and stories from the page to life. From the world of comic books and art to the creativity and fandom that surround it, Tom has built a career doing what so many of us grew up dreaming about — creating art for the characters and stories we love, including an amazing Star Wars print of Darth Vader, which you can find on his Instagram

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00:46:14

S5E309 -In Memory of Mama Duck - A Conversation with...

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2026/09/09

In Memory of Mama Duck We’re excited to welcome Daniel Ross back to Pop Culture Addicts for his second visit. Daniel and I had such a great conversation the first time around back in 2021 in Episode 29, so getting the chance to sit down with him again is something I’ve genuinely been looking forward to. But this time, in addition to being an amazing voice actor, Daniel is bringing something new to the conversation — his new book, Baby Zodiac: A Bedtime Story. We’re going to talk about the

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00:47:00

S5E308 -From Cop to Screenwriter - a Conversation...

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2026/09/02

From Cop to ScreenwriterIn this episode of Pop Culture Addicts, we’re joined by a creative storyteller from Michigan with a passion for film, television, and the world of pop culture. Screenwriter and producer Lee Ehlers joins us to talk about his filmmaking journey, the art of handling rejections, how his experiences as a police officer helped shape the person he became and influenced his entertainment career, and other topics we find along the way. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and

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00:48:32

S5E307 -The Podcast Mogul - a Spotlight on Phil Better

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2026/08/28

The Podcast MogulOur guest today is a podcasting powerhouse, entrepreneur, and someone who clearly knows a thing or two about creating great conversations. Previously, He was the host of The Phil Better Show, where he dove into pop culture, movies, television, and the things we love to obsess over. He’s also the host of Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast, where Phil talks with entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders about turning ideas into opportunities and building

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01:21:21

S5E306 -Tales from the Crypt - a Conversation with...

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2026/08/26

Tales from the Crypt Our guest today is a writer and podcaster whose work has helped shape some of the most memorable moments in pop culture, television, and horror. Alan Katz is a screenwriter and author best known for his work on the legendary anthology series Tales from the Crypt, along with a career spanning television, film, comedy, and storytelling. Today, we’re talking about what it was like writing for Tales from the Crypt, the art of crafting a great horror story, working in Hollywood, and

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00:48:52

S5E305 -Journey So Dreams May Come - a Conversation...

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2026/08/19

Journey So Dreams May ComeWhat does it take to help bring blockbuster movies like Taken, Taken 2, Taken 3, American History X, and Havoc to the screen? Today, we're finding out from a man who's spent more than two decades making movie magic happen behind the scenes. Our guest today is filmmaker, producer, author, and Hollywood veteran Michael Mandaville. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Michael has worked on major motion pictures in a variety of roles, including line producer, production

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00:45:20

The Chalk Girl - a Spotlight on Beth Zwolski Tobias

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2026/08/14

The Chalk GirlOur guest today is Beth Zwolski Tobias — a former guest in our monthly RPG and, most importantly, an incredibly talented indie artist known for bringing pop culture to life through amazing chalk art. If you’ve spent any time at Comic Cons across the Midwest, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Beth’s work. And if you haven’t, you’ll definitely want to check it out on her social media and website. In this conversation, we dive into Beth’s origin story, her fandoms, the pop culture that

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00:38:13

S5E303 -Voicing Magneto - a Conversation with Matthew...

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2026/08/12

Voicing Magneto Our guest today is voice actor Matthew Watterson, a talented performer known for bringing characters to life across animation, video games, and some of the biggest franchises in pop culture. You may recognize Matthew’s voice from major titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Devil May Cry, World of Warcraft, Monster High, and Starfield — and most recently, he joined the cast of Marvel’s X-Men ’97 as Magneto. In this exclusive voice actor interview, we go behind the microphone to

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01:00:58

PCA Live! - Spider-Man Brand New Day

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2026/08/11

PCA Live! - Spider-Man Brand New Day Tonight we are joined by members of 3 Geeks Podcast to discuss the latest Spider-Man movie - Brand New Day! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS! …. Lots of spoilers Got a theory? Join the chat and share it! Be sure to follow 3 Geeks Podcast Instagram - @3geekspodcast Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers -

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00:43:05

S5E302 -Comedy and Chaos - a Conversation with Rosie...

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2026/08/05

Comedy and ChaosOur guest today is Rosie Tran, a comedian, author, podcast host, storyteller, and entertainer whose career has taken her from comedy clubs to television, podcasts, and stages around the world. Rosie Tran has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and Hulu, building a dedicated audience through her stand-up comedy, writing, podcasting, public speaking, and storytelling. Known for her sharp humor and engaging perspective, Rosie brings comedy and real-life experiences together as

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00:47:11

S5E301 -From Lumber Sales to Maxim Model - with...

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2026/07/29

From Lumber Sales to Maxim ModelOur guest today is a model, actress, journalist, producer, and entertainment personality whose career has been anything but ordinary. From the pages of Maxim Magazine to television and film, Sherry Nelson has built an impressive career both in front of and behind the camera. Along the way, she's worked as an actress, journalist, and producer, proving that creativity and determination can open doors in every corner of the entertainment industry. But long before the

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02:18:28

It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 0

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2026/07/28

It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 0 Tonight we begin a new Monthly RPG. Back in June, we finished our Star Wars RPG after 42 episodes, and we felt it was time to take a break and start something new. So, here we are, ready for that something new. Our cast remains the same, but this tim Casey from The Scene Snobs Podcast is our GM, and John gets to play. Ben, Kathleen, Sam from Growing Up Skywalker, and I are all looking forward to this and we hope you think its Shiny too. For more on Our Cast,

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00:39:59

S5E300 -A Clandestine Mystery - a Spotlight on Kay A....

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2026/07/24

A Clandestine MysteryOur guest today is award-winning author Kay A. Oliver, the talented storyteller behind novels including Blood Seed, Fear Struck, and her latest release, Secrets Written in Blood. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Kay built an impressive career in Hollywood, writing for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television shows and graphic novels while also working behind the scenes on blockbuster films such as 12 Monkeys, Waterworld, The Mummy, Shrek the Third, and many more. In this

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00:36:52

S5E299 -Twas the 5th Night at Fredericks - a...

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2026/07/22

Twas the 5th Night at Fredericks Today's guest is Andy Field, the talented actor and voice actor best known to millions of fans as HandUnit from the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) series. His impressive career also includes work on The Walking Dead, Marvel's Avengers Academy, Avengers: Endgame, Paladins: Champions of the Realm, and many other fan-favorite games, films, and animated projects. In this episode, Andy takes us behind the microphone to share his incredible journey into voice acting. We

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00:37:04

S5E298 -Daemones ex Machina - a Spotlight on Russell...

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2026/07/17

Daemones ex Machina Today's guest, Russell Anders, is a bestselling cyberpunk science fiction author whose stories offer readers an escape from the realities of everyday life. Through immersive worlds, unforgettable characters, and thought-provoking adventures, his novels have earned a loyal following and a place on bestseller lists. When he's not writing the next great sci-fi adventure, you'll often find him sharing moments with his beloved dogs on his website and Instagram. In this episode, we

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00:49:34

S5E297 -Welcome to the Deep Estate - a Conversation...

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2026/07/15

Welcome to the Deep Estate Today’s guest is author and satirical writer Kevin Kane, whose novels include *Partition: Critical Era* and his latest release, *Welcome to the Deep Estate*. Blending science fiction, fantasy, horror, and sharp satire, his stories deliver thought-provoking adventures with plenty of humor along the way. His work has earned strong praise from readers, consistently receiving impressive reviews on Goodreads. In this interview, we dive into his origin story, what it was like

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