Popculturist

In honor of the upcoming MCU film Captain Marvel, Ariel and Mike take a look at the 1990's!  We give you the biggest geeky movies, tv shows, and video games and talk about our favorites!  We also discuss the new Detective Pikachu trailer and the new Warner Media streaming service!

This week we preview a show about a team of impressionable outcast super-beings that have been brought together by a rich white benefactor... Actually, it's two shows.  Ariel and Mike look at Netflix's Umbrella Academy and DC Universe's The Doom Patrol to determine if its worth your time! Tune in!

Russian Doll is one of Netflix's latest projects! What do Ariel and Mike think of this Amy Poehler production?  We also talk movie director news and casting for one of Ariel's favorite properties.

Syfy's latest show "Deadly Class" is out! This Rick Remender-Comic property looks to be quite popular so Ariel and Mike watched the first three episodes to give you a breakdown on whether or not you should check it out! We also discuss Batfleck's departure and a couple of trailer drops!

The Netflix/Marvel collaberation is likely coming to an end but does Punisher season 2 send it out with a bang or a wimper?  Ariel and Mike give listeners a preview of the show for a "Should You Watch" and then go into spoilers to review the season as a whole.

2018 was quite the year in the geeky corner of the zeitgeist! What did your hosts think of the showing 2018 had to offer?  We go through our most and least favorite movies of the past year. We also discuss some TV shows and comic books that stood out! Did your favorites make the cut?

Turns out that the year 2019 is pretty prominent in geek film history! Akira Blade Runner Daybreakers The Island The Road The Running Man are all set in 2019!  Ariel and guest Andy discuss how real life differs from fiction. We also talk about the predictive power of science fiction and we look forward to good things in 2019.

Ariel is back from a short hiatus and joined by friend of the show, Sean, to talk about Aquaman! What did we think of DC's latest film? Also, how does it stack up to it's superhero contemporaries from Marvel and DC?

Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse is the most hyped animated movie in a long time! What did your hosts think of this critically acclaimed hit!

Mike and Ariel are joined by friend of the show Justin to discuss the highly controversial Iron Man 3! What were our impressions of the film when it released and where do we stand on it now? 

Ariel and Brian Gill, from Mad About Movies, play the role of the Hogwarts Sorting Hat!  What Hogwarts Houses do your favorite comic book and movie characters belong to!  Tune in to find out and hit us up to let us know your thoughts!

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has introduced a world of magic and literature to generations of young people across the planet. They are untouchable in their impact to literature and pop culture. However, the follow up projects haven't measured up to its source.  Ariel, joined by special guest Andy, break down the questionable lore behind the three major works outside of the original 7 books; HP and the Cursed Child and the two Fantastic Beasts films. 

What better way to avoid your family this holiday season than to read a bunch of comics!  Ariel and Mike give you a list of graphic novels that all have an incoming movie/tv adaptation.  This list also works as a great graphic novel gift guide!  

In light of Stan Lee's passing, your hosts discuss his immeasurable impact on the industry and how Stan is perceived among the comic book/superhero community.  We also discuss the Bad Robot production, Overlord. How did this World War II sci-fi thriller pan out? We discuss the films highs and lows; as well as it's place in the Bad Robot-verse.

Sabrina the teenage witch has gotten a reboot for the modern age. Is this new adaptation too dark for your tastes? Or is it more like it's Archie Comics origins?  One thing for sure...this isn't your average sitcom. Tune in to find out whether or not you should be watching!