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Pastrami Nation is all about the meat of pop culture: comic books, movies, video games, anime, manga, collectibles, art, books, cosplay and more! Not only are we online at www.pastramination.com and all over social media, but we also do a podcast that covers everything you love about pop culture.

Pastrami Nation


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    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Season Premiere!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 52:17


    The Pastrami Nation Podcast is back!!!! Join Kevin, Christian, Jason, and Eli as they recap the summer and look to the future with Rose City Comic Con!

    Pastrami Nation Presents: Episode 1- A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 39:17


    Welcome to Pastrami Nation Presents, our new series spanning topics across pop culture! For our first episode, Pastrami Nation's Editor Nolan Smith chats with Engineer John O' Connor about the world of A.I. What's new? What's next? Watch and find out! Be sure to subscribe to Pastrami Nation on YouTube, SoundCloud and wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Special Interview: Mark London- CEO of Mad Cave Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 31:37


    Join Pastrami Nation Editor Nolan Smith as he speaks with the CEO of Mad Cave Studios, Mark London! This year marks the 10 year anniversary of Mad Cave, and we dive into the celebration! Learn how Mad Cave started, how one of their most successful books came from their talent search, London's view on A.I. and more! Thank you to Mark London for the opportunity and for creating such an amazing studio, which has brought the world amazing titles like Battlecats, Nottingham, Knights of the Golden Sun and more!

    Pastrami Nation's Holiday Gift Guide 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 56:27


    Join Pastrami Nation Founders Nolan Smith and Jason Smith for our Holiday Gift Guide! Our team selected the best of the best for the pop culture lovers in your life! Plus, hear directly from companies like The Loyal Subjects and Mad Cave Studios!

    Special Interview: Producer/Creator Jason Michael Paul- Heroes Video Game Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 21:21


    Join Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson and Eli Hoskinson for a special interview with Jason Michael Paul- Producer and Creator of the Heroes Video Game Symphony! Learn more about Heroes at https://heroes-symphony.com/

    Interview with DesignerCon Founder Ben Goretsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 11:05


    Welcome to a special interview from Pastrami Nation! Today, Pastrami Nation's Editor and Co-Founder Nolan Smith speaks to the Founder of DesignerCon, Ben Goretsky! Designercon takes place Dec 15th-17th in Anaheim, head over to designercon.com to get your tickets today!

    Pastrami Nation Bytes: One Piece S.H. Figuarts Roronoa Zoro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 4:42


    Welcome to Pastrami Nation Bytes, where we take a bite out of pop culture! Today, Pastrami Nation Editor Nolan Smith reviews the One Piece S.H. Figuarts Roronoa Zoro action figure! The full review and photo gallery are now available at PastramiNation.com! Be sure to subscribe!

    Pastrami Nation Tech Off -The Battle of A.I. Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 32:05


    Welcome to a Pastrami Nation Special- this is our first Tech Off as we dive into the growing battle of A.I. art. Join Pastrami Nation Editor Nolan Smith with artist/art teacher Christian Nacorda and Engineer John O' Connor as well begin the conversation on the controversial A.I. Art!

    Drive Thru Review: Action Force Desert Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 2:14


    Growing up, one of my favorite G.I. Joe figures was Dusty. Being from the desert, I loved his gear and color scheme- it set him apart from the other characters. With this exclusive figure, we get a new desert-themed soldier thanks to Valaverse- Action Force's Desert Rat. Big shout out to Valaverse for the review opportunity! If you aren't familiar with Valaverse, you are missing out. Their 1/12 scale Action Force line gives us a cast of characters that would fit right into the G.I. Joe universe. The figure comes in red, white, and blue packaging, similar to the previous Sgt Slammer exclusive, and comes with quite a bit, including a vest, backpack, interchangeable hands, two guns, and a display stand. The figure boasts a very detailed and original head sculpt and a fantastic vest with a Union Jack insignia. The details on this figure are outstanding- from the gun holsters to the details in the pants and the tremendous desert color scheme; this is a terrific figure. With the vest and backpack, the articulation isn't hindered at all, which allows for tons of posing opportunities. I like the look and feel of the Action Force line- they feel like upgraded, deluxe versions of G.I. Joe's. Desert Rat is leading the pack for me regarding the Action Force line. This is a fantastic figure and one that would fit into any 1/12 collection. I can't wait to see what the next waves for Action Force will include- perhaps some more villains? Look for more Action Force reviews coming very soon right here at PastramiNation.com!

    Drive Thru Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. Heywood Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 1:26


    It's considered a classic in the world of cinema- 2001: A Space Odyssey. The 1968 film by the legendary Stanley Kubrick has become a cult classic and is still celebrated today, some 54 years after its release. Thanks to Super7, the classic lives on in a 7-inch Ultimates! lineup- today, I am looking at one of the astronauts- Dr. Heywood Floyd. The packaging is different for Super7- It's not your usual Ultimates line of packaging. The boxes are narrow, with a small slipcase band over each to denote which character it is. The interior box art is glorious, as it perfectly matches the film's aesthetic and makes a solid case for not even opening the figures and displaying them mint in the box. Yet, action figures are meant to be opened, in my opinion, so let's talk about Dr. Floyd out of the box. The figure comes with a total of 3 pairs of hands, a sandwich, two heads, and a helmet. The figures sculpt is fantastic, with an incredible amount of detail on the suit. I am always impressed with Super7 and its sculpting; this figure is no different. One significant difference from other Super7 Ultimates has to be the articulation, as I feel that Dr. Floyd has a limited amount of articulation. I can see the suit's design hindering some motion, so it could just be the trade-off for design versus articulation. Check out the photos for this review, and you will see what I mean. Articulation aside, Dr. Floyd is a welcome addition to my collection. I absolutely love the figure's design and the fantastic graphic elements of the package. 2001: A Space Odyssey made its mark on the world 50 years ago, and Super7 does its part to keep the legacy alive and well celebrated.

    Drive Thru Review- BST AXN Street Style Leonardo from The Loyal Subjects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 1:09


    Welcome to the first-ever Pastrami Nation Drive Thru Review, as we look at the BST AXN Street Style Leonardo from The Loyal Subjects. Full review is up at PastramiNation.com! Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and more!!!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast The Horror Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 55:16


    Join the crew as they talk about their favorite horror movies and shows for the season and more! Plus- let's talk about the Deadpool 3 bombshell!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Batgirl, Andor, MCU, Wakanda Forever and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 64:40


    Welcome to the latest Pastrami Nation Podcast! Join Nolan, Kevin and Christian as we chat about the Batgirl fiasco, the sprawling MCU announcements, Wakanda Forever and more!!! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!!!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Lightyear and Ms Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 64:50


    Join the Pastrami Nation crew as they discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi, Lightyear and Ms. Marvel

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Chip And Dale Rescue Rangers, Disney Afternoon And More!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 40:01


    Join us as we talk spoilers for the new Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers movie and look back at the classic Disney Afternoon!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Doctor Strange, Moon Knight And More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 46:43


    Join the Pastrami Nation gang as they talk spoilers for Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, a season wrap up for Moon Knight and more. PLUS- Your chance to win a Doctor Strange Funko POP or a Pastrami Nation sandwich from Apollo Burgers!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast - The Sam Raimi Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 45:39


    Join the gang as they talk all things Sam Raimi, including Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness! PLUS- Your chance to win a Spider-Man figure!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast -The Morbius Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 43:40


    Join the Pastrami Nation Podcast crew as we hold our first ever Morbius Extravaganza! Plus- we look back at the amazing career of Bruce Willis and more!!! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation's Brick Therapy- Premiere Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 47:51


    Welcome to the first episode of Pastrami Nation's Brick Therapy! Host Kevin Hoskinson is joined by Jason and Christian to chat about everyone's favorite brick building system: LEGO!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Disney+ Marvel Hype and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 51:07


    Join the Pastrami Nation crew for our latest podcast! We talk about the hype going into Moon Knight and Ms Marvel, as well as our action figure round-up! Visit us at PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- The Batman Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 59:13


    Join the Pastrami Nation crew as they talk spoilers and more for The Batman movie!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Toy Fair and The Batman Hype!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 47:49


    Join us for the latest Pastrami Nation Podcast as we talk about the action figure reveals from the unofficial Toy Fair week and the hype for The Batman, hitting theaters this March! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast-The Book of Boba Fett Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 41:27


    Join us this week for the Pastrami Nation Podcast as we talk about the finale and more of The Book of Boba Fett! We have a special guest: Scott Kruger from the Sarlacc Digest Podcast!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Best Of 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 70:33


    Join us for our Best of 2021 episode! Tune in on social media to be a part of the fun during the live podcast! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast - October 13th, 2021-Creative Beasts Studio's David Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 38:38


    Join Nolan and Jason as they chat with David Silva from Creative Beast Studios about his latest Kickstarter, Beasts of the Mesozoic!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast - September 1st, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 40:16


    Join the gang as we dive into the trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home and talk toys in our action figure round-up! Plus, your chance to a Pastrami Nation combo from Apollo Burgers, as well as a Super7 TMNT Ultimates Metalhead figure!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast - Interview with Panda Mony Toys' Ryan Magnon & The Suicide Squad Breakdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 42:30


    Join the crew as we chat with the President of Panda Mony Toys and we talk all things The Suicide Squad! Plus, your chance to win a Pastrami Nation sandwich from Apollo Burgers!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast! SDCC@Home Reveals and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 45:06


    Join the Pastrami Nation crew as they discuss the SDCC@Home Reveals! Drop a comment and share for your chance to win a Pastrami Nation meal from Apollo Burgers! Follow Pastrami Nation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest! Also, be sure to visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Paranormal -Episode 6: Mythical Creatures and Legendary Beasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 39:07


    Welcome to the latest episode of Pastrami Paranormal! The paranormal podcast from Pastrami Nation- hosted by Kevin Hoskinson, with Co-Hosts Rebecca Benson and Nolan Smith. In today's episode, we talk about Mythical Creatures and Legendary Beasts! From cryptozoology to mythology and more, we talk about our favorites, links to real life and pop culture! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for updates on new episodes, contests, and more, and be sure to visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, and much more! www.pastramination.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and iHeart Radio!

    Pastrami Nation Interview: Colin Cunningham on his new Kickstarter, Centigrade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 42:09


    Directed by, written by and starring Colin Cunningham (“Falling Skies”, “Preacher”), Centigrade was the short film that could. Premiering in 2008, the film went on to win numerous awards, including the Cinequest Film Festival award for Best Narrative Short Film, which qualified it for an Oscar nomination. Originally conceived as a feature film, the short takes a segment from the script that works on its own. The story about a man (Cunningham) who wakes up to become the victim of a unique kind of justice is both intense and horrifying. Now the film makers are going to be bringing the full vision to life, and they want you to be a part of it! They have launched a Kickstarter campaign to get the ball rolling on the project. An official synopsis for the film teases a story about five locals linked by a dark secret, with a lone black pickup rolling into town to deliver karmic justice. If the short is anything to go by, we are going to be in for a treat and I can't wait to see it come to life. Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Colin about Centigrade and how you can get involved. We also talked about acting and directing, as well as some amazing stories from his career. Check it out, and make sure to visit Centigrademovie.com to learn more about the short film and the Kickstarter.

    The Pastrami Nation Podcast! July 14th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 32:07


    Join Kevin and Christian on the latest episode of the Pastrami Nation podcast as they discuss the Black Widow movie! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Paranormal-Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 33:00


    Pastrami Paranormal is back with an all-new episode! Join host Kevin Hoskinson, Rebecca Benson and Nolan Smith as they discuss angels in pop culture. What is your favorite portrayal of angels in movies? Comics? TV? Books? Let us know! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Popcorn - The MCU, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Mitchell's vs the Machines!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 46:18


    Welcome back to Pastrami Nation Popcorn! The Popcorn crew discusses the MCU video that dropped, narrated by Stan "The Man" Lee, they review Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the wildly fun The Mitchell's vs the Machines! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast - Mortal Kombat and Invincible

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 40:28


    Join the Pastrami Nation Podcast crew for a brand new episode as we talk about Mortal Kombat, Invincible and more! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Paranormal- Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 40:12


    Pastrami Paranormal is back with episode 4! On this episode, we have special guest author Walter G. Esselman, as we talk about prisons and what exactly ghosts are! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

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    Pastrami Nation Podcast - March 17th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 40:19


    Our March 17th Podcast is now up! Join us as we chat with author Walter G Essleman, and talk about what is on everyone's minds: Zack Snyder's Justice League and Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Interview: Christian Nacorda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 54:38


    Join us for a special interview with artist and sculptor Christian Nacorda! Plus, we geek out about dream action figure reboots and more! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Paranormal-Episode 3: Ghost Towns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 42:58


    Welcome to Pastrami Paranormal! On this episode, host Kevin Hoskinson, Rebecca Benson and Nolan Smith talk about Ghost Towns! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast: BRZRKR, Boys/Girls Toys Divide and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 35:46


    On this episode of the Pastrami Nation Podcast, Nolan, Jason and Kevin welcome new podcasters Daniel and Robert to the mix! They dive into the new Keanu Reeves comic, BRZRKR from BOOM! Studios, talk about the divide between Boys/Girls toys, and more! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Popcorn- Episode 10: Wandavision, MCU. Mortal Kombat, Cruella and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 52:19


    Welcome back to Pastrami Nation Popcorn! The podcast dedicated to all things entertainment and cinematic! On this episode, host Kevin Hoskinson chats with co-hosts Rebecca Benson and Nolan Smith about Wandavision, the MCU for 2021, the Mortal Kombat trailer, the Cruella trailer and more! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more! MUSIC SUPER POWER COOL DUDE BY KEVIN MACLEOD LINK: HTTPS://INCOMPETECH.FILMMUSIC.IO/SONG/4444-SUPER-POWER-COOL-DUDE LICENSE: HTTPS://FILMMUSIC.IO/STANDARD-LICENSE

    Pastrami Nation Creator Interview-Anthony Cleveland (Show's End/ Stargazer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 14:46


    Join Kevin Hoskinson and Rebecca Benson as they chat with comic book creator Anthony Cleveland about his comic book projects including Stargazer and Show's End from Mad Cave Studios! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Paranormal- Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 30:13


    Join host Kevin Hoskinson, Rebecca Benson and Nolan Smith for the second episode of Pastrami Paranormal! On this episode, the three talk about their own experiences with the paranormal. What's your paranormal experience? Drop a comment and let us know! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Good Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 41:51


    Join Pastrami Nation's Nolan Smith and Jason Smith as they welcome back "Ink Park" Jon Ramirez and "Interstate19" John Beare for a hat episode! This time, they discuss the new company, Good Hats! Leave a comment by Sunday at midnight PST for a chance to win a $50 HatClub Gift Card! Visit www.pastramination.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Paranormal- What's YOUR Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 32:28


    Join us for a brand new feature for Pastrami Nation- Pastrami Paranormal! Kevin, Nolan and Rebecca talk about their own paranormal experiences and more! But we want to know, what is YOUR story? What are your experiences with the paranormal? Let us know in the comments! We will read some of the responses on the next episode! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more.

    Pastrami Nation Interview: Frank Martin (The Polar Paradox)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 23:46


    Join Nolan Smith, Rebecca Benson and Kevin Hoskinson as we speak with writer Frank Martin about his latest Kickstarter project, The Polar Paradox! Back The Polar Paradox today at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frankthewriter/the-polar-paradox-1-of-a-2-part-make-100-sci-fi-adventure Visit us online at PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, and more!

    Pastrami Nation Interview- Writer Liezl Buenaventura (They Fell from the Sky-Mad Cave Studios)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 29:38


    Join Nolan Smith, Rebecca Benson and Kevin Hoskinson and they interview Writer Liezl Buenaventura about her upcoming series, They Fell from the Sky from Mad Cave Studios! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more, and be sure to follow us on social media!

    Pastrami Nation Popcorn- Special Edition with Cinemast Podcast's Brandon Treaday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 82:24


    Special Guest Brandon Treadway from The Cinemast Podcast joins the conversation about Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, and more!

    Pastrami Nation Popcorn - Episode 9: Happy New Year! Wonder Woman 84, Soul and Love and Monsters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 36:10


    Join host Kevin Hoskinson, Rebecca Benson and Nolan Smith for the first Pastrami Nation Popcorn of 2021! On this episode, we talk about Disney/Pixar's Soul, Wonder Woman 84 as well as Love and Monsters! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Popcorn -Episode 8: Mel Gibson's Fatman, Unlikely Christmas Movies and 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 31:56


    Join host Kevin Hoskinson, Rebecca Benson, and Nolan Smith for Pastrami Nation: Popcorn! The show dedicated to all things cinematic! On this episode, we talk about Fatman, Christmas movies that aren't so traditional, and what we are looking forward to in the new year! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, and more!

    Pastrami Nation Interview - Writer AJ Lieberman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 34:05


    Join Nolan Smith, Rebecca Benson and Kevin Hoskinson as we interview writer AJ Lieberman (Cowboy Ninja Viking) about his new graphic novel Graveyard Wars, out now from ABLAZE! Make sure to visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more!

    Pastrami Nation Podcast- Dec 9th Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 55:05


    Join us for our new episode as we talk about The Mandalorian, Boba Fett, Saved by the Bell and more!

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