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As 2017 comes to a close, Tony sits down with two other Star Wars fans to talk in-depth about "The Last Jedi" - specifically how all three gents had markedly different opinions of the film after seeing it a second time.  Is Star Wars Episode VIII simply a film that has to be seen multiple times to be understood?  Or is it just a movie that's polarizing to certain fans, no matter how many times you see it?  And what is Tony's theory as to what Disney is doing with the franchise moving forward?  Come along for a 60-minute super-sized episode to hear all about it!     Connect with us:     Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultish   Pop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultish   Pop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultish   Tony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPage   Tony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaab   Tony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaab

We're back in action, and just in time to talk about lots of the AMAZING big films coming to theaters (and streaming) in 2017!  From January to December, from LEGO Batman to the real Batman (in "Justice League") and everything in between, we've got you covered!  Disney, Marvel, Star Wars (well, that's all the same company, but whatever), and so much more - we'll give you the release dates and some fun info about all the films we could squeeze into our brains.     Connect with us:     Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultish   Pop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultish   Pop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultish   Tony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPage   Tony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaab   Tony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaab   Emily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaab   Emily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

This episode is all about the newest Marvel film to hit the big screens!  It is SPOILER-FREE through the first two-thirds of the episode; you'll hear the multiple warnings before spoilers start, if you're concerned about it.  Also, Tony records LIVE from an advance screening of "Captain America: Civil War," where he gets a chance to chat with fans in line about their predictions for the movie, favorite Marvel characters, who they think will die (they got real morbid), and the goodness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the whole. Connect with us:   Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultish   Pop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultish   Pop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultish   Tony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPage   Tony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaab   Tony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaab   Emily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaab   Emily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

Guess what this year is? Well, duh, it's 2016 - but it's also the 50th anniversary of STAR TREK! In today's episode, Tony takes you through a bit of the history of the franchise, both in televised and film form (and animated, too!).  He also talks about everything you need to know for new Trek you're getting in the next year, including the new film STAR TREK BEYOND and the new Star Trek TV series that CBS is currently working hard to bring to the small screen!  Listen in, love it all, and live long & prosper! Connect with us:   Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultish   Pop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultish   Pop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultish   Tony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPage   Tony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaab   Tony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaab   Emily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaab   Emily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

The second installment of the podcast crossover with the team from "The Established Facts" podcast! Part 1 was on their show earlier this week (Episode 115, if you'd like to go give a listen) and we continue the zany action here in this episode. Tony and the TEF crew play a game of Apples to Apples sandwiched around pop-culture discussions prompted by the game itself. Hear some insightful takes from the group about geeky tattoos, best movie cameos, favorite "character" actors, our go-to movies to make you feel happy, the most anticipated 2016 films, and more. It's fun on a bun!  Check out The Established Facts at their website or their Facebook page!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

Tony sits down for a chat with the creative mastermind behind Darkstone Entertainment, John Johnson! John has recently directed "Plan 9," a remake of Ed Wood's "infamous" 1950s B-movie "Plan 9 from Outer Space," and he's now currently hard at work on a episodic series based on the classic PC game "The 7th Guest." John and Tony talk about making movies and TV, creative inspirations, dream collaborations, and the legacy of Ed Wood.  Find more info about the Plan 9 remake at: plan9movie.com  Learn more about John and Darkstone Entertainment at: darkstone-ent.com  Connect with us:  Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultish  Pop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultish  Pop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultish  Tony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPage  Tony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaab  Tony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaab  Emily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaab  Emily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

Emily and Tony chat about one of the biggest fandoms out there - DOCTOR WHO! The hosts talk about the big news of Steven Moffat stepping down and no new season being shown in 2016 - the horror! Also discussed are the duo's favorite Doctors and companions, their "celebrity" moments meeting Who stars at conventions, and good info on where true Whovians can find new and exciting DW adventures to hold them over until the series returns.  Allonsy!  Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

We love a good comic book, and we love a good chat - so this episode is damn near perfection for us! Tony talks with long-time Marvel & DC executive editor Mike Marts, who is now heading things up at AfterShock Comics, a new startup with a really unique line of books. Hear the two gents talk about superheroes, horror sci-fi, how to break into the comic business, and the state of the comic industry in general. It's fun on a bun!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

It's the new frontier for original entertainment: Netflix! The online streaming service has turned into a mecca of great TV shows and movies that you literally cannot watch anywhere else. In this episode, Tony talks about a lot of the content coming from Netflix in 2016, including specifics on the Marvel family (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, the Punisher, and more!), remakes and reboots of TV shows galore (new "Full House" and "Danger Mouse," anyone?), and a certain gray-suited, bow-tied comedy legend making his triumphant "I know you are, but what am I" return?  This episode is Netflixeriffic! Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

The year ahead is chock-full of amazing films, and Tony is here to highlight the biggest and (hopefully) the best!  We chat about upcoming superhero films, "geeky" films, horror movies, and much more - come take a listen & learn the important dates to mark on your calendar! Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

As the year comes to a close, Tony and Emily look back on some of the best (and worst) entertainment that the year had to offer!  We run through a list of movies, TV shows, and even a few video games and books for good measure, all of which made our 2015 something to talk about (for better or for worse)! Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

SPOILER ALERT! We've seen it, you've seen it, everyone's seen "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by now...right? If you haven't then don't listen to this episode, but if you have, then come join Emily and Tony for some analysis, theoretical answers to questions posed in the film, parallels to not only other Star Wars films but classic sci-fi works in general, and so much more.  You'll be so entertained, you'll roll through this episode faster than a BB unit on the hot sands of Jakku! Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

"Star Wars" fever is in full throttle as "The Force Awakens" opens in the US!  Tony takes this episode to talk a little about the back-story for the new film, as well as share some info on some of the "tie-in" novels and comics.  For nostalgia's sake, we also take a trip down memory lane to chat about seeing the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy in theaters when they first came out, as well as looking to the future of the franchise as well.  Cover it all, we try to do! Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This week we had the opportunity to chat with Kevin David Anderson, author of "Night of the Living ZomBEES" and co-author of "Night of the Living Trekkies." We chat about books, zombies, Netflix obsessions, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Flash Gordon, The Walking Dead, and more. Plus, we look to answer the age-old question of whether Captain Kirk or Captain Picard would win in a game of Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Only the hard-hitting questions on this podcast, folks!Kevin's website: KevinDavidAnderson.comKevin on Facebook: facebook.com/NightoftheLivingTrekkies Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

After last week's comic-book character chat revealed a few names that some listeners asked questions about, Tony takes it upon himself to enlighten and educate the masses about some of the biggest personalities to ever hit the comic page, the big screen, and the small screen as well!  A few select characters have been chosen as the most boisterous and entertaining in all of comic-, movie-, and television-dom; you know from last week about the comic-book crazies of The Flaming Carrot and The Tick, but who made the cut from film and TV?  Listen in to find out!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

This episode is all about the do-gooders, the caped crusaders, and the folks in spandex!  Tony and Emily chat about their favorite heroes, their not-so-favorite characters, the key differences between superhero stories in the comic books versus stories told in movies and on TV, and most importantly, the intricacies of Aquaman's outfit.  Riveting!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

We're still in the thick of Halloween season, so this week the talk is all about scary monsters - but you already know about all the "popular" monsters, so we proudly present the "Junior Varsity" monster team!  We'll dive into the legend and folklore of 5 creatures that you may have know about, but may not know MUCH about.  Plus, this episode was recorded the day after "Back to the Future Day," so Tony geeks out a little about that - as he is wont to do.Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

It's still the Halloween season, so what better time to talk about the films that frighten us the most? Join Emily and Tony as they chat about both brand-new movies and some of their all-time favorites - and a few horror TV shows make the conversation for good measure as well.Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, silly - it's October and Halloween time!  Tony and Emily embark on their annual Haunted House Tour, only this year, you get to come along as well to experience the mayhem.  We visit three Indianapolis-area attractions: Necropolis, The Frite Lodge, and Indy Scream Park (links for all available below).  Listen to our adventures, including a real-life near run-in with a 9-foot-long snake!We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Necropolis: darkarmies.com/necropolis-haunted-houseThe Frite Lodge: fritelodge.comIndy Scream Park: indyscreampark.comConnect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

Card games, board games, RPGs, video games - there are tons of fun feats of friendly competition to go around, and this week Tony focuses on his favorites in the realm of board/strategy games that he's been keeping busy with lately.  Lots of games are touched on this episode, but there are lots out there that we don't know about yet, so help us out!  Reach out and let us know what you're playing!We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

One of the ultimate pop-culture gurus - Zachary Levi!  The man who played Chuck (in the NBC series of the same name), Flynn Rider in Disney's "Tangled," and so much more - we get to chat with him about all things geeky.  Hear his thoughts on returning to "Chuck," his true thoughts on Kickstarter, "Thor 3," continuing the "Tangled" storyline, and more!  Enjoy this awesome episode!  This interview was conducted in conjunction with NerdBastards.com - you can read the transcript of the interview on the site.We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

With the changing of the seasons comes colder weather for most, and new TV shows for everyone! Tony records solo on this episode, and he gives a thorough overview of all the geek-chic TV shows coming to the air this Fall, both of the brand-new and returning-for-another-season variety. If you want the rundown and initial thoughts on any and every show in the super-hero, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and pop-culture-entertainment genres, this is the place for you to get it all!We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

There are certain film series you've seen in theaters the day they came out... and certain movies that, for whatever reason, you never saw until years after their release.  In this episode, Tony and Emily take a look at two different series that each of them "grew up" with but the other had never seen: for Emily, she loves the HARRY POTTER films (and books!), but Tony only watched the first movie for the first time last week; for Tony, he's enjoyed the RESIDENT EVIL movies in the theaters upon their release, and Emily hasn't seen a single one until watching the first movie just now!  Listen to their different reactions to the films based on when/how the duo viewed them, and laugh along as they try (and largely fail, probably) to extrapolate what they've seen into what they think will happen later in the series.We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

The crew of Emily and Tony are back in action as they chat about their favorite "old-school" entertainment stuff: books, movies, Saturday morning cartoons, and more.  The conversation is made all the more intriguing by the fact that, being 12 years apart in age, the duo grew up in different eras - Tony as a product of the '80s, and Emily a hard-core '90s kid.  Lots of fun reminiscing in this episode, so enjoy!We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab

The beginning of it all!  In our inaugural episode, meet Tony & Emily and learn a little bit about them, their passions, and their deep-seeded personal problems. Okay, not that last one, really.  The hosts recap the geeky summer they've had so far: attending GenCon, the world's largest gaming convention... serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the PopCon convention... meeting celebrities... watching advance screenings of all the great summer films (and the not-so-great ones)... and so much more.We welcome all feedback, questions, and requests!Connect with us:Pop Cultish on Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultishPop Cultish on Twitter: twitter.com/BePopCultishPop Cultish on Instagram: instagram.com/PopCultishTony on Facebook: facebook.com/TonySchaabPageTony on Twitter: twitter.com/tonyschaabTony on Instagram: instagram.com/tonyschaabEmily on Twitter: twitter.com/emilycschaabEmily on Instagram: instagram.com/emily_schaab