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Welcome to Pop Culture Roundup, a podcast where Jonah Park & Jaden Macfarlane roundup the latest news and talk all things pop culture! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

Jonah Park & Jaden Macfarlane


    • Jan 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    S3, Ep. 3 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Review) [feat. Ty Palomino]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 74:03


    Join Jonah, Jaden, and special guest/resident Sonic expert Ty Pallomino as they review “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”!

    S3, Ep. 2 - We Call ShotGunn (feat. Ryder Vance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 86:09


    This week on the Pop Culture Roundup, we bring back beloved guest Ryder Vance as we give our take on the new Superman trailer and the state of the new DCU. Not only that, but we look at the downfall of the Sony Spider-Verse with their latest flop, Kraven the Hunter. Cause let's be real, Sony has as much of a chance to make a great Spider-Man villain spinoff movie as Shameik Moore has with Hailee Steinfeld… too soon?

    S3, Ep. 1 - New Year, New Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 75:35


    *Two human-like figures emerge from cryo-sleep* “*GASP* What year is it?” said one of them “*COUGH* are we too late?” said the other Little did they know, it was all a dream created by none other than the Poop Fairy. “Arise, my creatures” said the odorous being “I have but one more task for you to do” “No…” said one of the human's weakly “Anything but that… not again” “Ah, but you must. You must create another draft, and another, and another. For all eternity, you must draft” “You're a MONSTER!” said the other human as he makes a break for the door; will he finally be free? No. They will never be free. As long as the Poop Fairy lives, the two boys will draft. Forever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    The PCR 2024 New Years Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 96:28


    And with that, the 2023 season comes to a close. Join Jonah & Jaden as they reminisce on their personal top 10 films of the year, give a final update on their 2023 MCU Draft, and have a guest appearance by none other than Johnny himself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    The PCR Holiday Special (Year 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 138:42


    'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, Jonah & Jaden were being quite loud. Talking of wild and crazy weird things: like pooping out onions that have water wings. They talk about updates in pop culture lore, they give out some gifts and they talk some more: ranking the movies that have Christmas spirit, some just might shock you if you were to hear it. So put in your headphones and light up the lights, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2.5, Ep. 5 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Poolside Cinema Review) [feat. The Casual Genius Podcast, and Davin Rene]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 86:38


    Get ready for the crossover of the century. We not only have the incredibly talented and amazing Davin René, but we ALSO link up with The Casual Genius Podcast as we give our review of "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem". Cowa-freaking-bunga, dudes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2.5, Ep. 4 - Barbie (Poolside Cinema Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 88:43


    This week, join Ken & Ken as they share their review of the 2023 blockbuster phenomena,"Barbie". Ken they see eye to eye? We Ken-not tell you that, you'll just have to listen in to get these sizzling hot-takes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2.5, Ep. 3 - Secret Invasion (feat. Andrew Kahnke) [Poolside Cinema Review]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 81:11


    Join Jonah Park and returning guest/founder/all-around pretty awesome dude, Andrew Khanke as they review Marvel's newest Disney+ series, "Secret Invasion". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2.5, Ep. 2 - The Guild Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 70:01


    After weeks of research and careful consideration, the boys are back and better than ever. Strap in as the PCR talks about the nitty gritty details of the current Writers and Actors Strike against Hollywood, as well as create their own DNA cocktail for what their ideal Super Skrull would be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2.5, Ep. 1 - The Flash (Poolside Cinema Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 84:58


    Grab your pool noodles and swim trunks, it's time for the two J-birds to cannonball into this summer's first review, "The Flash" (which since it is summer, this movie should be called "The Splash" but we've reached our maximum usage of summer puns in a given episode synopsis) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 10 - H. A. G. S. (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 84:54


    This season came and went, but now we enter summertime. Join us on this season finale as we answer what our top 10 all-time favorite movies are with many strange tales sprinkled in-between. And on your way out, we hope you go ride off into the sunset on our favorite scoliosis horse, Gerald. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 9 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Review) [feat. Davin René]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 144:19


    This week we review “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” with returning guest Davin René (@ft.pure). Not only do we review the movie, but we review the Whopper too… AND Jonah & J.Mac have a special announcement about a new idea for the summer! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 8 - Avengers Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 105:09


    Look, J.Mac and Jonah know that they know everything there is to know about Marvel; but how can they prove it to you guys? Well, for starters, they can take some of the internet's toughest Marvel quizzes to put their knowledge to the test. So that's what they'll do this week... on top of discussing what words they hate with all their might, farts that nearly caused a school evacuation, and the proper social etiquette when meeting Mr. Monkey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 7 - Spider-Man: Into the Shadow Realm (feat. Davin René)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 110:20


    This week on the Pop Culture Roundup, Join Jonah, Jaden, and SPECIAL GUEST Davin René (@ft.pure) as they take a look at all the cinematic Spider-Man suits throughout the years and rank them on a tier list! Davin is a FANTASTIC artist who designed our episode art for this week and he is open for commission; even if your not in the market to buy anything, give him a follow on his social media! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 6 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 108:24


    Believe it or not, talking raccoons are not the craziest subject we talk about on this week's episode. Join Jaden and Jonah as they talk about the time Jaden was almost arrested at a carwash, and I guess more importantly give their honest impressions of the MCU's last shot at redemption: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" (though one could argue that the potential of going to jail is slightly more important... slightly) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 5 - Pruning the Sacred Timeline (feat. Ryder Vance)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 103:49


    This week on Pop Culture Roundup, Jedi Master Yoda promotes his new cooking show with easy to follow recipes. And not only that, Ryder Vance hops on to help us rewrite the direction of the MCU, AND we answer some audience questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 4 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 72:19


    On this week's episode, J.Mac has RETURNED and we're starting out strong by talking about how to wipe your bum after a massive dumpage. Then after 12 minutes of that, we finally review the long awaited "Super Mario Bros. Movie". Was it everything we had anticipated? Was the voice acting as bad as everyone had thought? Will I ever see my dad again? Find out all this and more in this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 3 - The Midi-Chlorian Is The Powerhouse of The Cell (feat. Andrew Khanke & Tyler Wells)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 61:24


    This week on the “Pop Culture Roundup”, we visit a galaxy far, far away. But in order to take such a dangerous journey, we have to assemble a crew. And who better to join us than Andrew Khanke & Tyler Wells? So grab your lightsabers and your blasters, grab your blue milk, and prepare to enter hyperspace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 2 - Meet the Variants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 87:40


    On this weeks episode (which just so happens to be recorded on April Fools Day), the dynamic duo goes through some of the MCU's core characters and give them a revamp by choosing alternative actors/actresses that they see being able to play these iconic heroes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Ep. 1 - The People v. The Sokovia Accords (Live & In-Person)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 98:16


    ALL RISE! Enough playing games, this is the REAL Civil War (Captain America vs. Iron Man) debate you've been waiting for. Join Jaden & Jonah for PCR's FIRST EVER in-person episode, as they turn up the heat to prove once and for all which team is better. Judge Judy has NOTHING on us; you know who else was 5′ 1″ and born on the mean streets of Brooklyn? Steve Rogers. Oh yeah Dr. Phil? You think having 1 doctorate makes you legit? Try having THREE... before the age of 19. Get on Tony Stark's level, Mr. McGraw. ...we got a little carried away. Our apologies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S2, Prologue - Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 89:23


    This week on PCR, we've emerged from our cryo-sleep to bring you our review of the MCU's newest film, "Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania". And if that weren't enough, we've finally discovered where Neil deGrasse Tyson spends all his free time: in the quantum realm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 10 - Post Credit Scene (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 147:27


    Well, it's been a fun journey with all of you, but unfortunately this is the end... FOR NOW. This week we reminisce on our past, and look ahead to the future as we do something we've never done on this podcast... a draft BUT... This time we're keeping score, as we are predicting what characters are going to show up the most in the MCU in the year of 2023. Whoever gets the most points at the end of the year wins the Ultimate Trophy of Champions (one free ride through their local drive-thru carwash... WITH the rainbow soap) We also let out our rage against our missing Man of Steel as we report a slew of trending pop culture related news. And have I mentioned that a certain Kris Kringle may or may not have stopped by??? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 9 - The Fate of the Universe (feat. Ryder Vance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 93:00


    On this weeks episode, join Jonah, Jaden, and SPECIAL GUEST Ryder Vance as they save the universe; the DC Universe. With all the rumors of cancellations and recasts from the likes of DC, we're sick of seeing this dead horse being beaten to a bloody pulp. It's time we breath some fresh life into this dying universe and that's just what we do in this episode... oh and also we make friends with a robot called PCR 2000, but what else is new? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 8 - Disassembled

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 132:55


    We come back in full swing in this jam-packed episode! Green Goblin is searching for Spider-Man on his favorite holiday, we report that classic Pop Culture news, and we do something we've never done before; draft. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 7 - Seasons Greetings & Hero's Beatings *BONUS EPISODE*

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 40:26


    In this weeks episode, get just a fraction of the lifelong debate “which team is better; Team Cap or Team Iron Man?” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 6 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Review Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 71:02


    **THERE ARE SPOILERS TO BPWF IN THIS EPISODE*** Join Jonah and Jaden this week as they do a deep dive through Marvel's latest and greatest movie, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 5 - The Tranquilizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 39:00


    This week, join Jonah Park as he does a deep dive into his own super hero creation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 4 - The PCR Spooktacular Halloween Special (Year 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 73:26


    S1, Ep. 3 - Assembled

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 74:30


    This week on Pop Culture Roundup, Jonah and Jaden create their ideal MCU Avengers team-ups for 6 different Avengers-level threats! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 2 - Marvel Cinematic Review-niverse (Pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 75:58


    **THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR UPCOMING MOVIES/PROJECTS IN THIS EPISODE** In this weeks episode, we're joined by our new co-host, Jaden Macfarlane to start off our new series where we review the MCU in chronological order. Not only that, but we also report the latest pop culture news on rumored cameos, pushed back release dates, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S1, Ep. 1 - Feeding the Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 78:11


    Welcome back to Pop Culture Roundup! Join your new host, Jonah Park and special guest star/co-creator of the podcast, Andrew Kahnke as they discuss whether or not feeding into fan service is a good idea or if it ultimately leads to even more dissatisfaction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 13 - Black Widow (Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 97:41


    This week we go over some new trailers for Shang-Chi and The Suicide Squad, briefly talk about the second wave of Star Wars: The High Republic novels, go over some details for the Directors Cuts of Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima, and we also go over some potential (non-spoiler) leaks for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Finally we give our in depth review of Black Widow. As always this is broken into a spoiler and non-spoiler section. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 12 - Pop Culture News Backlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 38:57


    This week is a very short episode. We realize we had an unintentionally long break for about a month, so we decided to make this quick episode that would clear out the backlog of news as we get ready for our episode on Black Widow which will be coming out soon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 11 - Theme Park Rides Inspired By Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 88:49


    This week we talk about new cast members for John Wick 4, the Shazam! 2 teaser, some newly released stills for the upcoming Borderlands movie, some Avatar 2 concept art, Indiana Jones 5 news, a fun Easter Egg in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Quiet Place part 3 news (and a very brief review of Part 2), the recently announced delay of the Prince of Persia remaster, and rumors that CDPR has started working on their next AAA game. Additionally this week we are talking about theme park rides based off of movies (and vice versa). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 10 - Loki Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 114:45


    This week we talk about various trailers for The Jungle Cruise, FarCry 6, and Dying Light 2, as well as the recent announcement of a Seth Rogan helmed TMNT reboot set for 2023. Additionally we talk about the Unreal Engine 5 and what we hope to see in the future of gaming. Lastly, we take an in-depth look at the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Adventure, as well as go over our theories for what may potentially happen in the upcoming Loki series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 9 - The Eternals Trailer Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 65:25


    This week we go over a new addition to the Galaxy's Edge Legacy Lightsaber collection, a possible release date for the Fallen Order next gen upgrade, news on upcoming Horizon: Forbidden West gameplay, the announcement of an animated movie from the DC Injustice universe, the trailer for Edgar Wright's new movie "Last Night in Soho," a brief review of Army of The Dead, and finally we talk about the Eternals trailer and go in-depth as to who the characters are, what they're doing, and possible universe implications for their existence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 8 - Best and Worst Superhero Reboots

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 122:02


    This week we talk new trailers, new Legacy Lightsabers at Galaxy's Edge, Knives Out 2 casting news, and some general video game news such as PS5 stock shortages, and various games that have been delayed, recently released, or are soon to be released. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 7 - May The 4th Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 128:42


    Happy May 4th Everyone! Even though this will be uploaded after May 4th we decided to cover some Star Wars news and talk about The Clone Wars because of the premier of The Bad Batch. This week we once again go over the news and announcements from this past week. This includes a trailer for Pixar's new movie "Luca", new titles and release dates for various Marvel movies, and of course various bits of Star Wars news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 6 - The Oscars 2021, Mortal Kombat, and Falcon and The Winter Soldier Full Spoiler Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 143:05


    This week we decided to omit our news section in order to discuss 3 major topics: the winners of the 2021 Academy Awards, and our spoiler reviews for Mortal Kombat (2021), and Falcon and The Winter Soldier. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 5 - The Oscars 2021 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 82:16


    This week we talk about new trailers for Fast and Furious 9, and Shang-Chi and The Legends of The Ten Rings. Then we go over some news regarding The Flash movie, as well as some casting news for Indiana Jones 5 and Marvel's Secret Invasion. After that we go through and predict the winners of this year's Academy Awards, which will be followed up on next week's episode where we go over what we got right and what we got wrong. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 4 - The Best and Worst Video Game Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 104:08


    This week we talk delays for Top Gun 2 and Mission Impossible 7, Black Adam beings filming, Indiana Jones 5 news, announcement of a new Star Trek movie, the Aliens saga getting 4K releases, Mass Effect Legendary Edition going gold, and finally the Best and Worst Video Game Movies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 3 - Best Classic Movies Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 112:01


    This week we go over some new trailers that released, E3 news, and what we consider to be some of cinemas best movies released such as Star Wars, Raiders of The Lost Ark, Die Hard, and many more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 2 - Godzilla Vs. Kong Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 110:10


    This week we are talking a rumored character appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, trailers for The Suicide Squad and The Bad Batch, new casting news for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, as well as Thor: Love and Thunder, and Dr. Fate in Black Adam, and a current bid by Netflix to buy the publishing rights to the Knives Out sequels.  This of course is capped off by our in depth discussion of the newly released Godzilla Vs. Kong. We give a general run down of the plot, the characters appearing in the movie, our general impression and ratings, then we hop into spoilers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    S0, Ep. 1 - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier & Zack Snyder's Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 110:04


    Join us for our first episode as we talk about some recent new as well as Falcon and the Winter Solider and the Justice League Snyder Cut.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

    Pop Culture Roundup Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 0:20


    In this new podcast coming soon, join four friends as we discuss weekly entertainment news and explore the wide world of pop culture in movies, comics, tv, video games, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

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