Pop Culture Unboxing

In this episode of Pop Culture Unboxing Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the reality that Ryan knows nothing at all about his friends or anyone else. But it's okay, we love him anyway. Matt rants about Spotify and his unlikely family tree, and Zach regails us with his insight into the greatest animated trilogy in our lifetime!

In this identity crisis episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Ryan lists every movie and show coming to Netflix in February for Matt and Zach! Plus even more discussion about The Book of Boba Fett, and a bunch of tangents, as is to be expected from ya boys. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BtY2ar3n6MWtQVLp3f8mL5YWHOODGxcXaZ5G2Q3f4zQ/edit?usp=sharing

In this sacrilegious episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the validity of pledges of allegiance! Plus some discussion of fictional cereals, memes, football, and more! Does anyone else feel like these descriptions are getting more and more succinct? Weird, right? Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q0lCtcMHTIwNk-H_BQyOQN_XV7g5OX5LUA-cU2vTyfY/edit?usp=sharing

In this sickeningly sweet episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt informs Ryan and Zach about the donut eating contest he and his family had. Then the boys talk about death. Isn't that neat? But don't worry, you can have some discussion on Doctor Strange and The Book of Boba Fett, as a treat. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o0KT6YcZGSjpmRuQDooc97_-eg17o0czfH-_0K5TpXw/edit?usp=sharing

In this ADD-fueled episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach are all over the place. From Mary Elizabeth Winstead to the Might Ducks to Matthew Broadrick, and even VR, they've got it all covered. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AIjB4pnxfIJ5SnSGtl6yzUqhT8yA076rJSUolkJgBBk/edit?usp=sharing

In this remote episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Ryan lament the loss of Zach by remembering Betty White, then creating a Death Pool for all the elderly celebrities they can think of! Plus looking back on some of our favorite movies and TV shows of 2021, and what we look forward to in 2022! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QcrS6r5zFSsWx7EOksUP2C969FhWPAn4qbkGiLW8VJs/edit?usp=sharing

In this webby episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the latest installment in the MCU, Spider-Man: No Way Home! I'm not sure what else I can put here that won't spoil it, so see the movie, then come back here once you have. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IWCzx0xG1lM1ce3lhhZ0h1t9R50a4JxwJ50yOcNO2ao/edit?usp=sharing

In this celebratory episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the hit movie Jingle All The Way! But not before talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, marriage proposals, Epic Rap Battles of History, and even a bit of Spider-man! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VExMJv4ueVFSOP6iTUeRZKkrCzO_QxnRMhWqiSTjrZ8/edit?usp=sharing

In this industrious episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt regails Ryan and Zach with his latest business proposition: a restaurant that cooks and serves chickens using tank cannons! Then some stuff about commercials and the hit movie Velocipastor! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1quXe5xHfUgr41Gft72BdZVPXMlJXwNmy09ROofj0rRs/edit?usp=sharing

In this webby episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer! The hype is now officially off the scale, so now it's up to Marvel to deliver! Plus some discussion about James Bond, M1 Garands, and Sabine Wren! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTwSDqb1Bt1ERA4PZIBlSrfBLht2xpFaRGqfGywy7yk/edit?usp=sharing

In this salty episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss Disney+ Day! From Boba Fett to Obi-Wan Kenobi, to all sorts of Marvel tidbits! Plus Matt spoils pretty much all of Eternals! Then we learn that Ryan woke up in the morning and chose violence, because he decides to torture Matt and Zach. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KtdI28pgLDcuc-WLORtaU0GKyKIkhnuoxOiHcqCVlMM/edit?usp=sharing

In this rude episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt gets Ryan on the phone to talk with Jared Leto! Unfortunately, Ryan doesn't have anything nice to say and Jared hangs up. So the boys decide to talk about his movie Morbius, as well as Book of Boba Fett, and whether or not Endgame is being retroactively made worse! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1491yeeJS3f8lcx64loCoabh_c2xXP-TCh0bvSiOgxlA/edit?usp=sharing

In this actual newsy episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach talk about pop culture news for once! Witcher season 2 trailer, Lightyear, Dune, Hawkeye, Eternals, and other upcoming Marvel projects! Plus a bit of opinions on good movies vs fun movies! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZmaPQh33ngckdVGi4tgKnKmTHCX2GRTbqp1XEHo_yL0/edit?usp=sharing

In this far away episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach speak to you from the distant land of Nashville, Tennessee! Of course, they'll tell you all about it, but not before discussing Hayden Christiansen's return (again) as Anakin Skywalker (or Vader, who knows!). Plus, some speculation on his role in both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka's shows! Plus, some Indiana Jones 5 theories! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dgwqjQqjtLov2mldVkm5Hz2MAg39gjTtWTR7a_q-Hc0/edit?usp=sharing

In this new era of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach….do more of the same stuff! That is to say, plan to talk about DC Fandome, and instead get sidetracked answering important questions such as how many double cheeseburgers it would take to move Matt's car one mile forward, Ylvis, and whether or not Batman is into cuckoldry! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZkbFv6t_GCp6znFENuQl-zI5TZH65E3kXXYS3qtnXE/edit?usp=sharing

In this hallowed centennial of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach bring back...everyone! JP, Don, and Cole all join the boys in celebrating the 100th episode! Of course, instead of discussing pop culture, they dress in costumes, play improv games, and generally sow chaos! Thanks so much for joining us on this journey, and here's to 100,00 more episodes! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3qNb51DYCN_yPbT7ZiE6ERVonmedw8d-oOyhxQxTfs/edit?usp=sharing

In this penultimate episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss Venom: Let There Be Carnage...or at least they try to. Tangents just seem to come up constantly, including an interruption by the illustrious Alec Phones! Don't worry, eventually they do get to discussing Venom 2, so there's still hope yet! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1biGQGwxTn0pUzatauPh4i4YiAIxEU-Ow6a3kog0A0Vs/edit?usp=sharing

In this unholy episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach completely lose the plot. Instead of telling you about new Spider-Man rumors, or giving their thoughts on Star Wars Visions, or even talking about their excitement ahead of Venom 2 or Dune, they decide to build a pantheon of gods. All hail Tracer From Overwatch, Carmen Sandiego, and Josh Of The Dark Arts. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQOSMzh-3oCxFD5mm6FJ-Y70R9mEEeSVJH6PjEAB3aY/edit?usp=sharing

In this fashionable episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt educates Ryan and Zach on the utility, fashion, and general greatness of Crocs. Yes, those Crocs. Yes, most of the episode is about them. No, we're not sorry. Also, Norm Macdonald and a bit of Venom, but seriously, Crocs are so cool. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JYX-k65rKdlZ0WBnNZQ7NPlEs1ATpgGE4Kg0_bWJPSk/edit?usp=sharing

In this gamey episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss some of the highlights from the Playstation Summer Showcase! God of War: Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Wolverine, and more! Plus, some discussion on Marvel's What If…! Is it good yet? Find out inside! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OkCsD19n04WGSqnWDvKJ9x25YymcoeF1PZ1oLGj5gzk/edit?usp=sharing

In this 令人兴奋 episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss Shang-Chi! From the compelling characters to a captivating story, it seems like Marvel is back on track to win hearts and minds across the world! Oh, speaking of the world, Simba rules all of it now, confirmed. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u2AIhq9RSt8g-gMECZzb2MFdbDmBpq0xC5QIKGxIJRQ/edit?usp=sharing

In this web-slinging episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach unpack the Spiderman: No Way Home trailer! From the not-quite-ready CGI and de-aging to the possibilities of the multiverse and it's many heroes and villains, there's plenty here! Plus some more discussion on Marvel's What If series! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-fDzZ7aYMgP8-7WlsP13mZX3S5UuHBo32Hhi-XPvs3o/edit?usp=sharing

In this technically legal episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the legality of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker's murder of three men in a subway! Plus, the first couple episodes of Marvel's What If…?, the new Star Wars anime anthology, and a nice helping of villain origin movies! It's legally defensible, we swear. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_UsLyVh6CsAlzIrU1iIYPRbMF3Yf97B0faE5t0H9ic/edit?usp=sharing

In this time-displaced episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Ryan welcome you to the new timeslot! (Dayslot?) PCU is now coming to you on Mondays, and on this particular Monday, the boys discuss TV Guides and game shows, Riders of Justice, the Star Wars sequels (again), and the Bad Batch finale! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SANXUO_LiJx9hhHOMI8DisTwMaHyY2uNIsMJTBXtiyk/edit?usp=sharing

In this bloodbath of an episode, the boys continue to be fascinated by all things violence! Ryan regales Matt and Zach with his Terminator-esque dream, then there's discussion on Marvel's new show What If…?, and finally, our thoughts on James Gunn's The Suicide Squad! Or whatever you wanna call them. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IkiM_pveF3n2Q3D5z54vdHG_Vp7zugJ67sEOVx4XwWw/edit?usp=sharing

In this squeamish episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the law! And blood. Mostly blood. From the ongoing lawsuits between Disney and all its stars, the Venom sequel where the only thing anyone cares about is Carnage, blood donation, and finally, Free Guy, the Ryan Reynolds movie that feels like it came out last year. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ODXOWaELoTAD6f6S5xfZE6PmdLAsFRevMBpwEJ52XM/edit?usp=sharing

In this gut-busting episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach go down the rabbithole (rathole?) on why Arthur might've been canceled! Also, they discuss the new Dune trailer, as well as why the new Masters of the Universe show is a massive disappointment! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V0pkYGJoBRECj0XeZ0nIP0Qq7DT_9PijSV6Y7BE2h1I/edit?usp=sharing

In this off topic episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach had full intentions of discussing pop culture news. But they didn't. Instead, they talk about lying, Hot Toys, Christmas gifts, napping, texting, and how they think through problems! If you wanted news, we ain't got it, but man, the personality...it's all there. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S6F9eCAJcXgpPRiSw1zAWwkYkx67bNnKq_V2ACW10s8/edit?usp=sharing

In this multiversal episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss….you guessed it. Marvel. Ryan gives his thoughts on Black Widow, and then the boys dive deep in Loki and the ramifications it has for Marvel going forward! I hope you like Marvel, cuz that's what we've got! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfVGOC9byudYKempdrWMfUBn51Shga53VXs7YmEDtJM/edit?usp=sharing

In this irreversible episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Zach have to fill Ryan's shoes, cuz he's a sick boy. And to do so, they discuss...a lot. Rick and Morty S5E3, dogs and rats as pets, entropy, multiverses, Tom & Jerry, and what makes art art! It's a dense one, so good luck. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnKbFp-pDH2oc4wUiylIpI9RnJC027ZZnvC4dfRFaQ8/edit?usp=sharing

In this bewildering episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach learn that Netflix has finally done it. They've created a furry dating show. And we're here for it. Plus, they discuss the Birds Aren't Real movement, Rick and Morty, badly described movies, and Zach plays Candy Crush! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9KENJ73Mo3HDwH_Hf_7nSGC-eGlkLcKLKdROf88m5w/edit?usp=sharing

In this adversarial episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Ryan dislikes how Matt constantly contradicts him, and Zach is upset that dad and dad are fighting! They discuss Spiderman: No Way Home, spiders, Occam's Razor, Pittsburgh's Batman, movie theaters, and Rick & Morty! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KjxsFUtRc9WxE7gfQdDdqjbEkZyGRNrbofE6rD0ekk0/edit?usp=sharing

In this apprehensive episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Ryan discuss all sorts of things that won't come out until like a year from now! Picard Season 2, Masters of the Universe, and a bunch of other things that happened at E3! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a92nDaW8IFGopOXI61hsmSzy61hwxCWdlyr_HsgTi6U/edit?usp=sharing

In this mischievous episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the new Loki show! Of course, Matt immediately compares it to Star Trek. Then, Ryan informs us that he's beginning to fall down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole. Finally, Matt makes the poor decision to jump the others with a Loki quiz! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/131aSQC7u4G0yEpAOV1khJHw3DMzCboMUS7L4DHbS5L0/edit?usp=sharing

In this passionate episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach fall back on old reliable; Marvel! Dave Bautista, M.O.D.O.K., and Spider-Man are certainly compelling subjects, and boy do they have a lot to say. Plus, Ryan just watched Galaxy Quest and just can't wait to talk about it! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/107FpcFG3HaJ5xXd0fl-QdLM-Fjnm8o4bGFUdrQLFeSY/edit?usp=sharing

In this questionable episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss their mainstay topics: Marvel and Star Wars! From Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. show, to the Eternals, The Bad Batch, and even a Star Wars quiz, this one covers it all. And just so everyone knows, Matt had no idea what he was committing to in the second half. You’ll know what I mean. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_JK5IZ2bbX12riDI4hbDnLTFbA5ZRaikV4UcRGJPEA/edit?usp=sharing

In this permanently recorded episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Zach explains to Matt and Ryan how he managed to avoid being left behind in school, and the boys discuss whether Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great would’ve been cancelled, and whether Harry Potter was truly a story for ages. Then there’s something about Invincible and the new Loki series! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V73GIhBjVWRVd2Hhwr9QjKLc1mp6Ubaw8Im55NUXipo/edit?usp=sharing

In this aging episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Zach congratulate Ryan for successfully surviving another year! And to celebrate, they attempt to define pop culture! Then they also say some stuff about Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Denny’s, and aging! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lTABPdGEnyCsk_CIxAxSlHvYb0K65Wh0Sti1FaRxByc/edit?usp=sharing

In this Cinco de Sixth episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt gushes to Ryan about his newfound love for the movie The Mitchells vs The Machines. Then Ryan explains to Matt just how badly a May the Fourth Be With You stream can go! Then they discuss Marvel Phase 4 and some upcoming movies, such as Paw Patrol: The Movie! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nq84lwUDXOJGZQ8xzFgG1wzCiadYEKbtE2rYlqdyJF0/edit?usp=sharing

In this sad episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach honor the deaths of Juan Joya Borja and Michael Collins. By talking about Marvel, obviously. Matt and Ryan give their thoughts on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and their hopes for the future of Marvel! There’s also a sing-a-long bit. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0jf9KfAapHZYNwxoGMgSNKz4p-iiIAGAHxlxoSEoaI/edit?usp=sharing  

In this conditioning episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Zach discuss how they’ve used Pavlov’s conditioning techniques on people in their lives! They also discuss some of their past, feeding into the future wiki pages. Then there’s Star Wars, and general movie industry discussion! It’s honestly too much to summarize. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x95EKoSYeQwBiDLisy1R8QheSicu8_9MVZQTMo5F-uk/edit?usp=sharing

In this oh so serious episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, daddy is missing, so the kids Matt and Zach can do whatever they want! And what they want to do is talk about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. And also some stuff about how arthouse films and action films are different or something boring like that. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SP2r1sNJGP9muDyCFwG3F3xPlXPFYR511dG2jxUX-pQ/edit?usp=sharing

In this bitless episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the latest person to take Zach’s place. But also they discuss how Godzilla vs Kong was actually a good movie, Witcher season 2, and some new teasers for upcoming Star Trek seasons! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/169Te85XMwsHgMnqawPa3Yx6Fh_C9HHICVlDd_WAThtM/edit?usp=sharing

In this gigglest episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Ryan remember Jessica Walter in the best way they know how; enjoying the heck out of the shows (well, one specific show) she was in. So many Arrested Development references. Then there’s some Suicide Squad and Bad Batch talk too. Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CzhDqInAveG4CnbsHFfFmlH4kN4todgyaAf-PB9TeJQ/edit?usp=sharing

In this director’s cut of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Zach interrogate Ryan on his lies about his Canadian Lie. And on top of that, they get into a long discussion about Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and how it compares to Joss Whedon’s theatrical version! #WhyDidYouSayThatName Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAmyK7-52gjSsMgXdZAStP5WNq3QV_Hb1wtT3rn_8XI/edit?usp=sharing

In this deceptive episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss bees. And y’know, other things too. Like how Ryan’s a liar and isn’t actually Canadian. But also pop culture things like Wandavision and the upcoming Cocaine Bear movie! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeYqCdjxZ1q0g3QSzXcZvR0TDb7T652Hm23sl74u_lY/edit?usp=sharing

In this super duper special episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Zach’s missing again! But don’t worry, Matt and Ryan found a replacement! NotRobMay joins us to discuss Pokemon Go, Dungeons & Dragons, and Ryan’s depression! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qQasoMg7tHJP12vyxlah5A74M3QbceMdFswQYDIX1G4/edit?usp=sharing Check out NotRobMay! https://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay https://twitter.com/notrob http://www.omniclab.com/

In this whiny episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach fall back on their age-old strategy of complaining about movies they don’t like! Especially the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Man, those stunk. And there’s also some stuff about Courage the Cowardly Dog, nostalgia, and Destiny! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q4s8_V_VfqvF-mUjlJY8dCFjoXAj5RvEsiuWMcnzlVk/edit?usp=sharing

In this illuminating episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Ryan and Zach realize that Matt has barely read any comics! Along with this, Ryan informs us on the goings-on of the DC Animated Universe, Matt spoils the Riddick movies, and the boys discuss Spiderman 3’s title! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5Z7peYDnbk5u0H1DtlNEybEmcASRZqy2eZfv2iMARA/edit?usp=sharing

In this tone-deaf episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt and Zach try to help Ryan figure out his religion! Then our three musically inept heroes discuss musicals! Because we live in a society where discussing a topic requires no qualifications on said topic! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch6ugsLa7jh07SvyRKXz77ut3uI3kG1KqDcpM_6HfeM/edit?usp=sharing

In this sporty episode of Pop Culture Unboxing, Matt, Ryan, and Zach discuss the Super Bowl winners, then some stuff about WandaVision, Sonic 2, and video game movies in general! I hope you like the NFL, cuz there’s a lot about it here! Check out our show notes! https://docs.google.com/document/d/13j2xDfSIvyOYyE5YpvXDLO0L_Oa0qPoXr1pGCDwBM7Q/edit?usp=sharing