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The intersection of music, movies, television, and all things pop culture. Hosted by Ryan J. Downey, longtime journalist as seen and/or read: MTV News, MSNBC, IFC, Billboard, the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Entertainment, Yahoo!, Huffington Post, OC Weekly, SFGate, and more.

PopCurse


    • Oct 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES

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    HALLOWEEN (Franchise) with Alla Xul Elu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 74:07


    ALLA XUL ELU arrive from another dimension to talk Michael Myers and the HALLOWEEN franchise, from John Carpenter's original, through the many sequels, remakes, and reboots. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades, the movies, TV, and music show hosted by Ryan J. Downey on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 41:27


    The fourth episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 33:13


    The third episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 57:17


    The second episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 46:54


    The first in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    COBRA KAI (2018) with Krizz Kaliko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 49:52


    Krizz Kaliko joins Ryan J. Downey to talk COBRA KAI (2018), the Netflix TV series starring William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, and Tanner Buchanan, created by Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg, based on the KARATE KID film franchise. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    HALLOWEEN (1978) with Twiztid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 43:15


    TWIZTID joins Ryan J. Downey to talk HALLOWEEN (1978), directed by John Carpenter, written by Carpenter and Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    ROBOCOP (1987) with Blöthar the Berserker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 32:31


    GWAR frontman Blöthar the Berserker joins Ryan J. Downey to talk ROBOCOP (1987), directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    THE SHINING (1980) with Spencer Charnas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 70:29


    ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas joins Ryan J. Downey to talk The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, from a screenplay by Kubrick and Diane Johnson, adapted from the Stephen King story of the same name. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    May The Fourth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 68:34


    Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy, SECT, The Damned Things) joins Ryan J. Downey (MTV, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard) for a new "show-within-a-show" where the two of them turn their ongoing conversation about STAR WARS into a podcast. In this kickoff, the duo talk about their lifelong relationship to the galaxy far, far away; the May the 4th news about Taika Waititi and the films and Disney+ shows in development; and set the stage for many of the conversations to come, from deep dives into Star Wars history to personal anecdotes, and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Ryan on Twitter and Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    Spider-Man, Spider-Man, Does Whatever Sony Says He Can...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 80:00


    How did Marvel lose the rights to Spider-Man? Why is it so complicated? Downey breaks it all down, in simple terms, with a look back at the history of the wall-crawler on the big screen. This includes near-misses that would've starred Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen, or Leonardo DiCaprio as Peter Parker; Arnold Schwarzenegger as Doc Ock; the time Jake Gyllenhaal nearly replaced Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2; Sam Raimi's scrapped plans for Spider-Man 4; and more. Give this episode a listen and you'll be able to spin a web to your friends about why Tom Holland may never swing alongside the Avengers again. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Neal Taflinger on Twitter, Facebook, and Medium. Check out other PopCurse network podcasts: Hoosier Illusion, No Prize From God, and Speak N' Destroy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    MCU Rewatch Kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 86:59


    PopCurse Lives! Is it a reboot? A sequel? Ryan J. Downey is joined by his old friend and Hoosier Illusion (part of the PopCurse podcast shared universe) cohost Neal Taflinger to lay the groundwork for what's sure to be a fun and informative rewatch of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. As we breathlessly follow the news about Black Widow, Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness, the Disney+ TV shows and all of the rest, we're taking a detailed look back at the first ten years of the MCU: the films, the TV shows (RIP, MCU adjacent Netflix shows), the struggles to get each hero onto the screen; the false starts and almost-casting or almost-directors; the various rights issues that kept Spider-Man away from the MCU (then in it and then apparently back out of it again) and more. Whether you're knee-deep in MCU lore, an old school comics canon connoisseur, or a casual fan, we promise this will work for you. We'll have guests, extra insights, and even some news along the way. Let's go! Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out other PopCurse network podcasts: Hoosier Illusion, No Prize From God, and Speak N' Destroy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    Robert Englund

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 40:12


    Freddy Krueger himself, horror icon Robert Englund, joins PopCurse to talk about tipping his pal Mark Hamill off about a new movie called "Star Wars"; why he wasn't cast as Han Solo; specifics about the way he played the Man of Our Dreams; late nights with the cast of "X-Men" while shooting "Freddy vs. Jason"; his favorite Freddy musical moments, from S.O.D. to Dokken; Japanese cosplayers; and his new supernatural horror thriller, "Nightworld." You'd better get ready for Freddy! Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    Danny Worsnop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 82:23


    Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot, solo artist) joins PopCurse to talk about his favorite films; the forthcoming Asking Alexandria animated series; acting; American accents; Wesley Snipes; James Bond; Green Lantern; Will Smith; Chris Hemsworth; Ben Bruce; and much more. A lot of laughs are had in this one, so buckle up. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    David Hasselhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 43:51


    David Hasselhoff talks about the challenges of getting movies made, celebrity roasts, Pamela Anderson, his infamous brush with tabloid culture, the proposed reboot of the Knight Rider TV series with David Gunn and Robert Rodriguez, and his new movie, Killing Hasselhoff. Plus, ten things you never knew about the movie Tombstone. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    Baby Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 40:03


    Baby Driver interviews and conversations, presented in partnership with Movieweb.com. Writer/director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), Jon Hamm, Lily James, Eiza González, and Ansel Elgort from the film Baby Driver speak with Ryan J. Downey. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    Star Wars Turns 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 45:00


    Star Wars Turns 40! This episode has interviews with Alan Tudyk, John Knoll, and Hal Hickel from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, conducted at Industrial Light & Magic. Could K2SO return in Rebels or another film? What did Anthony Daniels have to say to Alan? A bit of reminiscing on the Star Wars franchise, a story about Master P and Yoda, plus, quick Star Wars-centric bits with Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson from Downey’s interview archives, and the secrets behind the construction of a Sith Lord’s red lightsaber. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

    Welcome to PopCurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 50:36


    An introduction to all things PopCurse! Plus, Ryan J. Downey went to the Grammys and he has some thoughts about Metallica, Lady Gaga, and Megadeth; an interview with the late Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, from Downey’s personal archives; news about the Dillinger Escape Plan and Machinima’s new series, Greater Creators. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

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