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Candid discussions and heated debates about everything pop culture related: comics, movies, tv shows, video games, etc. From 80s classics like Ghostbusters, to 90s staples like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Nickelodeon and all things current. Tune in to your hosts, AK and Stewbert! Get your fill of…

AK and Stewbert


    • Mar 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    PopStew ep 82 - (Season 7) Daredevil & Stewbert's Travels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 56:26


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are back for season 7 discussing the first 4 episodes of Daredevil: Born Again. What are their opinions of Disney's Daredevil? Are they enjoying the show? Is it living up to expectations? What are their opinions about the Matt Murdock/Frank Castle scene in episode 4? Plus, hear about Stewbert's interesting trip to Albany, NY. Check out all of that in this fresh episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 81 - Top 5 Favorite Rappers Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 74:42


    In this episode, AK & Stewbert are joined by Bryan Lopes from the UWO Podcast and The Husky Hero himself, Gary Threat, from the Husky Heroes Assemble Podcast. We're continuing the Top 5 Rapper debate including the placement of such Hip Hop Artists like Eminem, Jay Z, and Busta Rhymes. Check out this episode to find out who's in our guest' s respective Top 5 and why or why not they deserve to be in the conversation.

    PopStew ep 80 - Who's Your Top 5 Favorite Rappers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 56:38


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert take a break from movies and television to discuss their top 5 favorite hip hop artists. Did your favorite MC's get mentioned? Find out in this Hip Hop episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 79 - Twin Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 58:57


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are talking about Twin Movies, movies with similar plots released around the same time. This latest episode has some of their favorite twin movies and some hot takes about a particularly recent action franchise. Did your favorites get mentioned? Find out in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 78 - PopStew's Top 10 Superhero Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 64:50


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert attempt to figure out a top ten list of the best superhero movies of all time. Did you agree with their list? Did your favorite superhero movie make the cut? Find out, in this episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 77 - Guilty Movie Pleasures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 51:05


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are discussing their favorite guilty movie pleasures. Those movies that may be considered unusual, out of the norm, or just down right bad bring enjoyment and fun. Find out our top picks in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 76 - Top 5 Superhero Cartoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 56:05


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert discuss their all time top 5 superhero animated shows. Will their Top 5 lists be the same or completely different? Find out in the latest episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 75 - The Emotional Rollercoaster That is X-Men '97

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 51:34


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert talk about the greatness that is X-Men 97. Hear about their favorite parts of the series and what they expect for the remainder of the season. Check out this brand new episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 74 - (Season 6) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire & Other Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 44:45


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert discuss their excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire film along with a comic book review of Super Bad James Dynamite. Also they discuss other trash movies that may or may not have actually happened. Find out how they feel about the next Ghostbusters movie and certain trash films in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 73 - Head Coach Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 47:12


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are drafting their favorite head coaches from television and film. Who was the number 1 pick? Who has the best team? Find out in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 72 - 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 59:12


    This genre has moved from just music to television, fashion, movies, advertising, and more. In this episode, AK and Stewbert are celebrating Hip Hop's anniversary. And celebrating the culture's impact on pop culture.

    PopStew ep 71 - Superhero Movie Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 42:00


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are discussing their favorite superhero film music scores. Which movie themes do they consider the best? Which ones are in their top 5? Which themes didn't make their lists? Find out in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 70 - It's Time To Talk About The Flash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 55:32


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are talking all about the good, the bad and the ugly parts of The Flash. Find out what were the high points and really low points of this time-traveling DC film.

    PopStew ep 69 - Velocipastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 58:37


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert review the Tubi cult classic, Velocipastor. Did they enjoy the film? Was the film life changing? Find out in this special episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 68 - Comedians & Cartoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 58:52


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert discuss their favorite comedians as well as their favorite cartoons starring comedians. Who are their favorites? Find out in this hilarious episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 67 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 76:39


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are talking everything TMNT. These 4 turtles were a stable for 80s/90s kids and we are taking a nostalgic trip through the world of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The movies, television shows, video games, and more are all discussed in this jam-packed edition of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 66 - Is Wakanda Forever A Good Movie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 68:09


    In the first episode of 2023 AK and Stewbert are talking about Wakanda Forever and what kind of movie it is. Is Wakanda Forever as good as everyone says it is? Is it as good as Black Panther? Is it top tier or is it an average film? Find out their thoughts in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 65 - JDF and Kevin Conroy Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 53:59


    In this Episode AK and Stewbert are talking about the loss of Jason David Frank and Kevin Conroy, 2 staples of 90s pop culture. They reminisce about favorite episodes and their lasting impression in nerd culture.

    PopStew ep 64 - Rhode Island & Stewbert's Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 59:52


    After a quick break AK and Stewbert are back talking about their trip to Rhode Island and some odd movie opinions from your main man Stewbert. Enjoy this episode filled with travel stories and hot takes.

    PopStew ep 63 - Pop News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 65:16


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are talking about DC and Marvel at this year's San Diego Comic Con, the upcoming Drago spinoff movie, Will Smith's apology video and much much more. Check out this news centric episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 62 - State of the MCU (Phase 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 55:38


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are looking at where the MCU is right now and how their recent releases have not been as good as past phases. Has the MCU lost a step? Is the magic gone? Find out in this new episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 61 - (Season 5) POPSTEW IS BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 71:39


    After a long hiatus, AK and Stewbert are back! Catch up with the guys to see what they've been up to and what they have been watching. In this jam-packed episode AK and Stewbert are talking about Dr. Strange, Top Gun: Maverick, Ghostbuster: Afterlife, and Spider-Man No Way Home. 

    PopStew ep 60 - Meteor Man & Blankman Are Classics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 46:08


    In this Episode, AK and Stewbert address certain "hot takes" about the hilarious film, Blankman and the groundbreaking film, The Meteor Man. Both films are staples in Black Culture but not everyone gives these films the respect they deserve. Find out what was said, who said it, and hear AK and Stewbert's opinion on the matter in the episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 59 - Pick Your Own Suicide Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 65:43


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are joined by Carl and Vic of the Codex Prime Podcast in this special episode. All four are coming together to pick their own villains to be on their own personal Suicide Squad. Villains can be from any movie genre, comics, video games, etc. Do you agree with the picks? Who do you think picked the best squad? Who would you take if you had to design your own Suicide Squad? Drop your lists and who you think picked the best squad in the comments. When these 4 nerds get together you you don't know where the conversation will go. Check us out!

    PopStew ep 58 - Summer Movie Season Preview 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 48:43


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert discuss some of their most anticipated films being released throughout the summer season. Which films are you looking forward to seeing this summer? Did AK and Stewbert talk about your favorites? Find out on this summer time themed version of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 57 - HBO Shows Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 50:38


    In this episode, Stewbert is back and we are finishing our list of favorite HBO Shows. What are some of your favorite shows? Did we mention your favorite? Check out this episode to find out! Also, we find out how Stewbert really feels about vampires. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out how we got on that topic...

    PopStew ep 56 - Deleted Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 37:06


    In this episode you can check out some of our conversations that were left on the cutting room floor from the past 4 seasons. Everything can't make it into every episode but in this special episode of PopStew you can hear those conversations ranging from movies, television, and sports. Hope you enjoy this bonus features episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 55 - HBO Shows Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 40:20


    In this Episode, AK and Stewbert reminisce about some of their favorite HBO shows. What are some of your favorites shows? Did they discuss your favorites? Check out this HBO throwback episode and don't forget to like, comment, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

    PopStew ep 54 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 61:47


    In this episode AK and Stewbert are discussing the latest MCU Disney+ show, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Check out their take on the series along with their likes, dislikes, and what is coming up for the MCU.

    PopStew ep 53 - DMX

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 40:45


    In this this episode of PopStew, AK and Stewbert are discussing the life and legacy of DMX who recently passed away. Hear their thoughts on his life, music, films, and the lasting impact he left on the culture. This episode is definitely for the Hip Hop heads!

    PopStew ep 52 - Zack Snyder's Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 65:16


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are talking all about Zack Snyder's Justice League film. Hear their likes, dislikes, criticisms, and how it differs from the 2017 Justice League. Plus, how the Snyder Cut measures up to past DC movies.

    PopStew ep 51 - WandaVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 41:58


    In this episode, AK and Stewbert are talking all about the greatness that is WandaVision. Hear their take on the layered episodes, the fan theories, the memes, the music, and expectations for Phase 4. Check us out and relive the wild ride of WandaVision.

    PopStew ep 50 - (Season 4) Pop News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 49:13


    The boys are back! In this season 4 premiere episode, AK and Stewbert talk about Ghostbusters: Afterlife being pushed back...again. Plus the trailers for Coming 2 America (recorded before it's release), Mortal Kombat, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. The wait is over! Enjoy these brand new episode of PopStew!!!

    PopStew ep 49 - The Mandalorian Saved Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 48:38


    In this season finale, AK and Stewbert discuss how great The Mandalorian is, the season 2 finale, and how this show has single handedly save the product of Star Wars. Join them as they geek out on the awesomeness that is The Mandalorian...this is the way.

    PopStew ep 48 - Pop News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 49:41


    In this episode of PopStew, AK and Stewbert discuss different movie and tv news such as; Deadpool 3 moving forward, the new Tom and Jerry trailer, and Black Panther 2 gets a production date. Plus Coming 2 America and WW84 get streaming release dates. Check out this brand new episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 47 - Horror Movie Icons Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 38:24


    Happy Halloween to everyone in PopStewland. This year we thought we'd discuss our favorite horror movie villains in this year's PopStew draft. Let us know in the comments which ones we left undrafted and who you thought drafted the better team. Plus don't forget to share and give us a review, it does help the show. #CheckUsOut

    PopStew ep 46 - The Martial Arts Movie Genre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 49:39


    Inspired by the the documentary "In Search of the Last Action Heroes" AK and Stewbert discuss what happened to all the action heroes especially the martial arts action heroes and the genre as a whole. Check out this episode as they remember martial arts stars like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Jean Claude Van Damme, and so many more and try to figure out why those movies aren't as big as they were in the 80s and 90s.

    PopStew ep 45 - Late To The Party: Cobra Kai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 35:05


    In this episode AK and Stewbert debut a new segment called "Late To The Party" where they nominate someone who is late on watching a certain tv show, movie, or playing a game. With Cobra Kai recently coming to Netflix it has found a whole new fanbase even though it was released in 2018. We're talking about the Karate Kid nostalgia in the show, the cast, and the brand new fans who are just now finding it.  

    PopStew ep 44 - Salute To The King

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 40:30


    In this episode AK and Stewbert honor Chadwick Boseman aka King T'Challa who passed away last month. We talk about his career and his impact on not only the comic book/pop culture world but on the world in general. Join us as we salute our King.

    PopStew ep 43 - DC Fandome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 48:34


    In this episode AK and Stewbert are talking all about DC Fandome which took place last Saturday. If you missed it we have the highlights of what DC announced and hear our opinions of the upcoming projects. Check this nerdtastic episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 42 - X-MEN 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 39:24


    It's the 20th anniversary of this superhero film and AK and Stewbert take a look at this movie and it's influence to the superhero genre. Did their opinions change? DO they still feel the same about the movie all these years later? Find out in this mutant themed episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 41 - Those Other Comic Book Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 48:14


    In today's episode AK and Stewbert talk about certain comic book films that aren't Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man, or the X-men. Those films that you either had no idea were originally comics, does not get the attention that it deserves, or just forgot existed. Some are classics, some are underrated, and some are just plain horrible. Does your favorite get mentioned? Find out in this episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 40 - 2 Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 44:51


    In this episode, June 2nd is a special day in the realm of Popstew. It's the day the very first episode dropped! AK and Stewbert celebrate their podcast anniversary by going back and and discussing their favorite episodes and experiences with the show. Hit play and celebrate the anniversary with the crew from PopStew.

    PopStew ep 39 - The Snyder Cut and Other Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 42:58


    It is finally happening! The Snyder Cut is coming! The fans have another W on the record. On this episode AK and Stewbert discuss a lot of topics including, the Justice League Snyder Cut, HBO Max, superhero movies in the 90s, the prequels, and much more.

    PopStew ep 38 - NBA 2K is BORING...and I LOVE it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 38:47


    In this episode Stewbert talks to AK about his love affair and/or addiction to the game NBA 2K. A game once loved by both has now fallen short in AK's eyes. Is the game too boring now? Is it filled with too many tedious activities? Will Stewbert convince AK to actually get the game again? Is quarantine the reason why certain boring activities are overlooked? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this NBA episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 37 - It Didn't Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 36:00


    There are bad movies but then there are those movies that are so bad in fact, we wish we could forget them. That's what AK and Stewbert are talking about today. Those movies that ruin a franchise or those movies that make you feel like you got robbed because you paid money to see it are getting put into the "forget it was ever made" storage bin. Did we mention your pick? Are we being too harsh with these movies? Find out in this special episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 36 - Double Dragon vs Surf Ninjas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 45:36


    One is a movie based on a video game and is not highly regarded in the video game movie genre. The other is not a video game movie but a certain video game system is heavily involved in the plot. Is comparing these 2 unfair? Maybe but it is being done anyway. What started this? A certain Husky Hero made a comment that deeply disturbed Stewbert. So in this episode of PopStew AK and Stewbert decide to investigate this statement to see if it indeeds holds up. Find out what the statement was and who said it in this investigative episode of PopStew. #DoYouRememberTheseMovies

    PopStew ep 35 - Sports Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 32:59


    Remember sports? Seems like the only way we are going to get our sports fix nowadays is by watching old games or by watching your favorite sports movie. Sports Movies is what AK and Stewart are talking about in this quarantine edition of PopStew. Do you agree with their lists? Did they mention or not mention your favorite movie? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode of PopStew.

    PopStew ep 34 (Season 3) - Mamba Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 36:15


    In this special episode AK and Stewbert honor the late great Kobe Bryant. They talk about his impact on basketball, pop culture, the sports world and how his loss was felt around the globe. Listen to how Kobe’s work ethic and drive resonates with not only them but everyone.

    PopStew ep 33 - Stewbert Loves Daredevil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 28:20


    Yeah, you read that right and no not the Netflix series but the 2003 film starring Ben Affleck. This movie, that has since become a punchline of the genre, is for some reason a favorite of Stewbert's. Why is this so? How did this happen? What does AK think of the film? How does it compare to other awful comic book film? Find out the those answers in this end of the season episode of PopStew!

    PopStew ep 32 - BIFF Wrap Up and Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 24:34


    AK is joined by Pop McStuffins aka Dr. Nicole for this episode about the Buffalo International Film Festival. We are reviewing 2 of the films we saw at the festival, The True Adventures of Wolfboy and Foosballers. Check out our thoughts on these films as well as the awesome festival. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, comment, and share the episodes!

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