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The Authors of the Apocrypha discuss how to 'improve' pop-culture's favorite characters in this bi-weekly comedic podcast

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    Episode 99 - E.T the Extra-Terrestrial (feat. Eric Baudour): Effervescent420 Tornado & the Percocet Scrotening

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 50:35


    E.T. has happened, it's old - in the past. What we need now is a new hero for this generation of kids, someone who really gets how to be cool, hip, and rad. And with the help of our guest, Eric Baudour, we...might have ruined not only one of Steven Spielberg's most iconic films but also your childhood memories entirely.Thanks for tuning in and share us with your friends (or enemies)! @popapocpodcastTags: roosterteeth, eric baudour, Facejam, ET, extra-terrestrial, popular apocrypha, podcast, fictional characters, willem dafoe, ninja, twitch, pokimane, steven spielberg, millennials, nostalgia, improv, xQc, hardcore minigolf, smol boi, mega64, podcasting, comedy, effervescent420 tornado, henry cavill, trap beats, music, rap, explicit, netflix, original, warner brothers, fast and furious, vin diesel, death battle,

    Episode 98 - Gary the Snail: Spongebob Cthulupants and Slavko the Witcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 55:02


    Ever run out of toilet paper during the coronavirus crisis during the middle of the night, and you end up wiping your butt with your child on accident? Relatable, right? This week, join Tyler, Riley, and Nick as they talk about Gary the snail from the renowned cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants. Featuring: Cthulu, Geralt of Rivia, and salty snacks! Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: gary the snail, spongebob, squarepants, patrick, star, suidward, cthulu, horror, dnd, d&d, mindflayer, eldritch, gare-bear, heroes, poop, children, caillou, nyarlthotep, foil, character, fictional, review, show, podcast, popular apocrypha, comedy, best, funny, audio, voiceacting, cartoon, animation, physics, plankton, geralt, rivia, witcher, wild hunt, coronavirus, covid19, pandemic, ick, contagion, toilet paper,

    Episode 97 - Fairly Oddparents: Cosmo, Wanda & Chad the Eldritch Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 52:40


    Following up last week's flight-capable character Cupid, this week are two more fairytale creatures: Cosmo and Wanda from Nickelodeon's cartoon show The Fairly Oddparents. Join us! Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the Show: https:://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: nickelodeon, children, television, cartoon, show, popular, apocrypha, podcast, comedy, improv, fictional, character, fairy, fairytale, magic, fantasy, timmy turner, babysitters, evil, wishes, genie, aladdin, audio, voiceacting, animation, comedy podcast, funny podcast, horror, cthulu, eldritch,

    Episode 96 - Cupid: Safe-Sex Ninjas and Too Much Thigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 62:54


    Happy Valentine's Day! We hope that in the midts of love and romance, you find time to share this episode with your special someone. From talking about too much exposed thigh, Rayman, and the Giver, we eventually end up on a Red-Cross style donation service run by platemail-wearing cupids. How? Find out! Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: popular apocrypha, cupid, valentine, day, card, love, sex, romance, fairytale, god, greek, roman, goddess, venus, ancient, history, lore, podcast, audio, comedy, improv, fiction, character, rooster teeth, achievement hunter, michael jones, off topic, bow, arrow, hawkeye, red cross, transplant, donation, patreon, the giver, rayman

    Episode 95 - Gretel and Hansel: Sour Patch Daddies and the KiddoCabin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 48:57


    It really grinds my gears how Hansel and Gretel return home after defeating the evil witch. What if they didn't? What else should we change? Send us your ideas, and join us this week as we tackle these classic folklore fairytale characters. Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the Show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: sour patch kids, podcast, comedy, sour and sweet, candy, folklore, fairytale, hansel, gretel, gretel and hansel, movie, brothers grimm, popular apocrypha, gingerbread man, gum drop button, shrek, magic, fantasy, fictional characters, audio, voiceacting, humans, flesh, house, cannibalism, evil, warlock, witch, jumanji, jokes, improv, the flesh prince of bel air, inception, leonardo dicaprio, universal studios, pitch,

    Episode 94 - Crush the Turtle: Ripping the Gnar and Finding Nemo 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 58:33


    What is Crush was actually a can of soda afloat in the ocean? Is this even what we talk about? We'll keep you guessing. Join Riley, Tyler, and Nick as they talk about the classic Finding Nemo/Finding Dory character, Crush Turtle. Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the Show! https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: disney, podcast, nemo, turtle, crush, soda, coca cola, movie, cartoon, finding nemo, finding dory, ellen degeneres, fanta, squirt, pop, turtles, nature, ocean, popular apocrypha, audio, voiceacting, funny, best,

    Episode 93 - Reddit Alien: Snoo the Guardians of Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 54:20


    Happy Holidays from all of us at Popular Apocrypha! This week, join Tyler, Riley, and Nick as they discuss the little-known-about Reddit mascot, Snoo the Alien. Friend of giants, invisible to the human eye, and kinda squishy when touched, let's dive right into it. Also, shoutout to Cinema Sins because of that single Snowpiercer reference. Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the Show: https://patreon.com/popapoc or leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts Tags: podcast, audio, comedy, christmas, holidays, reddit, alien, snoo, jokes, improv, terminator, cinema sins, movie, film, television, popular apocrypha, best podcasts 2019, subreddit,

    Episode 92 - Jimmy Neutron: It's a Wonderful Banana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 45:23


    https://popapoc.com/banana Who is the Best Jimmy Neutron character. Hugh. It's Hugh. How can Hugh help us make Jimmy Neutron a better character? By cloning? Robots? Androids? Johnny Depp? Join Nick, Riley, and Tyler this week as we explore how to make this emotionally unintelligible character into something new. Let us know what you think! Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: banana, podcast, popular apocrypha, jimmy neutron, hugh neutron, nickelodeon, television, cartoon, kids show, alpaca, ultralord, podcasting, comedy, funny, best, audio, voiceacting, aliens, jokes, improv, science, fiction, fictional characters, christmas, december, its a wonderful life, review,

    Episode 91 - Elmer Fudd: Multiverse Bounty Hunter or Horror Movie Protagonist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 69:17


    Science Fiction versus Horror: who will win out in Popular Apocrypha's new, adapted version of Elmer Fudd directed by Jordan Peele and starring Rainn Wilson? Join Riley, Tyler, & Nick as they tackle this classic Looney Toons character who will never be the same again. Website: https://popapoc.com Support the Show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: elmer fudd, looney tunes, podcast, popular apocrypha, cartoon, bugs bunny, multiverse, alternate, time travel, science fiction, fictional character, horror, scary, dread, Jack Black, nacho libre, cinematography, the witch, blair witch, star wars, december, new, movie, audio, voiceacting, comedy, funny, improv, telltale, walking dead, cell shading, borderlands, roosterteeth, burnie burns, jordan peele, guillermo del toro, michael bay, jennifer kent, directed by,

    Episode 90 - Air Bud: Paw-Abiding Citizen and Other Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 58:06


    Skyrim, Olympus Has Fallen, Indiana Jones, and more in this world-breaking episode about Disney's classic children's film protagonist: Air Bud the sports-loving golden retriever. Don't be a Snively! give it a listen., and maybe even a review. Website: https://popapoc.com Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: air bud, disney, podcast, golden retriever, dog, popular apocrypha, disney plus, movie, classic, animal, children's movie, audio, voiceacting, gerard butler, paw-abiding citizen, popapoc, dylan sprouse, cole sprouse, stunts, tom cruise,

    Episode 89 - Danny Phantom: Ghost Jesus Attorney at Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 51:43


    How do you improve a perfect character? Nick's not sure, but Tyler and Riley have some new ideas including Jesus, ghost powers, spooky characters, and more. Support the Show: https://patreon/com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: danny phantom, nickelodeon, podcast, comedy podcast, best podcast, funny, improv, fiction, fictional characters, popular apocrypha, david kaufman, daniel fenton, ghosts, halloween, spooky, october, november, scary, episode, costco, roomba, souls, spirits, attorney, jason, monster, machine, ghost in the machine, ghost in the stalls, audio, voiceacting,

    Episode 88 - Caillou: Weed Baked Canadians and Vin Diesel's Kid Doppelganger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 51:28


    On this week's episode of Popular Apocrupha, Tyler, Nick, and Riley discuss universally despised Canadian children's cartoon character, Caillou. Featuring, Vin Diesel references, marijuana-induced contentment, soul-sucking children, and ancient Canadian pagan gods. Support the show: patreon.com/popapoc Website: popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: popular apocrypha, caillou, hated, childrens show, cartoon, canada, ryan reynolds, vin diesel, weed, marijuana, THC, bald, cancer, superpowers, psychic, future, podcast, comedy podcast, best podcast, best comedy podcast, audio, voice acting, nimajneb, November, 2019, funny, jokes, improv,

    Episode 87 - General Mills Monster Cereals: Count Chocula, Frankenberry, Boo Berry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 63:10


    What if we made the General Mills Monster Cereal characters, Frankenberry, Boo Berry, and Count Chocula, all have fun backstories. And then made them snap under corporate greed and oppression? Let's find out! Join Tyler, Riley, and Nick for another spooky Halloween episode. Support the show: patreon.com/popapoc Website: popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: general mills, halloween, monster cereals, podcast, count chocula, frankenberry, boo, boo berry, scary, spooky, october, cereal, pillsbury, spooktober, podcasting, best podcast, comedy, best comedy podcast, funny, funny podcast, fictional character, audio, voiceacting, morgan freeman, danny devito, owen wilson, adam sandler,

    Episode 86 - Freddy Krueger: The Poor Guy Just Wants To Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 65:12


    What a tragic story Fred Krueger has; from being unloved as a child to trying to help children overcome their fear. If only there weren't demons impersonating him in the dreams of his students. Join us this week for another spooky Halloween episode with Nick, Riley, and Tyler! Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: horror movie, podcast, scary, halloween, october, freddy krueger, nightmare on elm street, friday the 13th, spooky, pumpkin, wes craven, elm street, willam defoe, dane dehaan, scary stories, fictional characters, narrative, podcasting, best comedy podcast, funny, comedy, scary podcast, green goblin, spiderman, andrew garfield, spooktober, finn wolfhard, audio, voiceacting, popular apocrypha,

    Episode 85 - Casper the Friendly Ghost: Mostly Just Talking About Ghost Conception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 57:40


    Spooooky season! It's another scary episode from Popular Apocrypha; join Tyler, Riley, and Nick as they discuss Casper the friendly ghost. Or maybe more passive aggressive? Or disestablishmentarian? Or...what...? Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: casper, ghost, halloween, ghost conception, spooky, scary, monster, poltergeist, podcast, comedy, funny, podcasting, popular apocrypha, october, skeleton, roomba, ghost hunting, rebellion, disestablishmentarianism, audio, voiceacting, best comedy podcast, michael cera, jimmy fallon, macauley culkin,

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    Episode 84 - Mike Wazowski: Monster World Hunters & The Return of Randall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 54:59


    Hey Disney, hit us up so that we can collaborate on turning this episode into the next hit Monsters Inc film! Featuring, Randall, Mike Robowski, extra snowcones, and more! Support the show: patreon.com/popapoc Website: popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: monsters inc, disney, pixar, animation, studios, movie, film, podcast, disney podcast, mike wazowski, james p sullivan, sully, boo, october, scary, characters, spooky, halloween, green, mean, one eye, machine, toy story, fictional character, audio, comedy, funny, podcasting, voiceacting

    Episode 83 - Pacman: Ghost Goo, Eyeball Slugs, Apocalyptic Deathmaze

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 57:53


    Our first cross-state episode! Join Riley, Nick, and Tyler as they talk about the *true* history of legendary videogame character Pacman. Will he survive the apocalyptic deathmaze, or will the alien creatures kill him and possess his dead body? Who know?! Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags:podcast, pacman, japan, videogame, retro, comedy, funny, gaming, popular apocrypha, gaming podcast, videogame podcast, ms pacman, paul rudd, bobs burgers, bob's burgers, anime, ninetendo, deathmaze, maze runner, apocalypse, fallout, nuclear, alien, creature, pop culture, character, fiction, fictional characters, character workshop, audio, voiceacting, animated

    Episode 82 - Cars: Slick Track, Ice Hard, Route to Her Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 46:47


    Time to ruin another child-friendly franchise! But will be keep it PG? Who knows! Join us this week to discuss Disney/Pixar's Cars animated cinematic franchise. In this episode, we'll be creating new Cars characters with their own unique storylines. Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social media: @popapocpodcast Tags: cars, disney, pixar, marvel, lightning mcqueen, podcast, comedy, funny, popular apocrypha, tessa thompson, liam neeson, animation, best podcast, cartoon, improv, fictional character, audio, voiceacting,

    Episode 81 - Arthur Pendragon: The Sword in the Stone Cold Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 69:32


    It's showtime! Meaning, it's time to modify this week's character: Arthur Pendragon. Join us as we discuss magic, stupidity, and love. Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Socials: @popapocpodcast Tags: podcast, comedy, funny, best, arthur, myth, legend, pendragon, merlin, sword, stone, mythical, morning, rhett, link, gerard butler, hugh jackman, show, episode, 81, morgan, witch, magic, lady, lake, con, artist, voiceacting, audio, social media, patreon, best comedy podcast, popular apocrypha

    Episode 80 - Popeye: One Punch Man of the Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 59:56


    Riley, Nick, and Tyler really do a number on Popeye. But not only him; Davy Jones, Sweet Pea, and Olive Oil too! Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: podcast, comedy, popeye, sailor, cartoon, fictional character, davy jones, pirates of the Caribbean, jack sparrow, disney, sweet pea, olive oil, funny podcast, popular apocrypha, michael cera, bryan cranston, actor, voiceacting, audio, improv podcast

    Episode 79 - Atreus: Baby Bjorn Blades, Myth Killer, Frozen God of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 72:17


    Atrues was just a BOY. But now he is a man, a giant, a god...who kills! Join Tyler, Nick, & Riley as they modify this week's mythological, pop-culture character. From powers to entitlement in children, it's another episode of Popular Apocrypha. Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: atreus, god of war, podcast, fictional, characters, draugur, skyrim, oblivion, kratos, mythology, greek, norse, thor, thor ragnarok, chris hemsworth, christopher judge, giants, fey, loki, tom hiddleston, chain blades, mjolnir, faye, troy baker, titans, far cry, bioshock,

    Episode 78 - Little Red Riding Hood & the Chicago Grimm Crackdown of 1949

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 70:10


    Time to bust a drug cartel in this episode of Popular Apocrypha. How do we get from Little Red riding Hood to the Grimm drug cartel? Find out in this episode with Nick, Riley, & Tyler. Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: podcast, brothers grimm, grimm, fairy, fairytale, fairy tales, popular apocrypha, popular podcast, comedy podcast, best podcast, funny, fictional characters, audio, fantasy, chicago, jon hamm, liam neeson, elizabeth olsen, natalie dormer, movie, novel, narrative, context, characteristics, review, voiceacting,

    Episode 77 - Smokey Bear: The Dummy Thicc, Stupid Fast Boi, United States Forest-Army Ranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 54:30


    Time to ruin another beloved character! his time, it's Smokey Bear - you thought it was Smokey "THE" Bear didn't ya? Join Riley, Nick, & Tyler as they make this bear-boy into a magical, druidic creature with spiritual abilities and a tragic accident backstory - shocking, we know. Support the show: patreon.com/popapoc Website: popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: podcast, forest, smokey, bear, smokey the bear, smokey bear, united states, government, military, ranger, forestry, podcasting, fictional, characters, review, propaganda, review, commentary, popapoc, popular apocrypha, audio, voiceacting, barbeque, food, smoked, bears,

    [SPECIAL] Appendices #3 - Audience Identity, Perspective, & Volition: When Are YOU the Character in a Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 62:06


    Yo, yo yo, it's the Patreon special release! If you want to hear more of our exclusive Appendices episodes, they are available to our Patreon subscribers on Patreon.com/popapoc In this Appendices, we discuss what are the differences in audience experience from when they are identifying as a character within a narrative compared to when they are themselves the character in a narrative. Let us know examples or if you think we bungled anything! Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the show: https://popapoc.com Tags: popular apocrypha, patreon, appendices, narrative, literature, review, character, identity, bethesda, skyrim, fallout, popapoc, podcast, podcasting, minecraft, hardcore henry, black mirror, bandersnatch, bear grills, movie, book, radio, videogames, stories, dishonored, development, design, john dies at the end, critique, audio, voiceacting

    Episode 76 - Mysterio (ft. Sam Bashor): Spider-Man Goes to Disney & Steve's Best Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 57:31


    On this very special episode, Tyler, Nick, & Riley are joinedby esteemed guest Sam Bashor. You know him from Sourcefed and as a writer an producer for all kinds of things, and now you can check him out on his podcast Only Stupid Answers or on the Youtube channel Might Be Awesome. Sam helps the guys as they discuss the classic Spider-Man villain, Mysterio. Trying to avoid spoilers for the most recent iteration with Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home, they talk comics, Disneyland, cereals, and more! Also, a special announcement: this week on Patreon for fourth tier and up there will be the first merch item available. See it tomorrow on Patreon and social media! Support the show: patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: sam bashor, spiderman, mysterio, comedy, superhero, jake gyllenhaal, tom holland, spiderman far from home, sam bashor podcast, sam bashor spiderman, popular apocrypha, podcasting, popapoc, villains, fictional character, redesign, review, comics, marvel, mcu, mcu spider-man, spider-man home, zachary quinto, zac efron, zach galifianakis, audio, voiceacting, funny, sourcefed, valleyfolk, sugar pine, might be awesome, only stupid answers, episode 76, Support the show

    Episode 75 - The Dangerous Misfortunes of Flapjack: Point Break, Listerine, & the Death of Candy Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 54:15


    Dentists. Scary, right? Well this time they make a character...better. That's what we'll say at least. Join Nick, Riley, & Tyler as they discuss Flapjack from the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack on Cartoon Network. From family dynamics and identity to a totalitarian regime, we create a vision of Flapjack never thought of before. Support the show on Patreon! https://patreon.com/popapoc Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: podcast, cartoon network, flapjack, k'nuckles, misadventures of flapjack, bubby, whale, pirates, cartoon, saturday morning, funny, comedy, podcasting, listerine, doctors, dentists, healthcare, candy, sweets, teeth, point break, bethesda, dishonored, flapjack cartoon, Thuram Orman, popular apocrypha, audio, voiceacting,

    Episode 74 - Tarzan: Jungle Attunement, Randy Savage, & the Frozen Sibling Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 54:43


    Reach out to us with characters, comments, and questions! Join Riley, Tyler, & Nick this week as they discuss the different iterations of Tarzan and how to connect a modified Tarzan into the greater Disney canon. Will Tarzan have ice powers? Will he marry Jane? Did he save his parents? Find out! Website: https:// popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the Show: Https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: tarzan, disney, podcast, popapoc, popular apocrypha, disney podcast, popular apocrypha disney, phil collins, michael fassbender, jungle, superpowers, frozen, frozen 2, frozen sequel, brothers, siblings, animals, abilities, fictional characters, audio, voiceacting, literature review, podcasting, randy savage, wrestling, dog bounty hunter,

    Episode 73 - Ross Gellar & Rachel Green: The Butterfly Effect & Why Can't Friends Just Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 54:48


    Our first Friends duo! Join Tyler, Nick, and Riley as they discuss why people like watching dramatic shows to escape their boring lives and relationships! Or more accurately, join us as we talk through how to set Ross Gellar (David Schwimmer) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) up for success. Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the Show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: friends, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, jennifer aniston, ross gellar, david schwimmer, rachel green, podcast, episode, comedy, funny podcast, best comedy podcast, jokes, improv, fictional characters, popapoc, popular apocrypha, podcasting, audio, fiction, television, tv, tv show, review, critique, analysis, monica, chandler, joey, phoebe, drama, comedy,

    Episode 72 - Artemis Fowl: Dippin Dots, Capsaicin Receptors, & Mini-Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 60:23


    A week later, join Nick, Tyler, and Riley as they discuss Artemis Fowl. Will he still be a supergenius? Will he be a child? Or will he be a FroYo billionaire? Who knows... Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast, comedy, popapoc, funny, artmeis fowl, dippin dots, ice cream, miniature golf, mini golf, frozen yoghurt, froyo, frozen yogurt, novel, young adult, fiction, fairy, fae, fantasy, bodyguard, audio, voiceacting, podcasting, best podcast,

    Episode 71 - Johnnie Walker: The Traveler, the Chronicler, the Desired Podcast Sponsor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 72:25


    Well, Riley, Nick and Tyler have way too much freedom in this episode to do whatever they want. Will they ruin the Johnnie Walker brand mascot? Will they make it better? Will Johnnie Walker want to create ads based on this episode? Who knows! Social Media: @popapocpodcast Website: www.popapoc.com Support the Show: www.patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast, comedy, new episode, best podcast, funny, improv, johnie walker, brand, mascot, redeisgn, fictional character, history, rome, empire, england, united kingdom, ireland, scotland, cletic, mythology, lore, legends, whiskey, scotch, alcohol, wanderer, chronicle, audio, voiceacting, sponsor, contact us, please

    Episode 70 - Dolores of the House Umbridge: First of Her Name, the Half-Blood, Lord of the Boggarts, High Inquisitor of Hogwarts, Wielder of Chains and Mother of Centaur

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 52:22


    Dolores Jane Umbridge is probably one of the worst, most evil fictional characters that we could possibly discuss on the show. So how can we make her better? How do we take her prejudice and turn it even...more? Join Tyler, Riley, & Nick as they meander through it. Website: https://popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast, hary potter, dolores umbridge, villains, fictional character, popular apocrypha, literature review, literary, best podcasts, funny podcast, comedy, dumbledore, voldemort, centaurs, fantasy, magic, wizards, dragons, game of thrones, audio, voiceacting, danerys, daenerys, show, muggle, squib, witches, boggart, creatures, fantastic beasts,

    Episode 69 - Christian Grey: An Anthropological Investigation of BDSM Culture and Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 57:53


    We made it, boys! Episode 69, and that means its' a sexy episode. Join Nick, Riley, & Tyler as they discuss rich playboy creep, Christian Grey. Social media: @popapocpodcast Website: https://popapoc.com Support the show: https://patreon.com/popapoc Tags: fifty shades of grey, podcast, comedy, popular apocrypha, christian grey, anastasia steel, jaime dornan, dakota johnson, e.l. james, bdsm, sex, sexual, sensual, sexy, podcast, literature, fictional character, popapoc, best podcast, professor, research, book review, movie review, film, novel, trauma, kink, harrison ford, joseph gordon levit, indiana jones, liam neeson, alfred kinsey, psychology, bryan cranston, jesse pinkman, patton oswalt, keegan michael-key, spielberg, wes anderson, audio, voiceacting

    Episode 68 - The Twin of Dorian Gray: Gothic Horror, Blood Rituals, & Waifus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 71:13


    Dorian Gray. Dorian and Lorian. Dory and Gray. Dark twins twisted by the hands of hell and parentage, inextricably linked. Join Riley, Tyler, & Nick as they take this literary classic character from Oscar Wilde and rip it a new one. Social: @popapocpodcast Website: https://popapoc.com Support the show: Patreon.com/popapoc Tags:podcast, comedy, popular apocrypha, literature, review, oscar wilde, dorian gray, paul rudd, avengers, endgame, fictional character, harry potter, lich king, fantasy, classics, vampires, body pillow, waifu, tomagachi, voodoo, best podcasts, funny, supernatural, kanye west, hell, philosophy, does hell exist, is hell real, jenson ackles, jared padalecki, criminal minds, zachary levi, john krasinski, cole sprouse, dylan sprouse, hemsworth brothers,

    Episode 67 - Avengers Apocrypha #4: Big Oof Thanos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 57:07


    In the fourth and final episode for April's specially themed Avengers Apocrypha, we discuss the Mad Titan Thanos. But this time, he'll be truly undefeatable... Support the show: Patreon.com/popapoc Send us your feedback: @popapocpodcast Leave a review! Tags: avengers, endgame, marvel, thanos, podcast, popular apocrypha, thor, josh brolin, chris hemsworth, robert downey jr, dies, who dies in avengers, jawbreakers, podcasting, audio, voice acting, purple, chin, funny, comedy, improv podcast, fictional character, movie, film, comics, superhero, chris wevans, captain america, black widow, scarlett johannson, spoilers, dog bounty hunter, infinity stones, time travel,

    Episode 66 - Avengers Apocrypha #3: The Perfect Avenger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 52:10


    In this week's continuation of Popular Apocrypha's Avengers April, Nick complains about the Falcon and Tyler & Riley listen...kinda. From helmets to half-baked ideas, it's everything as usual. But not really. Support the podcast: Patreon.com/popapoc Website: popapoc.com Social Media: @popapocpodcast Tags: avengers, podcast, comedy, popular apocrypha, endgame, stan lee, funny podcast, best podcasts, popular podcasts, nerdy podcasts, geeky, birdman, falcon, sam wilson, josh brolin, terry crews, robert downey jr, thor, chris hemsworth, anthony mackie, redwing, dumb and dumber, meta, the perfect avenger, spike lee, jokes, improv, audio, fictional, literary, narrative, marvel, test dummy, audio, voice acting, adrenaline rush,

    Episode 65 - Avengers Apocrypha #2: The Weak-Enders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 61:39


    It's time for round two of Avengers April here at the Popular apocrypha podcast, and we might have created our best episode ever: Soft Counters of the original six Avengers superheroes. It's time for villains, new ones, that are antithetical to the hot Marvel team. In this episode, we create villains for Hulk, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Captin America, & Black Widow. To hear Thor's soft-nemesis, check out our postshow on patreon.com/popapoc Social Media: @popapocpodcast Website: https://popapoc.com Tags: avengers, marvel, endgame, podcast, superhero, superpowers, nerdy podcast, iron man, thor, robert downey jr, ryan reynolds, hugh jackman, chris hemsworth, villains, mutants, podcasting, audio, soft counters, hulk, black widow, mark ruffalo, scarlett johansson, kitten man, kenny chesney, terminator, polish woman, deadshot, batman, best podcast, funny, comedy, channing tatum, kathy bates, sonic the hedgehog, Sean Evans, hot ones, chris pine, MCU, Liam Neeson, audio, voiceacting, hilarious,

    Episode 64 - Avengers Apocrypha #1: Witch Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 64:02


    In this first episode of a specially themed Avenger's April, Tyler, Nick, & Riley tackle the - arguably - most underutilized character in the MCU: Scarlett Witch. How can we reconcile the X-men/Marvel differences? How can she be more "Witch"-esque? How will they improve her, or will they fail? Send us your thoughts: @popapocpodcast Support the podcast: patreon.com/popapoc Tags: scarlett witch, avengers, endgame, marvel, robert downey jr, elizabeth olsen, podcast, avengers podcast, podcasting, best podcast, superhero, superhero podcast, iron man, thor, hulk, captain america, hawkeye, xmen, magneto, fox, disney, powers, audio, squarespace, chris hemsworth, jeremy renner, quicksilver, psionic, abilities, april, 2019, age of ultron, dark phoenix, writing, character design, popapoc, popular apocrypha, chthulu, comedy, funny, jokes, games

    Episode 63 - Phineas and Ferb: The Impossibility Engine & the Final Day of Summer Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 56:44


    It's another episode of Popular Apocrypha! This time Nick, Tyler, & Riley are tearing apart the beloved 2000's children's show: Phineas and Ferb. Will they go darker? Will they be kind? Will they end up playing Russian Roulette with a fully automatic pistol? where did that idea come from? Yikes...*cough* Nick *cough* Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast, phineas and ferb, perry, popular apocrypha, platypus, summer, vacation, candace, podcasting, funny, comedy, pop culture, best podcast, spongebob, disney, nickelodeon, icarly, children, cartoon, science, physics, hilarious, kids show, televiosion, saturday morning, newtons law, dungeons and dragons, popapoc, audio, voice acting, music, character, fictional, nerdy, geeky, funny,

    Episode 62 - Bob the Builder: Undead Knight Rider, Lemonheads, & Chainsaw Nick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 55:45


    Welcome back to Popular Apocrypha! As always, we are Riley, Tyler, & Nick. This week: Bob the Builder. From a children's cartoon to a wizards guilty pleasure, what will become of our character this week? Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: comedy, funny podcast, podcast, bob the builder, children's, cartoons, kids show, popular apocrypha, popular podcast, jokes, improv, construction, equipment, industry, necromancy, magic, wizards, pants, audio, souls, tom, reanimation, amination, adventure, lemonheads, safety, building, thomas the tank engine, knight rider, batman, best comedy podcast, characters, fictional, stories, peaky blinders, futuristic, fantasy, patreon, milestone, pop culture

    Episode 61 - Admiral Amilyn Holdo: Political Lobbyist Turned Redeemed POW with an Ice Pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 61:16


    As requested by one of you, we decided to try to improve a rather lack-luster character: Admiral Amilyn Holdo from Star Wares: The Last Jedi. Join us this week as we think through things like communism, assassinations, political intrigue, and how to create an interesting backstory for a less than optimal character. Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: comedy, podcast, funny, nerdy, fictional, star wars, star wars podcast, popular apocrypha, holdo, admiral holdo, amilyn holdo, communism, jokes, improv, games, geek, skywalker, george lucas, darth vader, emperor palpatine , world war 2, world war II, next film, new, kylo ren, daisey ridley, oscar isaac, laura dern, adam driver, han solo, spy, movie, science fiction, fantasy, espionage, rebellion, sith, jedi, force, characters, voice acting, sacrifice, honor, audio

    Episode 60 - Prince Zuko: AntiFinger-Blasting Sneaky Boy with a Spiderman Arc

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 50:09


    Fair warning, this one gets a little crazy (NSFW). But we haven't ever laughed this hard in an episode before. Join Nick, Tyler, & Riley as they figure out that Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender is harder to improve than he looks. Should he be a bender? Should his uncle love him? Should his father forgive him? And more! Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast, comedy, funny, popular apocrypha, zuko, avatar, the last airbender, iroh, nickelodeon, television, series, firelord, bending, voice acting, audio, pop culture, aang, azula, naruuto, anime, animation, cactus juice, mood goddess, letterkenny, the incredibles, ghost, sixth sense, apex legends, patreon, nsfw

    Episode 59 - Wile E Coyote and Road Runner: Lean Headey Snorting Cigs & Murderous Estate Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 64:42


    Riley, Nick, and Tyler tackle too classic Saturday morning cartoons characters: Wile E Coyote & the Roadrunner. How will they do it? Who will be spared? Probably no one. Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: comedy , podcast , fiction , characters , analysis , funny , looney toons , wile coyote , road runner , games , acme , porky pig , bugs bunny , yosemite sam , marvin martian , tom and jerry , cartoons , saturday morning , popular apocrypha , Mila Kunis , natalie portman , willam Defoe , jon ham , lena headey , audio , voice acting , podcasting , popular , top podcasts , 2019

    Episode 58 - Shaggy Rogers: The Zoinks, the Meme, the Force that Binds Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 50:33


    Tyler, Nick, & Riley are subject to the will of the all-powerful Shaggy. And Shaggy wills that he be *transformed*!!! In this episode, we get meta, we get philosophical, and we get on Reddit. How powerful is Shaggy? Let's get down into it! Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast , funny , comedy , popular apocrypha , pop culture , shaggy , scooby doo , mystery gang , machine , velma , fred , movie , television , show , powers , superhero , force , magic , mystical , creators , character , fictional , jokes , games , reddit , one punch man , possession , supernatural , angels , demons , gods , drugs , weed , gwenyth paltrow , love interest , voice acting

    Episode 57 - Medusa: Pee Poles, Reverse Vampire, & the Glory of Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 70:26


    Medusa's backstory is filled with tragedy, so Nick, Tyler, and Riley aim in this episode to bring about justice, freedom, and the glory of the Roman Empire. Join them in this episode for urinal modifications, flirting with Gal Gadot, and more! patreon.com/popapoc twitter.com/popapocpodcast instargram.com/popapocpodcast Tags: medusa , mythology , podcast , popular apocrypha , space , france , games , comedy , jokes , improv , ryan reynolds , vampires , gorgon , myth , legend , athena , persephone , powers , gal gadot , snake , hair , harry potter , david tennant , audio , funny , wonder woman , lore , fandom , canon , history , politics

    Episode 56 - Jay Gatsby: The Truman Show, Choking on Grapes, & Cilantro Sex Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 65:20


    James "Jay Gatsby" Gats is an enigma. Now more than ever with this episode from Popular Apocrypha brought to you by Riley, Nick, & Tyler. What if Nick Carroway was the bad guy? What if Daisy was a talent agent? What if Jay was just some...dude? Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast , comedy , gatsby , leonardo dicaprio , funny , f scott fitsgerald , literature , literary , high school , daisy , tom , toby maguire , the great gatsby , popular apocrypha , audio , voice acting , nerdy , geeky , radio , drama , show , truman show , movies , world war one , military , bob hope , fallout , legend of korra , avatar the last airbender , existential , death , elijah wood , hugh jackman , daniel day lewis , michael fassbender , nathalie emmanuel , tom hardy , chris pine , benedict cumberbatch , characters ,

    Episode 55 - Wonder Woman: Bisexual Battle Medic, Women's Rights, & Jurassic Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 67:20


    Wonder Woman. Battle Medic. Warrior. Friend. Goddess. Superhero. In this episode, Tyler, Nick, & Riley talk through the modern Wonder Woman and how she might be improved upon. Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast , wonder woman , gal gadot , mythology , dc comics , amazon , jeff bezos , magic , supernatural , diana prince , superhero , marvel , comics , iron man , batman , spiderman , spiderverse , hercules , superman , avengers , justice league , aliens , technology , science , lore , lore podcast , kpop , dinosaur , anime , war , history , feminism , women's rights , medical , bisexual , audio , voice acting

    Episode 54 - Tony the Tiger: How Babies Are Made, Jerry Seinfeld, & Riley's Quiche

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 60:58


    Nick wan'ts to know where babies come from. Riley wants a cat to be allergic to other cats. And Tyler wants to not have to edit all of it. In another episode of Popular Apocrypha, the Authors tackle Tony the Tiger, the classic Kellogg's Frosted Flakes mascot. Patreon: Patreon.com/popapoc Website: Popapoc.com Tags: tony the tiger , frosted flakes, cereal , marketing , podcast , comedy , popular apocrypha , business , kelloggs , pillsbury doughboy , audio , funny , funny podcast , jokes , laughs , voice acting , queer eye , quiche , elmo , katy kangaroo , year of the tiger , advertising , logo , mascot , mob , mafia , macauley culkin , calvin and hobbes , bill watterson , babies , santa , captain america , Jerry Seinfeld, The Bee Movie , genetics , science , engineering , patrick warburton , poppin fresh , truman show , vegan ,

    Episode 53 - Ash Ketchum: Next Top Pokemon, Broken Clones, & Everyone's Vegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 66:37


    Ass Ketchup is back, this time in his own episode! Nick, Riley, & Tyler discover that Ash isn't all he's cracked up to be. In fact, he's not even himself at all. Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: popular , apocrypha , pokemon , nerdy , funny , comedy , best comedy podcast , ash ketchum , nintendo , #deep , Canada , Pikachu , detective pikachu , ryan reynolds , animatronic , robot , games , pokedex , audio , voice acting , vegan , chef , music , American idol, america's got talent , competition , pageant , vulpix , narrative

    Episode 52 - Growth, Hopes, & Friendship: 2018-2019 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 41:24


    It's been another year since we had a year in review, so Tyler, Riley, & Nick reflect back on all of the changes, transitions, growth, and more from 2018 and look toward the prospects of what is to come in 2019. Thank you so much for joining us on this journey!

    Episode 51 - Father Time: Baby New Year, Potato Babies, Baby Somethin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 64:18


    Happy New Year! It's 2019 and that means it's time for another year of the Popular Apocrypha podcast. To start it off right, Riley brings Nick and Tyler new canon about Father Time & Baby New Year. Where will it end up this time? Remember to check out Audible for access to over 180,000 amazing audiobooks! audible.com/popapoc Tags: comedy , podcast , new year , happy , baby , father time , time , father , youtube , rewind , 2018 , 2019 , games , podcasting , episodes , funny , history , Benjamin Button , #deep , child sacrifice , American Gods , Neil Gaiman , audible , chaos , DMV , Avengers , marvel , cinematic universe , future , futuristic , time travel , doctor who , causality , science , pop culture , audio , laughs , jokes , improv

    Episode 50 - Kevin McCallister: Alone Home, Loki's Son, & the House of Whatever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 54:30


    Tyler takes Nick & Riley on a wild ride to figure out how Kevin McCallister, Home Alone's infamous, can be made better. Gods among men, men among demons, demons among houses. What will they think of next? Tags: comedy , podcast , home alone , kevin mccallister , mcauley culkin , lost in new york , microsoft , office , password , #deep , relationship , podcasting , bunny ears , donald trump , games , funny , laughs , macaulay culkin , harry , marv , space , buzz aldrin , pirate , ninja , loki , demigod , norse , mythology , imp , demon , torture , death , murder , family , Christmas , pete , kathy , buzz , gods , audio

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