KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast
A lively discussion about comics, television, film and everything else making waves this week inside fan culture.
Episodes
Spider-Man is back swinging through our multiplexes and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast couldn't be happier about it! We have an in-depth review of the new film, opinions on the theater-going experience stirred up by "The Odyssey" and another visit to the biggest gathering of gamers in the galaxy... Gen Con!
Length - 01:34:53
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:07:12 - TRIP REPORT
It felt like time for another tournament bracket episode, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is matching up and debating 36 iconic vehicles until we've decided on the best car, truck, van, spaceship, motorcycle, boat or tractor (!?) in the history of television. It's the KPP Battle of the Small Screen Machines!
Length - 02:13:50
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
After a quick trip to the bank, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast puts our traveling shoes on to visit two shows not on our usual repertoire. Listen in as we recap trips to some super enjoyable events and fill our bags to bursting!
Length - 01:00:41
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:08:30 - TRIP REPORT
Jordan ventured to Pittsburgh for the 3 Rivers Comicon while Cliff made the...
By the Power of Ka-Pow... we have the Pop Cultured Podcast!
The summer movie season is in full swing and while we may not have a He-Man sipper, we do have SPOILER-FREE reviews of the first three big films hitting our screens.
Length - 01:31:03
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:13:45 - MOVIE NEWS
A group outing to see 80s toy extravaganza "Masters of the Universe," D&D YouTube chan...
Three is a magic number. (Yes it is.) So this time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking trios! Listen in as we nominate, debate and rank our choices for the Top 11 Movie Trilogies of all time. It's a surprising list and we agree more than normal, but it's still a nerve-wracking process as we each maneuver to make sure our favorites are represented.
Length - 01:48:14
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
On this week's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast we marvel at the card shop boom currently happening in our area and put our unlimited movie pass to use checking out the first new "Star Wars" flick in seven years. This is the way!
Length - 01:04:27
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:24:36 - STAR WARS
A review of the new "Star Wars the Mandalorian and Grogu" feature film with MINOR SP...
In what's become another annual tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, the time has come for our Summer Movie Challenge where we each attempt to forecast which films will become the biggest blockbusters of the season. Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and former Coach-Mayor Jared Lowe return as participants, prognosticating our Top Ten lists of what's sure to heat up the box office over the next few m...
It's been too long since we did a deep dive into The 'Dale, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back at it with Riverdale Chapter 112 "American Psychos," the annual musical episode for season six. Listen in as Archie starts a labor movement, TT has a raging bachelorette dance party and the town hosts a serial killer convention.
Length - 00:56:01
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
The first Saturday in May always means one thing... Free Comic Book Day! And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here with our annual sneak peek at all of the books you can expect to find being given away by your friendly neighborhood comic shop on Saturday, May 2nd!
Length - 00:36:08
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:01:45 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
A rundown of this year's releases for Fr...
It's a good thing our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast is always Down to Podcast, because he sticks around another week to help us discuss our most recent treks along the Toy Trail, a few new television discoveries and a mouth-watering getting-to-know-you question.
Length - 01:26:15
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:03:18 - TRIP REPORT
Celebrating our 10th year, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has nominated three moments from our past to serve as the inaugural class in our Annals of Fame. Joined by longest-serving Jesse, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane and bestow some of our all-time favorite bits KPP's highest honor that we just made up.
Honoree #1 - original episode #66.
Honoree #2 - original episode #41.
This week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking Oscar results, that wild Spider-Man trailer and journeys to THREE different conventions in three weeks. So tune in and learn maybe sometimes you should take candy from strangers!
Length - 01:40:42
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:05:30 - TRIP REPORT
Springtime kicks off con season and the first ToyRama Expo in Canton, the return of our l...
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back with recommendations for some truly excellent television, our take on the comic book art-vs-story debate and a pal of ours with a movie deal. Don't miss it!
(And don't miss out on the cool merch in our TeePublic store!)
Length - 01:07:57
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:13:00 - COMIC BOOK NEWS
Local writer James Patrick scores a Netflix mov...
Our biggest show of the year is here, with Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's 9th Annual Poobah Awards. In one marathon episode, we recognize EVERY movie we saw in 2025. That's well over 100 films, ranked and counted down, plus specific recognition for our favorite individual performances and exemplary moments in a variety of categories. It's awards season and we leave no stone unturned!
Length - 04:56:36
Language - R. (Contains adu...
In the midst of a nationwide winter storm Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to keep you company. Even if you've run out of bread, we have some of our favorite classic segment comfort food and a look back at a banner year in the comic book industry.
Length - 01:05:06
Language - R. (Contains adult language.)
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0:06:15 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME
Choosing our last meals and which super power we'd prefer.
<...2026 has arrived, marking Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's 10th year in existence. And we kick it off the same way we have every January for the past decade, with a look ahead at all the movies set to be released in the coming year. Joined again by special guest Jared Lowe, we are previewing the next twelve months of films and deciding on a Top Ten list of what we are anticipating the most.
Length - 01:51:10
Language - R. (Contain...
In our final episode of 2025, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast celebrates the publication of a book, mourns the humble, hardworking penny and reports back from one of our favorite yearly comic con destinations.
Length - 01:26:10
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:03:15 - KPP RENT FREE
Seth published a book about his adventures in genealogy, holding on to Barnes family holiday tradit...
Celebrate the holidays with your friends at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast! To mark the season, we decided to draft our favorite media from three different categories in five different eras. So listen along as we pick and choose the best of the best Christmas movies, Christmas television specials and Christmas songs from every decade.
Length - 01:13:54
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
It's time for another rousing round of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, where we recap some fun trips we've taken and try to remember all of the television that's come and gone over the last couple months.
Length - 01:07:05
Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)
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0:04:45 - TRIP REPORT
Jordan's recent return to the Cincinnati Comic Expo and Cliff's visit to some new vintage shops on the Oh...
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