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Pop Culture PastorEp 188: SupermanJames Gunn’s Superman is finally here—and the Pop Culture Pastor crew is all in. This week, Dave, Cody, and Justin dig deep into the film that reboots the most iconic superhero of all time with big ideas, even bigger emotions, and (surprisingly) one very good dog. We break down the performances (Nicholas Hoult’s Lex is definitive), debate the new take on Kal-El’s parents, and celebrate the bright, hopeful tone that makes this Superman feel like… well, Superman. David Corenswet’s debut in the cape gives us everything we’ve been missing—sincerity, optimism, and a jawline sculpted...
2025-07-181h 32Pop Culture PastorEp 185: Be Kind Rewind (Jurassic Park)We spared no expense on this one — it’s our Be Kind Rewind on Jurassic Park! Join Dave, Cody, and Sir Jackson, Geek of the Round Table as they revisit Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster that made dinosaurs cool again and Jeff Goldblum a household vibe. We’re talking animatronics, chaos theory, Mr. DNA, and why this movie still stomps the competition decades later. Plus: who wins the movie, who loses (sorry, Crichton), and what this tale of scientific hubris can still teach us today.Also in this episode:Steve Burns from Blue’s Clues is starting a podcast...
2025-06-271h 20
Pop Culture PastorBonus: PIV-OTTTT!Sometimes things don’t go as planned… like our guest canceling last minute 😅 But instead of skipping a week, Dave & Cody deliver a surprise bonus episode packed with off-the-cuff hilarity, pop culture tangents, and a little bracket sadness.🎤 What’s inside:The guest that wasn’t (but might be soon)Cody’s plan to meet David Tennant at Planet Comic ConUpcoming hangouts & how YOU can join the crew at Old ChicagoSnachs With Zach is coming 👀Should we review the new Snow White movie?Is The Batman Part II doomed? Dave says yes.Antarctica has its own sci-fi thriller in...
2025-03-2136 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 142: Twisters with Meteorologist Doug Heady🎙️ Hey, Pop Culture Pastor fans! This week, Dave & Cody are back with a highly anticipated review of the movie Twisters, currently sitting at 77% on Rotten Tomatoes with a 92% audience score. 🌪️✨
Movie Review Begins (14:30)
Join the discussion as the hosts dive into:
First Impressions: Dave and Cody share their initial thoughts and experiences watching Twisters, comparing it to other blockbuster hits like Top Gun Maverick. They discuss the fun and excitement of the movie, and how it feels like a classic summer blockbuster. 🎬🍿
Character Analysis: The hosts break down the performances of t...
2024-07-261h 30
Pop Culture PastorWatch-alongs: It Was Justified™ (Justified CP, ep 5)Hold onto your Stetsons, Watchers! 🤠 The "Justified: City Primeval" fun continues on Pop Culture Pastor Watch-alongs. 🎬🍿 Episode 5 brings us the legendary Bulldozer Burt (played by the also legendary David Cross), a real estate dynamo who gets an unexpected visit. Raylan's got his hands full—wrangling outlaws and old detectives who bear striking similarities to himself! Tune in as we dissect the action, drama, and bulldozer-sized twists! 🖼 #Justified #PopCulturePastor #Watchalongs
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2023-08-1437 min
Pop Culture PastorWatch-alongs: Venison By The Lakeside (Last Of Us ep8)On this week's Watch-along Cody & Dave talk through the intense 8th episode of Last of Us.
Why are the religious people always bad?
Is that how you administer penicillin?
How creepy is David?
How good is Bella Ramsey?
Listen for answers to these questions and more!
2023-03-0829 min
Pop Culture PastorEpisode 64: Be Kind Rewind (A Goofy Movie)Cody and Geek of the Round Table, Jackson shepherd Dave through his very first viewing of millennial cult classic, A Goofy Movie! Its a conversation full of cartoon animals, daddy issues and Tevin Campbell.
Also:
- What's going on with WWE?
- Malcolm in the NASCAR
- Dave and Goonies 2
- and more!!!
2023-01-131h 36
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio: Mr. Astronaut, What's It Like In Space? (1/10/23)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Mr. Astronaut, Tell Us About Space
- Should Benedict Cumberbatch Pay Reparations To Barbados?
2023-01-1033 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 63: Lets Get Excited For Stuff In 2023!To celebrate the new year, Dave & Cody talk about what they're looking forward to in 2023. Movies, television, video games, books and more are discussed.
Also:
- Jeremy Renner
- DC Update! What is James Gunn blathering on about now?
- Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds are adorable.
2023-01-061h 36
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: Who Is The Villain Of Home Alone? (1/3/23)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Who Is The Villain Of Home Alone?
- The Grinch And Robert Deniro
- Gen X Words
2023-01-0341 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 62: Our Favorite Pop Culture of 2022We are nearing the end of the year so it’s time for Dave & Cody to talk about what they enjoyed the most in pop culture in 2022! Also: Who is the best wrestler turned actor and why isn’t it The Rock?
2022-12-301h 46Pop Culture PastorEpisode 61: The Santa Clauses & NewsThe pastors close out their Holiday special review series with a look at Disney+'s The Santa Clauses. Is it worth watching?
Also:
- Why wont James Gunn & James Cameron stop talking?
- In Donald Glover we trust.
- And, listener questions answered in The Lobby!
2022-12-231h 32
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: Fortnite Law (12/20/22)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Funko Advent Calendars!
- Blocking The Sun
- Suing Fortnite?
2022-12-2043 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 60: Breaking DC News & SpiritedThis week Dave & Cody discuss the breaking news concerning James Gunn and the ousting of Henry Cavill as Superman. The fellas also continue their holiday specials review by talking about the Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell flick, Spirited.
Also: Jason Geesaman joins in via the GeekPhone to give a quick breakdown of Violent Night!
2022-12-161h 29
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: Be A Snowflake! (12/13/22)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- The McRib Can Kick Rocks!
- Everyone Likes Their Own Brand
- Spotify Wrapped
- Be A Snowflake
2022-12-1340 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 59: Christmas Story ChristmasOn this week's festive episode, Dave & Cody discuss the new sequel to beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Story. Is it a new classic? Or should they have triple dog dared to not make it?
Also: What is James Cameron's major malfunction?
2022-12-091h 35
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: Everything Is Gaslighting! (12/6/22)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Gravestone Recipes
- Everything Is Gaslighting!
- Time Is Money
2022-12-0636 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 58: Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday SpecialThis week the pastors start the Christmas season with the first review of a new movie or special that you the listeners voted for: Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special!!! Also: A pop culture news round up!
2022-12-021h 23
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: MONOPOLY FIGHT!!! (11-29-22)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Candy Testing or How Covid Gave Me Super Powers
- MONOPOLY FIGHT!!!
- A Message To Tom Brady
2022-11-2933 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 57: Pop Culture We Are Thankful ForOn this ep the pastors celebrate Thanksgiving by revealing what out there in the culture they are thankful for. Also - Does anyone want to go in on the Goonies house with us & a special music announcement!
2022-11-251h 22Pop Culture PastorEpisode 56: Wakanda Forever*SPOILERS* Dave & Cody are joined by fellow geeks, Cain & Scotty to review the new MCU movie, Wakanda Forever. Does this redeem phase 4? Listen now!
2022-11-181h 40
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 11/15/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- When Should We Christmas, Ms. Carey?
- Pushing Peanuts With Our Nose
- Is Social Media Dying?
2022-11-1538 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 55: Be Kind Rewind (Creed)On this pod, the fellas back it up to watch the 2015 blockbuster, Creed (Cody for the very first time)! Will Cody come back to his Rocky fandom?
2022-11-111h 22
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 11/8/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Will Smith Slaps The Lakers
- Pettable Service Animals
- Hell Is For Real...Movie?
2022-11-0832 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 54: Topics - Gunn is the new Feige/Did She Hulk suck?/Rings of PowerThis week a new episode format we call Topics! Three geeky news items with a common thread. What could it be? Find out and listen now!
2022-11-041h 07
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 11/1/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Ghost Pepper Whoppers
- Churchy Hamilton?
- What Is This Middle America Slander?
2022-11-0131 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 53: Black Adam*SPOILERS*. This week the fellas smell what The Rock was cooking and tell you if they liked it. We saw Black Adam! Has the hierarchy of the DC universe changed forever? Also: Bono apologizes for giving us all free music. 🤷♂️
2022-10-281h 34
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 10/25/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Student Loan Substitutionary Atonement
- The Thumbs Up Emoji Is Hurting Feelings
- Who Needs Sleep?
- A Conversation With Podcaster, Pastor Rick Qualls
2022-10-2538 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 52: Be Kind Rewind (Tombstone)This week the pastors are joined by Jackson to relive the Val Kilmer tour de force, Tombstone! Also: listener questions are answered in The Lobby and Dave’s fascination with the Olivia Wilde drama continues.
2022-10-211h 43
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 10/18/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- We Got Urkel!
- Captain Kirk Goes To Space
- National Read A Book Day
- Columbus Day Is The Worst
2022-10-1838 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 51: Scorsese, Moore & The Critique Of Pop CultureThis week the pastors dig deep into recent stories where Martin Scorsese, Alan Moore and others disparaged comic book movies and discuss what weight, if any, critique of pop culture carries.
Also:
-What’s with all the “witch” stories?
-More Henry Cavill rumors
-Reaction to the Super Mario Bros trailer.
2022-10-141h 29
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 10/11/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Will Eminem Win An EGOT?
- A Dude Perfect Cash Grab?
- The Biggest Sports Scandal Of Our Time
2022-10-1136 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 50: Would You Rather: Pop CultureOn our big 50th episode, Dave & Cody invite several Geeks of the Round Table for a rousing game of Would You Rather: Pop Culture! Also, the gang basks in their winning of a brand new mystery Mountain Dew Baja flavor!
2022-10-071h 46Pop Culture PastorEpisode 49: Pop Culture When We HurtAfter a week off due to loss, Dave, Cody & Danielle talk about what we like to watch, listen to, and read when we hurt. How pop culture can bring comfort when we need it the most.
2022-09-301h 17Pop Culture PastorEpisode 48: Hype Check-She Hulk/D23 ReactionsOn this episode the guys chat about what they are thinking of the Disney+ MCU show, She Hulk so far. Is it hype, or nah? Then they go over all the announcements from D23 and get excited...or in the case of Hocus Pocus 2...not excited, lol.
2022-09-161h 39
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 9/13/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Deep Dave Thoughts On "Celebrity & Politics"
- National Read A Book Day
- Wont Someone Think Of The Bees
2022-09-1333 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 47: Guilty PleasuresThis week Cody & Dave chat about guilty pleasures. How do we define them? Which movies, tv shows and music are the fellas embarrassed to tell you they enjoyed? After you listen, let us know what your guilty pleasures are on our social media!
Also:
- Dave can't resist digging into the "Don't Worry Darling" drama.
- A little NSYNC conversation.
2022-09-091h 42
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 9/6/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- A Pac Man Movie
- Gallup God Polls
- Space Junk Is Falling On Our Head
- Streaming Is King
2022-09-0639 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 46: Anything You Want, YouTube Got ItOn this episode, the pastors are joined by two YouTube content creators and Geeks of the Round Table (Cain Coulton & Brahm Wheeler), to chat about all things YouTube. How it started. How its going...and the ins and outs of content creation!
Also:
- Our favorite YouTube channels.
- The fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby.
- ...and Roy Orbison?
2022-09-021h 32
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: A Food Episode! (8/30/22)Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week: A FOOD EPISODE!
- Papa John's Fatigue
- Girl Scout Cookie Season
- The Big (Chicken) Mac
- Gordon Ramsay Likes Lamb
2022-08-3036 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 45: Our Favorite Disney Animated FilmsGet our your "high waters." We are diving deep into the ocean of nostalgia and talking about our favorite Disney Cartoon movies. Dave & Cody are joined by fellow Geek of the Round Table, Jackson Chauncey to tug all our emotional heart strings and sing all the old songs.
Also:
- The hot dog straw
- uh...Nick Cannon?
2022-08-261h 28
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 8/23/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- Britney Spears & toxic social media
- The US Youth Mullet Championship
- Energy Drinks Are Bad
- God Bless Lee Greenwood
2022-08-2341 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 44: Pop Culture Lately/NopeThis week Dave & Cody chat about what in pop culture they have been taking in recently and give an impromptu review of the Jordan Peele movie, Nope!
Also:
- Much comic book movie news is shared and Dave & Cody argue about the DCEU.
2022-08-191h 47
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 8/16/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- 80's songs that were just girls' names.
- People aren't dumber, we're just overanalytical.
- The Crossfit Games
2022-08-1640 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 43: Prey & the Legacy of PredatorOn this pod, the pastors discuss the new Hulu hit and Predator prequel, Prey! We discuss whether this a worthy addition to the franchise, the nature of predators and their prey, and if the success of this movie should mean more Predator stories.
Also:
- Tom Holland flies commercial flights and thats bad?
- Listener questions and casting a pig zombie movie in The Lobby!
2022-08-121h 35
Pop Culture PastorPCP Radio Leftovers: 8/9/22Pop culture musings and topical conversations from the Pop Culture Pastor Radio Show (only on www.kfex931.com and the "KFEX" app for your phone) while you wait for another episode of the big pod!
This week:
- No one really likes summer
- Everyone Hates Candace
- Crash Test Dummies...the band...or...Who Wants To Go On A Cruise Anyway?
2022-08-0935 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 42: Scary MoviesOn this pod, Cody & Dave discuss scary movies! What makes a movie scary? Which ones scared us the most? Let's talk about what scares us and why we like it so much.
Also:
- Do we need a Roadhouse remake?
- Listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-08-051h 25
Pop Culture PastorEveryone Hates CandaceWe get into a "celebrity" feud involving Candace Cameron Bure.Also: Goodbye Choco Taco, Don't Hit Me With Your Best Shot? & Political Yard Signs Aren't What You Think
2022-08-0235 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 41: San Diego Comic Con/DCEU Dumpster FireOn this week's big pod, Cody & Dave recap all the cool things revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2022! The fellas talk about what surprised them, what they thought was cool, and what left them...uh, hoping for improvement. They end the episode talking specifically about the big splash Marvel made and Warner Brothers' (the DCEU) terrible, no good, rotten week.
Also: Listener questions are answered in The Lobby!
2022-07-291h 33
Pop Culture PastorHow Can You Not Love Red Lobster?Dave talks his love of Red Lobster.Also: Sasquatch Hitman, The Rolling Stone & Gen Z Nuggets
2022-07-2640 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 40: Be Kind Rewind (The Dark Knight Rises)On this edition of the Be Kind Rewind, the fellas break down The Dark Knight Rises on its 10th Anniversary! Join Dave & Cody as they discuss the history of the film, how it holds up, and do countless Bane impressions.
Also:
- Who in Hollywood thinks who is a hack? Starring Brian Cox, Johnny Depp, Quentin Tarantino, Mickey Rourke, Tom Cruise and those two old guys from The Muppets.
2022-07-221h 31
Pop Culture PastorMissing: Tom Cruise's AbsDave & Cody talk about the careful editing of Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick.Also: Popcorn Mjolnir, Running From Bulls & Victim Culture & Britney Griner
2022-07-1938 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 39: Thor, Sound & Fury?SPOILER FREE TERRITORY ENDS HERE AND NOWWWWW!
If a tree fell on the Asgardian children in a forest, would Thor and Korg stop telling jokes for a few minutes? Dave & Cody are joined by fellow geek, Matt Bogle (who named his son Thor...true story) to talk about the new MCU offering, Thor: Love & Thunder! What did they think? Does Taika build on his Ragnarock success? Answers abound!
Also:
- Rebecca Thomas & Mike May from the Barely Saved Podcast call in on the Geek Phone to take a deep dive in to the n...
2022-07-152h 19
Pop Culture PastorEating Contests Are GrossThe Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is the most disgusting thing ever.Also: How Was Your 4th & When Bison Attack
2022-07-1238 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 38: Stranger Things (Season 4)On this ep, Dave & Cody (& Leah!) journey to the Upside Down to talk all things season 4 of Stranger Things. SPOILERS ABOUND! So if you don't want to know who lives, who dies, what 80's genres the Duffer Bros are borrowing from, and where we think we go in season 5, then don't listen until you have watched it all.
Also:
- Con Air in space? Yeah...sign us up.
- Who's The Boss? No thanks.
- ...and 5 minutes with Sam on the nostalgia of Stranger Things!
2022-07-082h 05
Pop Culture PastorAmarillo BigfootDave & Cody talk a bigfoot in...Texas?Also: We're mad at Jen Aniston? & A Work Crisis
2022-07-0535 min
Pop Culture PastorEpisode 37: Summer Movie TalkOn this week’s pod Dave, Cody & the Geeks of the Round Table (Cain & Justin) discuss what makes a “summer movie.” Listen along on a nostalgic ride of what our favorite summer films of yesteryear are and the themes that carried them.
Also:
- MCU casting news
- 5 Minutes with Sam
- Dave drinks too much Mountain Dew
- …and Danielle’s famous “The Village” story.
2022-07-011h 49
Pop Culture PastorWe Have The MeatsDave really likes Arby's slogan.Also: Bear Markets & Plant Burgers
2022-06-2837 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 36: Jurassic World DominionThis week Dave & Cody...uh...find a way to watch Jurassic World Dominion. Did Chris Pratt just show up and collect a paycheck? Would the filmmakers pick a genre? Was this sequel necessary? Does Chris Pratt even care? All these questions answered and more!
Also:
- Can we start making fun of Sony's Kraven now?
- Dad Rock
- ...and 5 Minutes With Sam!!!
2022-06-241h 44
Pop Culture PastorWe Don't Know How To ArgueAre we losing the ability to argue well?Also: We aren't talking about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard anymore & The MCU's War On God?
2022-06-2136 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 35: What We’re DiggingOn this week’s pod the reverends talk about the pop culture offerings they have been in to lately. A little Stranger Things and of course a documentary. Also: Who is Wendy Williams?, Morebius, and listener questions get answered in The Lobby!
2022-06-171h 19
Pop Culture PastorPhobia Of TicksDave talks his fear of ticks.Also: The Politics of Top Gun & Music Explorers
2022-06-1436 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 34: Chip & Dale's Rescue RangersWait! Hear us out...Chip & Dale's Rescue Rangers is...good? Its...very good. Its also a love letter to 90's nostalgia. Dave and Cody talk about the surprising Disney+ offering and go through all the winks and nods to the past. Also: A National Treasure-aissance, Johnny Depp’s lawyer immortalized in a self-done tattoo, and the fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-06-101h 12
Pop Culture PastorWho Are The Best TV Dads?Dave & Cody talk Best TV Dads for Father's DayAlso: Weekend At Bernie's & 3D Printing
2022-06-0737 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 33: Be Kind Rewind - Top GunThis week the fellas feel the need...the need for speed! We got high and low fives, 80's tropes and all the Kenny Loggins you can handle. Are you Team Iceman? Or Team Maverick? We take you through the iconic Cold War classic, Top Gun!
Also:
- Our great national nightmare is over. Amber Heard is found guilty.
- Winnie the Pooh goes dark.
- And the fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-06-031h 29
Pop Culture PastorSteven Tyler Is OldDave & Cody didn't know how old Steven Tyler was.Also: Spinoffs & Chet Hanks ...and more!
2022-05-3134 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 32: Our Favorite CameosOn this episode, Cody & Dave talk about cameos! What makes a great cameo? Do they work better in TV or movies? What genre are they most memorable in? Then they go over all their favorite cameos.
Also:
- Someone in the MCU loves "the leak culture"
- "Three Minutes With Sam" and the guys answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-05-271h 57
2022-05-2426 minPop Culture PastorEpisode 31: Be Kind Rewind - The Glory Days of WCWThis week, Dave & Cody are joined by Jackson Chauncey to discuss World Championship Wrestling in the mid to late 90's. During these years of the "Monday Night Wars" with WWE and its "Monday Night Raw", WCW Nitro reigned supreme...for a little while. The fellas remember the wrestlers and the stories, both on camera, and off.
Also:
- Sam Passer joins us on the GeekPhone to break down WCW movie, Ready To Rumble, on "3 Minutes With Sam."
- James Cromwell is really unhappy about paying .50 cents extra for vegan milk at Starbucks.
...
2022-05-201h 59Pop Culture PastorEpisode 30: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of MadnessSPOILERS!
The Geeks of the Round Table reconvene to discuss the new MCU movie, Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness. Its one big pod all about the movie. Did it win the geeks over? Find out and listen now.
2022-05-131h 56Pop Culture PastorEpisode 29: Pop Culture Eateries On this Pod, the nerdy reverends are joined by licensed geek of the Round Table, Justin John, to talk about which fictional eateries they would want to eat at. Spoilers: its pretty much all of them. Make sure and comment on our social media post for this pod to tell us any that we forgot and which ones you would eat at.
Also:
- More updates to our "Is Comedy Dead" pod as the fellas discuss Dave Chappelle getting attacked.
- Sadness is shared over the cancelation of the Wonder Twins movie.
2022-05-061h 33Pop Culture PastorEpisode 28: Let's Decompress From That Episode Of Moon KnightOn this week's pod, Cody & Dave are reeling from that unexpected latest episode of Moon Knight. They discuss trauma as it pertains to the character and how accurately the show presents it. They have Jason Geesaman on via the Geek Phone (patent pending), to discuss his experience with trauma in foster kids. They also look forward to the conclusion of Moon Knight and talk about the show as a whole.
Also:
- Dave's grand idea of a Taco Bell Retro.
- The odd trip that is the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial.
2022-04-291h 38Pop Culture PastorEpisode 27: Be Kind Rewind - Wayne's WorldFor the 30th anniversary of the movie Wayne's World, Dave & Cody debut a new type of episode where they revisit a classic and discuss. Take a trip back to the "good ol' days" of SNL as Pop Culture Pastor goes back in time to hang with Wayne and Garth.
Also:
- The fellas take a look at the gloomy Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial
- More troubles for Ezra Miller
- and the fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-04-221h 52Pop Culture PastorEpisode 26: Is Comedy Dead?On this episode Cody & Dave talk about our current sociological climate and whether comedy can/does/should exist. Also on this ep:
- BENNEFER!!!!
- 7 degrees of separation from Bennefer to The Mighty Ducks
- Who Is Cody's Dad's doppelganger????
- Dave Remboldt: Common Sense Consultant
- ...and the fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-04-151h 59Pop Culture PastorEpisode 25: Board Games!On this week's podchat, Dave & Cody reminisce about the board games that were dear to them in the past and the ones they still play today!
Also on the pod:
- The champion of the Tournament of Tournaments!
- More Will Smith fallout
- Jared Leto's annoying acting process
- ...and the fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-04-081h 48Pop Culture PastorEpisode 24: Celebrities Gone WildThis week Cody & Dave join the discussion about the bedlam at the Oscars. Did Chris Rock tell an unacceptable joke? Did Will Smith overreact? Was the reaction of society worst of all? These questions discussed and more on this week's Pop Culture Pastor.
Also! The fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-04-011h 32Pop Culture PastorEpisode 23: Previewing Mental Health In Moon KnightOn this week's pod, Dave & Cody chat up the upcoming Moon Knight series from Marvel Studios and the role mental health plays in the life of the title character. They also discuss Hollywood and pop culture's history of portraying Dissociative Identity Disorder.
They also talk:
- The Final 4 of the Tournament of Tournaments
- Can we separate actor/actresses' bad behavior and still enjoy their roles/material? (i.e. Bill Cosby)
...And its the return of The Lobby, where the fellas answer listener questions!!!
2022-03-251h 43Pop Culture PastorEpisode 22: Pop Culture & RussiaOn this pod, Dave & Cody talk about how pop culture informs how we see Russia and the pop culture reaction to the conflict in Ukraine.
Also:
- Team Britney or Team Christina
- Dave talks about Wrestling and Scott Hall
- an update on the Tournament of Tournaments!!!
2022-03-181h 45Pop Culture PastorEpisode 21: The BatmanA double sized episode featuring the Geeks of the Round Table reviewing the new Robert Pattinson movie, The Batman. Spoilers will happen. Also, the fellas update who made the sweet 16 of the Tournament of Tournaments to crown the best comic book movie of all time.
2022-03-111h 52Pop Culture PastorEpisode 20: 1883/Westerns?On this week’s pod, Cody & Dave chat about the surprisingly good Yellowstone spinoff, 1883. They also update the Pop Culture Pastor Tournament of Tournaments to crown the best comic book movie of all time. Additionally, if you have ever spent any time wondering if Rocky could beat Rambo in a fight, then this is the pod for you.
2022-03-041h 35Pop Culture PastorEpisode 19: Presenting, the PCP Comic Book Movie Tournament of TournamentsOn this episode, Dave and Cody present the first annual Pop Culture Pastor Tournament of Tournaments! This year our very own version of March Madness will determine the best movies based on comic books of all times! They will tell you everything you need to know to follow along on social media and help vote on the outcomes each week. Follow Pop Culture Pastor on Facebook (facebook.com/popculturepastorpodcast) or Twitter (@PopCPastor)
Also on this ep:
- The AI of 80's hit Weird Science
- Stranger Things, 1883, Arthur, and other TV news
2022-02-251h 50Pop Culture PastorEpisode 18: The Olympics of Sports MoviesOn this ep, the fellas talk about which sports movies make the medal stands in their hearts. Dave & Cody get deep on the sports movies they love and why they think these films are special.
Also:
- Super Bowl trailers
- The Bob Saget sadness is getting weird
- the latest on the Rust shooting
- a Fletch update(!!!!!)
- and the guys answer listener questions in The Lobby!
2022-02-181h 43Pop Culture PastorEpisode 17: Deepfakes (or How I Learned To Let Go and Love Fake Luke)On this week's pod, Cody & Dave discuss the ramifications of the return of "deepfake" Luke Skywalker on Disney+'s Book of Boba Fett, the subsequent and kinda creepy improvement of it, and what it means for the future of entertainment.
Also discussed...
- Dear Sony, do we really need a Madame Web movie?
- The moral high ground of The Masked Singer
- and the fellas answer listener questions in The Lobby!
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2022-02-111h 26Pop Culture PastorEpisode 16: We Like DocumentariesOn this week's episode Dave & Cody are joined by Minister DJ Dangerfield to talk about their favorite documentaries. Chaos ensues. Seriously, this pod goes off the rails. However many docs you have seen, we have seen more. Listen to the unedited hilarity because we go ALL over the place.
Also, in a brand new segment, we answer all your burning questions in "The Lobby"
2022-02-042h 18Pop Culture PastorEp 15: Pop Culture What IfOn this episode Cody & dave discuss alternate realities where big roles went to different actors/actresses.
They also talk about:
-Neil Young fought the Joe and the Joe won
-Things you're not supposed to talk about Bruno and Fight Club
-"Made for streaming" vs "straight to VHS"
-and more!!!!
2022-01-281h 25Pop Culture PastorEp 14: Another SmorgasbordOn this pod Dave & Cody hit a variety of pop culture news topics because frankly there was just a lot to talk about, including....
-GAMESHOWS!
-the latest MCU news
-REBOOTS!
-Joss Whedon 😁
-...and more!
2022-01-211h 22Pop Culture PastorEp13: Mario, Zelda & the Video Games That Defined UsThis week Dave & Cody welcome retro video game enthusiast, Paul Myers to discuss our gaming pasts.
Other topics include:
-Why Spencer Baculi of Bounding Into Comics is Dave’s new favorite journalist
-Ben Affleck on the future of movie-going
- …and more!
2022-01-141h 31Pop Culture PastorEp 12: New Year's ResolutionsOn this Pod, Cody, Dave, and Cain Coulton discuss what their pop culture resolutions are for 2022.
Among other things, they also comment on:
-CNN ruining everything
-jars of fart
-Why Cody hates Baby Jessica
-and much more
2022-01-071h 23Pop Culture PastorEp. 11: The Movies We Want To See In 2022We get back to normal pods this week as Dave & Cody discuss what movies they are looking forward to seeing in 2022. They also discuss:
- pro wrestler Jeff Jarrett
- being anti-Matrix
- the magic that is Sam Elliot
…and much more!
2021-12-311h 25Pop Culture PastorEp 10: Favorite Christmas Movies/“Is It A Christmas Movie?”In part one Cody & Dave are joined by their wives, Leah & Danielle to discuss their favorite Christmas movies of all time.
Part 2 has the fellas & Scott Dillon playing a festive game of "Is It A Christmas Movie?"
Merry Christmas!!
2021-12-242h 31Pop Culture PastorBONUS POD: Spider Man/No Way HomeOn a special bonus podcast the "Geeks of The Round Table" assemble to break down their thoughts on Spider Man: No Way Home.
!!WARNING!! Don't listen until you have seen the movie because we (obviously) spoil the nerd out of this.
2021-12-201h 41Pop Culture PastorEp 9: Pop Culture SmorgasbordThis week Dave & Cody are joined by Scott Patrick Dillon to talk about a variety of pop culture topics.
Including:
-Toby Soprano should have bought it in a Cracker Barrel.
-Saturday Night Live has way more world exposure then we thought but still hasn’t been good since 1993.
-Woke people are canceling Christmas movies, we’re good as long as Jingle All the Way is one of them.
-…and much more!
2021-12-1753 minPop Culture PastorEp 8: Christmas On TelevisionThis week Dave & Cody talk about what memories of Christmas television they cherish. They also go a little off the rails and hit such topics as:
- Chris O’Donnell
- The McDonalds Hero Burger
- Cody’s parents letting him rent Billy Madison as a kid.
- “Abe” from Days of Our Lives
- Dave assumes Angela Lansbury was dead
- Spoiler: She isn’t. 🤷♂️
- Costner, the best mouth actor in the game.
2021-12-101h 16Pop Culture PastorEp 7: Hawkeye, Ghostbusters: Afterlife & CynicismOn this episode, the guys chat up the MCU Hawkeye show, discuss the state of a cynical world and the way it sees pop culture, using Ghostbusters: Afterlife as an example, and talk other pop culture news.
2021-12-031h 20Pop Culture PastorEp 6: Movies That Make Us CryCody & Dave get sensitive and vulnerable as they discuss the movies that make them weepy.
2021-11-261h 20Pop Culture PastorEp 5: Christian Movies/American Underdog ReactionOn this week’s pod Dave & Cody are joined by Cain Coulton (formerly of the band Detour 180). The fellas discuss what’s wrong with Christian movies and how they can be fixed. Also, the guys react to their advance screening of American Underdog.
2021-11-191h 33Pop Culture PastorEp 4: Eternals ReviewThis week Dave & Cody are joined by Jason Geesaman as they talk Marvel's Eternals, guns in Hollywood, Wicked and other pop culture news.
2021-11-121h 37Pop Culture PastorEp. 3:Remake a Movie Into a SeriesThis week Cody & Dave are joined by Justin John as they discuss what movies from the past would make great streaming series as well as this week’s pop culture news.
2021-11-051h 30Pop Culture PastorEp. 2: Ted Lasso & Midnight MassThis week Dave and Cody discuss this week’s pop culture news and Ted Lasso and review Netflix’s Midnight Mass!
2021-10-291h 25Pop Culture PastorEp. 1: Here We AreThis is the Pop Culture Pastor Podcast! Welcome to the show, where we talk pop culture.
A friendly conversation between Dave Remboldt and Cody Haviland.
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