Episódios

  • 436: In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
    Feb 25 2026

    Do you read Sutter Cane? Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined by dear friend of the pod, Nadia Kader. Nadia is a big fan of today's topic; the 1994 film In the Mouth of Madness, directed by horror icon John Carpenter. The film is Carpenter's ode to H.P. Lovecraft, and the third in his "apocalypse trilogy." It's a weird little gem of a movie that Mike and Nadia dissect for your listening pleasure. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 18 minutos
  • 435: Megadoc (2025)
    Feb 18 2026

    I've been doing this for fifty years! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined again by good friend of the show, Nadia Kader.
    Mike and Nadia sat down to discuss Megadoc (2025), the feature-length documentary that chronicles the disastrous production of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis (2024). Neither Mike nor Nadia have seen Megalopolis, but it's not really a prerequisite for enjoying this film. If you want to see an out-of-touch artist you once admired lose a battle of wits to Shia LaBeouf, this is the film for you! And this is the podcast for you! It's hilariously tragic and a must see for cinema lovers. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 11 minutos
  • 434: Press Your Luck Scandal
    Feb 11 2026

    Come on! No whammies, no whammies! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by good friend of the show, Vin Forte. Today Mike and Vin are talking about the classic TV game show Press Your Luck. In particular, they are discussing the "scandal" that rocked the show in 1984 when a contestant won over $100,000 by exploiting a flaw in the game design. It's a true story of American grit and ingenuity and the guys are here for it! If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    50 minutos
  • 433: The Protector (1985)
    Feb 4 2026

    Hey, when did you grow a beard?! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by good friend of the show, Vin Forte. Together Mike and Vin are discussing the grimy 1985 action/comedy The Protector. A wild buddy-cop movie starring Jackie Chan and Danny Aiello! If you liked Lethal Weapon but wished it had 100% more milking-tables, this is the film for you. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 6 minutos
  • 432: John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
    Jan 28 2026

    Good morning happy campers! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is back with Emilio Sparks, and together they are talking about the film John Candy: I Like Me (2025). If you weren't here last week, the guys discussed John Candy's greatest film, Uncle Buck (check it out on our feed). This week, Mike and Emilio are diving deep into the Colin Hanks-directed documentary all about the big man himself and his lasting impact. The movie chronicles the life and career of the Canadian-born comedic legend, his rise to stardom and eventual early death. Mike loved the documentary, but Emilio wanted a little something more. Listen in to hear the whole conversation. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 5 minutos
  • 431: Uncle Buck (1989)
    Jan 21 2026

    Oh let's have a cow! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for fandom talk and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by Emilio Sparks, and together they are discussing the 1989 classic John Hughes film Uncle Buck. One of the guy's all-time favorite films and an absolute tour de force performance by the legendary John Candy. Mike and Emilio discuss their childhood memories of the film, as well as why they think it's so important. Come back next week for another episode discussing the big man himself, John Candy. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 7 minutos
  • 430: Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1995)
    Jan 14 2026

    You shot who in the what now? Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for fandom talk and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by Bill, and together they are discussing the 1995 pop culture phenomenon "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" At the end of season 6 of The Simpsons, the producers decided to create a cliffhanger wherein the most evil man in Springfield would be shot by an unseen assailant, leaving a whole summer for the fans to figure out who pulled the trigger. A sweepstakes contest was also created to give the public an opportunity to guess who they thought shot Mr. Burns. Mike and Bill were kids during all this excitement and are here to share what it was like at the time, as well as to discuss the hilarious two-part episode at the heart of the event. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 13 minutos
  • 429: Beefing Over Turf With the King of Basketball
    Jan 7 2026
    Welcome to pcmc! Your one-stop-shop for fandom talk and pop culture ephemera. On today's full episode, Mike is joined by dear friend of the show, Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill talk about the trailers for The Odyssey (2026), Avengers Doomsday (2026), Supergirl (2026), and Madden (2026). The guys also discuss what they're "chilling with" (reading, watching, playing) and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show include: Truffle chips, The Muppet Show, Mario Kart World, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, This is Spinal Tap, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, staying healthy in your 40s, AI generated art, and much, much more! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 hora e 49 minutos