Pop Culture Cosmos

So many things going on in the Pop Culture Multiverse as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford are back to break down all the latest news and trends in entertainment. The big release for movies is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore but with the controversies that have followed the series, will it get to finish out its five-movie arch? Plus the crew covers the Stranger Things Season Four trailer from Netflix that just dropped and are excited for a character coming in that has wreaked havoc in Dungeons and Dragons. And with Warner Bros. and Discovery's merger now complete, the future of this combined streaming and television platform is now a reality, but reports have along with it some big changes in store for the DC Universe. What moves could be in store for the DCEU and what steps may be taken to find more consistent success against the might of Marvel? All this and Jeff Sloboda from the MCU's Bleeding Edge podcast stops by to talk Moon Knight episode three and where the character may be spun

Much to discuss on today's program as Josh Pederson and Gerald recap the box office with the big win for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and how that could continue to influence the entertainment industry on the allure of video game IPs for future projects. The guys also share thoughts on Halo's continued descent with episode three, the fun complexities of Moon Knight episode two, HBO's Tokyo Vice first three episodes, and Gerald continues to heap praise on Apple TV+'s Severance after the thrilling season one finale. Plus, the guys cover the possible future for Ezra Miller's Flash in the DCEU as he continues to court controversy, a new Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts are on the way, another big-name star joining the Fast and Furious saga, and is there a need for one more Sherlock Holmes series upon hearing the announcement of an Executive Produced project by Robert Downey Jr. being in development. All this and Todd Schowalter from the Right Mind podcast stops by to talk about the influence of social media and the shows h

A busy weekend lined up at the movies as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford get you primed for what has made its way to the theaters with Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Father Stu, and Ambulance PLUS why Everything Everywhere All At Once should be the one from this group of debuting films you cannot afford to miss. Plus the dynamic duo share thoughts on Remedy and Rockstar bringing back Max Payne 1 & 2, Moon Knight episode two, and why Star Trek: Picard season three is lining up to be a great reunion for Star Trek: The Next Generation fans. All this and Cameron Sullivan from Warp Factor Trek and The Jacked Up Review Show podcast stops by to talk about critical culture in 2022 and how important social media and entertainment ratings play a part in a movie or television series' success. Another great hour of fun awaits you on our latest PCC Multiverse! For thousands of conversations that matter with thoughtful and amazing people (like us!), you can listen to LIVE or at your convenience, download the Wisdom

So much to get you caught up on in the entertainment universe and there's no one better to do just that than the Pop Culture Cosmos! Tune in as Josh and Gerald share thoughts on the so-so returns for Sony's Morbius and what this might do to bring concerns over an expansion on their Spider-verse. The guys also talk about Halo Episode Two, HBO's Our Flag Means Death, The Bubble on Netflix, Moon Knight episode one, and how Severance on Apple Plus is shaping up with its season one finale coming up this week. All this and TJ Johnson stops by to recap WrestleMania 38 with Gerald as the guys go over what worked, what didn't, and what the standout moments were from this past WrestleMania weekend. Plus Josh and Gerald comment on E3's official cancellation for 2022 and Nintendo's delay of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and how that will affect the fall season for gamers.   For thousands of conversations that matter with thoughtful and amazing people (like us!), you can listen to LIVE or at your convenience, download the

Another action-packed lineup is en route as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford get you ready for another great pop culture weekend with thoughts on episode one of Moon Knight on Disney Plus, Bruce Willis heading into retirement, and Morbius debuting this weekend in theaters. Plus Sony fangirl Melinda and frequent contributor TJ Johnson weigh in on the recently announced revamp of Playstation Plus, John Orlando previews this weekend's Wrestlemania 38 from Dallas, and Gerald has an update on The House of Dragon Game of Thrones Prequel and how long of a delay Kenobi will have coming to Disney Plus. All this and TJ has a word or two on Rockstar's GTA Plus and could Judd Apatow's next hit be in The Bubble on Netflix? Find out what we think on another awesome PCC Multiverse! For thousands of conversations that matter with thoughtful and amazing people (like us!), you can listen to LIVE or at your convenience, download the Wisdom App today! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in o

Our latest episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos is once again jam-packed full of pop culture goodness as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford bring you up to speed on what's going on in the world of entertainment. The guys break down the first episode of Halo on Paramount+, how popular it was, and is it setting itself up for success early on. They also preview the latest Marvel Disney+ series in Moon Knight and why this could be a grittier side of the MCU than we have ever seen. Plus Josh has some final thoughts on the next-gen upgrade of Cyberpunk 2077, the latest game releases in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Tiny Tina's Wonderland, and if Elex 2 is the game that will bring THQ Nordic a more prominent role in the video game industry. All this and Dawn Fobbs from the Mother-Daughter-Ish podcast is back with her March TV update talking Bridgerton season 2, the end of Archive 81, the latest CW renewals, and why she is freaking out over Bad Vegan on Netflix. And we can't have a show on Oscar weekend without an up

After a ton of inquiries on when we might do this again, the #1 TableTop RPG streamer on Facebook the Pop Culture Cosmos brings you another Dungeon Master Roundtable with our amazing crew from our weekly Demolition Force adventures! Join us as Mich, Melinda, Robbie, James, Victor, David, Gerald, and Michael take on the challenge set out by DM Roger as the crew talks about how they run their own games and what they do to keep them exciting for their players! All this and Himanish Goel has thoughts on the weekend's other wide US box office release in 7 days as he and Gerald contemplate if this fairly well-received romantic comedy would have been better served being released first on a streaming format. Be a part of our latest RPG journey right here on the PCC Multiverse! For thousands of conversations that matter with thoughtful and amazing people (like us!), you can listen to LIVE or at your convenience, download the Wisdom App today! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePub

A new week begins with more great pop culture on the way as Josh and Gerald speculate on what the upcoming Halo TV series will do to bring the story of Master Chief to Paramount Plus. This week also brings us the highly-acclaimed Atlanta series on FX and the guys have the advanced word on the show and why it could end its run as one of the all-time greats. Plus they cover what's happening with the weekend box office and a major surprise in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, why Severance is fast becoming a hit on Apple Plus, more on Hogwarts Legacy and the controversy surrounding it, the early odds on Best Picture at the Oscars,  a revival of the Daredevil series being discovered in pre-production, and the possibility of a Play-Doh movie coming to the big screen sometime soon. All this and the guys debate the "Elden Ring effect" and how this wildly popular and much-appraised video game is devouring a lot more of the gaming market than anyone expected, and how it's affected other titles released just before and after it. Anoth

The multiverse of pop culture continues to grow as Melinda and Gerald return to talk about what everyone keeps talking about in entertainment. Marvel and Disney Plus just dropped the first real look at the upcoming Ms. Marvel series and the crew share thoughts on how it looked and what a masterstroke this show could be in possibly bringing in a new generation of followers to the MCU. They also touch on the recent statements made by Sony and Microsoft with their recent State of Play and ID@XBOX presentations. They have opinions on what games looked the best, which were the most novel, and what the focus truly is for each with these separate showcases. All this and the dynamic duo discuss the latest HBO series DMZ, the Amazon 8.5 billion dollar purchase of MGM, and the realistic hopes for the Hogwarts Legacy game with the controversy surrounding author JK Rowling. Would a return of Harry Potter himself be the cure for this now struggling IP? And for all those out there who share their Netflix password outside t

Welcome back to your #1 place for entertainment news as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross crosses over from our Friday show to step in for Josh as she and Gerald have thoughts on what was trending at South by Southwest 2022 with The Boys, The Umbrella Academy, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. Plus Gerald has reviews of Turning Red on Disney Plus and The Adam Project with Ryan Reynolds on Netflix. Are both these films worthy of your streaming time? And in what order should you see the ex-Netflix Marvel television shows coming this week to Disney Plus? What about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Plus the dynamic duo covers some big prices on some Pokemon and Magic The Gathering cards at a weekend auction, share just how big March Madness is to their home city of Las Vegas, and will the next-gen update for Grand Theft Auto 5 be worth any upgrade fees or re-buys? All this and more on our latest fun-filled episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! For thousands of conversations that matter with thoughtful and amazing people (like us!)

So much to discuss again in pop culture as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford bring you the latest and greatest entertainment news. On tap for this episode, Star Wars dropped its first trailer for Kenobi coming to Disney Plus on the same day Star Trek unwrapped their debut look at Strange New Worlds that will appear on Paramount Plus. The crew talks about why this may have been a mistake for Star Trek and why it's still tough for it to escape the shadow of the Galaxy Far Far Away. Plus there's also talk on Ryan Reynolds' latest movie The Adam Project and why his tried and true formula might be wearing thin with Gerald but not so for viewers of Netflix this weekend. All this and God of War is coming to Amazon Prime, another series spin-off for The Walking Dead, Turning Red starts its run on Disney Plus, and WWE returns with WWE2k22, but has the extra time been put to good use for a series that has been much-maligned over the most recent offerings in the series?  And Melinda and Gerald share thoughts o

2022 Has its first blockbuster weekend with The Batman wreaking havoc at the worldwide box office but Josh and Gerald contemplate how (or if) this version of the Caped Crusader will become a greater part of the DC Universe with Flashpoint on the horizon. Gerald also has a review of The Boys Present: Diabolical which is Amazon Prime's animated M-Rated anthology located in the realm of the Vought universe. The guys share thoughts once again on Valve's Steam Deck and now that some pre-orders are being filled, is this truly a must-have product for PC gamers? Plus is it time to get excited over an I Am Legend sequel that's on the way and is Disney Plus having plans of an add-supported pay tier to its subscription offerings later this year a good thing for consumers? Josh may be down a pair of glasses but he still is ready to talk pop culture on another great episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! For thousands of conversations that matter with thoughtful and amazing people (like us!), you can listen to LIVE or at your

Melinda and Gerald have returned to break down why the latest iteration of the Caped Crusader with The Batman should rise up to be a huge success this weekend at the box office. Disney Plus made a surprising move this week by announcing the former Marvel Netflix shows coming to their channel on March 16. What may have caused this direction and what move by Disney Plus may pave the way for even more adult-oriented content coming to this streaming giant. All this and there's talk on Joe vs Carole on Peacock, the announcement of voice actor John DiMaggio ending his holdout and returning to Futurama, and author Jeff Pearlman stops by to talk about his book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s and how it influenced the upcoming HBO/HBO Max series Winning Time (debuting on March 6th). All this and more as we get you ready for a great weekend here in the PCC Multiverse! You can buy Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s and his other

Elden Ring’s Dazzling Debut, A Next-Gen Return To Cyberpunk 2077, and What Could Be In Store For Viewers With The Batman?

A new weekend is here and the Pop Culture Cosmos has another great array of guests lined up to talk about what's so awesome in the entertainment world. Himanish Goel stops by as it's time for our spring movie preview as we break down the major releases over the next ten weeks leading up to Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness including what he thinks could be the next major foreign hit that everyone will be talking about. TJ Johnson is back as he shares some candid thoughts on where his love for pop culture came from. And with the latest wide release in theaters being the Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters horror project Studio 666, who better to get some thoughts on this but none other than superfan Jay Bartlett who also makes a return to the program. He'll share some thoughts on the movie and where his appreciation for Dave Grohl originated and he'll also get you up to date on all of his projects including his YouTube channel, The Jay and Rob Toy Show, and Action Figure Adventure. For thousands of conv

We welcome back new daddy Josh Pederson in the host chair as he and Gerald have thoughts on Marvel Head Kevin Feige's Eternals comments and if he was exact in his phrasing that a possible end of Avengers movies happened with Endgame. Plus Gerald has his review of this week's box office champ Uncharted and lets everyone know if it will make fans of the game happy or if it caters to a more casual audience. Plus the guys have thoughts on time spent with Horizon Forbidden West on the Playstation 5, The Cuphead Show and Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Netflix, the return of the original Law and Order TV show, and Ben Stiller's Severance on Apple+. All this and John Orlando from The PVDCast returns to talk about the departure of Cody Rhodes from All-Elite Wrestling and what a possible move to the WWE might do to AEW. And with rumors swirling about a possible Wrestlemania return to the ring for the Rattlesnake "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, just what would need to happen (and who would he face) to actually pull this off afte

Another fully-stuffed episode is on the way as Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford once again get you up to speed on the latest news this week and what's ahead for this weekend in pop culture. With Uncharted debuting in theaters, The Cuphead Show starring on Netflix, and the announcement of a Bioshock movie, has it ever been a better time for video games as a source of entertainment? Speaking of video games, we can't forget about Horizon Forbidden West and the next-gen upgrade for Cyberpunk 2077 dropping to consoles. Paramount has a (kind of) name change for Viacom-CBS and a whole TON of announcements of projects headed to its Paramount+ service and the crew spells it out in detail why it's a good thing for potential (and current) subscribers. Plus we share some opinions on Dog with Channing Tatum, Severance on Apple Plus, Space Force season two on Netflix, and the end is near for some great shows like Stranger Things, Atlanta, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. All this and Melinda gives everyone an upda

The Big Game has ended but the big conversations continue as TJ Johnson stops by to talk with Gerald about the latest movie trailers dropped during the contest such as Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Moon Knight, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Jurassic World: Dominion, Nope, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, The Adam Project and more! Plus the guys break down what they think were the best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials from this year with what really worked and which ones failed to connect. They also update you on the weekend box office, the latest Nintendo Direct, and the great news for a future for Blade Runner on Amazon. All this and with the nominees for the 2022 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame being announced, it's time for our yearly conversation with Mike Faber of the ESO Network and Kevin Eldridge from the Flopcast to decide who should be the lucky ones enshrined into this year's hallowed halls of music. We get into the End Zone on this latest episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! For thousands o

The weekend is here as Melinda and Gerald break down some of what happened over this busy week and prep you on what to look for this weekend in pop culture. Death On The Nile makes its way to the theaters and we gauge how successful the film can be in an ever-changing movie industry climate. Could the recent lifting of mask mandates in places around the world be a good sign for success? The Oscars announced its nominations and the crew decides who got snubbed and what nominees were surprises they didn't see coming. XBOX recently backtracked on its future plans for recently acquired Activision-Blizzard. Does this mean good news for Playstation superfan Melinda? All this and our (SPOILERS) thoughts on Peacemaker episode seven and the final episode of The Book of Boba Fett and share final thoughts on the series itself. Was Boba Fett's journey a good one to follow or was everyone distracted with what The Mandalorian was doing all along? Plus we have news on Disney Plus and when a release date for the Obi-Wan seri

TJ Johnson sits in with Gerald this week as they run down the weekend box office and while there is good news for Jackass Forever, for Moonfall the feedback is not so great. What could this box office disaster (figuratively and literally) from director Roland Emmerich have done differently to find an audience? Plus the guys share their thoughts on two upcoming PlayStation titles recently showcased in Gran Turismo 7 and Ghostwire: Tokyo. Will GT7 speed its way to the top of the racing gaming market ahead of Forza and will the timed exclusive Ghostwire be something special now that their developer Tango Gameworks is owned by Microsoft? And with Rockstar's announcement that Grand Theft Auto 6 is in development, where can this all-time great gaming series go to make it even better? All this and possible reasons why the Winter Olympics is not the huge ratings success it once was and why this week's latest video game release, SIFU could be a indy gaming hit with this well-reviewed martial arts beat-em'-up. For thou