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We're back (and explain why we unintentionally took the summer off)! Plus, Matt has big news! And we talk new fall shows like Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders on NBC and Ghosted on FOX and why Young Sheldon and The Good Doctor are going to suck.  Plus, IT vs Mother! debate and new music from Foo Fighters and Lecrae. And we couldn't return without talking a little Game of Thrones finale.

We catch up on Spider-Man: Homecoming, news coming out of Disney's D23 Expo, and the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere!

We cover a little bit of everything in this episode, including the TONYs, Chris Cornell and Adam West deaths, the Black Panther trailer, Wonder Woman, and predictions for Song of the Summer.

We review the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2. MAJOR spoilers ahead. 

Matt's recent trip to Seattle inspired a list of our favorite movies and TV shows that take place in Seattle. Frasier, Grey's Anatomy, 10 Things I Hate About You, Singles, Sleepless in Seattle, and the Real World make the list.

We rank our favorite basketball movies and discuss Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials.

We share our thoughts on Disney's Beauty and the Beast remake. Plus. Matt shares his review on Logan (the final installment of the Wolverine franchise?). And Claudia went to see Jimmy Eat World and Rooney, but ended up loving a Fort Worth band named The Unlikely Candidates.

We give our thoughts on spring movies including: Get Out, Logan, Beauty and the Beast, Kong Skull Island, and Furious 8. Plus, Claudia shares some guilty pleasure TV shows like Jane the Virgin and Grimm and Matt talks about Powerless. And we finish the show with new music from Lana Del Rey. 

Celebrate our one year podcast anniversary with us! Plus, we recap the most memorable Oscar telecast ever (or in our lifetimes). And we share the results of our Oscar pool with fellow podcasters Inside Pop.

Matt and Claudia teamed up with Sean David Johnson and Amita Patel of the podcast "Inside Pop" for a fun challenge: Academy Award predictions. Four hosts, four ballots, one winner. Who will win the Oscar pool?

In honor of Valentine's Day, Matt and Claudia share their favorite romantic comedies. Plus, Matt shares reviews of the documentary Life Animated (now on Amazon Prime) and LEGO Batman Movie. And, Claudia shares her thoughts on Netflix's new series called Santa Clarita Diet (starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant). Plus we end by celebrating that Prince's catalog is now available on streaming services and Claudia shares a mini-review of Paisley Park. 

We talk Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture nominations and who will take home the Oscar for Best Song? Plus, what happened to Winona Ryder at the SAG Awards? And we talk Beyonce's pregnancy announcement. Plus ESPN's Adam Amin Skypes in to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, ridiculous prop bets, and his 'Sports Night' podcast, "Those Stories Plus...". And Matt gives us the insider scoop on what it's like to be in Houston for Super Bowl week.

We recap the awards show that wasn't so golden. Everything from Jimmy Fallon as host, surprise winners (Claire Foy, The Night Manager, The Crown, Atlanta) and the not so surprising (La La Land). Plus, Meryl Streep, Netflix, HBO, and more. It's the Golden Globes recap episode!

We review La La Land (Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk). Share your thoughts with us at @LDPopcast on Twitter.

A look back at all the pop culture highs and lows of the year including celebrity deaths, movies, music, entertainers, sports, and television.  So many great ones were lost (Prince, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Garry Marshall, Carrie Fisher, George Michael, Debbie Reynolds, and more). Was it a good year for movies (Suicide Squad, Captain America, Rogue One, Finding Dory)? Lots of artists released major albums (Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Frank Ocean, Kanye West). Sports had some major losing streaks come to an end (Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Cubs). And did we reach a new TV golden age (Stranger Things, Westworld, People vs. OJ Simpson)? Goodbye 2016. Bring on 2017.

Our reaction to the Golden Globes nominations, plus Fast 8 and Spider-man Homecoming trailers, and new music from The Weeknd and Ryan Adams. 

Matt & Claudia share pop culture movies, books, music they are thankful for (including TV the Book, Taylor Hawkins, Gilmore Girls, Edge of Seventeen, Star Wars). Plus, a review of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. Plus, a goodbye to a Dallas radio station. 

In light of the 2016 election, we share some of our favorite fictional presidents. Plus, Matt reviews Doctor Strange. Plus, in honor of Veteran's Day, Claudia quizzes Matt on celebrity military veterans. And some quick talk about the new Netflix show, The Crown. 

Before diving into the world of pop culture news, Matt and Claudia discuss the recent Demetri Martin/ Flight of the Concords and Rooney shows they attended. Plus, the World Series is in full swing and we each list our top 3 favorite baseball movies. And we tackle some Halloween costume ideas, The Walking Dead, new music from Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon.

We head to the movies and review The Magnificent Seven and Girl on the Train. Plus, new music recommendations including Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and the 50th anniversary of The Beatles Revolver album.