Long Distance Popcast

We talk the Brangelina breakup. Plus, new Fall TV shows including This is Us, Designated Survivor, The Good Place, and more.

We share our thoughts on the Emmys. Jimmy Kimmel as host, winners, surprises. Plus, what we loved and what got snubbed. Plus a little bonus Documentary Now! talk. 

We return with a new episode packed with goodbyes, including a shout out to the now closed down Kay's Lounge in Houston. Plus, we remember the late, great Gene Wilder. Also, Claudia share a couple of her new music picks. Plus, "born this week" includes Micheal Keaton and Beyonce. And we end it with Emmy predictions. 

We discuss the aftermath of the Olympics and all of it's controversies, Matt plays another game of "News or Not". And, Claudia shares her thoughts on Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' album. Plus, we share our thoughts on gender bending movie remakes of 'Splash', 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', 'Oceans Ocho', and 'The Rocketeer'. Plus bonus Hard Knocks and Suicide Squad talk.

In this episode, we discuss the Olympics, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Suicide Squad. Plus, we're joined by "Mad About Movies" co-host, Kent Garrison as he shares his favorite summer movies so far.

Fresh from Comic Con International in San Diego, we talk about 'Spiderman Homecoming', 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2', Brie Larson announced as 'Captain Marvel' title role, 'The Batman Lego Movie', and even "Duck Tales". And of course we digest the 'Wonder Woman' and 'Justice League' trailers. Plus, we finally watched the new 'Ghostbusters' and it was awesome. And finally, Matt finished watching the latest season of "BoJack Horseman" on Netflix and we're both obsessed with "Stranger Things". Phew, that was a lot.

We discuss the 2016 Emmy nominations and are joined by our friend and TV producer, Sean Johnson, from 'Inside Pop' and talk surprises, snubs, and who we're rooting for. Everything from Game of Thrones, Veep, Stephen Colbert, Fargo, and more.

In this episode, we cover some of the water cooler topics in "News or Not", including Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Forbes top paid celebrities list, and Blink 182. And, Claudia is not a fan of Fergie's "M.I.L.F. $". Plus, we discuss the Pokémon Go phenomenon. Finally, we talk about gay Sulu in 'Star Trek: Beyond' and preview the upcoming 'Ghostbusters' remake.

Over a week later, we're still obsessing over the Game of Thrones finale. But in this episode, we discuss what TV shows we'll be watching this summer to fill the void including The Americans, Orange is the New Black, The Night Of, The Bachelorette, Peaky Blinders, and Mr. Robot.

We discuss our favorite TV dads, the 30 for 30 "OJ: Made in America" documentary, new music from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Christina Aguilera, and the top critically acclaimed summer movies of all time. Plus we top it all off by discussing the "Battle of the Bastards" episode of 'Game of Thrones'.

It's the 30th anniversary of Ferris Bueller's actual day off, so Matt & Claudia pick their favorite John Hughes movies. Plus, movie reviews & previews, Muhammad Ali, Lin-Manuel Miranda on leaving 'Hamilton', and NBA Finals predictions.

We talk Billboard Music Awards, Game of Thrones, and our favorite Boston TV shows & movies. Plus, "Why this is Going to Suck"-- upfronts/ new fall TV shows edition.

Matt and Claudia share their thoughts and review Captain America: Civil War.

Matt and Claudia discuss the latest in pop culture news including the Kentucky Derby, Captain America: Civil War dominating at the box office, and the Osbournes divorcing. Plus, we celebrate songs of the summer from yesteryear and try and guess this year's big hit. And in honor of Mother's Day, discuss our favorite TV moms.

In this episode, Matt and Claudia are joined by producer and pop culture aficionado, Zara Findlay-Shirras all the way from New York City. We pay tribute to Prince, dissect Beyoncé's visual album/masterpiece Lemonade, and James Bond casting rumors. Plus we finish it off with our reactions to the Game of Thrones season premiere.

Matt is under the weather and Claudia lost her voice, but that won't keep them from recapping the world of pop culture. In this episode: the MTV Movie Awards, previewing 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt', and 'Barbershop: The Next Cut' inspires a list of unnecessary movie sequels. Plus: the 'Star Wars: Rogue One' trailer and Wrestlemania 32!

Matt and Claudia review the FX series 'American Crime Story: The People vs O.J. Simpson'. Plus, we discuss our favorite DC Comics movie villains. And of course, we share our thoughts, positive and negative, on 'Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice'. 

Matt and Claudia go to the movies and talk 10 Cloverfield Lane and movie trailers for the new Ghostbusters movie, Captain America: Civil War, and The Lonely Island's Popstar. Plus, Gwen Stefani's new album, March Madness, and St. Patrick's Day is here (and so is Matt's Irish accent).

Welcome to Long Distance Popcast. In the very first episode, hosts and pals Matt McKee and Claudia Castillo react to the Oscars. Plus the segment "Pop Culture Blind Spot" where they each share a popular Oscar movies they haven't seen. And they discuss mid-season TV shows in "Why this is going to suck".