Pop Culture Cosmos (one Hour Radio Show Edit)

Spider-Man: No Way Home has obliterated the box office as it dominates the world but just how good a movie is it? Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford break it down with SPOILERS of all that was good (and not so good) about the movie responsible for the biggest opening of the pandemic. Plus the guys talk about the sensation on Paramount known as Yellowstone and how its success will translate to its prequel series coming out, 1883. Also, the guys remember the brilliance of The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of the Ring as it hits 20 years old this week and decide if the LOTR series (as buoyed on by late-night host Stephen Colbert) is the one movie trilogy to rule them all. All this and Gerald reviews the Microsoft documentary Power On: The Story of XBOX, about the rise of the gaming console brand and Josh has his thoughts on the best of pop culture for 2021 including movies, streaming, TV, music, and video games and what stood out both good and bad. The guys even talk about if they ever think there will be anothe

On this week's episode, Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford get you set for one of the biggest weekends of 2021 as Spider-Man: No Way Home swings its way into theaters, it's time again to toss a coin to your witcher with the arrival of The Witcher season 2 on Netflix, and after its season finale, is Succession the best television series out there? All this and we break down episode five of Hawkeye on Disney+ with that HUGE reveal and the implications of it for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and our final Good News segment of 2021 has us talking about the resurgence of the duo Sparks with a successful movie musical and documentary that has brought to the spotlight the Mael brothers after decades on the fringe of crossover success. Plus we're excited for another season of CSI Vegas after it got renewal by CBS and more as we reach our next stop, 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, down

We hit the ground running on our latest episode as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed with everything worth noting from the 2021 Game Awards. From the world premiere announcements to the major award winners to asking if this was the best TGA ever the guys break it down for you on what has become the video game industry's biggest event of the year. Plus Josh has put in some time with Halo Infinite's campaign and he lets gamers know if they need to do the same. All this and the guys lament over the quick cancellation by Netflix to the live adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, the disappointing returns at the box office for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and have thoughts on the big week ahead with the arrival of Spider-Man No Way Home, MacGruber, and the excitement for the return of The Witcher in season two. And we remember the passing of prolific author Anne Rice and beloved Monkees band member Mike Nesmith on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos!  For thousands of conversations that matter with

Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford return to brighten up your weekend with thoughts on Marvel's continuing Hawkeye series and how episode four provides some depth into its titular character. Plus why we're singing praises over Steven Spielberg's retelling of a West Side Story as it hits theaters, the disappointing early impressions of the star-studded feature Don't look up, the Oscar prospects and Netflix popularity of The Power of the Dog, plus Good News for 2021 with the emergence of the worldwide sensation Squid Game! All this and Jeff Sloboda from the MCU's Bleeding Edge stops by to share thoughts on the current slate of recent Marvel projects and Melinda and Gerald throw some love to the series-ending Lost in Space, and some concern over who's missing from the revival of HBO's Sex and the City with And Just Like That... 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 wi

December is taking shape in pop culture as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford talk about this week's release of the Halo Infinite campaign and if this could (or should) be the final journey for Master Chief. The guys also share thoughts on the Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse Part One and Peacemaker trailers and also offer up five awesome pop culture-related gifts for the holidays in collectibles, books, home video, and consumer electronics. Plus the Game Awards coming up this week has their nominees ready for their Game of the Year...but are they worthy? And would you be "Home Alone" at the Home Alone Air BnB? All this and more on another jam-packed 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 convenience, download the Wisdom App today! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by&nbs

We're closing in on the end of 2021 and as we enter the month of December, Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford will be taking a look at some of the good news in pop culture for this year. First up is Marvel's return to television for Disney Plus. How has their first series on the streaming platform worked out? And how important have they become? Plus Melinda's husband Robbie Ross brings his wealth of pop culture knowledge to the show as we get a crash course in Warhammer 101. What makes this property so popular? What are the differences between Warhammer and Warhammer 40k? And which should you choose first? Robbie breaks it all down for everyone as he gives you an introduction to a cool side of the pop culture universe. All this and all three discuss Marvel's Hawkeye episode 3 and what makes this series so special, the possible return of Magic Mike in a third movie, and more on what they're doing with their hit RPG experience, Vampires and Vitae. Another great show begins the holiday cheer on our latest PC

We look back on an interesting Thanksgiving holiday period in pop culture as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford return to talk about the holiday period and the highs and lows from the box office. The guys share thoughts on Encanto's win, The House of Gucci's encouraging signs, and the failure of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Plus the debate begins on the all-time greatest bands with the debut of the Peter Jackson helmed documentary Get Back starring The Beatles on Disney+. All this and they finally get to express their enthusiasm and concerns over the big announcements on a possible Alien, Blade Runner, and Mass Effect series and it's time for Cyber Monday but are there any good deals left to be had? The possibilities remain as they target some specials to look out for in the final hours of this Black Friday shopping season on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos

We're back as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed on the Post-Thanksgiving episode of the PCC Multiverse as Gerald goes into a "nerd cry" upon hearing the news that two of his favorite IP's, Mass Effect and Blade Runner (along with Alien), could finally be getting some well-deserved television adaptations that have been a long time coming. Melinda and her husband Robbie Ross chime in with thoughts on Cowboy Bebop on Netflix and if it rises above all the controversy surrounding the program. Plus Gerald has initial impressions of Hawkeye episodes 1 and 2 on Disney+, and the crew discusses the latest movies to hit theaters in Disney's latest animated feature Encanto, the divisive House of Gucci, and the critical darling Licorice Pizza. Plus Melinda has a great interview with Martin and Katie from Game Machinery talking about their breakout tabletop RPG Defiant which has already gained notice from its highly successful Kickstarter campaign. All this and our Holiday Gift Guide on tap with id

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back with thoughts on a box office win and a review for Ghostbusters: Afterlife and if it will find any life after this latest try at the series. Plus Josh is talking about the Halo Infinite multiplayer with some notes on what's working and what's not with XBOX's first attempt at a free-to-play experience. And the guys share what they've seen so far with Cowboy Bebop, Arcane gets some good news from Netflix, why it might be good to spend some "time" with Amazon's Wheel of Time and Black Friday specials and memories from the past on our mind as the biggest shopping weekend of the year comes alive this week. All this and Dawn Fobbs from the Mother-Daughter-ISH podcast returns for her monthly TV update with some early cancellations and if she believes that with all the options available from broadcast, cable, and streaming if now is the best time ever to be a television viewer. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at htt

We're super busy as Pop Culture runs wild with Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford getting you updated with what's happening this week including the latest Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, Halo Infinite celebrating 20 years of XBOX by releasing its Free-To-Play multiplayer, Star Trek Discovery debuting season four on Paramount+, and Tiger King 2 hitting Netflix. Plus Battlefield 2049 and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Ghostbusters: Afterlife hits the box office with some spooky aspirations, and we preview WWE's Survivor Series by focusing on the most interesting storyline with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair and their real-life feud on our latest PCC Multiverse! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an

Gerald Glassford and an internet-hobbled Josh Pederson are back to wrap up Disney Plus Day with thoughts on the streaming service, its Marvel and Non-Marvel content, and what additional steps need to be taken for it to continue to gain viewers. Plus XBOX reaches two anniversaries with its 20th year in existence and the first for the XBOX series and its rival the Playstation 5. How has the first year fared for both these console makers in this latest generation? Plus, GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition has its own technical issues (like Josh) coming out of the gate, how does this happen for a trio of games that originated over a decade ago. All this and we cover the musical Tick, Tick, Boom coming to Netflix, and our memories of the all-time toy retail leader, Toys R Us on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Spo

Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford are back and they're talking some bumps in the road for Disney Plus just before its huge Disney Plus Day, why Belfast is a leading Oscar contender as it hits theaters, plus GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim hitting 10 years old, and why we're excited for Blade Runner Black Lotus coming to Adult Swim. Plus why those looking for something new should look into Defiant the TableTop RPG and some Black Friday deals that have piqued their interest on our latest PCC Multiverse! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting thei

We're back with Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford as they're asking if the initial box office return of The Eternals met its lofty expectations. Stranger Things drops a teaser for season 4 and the guys contemplate if it can still be one of Netflix's most-watched series. Plus Forza Horizon 5 and Call of Duty Vanguard arrive on gaming platforms. How long will gamers tolerate mediocracy with their CoD, and has Forza now replaced Gran Turismo as the best driving game IP ever? They also have thoughts on more Netflix programming in the form of Arcane from the universe of League of Legends, and the action-comedy Red Notice with Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. All this and more retail memories, this time on Kaybee's place in shopping mall history on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports fo

Melissa Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford return to help kick off the first weekend of a very busy month of November in pop culture. We're talking the debut of The Eternals to theaters, Finch on Apple +, Dexter's return to Showtime, The Book of Boba Fett and Morbius trailers, The Harder They Fall on Netflix, and we prepare for a busy month ahead on our latest PCC Multiverse! Please support the Go Fund Me for the Rolling In The Geek Podcasts' DM Ken who was killed by a drunk driver after a recent session. Any help for the family for living and funeral expenses is truly appreciated by the family and by all of us here at the Pop Culture Cosmos. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your f

Josh and Gerald are set to preview a November to remember when it comes to what to look forward to in streaming, movies, and video games. What's in store for us with movies like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Belfast, and video games like Forza Horizon 5, and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl among others. Plus what does Netflix, Paramount Plus, Disney+, Hulu, and Apple+ have that will keep pop culture fans talking in the days to come. Jeff Sloboda from The MCU's Bleeding Edge returns to share with Gerald concerns over the impending release of The Eternals. We also give a nod to The French Dispatch and mention our favorite Wes Anderson movies, make a course correction for the Guardians of the Galaxy video game, and we embark on more retail shopping memories with Sears on another awesome episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! Please support the Go Fund Me for the Rolling In The Geek Podcasts' DM Ken who was killed by a drunk driver after a recent session. Any help for the family for living and funeral expen

The crew from the Pop Culture Cosmos are back as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford set up your weekend with the latest trending news and info including our thoughts on the trailer for Pixar's upcoming feature Lightyear and if it can bring back the mystique of one of Disney's crown jewels. Plus, fans everywhere did get an answer on a Dune part two, how Star Trek: Prodigy can help the franchise reach a new audience, and what final frontier does it have yet to reach? Plus they're talking about The Wheel of Time fantasy series coming to Amazon Prime, a very disappointing State of Play from Playstation, a return to the circus with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, why we shouldn't forget The French Dispatch now in theaters, how Ring of Honor's hiatus and possible reboot leaves many questions and is Bill Murray actually going to be in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania like he claims? All this and we give you a taste from one of our most recent episodes of the Demolition Force as part of our upcoming Tabl

The results are in for Dune in its opening weekend at the U.S. Box office, but do the results in theaters and HBO Max justify a part two for this sci-fi story? Plus Josh and Gerald share more thoughts on the very divisive Uncharted movie trailer, the debut of the Guardians of the Galaxy video game,  the upcoming Cowboy Be Bop Netflix series, and the toy memories continue with the discussion turning to Target and its once-proud devotion to the toy industry and how it has drastically changed. All this and Dawn Fobbs from the Mother-Daughter ISH podcast returns for an October TV update on CBS season orders and streaming shows that have caught her eye. And Jamie Monroy aka Degenrate2018 on Twitch stops by to talk about the recent Razercon 2021 and its announcements of new products, and also if Nintendo's recent online price increase is warranted by what is being included with the package. Please support the Go Fund Me for the Rolling In The Geek Podcasts' DM Ken who was killed by a drunk driver after a recen

So much is happening in pop culture as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford break it down for you as only they can. We're talking the latest Marvel Movie Delays and a non-Marvel film that got the biggest delay of all, Dune's US opening and its expectations needing to be realized on screen and on HBO Max, XBOX's upcoming 20th-anniversary live stream in November plus the arrival of their new Addidas shoes and mini-fridge which has become a hot seller. Also, we react to the Being The Ricardos and Uncharted movie trailers, Y The Last Man's cancellation, and the good and bad week for Netflix with its rising subscriber numbers and the controversial reaction and employee walkout over the latest Dave Chappelle comedy special. All this and director Marc Morales from High Five N' Ants Productions stops by to talk about his web series It's Crazy Out There and the upcoming film he's about to work on entitled 521 North Main Street, a horror movie centering around the real-life mysterious and creepy Clown Motel in Tonopa

Josh and Gerald return with all the major film, TV, and gaming news from this past weekend's DC FanDome as Batman, Aquaman, Black Adam, Shazam, Flashpoint, and more were represented. What has caught our eye for all these upcoming projects? Plus the guys talk about the fascination behind Succession season 3, a weekend box office report with news of Halloween Kills latest box office victims, Back 4 Blood impressions and if it scratches that Left4Dead itch, Tom Holland's recent Spider-Man comments on the direction of his character, and how Hollywood is taking a sigh of relief after a major labor strike is averted. All this and some NHL talk on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shorts and gifts in our TeePublic store at  https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant

The pop culture news keeps on coming as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed on all the latest information. They talk about how Marvel has found its Adam Warlock and when we might see him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mark Harmon departs NCIS in its 18th season and that may have fans missing Agent Gibbs far too soon. The Last Duel and Halloween Kills hit theaters this weekend and the talk gets to which of these two will fare better at the box office. We also talk to actor Michael Lloyd about his career goals and what types of projects he's looking to get into and has advice for those looking to get into the acting profession. Plus Scream 2022 debuts its first trailer, and the crew discusses whether audiences will return to see horror movies in droves once again. All this and Melinda had thoughts on this weekend's DC FanDome, how Critical Role is finding success beyond their D&D campaigns, and Captain Kirk aka William Shatner rockets into space! All this and more on our latest PCC