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Cobra Kai season 5 dropped on Netflix September 9th, and we've given everyone a couple weeks to catch up on all the latest from Johnny and Daniel son. Season 5 brings the pain, along with endless action and plot twists that deepen the overall story of the Karate Kid universe. The addition of Silver has brought a Pandora's box to the show, and fans are loving it. We break down our favorite moments, highlights and share our thoughts on where season 6 could take us. This will be a spoiler heavy discussion on the series. We also take a look back at 1985's Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox on Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

The fourth installment in the Thor franchise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a storm of emotions and deep rooted heart for the god of thunder. The surprise arrival of his former girlfriend Jane Foster now wielding Mjolnir raises many questions as the story takes on a more vast landscape of meaning than audiences suspected. We break down all the highlight moments, easter eggs, cameos and more. What was your favorite moment from "Love and Thunder?" We also look back at 1984's Kevin Bacon role in Footloose on this week's Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

What is there more to say about Obi-Wan Kenobi that fans aren't already about? Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprise their iconic roles from the Star Wars prequal sagas as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin / Darth Vader. The series hits hard on many aspects from it's stunning visuals to the writing and acting. The climactic finale gave fans so much to buzz about, and we're hear to unpack all the greatest moments from this beloved Disney Plus series. We also discuss "Field of Dreams" from 1989 starring Kevin Costner and the late Ray Liotta. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

Years in the making, and it's finally here. We've given our POPX viewers a couple of weeks to really soak in all the fun, adventure and terror that is wrapped up into Stranger Things Season 4, and now it's time we break it all down. With volume two wrapping up the season on July 1st, it's now time talk spoilers, Easter Eggs, new characters and more. Did Season 4 volume 1 live up to the hype? Let's discuss. We also visit a classic 80's action flick in Robocop on this week's Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

The madness. The insanity. The craziness. It's all led to this point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On the heels of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange returns in his sequel film to tackle one of the MCU's biggest mysteries, the multiverse. But to full understand the scope and scale of this untapped dimension, he must first face an adversary that is unparalleled in this next dimension of storytelling, himself. Who will we see? What cameos delight audiences? How far down the rabbit hole will we go? Tune in to episode 141 to find out. We also take a nostalgic look back to 1988, and one of Tom Hanks' most beloved feel good films, BIG on the Retro Rewind. We can't wait for this episode, so lock in your seat belts POPX'ers, it's about to get crazy! You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

Before Moon Knight lands on Disney Plus this March 30th, we resurrect one of our old features here on POPX, "Origin Stories!" In this episode we give you the full back story of Marc Spector, from Earth 616 comic origins of the character, various incarnations throughout the years, and his involvement with the rest of the Marvel Universe. How much of the new limited streaming series will harken back to the comic canon of the character? We will discuss what we know from the trailers, and give you the full run down prior to the show's launch. We also discuss the Stephen Kind adaption of his short story, "The Body," in the 1986 film "Stand By Me" on Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

From the gritty streets of Gotham, key political figures are being murdered, and it's up to one crime fighter to solve the Riddler's string of clues and puzzles to end Gotham's nightmare. Inspired by the animated story arc of "The Long Halloween," the film brings new light (and darkness) to one of DC's greatest superheroes, Batman. We give spoiler heavy discussion reviews, as we break down our most enjoyed moments of the latest incarnation of the caped crusader. The Batman stars Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano, Zoe Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, and more. It is directed by Matt Reeves. We turn the clock back to 1986, and revisit one of Disney's most beloved childhood space journeys in "Flight of the Navigator." We'll share the technological wonder of how this movie was created at a time long before modern CGI, and our cherished memories with the film. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

It was the series we got that we didn't even know we needed, and somehow the magic of Disney and Lucasfilm, spearheaded by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have given us something truly special. The continuity, and expanded Star Wars canon universe is explored in this Mandalorian spin off series that focuses on the back story of Boba Fett after we last saw him plunge into the sarlacc pit in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. It gave beloved fans of Boba Fett the back story we truly felt this anti-hero of Star Wars deserves. Reprising his role as Fett, Temuera Morrison returns from the prequel trilogy and delivers a stunning performance as the well noted bounty hunter. We will explore Easter eggs, highlights, cameos and review the series as a whole. We also visit the 1984 cult comedy classic, Police Academy on this week's Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

We're back! It's 2022, and POPX is ready to hit the ground running in the new year. Kicking off this year's season of episodes, we're starting with none other than Cobra Kai season 4. We'll break down character development and story arcs, and predict where things may be going in season 5. Terry Silver is back, and boy does this cast of characters feel his impact throughout the season. We also turn the dial back to 1982 and visit Disney's pop culture classic, TRON. Despite lackluster box office numbers when initially release, this film has gained icon status over the decades, and is touted as being "ahead of it's time." If you're a fan of TRON, make sure to check out this Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

It's here! After much anticipation, hype and mystery surrounding the newest addition the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we get the most anticipated superhero film since Avengers Endgame. How much of the hype, rumors and cameos are true? How was the marketing of the film handled to cover up some of the film's shock and awe moments? Let's chime in on future connections, the future of the Sony / Marvel partnership and of course, easter eggs. On this Retro Rewind, we turn back the clock to 1982 and visit the timeless Christmas classic adapted from the 1978 children's book of the same title, "The Snowman," by Raymond Briggs. Some may not be familiar with this animated short, but by the end this episode you will be. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

Marvel has done it again with yet another installment of it's ongoing MCU storylines with Jeremy Renner reprising his role as the Avenger Hawkeye. We pick up shortly after the events of Avengers Endgame, and get a chance to delve deeper into Hawkeye's past. With new companions and now an apprentice Kate Bishop, Clint must now pick up the pieces of his own life to help to help shoot a few more arrows. We also take a nostalgic look back at 1989's Christmas classic starring Chevy Chase, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" on this week's Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/8AJuksQ9pR HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

It's finally here, the long awaited sequel from Jason Reitman reuniting the All-Star cast from the classic 80's films with modern visuals and all the vibes of nostalgia that we love and grew up with. How does this newest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise against the others, and will there be more films down the pipeline? We'll discuss a spoiler heavy round table about highlights, things you may have missed, and of course, endless easter eggs. We'll also talk John Candy in the 1989 John Hughes classic, "Uncle Buck." You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast DISCORD ► https://discord.gg/pgpbUg6S HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

Marvel's Eternals, we discuss this distinctly different film that explores the origins of the Marvel Universe, as we're introduced to characters and beings never before mentioned in the MCU. How much back story does the Eternals film cover, and what is the setup for the future of Marvel after this film? We'll discuss this, plus easter eggs, and things you may have missed on this week's episode. We will also tackle the two post credit scenes in a spoiler heavy discussion. Just weeks before the cinematic release of the official sequel to the Ghostbusters franchise "Ghostbusters Afterlife," we examine Ghostbusters 2 from 1989 on Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

We break down the latest Marvel streaming series from Disney Plus, "What If...?" and discuss the ramifications of how this animated series will affect and tie into the upcoming MCU multiverse mayhem. Will we see characters from What If...? in live action? With a second season renewed and coming in 2022, this show has proven already a massive hit among Marvel movie fans. On this week's retro rewind, and just in time for Halloween season, we revisit the classic horror comedy, "Little Shop of Horrors" from 1986. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

On episode 131, we venture back into the Sony's Spider-verse with the second installment of everyone's beloved symbiotic anti-hero, Venom. Venom : Let There Be Carnage continues the story of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and his alter-ego Venom as their encounter a new threat, and a symbiote we've all been eagerly waiting for, Carnage (Cletus Kasady : Woody Harrelson). We break easter eggs, spoilers and dissect our highlighted moments from the film, and give our final review. We also discuss the Halloween vampire classic, "The Lost Boys" from 1987 on this week's Retro Rewind. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

On this episode we discuss this year's second MCU phase 4 installment, 'Shang-Chi : And the Legend of the Ten Rings.' We take a closer in-depth spoiler discussion at the film, and break down any easter eggs and cameos we saw along the way. Where is Shang-Chi's place in the MCU, and what is the potential future of this new wave of hero for Marvel? We also discuss one of the most crucial films of 1989, Tim Burton's Batman on this week's Retro Rewind. We talk about the film's cultural impact on pop culture, and how this film, along with Frank Miller's vision brought the "Dark Knight" from campy to icon. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/dynamix12https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

Ryan Reynolds... Need we say more? The new film 'Free Guy' released on August 13th, and brings a fresh genre to the silver screen. Free Guy is set in a video game world, when one of the occupants in the digital landscape becomes self aware. What happens next, is a total thrill ride of laughs, fun and crazy on-screen moments. We also cover the latest episodes of Marvel's "What If...?" series, and how the latest MCU show parallels events within the current timeline. The new series will feature 10 episodes released weekly until October. Lastly, on Retro Rewind, team POPX re-visits the timeless science fiction classic, "The Last Starfighter." How does this now 37 year old film hold up after all of these years? We'll find out. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/dynamix12https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

What happens when we get a Guardians of the Galaxy style team up, with James Gunn directing but set in the DC Comics realm of characters, with no Disney/Marvel PG-13 rating and we get the director in full R-Rated glory? Well, The Suicide Squad is your answer. We review the latest film from DC/Warner as well as 1985's Legend directed by Ridley Scott on this week's Retro Rewind, and deep dive into all the geeky goodness from the past two weeks. You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/dynamix12https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

A jam packed episode as we start off discussing and reviewing the brand new Netflix animation series "Masters of the Universe : Revelation." We also discuss the Loki series finale and unpack all of the Easter eggs, advancements within the MCU and how the show will impact phase 4 and future characters. We also discuss the retro 80's film Labyrinth, featuring David Bowie on this week's Retro Rewind. How much more can we cram into one show? Well, we haven't made it to episode 128 yet! You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/dynamix12https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA

On this episode, Team POPX talks all things Black Widow in a spoiler heavy discussion including easter eggs and ending explained. How does Marvel's next film in phase 4 set the tone for the future of the franchise? We also will visit the classic film from 1984, Ghostbusters on Retro Rewind. As an added bonus, we'll break down the latest episodes of Loki. Please like and subscribe and make sure to click the notification bell for when we go live next! You can find us on social media using the links below. @Popxcast@PopxcastPopxcast Popxcast HOSTS ► https://twitter.com/josephburkeartshttps://twitter.com/theburk3nator https://twitter.com/dynamix12https://twitter.com/lrbadger Official Web Site: www.popxcast.com Where science fiction meets pop culture. POPX is a podcast based around geek culture covering everything from comics, movies, gaming, television and beyond. ©POPXCAST MEDIA