All Pop, No Culture

Our first 81 episodes are what we now consider APNC 1.0 with our original crew: Opie, Pete, Kevin, Alex, and later, David. Through the onset of COVID and life changes, the podcast began to evolve. It was the end of an era, but we loved this crew and the memories we made. You'll notice that our earliest episodes are not on YouTube. The addition of video was never in the plans, but came to life as a surprise side effect of COVID. Going into 2022, Pete and Kevin took the show in a new direction after losing the rest of the original crew. They found their groove almost immediately with appearances from Andrew and Andy, who immediately became show regulars. Throughout what is now considered APNC 2.0, hosting has waffled back and forth between Pete and Kevin, and the cast fluctuates between any combination of the 4, and sometimes even their friend Kim, but the content is always flowing. 2022 has been a very consistent year for the gang and they look to keep it rolling into 2023 and beyond.

All Pop, No Culture is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #289

  289. Dungeon Crawler Carl + Neagley, Reacher, Lioness & TV’s Top 100 Debate

  Sep 30, 20262h 11m

  Pete returns this week with a mission: convince everyone to listen to Dungeon Crawler Carl . The crew dives into Matt Dinniman’s bizarre sci-fi/LitRPG universe, the incredible audiobooks, Princess Donut, the dungeon system, its mix of humor and violence, and why the upcoming adaptation could become a major franchise. Pete even stakes his nerd credibility on Carl and Donut becoming a modern Sam and Frodo. Episode 289_transcript_named Eric then breaks down the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season finale, including its time-bending story, Kirk’s Enterprise, Uhura’s role, questions about canon, and why the episode feels closer than ever to the Original Series. Episode 289_transcript_named Kevin reviews Reacher Season 4 and the new Neagley spinoff, arguing that Maria Sten more than proves she can carry her own series without relying on Alan Ritchson’s Reacher. Episode 289_transcript_named Pete also recommends the latest season of Lioness , which leads into a larger conversation about Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone, Landman, 1883, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Episode 289_transcript_named The episode closes with Andrew’s trip to Ghostbusters in Concert , a discussion about theatrical experiences and nostalgia, and a full-panel argument over the New York Times 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century list.

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  Episode #288

  288. Resident Evil Is a Must-See + Hacks Rules + Transformers + Strange New Worlds

  Sep 24, 20262h 5m

  This week on All Pop, No Culture , the crew covers Hacks , The Lost Boys on Broadway, Transformers: The Movie , Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , and the new Resident Evil . The episode opens with a discussion of Hacks , including Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder’s complicated relationship, the show’s cross-generational appeal, and how it mixes genuinely funny comedy with ideas about aging, relevance, ambition, and women working in entertainment. Lauren then gives an enthusiastic review of The Lost Boys musical on Broadway, praising its new music, staging, vampire effects, cast, and the way the musical expands the emotional story beyond the original 1980s film. Kevin and Andrew revisit Transformers: The Movie on the big screen and dive into everything from Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime to the theatrical audio problems, the new animated epilogue, Toei versus ACOM animation, and why a movie designed to sell toys accidentally became a defining piece of childhood pop culture. Eric makes the case for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , including Ethan Peck’s Spock, the new Kirk, Trelane, Q, and why the series succeeds by allowing Star Trek to be fun again. The episode closes with Kevin’s enthusiastic review of Resident Evil , a scary, funny, fast-moving adaptation that throws an ordinary courier into the middle of the Raccoon City nightmare. The discussion covers its IMAX presentation, Austin Abrams’ relatable lead performance, game-inspired mechanics, jump scares, fandom backlash, and why it may be one of the strongest horror films of the year.

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  Episode #286

  286. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review — The Best Spider-Man Movie Yet?

  Aug 5, 20261h 25m

  This special episode of All Pop, No Culture is devoted almost entirely to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Andrew gives the film a 9 out of 10, while Kevin lands at an 8.5. Both argue that it may be the strongest live-action Spider-Man movie yet and one of the best MCU releases since Endgame. The conversation covers Tom Holland’s growth into a more powerful and confident Spider-Man, Sadie Sink’s debut as Jean Grey, the return of the savage Incredible Hulk, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, Yelena, The Hand, Trammell Tillman’s villain, Peter Parker’s new abilities, and the film’s spectacular action sequences. Kevin also identifies several continuity problems involving The Punisher and Daredevil, questions how Frank Castle can openly interact with police, and explains why The Hand feels underused compared with its portrayal in the Netflix series. The ending receives a full breakdown, including Ned’s handshake, MJ’s necklace, Jean Grey’s ability to restore memories, the possibility that MJ already remembers Peter, and the mysterious figure teased in the post-credit scene. The episode then looks ahead to Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, the possible MCU reset, the future of the X-Men, new casting rumors, and why Marvel may need mutants to become the center of its next era. The show closes with a brief update on X-Men ’97 Season 2 and whether the current season has lost some of the impact of its first.

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  Episode #285

  285. The Odyssey Full Review + Olivia Wilde’s The Invite | APNC

  Jul 22, 20261h 28m

  This episode of All Pop, No Culture is led by a full spoiler discussion of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Kevin and Andrew both give the nearly three-hour epic an 8 out of 10, praising its extraordinary IMAX presentation, real-world locations, practical effects, and enormous ensemble cast. They examine Matt Damon’s performance as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway’s emotional work as Penelope, Tom Holland’s portrayal of Telemachus, Robert Pattinson’s villainous turn, and John Leguizamo’s quietly essential role. The conversation also covers Zendaya’s symbolic appearance as Athena, the Cyclops and Circe sequences, Nolan’s potential future in horror, and the movie’s larger argument that victory in war rarely feels like victory to the people who survive it. Lauren reviews The Invite, Olivia Wilde’s comedy-drama about two married couples confronting intimacy, resentment, parenthood, and the uncomfortable truths hidden inside long relationships. She also recommends the Broadway production of Every Brilliant Thing, an interactive one-person play starring Tracee Ellis Ross that explores depression, grief, suicide, and the many small reasons life remains worth living. Kevin closes with a recommendation for Shrinking, the Apple TV+ dramedy starring Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Williams. The episode also includes quick discussions of X-Men ’97 and a Lost rewatch.

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  Episode #284

  284. Supergirl Splits the Panel, The Testaments Delivers, and Robin Byrd Gets the Spotlight

  Jul 7, 20261h 34m

  This episode of All Pop, No Culture opens with a full-panel argument about Supergirl . Andrew hated it, Kevin liked it, and Eric landed in the middle, making this one of the most divided reviews the show has had in a while. The conversation covers tone, villains, Lobo, Ruthie, Kara’s arc, and whether the backlash is really about the movie itself or something else entirely. Lauren then reviews The Testaments on Hulu, the continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale , and explains why it feels sharper, darker, and more emotionally grounded than the later seasons of the original series. Kevin joins in with thoughts on Aunt Lydia, Agnes, Lucy, and the unsettling world-building that still makes Gilead feel terrifyingly plausible. Andrew also gives his first reaction to Backrooms , Kevin defends its atmosphere and sequel potential, and Eric spotlights Bang My Box: Robin Byrd , a documentary about a public-access TV pioneer who helped push sexuality and LGBTQ visibility into the mainstream before the internet existed.

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