Beste Pop Culture Man Children podcaster (2025)

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424: Describing Movies We've Never Seen (part 2) 1:07:18

13h ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Hello! Welcome to an all new episode of pcmc. Your one-stop-shop for media musings, nostalgia, and pop culture ephemera! On today's show, Mike is joined once again by Anthony. Together the guys are returning to a concept first visited in episode 280. Describing movies they haven't seen. Each person has given the other the titles for three movies th…

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423: The Real Housewives of New York City: "Scary Island" 1:12:41

8d ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Jellybeans! Welcome to an all new episode of pcmc. Your one-stop-shop for pop culture musings, celebrations, and ephemera! On today's show, Mike is joined by Anthony to discuss the Bravo franchise The Real Housewives of New York City. Specifically, an infamous three-episode arc known to fans as "Scary Island." This was a foundational moment in Real…

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422: The Chevy Chase Show (1993) 48:25

15d ago48:25

48:25

I'm pcmc and you're not. Welcome to an all new episode of pcmc. Your one-stop-shop for pop culture musings, celebrations, and ephemera! On today's show, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by Vin Forte, and they continue last week's deep dive into the dark and desperate world of failed late-night talk shows. Today's subject: The Chevy Chase …

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421: The Pat Sajak Show (1989) 47:57

22d ago47:57

47:57

Can I buy a vowel?! Welcome to an all new episode of pcmc. Your one-stop-shop for pop culture musings, celebrations, and ephemera! On today's show, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by Vin Forte, and they dive into the dark and desperate world of failed late-night talk shows. Today's subject: The Pat Sajak Show (1989). This show ran for one season befo…

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420: Our Favorite Anthropomorphic Animals 1:11:24

29d ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Quack! Welcome to an all new episode of pcmc. Your one-stop-shop for pop culture musings, celebrations, and ephemera! On today's show, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by frequent contributor Janine Gagliardi. The topic of today's episode: Our Favorite Anthropomorphic Animals. Pop Culture is full of animals acting like people, and Mike and Janine are …

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419: Halloween 2025 - General Mills Monster Cereals 1:06:48

1M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Surprise! Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your phone, pcmc Halloween 2025 is back! It's Halloween day and pcmc is coming to you with one last super secret Halloween special! Mike is joined by the one and only Emilio Sparks to celebrate the spookiest day of the year. Mike and Emilio got together to both discuss, and taste-test, General …

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418: Halloween 2025 - Disney's Halloween Treat (1982) & DTV Monster Hits (1987) 1:37:07

1M ago1:37:07

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Double, double toil and trouble! Welcome back to Halloween 2025! It's the most important time of year here at pcmc, and we continue coming to you all month long with Halloween specials! On today's show, Mike and Janine discuss two foundational TV specials from Disney. Two Halloween specials that have a strangle hold on the millenial zeitgeist. Disn…

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417: Halloween 2025 - ParaNorman (2012) 53:17

1M ago53:17

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Oww my boobs! Welcome to pcmc Halloween 2025! Spooky season is the most precious time of year for the pcmc brood, and we continue rolling along with our month-long scare-tacular Halloween specials. On today's episode, the host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by the lovely Jennifer "Grave" Litrell. Mike and Jen are discussing the highly underrated spooky…

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416: Halloween 2025 - Phantasm (1979) 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

The funeral is about to begin! Welcome to pcmc Halloween 2025! Spooky season is the most precious time of year for the pcmc brood, and we come to you all month long with our scare-tacular Halloween specials. On today's episode, the host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh (Comic Books Transformed / The Lasser Cast). Mike and Pete…

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415: Halloween 2025 - Mr. Vampire (1985) 57:37

2M ago57:37

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BoooOOOOOooo! Welcome to pcmc Halloween 2025! Spooky season is the most precious time of year for the pcmc brood, and we come to you all month long with our scare-tacular Halloween specials. Today we travel to Hong Kong in 1985 to hop onto the hopping vampire craze! See what I did there? Today's film is Mr. Vampire — a slapstick comedy, martial art…

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414: Halloween 2025 - Dressed to Kill (1980) 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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BoooOOOOOooo! Welcome to pcmc Halloween 2025! Spooky season is the most precious time of year for the pcmc brood, and we come to you all month long with our scare-tacular Halloween specials. Today we kick things off with the HIGHLY PROBLEMATIC film Dressed to Kill from 1980. It's Brian De Palma's homage to Alfred Hitchcock. The film is suspenseful,…

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413: MTV True Life: "I'm a Gamer" (2003) 48:45

2M ago48:45

48:45

Pcmc does what Nintendon't! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno, is joined by longtime contributor to the show, Vin Forte. In this episode, Mike and Vin discuss a famous episode of television from the early 2000s; MTV's True Life: "I'm a Gamer." If you haven't seen this (or any) episode of True Life, go watch it right now, then …

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412: Infomercials 57:43

3M ago57:43

57:43

Set it and forget it! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by America's sweetheart Vin Forte. In this episode, Mike and Vin discuss Informercials, what they were, how they worked, why they were great, and where they went. From the ThighMaster to Girls Gone Wild, if you were awake at ungodly hours in the 1990s you expe…

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411: The Ugly Stepsister (2025) 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by frequent contributor Nadia Kader. Today's topic is the outrageous, gross, and incredible 2025 film The Ugly Stepsister. This is a dark, violent take on the Cinderella story, told from the point of view of her "ugly stepsister." But the movie is more than jus…

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410: Sir, You Are Aglow 1:13:28

3M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by frequent contributor (and frequent brother) Anthony Bongiorno. Together, Mike and Anthony review the new trailers for the upcoming movies and series: Good Boy (2025), Only Murders in the Building (Season 5), Chain Reactions (2025), Him (2025), and The Carpenter's Son (202…

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409: Our Favorite Nudity 1:17:21

3M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Woot woot! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Janine Gagliari. Today's topic is "Our Favorite Nudity in Pop Culture." Not necessarily the sexiest nudity in pop culture. Although there are some HOT picks here! It's a conversation about the best use of nudity; the sexiest, funniest, scariest, and most in…

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408: KPop Demon Hunters (2025) 1:07:23

4M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Fit check for my napalm era! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by the great Janine Gagliari, to discuss the phenomenal Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters (2025). If you haven't seen this incredible movie, GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW! Then come back and listen to Mike and Janine gush over their favorite songs, favo…

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407: Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992) 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Welcome! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill are discussing Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992), a film that isn't about wax, time, or being lost. It's the superior sequel to the mostly forgotten horror/comedy Waxwork (1988). The film is about two young people who go on an adve…

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406: Big Top Pee-wee (1988) 58:51

4M ago58:51

58:51

"When people don't want a circus, the world just don't make any sense." On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by Bill Gagliardi. Today Mike and Bill are discussing the oft-maligned 1988 movie Big Top Pee-wee. Yes, that's right. Pcmc is covering the "bad" Pee-wee movie. But is it really that bad??? Mike and Bill argue t…

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405: RoboCop (1987) 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Freeze scum! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by friend of the pod, Peter Marsh. Today Mike and Pete are discussing the 1987 dystopian classic RoboCop. A movie that's as funny as it is exciting, and as smart as it is dumb. The guys love this movie and gush about all their favorite scenes and characters.…

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404: Dark City (1998) 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Sleep now! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by friend of the pod, Peter Marsh. Mike and Pete sat down to discuss the spooky and fun cult classic Dark City (1998). Dark City is a late 90s mind-bendy scifi about false realities. It is very much a cousin to The Matrix and eXistenZ. Like the film itself, th…

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403: Star Trek Beyond (2016) 49:02

5M ago49:02

49:02

Beam me up! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Vin Forte. On today's show the topic is Star Trek Beyond (2016), the last theatrically released Star Trek movie (for now). This is the final stop in Mike and Vin's journey to cover every Star Trek movie (for now). If you like this …

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402: Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order) 1999 Book 53:50

5M ago53:50

53:50

Pew pew! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by long-time contributor to the show, Vin Forte. The guys are going back to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the 1999 Star Wars Expanded Universe book, The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime. This is one Vin loved as a kid and Mike is reading for the fi…

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401: Our Go-to Media for Serotonin 56:19

5M ago56:19

56:19

Cheer up! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Today the guys are discussing their "go-to media for serotonin." That means the movies, TV, books, social networks, or any other media we consume when we're feeling blue and need something to cheer us up. The world can be tough and the med…

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400: Episode 400: Oz 3:17:38

5M ago3:17:38

3:17:38

Happy 400 everyone!!! Today's episode is a very special one. Episode 400 features multiple segments from multiple contributors, all discussing one of the most foundational texts in pop culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The team discusses "The Dreamer of Oz" (1990), "The Wiz" (1978), "Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013), "Wicked: Part 1" (2024) and…

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BONUS: Episode 1 Re-Release! 1:27:57

5M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Welcome all! Before we hit our 400th episode milestone, let's take a trip in the way-back machine and revisit the very first episode of pcmc. This is the episode that started it all! See the origins of all your favorite pcmc traditions that continue to this day. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for episode 400! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod…

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399: Our Favorite Dream Sequences 1:06:52

6M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Wake up! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by frequent contributor to the pod (and his brother) Anthony Bongiorno. Mike and Anthony got together to discuss their favorite "dream sequences" in pop culture. The guys also discuss how dream sequences work and what makes a dream sequence great. If you like wh…

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398: Our Favorite Theatrical Experiences 1:04:26

6M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Hello! On today's all-new episode of the podcast, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by a panel of pcmc all-stars; Anthony Bongiorno, Jennifer Litrell, and Janine Gagilardi! The crew got together to discuss their favorite theatrical experiences, whether it be a Broadway show that changed Anthony's life, a concert that thrilled Janine, or the Stage Door …

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397: Companion (2025) 1:12:56

6M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

SPOILER ALERT for Companion (2025) Quaid-face! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss Companion (2025), the new film that follows in the footsteps of Metropolis, Weird Science, and The Stepford Wives. It's all about robot love, robot sex, and the robot revo…

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396: The New York Ripper (1982) 1:10:12

6M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Quack! Quack! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss the sweaty, ugly, and gross, Italian Giallo movie The New York Ripper (1982). A movie that was banned from the UK for years due to its extreme violence and sexual content. Nadia hates this movie, and Mike…

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395: Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture 1:12:03

7M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

SPOILER ALERT - this is a GENERAL spoiler alert for ALL pop culture. You have been warned! Rest in Power! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! The topic of this episode is "Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture." Do you remember how you felt when your favorite fictional character in TV, …

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394: Harley Quinn (Animated Series) 1:16:26

7M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! They are together to discuss the MAX animated series Harley Quinn (2019). The show is one of the smartest, funniest takes on the Batman story in a long time. And just like Harley herself, this episode is NOT for children! If you like hearing the…

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393: DC Comics Absolute Universe 58:31

7M ago58:31

58:31

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Peter Marsh. The topic today is the highly successful DC Comics "Absolute Universe." DC has created new rebooted versions of all their most infamous characters and the guys got together to discuss how those changes make the stories better, while staying true to t…

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392: Movies That Blew Our Minds 57:09

7M ago57:09

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Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Peter Marsh. The guys got together to discuss "movies that blew their minds!" Not movies that are good, not movies that are great, not movies that are amazing. Movies that changed the way they think about the world. So if you're a giant nerd who loves movies (and…

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391: Working at Lumon for a Day (And Chatting About Severance) 1:05:43

7M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

SPOILER ALERT for Seasons 1 and 2 of Severance! Praise Kier! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by old friend of the show, Chris Sorrentino. Chris is a comedian, a musician, a cosplayer, and an artist. He even designed the pcmc logo! Recently, Chris had a once in a lifetime experience. He got to work for one day at Lu…

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390: Ghost (1990) 52:52

8M ago52:52

52:52

Boooo! On today's all-new pcmc Mike and Anthony are back, this time to discuss the 1990s phenomenon Ghost! This is the movie that made pottery sexy! The guys discuss the film's triumphs and shortcomings, while praising Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore. If you've never seen Ghost, GO watch it right now and come back after. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod…

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389: You Can't Stop the Beat! 1:38:39

8M ago1:38:39

1:38:39

SPOILER ALERT for: Scream 7, The White Lotus, and Severance! Hellooo! It's an all-new full episode of pcmc! Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony to review new trailers, confess their current obsessions, and talk about all things pop culture. Topics on today's show: Materialists (2025), The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Lilo & Stitch (2025), M3GAN 2.0 (…

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388: Our Favorite Title Songs 58:51

8M ago58:51

58:51

Hello! On today's all-new pcmc, Mike is joined by dear friend of the show Bill Gagliardi to discuss their favorite title songs. What are title songs, you say? Songs from films that share the same name as the film. NOT songs named after movies or movies named after songs. Songs that came into our lives along with films of the same name. Examples wou…

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387: The Crow (1994) 1:08:30

8M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

CAW! On today's all-new episode of pcmc Mike is joined, once again, by Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill sat down to discuss the 1994 goth-kid classic The Crow. Bill is a lifelong fan of the film and Mike is new to the franchise. Together they discuss its cultural impact, it's insane dialogue, and its incredible aethetics. If you like this conversation…

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386: Tragedy Girls (2017) 1:13:32

9M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. Today Mike and Nadia are discussing the hidden gem horror comedy Tragedy Girls. This movie is like if Mean Girls and Scream had a baby. It follows the murderous rampage of two popular high school girls who want nothing more than viral fame. If you enjoy this epis…

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385: The Hobbit (1977) 1:18:43

9M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Welcome to the Greatest Adventure! On today's all-new episode of pcmc Mike is joined, once again, by good friend of the show, Nadia Kader. Mike and Nadia have come together to discuss the 1977 animated version of The Hobbit. Long before The Lord of the Rings was a household name, this animated film delighted, confused, and frightened generations of…

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384: Actors Who "Went for It" 59:11

9M ago59:11

59:11

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, Mike is joined, once again, by Janine. Together they are discussing the times when unknown actors were given a big opportunity and "went for it." They say "there are no small parts, only small actors," and these actors took their parts and ran with them! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and …

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383: Downbeat Dragon Girlies 1:33:57

9M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

Welcome! It's time for another full raging episode of pcmc. Today Mike is joined by Janine, and together they discuss current pop culture news, review new trailers, and confess their current media obsession. Topics in today's show: Buffy reboot, Heart of Lincoln, Mickey 17 (2025), The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), Friendship (2025), Doctor Wh…

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382: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) 44:08

10M ago44:08

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Welcome! On today's all-new episode of PCMC, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by frequent contributor Vin Forte. Mike is new to the fandom, while Vin is a longtime Trekkie. Together, they are journeying through the franchise movie by movie. In this episode, they discuss Star Trek Into Darkness from 2013. If you enjoy this episode, check our…

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381: Beakman's World (1992 children's show) 52:11

10M ago52:11

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Zaloom! On today's all new episode of pcmc, your host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by frequent contributor Vin Forte. The guys have come together to discuss the zany 1990s kids' science show Beakman's World. Mike and Vin also ponder why, in our current media culture, Bill Nye is remembered fondly while Beakman is largely forgotten (except fo…

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380: Vanilla Sky (2001) 1:32:09

10M ago1:32:09

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Open your eyes! On today's all new episode of PCMC, Mike is joined, once again, by Peter Marsh. Mike and Peter are here to discuss the problematic millennial cult-classic Vanilla Sky (2001). The guys both loved the movie when they were younger but now take issue with some of it's less developed elements. It's a beautiful and flawed film and if you'…

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379: How We'd Fix Star Wars (In 2025) 1:36:02

10M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

Hello! On today's all new episode of pcmc Mike is joined by, friend of the show, Peter Marsh (Comic Books Transformed / The Lasser Cast). Mike and Peter are here to "fix" Star Wars. Which means they are going to revamp the Star Wars franchise into what they want it to be. Peter details his rewritten idea for The Force Awakens. While Mike talks abou…

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378: Bye Bye Birdie (1963) 51:04

11M ago51:04

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Hello! On today's all new episode of pcmc Mike and Anthony are back to discuss the 1963 classic movie musical, Bye Bye Birdie! This was a VHS stable in the their childhoods and they guys still love it. It's the timeless tale of a pretend Elvis trying to kiss an underaged girl, while a songwriter creates speed! If you're a musical lover (or just a n…

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377: In the Clerb We All Fam 1:32:38

11M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

Howdy! On today's all new FULL episode of pcmc Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Together the guys discuss pop culture news, review new trailers, and confess their current media obsessions. Topics on today's show include: Superman (2025), The Day the Earth Blew Up (2025), Heart Eyes (2025), the new He-Man movie, fake movie trailers,…

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376: I Saw the TV Glow (2024) 1:22:52

11M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Hello! On today's all new episode of pcmc Mike is joined, once again, by good friend of the show Nadia. Together they discuss the 2024 queer-analogue-horror film, I Saw the TV Glow. If you haven't seen this imaginative and wild movie we suggest you watch it before you listen. But if you're on the fence about watching it, maybe this podcast will hel…

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