KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is your weekly source for news, opinions and reviews. Jordan, Cliff and Seth provide hilarious off-the-cuff commentary about pop culture related to all the comics, television and movies we love. Join us for deep dives into television favorites like ”Westworld” and ”Riverdale,” up-to-the-minute critiques of the latest Netflix offerings, top ten lists from a wide array of subjects, insight about comic book history or analysis of the latest Marvel blockbuster.
Episodes
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #463 Riverdale S6 Ep17 I Survived Slaughter Con '22
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast discusses Riverdale Season 6, Episode 17, Chapter 112 "American Psychos." The episode covers Archie starting a labor movement, a bachelorette party, and a serial killer convention.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #462 Free Comic Book Day 2026 Preview
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast previews the comic books that will be available on Free Comic Book Day, May 2nd. The episode covers the releases for Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day, and includes a discussion about fan-fiction.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #461 DTP
On KA-POW! #461, guest Jesse Starcher discusses recent toy collecting trips to the Great Ohio Toy Show and Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. The episode also covers TV shows including "Jury Duty: Corporate Retreat," "The Way Home," and "DT…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #460 The Annals of Fame
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast commemorates its decade anniversary by inducting three past episode moments into a new 'Annals of Fame.' Guest Jesse Starcher from The Source Material Comics Podcast joins the discussion.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #459 Unjobbable
This episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast covers Oscar results, the Spider-Man trailer, and experiences from three conventions: ToyRama Expo, Classic Plastics Toy Expo, and Fan Expo Cleveland. The show also touches on movie news incl…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #458 Weecock
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast episode #458 covers TV series including "Lanterns," "Wonder Man," "Resident Alien," "The Simpsons," "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," "The Pitt," "Fallout," and "Shrinking." The episode also touches on the…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #457 The 2025 Poobah Awards
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast hosts its 9th Annual Poobah Awards, recognizing over 100 movies from 2025. The marathon episode features a ranked countdown, individual performance awards, and recognition for notable moments.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #456 Bread and Meathead
In episode 456, "Bread and Meathead," Ka-Pow! The Pop Cultured Podcast discusses last meal and superpower choices, covers comic book news including Free Comic Book Day and a boom year in 2025, and remembers actor Rob Reiner.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #455 2026 Movie Preview
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast marks its 10th anniversary with a look ahead at movies scheduled for release in 2026. Host and guest Jared Lowe preview the year's films and create a Top Ten list of their most anticipated.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #454 A Stinker
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast's final 2025 episode covers Seth's genealogy book, the discontinuation of the penny, and a report from GalaxyCon Columbus, including a Ben Schwartz improv show.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #453 Christmas Through the Decades
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast episode #453 discusses Christmas media. Hosts draft favorite Christmas movies, TV specials, and songs across five decades.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #452 Super Hollywood
In episode #452, the hosts of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast discuss their recent travels, including the Cincinnati Comic Expo and vintage shops. They also recap and review several television shows such as "IT: Welcome to Derry," "Peacema…
- ENCORE EPISODE: Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #426 Turkey Day TV Tourney part 2
This is an encore episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, episode #426, focusing on the Turkey Day TV Tourney, part 2.
- ENCORE EPISODE: Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #425 Turkey Day TV Tourney part 1
This is an encore episode of KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast, episode #425, titled 'Turkey Day TV Tourney part 1'. The episode covers the first part of a TV tournament event.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #451 The Annals of Shame
KA-POW! The Pop Cultured Podcast discusses cinematic blind spots, revealing embarrassing gaps in film education with Top Ten lists of surprising movies the hosts have never seen.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #450 She Chose Watermelons
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back after a brief hiatus, but luckily we've got stories about all the places we've been traveling to in the meantime. The OJ Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast pops in to hang out and j…
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- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #449 2025 Summer Movie Challenge Results
You heard us make our individual predictions this Spring, and now that Fall has arrived we have the results of our Third Annual Summer Movie Challenge! Join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podc…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #448 Top 25 Movies of the Last 25 Years
We're a quarter century into the new Millennium, so it feels like the right time to take a look back and celebrate the finest films released in the modern era. In this episode, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will nominate, debate and narr…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #447 Saturday Morning Cartoonerment
Wake up early, pour a big bowl of cereal and plant yourself in front of the TV because Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has an episode all about Saturday morning cartoons! Each host picks their own lineup of shows to kick off their ideal ch…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #446 Roll For It
It's time for our annual report from the largest tabletop game convention in North America, Gen Con! Then we catch up on some recent television, including two old-school animated series on the comeback and a Marvel property that managed to…
- Pa-Kow the Pop Cultured Podcast #445 The Fun Barn
It's been an exciting summer movie season so far, but we couldn't let it pass without sharing our thoughts on two of the best superhero blockbusters to grace our screens in years! It's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcastin' Time. Length - 00:5…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #444 Battle of the Fake Bands part six
And now for the finale of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's Battle of the Fake Bands! Aided by debate moderator Jared Lowe, we've knocked our initial list down to an eclectic and unpredictable Sweet Sixteen. Which pretend musician will go…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #443 Battle of the Fake Bands part five
We've reached the final quarter of our tournament-style bracket of fictional musicians! Moderator Jared Lowe returns to guide us through the last region of contenders as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast whittles down our list to the remaini…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #442 Battle of the Fake Bands part four
Underdogs and upsets create big shake-ups in this latest quarter of our summertime tournament bracket of fake bands. Jared Lowe continues to mastermind our extensive list of pretend musicians and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast makes the t…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #441 Battle of the Fake Bands part three
It's time for Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast to power our way through another region of our tournament bracket of fictional musicians. With special guest Jared Lowe moderating the discussion, we debate and decide on bands from a wide arra…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #440 Battle of the Fake Bands part two
Our tournament bracket of imaginary bands and musicians has been narrowed down to 64 entries and in this episode Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast will finish off another quarter of the list! Jared Lowe returns to moderate this spirited deba…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #439 Battle of the Fake Bands part one
It's time for another of our patented tournament-style brackets! Former Coach Mayor Jared Lowe has put together an exhaustive list of fictional bands and musicians from some of our favorite movies, TV shows and attractions, and Ka-Pow the…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #438 Ladies Love Never Ending Breadsticks
We haven't talked television in a bit, but there have been some absolute bangers airing lately. Listen in as Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast gets caught up with all the latest releases on the small screen. Length - 00:56:07 Language - R. (…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #437 That's How Movies Work
Summer movie season has just begun and there are already some major blockbusters out there to enjoy. This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast reviews a few of the latest flicks and tries to get the facts straight as the Diamond bankruptc…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #436 2025 Summer Movie Challenge
For the third year in a row, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here to predict the Top Ten biggest films of the summer season. Not only is Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast returning, but former Coach-Mayor and recent C…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #435 Free Comic Book Day 2025 Preview
May is almost here, so that means it's time for our annual Free Comic Book Day preview episode! Join Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast as we highlight all the giveaways you should be on the lookout for when you visit your favorite shop on Sa…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #434 Riverdale S6 Ep16 Archies Anonymous
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast can't go toooo long without visiting The 'Dale, so listen in as we cover Riverdale Chapter 111 "Blue Collar." Archie starts a union. Reggie learns ventriloquism. Alice smothers somebody with a pillow. The us…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #433 Your Dad Definitely Has a Podcast
We haven't talked much TV lately here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, so allow us to catch up on all the recent shows we've been watching and recommend some of our favorites. Length - 00:56:34 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) -…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #432 You Like Books?
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back from another venture to an area comic con and we've got a report on all the fun we had and amazing creators we were able to meet. And don't think we forgot about 2025's first superhero movie! Length…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #431 The 2024 Poobah Awards
It may be Oscar weekend, but Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast isn't satisfied only celebrating a handful of prestigious critical darlings. With our 8th Annual Poobah Awards, we recognize EVERY movie we saw in 2024, counting down and ranking…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #430 Trash Crabs
This week, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is catching up on all the television we've been enjoying lately. We welcome back The OJ, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to help us review and recommend some great shows and m…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #429 A Dot on the Map
We're taking a toy trek this week on Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast. Joined by special guests Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and Mr. Russ Casseday , we talk about all the fun stuff we're currently collecting and how…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #428 2025 Movie Preview
It's time again for our annual sneak peek at all of the movies headed our way in 2025! Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by special guest Coach Mayor Jared Lowe as we preview our theater trips and streaming library for the entire y…
- Re-Release: Ronald P Tramp Saves Christmas
Wishing all our Jesses & KA-Pals a Very Merry Christmas. Thank you all for listening and supporting another year with KA-Pow The Pop Cultured Podcast.
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #427 GalaxyCon 2024
Back from our annual trip to GalaxyCon Columbus , Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is joined by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast to recount our amazing day rubbing elbows with a few of our favorite celebrities, attending…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #426 Turkey Day TV Tourney part 2
After stuffing ourselves silly in Part One of our debate over the best Thanksgiving specials in television history, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back to the table for the conclusion. We match up dramas, comedies, modern, vintage, sil…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #425 Turkey Day TV Tourney part 1
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has an overstuffed episode just in time for the holiday, debating and deciding on the best Thanksgiving specials in television history! Tuck in to enjoy the left half of the bracket now, then come back next…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #424 Sad Lady Detective in a Rainy Place
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has comic books on the brain this week. Along with special guest Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast , we recap an enjoyable convention trip, dish on the biggest news coming out of New York…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #423 Big Fan
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has revealed the winner of our Summer Movie Challenge , predicting the biggest blockbusters of the season, so now it's time to reward them with a deep dive into a film of their choosing. Joined by Jesse Star…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #422 On the Road Again
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast returns with multiple new trip reports from some of our most recent adventures. Cliff visits CTS Promotions' Columbus Toy & Game Show at the Ohio State Fairgrounds and the Great Ohio Toy Show in Xenia, Jorda…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #421 2024 Summer Movie Challenge Results
After forecasting our individual top tens earlier this year, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has tabulated this summer's box office numbers and the results are in! Joined once again by Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast ,…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #420 Best Stoner Movies Bracket
Tell everybody lined up under the Williamstown Bridge that Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has hit Episode #420 and we're using the occasion to discuss, debate and decide on the Top Stoner Comedy of All Time. From a list full of hazy cult…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #419 Toy Hunt
Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back once again, tryin' to untangle the jingle from the jangle ! This week, we've got a brand new One Job discussion about a versatile genre star, thoughts on some recent television and an unexpected scor…
- Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast #418 Reaction Audio
We recorded this one just as Disney's D23 fan event was happening, so expect week-old breaking news peppered throughout Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's usual mix of reviews and opinions on some recent television. Plus, our Summer Movie C…