Pop Cultured

Ben Pearson

Welcome to Pop Cultured, a podcast about film, TV, books, theme parks, and more. Join the rotating panel of entertainment journalists, film critics, and pop culture enthusiasts Ben Pearson, Hoai-Tran Bui, Brad Oman, Chris Evangelista, Peter Sciretta, Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, and Ryan Scott as they talk about the best and worst things they've been watching, reading, playing, and more. They've been writing, podcasting, and/or making videos about movies, TV, books, games, and theme parks for a combined total of 121 years, and they're excited to have you along for the ride.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Project Hail Mary, undertone, The Devil's Plan Season 2, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and More

    Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured for exclusive, ad-free episodes you won't hear in this feed or anywhere else. What we've been Doing: BJ hosted her first simulcast Q&A (for Psycho Killer EL OH EL) and got a new tattoo! Jacob has thoughts on Walt Disney World's Epcot in the year 2026. What we've been Reading: Jacob is still reading and loving the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, and he read Image Comics' Dracula miniseries.  BJ is reading Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes by Harrison Browne What we've been Watching: Ben watched The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and To Live and Die in L.A. Brad watched Project Hail Mary, The Life of Chuck, and The Ugly Stepsister BJ watched The Bride! (again), Shoresy season 5, and undertone Jacob watched Send Help and The Devil's Plan season 2. What we've been Eating: Ben tried a Lion candy bar, and Skittle Gummies (Fuego). Brad tried the Big Arch at McDonald's and the Reese's Marshmallow Peanut Butter Cups BJ is addicted to McDonald's hot honey dipping sauce What we've been Playing:  Brad has been playing some Splitgate Arena Reloaded BJ is addicted to Geoguessr **side note – I found out this morning that my shoestring budget feature, POWERBOMB, is now available on Tubi for the first time, so if people wanna watch the movie I made when I thought I was gonna die, they can! – BJ

    50 min

  2. 24 FEB

    EPCOT, The Muppet Show, Blue Moon, The Producers, Secret Mall Apartment, and More

    Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured for exclusive, ad-free episodes you won't hear in this feed or anywhere else. What we've been Doing: Brad went to Florida and checked out EPCOT at Disney World for the first time What we've been Reading: Ben read By Myself and Then Some by Lauren Bacall. What we've been Watching: Ben watched The Muppet Show, Pluribus, and rewatched Dirty Dancing and The Producers. Brad also watched The Muppet Show special, and Secret Mall Apartment and Blue Moon What we've been Eating: Brad had Garlic Parmesan Doritos, Cherry Float Coke Zero, Twix Bits, Brown Butter Pecan Chessman Cookies

    42 min

  3. 10 FEB

    Brick, I'm Chevy Chase And You're Not, Ponies, Starfleet Academy, and More

    Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured for exclusive, ad-free episodes you won't hear in this feed or anywhere else. What we've been Doing: BJ went to Pixar! What we've been Reading: BJ read "1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times" Jacob is on the third book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, and he's reading Lorne by Susan Morrison. What we've been Watching: Ben watched Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. BJ watched Brick (for the first time since high school), Ponies on Peacock, and Hoppers Brad watched I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not, Zootopia 2, and Father Mother Sister Brother Jacob watched Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. What we've been Eating: Ben has been eating jamón serrano. Brad tried the new Welch's Ghost Grape-Cran energy drink, LifeSavers Sparkling Ice Green Apple, AlaniNu's Cherry Bomb energy drink, and Confetti Cheerios What we've been Playing:  BJ played the new Animal Crossing Update Jacob is learning two new RPGs (and re-learning a fourth one).

    54 min

  4. 27 ENE

    What is the Peak of Cinema? Plus The Bone Temple, Tears For The Black Tiger, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and The West Wing

    Thanks for listening! But this is only part of the experience. To hear the conclusion of our 50 best movie moments of 2025, plus episodes like our favorite Edgar Wright movie moments, Rian Johnson movie characters, our favorite horror movie masks, our Simpsons rewatch podcast, and weekly box office episodes (all ad-free!), join us at patreon.com/popcultured. You can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com. What we've been Doing: Ben went to NYC and met HT for the first time! Jacob got another tattoo.  BJ went to the Anaheim Ducks v. Minnesota Wild Pride Party hockey game What we've been Reading: Ben read Project Hail Mary. Jacob read The Handyman Method and The Fireman. He's halfway through Dungeon Crawler Carl.  HT read Bel Canto, If Cats Disappeared From the World, and finally finished Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels. What we've been Watching: Ben has a question for the group. Jacob watched Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Physical: Asia, Heated Rivalry, and wants to talk Doctor Who for a quick moment.  Brad watched Kumail Nanjiani's Night Thoughts, some of The Pitt season 2, all of Primal season 3, and started The West Wing for the first time. BJ watched Tears for the Black Tiger, The Trotsky, The Elephant HT watched The Testament of Ann Lee, Is This Thing On, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and watched That Touch of Mink and part of Indiscreet (Pluto TV Cary Grant marathon of course). What we've been Eating: Ben recommends Milk Bar's chocolate chip cookies. Brad tried Up & Apple Uncrustables, Peppermint White Russian Cutwater, Cereal Killer C4 Energy, and celebrated the return of the Quesarito at Taco Bell. BJ is upset that everyone was right about drinking enough water now that she's actually drinking enough water. What we've been Playing:  Brad stopped playing Marvel Snap and has sworn off phone games

    1 h y 3 min

  5. 13 ENE

    The Top 50 Movie Moments of 2025 (Part 1)

    So it begins. Ben, HT, BJ, and Brad kick off a multi-part series of episodes attempting to narrow down their top 50 movie moments of 2025. To hear the continuation and subsequent conclusion of this conversation, which will be coming out soon, become a paid subscriber at patreon.com/popcultured. If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    45 min

  6. 30/12/2025

    Stranger Things 5, Disney Destiny Cruise, Resurrection, Sarah Squirm, and More

    We'd love to have you join us at patreon.com/popcultured for ad-free and exclusive episodes, including weekly box office conversations, a brand new Simpsons rewatch podcast, and our favorite Rian Johnson movie characters, the best Edgar Wright movie moments, films that broadened our cinematic horizons, and many more. Hope to see you there! What we've been Doing: Peter went on the Disney Destiny cruise ship. BJ has successfully grown out her undercut (please clap) What we've been Reading: BJ read the entirety of Rachel Reid's Game Changer/Heated Rivalry series of novels. What we've been Watching: Peter saw The Matrix at the Cosm and he isn't into the first part of Stranger Things 5. Ben watched Arco and would not recommend a double feature of The Voice of Hind Rajab and Sirat. HT saw Resurrection and is obsessed with Slow Horses. BJ saw Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh and Influencers What we've been Eating: BJ wants to know if anyone else has tried hot honey drizzle in place of salad dressing.

    1 h y 2 min

  7. 16/12/2025

    Avatar: Fire and Ash, Heated Rivalry, The Secret Agent, and More

    For ad-free and exclusive episodes, including our brand new Simpsons rewatch podcast and rankings of Rian Johnson movie characters, Edgar Wright movie moments, and a special upcoming Christmas movie-themed episode, subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured. Hope to see you there! What we've been Doing: Jacob ran his third half marathon.  Brad has discovered the magic of custom shirts on Amazon HT discovered Las Vegas wasn't for her BJ went to Disneyland & saw Antarctigo Vespucci live What we've been Reading: Jacob read Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir and The Queen by Nick Cutter.  What we've been Watching: Jacob watched Wake Up Dead Man. Brad watched The Testament of Ann Lee, Song Sung Blue, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, and Avatar: Fire & Ash HT saw The Housemaid, and Avatar: Fire & Ash Ben watched The Secret Agent. BJ is possessed by Heated Rivalry and rewatched Battle Royale What we've been Eating: Brad has come around on Chipotle If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com.

    51 min

  8. 02/12/2025

    Hamnet, Death By Lightning, Later, Viewfinder, Train Dreams, and More

    There's a better way to listen to this podcast! Visit patreon.com/popcultured, where you can subscribe to hear ad-free episodes you won't hear on this feed. If you'd like to get in touch, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com What we've been Doing: Jacob got a vasectomy, and yes, he's going to talk about it.  BJ has been doing JUNKETSSSS What we've been Reading: Jacob read the fourth Murderbot novella and Stephen King's Later.  What we've been Watching: Ben watched Death By Lightning and Richard Linklater's two 2025 movies, Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague. Brad watched Jay Kelly, Wake Up Dead Man, and Fackham Hall, Marty Supreme. HT watched Wicked for Good, Rental Family, Hamnet, Train Dreams, Dust Bunny, a few episodes of Fallout Season 2. BJ watched Female Prisoner Scorpion 1-3, Hamnet, and Kneecap (again) and I'm starting a full series rewatch of The Brady Bunch lol  What we've been Eating: Ben tried Bodyarmor and Nerds Candy Corn. Brad tried Snickerdoodle and Cafe Moka Hershey's Kisses, Dunkin's New Cookie Butter Santa Claus, Salted Caramel Lay's Chips, Peppermint Stick KitKat, and is loving the return of Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch. BJ is eating everything cranberry at Trader Joe's What we've been Playing:  Brad played the video game Viewfinder

    1 h y 4 min
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Welcome to Pop Cultured, a podcast about film, TV, books, theme parks, and more. Join the rotating panel of entertainment journalists, film critics, and pop culture enthusiasts Ben Pearson, Hoai-Tran Bui, Brad Oman, Chris Evangelista, Peter Sciretta, Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, and Ryan Scott as they talk about the best and worst things they've been watching, reading, playing, and more. They've been writing, podcasting, and/or making videos about movies, TV, books, games, and theme parks for a combined total of 121 years, and they're excited to have you along for the ride.

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  • Creador
    Ben Pearson
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    19
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Pop Cultured

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