Pop Culture Historians

Ryan Ritter
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Two friends discuss the history of their favorite pieces of pop culture from the very beginning. They’re currently working on a watch through Classic Doctor Who as well as the history of American superhero movies.

  1. 2D AGO

    Classic Doctor Who Season 7 and 8 Season Review!

    This week, let’s take a final look back at Classic Doctor Who Season 7 and 8! We hand out some awards to the nine serials that made up the first two years of the Jon Pertwee era. Best Guest Star! Best Episode! MVP! Worst Special Effect! All are up for grabs this week!

    1h 32m

  2. FEB 9

    THE DAEMONS: Classic Doctor Who Season 8 Concludes!

    This week, the Pop Culture Historians battle THE DAEMONS! The Master has come to town to conjure the evil daemon Azal, and the only ones who can stop him are the Doctor, Jo and the Brigadier’s UNIT team! Celebrate May Day with us!

    1h 21m

  3. FEB 2

    COLONY IN SPACE: Classic Doctor Who Season 8

    This week, the Pop Culture Historians break exile to go to the COLONY IN SPACE! This six-part serial has it all: the TARDIS interior in color, a sinister mining company, a weird robot, and an insane looking guy named The Primitive! You simply can’t miss this one!

    1h 46m

  4. JAN 26

    THE CLAWS OF AXOS: Classic Doctor Who Season Eight

    This week, the Pop Culture Historians get caught in THE CLAWS OF AXOS! As a mysterious alien race arrives on Earth with an offer, the Doctor and Zoe must uncover the truth behind Axonite. Oh, and the Master’s back. Will the Doctor make the ultimate betrayal to gain his freedom? Listen along to find out!

    1h 18m

  5. 12/08/2025

    Classic Doctor Who Season Eight: THE MIND OF EVIL

    This week, the Pop Culture Historians go to prison with THE MIND OF EVIL! As they explore this six-part Third Doctor serial, many questions arise. What is the Master’s plan here, exactly? What other classic Doctor Who villains should the Keller Machine have made the Doctor see? Most importantly, how does this story rank among the Jon Pertwee era thus far?

    1h 37m

  6. 12/01/2025

    Classic Doctor Who Season Eight: TERROR OF THE AUTONS!

    This week, we roll right into Year Two of the Jon Pertwee era with the four part Season Eight serial TERROR OF THE AUTONS! We meet the Master and Jo Grant! We get the return of the Autons! We also…discuss whether the phrase is “close to the chest” or “close to the vest”!

    1h 23m

  7. 11/24/2025

    INFERNO: Classic Doctor Who Season 7!

    This week, we close out our coverage of Classic Doctor Who Season 7 with the seven-part parallel universe story INFERNO! The world is in danger of ending! The Brig has a eyepatch! The Doctor might just have the TARDIS working again! All this, plus…project management issues! This story has it all!

    1h 42m

  8. 11/17/2025

    AMBASSADORS OF DEATH: Classic Doctor Who Season 7!

    This week, our journey through Classic Doctor Who Season 7 continues as we meet THE AMBASSADORS OF DEATH! Missing astronauts! Liz hanging off a bridge! British guys in rubber suits with goofy voices! This seven-part Jon Pertwee-led serial has it all!

    1h 45m
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Two friends discuss the history of their favorite pieces of pop culture from the very beginning. They’re currently working on a watch through Classic Doctor Who as well as the history of American superhero movies.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Ritter
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Ritter
  • Show Website
    Pop Culture Historians