The Pop Culture Contrarian Podcast

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Trying to make sense of popular media, internet, and entertainment culture in a world gone insane. Sterling, Thomas, and Andrew watch the movies, read the books, and scroll the internet searching for a shred of decency. Can they find a gem contrary to the swill that permeates modern pop culture today? Tune in to find out. Brought to you by The Patriot Post — subscribe FREE today at www.patriotpost.us!

  1. PopCon 140.1: Pendragon: Rise of Merlin – Episode 1 Breakdown | Island of the Mighty

    2D AGO

    PopCon 140.1: Pendragon: Rise of Merlin – Episode 1 Breakdown | Island of the Mighty

    In this introductory episode of our deep dive into "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin" from The Daily Wire, the guys unpack Episode 1 and the powerful themes shaping the story. As Rome withdraws and Atlantis falls, Britain is left in chaos, revealing a central idea: civilizations collapse spiritually before they fall politically. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    18 min
  2. PopCon #139: Top 5 Dude Movies of All Time

    MAR 26

    PopCon #139: Top 5 Dude Movies of All Time

    We talk "Master and Commander," "Gladiator," "Saving Private Ryan," "Braveheart," and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," plus honorable mentions like "Tombstone," "No Country for Old Men," "Open Range," "Blade Runner," "Napoleon Dynamite," and more. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    37 min
  3. PopCon #138: Angel Studios’ Solo Mio Is Better Than Hollywood

    MAR 19

    PopCon #138: Angel Studios’ Solo Mio Is Better Than Hollywood

    What could have been a predictable romance movie ends up being a genuinely funny, surprisingly fresh film with strong performances, great cinematography, and a male-centered perspective you do not usually get in this genre. We break down how the movie rightly handles romance and marriage, why the Italian setting adds so much charm, and whether this is part of a new ecosystem challenging Hollywood. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    32 min
  4. PopCon #137: The Objectively Correct Take on Candace Owens

    MAR 12

    PopCon #137: The Objectively Correct Take on Candace Owens

    What happens when personality, conspiracy, and distrust of institutions collide? Our team provides the answer. We also discuss internet cults of personality, post-COVID distrust, the collapse of shared truth, and why so many people are vulnerable to narrative over evidence. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    34 min
  5. PopCon #136: We “Hit Iran” — Now What? The Upsides and Risks of Operation Epic Fury

    MAR 5

    PopCon #136: We “Hit Iran” — Now What? The Upsides and Risks of Operation Epic Fury

    In this episode of "The Pop Culture Contrarian Podcast," Ron, Sterling, and Andrew talk through the opening strike of Operation Epic Fury, why Russia and China look boxed in, how this differs from Iraq-style nation building, and the hard questions Americans should ask the Trump administration: Is this America First? Is this egotism? Is this necessary? What are the real risks, and what do we stand to gain? ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    32 min
  6. PopCon #135: Video Games Aren't Good For You...

    FEB 26

    PopCon #135: Video Games Aren't Good For You...

    Join Sterling, Andrew, and guest host Ron as they talk about the upsides of gaming like cognitive development, strategy, creativity, and storytelling. They also break down the real dangers of platforms like Roblox, the predatory nature of microtransactions, and how gaming can become a substitute for real-life achievement. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    34 min
  7. PopCon #134: Rupert Lowe: "We Will Not Manage the West's Decline"

    FEB 19

    PopCon #134: Rupert Lowe: "We Will Not Manage the West's Decline"

    Join Sterling, Andrew, and guest host Ron as we tackle assimilation vs. multiculturalism, the symbolism of Britain as America's roots, why national stories shape political reality, and why the fight for the future of Britain and Europe matters to Americans more than they think. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    32 min
  8. PopCon #133: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin — Daily Wire’s Surprise Fantasy Win

    FEB 12

    PopCon #133: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin — Daily Wire’s Surprise Fantasy Win

    In this episode of "The Pop Culture Contrarian," Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew talk about why "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin" from The Daily Wire feels more like a classic fantasy film. They also dig into the deeper meaning: shifting power structures, collapsing order, the search for authority and legitimacy, and what binds a civilization together when the center doesn't hold. Finally, they highlight some standout moments in the Arthurian legend tale — including a baptism scene, references to the fall of Rome and the spread of Christianity, and the show's approach to magic through word, song, and the spiritual — where the "spellcasting" feels ancient, dangerous, and real. ----------------  🌐 The Patriot Post: https://t.ly/nPTsv  📧 News Letter: https://bit.ly/4mdVCfl  🕶️ Merch: https://t.ly/EoTTA  📱 Social: https://linktr.ee/ThePatriotPost ----------------  🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V1Jllx8K3euW5X9kwzHEZ?si=a0a364d94ee94256

    30 min
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Trying to make sense of popular media, internet, and entertainment culture in a world gone insane. Sterling, Thomas, and Andrew watch the movies, read the books, and scroll the internet searching for a shred of decency. Can they find a gem contrary to the swill that permeates modern pop culture today? Tune in to find out. Brought to you by The Patriot Post — subscribe FREE today at www.patriotpost.us!

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