WVIA Pop Shop

Allan Austin & Patrick Hamilton
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Two professors obsessing about everything popular culture, just like you!

  1. 08/30/2025

    “Honey Don’t” and the End of Season One

    Join us as we close out Season One of Pop Shop by dissecting Honey Don’t—the latest film from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, starring Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza.

    1h 27m

  2. 08/23/2025

    Eyes of Wakanda Review |Marvel Animation Deep Dive

    In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew take a Wakandan wild ride through Eyes of Wakanda—the first streaming series of Marvel’s Phase Six, produced by Ryan Coogler. This four-part animated anthology explores the mysterious missions of Wakanda’s War Dogs as they recover lost vibranium artifacts across history and time.

    1h 19m

  3. 08/16/2025

    Eddington, Ari Aster & the Age of Muddled Truths

    Take a deep dive into Eddington, the latest film from director Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington explores power, politics, and personal trauma in a New Mexico town teetering on the edge.

    1h 16m

  4. 08/09/2025

    Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun Reboot: Does It Hit the Mark?

    Is the new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson a worthy successor to the classic spoof series? In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew take a deep dive into the absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly complex world of the rebooted Naked Gun.

    1h 20m

  5. 08/02/2025

    Is “Fantastic Four: First Steps” a Stretch Too Far for the MCU?

    In this episode of Pop Shop, take a deep dive into the latest and possibly final MCU film for a while: Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is Marvel’s “First Family” finally getting the cinematic treatment they deserve, or is this another misfire in a franchise with a rocky past?

    1h 20m

  6. 07/26/2025

    Is Ironheart the MCU’s Next Big Win or a Missed Opportunity?

    In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew dive deep into the latest Marvel Studios streaming series, Ironheart. From its place at the end of MCU’s Phase 5 to hot takes on the show's acting, storytelling, and themes, no powered suit is left unexamined.

    1h 21m

  7. 07/19/2025

    James Gunn’s Superman – A New Hope or Kryptonite for DC?

    In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew dive deep into the bold new direction of James Gunn’s Superman. Is kindness the new punk rock? Has the DCEU finally found its footing? And how does this Superman compare to past portrayals?

    1h 23m

  8. 07/12/2025

    Is This the Worst Era of Pop Culture?

    In this thought-provoking episode of Pop Shop, WVIA’s resident pop culture professors Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, along with producer Kara Washington, dive headfirst into one of the most hotly debated questions in entertainment today: Are we living through the worst era of American pop culture—or is it just misunderstood?

    1h 20m
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Two professors obsessing about everything popular culture, just like you!

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  • Creator
    Allan Austin & Patrick Hamilton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 WVIA Public Media
  • Show Website
    WVIA Pop Shop