139 episodes

Our first 81 episodes are what we now consider APNC 1.0 with our original crew: Opie, Pete, Kevin, Alex, and later, David. Through the onset of COVID and life changes, the podcast began to evolve. It was the end of an era, but we loved this crew and the memories we made. You'll notice that our earliest episodes are not on YouTube. The addition of video was never in the plans, but came to life as a surprise side effect of COVID.
Going into 2022, Pete and Kevin took the show in a new direction after losing the rest of the original crew. They found their groove almost immediately with appearances from Andrew and Andy, who immediately became show regulars. Throughout what is now considered APNC 2.0, hosting has waffled back and forth between Pete and Kevin, and the cast fluctuates between any combination of the 4, and sometimes even their friend Kim, but the content is always flowing. 2022 has been a very consistent year for the gang and they look to keep it rolling into 2023 and beyond.

All Pop, No Culture All Pop, No Culture

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    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

Our first 81 episodes are what we now consider APNC 1.0 with our original crew: Opie, Pete, Kevin, Alex, and later, David. Through the onset of COVID and life changes, the podcast began to evolve. It was the end of an era, but we loved this crew and the memories we made. You'll notice that our earliest episodes are not on YouTube. The addition of video was never in the plans, but came to life as a surprise side effect of COVID.
Going into 2022, Pete and Kevin took the show in a new direction after losing the rest of the original crew. They found their groove almost immediately with appearances from Andrew and Andy, who immediately became show regulars. Throughout what is now considered APNC 2.0, hosting has waffled back and forth between Pete and Kevin, and the cast fluctuates between any combination of the 4, and sometimes even their friend Kim, but the content is always flowing. 2022 has been a very consistent year for the gang and they look to keep it rolling into 2023 and beyond.

    Freddy, Jason, Michael, AirBnB's, and Sex Ghosts Or Kevin Is Lonley And Scared

    Freddy, Jason, Michael, AirBnB's, and Sex Ghosts Or Kevin Is Lonley And Scared

    As is so often the case, Kevin has no friends. But, like, ZERO. So you get him in his diminished state rambling on about '80s horror. But this is moments for him, so just play along. Horror is a hot topic on this show and someone of Kevin's age has no excuse for these holes in his watch history. He buckled down this week and watches the first 2 films in all 3 major horror franchises of the '80s, Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street. He'll break down each of the 6 films and let you know which of the series is his favorite, now that he has actually earned an opinion on the matter! Next up he gets modern with a more recent slasher-adjacent flick, The Rental. This is the directorial debut of Dave Franco and is a solid flick. Kevin then quickly reviews The Knock at the Cabin, which has been reviewed by Jen and Andrew already so not much time is spent there. He finally finishes off with It Follows, an artsy, moody horror flick the has sex ghosts. Awesome!! As always, thank you for watching. The solo episodes are rare but we hope you enjoy it. Next episode should be something new and exciting for everyone! Enjoy your week, kids and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Creed 3, Shazam 2, and ALL of The Last Of Us

    Creed 3, Shazam 2, and ALL of The Last Of Us

    We have an awesome episode for you this week. Before jumping into the meat of the show, Andrew breaks down not only Creed 3, but the entire franchise and its ties to Rocky as well. Once he finishes that review, he gives a much shorter and very different review of Shazam 3. After that, we get to the main course, and that is The Last of Us, Season 1. but it's not enough for just Kevin and Andrew to talk about it, they need an expert. There is no one Kevin respects more on the subject than former APNC co-host Alex, so Kevin picked up the Bat Phone and rang him up!! This is a great reunion and Andrew's first chance to sit down and talk with Alex. It's a great meeting for the two of them and a great opportunity for our audience to get the perspective of someone who has never played the game (Andrew) and a couple of people who have played it many times. There is a lot of knowledge shared here so if you loved the show, and whether you've played the game or not, there is a lot to drink in. Yes, it's a longer episode, but well worth it if you enjoyed The Last of Us. Obviously a HUGE thanks to our special guest this week, Alex. He was great to have on and we hope to have him back again sometime soon. To all of our regular viewers, thank you watching. To our new viewers, ALSO thank you for watching but don't forget to like and subscribe! We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next week!

    • 2 hr 45 min
    Cunk, Picard, Scream, and The Last of Us or Pump Up The Jam!

    Cunk, Picard, Scream, and The Last of Us or Pump Up The Jam!

    This week has Kim, Andrew, and Kevin back in the saddle. The show kicks off with some idle chit chat, discussing video games and their potential television adaptations following the success of The Last of Us. Next up the gang digs into some sci-fi chat and Kevin and Andrew preach the gospel of Battlestar Galactica to Kim. This leads to a deeper dive into slow burn shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The Kevin switches gears and talks about the new sitcom Animal Control on Fox. Andrew then gives his semi-spoilery review of Scream VI. He gives it a fairly glowing review but it's so scary that Kim has to leave. Ok, she actually has parental duties, but saying she was scared works better here, so we can pretend. After Kim exits for better prospects, Kevin and Andrew take advantage and FINALLY get into season 3 of Picard. We're at episode 4 already so they've been chomping at the bit to discuss. Their review is overwhelmingly positive, so if you haven't watched yet, get on it! As has been the case for the last several weeks, the episode finished on a The Last of Us discussion. This week, the guys cover the penultimate episode of season 1. Much like Picard, they loved this one, too. As Kevin predicted last week, folks were not ready for this episode and he was 100% correct!! As a bonus, after the credits roll on Episode 137, Kevin and Andrew have a spirited discussion about Attack on Titan. Kevin is officially a convert and they talk is very deep, exploring all of the subtle intricacies of the show up to this point. If you have watched or are interesting watching, this conversation is for you! As always, thank you for watching. We had a lot of fun this week so we hope that comes across the inter webs here. Don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't and share on all of your social platforms, even if your friends have. Spread us around like delicious peanut butter!! Enjoy the episode and have a great week!!

    • 2 hr 17 min
    Magic Mike, Knock at the Cabin, Cocaine Bear, & TLOU Left Behind Or It's Ladies Night!

    Magic Mike, Knock at the Cabin, Cocaine Bear, & TLOU Left Behind Or It's Ladies Night!

    Welcome to another episode of All Pop, No Culture! It seems like every week we do something a little different. This week we have Jen AND Kim on, marking the largest number of females... wait... girls... wait... WOMEN (that joke will land way harder if you watch all the way to the end of the episode...) than we've ever had on the show at one time. We are now officially feminists AND we are dropping this episode on International Women's Day. The episode with a far too chatty Kevin passing the torch to Jen and Kim to discuss the new Magic Mike film and the series overall. They have a lot of solid opinions on the film and actually a ton of praise. Kevin and Andrew certainly have their questions, but the ladies run the show here and it's fantastic! As the show rolls on they discuss Knock at the Cabin, Cocaine Bear, The Lincoln Lawyer, and trashy television, including Love is Blind, Love Island, and How to Build a Sex Room. Before getting to The Last of Us, Kevin and Andrew discuss Attack on Titan briefly and Kevin talks about The Consultant on Amazon Prime. The show finishes, as it has for the last several weeks, on The Last of Us. This week's episode, Left Behind, is a great one and sparks some very interesting discussions around who would end up on which side of the fight for freedom in this post apocalyptic world. As always, thank you for watching. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't forget to like and subscribe if you haven't already. Share with your friends. Tell them to share. I believe I forgot to add the credits this episode so a big shoutout to our usual awesome supporters Leah, Katy, Stephanie, and Jesus!!

    • 2 hr 3 min
    135. The Last of Us, Horror, MCU Phase 4, and More Or Getting to Know Chad

    135. The Last of Us, Horror, MCU Phase 4, and More Or Getting to Know Chad

    Welcome to another episode! This week we have a special guest, Andrew’s friend Chad from his time in Chicago. Chad is a born fide pop culture expert with a great knowledge of comic book, horror, and film lore. The episode goes through getting to know Chad before Kevin derails that with talk about Phase 4 of the MCU. It’s a very good conversation with Andrew playing the opposing voice in the conversation. It’s spirited but not confrontational, so very eye opening! Next up, the guys dig into Chad’s horror roots. This leads to a great discussion about the genre in film in general. It gives Kevin and Andrew a quick chance to talk about their Conjuring franchise watch and leads nicely into the weekly The Last of Us discussion. The talk then circles back to more superhero discussions before we get into finding out more about Chad’s time as a DJ in Chicago. We find out a lot about his time creating mix tapes and then learn about the documentary film he’s working on about the Chicago hip hop scene. As always, thank you for watching. This episode was a ton of fun and Chad is an awesome guest. We can’t wait to get him back on again. For now, though, don’t forget to like and subscribe and share us on Facebook, Twitter, and anywhere else you share cool things with your cool friends. Enjoy the show and we’ll see you next week!! Follow Chad on Instagram: excelsior1975 Follow Chad’s band on Instagram: shekilledinxtc She Kills in Ecstasy, on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-... She Kills in Ecstasy, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HsDi... Chad’s Fiancé, Rhea, on Instagram: ObeyToys Chad’s documentary project, Midway: The Story of Chicago Hip Hop: https://midwaydocumentary.com

    • 2 hr 35 min
    Picard, Quantumania, And More Or Will The Flash Be A Box Office Hero Or A Villain?

    Picard, Quantumania, And More Or Will The Flash Be A Box Office Hero Or A Villain?

    Welcome to another episode!! It's just Kevin and Andrew this week but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to cover! The episode kicks off with Kevin going over a couple of Paramount Plus offerings. First up is the latest Tyler Sheridan project, Tulsa King. It's a Stallone led project but it's off to a great start. Next up no the streamer is Picard season 3. It's only the first episode so Kevin tries to stay as spoiler free as possible, but does talk about the things that make this a very solid first episode. Finally he skips over to HBO and quickly talks about how Velma may not be THAT bad. Next up, the guys get into their Conjuring universe watch. First up is The Curse of La Llarona and suffice it to say, the guys pretty much agree with the world consensus: this movie is not very good. They follow that up with Annabelle Comes Home. This one divides the guys just a little, but it's definitely a better film than La Llarona. Next up is the big chunk of the episode, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Both guys saw it, so this gets spoiler heavy, so be warned! Unlike the critics of the world, the guys thoroughly enjoy this film and they have a lot to discuss and share. As the guys try to end the show, they suck themselves into a chat about what's coming in March, which leads to a discussion about the upcoming Flash movie. There's a lot of discussion about the impact of Ezra's behavior vs the appearance of Keaton's Batman. As always, thank you for watching! We appreciate all of the support we've been getting lately so thanks for sharing! Please keep it up and tell your friends to share it also! We'll be back again next week with a special guest and more Last of Us talk!

    • 1 hr 43 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Ronnie Ursenbach ,

So fun!

Great podcast with super fun hosts. You really quickly feel like you’re in the room hanging out with them. It’s good times.

Congotim ,

Great pop culture podcast

These guys do a great job talking about current pop culture offerings. They've been covering Game of Thrones and the recent flood of Marvel movies and their reviews are entertaining and spot on! Can't wait to hear what they do next!

James Perdue ,

What a show!

Have been listening to Opie and Pete for many years on various podcasts. They have only gotten better. This show does not disappoint. #TheListener

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