All Pop, No Culture

All Pop, No Culture
All Pop, No Culture

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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    217. Gladiator II, Wicked, (Is Glicked a thing?!?), and Smile 2

    It's Kevin, Andrew, and Lauren again this week and they have special guest Salony to talk Wicked, then they discuss Gladiator 2 and Smile 2. The show opens up with special guest Salony. She and Andrew did the full Glicked experience so she was excited to share her thoughts with us. Kevin didn't see the movie but has seen the original stage show, so he manages to contribute... sort of. Overall the gang really loved the movie, including the performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.  Next up, Salony heads off and leaves the rest of the gang to discuss Gladiator 2. Again, Kevin is useless here but Lauen and Andrew are happy to shoulder the load here. There is a lot of discussion about Denzel's performance (and career in general). The final take is that this film wasn't really necessary, but it's a solid film overall. Kevin finally gets the chance to contribute when he discusses the recent horror flick, Smile 2. In what might be a bit of a hot take, he thinks the first film is still the better of the two. That said, he really enjoyed this one and even has an on-air revelation about the opening scene. Now that it's streaming, it's definitely worth watching! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    1h 50m

  2. NOV 27

    216. Heretic, A Man on the Inside, Arcane, More Penguin, and more Broadway

    This episode is full of content! We talk Heretic, A Man on the Inside, Cabaret and Mama I'm a Big Girl Now, The Penguin, and the Arcane finale! The show opens with just Kevin and Lauren and Lauren takes the lead talking about the new thriller Heretic. It's not quite horror but it definitely has a solid creep factor! High Grant is a bona fide pyscho and the film itself does a lot to make one question religion. Not for the faint of heart! Kevin lightens things up with A Man on the Inside on Neflix. This is the story of a man who's a little lost in his life finding a job as a private investigator inside an old folks home. He doesn't find criminals but rather finds himself and some new friends along the way. Ted Danson is great in this "based on a true story" tale of love, life, and loss. Even though Andrew joins the fray, Kevin has Lauren take the lead once more with a couple of great Broadway shows she saw this week. First up is Cabaret starring Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho of Moana fame. It's a great show in a great venue and definitely worth checking out. Next she geeks out a bit over Mama I'm a Big Girl Now which is a show by 3 of the founding members of Hairspray. It's a ton of fun to see how far these women have come and the storys and songs they share! Finally inviting Andrew into the fray, Kevin ask Lauren for her take on The Penguin, which she finally finished. It comes as no shock that she loved it as much as Kevin and Andrew did but it's always nice to get a fresh perspective on an excellent series. Lauren makes her exit and Kevin and Andrew go full bore on everything Arcane, including the big finale. Kevin absolutely loved it and Andrew is maybe a hair less bowled over (though he's come around a bit since recording) but they both do thoroughly enjoy the show and, if nothing else, they rave about the visuals. If you haven't seen Arcane (are you dead?!?!?) then get over to Netflix and watch it all ASAP! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    2h 30m

  3. NOV 22

    215. Here, Sweetpea, Wicked Little Letters, The Shyamalanathon, and Little Green Men

    It's just Kevin and Lauren this week, but they have an interesting one for sure. They cover the new Tom Hanks film, Here, The Ella Purnell led series Swetpea, Wicked Little Letters, a boatload of Shyamalan films, and a little alien conspiracy theory madness. The show kicks off with Lauren talking about the new film, Here. It's a Tom Hanks/Robin Wright/Robert Zemeckis reunion which resulted in some expected comparisons to Forrest Gump. Most current reviews have been pretty harsh, but Lauren came away feeling pretty happy about it. The key thing to remember, that somehow people missed, is that this is a film told entirely from the point of view of the living room. It spans decades, and even more, but doesn't leave that single location. If you accept that, you'll be much happier with the film! Next up, Kevin takes us over to Starz with the new show, Sweetpea. It stars Ella Purnell on a role very different from some of her most recent ones. She's a nearly invisible outcast who is fed up with bullies and ultimately goes on a Dexter-like killing spree. It develops into a deeper story as the season goes on and is definitely worth a watch! Due to some personal life shenanigans, Lauren stayed in on Saturday evening and caught the movie, Wicked Little Letters. It's a based on a true story tale of a scandal involving a neighborhood and their nasty-grams to each other. It sports a great cast of British actors and is very entertaining. Kevin then takes us on a little journey down memory lane with a little thing he and his sons are calling The Shyamalanathon. They are watching all of M Night Shyamanlan's films in order. They have only missed Lady In The Water (not streaming anywhere) and The Last Airbender (not streaming anywhere and they've seen that dumpster fire anyways). It's been a fun journey so far and they've made it up to Split at this point. Stay tuned for an update in a later episode with some rankings of the films overall. The show closes out with Kevin going full conspiracy theory on aliens. Ok, maybe not quite that bad. But between the Netflix docuseries Investigation Alien and the UAP hearing with Congress, there is some interesting stuff happening in the world, whether you are a believer or not! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    1h 33m

  4. NOV 15

    214. Conclave, The Franchise, Hysteria, Tammy Faye, The Penguin, and More

    It's a packed week with Lauren and Andrew back! The group covers Conclave, The Franchise, Hysteria, Tammy Faye, Death Note, Maxxxine, Daddio, and The Penguin. Usually we do a big breakdown, but this episode is jam packed, so you should just get right to it!! Oh, you want SOME details? Fine, then! Kevin selfishly puts Lauren in the hot seat because he is very curious about the new movie Conclave. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and more! All in all, it's a solid theatrical flick about politics in the church. The mic is then passed to Andrew to discuss the new HBO show, The Franchise. It's hilarious take on the comic book movie industry, heavily focused on the MCU, even shamelessly bringing in several MCU actors. It's a solid show, despite Kevin's complete inability to watch it! Speaking of Kevin, and why should we because he doesn't shut up... But he watched Hysteria on Peacock. It's a fun show about satanic panic and mass hysteria in the 80s. It's not really horror and it's not really comedy, despite the fantastic comedic cast, but it's not drama either. Go in expecting more subdued performances out of these actors and you'll likely enjoy the show. Lauren takes us back to Broadway this week with the new Tammy Faye musical, written by Elton John. The gang quickly finds out they know more about marketing than they do Tammy Faye herself, but it's a generally solid review for a musical that no one has really heard about at this point. Next up, Andrew takes us to the world of Anime with the classic series, Death Note. This came into our sphere recently because our friend Jen's daughter recently watched it and we had to get on board. It's a dark series that may not have the gravitas that something like Attack on Titan does, but it's solid otherwise.  Kevin quickly talks about Maxxxine and her Ti West trilogy overall. It's a quick review with the takeaway being that the film is good, but it's the least impressive of the 3 films. That said, they are all a must watch. Because Kevin and Lauren both watched Daddio this week, they have a great discussion about it. It's a rare film because the entirety of the movie is just a dialogue between two characters. It works because it pushes the boundaries of what people will and won't share with a stranger they'll never see again.  The gang then closes the show on the rare instance where there is something everyone has watched - the Penguin. Lauren finally jumped on board and she's thoroughly enjoying it. Kevin and Andrew have it earmarked for awards this season.  As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    2h 7m

  5. NOV 1

    213. We Live in Time, Don't Move, Nobody Wants This, and Woman of the Hour

    It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they discuss We Live in Time before going Netflix crazy with Don't Move, Nobody Wants This, Woman of the Hour, and This is the Zodiac Speaking.  The episode kicks off with Lauren talking about We Live in Time. It stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh and is an endearing tale of love through the years. Their natural chemistry makes it an easy watch and the story is beautiful, while at times heartbreaking. We're a little on the fence as to whether Andrew and Florence will be up for awards for it, but it's not off the table. Kevin takes us from a borderline excellent film to a film made for watching while washing the dishes. He reviews Don't Move, a new horror flick on Netflix about a woman who is kidnapped and drugged with a paralytic toxin before escaping her captor. There is potential here, and the acting is really decent, but the story takes the wrong turns and gets incredibly predictable after a really solid start. Getting away from murder for a bit, and not long, really, Lauren talks about Nobody Wants This on Netflix. It's a romcom series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Brody is a Rabbi who is on a path to becoming Head Rabbi, when Kristen Bell's character finds her way into his life. They actually have fantastic chemistry and the ups and downs of the story are well told. It's definitely worth watching and has already been renewed for season 2. Kevin takes us right back to the murder board after this with the Netflix documentary, This is the Zodiac Killer. It's an excellent 3 part docuseries on a man widely thought to have been the Zodiac Killer. What really makes this series compelling is that most of it is told by a family that spent a great deal of time with this man during the period that Zodiac was active. The series then follows their stories about him and how they started to put the pieces together,  sadly years too late. A ver fascinating watch if you have any interest in the Zodiac at all. The show closes with something both Lauren and Kevin have watched. It's on, you guessed it, Netflix! Woman of the Hour, starring and directed by Anna Kendrik, is a real life story of a woman who went on The Dating Game and won a date with a bona fide serial killer. There's a lot more to this story and it's certainly worth a watch. Anna Kendrik really does a great job on her directorial debut, so check it out and see what you think.  As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    1h 44m

  6. OCT 26

    212. Joker 2, The Penguin, Alien Romulus, My Old Ass, and More

    The gangs all here this week and they are discussing Joker: Folie a Deux, The Penguin, Alien Romulus, My Old Ass, Suffs, and Teacup. The episode starts off with Lauren giving a thorough roasting to the new Joker film. As expected, it was not great and she isn't afraid to share her feelings on it. While the review for this film is harsh, it's important to note that Lauren really did enjoy the first film, which makes it all the worse. Next up, the team talks The Penguin, which is a far more stellar review. Andrew has finally given the show a go and it's quickly become his favorite show of 2024. Of course, he'd have liked it sooner if he'd listened to Kevin, but it is what it is, right? After the string reviews, even Lauren is on board to give the show a shot! Eventually the baton is passed back to Lauren who  talks about the new Aubrey Plaza film, My Old Ass. It's a heartfelt movie about a girl who trips hard on mushrooms and has a run-in with herself from the future. It turns out that, even after the trip, she manages to stay in touch with her future self and the journey is an eye opener for both version of the character. Overall, the film is definitely worth a watch. Kevin then takes us from bad trips on acid to bad trips in space, to talk about the new film, Alien Romulus. Andrew saw it in the theater and Kevin watched it on digital, but this is their first time discussing it. They both definitely loved  it and it's certainly one of the best Alien films to date! In an effort to class up the joint, Lauren takes the team back to broadway with the musical Suffs. It's a story about women's suffrage and definitely a story  with telling, though Lauren makes the argument that it's probably better left as a stage play rather than a musical. This leads to a broader discussion of theater which is possibly more interesting that the play in question. Kevin quickly closes out the show with a discussion of the new Peacock series, Teacup. It's a horror show in the same vein as other series like Under the Dome and From. It's solidly written and has an interesting mystery behind it and is off to a great start! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    1h 48m

  7. OCT 26

    211. Agatha All Along, Swan Song, It's What's Inside, and Dark Phoenix

    Andrew's back this week so he and Kevin cover an eclectic array of material including, Agatha All Along, Sawn Song, It's What's Inside, X-Men dark Phoenix, and more! Kevin kicks off the episode talking about the latest episode of Agatha and all of the new revelations it brings. There's a lot of bits to unpack in this one and Andrew hasn't seen it, so Kevin gets deep into spoilers for the episode. All in all, though, it's another solid episode that kicks of the second half of the season with a bang. Next up, Andrew takes us back in time a bit to 2021 and the film Swan Song on Apple TV+. It's a bit of a sci-fi mind bender with some very philosophical questions. With great performances from Mahershala Ali, Glenn Close, and Awkwafina, it's a great watch and definitely requires some thinking afterwards.  We come back to modern times with some Netflix and chill-ness. Well, less Chill and more Netflix. It's What's Inside is a new "horror" flick with a very Gen Z feel to it. Kevin argues the validity of the horror tag, but it's at least an interesting movie. We're unclear as to whether it's any good or not, but its at least a fascinating watch.  Andrew finishes the main topics of the show with a watch inspired by a comment from long time viewer (and even one-time guest) Jared. The question was, just how bad is X-Men: Dark Phoenix. So Andrew fell on the sword and watched it. Shockingly, he liked it more than he expected to, although it still falls under the category of being an unnecessary film. It does have it's upsides and probably isn't quite as bad as it was being labeled, but it sure isn't great, either. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

    1h 16m

  8. OCT 15

    210. From, The Penguin, Salems Lot, and Agatha All Along

    It's a quick one, as it's just Kevin this week and he covers the latest episodes of From, The Penguin, Agatha All Along, as well as the new Salem's Lot film. Kevin starts off the show withe the latest episode of The Penguin. It's more of a Vic centered episode, though we do get a lot of Oz and Sofia (played by Cristin Milioti who Kevin owes a million apologies to). It's a good deep dive into what makes Vic tick, but also showcases the way Oz handles that relationship, as well as his relationship with Sofia. All in all, a great episode. Next up, we jump into From on MGM+. This is a bit of an overall explanation of the series as a whole before jumping into the now running season 3. This is one of the better shows out there right now, horror or otherwise. This season has upped the twists and turns and is well worth the price of admission if you don't have MGM+ already. After that we move on to a film, rather than a series, with Salem's Lot. to be fair, this review would probably be a lot better had this been a series. This is one of Stephen King's best stories and the two hour run time leaves a lot of story and character development off the screen. Overall, the film itself is well made - the effects are good and the acting is solid all around. it just needed more room to spread it's wings. Last on the docket is Agatha All Along. This show is developing nicely and this episode was really solid. It also potentially revealed some new possible theories that Kevin goes into some detail on. None of these are overly surprising, but the delivery is solid and makes them very interesting. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

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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.

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    All Pop, No Culture
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    200
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    Explicit
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