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. 18 DE DEZ.

    219. Super/Man, Red One, A Real Pain, and Carry-On

    It's a short but sweet one this week, as it's just Kevin and Lauren and they cover Super/Man, red One, A Real Pain, and Carry-On. Unlike last week where it was sour and glum on reviews, this week is almost entirely positive. Lauren opens the episode with a review of the wonderful and insightful documentary about Christopher Reeve, Super/Man, currently streaming on HBO Max. It's a journey through the up and down life of arguably everyone's favorite Superman before, up to, and after his life altering accident. It's a story of perseverance, family, and friendship that is well worth your time. Next up, Kevin takes on a sleigh ride with his review of Red One. The film stars The Rock and Chris Evans and had a catastrophic showing at the box office. But don't let that sour your opinions on this one. Watch the trailer. It's exactly as advertised and very predictable, as most Christmas films are, but it really is a lot of fun, if maybe a hair too long. But if you know what you're walking in to, it really is a solid film and a good one for the holiday. Lauren swings us back to the dramatic with A Real Pain. It's a story of two cousins who have drifted apart and are now finding out how to be close again, in no small part to the loss of their grandmother. Kieran Culkin is a troubled man with a dark sense of humor, not unlike his character on Succession. Jesse Eisenberg is a married man who seems to have it all together, but finds he might just need his cousin more than he thinks. It's a great story gently wrapped in the story of a woman who survived horrible tragedy and how that brings these two men closer together. It's a great film, and maybe a little more fun that it has the right to be, so give it a watch! Kevin takes us back to Christmas with Carry-On. Though this film is as much a Christmas movie as Die Hard is (it IS a Christmas film!!) but it takes place on Christmas eve and has holiday music in the credits so I think it's set in stone. Taron Egerton plays a young TSA agent who is trying to make a life for himself, his wife, and their in-the-womb child. Of course you can't be happy in an airport, so Jason Bateman shows up with an ultimatum - allow a package through the gate unabated or your wife dies. And just like that we are off to the races with a pretty solid thriller. It doesn't quite have the "yippy kay yay" moment or anything that will make it genre defining but, just like Red One,  if you go in knowing watching you're watching (think Speed or Die Hard) and that's your jam, you should be very satisfied with this one! 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

    1h15min

  2. 13 DE DEZ.

    218. Joy, Superman & Lois, Yacht Rock, Three Women, Skeleton Crew, and Creature Commandos

    The gangs all here so the group comes in hot this week with Joy, Superman & Lois, Yacht Rock, Three Women, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, and Creature Commandos. Before getting to the nitty gritty, Andrew has a heart to heart with the audience at home. That's right, after some gentle soul searching and badgering from the internet, Andrew has come to the realization that Arcane is an amazing show. Peer pressure is real, kids!! After Andrew completes his apology, the show kicks off with Lauren talking about the new film. Joy, on Netflix. It's the true story of the birth (pun intended because I'm hilarious) of IVF treatment. While maybe not the most compelling film in the world, the acting and the message are solid and Lauren enjoyed it enough. Next up, at the behest of Andrew, Kevin discusses Superman and Lois and the recent series finale. This will go down as a show that deserved better but gave us so much. Is it perfect? No. But it does an amazing job portraying an older Superman/Clark Kent as a man and father along side his wife, Lois Lane. This is a debate with no winner, but the argument could be made this was both best Superman and the best Lois we've ever been given. If you love Superman and can handle that little bit of CW cheese, this deserves a watch. The finale is an actual tear jerker! Andrew then helps us sail away (an Enya song, not related to this at alll) with the new DOCKumentary (HBO's pun, not mine) about the Yacht Rock explosion. It's a fun hour plus of great music and storytelling about one of the most fun genres of music in the last 50 years or so. If the music industry interests you at all, or you're just a big Michael McDonald fan (you know you are...), then you'll love this one. unlike Joy, which Lauren felt was pretty serviceable, Three Women on Starz is a show with a lot of unfulfilled potential. Despite a really solid cast and being based on a best seller, the show starts of hot and steamy in the beginning and just kind of fades off into the ether. Lauren was ultimately a little sad that she watched, but at least she took the bullet for you! Kevin and Andrew go to nerd town next discussing the first episodes of Star Wars Skeleton Crew and DCs Creature Commandos. Neither one is absolutely mind blowing but both are a lot of fun and have a great path forward through their respective seasons. They should also both have a solid impact on the film universes the inhabit going forward. Finally, the show ends on a fun but whiny note. Kevin and Andrew discuss and then eviscerate The Madness and The Dark Tower. At least The Madness has some potential, albeit not a ton. The Dark Tower is an abomination for anyone who has read the source material or even just, you know, watched movies...  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

    2h26min

  3. 7 DE DEZ.

    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

    1h50min

  4. 27 DE NOV.

    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

    2h30min

  5. 22 DE NOV.

    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

    1h33min

  6. 15 DE NOV.

    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

    2h7min

  7. 1 DE NOV.

    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

    1h44min

  8. 26 DE OUT.

    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

    1h48min
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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
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2024
  • Episódios
    200
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