All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast

Eric Pierce
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All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast

An irreverent celebration of pop culture. Funny asides and overly serious opinions on movies, TV shows, and video games. Mainly focusing on stuff from the 1980s - 2010s. newsletter.allthefanfare.com

  1. APR 9

    The State of Star Wars with Jeff Kramer

    In this episode: Dissecting the overall not-great vibes. Was it better when there was less Star Wars? Kathleen Kennedy, misogyny, and the awkwardness of discussing her tenure. The market-driven approach to Star Wars is failing. The allure and inherent danger of a Darth Vader series. Can Star Wars survive without nostalgia-driven content? The upcoming slate of films that may someday be released, maybe. What Jeff would do if he was in charge of Lucasfilm. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    1h 3m
  2. 'Avengers: Doomsday' Casting News and the State of the MCU

    MAR 27

    'Avengers: Doomsday' Casting News and the State of the MCU

    I’ve been wanting to get back to podcasting semi-regularly for some time now. Then the Avengers: Doomsday casting dropped yesterday and I had to talk about it. So I recorded myself talking to myself for your enjoyment. I’m planning on doing another pod soon about the state of Star Wars, which is an ongoing concern. The announced cast for Doomsday: Chris Hemsworth as Thor Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier Letitia Wright as Shuri / Black Panther Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent Tenoch Huerta Mejia as Namor Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing Simu Liu as Shang-Chi Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Hank McCoy / Beast Lewis Pullman as Bob / Sentry Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / Falcon Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian Winston Duke as M'Baku Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / Ghost Tom Hiddleston as Loki Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler Rebecca Romijn as Mystique James Marsden as Scott Summers / Cyclops Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau / Gambit Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom / Doctor Doom Bestill my nerdy heart. Balancing out my enthusiasm for the cast is my doubts about the rushed nature of the film and the short-term mentality of casting RDJ as Doctor Doom. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    31 min
  3. Is 'The Penguin' the Greatest Villain Origin Story? And Other Questions With Sheila Moeschen

    JAN 8

    Is 'The Penguin' the Greatest Villain Origin Story? And Other Questions With Sheila Moeschen

    Topics Discussed In This Episode: Is this the greatest villain origin story ever? Oswald’s journey from sympathetic anti-hero to villain we still kinda like. The difference between Oswald and Tony Soprano. Are monsters born or made? (Or is it sometimes both?) Family, culpability, and shared madness. Who had the most tragic end? Hopes and predictions for how this show will fit into the evolving Batman narrative. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    1h 12m

  4. 11/06/2024

    Creativity and Authenticity with Sheila Moeschen

    Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why does Hollywood keep selling us the same stories? Creativity vs authenticity. How photography informs Sheila’s writing. The role of curiosity in creativity. Deciding what to work on / how we spend our lives. Does writing about pop culture matter? When are comparisons good and when are they bad? The role of play and joy in creativity. Our writing processes and how we inject humor. How do you know what something is done? Our dream projects. Pop culture topics discussed: St Elmo’s Fire, Star Wars, The Penguin, Dwayne Johnson, Jim Henson, The Proclaimers Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    1h 33m

  5. 10/23/2024

    Everything Just Changed on 'The Penguin' and I Have to Talk About It

    Topics Discussed In This Episode: The battle for Victor’s soul. The tragedy of Sofia Falcone and her dark rebirth. Reconsidering Oswald in light of the Sofia-centric episode. My deliciously divided loyalties. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    33 min
  6. Is 'The Penguin' the Best Show on TV?

    10/16/2024

    Is 'The Penguin' the Best Show on TV?

    Topics Discussed In This Episode: Giving gravitas and pathos to one of the silliest villains ever created. Comparisons to Gotham, the Fox TV show that covered the same ground. The many ways this show gets us to root for Oswald Cobb, who’s clearly a bad guy. Oswald’s superpower. The brilliance of Colin Farrell’s performance. Victor and Oswald’s relationship, and how it may be what turns Oswald into the Penguin. Sofia Falcone is far more than just a crazy killer. The role of family in the development of both Oswald and Sofia. Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    44 min
  7. Fantasy Football with Jeremy Pierce

    09/11/2024

    Fantasy Football with Jeremy Pierce

    Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why do we play fantasy football? How fantasy football is played Our first fantasy experience Preventing fantasy football from ruining your life The origin story of our 20-year-old league The components of a good league Why the draft is the best time of the year, and draft tips Some picks we love and regret from this year’s draft Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    1h 18m
  8. The Karate Kid (1984)

    09/04/2024

    The Karate Kid (1984)

    Topics Discussed In This Episode: The contrived circumstances that led to the movie and its real-life inspirations Daniel LaRusso’s mom was sus The summer movie feels Daniel LaRusso: kind of a punk Mr. Miyagi is channeling Yoda The role of surrogate fathers Johnny Lawrence: greatest 80s bully? The tournament is an unassailable sports movie moment Breaking down the Cobra Kais The climactic Daniel v. Johnny fight The legacy, including the Cobra Kai show Link City: Daniel LaRusso's Crane Kick Shattered the Space-Time Continuum and Doomed the Valley The Johnny Lawrence Story by Patton Oswalt Get full access to All the Fanfare at newsletter.allthefanfare.com/subscribe

    41 min
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An irreverent celebration of pop culture. Funny asides and overly serious opinions on movies, TV shows, and video games. Mainly focusing on stuff from the 1980s - 2010s. newsletter.allthefanfare.com

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