Pop Culture Addicts

Tim Beisiegel
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Formerly FSF PopCast - now POP CULTURE ADDICTS! Made by Nerds, for Nerds! We are a group of pop culture addicts who love to talk scifi and pop culture with our guests! Find us on all your favorite podcast platforms, Patreon and YouTube!

  1. 15h ago

    From Lumber Sales to Maxim Model - with Sherry Nelson

    From Lumber Sales to Maxim Model Our guest today is a model, actress, journalist, producer, and entertainment personality whose career has been anything but ordinary. From the pages of Maxim Magazine to television and film, Sherry Nelson has built an impressive career both in front of and behind the camera. Along the way, she's worked as an actress, journalist, and producer, proving that creativity and determination can open doors in every corner of the entertainment industry. But long before the red carpets, photo shoots, and production sets, Sherry spent time working in lumber mills—a chapter of her life that's as unexpected as it is inspiring. It's an incredible journey that's taken her from physically demanding work to the fast-paced world of media, entertainment, and storytelling. In our conversation today, we'll explore Sherry's incredible origin story, her experiences as a Maxim model, actress, journalist, and producer, what she's learned from working in such diverse industries, and how each chapter of her life has shaped the person she is today. All of that and a fun discussion of Canadian snack foods too! If you enjoy conversations with actors, filmmakers, authors, models, producers, and other fascinating voices from the world of pop culture and entertainment, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Pop Culture Addicts. For more on Sherry Nelson, please visit the following - Instagram - @xoxosherryxo Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 0

    It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 0 Tonight we begin a new Monthly RPG. Back in June, we finished our Star Wars RPG after 42 episodes, and we felt it was time to take a break and start something new. So, here we are, ready for that something new. Our cast remains the same, but this tim Casey from The Scene Snobs Podcast is our GM, and John gets to play. Ben, Kathleen, Sam from Growing Up Skywalker, and I are all looking forward to this and we hope you think its Shiny too. For more on Our Cast, follow them on Instagram - Casey Ryan Plott of The Scene Snobs - @plottimus21 Kathleen Wass - @kathleenfwass John Wass - @athair_honora and @pcapod_rpg Ben Reilly - @shepherd_the_scout Sam Nilsson - @growingupskywalker Tim - @pcapodshow Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

  3. 5d ago

    A Clandestine Mystery - a Spotlight on Kay A. Oliver

    A Clandestine Mystery Our guest today is award-winning author Kay A. Oliver, the talented storyteller behind novels including Blood Seed, Fear Struck, and her latest release, Secrets Written in Blood. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Kay built an impressive career in Hollywood, writing for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television shows and graphic novels while also working behind the scenes on blockbuster films such as 12 Monkeys, Waterworld, The Mummy, Shrek the Third, and many more. In this episode, we explore Kay's incredible journey from Hollywood to becoming an award-winning author. We discuss her origin story, what inspired her transition from the entertainment industry to writing novels full time, her creative writing process, and how decades of experience in film and television continue to influence the suspense, pacing, and cinematic feel of her books. We also dive into character development, world-building, the lessons she's learned throughout her career, and the inspiration behind Secrets Written in Blood. If you enjoy interviews with bestselling authors, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, writing advice, thrillers, horror, and suspense fiction, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. For more information on Kay A. Oliver, please visit the following - Website - https://kayaoliver.com Kay's Blog - https://kayaoliver.com/blog Kay's books - https://kayaoliver.com/book-releases Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram and Threads - @pcapodshow Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

  4. Jul 22

    Twas the 5th Night at Fredericks - a Conversation with Andy Field

    Twas the 5th Night at Fredericks Today's guest is Andy Field, the talented actor and voice actor best known to millions of fans as HandUnit from the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) series. His impressive career also includes work on The Walking Dead, Marvel's Avengers Academy, Avengers: Endgame, Paladins: Champions of the Realm, and many other fan-favorite games, films, and animated projects. In this episode, Andy takes us behind the microphone to share his incredible journey into voice acting. We dive into his origin story, how he creates memorable characters, the art of bringing performances to life with only his voice, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, and what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry. Whether you're a Five Nights at Freddy's fan, an aspiring voice actor, or simply love hearing the stories behind iconic characters, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments you won't want to miss. For more on Andy Field, please visit the following - website - www.andyfieldvoiceover.com TiKTok & Instagram - @AndyFieldVoiceActor IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8423760/?ref_=fn_i_1 Andy’s FNAF Story - https://www.andyfieldvoiceover.com/my-story-of-five-nights-at-freddys/ Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram and Threads - @pcapodshow Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

  5. Jul 17

    Daemones ex Machina - a Spotlight on Russell Anders

    Daemones ex Machina Today's guest, Russell Anders, is a bestselling cyberpunk science fiction author whose stories offer readers an escape from the realities of everyday life. Through immersive worlds, unforgettable characters, and thought-provoking adventures, his novels have earned a loyal following and a place on bestseller lists. When he's not writing the next great sci-fi adventure, you'll often find him sharing moments with his beloved dogs on his website and Instagram. In this episode, we explore his journey as an author, the power of escapism in fiction, the books, movies, and fandoms that inspire his work, and the writing process that brings his imaginative worlds to life. If you're a fan of cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, or the creative process behind bestselling novels, this is an interview you won't want to miss. For more on Russell Anders, please visit the following Instagram - @russellandersauthor website - www.russellandersbooks.com You can order his book on Amazon through his website Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram, and Threads - @pcapodshow Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

  6. Jul 15

    Welcome to the Deep Estate - a Conversation with Kevin Kane

    Welcome to the Deep Estate Today’s guest is author and satirical writer Kevin Kane, whose novels include *Partition: Critical Era* and his latest release, *Welcome to the Deep Estate*. Blending science fiction, fantasy, horror, and sharp satire, his stories deliver thought-provoking adventures with plenty of humor along the way. His work has earned strong praise from readers, consistently receiving impressive reviews on Goodreads. In this interview, we dive into his origin story, what it was like growing up around Hollywood while forging his own creative path, his approach to writing, the differences between crafting satire and traditional novels, the inspiration behind his books, and much more. If you enjoy science fiction, fantasy, satire, horror, and conversations with fascinating authors, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. For more on Kevin Kabe, please visit the following - Threads and Instagram - @kevinkaneauthor website - https://www.kevinkane.net/ Buy his books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Kane/author/B0CFFG9JNR?ref=ap_rdr\&shoppingPortalEnabled=true\&ccs_id=964c5703-1116-4c22-b5d9-21801969381c Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram, and Threads - @pcapodshow Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

  7. Jul 8

    Becoming Jane, Emily and Jessica - a Conversation with Laura Spencer

    Becoming Jane, Emily and Jessica Today's guest is actress Laura Spencer, best known to many fans as Emily Sweeney from The Big Bang Theory. I first discovered Laura long before that, though, when she portrayed Jane Bennet in the acclaimed web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, which quickly became a favorite in our house. She also appeared as Jessica Warren on Bones, making it easy to appreciate the incredible range she's brought to so many memorable roles. In this interview, Laura shares the story of how she got her start in Hollywood. This journey led to roles on The Big Bang Theory, Bones, and The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and to what it takes to build a lasting career in the entertainment industry. We also discuss some fun and unexpected discoveries I made while researching her career, the biggest challenges she's faced as an actress, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you're a fan of The Big Bang Theory, Bones, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, or simply enjoy hearing behind-the-scenes stories from talented actors, this conversation with Laura Spencer offers an entertaining and insightful look at her career, memorable performances, and life as a working actress. For more information on Laura Spencer, please visit the following - Instagram - @itslauraspencer Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram, and Threads - @pcapodshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  8. Jul 1

    Simple Lessons - a Conversation with Kevin Martin of Candlebox

    Simple Lessons Today's guest is one of the most recognizable voices in rock music—Kevin Martin. Rock fans first discovered Kevin and Candlebox in the summer of 1993, and over the decades, the band has delivered hit after hit across seven additional studio albums. Beyond Candlebox, Kevin has also showcased his talent through projects including The Gracious Few, Le Projet, and his acclaimed solo album HiWatts—which I'm still trying to track down on vinyl. In this exclusive interview, Kevin shares his incredible journey through the highs and lows of a decades-long career. We discuss Candlebox's legacy, his decision to retire and return to music, his songwriting process, the stories behind the songs, and what's next for one of rock's most enduring voices. For more on Candlebox, please visit the following - YouTube - @CANDLEBOXOFFICIAL Instagram - @candlebox Website - www.candleboxrocks.com Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram, and Threads - @pcapodshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Formerly FSF PopCast - now POP CULTURE ADDICTS! Made by Nerds, for Nerds! We are a group of pop culture addicts who love to talk scifi and pop culture with our guests! Find us on all your favorite podcast platforms, Patreon and YouTube!

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  • Creator
    Tim Beisiegel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    583
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pop Culture Addicts