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. 1d ago

    Journey So Dreams May Come - a Conversation with Michael Mandaville

    Journey So Dreams May Come What does it take to help bring blockbuster movies like Taken, Taken 2, Taken 3, American History X, and Havoc to the screen? Today, we're finding out from a man who's spent more than two decades making movie magic happen behind the scenes. Our guest today is filmmaker, producer, author, and Hollywood veteran Michael Mandaville. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Michael has worked on major motion pictures in a variety of roles, including line producer, production manager, writer, director, and creative storyteller. His work has helped shape films that have captivated audiences around the world. Beyond Hollywood, Michael is also an accomplished novelist, entrepreneur, martial artist, and world traveler. Whether he's developing feature films, writing gripping thrillers, or mentoring the next generation of filmmakers, his passion for storytelling and adventure shines through in everything he does. In our conversation today, we'll dive into his incredible journey through the entertainment industry, what really goes into producing a major motion picture, the realities of independent filmmaking, the lessons he's learned from decades in Hollywood, and the stories behind some of the projects that have defined his career. So whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a movie buff, or just someone who loves hearing incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood, you're in for a fantastic conversation. For more on Michael Mandaville, please visit the following Instagram - @mickeyblueeyz Website - https://creativeexplorer-michaelmandaville.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 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. 6d ago

    The Chalk Girl - a Spotlight on Beth Zwolski Tobias

    The Chalk Girl Our guest today is Beth Zwolski Tobias — a former guest in our monthly RPG and, most importantly, an incredibly talented indie artist known for bringing pop culture to life through amazing chalk art. If you’ve spent any time at Comic Cons across the Midwest, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Beth’s work. And if you haven’t, you’ll definitely want to check it out on her social media and website. In this conversation, we dive into Beth’s origin story, her fandoms, the pop culture that inspires her art, her creative journey, and so much more! So whether you’re a fan of pop culture, fandoms, comic conventions, or incredible indie artists, you’re going to love this conversation with Beth Zwolski Tobias! For more on Beth Zwolski Tobias, The Chalk Girl, please visit the following - Website - www.theadventruesofchalkgirl.com Instagram - @TheChalkGirl 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. Aug 12

    Voicing Magneto - a Conversation with Matthew Watterson

    Voicing Magneto Our guest today is voice actor Matthew Watterson, a talented performer known for bringing characters to life across animation, video games, and some of the biggest franchises in pop culture. You may recognize Matthew’s voice from major titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Devil May Cry, World of Warcraft, Monster High, and Starfield — and most recently, he joined the cast of Marvel’s X-Men ’97 as Magneto. In this exclusive voice actor interview, we go behind the microphone to explore Matthew Watterson’s journey into voice acting, the importance of fandom and geek culture, finding the right work-life balance, the unique challenges of voice acting for animation and video games, and what it takes to create memorable characters that connect with audiences. If you’re a fan of Matthew Watterson, Magneto, X-Men ’97, Marvel, Star Wars, video games, animation, voice acting, or pop culture, you’re not going to want to miss this conversation. For more on Matthew Watterson, please visit the following - Instagram - @mjwatterson Website - www.matthewwatterson.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 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. Aug 11 ·  Bonus

    PCA Live! - Spider-Man Brand New Day

    PCA Live! - Spider-Man Brand New Day Tonight we are joined by members of 3 Geeks Podcast to discuss the latest Spider-Man movie - Brand New Day! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS! …. Lots of spoilers Got a theory? Join the chat and share it! Be sure to follow 3 Geeks Podcast Instagram - @3geekspodcast 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.

  5. Aug 5

    Comedy and Chaos - a Conversation with Rosie Tran

    Comedy and Chaos Our guest today is Rosie Tran, a comedian, author, podcast host, storyteller, and entertainer whose career has taken her from comedy clubs to television, podcasts, and stages around the world. Rosie Tran has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and Hulu, building a dedicated audience through her stand-up comedy, writing, podcasting, public speaking, and storytelling. Known for her sharp humor and engaging perspective, Rosie brings comedy and real-life experiences together as she explores topics like personal growth, relationships, travel, and the unpredictable journey of life. In this episode of Pop Culture Addicts, we sit down with Rosie to talk about her origin story, stand-up comedy career, dealing with hecklers, storytelling, travel, and her latest project, Rosie Tran Presents. We’ll also discuss what’s next for this talented comedian and where her incredible journey is taking her next. If you’re a fan of Rosie Tran, stand-up comedy, comedians, comedy podcasts, storytelling, or behind-the-scenes conversations with entertainers, you won’t want to miss this episode! For more on Rosie Tran, please visit the following - Instagram - @rosietranpresentstv and @outoftheboxrosie Website - www.rosietran.com Rosie Tran Presents - Amazon Prime - https://www.amazon.com/Rosie-Tran-Presents/dp/B0FWLCD24P Tubi with Ads - https://tubitv.com/series/300018535/rosie-tran-presents 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.

  6. Jul 29

    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.

  7. Jul 28 ·  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.

  8. Jul 24

    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.

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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
    588
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pop Culture Addicts