227. Captain America Brave New World, Severance, and The Gorge
Release Date: 02/21/2025
267. Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2, The Housemaid, Avatar 3, Our Best of 2025 and Coming in 2026
All Pop, No Culture
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266. Pennywise Takes Over, Chappelle Returns, and Broadway Gets Wild
All Pop, No Culture
This episode of All Pop, No Culture is packed with movies, TV finales, Broadway shows, comedy specials, and heartfelt moments. The crew begins with reactions to the new Avatar film before moving into a full breakdown of the Welcome to Derry season finaleācovering its emotional storytelling, character development, and how it expands the IT universe. Lauren reviews Is This Thing On, reflecting on its themes of divorce, self-rediscovery, and stand-up comedy. The discussion includes a tribute to the late Rob Reiner, whose impact on film and television shaped generations of storytelling. Andrew...
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265. Hamnet Review, FNAF 2 Reactions, & The Explosive Diddy Documentary
All Pop, No Culture
This episode of All Pop, No Culture spans prestige cinema, teen horror, Broadway, and one of the most controversial documentaries of the year. Lauren shares her thoughts on Hamnet, a beautifully crafted period drama receiving awards buzz, while Kevin reviews Five Nights at Freddyās 2, a chaotic but entertaining entry in the video-game franchise. They discuss upcoming game adaptations, the emotional depth of Huluās Normal People, and the rising careers of Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Kevin breaks down the new documentaries about Sean Combs, exploring their depiction of his early life,...
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264. Wicked 2, Stranger Things 5, Rental Family, Champagne Problems, and Welcome to Derry
All Pop, No Culture
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263. One Battle After Another, Allison Mack, Two Strangers, Shelby Oaks, and More
All Pop, No Culture
This week on All Pop, No Culture, we dig into a wide spread of movies, musicals, podcasts, and horror TVābasically everything lighting up your feed (or should be). Kevin kicks things off with a review of One Battle After Another, a character-driven drama with sharp performances and a slow-burn emotional core. Andrew throws in director deep cuts, trivia, and a few wild personal stories to round out the discussion. We shift gears into true-crime meets Hollywood with a breakdown of Allison Mackās vulnerable, complicated interview on Michael Rosenbaumās podcast. The group looks at her time...
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262. Being Eddie, Soulmates, Malice, All Her Fault, DWS, Welcome to Derry, and Morgan Jay
All Pop, No Culture
This week on All Pop, No Culture, we dive into a loaded mix of TV, film, and comedyābreaking down everything from nostalgic favorites to brand-new premieres shaking up the streaming world. We kick things off with the new Eddie Murphy Netflix documentary and the legacy of one of comedyās most influential performers. We jump into the anthology series Soulmates, compare it to Black Mirror, and unpack two new mystery thrillers: Malice and All Her Fault. Lauren covers the Dancing with the Stars 20th anniversary special, while Kevin and Andrew swap stories about comedy shows, reality TV, and a...
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261. Bugonia, Plur1bus, Oh, Mary!, Frankenstein, and Stranger Things Season 5 Sneak Peek
All Pop, No Culture
The gangās all here, for the second week in a row! This week they cover Bugonia, Plur1bus, Oh, Mary!, Frankenstein, and the Stranger Things Season 5 sneak peek. As the show starts, Kevin immediately passes off the reins to Lauren, who saw Bugonia in theaters this week. Itās another Yorgos Lanthimos/Emma Stone joint and itās as weird as youād expect. And if Lauren is to be believed, possibly weirder. The story follows two less than brilliant men who kidnap a powerful CEO, played by Stone. They are convinced sheās an alien and the madness ensues from there. Itās a bizarre...
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260. IT: Welcome to Derry, Nobody Wants This, Regretting You, and The Perfect Neighbor
All Pop, No Culture
The gangās all here, and this week they cover IT: Welcome to Derry, Nobody Wants This Season 2, A return to A House of Dynamite, Regretting You, and The Perfect Neighbor. We open the show jumping right into the hottest new series, IT: Welcome to Derry. Kevin and Andrew have both watched the first episode, and Kevinās seen the second. Both guys have enjoyed the show so far, and Kevin keeps the second episode talk pretty spoiler-free. But the show itself is BRUTAL. It is like Stranger Things dialed up to (pun intended) Eleven. If horror is your thing, this is an absolute must-watch. Taking a...
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259. Gen V Finale, A House Of Dynamite, and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
All Pop, No Culture
Itās just Kevin and Andrew this week and they have a tight and shockingly relevant episode. They cover the finale of Gen V, A House of Dynamite, and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (2025). The guys jump right into it this episode the series finale of Gen V. This season was an improvement over an already solid first season and a great lead in to the final season of The Boys. They discuss the big reveals, as well as listener Mikeās great catch early in the season. The season had a ton of great character growth and great twists. It will be very interesting to see who shows up in The Boys...
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258. Roofman, Tron: Ares, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Black Phone 2, and I Like Me
All Pop, No Culture
Itās a weird one this week. Lauren is here for a quick rundown of Roofman, but her technical difficulties cute her a hair short. Then Kevin and Andrew run with Tron: Ares, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Black Phone 2, and I Like Me. Lauren had a chance to get out to the theater this week and, despite needing to hop off the podcast early this week, gives us a pretty great rundown of the movie. Itās based on a true story and stars Channing Tatum as an almost lovable criminal sho makes camp inside a Toys R Us while on the run from the police. As youād expectm the film takes some liberties with...
info_outlineš¬ Episode 227: Captain America: Brave New World, Severance S2, The Gorge & More!
This week, Kevin and Andrew dive into the biggest film of 2025 so far, Captain America: Brave New World, plus the latest Severance episodes, and Kevin reviews The Gorge on Apple TV+.
š¦øāāļø Captain America: Brave New World ā A Bold New Chapter
Kevin and Andrew waste no time dissecting the new Captain America film. Despite some imperfections, the guys enjoyed the action-packed film and praised Anthony Mackie for solidifying his role as the new Cap. Plus, itās impressive that the movie dropped on Valentineās Day without a hint of romanceāyet it still dominated the box office!
š¼ Severance Season 2 ā The ORTBO Episode Breakdown
Next up, the guys discuss the latest Severance season, with a special focus on the mind-bending ORTBO episode. If you havenāt seen it yet, youāre missing out! John Turturro delivers an unforgettable performance, and Britt Lowerās portrayal of Helly is a standout this season. Donāt miss itāgo watch now!
šæ The Gorge (Apple TV+) ā A Thriller Wrapped in Romance
Kevin wraps up the show with a review of The Gorge on Apple TV+. This film blends romance with a thrilling, Resident Evil-inspired twist. Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Tellerās chemistry steals the show, although the ending leaves a little to be desired. If you're in the mood for a popcorn flick to watch with a loved one, The Gorge fits the bill.
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