Pop My Culture Podcast

Pop My Culture is a weekly-ish podcast hosted by comedic actors and improvisers Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland. Join these two entertainment nerds and their special guests as they discuss movies, music, television, celebrity gossip, etc. without all those pesky “serious” topics like politics, religion and the environment. I mean, you can tune into Fresh Air for that. We’ll just tackle the trivial watercooler stuff, ok?

PMC 213: The Final Episode with Paul F. Tompkins, Samm Levine and Rhett Miller (Live from SF Sketchfest) 01/18/2017

PMC 213: The Final Episode with Paul F. Tompkins, Samm Levine and Rhett Miller (Live from SF Sketchfest) Cole and Vanessa say goodbye after six wonderful years with this final Pop My Culture episode, live from the 16th Annual SF Sketchfest presented by Audible. Join them and special guests Paul F. Tompkins ("Spontaneanation"), Samm Levine ("Freaks and Geeks") and Rhett Miller (The Old 97's) as they discuss the best and worst moments of 2016 and answer one final pissed-off wizard question. Our thanks to Nerdist for giving us a home and all of you for listening over the years! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/5003963

PMC 212: Kirsten Vangsness 12/07/2016

PMC 212: Kirsten Vangsness Kirsten Vangsness ("Criminal Minds") chats with Cole and Vanessa about awards screeners, La La Land, Hidden Figures, Scientology DVDs, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, musicals, Mr. Rogers, Penelope Garcia fanfic, bringing Batman to get out of a citation, Casey Stratton, Harriet the Spy, Diani and Devine Meet The Apocalypse and Kirsten's two line pilot opportunity. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first classic film noir film you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Diani and Devine postcard signed by Kirsten! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4893372

PMC 211: Brian Huskey 11/07/2016

PMC 211: Brian Huskey Brian Huskey ("Childrens Hospital," "Another Period") chats with Cole and Vanessa about People of Earth, Lindsay Lohan's new accent, The Cubs historic win, a female James Bond, The Monkees, Sally Field, Monster in a Wheelchair, Mr. Neighbor's House, animal birthing, The New Zoo Review and Brian's new alter ego Brian Bichon. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first thing you binge watched) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4809648

PMC 210: Toby Huss 10/13/2016

PMC 210: Toby Huss Toby Huss ("The Adventures of Pete and Pete," "Halt and Catch Fire") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Millie Bobbie Brown, Mike Judge, paper routes, punk rock, the origins of Artie the Strongest Man in the World, typing games, Bob Forehead, bartending at the Knitting Factory, Big Mike, cannibal hobos and big-crotch long johns. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first computer you ever had) on our website for a chance to win an "Adventures of Pete and Pete" 20 Year Reunion poster from SF Sketchfest signed by Toby, Danny Tamberelli, Michael C. Maronna, Rick Gomez, Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4741133

PMC 209: Illeana Douglas 09/30/2016

PMC 209: Illeana Douglas Illeana Douglas ("To Die For," "Cape Fear") chats with Cole and Vanessa about TCM's Trailblazing Women, Manhattan Punchline, Katherine Bigelow, Melvyn Douglas, Billy Wilder, Anne Baxter, background actors, top-loading VCRs, Richard Dreyfuss, Jam, Albert Brooks, The Late Bloomer, West Coast vs. East Coast indie films and Illeana's hippie childhood. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first comedy record you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Ghost World DVD signed by Illeana, and a copy of her book "I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories from a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies," which comes to paperback on October 8th! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4707172

PMC 208: Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert 08/17/2016

PMC 208: Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert (stars of "The Monster Squad") chat with Cole and Vanessa about Justin Bieber's deleted Instagram account, Kids Incorporated, Square One Television, Peter Scolari, With or Without You, The E.T. Atari cartridges, Summer Olympics, Curling, Circus of the Stars, and Andre's bad-ass celebrity BMX biker team. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first Atari game you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Monster Squad Blu-Ray signed by Andre and Ryan! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4598040

PMC 207: Epic Lloyd and Mary Doodles 08/04/2016

PMC 207: Epic Lloyd and Mary Doodles Epic Lloyd (aka Lloyd Ahlquist, "Epic Rap Battles of History") and Mary Doodles (aka Mary Gutfleisch) chat with Cole and Vanessa about Stranger Things, Pokemon Go madness, Falcor the Luck Dragon, Vidcon, Emmy Noms, Gelflings, the Netflix model, costume shopping and staring at your phones. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first YouTube or viral video you can remember being really into) on our website for a chance to win a signed copy of Lloyd's new EP "HERE." Also leave your answer on our website and tweet it to @marydoodles & @pmcpodcast with the hashtag #PopMyDoodles for a chance to win an original drawing by Mary based upon your answer! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4565639

PMC 206: Lyric Lewis 07/07/2016

PMC 206: Lyric Lewis Lyric Lewis ("MadTV," "Supermansion") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Hiddleswift, the Ladybusters, James Bond, Jurassicverse, Aeropostale jeans, a pubic dress, meeting Jeff Goldblum, Tarzan, Beyonce, Game of Thrones and going through the program at The Groundlings. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first article of clothing you loved and wore the crap out of) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4497769

PMC 205: Quincy Jones 06/01/2016

PMC 205: Quincy Jones Quincy Jones (stand-up special "Burning the Light" premieres on HBO June 2nd) chats with Cole and Vanessa about Harambe the gorilla, Mr. Holland's Set List, Wes Anderson, Gwyneth Paltrow's 15k solid-gold dildo, Ellen, writing material, Baz Luhrmann, The Bridgetown Comedy Fest and near fisticuffs over Fantastic Mr. Fox. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first album that you could listen to straight through without skipping a song) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4408920

PMC 204: Rick Overton 05/13/2016

PMC 204: Rick Overton Rick Overton ("Groundhog Day," "Willow") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Trump, the YACHT fake sex tape, Prince and David Bowie, "Chard Underton," Money Run, Jules Verne, kilts, The Informant, improvising and Rick's early involvement with Andy Kaufman. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first movie that had special effects that blew you away) on our website for a chance to win a Willow Blu-Ray signed by Rick! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4365845

PMC 203: Grey Griffin 04/18/2016

PMC 203: Grey Griffin /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4302080

PMC 202: Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen (LIVE from Wondercon) 03/31/2016

PMC 202: Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen (LIVE from Wondercon) Pinky and The Brain themselves, Maurice LaMarche ("Futurama," "Zootopia") and Rob Paulsen ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Animaniacs"), join Cole and Vanessa live at Wondercon 2016 from the LA Convention Center to chat about upcoming summer movies, Batman Vs. Superman, the Ghostbusters Reboot, coming up with voices, bed snacks, Stabby Potter, Mr. Big, Morbo, Who's On First, Daredevil's New York and Yakko's Countries of the World. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4260323

PMC 201: Craig Cackowski 03/21/2016

PMC 201: Craig Cackowski Craig Cackowski ("Drunk History," "Community") chats with Cole and Vanessa about super hero overkill, meta-ness, Fuller House, 3-inch Donald Trump hot dogs, insult restaurants, top ten movie lists, hair belts, re-enacting, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Deadpool, the Spanish-American War, Britney Spears and The Notebook: Civil War. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4234889

PMC 200: Maria Bamford 02/29/2016

PMC 200: Maria Bamford Maria Bamford ("Lady Dynamite," "Adventure Time") joins Cole and Vanessa for their special 200th episode! They chat about Waze, that one plant, Mitch Hurwitz, doing comedy for your parents, knock knock jokes, pugs, Kris Jenner's booing at the iHeart80s show, self-help books, puppets, Black Friday shopping and My Cat From Hell. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4182189

PMC 199: Matt Braunger 02/13/2016

PMC 199: Matt Braunger /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4145705

PMC 198: Fred Willard (Live from SF Sketchfest) 01/25/2016

PMC 198: Fred Willard (Live from SF Sketchfest) Fred Willard ("Best In Show," "Waiting For Guffman") joins Cole and Vanessa live from SF Sketchfest to chat about the origins of Wha Happened, Star Wars, improvisation, Catherine O'Hara, DC Follies, Coney Island, Ace Trucking Company, mothers throwing away Baseball Cards, Tom Jones, calling dog shows, "Mollyball," Martin Mull and working with Christopher Guest. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4100716

PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2): The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman 01/11/2016

PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2): The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman Returning guests Pamela Adlon ("Louie"), Guy Branum ("Chelsea Lately"), Janet Varney ("You're The Worst") and Wayne Federman ("The Larry Sanders Show") are still at the table with Cole and Vanessa- but this time, conversation centers on the terrible things 2015 threw at us – with each person sharing their personal Worst 5 lists, this time a little more scattershot, as well as offering up a New Year’s Resolution and their “theme song” for 2015. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4068969

PMC 196: Pop My Cork (Part 1) - The Best of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman 01/07/2016

PMC 196: Pop My Cork (Part 1) - The Best of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman Returning guests Pamela Adlon ("Louie"), Guy Branum ("Chelsea Lately"), Janet Varney ("You're The Worst") and Wayne Federman ("The Larry Sanders Show") join Cole and Vanessa for part one of this special look back at the year that was 2015. Wine and conversation flow freely as each guest and the hosts navigate through personal Top 5 lists and argue the merits of their selections. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4060875

PMC 195: Sarah Baker 12/17/2015

PMC 195: Sarah Baker Sarah Baker ("Louie," "Go On") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Saint North, movies that tanked, Mary Kate Olsen's wedding, Christopher Guest, Mascots, an Oscar bait sci-fi film, all-brown eyes, Muppets, The Kids in the Hall, puppet interns and memorizing that monologue for Louie. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/4022821

PMC 194: Rob Huebel 11/30/2015

PMC 194: Rob Huebel Rob Huebel ("Childrens Hospital," "Transparent") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat all things Adele, the Vlassic Pickle Stork, Shark Tank, people not using microphones, safe sets, out-bonding Bond at a party, rebooting Blofeld, Respecto Montalban, Queen of Versailles, Roger Moore, wedding speeches, The Shit Show, Tom Lennon, sketch groups using video, Draft Kings Tattoos, and the professionalism of Tom Cruise. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3983752

PMC 193: Matt Mira 11/18/2015

PMC 193: Matt Mira Matt Mira ("The Nerdist Podcast") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Spectre, Apple devices, the size of Daniel Craig, Chopped Tank, lens flares, Children of Men, 80's on 8, Starship Captains, the Genius Bar, The Olsen Twins' Christmas List, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and the multitude of James Bond wardrobe Matt owns and wears regularly. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3959430

PMC 192: Scott Aukerman 10/28/2015

PMC 192: Scott Aukerman Scott Aukerman ("Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Mr. Show") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about big backsides, Sacramento Theater Company, Scott's start in comedy, Nick Kroll and friends vs. zombies, Church haunted houses, Bassists that are also judges, New York Minute, timely Halloween costumes, and the difficulty of making sketches relate to one another. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3894418

PMC 191: Lori Alan 10/17/2015

PMC 191: Lori Alan Lori Alan ("Spongebob Squarepants," "Family Guy") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Justin Bieber living like Jesus, Grease Live!, video game voice over work, Tom Kenny, Schnoopy, The Pee Wee Herman Show, The Invisible Woman, Bumble the dog, Alanis Morissette and how Lori got her start doing voices. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3868715

PMC 190: Dee Wallace 10/07/2015

PMC 190: Dee Wallace Dee Wallace ("E.T.," "The Howling," "Cujo") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about The Frighteners, self love, spider eyes, "The Pengi Show," Drew Barrymore's reaction to a sick E.T., St. Bernard's and egg whites, Wes Craven and BuppaLaPaloo! Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first plush animal you had) on our website for a chance to win an E.T. Blu-Ray signed by Dee! /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3848056

PMC 189: Matt Kirshen 09/25/2015

PMC 189: Matt Kirshen Matt Kirshen ("Last Comic Standing," "Probably Science Podcast") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about the Emmys, the Dinklage gum controversy, Tracy Morgan, Pop Pop Hubba Bubba, Heroes, The Muppets, Game of Thrones, selfies vs. sharks, Bonobos monkeys, Wesley Snipes, and a whole lot of Toms. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3821011

PMC 188: Paul Brittain 09/11/2015

PMC 188: Paul Brittain Paul Brittain ("Saturday Night Live") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Stephen Colbert, the melodica, Apple's new pencil, low stake pranks, breaking down and assembling sets quickly at SNL, IO Chicago, Sex Ed Vincent, squirts vs. splats, stand up on TV and Paul's uncle Bob Newhart. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3793602

PMC 187: Wayne Federman and Jaime Fox 08/25/2015

PMC 187: Wayne Federman and Jaime Fox Wayne Federman ("The Larry Sanders Show") and sub co-host Jaime Fox ("Kevin Pollak's Chat Show") join Cole to chat about The Fat Jew's aggregated content, Tracy Morgan's return to SNL, Norm McDonald becoming Col. Sanders, Star Wars Land, move title mashups, Stella Adler, Pistol Pete Maravich, The Human Conversation podcast, irrational fears, The Wayne Federman International Film Festival, Arby's and Harold Ramis. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3756669

PMC 186: Jess Harnell 08/10/2015

PMC 186: Jess Harnell Jess Harnell ("Animaniacs," "Doc McStuffins") chats with Cole and Vanessa about the sad demise of Hitchbot, Mick Fanning's shark encounter, Andrea Romano, meeting Steven Spielberg, Rock Sugar, Paul Stanley, Grim Gloom, finding the Sewer Urchin's voice, Oasis, "throat rippers," Kramer, Splash Mountain and Jess trying to convince a skeptical 11 year-old that he's the voice of Wakko. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3725282

PMC 185: Ginger Gonzaga 07/30/2015

PMC 185: Ginger Gonzaga Ginger Gonzaga ("Mixology," "Legit") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Key & Peele, Dr. Seuss, Cara DeLevigne's crappy interview, Cecil the Lion's terrible fate, Jim Jeffries, a necklace much discussed by the network, Poly Sci Chi, mumble core, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Duplass Brothers, Prince, The Groundlings and Ginger's dog voice. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3705012

PMC 184: Dan Van Kirk and "Mark Wahlberg" 07/17/2015

PMC 184: Dan Van Kirk and "Mark Wahlberg" Dan Van Kirk ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Sklabro County" podcasts) and, um, "Mark Wahlberg" stop by to chat about Comic Con, lines, Star Wars vs. Kevin Smith, leaked trailers, Suicide Squad, The Wahlberg Solution, The Vanderpump Rules, the guy that gotten eaten by an alligator and a truly breathtaking Olsen Twins reveal. /episode/index/show/popmyculturepodcast/id/3679807

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