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Pop Culture Addicts

Tim Beisiegel
Star Wars
Voice Acting
Star Trek
Fandom
Star Trek Prodigy
Andor
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Disney Star Wars
Disney
Comic-Con
Power Rangers
Netflix
Doctor Who
Cosplay
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
The Last Jedi
Science Fiction
Bounty Hunters
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Animation

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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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-provokin... more

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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, ... more

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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 serie... more

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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 addition... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Spencer
Actress known for The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Bones, and The Big Bang Theory
Episode: S5E296 -Becoming Jane, Emily and Jessica - a Conversation with Laura Spencer
Kevin Martin
Lead singer of Candlebox, prolific solo/side project musician
Candlebox, HiWatts, Le Projet, The Gracious Few
Episode: S5E295 -Simple Lessons - a Conversation with Kevin Martin of Candlebox
Felicia Day
Actor, voice actor, Twitch streamer, tabletop gamer, author
Various including The Guild, Con Man, The Lost Daughter of Sparta
Episode: S5E293 -The Lost Daughter of Sparta - a Conversation with Felicia Day
David W. Collins
Voice actor, sound designer, and editor known for Spybot in Maul Shadow Lord and Force Unleashed work
Maul Shadow Lord, Skywalker Sound
Episode: S5E292 -Proxy is Spybot - a Conversation with David W. Collins
J. Tyler Pennington
Author, actor, and filmmaker
Conclave Chronicles; Haarlock's Destiny
Episode: S5E291 -Whispers in the Dark - a Spotlight on J.Tyler Pennington
Debi Derryberry
Voice actress known for Jimmy Neutron, Monster High, and more
Episode: S5E290 -Gotta Blast! - a Conversation with Debi Derryberry
Rachel Kimsey
Voice actress known for Wonder Woman in Justice League Action, voice of Eagle Pilot in Helldivers II, and longtime daytime TV actress
Episode: S5E289 -The Kimsey Whimsey - a conversation with Rachel Kimsey
Chris Maynard
Host of Following Films, featured guest
Following Films
Episode: Mando & Grogu - A PCA Review
Doug Jones
Actor known for creature work in The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Star Trek Discovery
Actor
Episode: S5E288 -The Finest Charlie Cardinal - a Conversation with Doug Jones

Host

Tim
Host of the show, with deep involvement across the Pop Culture Addicts network. Frequently leads interviews and panel discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • FSF is Awesome

    This group of nerds are fantastic and definitely know their stuff! You won’t be disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jester_NeNe
    United States3 years ago
  • 5 star show

    Love their “All Nerdy, No Dirty” approach to interviews, and they get some really great guests. Fun and informative, they really see, to do their research on their guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tamelak
    United States3 years ago
  • Great job!

    Checked out ep 66 with Sam Witwer. What a fascinating human with a range of work. Great job on the interview! Now I wanna play Battlefront! Always love me some trivia so loved that at the end. Thanks for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kai Bobbi
    United States4 years ago
  • Hilarious and entertaining

    This podcast is so hilarious and the host are amazingly funny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wize_B_Blunt
    United States5 years ago
  • Great stuff

    Always entertaining and great content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pistolman313
    United States5 years ago

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Audiences enjoy the mix of studio conversations and live RPG sessions, plus candid guest stories.
Listeners highlight the entertaining, nerdy vibe and well‑researched guests.
Shows feature a fun blend of trivia, culture talk, and deep craft discussion.
Fans often praise the long‑form interviews and host chemistry.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S4E243 -The Alex Project - A Conversation with Alex Mallari Jr.
Q: Why is representation important to you, especially as a Filipino actor?
He argues that representation mirrors daily life and should be authentic on screen, rejecting the idea that diverse casting is optional and stressing its impact on audience connection and believability.
S4E243 -The Alex Project - A Conversation with Alex Mallari Jr.
Q: How did you get started in the entertainment business and what drew you to sci-fi?
Mallari describes exploring multiple universes through acting, driven by a love for sci-fi that lets him engage with space-themed and extraordinary projects while remaining committed to the art form of acting.
S5E294 -Bringing Back Grunge - a Spotlight on Zilch
Q: Is there a song that you point to as a good introduction to Zilch?
Identity Crisis, because it covers all bases—discordant riffs, melodic parts, and dynamic verses that give a strong sense of the band's range.
S5E295 -Simple Lessons - a Conversation with Kevin Martin of Candlebox
Q: What is the most unlikely source that you've ever garnered inspiration from that has become a song?
The Bridge from the Disappearing Airports record was inspired by the documentary about the Golden Gate Bridge and people who jump there, showing that powerful, heartbreaking subjects can emerge from unexpected places.
S5E295 -Simple Lessons - a Conversation with Kevin Martin of Candlebox
Q: All right, I can do this. All right, so the very first question, Kevin, what got you to the point where you said, I want to be a musician?
Music was already in my life from early on, with a household full of jazz, opera, and pop; I realized by around age 10 that I wanted to make a living from it, sparked by family influences and early bands.

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What is Pop Culture Addicts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Pop culture discussions blend comic, sci‑fi, and animation lore with long-form creator interviews and live tabletop sessions. Episodes span deep origin stories from actors and writers, production insights for film and animation, and playful, fan‑centric analysis of franchises like Star Wars and Pixar. The show regularly balances heartfelt storytelling with practical craft tips, while maintaining a light, humorous tone and a strong sense of community through cross‑episode sponsor mentions and live events. A standout feature is alternating between in‑depth interviews and interactive RPG gameplay, offering both production‑level takeaways and entertaining viewer engagement that appeals to devoted nerds and industry listeners alike.

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Recent guests on Pop Culture Addicts include:

1. Laura Spencer
2. Kevin Martin
3. Felicia Day
4. David W. Collins
5. J. Tyler Pennington
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