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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
Netflix
Doctor Who
Cosplay
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
The Last Jedi
Science Fiction
Bounty Hunters
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Power Rangers
Rogue One
Comic-Con
Inclusivity In Fandoms

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!

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes576Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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

Bringing Back Grunge

The United Kingdom's Zilch is quickly becoming one of the leading bands in the growing neo-grunge movement, blending the raw energy and emotion of '90s grunge with a fresh modern sound. As someone who grew up during the grunge ... more

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The Lost Daughter of Sparta

Felicia Day joins us for an exclusive interview packed with stories, insight, and plenty of geek culture conversation.

Known for creating and starring in the groundbreaking web series #TheGuild, Felicia Day has also ap... more

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Spybot is Proxy

David W. Collins is an actor and voice actor with extensive work at Skywalker Sound. You’ve seen and heard his work on shows and video games like Maul: Shadow Lord, The Mandalorian, Skeleton Crew, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sam Witwer
Actor referenced in a past interview with the show
Episode: GAME TIME! Star Wars RPG Session 42
Chanel Omari
Comedian, actress, podcast host of Chanel in the City and All Star Comedy Show organizer
Chanel Omari / Chanel in the City / All Star Comedy / City Harvest
Episode: S5E286 -40 is the New 20 - a Conversation with Chanel Omari
Andy Merrill
Writer, producer, and voice actor
Cartoon/Animation Voice Work (Brak, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, Kiff)
Episode: S5E285 -I Love Beans - a Conversation with Andy Merrill
Joe Sanfelippo
Voice actor and book narrator
Self-employed / VO industry
Episode: S5E284 -I Mouth The Words - a Conversation with Joe Sanfelippo
Dave Cain
Writer/Producer of kids' shows (e.g., Eva the Owlet, Noggin Knows Better)
Various West Michigan and national children's media projects
Episode: S5E283 -What a Difference a Dave Makes - A Conversation with Dave Cain
Dave Hillis
Musician, sound engineer, producer, mixer; Grammy Hall of Fame member
Episode: S5E282 -The Possibility of Being - a Conversation with Dave Hillis
Richard Comley
Co-creator of Captain Canuck
Captain Canuck
Episode: Let's Go To The Maul! - PCA LIVE!!
Tommy from Star Wars SafeSpace
Guest from Star Wars SafeSpace show
Star Wars SafeSpace
Episode: Let's Go To The Maul! - PCA LIVE!!

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.

S4E263 -Quattro Podcasto - A Conversation with Joshua Puett
Q: Who has been an influence or mentor on your career, and what's the best lesson you learned from them?
Mentors like Scott Peterson and others provided room to be myself and shared practical advice, such as simply starting to write to unblock creativity, as well as emphasizing kindness and being the kind of collaborator others want to work with.
S4E263 -Quattro Podcasto - A Conversation with Joshua Puett
Q: What is the biggest difference between writing a comic and writing an audio drama?
The core difference is that comics rely on visual storytelling and collaboration with an artist, while audio drama depends on voice, sound effects, and music to paint the scene, making the drama more about auditory cues and internalized tension.
10 Minutes with Podo - a Conversation with Kevin McNally
Q: What are you reading or listening to that you think everybody else should be paying attention to?
McNally mentions a preference for sci-fi and old films, including his own novel Sons of Sol, and hints that his future listening/reading will stay within that genre.
S4E262 -Inside The Mind of an Indie Comic Creator - a Conversation with Brett R. Pinson
Q: How do you handle collaboration and integrate others' voices into your work?
I integrate collaborators by giving them room to contribute their own flair while maintaining direction and structure, and I've involved friends from the indie scene to expand stories like Expendables.
S4E262 -Inside The Mind of an Indie Comic Creator - a Conversation with Brett R. Pinson
Q: What are your thoughts on AI in art and publishing?
AI is a tool that isn't a replacement for human creators; it should be used with permission and not to supplant real artistry, with ongoing concerns about originality and ethics.

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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. Doug Jones
2. Sam Witwer
3. Chanel Omari
4. Andy Merrill
5. Joe Sanfelippo
6. Dave Cain
7. Dave Hillis
8. Richard Comley

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