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Pop Culture Man Children

Pop Culture Man Children
Star Wars
Disney
Frankenstein
Star Trek
Masters Of the Universe
Halloween
Transformers
Universal Monsters
Ghostbusters
Arcane
Marvel
Dracula
Comedy
League Of Legends
New York City
Horror Genre
He-Man
Dark City
The Transformers: the Movie
Clueless

Every week the PCMC crew gets into deep, fun, and funny discussions about movies, TV, books, fandom, animation, and more. This podcast covers everything from current pop culture to the retro stuff you love. So if you're interested hearing grown-ass, non-toxic nerds go on needlessly intricate deep-dives and give overly passionate rants, this is the show for you.

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Recent Guests

Janine Gagliardi
Guest introduced as the day's guest
Episode: 467: The Youngest We've Ever Been
Peter Marsh
Friend of the host, guest on Dan O'Bannon episode
Episode: 463: Dark Star (1974)
Vin Forte
Friend and guest on the episode
Episode: 456: The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985)
Janine Gagilardi
Guest on episode
Episode: 454: Frog Tongues & Spermaceti
Anthony Buongiorno
Friend of the host, guest for episode
Episode: 451: Harbingers, Clankers, and Witch-Pickers
Stephanie Ward
Friend and former film school classmate
Episode: 447: Film School Memories
Emilio Sparks
Guest with deep nostalgia knowledge of toys
Episode: 442: Our Favorite Action Figures
Nadia Kader
Episode: 435: Megadoc (2025)
Insha Fitzpatrick
Author of the A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series including Sightseeing with Aliens.
Episode: 360: Insha Fitzpatrick Returns! (Writer of "Sightseeing with Aliens")

Hosts

Mike Bongiorno
Host of the show; leads discussions and guides conversations.
Anthony Bongiorno
Co-host; contributes analysis and engages in banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Keep it up

    I like listening and hearing what you have to say on of shows and movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thurmanator86
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    This podcast features a fantastic recurring group of guests who consistently provide unique insights on everything from the most random topics to the most popular ones. It’s thoroughly enjoyable, and I’d recommend starting from the very beginning and catching up on all the episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stewart Says
    United States9 months ago
  • The Witness

    I understand that you two think that the witness wasn’t really that good but if you honestly look at the witness it’s a deeper meaning, those two are constantly reliving this time loop. We all know in the first sequence she witnessed him murdering her and so she runs for it but then she ends up killing him and he ends up witnessing her murder making her the murder. I honestly think she was the murderer all along and that his spirit was tormenting her.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Naomihillman
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent

    Love this show. Always keeps me interested and always look forward to new episodes.

    -Tabby from Your New Best Friends podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HelloandNo
    United States7 years ago
  • GREAT SHOW

    I accidentally came across this podcast & man I’m happy I found it. It has everything toys,comic books,movies tv shows and cartoons! I have a few suggestions for episodes

    1. Top 5 Tv dads

    2. Best crossovers

    3. Best “special PSA episodes”

    4. Shows that overstayed their welcome or shows that should be rebooted

    5. Top 5 fictional deaths you can’t get over

    Much appreciated guys-@ritosmodernlife

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Machomanritosavage
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the recurring group of guests for unique insights on a wide range of topics.
Fans enjoy the humor and camaraderie, feeling like they're part of a nerdy, friendly conversation.
Shows that balance nostalgia with current takes, making debates engaging and approachable.
The show's depth and breadth appeal to both casual fans and seasoned pop culture readers, though some episodes can lean heavily opinionated.
Episode discussions can be lengthy and enthusiastic, with deep dives that some listeners find highly informative.

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Talking Points

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467: The Youngest We've Ever Been
Q: What is Janine's current obsession?
Janine reveals she is obsessed with The Rings of Power, expressing enthusiasm for season two and anticipation for season three, while highlighting its high production value and nerdy appeal.
419: Halloween 2025 - General Mills Monster Cereals
Q: How do you feel about Halloween and what do you do each year?
Halloween is an important season for me, and I go to Mass to celebrate All Saints and All Souls Day.
416: Halloween 2025 - Phantasm (1979)
Q: What is your history with Phantasm?
I always heard about it and seen stuff from it. I didn't love it at first, but after rewatching it recently, I found it rich and fascinating.
415: Halloween 2025 - Mr. Vampire (1985)
Q: What are your Halloween or Halloween season plans for this year?
I usually plan to eat candy and watch spooky things.
372: Arcane (Season 1)
Q: What's your favorite fight?
My favorite fight is between Vi and Savica. It's an intense fight powered by Hextech versus Shimmer.

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A lively, opinionated duo plus rotating guests dissect movies, TV, animation, and broader pop culture with a mix of nostalgia and sharp analysis. Episodes swing from deep dives into genre conventions and representation to playful banter about trailers, franchises, and fan communities, often anchored by personal anecdotes and a willingness to tease out cultural context. The show stands out for its informal, nerdy camaraderie, frequent banter, and a knack for balancing affection with critical takes, making it appealing to listeners who want both entertainment and thoughtful commentary on pop culture phenomena.

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Pop Culture Man Children launched 9 years ago and published 475 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Janine Gagliardi
2. Peter Marsh
3. Vin Forte
4. Janine Gagilardi
5. Anthony Buongiorno
6. Stephanie Ward
7. Emilio Sparks
8. Nadia Kader

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