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In this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we have recaps from some fun out-of-state early-Autumn trips and plenty of recent comic book news and reviews. And it won't even cost you a nickel! Length - 01:23:33 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:03:50 - TRIP REPORT So Pro Comics' takes their annual trip to the Mothman Festival, Cliff hits the toy trail for Toypalooza in Monroeville, PA, Seth visits all the highlights in Denver, CO on his way to a concert and Jordan drops in on local horror con Scary-Etta. - 0:41:42 - COMIC BOOK NEWS Asylum Comics celebrates its 21st anniversary, catching up on some news out of New York Comic Con, the yearly Batman Day celebration, Amazing Spider-Man reaches issue #1000, Marvel releases their "Midnight" horror line, the return of Miracleman and a blind bag controversy angers collectors.

And now the conclusion to "Dare to be Bracketed," Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast's attempt to determine the number one song of "Weird Al" Yankovic's entire career! Special guest super-fans Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast and writer of the Asterisk 51 blog Evan Bevins return to help us narrow down the second half of our tournament-style bracket until there is a single definitive winner. The debates are passionate, the votes are razor thin and the songs are bangers so put down that chainsaw and listen to KPP! Length - 03:06:25 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Is it possible to determine the greatest song ever recorded in the nearly-50 year career of "Weird Al" Yankovic? Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is gonna attempt it! To aid us in our monumental task, we brought in special guest super-fans Jesse Starcher of the Source Material Podcast and writer of the Asterisk 51 blog Evan Bevins. There are big laughs and bigger disagreements here in Part One, as we reveal our connections to Al and his music and begin narrowing down the 64 entries of a tournament-style bracket. Did we bite off more than we could chew? What can you do? Dare to be bracketed! Length - 02:44:41 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

Spider-Man is back swinging through our multiplexes and Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast couldn't be happier about it! We have an in-depth review of the new film, opinions on the theater-going experience stirred up by "The Odyssey" and another visit to the biggest gathering of gamers in the galaxy... Gen Con! Length - 01:34:53 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:07:12 - TRIP REPORT The great restaurants, events and merchandise from Seth's annual pilgrimage to the granddaddy of gaming conventions, Gen Con. - 0:41:15 - MOVIE NEWS Experiencing the spectacle of "The Odyssey" in IMAX and our SPOILERY thoughts on the record-breaking Marvel blockbuster "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

It felt like time for another tournament bracket episode, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is matching up and debating 36 iconic vehicles until we've decided on the best car, truck, van, spaceship, motorcycle, boat or tractor (!?) in the history of television. It's the KPP Battle of the Small Screen Machines! Length - 02:13:50 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

After a quick trip to the bank, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast puts our traveling shoes on to visit two shows not on our usual repertoire.  Listen in as we recap trips to some super enjoyable events and fill our bags to bursting! Length - 01:00:41 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:08:30 - TRIP REPORT Jordan ventured to Pittsburgh for the 3 Rivers Comicon while Cliff made the trek to Girard, Ohio for Toyhio 25.

By the Power of Ka-Pow... we have the Pop Cultured Podcast! The summer movie season is in full swing and while we may not have a He-Man sipper, we do have SPOILER-FREE reviews of the first three big films hitting our screens. Length - 01:31:03 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:13:45 - MOVIE NEWS A group outing to see 80s toy extravaganza "Masters of the Universe," D&D YouTube channel releases full cartoon series and unproduced finale, return to beloved Pixar franchise in "Toy Story 5," a new documentary about comedian Martin Short with "Marty, Life is Short" and DC's "Supergirl" opens with all the expected well-choreographed controversy.

Three is a magic number. (Yes it is.) So this time out, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking trios! Listen in as we nominate, debate and rank our choices for the Top 11 Movie Trilogies of all time. It's a surprising list and we agree more than normal, but it's still a nerve-wracking process as we each maneuver to make sure our favorites are represented. Length - 01:48:14 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

On this week's Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast we marvel at the card shop boom currently happening in our area and put our unlimited movie pass to use checking out the first new "Star Wars" flick in seven years. This is the way! Length - 01:04:27 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:24:36 - STAR WARS A review of the new "Star Wars the Mandalorian and Grogu" feature film with MINOR SPOILERS of the plot.

In what's become another annual tradition here at Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, the time has come for our Summer Movie Challenge where we each attempt to forecast which films will become the biggest blockbusters of the season. Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast and former Coach-Mayor Jared Lowe return as participants, prognosticating our Top Ten lists of what's sure to heat up the box office over the next few months. Length - 02:07:39 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

It's been too long since we did a deep dive into The 'Dale, so Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is back at it with Riverdale Chapter 112 "American Psychos," the annual musical episode for season six. Listen in as Archie starts a labor movement, TT has a raging bachelorette dance party and the town hosts a serial killer convention. Length - 00:56:01 Language - R. (Contains adult language.)

The first Saturday in May always means one thing... Free Comic Book Day! And Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is here with our annual sneak peek at all of the books you can expect to find being given away by your friendly neighborhood comic shop on Saturday, May 2nd! Length - 00:36:08 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.) - 0:01:45 - COMIC BOOK NEWS A rundown of this year's releases for Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day. - 0:22:40 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME What comic book fan-fic story are we each dying to tell?

It's a good thing our pal Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast is always Down to Podcast, because he sticks around another week to help us discuss our most recent treks along the Toy Trail, a few new television discoveries and a mouth-watering getting-to-know-you question. Length - 01:26:15 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:03:18 - TRIP REPORT Cliff heads back to Xenia for the 10th Annual Great Ohio Toy Show while Jordan goes to the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention to meet a few comic book legends. - 0:45:32 - YEAH YOU KNOW ME What fictional restaurants would we most like to visit for a meal? - 0:54:05 - TV RECAPS & REVIEWS Reality show comedy "Jury Duty" goes back to the well with a more complicated second season "Corporate Retreat," we refuse to watch "Ghosts" no matter how many times Jesse brings it up, tuning into the Hallmark Channel for time-traveling family drama "The Way Home," movie "The Drama" provides a twist that has people talking and the debut of the misleadingly great HBO comedy "DTF St. Louis."

Celebrating our 10th year, Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast has nominated three moments from our past to serve as the inaugural class in our Annals of Fame. Joined by longest-serving Jesse, Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane and bestow some of our all-time favorite bits KPP's highest honor that we just made up. Honoree #1 - original episode #66. Honoree #2 - original episode #41. Honoree #3 - original episode #20. Length - 00:45:02 Language - PG-13. (Contains mild adult language.)

This week Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast is talking Oscar results, that wild Spider-Man trailer and journeys to THREE different conventions in three weeks. So tune in and learn maybe sometimes you should take candy from strangers! Length - 01:40:42 Language - R. (Contains adult language.) - 0:05:30 - TRIP REPORT Springtime kicks off con season and the first ToyRama Expo in Canton, the return of our local Classic Plastics Toy Expo and a trip north to Fan Expo Cleveland. - 0:53:37 - MOVIE NEWS A great Oscars evening ends award season on a high note, a jam-packed trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "Project Hail Mary" getting strong reviews and "Predator: Badlands" arrives on Hulu. - 1:15:18 - ONE JOB Taking up the difficult task of choosing Jack Nicholson's most memorable performance.