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  • 433: The Protector (1985)
    Feb 4 2026

    Hey, when did you grow a beard?! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by good friend of the show, Vin Forte. Together Mike and Vin are discussing the grimy 1985 action/comedy The Protector. A wild buddy-cop movie starring Jackie Chan and Danny Aiello! If you liked Lethal Weapon but wished it had 100% more milking-tables, this is the film for you. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 h et 6 min
  • 432: John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
    Jan 28 2026

    Good morning happy campers! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is back with Emilio Sparks, and together they are talking about the film John Candy: I Like Me (2025). If you weren't here last week, the guys discussed John Candy's greatest film, Uncle Buck (check it out on our feed). This week, Mike and Emilio are diving deep into the Colin Hanks-directed documentary all about the big man himself and his lasting impact. The movie chronicles the life and career of the Canadian-born comedic legend, his rise to stardom and eventual early death. Mike loved the documentary, but Emilio wanted a little something more. Listen in to hear the whole conversation. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 h et 5 min
  • 431: Uncle Buck (1989)
    Jan 21 2026

    Oh let's have a cow! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for fandom talk and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by Emilio Sparks, and together they are discussing the 1989 classic John Hughes film Uncle Buck. One of the guy's all-time favorite films and an absolute tour de force performance by the legendary John Candy. Mike and Emilio discuss their childhood memories of the film, as well as why they think it's so important. Come back next week for another episode discussing the big man himself, John Candy. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 h et 7 min
  • 430: Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1995)
    Jan 14 2026

    You shot who in the what now? Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for fandom talk and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined once again by Bill, and together they are discussing the 1995 pop culture phenomenon "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" At the end of season 6 of The Simpsons, the producers decided to create a cliffhanger wherein the most evil man in Springfield would be shot by an unseen assailant, leaving a whole summer for the fans to figure out who pulled the trigger. A sweepstakes contest was also created to give the public an opportunity to guess who they thought shot Mr. Burns. Mike and Bill were kids during all this excitement and are here to share what it was like at the time, as well as to discuss the hilarious two-part episode at the heart of the event. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 h et 13 min
  • 429: Beefing Over Turf With the King of Basketball
    Jan 7 2026
    Welcome to pcmc! Your one-stop-shop for fandom talk and pop culture ephemera. On today's full episode, Mike is joined by dear friend of the show, Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill talk about the trailers for The Odyssey (2026), Avengers Doomsday (2026), Supergirl (2026), and Madden (2026). The guys also discuss what they're "chilling with" (reading, watching, playing) and confess their current pop culture obsessions. Topics in today's show include: Truffle chips, The Muppet Show, Mario Kart World, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, This is Spinal Tap, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, staying healthy in your 40s, AI generated art, and much, much more! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 h et 49 min
  • 428: Stuff We’re Looking Forward to in 2026
    Dec 31 2025
    Happy New Year! It's 2026 and this year has got to be better, right?....right? On today's show, Mike and Janine look forward to the pop culture coming our way in 2026 and list their most anticipated new releases. This is going to be a great year in media and a great year for your favorite podcast pcmc! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out!

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    1 h et 23 min
  • 427: Holiday Special 2025: "From All of Us to All of You" (1958)
    Dec 24 2025
    Oh boy! Welcome to a spectacular holiday episode of pcmc! On today's show, Mike is joined by Janine, and together they are discussing "From All of Us to All of You", an episode of the classic TV show Walt Disney Presents, which first aired in 1958. In the show, Jiminy Cricket and Mickey Mouse host an arrangement of classic Disney shorts and clips from their feature films. But to understand the real cultural significance of FAOUTAOY, you have to talk about Sweden. In Sweden from 1960 onward, this TV special has aired every single Christmas Eve without fail. It's a major Swedish holiday tradition and the whole country tunes in to watch. On this episode, listen to Mike and Janine analyze the show segment by segment and figure out what makes it so important to the Swedish people. So settle in with a cup of your favorite hot beverage and listen to this very special holiday offering. If you're a long time listener, or a newcomer here, everyone at pcmc thanks you and wishes you a happy holiday!

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    1 h et 20 min
  • 426: Transformers One (2024)
    Dec 17 2025
    Primeee! Welcome to an all new episode of pcmc. Your one-stop-shop for media musings, nostalgia, and pop culture ephemera! Transformers conversation continues on today's show, as Mike is joined once again by Peter Marsh. Today's episode is about the would-be reboot of the Transformers franchise, 2024's Transformers One. The prequel film was great, but no one cared about it. Peter is a huge Transformers fan and Mike is a casual fan, but Mike loves bright colors and shiny robots, so he's on board! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with everyone you know!

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    1 h et 1 min