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We record this episode mere hours before the release of the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One! In today's show we make bold predictions about the upcoming blockbuster and then take a stroll down memory lane with some of our favorite Christmas specials!  Next week we are having a Christmas music bracket! Tweet us @PopcastNC to nominate a song to join the field! 

Do you like the Mummy? Do you like Guardians of the Galaxy? Do you like SPIDER-MAN? Do you like Godzilla and MOTHRA? Well this is the one for you! We return from a long break and dig into our Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions, upcomming movies and the kaiju classic Mothra! (and a chat about Time's Person of the Year)

It has certainly been a week...........We discuss Donald Trump's yuuuuuuuuge upset and make ourselves feel better by breaking down the trailers for Kong of Skull Island and Rogue One! 

HAPPY ELECTION DAY, AMERICA! It has been a long slog through the muck and mire, but we have finally reached the promised land. Today, we review the 2016 Election, predict the winners and then hopefully go on a nice long juice cleanse! 

In this episode we do Marvel and DC's heavy lifting and create some new characters for them to use and for you to love. We also discuss the Chicago Cubs' historic win, Halloween and give some advice to Gary Johnson. Stay tuned for our Election 2016 wrap up next week!Follow on Twitter @PopcastNC

This is a special presentation of our history and education focused show, The PDX Roundtable! Benedict Arnold has gone down in history as THE greatest scoundrel in America's history. But does he deserve all of the hate? What caused him to turn on his countrymen and was he justified? These are just some of the questions we dive into while we discuss Nathaniel Philbrick's "Valiant Ambition".

Superheroes have a long and proud lineage, and today we break ground on the one place to honor the best of the best! In this episode we select the inaugural class of the POP!cast Superhero Hall of Fame. Join us as we choose the first characters, teams, weapons, creators and cars! If you think we chose well (or screwed up) let us know on Twitter @POPcastNC

In today's show we focus on the finer things in life, Soda Pop and Toys! Join us as we sample FIVE different uncommon pops and discuss the 2016 finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame! If you'd like to share your favorite pops and toys with us, follow us on Twitter! @PopcastNC

Welcome back! Today we discuss The Godfather! The BOOK! The MOVIE! The CHARACTERS! The VIDEO GAME! We all love the movie, so share your thoughts with us on Twitter @PopcastNC. 

This week we celebrate not only Batman Day, but our 35th episode! In today's show we discuss the classic Batman serial from 1943 and avoid badmouthing Batman vs Superman. We also take a look at the new NFL season, Hillary Clinton's rough week, and remember September 11th. Follow on Twitter! @PopcastNCWatch the Batman Serial: https://youtu.be/lXcHF2-fDS8?list=PLjWddXHkjgZcHvpv04Tmi46lIde2-xtZ3

In this episode we cover some of the best tunes to come out of the mid '80s! Everything from from the Boss, to the smooth savory tones of Sade! We also cover Labor Day festivites and the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek!Check out the music from the show on our Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/pop%21cast/playlist/4a0dFvlx6YGoReGVMSZxcS

In today's show we remember the legendary Gene Wilder, and then dive into the Marvel/DC mash up The Amalgam Universe! Join us as we review the comics and create some of our own Amalgam characters! 

We are all over this place in this one! Join us as we discuss the sacred institution of marriage, local NBC Olympic coverage and Marvel hero Luke Cage in comics and on TV! Follow on Twitter @PopcastNC 

Welcome back! It has been a long, hot summer, but that hasn't stopped large groups of people meeting in large convention halls! Join us as we break down the Republican and Democratic Conventions AND the much more uplifting San Diego Comic-Con!

In this show we take the time to honor some of the Hoosier State's greatest gifts to the world! Our 16 man bracket will once and for all determine who is the greatest person to ever come out of the Crossroads of America! Let us know if you agree by tweeting us @PopcastNC! 

It’s time to talk about Turtle Power! The Ninja Turtles have been America’s favorite reptilian crime fighting brothers since they burst on the scene over 30 years ago. In this episode we discuss the Turtle phenomenon and talk about Turtle toys, comics, tv shows and the celebrated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III!

Just like American geniuses Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff, we are here to "hit you and get you equipped for the summertime"! In this show we dive into the Summer and discuss our favorite childhood memories, future plans and what movies we will be spending our hard earned coin on. We also will take a quick look at the cesspool that is Rio, in attempts to get ready for the Olympics! 

It is a celebration of all things Paxton! He is in every movie that you have ever loved, he has never asked for the spotlight, and now we are shining light on this Hollywood Hero! In this show we wish the man Happy Birthday, explore his movies and tv, and even take a gander at his music career.

Civil War impressed us so much that it took almost a week to focus our thoughts. In this episode we gush over the movie and propose options for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel, we know you listen. You can have the ideas for free.

Last week, Captain America: Civil War unleashed the Black Panther upon America, and we will never be the same! In this episode we debut our first regular feature: reading through the Black Panther's comic book history! Today, we cover his first three appearences in Fantastic Four #52-54. (For those who want to follow along we are using the reading order laid out here http://cmro.travis-starnes.com/character_details.php?character=306)