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🎮🍿 Welcome to the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast! Level up your listening experience as we dive into the thrilling world of gaming and entertainment. Join us for heart-pounding and epic discussions on all things pop culture and video gaming. From pixelated adventures to silver screen blockbusters, we've got you covered. Get ready to press play and embark on a wild ride through the realms of gaming and beyond with Haydn (@herjuk) and Steve (Stevoo7)! 🎙️🚀 #PopCultureGamers #GamingPodcast #EntertainmentUnleashed
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Strap in for another packed episode as Haydn, Steve and Paul dive deep into a week full of gaming, movies, TV and pure pop‑culture chaos.This week, Haydn shares his adventures in Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, a strategy game where you command the USS Voyager through the Delta Quadrant — complete with branching storylines, resource management, and even the possibility of mutiny if you forget the crew’s creature comforts . Paul’s been hands‑on with a Spectrum retro release, Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy XIII, Assassin’s Creed Unity (4K/60 patch), Resident Evil Requiem, and Darksiders 3, adding yet more titles to his ever‑growing gaming pile .In Movies, TV and Streaming, the team reviews Project Hail Mary, How to Make a Killing, Hamnet, SISU: Road to Revenge, and more — including Haydn’s glowing praise for the pacing and emotional punch of Project Hail Mary .Plus: gaming news, charts, new releases, listener questions, and the usual banter that keeps the Pop Culture Gamers community coming back every week.Whether you’re here for retro hardware, modern RPGs, sci‑fi strategy, or the latest film and TV recommendations, this episode has something for every geek‑at‑heart.
This week Haydn (@Herjuk) discuss reaching the centre of the galaxy in Elite Dangerous, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Loki and Awake. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Unpacking, the Procession to Calvery, Spider-Man – No Way Home, the Godfather trilogy in 4K, Picard Season 2 and the new Uncharted movie. All this plus more including the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
Join us for a fast‑paced episode of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast, packed with the latest in gaming and pop culture. We dive into Nobody Wants to Die, Taito Arcade 1 on Evercade, and Gamerscore hunts with Dino Escape and Little Cat: The Lost Key. We also break down Oblivion Remastered, Elder Scrolls Online, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Stalker 2, Atomfall, Rage, Elex 2, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage.  On the Movies, TV and Streaming, we chat about Predator: Badlands, Ballerina, the new Muppets Show, Marvel’s Wonder Man, Seat Pea, and all the drama coming in Traitors USA Season 4.If you love gaming news, retro hits, big RPGs, survival titles, and the latest pop‑culture drops, this episode has it all.
What is the verdict on Academy, is it good, is it terrible? Would you like to be one of thirteen people left with individuality? How about living in a post neuclear wasteland or living on an alien world?Come and join Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) who are back together again and this time they are talking TV and movies including Star Trek Star Fleet Academy, Pluribus, Fallout, Girl Taken and Avatar: Fire and Ash. All this and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: podcast@popculturegamers.co.uk Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers
Pop Culture Gamers is back. In this first show for over six months Haydn (Herjuk) is joined by Ian from Gaming Generations and our new Co-Host Paul from the Year of Shame Podcast. We may have a new host but don't worry, due to scheduling issues, Steve (Stevoo7) wasn't able to join us for this show but he will be back soon.In this show, we welcome Paul and find out about his gaming history. Haydn, Ian and Paul discuss games they have been playing recently and we have more detours and random discussions. Enjoy the show!
This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is joined by a special guest and there is plenty of discussion about games, pop culture, movies and of course some dad jokes! All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: podcast@popculturegamers.co.uk Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers
Houston, we have a problem with the audio this show, but with the exception of a lot of reverb on Haydn's voice we still bring you the latest news and reviews, this time covering Assassin's Creed Shadows, Severance, Captain America: Brave New World, Hans Zimmer: Diamon in the Desert and Bridget Jones: About a Boy. All this plus our usual chat, news and listener questions.
It has been a long year, but we’re back. This month Haydn) @Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Final Fantasy Rebirth, Destiny 2’s latest season and what is to come, the Martian Chronicles, a classic TV show and Alien Romulus. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
It’s the end of the year and @herjuk and @stevoo7 are joined by @Tricky_86 to look back on their best games, TV shows, movies, vinyl records and tech for 2024. Wishing all our listeners/viewers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
In this special episode of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast we morn the passing of legendary podcaster, Toz from the Cranky Gamers Podcast, one of the longest running podcasts in the UK, as Haydn and Steve are joined by fellow CGUK alumini Rikki and Tricky.
Due to a few technical glitches our recording of the show this week was not successful. But here is what we have managed to pull together. Plus there are two bonuses, included at the end. At the end of the show we have two original songs for you, one Be Loyal and True and the other is Pop Culture Gamers - the single!
Normal shows will return in a few weeks, we just need to get over the technical glitches. Thanks for watching and we will see you soon!
Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast.
Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamer
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Email: podcast@popculturegamers.co.uk
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Check out our interview with David, the developer of Thumb Soldiers.
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Check out our unboxing a look at Thumb Soldiers at https://youtu.be/a6Ysv274Ofg
We have a really special podcast this week as Haydn and Steve are joined by Jamie Anderson, Managing Director of Anderson Entertainment and son of the legendary Gerry Anderson, creator of many of our childhood shows including Thunderbirds, Space 1999, UFO Joe 90, Captain Scarlet, Terrahawks and many more. In this show Jamie talks about his dad, Anderson Entertainment and what may be in store in the future!
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This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is host and Steve (@Stevoo7) is coughing but they are still discussing all things gaming, movies, TV and technology. This week up for discussion are Classic Sport Driving, Dead Cells, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and the Phantom Liberty DLC, Destiny 2 and Dead Space Remake. In movies and TV there is chat about Loki Season 2, Gen V, Invasion, Saw X and Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1.
All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss the return of two favourites, Forza Motorsport and Assassin’s Creed with the latest game, Mirage. There is also discussion on The Quarry, Cyberpunk and more. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Full Void, Starfield, Redshift, retro gaming, Oppenheimer, Strange new Worlds, Dial of Destiny and more. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
Dive into the thrilling world of gaming with our latest podcast episode, where we sit down with the brilliant minds behind OutOfTheBit Ltd to discuss their highly anticipated release, "Full Void." This coming on the Xbox, Switch and Evercade consoles, and is available now on Steam.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the creative process that make Full Void a modern day retro style classic. Get ready for an inside look at the innovative ideas that brought Full Void to life, straight from the experts at OutOfTheBit Ltd. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to retro style games, this episode promises insights and a sneak peek into the Full Void creative process.
You can also check out our 100% Walkthrough video of Full Void here: https://youtu.be/0ZIcYhiACZE
This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Retro gaming using the Evercade handheld consoles, Achievement Hunting with various games from Desert Water Games, the Quarry, Bioshock Infinite and Diablo IV, as well as The Full Monty - the series, Cactus Jack, Asteroid City, Foundation, Jaws 2, Invasion of the Body Snatchers,
Speed and The Flash movie. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.
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It is the one we have been waiting for, the big Starfield reveal with an indepth look at the game and all the latest announcements live from Xbox. See our reactions to the announcements and some chat about what we have seen.
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great stuff guys! are you still going to be on the CGUK Podcast?
never heard of "the good place"