Pop Culture Man Children

<div>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.<br /> <br /> <br /> </div>

413: MTV True Life: "I'm a Gamer" (2003)

Pcmc does what Nintendon't! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno, is joined by longtime contributor to the show, Vin Forte. In this episode, Mike and Vin discuss a famous episode of television from the early 2000s; MTV's True Life: "I'm a Gamer." If you haven't seen this (or any) episode of True Life, go watch it right now, then come back! The guys talk about the winners and the losers in this slice of life reality TV episode, speculate on how it was produced behind the scenes, and make fun of one of video game history's greatest clowns, Billy Mitchell. It's a glimpse at early 2000s nerd-culture which is worth checking out if you're a pcmc fan. If you like the show, make sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods.now, Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

09-24
48:45

412: Infomercials

Set it and forget it! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by America's sweetheart Vin Forte. In this episode, Mike and Vin discuss Informercials, what they were, how they worked, why they were great, and where they went. From the ThighMaster to Girls Gone Wild, if you were awake at ungodly hours in the 1990s you experienced infomercials! If you like the show, make sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

09-17
57:43

411: The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by frequent contributor Nadia Kader. Today's topic is the outrageous, gross, and incredible 2025 film The Ugly Stepsister. This is a dark, violent take on the Cinderella story, told from the point of view of her "ugly stepsister." But the movie is more than just a gimmick, it's a smart, heartbreaking tale of women surviving in a world where they have no power to support themselves, or control their destiny. Mike and Nadia loved the film and if you're a listener of pcmc, you will probably love it too! If you like the show, make sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

09-10
01:10:11

410: Sir, You Are Aglow

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by frequent contributor (and frequent brother) Anthony Bongiorno. Together, Mike and Anthony review the new trailers for the upcoming movies and series: Good Boy (2025), Only Murders in the Building (Season 5), Chain Reactions (2025), Him (2025), and The Carpenter's Son (2025). In the "chill session", the guys discuss the books they are currently reading, then finally, in the last segment, they confess their current pop culture obsessions. Other topics in today's episode: therapy lamps, The Gilded Age, Lynch/Oz, Stephen King, the new Masters of the Universe movie, the Scream series, Paperbacks from Hell, Lucy Darling, and much, much more. If you like the show, make sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

09-03
01:13:28

409: Our Favorite Nudity

Woot woot! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Janine Gagliari. Today's topic is "Our Favorite Nudity in Pop Culture." Not necessarily the sexiest nudity in pop culture. Although there are some HOT picks here! It's a conversation about the best use of nudity; the sexiest, funniest, scariest, and most interesting use of (all-gender) nudity in pop culture. This isn't one to listen to while driving the kids to school! If you like hearing Mike and Janine talk about stuff, then check back on the feed for past episodes. And if you like the show, make sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

08-27
01:17:21

408: KPop Demon Hunters (2025)

Fit check for my napalm era! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by the great Janine Gagliari, to discuss the phenomenal Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters (2025). If you haven't seen this incredible movie, GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW! Then come back and listen to Mike and Janine gush over their favorite songs, favorite fights, and favorite outfits. This episode is full of joy and let's face it, don't we all need that right now? If you like hearing Mike and Janine discuss animation, then check back on the feed for many episodes of the like. And if you like the show, make sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

08-20
01:07:23

407: Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)

Welcome! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill are discussing Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992), a film that isn't about wax, time, or being lost. It's the superior sequel to the mostly forgotten horror/comedy Waxwork (1988). The film is about two young people who go on an adventure that takes them through some of the biggest movies in pop culture, but in non-copyright-infringing ways. Do you like Aliens (1986)? How about a worse version of it? It's a fun, weird, and oddly successful post-modern romp through pop culture. Don't worry, you don't need to have seen either Waxwork movie to enjoy this podcast. If you like this episode, subscribe for more weirdness every week! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

08-13
01:07:31

406: Big Top Pee-wee (1988)

"When people don't want a circus, the world just don't make any sense." On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by Bill Gagliardi. Today Mike and Bill are discussing the oft-maligned 1988 movie Big Top Pee-wee. Yes, that's right. Pcmc is covering the "bad" Pee-wee movie. But is it really that bad??? Mike and Bill argue that the film has a lot of good stuff in it that's brought down by some questionable narrative choices. If you like this episode, subscribe for more weirdness every week! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

08-06
58:51

405: RoboCop (1987)

Freeze scum! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by friend of the pod, Peter Marsh. Today Mike and Pete are discussing the 1987 dystopian classic RoboCop. A movie that's as funny as it is exciting, and as smart as it is dumb. The guys love this movie and gush about all their favorite scenes and characters. The guys also compare RoboCop to Superman (2025), which is in some ways the polar opposite approach to superhero storytelling. Please give us a like, share and subscribe to us on your podcast ap of choice! Find Peter Marsh on YouTube at Comic Books Transformed, or the Lasser Cast. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

07-30
01:04:07

404: Dark City (1998)

Sleep now! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by friend of the pod, Peter Marsh. Mike and Pete sat down to discuss the spooky and fun cult classic Dark City (1998). Dark City is a late 90s mind-bendy scifi about false realities. It is very much a cousin to The Matrix and eXistenZ. Like the film itself, this episode of pcmc gets deep and philosophical. If you like this episode, check out episode "387: The Crow (1994)", where Mike and Bill discuss another dark film by the same director as Dark City. Please give us a like, share and subscribe to us on your podcast ap of choice! Find Peter Marsh on YouTube at Comic Books Transformed, or the Lasser Cast. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

07-23
01:02:44

403: Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Beam me up! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Vin Forte. On today's show the topic is Star Trek Beyond (2016), the last theatrically released Star Trek movie (for now). This is the final stop in Mike and Vin's journey to cover every Star Trek movie (for now). If you like this episode, please check out the backlog of Star Trek, Star Wars, and general Sci-fi episodes on our podcast feed. Please give us a like, share and subscribe to us on your podcast ap of choice! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

07-16
49:02

402: Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order) 1999 Book

Pew pew! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by long-time contributor to the show, Vin Forte. The guys are going back to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the 1999 Star Wars Expanded Universe book, The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime. This is one Vin loved as a kid and Mike is reading for the first time. It's an important book in the old Star Wars canon because it includes the death of a certain OG character. Buckle up for a fun nerdtastic episode of pcmc. And if you like Star Wars content, visit our library of past episodes! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

07-09
53:50

401: Our Go-to Media for Serotonin

Cheer up! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Today the guys are discussing their "go-to media for serotonin." That means the movies, TV, books, social networks, or any other media we consume when we're feeling blue and need something to cheer us up. The world can be tough and the media we consume can be just the escape or inspiration we need to keep going. If you like this episode, then you're in luck because we have over 400 episodes for you to listen to! Subscribe to the pod and browse our back catalog for topics that tickle your fancy. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

07-02
56:19

400: Episode 400: Oz

Happy 400 everyone!!! Today's episode is a very special one. Episode 400 features multiple segments from multiple contributors, all discussing one of the most foundational texts in pop culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The team discusses "The Dreamer of Oz" (1990), "The Wiz" (1978), "Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013), "Wicked: Part 1" (2024) and, of course, "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). Come ease on down the yellow-brick road with Mike, Anthony, Jennifer, Janine, and Nadia on this mega-sized episode of pcmc. If you like what you hear, and you want more, you're in luck! We have 399 other episodes for you! Just check us out anywhere pods are found! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

06-25
03:17:38

BONUS: Episode 1 Re-Release!

Welcome all! Before we hit our 400th episode milestone, let's take a trip in the way-back machine and revisit the very first episode of pcmc. This is the episode that started it all! See the origins of all your favorite pcmc traditions that continue to this day. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for episode 400!  Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

06-24
01:27:57

399: Our Favorite Dream Sequences

Wake up! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by frequent contributor to the pod (and his brother) Anthony Bongiorno. Mike and Anthony got together to discuss their favorite "dream sequences" in pop culture. The guys also discuss how dream sequences work and what makes a dream sequence great. If you like what you hear, then you're in luck because we have almost 400 episodes for you to listen to! Subscribe to the pod and browse our back catalog for topics that tickle your fancy. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

06-18
01:06:52

398: Our Favorite Theatrical Experiences

Hello! On today's all-new episode of the podcast, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by a panel of pcmc all-stars; Anthony Bongiorno, Jennifer Litrell, and Janine Gagilardi! The crew got together to discuss their favorite theatrical experiences, whether it be a Broadway show that changed Anthony's life, a concert that thrilled Janine, or the Stage Door experience Jen had with Alan Rickman. Anything having to do with theaters in any way is on the table for discussion. If you like hearing these people talk about pop culture, then you're in luck because we have almost 400 episodes for you to listen to! Subscribe to the podcast and browse our back catalog for topics that tickle your fancy. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

06-11
01:04:26

397: Companion (2025)

SPOILER ALERT for Companion (2025) Quaid-face! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss Companion (2025), the new film that follows in the footsteps of Metropolis, Weird Science, and The Stepford Wives. It's all about robot love, robot sex, and the robot revolution! If you enjoy hearing Mike and Nadia discuss sci-fi shenanigans, then check out our backlog of scifi-themed pods!   Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

06-04
01:12:56

396: The New York Ripper (1982)

Quack! Quack! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss the sweaty, ugly, and gross, Italian Giallo movie The New York Ripper (1982). A movie that was banned from the UK for years due to its extreme violence and sexual content. Nadia hates this movie, and Mike thinks it's a fascinating piece of cinematic trash, and an amazing look at a bygone era of NYC. Be warned, this is an NSFW episode of pcmc. If you like hearing Mike and Nadia discuss horror movies, check out our podcast feed for tons of horror content.   Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

05-28
01:10:12

395: Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture

SPOILER ALERT - this is a GENERAL spoiler alert for ALL pop culture. You have been warned! Rest in Power! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! The topic of this episode is "Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture." Do you remember how you felt when your favorite fictional character in TV, Video Games, Movies, or Books unexpectedly bit the dust? The pain, the confusion, the heartache! Mike and Janine list their most shocking and painful pop culture losses. Get your tissues because this episode might make you cry all over again. If you like the show, please check out our vast backlog of episodes anywhere pods are found.    Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

05-21
01:12:03

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