Pop Kannon Podcast

San Diego Comic Con 2022 left us with our jaws on the floor! Join Robert, Jordan, and Joe as we discuss our thoughts and initial reactions to most of the fun revealed at this year’s SDCC! We run through a few trailers that were shown, including Black Adam, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Netflix’s Sandman, Dungeons & Dragons, and more! Then, we dive head-first into all the Marvel news, including She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, I Am Groot, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and then finish up with an in-depth discussion about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the announcements of Phases 5 & 6! So tune in and let your pals at Pop Kannon break down all the major reveals at this year’s San Diego Comic Con! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“How do you expect to stop the devil if you don't believe he's real?” Robert, Jordan, and Sarah return to bring you their breakdown of Stranger Things 4! We go into what worked for us, what didn't, and theorize where the Duffer Brothers will go next in the fifth and final season. Robert lays out some of his issues he had with this season, including bringing Eleven all the way back to basics. Sarah ponders if her house is in the upside down as we try to make sense of the logistics of another dimension. Jordan rationalizes the need for Eddie Munson, the groups being split up, and the pacing of the season overall. All this and MORE in our Stranger Things 4 episode of Pop Kannon! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“Did we just turn into paint in one universe?” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return after a few weeks off to breakdown the latest Phase 4 MCU film, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Xochitl Gomez. Directed by Sam Raimi, and boy oh boy, was it a Sam Raimi film! We give our initial thoughts and discuss Wanda Maximoff's role in this film and her motivations. We talk about the introduction of America Chavez to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Joe continues to get hyped for Young Avengers. We break down the character of Stephen Strange and how he's evolved since his first movie, and praise the horror elements throughout the film. We give our reactions to all the surprise moments and of course, we talk about the easter eggs! All this AND MORE in our review of Doctor Strange 2!  We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“If you are justice, please do not lie. What is the price for your blind eye?” Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul return to breakdown their thoughts on "The Batman" directed by Matt Reeves, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell. We give our initial thoughts and discuss Robert Pattinson as the "World's Greatest Detective". We discuss the film's portrayal of Gotham City, from the set design to the color palette. We break down how it stacks up to other Batman tales on film. We speak on the influences of different Batman media that we saw portrayed, as well as sequel possibilities. Finally, we praise the score, sound design and how the Riddler has been reinvented for this modern Bat-flick. All this AND MORE in our review of The Batman! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“Step right up and behold one of the unexplained mysteries of the universe! Is he a man or beast?” Robert, Jordan, Joe and Sarah return to bring you their thoughts on "Nightmare Alley", the latest movie from esteemed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. We compare this film to del Toro's other work, talk about whether or not Bradley Cooper was believable in his role as Stanton Carlisle, the film's 4 Oscar nominations including "best picture". We discuss how most of the characters seem like awful people and theorize how different the film would have been with Leonardo DiCaprio... and clowns. We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“The following takes place between 12AM and 1AM on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Events occur in real time.” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return in our 72nd episode of the podcast to bring you a brand new episode in the S1E1 series. We traveled back to 2001 to watch the very first episode of the hit television series “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland. We go over our initial thoughts on the pilot episode, covering what worked for us and what didn’t. We discuss the attention to detail and the format of the show, along with the behind-the-scenes production woes as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We analyze Jack Bauer as the protagonist, discussing whether or not he’d be considered a white savior. We also talk about the first impressions of other characters, including Kim, Terry, Nina and Tony. Joe and Robert theorize on the story threads that were introduced, and we hear if they’re interested enough to continue the show! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“Do you like scary movies?” Robert, Jordan, and Sarah are back to discuss the 1996 slasher "Scream"! Directed by Wes Craven, Scream would go on to completely revitalize the genre and even got a few sequels out of it. So with the recent release of the fifth installment, the Pop Kannon crew decided it would be a great time to travel back to the mid-90s and talk about the original! We go over what worked for us, including subverting expectations with the beginning of the film, the acting, the way Ghostface gets his ass kicked, and the meta approach the movie takes. We also cover some things that didn't work for us, including the use of anamorphic lenses affecting the image quality, the music, and the internal logic of the killer and his plan! So pull the phone closer and listen carefully as we take you through our thoughts on Scream! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“I'm not here to ruin anything. I'm just going to kill Barton, have some appetizers, and then I'll go.” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return with the first episode of 2022! We decided to spill our guts about the Disney+ Series; Hawkeye. We discuss a variety of topics that cover the entire season, including Hawkeye and Kate's relationship. We bring up the MCU's decision to ret-con Clint's hearing loss and whether or not it's a fair representation of the Matt Fraction book that heavily inspired the series. We talk about the side characters a bit, and praise the inclusion of the LARPers and Yelena for bringing new life into the show when it needed it most. We bring up the introduction of the "Big Guy", Wilson Fisk, and how that character fits into the larger MCU. All this and SO MUCH MORE in a brand new episode of Pop Kannon! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“Wait, it's just MATH?!” Robert, Jordan, and Joe are back for the final episode of 2021 to break down their thoughts on the web-head's latest adventure in the MCU! The much-anticipated finale of the "Home" trilogy has been released to the world, and boy, do WE HAVE A LOT TO SAY. *SPOILER-FILLED DISCUSSION* We talk about the returning cast of characters from the previous Spider-Man films and how they translated to the MCU. We ponder whether or not Uncle Ben matters. we reflect on Peter's relationship with those close to him and how it impacts his decisions, and we theorize about Spider-Man's role in the MCU going forward! All this and MORE in this exciting 69th adventure of Pop Kannon! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” Since everyone is talking about Multiversal possibilities, we decided to travel back in time to 1988 and watch the original Disney and Warner Bros. crossover event; “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”! Jordan, Robert, Paul and Joe gush about the groundbreaking film directed by Robert Zemeckis. We discuss the depth of the characters such as Eddie Valiant and Roger Rabbit, how Jessica Rabbit is a perfect femme fatale, the strenuous filmmaking process, and how the team wound up hand-drawing over 80,000 individual frames of animation to complete the film. All this and MORE in our review of the classic “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”. We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"Alas, earwax!" Travel back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the Pop Kannon crew looks at "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and discuss the overall franchise 20 years later! Join Robert, Jordan, Sarah and Joe for a fun discussion about 20 years of Harry Potter films, the legacy they've left on cinematic franchises, the performances from a VERY green cast of kids, the restrictions around filming a movie with that many child actors, whether or not we preferred Richard Harris as Dumbledore, and MORE.  We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"Are you sure you want to do that, Mr Whitman?" Marvel's Eternals have finally made their appearance in the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe. Robert, Jordan, and Joe ventured out to their theaters to check it out, and in the 66th episode of Pop Kannon, the guys spill their guts about the 7,000 years the Eternals spent on Earth. In this episode, we dig into the diverse cast and complex characters, including the relationship between Sersi & Ikaris. We ponder whether or not this movie fits in with the rest of the MCU, if the humor was effective, and we debate if it was a good idea or not to reference DC Comics characters. We also comment on the mid and post-credits scenes, and theorize about the future (and past) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." Part ONE of Denis Villeneuve's "DUNE" has taken over theaters and HBOMax and this week on Pop Kannon, Joe, Jordan and Robert gave it a watch and give their thoughts on this massive sci-fi epic. This episode was recorded prior to the official announcement of a part two from Lionsgate, so we talk about the possibility of a sequel film. Other topics range from the filmmaking; such as the sound design, the color grading, and lighting of the planet Arrakis. We discuss whether or not the film works for someone new to the source material, and we even choose our favorite characters and scenes. We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"They're hereeeeee." Pop Kannon is back for another fan's choice episode from the Collective, and we decided to get a little spooky with this one! "Poltergeist" was released in 1982 and has since become one of the most beloved horror films of all time. Join Jordan, Robert, Sarah and Joe as we reflect on their childhood memories of the film and how we feel about it now. We discuss the influence Steven Spielberg had on the filmmaking, we analyze the anti-materialistic subtext, the dynamic family unit led by Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams, the effects and whether or not they hold up by today's standards, the legacy the film has left behind, and MORE. We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"So what? No fuckin' ziti now?" With the release of the prequel film "The Many Saints of Newark: A Sopranos Story" upon us, we decided now would be the best time to go all the way back to the year 1999 and continue our S1E1 series with THE SOPRANOS.  Join us as Robert, Jordan and Sarah discuss the massively successful HBO original series written and directed by creator David Chase. Jordan and Sarah give their first impressions of seeing the show, while Robert reflects on his first exposure to it and how his opinion has evolved after seeing the show through twice.  We break down the character of Tony Soprano and talk about the way the show treats anxiety and depression. We discuss the decision to try to ground the show in reality by highlighting the relationships between Tony and his immediate family, praise some of the filmmaking techniques used, and if the pilot episode was enough to sell us on the series!  All this AND MORE in another special S1E1 episode of Pop Kannon! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"I know you don't like to talk about your life, but a guy with a freaking MACHETE FOR AN ARM just chopped our bus in half!" The Summer of Marvel continues! Join Robert, Jordan, and Joe as they discuss the highs and lows of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings".  We dissect the spectacular action beats of the film, praise Simu Liu for his portrayal of the titular hero, and talk about the legendary Tony Leung's memorable performance as one of the better MCU villains. We also try to answer whether or not this film is "Top 10" material in the MCU, how the film's genre and style is more than a "comic book movie", the connection to Iron Fist and the problematic history of the character within Marvel Comics. All this and MORE within this episode of Pop Kannon! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"Yes, she knows it's a Multipass. Anyway, we're in love." The Pop Kannon Collective has spoken and voted for THIS VERY EPISODE! Join Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe as they take a trip back to 1997 and revisit the Luc Besson film; "THE FIFTH ELEMENT"! We dissect the film and reminisce on our first memories of it . We also question if Korben Dallas is problematic, put over Milla Jovovich and Gary Oldman's acting abilities, learn some interesting facts about the production design from Paul, and of course, we talk about what worked and what didn't. All this and more within Episode 61 of Pop Kannon! A few weeks back we launched a new Facebook group, The Pop Kannon Collective, and one of the perks of becoming a member is being able to vote for episode topics. So if you haven't already joined, do so today! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"If I die 'cause I gambled on love, it will be a worthy death." Join Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul to discuss the latest DC Film from the visionary Director James Gunn! Like Starro, "The Suicide Squad" has been unleashed upon the world via HBOMax and in theaters. We discuss the plot, the massive cast, connections between this film and the overall DCEU, the heart of the movie being rooted in character, the impressive filmmaking and action sequences, and of course, the fate of Weasel. We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"You can't get to the end until you've been changed by the journey." Season 1 of "Loki" has wrapped up on Disney+ and has forever changed things going forward. Join Robert, Jordan and Joe as they talk about the entire 6-episode season and what it did for the character.  We discuss our initial thoughts on the show, reflect on some comments we made when they announced the series back in 2019,  We also take some time to give our opinions on the Infinity Stones, the theory of a time sync with WandaVision, Tom Hiddleston's love of Loki, Sylvie, Mobius, The TVA, and SO MUCH MORE!  We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon   Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are!  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/popkannoncollective

"Before I was an Avenger, I made mistakes... and a lot of enemies." Marvel recently returned to the big screen with "Black Widow", so Robert, Jordan and Joe are here to have an honest talk about the latest entry in the MCU.  We discuss our expectations going into it, how the film uses "throwaway" lines from Avengers to flesh out the world, and the on-screen chemistry between Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and David Harbour. We also take some time to give our opinions on the Taskmaster, The Red Room, Natasha's trauma, and of course, IF and WHERE we'll be re-watching it during subsequent MCU Marathons. We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe!  https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how wrong we are! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popkannon/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/popkannon Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopKannonPod/