Best Josh Jackson and Jeff Smith Podcasts (2024)

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Here's a quick preview of our new season! 0:58

23h ago0:58

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We're back! Our first new episode drops Thursday, July 25th, and every other Thursday after that. First up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks with us about his creative process as an actor who is able to mold himself to any and all film genres, including this month's new film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to m…

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Only One More Week Until College Football 25 - Another Crab's Treasure / Diablo IV / The Acolyte 37:31

1d ago37:31

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The dads talk about some news and then share what they've been watching and gaming lately. Did you know it's only ONE MORE WEEK until College Football 25 comes out? No, we did not pay for the $100 version to have 3 days early access. The world is better when YOU are in it! We hope you are having a great week. Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow…

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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford 50:41

1d ago50:41

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We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent director…

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July 2024 Release Radar - College Football 25 / Deadpool and Wolverine / Twisters / THE OLYMPICS 40:43

15d ago40:43

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The boys get passionate about a lot of great things happening in July 2024. Jeff gets patriotic about swimming. Josh gets hyped up to take Boise State to the National Championship on his PS5. The world is better when YOU are in it! We hope you are having a great week. Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to…

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All Aboard the Hype Train - Paddington 3 / Doom: Dark Ages / Gears of War E-Day / Mario and Luigi: Brothership / Mario Party Jamboree 32:26

22d ago32:26

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The boys talk about new trailers and then dive into video game trailers! What are you enjoying right now? What are you excited about? Please let us know! The world is better when YOU are in it! We hope you are having a great week. Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff …

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June 2024 Release Radar - The Acolyte / Destiny 2 / The Boys Season 4 / Inside Out 2 / The Bear Season 3 29:05

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Just a couple of friends chatting about some current pop culture news and then getting into June's new movie, tv, and game releases. Go Mavs! The world is better when YOU are in it! We hope you are having a great week. Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Chann…

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Mayday! Mayday! - Trouble in Hollywood 36:52

2M ago36:52

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The boys discuss the current state of the box office and give some free advice on how to fix it. They also talk news and share some of the fun things they are enjoying right now. Go Mavs! We are glad you are here! We hope you are doing ok! Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Li…

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Where's My Truck? - A Look Back at Twister 34:10

2M ago34:10

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The boys talk news and then do a quick look back at the reason blockbuster movie season starts in May - 1996's Twister. Jeff gives a disclaimer about the real terror of tornados and the respect for things happening in real life. Josh talks about probably skipping Twisters in theaters this summer. We are glad you are here! We hope you are doing ok! …

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Maycember - Lord of the Rings / Spider-Man Noir / First Look Superman / Looney Tunes / PSN Requirements 34:56

2M ago34:56

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The boys dive into news in May after missing a few weeks. There is a lot of cool stuff happening in the midst of all the chaos in the world. What are you spending time enjoying? We are glad you are here! We hope you are doing ok! Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff T…

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It's Gonna be May...2024 - Furiosa / Animal Well / Unfrosted / Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes / Bridgerton Season 3 28:55

3M ago28:55

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The boys talk news and then look ahead at the beginning of summer movie season (and some cool video games to look forward to). Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears…

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2024 Quarterly Review 1 - GodzillaXKong / Dune Part 2 / Mr. and Mrs. Smith / Helldivers II 41:55

3M ago41:55

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The boys look back at the first 3 months of 2024 and discuss some highs (and maybe lows!). Josh talks about the list of firsts with this year's women's NCAA basketball National Championship. Jeff can't seem to stop talking about Helldivers II. Follow Jeff's Letterboxd account Follow Josh's Letterboxd account Don't forget to check out the Friends Wh…

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Looking Ahead to April 2024 30:52

4M ago30:52

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The dads talk news and look ahead to April's new movies, tv shows, and games. Jeff gets to talk about his March Madness bracket and Josh gets excited about a video game starring a Hermit Crab. Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears…

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Escalator Temporarily Stairs, Sorry for the Convenience - Stand Up Comedy 44:39

4M ago44:39

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Welcome to our open mic night here. Don't forget to tip the wait staff! The dads talk about some of their current favorite stand up comics and some other comics that are on the rise. Who makes you laugh? Let us know! Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twitch Channel Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Jo…

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How Bout a Nice Cup of Liber-Tea?! - Helldivers 2 43:58

4M ago43:58

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An update on the galactic war from your friendly, neighborhood Helldivers. For SUPER EARTH! Josh and Jeff talk about their current favorite video game - HELLDIVERS 2! Let us know if you're playing and we'll spread managed democracy together. If you aren't playing this - what are you playing?! Don't forget to check out the Friends Who Like Stuff Twi…

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March 2024 Release Radar - Update on the Galactic War (Helldivers 2) 32:00

5M ago32:00

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The dads talk about new movies, TV, and games for March 2024. Some big movies (DUNE 2, GHOSTBUSTERS: Frozen Empire), the return of epic, prestige TV (Shogun), and some big video games (Battlefront Collection, Princess Peach Showtime) leads to a packed month! What will you be doing in March (besides killing bugs and automatons!)? Let us know what yo…

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Nostalgia Mode Unlocked - Twitch Plays Pokemon 10 Year Anniversary 41:26

5M ago41:26

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The boys discuss a piece of wholesome internet lore from February of 2014. Josh marked down the 10th anniversary of a pillar of Internet gaming lore and did the research to share it with us. Did you watch or play Pokemon along with Twitch in February 2014? Who are your favorite Twitch streamers? Let us know! Don't forget to check out the Friends Wh…

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Describe Your Perfect Sunday - Super Bowl LVIII / Yo-Yo Ma / Jack Black / Dallas Cowboys / Jon Bois / Arch Manning 44:49

5M ago44:49

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The boys set up their perfect Super Bowl Sunday. In honor of this Sunday's Super Bowl, Josh and Jeff talk about who they want to sing the anthem, play the game, perform the halftime show, and more! Let us know what would make the Super Bowl (or Superb Owl!) perfect for you! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson…

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I've Got You, Babe - February Release Radar - Argylle / Halo Season 2 / ATLA / Mario vs. Donkey Kong 36:51

6M ago36:51

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The boys talk about movies, shows, and games coming in February of 2024. Let us know what you're excited about for this month! And don't forget to wish Josh a Happy Birthday! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK fr…

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Feeling Kind of Board - Sentinels of the Multiverse / Super Fight / Dune Imperium / Star Realms / Aeon's End 43:53

6M ago43:53

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The boys talk about some of their favorite board games. We've spent a lot of time talking about movies, tv, sports, and video games and this week we want to devote time to another one of our passions, board games! Josh talks about his fierce competitiveness and Jeff talks about playing for the sake of playing Let us know what games we should play a…

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Looking Ahead to 2024 - Deadpool 3 / NCAA Football / Avatar The Last Airbender 29:32

6M ago29:32

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The boys look forward to talk about their most anticipated projects of 2024. Welcome to the new year! We hope it has started well for you. Josh and Jeff spend this episode talking about the movie, tv show, and game they are most excited about for 2024 and it (again) turns into some sports talk. Let us know what you are most excited about! Instagram…

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The Best of What We Found 2023 40:39

7M ago40:39

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The boys talk about their favorite media from 2023. It was a SLOW news week, so the dads share a little about the holidays and then go back and forth sharing their favorite pieces of media from 2023 along with some honorable mentions (and maybe even a few DIShonorable mentions)! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Ja…

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Christmas Trivia 2023 46:10

7M ago46:10

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The boys talk news and then exchange pop culture themed Christmas Trivia questions. The dads want to make everyone's holiday brighter with some fun trivia and facts about movies and tv (and probably the NFL). Let us know how you scored on the game! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of…

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Christmas Adjacent 3: Revenge of the Sith - Lethal Weapon / Hook 42:12

7M ago42:12

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The dads share their 3rd installment of Christmas adjacent movies to enjoy during the holiday season. Will they follow all of the rules this year?! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back f…

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December 2023 - Wonka / Dave Filoni / Bowl Game Season / Reacher / Dreamlight Valley 34:44

8M ago34:44

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The boys discuss news and upcoming movies, shows, sports, and games for December 2023. Josh and Jeff record separately to avoid some latent illness but still have a good time! Josh discusses his Thanksgiving and gives some fascinating previews of College Bowl Game season. Jeff is all in on Lucasfilm's new Creative Director and excited to watch some…

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Family Matters - Homeward Bound / Mouse Hunt 36:56

8M ago36:56

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The boys talk about some of their favorite family movies about...family! Today's movies would fit right in with the cast of the Fast and the Furious. Josh and Jeff talk about family movies that you can enjoy over the holiday season - that aren't necessarily holiday themed. Josh talks about how music lifts what could be an average movie into the gre…

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Dungeons and Drag Routes - Fantasy Football Draft 41:45

8M ago41:45

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The boys draft fantasy football teams, but not for what you would think! This is that wide-ranging content that you love to listen to - a marriage of Dungeons and Dragons and the NFL! Josh fills his adventuring party with NFL folks from NO repeating teams. Jeff is excited to try to give classes and sub-classes to NFL players in his adventuring part…

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Laugh Until You Cry - Matthew Perry / The Texas Rangers / Creed / New Girl / Frasier 29:36

9M ago29:36

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The boys reflect on the life and work of Matthew Perry and how comfort shows help even in the midst of sadness. Jeff gets introspective about the power of comfort viewing during hard times. Josh it tentatively filled with excitement for the Texas Rangers (and he should be because they WON the series after we recorded). We also talk about a Creed re…

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Web Wings and D20s - Spider-Man 2 / Baldur's Gate 3 / Texas Rangers / The Curse / Modern Warfare III 41:54

9M ago41:54

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The dads talk about some news, breakdown what's coming out in November, and then get into what games they have been playing lately. Jeff offends a fan base of the 4th largest city in the US. Josh heaps praises on Sony's Spider-Man 2 game but has one tiny issue with it. Jeff gets into his love of Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 and Josh is happy to be webs…

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Let's Play a Mystery Game - Spider-Man 2, GTA VI, Disney Turns 100, Daredevil Born Again, Scooby Doo 36:34

9M ago36:34

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The boys play a game to draft a NEW Mystery Inc. team to solve some zany, hijinks filled mysteries. The dads get into the news about the new Playstation exclusive Spider-Man 2, talk about a live action Gargoyles show, and even speculate about GTA VI rumors. Josh created a fun game to play where he and Jeff have to draft new characters to fill out a…

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Beware the Gorilla Whale - A History and Love of Kaiju Films 44:11

9M ago44:11

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The boys share about the history and their love for kaiju movies. PopSchtick gives a quick recap on the news including PS5 Slim, Texas Rangers and Creed, and even a new Jason Statham movie. Josh gives a quick and thorough history of Kaiju films. Jeff talks about loving movies in the genre even when they're bad. What are YOUR favorite kaiju movies? …

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Dive In and Explore Lore Icebergs - Cloverfield, Kingdom Hearts, Warhammer 40K, Bears vs Broncos, Video Game Prices 44:31

10M ago44:31

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The boys dive in and discuss lore icebergs! Popschtick solved the writer's strike, Jeff lays out a plan to fix video game costs, and Josh even predicts the rest of the Dallas Cowboys season. Josh creates a great definition for lore icebergs and Jeff gets vulnerable about some icebergs that overwhelm him. Let us know what icebergs you have explored …

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And We're Back (again!) - Summer Recap, Durry, Godzilla Minus One, Starfield, Barbie 40:20

10M ago40:20

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The DADS are back for season 3 and we kick off the year talking about our summer and how Josh is now a DAD! Jeff confesses to crying REALLY hard at the end of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Josh talks about the worst movie he saw this summer. What were the best things you saw or played this summer? What was the worst? Let us know! Instagram…

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

1y ago28:10

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Novelist Ling Ma doesn’t shy away from taking risks with her writing. Her 2018 debut novel, “Severance,” is an apocalyptic satire that won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and squarely put her on the map as an exciting, off-beat new writer. With her newest collection, “Bliss Montage,” Ma has turned her attention to the short story format. The collectio…

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Rena Priest Explores the Beauty of Childhood on "Young and Indigenous" 38:44

1y ago38:44

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We think you’ll really enjoy this podcast from our friends over at Young and Indigenous, which amplifies indigenous knowledge, storytelling and history. In this episode of Young and Indigenous, Washington State Poet Laureate and award-winning author Rena Priest explores the beauty of childhood and the nurturing element of culture. Priest also recit…

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Summer of Movies - Season 2 Finale 35:37

1y ago35:37

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The boys wrap up season 2 talking about their favorite movies in multiple genres and inviting you to join them!By Josh Jackson and Jeff Smith

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This is the May - Jedi Survivor / Dune Part Two / WGA Writer's Strike / Summer Blockbusters 35:58

1y ago35:58

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The boys get into news for the month and talk about upcoming releases for May and what they are most excited about for the Summer! Dune Part Two Trailer HERE What are you looking forward to this month (and summer)?! Let us know Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro:…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Ghosts that Haunt our Cultural Past (Replay) 37:55

1y ago37:55

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It’s been announced! Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer” (2015) is now getting the prestige TV treatment on HBO’s newly rebranded Max streaming service. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we revisit our interview with Nguyen. In it, he talks about not just “The Sympathizer,” but ab…

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The Music Makes the Scene - Great Songs in Movies 42:41

1y ago42:41

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The boys dive into perfect song choices from movie soundtracks and go over some news and trailers. Here is a playlist we made based on the episode - GREAT MOVIE SONGS What are your favorite songs from a movie - not specifically written for the movie? What movie moments are made better by the song choice? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: p…

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Johnathan Joseph on the Texans, 2023 NFL Draft, and Lamar Jackson Situation 14:40

1y ago14:40

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Johnathan Joseph on the Texans, 2023 NFL Draft, and Lamar Jackson Situation

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What We've Been Watching - Super Mario Bros / Everything Everywhere All At Once / Star Wars Celebration 43:05

1y ago43:05

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The boys talk about new trailers, Star Wars Celebration, and then get into some of the things they have been watching recently.By Josh Jackson and Jeff Smith

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Searches for Truth Through Acting 19:34

1y ago19:34

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Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is one of the busiest people in Hollywood. His recent films include “Aquaman,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” “Ambulance,” and “Candyman.” But most recently, he made his Broadway debut in "Topdog/Underdog." In this episode, Abdul-Mateen II gives a masterclass on his acting process. The graduate of the Yale School of Drama d…

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Saturday Morning Cartoons and a Bowl of Cereal 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

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Josh does a deep dive on the history of Saturday Morning Cartoons. The boys go on a tangent reminiscing about their favorite, sugary cereals. What were your favorite cartoons? What was (is) your favorite cereal? Let us know? Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Th…

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Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up" 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

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In her eighth feature film, “Showing Up,” Kelly Reichardt takes pleasure in thinking about “life on the level outside of commerce.” Her films often explore working-class characters living life on the margins. Movies like “First Cow,” “Certain Women,” “Wendy and Lucy,” and “Old Joy” have established Reichardt as one of the most fiercely independent …

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The April Release Radar 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

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Josh and Jeff dive in to some news and then go through an exciting group of movie, show, and game releases for April! Did we miss any releases? What are you excited about this week? Let us know! Instagram: @popschtick Email: popschtick@gmail.com Artwork by: Josh Jackson Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: The Thief from the ep The Thief …

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The Eras Tour Grab Bag - Lance Riddick, D&D Movie Screening, Taylor Swift, SNYDERCON, Diablo IV Beta 38:55

1+ y ago38:55

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The boys do a news roundup to catch up on everything from T-Swift to Diablo IV to the end of the WiiU E-Shop. Josh is a bona fide movie insider and gives a spoiler free review of his advanced screening of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Jeff forgets how many days are in March. Josh also shares a spicy take on the Premiere Cinema movie ex…

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Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

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A compelling novel can transport us into worlds unknown. Novelist Jennifer Egan has mastered this inventiveness of fiction with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and in her newest book,"The Candy House." In this episode, Egan breaks down her writing process behind "Lulu the Spy, 2032," a chapter from "The Candy House.…

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Grab a Shamrock Shake and Escape! - The Fugitive (1993) / Derry Girls 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

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The boys spread some St. Patrick's Day cheer and show the Irish some love while discussing a movie and a tv show. Jeff gets excited about a teenage girl dramedy that really is one of the funniest streaming shows ever. Josh lays out a compelling case for why you should RUN to see The Fugitive this St. Patrick's Day. The boys also do a little news, g…

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Everything Quiet on the Way of Water: Maverick - Oscars 2023 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

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The boys play a friendly game of "pick the winner" for the 95th Academy Awards. Josh votes from the heart in several categories. Jeff admits he is more of a Cocaine Bear viewer than an Oscar nominee viewer. Josh and Jeff also discuss TMNT Mutant Mayhem, the final Mario trailer, and the end of Ted Lasso. Send us your predictions for Oscar winners! I…

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Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick” 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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“Top Gun: Maverick” is filled with booming jet engines and layered sonic storytelling. Since this publication, it won the award for Best Sound at the Oscars, largely due to the work of Al Nelson, sound designer and supervising sound editor at Skywalker Sound. Hear how he and his team spent time on aircraft carriers to capture the film’s iconic soun…

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The March Release Radar 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

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This week PopSchtick takes a look ahead at what Movies, TV Shows, and games(kinda?) are coming out in March. But something is... different.By Josh Jackson and Jeff Smith

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