Episodes

  • 400: Episode 400: Oz

    400: Episode 400: Oz
    Jun 25 2025
    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!

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    3 hrs and 18 mins
  • BONUS: Episode 1 Re-Release!

    BONUS: Episode 1 Re-Release!
    Jun 24 2025
    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!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 399: Our Favorite Dream Sequences

    399: Our Favorite Dream Sequences
    Jun 18 2025
    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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 398: Our Favorite Theatrical Experiences

    398: Our Favorite Theatrical Experiences
    Jun 11 2025
    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.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 397: Companion (2025)

    397: Companion (2025)
    Jun 4 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!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 396: The New York Ripper (1982)

    396: The New York Ripper (1982)
    May 28 2025
    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.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 395: Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture

    395: Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture
    May 21 2025
    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.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 394: Harley Quinn (Animated Series)

    394: Harley Quinn (Animated Series)
    May 14 2025
    Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! They are together to discuss the MAX animated series Harley Quinn (2019). The show is one of the smartest, funniest takes on the Batman story in a long time. And just like Harley herself, this episode is NOT for children! If you like hearing the pcmc gang discuss DC Comics content, check out the backlog of free episodes for more superhero goodness. If you like the podcast, please subscribe and share with a friend.

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    1 hr and 16 mins