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Pop Culture Cosmos

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It's our look at the latest news and trends in pop culture with our Discover Pods Awards nominated two weekly shows and bonus programs. One of Podbean's recommendations for Summer Podcasts! https://tinyurl.com/y2apm3ut

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  1. PCC Multiverse #506- Tabletop Vampires, Star Trek Gets Strange, And Will Melinda Leave PlayStation?

    Former Multiverse host, Melinda Barkhouse-Ross returns as she and Gerald talk about why she's so excited for the future of Vampire: The Masquerade with Version 6 in development and how it can change the game for tabletop RPGs. They also discuss the missed opportunities for PlayStation this year…

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  2. Pop Culture Cosmos #527- Skydance Is Official, Gears Of War E-Day &Tom Cruise Bombs @The Box Office!

    Much to discuss on the latest Pop Culture Cosmos, as Legend from I Got Next Sports Media steps in to discuss the latest news, debuts, and premieres that have the entertainment world trending this week. Check in as he and Gerald go over the weekend box office and discuss history being made with...

  3. PCC Multiverse #505- State Of Pro Wrestling For September/October 2026!

    John Orlando and Gerald Glassford return to the ring as they honor Benjamin Satterley (aka PAC, RIP). AEW All Out, WWE's dilemma with LA Knight and Penta, Mexico on fire with AAA and CMLL, and which company is doing the best job promoting women's wrestling. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture...

  4. Pop Culture Cosmos #526- Endgame Has An Encore, Witcher 3 Remastered, And More Skywalker Saga!

    Josh and Gerald survive the weekend with talk of the Weekend Box Office, a Toys R' Us comeback, indie hit Well Dweller, Minecraft Dungeons 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, streaming vs. broadcast television, and what's next for Star Wars movies set in the Skywalker Saga! Gear up with your...

  5. PCC Multiverse #504- XBOX Crash Part Two, Daredevil Canceled, And Too Many Movies This Weekend!

    Gerald and TJ hit the airwaves again as they discuss the fallout of the second round of major layoffs in 2026 for XBOX. They discuss which studios were affected, what future games are no more, and the new home for Halo moving forward. They also discuss the end of Daredevil: Born Again after…

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  6. Pop Culture Cosmos #525- Resident Evil Hits, Silent Hill: Townfall & Control Returns With Resonant!

    The guys break down the BIG weekend for Resident Evil with a review of the film and how well it performed over the weekend. They then recap this month's Tokyo Game Shows and Blizzcon, plus an MCU review and more on the latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos…

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  7. PCC Multiverse #503- Resident Evil Reborn, Emmys For Apple Plus, And Our Fall Preview Part Two!

    TJ and Gerald get you set for the weekend with the latest word on Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie, and how the director of last year’s breakout hit “Weapons” might have just done it again in relaunching the Resident Evil film franchise. They also discuss the big win for Apple TV+ at the Emmys...

  8. Pop Culture Cosmos #524- Spider-Man Dethroned, Summer Box Office Results +Our Fall Preview Part One!

    Josh and Gerald are back as they talk about Spider-Man: Brand New Day falling from #1 at the weekend box office to Practical Magic 2, our pop culture preview part one covering video games and streaming for September- November, and did the guys get it right in the Summer Box Office Fantasy...

  9. PCC Multiverse #502- XBOX Welcomes Kojima, PlayStation Cancels Kojima, and Star Trek Hits 60!

    TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford get you caught up on the week's news as they talk Practical Magic 2 ready to beat Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Xbox cloud gaming concerns, Hideo Kojima moving to Microsoft and leaving Sony behind, Nintendo's "customer appreciation" sale, the iPhone that finally…

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  10. Pop Culture Cosmos #523- The Best Summer Ever At The Box Office, Amazon Hates Noir, And South Park!

    The guys are back covering the Labor Day Weekend here in the US with an All-Time Summer Box Office Record, Creative Arts Emmys, Amazon dumping Spider-Man Noir, Onimusha Way Of the Sword, The Blood Of Dawnwalker, and more! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our...

  11. PCC Multiverse #501- State of Pro Wrestling For August-September 2026!

    John Orlando and Gerald Glassford climb back into the ring as they discuss where are we at with AEW after All In, AAA Triplemania, NXT Heatwave, and how important is WWE's Sunday Night Main Event? Find out the thoughts from the guys as they give you a double clothesline on the State of Pro...

  12. Pop Culture Cosmos #522- Coyote vs Acme Lives, Gamescom 2026, and The GTA 6 Showcase!

    Gerald and Josh survive the weekend as they get you caught up to speed on the weekend box office, Gamescom 2026 announcements, XBOX announcements and the disc-to-cloud feature, the GTA 6 showcase, and an MCU review! All this, and what movies define each generation? All this on another jam-packed...

  13. PCC Multiverse #500- The PCC Multiverse Hits 500 Episodes!

    TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford celebrate 500 episodes of the PCC Multiverse as they ponder what the future holds for our pillars of pop culture. Listen in as they talk about what has changed over the years in how they cover the business of entertainment, and what has them concerned about many of...

  14. Pop Culture Cosmos #521- GTA 6 Is Leaking, Gamescom Preview, And The Return Of National Treasure 3!

    Josh and Gerald are back, talking about the weekend box office, a look ahead to Gamescom, GTA 6 leaks aplenty being bad news for Rockstar, National Treasure 3 looks like it's been greenlit after years of dormancy, the early success of Lanterns, and an MCU review! Gear up with your favorite Pop...

  15. PCC Multiverse #499- State Of Pro Wrestling Special: Can We Book A Pro Wrestling Show?

    The guys from the State Of Pro Wrestling are always sharing their thoughts on the world of pro wrestling, but can they back up what they preach? Tune in as Gerald Glassford from the Pop Culture Cosmos and John Orlando from the PVDCast put their wrestling knowledge to the test as they head to...

  16. Pop Culture Cosmos #520- Ten Years Of The Pop Culture Cosmos!

    520 weeks ago, the show that brings you the latest news and trends in pop culture began, as the Pop Culture Cosmos started its journey in 2016. Ten years later, Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are still here, bringing you the latest info and analysis on the world of entertainment, and on this...

  17. PCC Multiverse # 498 - State Of Pro Wrestling Special: The Art Of The Wrestling Promo!

    Gerald Glassford and John Orlando step back into the ring in this State of Pro Wrestling special to discuss the art of the wrestling interview ("promo" as it's called in the industry) and how it has evolved over the years. Listen in as they go over what makes a good wrestling promo and how it can...

  18. Pop Culture Cosmos #519- Spider-Man, Spider-Man, E-Day Is Looking Good & Can Lanterns Save The DCEU?

    The guys discuss the weekend box office for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Gears of War E-Day multiplayer beta, and Halo: Campaign Evolved impressions, new seasons for Reacher and Tires, Lanterns premiere, House of the Dragon wrapping up season three, and God of War gets a new Kratos!! Gear up with...

  19. PCC Multiverse #497- Spider-Man’s Domination Continues, Marvel Tokon, And WWE After SummerSlam!

    TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford are back to set you up for the weekend with TJ’s thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day and how the records continue to fall for this worldwide hit. They also discuss Marvel’s OTHER success story with the recent release of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and whether it...

  20. Pop Culture Cosmos #518- Spider-Man Breaks Records, Netflix Concerns, And Can Halo Still Evolve?

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens HUGE to a record-breaking box office haul, Halo: Campaign Evolved and the Halo effect twenty-five years later, and are there some concerns with Netflix in keeping its audience? All this and an MCU Review of X-Men: Apocalypse on our latest entry into the Pop Culture...

  21. PCC Multiverse #496- State of Pro Wrestling For July/August 2026!

    John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford step back into the ring as they go into depth on what's making news in the world of professional wrestling. Tune in as they preview WWE's SummerSlam as they go over the major matches, and talk about the state of the WWE as their creative…

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  22. Pop Culture Cosmos #517-San Diego Comic-Con 2026, The Odyssey Continues, And Marvel Rocking Hall H!

    The guys are back as they discuss Marvel and all the major news from San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the weekend box office with The Odyssey in week two, Toy Story 5 becoming the biggest movie of the year, Pokémon reselling concerns, and more!

  23. PCC Multiverse #495- So Where Do We Go From Here With Marvel?

    As San Diego Comic-Con 2026 starts up, the focus shifts to the present and future plans for the comic world's biggest enterprise as Marvel gets set to release Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday to audiences this year. And seeing how Marvel has not gone through the smoothest run since...

  24. Pop Culture Cosmos #516-The Odyssey Soars, Fanatics Scores & The Avengers Doomsday Trailer Is Here!

    Josh and Gerald are talking about the Avengers Doomsday trailer and whether the Monday drop was the right time to debut, The Odyssey and its HUGE success at the box office, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season four opening on Paramount+, Fanatics Fest this past weekend and the company's dominance...

  25. PCC Multiverse #494- Streaming Superstars, Summer Video Game Deals, And The Odyssey Begins!

    TJ Johnson steps back into the Multiverse as he and Gerald share thoughts on Christopher Nolan's version of The Odyssey as it hits theaters and IMAX. Tune in to see why this grand vision could be the spectacle the summer has been waiting for at the box office. They also discuss the streaming...

  26. Pop Culture Cosmos #515- Moana Sinks, AC Black Flag Resynchs, And Sam Neill Remembered!

    Josh and Gerald are talking about Moana's disappointing returns at the box office, Emmy nominations, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched, RIP Sam Neill, and more! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at...

  27. PCC Multiverse #493- State Of Pro Wrestling Special: Territory Memories Part One

    John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford from the Pop Culture Cosmos delve into the history of pro wrestling with a nostalgic look back at some of the great wrestling territories from yesteryear. Tune in as they go over famous regions and promotions of the squared circle, such as the…

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  28. Pop Culture Cosmos #514- Minions And Monsters, PlayStation Ends Physical, And It Gets Worse At XBOX!

    Josh and Gerald are talking about an Xbox Studio selloff/layoff, Minions and Monsters, PlayStation ending physical in January 2028, and Starfox on Switch 2. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at...

  29. PCC Multiverse #492- GTA 6 Pre-Order Madness, XBOX Sadness, And Where Is E-Sports In 2026?

    TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford bring the video game topics to task as the Fourth of July weekend rolls in. Tune in as the guys discuss the behemoth known as Grand Theft Auto 6, as the mass hysteria over the decade's biggest game begins in earnest, with pre-orders being made available for the...

  30. Pop Culture Cosmos #513- Supergirl's Kryptonite, An XBOX Union, And HOW MUCH For A Steam Machine?

    The guys are back as Josh and Gerald talk the weekend box office and the disappointment of Supergirl, Game of Thrones still lighting up HBOMax, The Bear closing its doors, Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2, and are YOU SURE you want to buy a Steam Machine with the after-market prices going up so…

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  31. PCC Multiverse #491- State of Pro Wrestling for June/July!

    John and Gerald step back into the ring to talk about the troubles with TNA, the success of CMLL, King and Queen of the ring now vs. 30 years ago, and AEW Forbidden Door. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at...

  32. Pop Culture Cosmos #512- Toy Story 5 Soars, XBOX Pains, And Is Too Much Going On With Spider-Man Brand New Day?

    We're back as Josh and Gerald cover the HUGE 2026-best opening for Toy Story 5 and if it brings back the magic for Pixar once again. Tune in as the guys share thoughts on what this could lead to next for the studio and if their future is still bright for their upcoming original stories. They also...

  33. PCC Multiverse #490- State of Pro Wrestling Special On The Good, Bad, And The Ugly Of WCW!

    John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford from the Pop Culture Cosmos climb back into the ring for this special look at pro wrestling history with one of the most famous (or infamous) organizations ever in World Championship Wrestling. Check in as the guys go over the bright spots and…

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  34. Pop Culture Cosmos #511- XBOX Concerns Grow, Disclosure Day Leads, And Dungeon Crawler Carl!

    Josh and Gerald are back from the weekend as they get you caught up to speed on the weekend box office and if the magic for Steven Spielberg was still there for Disclosure Day at the theaters. They also talk about the surprise streaming hit Widow's Bay on Apple TV and why people are missing out…

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  35. PCC Multiverse #489- Disclosure Day Is Here, Un-E3 Wrap Up, And What Is Spielberg's Best Movie?

    TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford get you a recap of what the major reveals and updates from the video game industry were, as Nintendo, Playstation, and XBOX all showed off their wares during the early June press conferences that now take up the space where E3 once did. They also discuss Steven...

  36. Pop Culture Cosmos #510- Winners And Losers Of Non-E3 2026, A House Issue, And Scary Movie Is Back!

    Gerald and Josh are back as they discuss the winners and losers of the former E3 time period and the surprises at the box office. Plus, what we think will be at the Nintendo Showcase later this week as well. All this and Josh has a secret topic he will not share until we’re on the air, so check…

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  37. PCC Multiverse #488- Sony’s State Of Play, 007 First Light, And Young vs. Old At The Box Office!

    TJ and Gerald get you up to speed on the major news and trends in pop culture in what is turning out to be a big battle at the box office this weekend. Check in as they go over the amazing success of Horror upstarts Backrooms and Obsession, and how these films are doing a fantastic job of…

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  38. Pop Culture Cosmos #509- NBA Finals Preview!

    Calif Poncy from the New Century Press and the Suave Report is back as he and Gerald provide some post-serious analysis on the Western Conference Finals and state what went wrong for the Thunder and what went right for the Spurs. They also preview the upcoming NBA Finals and if Victor Wembayana…

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  39. PCC Multiverse #487- State Of Pro Wrestling For May-June 2026!

    Gerald Glassford and John Orlando step back into the ring as they discuss Rousey-Carano, Clash in Italy, AEW Double or Nothing, New Japan being sold, Americano vs Americano in AAA, and who sells more merchandise than anyone in wrestling right now? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos...

  40. Pop Culture Cosmos #508-Mandalorian And Grogu Review, BTS Army Invades The USA, And 007 First Light!

    Josh and Gerald are here recovering from the weekend as they talk the Memorial Day box office, BTS takes over Vegas and the United States with their hugely successful concert tour, the long path for Star Citizen, 007 First Light, Unreal Engine 6 revealed, Spider-Man Noir, and an MCU review! Gear…

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  41. PCC Multiverse #486- Mandalorian And Grogu, PlayStation Issues, And Memorial Day Gaming Deals!

    TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford get you set up for some easy listening for your Memorial Day Weekend as they preview the box office with a return to theaters for the first time in seven years with a new Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu. They also talk about PlayStation's recent price...

  42. Pop Culture Cosmos #507- Forza Horizon 6 Zooms, Obsession Scores, And It's EDC vs ACM In Vegas!

    This week Josh and Gerald have on tap this discussions on Guy Ritchie's workload dilemma, the week in video games with Forza Horizon 6 becoming the highest rated game of the year, a weekend box office update with Michael returning to #1 and another great debut for a low-budget horror film...

  43. PCC Multiverse #485- The Boys Comes To An End, PlayStation's DRM Issues, And WWE Gets Some Backlash!

    Gerald and TJ set up your weekend with thoughts on PlayStation's DRM issues, leaks for both Steam and XBOX, WWE Backlash thoughts, The Boys series finale, the possibility of a Mortal Kombat III movie, a retro review of Metroid Dread, and is the Lego series of video games the most underrated ever?...

  44. Pop Culture Cosmos #506- Mortal Kombat 2 Review, Mixtape Divides, And Nintendo Price Hikes Oh No!

    The guys are back as Josh and Gerald recap the weekend box office, put out a Mortal Kombat 2 review, try to figure out the divisive Mixtape, comment on Nintendo price hikes, preview Forza Horizon 6, share thoughts on Daredevil season 2 /Punisher one-shot, and get you another MCU review. Gear up...

  45. PCC Multiverse #484- Mortal Kombat Hits Theaters, WWE Ends The New Day, And Which Streaming Service Is A Good Deal?

    TJ and Gerald are back as they get you prepped for another big weekend at the box office with Mortal Kombat II arriving, and whether it will be a “flawless victory” for Warner Bros. They also discuss the recent PlayStation DRM debate, the Hulk Hogan Documentary on Netflix, which streaming service...

  46. Pop Culture Cosmos #505- The Box Office Wears Prada, ANOTHER Resident Evil, & Is GameStop Buying EBAY?

    Josh and Gerald on Star Wars Day talk a box office recap with big numbers for Devil Wears Prada 2, ANOTHER Resident Evil, May Video Games, GameStop bidding on EBay, Expectations for Star Wars Mandalorian and Grogu, and an MCU review! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts…

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  47. PCC Multiverse #483- State Of Pro Wrestling For April/May 2026!

    John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford from the Pop Culture Cosmos are back to discuss Wrestlemania booking, Danhausen, WWE talent layoffs and NXT call-ups, Tony Khan's recent poor financial and creative decisions, and whether commercialism in pro wrestling is a bad thing. Gear up…

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  48. Pop Culture Cosmos #504- Michael Wins The Box Office, Saros On PS5, and Spider-Noir Vs. Clayface!

    TJ Johnson and Gerald are back as they share memories and impressions of the WWE after WrestleMania 42 this past weekend. They also speculate on the worldwide opening for the Michael Jackson Biopic, “Michael”, which dances into theaters this weekend, and then the guys predict what will be the top...

  49. PCC Multiverse #482- Michael Moonwalks Into Theaters, WrestleMania 42 Memories, and What Will Be The Top 10 Movies Of The Summer?

    Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Questions for us? Hit us up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or @popculturecosmo on...

  50. Pop Culture Cosmos #503- CinemaCon 2026, Metro 2039, and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Gets Resynced!

    The guys are back talking Cinemacon, thoughts from Wrestlemania, Metro 2039 announced, Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced, IGN Reviews are a cause for concern, the Weekend Box Office, and another MCU Review! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store…

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It's our look at the latest news and trends in pop culture with our Discover Pods Awards nominated two weekly shows and bonus programs. One of Podbean's recommendations for Summer Podcasts! https://tinyurl.com/y2apm3ut

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Pop Culture Cosmos has 981 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 6, 2026.

What is Pop Culture Cosmos about?

It's our look at the latest news and trends in pop culture with our Discover Pods Awards nominated two weekly shows and bonus programs. One of Podbean's recommendations for Summer Podcasts! https://tinyurl.com/y2apm3ut

How often does Pop Culture Cosmos release new episodes?

Pop Culture Cosmos publishes a few times a week, based on its 981 episodes since July 2017.

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