The Tim Andrews Popcast

This week Tim recalls September 11, 2001 and the post-date ripple effect it had on pop culture and overall culture in general.

Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin joins Tim on The Popcast to talk about the band’s new album, Touch and Go, a love letter to the New Wave sounds of the ’80s with a healthy dose of The Cars in its DNA. Plus, Will previews Collective Soul’s hometown-area show at The Fred in Peachtree City on Sunday, September 13.

This week on The Popcast, Tim Andrews talks with Kevin Spencer, lead singer and guitarist for Electric Avenue, about the Atlanta-based band's love of '80s music and their biggest hometown show yet: The '80s Symphonic Experience with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Saturday, August 15. Kevin talks about taking the music of the '80s beyond the traditional tribute-show format and what happens when Electric Avenue's meticulous recreations of classic New Wave and pop songs meet the power of a full orchestra.

No, not MY dead cat, Rhonda. Ovations Theater presents the sketch comedy show, "My Dead Cat Rhonda." Meet the main cast and the director, this week on The Popcast

Comedian Bruce Bruce & TV host Josh Gates are this week's guests.

Adult Swim's Matt Maiellaro returns to The Popcast, plus a few minutes with Craig Robinson about his character in Toy Story 5.

Michelle Shidlovsky, creator of the Instagram account Forgotten Georgia, which has developed a devoted following by uncovering the hidden stories, abandoned places, lost communities, roadside oddities, and forgotten landmarks that most of us drive past every day without noticing.

This week on The Popcast, Tim catches up with an old friend from his hometown of Mansfield, Pennsylvania — the first time they've spoken in nearly 40 years. Tom Willner joins the show to discuss his remarkable journey from a cancer diagnosis at age 30 to building a life centered on purpose, creativity, and resilience. Tom shares how that experience changed his outlook, inspired a musical based on his battle with cancer, and ultimately led to the creation of Now We Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to helping cancer survivors move from surviving to thriving. We also talk about his upcoming Now We Thrive Open House on June 13 in Atlanta.

This week's guest is Gabe Wardell from Atlanta 48 Hour Film Project

Comedian Derrick Stroup talks about his upcoming shows at Center Stage in Atlanta + a preview of "The Sunday Show" with George Clark.

His debut book, Good Damage, draws a through-line across all of it: the grief, the reinvention, the humor that holds both. It's a book about the stories we carry and what becomes possible when we finally stop avoiding them.

Actor Vivian Bang talks about her play Detroit and Rocsi & The Miz talk about the return of American Gladiators.

Atlanta's own BBQ innovator, Dakari Akorede

Talking "Normal" with producer, Marc Provissiero, a founding partner at Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, which represents artists and creators in film and TV. He is best known for producing No Hard Feelings (2023), Nobody (2021), and Pen15 (2019–2021).

Talking Drivin n Cryin and ‘Let’s Go Dancing' - the reimagined songs of Kevn Kinney/Drivin n Cryin

Bob Wood and Josh Warren stop by to talk about the return of Relapse Theater.

The Solidarity Project: A Celebration of Historical Nonviolent Resistance—a festival of short plays that explores pivotal moments in history, from the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam protests to women’s rights and the fight against voter suppression.

Tod Elmore from RCS Productions stops by to chat about this summer's concert line up at The Fredrick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

May Pang joins me to talk about “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” - on display this week in Roswell.

Jittery Joe's has launched the brand‑new Fox Theatre Blue Sky Blend — a custom roast that gives back, with proceeds supporting theatre preservation across Georgia.

Comedian Felipe Esparza promotes his upcoming April 11 show at Center Stage.

Steven Penley is a Georgia-based contemporary artist known for bold, colorful portraits that blend pop culture, Americana, and expressive brushwork. His high-energy acrylic paintings feature iconic figures from music, sports, and history, created with a style that’s loud, modern, and instantly recognizable.

Atlanta radio legend, Southside Steve Rickman

Atlanta-based comedian and comedy club owner, Marshall Chiles returns.

This week: From HBO Max's "The Chair Company," Lake Bell. Plus, Joel Hoekstra from Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Chandra Bell & Christa Pitts - creators of "The Elf on the Shelf."

Veteran stage actor, Kathleen McManus joins me to discuss her latest project, "Barton Fields"

Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra

Jeff joins to talk about his latest biography & much more.

Tommy Buoy from Yachtley Crue talks about their latest album, and Ann Powell, an actor who works at WSB, talks about Beowulf.

Singer/songwriter Sarah Mootz and Morgan Rodgers, Cultural Services Director for the city of Alpharetta.

A deeper dive into the magic that is Bubble Planet!

This week's guests: Jeff Plate from Trans-Siberian Orchestra and comedian Ben Bankas

John Zaller, executive producer of Exhibition Hub, returns to the show to discuss their current innovative experience: Bubble Planet

John Babcock and Brian Troxell return to talk about the upcoming Sketchworks show schedule.

This week I'm joined by comedian Josh Sneed & talking about his new comedy special, "Fat Ryan."

Celebrating the 95th MLB All-Star Game: Baseball in Pop Culture!

Waco & Roger return to The Popcast to promote their new BluRay, "The Worst of Yucko the Clown"

Comedian Caleb Synan returns to talk about his upcoming run of shows at The Punchline (July 3-July 6)

Legendary guitarist & producer Gary Hoey

Comedian/Podcaster Dusty Slay returns to talk about his upcoming August 9 show at Symphony Hall.

Atlanta filmmaker Matt Maiellaro returns to talk about his YouTube channel featuring his new show, "Meat Kingdom" (the latest episode featuring me!), plus his latest project, "Norm Nerveman."

Singer-songwriter Brooke Livingston stops by and performs her new single, "Paper Doll"

Actor/Comedian Jeff Garlin and from Crunchyroll, Nicholas Friedman.

The legendary, Pat Boone joins me, along with rising young star, Christopher Farrar.

Tim is joined this week by Gene Simmons from KISS, and Titus Welliver talks about the final season of Bosch: Legacy

The cast of Neon film's "Hell of a Summer"

Actor and comedian, Mary Lynn Rajskub and I talk about her film & TV career, stand up, creative social media and much more. Plus: From the current season of Food Network's "Spring Bake Championship", Atlanta's own Chef Jaye.

Guests Dan Abrams - host and executive producer of On Patrol: LIVE airing every Friday and Saturday night on REELZ from 9pm to 12am ET. PLUS: Matt Paxton from “Filthy Fortunes” airing now on Discovery Channel, or streaming on the Max App.

Vape is the word and the word is good. So is the music. Vape The Grease Parody is taking NYC by storm.

Greg Russ joins me as we discuss Ai in movies and TV.