"There's nothing you can get from a book that you can't get from a television faster.”~ Mr. Wormwood. There's a little magic in all of us COPPERS and this episode is proof of that. Come with us as we dive headfirst into the film adaptation of one of Roald Dahl's best works, Matilda. Take a trip down memory lane as we discuss a true blue Aussie classic that every Australian refused to miss in Hey Hey It's Saturday and travel back in time and revisit our ancestors as we participate in the secret war between the Templars and the Assassins in Assassins Creed. So grab some chocolate cake, gather the family, and strap on your hidden blade because...."Nothing is true; everything is permitted" C.O.P.P THAT!

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Hey Hey Matilda Creed

“Wait a minute, Doc. Are you telling me you built a time machine...out of a DeLorean?” ~ Marty McFly. Great Scott COPPERS this episode is all about one of the greatest trilogies of all time, Back to the Future. We give you the run-down on the timeline, our memories/parts we enjoyed and find a few plot holes along the way. So strap yourself in, power up the flux capacitor and get this thing up to 88mph because "Where we’re going, we don’t need roads." C.O.P.P THAT

Back to the Future

"Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse, wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out. Gentlemen, as of this moment, I am that second mouse." ~ Frank Abagnale Sr. What's up COPPERS in this episode we take a trip to Mars and join the revolution in Red Faction, go on the run with one of the greatest con men of all time in Catch Me If You Can and finally it's back to school to relive the awkward and at times embarrassing scenarios teenagers find themselves in as we discuss The Inbetweeners. So grab a hammer, put on your best suit/uniform and grab some friends (FWENDS) because this one is going to be banging C.O.P.P THAT.

Catch Me Inbetweeners Faction

“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy. Because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anybody else to feel like that.” ~ Dr. Sean Maguire. That's right COPPERS this episode is all about Robin Williams and what a great man he was, not only as an entertainer but also as a human being. Whether it was as an alien, a radio DJ, a boy that never wanted to grow up, a shrink, a genie, a nanny, or a crazy bat we know he touched the lives of anyone who caught even a glimpse of this dynamic comedy giant. We hope you enjoy this one. Rest easy Robin there will never be another like you.

Bangarang Robin Williams

"Goooooooood morning Vietnam!" ~Adrian Cronauer. Rise and shine COPPERS in this episode we get out the tank tops and shades as we discuss the Duke Nukem franchise and its successes and failures, we make a deal with the devil taking a look at Lucifer and its fresh take on good and evil and finally we're heading to the Vietnam war zone as we revisit a classic wartime comedy that still has a lot of heart in Good Morning Vietnam. So figure out what it is you really desire, cue the music and get ready to kick some arse because we're all outta gum C.O.P.P THAT!

Good Lucifer Nukem

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wane Gretzky" ~ Michael Scott. What's up COPPERS in this episode we hunt for One-Eyed Willy's treasure as we take a look at the 80's classic that is The Goonies, delve into the seedy underworld of animal slavery discussing the cultural phenomenon of Pokemon, the game series it has spawned and finally, we butt heads as we remember the ABC's of sales "always be closing" as we clock in and get to work in The Office. So grab your treasure maps, Master-ball and pour some coffee because we've gotta catch 'em all! C.O.P.P THAT!

Goonie Pokemon Office

"This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed... bitch!" ~ Jesse Pinkman. It's time to cook COPPERS because in this week's episode we're going into the lab as we discuss the highest-rated TV series of all time Breaking Bad, step back in time with the beloved RPG video game series The Witcher and take a peek into the madness that is the best worst movie ever made. So grab your spoons and say hi to your friend Mark, toss a coin to your Witcher and don't open the door because we are the ones who knock! C.O.P.P THAT!

Witcher Breaking Room

"The cattle froze to death, which proved something of a setback - although it did make the muster considerably easier." ~ Russell Coight. What's up COPPERS and welcome to our backyard also known as pop culture! In this episode we take to the sky as we give our take on the outlandish comedy known as Flying High!/Airplane!, we become the hero the city deserves but not the one it needs right now exploring the Batman Arkham series and learn all the important survival skills from the leading expert in the field, Russell Coight, in All Aussie Adventures. So ensure your seat belt is fastened and your tray table is in the upright position, grab your utility belt and allow for plenty of prep time, make sure you've got a first aid kit and plenty of water because it's time to hit the road! C.O.P.P THAT!

All Flying Arkham Adventures

"Good morning and in case I don't see you, good afternoon, good evening and good night!" ~ Truman Burbank. Well it's morning somewhere COPPERS but don't rush off to soon. In this episode we go deep cover in The Truman Show as we discuss how one man's life is being controlled for the entrainment of the masses without his knowledge, take a look at the frantically fun Nintendo party game Super Smash Bros. and take off down the drag strip in the hilarious Australian TV series Upper Middle Bogan (Bess Of Both Worlds) so grab a VB, give the dodgy controller to your opponent and settle in for one hell of a show C.O.P.P THAT!

Super Truman Bogan Smash

"War. War never changes." ~ Fallout Narrator (Ron Perlman). Prepare as we take you on a journey through time and space. From the 'magical' hijinks of a man that knows what love is, Forrest Gump, to wandering the apocalyptic wasteland in Fallout and finally we go to war discussing Futurama and remember that war is the H-word. So grab about 15 Dr. Peppers, some mirelurk cakes, a bucket of popplers and enjoy. C.O.P.P THAT!   

Fallout: Futurama Forrest

"Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. You know who said that? Some fucking loser. It’s defeatist bullshit designed to make the feeble feel better about their tragic lives." ~ Vincent Swan. We take a look at the cut throat world of windows salesmen from the 80's in White Gold whilst cutting throats through Norse and Greek mythology in God of War as government agents cut through red tape and throw the book out the window to protect Earth from it's greatest threats in Men in Black. C.O.P.P That!

Men in Gold War

“I once worked with a guy for three years and never learnt his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." ~ Ron Swanson. What's up COPPERS! This episode we discuss the cultural impact of one of the most iconic first-person shooters of all time, delve into the strange yet hilarious story of an aspiring stuntman and we take a tour of the Pawnee parks department and meet the eclectic mix of personalities that work there. So channel your spirit animal, turn on slappers only mode and try to do as little as possible so this episode is up to the Swanson code. C.O.P.P THAT!

Hot Golden Recreation

"What is love? Baby don't hurt me, no more." ~ Haddaway. Get those heads nodding COPPERS because in this episode we get our names on the list as we discuss the somewhat decisive classic A Night At The Roxbury, we step into the lab of Veridian Dynamics and bring to light the hidden gem that is Better Off Ted and finally get ready to invoke some nightmares with the horror video game series that will terrify just about anyone, the iconic Silent Hill series. So tease your hair (if you can) plug in a night light and get ready to sign your life away because this one is a rollercoaster ride! C.O.P.P THAT!

Silent Night Ted

"Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while." ~ Westley. Happy Valentine's day COPPERS! This episode is all about love and what better way to celebrate love than by discussing the greatest love story of all time, The Princess Bride, reminisce about great couples in T.V history and give our take on iconic romances in video games. So light those candles, scatter the rose petals and crank some Barry White as the Love Doctors set the mood.... C.O.P.P THAT!

Spittin' With The Love Doctors

"PROSTITUTION! But what does that mean really? Let's break up the word." ~ Billy Blaze. In this episode, we give the Hats of Destiny a night off (see what we did there) and discuss three great elements of pop culture suggested by you. We delve into the seedy and at times very funny world of prostitution as presented in Night Shift, step into the ludacris but equally hilarious series that is The Mighty Boosh and finally it's on like.... well.... Donkey Kong as we discuss the classic that is Donkey Kong Country and the impact Donkey Kong has made to pop culture. So pour yourself some Bailey's, store up those bananas and set the dictaphone to record those ideas because this one is all you baby, C.O.P.P THAT!

Mighty Night Kong

We're just two mates that have a love for all things pop culture - we deliver our take on a movie, video game and TV show every fortnight, bringing you facts and tidbits about the wonderful world that is - pop culture, so stay a while and listen!

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