Josh and Gerald return with all the major film, TV, and gaming news from this past weekend's DC FanDome as Batman, Aquaman, Black Adam, Shazam, Flashpoint, and more were represented. What has caught our eye for all these upcoming projects? Plus the guys talk about the fascination behind Succession season 3, a weekend box office report with news of Halloween Kills latest box office victims, Back 4 Blood impressions and if it scratches that Left4Dead itch, Tom Holland's recent Spider-Man comments on the direction of his character, and how Hollywood is taking a sigh of relief after a major labor strike is averted. All this and some NHL talk on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shorts and gifts in our TeePublic store at  https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games

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Pop Culture Cosmos #268- Halloween Kills It At The Box Office, DC Rocks the Fan Dome, and Are We Going Back 4 Blood?

The pop culture news keeps on coming as Melinda Barkhouse and Gerald Glassford get you up to speed on all the latest information. They talk about how Marvel has found its Adam Warlock and when we might see him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mark Harmon departs NCIS in its 18th season and that may have fans missing Agent Gibbs far too soon. The Last Duel and Halloween Kills hit theaters this weekend and the talk gets to which of these two will fare better at the box office. We also talk to actor Michael Lloyd about his career goals and what types of projects he's looking to get into and has advice for those looking to get into the acting profession. Plus Scream 2022 debuts its first trailer, and the crew discusses whether audiences will return to see horror movies in droves once again. All this and Melinda had thoughts on this weekend's DC FanDome, how Critical Role is finding success beyond their D&D campaigns, and Captain Kirk aka William Shatner rockets into space! All this and more on our latest PCC Multiverse! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shorts and gifts in our TeePublic store at  https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games

PCC Multiverse #246- The Return of Michael Myers, Marvel Finds Their Adam Warlock, and Captain Kirk Beams Up Into Space!

Josh and Gerald are back as they're talking the debut House of the Dragon trailer and if the future series will live up to its lofty predecessor, Game of Thrones. Plus the guys are interested in the reception next month for Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, the new live-action film coming to Netflix and if it will kick-start a new line of Resident Evil movies. Also, new Arcade 1up machines are on their way for the holidays but which cabinet would we really like? Rockstar announces a remastered GTA trilogy coming soon to consoles and mobile, but will a revamped GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas be a great way to gear up for an eventual GTA VI? And Josh is upset at Burger King and its kid's meal toys diminishing returns. We also have a weekend Box Office report that covers No Time To Die's win here in the United States, but did it meet analysts' expectations? All this and Jeff Sloboda of the MCU's Bleeding Edge stops by to share final thoughts on Marvel's What If series and how well the Disney/Marvel shows have performed with audiences. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shorts and gifts in our TeePublic store at  https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Pop Culture Cosmos #267- Welcome Back to Raccoon City, Entering the House of the Dragon, and Why Is Josh Angry at Burger King?

Melinda and Gerald are back as they're talking No Time to Die hitting US theaters, What If Episode 9 and some closing season one thoughts, Tick Tick Boom on Netflix, Far Cry 6 and Metroid Dread landing on consoles, what Marvel has in store for WandaVision's Agatha, and who are you with the return of CSI Vegas! All this and producer/author Steve Rubin stops by on the eve of 007's return to America to talk about his amazing book, The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, the Bond movie series, Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond, and who he thinks should end up taking the coveted role in the future. We're shaken not stirred for our latest PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

PCC Multiverse #245- There‘s No Time To Die For 007, CSI Hits The Vegas Strip Again, and Is It Agatha All Along For A New Series?

Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford are back talking about a big win for Venom: Let There Be Carnage and No Time To Die at the box office, a Video Game Soccer mismatch between Electronic Art's FIFA 22 and Konami's E-Football has gotten more definitive, and thoughts on the announcements from Square Enix and XBOX at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Plus Gerald recants his original statements on Marvel's What If series, and with all the failures of musicals this year on the big and small screen, can this genre still yield a hit movie? All this and more talk on Netflix's latest series sensation Squid Game on our latest episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Pop Culture Cosmos #266- Venom Eats The Box Office, James Bond Thrills The Masses, and Has FIFA 22 Scored The Winning Goal?

Melinda and Gerald are back in the Multiverse as they get you up to speed on all things pop culture. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is one of the big movies heading to theaters this week, and the hosts give you the update on the advance word from critics on the film and if it will still do big box office numbers this weekend. Plus the duo has a ton of fun talking about Netflix's brand new series out of Korea entitled Squid Game and how this emotional roller-coaster of a show is quickly capturing the world's attention and become a viral sensation on its way to becoming Netflix's all-time most popular program. All this and the crew talks marvel's What If episode 8, the emergence of the long-lost kung-fu B movie from the 1980s New York Ninja and how it's being lovingly restored to its campy greatness for its long-overdue release to audiences. And with Thor 2: The Dark World's director Alan Taylor clamoring for his own "Synder Cut" of the movie, when is it too much for these bad films to keep asking for remakes? And following up on our very well-received State of Pro Wrestling part one, John Orlando from the PVD Cast returns with his updated thoughts on the sports entertainment scene in part two with talking about what's current and changing with AEW, WWE, New Japan, Impact, Ring of Honor, and MLW. Has his and Gerald's outlook on the business improved? Find out on a truly awesome adventure into the PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

PCC Multiverse #244- Venom Wreaks Carnage At The Theaters, Netflix Plays The Squid Game, and Should Thor 2 Get Its Own Snyder Cut?

Pro wrestling fans! Gear up for some great sports entertainment conversation as John Orlando from the PVDCast stops by in a conversation taped before big events WWE Summerslam and AEW All Out 2021 about the state of the industry. Hear our thoughts on what we thought then of major companies like AEW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and more and what priorities needed to be changed. You'll find out what was our view of the health of professional wrestling both in and out of the squared circle. Stay tuned this week to the PCC Multiverse with part two of our conversation where we get back online to discuss if things have changed heading into October 2021 for better or for worse with sports entertainment. Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com!   And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

PCC Extra- The State of Pro Wrestling Part One with John Orlando!

Netflix had its Tudum presentation this past weekend and Josh and Gerald touch on just a sample of what was front and center, including news on The Witcher, Stranger Things, Extraction, Cobra Kai, and much more plus what recent purchase looks to have them building some interesting stories in the future. Josh takes issue with the Sonic the Hedgehog games and their declining returns. What has gone so wrong for the once much-beloved franchise and is there any platform where they are still doing well? All this and the guys go over the latest Nintendo Direct with thoughts on the next Bayonetta, classic console games coming to the Switch, and more including thoughts on the controversial cast announcements for the upcoming Super Mario movie. Gerald has some extra thoughts on Marvel's What If and Star Wars: Visions, plus is there a future for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore after so much negativity hitting the franchise. And is the recent announcement of an American Gladiators reboot from WWE and MGM make us want to climb up a huge wall? Find out on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos!   Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com!   And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Pop Culture Cosmos #265- Netflix‘s Huge Tudum Presentation, Sonic‘s Continued Fall From Grace, and Boom! It‘s The Return of the American Gladiators!

Much to discuss for Melinda and Gerald on today's episode with the results from this past weekend's Emmys meaning big wins for The Crown and Ted Lasso, making them question whether or not to get back into each series. Plus the duo talks about the recent onslaught of programming on the way with big names like Hanks, Washington, and more for Apple TV+ and how it may possibly change the landscape of the streaming wars. Disney Plus will have its day coming soon, find out when that is and what big-name entertainment programs and movies will be on the way along with thoughts on Marvel's What If episode seven which covered a very different side of Thor. And with the recent comments of disdain and anger from Denis Villeneuve and Marcia Lucas on Marvel and Star Wars, we decide if the venom for these Disney IPs is justified. All this and more including how you can get a jump start on season two of Melinda's hit series Vampire and Vitae on our latest PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

PCC Multiverse #243- The Emmy Crown-Lasso Fallout, Disney Plus Day Is On The Way, and Are Things Finally Looking Up For Apple TV Plus?

Josh and Gerald set you up for the week with talk of the arriving series Doom Patrol and Star Wars: Visions. Plus both guys watched Shang-Chi in its third weekend at #1 in the United States. How was the movie for Josh and was it better the second time around for Gerald? (SPOILERS) Plus they share thoughts on what they would like MORE from a Lord of the Rings game than just going mobile with Rise To War. Diablo 2 sees a new life but with the trouble surrounding Blizzard will it see success? And with the announced Driver and Twisted Metal movies announced as being in development, it's time for Gerald to go on a soapbox rant on which video game adaptation needs to happen. Plus John Orlando from the PVDCast stops by to talk with Gerald about the latest episode from Vice's Dark Side of the Ring covering the infamous WWF(E) 2002 "Plane Ride From Hell". Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Pop Culture Cosmos #264- Shang-Chi Revisited, Diablo 2 Gets Resurrected, and It‘s Time To Join The Doom Patrol For Season Three!

This week, Melinda and Gerald are looking at The Hawkeye trailer, the career of Norm Macdonald, Apple's iPhone 13 series, the "Twins" sequel becoming triplets, What If Episode 6, Deathloop's tremendous critical response, and Cry Macho with Clint Eastwood. All this and we talk to Kennedy Phillips about his upcoming audio comedy series Clutch! A Kobold Story! Check out the preview episode HERE and his information page today! Another fun-packed episode awaits in the PCC Multiverse! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And also brought to you by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

PCC Multiverse #242- Hawkeye Hits The New York Christmas Target, iPhone Arrives With Lucky Number 13, and Norm Macdonald RIP…

Josh and Gerald return to go into depth on Playstation's latest showcase of upcoming games including God of War: Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7, The Wolverine, A Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, and more! Also, the guys share thoughts on Netflix's upcoming live-action reimagining of the anime classic Cowboy Bebop and Josh ponders the new Matrix Resurrections trailer. Plus Dawn Fobbs from the Mother-Daughter ISH podcast stops by with our Fall TV Preview as she and Gerald talk about what's interesting in the upcoming season for broadcast, cable, and streaming outlets. They cover much of what everyone will be watching on television on our latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Pop Culture Cosmos #263- Playstation Has Its Showcase, Our Fall TV Preview, and Will Cowboy Bebop Be A Hit on Netflix?

This week's episode has Melinda Barkhouse sitting in the big chair as she and Gerald ponder if the new Matrix Resurrections trailer will lead us to a return to the Matrix itself. Plus Melinda geeks out over what was announced during Paramount's Star Wars Day presentation, and they talk about the latest What If episode on Disney+ and how zombies have taken over our beloved Marvel universe. Plus TJ Johnson files a report with thoughts on the Playstation Experience and what was shown, and Melinda has a taste for the upcoming AMC reboot of Interview With A Vampire. For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out the HUGE list of products at Manscaped including the ultra-popular Lawn Mower 4.0 Men's Groomer! Use the Discount Code FASTBREAK at checkout and get 20% off your purchase PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

PCC Multiverse #241- The Matrix Gets Resurrected, Star Trek Expands Its Universe, and Zombies Take Over The MCU!

Jasen Dutch from Dig on America is back as we bring you some last-minute advice on your drafts and look at week one matchups that can help you get off to a good start in your Fantasy Football league. For the best in daily fantasy sports betting, check out ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at isfantasyfootball@yahoo.com! Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, ThriveFantasy,  the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), Lakers Fast Break, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports, Dom-ination Sports Nation, Dig on America, and Retro City Games!

Inside Sports Fantasy Football- The NFL Season Is Here!

Gerald returns from his trek of Hawaii to talk with Josh about what has been trending in pop culture during his time off. The guys discuss Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as Gerald has a (mostly) Spoiler-Free review of the film as it reaches Labor Day record levels at the box office. Plus they discuss the dropping of the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer and how this could lead to some amazing but confusing times for followers of both Sony and Marvel. The movie delays are still in order for films like Jackass Forever, Mission Impossible 7, and Top Gun: Maverick but which high-profile film is surprisingly no longer getting delayed? All this and Xbox announcing a release date for Halo Infinite causing some concern for the state of the game itself and we remember the movie Contagion as it continues to stay relevant as it heads toward its 10th anniversary this week. All this and more as we're back from vacation here at the Pop Culture Cosmos! For the best in Men's grooming and Lifestyle products, check out the HUGE list of products at Manscaped including the ultra-popular Lawn Mower 4.0 Men's Groomer! Use the Discount Code FASTBREAK at checkout and get 20% off your purchase PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Presented by ThriveFantasy, the leader for Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and E-Sports Player Props! - Use promo code LFB when you sign up today and you will receive an instant deposit match up to $50 on your first deposit of $20 or more! - Download ThriveFantasy on the App Store or Play Store or by visiting their website www.thrivefantasy.com. Sign up and #PropUp today! Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! And presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, RobMcZob.com, Indie Pods United, Lakers Fast Break, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

Pop Culture Cosmos #262- Shang-Chi Knocks Out The Box Office, Halo‘s infinite Amount Of Questions, and What Did Gerald Miss On Vacation?

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