It's time to jump back into part 2 of our Monster of the Week RPG campaign! After Vincent Van Helsing summons the Shifter into a crowd of emotionally distraught wake goers, everything goes bottoms up. Did innocents die? Sure. But what's more important is we dealt some damage to the creature... Right? Time to knuckle down and make a plan, because next week we end this (probably/hopefully). Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 18Ep. 10
Welcome to episode 1 of our Monster of the Week TTRPG game! Join WheeledDealer, CrypTim, Vincent, and Mutt as Stas leads this motley crew through a monster murder mystery for the ages. Some rich dude dies in a mysterious boating accident. An anonymous forum post asking for paranormal investigation. I don't know who (or what) dunnit, but they don't call it Monster of the Week for nothing. Thanks for listening!
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 18Ep. 9
We created our Monster of the Week RPG characters live on our monthly livestream! Watch us figure out who we are and what we're getting into. For a video version of this episode, visit us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZQy4njieOU
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 18Ep. 8
Welcome to another strike episode and the thrilling conclusion to the Black Hammer storyline. The hosts finally find out what's going on and continue to discuss how consent matters. Especially when the alternative is gaslighting people.
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 18Ep. 7
Things start going well for the hosts. A little too well. Lucy shracks back and forth to give an exposition dump so we can find out what's going on. Thanks for listening.
Sep 21, 2023•50 min•Season 18Ep. 6
Welcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! Brian, Stasia, and Mike continue reading the graphic novel Black Hammer. With the arrival of Lucy they learn more about their characters and the town. Let the finger pointing begin! Thanks for listening!
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 18Ep. 5
Welcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! Brian, Stasia, and Mike jump into the first six issues of the graphic novel Black Hammer. A place where superheroes are sent to "the farm", quite literally. Thanks for listening!
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Season 18Ep. 4
Welcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! This week Stasia steps into the role of DM/Host while the rest of the crew puts on their best detective hats. You see, a crime has been committed. A very serious (and very silly) crime. We have Louis Guzman, we have bears, we have garlic smears on pretty much everything. Thanks for listening to our little improvised story! You can get "Four Sherlock Holmes and a Vampire (Who Is Also One of the Aforementioned Sherlock Holmes)" here: http...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 18Ep. 3
Hello and welcome to another strike episode of Pop Culture Role Call! This week, the gang tries to remember who said what insane out of context nonsense from way back in Buffy season 1. It's not easy, but it's pretty dang funny. Thanks for listening!
Aug 24, 2023•50 min•Season 18Ep. 1
Hello and welcome to.... something completely different! If you aren't aware, SAG-AFTRA and the WGA are on strike. Recently, SAG-AFTRA released new guidelines on how certain types of podcasts can show solidarity during their struggle for equitable compensation. Recap/companion podcasts fall under that umbrella and we are staunch union supporters, so, we are not releasing our standard media content. Please listen to the first 10-15min for more information on what this means for us. Below are link...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 17Ep. 5
It's Angel season 5 episode 4 this week and hot dang are there a lot of ghosties in here! Hopefully the recently incorporeal Spike is safe from their spectral machinations. Luckily, he knows that Fred has his back, and Angel...well, he is slowly coming around to having Spike's back. It's baby steps between our favorite brooding boys. Time to tap into our newly acquired resources and flex a little! Thanks for listening
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 17Ep. 4
Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 3! This week, the menu is exceedingly peculiar. Angel is determined to save a newly minted werewolf in need of a champion after she garners the attention of a small group of eclectic eaters. Can the crew pool the resources they need to intervene and do good from within the belly of the beast? Thanks for listening!
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 17Ep. 3
It's Angel season 5 episode 2 this week and everyone is still coming to grips with Spike haunting the office, even Spike. Well, maybe haunting is the wrong word. He isn't a ghost according to Fred, but he is DEFINITELY not alive. It's a genuine mystery and we have the infinite resources of an evil corporation at our disposal. Sounds like a match made in hell. Thanks for listening!
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 17Ep. 2
We are all the way in Angel season 5 episode 1 this week, establishing the new status quo. Gunn would probably like the use of Latin given his new position! But a big question is...who is [REDACTED]? It's not Harmony, but also, hey harmony. Lets find out and thank you so much for listening!
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 17Ep. 1
Season 4 of Angel is in the bag! Come join the hosts and discuss character arcs, missed opportunities, predictions, and more. Thank you to all the lovely listeners out there who sent in questions. We will catch you in a week with season 5 episode 1!
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 16Ep. 27
Welcome to the season 4 finale! After ending world peace (I swear it's not how it sounds), the crew is treated to a little surprise for their efforts. They get executive level jobs at Wolfram & Hart! (Ok, really, I swear it's not how it sounds). What does this nefarious corporation have in store for us though. I guess we will need to wait until season 5 for that one...assuming season 5 exists. Thanks for listening!
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 16Ep. 26
Welcome to Angel season 4 episode 21! After his trip across the multiverse to kick butt and take names (literally and figuratively), our hero is ready to take Jasmine down a notch. Unfortunately, Connor stands between Angel and the power that was. Will it be patricide or infanticide? Thanks for listening!
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 16Ep. 25
Hello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 20, folks! This week, the gang is on the run from Jasmine's brainwashed population. We end up underground with a motley crew of survivors and a spooky spider demon with a penchant for blood magic. Luckily, said demon also knows a VERY important secret. Thanks for listening and remember to submit wrap-up questions!
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 16Ep. 24
Hello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 19! Jasmine, our immaculate lord and leader, is spreading her influence like a virus....a serene virus. If only Fred could keep her blasphemous nose out of our burgeoning eutopia, the world may finally find peace. Maybe someone should do something about her? Thanks for listening!
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 16Ep. 23
Welcome to Angel season 4 episode 18! This week, Stas is thrust into a completely new POV, but, is it really? We don't know the answer but we do know that Jasmine was born just a few minutes ago and already looks a lot like Gina Torres. No wrinkley baby skin or anything. Luckily, we all LOVE our new god...leader....person. We love her and nothing will ever change that. Thanks for listening!
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 16Ep. 22
Hello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 17! This week, we get the dirty deets about Cordi's heel turn. If exposition isn't enough to wet your appetite, we also have an impossible birth via virgin sacrifice. Now, kneel before the baby! Thanks for listening.
May 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 16Ep. 21
Join us for the biggest SECRET EPISODE of Pop Culture Role Call! This is the behind the scenes of the roller coaster ride that is Cordelia’s evil Season 4 arc. Join Stasia as she tries to piece together the who/what/why of her character during the episodes of S04E13 - S04E15 of our podcast. Thanks for listening.
May 20, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 16Ep. 20
Hello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 16, folks! So, turns out Stas has been keeping a BIG old secret from the gang and some of you helped her lie. Shame on you, but also, great work. Cordi is this season's villain. Not the "she made some unethical choices" kind of villain, but a true and honest big bad. Let's see how this shakes out. Thanks for listening!
May 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 16Ep. 19
Hello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 15! After banging our heads against the proverbial wall for a few weeks, Fred finally has the wonderful idea to call in an expert. Enter Willow! She is fresh off her villain arc, coursing with new found power, and ready to catch up with old friends. We're in good hands! Thanks for listening.
May 10, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 16Ep. 18
Welcome to season 4 episode 14 of Angel! After Angelus took down Jimmithy (aka the flunkie; aka the beast), the true big bad decided to have some words with the vampire menace. Just words though, since he is talking to him telepathically. But, Angelus isn't anyone's flunkie replacement so that doesn't go well. Meanwhile, Wes is trying to get Faith to fight dirty, to fight like Angelus. Thanks for listening!
May 03, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 16Ep. 17
Hello and welcome to Angel season 4 episode 13! In the metaphorical and literal darkest hour, the show runners decided to toss one more spanner in the works. Enter Faith! But...wait, what is this? Something is different. Faith is usually an unwelcome force of nature. But I DO love the way she shames Connor at every turn. Huh. Let's see where this goes. Thanks for listening!
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 16Ep. 16
Hello and welcome to season 4 episode 12 of Angel, folks! This week we find the secret, black magic, sketchy way to get Angel's soul back in his body. But.....did we? Angel is kinda looking thirsty and conniving. Thanks for listening!
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 16Ep. 15
Hello and welcome to season 4 episode 11 of Angel! Angelus is back and talking all kinds of crap to everyone involved. Tempers flare as everyone's dirty little secrets are broadcasted over security camera. But luckily, no matter how much of a bastard Angelus is, we can always just put his soul back and...BOOM! Right? Definitely. Thanks for listening!
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 16Ep. 14
Welcome to Angel season 4 episode 10! Angelus is back and cackling like any good villain would. Is he also laughing because of all the good dirty jokes that come out of their "moment of true happiness" situation? That's why I'm laughing, but who knows. Maybe listen and find out? Thanks!
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 16Ep. 13
Welcome to season 4 episode 9 of Angel! The apocalypse is here and people are dying, lots of people. But Gwen (Ms. Electric Hands) is back and playing second string hero for the fractured crew. Is that enough to save the sun from the inky black? Thanks for listening!
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 16Ep. 12
