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Pop Culture Role Call

Smizmar Studioswww.popculturerolecall.com
Pop Culture Role Call is a weekly podcast that reviews television and movies from different characters’ perspectives. Each week our geek panel (panel of hosts) watches the same TV episode or movie each assigned their own character role. They will only watch scenes that their character is present in, leaving them with only part of the bigger picture.
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Episodes

“Barbara! His T-Levels” - Gravity Falls S01E06 - Dipper vs. Manliness

Hello and welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 6! This week, Dipper learns what it means to be a MAN....otaur? After being shown up in front of the town for his wimpy grip, it's off to the woods to eat jerky and grow chest hair (singular). Meanwhile, Maybel gives Grunkle Stan a glow up. Thanks for listening!

May 09, 202456 minSeason 18Ep. 6

Everybody Loves Wendy - Gravity Falls S01E05 - The Inconveniencing

Hello and welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 5! This week our beloved twins get invited to do cool teen things with some cool teens. Apparently, cool teens love to break into condemned convenience stores to play DDR and binge on sugar. Cool teens don't care that those stores were condemned because of an unsolved double murder. They do care about the teen-hating ghosts that want to torment them for all eternity. Thanks for listening!

May 02, 202453 minSeason 18Ep. 5

Bedazzle Lung - Gravity Falls S01E04 - The Hand That Rocks the Mabel

Welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 4! This week, Maybel may have finally found her summer romance. The boy's name is Gideon, a magical entertainer with a flare for the dramatic and a GREAT wardrobe. But when Maybel realizes she likes Gideon's stuff and style more than his company, she has to stand her ground and break it off. Luckily, magic is just all tricks and illusions....right? Thanks for listening!

Apr 25, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 18Ep. 4

Fact Check People's Joy - Gravity Falls S01E03 - Headhunters

Welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 3! After Suss stumbles upon a hidden wax museum nestled within the walls of the Mystery Shack, the family embarks on another mission to make art, money, and MORE money! But the wax persons of interest are more than meets the eye. That wax Sherlock sounds a lot like John Oliver. That wax goblin looks a lot like a late night talk show host. Thanks for listening!

Apr 18, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 18Ep. 3

Bad Boy Vibe - Gravity Falls S01E02 - The Legend of the Gobblewonker

Welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 2! This week the family has gone fishing. Well, Grunkle Stan is out fishing. Dipper, Maybel, and Soos have grander plans to photograph a lake monster and get rich along the way. What wins out after all is said and done? Money or family? Thanks for listening!

Apr 11, 202450 minSeason 18Ep. 2

Don't Trust the Goat - Gravity Falls S01E01 - Tourist Trapped

Hello and welcome to Gravity Falls season 1 episode 1! Stas, Mike and Collin are Dipper, Mabel, and Uncle Stan. Listen along as we begin to unravel what is sure to be an adorable web of mysteries. Thanks for listening! Please check out the creator of our EXCELLENT new theme song! https://www.stevenrosplock.com/

Apr 04, 202457 minSeason 18Ep. 1

Angel Series & Buffyverse Wrap-Up

After 8 years we finally say goodbye to the Buffyverse. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions as we wrap up the Angel series and give our thoughts on the Buffyverse as a whole.

Mar 27, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 17Ep. 24

Angel Season 5 Wrap-Up

And with that it is the end of Angel season 5! Nothing for the hosts to watch this week but a lot for us to discuss. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and tune in March 30th for our series wrap up LIVE! Thanks for listening.

Mar 21, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 17Ep. 23

Not a Sponsor - Angel S05E22 - Not Fade Away

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode....well, it's the last one. Time to say farewell to all of the friends and enemies we made along the way. The Circle of the Black Thorn has to go and if we are honest, this isn't a fight we can win. But a fight doesn't need to be winnable to be worthy. Thanks for listening and we will see you in the wrap up!

Mar 14, 20241 hr 41 minSeason 17Ep. 22

Gunncut Gems - Angel S05E21 - Power Play

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 21! Angel is acting weird and the gang is going to get to the bottom of it! Kinda. We actually get to the bottom of what turns out to be a hopeless mission. Finally, Remember to send in those season (maybe series?!) wrap-up questions to popculturerolecall@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Mar 07, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 17Ep. 21

Fang Measuring Contest - Angel S05E20 - The Girl in Question

Hello and welcome to Angel season 5 episode 20! Remember to send in those season (maybe series?!) wrap-up questions to popculturerolecall@gmail.com. With the end of the season quickly approaching, the crew is probably knuckling down and starting to wargame the final confrontation with Wolfram & Hart. What's that? It's a filler episode about Spike and Angel stalking Buffy around Rome? Lots of jokes and comedic editing?Huh...that's a choice. Thanks for listening!

Feb 28, 20241 hr 51 minSeason 17Ep. 20

And With Your Seat Belt - Angel S05E19 - Time Bomb

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 19! Illyria's struggles to understand her new place in this strange world come to a violet conclusion this week. Angel sees the writing on the wall and rallies the troops to kill the fallen god king. But after she single handedly saves Gunn from torture-hell, maybe we aren't all as keen to kill her as our boss. Thanks for listening!

Feb 20, 20241 hr 37 minSeason 17Ep. 19

Saints, Lords, & Dukes - Angel S05E18 - Origin

Hello and welcome back to Angel season 5 episode 18! As we get closer and closer to the end of the season, we are saying goodbye to some secondary characters. This week, Connor makes his return to the screen. But, he doesn't remember us. That was the deal Angel made with Wolfram. But what if SOMEONE smashed that deal like an ornate box slammed into the floor? Thanks for listening.

Feb 14, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 17Ep. 18

More Herbie Than K.I.T.T. - Angel S05E17 - Underneath

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 17! While Illyria and Wes get drunk and talk about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness the rest of the gang goes dimension hopping in a modern day Herbie. Turns out that Bro Esq is trapped in hell, one of the hells, the one that looks like suburban LA and we need whatever is in his head. But he is in hell for a reason and nothing is free when you are dealing with eternal damnation. Thanks for listening! Also, be sure to check out the wicked cool new (fully ...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 17Ep. 17

Counting Bullets - Angel S05E16 - Shells

Welcome to season 5 episode 16. We're dealing with the fallout of last week's episode and it's still a sad one. Add on top of that a secret betrayal and a turned table. Can you guess who's on the hot seat this time? Thanks for listening!

Feb 01, 20241 hr 39 minSeason 17Ep. 16

Tooth Pics - Angel S05E15 - A Hole in the World

Welcome to season 5 episode 15. It's one of the sad ones, folks. Fred is sick...not like "flu sick" but "incubating an elder demon sick". Sound kinda familiar? I'm sure the fact that Wes and Fred's newly founded relationship being sub 24 hours old won't lead to any guy wrenching sadness. Right? Thanks for listening!

Jan 25, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 17Ep. 15

Sus Cocoa - Angel S05E14 - Smile Time

Welcome to Angel season five episode 15! Well, when you infest a children's puppet show with demons you are going to see something new. Angel isn't quite himself this week after a one off investigation turns him into an INCREDIBLE puppet. Lots to enjoy this week so thanks for listening!

Jan 18, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 17Ep. 14

Effectively Priced - Angel S05E13 - Why We Fight

It's Angel season 5 episode 13 this week and we are flashing back in time to WW2. Did you know Angel was recruited by the US military to help fight the Nazis? Yeah, gotta say, it took me by surprise as well. But, like with any Angel storyline, it's not that cut and dry. But hey, at least he didn't fall for the "free virgin blood" schtick. Can you imagine?! Thanks for listening!

Jan 11, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 17Ep. 13

Pour One Out - Angel S05E12 - You’re Welcome

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 12! It's a flurry of old faces this week after Cordi FINALLY wakes up from her coma and Bro Esquire rolls back into town with some new ink. Cordi seems pretty much perfectly fine, which is surprising for someone who has been in a coma for who knows how long. But she is ready to get right back on the horse and start solving mysteries! Bro Esquire is very much not the same as he was before. Still missing a hand, but he does have a menagerie of new magical abilitie...

Jan 04, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 17Ep. 12

Tripping with Guns - Angel S05E11 - Damage

Hello and welcome to Angel season 5 episode 11! This week, Andrew is in LA helping us deal with a new slayer who recently murdered her way out of a mental institution. Dana, the slayer in question, is extremely traumatized and also extremely strong. Maybe Spike and Angel...the vampires, can handle the vampire slayer? The name is probably just an honorific, right? Thanks for listening!

Dec 29, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 17Ep. 11

Bears Wear Hats - Angel S05E10 - Soul Purpose

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 10! After a heated argument between Gunn and Wes causes Angel to lose his cool, the big boss decides to take a much needed mental health day. Meanwhile, Spike begins to embrace some version of the "champion" myth on the down low. One champion on paid leave, the other champion doing charity work. All while the greater machinations of Wolfram & Hart tug on unseen strings. Thanks for listening!

Dec 21, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 17Ep. 10

Girl Rights & Girl Wrongs - Angel S05E09 - Harm’s Way

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 9! This week, friend of the pod and the ex-voice of Spike, Nick, is back to give voice to the immutable Harmony. Wolfram has been chosen by a famous demon rights activist to play host to some urgent peace talks between two cultures. Harmony finds herself unknowingly at the nexus of the issue after said activist dies in her bed...naked and bitten. Maybe it's not what it very clearly appears to be? Thanks for listening!

Dec 14, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 17Ep. 9

Oedipus Skywalker - S05E08 - Destiny

It's Angel season 5 episode 8 this week! Who is ready for a bromantic comedy featuring our two souled vampire champions? Us too. Unfortunately, it's not EXACTLY that, but we are probably as close as we are going to get. This episode is full of flashbacks, historical context, and features a Mt. Dew chalice. Can't make that one up. Thanks for listening!

Dec 07, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 17Ep. 8

Regency Era Metrosexual - Angel S05E07 - Lineage

Welcome to season 5 episode 7 of Angel! This week, Wesley's abusive father is in LA to critique his son's performance...I bet that will be a chill experience. Turns out, the Watcher Council is getting a facelift, and not everyone is convinced Wesley should be invited back into the fold. But how can we focus with all of these cyborg assassins wielding chains trying to murder us? Thanks for listening!

Nov 30, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 17Ep. 7

Lucky Guess - Angel S05E06 - The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco

Welcome to Angel season 5 episode 6! This week, as Cinco De Mayo approaches, a string of murders has the gang on high alert. Well, Angel is trying to be on high alert, but he is pretty busy doing some world class brooding. Maybe he just needs another hero friend to help pull him out of his slump? What are the chances that all of our heroes are brooding simultaneously? Thanks for listening!

Nov 23, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 17Ep. 6

Water’s Cancelled - Angel S05E05 - Life of the Party

And we are back!!! It's Angel Season 5 episode 5 this week, you know, the week of the big Halloween party! Keith has been pulling out every trick in the book to make sure this shindig is a major hit. Unfortunately, everyone else seems hellbent on pooping that party. Let's see if we can let loose for an evening without everything falling apart. Thanks for listening!

Nov 16, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 17Ep. 5

Ouroboros of Shit - Survival Street - Issues 1-4

This week the gang puts the TTRPGs aside in favor of some satirical, violent indie comics! We read through Survival Street issues 1-4. Set in a "fictional" near-future America. A cast of legally distinct, muppet inspired characters take up arms to win justice back for all people of texture. Politics failed, perhaps violence will win the day. Thanks for listening!

Nov 09, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 18Ep. 14

Very Violent Oreo - Monster of the Week - Session 5

Welcome back to Monster of the Week! In this episode, the group begins to uncover proof that this small town in Gristol Michigan is more than a little magical. After Vincent stumbled upon a unicorn in a nearby barn, the pieces all seem to start falling into place. But appearances can be deceiving. Is this majestic creature our would-be impaler? Listen and find out!

Nov 02, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 18Ep. 13

We’re a Caterpillar Family! - Monster of the Week - Session 4

Welcome to episode 1 of our second Monster of the Week arc! This week, the crew is reunited at the local Renaissance fair to investigate a murder most foul. An employee stabbed through the chest in the woods... reports of a massive, 4 legged creature. Can Vincent buy his way into the festival...the free festival? Probably. Will that help us solve the murder? Who knows. Thanks for listening!

Oct 26, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 18Ep. 12

Hell Fax - Monster of the Week - Session 3

Welcome to the third episode of our Monster of the Week RPG campaign! It's time to uncover the full extent of this mystery and send The Shifter back to hell where it belongs. But can the crew all get out safely? Not alone they can't. Luckily, we have a few friends (and fiends) on the outside to help us along the way. Thanks for listening!

Oct 19, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 18Ep. 11
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