San Diego Comic Con 2022 left us with our jaws on the floor! Join Robert, Jordan, and Joe as we discuss our thoughts and initial reactions to most of the fun revealed at this year’s SDCC! We run through a few trailers that were shown, including Black Adam, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Netflix’s Sandman, Dungeons & Dragons, and more! Then, we dive head-first into all the Marvel news, including She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, I Am Groot, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and then finish up with an in-de...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 77
“ How do you expect to stop the devil if you don't believe he's real? ” Robert, Jordan, and Sarah return to bring you their breakdown of Stranger Things 4! We go into what worked for us, what didn't, and theorize where the Duffer Brothers will go next in the fifth and final season. Robert lays out some of his issues he had with this season, including bringing Eleven all the way back to basics. Sarah ponders if her house is in the upside down as we try to make sense of the logistics of another di...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 76
“Did we just turn into paint in one universe?” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return after a few weeks off to breakdown the latest Phase 4 MCU film, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Xochitl Gomez. Directed by Sam Raimi, and boy oh boy, was it a Sam Raimi film! We give our initial thoughts and discuss Wanda Maximoff's role in this film and her motivations. We talk about the introduction of America Chavez to the Marvel Cinema...
May 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 75
“ If you are justice, please do not lie. What is the price for your blind eye? ” Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul return to breakdown their thoughts on "The Batman" directed by Matt Reeves, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell. We give our initial thoughts and discuss Robert Pattinson as the "World's Greatest Detective". We discuss the film's portrayal of Gotham City, from the set design to the color palette. We break down how it stacks up to other Bat...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 74
“Step right up and behold one of the unexplained mysteries of the universe! Is he a man or beast?” Robert, Jordan, Joe and Sarah return to bring you their thoughts on "Nightmare Alley", the latest movie from esteemed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. We compare this film to del Toro's other work, talk about whether or not Bradley Cooper was believable in his role as Stanton Carlisle, the film's 4 Oscar nominations including "best picture". We discuss how most of the characters seem like awful people...
Feb 18, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 73
“ The following takes place between 12AM and 1AM on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Events occur in real time. ” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return in our 72nd episode of the podcast to bring you a brand new episode in the S1E1 series. We traveled back to 2001 to watch the very first episode of the hit television series “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland. We go over our initial thoughts on the pilot episode, covering what worked for us and what didn’t. We discuss the attention to detail...
Feb 02, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 72
“ Do you like scary movies? ” Robert, Jordan, and Sarah are back to discuss the 1996 slasher "Scream"! Directed by Wes Craven, Scream would go on to completely revitalize the genre and even got a few sequels out of it. So with the recent release of the fifth installment, the Pop Kannon crew decided it would be a great time to travel back to the mid-90s and talk about the original! We go over what worked for us, including subverting expectations with the beginning of the film, the acting, the way...
Jan 19, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 71
“ I'm not here to ruin anything. I'm just going to kill Barton, have some appetizers, and then I'll go. ” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return with the first episode of 2022! We decided to spill our guts about the Disney+ Series; Hawkeye. We discuss a variety of topics that cover the entire season, including Hawkeye and Kate's relationship. We bring up the MCU's decision to ret-con Clint's hearing loss and whether or not it's a fair representation of the Matt Fraction book that heavily inspired the se...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
“Wait, i t's just MATH?! ” Robert, Jordan, and Joe are back for the final episode of 2021 to break down their thoughts on the web-head's latest adventure in the MCU! The much-anticipated finale of the "Home" trilogy has been released to the world, and boy, do WE HAVE A LOT TO SAY . *SPOILER-FILLED DISCUSSION* We talk about the returning cast of characters from the previous Spider-Man films and how they translated to the MCU. We ponder whether or not Uncle Ben matters. we reflect on Peter's relat...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 69
“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” Since everyone is talking about Multiversal possibilities, we decided to travel back in time to 1988 and watch the original Disney and Warner Bros. crossover event; “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”! Jordan, Robert, Paul and Joe gush about the groundbreaking film directed by Robert Zemeckis. We discuss the depth of the characters such as Eddie Valiant and Roger Rabbit, how Jessica Rabbit is a perfect femme fatale, the strenuous filmmaking process, and how the team...
Dec 09, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 68
"Alas, earwax!" Travel back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the Pop Kannon crew looks at "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and discuss the overall franchise 20 years later! Join Robert, Jordan, Sarah and Joe for a fun discussion about 20 years of Harry Potter films, the legacy they've left on cinematic franchises, the performances from a VERY green cast of kids, the restrictions around filming a movie with that many child actors, whether or not we preferred Richard Harris ...
Nov 25, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 67
"Are you sure you want to do that, Mr Whitman?" Marvel's Eternals have finally made their appearance in the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe. Robert, Jordan, and Joe ventured out to their theaters to check it out, and in the 66th episode of Pop Kannon, the guys spill their guts about the 7,000 years the Eternals spent on Earth. In this episode, we dig into the diverse cast and complex characters, including the relationship between Sersi & Ikaris. We ponder whether or not this movie fits in ...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 66
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." Part ONE of Denis Villeneuve's "DUNE" has taken over theaters and HBOMax and this week on Pop Kannon, Joe, Jordan and Robert gave it a watch and give their thoughts on this massive sci-fi epic. This episode was recorded prior to the official announcement of a part two from Lionsgate, so we talk about the possibility of a sequel film. Other topics range from the filmmaking; such as the sound desig...
Oct 27, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 65
"They're hereeeeee." Pop Kannon is back for another fan's choice episode from the Collective, and we decided to get a little spooky with this one! "Poltergeist" was released in 1982 and has since become one of the most beloved horror films of all time. Join Jordan, Robert, Sarah and Joe as we reflect on their childhood memories of the film and how we feel about it now. We discuss the influence Steven Spielberg had on the filmmaking, we analyze the anti-materialistic subtext, the dynamic family u...
Oct 13, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 64
"So what? No fuckin' ziti now?" With the release of the prequel film "The Many Saints of Newark: A Sopranos Story" upon us, we decided now would be the best time to go all the way back to the year 1999 and continue our S1E1 series with THE SOPRANOS. Join us as Robert, Jordan and Sarah discuss the massively successful HBO original series written and directed by creator David Chase. Jordan and Sarah give their first impressions of seeing the show, while Robert reflects on his first exposure to it ...
Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 63
"I know you don't like to talk about your life, but a guy with a freaking MACHETE FOR AN ARM just chopped our bus in half!" The Summer of Marvel continues! Join Robert, Jordan, and Joe as they discuss the highs and lows of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings". We dissect the spectacular action beats of the film, praise Simu Liu for his portrayal of the titular hero, and talk about the legendary Tony Leung's memorable performance as one of the better MCU villains. We also try to answer whe...
Sep 15, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 62
"Yes, she knows it's a Multipass. Anyway, we're in love." The Pop Kannon Collective has spoken and voted for THIS VERY EPISODE! Join Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe as they take a trip back to 1997 and revisit the Luc Besson film; "THE FIFTH ELEMENT"! We dissect the film and reminisce on our first memories of it . We also question if Korben Dallas is problematic, put over Milla Jovovich and Gary Oldman's acting abilities, learn some interesting facts about the production design from Paul, and of co...
Sep 01, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 61
"If I die 'cause I gambled on love, it will be a worthy death." Join Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul to discuss the latest DC Film from the visionary Director James Gunn! Like Starro, "The Suicide Squad" has been unleashed upon the world via HBOMax and in theaters. We discuss the plot, the massive cast, connections between this film and the overall DCEU, the heart of the movie being rooted in character, the impressive filmmaking and action sequences, and of course, the fate of Weasel. We are also a...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 60
"You can't get to the end until you've been changed by the journey." Season 1 of "Loki" has wrapped up on Disney+ and has forever changed things going forward. Join Robert, Jordan and Joe as they talk about the entire 6-episode season and what it did for the character. We discuss our initial thoughts on the show, reflect on some comments we made when they announced the series back in 2019, We also take some time to give our opinions on the Infinity Stones, the theory of a time sync with WandaVis...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 59
"Before I was an Avenger, I made mistakes... and a lot of enemies." Marvel recently returned to the big screen with "Black Widow", so Robert, Jordan and Joe are here to have an honest talk about the latest entry in the MCU. We discuss our expectations going into it, how the film uses "throwaway" lines from Avengers to flesh out the world, and the on-screen chemistry between Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and David Harbour. We also take some time to give our opinions on the Task...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 58
"You need to find your reason for living, man. You've got to find, your big, just gigantic drum kit, you know?" Travel back to the year 1980 with Robert, Jordan, Sarah and Joe as we review the pilot episode of " FREAKS AND GEEKS " on a special S1E1! We discuss the incredible cast of the short-lived Judd Apatow & Paul Feig series, whether or not it's an honest depiction of teenagers in high school, the show's willingness to confront complicated themes in the pilot, playing dodgeball, and of c...
Jul 08, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 57
"The only power I have is that I believe we can do better." It's Wednesday and that means Episode 56 is here! Robert, Jordan, and Joe are breaking down the Disney+ Series "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier". We discuss the legacy of Captain America with Sam Wilson on the big screen, the tragic story of Isaiah Bradley, the increasingly poor decisions of John Walker, The Power Broker "twist", Karli Morgenthau and the Flagsmashers, and of course, the wonderful chemistry between Sebastian Stan and A...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 56
"It is by going down into the abyss where we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure." Episode 55 is here and Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe are discussing the latest Zack Snyder film for Netflix... "Army of the Dead"! We discuss this interesting take on the zombie genre, our thoughts on Dave Bautista as a leading man, the Canon Dream Lenses used by Snyder to shoot the film, and Tig Notaro being added in post. We also ponder who the American President is within t...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 55
"GET OVER HERE" and listen to what Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe think of the new "Mortal Kombat" film from Warner Bros.! We discuss an array of topics, including if we feel the game's source material successfully translates to film. Did we like the movie's original character, Cole? We ponder if Kabal is from New Jersey and Robert gives some insight as to WHY he feels like Ryan Reynolds wouldn't work as Johnny Cage in a sequel. All this and more in our 54th installment of Pop Kannon! We are also ...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 54
"LET THEM (TALK ABOUT) FIGHT(ING)!" In the latest installment of Pop Kannon, Robert and Jordan are joined by Paul and Joe to chat about the latest "Monsterverse" film! We talk about the human element, the incorporation of the Hollow Earth, the scope of this film compared to previous films, and THE FIGHTS! So if you've seen the film in theaters or on HBO Max, let's sit down and hash this entire thing out! The Good, The Bad, and the MONSTERS! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 53
"LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the NEW (episode) 52 of Pop Kannon!" Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe give their thoughts on the heavily anticipated 4-hour cut of Justice League; Directed by Zack Snyder! We discuss our opinions on the massive story beats, the benefits of streaming platforms for artists, the way this movie frames the characters in a completely different light, the parallels between other DCEU films, and of course, THE KNIGHTMARE. So make your own future and hit ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In the 51st installment of Pop Kannon, Robert, Jordan, and Joe give their thoughts on the Disney+ Series WandaVision ! We heap praise on Elizabeth Olsen's performance(s), break down the importance of Malcom in the Middle, the decisions regarding certain story choices, the inclusion of smaller characters within the MCU, and a whole bunch more! We are also available via VIDEO on YouTube! Head to our LinkTree to subscribe! https://linktr.ee/PopKannon Engage with us on social media and tell us how w...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Pop Kannon returns with our 50th episode AND our first episode of 2021! On this installment, Robert and Jordan are joined by Sarah and Paul to discuss their thoughts about WONDER WOMAN 1984! We dissect the plot of the film, as well as take a look at the characters, their motivations, their dialogue, the questionable decisions the filmmakers made and more. What worked for some and what didn't for others AND WHY. Regardless of how you feel about the movie, let us know in the comments! As always, t...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, Robert and Jordan sit down for a cozy fireside chat to discuss the winner of the Greatest Holiday Movie Tournament - Christmas Vacation! We share our favorite moments from the film, the impact it has on our own family Christmases, and why we agree with it winning. And speaking of the tournament, we also break down what happened within the tourney itself, highlighting our favorite matchups and movies throughout! Don't agree? Let us know in the comments! https://linktr.ee/PopKanno...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In Episode 48, we return to our S1E1 series! Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe and Sarah to look back at the pilot episode of "Supernatural"! We discuss everyone's experiences with the show, who HASN'T seen it, what their opinions of the first episode were, will they continue watching the show, and MORE! We also discuss trying to write for TV in 2005 on a network, the mythology of the series, as well as the performances by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. Do not miss this EXTRA-NATURAL episo...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 48
