This week the guys are covering everything Star Wars, talking theories, thoughts and predictions for Episode VIII The Last Jedi, all of the issues EA has encountered with Battlefront 2 and how the game has continued to rip off its players, they breakdown the rise and climb of Bitcoin over the past week and what crypto-currency means for everyone moving forward, and Brian explains why he's still watching The Walking Dead (and upset with himself for still watching it) and the guys share other show...
Dec 11, 2017•50 min•Ep. 53
This week the guys are breaking down the upcoming movie from James Franco and Seth Rogan, The Disaster Artist, which is based off a book which is based off the making of the "best worst movie" ever made, The Room. They also share what the worst movie they've each seen has been, the guys breakdown the Matt Lauer story and how the scandals in entertainment continue to poor out, and they review the epicness that was The Avengers Inifinity War trailer, the records it broke, and what it means for the...
Dec 07, 2017•59 min•Ep. 52
We know we've been gone for what seems like forever, we know while we've been gone Hollywood has gone to sh*t, and we know that while we've been gone GEOSTORM was nearly #1 at the box office....but all that stops now.... WE'RE BACK! And we're coming back from break better than ever, one of us is even married now! (yeah we couldn't believe it either) There's no better way to come back from break than with one of the best friends of the Pop Not Soda show, Chad Cavanaugh from Grunt1bComics! Chad ac...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 51
Surprise!! They guys know they're supposed to be on break, but so much in the world of pop culture went down this past week the guys knew they had to get the band back together. So this week, the guys are talking about the record breaking It, the possibility of Leo taking up the mantle of the Joker in an origin story, they break down all the new Apple products and if the iPhone X is really worth it, and the guys give a rundown of all their Emmy predictions!
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 49
As summer comes to an end, the guys are taking a break! But before they do, they're here for one last epic summer episode. They're talking how Amazon and Prime Members are going to take over Whole Foods, the ridiculousness that is MoviePass and how AMC is unsuccessfully trying to stop it, and the guys give their first ever Game of Fantasy Thrones line up, which you definitely won't want to miss! As the guys take a break for a few weeks, make sure to follow them on their instagram @pop_notsoda to...
Aug 28, 2017•50 min•Ep. 48
Brian and Dan are bringing you the first ever Fantasy Football Special! They're using their mediocre expertise to break down drafting strategy, sleepers, best overall position picks, and even their favorite team names for this season. Make sure to check it out and we guarantee you'll make it to the championship...but our lawyers say we can't promise it will help you win!
Aug 22, 2017•53 min•Ep. 47
This week the guys are still talking about Westeros and Game of Thrones and that dragon battle, they recap the great action movies that have already come out this summer, and preview what is still to come, the guys break down Taylor Swift's strong fight against the groping DJ who was suing her, and the guys break down the crazy long match card for this week's Summerslam and give their predictions and thoughts about if 6 hours of wrestling is really too much.
Aug 14, 2017•44 min•Ep. 46
This week the guys are recording live from the pre party for Brett's birthday celebration, Brett Republic VII, and they're talking the guys from Rick and Morty getting their hands on Szechuan Sauce, the let down of Dark Tower and what it means for the franchise, in comparison, what movies like Message from the King may mean for the ability to debut feature films on streaming services, and Brian and Dan share their "best/worst' Brett stories in celebration of Brett Republic VII.
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 45
This week the guys are joined by returning guest Jon Allen as they talk all his new projects, including Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans, his current wrestling gimmicks, and what's next for him. They also discuss all the news from San Diego Comic-Con, how the event has grown and the atmosphere it brings to San Diego, the coolest things about bringing fans together, and all of the trailer releases from the week!
Jul 24, 2017•53 min•Ep. 44
This week the guys open up with the surprise bankruptcy and how it hit close to home, Brian and Dan breakdown Spider-Man: Homecoming's Ultimate Amazingness as spoiler-free as they can be, the guys run down the Emmy nominations, they call their shots for season 7 theories for Game of Thrones, and they review the entertaining trainwreck that has been the McGregor/Mayweather press tour.
Jul 17, 2017•55 min•Ep. 43
Happy post-4th of July episode!! Brett and Dan are the helm of the show this week as Brian is MIA, for reasons unknown only speculated, and are joined by retired Marine Corps Sergeant Julian Torres as they talk Hannibal Buress bold red carpet prank, the (finally announced) new season of Rick & Morty, rumors of a new Tremors TV Show that could see Kevin Bacon returning nearly 25 years after his original role, and an exclusive interview with Julian, learning about his climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro,...
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 42
This week the guys are joined by the owner of World Seasonings Travis, as they talk the surprise firing of the Han Solo prequel directors and the apointment of Ron Howard, they discuss the controversy surrounding Bachelor in Paradise and the conclusion of the internal investigation, they predict what Amazon may do with Whole Foods, and have an exclusive interview with Travis about how World Seasonings came to be, the story behind their blends, and how he's trying to make the world a healthier pl...
Jun 26, 2017•50 min
This week the guys are recording from the road! Brian and Dan get the show to start all to themelves as they make their way to the train station to pick up Brett, and before they pick up Brett they talk the mega fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. Once they pick up Brett the guys talk fair expectations and what they're looking forward to most. The guys then record on the way home, with all the aftermath and adventures from the the San Diego County Fair.
Jun 19, 2017•35 min
This week the guys are helping Brett plan his bachelor party and talk the do's and dont's of bachelor parties, they run down all the news circling the last two seasons of HBO's Game of Thrones and give some of their predictions for the rest of the series, and Brett challneges Brian and Dan to see who knows fair food best.
Jun 12, 2017•36 min
This week the guys are joined by Movie Brewhouse Prouctions for a jam packed episode discussing Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest and what is left of his reputation, dive into the NBA Finals and compare the CAVS/Warriors triliogy to famous movie trilogies, they discuss the impact Wonder Woman's success could have on the film industry and have an exclusive interview with the men behind Movie Brewhouse Productions. Make sure to check out the Movie Brewhouse Productions YouTube channel !...
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This week the guys are talking the hottest, most questionable trend of fidget spinners, what they're good for and what use they actually have, dive into the newest addition to the Alien Universe, Alien Covenant, and all that depends on it before Brett and Dan headed to see that cinematic tragedy, and the guys talk the Madden Curse and if it will finally claim the most deserving victim, Tom Brady.
May 23, 2017•46 min
This week the guys are joined by a special guest in the studio, co-owner nad co-founder of Societe Brewing Company, Doug Constantiner as the guy's talk their taste test of the new Taco Bell Naked Chicken Chips (video on Facebook) and other terrible fast food fads, they give a share a short review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and their impressions of the future for the Marvel Universe, and the guys talk with Doug about how Societe came about, his jounrey into craft brewing, and his vision fo...
May 15, 2017•1 hr 2 min
This week the guys are tackling future movie news, including rumors of a Fast series spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, Jeff Goldblum reprising his role in Jurassic World 2, and the secret title of the Avengers: Infinity War sequel and how spoiler-ish a title can really be. And Brett and Dan share their recent experiences at a fine dining establishment and wonder how places like it are still in business.
May 02, 2017•50 min
This week the guys are jioned in studio by Senior Palomitas himself, stand up comedian and friend of the show Brent Lowrey as they talk Julia Roberts being named People's "Most Beautiful Woman" and what that really means, they breakdown the announced soundtrack of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and discuss some of their favorite movie soundtracks, and they also have an exclusive interview with Brent to learn about the history of his nickname "Senior Palomitas," how he got started in com...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 1 min
The guys are back from their spring break and are joined by special guests Truxton Mile as they record this episode from the awesome Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station, San Diego. The guys talk all the PR plunders they missed while they were gone (United, Pepsi, Sean Spicer) and this year's Coachella. Through the interview Truxton Mile tell us what they would wear and who they would perform with at festivals, the best things in Bakersfield, what's new with the band, and ...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 14 min
The time has come - the end of the Best TV Character of ALL TIME Bracket is here! The guys fight for the championship match up (almost literally) and then they crown a champion. But before they jump into the celebration of the best character to ever grace a television set, the guys talk celebrity statues, Archer's alternative reality extension for its upcoming season, and Brian's movie reviews return to unfortunately review Dax Shepard's CHIPs. Then it's all bracket and championship talk from th...
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 4 min
This week the guys are back talking the reboot of the Power Rangers and the potential for an updated series, giving their predictions of Wrestlmania (spoiler: they're usually wrong), discuss the options for the casting of the character Cable in the upcoing Deadpool series and who their fantasy castings would be, and the guys dive into the Final 4 of the Best TV Character of ALL TIME bracket to see who will make the Championship!
Mar 27, 2017•58 min
This week's brand new epsiode is riding the wave of March Madness as the guys talk about the most unproductive week at work, the most annoying commericials that accompany the March Madness games, and how more companies are embracing the spirit of the tournament, they break down the upcoming Netflix Specials from Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer's struggle with trolls and her Netflix special, and what Netflix has to offer to the future of stand up comedy, and the guys narrow down the Elite 8 of the Be...
Mar 20, 2017•58 min
The guys are back this week, a little hungover from the amazing Royal Stumble II, with a special Tuesday episode! Brian and Dan breakdown the awesomeness that is Logan, they talk the unprecedented failure of the Nintendo Switch (it may have made money but mo' money mo' problems), and they guys complete the entire 2nd round of the Best TV Character of ALL TIME Bracket! Get your brackets, your barely working switch, and a Cuban cigar and enjoy the episode!
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 4 min
This week the guys are joined in the studio by the band Retra (formerly known as The 13th formerly known as Retra) as they talk Subway's chicken scandal, Uber's free fall, Snap Inc.'s IPO launch, and an interview with Retra, what's next for the band, and Retra busts out the guitars for an exclusive live acoustic set.
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 1 min
This week the guys are raving about Jordan Peele's thriller Get Out and how Peele made everyday racism even more terrifying than it already is, the guys give their infamous "day after" predictions for the Oscars (for the first time they went smoother than the actual show), and the guys finish the first round of their Best TV Character of ALL TIME Bracket!! (make sure to follow along with your bracket!) This episode is sponsored by www.raterhino.com.
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 2 min
This week the guys have a special Tuesday episode so everyone could enjoy their President's day! This week the guys are talking Dan's recent jury duty experience, Brett's victorious experience on the Celebrity Name Game and the behind the scenes scoop, they breakdown how many people in the White House Stone Cold Steve Austin has stunner'd and which wrestlers they'd want in their President's Cabinet, they dive into the claims against YouTube's PewDiePie, and the guys start breaking down their Bes...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr
The guys are back from a week off and dive straight into the aftermath of the Super Bowl win (like Brady's stolen jersey & the misplaced game ball), they give a rundown of the Super Bowl movie trailers, they list their hopes for Chapter 2, and the guys breakdown Valentine's day, Brett gives his Pop Five List of healthy movie relationships and the guys give suggestions for the best movies to watch on Valentine's day.
Feb 13, 2017•52 min
This week the guys talk M. Night Shyamalan's continued return to making "pretty good" movies, they breakdown what they think is the greatest twist in movie history (not to be confused with surprise endings), give predictions and hopes for yesterday's Royal Rumble, and the go over everything that makes the Super Bowl one of the greatest days of the year and give their case for why the Monday after should really be a national holiday. This episode is sponsored by www.RateRhino.com!
Jan 30, 2017•46 min
Get ready for Season Three!! Brett, Brian and Dan are back and start off hot discussing the debacle that has been the Chargers' relocation to Los Angeles and all its early failures, the guys cover all of the early 2017 box office bombs (poor Ben Affleck), Dan gives his Pop 5 list of "Most Anticipated Super Hero Movies of 2017," Brett breaks down the upcoming release (tomorrow) of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and the guys recap the Nintendo Switch event and what it holds for the future of gaming. ...
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 1 min
