Popular Fanatics

We explore a pop culture phenomenon. Everything from movies, TV shows, music, cartoons, you name it, if it created an army of fanatics these guys want to know why. Hosted by Chad Perkins and Greg Casey. Part of the Twenty One Network. www.twentyonenetwork.com

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Episodes

Episode 16: Seth MacFarlane: Love him or hate him? - Part 1

Chad and Cory talk about the growing list of successes for MacFarlane including 'Family Guy', 'American Dad' and 'Ted'. Part 1 of 2.

Jul 10, 2013•45 min

Episode 15: How are The Simpsons still so popular? - Part 2

Chad and Fanatic Kim Dixon continue discussing how the show has remained so popular. Part 2 of 2.

Jul 03, 2013•51 min

Episode 14: How are The Simpsons still so popular? - Part 1

Chad welcomes 'The Simpsons' Fanatic Kim Dixon as the two long time fans discuss the golden years of the show and how it is still popular today. Part 1 of 2.

Jun 26, 2013•51 min

Episode 13: Why is Vine so addictive?

Chad welcomes back his long-lost co-host and Vine Fanatic Cory Cooley as they explore the popularity of the Vine app.

Jun 19, 2013•55 min

Episode 12: What makes a film a cult film? - Part 2

Chad and co-host Casey continue their talk with Fanatic Jay Walters about cult films. Part 2 of 2.

Jun 12, 2013•36 min

Episode 11: What makes a film a cult film? - Part 1

Chad and co-host Casey talk to Fanatic Jay Walters about what exactly propels a film to cult film status. Part 1 of 2.

Jun 05, 2013•41 min

Episode 10: Why are Comic Book Movies king? - Part 2

Chad and David continue the comic book movie discussion with Fanatics Kody and Coolness. Part 2 of 2.

May 29, 2013•1 hr 5 min

Episode 9: Why are Comic Book Movies king? - Part 1

Chad and David welcome Fanatics Kody and Coolness, hosts of the Podgravy Podcast, to explore why comic book movies now dominate the big screen. Part 1 of 2.

May 22, 2013•1 hr 2 min

Episode 8: When does Superman come on?

Chad welcomes back Fanatics David Cottingham and Casey Cooley to discuss Superman's history on TV.

May 15, 2013•1 hr 2 min

Episode 7: Why ask why?

Cory is missing, David steps in and he and Chad talk about some of the first things they became fanatic about.

May 08, 2013•47 min

Episode 6: Why are Reality TV shows so popular? - Part 2

The guys continue talking reality TV with Fanatic Katie Doyle. Part 2 of 2.

May 01, 2013•48 min

Episode 5: Why are Reality TV shows so popular? - Part 1

Chad and Cory talk with Katie Doyle about her experiences of being on reality TV. Part 1 of 2.

Apr 24, 2013•49 min

Episode 4: What's so magical about Harry Potter? - Part 2

The guys continue the 'Harry Potter' discussion with Fanatic Casey Cooley. Part 2 of 2.

Apr 17, 2013•44 min

Episode 3: What's so magical about Harry Potter? - Part 1

The guys catch Potter mania as they discuss the 'Harry Potter' franchise with Fanatic Casey Cooley on a very magical edition of Popular Fanatics. Part 1 of 2.

Apr 10, 2013•43 min

Episode 2: Why are we so crazy about The Walking Dead?

The guys welcome 'The Walking Dead' Fanatic David Cottingham to discover why we're so crazy for this recent pop phenomenon.

Apr 03, 2013•1 hr 6 min

Episode 1: What's the deal with Seinfeld?

Chad and Cory welcome 'Seinfeld' Fanatic Russell Johnson for the pilot episode of Popular Fanatics. The guys ask the tough question: "What is the deal with Seinfeld?" (to be said in a Jerry Seinfeld voice)

Mar 27, 2013•1 hr 13 min

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