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TomCast POPCast!

Join host Tom & friends each week as they explore the top stories of pop culture! Reviews of movies, shows and more. There is a certain emphasis towards comic book based properties, which means we talk a lot of Marvel and DC! Coming to you from San Diego,CA! Part of the ThreeBZine Network!
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Episodes

We Wear Caps & Sleeves On This Popcast. (Mostly)

Tom is join by Cody Thompson (Beer Night in San Diego Podcast) to discuss our favorite baseball movies! Please follow the show at: TomCastPOPCast on Twitter and Instagram . Email: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at our PATREON page for exclusive bonus content! Follow Cody on twitter and instagram: @Beernightinsandiego Please, like, subscribe and share the show with your friends on all of your favorite podcast platforms and if you can take the time to write a 5-Star review, it will b...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 40 minEp. 101

"The Old Guard" (Spoilers) + News & Thank You's!

Tom and Roger celebrate episode/issue 100 by reviewing the new Netflix movie, "The Old Guard" based on the Image Comics series by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez. We also have a ton of news relating to Star Wars, Batwoman, Stargirl, Matt Reeves GCPD series on HBO Max, The Boys Season 2 and Ready Player Two. Episode 100 is here, thank you so much for listening and supporting this local, independent podcast! Please follow the show at: TomCastPOPCast on Twitter and Instagram . Email: tomcastpopcas...

Jul 14, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 100

4th of July Movies a.k.a. That Time Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger beat the British!

Tom and Mark are here to save your holiday weekend! Sure, things in America aren't great right now, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few movies out there that might stir some patriotic feelings in even the most cynical of us. Well, maybe. You wath Roland Emmereich movies at your own peril! Please follow the show at: TomCastPOPCast on Twitter and Instagram . Email: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at our PATREON page for exclusive bonus content! Follow Mark on twitter and instagra...

Jun 30, 20201 hr 37 minEp. 99

ALIEN (1979) Cinematic Perfection!

A nostalgia filled trip down memory lane as Tom and Mark discuss the greatness that is the 1979 Ridley Scott Masterpiece, ALIEN; starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Yaphet Koto, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, Veronica Cartwright & John Hurt. This is a discussion of appreciation between two longtime fans in an attempt to share our appreciation with the wonderful listeners of this podcast. (Tho we did forget to mention Jones! Dammit!) Please follow the show at: TomCastPOPCast on Twitter an...

Jun 23, 20201 hr 34 minEp. 98

The Roundup: Star Wars, The Curious Case of Batwoman, Stargirl and The Passing of Denny O'Neil

Tom and Roger join forces to form Voltron....or just discuss nerd stuff. The Passing on Comic Book Icon Denny O'Neil, we discuss the strange case of the BATWOMAN TV series, the interesting potential of STARGIRL, and the NEW Star Wars video game, SQUADRONS!! Please follow the show at: TomCastPOPCast on Twitter and Instagram . Email: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at our PATREON page for exclusive bonus content! Follow Roger on twitter and instagram: @JediRog Please, like, subscribe ...

Jun 16, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 97

IRON MAN (2008) w/ Ken Gartin

Tom is joined by the one, the only Ken Gartin (@RedtheTrucker) to discuss the lynchpin of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Iron Man. It's a fun, trip down memory lane as we discuss some of the reasons why we think this film works so well and still holds up as a re-watchable modern classic! Follow the Show @tomcastpopcast on Twitter and Instagram Email the show: TomCastPOPCast@gmail.com Follow Ken: @redthetrucker Join POPHead Nation and get exclusive bonus content!! Music by Dirty Sweet Thanks for ...

Jun 11, 20201 hr 40 minEp. 96

Guilty Pleasure Movies...(OK, we don't feel guilty about enjoying these movies AT ALL!!)

A positive vibes POPCast! There is a ton happening IRL and we wanted to put a show together this week that would provide a little distraction from the intensity surrounding us all. This week we have compiled a list of some of our favorite bad movies i.e. guilty pleasures. Sure, we know they aren't exactly great cinema, but we have stupid fun watching these stupid movies! Enjoy and sound off with your own favorites! Please follow the show at: TomCastPOPCast on Twitter and Instagram . Email: tomca...

Jun 02, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 95

Sequels: The Great and the Not So Great...i.e. Terrible!

Tom and Roger have a fun conversation discussing some of the virtues of our favorite sequels while also kicking a few bad sequels right in their special place! We discuss a whole slew of films that have good and terrible sequels. It is far from a comprehensive list and we don't include the films of the M.C.U or Star Wars...or Godfather II but its still FUN!! follow the show @tomcastpopcast on Twitter and Instagram . email the show tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation for as little as $1 ...

May 28, 20201 hr 53 minEp. 94

You Think This Is The Darkest Timeline? (Our favorite alternate realities and dark futures from across Pop Culture!)

Tom and Roger gather via Skype to talk about some of our favorite stories from across Popular culture that feature alternate realities and dark futures for humanity because, if you think shit is bad now, just know, it can get so very much worse! Days of Future Past, The Age of Apocalypse, Old Man Logan, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Terminator, Avengers: Endgame, Planet of the Apes, and Back to the Future 2 are just a few of the wonderful examples of alternate timeline and dark futures, bu...

May 21, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 93

Anson Mount/ Timothy Olyphant Love Fest! (Star Trek and Star Wars News!)

Tom and Regan reconnect to discuss the mutual excitement for the Anson Mount lead Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series that sees him resume his role as Captain Christopher Pike of the U.S.S. Enterprise with Ethan Peck as Mr. Spock and Rebecca Romain as Number 1! We also speculate to who/what Timothy Olyphant could be playing in Season 2 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Thrawn anyone? Follow the Show: @tomcastpopcast on twitter & IG Roger @jediRog on twitter & IG Email the show: tomcastpopc...

May 19, 202045 min

Web-Heads Unite! Spider-Man Movies Ranked!!

Tom and Roger dust off their trusty web-shooters and share their personal rankings of the 8 theatrically released Spider-Man (Spider-Men??) Movies!! **Sadly, the joy at seeing mechanical web-shooters vs. organic web-shooters doesn't come up in this episode, but I promise to mention it in a future show.** Follow the show: @tomcastpopcast on Twitter and Instagram Email the show: Tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Follow Roger: @JediRog on Twitter and IG ...

May 14, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 92

May the 4th Be With You...On May 5th! (Star Wars Movies Ranked!)

Tom is joined by his brother, Mark (the guy he's seen all these movies with!!), as they rank all the theatrically released Star Wars movies (sorry, No Ewok tv movies allowed!). We know it's going to be controversial, but we LOVE Star Wars so let's give this a shot! We also get a few rankings from good friends of the show to share as well! Happy May the 4th Be With You! Please follow the show @tomcastpopcast on IG and Twitter email the show tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at www.patr...

May 05, 20201 hr 40 minEp. 91

Return of the Jedi (1983) I'm Afraid this Podcast is Quite Operational!

Tom and Roger head to Endor for nostalgia filled trip with Admiral Akbar! Big trouble lurks in sector 47! Star Wars as discussed by super fans and friends! follow the show @tomcastpopcast on IG and Twitter follow Roger @JediRog on IG and Twitter Email the show tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at PATREON for sweet BONUS content!! Please like, subscribe, follow and share this rad, small, independent pop culture podcast! It is greatly appreciated! 5 star reviews are always welcome and w...

May 01, 20202 hr 4 minEp. 90

The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Never Tell Us The Odds!

Tom and Roger evacuate Echo Base just in time to record a 40th Anniversary spectacular for one of our favorite movies, The Empire Strikes Back, episode 5 of the Star Wars saga!! No critical commentary, no rants and raves against the film, just an unabashed loved-fest!!! Follow the show: @tomcastpopcast on IG and Twitter email the show at tomcastpopcast@gmail.com join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Follow Roger @JediRog on IG and Twitter. Thanks for listening!!!! ★ Support this ...

Apr 21, 20202 hr 1 minEp. 89

Comic-Con gets Comic-Cancelled!

Tom is here to talk about the breaking news about San Diego Comic-Con getting cancelled for the first time due to COVID-19 concerns/restrictions. We also share some more POP-Culture news from Star Wars, Justice League Dark and DUNE! follow the show: @tomcastpopcast on twitter and IG email the show: Tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at patreon.com/tomcastpopcast. Please like, subscribe and share our show with your friends, and 5 star reviews are very appreciated! Music by Dirty Sweet T...

Apr 18, 202033 minEp. 88

Star Wars (1977); You Never Forget Your First Death Star!

Tom and Roger take a trip through nostalgia filled hyperspace and discuss why we love Star Wars so much and why we thing the story of a farm boy, a princess and a rogue has captivated the world for over 40 years! Follow the show @tomcastpopcast on Twitter and IG email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Roger is @jedirog on twitter and IG Join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast for EXCLUSIVE content!! Please like, follow and subscribe to the show, and 5 star reviews go a long way to...

Apr 14, 20201 hr 49 minEp. 87

Comic-Con or Corona-Con? And maybe some Tiger King!

Tom and Roger return via Skype to discuss the few random topics that are floating around in the POP culture ether! Including the state of San Diego Comic-Con for 2020! Also, we can't help but talk a little about Tiger King, Stargirl, a new Edgar Wright film and a few other bits of info. follow Roger @JediRog on twitter and IG Follow the show @Tomcastpopcast on twitter and IG email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Please like, share and subs...

Apr 02, 202058 minEp. 86

Star Trek: Picard S1 E10 "Et in Arcadia Ego pt.2" (Spoilers...and some vitriol)

Tom and Regan return to discuss our utter disappointment and frustration with the season finale of Star Trek: Picard. BUT, all is not lost! We do touch on the parts that we liked and our hopes for an improved season 2, because, at the end of the day, we are Star Trek fans and we really want this show to be better than OK. Follow the show @tomcastpopcast on twitter & IG email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com JOIN POPHead NATION at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Thanks to my current patreons...

Mar 28, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 85

$20? For that Piece of Crap?

Tom and Roger implement self-isolation and try recording via Skype, with moderate success. We open with updates on how we are dealing with Covid-19, Get started recapping news for Season 2 of The Mandalorian, discuss more delays in production due to the pandemic, briefly discuss non-news becoming news, the passing of director Stuart Gordon, get into a video game discussion and finally dive into the new format of paying for $20 theatrical films on streaming services. Follow Roger- @Jedirog on twi...

Mar 26, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 84

Star Trek: Picard S1 E9 "Et in Arcadia Ego pt.1" (Spoilers)

Tom and Regan converge to discus the latest episode of Mass Effect, er, we mean, Star Trek: Picard. Overall we had some serious issues with this episode and are left wondering how the hell are they going to fix this. It's a lot of fun and a very nerd heavy conversation this week on POPCast! Follow the show: @tomcastpopcast on twitter and IG email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com JOIN POPHEAD Nation! www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast and get special BONUS content! Thanks for listening, please enjo...

Mar 24, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 83

THE MANDALORIAN SPECIAL: AHSOKA TANO IN SEASON 2!

The internet is ablaze with news that Rosario Dawson has been cast as Ahsoka Tano for SEASON 2 of THE MANDALORIAN!! Tom is here to tell you why this means you should start watching The Clone Wars and Rebels NOW! Please follow the show tomcastpopcast on twitter and IG email: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Music by Dirty Sweet Please write a 5 star review and subscribe to this podcast on whatever service you like. Thanks for listening! ★ Support this...

Mar 20, 202025 minEp. 82

Strange Days = a Strange POPCast!

Tom and Roger return to discuss the devastating effects of the precautionary (and justified) closures of almost everything and how it has sort of shut down the world of movies and tv. We find some solace in VOD stepping up and even remember to discuss a crazy Marvel rumor. Follow Roger @JediRog on Twitter and IG Follow the show: @tomcastpopcast on Twitter & IG email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Thanks for listening, stay safe in the...

Mar 19, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 82

Star Trek: Picard S1 E8 "Broken Pieces" (SPOILERS)

Tom and Regan join the collective and process all the info we collected on out viewing of Star Trek: Picard season 1, episode 8: Broken Pieces! The plot is now at maximum warp and we are breaking it all down!! Regan doesn't do social media but please follow this, awesome, small, independent, podcast at: @tomcastpopcast on twitter and instagram email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com JOIN POPHead nation at patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Thanks for listening and your support!! Please like, and share ...

Mar 15, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 81

Star Trek: Picard S1 E7 "Nepenthe" (Spoliers)

Tom and Regan are back to share a tissue as Picard reunites with Will Riker and Deanna Troi! Dreams do come true! It's a spoiler filled, non-linear, recapping of one of our favorite episodes yet of the series, but it's not without a few Tribble Quibbles so join us for a fun-filled discussion with lots of laugh and only a few diversions. Follow the show!! @tomcastpopcast on twitter and instagram. Email: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Thanks for listenin...

Mar 07, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 80

A Cure for the Coronavirus! (Not an actual cure!)

Tom and Roger reunite to off an aural soothing salve to smooth out your week and help heal those coronavirus blues! It's a new jam-packed episode - Star Wars, Batman, The Witcher, DC Comics, She-Hulk, Marvel Comics and so much more!! Thanks for listening. Please subscribe to the show and give us a 5 Star review! Follow Roger: @JediRog on twitter and instagram Follow the show/Tom: @tomcastpopcast on twitter and @tomcastpopcast on instagram email the show: tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Support the show...

Mar 04, 20201 hr 41 minEp. 79

Star Trek: Picard S1 E6 "The Impossible Box" (Spoilers)

Time for Tom and Regan to review episode 6 of PICARD. "The Impossible Box" is probably our favorite episode of the show so far and we have a blast digging into some of the minutia of the episode while offering some fun theories and crazy conspiracies! Thanks for listening and please enjoy! Please follow the show @tomcastpopcast on twitter @tomcastpopcast on IG email the show at tomcastpopcast@gmail.com And consider joining POPHead Nation at PATREON Star Trek Picard currently streams on CBS All A...

Mar 02, 20201 hrEp. 78

Star Trek: Picard S1 E5 "Stardust City Rag" (Spoilers!)

Tom and Regan reunite to talk about the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard and all the spoilers that lie within. There are a few small divergences into hockey and what we are watching on TV at the end of the show, but mostly, PICARD! follow the show: tomcastpopcast on twitter and IG tomcastpopcast@gmail.com patreon.com/tomcastpopcast to JOIN and be a member of POPHead nation!! Star Trek: Picard streams Thursdays on CBS All-Access! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 26, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 77

Star Trek: Picard S1 E4 "Absolute Candor" (Spoilers)

Tom is join once again by his buddy Regan for a Star Trek: Picard review where we are forced to ask...does Picard have a white savior complex? Is he still OUR Captain? We get into all the nitty gritty including our growing crushes on Rios and his holograms and our absolute boredom with the Borg Cube storyline. Plus we make fun of bad Spycraft and Romulen incest. Also, some fairly big news. Thanks for checking it out!! Follow the show... NOW STREAMLINED! tomcastpopcast on Twitter and Instagram! e...

Feb 20, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 76

Picard S1 E3 "The End is the Beginning" Review (SPOILERS)

Tom is here with his in-depth review for episode 3 of Picard and offers up information from the prequel comics, and takes a few BIG SWINGS for potential future revelations on this show...that could totally be wrong. @tomcast_popcast on twitter @thetomcast_popcast on IG tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead Nation at www.patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Please subscribe to this show and 5 star reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 10, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 75

Chewing the Fat of Pop-Culture!

Tom and Roger and back and they are on fire! Super Bowl, Birds of Prey, Star Wars, Marvel, Disneyplus, and even some comics book reviews! Follow Roger @JediRog on Twitter and IG Follow the show: @Tomcast_popcast on Twitter @TheTomcast_POPcast on IG email the show : tomcastpopcast@gmail.com Join POPHead nation for exclusive content at patreon.com/tomcastpopcast Music by Dirty Sweet Thanks for listening! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 06, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 74
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