"Heroes in a Halfshell. Podcast Power!" Cowabunga everyone! We are highlighting the most adolescent terrapins this week by revising this 90's blockbuster. Our contestants share their history with the turtles, delve into some of the lore of the Turtles and answer questions about antique stores, revenge plots, the logistics of the ooze. Just remember: never pay full price for a late pizza. Check out "Coco The Barbarian Needs A Friend" on Mission: Rejected feed here Host: Mo McGee Contestants: Ste...
Aug 14, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 58
"You ever hear the term 'podcaster'...used outside of its normal meaning?" We've got another Bronson caper for you all this week. Our contestants answer questions about elaborate assassinations, weird parties, sleepy time tea, big cats, motorcycles, and as usual, we take a trip to the zoo. Come listen, it won't even cost you a lot of bread! Check out "Coco The Barbarian Needs A Friend" on Mission: Rejected feed here Get your tickets for Mission: Rejected live on Saturday, August 2nd Host...
Jul 31, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 57
"Oh my Podcast, my pants are toast" It is summer, and we got ourselves a summer blockbuster this week. Our contestants answer questions about what's true and what's not about how this film came to be, discuss the differences between the theatrical and directors cuts, and decide where this film fits in the Ghostbusters cannon. When there are movies to discuss we always Answer the Call! Check out Chilling Scenarios here Check out "Coco The Barbarian Needs A Friend" on Mission: Rejected feed here...
Jul 17, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 56
"To bee or not to bee? Isn't that the bloody question? I think I'll take to podcast." What's the buzz everyone? This week we are making a beeline to this 2024 action extravaganza. Our panel talks about where this sits among Statham films, accents, car product placement, the different evil weirdos the Beekeeper dispatches as well as the disappointing lack of bee puns in this film. Swarm, don't walk because this is a show you will not want to miss. Host: Steve Goff Contestants: Mo McGee, Brendan N...
Jul 03, 2025•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 55
"Madam Secretary, I don't represent any one particular podcast, but I'd like to address the delegates." We are talking Superman this week...no not that movie...The infamous 80's Cannon "Disasterpiece" that put the whole franchise to sleep. Our constants discuss kids writing to their local superhero, the journey Lex Luthor's hair takes throughout the series, scenes that were deleted for the original cut, as well as some of the strangest powers Superman has ever demonstrated. You don't have to be ...
Jun 19, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Happy Birthday! On this day 2 years ago we published our first show. This year has been great, and to celebrate we are revisiting those shows in the only way we know how: a quiz show. We've got questions about the movies, questions about our guest and questions about...our questions. Thanks to everyone who has supported us. Excited for new films, new contestants and new head-scratching questions in the weeks to come. Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee...
Jun 08, 2025•33 min
"When I want your podcast, I'll beat it out of you." Another year, another Norris film. This time we are traveling to the mean streets of Chicago for a hard-boiled police drama. Our contestants answer questions about local landmarks and actors, as well as baseball, get-rich-quick schemes, and killer robots. Put on your Cubs hat and Action Jeans and celebrate the start of our new year with us! Get your tickets for Mission: Rejected live on Saturday, August 2nd Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: St...
Jun 05, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 53
"Another one of them new worlds. No beer, no women, no podcasts, nothin'." Greetings Earthlings. For this week we are sending back dispatches from a planet that you're not allowed to go to...unless you ask nicely. Our contestants answer questions about the sci-fi jargon, the antiquated sexual politics and everyone's favorite robot. Just strap on your Plastic Educator and enjoy the show. Check out Mary's Tiktok here Host : Bob Killion Contestants: Chris Brockway, Mary Brownlee, Steve Goff...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 52
"Oh, I just wanted to say good-bye and remind you that the podcasters always win, even in the eighties." We have a famous flop to discuss this week. Our panel dives into...a lot of things: Grease (1978), rattlesnakes, Mattel, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim, Xanadu (1980)...as well as answer questions about Megaforce. We take a look at what doesn't work as well as what almost works; the weird, the off-kilter and the technically groundbreaking. You might say this film is a bit of an Egg...And th...
May 08, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 51
"They may be podcasters, Robin, but they're also human beings - and may be salvaged." Salutations, chums! Today we are dawning the cowl for this 1960's comic camp classic. Our contestants answer questions about bat-vehicles, the villainous schemes, riddles, exclamations, POWS, THAWAPS and KABOOMS. This episode is perfect to listen to in your batmobile, batcopter or batspeedboat. Check out CultPOP on YouTube , Apple and Spotify Check out Inside the Morgue on YouTube , Spotify and Instagram Host: ...
Apr 24, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 50
“God doesn't give people things he doesn't want them to use, and he gave you the Podcast.” This week we are mixing Top Gun with Revenge of the Nerds to bring you this strange project from 1986. Our contestants answer questions about murder via prank, scale replicas made of food, prerecorded messages and all the treason you can handle. Strap on your tape decks this is a weird one. WDWJW Over and Out! Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee...
Apr 10, 2025•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 49
"Okay, girls, that was absolutely perfect without really being any good at all." It's Women's History Month, and to celebrate we gathered some of our favorite ladies to talk about a film starring 5 very famous ladies. They answer questions about misadventures, cameos, the late-90's of it all, and of course all those famous songs. This definitely an episode you don't Wannabe missing. Check out Mission: Rejected Here Check out Oops All Bards here Host: Mo McGee Contestants: Faith Dowgi...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 48
"Once upon a time, there lived a real fast guy. His life was fast. His friends were fast. Heh - even his podcast was fast." We have covered a lot of types of movies on this show, but this is our first cult-classic spiritual sequel of a cult-classic. Our panel ticks through the wild and wacky cast, tries to recall some of the strange and specific lyrics from the original songs, and decides where this fits in the Rocky Horror cinematic universe. Head on over to Denton, and we'll save you a seat in...
Mar 13, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 47
"Cherry, I want you to get me a podcast." We've got a very different kind of romance movie to close out February. We've traveled to the far off year of 2017 and traded out our pizza for Pepsi to discuss this 1987 cult sci-fi film. We have questions about robots, cults, fingers, trackers, and toasters. Fix yourself some lunch and join us! Check out Mission: Rejected Here Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Bob Killion, Paige Klaniecki, Mo McGee...
Feb 27, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 46
"Take the podcast, leave the cannoli" It's the most romantic time of the year. And here on the podcast we are talking about the most romantic movie ever to focus on a specific neighborhood in Toronto...that was also released in 2018. Our contestants go through the rom-com tropes, the baffling rivalry of these dueling pizzerias, and of course the strange Italian representation of it all. Come for the soccer in the rain, stay for the marijuana in the pizza. Check out Chilling Scenarios here Host:...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 45
I want you. I want *you* so bad...to forgive us for this one. Eventually every movie podcast has to cover this oddity apparently. We gave it our best shot. Our contestants answer questions about your favorite Beatles' characters, and try and break down the plot, such as it is. I don't know if we can guarantee a splendid time for all. Host: Steve Goff Contestants: John Guest, Bob Killion, Mark Nessel
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 44
"It costs a fortune to heat this podcast...That's bad humor, I know." This week we attempt to scale this monumental blockbuster. Our panel discusses the record breaking practical stunts, all-star cast of hero's and villains, betrayals, explosions, and...abstract art? Make sure to hold on tight Cheeseheads, there is a storm coming. Check out Jack and Corey's podcast Cinema Possessed on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Cinema Possessed on Instagram. Host: Mark ...
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 43
"Hey, look at all the podcasts! Pretty nice..." For this week, we take the plunge into the giant ravine that is this late-80's E.T. rip off. Our contestants answer questions about brand tie-ins, how upsetting the aliens look, and try and name all of the characters at the craziest McDonald's birthday party you have ever seen. Don't be alarmed, their faces always look like that. Check out Mission: Rejected Here Check out Michael's other show CS Radio Here Check out Only Trying to Help He...
Jan 02, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
"You are a convicted inmate on death row. What five podcasts would you pick?" We are closing out the year with yet another holiday classic. Our contestants answer questions about director Robert Butler's TV career, flying commercial in the 90's as well as a bunch of questions asked by the Lonely Heart Strangler himself. Please stay in our seats, the flight attendants will be over to take your drink order soon. Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff , Mo McGee, Sebastian Szőllős...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
A snowpodcast is better than no podcast. This week we take a trip to scenic Medford Colorado with our favorite undead snowdad. Our contestants answer questions about snowball fights, the music industry in the 90's, hockey, and what is the deal with that magic harmonica. Grab a bowl of hot soup and join us as we discuss this holiday classic. Check Out Brendan's band Other Mother's Day's Music Here Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Bob Killion, Mo McGee, Brendan Nessel...
Dec 05, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 40
"Admiral, there be podcasts here!" We traveled millions...I mean thousands of miles to bring you this very special episode. This week our crew talks Trek. We get into the lore and the characters, but also spend some time talking about whales, interacting with 20th century people and San Francisco in the 1980's. If you're playing this in your boombox on a bus then we suggest you crank up the volume. Host: Bob Killion Contestants: Steve Goff, Mo McGee, Mark Nessel...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
"Hiya, Rollie. My name's Leo, and we need to podcast." This week we put the special in special effects with our the greatest cop/special effects artist duo in the business. Our contestants answer questions about fake movies, convoluted double crosses, pranks, seemingly magical computers, and some very special F/X's. Next stop Jamaica. Check out Matt on Twitter Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Matt Belenky, Bob Killion, Mo McGee...
Nov 07, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 38
"You've waited twenty years for me, Lu. What's another two and a half hour podcast?" We are closing out Spooky Season this year with one of the scariest genres of them all: early 2000's comic book adaptations. Our contestants answer questions about exorcisms, angels and demons, and discuss how this film differs from the comics. Make sure you've got your holy water and box of beetles before you fire this one up. Check out all of CultPOP! Podcasts here CultPOP! Twitter , CultPOP! Tiktok Host: Mo M...
Oct 24, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 37
"Survival is a CHOICE...but so is podcasting." We kick off spooky season this week by breaking out our puzzle boxes and headed to the windy city for this 2019 thriller revolving around everyone's favorite workplace team bonding activity. We discuss the player, we discuss the rooms, we discuss the puzzles, we discuss...the international conspiracy? You don't need a mysterious puzzle box from your loved one to enjoy this thrill ride. Check Out Cinematic Underdogs on Spotify , Apple and Letterboxd ...
Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 36
"Now I have my Podcast." We've got another sword and sorcery fantasy for you all this week. We are tackling this 1982 HBO mainstay. We cover it all this week: ferrets, one-syllable names, eagles, dirt farming, the color beige, child sacrifices, bladed boomerangs. We discuss just about everything, except tigers, which of course are not featured in this movie. Check out Mission Rejected Here Check out Faith's Voice Acting Here Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Faith Dowgin, John Dowgin, Bob Killio...
Sep 26, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 35
"Man thinks they are each alone in this world. It is not true. You are all connected. One podcast can one day affect all." Nef ra moran everyone! This week we are all jumping into the pool with M. Night Shyamalan, and his 2006 controversial cult-classic(?). We answer questions about the lore, the apartment residents, crossword puzzles, pool maintenance, "the war," as well as the famous American city where this film is set. Man may have stopped listening to the Narf, but you won't want to miss th...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 34
"What's in the bag? A podcast or something?" Happy Harvest Day everyone! To celebrate we are all putting on our best bear suits and checking out one of 2006's most famous flops. Our contestants answer questions about birds [trapped in desks] and the bees [edited out of the theatrical cut]. We also discuss how this movie compares to the original and how it holds up as a horror movie...or a movie in general. Hurry, you need to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man. Check out Mission: Rejec...
Aug 29, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 33
"Heh. I'm a podcast superfreak, actually, but I still need a gun." For this week's show our crew take a ride to the shores of San Francisco, and we are only bringing Big Names: Bay, Connery, Cage, Bruckheimer/Simpson! Our contestants answer Big questions about mine shafts, washers, music references, and nerve gasses. If you wanna know who really killed JFK then you'd better tune in for this one. Check out Neo Noir Pictures Host: Mo McGee Contestants: Bob Killion, Mark Nessel, Matt Nye...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 32
"I'm still kicking. I must be on a podcast." For this week we boldly travel into the future for this Van Damme lead action adventure. Our panel answers questions about malls, birdhouses, future cars, future politics, parrots, and if there's time...time travel. Strap into your time travel go kart, and don't stick your head out the window. Check out Justin's Podcast Cows in the Field Here Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Justin Khoo, Mo McGee...
Aug 01, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
"Geez! There goes the podcast." This week we are all going outside and looking towards the stars at this 1984 B-movie classic. Our contestants try and answer questions about how the comet works, how many zombies are in this movie, and try and remember the many disguises Hector wears. We all <3 the comet, and we know you will too after listening to this show. Check out Chilling Scenarios here Host: Steve Goff Contestants: Bob Killion, Mo McGee, Vince Nigito...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
