P.C.P. (Pop Culture Podcast)

Back! Yes, PCP has returned to complete our epic two-part Harry Potter extravaganza in prep for the final installment of the film franchise. It's back to shop this time as we give a refresher on the books and films prior to the Deathly Hallows tale and its subsequent movies. No worry about spoilers for the finale here. We top it off with our final thoughts regarding what we loved about this modern-classic and why it stands where it does in popular culture.

"Harry Potter and Podcast of Culture that is Popping" is the much awaited tale of the Boy Who Lived through the eyes of the PCP boys. With the final film so close, this is your chance cram for the OWLs. Sharpen your wands, press your robes and count your Horcruxes. We revisit our personal memories with stories, discuss the characters and introduce our latest catchphrase. And that's only Part 1 in this wicked brilliant adventure.

No doubt, you've heard the kerfuffle that transpired last week when Marvel announced that the helm of Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe has been taken up by a half Black and half Hispanic character: Miles Morales. Needless to say, while the majority of people responded with a reasonable "maybe it'll be good, maybe it won't" reaction. Unfortunately, there was also a vocal minority that cited this "blackwashing" as "reverse-racism" and more affirmative action. We've decided to gather around and put our feelings out on the matter of diversity and tokenism. Please give us your thoughts and be sure to check back Wednesday for 040: South Park for a slightly less topical episode.

First off folks, we'd like to apologize for the lack of a Weekly Dose this week. Hopefully, this nostalgia-driven, bonus-sized episode in the same vein as last week's 047: Dragon Ball will make up for it. Yep, we return to the public school lunch table and discuss Toonami. There's nothing that needs to particularly be said here. It's a rundown of one of the greatest television blocks in kid show cable history. In addition to the shows, we give love to Tom and his many phases over 11 years. Be sure to tell us some of your favorites and regale us with your memories.

This one is funny. No lecturing or formality. Just a fun time with bad movies. Good taste, logic, common decency...they all go out the window this time. Yes, we realize we have virtually no sense of shame or guilt. What movies could we possibly feel embarrassed to like? Not Sucker Punch (after all, we do have some credibility). Well, how about Godzilla 2000, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat 2 (yes 2), The Big Hit, Catwoman, Super Mario Brothers, Double Dragon, Warriors of Virtue (fighting kangaroos) and Lost in Space? We wish we could have recorded more because we just had a good time doing it. We'll just leave the description it at that. Oh, and Surf Ninjas, Surf Ninjas, Surf Ninjas...