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The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek

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podcasting pop culture: smart conversations for smart people

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podcasting pop culture: smart conversations for smart people

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English

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Episodes
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Skeleton Crew: Episode 7 "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble"

1/12/2025
As the Skeleton Crew’s families try to sneak them a message, pirates race to At Attin. Matt and Pete brace for Episode 7, “We’re Gonna Be in So Much Trouble.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:01:11:14

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 6 "Zero Friends Again"

1/5/2025
A layover on Lanupa fractures the group. Matt and Pete reunite for Episode 6, “Zero Friends Again.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:01:10:12

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WHAT IF...? Looking Back at the Series

1/4/2025
Though it's time to say goodbye to the Watcher and his many adventures, Pete and Matt from Phantastic Geek take the opportunity to ask the question... "What If... we look back at the series?" Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:38:02

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WHAT IF...? 307 “What If the Watcher Disappeared?” and 308 “What If… What If?”

12/30/2024
A team of champions is summoned in the Watcher’s most desperate hour. Matt and Pete explore all the possibilities of episode 307, “What If the Watcher Disappeared?” and 308, “What If… What If?” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:50:26

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 5 "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates"

12/29/2024
A Star Wars spa doesn’t prove to be the getaway our characters hope for. Matt and Pete luxuriate in Episode 5, “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:01:12:20

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- Looking Back at the Series

12/28/2024
Star Trek: Lower Decks may be joining the mothball fleet--for now--and Phantastic Geek's Pete and Matt take one last look at this delightful and heartfelt series. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:41:12

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WHAT IF...? 305 “What If the Emergence Destroyed the Earth?” and 306 “What If 1872?”

12/27/2024
Who Watches the Watcher? Matt and Pete took a gander at episode 305, “What If the Emergence Destroyed the Earth?” and 306, “What If 1872?” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:33:19

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WHAT IF...? 303 “What If the Red Guardian Stopped the Winter Soldier?” and 304 “What If Howard the Duck Got Hitched?”

12/26/2024
The Watcher witnesses perhaps the wildest pair of episodes in the series run so far. Matt and Pete marvel at episode 303, “What If the Red Guardian Stopped the Winter Soldier?” and 304, “What If Howard the Duck Got Hitched?” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:31:44

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WHAT IF...? 301 “What If the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?” and 302 “What If Agatha Went to Hollywood?”

12/23/2024
Mechs! Camera! Magic! Matt and Pete talk episode 301 “What If the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?” and episode 302 “What If Agatha Went to Hollywood?” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:27:05

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 4 "Can't Say I Remember No At Attin"

12/22/2024
Kh’ymm’s coordinates don’t exactly lead where they should. Matt and Pete recall Episode 4, “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:48:51

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- 510 "The New Next Generation"

12/21/2024
The Cerritos’ crew sets out save multiverse. Matt and Pete discuss episode 510, “The New Next Generation.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:58:00

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 3 "Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem"

12/15/2024
The gang escape only to find themselves pursued by a new group. Matt and Pete analyze Episode 3, “Very Interesting, As An Astogation Problem.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:01:22:41

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- 509 "Fissure Quest"

12/14/2024
The fissure storyline comes to a head in the series penultimate episode. Matt and Pete enter episode 509, “Fissure Quest.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:46:35

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 1 “This Could Really Be an Adventure” and Episode 2 “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier”

12/8/2024
A quartet of kids get swept up in a Stars War on a pirate ship. Matt and Pete shove off for Episode 1, “This Could Really Be an Adventure,” and Episode 2, “Way, Way Out Past the Barrier.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:01:45:43

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- 508 "Upper Decks"

12/7/2024
Our Lower Deckers give up the spotlight as we sample a day in the life of the Cerritos A-Team. Matt and Pete explore episode 508, “Upper Decks.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:43:17

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- 507 "Fully Dilated"

11/30/2024
Yet another inter-dimensional fissure has the crew of the Cerritos playing Prime Directive cleanup. Two lower deckers vie for the same bridge crew slot. Matt and Pete get episode 507, “Fully Dilated.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:36:33

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Skeleton Crew: Final Preview

11/26/2024
Skeleton Crew is a week away--scratch that, now less than a week away--PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take one more pre-show at the season ahead. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:35:00

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- 506 "Of Gods and Angles

11/23/2024
As the Cerritos plays host to delicate diplomatic talks, Mariner becomes a mentor to the descendant of a demigod. Matt and Pete attempt to grasp episode 506, “Of Gods and Angles.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:27:09

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Star Trek: Lower Decks -- 505 "Starbase 80?!"

11/16/2024
When the Cerritos needs a critical repair, the only outpost within reasonable distance is the worst in the fleet. Matt and Pete slather up to venture over to episode 505, “Starbase 80?!” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:34:14

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ANDOR: The Countdown to Season 2 Begins

11/13/2024
With a release date now announced, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown to season two of Andor. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3

Duration:00:30:29