The Popped Cast

The Popped Cast


Latest Episodes

#89 – The LAST EPISODE of “The Popped Cast” (for Now) and Talking About the Hit NBC Show “Parks & Recreation”
May 06, 2020

In Episode 89, Josh is rejoined by Maureen for the final episode of The Popped Cast (for now). Due to the impending arrival of Baby #2, we are taking a break from podcasting. We arent sure when we will be back but until then, enjoy this episode.In the

#88 – "Tiger King" - Examining the Ethical and Moral Aspects of the Docuseries
April 29, 2020

In Episode 88, Josh is joined by two special guests - Peter Laclede and co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network, Zac Crippen.In an extended Premiere Topic, the trio give their take on the massively popular Netflix docuseries Tiger King. In additio

#87 – Things We Love That Are Getting Us Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020

In Episode 87, we dive right into the Snack Bag talking about both the recent massive Netflix growth and the news that some companies and restaurants are giving away famous recipes (e.g. Ikea meatballs, the Egg McMuffin, DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies)

#86 – The End of “Modern Family” and “American Idol”… Over Zoom?!
April 15, 2020

In Episode 86, we kick things off by following up on a few items from the past few episodes. First, we give you the proper pronunciation for Gal Gadots last name. Second, we give an update on our quest to find a new TV show with a review of the first thr

#85 – What the Heck is a Quibi and Picking a New Show from “NYT’s” List of Best Dramas Since “The Sopranos”
April 07, 2020

In Episode 85, we kick things off talking about a short film we made together while stuck in self-isolation (link below!). Then we discuss what the heck a Quibi is (its a unique spin on a streaming service for your phone) and whether or not yet another

#84 – Gal Gadot’s Cringey Coronavirus Cover and All About “The Office” 15 Years After Its Premiere
March 31, 2020

In Episode 84, we kick things off in the Snack Bag talking about the (cringey) cover of John Lennons Imagine by Gal Gadot and her celebrity friends. Then, we discuss the pros and cons of late night shows and musicians trying to bring their content to t

#83 – Even the Stars Have Coronavirus and Maureen’s “First Time…” Watching “Free Solo”
March 23, 2020

In Episode 83, coronavirus is still dominating the news and its dominating our Snack Bag again. We start by talking about some of the stars whove contracted coronavirus. Then we discuss how some of the major film studios are reacting to the news that mo

#82 – Coronavirus Grips the Entertainment Industry & the World and Diving Into “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!”
March 16, 2020

In Episode 82, we talk about the elephant in the room (or rather, the disease in our world) with a wide-ranging discussion on coronavirus. We cover everything from what were doing to help stop the spread to how its affecting the entertainment industry t

#81 – Viral Subway Singer and Wheel of Disney Originals (WODO) - “Quints”
March 03, 2020

In Episode 81, we kick things off with a jam-packed Snack Bag. We discuss everything from the viral London subway singer to the production halt on the Lizzie McGuire reboot to the new (but actually old) Bachelorette to the passing of James Lipton.In

#80 – The “Friends” Cast is Reuniting and Josh’s “First Time…” Watching “Downton Abbey”
February 24, 2020

In Episode 80, we give some more details about the decline in viewership for award shows. In the Snack Bag, we talk about the BIG (totally dumb) Friends reunion special on the horizon for the upcoming HBO Max streaming service.In the Premiere Topic, we