Amazing Pop Culture Podcast

In Episode 236 of the Pop Culture Podcast, we’re breaking down Netflix’s epic 2025 monster sequel Troll 2! Does Roar Uthaug’s follow-up crush the original 2022 Norwegian hit, or does this giant troll stumble under massive expectations? We go full spoiler on: •  Returning stars and exciting new cast members (yes, Kristofer Hivju is back!) •  Jaw-dropping practical effects and CGI troll chaos •  How well the folklore roots hold up in the sequel •  All the biggest plot twists and surprises •  Our honest final verdict: must-watch, solid streamer, or skip entirely? If you’re into kaiju movies, Scandinavian thrillers, Godzilla-level destruction, or just curious whether Troll 2 lives up to the hype, this is your ultimate review before you hit play on Netflix. Like if you’re ready to wake the mountain, subscribe for weekly pop culture deep dives, and let us know in the comments: Team Troll or Team Skip? #Troll2 #Troll2Review #Netflix2025 #NorwegianCinema #MonsterMovie #Kaiju #PopCulturePodcast

Episode 235 of the Amazing Pop Culture Podcast is dedicated to Stranger Things Season 5 – the long-awaited final chapter. Now that the Upside Down saga has officially ended, we’re going all in (full spoilers) on the last season and the series as a whole. We break down the biggest moments, character arcs, emotional highs and lows, how everything paid off (or didn’t), and where Stranger Things ultimately ranks among the all-time greats. Whether you’re still processing the finale or ready to rewatch the entire show, come join the conversation! #StrangerThings #StrangerThings5 #StrangerThingsFinale #Netflix #AmazingPopCulturePodcast

We finally watched Predator: Badlands… and holy hell, it broke the podcast. What starts as a normal review spirals into one of the most unhinged crash-outs in Amazing Pop Culture Podcast history. Dags goes FULL nuclear on Mike Rez and our producer, tables get flipped (verbally), and nothing is off-limits. You’ve been warned: this one gets messy, loud, and legendary. Watch the ENTIRE episode to witness the meltdown in real time. You will NOT believe how far it goes. #PredatorBadlands #AmazingPopCulturePodcast #PodcastCrashOut #DagsVsMikeRez

Hosts Dags and Mike Rez bring the heat in Episode 233 of the Amazing Pop Culture Podcast, recorded fresh from parts unknown. First up: Netflix’s bold 2025 takeover moves—massive content spending, studio bids, and game-changing acquisitions that could reshape streaming forever. Then, a deep dive into this year’s wildest fan theories—just enough to hook you without spilling the secrets. Finally, a provocative question: Could nuclear tests actually spark a new era of movies and music? Watch and listen now. You don’t want to miss this one.

We kick off Episode 232 of The Amazing Pop Culture Podcast with a fizzy fiasco: our brutally honest blind taste test of Coca-Cola Starlight – the “space-flavored” soda that promised cosmic cherry vibes but left us questioning NASA’s snack budget. Is it a zero-gravity triumph or a sugary black hole? Full rating breakdown inside. Then, we dive headfirst into the NBA’s explosive 2025 gambling scandal: FBI raids, mob-linked poker rings, and star players like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier allegedly feeding insider tips for rigged bets. From high-tech cheating gadgets to million-dollar underground games, we unpack how this mafia-hardwood conspiracy threatens the league’s soul. Is Adam Silver’s crackdown too little, too late? Plus: wild fan theories on the scandal’s Hollywood potential. Hit play for laughs, leaks, and the soda verdict you didn’t know you needed.