The Pop Culture Contrarian Podcast
Trying to make sense of popular media, internet, and entertainment culture in a world gone insane. Sterling, Thomas, and Andrew watch the movies, read the books, and scroll the internet searching for a shred of decency. Can they find a gem contrary to the swill that permeates modern pop culture today? Tune in to find out. Brought to you by The Patriot Post.
PopCon #69: Podcasts Are Ruining America
If we have learned anything from the presidential election news cycle, it's that the media landscape is changing rapidly. Trust in the legacy media is at an all-time low, while decentralized sources like podcasts have exploded. Podcasts represent not just a new frontier for news and political discussion but a deadly threat to failing legacy gatekeepers. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they tackle the seismic shift toward podcasts and the pushback from the legacy media boys club.
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PopCon #68: Election 2024
The topic of the moment is the 2024 presidential election. We'll cover the state of the race, swing states, polling, and concerns about early voting and mail-in ballots. c
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PopCon #67: 'January 6: The Most Deadliest Day' From The Babylon Bee
January 6, 2021, has been touted by the mainstream media as one of the worst days in history. The Babylon Bee agrees, and it has made a satirical film to capture the horror and unfathomable destruction wrought on that day. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they "do an insurrection" in remembrance of "the most deadliest day in history."
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...PopCon #66: Will & Harper
Will and Harper, recently released by Netflix, is a documentary following Will Ferrell and his longtime friend and colleague Harper (Andrew) Steele. The two take a road trip across America in an attempt for Steele to embrace a new life living as a woman. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they wade into the mire that is the "gender-affirming" agenda.
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PopCon #65: Floods, Strikes, and Girly Men
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has decimated Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Meanwhile, a since-suspended port strike threatened the entire U.S. economy. Amid the chaos, women are standing up for themselves to protect their own sacred spaces in sports. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew on a rundown of big stories across the Web.
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PopCon #64: Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Pop Stars
What's done in the dark shall be brought to the light, and that's exactly what has happened to Sean Combs, a.k.a. "Diddy." Combs is having his #MeToo moment with charges ranging from racketeering to sexual assault. What does any of this have to do with Justin Bieber and Mozart? Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they explain why you shouldn't let your kids be pop stars.
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PopCon #63: Am I Racist?
Matt Walsh has done it again in his newest documentary film, "Am I Racist?" presented by The Daily Wire. Much like his previous documentary, "What is a Woman?" Walsh interviews leading DEI "experts," both overtly and covertly, to answer the question. Throughout his journey, he learns the true theology of the anti-racist movement and exposes it for what it is in the most hilarious and cringy ways. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they dive into the film.
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PopCon #62: The Rise of the Woke Right
The term "woke" has become mainstream in recent years. Synonymous with leftist ideology, it's hard to imagine the term being used any other way. Enter the rise of the "woke Right," a fringe movement infiltrating conservative media spaces. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they unpack the term and provide examples.
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PopCon #61: Reagan
"Reagan," starring Dennis Quaid, has earned the widest Rotten Tomatoes split in the history of the movie-review website. Moviegoers love the film, while film critics write scathing reviews. Can this dichotomy be anything other than political? Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they review the biopic film created as a tribute to the life of President Ronald Reagan.
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PopCon #60: Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War
Netflix has released a new docuseries, "Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War." The show claims to have the real story of the O.K. Corral shootout — but is that really the case, or does the show focus on drama over true historical accuracy? Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as we discuss the myth of Wyatt Earp and how his story has captured the imagination of the Wild West for generations.