Free For All #4 - The Lost Episode, aka RPC Unplugged

July 13, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Free For All, Movies, Podcast, RPC Movies, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games

Hello once again, ladies and gents! Your friendly neighborhood EIC Neoplasmic here! This is a very special episode of RPC’s Free For All podcast which was recorded over a month ago on June 7, 2020 featuring Mike (Captain Kaye), Kristal (Kay-Rah), Josh (The Director), Jacob (the Streamin’ Demon), myself, and our newest co-host, Hayden (Lord Hades). Topics included Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One, the rise and fall of Ernest Cline, the author of Armada and the aforementioned book upon which Spielberg’s film was based, along with a cornucopia of random thoughts about musical biopics and laughter. Yes, friends, this is the lost episode of FFA, and it’s one that I personally think is very special and unique! Please enjoy!

Annecy Film Fest Recap and Other Animation News - Tooned Up #9

July 08, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up

Greetings and welcome to another episode of Tooned Up, Renegade Pop Culture’s animation podcast! This week, Mike and Cameron are joined by Reuben Baron from CBR as they discuss the latest news in the world of animated films and take an in-depth look at the recent Annecy Film Festival! It’s a packed episode yet again, so buckle up and enjoy!

Hot Shyamalan Nights: The Batman Legacy - Free For All #5

July 02, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Free For All, General Discussion, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Movies, Video Games

The latest episode of RPC’s Free For All general discussion show finds Kristal, Josh, Jacob, and Keona chatting about a fan-edited cut of the movie Shazam, replete with less humor, a more Snyder-esque color palette, and retooled visual effects and music. We also talk about a Last of Us 2 outrage petition, M. Night Shyamalan’s filmography, our favorite actors, Matt Reeves’ Batman, and the upcoming Avengers video game! Plus, an epic Josh rant about Youtube star Shane Dawson! It’s a packed show, so let’s get to it!

Cat Stalkers and Depression - Tooned Up #8

June 30, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up

Welcome to the latest installment of RPC’s animation podcast, Tooned Up! This episode, Mike, Cameron, and Jacob chat about WETA’s announcement that they are entering the animation studio arena, Studio Ghibli’s first CG feature film, Netflix’s new cat-focused anime called A Whisker Away, and the dog-focused French animation, Marona’s Fantastic Tales. Episode edited by the great Kawaii Kyle!

Playstation 5 Reveal, EA Play 2020, and The Last of Us 2 spoiler impressions - Renegade Arcade #4

June 26, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Renegade Arcade, Video Games, RPC Podcast Network, RPC Gaming

Tony, Josh, Kristal, and Keona discuss Sony's Playstation 5 reveal event, Electronic Arts' Play 2020 show, and share some spoiler-filled thoughts on the Last of Us 2 in the latest episode of the Renegade Arcade!

Looney Tunes, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Dorohedoro - Tooned Up #7

June 25, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Tooned Up, Podcast, RPC Animation, RPC Podcast Network

In the latest episode of Tooned Up: Mike and Cameron shed some light on the recent non-troversy that HBO Max’s Looney Tunes has faced over the lack of Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam’s signature guns; Netflix has released the first two seasons of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, which both earn thumbs up from our hosts; and the streaming service has also unleashed the anime version of Dorohedoro on the world! Lots of news and views in this episode, so please enjoy on your podcast service of choice!

Annecy 2020 Preview - Tooned Up #6

June 01, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Tooned Up, RPC Podcast Network, Podcast, RPC Animation

Cameron, Mike, Jacob, and Keona discuss the lineup for the animation-focused Annecy Film Festival, running from June 15-30! This year, due to complications from the global pandemic, the festival is scheduled to take place online, which means even more of us can view the films featured during the event. Join us as we talk about our impressions of the Festival’s lineup of projects, as well as the latest news from the animation world!

Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoiler Special - Renegade Arcade #3

May 29, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Renegade Arcade, Video Games, Spoilers, RPC Podcast Network, RPC Gaming

Join Keona, Josh, Kristal, and special guest host Millenial Mike from the Exiles Network as they discuss the hit video game, Final Fantasy VII Remake, developed and published by Square Enix! This is a SPOILER special, which means if you haven’t finished the game, you may want to come back to this show in the future!

Mental Health Checkup, vol. 1

May 25, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Podcast Network, General Discussion, Mental Health, Podcast

Welcome, friends, to a more experimental podcast for us here at Renegade Pop Culture. Instead of our usual Free For All discussion, we decided to chat about our personal struggles in life, particularly when it comes to our mental and emotional health during this quarantine. We know this is an unusual topic for a popular culture website, but Mike, Kristal, Jacob, Josh, and Keona wanted to let you know that you are not alone, especially if you’re dealing with dark times in your life.

Scoob! Review - Tooned Up #5

May 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up, RPC Animation, Review

It’s finally here! Scoob, the latest film in the Scooby Doo franchise, is now out on digital and VOD, and hosts Mike and Cameron are here to discuss its release in episode five of Tooned Up! Starring Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried, Jason Isaacs, Gina Rodriguez, Will Forte, and Frank Welker, Scoob finds the gang and their beloved dog hot on the trail of the evil Dick Dastardly and his canine sidekick, Muttley. Along the way, the gang meets the heroic Blue Falcon and Dyno-Mutt, runs into Simon Cowell, and embarks on another magical mystery-solving tour of the world! Join us for our own Dynamic Duo’s take on the film!

Adult Animation Spectacular! - Tooned Up #4

May 12, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Animation, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up, TV

Welcome back to another episode of RPC’s animation show, Tooned Up! Today our host, Mike, is joined by Cameron, Jacob, Kristal, Josh, and Keona as they look at some of the best adult-oriented animated TV series around, like Harley Quinn, Rick & Morty, and the brand new Hulu original, Solar Opposites! But first, they regale us with some Ducktales and talk about the reboot of that beloved Disney show! Join us, won’t you?

May the 4th Be With You - Free For All #3

May 04, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Editorial, Free For All, RPC Podcast Network, Podcast, Movies, RPC Movies, RPC Retro

Welcome, fellow Star Wars geeks (and even those of you who aren’t!), to another episode of our general discussion podcast, the Free For All with Jacob, Mike, Josh, Kristal, and Keona! This week on the show, we dissect the Rise of Skywalker even further, dive deep into Captain America: Civil War, chat about Universal’s troubles with the North American Theater Owners (NATO), and we talk about the relevance of the Simpsons in today’s world. It’s a long episode, guys, but well worth a listen!

The Willoughbys Review & More - Tooned Up #3

April 28, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, Movies, RPC Animation, Review, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up

Welcome to a very special episode of Renegade Pop Culture’s animation-focused podcast, Tooned Up! For this episode, co-hosts Mike and Cameron are joined by special guests PJ Campbell from Schmoes Know and the PJ Campbell Network, and Evan Degraff from Evan’s Last Words, who provide their expertise and knowledge on the medium of animation and movies in general, and we were so grateful to have them on the show! This week, we chat about Netflix’s The Willoughbys, HBO Max’s upcoming launch, and whether or not Sony can make a live action adaptation of One Punch Man work. Cameron also catches us up on the news, and everyone sings the praises of Captain Underpants. Yep, it’s another episode of Tooned Up, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Finally, A Fantasy Remake - Renegade Arcade vol. 2

April 25, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Renegade Arcade, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, RPC Gaming, Video Games

Greetings, gamers and non-gamers alike! This is the second episode of the Renegade Arcade, in which we discuss a whole ton of remakes and a whole lot of Final Fantasy VII! Join our hosts Tony, Josh, and Keona as they take you on a nostalgic but modern trip down memory lane, chatting about such titles as Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 remake, and Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake! We also discuss our feelings on Halo 5 Guardians and more!

Bloodshot and Other Tales - Free For All podcast #2

April 22, 2020 by Neoplasmic in General Discussion, Podcast, Free For All, Comic Books, Movies, RPC Movies, RPC Podcast Network

In the latest Free For All podcast, Kristal, Josh, Keona, Mike, and Jacob discuss the most recent film releases on VOD, including Emma, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Trolls World Tour, Onward, Birds of Prey & the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Bloodshot. We also saved some time for a quick foray into Final Fantasy VII Remake at the end of our two-hour long show! Whew! That’s a lot to talk about! Enjoy the episode!

Trolls World Tour Review - Tooned Up #2

April 16, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, RPC Podcast Network, Podcast, Review, RPC Animation, Tooned Up

Welcome, everyone, to the latest episode of RPC’s animation podcast, Tooned Up! Join hosts Mike, Cameron, Josh, and Kristal as they take uson a journey through the world of cinematic animation, covering the most recent announcements in the world of theatrical and independent animation! There have been many delays in the theatrical world due to the worldwide pandemic we’re all dealing with and suffering through, but some new and upcoming releases have cropped up (like Disney’s just-announced Robin Hood remake), with the most recent being the focus of this episode, Trolls World Tour.

RPC Podcast #7: Multi-Combo Free-For-All Discussion, part one

April 09, 2020 by Neoplasmic in General Discussion, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, The Four Among Us, Free For All, Movies, RPC Movies, RPC Retro, RPC Gaming

In our first Multimedia Combo discussion (or Multi-Combo, for short), the 4 Among Us are joined by Jacob from the Streaming Wars podcast to discuss some of our favorite movies and the moments that made them memorable, like the “Martha” scene in Batman v Superman. I’m being facetious about it being our favorite moment, of course. We also talk a little bit about Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 remake, and the most horrifying sequence in the Legend of Zelda series. It’s a packed, random discussion in this episode, Renegades! Enjoy the Free For All!

RPC Podcast #5: The Four Among Us Presents... A General Discussion

March 29, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Comic Books, Video Games, The Four Among Us, General Discussion, RPC Gaming, RPC Podcast Network, RPC Movies, Free For All, Renegade Arcade

Welcome, one and all, to episode five of the Renegade Pop Culture podcast! We recorded this one about a week ago, so I apologize for taking so long to post it. Family emergencies and a stressful week are to blame for my tardiness. But enough of that! Let’s talk about Jared Leto’s cult, Tom King’s Batman run, the launch of Doom Eternal, and a little bit about PS5 tech specs!

RPC Podcast #4: The Streaming Wars!

March 23, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Animation, Streaming Wars, RPC Podcast Network, Movies, RPC Movies

Welcome to the first installment of Renegade Pop Culture’s coverage of the war to end all wars… The Streaming Wars! This episode, we welcome our special guest co-host from the Facebook Group, Jacob, to the show! He lends Keona and Josh his expertise as we discuss the past, present, and future of video streaming and content providers like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and of course, Disney+. We examine the current challenges faced by these companies in today’s landscape, as well as the ways in which things could improve for them in the future.

RPC Podcast #3: Tooned Up volume 1

March 13, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Animation, RPC Animation, Tooned Up, RPC Podcast Network

Greetings, Renegades, and welcome to the first installment of our animation podcast, Tooned Up! In a world where things are pretty chaotic, we here at RPC strive to be calm voices of reason and fun, and in this episode, we talk about Spongebob, Trolls, Scooby Doo, the Minions, a couple of cool-looking dragons, and a movie about Soul (which I personally cannot wait to see).