Mental Health Check-up #2 - A Free For All Venting Session

August 19, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games, Movies, Renegade Arcade

Welcome to the second episode of our Mental Health Checkup series here on the RPC Podcast Network! This episode was a bit different from the first one, in that we kept the format a bit looser and the discussion turned into more of a Free For All venting session, but the core message was still there: Whatever it is you’re dealing with, especially during these unprecedented and strange times, even though the path is dark and confusing… things will get better. The dawn will come again. Life, to paraphrase Dr. Ian Malcolm, will find a way. I know that may sound trite, especially for those going through the most horrible of circumstances, but just know that you can make it through, and as you’re struggling, you’ll always have the RPC crew cheering you on!

RPC 1 on 1, vol. 1 - An Interview with Michaela Lee, Cosplayer, Actress, and Model

August 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games, Renegade Arcade

Hello and welcome to the inaugural edition of Renegade Pop Culture’s interview show, tentatively titled RPC 1 on 1! This time, Neoplasmic (aka Keona) interviews cosplayer/model/actress Michaela Lee, also known as Mika Cosplay! Michaela’s an awesome, talented person with a background in business management who’s a huge fan of League of Legends, among many other games. She has well over a hundred thousand Instagram followers, which is amazing, considering that she’s only been cosplaying and modeling for just over a year! It was a pleasure to talk about her career and hobbies, and to share our common interests with each other. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!

Animal Crackers In My Voice - Tooned Up #11

August 03, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Animation, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up

Welcome, everyone, to another episode of your favorite animation podcast, Tooned Up! We have Mike, Cameron, and Jacob discussing all the animation news that’s fit to… well, throw fits about! Moreover, our illustrious hosts know we love our reviews, so they deliver with in-depth looks at Netflix’s Animal Crackers, a film that is three years in the making, and one of the main films featured at this year’s Annecy event, On-Gaku: Our Sound! The animation gods have smiled upon us once again!

Hamilton Review - Hittin' it with Hayden!

August 03, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Music, RPC Podcast Network, RPC Movies

Come one, come all, to a very special mini-episode of the Renegade Pop Culture Podcast! Mike and Hayden reveal their opinions on Disney+’s filmed version of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical about the Founding Fathers of America, and dive deep into the music, performances, cast, and even the background of this towering Broadway achievement!

Founding Fathers, Undercooked Bacon, and an Impassioned Plea to Daniel Radcliffe - Streaming Wars #3

July 25, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Movies, Podcast, RPC Movies, RPC Podcast Network, Spoilers, Streaming Wars, TV

So, how’s it going? Life got you down? Why not listen to episode 3 of the Streaming Wars, and check out our thoughts on a number of brand-spankin’-new VOD and streaming movies! Neoplasmic (Keona), The Streamin’ Demon (Jacob), The Director (Josh), and Kay-Rah (Kristal) discover that they should have left You Should Have Left alone, while they learn about the founding fathers through Lin Manuel Miranda’s rap musical Hamilton. Then it’s time for a rotation at sea with Tom Hanks in Apple TV+’s Greyhound, followed by a little political spin doctoring with Jon Stewart’s Irresistible, and some immortal action with The Old Guard. All this and even more on this extra-sized edition of the Streaming Wars, here on the RPC Podcast Network.

Artemis Fowl, Capone, Da 5 Bloods, Valley Girl, and a Logan Paul Encounter - Streaming Wars #2, the Lost Episode

July 23, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Movies, Podcast, RPC Movies, RPC Podcast Network, Spoilers, Streaming Wars

Welcome, everyone, to a special episode of the Streaming Wars! This was recorded about a month ago, just as a bunch of new VOD and streaming movies were being released. The biggest among these were Scoob, Capone, The High Note, King of Staten Island, The Vast of Night, Da 5 Bloods, and the infamous Artemis Fowl. So sad to see what became of that last one. Anyway, here are Jacob, Hayden, and Keona with their thoughts on those movies and more! Hope you survive… the Streaming Wars!

The Last of Us 2 Spoilercast - Renegade Arcade #5

July 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Renegade Arcade, RPC Gaming, RPC Podcast Network, Spoilers, Video Games

Join Keona, Josh, Kristal, and newcomers Brock and Zayne as they discuss everything about The Last of Us 2 in this very special installment of the Renegade Arcade! Nothing is off-limits as they dive deep into the surprising depth of the game’s combat system, narrative structure and pacing, the possible fates of the characters, most meaningful cinematic moments, and so much more!

Swords, Apocalypses, and a Runaway Sponge - Tooned Up #10

July 15, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Animation, RPC Podcast Network, TV, Tooned Up, Movies

Greetings, everyone! Neoplasmic here with a brand spankin' new episode of Tooned Up! Our tenth one, in fact, so it's an anniversary of sorts! Congrats to Mike and Cam, who discuss a metric ton of animation news, including another Spongebob: Sponge on the Run delay, the newly announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, the upcoming Animaniacs reboot, some Comic-Con @Home schedule news, and so much more! Oh, and they review Hulu's Crossing Swords, HBO Max's Close Enough, Netflix's Japan Sinks 2020 and BNA! Behold, the tenth episode of our longest-running podcast! Huzzah!

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!