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PopCon #90: ‘Adolescence’ and the Agenda Against Young Men

Our team unpacks the danger of Netflix trying to fix a problem — in this case, “toxic masculinity” — that doesn’t exist.

PopCon #89: ‘Snow White’

If there were ever a cautionary tale of what woke ideology can do to a brand, the 2025 remake of the Disney classic “Snow White” is it.

PopCon #88: ‘House of David’

What’s right and what’s woke about Amazon’s telling of Israel’s greatest king.

The 2019 film “Tolkien” captures the youth and young adulthood of the author famous for “The Lord of the Rings.” Capturing many influential moments in his life, there is a clear influence drawn between these experiences and his later literary works.

PopCon #86: Virtue Signaling’s Last Gasp

Someone should tell Hollywood that woke DEI requirements for movies are over. If the Oscars are any indication, Hollywood didn’t get the memo.

PopCon #85: The Robots Are Coming! The Robots Are Coming!

The robots are coming, and we’re on the cusp of a robot revolution! From the next generation of a quantum computing chip to AI powered robot servants, the reality of C3PO is now actualized.

PopCon #84: USAID is NOT About Aid

Elon Musk has released his DOGE analysis program into the ledgers of federal agencies, and his findings are every bit as shocking as one might expect.

PopCon #83: Tucker Carlson vs. Piers Morgan

Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan have gone head-to-head in a debate, covering issues like the war in Ukraine to government censorship to woke culture and everything in between.

PopCon #82: Brett Cooper Premieres New Show

Amid rumors about the nature of her departure, “The Brett Cooper Show” has launched, and the first episode seems to set the record straight in a tactful way. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew for a review of the new show.

PopCon #81: The Inauguration

On January 20, your Pop Culture Contrarian team traveled to Washington, DC, in hopes of viewing the inauguration of Donald Trump. Almost nothing went to plan. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they recount their experience at the Capitol.

PopCon #80: Christianity Is the West’s New Counterculture

Joe Rogan, once dismissive and even hostile toward Christianity, now seems drawn to questions of the faith. Could the public struggles of these famous men signal a Christian revival on the horizon? Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew discuss.

PopCon #79: Facebook Stops Censoring

Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they tackle the implications for free speech and decide if this news is worth celebrating just yet.

PopCon #78: Our Outlook on 2025

Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they project what may be on the horizon in culture, entertainment, and even politics.

PopCon #77: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Is “The War of the Rohirrim” worthy of the love LOTR fans have shown to Jackson’s previous films? Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew to find out.

PopCon #76: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the hosts of “The Pop Culture Contrarian Podcast”!

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