Pop My Culture

Pop My Culture is a weekly-ish podcast hosted by comedic actors and improvisers Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland. Join these two entertainment nerds and their special guests as they discuss movies, music, television, celebrity gossip, etc. without all those pesky “serious” topics like politics, religion and the environment. I mean, you can tune into Fresh Air for that. We’ll just tackle the trivial watercooler stuff, ok?

Latest Episodes

  • PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast

    Released 03.14.11

    Cole, Vanessa and the hosts of The Longshot Podcast (Sean Conroy, Eddie Pepitone, Jamie Flam and Amber Kenny) talk the Robocop statue, Rebecca Gayheart "trivia," Celebrity Apprentice, Death Metal, LA moments, Jon Cryer, Jose Canseco impressions, monkey se...

  • PMC 35: Eddie Deezen

    Released 03.06.11

    Cole, Vanessa and cinema's quintessential nerd Eddie Deezen ("Grease," "Midnight Madness") talk Robert Zemeckis, motion-capture technology, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Diablo Cody, Spielberg's 1941, Wendy Jo Sperber, Critters 2, playing a bully in Laserblast,...

  • PMC 34: Steve Agee

    Released 02.24.11

    Cole, Vanessa and funny, friendly giant Steve Agee ("The Sarah Silverman Program") talk the Oscars, Justin Beiber in 3D, retro iPhone apps, Manpile vs.

  • PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait

    Released 02.08.11

    Cole, Vanessa and writer/director/stand-up extraordinaire Bobcat Goldthwait ("World's Greatest Dad," "Police Academy 2-4″) talk Snapped, phoning it in, Tarzan vs.

  • PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest)

    Released 01.22.11

    Cole, Vanessa and the incredible Bob Odenkirk ("Mr. Show," "Breaking Bad") take the stage live at SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival and talk TLC shows, Middle Earth, mudmen, the writing process, Judy Tenuta, Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark, A...

  • PMC 31 (Part 2): Pop My Cork – The Year in Review

    Released 01.09.11

    Simon Helberg, Samm Levine, Danny Pudi, Deanna Russo and Janet Varney Cole, Vanessa, and five fantastic returning guests-Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory), Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks), Danny Pudi (Community), Deanna Russo (Knight Rider), and Janet Va...

  • PMC 31 (Part 1): Pop My Cork – The Year in Review

    Released 01.09.11

    Simon Helberg, Samm Levine, Danny Pudi, Deanna Russo and Janet Varney Cole, Vanessa, and five fantastic returning guests-Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory), Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks), Danny Pudi (Community), Deanna Russo (Knight Rider), and Janet Va...

  • PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo

    Released 12.14.10

    Cole, Vanessa and quick-witted podcasting king Jimmy Pardo ("Never Not Funny") talk the Game Show Congress, the Golden Globe nominations, Zac Effron's split, a passionate defense for Billy Ray Cyrus, the love of Campbell Scott, the latest Fockers installm...

  • PMC 29: Paul Scheer

    Released 11.28.10

    Cole, Vanessa and sublime sketcheteer Paul Scheer ("Human Giant," "The League") talk Conan's return, Yo Gabba Gabba, Sexy Beast scenery-chewing, working with Jack McBrayer, getting fired from Meet Dave, Hot Air Balloon Cops, Cameron Diaz spoiling The Box ...

  • PMC 28: Joshua Malina

    Released 11.14.10

    Cole, Vanessa and amazing actor and Aaron Sorkin-regular Joshua Malina ("Sports Night," "The West Wing") talk the new Crackle series Backwash, Bulworth, Sorkin walk n' talks, pranking Bradley Whitford, Knights of Badassdom, poker, Sarah Silverman, the Bro...

  • PMC 27: Alan Ruck

    Released 11.04.10

    Cole, Vanessa, and charming character actor Alan Ruck ("Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "Spin City") talk Twister, Trekkers, learning to ride a horse, Gene Saks, My Favorite Year, Willow Smith, Jan De Bont, Barry Bostwick's sandwich, tiny Katharine Hepburn, Al...

  • PMC 26: Andy Kindler

    Released 10.26.10

    Cole, Vanessa and the comic's comic Andy Kindler ("Last Comic Standing," "Everybody Loves Raymond") talk Modern Family, Top Hat Cleaners, Johnny Carson, drunken Charlie Sheen, Bob's Burgers, reinventing Last Comic Standing, chubby things, funny words, bed...

  • PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong

    Released 10.12.10

    Cole, Vanessa and writer/director/animator Savage Steve Holland and brilliant actor Curtis Armstrong ("Better Off Dead," "One Crazy Summer") talk cult movies, Clan of the Cave Bear, Banksy, Bobcat Goldthwait, the brilliance of Joe Flaherty, improvisation,...

  • PMC 24: The Sklar Brothers

    Released 10.05.10

    Cole, Vanessa and super-funny siblings Randy and Jason Sklar, aka The Sklar Brothers ("Cheap Seats Without Ron Parker," and The Sklarbro Country Podcast) talk the Crackle web series Held Up, schmancy milk cud, Tony!

  • PMC 23: Graham Elwood

    Released 09.23.10

    Cole, Vanessa and stand-up comedian extraordinaire Graham Elwood ("The High Road with Doug Benson," "The Comedian's Got a Boo Boo") talk Cram, The Town, making Podcasts, Justin Bieber's drum solo, Whammy, dumb executives, wearing four watches, comedyfilmn...

  • PMC 22: Doug Jones

    Released 09.16.10

    Cole, Vanessa, and the masterful, oft-masked actor Doug Jones ("Pan's Labyrinth," "Hellboy") talk the Webbernet, working with Guillermo del Toro, Lady GaGa, fan art, the longevity of Hocus Pocus, Buffy's "Hush" episode, learning Spanish, Gay Robot, gettin...

  • PMC 21: Tony Hale

    Released 09.09.10

    Cole, Vanessa and lovable comedic actor Tony Hale ("Arrested Development," "Chuck") talk The Situation, Tim Conway, awkward scientist conversations, the Arrested Development movie, ranking the Real Housewives, the Lost finale, working with Mitchell Hurwit...

  • PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio

    Released 08.26.10

    Cole, Vanessa, and hilarious scene-stealer Joe Lo Truglio ("The State," "Role Models") talk the upcoming Simon Pegg/Nick Frost flick Paul, landlord Tim Gunn, the new Piranha movie, My Dinner With Andre 3D, Spaghetti with Fried Bumblebees, Lifetime Televis...

  • PMC 19: Frank Conniff

    Released 08.21.10

    Cole, Vanessa and our favorite mad scientist Frank Conniff (TV's Frank from "Mystery Science Theater 3000″) talk Glamour's 50 Sexiest Men, cat people, The Expendables, the Minneapolis stand-up scene, Albert Brooks, The Rockford Files reboot, the ear...

  • PMC 18: Laraine Newman

    Released 08.05.10

    Cole, Vanessa and original "Not Ready For Primetime Player" Laraine Newman ("Saturday Night Live," "Metalocalypse") talk Lilo's jail sentence, the real Bob Vila, the world of voiceover, Katherine Hepburn impressions, french horn-playing handymen, rebellio...

  • PMC 17: Rob Delaney

    Released 07.30.10

    Cole, Vanessa and stand-up comedian and Twitter king Rob Delaney talk Graham Linehan, alopecia, Elton John, Boston accents, Twitter mood maps, Favstar, Inception, singing the National Anthem, Rock Band, Katy Perry, the infamous Comic Con stabbing, Witstre...

  • PMC 16: Michael Hitchcock

    Released 07.21.10

    Cole, Vanessa and master improviser Michael Hitchcock ("Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show") talk Celebrity Rehab, working with Christopher Guest, having a "jacuzze," The Room, McRibs, Troll 2, The Groundlings, watching extras, Glee, sailor uniforms, Par...

  • PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett

    Released 07.15.10

    Cole, Vanessa and movie riffing royalty Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett ("Mystery Science Theater 3000," RiffTrax.com) talk The Dark Knight, slave Leias, casting The Hulk, helicopter flicks, Tom Waits and Shania Twain mashups, the demise ...

  • PMC 14: Simon Helberg

    Released 07.08.10

    Cole, Vanessa and their favorite television physics nerd Simon Helberg ("The Big Bang Theory," "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog") talk Emmy snubs, a 3D Captain Ron remake, Tony Shalhoub, the Dr.

  • PMC 13: Matthew Lillard

    Released 07.01.10

    Cole, Vanessa and the incredibly tall and equally hilarious Matthew Lillard ("Scream," "Scooby-Doo") talk the state of the film industry, merkins, Joan Rivers, Phantom vs.

  • PMC 12: Cristine Rose

    Released 06.22.10

    Cole, Vanessa and television staple Cristine Rose ("Heroes," "How I Met Your Mother") talk sweaty glows, Angela Petrelli, So You Think You Can Dance, the writers strike, Pushing Daisies, Maggie Smith, playing Jackie Kennedy, Picket Fences, Toy Story 3, th...

  • PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival)

    Released 06.15.10

    Cole, Vanessa and TWO amazing guests-Oscar Nunez ("The Office") and Danny Pudi ("Community") chat in front of a live audience in Aspen, Colorado about Stephen Seagal, Willow, paintball specialists, groping, Galarraga's perfect game, Donald Glover for Spid...

  • PMC 10: Mo Collins

    Released 06.09.10

    Cole, Vanessa and sketch pro Mo Collins ("MadTv," "Arrested Development") talk podcasting crickets, Sandy Bullock, skit vs.

  • PMC 09: Linda Cardellini

    Released 05.31.10

    Cole, Vanessa and adorable Linda Cardellini ("Freaks and Geeks," "E.R.") talk jeggings, Bieber Fever, Ewe Tube, sex tapes, the American Idol finale, Nancy Grace, Brett Michaels, Top Chef Masters, satellite radio, Snapitude, unicorns, Precious, Scooby Doo,...

  • PMC 08: Paul F. Tompkins

    Released 05.20.10

    Cole, Vanessa and hilarious gentleman comic Paul F. Tompkins ("Best Week Ever," "Mr. Show with Bob and David") talk tattoos, twitter wars, Kid Nation, Law & Order, riverboat gamblers, Lindsay Lohan, There Will Be Blood, flippers, The Pacific, invisibl...

  • PMC 07: Keith Coogan

    Released 05.13.10

    Cole, Vanessa and 80s/90s teen flick icon Keith Coogan ("Adventures in Babysitting," "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead") talk weepy Disney films, Iron Man 2, meta filmmaking, Hiding Out's pedophilia, Canadian child doubles, The Waltons, Just the Ten o...

  • PMC 06: Mather Zickel

    Released 04.29.10

    Cole, Vanessa and the handsome, hilarious Mather Zickel (“Rachel Getting Married,” “Reno 911!”) talk Dungeons & Dragons, Bubo, the Smurfs Movie, anal media, heavenly bunk-beds, Critters 2, 3D, Joe Estevez, Roger Corman, the Janekasaurus, and Mather’s ...

  • PMC 05: Chris Hardwick

    Released 04.21.10

    Cole, Vanessa and our favorite Nerdist Chris Hardwick ("Web Soup," "Singled Out") talk Tron, the iPad, remaking Fletch, the Disney Vault, getting naked for Steven Seagal, Lode Runner, Hufflepuff, foul-mouthed kids, Dave Coulier, the Hollywood Squares, dem...

  • PMC 04: Bobby Campo

    Released 04.07.10

    Cole, Vanessa, and the dream captain of Vanessa’s heart Bobby Campo ("Final Destination," "Legally Blondes," Vanessa’s Fantasies…) talk comics, horror movies, Teen Witch, more Teen Witch, Sookie’s Sexuality, Snow Caps, cougars, Lollapalooza, humiliating b...

  • PMC 03: Deanna Russo

    Released 03.26.10

    Cole, Vanessa and lovely, lovely, lovely guest Deanna Russo ("Knight Rider," "Gossip Girl") talk terrariums, Jesse James, Brotherhoodies, Cloris Leachman, fan K.I.T.T.

  • PMC 02: Janet Varney

    Released 03.16.10

    Cole, Vanessa and special guest Janet Varney ("Dinner and a Movie," "Entourage") talk Corey Haim, celebrity crushes, the biosphere, shirtless saxophone solos, Dan Fielding's wardrobe, Little Man Tate, and Andie MacDowell's "acting."  

  • PMC 01: Samm Levine

    Released 03.02.10

    Cole, Vanessa and special guest Samm Levine ("Freaks and Geeks," "Inglourious Basterds") talk Oscars, unobtainium, dancing Buzz Aldrin, measurement beans, Paris rooftops and Vanessa's unhealthy obsession with Zac Efron.

  • Pop My Culture Theme Song

    Released 02.24.10

    Introducing the Pop My Culture Theme Song! First Full Episode coming soon!!

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