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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joseph and Deni https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ahswgg1n6iiegu10citbnnhpx14l?.jpg The Pop Docs Episode 16: New Year, New Beginnings, and New Hopes Episode 16: New Year, New Beginnings, and New Hopes 2026 has officially kicked off, and the Pop Docs are looking ahead to the movies and television shows they are most excited to see in the new year! In this episode, the Pop Docs begin with a brief discussion of the cancellation of the Wheel of Time television series (with a side of Joseph's mourning concerning the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 campaign). Afterwards, the Pop Docs run down their top five most anticipated movies and television shows set to debut in 2026. There will be talk of fashion, superheroes, and dragons! Mild spoilers may abound.

  • Introduction: 0:00-2:05
  • Wheel of Time Discussion: 2:06-6:09
  • The Pop Docs' Top Five Lists: 6:10-40:18
  • Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 40:19-52:00

Bookstore shout-out!

Liberty Books
176 W Crogan St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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]]> 2026 has officially kicked off, and the Pop Docs are looking ahead to the movies and television shows they are most excited to see in the new year! In this episode, the Pop Docs begin with a brief discussion of the cancellation of the Wheel of Time television series (with a side of Joseph's mourning concerning the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 campaign). Afterwards, the Pop Docs run down their top five most anticipated movies and television shows set to debut in 2026. There will be talk of fashion, superheroes, and dragons! Mild spoilers may abound.

  • Introduction: 0:00-2:05
  • Wheel of Time Discussion: 2:06-6:09
  • The Pop Docs' Top Five Lists: 6:10-40:18
  • Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 40:19-52:00

Bookstore shout-out!

Liberty Books
176 W Crogan St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
https://www.libertybooks.us/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-18588307 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 3120 full false Episode 15: We're Halfway There (Woah-Oh) Living on a Prayer for Season Four! Episode 15: We're Halfway There (Woah-Oh) Living on a Prayer for Season Four! The Wheel of Time season three has arrived, and the Pop Docs have thoughts on this new turning. Did Rhuidean meet Deni's expectations? Has Joseph enjoyed Mat's storyline? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and so much more! Book and show spoilers included--free of charge!

  • Introduction: 0:00-6:17
  • Episode One Discussion: 6:18-24:29
  • Two Rivers Discussion: 24:30-45:34
  • Proto-Tanchico Discussion: 45:35-59:20
  • Aiel Waste Discussion: 59:21-1:10:32
  • Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:10:33-1:17:42

Bookstore shout-out!

Writer's Block Bookstore
316 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
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]]> The Wheel of Time season three has arrived, and the Pop Docs have thoughts on this new turning. Did Rhuidean meet Deni's expectations? Has Joseph enjoyed Mat's storyline? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and so much more! Book and show spoilers included--free of charge!

  • Introduction: 0:00-6:17
  • Episode One Discussion: 6:18-24:29
  • Two Rivers Discussion: 24:30-45:34
  • Proto-Tanchico Discussion: 45:35-59:20
  • Aiel Waste Discussion: 59:21-1:10:32
  • Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:10:33-1:17:42

Bookstore shout-out!

Writer's Block Bookstore
316 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-16926991 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0400 4662 full false Episode 14: Speculation about what the Wheel Has Woven Episode 14: Speculation about what the Wheel Has Woven The wheel has woven a new season for The Wheel of Time television show, and the marketing is furiously spinning out trailers, promos, and posters in anticipation. The Pop Docs are here to discuss the first full scene and trailer for the new season. Hear Joseph's eagerness to learn more about the past! Listen as Deni describes her excitement to see Perrin do something this season! As always, spoilers abound, particularly for the first two seasons of The Wheel of Time and books one through five in the series!

  • Introduction: 0:00-7:50
  • WoT Season 1 and 2 discussion: 7:51-15:14
  • WoT preview discussion: 15:15-23:38
  • WoT Season 3 trailer discussion: 23:39-58:00
  • Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 58:01-1:09:33

Bookstore shout-out!

Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave.
Clermont, FL 34711
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]]> The wheel has woven a new season for The Wheel of Time television show, and the marketing is furiously spinning out trailers, promos, and posters in anticipation. The Pop Docs are here to discuss the first full scene and trailer for the new season. Hear Joseph's eagerness to learn more about the past! Listen as Deni describes her excitement to see Perrin do something this season! As always, spoilers abound, particularly for the first two seasons of The Wheel of Time and books one through five in the series!

  • Introduction: 0:00-7:50
  • WoT Season 1 and 2 discussion: 7:51-15:14
  • WoT preview discussion: 15:15-23:38
  • WoT Season 3 trailer discussion: 23:39-58:00
  • Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 58:01-1:09:33

Bookstore shout-out!

Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave.
Clermont, FL 34711
https://www.sunshinebookco.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-16720593 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 4173 14 full false Episode 13: Monster Mash-Up Episode 13: Monster Mash-Up Spooky season may have ended but its passing will not deter the Pop Docs from discussing their favorite monsters in media! Hear the Pop Docs list their top 5 monster-related media after a discussion of one of their new faves--What We Do in the Shadows! Listener beware, spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-1:35
What We Do in the Shadows Discussion: 1:36-15:00
Monster Media Rankings: 15:01-1:02:00
Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:02:01-1:11:26                                             

Bookstore shout-out!

Wicked Good Books
260 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970
https://sillybunnysalem.com/

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]]> Spooky season may have ended but its passing will not deter the Pop Docs from discussing their favorite monsters in media! Hear the Pop Docs list their top 5 monster-related media after a discussion of one of their new faves--What We Do in the Shadows! Listener beware, spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-1:35
What We Do in the Shadows Discussion: 1:36-15:00
Monster Media Rankings: 15:01-1:02:00
Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:02:01-1:11:26                                             

Bookstore shout-out!

Wicked Good Books
260 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970
https://sillybunnysalem.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-16189615 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 4286 full false Episode 12: Looking Back with Eyes Ever Forward Episode 12: Looking Back with Eyes Ever Forward The Pop Docs have had a busy summer, headlined on the pop culture front by San Diego Comic Con and season 2 of House of the Dragon. In this episode, the Pop Docs recap the Con and review HotD's second season before diving into descriptions about the upcoming season of the Rings of Power. As always, spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-2:45
San Diego Comic Con: 2:46-17:52
House of the Dragon-Season 2 Review: 17:53-50:56
Rings of Power Discussion: 50:57-1:20:32
Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:20:33-1:28:44                                              

Bookstore shout-out!

Mitzi's Books
510 Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
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]]> The Pop Docs have had a busy summer, headlined on the pop culture front by San Diego Comic Con and season 2 of House of the Dragon. In this episode, the Pop Docs recap the Con and review HotD's second season before diving into descriptions about the upcoming season of the Rings of Power. As always, spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-2:45
San Diego Comic Con: 2:46-17:52
House of the Dragon-Season 2 Review: 17:53-50:56
Rings of Power Discussion: 50:57-1:20:32
Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:20:33-1:28:44                                              

Bookstore shout-out!

Mitzi's Books
510 Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
https://mitzisbooks.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-15672502 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 5324 full false Episode 11: Trailer Treasure or Trash? Episode 11: Trailer Treasure or Trash? It must be trailer season because we have been blessed with a multitude of previews for upcoming movies and television shows. The Pop Docs use the release of recent trailers as a reason to dive into several franchises and share whether they are excited or indifferent for the upcoming offerings. Hear Deni's excitement for Bridgerton season 3 tempered by Netflix's two-part release! Share in Joseph's lamentations over the seeming demotion of novels in the greater Star Wars canon! As always, spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-1:50
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 1:51-8:43
The Penguin: 8:44-15:46
Alien: Romulus: 15:47-30:16
The Acolyte: 30:17-40:22
Bridgerton Season 3: 40:23-47:29
House of the Dragon Season 2: 47:30-59:33
Books we're reading and bookstore shout-out: 59:34-1:10:18                                              

Bookstore shout-out!

The Strand
828 Broadway at 12th Street
New York, NY 10003
https://www.strandbooks.com/

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]]> It must be trailer season because we have been blessed with a multitude of previews for upcoming movies and television shows. The Pop Docs use the release of recent trailers as a reason to dive into several franchises and share whether they are excited or indifferent for the upcoming offerings. Hear Deni's excitement for Bridgerton season 3 tempered by Netflix's two-part release! Share in Joseph's lamentations over the seeming demotion of novels in the greater Star Wars canon! As always, spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-1:50
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 1:51-8:43
The Penguin: 8:44-15:46
Alien: Romulus: 15:47-30:16
The Acolyte: 30:17-40:22
Bridgerton Season 3: 40:23-47:29
House of the Dragon Season 2: 47:30-59:33
Books we're reading and bookstore shout-out: 59:34-1:10:18                                              

Bookstore shout-out!

The Strand
828 Broadway at 12th Street
New York, NY 10003
https://www.strandbooks.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-14938257 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0400 4218 full false Episode 10: The Pop Docs Wander the Dunes of Arrakis Episode 10: The Pop Docs Wander the Dunes of Arrakis Dune: Part Two has arrived! Don your stillsuits and join The Pop Docs for a discussion of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's saga.  Caution: Spoilers ahead!

Introduction: 0:00-7:45
Talking Dune 1: 7:46-20:53
Talking Dune 2 (Spoiler free): 20:54-25:10
Talking Dune 2 (Spoilers): 25:11-1:14:32
Books we are reading: 1:14:33-1:17:16
Bookstore shout-out: 1:17:17-1:20:51                                               

Bookstore shout-out!

Second Read Books
51 Cordova Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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]]> Dune: Part Two has arrived! Don your stillsuits and join The Pop Docs for a discussion of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's saga.  Caution: Spoilers ahead!

Introduction: 0:00-7:45
Talking Dune 1: 7:46-20:53
Talking Dune 2 (Spoiler free): 20:54-25:10
Talking Dune 2 (Spoilers): 25:11-1:14:32
Books we are reading: 1:14:33-1:17:16
Bookstore shout-out: 1:17:17-1:20:51                                               

Bookstore shout-out!

Second Read Books
51 Cordova Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-14701574 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 4851 10 full true Episode 9: An Unexpected Talk about Tolkien Episode 9: An Unexpected Talk about Tolkien Recently, the Pop Docs attended an unexpected showing of The Fellowship of the Ring on a big screen, which they found to be as majestic and epic as it was when it debuted in theaters. Inspired by this opportunity, the Pop Docs decided to devote any entire episode to talking about Tolkien's world. Tune in to hear the Pop Docs wax poetically about The Lord of the Rings trilogy! Hear Joseph express his frustration that The Rings of Power diverts time and resources from The Wheel of Time! Listen as Deni discusses how The Hobbit trilogy is . . . ok! But be wary, dear listeners, for spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-2:30
An Evening Watching The Fellowship of the Ring : 2:31-18:24
Discussing The Lord of the Rings trilogy: 18:25-42:01
Discussing The Hobbit trilogy: 42:02-58:12
Discussing The Rings of Power: 58:13-1:20:37
Books we are reading: 1:20:38-1:24:26
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:24:27-1:27:09

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Fires of Heaven (Wheel of Time #5) by Robert Jordan

Joseph: Three Axes to Fall (The Grave of Empires #3) by Sam Sykes                                                

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Barrel of Books and Games
403 N. Donnelly Street
Mt. Dora, Florida 32757
Website: https://barrelofbooksandgames.com/

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]]> Recently, the Pop Docs attended an unexpected showing of The Fellowship of the Ring on a big screen, which they found to be as majestic and epic as it was when it debuted in theaters. Inspired by this opportunity, the Pop Docs decided to devote any entire episode to talking about Tolkien's world. Tune in to hear the Pop Docs wax poetically about The Lord of the Rings trilogy! Hear Joseph express his frustration that The Rings of Power diverts time and resources from The Wheel of Time! Listen as Deni discusses how The Hobbit trilogy is . . . ok! But be wary, dear listeners, for spoilers abound!

Introduction: 0:00-2:30
An Evening Watching The Fellowship of the Ring : 2:31-18:24
Discussing The Lord of the Rings trilogy: 18:25-42:01
Discussing The Hobbit trilogy: 42:02-58:12
Discussing The Rings of Power: 58:13-1:20:37
Books we are reading: 1:20:38-1:24:26
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:24:27-1:27:09

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Fires of Heaven (Wheel of Time #5) by Robert Jordan

Joseph: Three Axes to Fall (The Grave of Empires #3) by Sam Sykes                                                

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Barrel of Books and Games
403 N. Donnelly Street
Mt. Dora, Florida 32757
Website: https://barrelofbooksandgames.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-14481489 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 5229 9 full true Episode 8: The Pop Docs 2024 Start-of-the-Year Spectacular! Episode 8: The Pop Docs 2024 Start-of-the-Year Spectacular! A new year has dawned, and in this episode, the Pop Docs get ready for it by running down their list of most anticipated entries in books, shows, and movies! Hear how they journey from The Mandalorian to a Tim Burton exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City! Listen as they learn about the variation in reality programming! Join them in worrying about the release of The Winds of Winter yet rejoicing in the upcoming second season of House of the Dragon!   

Introduction: 0:00-6:17
*&\% we found on the internet: 6:18-23:22
Looking Forward to 2024!: 23:23-1:02:00
Books we are currently reading: 1:02:01-1:08:10
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:08:11-1:10:28

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: Heat (Dark Kings #12) by Donna Grant

Joseph: Three Axes to Fall (The Grave of Empires #3) by Sam Sykes                                                

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Arty Bees Books
106 Manners Street
Wellington, New Zealand
Website: https://www.artybees.co.nz/

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]]> A new year has dawned, and in this episode, the Pop Docs get ready for it by running down their list of most anticipated entries in books, shows, and movies! Hear how they journey from The Mandalorian to a Tim Burton exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City! Listen as they learn about the variation in reality programming! Join them in worrying about the release of The Winds of Winter yet rejoicing in the upcoming second season of House of the Dragon!   

Introduction: 0:00-6:17
*&\% we found on the internet: 6:18-23:22
Looking Forward to 2024!: 23:23-1:02:00
Books we are currently reading: 1:02:01-1:08:10
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:08:11-1:10:28

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: Heat (Dark Kings #12) by Donna Grant

Joseph: Three Axes to Fall (The Grave of Empires #3) by Sam Sykes                                                

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Arty Bees Books
106 Manners Street
Wellington, New Zealand
Website: https://www.artybees.co.nz/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-14348684 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 4228 8 full true Episode 7: Mist, Monsters, and Mayhem! Episode 7: Mist, Monsters, and Mayhem! The holiday season is upon us, and although Halloween has passed, the Pop Docs do not want the spooky season to fade away without being able to talk about some scary stories. Listen as Joseph begrudgingly admit that he likes some horror books, shows, and movies! Share in Deni's excitement over Bridgerton's upcoming third season! Join the Pop Docs' discussion of The Mist -- in written and film forms!

*&\% we found on the internet: 8:07
Discussion of the horror genre and The Mist: 24:05
Books we are currently reading: 1:04:49
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:09:38

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: Smoke and Fire by Donna Grant

Joseph: The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan                                                 

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Beastly Books
418 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Website: https://www.beastlybooks.com/

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]]> The holiday season is upon us, and although Halloween has passed, the Pop Docs do not want the spooky season to fade away without being able to talk about some scary stories. Listen as Joseph begrudgingly admit that he likes some horror books, shows, and movies! Share in Deni's excitement over Bridgerton's upcoming third season! Join the Pop Docs' discussion of The Mist -- in written and film forms!

*&\% we found on the internet: 8:07
Discussion of the horror genre and The Mist: 24:05
Books we are currently reading: 1:04:49
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:09:38

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: Smoke and Fire by Donna Grant

Joseph: The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan                                                 

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Beastly Books
418 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Website: https://www.beastlybooks.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-13995535 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500 4286 full false Episode 6: The One in which The Pop Docs Rev the Engines and Talk Twisted Metal! Episode 6: The One in which The Pop Docs Rev the Engines and Talk Twisted Metal! The newest video game adaptation has arrived with a flurry of mayhem, quips, and slag—Twisted Metal is here! In this episode, The Pop Docs spill the milk on the Twisted Metal television series debuting on Peacock. Listen as Deni waxes poetic about the Easter eggs that made the transition from video game to t.v. series. Scrutinize, with Joseph, the infrastructure spending in the post-apocalyptic setting. And, for Wheel of Time fans, join The Pop Docs as they discuss the promotional scenes released by Amazon prior to the debut of the second season. As always, spoilers abound!       

*&\% we found on the internet (The Wheel of Time): 3:28
Discussion of Twisted Metal: 26:51
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:16:05
Books we are currently reading: 1:18:20

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: Passion Ignites by Donna Grant

Joseph: The Jade Setter of Janloon by Fonda Lee                                                 

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Verbatim Books
3793 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Website: https://verbatimbooks.com/

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]]> The newest video game adaptation has arrived with a flurry of mayhem, quips, and slag—Twisted Metal is here! In this episode, The Pop Docs spill the milk on the Twisted Metal television series debuting on Peacock. Listen as Deni waxes poetic about the Easter eggs that made the transition from video game to t.v. series. Scrutinize, with Joseph, the infrastructure spending in the post-apocalyptic setting. And, for Wheel of Time fans, join The Pop Docs as they discuss the promotional scenes released by Amazon prior to the debut of the second season. As always, spoilers abound!       

*&\% we found on the internet (The Wheel of Time): 3:28
Discussion of Twisted Metal: 26:51
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:16:05
Books we are currently reading: 1:18:20

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: Passion Ignites by Donna Grant

Joseph: The Jade Setter of Janloon by Fonda Lee                                                 

Indie bookstore shout-out!

Verbatim Books
3793 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Website: https://verbatimbooks.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-13513329 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 5034 6 full true Episode 5: *Grunt* - The One in which The Pop Docs Express Ambivalence Towards Season Three of The Witcher Episode 5: *Grunt* - The One in which The Pop Docs Express Ambivalence Towards Season Three of The Witcher Henry Cavill may soon be hanging up Geralt’s smiling sword; however, he has one last season as THE Witcher, and The Pop Docs have seen the first part of this new season! They have thoughts, and in this episode, The Pop Docs offer their reactions to The Witcher as they retell the first five episodes in their own words. Listen as Joseph struggles to remember anyone’s name! Hear Deni search for character arcs from anyone! Assess their respective ratings for the first part of the season! Snark, sincerity, and spoilers abound!

*&\% we found on the internet (The Wheel of Time and Twisted Metal): 6:06
Recap and review of season three of The Witcher: 20:38
Books we are currently reading: 1:35:00
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:38:52

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan

Joseph: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson

Indie bookstore shout-out!

            Writers Block Bookstore

            316 N. Park Avenue

            Winter Park, FL 32789

            32 W. Plant Street

            Winter Garden, FL 34787

            Website: https://www.writersblockbookstore.com/

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]]> Henry Cavill may soon be hanging up Geralt’s smiling sword; however, he has one last season as THE Witcher, and The Pop Docs have seen the first part of this new season! They have thoughts, and in this episode, The Pop Docs offer their reactions to The Witcher as they retell the first five episodes in their own words. Listen as Joseph struggles to remember anyone’s name! Hear Deni search for character arcs from anyone! Assess their respective ratings for the first part of the season! Snark, sincerity, and spoilers abound!

*&\% we found on the internet (The Wheel of Time and Twisted Metal): 6:06
Recap and review of season three of The Witcher: 20:38
Books we are currently reading: 1:35:00
Indie bookstore shout-out: 1:38:52

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan

Joseph: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson

Indie bookstore shout-out!

            Writers Block Bookstore

            316 N. Park Avenue

            Winter Park, FL 32789

            32 W. Plant Street

            Winter Garden, FL 34787

            Website: https://www.writersblockbookstore.com/

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]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-13283756 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 6134 5 full true Episode 4: BRAINSSSSSSSSS -- The One in which The Pop Docs Discuss the Undead Episode 4: BRAINSSSSSSSSS -- The One in which The Pop Docs Discuss the Undead Halloween remains months away; however, Universal Orlando Resort announced The Last of Us will be part of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights! In this episode, The Pop Docs celebrate this news by dedicating the fourth episode to discussing zombies in different forms of popular culture. Discover whether Joseph and Deni would survive a zombie apocalypse—according to a Buzzfeed quiz! Listen as Deni opines on the incompatibility of rom-coms and zombie films! Marvel at Joseph’s ambivalence towards Zack Snyder zombie films! As always, beware because spoilers may shamble upon you without notice!

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan; Patricia Wants to Cuddle: A Novel by Samantha Allen

Joseph: A Dance with Dragons (the fifth book in A Song of Ice and Fire series) by George R.R. Martin

Escape room shout-out!

American Escape Rooms-Orlando
12074 Collegiate Way
Orlando, FL 32817
Website: https://americanescaperooms.com/orlando

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]]> Halloween remains months away; however, Universal Orlando Resort announced The Last of Us will be part of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights! In this episode, The Pop Docs celebrate this news by dedicating the fourth episode to discussing zombies in different forms of popular culture. Discover whether Joseph and Deni would survive a zombie apocalypse—according to a Buzzfeed quiz! Listen as Deni opines on the incompatibility of rom-coms and zombie films! Marvel at Joseph’s ambivalence towards Zack Snyder zombie films! As always, beware because spoilers may shamble upon you without notice!

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan; Patricia Wants to Cuddle: A Novel by Samantha Allen

Joseph: A Dance with Dragons (the fifth book in A Song of Ice and Fire series) by George R.R. Martin

Escape room shout-out!

American Escape Rooms-Orlando
12074 Collegiate Way
Orlando, FL 32817
Website: https://americanescaperooms.com/orlando

Follow us on social media!

Twitter: @ThePopDocs
Instagram: @thepopdocspod 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs 




]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-13120145 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400 4219 full false Episode 3: Dungeons, Dragons, and Other Fantasy Creatures . . . Oh My! Episode 3: Dungeons, Dragons, and Other Fantasy Creatures . . . Oh My! Despite the unrelenting elation for season 2 of the Wheel of Time (debuting on September 1st!) that seeks further discussion, the Pop Docs turn to other topics in this episode. They launch into the topic on the minds of every listener--#Scandoval! Listen as Joseph displays his ignorance of the scandal. Marvel at Deni’s explanation of the Scandal and speculate about the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules. Turning from reality television, the Pop Docs wax poetic about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, discuss the allure of dragons (particularly romantic dragons), and reminisce about video games of old. This way spoilers may lay—you have been warned!

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan; Hot Blooded (Book Four of The Dark Kings Series) by Donna Grant

Joseph: Dawnshard (a novella in the Stormlight Archive) by Brandon Sanderson

Indie bookstore shoutout!

Country Book Shelf
28 West Main Street
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Website: https://www.countrybookshelf.com/

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]]> Despite the unrelenting elation for season 2 of the Wheel of Time (debuting on September 1st!) that seeks further discussion, the Pop Docs turn to other topics in this episode. They launch into the topic on the minds of every listener--#Scandoval! Listen as Joseph displays his ignorance of the scandal. Marvel at Deni’s explanation of the Scandal and speculate about the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules. Turning from reality television, the Pop Docs wax poetic about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, discuss the allure of dragons (particularly romantic dragons), and reminisce about video games of old. This way spoilers may lay—you have been warned!

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan; Hot Blooded (Book Four of The Dark Kings Series) by Donna Grant

Joseph: Dawnshard (a novella in the Stormlight Archive) by Brandon Sanderson

Indie bookstore shoutout!

Country Book Shelf
28 West Main Street
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Website: https://www.countrybookshelf.com/

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Twitter: @ThePopDocs
Instagram: @thepopdocspod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs 

]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-13027901 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0400 4142 3 full true Episode 2: WOT a Time to Talk Fantasy! Episode 2: WOT a Time to Talk Fantasy! It is a time of jubilation! Our weary wait for information on the start of The Wheel of Time's season two has ended at last, with an announcement that the upcoming season will debut on September 1, 2023. Since the announcement, the Pop Docs have been doing their best to contain their glee and moderate their anticipation for the upcoming season of The Wheel of Time; however, they devote much of this podcast episode to The Wheel of Time, discussing the article in Entertainment Weekly and the accompanying first-look photos from the upcoming season of the show. Join the conversation as the Pop Docs scrutinize and analyze the newly-released information, speculating on what it all could mean for the second season, the characters' journeys, and how the tear on Mat's cheek can be so perfectly placed. Of note, spoilers are no strangers to the podcast, yet the Pop Docs do their best to limit them to the first season of The Wheel of Time television series and the first three books of the written series.

Source: https://ew.com/tv/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-first-look-photos-premiere-date/

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan

Joseph: The Fires of Vengeance (Book Two of The Burning series) by Evan Winter

Indie bookstore shoutout!

Ocoee Book Rack
125 W. McKey St
Ocoee, FL
Instagram: @ocoee_bookrack

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Twitter: @ThePopDocs
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]]> It is a time of jubilation! Our weary wait for information on the start of The Wheel of Time's season two has ended at last, with an announcement that the upcoming season will debut on September 1, 2023. Since the announcement, the Pop Docs have been doing their best to contain their glee and moderate their anticipation for the upcoming season of The Wheel of Time; however, they devote much of this podcast episode to The Wheel of Time, discussing the article in Entertainment Weekly and the accompanying first-look photos from the upcoming season of the show. Join the conversation as the Pop Docs scrutinize and analyze the newly-released information, speculating on what it all could mean for the second season, the characters' journeys, and how the tear on Mat's cheek can be so perfectly placed. Of note, spoilers are no strangers to the podcast, yet the Pop Docs do their best to limit them to the first season of The Wheel of Time television series and the first three books of the written series.

Source: https://ew.com/tv/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-first-look-photos-premiere-date/

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: The Shadow Rising (Book Four of The Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan

Joseph: The Fires of Vengeance (Book Two of The Burning series) by Evan Winter

Indie bookstore shoutout!

Ocoee Book Rack
125 W. McKey St
Ocoee, FL
Instagram: @ocoee_bookrack

Follow us on social media!

Twitter: @ThePopDocs
Instagram: @thepopdocspod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs

]]> Joseph and Deni Buzzsprout-12925601 Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 3615 2 full true Episode 1: Pilot Season! Episode 1: Pilot Season! In this inaugural episode, meet the Pop Docs: Joseph (a doctor in degree only) and Deni (a doctor in name only) detail their origin stories, describe their fandoms, and explain the genesis of the Pop Docs. Listen as Deni deftly maneuvers from reliving the Twisted Metal game to longing for an opportunity to try the omelets from the resurgent Neopets franchise at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. Commiserate with Joseph as he is beset by memories of Timothée Chalamet moping around the austere ruins of Arakkis during a lengthy discussion of Dune 2. After recounting the news of the time, the Pop Docs reflect upon and rank their three favorite and least favorite pilots (of television not airlines--apologies to Spirit and Frontier in advance!) before their clinic closes for this episode. Spoilers lurk around each sentence and often amidst every opinion (mainly due to Joseph's inability to apply a filter to his thoughts and opinions).    

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: You Suck: A Love Story (Second Book in the Bloodsucking Fiends series) by Christopher Moore

Joseph: A Clash of Kings (Second Book in the A Song of Ice and Fire Series) by George R.R. Martin

Indie bookstore shoutout!

A Few Books More
520 N. 32nd St.
Billings, MT 59101

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]]> In this inaugural episode, meet the Pop Docs: Joseph (a doctor in degree only) and Deni (a doctor in name only) detail their origin stories, describe their fandoms, and explain the genesis of the Pop Docs. Listen as Deni deftly maneuvers from reliving the Twisted Metal game to longing for an opportunity to try the omelets from the resurgent Neopets franchise at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. Commiserate with Joseph as he is beset by memories of Timothée Chalamet moping around the austere ruins of Arakkis during a lengthy discussion of Dune 2. After recounting the news of the time, the Pop Docs reflect upon and rank their three favorite and least favorite pilots (of television not airlines--apologies to Spirit and Frontier in advance!) before their clinic closes for this episode. Spoilers lurk around each sentence and often amidst every opinion (mainly due to Joseph's inability to apply a filter to his thoughts and opinions).    

Books we are currently reading:

Deni: You Suck: A Love Story (Second Book in the Bloodsucking Fiends series) by Christopher Moore

Joseph: A Clash of Kings (Second Book in the A Song of Ice and Fire Series) by George R.R. Martin

Indie bookstore shoutout!

A Few Books More
520 N. 32nd St.
Billings, MT 59101

Follow us on social media!

Twitter: @ThePopDocs
Instagram: @thepopdocspod 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs  

]]> Joseph Buzzsprout-12845795 Sun, 14 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 4527 1 full false