Podcasts by Pop Culture and the Pea Brains
Join Father and Son duo Greg and Bret Carson as they discuss pop culture young and old, trying to bridge the gap between generations!
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PCPB S2 E6 - Little Shop of Lore(r) from 2021-10-22T00:19:15
Listen as we delve into the background of the obscured horror movie Little Shop of Horrors and recount how it went from obscurity to worldwide recognition on the Broadway stage!
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PCPB S2 E4 - Beating Up a Serial Killer from 2021-09-13T03:44:15
This week, we’re starting a multi episode series of horror movie discussions. This episode, we’re discussing the 1990s horror classic, Scream!
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PCPB S2 E3 - Gas Station Oasis from 2021-09-06T01:11:09
This week, we’re talking about working at summer camps, both our good and not so good experiences.
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PCPB S2 E2 - An Ice-olated Villain from 2021-08-29T20:07:58
This week, we’re talking about everyone’s favorite frozen fiend from the DC universe. No, not Mr. Freeze! Captain Cold!
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PCPB S2 E1 - Brick-Like Nerf Sword from 2021-08-21T17:19:12
After a two month hiatus, PCPB starts back on Season 2 with long talks of summer camp! Crunch your cocoa and drink your s’mores, everybody! We’re back! ...
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PCPB #37 - FRM, ARM, and BRM from 2021-05-17T23:10:01
Coming in a little late in the schedule, we’re talking about mortgages, credit, leases, and all the things Dad Carson knows about.
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PCPB #36 - Introducing Dad to Star Wars: The Return of the Cough from 2021-05-09T00:31:31
I have a cough. It’s not noticeable during the episode. Also returning Jedi. That’s cool
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PCPB #35 - In Memory of Lukey Book from 2021-05-02T01:49:49
It’s a sad day in the Carson household. Today, we buried Lucas (or Lukey Book) after a decade and a half of life. He was the best dog and we can only hope he’s not in pain anymore. This isn’t a fun...
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PCPB #34 - Introducing Dad to Star Wars: The Aluminum Fulcrum from 2021-04-24T18:51:25
It was my Bret’s 23rd birthday yesterday! Oh, and this week we’re talking all about The Empire Strikes Back!
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PCPB #33 - Trapped on the Highway from 2021-04-10T18:00:02
Instead of The Empire Strikes Back, we chat about cars because I (Bret) just can’t seem to catch a break (pun intended)
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PCPB #32 - Dr. Keto from 2021-04-03T16:38:17
What’s better than episode about Easter candy? An episode about healthy eating! It’s Dr. Keto time!
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PCPB #31 - Music Theory for Actual Dummies from 2021-03-27T19:19:57
Warning - This episode contains a lot of music theory discussion. You’ve been warned...
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PCPB #30 - 8 Pounds of Waffle House Food from 2021-03-20T06:35:21
In our thirtieth episode spectacular, we discuss the Awful Waffle House and how many times we’ve eaten there (spoiler: it’s a lot)
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PCPB #29 - Daddio Waves from 2021-03-14T02:08:18
The title is a pun on radio waves because Frequency is a film about a dad
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PCPB #28 - Introducing Dad to Star Wars: A Really Old Hope from 2021-03-07T02:43:58
Dad has only ever seen the first Star Wars film. We start slow reviewing the classic film Star Wars as we begin the trek through the ENTIRE saga.
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PCPB #27 - Fredward Krueger from 2021-02-27T18:56:50
This week, we’re discussing a cult horror classic from the 80s and all of our hot takes on how the acting is bad, the score is good, and a claw hand is a terrible weapon!
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PCPB #26 - All Things Ice from 2021-02-20T18:58:58
We’re snowed in...so we’re talking about Snow, Icebreakers, and other cold-related topics. This was definitely our first take...
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PCPB #25 - So You Want to be a Millionaire? from 2021-02-13T22:06:17
In this episode, we’re talking money science (economics)
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PCPB #24 - Everybody Loves Red Hood from 2021-02-06T16:24:52
This episode, we’re embracing our innate nerdiness and discussing one of the edgier Robins in the DC Universe: Jason Todd aka Red Hood.
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PCPB #23 - Sauce Boss and Hot Pepper from 2021-01-30T20:42:12
In our sauciest episode, we talk about Ketchup/Catsup among other things (mostly just sauce)
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PCPB #22 - The Inevitable Beetlejuice Episode from 2021-01-23T18:49:56
We’re talking about Beetlejuice. Enjoy 😈
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PCPB #21 - Hurry from 2021-01-17T01:37:04
In this episode of PCPB, we’re talkin’ the progressive rockband Rush! If only we knew what a “Rush” was...
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PCPB #20 - The Frasier Griffith Show from 2021-01-09T21:11:15
In our 20th episode, we’re talking TV shows, classic and modern!
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PCPB #19 - Brudda from 2021-01-02T00:44:38
Before we start, I just want to wish you guys a Happy New Year! Additionally I’m sorry for the falloff in audio quality halfway through. I’ll be more vigilant in the future! Anyway, Fire Emblem!
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PCPB #18 - A Very Carson Christmas from 2020-12-29T01:01:53
After several days of no episode due to a bombing in Nashville, we’re back with our Christmas episode where we read the Christmas story, share our holiday traditions, and explain our plans for the ...
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PCPB #17 - How the Scrooge Stole the Polar Express feat. Tim Allen from 2020-12-19T08:30:04
We’re one week away from Christmas, folks! Pull out those VHS tapes, your DVDs, your blu-rays, and your overly salted popcorn. Time to talk some more Christmas movies
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PCPB #16 - It’s a Wonderful Christmas with the Cranky Elf from 2020-12-12T07:57:18
We’re two weeks away from Christmas! And three weeks away from 2020 being over! There’s so much to celebrate!
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PCPB #15 - The Balls of Dragon from 2020-12-06T02:47:48
Neither of us know what we’re talking about this episode. Just listen to it with your ear holes. This is a train wreck. You’re welcome.
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PCPB #14 - Teacher and Teacher Feature #2 from 2020-11-28T18:14:57
We’re returning to our teacher roots as we celebrate Thanksgiving...and getting a new microphone!
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PCPB #13: Cranksgiving from 2020-11-22T03:09:16
Get it? ‘Cuz my dad is cranky... and it’s about Thanksgiving...I’ll leave now...
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PCPB #12 - The Audio Amphitheater from 2020-11-14T16:41:36
Have ya heard of The Audio Amphitheater? If ya haven’t, this episode will tell ya everything about it along with what’s coming up very soon!
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PCPB #11 - Teacher and Teacher Feature #1 from 2020-11-08T04:03:23
We’re teachers. That’s what this episode is about.
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PCPB #10 - Halloween Spooks from 2020-11-01T04:16:43
We’ve made it to double digits! Join Bret and Dad Carson on this super spooky episode of candy, costumes, and criminally under appreciated background noises!
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PCPB #9 - Three Stocker Stacker Sacker from 2020-10-25T00:36:48
Dad Carson has worked at THREE groceries! Why?!
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PCPB #8 - Roast Beef Lumber Boy from 2020-10-17T18:33:45
Bret has had a few jobs. One involves roast beef, one involves wood, all involve the horrible, horrible public...
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PCPB #7 - Short on Time, Short on Height #2 from 2020-10-10T01:03:13
Join Trib and Roscoe in the exciting finale of their adventure against the evil Laudinus! Music credits to Whitesand, David Renda, and David ...
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PCPB #6 - Next 10 Questions from 2020-10-03T03:58:23
Dad Carson continues his antics as he asks Bret increasingly difficult questions. Oddly, we talk about Christmas for about half the episode...
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PCPB #5 - Short on Time, Short on Height #1 from 2020-09-26T20:20:47
Our adventure begins with Trib Talahoo and Roscoe Sacredstone traveling from The Leaking Barrel into the dangerous Forest of Dreams. Music credit to David...
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PCPB #4 - First 10 Questions from 2020-09-19T22:47:48
Dad Carson interrogates Bret with 10 questions of his own design ranging from favorite holiday to dream car. What could Bret possibly say? Something dumb probably...
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PCPB #3 - Trib and Roscoe from 2020-09-12T17:09:24
Join Bret and Dad Carson as they make their DnD characters and get ready for the one-shot of a lifetime!
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PCPB #2 - Football Week from 2020-09-05T15:31:29
It’s Football Week! And Bret doesn’t know much about football. Guess it’s time for Dad Carson to show him a thing or two about the ol’ pigskin.
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PCPB #1 - DnD Basics from 2020-08-29T19:35:38
Welcome to Pop Culture and the Pea Brains starring Bret and Greg Carson, father-son duo! This week, Bret’s going to teach his Dad about DnD 5e. He’ll try to anyway...
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