Join Will and Nathan on "Culture Cretins," a lively podcast where two friends dive into the world of pop culture, video games, movies, and media reviews. From the nostalgic charm of Pokémon to the epic adventures of Voltron and Gundam, they explore the franchises that shape our cultural landscape. Each episode offers spirited discussions on the latest trends, controversies, and innovations in entertainment, with a focus on what makes these stories resonate with fans. Whether you're a die-hard gamer, a movie buff, or just curious about the next big thing, "Culture Cretins" delivers insightful commentary and engaging debates. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the media you love and discover new favorites along the way. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Pokémon, and beyond, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the cultural phenomena that captivate us all. Join the conversation and become a part of the "Culture Cretins" community today!
Comic books can feel like a locked room: 80 years of history, thousands of issues, constant reboots, and price tags that add up fast. We’re two longtime superhero fans who got into comics the hard way, and we’re sharing the shortcuts that finally made reading fun instead of stressful. We start with the real beginner problem: where do you even begin with characters like Batman or Spider-Man? We talk through starting points that actually work, why celebrated story arcs and collected editions b...
12 May 2026
Mario Galaxy Movie Breakdown
People are genuinely mad about a Mario movie, and we can’t stop talking about it. We sit down with our first-ever guest, Chandler, to review the Super Mario Galaxy movie and unpack the strangest part of its reception: how a bright, funny, family-friendly video game movie can be massively successful and still attract intense online rage. We get into what actually makes this sequel work, including the upgraded story momentum, the way it balances references without drowning in them, and why Ill...
27 Apr 2026
Bat-Family Favorites
A simple question derails fast: who are our favorite DC Comics characters? We start with “let’s be fair” rules across comics, cartoons, movies, and games, then immediately run into the truth every DC fan knows, Gotham has an unfair amount of the best characters. What follows is a rapid-fire tour through the parts of DC we keep coming back to, with plenty of strong opinions on writing, character growth, and the adaptations that actually stick. We open with Deathstroke because Slade Wilson is ...
21 Apr 2026
Pokemon Champions Reality Check
Pokémon Champions looks like the clean, modern home for Pokémon battling, and for a minute it feels that way. We jump in with real first impressions and quickly hit the weird contradiction: the game hands you a gym leader premise and a “champion-level” setup, then gives you almost nothing to do besides online battles. If you love competitive Pokémon, ranked ladders, quick matches, and tweaking teams, you’ll hear why the core battling is genuinely strong. If you play Pokémon for collecting, tr...
14 Apr 2026
Pokemon Hot Takes
If you’ve ever heard “Bulbasaur is the best Kanto starter” and thought… are we sure, this one is for you. We get unserious fast with a full Chikorita hate bit, but it turns into a surprisingly detailed episode about Pokemon taste, game design, and why some opinions stick for life. We walk through our biggest Pokemon hot take: Bulbasaur is arguably the worst starter pick for Pokemon Red and Blue and the FireRed and LeafGreen remakes when you judge it by real playthrough performance. We ...
7 Apr 2026
Batman Loves Dinosaurs And Cup Holders: Batman Universe
A Batman comic that moves like an action movie, reads like a mystery, and still makes us laugh is rare, so we had to talk about Batman Universe by Brian Michael Bendis and Nick Derington. We’re not doing a formal review, but we do dig into why this six-issue, self-contained DC Comics story hits so hard: Batman chasing the Riddler, a stolen Fabergé egg that scrambles minds, and a reality-warping pursuit that yanks Bruce through places like Gorilla City, the Wild West, and even Dinosaur Island....
31 Mar 2026
Gundam I Review
War starts fast in the Universal Century, and Gundam I doesn’t let you look away for long. We finally sit down with the first Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 compilation film, starting at Side 7 and racing into the White Base escape, the RX-78-2 Gundam reveal, and a conflict that’s already eaten half the population. One of us watched a cleaner dub, the other suffered through a rougher one, so you’ll hear us compare how presentation changes the feel of the same story. From there, we get honest about ...
24 Mar 2026
We Revisit The Series That Raised Us
Some shows don’t just entertain us, they wire in our sense of humor, heroism, and what “good storytelling” feels like. We’re tracing the formative TV shows that built our brains, starting with the animated heavy hitters that never talked down to their audience. We dig into the DC Animated Universe and why Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited still set the bar for tone, music, and character. From there we jump to Teen Titans and the arcs that land because ...
17 Mar 2026
Ranking Starter Pokemon And Legendary Favorites With Brutal Honesty
We had a plan, the audio had other ideas, so we do the only fair thing: rebuild the tier list and make the hot takes even louder. We’re back for episode five of Culture Cretins, and we start by redoing our starter Pokemon rankings, from the lines we’d protect with our lives to the evolutions we’d rather never see again. If you care about starter Pokemon, middle-stage glow-ups, and the “please don’t evolve” dilemma, this one is pure nostalgia plus judgment. Then we take the same exact energy ...
10 Mar 2026
Dive Into Pokémon Presents, New Starters, And Why Re-releases Matter
A new region, a brighter palette, and water that finally feels like water—Wind and Waves dropped a trailer that actually moves the needle. We break down why the color choices and layered environments matter, how a safari-leaning tone hints at exploration-first design, and where this could restore that old-school “see it, reach it, engage with it” rhythm. We also talk mechanics that respect both speed and strategy, including the welcome return to classic catch systems in the mainline lane whil...
3 Mar 2026
From Blue Milk To Boba Fett: A Candid Tour Through Star Wars Fandom
A tangerine tangent turns into a lightspeed jump: we go from blue milk lore and green ketchup memories to the sharp edges of Jedi ethics, asking why a “wise” master bets on a child’s life and leaves his mother behind. That single choice opens a bigger question—what actually makes Star Wars feel like Star Wars? We dig into Qui-Gon’s gray areas, the Council’s secrecy, Dooku’s slide in Tales of the Jedi, and how tone across animation and film reshapes villains like Grievous. Our favorites have ...
24 Feb 2026
Our Favorite Gaming Memories
A new dinosaur drops, a grenade erases our first Fortnite win, and somewhere on a mountain fortress a legend named “Meat Hook Steve” keeps charging our scope. We open the vault on the gaming memories that made us: the chaos, the comedy, and the quiet moments that turned pixels into friendships. We trace the wild early days of Fortnite—deliberate build battles, storms that punished hesitation, and the accidental team wipe that still gets brought up years later. From there we jump to Battlefie...
17 Feb 2026
Kalos Reborn: Pokémon Legends ZA Reviewed
A city still healing. A legend trying to atone. And a battle system that dares to change the rules. We dive deep into Pokémon Legends ZA—why Lumiose feels alive, how mega evolutions shape every decision, and where the game soars or stumbles along the way. We start with first impressions on visuals, performance, and the choice to confine the adventure to a single metropolis, then trace the story’s emotional core: tasteful XY callbacks, Lysandre’s unexpected path toward redemption, Mabel’s pena...
10 Feb 2026
Inside The State Of Pokemon: Games, Anime, And What Fans Want Next
Most Pokémon games struggle with consistency—some look stunning but are plagued by bugs, while others feel unfinished. But what if the future holds a bold new direction that balances innovation with polish? If you're a Pokémon fan craving thoughtful evolution rather than gimmicks, this episode is your must-listen. Join us as we dissect the latest Pokémon titles, from Scarlet and Violet’s intriguing open world to Sword and Shield’s polished regional charm. Discover how recent games either succ...
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