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In episode 7 of Pop Culture English, we’re going to talk about another video game that I’ve been playing a bit too much over the past few months, Valorant. In the process, we’ll become familiar with the shooter game genre and the wonderful world of esports.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
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26 Jan 2026
Episode 6 - Kerbal Space Program
In episode 6 of Pop Culture English, we’re discussing one of my favourite video games ever, Kerbal Space Program. Playing this game made me fall in love with spaceflight, and anyone who is remotely interested in space should 100% check it out too.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
10 Jan 2026
Episode 5 - Dracula
In episode 5 of Pop Culture English, we’re going to be talking about a classic of English literature. Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula can be described as the grandfather of the Gothic horror genre, and today we’ll find out the similarities (and differences!) it shares with the vampire stories we consume nowadays.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
6 Jan 2026
Episode 4 - Arcane
Welcome to the fourth episode of Pop Culture English! Today we’re talking about the Netflix animated phenomenon Arcane, which is probably my favourite TV show. You’ve most certainly seen or heard some of it (especially if you play League of Legends…)
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
29 Dec 2025
Episode 3 - Romeo and Juliet
Welcome to episode 3 of Pop Culture English, and sorry for the hiatus! I’ve been busy with school exams, but now that I’ve graduated, I’ll be trying to release these episodes more often. Today’s episode is about the one and only Romeo and Juliet.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
28 Sept 2025
Episode 2 - Hades
Welcome to episode 2 of Pop Culture English! Today’s episode is about the video game Hades. Seeing as Hades 2 has just come out, it seems like the perfect time to talk about this massively popular Roguelike.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 Sept 2025
Episode 1 - K-Pop Demon Hunters
Welcome to the first proper episode of Pop Culture English! Today we're talking about the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. The internet's been crazy about it and I've been too.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 Sept 2025
Episode 0 - What is comprehensible input?
Welcome to the first episode of Pop Culture English! If you're looking for an introduction, this is the right place. Today, we're discussing Stephen Krashen's theory of 'comprehensible input' and how it can help you learn English easier and faster.
As always, here is the transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DugP4QAj1pMBVtei0817MI21lW42XQGUqY-13egMwHQ/edit?usp=sharing).
Intro/outro music: Leisure [The 2025 Remixes] (feat. Saschas original handmade music) by Sascha Ende
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popcultureenglish.substack.com (https://popcultureenglish.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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