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Pop Culture Gamers

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by Haydn Rees Jones, Alan Murphy and Stephen Simpson

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196 episodes
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🎮🍿 Welcome to the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast! Level up your listening experience as we dive into the thrilling world of gaming and entertainment. Join us for heart-pounding and epic discussions on all things pop culture and video gaming. From pixelated adventures to silver screen blockbusters, we've got you covered. Get ready to press play and embark on a wild ride through the realms of gaming and beyond with Haydn (@herjuk) and Steve (Stevoo7)! 🎙️🚀 #PopCultureGamers #GamingPodcast #EntertainmentUnleashed

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1/23/2018

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Episode thumbnail for 195. Pop Culture Gamers Show 168 - You can't leave me out here!

May 21, 2026

195. Pop Culture Gamers Show 168 - You can't leave me out here!

<p>This week on Pop Culture Gamers we’re diving into a huge mix of gaming news, tech updates, movie releases, and all the latest from the world of pop culture. We cover major Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC stories, including new hardware leaks, controller upgrades, DRM changes, Game Pass additions, PS Plus updates, and industry‑shifting legislation.</p><p>We break down the biggest new game releases across all platforms, from RPGs and racers to sci‑fi adventures, indies, remasters, and early access titles. Plus, we look at subscription drops on Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Prime Gaming — what’s worth playing, what’s new, and what’s surprising.</p><p>In our gaming week chat, expect deep dives into new controllers, sci‑fi narrative games, classic RPG revivals, expansions, and some retro‑inspired action.</p><p>On the movie and TV side, we explore upcoming cinema releases, chart‑toppers, documentaries, restorations, and a stunning 4K Hammer Films release. There’s also a packed watchlist of indie films, streaming picks, and binge‑worthy TV.</p><p>We finish with listener questions, gaming habits, and a look at the titles we’ve spent the most time with this year. If you love gaming, movies, tech, retro nostalgia, and weekly pop‑culture breakdowns — you’re in the right place.</p><p>#PopCultureGamers #GamingPodcast #GameNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews #Switch2 #PCGaming #GamePass #PSPlus #PrimeGaming #NewGameReleases #RetroGaming #4KRestoration #MovieNews #TechNews #PodcastUK #GamingCommunity #VideoGamePodcast #FilmTalk</p>

Episode thumbnail for 194. Pop Culture Gamers Show 167 - Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time?

April 21, 2026

194. Pop Culture Gamers Show 167 - Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time?

<p>In this episode of <strong>Pop Culture Gamers</strong>, Haydn, Steve, and Paul share what they’ve been playing and watching across gaming, film, and TV. Haydn discusses time spent with Tempest Rising and gives his thoughts on the final season of For All Mankind, as well as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, praising its visuals and game accuracy while noting it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the first film.</p><p>Steve covers Starfield: Shattered Space, including ongoing updates and DLC, alongside revisiting classics such as Life onMars and Ben Hur. </p><p><br></p><p>Paul rounds things off with a packed gaming lineup featuring Darksiders 3, Resident Evil 5 &amp; 6, Persona 5 Royal, Rise of the Ronin, Cyberpunk 2077, and the much‑anticipated Crimson Desert, plus TV and filmpicks including The Apprentice and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. </p><p>It’s another filled episode of gaming chat and pop culture discussion from the Pop Culture Gamers crew.</p>

Episode thumbnail for 193. Pop Culture Gamers Show 166 - Fun will now commence!

March 24, 2026

193. Pop Culture Gamers Show 166 - Fun will now commence!

<p>Strap in for another packed episode as Haydn, Steve and Paul dive deep into a week full of gaming, movies, TV and pure pop‑culture chaos.</p><p>This week, Haydn shares his adventures in <strong>Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown</strong>, a strategy game where you command the USS Voyager through the Delta Quadrant — complete with branching storylines, resource management, and even the possibility of mutiny if you forget the crew’s creature comforts . Paul’s been hands‑on with a <strong>Spectrum retro release</strong>, <strong>Final Fantasy XVI</strong>, <strong>Final Fantasy XIII</strong>, <strong>Assassin’s Creed Unity (4K/60 patch)</strong>, <strong>Resident Evil Requiem</strong>, and <strong>Darksiders 3</strong>, adding yet more titles to his ever‑growing gaming pile .</p><p>In Movies, TV and Streaming, the team reviews <strong>Project Hail Mary</strong>, <strong>How to Make a Killing</strong>, <strong>Hamnet</strong>, <strong>SISU: Road to Revenge</strong>, and more — including Haydn’s glowing praise for the pacing and emotional punch of Project Hail Mary .</p><p>Plus: gaming news, charts, new releases, listener questions, and the usual banter that keeps the Pop Culture Gamers community coming back every week.</p><p>Whether you’re here for retro hardware, modern RPGs, sci‑fi strategy, or the latest film and TV recommendations, this episode has something for every geek‑at‑heart.</p><p></p>

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What is Pop Culture Gamers?

🎮🍿 Welcome to the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast! Level up your listening experience as we dive into the thrilling world of gaming and entertainment. Join us for heart-pounding and epic discussions on all things pop culture and video gaming. From pixelated adventures to silver screen blockbusters, we've got you covered. Get ready to press play and embark on a wild ride through the realms of gaming and beyond with Haydn (@herjuk) and Steve (Stevoo7)! 🎙️🚀 #PopCultureGamers #GamingPodcast #EntertainmentUnleashed

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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