Pop Culture Roulette

About Pop Culture Roulette

Join three lifelong friends as they spin the wheel of entertainment on Pop Culture Roulette! Each week, our trio dives into the vibrant world of pop culture, tackling everything from blockbuster movies and binge-worthy TV shows to trending music and viral moments. With their unique perspectives and playful banter, they dissect the latest news, revisit nostalgic favorites, and explore hidden gems you might have missed. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for some fun conversation, Pop Culture Roulette offers a fresh take on the trends shaping our world.

Publisher

Nicholas Pepin, Jeremy Jordan, Justin Doffek

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Feb 2021

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

205 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Quiz of the Living Dead

   It's alive! It's alive! And this time, the whole crew is in the same room! 🧟 For this special Halloween-season episode of Pop Culture Roulette, Justin takes the reins as host, mastermind, and keeper of the questions in an original Jeopardy-style game show built specifically for PCR. Nicholas and Jeremy take their places as contestants, ready to put their pop culture knowledge to the test. What could possibly go wrong? The categories are packed with horror movie trivia, a little television terror, cryptids lurking in the shadows, and even the fear of clowns. Because apparently, things that go bump in the night weren't enough — now we have to worry about creepy guys in oversized shoes, too! From familiar frights to strange creatures that may or may not be hiding in the woods, it's a battle of brains, horror knowledge, and questionable pop culture expertise. And there's an extra treat for this one: the whole gang recorded together in person! Catch all the reactions, the competition, and the chaos as Justin puts the guys through their paces. Want to see the game unfold? The video version will be available on the Media Pod Smash YouTube page, so head over there and watch the madness for yourself! Grab your favorite Halloween treats, pick your category, and play along. Just remember: in this game, the wrong answer might not kill you… but a clown in the corner might! #PopCultureRoulette #PCR #Smashland #QuizOfTheLivingDead #Halloween #HorrorMovies #HorrorTrivia #Cryptids #FearOfClowns #Coulrophobia #SpookySeason #GameShow #PopCulture #MediaPodSmash #YouTube #TriviaNight #MovieTrivia #HalloweenSeason

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Nightmare Fuel: Franchise Edition

   Thirty-two sci-fi and horror franchises enter. Dinosaurs, aliens, giant monsters, undead nightmares, questionable experiments, and things that probably should have stayed buried all have a shot at the crown. But which franchise can survive when the competition gets fierce? For this round of Pop Culture Roulette, the franchises were seeded using their estimated cumulative revenue before going head-to-head in a bracket that puts some of the biggest names in sci-fi and horror against some seriously underrated contenders. From Jurassic Park and Godzilla to Tremors, Hellraiser, The X-Files, and plenty of wonderfully weird choices, there are no guaranteed winners just because a franchise has made a mountain of money. Which series has the staying power, the memorable monsters, and the legacy to outlast the competition? Which heavyweights stumble, and which underdogs make an unexpected run? Nicholas, Jeremy, and Justin settle the arguments the only way PCR can: one matchup at a time, with plenty of debate along the way. Give it a listen, pick your own winner, and let us know which franchise you think deserved to take the whole thing! #PopCultureRoulette #Smashland #PCR #NightmareFuel #SciFiHorror #HorrorMovies #SciFi #MovieFranchises #BracketBattle #Godzilla #JurassicPark #ResidentEvil #Alien #Predator #TheThing #TheXFiles #CreatureFeature #HorrorFans #SciFiFans #MovieBracket #HorrorCommunity #CultClassics #MonsterMovies #PopCulture #BracketChallenge #HorrorLegends #MovieShowdown #FranchiseFaceOff

3. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Dracula: The Ultimate Bracket

   Fangs, capes, castles, creepy accents, and an absolutely unreasonable number of ways to say “I vant to suck your blood.” This time on Pop Culture Roulette, the crew puts the most famous vampire in history head-to-head in a bracket featuring Draculas from movies, television, and video games. From the legendary classics to modern interpretations, the question is simple: who actually played Dracula best? There are icons, oddballs, animated versions, game characters, and a few choices that might make you stop and say, “Wait… THAT guy played Dracula?” Every matchup gets dissected, debated, and sent back into the coffin until only one Count remains standing. And with a field this stacked, making it to the final rounds is no guarantee. Some familiar faces fall surprisingly early, while a few unexpected contenders make a serious run at the throne. So grab your garlic, avoid eye contact with any suspiciously pale strangers, and join Pop Culture Roulette for a battle of the bloodsuckers as we determine Dracula: The Ultimate Bracket. Who deserved the cape? Who got the shaft? And which Dracula ultimately proves that there can be only one Count? Listen, follow, subscribe, and let us know which Dracula would have gotten your vote. #PopCultureRoulette #Smashland #PCR #Dracula #DraculaBracket #Vampires #Horror #ClassicHorror #HorrorMovies #PopCulture #Bracket #MovieBracket #TV #VideoGames #Halloween

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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