Popcorn & Sidequests is where movies, TV, and gaming collide — hosted by The Movie Guy. Each week, we dive into the biggest pop culture news, upcoming releases, and the stories behind the screens. From cinema premieres to gaming sidequests, we celebrate the art of entertainment with humour, passion, and the occasional tangent. Whether you’re here for the popcorn or the pixels, this is your escape into the world of storytelling.
Popcorn & Sidequests
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Podcast Overview
Popcorn & Sidequests is where movies, TV, and gaming collide — hosted by The Movie Guy. Each week, we dive into the biggest pop culture news, upcoming releases, and the stories behind the screens. From cinema premieres to gaming sidequests, we celebrate the art of entertainment with humour, passion, and the occasional tangent. Whether you’re here for the popcorn or the pixels, this is your escape into the world of storytelling.
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10/16/2025
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May 19, 2026
Bonus Episode: My Comic Con Cape Town 2026 Recap
<p>Comic Con Cape Town 2026 was an unforgettable experience, and in this video I share exactly why.From hosting and taking part in a movie quiz to connecting with fans and chatting with people who are just as geeky as I am, this event was everything I love about pop culture in one place. It is about community, passion, and celebrating the worlds we love on screen and in comics.At the end of the video, there is also a special interview with cosplayer Valkyriesiren, talking about cosplay, creativity, and what Comic Con means to the community.</p>
May 14, 2026
Anime | S02E02
<p>This week on Popcorn & Sidequests we dive into anime, nostalgia and the shows that shaped so many childhoods.</p><p>I talk about growing up in Namibia without the famous SABC 2 anime afternoons, discovering Digimon through M-Net, getting introduced to Pokémon through Simba chips, and why I still believe Digimon is superior.</p><p>I also discuss Mortal Kombat II, why Jon Bernthal remains the perfect Punisher, revisiting WandaVision during my MCU rewatch, and the horror film I’m most excited to watch this weekend.</p><p>Most importantly, this episode is built around your anime opinions, hot takes, favourite openings, nostalgic memories and the anime that got you hooked in the first place.</p><p>If you love anime, gaming, movies and pop culture conversations, this one’s for you.</p><p></p>
May 7, 2026
Comic Con Cape Town | S02E01
<p>Welcome to Season 2 of Popcorn & Sidequests.</p><p>This week’s episode is all about Comic Con Cape Town. From celebrity panels and anime voice actors to movie conversations, fandom culture and surviving four straight days of convention chaos, The Movie Guy breaks down one of his favourite Comic Con experiences yet.</p><p>Barry also shares stories from the convention floor, talks about meeting fellow movie fans, reflects on why Comic Con means so much to pop culture communities, and discusses upcoming films like Mortal Kombat II and The Mandalorian and Grogu.</p><p>If you missed Comic Con Cape Town, this episode was made for you.</p><p>I’m The Movie Guy, and I’ll see you at the movies, because movies are awesome.</p><p></p>
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