Pop Culture Addicts

The Podcast Mogul Our guest today is a podcasting powerhouse, entrepreneur, and someone who clearly knows a thing or two about creating great conversations. Previously, He was the host of The Phil Better Show, where he dove into pop culture, movies, television, and the things we love to obsess over. He’s also the host of Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast, where Phil talks with entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders about turning ideas into opportunities and building something of their own. Today, we’re getting to know the man behind the microphones, talking about his shows, his journey, his passions, and of course, the world of pop culture. For more on Phil Better, please visit the following - Instagram - @thepodcastmogul Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhilBetter Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Journey So Dreams May Come What does it take to help bring blockbuster movies like Taken, Taken 2, Taken 3, American History X, and Havoc to the screen? Today, we're finding out from a man who's spent more than two decades making movie magic happen behind the scenes. Our guest today is filmmaker, producer, author, and Hollywood veteran Michael Mandaville. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Michael has worked on major motion pictures in a variety of roles, including line producer, production manager, writer, director, and creative storyteller. His work has helped shape films that have captivated audiences around the world. Beyond Hollywood, Michael is also an accomplished novelist, entrepreneur, martial artist, and world traveler. Whether he's developing feature films, writing gripping thrillers, or mentoring the next generation of filmmakers, his passion for storytelling and adventure shines through in everything he does. In our conversation today, we'll dive into his incredible journey through the entertainment industry, what really goes into producing a major motion picture, the realities of independent filmmaking, the lessons he's learned from decades in Hollywood, and the stories behind some of the projects that have defined his career. So whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a movie buff, or just someone who loves hearing incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood, you're in for a fantastic conversation. For more on Michael Mandaville, please visit the following Instagram - @mickeyblueeyz Website - https://creativeexplorer-michaelmandaville.com Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

Voicing Magneto Our guest today is voice actor Matthew Watterson, a talented performer known for bringing characters to life across animation, video games, and some of the biggest franchises in pop culture. You may recognize Matthew’s voice from major titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Devil May Cry, World of Warcraft, Monster High, and Starfield — and most recently, he joined the cast of Marvel’s X-Men ’97 as Magneto. In this exclusive voice actor interview, we go behind the microphone to explore Matthew Watterson’s journey into voice acting, the importance of fandom and geek culture, finding the right work-life balance, the unique challenges of voice acting for animation and video games, and what it takes to create memorable characters that connect with audiences. If you’re a fan of Matthew Watterson, Magneto, X-Men ’97, Marvel, Star Wars, video games, animation, voice acting, or pop culture, you’re not going to want to miss this conversation. For more on Matthew Watterson, please visit the following - Instagram - @mjwatterson Website - www.matthewwatterson.com Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

Comedy and Chaos Our guest today is Rosie Tran, a comedian, author, podcast host, storyteller, and entertainer whose career has taken her from comedy clubs to television, podcasts, and stages around the world. Rosie Tran has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and Hulu, building a dedicated audience through her stand-up comedy, writing, podcasting, public speaking, and storytelling. Known for her sharp humor and engaging perspective, Rosie brings comedy and real-life experiences together as she explores topics like personal growth, relationships, travel, and the unpredictable journey of life. In this episode of Pop Culture Addicts, we sit down with Rosie to talk about her origin story, stand-up comedy career, dealing with hecklers, storytelling, travel, and her latest project, Rosie Tran Presents. We’ll also discuss what’s next for this talented comedian and where her incredible journey is taking her next. If you’re a fan of Rosie Tran, stand-up comedy, comedians, comedy podcasts, storytelling, or behind-the-scenes conversations with entertainers, you won’t want to miss this episode! For more on Rosie Tran, please visit the following - Instagram - @rosietranpresentstv and @outoftheboxrosie Website - www.rosietran.com Rosie Tran Presents - Amazon Prime - https://www.amazon.com/Rosie-Tran-Presents/dp/B0FWLCD24P Tubi with Ads - https://tubitv.com/series/300018535/rosie-tran-presents Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

It's Shiny! Firefly RPG Episode 0 Tonight we begin a new Monthly RPG. Back in June, we finished our Star Wars RPG after 42 episodes, and we felt it was time to take a break and start something new. So, here we are, ready for that something new. Our cast remains the same, but this tim Casey from The Scene Snobs Podcast is our GM, and John gets to play. Ben, Kathleen, Sam from Growing Up Skywalker, and I are all looking forward to this and we hope you think its Shiny too. For more on Our Cast, follow them on Instagram - Casey Ryan Plott of The Scene Snobs - @plottimus21 Kathleen Wass - @kathleenfwass John Wass - @athair_honora and @pcapod_rpg Ben Reilly - @shepherd_the_scout Sam Nilsson - @growingupskywalker Tim - @pcapodshow Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.

Twas the 5th Night at Fredericks Today's guest is Andy Field, the talented actor and voice actor best known to millions of fans as HandUnit from the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) series. His impressive career also includes work on The Walking Dead, Marvel's Avengers Academy, Avengers: Endgame, Paladins: Champions of the Realm, and many other fan-favorite games, films, and animated projects. In this episode, Andy takes us behind the microphone to share his incredible journey into voice acting. We dive into his origin story, how he creates memorable characters, the art of bringing performances to life with only his voice, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, and what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry. Whether you're a Five Nights at Freddy's fan, an aspiring voice actor, or simply love hearing the stories behind iconic characters, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments you won't want to miss. For more on Andy Field, please visit the following - website - www.andyfieldvoiceover.com TiKTok & Instagram - @AndyFieldVoiceActor IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8423760/?ref_=fn_i_1 Andy’s FNAF Story - https://www.andyfieldvoiceover.com/my-story-of-five-nights-at-freddys/ Pop Culture Addicts Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers - https://bit.ly/LevelUpFSF Once Upon a Tee - https://www.onceuponatee.net/?ref=pcapod Sign Up for Free Loot here - www.pcapod.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/popcultureaddicts Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.pcapod.com PCA on Instagram and Threads - @pcapodshow Support Pop Culture Addicts by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/funny-science-fiction This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-0f4d06 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Pop Culture Addicts.