Episode 16: New Year, New Beginnings, and New Hopes

Episode 16: New Year, New Beginnings, and New Hopes

2026 has officially kicked off, and the Pop Docs are looking ahead to the movies and television shows they are most excited to see in the new year! In this episode, the Pop Docs begin with a brief discussion of the cancellation of the Wheel of Time television series (with a side of Joseph's mourning concerning the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 campaign). Afterwards, the Pop Docs run down their top five most anticipated movies and television shows set to debut in 2026. There will be talk of fashion, superheroes, and dragons! Mild spoilers may abound. * Introduction: 0:00-2:05 * Wheel of Time Discussion: 2:06-6:09 * The Pop Docs' Top Five Lists: 6:10-40:18 * Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 40:19-52:00 Bookstore shout-out! Liberty Books 176 W Crogan St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046 https://www.libertybooks.us/ Follow us on social media! Ex-Twitter: @ThePopDocs Instagram: @thepopdocspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs

Episode 15: We're Halfway There (Woah-Oh) Living on a Prayer for Season Four!

The Wheel of Time season three has arrived, and the Pop Docs have thoughts on this new turning. Did Rhuidean meet Deni's expectations? Has Joseph enjoyed Mat's storyline? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and so much more! Book and show spoilers included--free of charge! * Introduction: 0:00-6:17 * Episode One Discussion: 6:18-24:29 * Two Rivers Discussion: 24:30-45:34 * Proto-Tanchico Discussion: 45:35-59:20 * Aiel Waste Discussion: 59:21-1:10:32 * Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:10:33-1:17:42 Bookstore shout-out! Writer's Block Bookstore 316 N. Park Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 https://www.writersblockbookstore.com/ Follow us on social media! Ex-Twitter: @ThePopDocs Instagram: @thepopdocspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs

Episode 14: Speculation about what the Wheel Has Woven

The wheel has woven a new season for The Wheel of Time television show, and the marketing is furiously spinning out trailers, promos, and posters in anticipation. The Pop Docs are here to discuss the first full scene and trailer for the new season. Hear Joseph's eagerness to learn more about the past! Listen as Deni describes her excitement to see Perrin do something this season! As always, spoilers abound, particularly for the first two seasons of The Wheel of Time and books one through five in the series! * Introduction: 0:00-7:50 * WoT Season 1 and 2 discussion: 7:51-15:14 * WoT preview discussion: 15:15-23:38 * WoT Season 3 trailer discussion: 23:39-58:00 * Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 58:01-1:09:33 Bookstore shout-out! Sunshine Book Co. 647 Lake Ave. Clermont, FL 34711 https://www.sunshinebookco.com/ Follow us on social media! Ex-Twitter: @ThePopDocs Instagram: @thepopdocspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs

Episode 13: Monster Mash-Up

Spooky season may have ended but its passing will not deter the Pop Docs from discussing their favorite monsters in media! Hear the Pop Docs list their top 5 monster-related media after a discussion of one of their new faves--What We Do in the Shadows! Listener beware, spoilers abound! Introduction: 0:00-1:35 What We Do in the Shadows Discussion: 1:36-15:00 Monster Media Rankings: 15:01-1:02:00 Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:02:01-1:11:26                                              Bookstore shout-out! Wicked Good Books 260 Essex St. Salem, MA 01970 https://sillybunnysalem.com/ Follow us on social media! Ex-Twitter: @ThePopDocs Instagram: @thepopdocspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs

Episode 12: Looking Back with Eyes Ever Forward

The Pop Docs have had a busy summer, headlined on the pop culture front by San Diego Comic Con and season 2 of House of the Dragon. In this episode, the Pop Docs recap the Con and review HotD's second season before diving into descriptions about the upcoming season of the Rings of Power. As always, spoilers abound! Introduction: 0:00-2:45 San Diego Comic Con: 2:46-17:52 House of the Dragon-Season 2 Review: 17:53-50:56 Rings of Power Discussion: 50:57-1:20:32 Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:20:33-1:28:44                                               Bookstore shout-out! Mitzi's Books 510 Main Street Rapid City, SD 57701 https://mitzisbooks.com/ Follow us on social media! Ex-Twitter: @ThePopDocs Instagram: @thepopdocspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Pop_Docs