Episode 1 - Pilot/Go-to Genres

Episode 4: Characters We'd Die on a Hill For

This time on Gridlocked Popcast, we’re picking the characters we’ll defend no matter what — the ones we’ll support, argue for, and maybe even die on a hill for. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick, with choices ranging from beloved heroes to chaos gremlins, complicated villains, and scene-stealing weirdos. Along the way, we get into what makes a character stick: loyalty, charisma, growth, menace, comfort, nostalgia, and sometimes just being really, really cute. As usual, nobody knows anyone else’s picks ahead of time, which means the affection is real and the judgment is immediate. Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com [gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com]. Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/gridlockedpopcast] — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 3 - Our Triggers - Good and Bad

The Gridlocked crew digs into the things in pop culture that set them off — from irritation and rage-bait to discomfort, nostalgia, and a few possible happy-place triggers. With a guest voice joining the table, the conversation stretches beyond movies into TV, music, fandom habits, and the strange personal rules that shape what we love, hate, and hate-watch. As always, the picks stay hidden until the mics are on, which means the arguments come with plenty of surprise, side-eye, and affectionate chaos. Thanks to Darin, an SCSU student, for filling in for Andrew! Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com [gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com]. Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/gridlockedpopcast] — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 2 - Stuff We Thought We’d Hate

This time, we’re talking about the pop culture that surprised us: the movies, shows, music, games, and other things we expected to bounce off of but somehow ended up loving. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick — but nobody knows what the others picked until the conversation starts. The result is a round of unexpected confessions, gentle judgment, and a few “wait, you liked that?” moments. Sometimes taste changes; sometimes the thing just wins you over against your will. Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com [gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com]. Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/gridlockedpopcast] — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 1 - Pilot/Go-to Genres

In our first real outing as the Gridlocked Popcast, we try to figure out what kinds of stories we’ll always show up for. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick from a list of major pop-culture genres — then the friendly arguing begins. Along the way, we start learning each other’s taste, blind spots, soft spots, and suspiciously strong opinions about what actually counts as a genre. It’s part pilot, part personality test, and part opening volley for the debates to come. Here's the genre list we mulled over before we had our conversation. It's not in any particular order. We compiled the list through ChatGPT, combing the overlapping genre categories of popular streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu and others, as well as web databases like IMDB and Just Watch. In the episode we talk quite a bit about how flawed this list actually is...and why we largely can't agree on stuff. * Fantasy * Science Fiction * Horror * Thriller * Mystery * Crime * Action * Adventure * Comedy * Drama * Romance * Animation * Anime * Superhero * Historical * War * Western * Documentary * Family * Musical Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com [gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com]. Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/gridlockedpopcast] — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.