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Professor of English, comics scholar, fan of LEGO, Hawkeye, The Avengers, Star Wars, and so much more. Co-hosts Pop Shop at www.WVIA.org/popshop, a podcast on popular culture
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It’s the year/season one finale of Pop Shop. We’re talking about Honey, Don’t and we’ve got news about year/season two of Pop Shop and changes that are in store. Hear it all at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts! #HoneyDont

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“Honey Don’t” and the End of Season One
Join us as we close out Season One of Pop Shop by dissecting Honey Don’t—the latest film from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, starring Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza.
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August 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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It’s the penultimate episode before Pop Shop’s year/season one finale and we’re talking about Eyes of Wakanda. Does it make time travel work or does it end up lost in time? Find out at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts! #mcu #eyesofwakanda

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Eyes of Wakanda Review |Marvel Animation Deep Dive
In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew take a Wakandan wild ride through Eyes of Wakanda—the first streaming series of Marvel’s Phase Six, produced by Ryan Coogler. This four-part animated anthology ex...
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August 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Pop Shop revisits 2020 as we discuss Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone. Find out how we think it relates to America then and now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #EddingtonMovie

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Eddington, Ari Aster & the Age of Muddled Truths
Take a deep dive into Eddington, the latest film from director Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington explores power, politi...
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August 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Pop Shop brings laughs for you this week as we talk about The Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson and Pam Anderson. Does it live up to the original films or does it miss the mark? Find out at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts! #TheNakedGun

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Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun Reboot: Does It Hit the Mark?
Is the new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson a worthy successor to the classic spoof series? In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew take a deep dive into the absurd, hilarious, ...
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August 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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This week’s on Pop Shop, we discuss Fantastic Four: First Steps! Is it FANTASTIC enough to fix the MCU, or does it spell DOOM? Find the answer at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #FantasticFourFirstSteps #MCU

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Is “Fantastic Four: First Steps” a Stretch Too Far for the MCU?
In this episode of Pop Shop, take a deep dive into the latest and possibly final MCU film for a while: Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is Marvel’s “First Family” finally getting the cinematic treatment t...
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August 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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The superhero shows are coming fast this summer but Pop Shop has you covered! This week we discuss IronHeart, the latest Marvel streaming series! What worked and what didn’t—find out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #ironheart #mcu

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Is Ironheart the MCU’s Next Big Win or a Missed Opportunity?
In this episode of Pop Shop, our crew dive deep into the latest Marvel Studios streaming series, Ironheart. From its place at the end of MCU’s Phase 5 to hot takes on the show's acting, storytelling, ...
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July 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Look—up in the sky! Is it a bird? A plane? No—it’s the latest episode of Pop Shop, where we discuss Superman! Find out what we think of the latest version of the Man of Steel at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #Superman

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James Gunn’s Superman – A New Hope or Kryptonite for DC?
In this episode of Pop Shop, the crew dive deep into the bold new direction of James Gunn’s Superman. Is kindness the new punk rock? Has the DCEU finally found its footing? And how does this Superman ...
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July 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Is pop culture the worst it’s ever been? Pop Shop delves into this question on this week’s episode! Find out if we agree or disagree with critiques of this era’s movies, music, and more at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts!

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Is This the Worst Era of Pop Culture?
In this thought-provoking episode of Pop Shop, WVIA’s resident pop culture professors Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, along with producer Kara Washington, dive headfirst into one of the most hotly ...
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July 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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One week later, it’s another episode of Pop Shop, discussing 28 Years Later! Does it successfully resurrect the franchise, or does it fail to bring it back to life? Find out at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts! #28YearsLater

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28 Years Later – A Dissected Zombie Apocalypse
Dive deep into 28 Years Later—the latest installment in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s revitalized zombie franchise. Is this visually stunning sequel a return to form or a narrative misstep?
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July 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Summer’s in full swing and so is Pop Shop as we talk about Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme. Did it take off like a Bottle Rocket or end up a Royal Tenen-Bomb for us? Find out at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts! #thephoenicianscheme

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Wes Anderson’s "The Phoenician Scheme" – Brilliant Satire or Flat Redemption?
In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, dive deep into Wes Anderson's newest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Is it a quirky masterpiece packed with visual wit and dry humor—or does it stumble under the weight ...
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June 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Pop Shop turns its eyes to #Materialists this week. Does this tale of modern dating and matchmaking check enough of our boxes or is it a bad match for us? Find out at the link below or anywhere you get your podcasts!

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Celine Song’s The Materialists: Deconstructing the Modern Rom-Com
In this episode of the WVIA Pop Shop podcast, the crew dive into The Materialists, the much-anticipated romantic drama from writer-director Celine Song (Past Lives). Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Eva...
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June 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Summer movie season is just about to shift into high gear, so what does Pop Shop think of what’s to come? Find out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Summer 2025 Movie Preview — What to Watch and What to Skip
In this episode of Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton, with producer Kara Washington chiming in, break out the “Anticipometer” to rank and roast the most talked-about films of Summer 20...
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June 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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This week on Pop Shop, we jump in the way back machine again to talk about 80s sitcoms: which are the best? Which are the worst? And, most importantly, what makes a good theme song? Find out at the link below or wherever your finer podcasts are available!

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The Best, Worst, and Most Snubbed Sitcoms of the 1980s
Step into the neon-lit world of 1980s television with WVIA's Pop Shop! In this episode, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—with insightful input from producer Kara Washington—dive deep into the b...
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June 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Did I just buy a ticket to see Fantastic Four: First Steps the day it comes out? Yes. Did I specifically select seat F4 when I saw it was available? Also: Yes! #FantasticFourFirstSteps
June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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It’s a new month and a new episode of Pop Shop! This week, we discuss the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and, as a bonus, what some say are the worst songs of the 1980s. Find out what we agree and disagree with at www.wvia.org/podcast/wvia... or wherever you get your podcasts!
2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
In this lively and insightful episode of WVIA's Pop Shop, co-hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—alongside producer Kara Washington—dive deep into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Fr...
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June 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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One episode wasn’t enough for Pop Shop to cover #StarWars #Andor so here’s part two of our discussion of season two of the acclaimed (deservedly-so!) series!

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Andor Season 2 Deep Dive (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their in-depth exploration of Andor Season 2, Pop Shop hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton return to the Star Wars universe to examine how the critically acclaimed series concludes—an...
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May 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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This week on Pop Shop we go long, long ago and far, far away to talk about the first half of season two of #StarWars #Andor! Is the force with this season? Find out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Andor Season 2 – A Gritty Galaxy of Politics, Power & Rebellion
In this episode of Pop Shop, hosts Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton—joined by producer Kara Washington—take a deep dive into Andor Season 2, the gripping Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. From p...
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May 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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This weekend brings graduations, Mothers Day, and, of course, a new episode of Pop Shop! This week, we talk #Thunderbolts, the latest #MCU film. Does it strike lightning or fizzle out? Find out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #Marvel

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Thunderbolts – Can Marvel’s Misfit Anti-Heroes Recharge the MCU?
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May 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The start of May brings flowers and a new episode of Pop Shop! This week, we sink our teeth into #Sinners by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Fangs, Freedom & the Film “Sinners”
Whether you're a cinephile, history buff, or pop culture enthusiast, this conversation offers rich insight into one of 2025’s most original films.
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May 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Another week, another episode of Pop Shop! In this one, we muse over #DaredevilBornAgain
Does it hit the bullseye with us, or did we find it punishing? Find out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #MCU #Marvel

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Daredevil Reborn – Dissecting Disney+’s “Born Again”
In this deep-dive episode, Allan, Patrick and Kara break down the return of Marvel’s blind vigilante in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Is this revival a faithful rebirth of the gritty Netflix origi...
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April 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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The Easter Bunny left one more gift for you: this week’s episode of Pop Shop! We dig in to the latest movie sensation: A Minecraft Movie! Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! #MinecraftMovie

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Minecraft Movie Mania – Box Office Gold or Ore-Dinary Flick?
Is Minecraft a creative triumph or just another shiny IP cash grab? Is it secretly begging to be a musical?
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April 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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If you weren’t able to catch my talk with ArtScene with Erika Funke on @wviatvfm.bsky.social about my book on George Perez, you can listen to it at the link below!

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Misericordia Professor Patrick Hamilton; April 15 2025
Patrick Hamilton, Professor of English at MisericordiaUniversity in Dallas, PA, speaking about his new bookGeorge Perez, about one of the most importantsuperhero artists of the 1970s & 1980s.The book ...
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April 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Can’t get enough of hearing me on the radio? Then you’re in luck: I’ll be on ArtScene with Erika Funke today at Noon (Eastern) talking about my book on George Perez from @upmississippi.bsky.social. Listen live on WVIA Radio which you can stream here: www.wvia.org/listen
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April 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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It may be Sunday but it’s Doomsday on Pop Shop as we take the announcement of the #AvengersDoomsday cast to talk about our hopes for the upcoming film! Find out what we think it means for #Marvel and the #MCU below or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Patrick's Unfounded Speculations - Avengers: Doomsday Edition
In this action-packed episode of Pop Shop Podcast, Allen, Patrick and Kara dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming game-changer: Avengers: Doomsday. Is this the final countdown for the...
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April 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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We’re jumping in the Pop Shop Time Machine to talk about the first seasons of HBO’s #Hacks & #WhiteLotus! Plus, in Extra Credit, we discuss the Oscar Winning animated film Flow! There’s something for everyone this week at www.wvia.org/podcast/wvia... or wherever you get your podcasts!
Hacks, The White Lotus & Flow
TV and film fans, this one's for you! On this episode of Pop Shop, the crew tackle three of the hottest titles in entertainment: HBO’s Hacks, The White Lotus, and the upcoming film Flow.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM