Pop Culture and the Pea Brains
By Bret
Join Father and Son duo Greg and Bret Carson as they discuss pop culture young and old, trying to bridge the gap between generations!
Pop Culture and the Pea BrainsDec 12, 2020
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PCPB S2 E6 - Little Shop of Lore(r)
Listen as we delve into the background of the obscured horror movie Little Shop of Horrors and recount how it went from obscurity to worldwide recognition on the Broadway stage!
Oct 22, 202132:31
PCPB S2 E5 - Is Jigsaw a Murderer?
Yes. Yes he is.
Oct 06, 202133:18
PCPB S2 E4 - Beating Up a Serial Killer
This week, we’re starting a multi episode series of horror movie discussions. This episode, we’re discussing the 1990s horror classic, Scream!
Sep 13, 202131:02
PCPB S2 E3 - Gas Station Oasis
This week, we’re talking about working at summer camps, both our good and not so good experiences.
Sep 06, 202132:01
PCPB S2 E2 - An Ice-olated Villain
This week, we’re talking about everyone’s favorite frozen fiend from the DC universe. No, not Mr. Freeze! Captain Cold!
Aug 29, 202131:20
PCPB S2 E1 - Brick-Like Nerf Sword
After a two month hiatus, PCPB starts back on Season 2 with long talks of summer camp! Crunch your cocoa and drink your s’mores, everybody! We’re back! (Also sorry for the computer fan noise for the CPU fan in the first bit of the episode)
Aug 21, 202132:58
PCPB #37 - FRM, ARM, and BRM
Coming in a little late in the schedule, we’re talking about mortgages, credit, leases, and all the things Dad Carson knows about.
May 17, 202134:08
PCPB #36 - Introducing Dad to Star Wars: The Return of the Cough
I have a cough. It’s not noticeable during the episode. Also returning Jedi. That’s cool
May 09, 202134:41
PCPB #35 - In Memory of Lukey Book
It’s a sad day in the Carson household. Today, we buried Lucas (or Lukey Book) after a decade and a half of life. He was the best dog and we can only hope he’s not in pain anymore. This isn’t a funny episode, but we wanted to take time to appreciate the pets we’ve had in our lives...
May 02, 202131:06
PCPB #34 - Introducing Dad to Star Wars: The Aluminum Fulcrum
It was my Bret’s 23rd birthday yesterday! Oh, and this week we’re talking all about The Empire Strikes Back!
Apr 24, 202131:58
PCPB #33 - Trapped on the Highway
Instead of The Empire Strikes Back, we chat about cars because I (Bret) just can’t seem to catch a break (pun intended)
Apr 10, 202134:39
PCPB #32 - Dr. Keto
What’s better than episode about Easter candy? An episode about healthy eating! It’s Dr. Keto time!
Apr 03, 202132:17
PCPB #31 - Music Theory for Actual Dummies
Warning - This episode contains a lot of music theory discussion. You’ve been warned...
Mar 27, 202133:44
PCPB #30 - 8 Pounds of Waffle House Food
In our thirtieth episode spectacular, we discuss the Awful Waffle House and how many times we’ve eaten there (spoiler: it’s a lot)
Mar 20, 202131:28
PCPB #29 - Daddio Waves
The title is a pun on radio waves because Frequency is a film about a dad
Mar 14, 202133:25
PCPB #28 - Introducing Dad to Star Wars: A Really Old Hope
Dad has only ever seen the first Star Wars film. We start slow reviewing the classic film Star Wars as we begin the trek through the ENTIRE saga.
Mar 07, 202132:50
PCPB #27 - Fredward Krueger
This week, we’re discussing a cult horror classic from the 80s and all of our hot takes on how the acting is bad, the score is good, and a claw hand is a terrible weapon!
Feb 27, 202132:37
PCPB #26 - All Things Ice
We’re snowed in...so we’re talking about Snow, Icebreakers, and other cold-related topics. This was definitely our first take...
Feb 20, 202132:16
PCPB #25 - So You Want to be a Millionaire?
In this episode, we’re talking money science (economics)
Feb 13, 202132:15
PCPB #24 - Everybody Loves Red Hood
This episode, we’re embracing our innate nerdiness and discussing one of the edgier Robins in the DC Universe: Jason Todd aka Red Hood.
Feb 06, 202131:21
PCPB #23 - Sauce Boss and Hot Pepper
In our sauciest episode, we talk about Ketchup/Catsup among other things (mostly just sauce)
Jan 30, 202133:15
PCPB #22 - The Inevitable Beetlejuice Episode
We’re talking about Beetlejuice. Enjoy 😈
Jan 23, 202132:53
PCPB #21 - Hurry
In this episode of PCPB, we’re talkin’ the progressive rockband Rush! If only we knew what a “Rush” was...
Jan 17, 202131:04
PCPB #20 - The Frasier Griffith Show
In our 20th episode, we’re talking TV shows, classic and modern!
Jan 09, 202134:28
PCPB #19 - Brudda
Before we start, I just want to wish you guys a Happy New Year! Additionally I’m sorry for the falloff in audio quality halfway through. I’ll be more vigilant in the future! Anyway, Fire Emblem!
Jan 02, 202130:31
PCPB #18 - A Very Carson Christmas
After several days of no episode due to a bombing in Nashville, we’re back with our Christmas episode where we read the Christmas story, share our holiday traditions, and explain our plans for the future of the podcast!
Dec 29, 202031:10
PCPB #17 - How the Scrooge Stole the Polar Express feat. Tim Allen
We’re one week away from Christmas, folks! Pull out those VHS tapes, your DVDs, your blu-rays, and your overly salted popcorn. Time to talk some more Christmas movies
Dec 19, 202033:31
PCPB #16 - It’s a Wonderful Christmas with the Cranky Elf
We’re two weeks away from Christmas! And three weeks away from 2020 being over! There’s so much to celebrate!
Dec 12, 202037:25
PCPB #15 - The Balls of Dragon
Neither of us know what we’re talking about this episode. Just listen to it with your ear holes. This is a train wreck. You’re welcome.
Dec 06, 202033:24
PCPB #14 - Teacher and Teacher Feature #2
We’re returning to our teacher roots as we celebrate Thanksgiving...and getting a new microphone!
Nov 28, 202029:42
PCPB #13: Cranksgiving
Get it? ‘Cuz my dad is cranky... and it’s about Thanksgiving...I’ll leave now...
Nov 22, 202030:52
PCPB #12 - The Audio Amphitheater
Have ya heard of The Audio Amphitheater? If ya haven’t, this episode will tell ya everything about it along with what’s coming up very soon!
Nov 14, 202029:58
PCPB #11 - Teacher and Teacher Feature #1
We’re teachers. That’s what this episode is about.
Nov 08, 202032:25
PCPB #10 - Halloween Spooks
We’ve made it to double digits! Join Bret and Dad Carson on this super spooky episode of candy, costumes, and criminally under appreciated background noises!
Nov 01, 202030:06
PCPB #9 - Three Stocker Stacker Sacker
Dad Carson has worked at THREE groceries! Why?!
Oct 25, 202027:49
PCPB #8 - Roast Beef Lumber Boy
Bret has had a few jobs. One involves roast beef, one involves wood, all involve the horrible, horrible public...
Oct 17, 202032:24
PCPB #7 - Short on Time, Short on Height #2
Join Trib and Roscoe in the exciting finale of their adventure against the evil Laudinus! Music credits to Whitesand, David Renda, and David Felsiyan
Oct 10, 202001:02:56
PCPB #6 - Next 10 Questions
Dad Carson continues his antics as he asks Bret increasingly difficult questions. Oddly, we talk about Christmas for about half the episode...
Oct 03, 202030:20
PCPB #5 - Short on Time, Short on Height #1
Our adventure begins with Trib Talahoo and Roscoe Sacredstone traveling from The Leaking Barrel into the dangerous Forest of Dreams. Music credit to David Fesliyan for the combat music and Kevin MacLeod for the tavern music!
Sep 26, 202055:22
PCPB #4 - First 10 Questions
Dad Carson interrogates Bret with 10 questions of his own design ranging from favorite holiday to dream car. What could Bret possibly say? Something dumb probably...
Sep 19, 202029:25
PCPB #3 - Trib and Roscoe
Join Bret and Dad Carson as they make their DnD characters and get ready for the one-shot of a lifetime!
Sep 12, 202029:46
PCPB #2 - Football Week
It’s Football Week! And Bret doesn’t know much about football. Guess it’s time for Dad Carson to show him a thing or two about the ol’ pigskin.
Sep 05, 202029:53
PCPB #1 - DnD Basics
Welcome to Pop Culture and the Pea Brains starring Bret and Greg Carson, father-son duo! This week, Bret’s going to teach his Dad about DnD 5e. He’ll try to anyway...
Aug 29, 202029:59