Pop Culture Weekly Episodes

Country music icon Trace Adkins joins Kyle McMahon on Pop Culture Weekly for an exclusive, reflective conversation celebrating his remarkable 30-year career and the release of his brand new song American Made exclusively on A Capitol Fourth.

Spider-Man. Nicolas Cage. Film noir. Brendan Gleeson. Spider-Noir. A black-and-white detective story wrapped inside a Marvel universe.Yeah, we’re doing that this week.

From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to backstage chaos, emotional performances and conversations that honestly might make you cry in your car… this year’s National Memorial Day Concert episode of Pop Culture Weekly is one of the most powerful we’ve ever done. Kyle McMahon is live in Washington, D.C. with interviews from the stars of PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert 2026, including Noah Wyle , Mickey Guyton , Andy Grammer , Melissa Leo , Mary McCormack , Blessing Offor and Laura Osnes . They...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon sits down with Leo Woodall to discuss Tuner and John Krasinski and Michael Kelly stop by to talk their new movie, Jack Ryan: Ghost War. First up, Kyle talks with one of the most exciting actors working today: Leo Woodall ( The White Lotus , One Day ). They break down his intense, anxiety-inducing new psychological thriller, Tuner . We dive deep into the fine line between an extraordinary gift and a total curse, what it’s actually like to preten...

Summer movie season 2026 is here and it's like Hollywood looked at the release calendar and chose violence. Rotten Tomatoes editor and Scene on the Screen host Jacqueline Coley joins Kyle McMahon to break down the absolutely stacked, mildly chaotic,and potentially billion-dollar-filled summer movie lineup.

This week on Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we are diving deep into storytelling, humanity, survival and Madonna continuing to remind everyone she’s Madonna. First, I talk with Oscar-nominated actor David Oyelowo about his powerful new film Newborn , the emotional reality of isolation and solitary confinement, why Selma somehow became even more relevant with time and why he intentionally chooses roles that scare him creatively. We also talk streaming, global storytelling and the responsib...

Kyle talks with director / writer Lee Cronin as he reimagines The Mummy for modern audiences and explores the evolution of horror filmmaking.

A $21,634 tow bill sounds like the setup to a joke… until you realize it actually happened. Best Actress Academy Award nominee Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa talk their new film, Tow . On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon , we’re diving into Tow - the unbelievable true story of Amanda Ogle, a woman who found herself trapped in bureaucratic chaos after a tow bill spiraled completely out of control. (And yes, you will absolutely start side-eyeing every tow truck you see after this...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , we’re diving into two very different but equally fascinating corners of pop culture: sharp social body horror satire and good old-fashioned horror mayhem as Kyle McMahon is joined by Scared to Death horror legends Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley and Slanted's writer / director Amy Wang and stars Shirley Chen , Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber . First up, Kyle sits down with the stars and creators of the bold new film Slanted . Joining him are Maitreyi Ra...

Grab your popcorn and your most judgmental award-season Oscars pajamas. In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , host Kyle McMahon is joined by Fandango’s Managing Editor and Rotten Tomatoes expert Erik Davis to dissect the absolute chaos that is the 2026 Academy Awards.From record-breaking nominations to the snubs that have "Film Twitter" in a collective meltdown, we’re breaking down who’s going to take home the gold and who’s just there for the gift bag. In This Episode, We’re Obsessing Over: G...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , Kyle McMahon sits down with Milla Jovovich to talk all about her new action thriller, Protector . Known for her legendary work in action, sci-fi and fantasy films, Milla opens up about what made this project different, including stepping further into the producing process and taking creative control in post-production. Milla discusses how Protector embraces old-school filmmaking with practical effects, real stunt work, and a more grounded emotional core. S...

The Monsterverse is getting even bigger - and more personal. Kurt and Wyatt Russell join to discuss Monarch: Legacy of Monsters . In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , Kyle McMahon goes inside Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two with the people bringing the world of Titans to life. First, producer Tory Tunnell joins Kyle to break down how the series expands Legendary’s Monsterverse for television while still keeping the human story at the center. From dual timelines to emotional consequence...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly , Kyle sits down with Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak for a deep dive into one of the most enduring genres in film: romance. But you know we're not just doing the the predictable, airport-chase, “we met three days ago and now we’re soulmates” kind. We’re talking about the full spectrum from sweeping gothic love stories, modern anti-romances, nostalgic ’80s classics, prestige Oscar contenders, twisted psychological relationships, and even horror with a lov...

Grab your capes and a box of tissues, because Pop Culture Weekly is going full Gothic! This week, Kyle McMahon is sinking his teeth into director Luc Besson’s latest masterpiece, Dracula: A Love Tale with conversaitons from Luc himself and stars Caleb Landry Jones & Zoe Bleu. Forget the 1931 foreign menace or the sweaty, sensual Hammer versions of the '50s. We’re moving past the "Victorian paranoia with cheekbones" and diving straight into the "emotionally wrecked man-vampire" era. Kyle explores...

Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall discuss their new Ryan Murphy series, The Beauty.

Seann William Scott, Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones… and my dog Blue barging in for a potty break. Yeah, this episode is stacked.

We've got your Ultimate Home Theater Guide with Klipsch & Onkyo trainer Marcus Buckler! Then Kyle talks with Lil Jon, Dakota Fanning & Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke & Jon Bokencamp & Abby Elliott & Jake Lucy.

What if a classic tale could be reshaped with modern twists and turns that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew? Join me, Kyle McMahon , as I sit down with visionary director Nia Da Costa ( The Marvels, 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple ), superstar Tessa Thompson ( The Avengers: Endgame, Creed ) Nina Hoss and Tom Bateman to explore how the new Prime Video film ' Hedda ' reimagines Henrik Ibsen's iconic play with electrifying creativity. Unearth how Nia DaCosta’s visionary adaptati...

Kyle McMahon kicks off spooky season with Night of the Reaper - chatting with star Summer H. Howell and writer-director Brandon Christensen about crafting a killer babysitter prologue, Pat Benatar dance breaks. Then we trade pumpkins for pistols as Tom Blyth and Daniel Webber ride in to unpack the triumphant, emotional final season of Billy the Kid on MGM+

The Cast of Downton Abbey, Seann William Scott, the cast of Lynley AND Tim Blake Nelson?? That's whose on this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon.

In this episode of http://podcast.popcultureweekly.com, we dive deep into the worlds of horror cinema and country music as Bailey Zimmerman sits down for a retrospective of his meteoric career from his humble beginnings to his current #1 hit. And The...

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, renowned director Ron Howard and the equally legendary actor Jude Law join me, Kyle McMahon , for a deep exploration into their latest cinematic venture, "Eden." Get ready to hear firsthand how this gripping survival thriller takes audiences to the edge of human endurance, thrusting a diverse group of characters into a high-stakes struggle for survival on a desolate island. As Ron Howard unpacks the real-life events that inspired the film, you'll gain insig...

On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon we’ve got an absolutely stacked lineup: Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden , David Archuleta and Seth Worley, Bianca Belle and Kalon Kox, Yeah, try fitting all that talent into one podcast - good luck, Apple Podcasts algorithm! First up, director Seth Worley and actors Bianca Belle and Kalon Cox take us inside their wild, heartfelt film Sketch - a movie inspired by childhood doodles, sprinkled with Roger Rabbit chaos, and stirred with a dash of Insid...

It’s a full-on pop culture party this week as Kyle McMahon talks the best and worst video game adaptations with Benny Panella, Dave Franco & Alison Brie discuss their horror film Together and Anthony Mackie and the cast of Twisted Metal Season 2 takeover the show. Kyle is joined once again by the amazing Benny Panella to deep-dive, nitpick and laugh their way through the wild, pixelated world of video game adaptations. From Super Mario Bros. (1993, aka the one of the weirdest movies ever made) t...