Pop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment News

Pop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment News

Welcome to Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon - your go-to podcast for celebrity interviews with the biggest names in movies, TV, music and more… plus everything happening across pop culture, streaming and technology (and yes, occasionally the craziness in between). Each week, I sit down with your favorite actors, music artists, creators and icons for real, unfiltered conversations - then break it all down with honest reviews, hot takes and smart (sometimes questionable) insights on what’s actually worth your time. From blockbuster movies and binge-worthy series to chart-topping music, industry shakeups and the trends shaping entertainment and tech, this is your weekly guide to staying plugged in without getting overwhelmed. No fluff. No fake hype. No gossip. Just great pop culture...with a little chaos. If you’ve got opinions, questionable watchlists, and a deep love for entertainment… welcome home, Pop Culture Degenerates. New episodes weekly. Let’s go. Presented by iHeartRadio For deep dives, transcripts, ultimate guides and more, visit: Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com

Episodes

April 16, 2026 37 mins
White hot writer / director Lee Cronin joins me to talk all things Lee Cronin's The Mummy - from reinventing an iconic monster for modern horror audiences to why the genre is bigger, smarter and more ambitious than ever. We get into grief, guilt, mystery, spectacle, physical media, premium formats and where horror still has room to go next. Plus so much more!

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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 a...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 e...
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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 st...
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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, ...
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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 s...
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January 26, 2026 12 mins
This week on Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, Kyle sits down with Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall to talk all about The Beauty, Ryan Murphy’s stylish, unsettling new series for FX and Hulu that will make you rethink mirrors, skincare ads and society’s obsession with perfection.

The trio dives into what it’s like working inside the Ryan Murphy universe, why The Beauty feels especially relevant in the age of influencer culture and h...
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Seann William Scott, Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones… and my dog Blue barging in for a potty break. Yeah, this episode is stacked.

In this festive-yet-chaotic episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, I kick things off with my buddy Seann William Scott, a.k.a. Stifler, who’s back to talk Season 2 of his Tim Allen sitcom Shifting Gears (now airing on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu). We get into everything from torture...
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(00:00:00) Ultimate Guide to Home Theaters
(00:12:47) Home Theater Value and Performance
(00:18:48) Audiophile Insights on Home Audio Systems
(00:25:40) Home Theater Speaker Technology Overview
(00:28:51) What are the points / dots in Home Theater Systems?
(00:32:53) Where do I start for a Home Theater System?
(00:37:10) Klipsch, Onkyo & Premium Audio Home Theater Systems
(00:40:23) Lil Jon X Hyundai
(00:53:04) Apple TV's The Last ...
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 electrifyin...
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Pop Culture Weekly doubles up with horror thrills and historical legends! First, Kyle McMahon kicks off spooky season with Night of the Reaper - a slick, 80s-vibed Shudder original - chatting with star Summer H. Howell (Chucky, the new Carrie) and writer-director Brandon Christensen about crafting a killer babysitter prologue, Pat Benatar dance breaks, and why scares land harder when the heart shows up first.

Then we trade pumpkins ...
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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. 

What happens when a classic detective story gets a modern twist? British actors Leo Suter and Sophia Barclay join me to uncover the magic behind their new crime drama, "Lynley". They share how their dynamic chemistry and a fresh blend of humor breathe new life into the belov...
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In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, 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 Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga discuss the chilling final chapter in The Conjuring Universe. And horror legend and franchise creator James Wan joins, al...
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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 unpack...
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On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon we’ve got an absolutely stacked lineup: Tony Hale, Darcy 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, sprin...
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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 Supe...
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Who got snubbed? Who surprised us? And is The Bear even a comedy? (We still don’t know.)
In this star-studded 2025 Emmy Awards nominations breakdown, Kyle McMahon welcomes back Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to unpack the chaos, controversy and comedy of the 2025 Emmy nominations. From shocking shutouts (Squid Game & House of the Dragon, we’re looking at you) to Apple TV+’s quiet domination (Severance, The Studio...
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In this star-studded episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we’ve got award-winning talent, chilling thrillers, and social media mayhem as Bryce Hall, Ben Barnes, Embeth Davidtz, Josh Stolberg and Joe Freeman all stop by - all in one episode.

🎬 Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda, The Morning Show) joins Kyle to discuss her stunning directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight. Based on the acclaimed memoir...
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