Pop Culture Playmakers Podcast

Pop Culture Playmakers Podcast is where sports, movies, TV, music, and trending moments collide. Hosted by two friends with strong opinions and a sense of humor, we break down the biggest headlines, buzzer-beaters, and binge-worthy moments—without taking ourselves too seriously. Mostly clean, always entertaining, and never short on hot takes.

Pop Culture Playmakers Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by jcrowe6984jr, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #24

  Episode Jersey Kobe Bryant #24, Keith David, Spider-Man, WWE & Greatest Voice Actors Ever!

  Aug 20, 20262h 3m

  ️ Welcome back to Pop Culture Playmakers! It's Episode 24, and there was only one choice for the jersey this week: KOBE BRYANT. JC and Antwan celebrate the Black Mamba's incredible career, Mamba Mentality, five NBA championships, legendary scoring performances, defensive ability, competitiveness, and the impact Kobe continues to have on basketball culture. We also give some love to other legendary #24s, including Ken Griffey Jr. and Charles Woodson. WRESTLING TALK There's plenty happening in professional wrestling, including: Kevin Owens & CM Punk heating up Zilla Fatu arriving in NXT The never-ending Bloodline family tree Chelsea Green Oba Femi & Bron Breakker Survivor Series possibilities Swerve Strickland, Kofi Kingston & Austin Creed Ric Flair's emotional Rolex moment Plus, we continue our challenge: What's ONE wrestling match you would show a non-wrestling fan to make them a wrestling fan? This week's picks include Brock Lesnar vs. Big Show and the Halloween Havoc classic Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero. NFL PRESEASON + BUILD A 17-0 TEAM Football is back! We talk preseason football, the Raiders, Panthers, fantasy football and what we're looking for as teams prepare for the regular season. Then we try to do the impossible: BUILD A 17-0 NFL TEAM! QB. Running backs. Receivers. Tight ends. Offensive line. Defense. Head coach. Our first attempt finishes 12-5... so we'll have to try again. NFL BIG THREE: AFC SOUTH Our NFL Big Three series continues! This week's division: Jacksonville Jaguars Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts ⚔️ Tennessee Titans From Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison and Dwight Freeney to J.J. Watt, Andre Johnson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Steve McNair, Chris Johnson and more—we try to narrow each franchise down to just THREE memorable players. ROSES: KEITH DAVID This week's Roses go to the legendary Keith David! From live action to animation, Keith David has one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. We discuss: ️ Goliath in Gargoyles Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog The Thing Men at Work ATL Pitch Black Barbershop Husk in Hazbin Hotel …and a career full of unforgettable performances. We debate his most underrated role, career-defining performance, overrated role, and what we'd love to see him do next. ️ SPIDER-MAN DISCUSSION Then we go deep into Spider-Man, breaking down the movie's biggest moments, Peter Parker's journey, Punisher, Hulk, Damage Control, The Hand, emotional character moments, Marvel connections and where the story could go next. ⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD! ️ GUESS THE VOICE ACTOR How well do we actually know the voices behind our favorite animated characters? We test ourselves with characters from Pixar, Disney and beyond—and discover just how many iconic characters were hiding behind the same voices. ⛰️ SIX GRANDFATHERS MOUNTAIN: VOICE ACTORS It's finally time to honor the people behind the voices. We build our Six Grandfathers Mountain of legendary voice actors, including names like: ️ John Ratzenberger ️ Mel Blanc ️ Phil LaMarr ️ Tara Strong ️ Matt Mercer Plus, we give flowers to several honorable mentions who have brought some of animation's greatest characters to life. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Where does Kobe rank on your all-time NBA list? What's ONE wrestling match you'd show a non-wrestling fan? Who belongs in your NFL team's Big Three? What's Keith David's greatest role? ️ What did you think of Spider-Man? ️ Who is the greatest voice actor of all time? LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE SHARE #PopCulturePlaymakers #KobeBryant #MambaMentality #NBA #WWE #CMPunk #KevinOwens #ReyMysterio #EddieGuerrero #NFL #NFLPreseason #FantasyFootball #KeithDavid #Gargoyles #SpiderMan #Marvel #VoiceActing #VoiceActors #TaraStrong #PhilLaMarr #MattMercer #MelBlanc #Podcast

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  Episode #23

  Jersey Episode Michael Jordan #23, Adam Sandler, SummerSlam & Our Greatest Sitcoms

  Aug 9, 20262h 4m

  It's Episode 23, so you already know who we're talking about. JC and Antwan kick off this week's Pop Culture Playmakers by giving the spotlight to Michael Jordan and jumping straight into the GOAT debate. Six championships, six Finals victories, the competition of Jordan's era, LeBron's longevity, and more—where do you stand in the MJ vs. LeBron debate? From there, it's time to see how our SummerSlam predictions actually turned out. We break down the fallout from SummerSlam, including Randy Orton's return, Kevin Owens' comeback, Chelsea Green, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, the Shield tribute, Danhausen, and where some of WWE's biggest stories could go next. We also ask: What's the one wrestling match you would show someone to turn them into a wrestling fan? This week's Roses belong to Adam Sandler. From Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison to The Waterboy, Little Nicky, Airheads, and his more serious performances, we discuss the roles that made Sandler a household name. What's his most underrated performance? Which movie is overrated? What project should disappear from his filmography? And who has been his greatest on-screen partner? We also celebrate Sandler for something bigger than his movies—his reputation for bringing his friends and family along with him as his success grew. With football returning, we're introducing our NFL Big Three. We're picking three memorable players from each franchise, starting with the NFC West. The Cardinals, Seahawks, Rams, and 49ers give us plenty to debate as names like Larry Fitzgerald, Marshawn Lynch, Aaron Donald, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott and others enter the conversation. Then it's time to climb Six Grandfathers Mountain: Sitcom Edition! JC and Antwan have to agree on six sitcoms worthy of the mountain: • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air • Family Matters • The Cosby Show • Full House • Abbott Elementary • The Big Bang Theory Did we get it right—or did shows like Martin and Living Single get robbed? We also bring back our Game of Games, trying to identify mystery video games in two minutes using only yes-or-no questions. Finally, we close out this two-hour episode with a massive Sitcom This or That and character showdown featuring The Office, Parks and Recreation, Friends, Seinfeld, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and many more. ️ This week on Pop Culture Playmakers: sports, wrestling, gaming, movies, sitcom nostalgia, and plenty of arguments along the way. Tell us: Michael Jordan or LeBron James? What's Adam Sandler's greatest role? Who are your NFL team's Big Three? What six sitcoms belong on your mountain? Follow, rate, review, and share Pop Culture Playmakers! #PopCulturePlaymakers #Podcast #MichaelJordan #AdamSandler #WWE #SummerSlam #NFL #Sitcoms #Gaming #SportsPodcast #PopCulture #Comedy #TV

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  Episode #22

  Episode Jersey # 22 Emmitt Smith- SummerSlam Predictions, Eddie Murphy, Fantasy Football & Stand-Up Comedy

  Jul 31, 20261h 43m

  ️ Welcome back to Pop Culture Playmakers! Episode 22 is packed with football, wrestling, movies, gaming, comedy, and plenty of pop culture debates! Jersey of the Week This week we honor Emmitt Smith (#22)—the NFL's all-time leading rusher and one of the greatest running backs to ever play the game. We debate where he ranks among the greatest backs of all time and compare his legendary career to icons like Barry Sanders. Own Your Stigma We're proud to continue partnering with Own Your Stigma, an organization dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. We talk about why asking for help is a strength and how their mission aligns with ours. Use our discount code to save on their apparel while supporting mental health awareness. NFL & Fantasy Football NFL training camp storylines Carolina Panthers outlook Fantasy football draft recap Superflex strategy Our roster breakdowns Can we build a perfect 17–0 NFL team using players from different franchises? SummerSlam Predictions We break down every major match on the SummerSlam card, including: Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk Gunther vs. Nick Aldis Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky Finn Bálor's title opportunity Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and more! WNBA Talk We discuss A'ja Wilson's MVP-caliber play, Breanna Stewart, the Las Vegas Aces, the Minnesota Lynx, and which WNBA team JC should adopt as his own. Roses This week's Roses go to comedy legend Eddie Murphy. We discuss: The first Eddie Murphy project we ever saw His most underrated performance The role that defines his career His most overrated role One project we'd erase What we'd love to see him do next Wrong Characters Movie Game Our fan-favorite guessing game returns! Can we identify movies when the characters are replaced with completely different roles played by the same actors? ⛰️ Six Grandfathers Mountain: Stand-Up Comedy This week's mountain is dedicated to stand-up comedians! We debate which comedy legends deserve a place among the all-time greats, including storytellers, classic comics, and modern icons. Join the conversation! ⭐ Where does Emmitt Smith rank among the greatest running backs ever? ⭐ Who wins at SummerSlam? ⭐ What's your favorite Eddie Murphy movie? ⭐ Which comedians belong on your Six Grandfathers Mountain? Like Comment Subscribe for new episodes every week! #PopCulturePlaymakers #EmmittSmith #NFL #FantasyFootball #SummerSlam #WWE #EddieMurphy #StandUpComedy #WNBA #AjaWilson #Movies #Gaming #Podcast #PopCulture

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  Episode #21

  Episode Jersey # 21 Charles Woodson-The Rock advocate for Mental Health Movies, LeBrons gone. Which Game Game

  Jul 25, 20261h 49m

  ️ Welcome back to Pop Culture Playmakers! Episode 21 is packed with sports, movies, gaming, wrestling, and one of our most meaningful conversations yet. Jersey of the Week This week's spotlight belongs to Charles Woodson (#21)! We celebrate one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history while discussing why he edged out legends like Deion Sanders and LaDainian Tomlinson for this week's jersey. ⚾ Sports Roundup WWE and Triple H's latest moves AEW, TNA, and Triple AAA discussions Boston Red Sox' incredible winning streak Raiders quarterback concerns Fantasy Football strategy LeBron James' move to Philadelphia NBA title contenders Michael Jordan vs. LeBron debate Victor Wembanyama's future Roses This week's Roses go to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! We answer: What's the first role we remember him in? His most underrated performance What role defines his career? Which role is the most overrated? One project we'd erase What dream project we'd love to see him tackle next Gaming Challenge Can we guess each other's mystery video games using only yes-or-no questions? Watch us battle through Nintendo classics, PlayStation favorites, and some iconic gaming franchises. Mental Health Matters We're excited to introduce our newest partner, Own Your Stigma! Chack out https://ownyourstigma.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJzvtPWwWgnivUrtLikNh5ycd3BNG40AW-bhp_oI4JSmigGj-4 for great Merch use the Code: PopCulturePlayers+MH and get 15% off your merch As mental health professionals, we discuss why ending the stigma surrounding mental illness is so important and why asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness. Six Grandfathers Mountain: Mental Health Movies We each choose films that have had the greatest impact on conversations surrounding mental health, including: Good Will Hunting Silver Linings Playbook The Perks of Being a Wallflower The Soloist …and more meaningful discussions about therapy, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and healing. Join the conversation! ⭐ Who was the better #21—Charles Woodson, Deion Sanders, or LaDainian Tomlinson? ⭐ What's your favorite Rock movie? ⭐ Which movie has had the biggest impact on your understanding of mental health? ⭐ Who wins the GOAT debate: MJ or LeBron? Like Comment Subscribe for new episodes every week! #PopCulturePlaymakers #CharlesWoodson #TheRock #NFL #FantasyFootball #NBA #LeBronJames #WWE #AEW #MentalHealth #OwnYourStigma #GoodWillHunting #SilverLiningsPlaybook #Gaming #VideoGames #Podcast #Movies #PopCulture

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  Episode #20

  Episode Jersey star Barry Sanders #20 Forrest Gump watched Saturday morning cartoons

  Jul 16, 20261h 44m

  🎙️ Welcome back to Pop Culture Playmakers! It's Episode 20, and we're celebrating with one of the greatest running backs in NFL history—Barry Sanders. We dive into his legendary career, his impact on football, and why he's still one of the most elusive players the game has ever seen. 🏈 This Week's Topics Include: ⚡ Barry Sanders Spotlight Why Barry is one of the greatest running backs ever Oklahoma State legacy His NFL records and Hall of Fame career ⚾ MLB Talk Netflix's Home Run Derby MLB All-Star Weekend Barry Bonds appreciation JC prepares for his Boston Red Sox trip to Fenway Park 🏀 NBA Discussion LeBron James rumors Summer League standouts Caleb Wilson Dylan Harper Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs' future 🏈 NFL Debate Raiders' need for a true WR1 Bryce Young's future in Carolina Fantasy football talk Blind Ranking NFL QB & WR combinations 🤼 WWE & Wrestling Rhea Ripley's absence Judgment Day Bloodline storyline Austin Theory Wrestling For A Cause Saturday Night's Main Event 🥤 Dubby Dragonade Review We rank Dragonade against Yuzu Lemon, Blue Razz, and Tiger's Blood to see where it lands on our all-time Dubby list. 🎬 Movie Talk Young Washington review Live-action Moana The Odyssey hype Casting discussions Greek mythology Movies vs. historical accuracy 🌹 Roses This week's Roses go to the legendary Tom Hanks as we discuss: His greatest roles Most underrated performances Most overrated role Which project we'd erase What we'd love to see him do next 🎮 Games Wrong Characters Movie Challenge Guess the Movie Six Grandfathers Mountain: Cartoons Edition 👇 Join the conversation! ⭐ Is Barry Sanders the greatest running back ever? ⭐ Which Dubby flavor should we try next? ⭐ What's Tom Hanks' best movie? ⭐ Which cartoon belongs on your Six Grandfathers Mountain? 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe #PopCulturePlaymakers #BarrySanders #NFL #MLB #NBA #WWE #AEW #TomHanks #Dubby #Dragonade #MoviePodcast #GamingPodcast #SportsPodcast #RedSox #Raiders #Panthers #Moana #TheOdyssey #Cartoons #PopCulture

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