60 acast.com Gridlocked Popcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/gridlocked-popcast en David Petroski pop culture, movies, TV, streaming, games, comics, books, music, geek culture, fandom, rankings, top 3 lists, friendly debate, storytelling, roundtable David Petroski Friendly Pop-culture Debate Show Gridlocked Popcast is a show about card-carrying geeks trying to agree on their ranked topic picks—and happily getting sidetracked along the way. We talk movies, TV, games, books, comics, music, and whatever else is rattling around in pop culture, with plenty of friendly debate about what we love, what we don’t, and what we can’t stop wondering about. Think strong opinions, soft elbows, and an open invitation to argue along with us.

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]]> Gridlocked Popcast is a show about card-carrying geeks trying to agree on their ranked topic picks—and happily getting sidetracked along the way. We talk movies, TV, games, books, comics, music, and whatever else is rattling around in pop culture, with plenty of friendly debate about what we love, what we don’t, and what we can’t stop wondering about. Think strong opinions, soft elbows, and an open invitation to argue along with us.

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]]> true David Petroski gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com 69dd793cdaa5b95957f28271 gridlocked-popcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1776120503143-9f1c47d5-d8ad-48f6-a16b-2c5b678520aa.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/gridlocked-popcast Gridlocked Popcast fa93d1e0-52f6-11f1-8ce0-b70c8d7a6d3e Episode 5: Stuff we missed out on - Is it too late? Episode 5: Stuff we missed out on - Is it too late? Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:24:20 GMT 1:55:30 6a469881ecd1239143d42a88 false https://shows.acast.com/gridlocked-popcast/episodes/episode-5-stuff-we-missed-out-on-is-it-too-late 6a469881ecd1239143d42a88 69dd793cdaa5b95957f28271 episode-5-stuff-we-missed-out-on-is-it-too-late The Watchlist Guilt Trip full 1 5 In Episode 5 of Gridlocked Popcast, we’re talking about the pop culture we somehow missed: the shows, books, franchises, and fan-favorite phenomena that passed us by while everyone else was apparently doing homework. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick, then asks the real question: is this still worth catching up on, or has the boat sailed into the fog with all 300 episodes onboard? Along the way, we get into binge-watch anxiety, unfinished franchises, over-recommendation fatigue, and the weird guilt of not knowing the thing everyone assumes you know. It’s part confession booth, part watchlist intervention, and part reminder that sometimes missing out is survivable.


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


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]]> In Episode 5 of Gridlocked Popcast, we’re talking about the pop culture we somehow missed: the shows, books, franchises, and fan-favorite phenomena that passed us by while everyone else was apparently doing homework. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick, then asks the real question: is this still worth catching up on, or has the boat sailed into the fog with all 300 episodes onboard? Along the way, we get into binge-watch anxiety, unfinished franchises, over-recommendation fatigue, and the weird guilt of not knowing the thing everyone assumes you know. It’s part confession booth, part watchlist intervention, and part reminder that sometimes missing out is survivable.


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 4: Characters We'd Die on a Hill For]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 18:39:11 GMT 1:20:23 6a18894371443cf04abe34e2 true https://shows.acast.com/gridlocked-popcast/episodes/6a18894371443cf04abe34e2 6a18894371443cf04abe34e2 69dd793cdaa5b95957f28271 Chaos Gremlins and Icons full 1 4 This time on Gridlocked Popcast, we’re picking the characters we’ll defend no matter what — the ones we’ll support, argue for, and maybe even die on a hill for. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick, with choices ranging from beloved heroes to chaos gremlins, complicated villains, and scene-stealing weirdos. Along the way, we get into what makes a character stick: loyalty, charisma, growth, menace, comfort, nostalgia, and sometimes just being really, really cute. As usual, nobody knows anyone else’s picks ahead of time, which means the affection is real and the judgment is immediate.


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> This time on Gridlocked Popcast, we’re picking the characters we’ll defend no matter what — the ones we’ll support, argue for, and maybe even die on a hill for. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick, with choices ranging from beloved heroes to chaos gremlins, complicated villains, and scene-stealing weirdos. Along the way, we get into what makes a character stick: loyalty, charisma, growth, menace, comfort, nostalgia, and sometimes just being really, really cute. As usual, nobody knows anyone else’s picks ahead of time, which means the affection is real and the judgment is immediate.


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> Episode 3 - Our Triggers - Good and Bad Episode 3 - Our Triggers - Good and Bad Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:37 GMT 1:25:45 6a0b8fc10bb7fec0e39223b9 true https://shows.acast.com/gridlocked-popcast/episodes/6a0b8fc10bb7fec0e39223b9 6a0b8fc10bb7fec0e39223b9 69dd793cdaa5b95957f28271 Stuff that really grates our cheese! full 1 3 The Gridlocked crew digs into the things in pop culture that set them off — from irritation and rage-bait to discomfort, nostalgia, and a few possible happy-place triggers. With a guest voice joining the table, the conversation stretches beyond movies into TV, music, fandom habits, and the strange personal rules that shape what we love, hate, and hate-watch. As always, the picks stay hidden until the mics are on, which means the arguments come with plenty of surprise, side-eye, and affectionate chaos.


Thanks to Darin, an SCSU student, for filling in for Andrew!


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> The Gridlocked crew digs into the things in pop culture that set them off — from irritation and rage-bait to discomfort, nostalgia, and a few possible happy-place triggers. With a guest voice joining the table, the conversation stretches beyond movies into TV, music, fandom habits, and the strange personal rules that shape what we love, hate, and hate-watch. As always, the picks stay hidden until the mics are on, which means the arguments come with plenty of surprise, side-eye, and affectionate chaos.


Thanks to Darin, an SCSU student, for filling in for Andrew!


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> Episode 2 - Stuff We Thought We’d Hate Episode 2 - Stuff We Thought We’d Hate Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:07:24 GMT 1:22:11 69ec21dceefc66ef2bd85e11 false https://shows.acast.com/gridlocked-popcast/episodes/69ec21dceefc66ef2bd85e11 69ec21dceefc66ef2bd85e11 69dd793cdaa5b95957f28271 Unexpected Favorites full 1 2 This time, we’re talking about the pop culture that surprised us: the movies, shows, music, games, and other things we expected to bounce off of but somehow ended up loving. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick — but nobody knows what the others picked until the conversation starts. The result is a round of unexpected confessions, gentle judgment, and a few “wait, you liked that?” moments. Sometimes taste changes; sometimes the thing just wins you over against your will.


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> This time, we’re talking about the pop culture that surprised us: the movies, shows, music, games, and other things we expected to bounce off of but somehow ended up loving. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick — but nobody knows what the others picked until the conversation starts. The result is a round of unexpected confessions, gentle judgment, and a few “wait, you liked that?” moments. Sometimes taste changes; sometimes the thing just wins you over against your will.


Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> Episode 1 - Pilot/Go-to Genres Episode 1 - Pilot/Go-to Genres Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:58:28 GMT 1:10:21 69ec1fc513963c02435dabe2 false https://shows.acast.com/gridlocked-popcast/episodes/69ec1fc513963c02435dabe2 69ec1fc513963c02435dabe2 69dd793cdaa5b95957f28271 Our Pop Culture Defaults full 1 1 In our first real outing as the Gridlocked Popcast, we try to figure out what kinds of stories we’ll always show up for. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick from a list of major pop-culture genres — then the friendly arguing begins. Along the way, we start learning each other’s taste, blind spots, soft spots, and suspiciously strong opinions about what actually counts as a genre. It’s part pilot, part personality test, and part opening volley for the debates to come.


Here's the genre list we mulled over before we had our conversation. It's not in any particular order. We compiled the list through ChatGPT, combing the overlapping genre categories of popular streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu and others, as well as web databases like IMDB and Just Watch. In the episode we talk quite a bit about how flawed this list actually is...and why we largely can't agree on stuff.

  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • Horror
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Animation
  • Anime
  • Superhero
  • Historical
  • War
  • Western
  • Documentary
  • Family
  • Musical



Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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]]> In our first real outing as the Gridlocked Popcast, we try to figure out what kinds of stories we’ll always show up for. Each host brings a lock, a swing pick, and an edge pick from a list of major pop-culture genres — then the friendly arguing begins. Along the way, we start learning each other’s taste, blind spots, soft spots, and suspiciously strong opinions about what actually counts as a genre. It’s part pilot, part personality test, and part opening volley for the debates to come.


Here's the genre list we mulled over before we had our conversation. It's not in any particular order. We compiled the list through ChatGPT, combing the overlapping genre categories of popular streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu and others, as well as web databases like IMDB and Just Watch. In the episode we talk quite a bit about how flawed this list actually is...and why we largely can't agree on stuff.

  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • Horror
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Animation
  • Anime
  • Superhero
  • Historical
  • War
  • Western
  • Documentary
  • Family
  • Musical



Have a take we missed? A topic we should tackle? A pick so obvious we’ll be embarrassed we forgot it? Email us at gridlockedpopcast@gmail.com.


Like the show? You can support us on Buy Me a Coffee — or buy us a beer — with a one-time donation or a monthly membership. Memberships start at $2/month and include perks like our newsletter, bonus episodes, topic polls, shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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