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June 26, 2025

From Staten Island Screams to Emotional Truth—Inside the Mind of Horr…

Send us a text In this raw and revealing episode, we dive deep with Allison Pittel, breakout star of indie horror hits Stream and Screamboat. From her leap to NYC’s acting grind to the Meisner method that shaped her craft, Allison unpacks the real journey behind the scream queen spotlight. 🎬 SEGMEN…

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June 17, 2025

The Storyteller Behind Jem, Conan, Babylon 5: and More Christy Marx U…

Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with legendary writer Christy Marx—the visionary behind Jem and the Holograms, a creative force on G.I. Joe, Spider-Man, Babylon 5, Conan the Adventurer, and so much more. From pioneering emotional storytelling in Saturday mornin…

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June 9, 2025

Let’s Talk JoeFest: The Story Behind the Ultimate G.I. Joe Convention

Send us a text This week on Back to Pop, we’re diving into the origin story of one of the most beloved fan events in the country: JoeFest. Host Marc Childs sits down with JoeFest founder Ed Schumacher to unpack how a small toy show in an Augusta, Georgia hotel ballroom evolved into a full-scale con…

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June 5, 2025

“Cam Clarke Unmasked: TMNT’s Leonardo, Liquid Snake & the Secret Lega…

Send us a text Dive deep into the legendary voice behind your favorite childhood heroes! 🐢🎮 Join us on Back to Pop as we go behind the microphone with Cam Clarke, the iconic voice actor who brought Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life and created the chilling presence of Liquid Snake …

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May 21, 2025

“Jim Valentino: From Image Comics Co- Founder to Guardians of the Gal…

Send us a text In this exclusive Back to Pop interview, we sit down with Jim Valentino, co-founder of Image Comics, creator of ShadowHawk, and the visionary who reimagined Guardians of the Galaxy for a new era. From his roots, to helping launch one of the most influential independent publishing mov…

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May 14, 2025

THE COBRA’S PATH: SEAN KANAN ON KARATE KID, SOAP OPERAS, SELF-MASTERY…

Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with Sean Kanan — the actor, author, and entrepreneur best known as Mike Barnes from The Karate Kid Part III and Cobra Kai, as well as his legendary roles on General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful. Sean opens up about hi…

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May 9, 2025

From Goonies to Free Willy: Mark Marshall’s Magical Hollywood Journey

Send us a text Ever wonder who keeps child actors in line on massive movie sets? Or how iconic franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter come to life behind the scenes? This week on Back to Pop, we pull back the curtain with Hollywood legend Mark Marshall – the unsung hero behind some of your favo…

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May 3, 2025

“From Jem to Transformers: Samantha Newark Spills Secrets of a Truly …

Send us a text Hey Pop Culture Time Travelers! Ready to rewind the cassette and plug into the electrifying 80s? This week on Back to Pop, we're joined by a truly, truly, truly outrageous icon whose voice defined a generation:...

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April 28, 2025

The Grell Method: A Comic Book Legend Revealed

Send us a text Dive deep into comic book history with legendary artist and writer Mike Grell in this captivating episode of The Grell Method. Join us for an exclusive interview with the creative force behind iconic works like...

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April 21, 2025

Neil Ross: The Voice of Heroes, Villains, and Vocal Recall

Send us a text Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Legendary voice actor Neil Ross (Shipwreck, Springer, Rambo, Mean Gene Okerlund, and so many more) joins Back to Pop. Hear incredible stories about voicing heroes and vill...

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April 18, 2025

The Toon Behind the Curtain: Gary K. Wolf on Creating Roger Rabbit

Send us a text Step into Toontown with us as Back to Pop welcomes the legendary Gary K. Wolf, the creative mind who brought Roger Rabbit to life and forever changed the way animation meets reality. From his humble beginnings ...

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April 15, 2025

Will Meugniot puts on his e-frame and talks the Legacy of Exo-Squad

Send us a text The 90s took animation in a direction of more adult themes, then there was Exo-Squad—a bold, serialized animated series that tackled war, politics, and identity with the depth of adult sci-fi and the heart of S...

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April 12, 2025

Bonus Ep: Michelle Danner: Behind the Scenes with Hollywood’s Acting …

Send us a text What does it take to guide a performance from good to unforgettable? In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed acting coach and director Michelle Danner, whose work behind the scenes has helped shape some of ...

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April 8, 2025

Bonus Ep: Jonathan Bowen: Comic Shops, Creativity & the Magic of Stor…

Send us a text In this episode of Back to Pop, filmmaker Jonathan Bowen joins us to talk about his upcoming movie and the deep influence of comic shop culture on his creative journey. We explore how these nostalgic spaces sha...

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April 7, 2025

Bonus Episode: Chaos, Cameras, and the Cost of Journalism”

Send us a text Richie McGinniss has stood in the middle of American flashpoints — Kenosha, Portland, the Capitol steps on January 6 — not behind a Zoom lens, but with his boots on the ground and his camera rolling. He’s been ...

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Feb. 28, 2025

STONE BY NIGHT: GARGOYLES UNLEASHED

Send us a text Join us this week as we sit down with animation legend Frank Paur, the visionary director who helped bring Disney's "Gargoyles" to life. Frank takes us behind the scenes of this groundbreaking series that defie...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Behind the Mask: Zach Hoffman on Voicing Zartan

Send us a text Episode Description Join us for an extraordinary deep dive into the world of voice acting with Zach Hoffman, the talented artist who brings the notorious master of disguise, Zartan, to life. In this exclusive i...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Drawing Through Decades - Animation Legend Keith Tucker

Send us a text Drawing Through Decades - Animation Legend Keith Tucker Get ready for an animation masterclass! This week on Back to Pop, we're diving deep into the art of animation with industry legend Keith Tucker, whose inc...

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Feb. 7, 2025

From Panel, To Dojo, To Studio: The Michael Watkins Story

Send us a text # From Panel to Studio: The Michael Watkins Story Step into the vibrant world of comic book artistry with Michael Watkins, a veteran illustrator whose pencil strokes have shaped some of the most iconic characte...

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Nov. 14, 2024

King Of Nerds

Send us a text 🎙️ Join us on Back to Pop as we dive into the hilarious, heartfelt, and iconic legacy of “Revenge of the Nerds” with none other than Robert Carradine! Known to fans worldwide as the quintessential nerd, Lewis S...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Drawing in the Dark: How Bill Finger Built Batman"

Send us a text 🦇 THE DARK KNIGHT'S HIDDEN CREATOR: A Conversation with Athena Finger In this compelling episode, we pull back the curtain on one of comic book history's most fascinating untold stories. Join us as we welcome A...

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Oct. 24, 2024

Behind the Mask: The Creation of Darkwing Duck

Send us a text *Get dangerous with this exclusive deep dive into one of Disney's most beloved animated series!* In this special episode, we pull back the purple cape on the creation of everyone's favorite ego-driven superhero...

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Oct. 18, 2024

The X-Men "Uncanny Reunion: The Minds Behind X-Men '92"

Send us a text The X-Men '92 Calling all mutants and 90s animation fans! Get ready for a nostalgic journey as "Back To Pop" brings you an unprecedented reunion of the creative minds behind the iconic X-Men animated series. In...

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Oct. 4, 2024

"Go Go Power Chords: Unmasking the Musical Mastermind Behind X-Men an…

Send us a text Join us as we sit down with legendary composer Ron Wasserman, the musical genius behind the iconic themes of "X-Men '92" and "Power Rangers." In this episode, we delve into Ron's fascinating journey through the...

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