The RutPOP Podcast

The Rutledge Boys celebrate the return of Cobra Kai on Netflix with season 3.

The country is currently in a strange place but on the brink of healing. However, can parallels be drawn between what is happening in Washington D.C. and what is happening in Cobra Kai season 3? We dive into that idea, as well as, other motifs that are spread throughout this fanatic new chapter in the Karate Kid legacy.


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It's New Year's Eve and the Rutledge boys are drilling down into their "Top Of" lists for 2020.

Part 2 of this epic journey finishes our look back at the best video games from a year that was anything but "Best."

What made your list this year?


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It's New Year's Eve and the Rutledge boys are drilling down into their "Top Of" lists for 2020.

Part 1 of this epic journey begins with a brief look forward into 2021 and then a look back at some of the best in Music and Movies from a year that was anything but "Best."

What made your list this year?


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It's Christmas time and the Mouse House just gave us the best Christmas present of the year! The Season Finale of The Mandalorian Season 2, was some of the best Star Wars we have ever witnessed.

The Rutledge Boys welcome in special guest Justin J Wood to discuss this epic finale, what it means for the franchise and how it moved them personally.

Theories galore in this ultra packed edition of The RutPOP Podcast!


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The Mandalorian series on Disney + has re-energized the Star Wars property for the Mouse House. With just a few episodes left in season 2, the Rutledge boys take a look back at the grand successes Favreau and Filoni have brought to the streaming service.

Where does the show go from here? Some theories are wild, some are crazy and some are just downright stupid... but that does not keep our hosts from spewing the nonsense.



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In this politically charged environment, satire can give you fun but honest look at the current state of the union. With films like Borat and Idiocracy, along with great TV like The West Wing, the commentary they provide can and should be eye opening.

After a bit of a hiatus, the Rutledge boys return with the sequel you've been waiting for!


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The Rutledge boys continue their look back at some of their favorite spooky and spoopy movies which include The Blair Witch Project.

This film set a new standard for the horror genre and inspired so many spoofs, including the infamous Butt Itch Project, it should make everyone's scary movie list.

What horror movies are on your list?

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October is in full effect and it's time to deep dive into scary movies you should be watching during this lead up to Halloween.

The Rutledge boys take a look at some mainstream and not so mainstream spooky and spoopy movies that should be on your Halloween horror fest.

It would not be a RutPOP Podcast without discussing some video games like Wing Commander and Star Wars Squadrons, but it does not take long to discuss these scary films... warts and all.


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Spooktober has arrived and the Rutledge Boys are gearing up for a terrifying month!

Some are returning to the theatres for films like TENET but with so many delays to tentpole  films, are Film Companies slowly destroying their partners in Movie Theatres?

This is a long, packed episode with lots to discuss! Come along for the spooky hayride. 


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We are at the dawn of the next generation of video game systems. What better time to continue our look back at the games that influenced our lives!

The Rutledge boys discuss The Child (or Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian due to the new season 2 trailer release. Apple has a serious design flaw with their 16in MacBook Pro and what gives with Sony's PS5 pre-order launch?

Lot's to discuss!


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Video games have been a part of our lives as far back as we can remember. Travel down memory lane with the Rutledge boys as they relive the golden era of video games.

There is a lot to catch up on after a hiatus, so topics like Chadwick Boseman, Spike Lee and Bill & Ted Face the Music are at the top of this week's list. But the real conversation begins once we travel back to 1983 and the crash of the video game market.


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Reboot vs. Remake. Sounds like a great movie title! Instead of the next blockbuster, this is a polarizing topic amongst cinema fans. What makes a reboot? What makes a remake? Is a sequel a remake? Can an adaptation be rebooted?

All these questions will be asked by the Rutledge boys and things might get a little heated on this latest edition of The RutPOP Podcast.


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During this LIVE recording The Rutledge boys answers questions from the audience, discuss Thundercats, favorite films and getting OLD!

It's the RutPOP, RutPOP, RutPOP, RutPOP Podcast, HOOOOO!


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Is it science fiction or science fact? The Rutledge boys discuss this while reviewing The Umbrella Academy Season 2.

Xfinity internet issues continue, movie recommendations from the 1950's, and heated time travel discussions are all talked about on this packed episode of The RutPOP Podcast!


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Remember renting videos? The Rutledge boys sure do! travel back in time with them as they reminisce about a simpler time without the internet and streaming services.

Discussions about Umbrella Academy, Agents and Shield and even Ghostbusters are on the docket and Zach breaks down the Disney+ Mulan deal and how it is a huge win for the Mouse House!


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The Rutledge boys are suckers for those one-shot scenes. Whether they are faked or legit, the planning it takes to handle such complexity should be appreciated!

On this episode, we are reminded about some of the greatest "one shot" films, scenes and music videos in our history due to watching a great film from Netflix, "Extraction".

We also dive into some Emmy award conversation and deal with all the Ghosts in the Machines!


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With the current social climate, the Rutledge boys take a look at films, tv and stage productions that are discussing these relative commentaries. 

Films like Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, hit '90's TV series The West Wing and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton all provide interesting looks, set throughout our history, at issues facing the United States.

It wouldn't be a pop culture podcast without diving into some video game chatter and San Diego Comic Con... nothing is off limits!


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There is a difference between a film Soundtrack and a film Score. On this latest edition of The RutPOP Podcast, the Rutledge boys take a look at some of their favorite film composers over the years and how video games have blurred the line between film compositions and video game music.

What are some of your favorite film scores? What are some of your favorite video game music? Join the discussion on this episode of The RutPOP Podcast!


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It's easy to follow a rabbit hole into the pop culture weeds, and that is exactly what the Rutledge boys end up doing on this latest installment of The RutPOP Podcast.

With a look back at some film festivals, our hosts reminisce on participating in the 48 Hour Film Project and what it took to complete that daunting task. That combined with Brandon discovering some long lost movie trading cards, makes this episode so epic... it should be its own short film!

Check out the short film here... https://youtu.be/X1F3Mi6ybRA

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This episode of The RutPOP Podcast takes us on a month long journey through Zach and Brandon's film history. You can play along on this 30-day movie challenge and see if you pick any of the same flicks as our hosts!

Complete with some entertainment news and music streaming services we like, this episode is jam packed and overflowing with content.


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