Josh and Gerald are back together to discuss the Weekend Box Office and the big win for Other Mommy. Plus, they delve into XBOX's XP, the used price of the PS5 Pro skyrocketing, Marvel at NYCC, VisionQuest on Disney+, Star Citizen's Squadron 42, plus an MCU Review! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Former Multiverse host, Melinda Barkhouse-Ross returns as she and Gerald talk about why she's so excited for the future of Vampire: The Masquerade with Version 6 in development and how it can change the game for tabletop RPGs. They also discuss the missed opportunities for PlayStation this year and whether that's giving her pause as a huge supporter of that platform.

The Lakers return home to the Crypt for their first game of the preseason in the friendly confines of Los Angeles, with a rematch scheduled against the Sacramento Kings. And despite more players being held out of the lineup, the home cooking was good in the first half as the Lakers built up a double-digit lead. Even a cooling off in the fourth quarter wasn't enough to prevent the Lakers from scoring a 114-110 preseason victory.

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The Lakers stay in Northern California on the second of a back-to-back as they faced off against the Golden State Warriors. And with Luka, Austin, Kessler, and more being held out of the lineup, the rotation and bench players were no match for Steph Curry and the Warriors as Golden State went up big early and ran away from the Lakers, 124-98.

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Much to discuss on the latest Pop Culture Cosmos, as Legend from I Got Next Sports Media steps in to discuss the latest news, debuts, and premieres that have the entertainment world trending this week. Check in as he and Gerald go over the weekend box office and discuss history being made with Avengers: Endgame becoming the #1 movie all-time worldwide and which movie ended up being the #1 film domestically.

The Lakers stepped out onto the court for the first time in preseason as they looked to get off to a good warm-up against the Sacramento Kings. And with many of the new players getting an opportunity, the Lakers set the tone on both sides of the floor in the first half as they built a 73-47 lead and cruised with the reserves to start their preseason journey with a 127-103 pasting of the Kings.

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The Lakers are back, with preseason games on both Monday and Tuesday, and the guys from the LFB share thoughts on what they're keeping an eye out for as the team prepares for its upcoming season. Tune in as the guys go over who may have the upper hand in the training camp battles, and whether the lineup they roll out on Monday is the same that will start the season.

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John Orlando and Gerald Glassford return to the ring as they honor Benjamin Satterley (aka PAC, RIP). AEW All Out, WWE's dilemma with LA Knight and Penta, Mexico on fire with AAA and CMLL, and which company is doing the best job promoting women's wrestling.

With the Lakers now in training camp and the season less than a month away, the guys from the LFB have some thoughts on the upcoming season. Check in as John Costa and Joe Soro share their reasoning for what they believe will take place this upcoming season and how the Lakers will match up against the top teams in the NBA.

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Josh and Gerald survive the weekend with talk of the Weekend Box Office, a Toys R' Us comeback, indie hit Well Dweller, Minecraft Dungeons 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, streaming vs. broadcast television, and what's next for Star Wars movies set in the Skywalker Saga!

The wait is just about over as Lakers head back to training camp on Tuesday and the Lakerholics are heading back on the air to do what they do best: Talk about the Lakers! Check in as they go over what to look for in the coming days at training camp, the position battles, and who will be the one being most likely let go before the start of the season.

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Matt John from the J-Notes on FanSided returns to the show to talk about the prospects this season for the Boston Celtics. Check in with him as he talks to Gerald about how the team will fare after the Jaylen Brown trade and what their chances are of winning the Eastern Conference. They also bring in some Lakers talk and gauge how Matt feels about how the Celtics' long-time rival matches up in the West as well.

Chris Lardieri and Gerald Glassford return to discuss all the major topics coming out of week two in the NFL and get you set for week three. Check in as they discuss whether, even after two weeks, it's already time to look to move players (as Gerald found out). They also discuss how hard-hit the QB position has been beset by injury already and who you should do for alternatives.

Gerald and TJ hit the airwaves again as they discuss the fallout of the second round of major layoffs in 2026 for XBOX. They discuss which studios were affected, what future games are no more, and the new home for Halo moving forward. They also discuss the end of Daredevil: Born Again after season three and what the ending of live-action Marvel (and Star Wars?) shows on Disney Plus could mean for the streamer.

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Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick held their annual press conference before training camp as they discussed all the various issues surrounding the Lakers, how they handled the offseason, and the road ahead this coming NBA year. Check in as the guys have thoughts on what was said, and whether they agreed or disagreed with what was said at the press conference.

Legend from I Got Next Sports Media is back on with Gerald as they discuss the season ahead for the Atlanta Hawks! Listen in as Legend talks about the influx of talent coming by way of Oklahoma City and how it will help the team, what Jalen Johnson needs to do to take the Hawks to a higher level, and whether Atlanta can be in the mix at the top of the East.

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Brice Lewis of the Bleav In Hawks podcast and WJZY-TV stops by to preview the Eastern Conference. Check in as he and Gerald go through the major contenders and decide who will ultimately become the Beast of the East. Plus, he shares thoughts on the team he covers, the Atlanta Hawks, and where they might be ending up in the Eastern Conference mix as well.

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NBA Observations previews the NBA's Western Conference as Hayden Cilley of Clutch Points stops by to share thoughts on the upcoming season. Listen in as he and Gerald go over the major contenders and who might challenge the top teams in the West. They also discuss the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers and what their outlook is for this upcoming year.

The guys break down the BIG weekend for Resident Evil with a review of the film and how well it performed over the weekend. They then recap this month's Tokyo Game Shows and Blizzcon, plus an MCU review and more on the latest Pop Culture Cosmos! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Swoosh Shrestha from Space City Hoops and Pistons Powered stops by to share thoughts on who will be collecting the awards at the end of the 2026-27 season. Check in as he and Gerald discuss all the big awards, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more! Plus, he has thoughts on the season ahead for the Pistons and Rockets as he gives you insight into what to look for from each team in the coming NBA year.

Justin Quinn from Celtics Wire stops by to share thoughts on the teams most likely to surprise the experts this upcoming season. Check in with Justin and Gerald as they go over the Celtics in the aftermath of the Jaylen Brown trade and whether the team can still compete at the top of the Eastern Conference. They then go over the teams most likely to be the biggest surprises of the season and why each of these selections can succeed above expectations.

TJ and Gerald get you set for the weekend with the latest word on Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, and how the director of last year's breakout hit "Weapons" might have just done it again in relaunching the Resident Evil film franchise. They also discuss the big win for Apple TV+ at the Emmys and how they reaped the awards with shows like "Widow's Bay" and "Pluribus".

Calif Poncy from the Suave Report is back as he shares thoughts with Gerald on Adam Silver's press conference this week at the NBA Board of Governors Meetings and what he said on the Kawhi/Clippers saga, NBA expansion, NBA Europe, and Mark Walter. They then discuss which teams are most likely to disappoint this upcoming season. Calif explains which teams in both the East and the West have high expectations and have a very tough road to meet them.

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Our season previews continue with Amos Mina from Raptors Rapture and the Bleav Podcast Network as he shares thoughts on the team he covers, the Toronto Raptors, and who the top ten players are in the NBA heading into the season. Check in as he and Gerald go over what the team will look like with Kawhi Leonard heading up north, the next evolution for Scottie Barnes, and just how good Toronto can really be.

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We begin our NBA season previews with a fantasy basketball perspective from one of the true experts in the industry. Check in as Dan Besbris from the Old Man Squad Fantasy Sports Network stops by to answer all the major questions players have for the upcoming season. He and Gerald discuss who should be at the top of your fantasy draft, where Luka Doncic fits into all this as a top fantasy pick, who you should look for in the middle rounds, and some notable late sleepers that just might win your league.

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Josh and Gerald are back as they talk about Spider-Man: Brand New Day falling from #1 at the weekend box office to Practical Magic 2, our pop culture preview part one covering video games and streaming for September- November, and did the guys get it right in the Summer Box Office Fantasy Challenge? All this and more thoughts on the fallout of Kojima leaving XBOX and going to PlayStation on another packed episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos!

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With training camp just around the corner for the Lakers, the season predictions are starting to roll in across the board. And with that comes the expectation is for the team, for everyone else, and what Lakers fans believe the team will do this season. Check in with the LFB as we share thoughts on all the changes that were made: should we be looking at the Lakers as a title contender?

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Week one of the NFL season is here, and the guys at Inside Sports Fantasy Football are back for their 8th season to talk about your fantasy league and what could happen this season in the NFL. Check in as Dom and Chris Lardieri, along with Gerald Glassford, share thoughts on some last-minute tips for drafting in your league, who they think will meet in the Super Bowl, and the team to take it all this upcoming season.

TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford get you caught up on the week's news as they talk Practical Magic 2 ready to beat Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Xbox cloud gaming concerns, Hideo Kojima moving to Microsoft and leaving Sony behind, Nintendo's "customer appreciation" sale, the iPhone that finally folds, and Star Trek hitting 60 years old. All this, and TJ has just a few things to say about PlayStation.

The guys are back covering the Labor Day Weekend here in the US with an All-Time Summer Box Office Record, Creative Arts Emmys, Amazon dumping Spider-Man Noir, Onimusha Way Of the Sword, The Blood Of Dawnwalker, and more! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions for us? Hit us up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠popculturecosmos@yahoo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or @popculturecosmo on Twitter!

With all the changes taking place in the offseason, one of the many questions still unanswered for the team is: who will be the starting small and power forwards when the season begins? Check in with the guys from the LFB as they share their thoughts on who should begin the season at each forward position, and whether there will ultimately be better options for LA as the days move forward.

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John Orlando and Gerald Glassford climb back into the ring as they discuss where are we at with AEW after All In, AAA Triplemania, NXT Heatwave, and how important is WWE's Sunday Night Main Event? Find out the thoughts from the guys as they give you a double clothesline on the State of Pro Wrestling! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠