Episodes
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Hulkamania
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
We're coming down from Wrestlemania Brother! Join John and Nick as they discuss Immaculate, The First Omen, OJ Simpson & Celebrate 40 years of Hulkamania!
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Ghost Bustin'
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
A word to the wise: If someone asks if you are a god, you say YES!
Ghostbusters have been a part of our lives more than some of us can remember and have taught us so many life lessons: Fridges are portals to other realms, city sized Twinkies are a bad thing, and to never cross the streams.
Join as we discuss the finer points of Zuul, Winston & The Ghostbusters name. All this and more on this weeks episode!
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Dune It Again
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
We're Dune it again! That's right, Aliens, this week we are discussing the new Sci Fi epic that is Dune: Part 2. This follow up to the original Denis Villeneuve film sees Paul Atreides and the Freman revolt against the emperor and the evil Harkonnen. Join us as we discuss the finer points of the movie with friend of the podcast, Grenzer John!
We also talk about the new Superman film, Tron Ares and The Crow with Bill Skarsgard.
For more from Grenzer John check out his blog here.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The Avatar Returns
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Grab your cactus juice and hot leaf water, we're talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender!Just in time for the new Netflix series to be released, Nick and Wren introduced John to the world of Bending, The Avatar, and just what a sky bison is...We also chat about GTA 6, the new Predator film and Fantastic Four!Link in profile#Avatar #TheLastAirbender #Airbending #Airbison #Fantasticfour #fantastic4 #fant4stic #pedropascal #uncleiroh #gta6 #floridajoker #yipyip #appa #podcast #podcastandchill #canadianpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #popculturepodcast #nerdpodcast
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
The Awards Show
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
It's award season aliens! Join us as we discuss our thoughts on this years Oscars. We also talk about the Superbowl and Taylor Swift, The Rock and Cody Rhodes & of course Palworld! Come have a listen on the #landingpad
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
What a Wonderful Woman
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Hey Aliens! We have a Wonderful episode for you today! This week we talk about #WonderWoman and the company that made John's new Wonder Woman statue, #Tweeterhead! #DC #Superheroes #Statues #Maquette #Collecting #DetecticeComics #PopCulture #Podcast #Podcastandchill
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Bring It On 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024, everyone. We hope you all had fun and safe holidays and are ready for this brand new episode.
This time, we talk about some upcoming 2024 movie releases that we're excited to see. Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, Furiosa, Deadpool 3, IF, we have something to say about it all.
Is there anything you're super excited for? Let us know!
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
The 2023 Holiday Spectacular!
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
🎄✨ Get into the festive spirit with John, Nick, and Wren on Area 51 1/2! Join us for a merry conversation as we unwrap our favorite holiday specials in pop culture. From classic films to TV gems, we're dishing on the ultimate festive entertainment. Tune in for a joyful celebration of all things pop culture this holiday season! 🎙️📺 #HolidaySpecial #Area51Half #PopCulturePodcast
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Rankin Bass Holiday Specials
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
The stars finally aligned and the episode was recorded properly! It only took a year, but now you can listen to John, Nick, and Wren talk about those good ol' Rankin Bass produced holiday specials!
From Rudolph to The Miser Brothers, with some Peter Cottontail thrown in for fun, we look back on the animated holiday specials we used to watch as kids.
Plus we discuss the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, Brenda Lee's hit song, and of course, The Person of the Year, Taylor Swift!
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
The Punk Show: CM Punk Strikes Back
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Join Nick and Wren this week as they congratulate Dave Filoni, play a word association game, and talk about the return of CM Punk to the WWE.
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Winnie the Pooh and Pop Culture Too!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Join John, Nick, and Wren as they discuss our childhood icon, Winnie the Pooh.
With a special interview with Andrew Scott Bell, the award winning composer of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, we take a new look on our childhood icon and how we can still relate to the characters, no matter what our age is.
Thanks so much to Andrew Scott Bell for taking time to join us on our Landing Pad. It was great to get a chance to talk with you and discuss your creative process. We can't wait to hear your future work!
Click here to watch the complete video interview!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
This is Halloween!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
All Hail the Pumpkin King!
Join John, Nick, and Wren as they wander through the years of Halloween Specials, agree on the best part about the Halloween Town series, and declare our Technomage as the Ultimate Human/Genius.
Remember to look both ways before crossing the street, use the buddy system, and stay safe out there tonight! Happy Halloween!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Quote the Raven...
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Join John, Nick, and Wren in a conversation about horror literature. From Shelley to Barker, Lovecraft to King, we talk about some of our favourite authors and how their influences still linger in every day pop culture and references.
Don't forget to comment your favourite part about Halloween to be entered in our giveaway!
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Casual Friday The 13th
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday the 13th Special!
Join John, Nick, and Wren as we dive into Superstitions and Friday the 13th!
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Fangs fr th Mmrs -Vampires forever
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Area 51 1/2 - Episode 42: Vampires Through the Decades 🦇Join us on a mesmerizing journey through the ages of vampire pop culture in our latest episode of Area 51 1/2! Hosted by Spooky Uncle John, Sneiderman501, and Pyrelily, we're diving into the captivating world of vampires. 🌙From the original bloodsucker, Count Dracula, to modern-day vampire legends like those in "Twilight," we explore how these immortal creatures have evolved over the years. Did you know that the infamous Vlad the Impaler inspired the creation of Count Dracula?In the 20th century, vampires took on a new form with Bela Lugosi's iconic portrayal in the 1931 classic, "Dracula." And Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" in the 1970s gave us a new perspective on these alluring beings.Don't miss out! Tune in now and share your favorite vampire moments with us in the comments. 🍷🦇 #VampiresThroughTheDecades #PopCultureVampires #popculturepodcast #popculture #Popcultureandchill #podcast #Spookyseason #halloween #happyhalloween
**Giveaway Announcement!**
We're doing a Halloween giveaway! Any time during October, leave a comment on our episode announcements answering this question:
Other than free candy, what's your favourite part about the Halloween Season?
Each comment is an entry and we'll be announcing the winners on our Halloween Special on October 31st!
Prize packs include handmade items made by our very own Technomage!
Contest open from October 3rd to October 28th, 2023. Winners will be announced and contacted on October 31st. Comments accepted on Podbean, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X only. For any questions, contact the podcast through email or private message on any social media platform.
TW: bodies, blood, exhuming human remains, stakes through hearts... vampire behaviour.Vampire content begins at 17:50.