Category: POP CULTURE
Find all of our pop culture content here
-

PODCAST: Raiders of the Lost Ark – Indiana Jones in Review – Standard Definition: The Retro and Nostalgia Podcast
It’s time for the long awaited review of the Indiana Jones movies. In this episode, Corey is joined by Stoy and his friend Matt to discuss the pivotal 1981 film from George Lucas, Steven Speilberg, and Lawrence Kasdan, Raiders of the Lost Ark, starring Harrison Ford and Kerry Allen.
-

RUMOR: Google Will No Longer Prioritize Stadia, Rename Coming
Google Stadia, Google’s debut into the gaming market, is rumored to be shutting down in favor of selling the tech instead of competing directly.
-

PODCAST: New Year’s Resolutions for Life – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 3
This week, LeRon, Stephanie, and Corey are joined by Jesse and special guest Pat from EXPCast to discuss their New Years Resolutions and some of the craziest places they’ve done the deed with a former partner.
-

PODCAST: Halo Trailer and Certain Affinity Making a New IP – Arsenal X: The Xbox Podcast Episode 174
This week, Corey and Stoy discuss the hot drop of the Halo TV Series trailer, a Halo Battle Royale in the works, and Certain Affinity’s Monster Hunter-like game. They also discuss if Microsoft is going to go in on TV and movies again, what franchises they’d like to see, and which format hits best.
-

BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 119: Lore Together Discusses the Art of Creating Content on Video Game Lore
This week, LeRon Dawkins and Stephanie Klimov are joined by Mystic and Sapphy from Lore Together, the podcast and streaming duo who dive deep into the lore behind your favorite games!
-

Halo TV Show Trailer Released
During the NFL Playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Paramount released a powerful trailer for the new Halo series starring Pablo Schreiber as John-117, The Master Chief.
-

PODCAST: Iron Man – Marvel in Review – Standard Definition: The Retro and Nostalgia Podcast
For the first episode of Standard Definition’s Marvel Cinematic Universe rewatch show, Corey is joined by LeRon and Mark to discuss the film that kicked it all off in Iron Man, the 2008 film directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Terrance Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Clark Gregg.
-

BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 118: Zelda Spinoffs and How Many Subscriptions Services We Have
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov discuss the Zelda game starring Shiekah from Retro Studios that never got made, other Zelda spinoff games they’d like to see, their embarrassing streaming subscription lists, and what it would look like if they rebooted the Boss Rush Network.
-

PODCAST: Ghostbusters (1984) – Ghostbusters in Review – Standard Definition: The Retro and Nostalgia Podcast
In this first episode of the new Standard Definition, Corey, Stephanie, Stoy, and Jesse discuss one of the most beloved classics of the 80’s, Ghostbusters, each taking their own fandom into the conversation.
-

The Cuphead Show is Coming to Netflix in February
In a recent press release, Netflix finally announced a release date for the show, simply titled The Cuphead Show. The twelve episode first season is coming to the streaming giant on February 18, 2022.
-

RUMOR: E3 2022 Digital Event a Mess, Probably Cancelled
In a new report from Jeff Grubb, E3 2022 seems to be in even more trouble, possibly being cancelled all together.
-

Sega Opening New Studio Lead By Phantasy Star Online 2 Producer
Sega has officially opened a new studio called Sega Sapporo Studio, led by former Phantasy Star Online 2 producer, Takaya Segawa. In a report from Gematsu, this studio will act as a “second development base in Japan” for the company.
-

Games Done Quick Raises $1 Million In Record Time
During their twice a year video game speed run marathon event, Games Done Quick raised $1 million the fastest time of all of the events they have hosted.
-

BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 116: The Power of Mass Effect and Superheroes That Need Games
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov, are joined by Stoy Jovic to discuss their most anticipated games of 2022, the greatness of Mass Effect, and which superheroes deserve their own video games.
-

E3 Shifts to Online-Only Event Due to Omicron Surge Concerns
This week, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced that due to growing concerns with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, 2022’s E3 will now shift to a digital only event, citing that “potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees” are their prioritized concerns.
-

Sony Releases Exclusive Clip of Uncharted’s Airplane Scene
Sony showed off an exclusive clip of the Uncharted, the upcoming film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg based on the popular video game franchise of the same name.
-

LEGO Sonic Green Hill Zone Set is Now Available
LEGO has officially released the Sonic Green Hill Zone Set from LEGO Ideas this week, inviting new and old fans alike to build one of the most iconic stages in the blue blur’s history.
-

FORTNITE CHAPTER 3: Cobra Kai Joins The Island In Celebration of the Season 4
Wax on! Cobra Kai, the sequel series to the beloved 80’s movie franchise, The Karate Kid, is hitting Netflix this past weekend, and as a result, the show is being represented with new skins in Fortnite Chapter 3.
-

BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 115: New Years Gaming Resolutions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov, are joined by Jesse Douglas and Patrick Klein from EXPCast to share their New Year’s Gaming Resolutions and what they hope to accomplish in 2022.
-

BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 114: Our Top 5 Games Lists of 2021
On this last episode of 2021, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Austin Campbell come together to discuss their favorite games of the year and rank their top 5.
-

BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 113: Xbox On – The Xbox Documentary is Incredibly Well Done
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov share their favorite holiday gaming gifts, highlight underrated games, and talk about the new Xbox documentary. They also discuss Firewatch, Guardians of the Galaxy, Halo Infinite, Destiny 2’s Bungie 30th Anniversary Event, and more.
-

CLIP: Learning about Patrick’s Puppets
In this segment of the show, Patrick talks about his puppets behind him and the comedy act he’s tried with them. Corey discusses his love for Jim Henson.
-

CLIP: Is The MCU’s Multiverse Too Big To Tackle?
LeRon’s topic about the MCU multiverse gets deep as they debate on whether or not it’s too big to tackle moving forward or if there is just too much to keep up on.
-

CLIP: Story vs Gameplay in Video Games
Patrick’s topic has the group discuss the topic of story vs. gameplay in video games.
Top Stories
SUPPORT BOSS RUSH MEDIA
Patreon:
patreon.com/bossrushnetwork
YouTube:
youtube.com/bossrushnetwork
CEO, Cofounder: Corey Dirrig
BOSS RUSH MEDIA & THE BOSS RUSH NETWORK
Copyright © 2025 Boss Rush Media, The Boss Rush Network, and Boss Rush Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The Boss Rush Network is a community-driven outlet focused on video games, entertainment, and more, producing podcasts like The Boss Rush Podcast and Nintendo Pow Block. Our mission is to create a positive space where people can share their passions and grow together in a meaningful, impactful way.
We are Boss Rush. Be You. Be More. Play Games. Be Better.
Copyright © 2025 Boss Rush Media, LLC
CONTACT BOSS RUSH NETWORK
Writing Opportunities:
contact@bossrush.net
Podcast and Media Opportunities: bossrushmedia.biz@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief: David Lasby










