Hosted by Rob Martin with a rotating cast of guests, join the group monthly as they discuss different pop culture and real life topics.

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Join Rob, Kat, Ash, Ben, Jess, and TJ as we dive in to a conversation discussing how pop-culture has represented both physical disabilities and neurodiversities in our favorite forms of entertainment through our lives. We discuss the struggles with representations, the troupes, and the small strides we are now seeing recently. Stick around through our discussions of the best and worst representations over the years, talk heavy comics, and much more! This month&#39;s MFK: Daredevil, Oracle, and Hawkeye

Episode 67: Disability Representation in Pop-Culture

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In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Ash as we discuss some of the biggest pop-culture disappointments over the past. We break down our personal biggies, why geek culture seems to be most impacted by this issue, and why creator views can leave such a negative impact on fans of their creations. … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=198" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 66: Disappointments in Pop Culture&#34;</a>

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Ash as we discuss some of the biggest pop-culture disappointments over the past. We break down our personal biggies, why geek culture seems to be most impacted by this issue, and why creator views can

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Ash as we discuss some of the biggest pop-culture disappointments over the past. We break down our personal biggies, why geek culture seems to be most impacted by this issue, and why creator views can leave such a negative impact on fans of their creations. &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 66: Disappointments in Pop Culture"

Episode 66: Disappointments in Pop Culture

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In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Jess, Bill, Ben, Erin and TJ as we look back at the dumpster fire that was 2020 and talk the best and worst that pop-culture had in store for us, along with what bright spots we look forward to in 2021. This episodes MFK features Ryan Reynolds as … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=196" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 65: 2020 Year in Review&#34;</a>

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Jess, Bill, Ben, Erin and TJ as we look back at the dumpster fire that was 2020 and talk the best and worst that pop-culture had in store for us, along with what bright spots we look forward to in 2021. This episodes

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Jess, Bill, Ben, Erin and TJ as we look back at the dumpster fire that was 2020 and talk the best and worst that pop-culture had in store for us, along with what bright spots we look forward to in 2021. This episodes MFK features Ryan Reynolds as &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 65: 2020 Year in Review"

Episode 65: 2020 Year in Review

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The Crew is back to continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride in pop-culture as we dive in to where we left off in our June episode. We welcome back our cast from part one of this topic, so join Rob, Kat, TJ, Erin, Bill, Jess, and Jada as the discussion continues. In the first half … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=188" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 64: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 2)&#34;</a>

The Crew is back to continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride in pop-culture as we dive in to where we left off in our June episode. We welcome back our cast from part one of this topic, so join Rob, Kat, TJ, Erin, Bill, Jess, and Jada as the discussion co

The Crew is back to continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride in pop-culture as we dive in to where we left off in our June episode. We welcome back our cast from part one of this topic, so join Rob, Kat, TJ, Erin, Bill, Jess, and Jada as the discussion continues. In the first half &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 64: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 2)"

Episode 64: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 2)

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After a several month hiatus due to the pandemic still sweeping the world, the Crew gather around a Zoom call to talk about what has been happening in their lives, and of course celebrate pride month together! Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Erin, TJ, and Jess as they talk about what when they were first … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=182" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 63: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 1)&#34;</a>

After a several month hiatus due to the pandemic still sweeping the world, the Crew gather around a Zoom call to talk about what has been happening in their lives, and of course celebrate pride month together! Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Erin, TJ, and Jess

After a several month hiatus due to the pandemic still sweeping the world, the Crew gather around a Zoom call to talk about what has been happening in their lives, and of course celebrate pride month together! Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Erin, TJ, and Jess as they talk about what when they were first &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 63: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 1)"

Episode 63: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 1)

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Travel through time with the crew of Rob, Ben, Kat, TJ, Jessica, and Bill in an all new episode. This month we take a deep dive looking at time travel and its place in the history of pop-culture. We talk the rules of time travel, paradoxes, and of course our thoughts of the possibilities of … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=178" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 62: Time Travel&#34;</a>

Travel through time with the crew of Rob, Ben, Kat, TJ, Jessica, and Bill in an all new episode. This month we take a deep dive looking at time travel and its place in the history of pop-culture. We talk the rules of time travel, paradoxes, and of course

Travel through time with the crew of Rob, Ben, Kat, TJ, Jessica, and Bill in an all new episode. This month we take a deep dive looking at time travel and its place in the history of pop-culture. We talk the rules of time travel, paradoxes, and of course our thoughts of the possibilities of &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 62: Time Travel"

Episode 62: Time Travel

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In this episode, take a journey to Mount Doom with Rob, Kat, Jess, Ben, and Jada as we look back at one of the most loved trilogies in books and film, The Lord of the Rings! We discuss our first memories of our introduction to the world of Middle-Earth, and the concept of high fantasy. … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=174" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 61: The Lord of the Rings&#34;</a>

In this episode, take a journey to Mount Doom with Rob, Kat, Jess, Ben, and Jada as we look back at one of the most loved trilogies in books and film, The Lord of the Rings! We discuss our first memories of our introduction to the world of Middle-Earth, a

In this episode, take a journey to Mount Doom with Rob, Kat, Jess, Ben, and Jada as we look back at one of the most loved trilogies in books and film, The Lord of the Rings! We discuss our first memories of our introduction to the world of Middle-Earth, and the concept of high fantasy. &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 61: The Lord of the Rings"

Episode 61: The Lord of the Rings

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Join the crew of Rob, TJ, Fesh, Kat, Erin, and Mike as we dive in to our love and enjoyment of 42 years of Star Wars and the entire Skywalker Saga. Like all episodes we start off back in the beginning of our love of Star Wars, and where our individual fandoms began in the … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=170" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 60: The Star Wars Spectacular II&#34;</a>

Join the crew of Rob, TJ, Fesh, Kat, Erin, and Mike as we dive in to our love and enjoyment of 42 years of Star Wars and the entire Skywalker Saga. Like all episodes we start off back in the beginning of our love of Star Wars, and where our individual fan

Join the crew of Rob, TJ, Fesh, Kat, Erin, and Mike as we dive in to our love and enjoyment of 42 years of Star Wars and the entire Skywalker Saga. Like all episodes we start off back in the beginning of our love of Star Wars, and where our individual fandoms began in the &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 60: The Star Wars Spectacular II"

Episode 60: The Star Wars Spectacular II

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In this month’s episode, join Rob, Ben, Kat, Aaron, and Mike as we celebrate the dark knight! We enter the way, way back machine to discuss our first memories of the caped crusader and why the character has remained one of the most iconic characters not only in comics, but in pop culture. After the … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=166" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 59: Batman Turns 80!&#34;</a>

In this month&#8217;s episode, join Rob, Ben, Kat, Aaron, and Mike as we celebrate the dark knight! We enter the way, way back machine to discuss our first memories of the caped crusader and why the character has remained one of the most iconic characters

In this month&#8217;s episode, join Rob, Ben, Kat, Aaron, and Mike as we celebrate the dark knight! We enter the way, way back machine to discuss our first memories of the caped crusader and why the character has remained one of the most iconic characters not only in comics, but in pop culture. After the &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 59: Batman Turns 80!"

Episode 59: Batman Turns 80!

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In this episode, join Rob, Bill, Jess, Ben, Kat and Jada as we dive deep in to our love of vampires for our special Halloween episode of the show. We kick things off with the first vampires we remember being introduced to from our childhoods, and discuss why they have endured for so long in … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=163" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 58: Vampires!&#34;</a>

In this episode, join Rob, Bill, Jess, Ben, Kat and Jada as we dive deep in to our love of vampires for our special Halloween episode of the show. We kick things off with the first vampires we remember being introduced to from our childhoods, and discuss

In this episode, join Rob, Bill, Jess, Ben, Kat and Jada as we dive deep in to our love of vampires for our special Halloween episode of the show. We kick things off with the first vampires we remember being introduced to from our childhoods, and discuss why they have endured for so long in &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 58: Vampires!"

Episode 58: Vampires!

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In this episode, Rob, Bill, Mike, Kat, and Jess talk through how consuming entertainment has changed over the past 40 years. From the days of VHS and Beta Max to the land of Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ a ton has changed. The Crew talks through their personal favorite forms of entertainment and how they use … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=160" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 57: Digital Consumption&#34;</a>

In this episode, Rob, Bill, Mike, Kat, and Jess talk through how consuming entertainment has changed over the past 40 years. From the days of VHS and Beta Max to the land of Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ a ton has changed. The Crew talks through their pers

In this episode, Rob, Bill, Mike, Kat, and Jess talk through how consuming entertainment has changed over the past 40 years. From the days of VHS and Beta Max to the land of Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ a ton has changed. The Crew talks through their personal favorite forms of entertainment and how they use &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 57: Digital Consumption"

Episode 57: Digital Consumption

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With the announcement of Universal’s new park “Epic Universe”, The Crew take this episode to geek out about theme parks and why we love them or hate them. Join Rob, Kat, Kenny,Jada, Ben, and Bill as we travel back in our minds to our very first memories of hitting up a park, and why it … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=155" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 56: Theme Parks and Interactive Geeky Experiences&#34;</a>

With the announcement of Universal&#8217;s new park &#8220;Epic Universe&#8221;, The Crew take this episode to geek out about theme parks and why we love them or hate them. Join Rob, Kat, Kenny,Jada, Ben, and Bill as we travel back in our minds to our ver

With the announcement of Universal&#8217;s new park &#8220;Epic Universe&#8221;, The Crew take this episode to geek out about theme parks and why we love them or hate them. Join Rob, Kat, Kenny,Jada, Ben, and Bill as we travel back in our minds to our very first memories of hitting up a park, and why it &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 56: Theme Parks and Interactive Geeky Experiences"

Episode 56: Theme Parks and Interactive Geeky Experiences

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Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Aaron in this episode as we discuss the importance of body positivity in pop culture and in geek communities, and the impact it has on us as individuals. As we dive deep in to the topic we help define what this really means, and the struggles each of … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=152" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 55: Body Positivity in Geekdom&#34;</a>

Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Aaron in this episode as we discuss the importance of body positivity in pop culture and in geek communities, and the impact it has on us as individuals. As we dive deep in to the topic we help define what this really

Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Aaron in this episode as we discuss the importance of body positivity in pop culture and in geek communities, and the impact it has on us as individuals. As we dive deep in to the topic we help define what this really means, and the struggles each of &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 55: Body Positivity in Geekdom"

Episode 55: Body Positivity in Geekdom

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Join Rob, Kat, Aaron, Jess, Mike, and Bill for this month’s episode as we look back at the geekdoms and fads throughout pop culture that are no longer with us.Stick around with us as we break down the different types of extinctions we have seen as well as give a little history of some of … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=148" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 54: Extinct Geekdoms and Fads&#34;</a>

Join Rob, Kat, Aaron, Jess, Mike, and Bill for this month&#8217;s episode as we look back at the geekdoms and fads throughout pop culture that are no longer with us.Stick around with us as we break down the different types of extinctions we have seen as w

Join Rob, Kat, Aaron, Jess, Mike, and Bill for this month&#8217;s episode as we look back at the geekdoms and fads throughout pop culture that are no longer with us.Stick around with us as we break down the different types of extinctions we have seen as well as give a little history of some of &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 54: Extinct Geekdoms and Fads"

Episode 54: Extinct Geekdoms and Fads

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In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Bill, Jada, TJ and new cast member Aaron as we dive back in to Disney picking up from our conversation from two years ago. We start the conversation giving a little background on our individual history of Disney love before digging deep in to the newest era of Disney: … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=143" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 53: Disney Part II: The Mousening&#34;</a>

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Bill, Jada, TJ and new cast member Aaron as we dive back in to Disney picking up from our conversation from two years ago. We start the conversation giving a little background on our individual history of Disney love before

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Bill, Jada, TJ and new cast member Aaron as we dive back in to Disney picking up from our conversation from two years ago. We start the conversation giving a little background on our individual history of Disney love before digging deep in to the newest era of Disney: &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 53: Disney Part II: The Mousening"

Episode 53: Disney Part II: The Mousening

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Join Rob, Kat, Jess, Jada, Ben and Bill as we take a journey back to almost 40 years ago and wax nostalgic about the renaissance of animation! We discuss the very first cartoons we remember in our lives and how animation and cartoons in general have changed over the years. We break down our personal … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=139" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 52: Cartoons of the 80’s and 90’s&#34;</a>

Join Rob, Kat, Jess, Jada, Ben and Bill as we take a journey back to almost 40 years ago and wax nostalgic about the renaissance of animation! We discuss the very first cartoons we remember in our lives and how animation and cartoons in general have chang

Join Rob, Kat, Jess, Jada, Ben and Bill as we take a journey back to almost 40 years ago and wax nostalgic about the renaissance of animation! We discuss the very first cartoons we remember in our lives and how animation and cartoons in general have changed over the years. We break down our personal &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 52: Cartoons of the 80&#8217;s and 90&#8217;s"

Episode 52: Cartoons of the 80’s and 90’s

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The Crew kicks off 2019 with a heavy topic, as Rob, Kat, Ben, Jess, Bill, and Mike discuss how fandom has become increasingly more toxic over the past years. As we take our time to discuss this, we look at when our individual fandoms began, and how we define a healthy or toxic fan community. … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=136" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 51: Toxicity in Fandom&#34;</a>

The Crew kicks off 2019 with a heavy topic, as Rob, Kat, Ben, Jess, Bill, and Mike discuss how fandom has become increasingly more toxic over the past years. As we take our time to discuss this, we look at when our individual fandoms began, and how we def

The Crew kicks off 2019 with a heavy topic, as Rob, Kat, Ben, Jess, Bill, and Mike discuss how fandom has become increasingly more toxic over the past years. As we take our time to discuss this, we look at when our individual fandoms began, and how we define a healthy or toxic fan community. &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 51: Toxicity in Fandom"

Episode 51: Toxicity in Fandom

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In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Ben, Jada, and Bill as we look back at the film legacy of Mel Brooks. We discuss the first of his films we remember seeing, why they are so memorable, and what we wish would be his next film. We close out the conversation with pitching our own ideas … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=133" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 50: The Mel Brooks Year End Spectacular!&#34;</a>

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Ben, Jada, and Bill as we look back at the film legacy of Mel Brooks. We discuss the first of his films we remember seeing, why they are so memorable, and what we wish would be his next film. We close out the conversation w

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Ben, Jada, and Bill as we look back at the film legacy of Mel Brooks. We discuss the first of his films we remember seeing, why they are so memorable, and what we wish would be his next film. We close out the conversation with pitching our own ideas &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 50: The Mel Brooks Year End Spectacular!"

Episode 50: The Mel Brooks Year End Spectacular!

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Join Rob, Kat, Bill, Jada, Ben, Erin, TJ, and Fesh as we look back to our childhoods during our favorite time of year: Halloween! We share our early memories of the holiday, and remember the movies and specials that remind us most of Halloween growing up and the horror movies that play well for the … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=130" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 49: The 2018 Halloween Special!&#34;</a>

Join Rob, Kat, Bill, Jada, Ben, Erin, TJ, and Fesh as we look back to our childhoods during our favorite time of year: Halloween! We share our early memories of the holiday, and remember the movies and specials that remind us most of Halloween growing up

Join Rob, Kat, Bill, Jada, Ben, Erin, TJ, and Fesh as we look back to our childhoods during our favorite time of year: Halloween! We share our early memories of the holiday, and remember the movies and specials that remind us most of Halloween growing up and the horror movies that play well for the &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 49: The 2018 Halloween Special!"

Episode 49: The 2018 Halloween Special!

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Join the cast of Rob, Kat, Paul, TJ, Erin and Jada as we dive deep in to the imagination of Jim Henson. From everything to Sesame Street to deep cuts like Mirror Mask, we discuss why his work has left such a special place in our hearts and in the world of pop culture. Travel … <a href="http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=127" rel="nofollow">Continue reading &#34;Episode 48: The Jim Henson Episode&#34;</a>

Join the cast of Rob, Kat, Paul, TJ, Erin and Jada as we dive deep in to the imagination of Jim Henson. From everything to Sesame Street to deep cuts like Mirror Mask, we discuss why his work has left such a special place in our hearts and in the world of

Join the cast of Rob, Kat, Paul, TJ, Erin and Jada as we dive deep in to the imagination of Jim Henson. From everything to Sesame Street to deep cuts like Mirror Mask, we discuss why his work has left such a special place in our hearts and in the world of pop culture. Travel &#8230; Continue reading "Episode 48: The Jim Henson Episode"

Episode 48: The Jim Henson Episode

Cast of Pods Podcast

Hosted by Rob Martin with a rotating cast of guests, join the group monthly as they discuss different pop culture and real life topics.