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Did Zander Hawley Finally Officially Release ‘Daddy Cop’ From The Rookie? the cover of Daddy Cop

Did Zander Hawley Finally Officially Release ‘Daddy Cop’ From The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian answers a question many Rookie fans had - when would Zander Hawley officially release "Daddy Cop?"
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Dwayne Wayne Learns the Power of Taking a Stand, But Also the Pitfalls

Dwayne Wayne Learns the Power of Taking a Stand, But Also the Pitfalls

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how Dwayne Wayne learned about the power of taking a stand while also learning that you should probably be more prepared...
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Fred Sanford Makes a Mess of Things by Trying to be His Son’s Legal Counsel Fred Sanford defending his son

Fred Sanford Makes a Mess of Things by Trying to be His Son’s Legal Counsel

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how there was total DISorder in the court when Fred Sanford decided to become his son's legal counsel for a dispute...
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Archie Mondays: When Did Archie First Race a Car in a Drag Race? Archie racing his car

Archie Mondays: When Did Archie First Race a Car in a Drag Race?

In my weekly Archie news and previews spotlight, learn when Archie first raced his car in a drag race in the comics
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Paladin Secured a Different Sort of Justice in ‘The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs’ A husband and wife spend their last moments together

Paladin Secured a Different Sort of Justice in ‘The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs’

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how Paladin helped achieve a different sort of justice in Have Gun - Will Travel's "The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs."
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Chandler Bing Quickly Strikes Out on Caroline in the City Chandler on Caroline in the City

Chandler Bing Quickly Strikes Out on Caroline in the City

In a feature spotlighting characters guest-starring on different shows, see how Chandler Bing showed up on Caroline in the City briefly to just flame out horribly in a pickup attempt
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Black-ish Gave a Thoughtful Exploration of ‘The Word’ Dre and Jack sing "Gold Digger"

Black-ish Gave a Thoughtful Exploration of ‘The Word’

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how Black-ish kicked off its second season with a thoughtful exploration of "The Word."
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‘Shipbaiting,’ Like Ted Lasso’s Ted and Rebecca, Is a Bad Idea

‘Shipbaiting,’ Like Ted Lasso’s Ted and Rebecca, Is a Bad Idea

Brian explains why shipbaiting, like the creators of Ted Lasso did with Ted and Rebecca is a bad idea (as it really all baiting, honestly).
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The Boondocks Got Surprisingly Heartwarming in ‘Riley Wuz Here’ The Boondocks episode, "Riley Wuz Here"

The Boondocks Got Surprisingly Heartwarming in ‘Riley Wuz Here’

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how The Boondocks got surprisingly heartwarming in Season 1's "Riley Wuz Here."
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When Roc Went Live, Roc Made an Important Decision Regarding His Brother Roc and Joey fight

When Roc Went Live, Roc Made an Important Decision Regarding His Brother

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how Roc's second season, which was filmed live, opened with Roc coming to a fateful decision regarding his brother, Joey.
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