The holidays are officially in full swing, and we’re celebrating the season the only way we know how—by diving straight into the snowdrift of mayhem caused by pop culture’s most infamous Christmas villains. In this cheerful-but-chaotic episode, we unwrap every delightfully terrible holiday troublemaker who’s ever tried to ruin the season, derail the festivities, or steal the spotlight from Santa himself. From classics who’ve chilled generations to newer nuisances who’ve carved out their own place on the Naughty List, we break down what makes each villain memorable, menacing, and—let’s be honest—sometimes a little relatable.

As a group, we sort through these holiday troublemakers by debating who truly deserves the “most villainous” title and who we simply enjoy watching wreak havoc. Some characters earn their spot with sheer chaos, others with attitude alone, and a few slide onto the list because they’ve become beloved fixtures of Christmas pop culture. We compare favorites, argue over who counts as a real villain, and revel in the kind of festive nonsense that only this season can bring.

Join the fun and jump into the discussion—tell us who you think should sit atop the Naughty List, who got unfairly judged, and who absolutely deserved the holiday smackdown. And don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share the episode with fellow lovers of Christmas movies, seasonal nostalgia, and over-the-top villainy.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Pop Culture Roulette crew — and yes, welcome to our very special Thanksgiving episode, the kind networks used to hype with dramatic promos even though the biggest twist was usually someone learning the meaning of gratitude. We may not have a heartwarming lesson, but we do have chaos: this week, we turned the entire Thanksgiving meal into a full-on elimination bracket.

We built what we consider a classic holiday spread — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls, all the casseroles your relatives insist you like, cranberry sauce (for the three people who actually do), and a parade of pies — and forced them to fight for the title of Best Thanksgiving Dish. Things got heated fast. Opinions were strong, loyalties were questionable, and a few foods were defended like family. We questioned long-held traditions, sparked accidental gravy-based arguments, and absolutely made choices someone out there will consider a personal attack.

Did your favorite dish cruise to victory, or did we create a Thanksgiving controversy you’ll be ranting about until New Year’s? Pull up a chair, loosen that waistband, and enjoy the feast. And if you’re having fun with us, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with your fellow holiday diners — it helps keep the roulette wheel spinning!

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After a few weeks away due to totally real and definitely not embarrassing technical difficulties (we blame the prequel to our soundboard), Pop Culture Roulette is back! And fittingly, we’re going back in time ourselves with a deep dive into the strange, storied, and sometimes spectacular world of prequels.

This episode unpacks the full history of the prequel—where it started, how it became a modern Hollywood staple, and why creators keep trying to fill in every blank space of our favorite stories. We dig into the narrative mechanics that make a prequel sing, from clever foreshadowing to thoughtful character foundations, and we explore the pitfalls that sink so many others: over-explaining mysteries, flattening iconic characters, or rewriting canon just because they can.

We look at early examples that shaped the blueprint, the big-budget blockbusters that redefined what a prequel could be, and the ones that taught studios some very painful lessons. We bring our favorite prequels to the table—including the surprising ones that actually elevate the original story—and we definitely call out the prequels we wish we could go back in time to prevent entirely.

Whether you love detailed backstories or think some characters are better left unexplained, this is a trip to the past worth taking. Hit play, subscribe, and share the episode to keep the conversation rolling—your support helps us keep spinning the wheel each week!

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