Geek and Alternative Pop Culture

Pop Cults’ Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Pop Cults’ Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 5, 2013

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but thanks to the power of the Internet, you don’t have to worry about last-minute gifts if you haven’t had a chance to purchase one yet. The Pop Cults staff and I have gathered together to suggest some great ideas for fun and fantastic Mother’s Day gifts — and since some of our staff...

Celebrating Japanese Culture with DC’s Sakura Matsuri

Celebrating Japanese Culture with DC’s Sakura Matsuri

Apr 25, 2013

This year, as our first in Washington, DC, Dan and I had the pleasure of attending the 53rd Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. “Sakura Matsuri” literally means “cherry blossom festival,” and this particular street festival took place after the lively Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. I wasn’t really sure what to expect,...

Geek Eats: Summer Cucumber Recipes

Geek Eats: Summer Cucumber Recipes

Apr 24, 2013

Hey guys, with the hot summer months just around the corner, I wanted to treat you all to four of my favorite recipes using that nice, crisp and cooling gourd – the cucumber. There is something deceptively simple and satisfying about the taste of a cucumber. That fresh and cool taste it leaves in your mouth as devour every single slice in front of you....

Geek Eats: Tachos

Geek Eats: Tachos

Apr 21, 2013

If you know me, then you know I like ridiculous things. The more ridiculous sounding, the better. If it piques my interest, I’m gonna eat it. I’ve had bacon ice cream, a taco where the shell was made out of a bacon weave, and a chicken and waffles cupcake just to name a few. I’m not talking about exotic food. I’m talking about stupid food. The kind of...

Game of Thrones Iron Throne Blonde Ale and “A Golden Crown”

Game of Thrones Iron Throne Blonde Ale and “A Golden Crown”

Apr 21, 2013

Since everyone is doing Game of Thrones reviews, I’m going to do something a little different: I’m going to pair its newly released beer, with the best episode to drink it with. I will continue this, as Ommegang continues developing their limited “House beers.” Within the past month, Ommegang Brewery and HBO debuted their colla-beer-ation...

Best Japanese Import Figures of March 2013

Best Japanese Import Figures of March 2013

Apr 11, 2013

March had some amazing figures available for pre-order on J-List for anime and game lovers of all types. Especially if you are into the whole cast-off/undressing side of the collector’s circuit. Or if you are a To Love-Ru fan as well. There were some amazing figures out that are sure to call out to those particular fans; myself included. Though I may not end...