The Real Canon

The Real Canon

The Real Canon is a deep dive into the world of genre pop culture, providing backstory and context to what's at the forefront of nerd media. Jon Risinger and co-host Charles Pulliam-Moore together open the gates to everything trending in movies, tv & gaming, offering fresh perspectives on the stories that are defining the canon in real time.

Episodes

July 27, 2021 48 mins
With another week, comes another deep dive into the Real Canon. Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore discuss the Masters of the Universe and what the tale of He-Man has to offer.
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Loki is finally... over? Well is it? In this week's Real Canon, Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore try to grasp the ending of Loki and what it really all meant. Come share your thoughts on what you expect will come from Marvel's Phase Four!
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July 13, 2021 49 mins
The Real Canon looks to the world of time travel to discuss what works and what flops. The Tomorrow War was an amalgamation of the genre, taking inspiration on many past films. Be sure to check out our other shows such as Off Topic live every Thursday and released on Friday!
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Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore face their greatest challenge yet... diving into the lore of Rick and Morty. What logical proceedings can be unravled from the creation of Pickle Rick? What dastardly explanation can be given to it's ravenous fan base? Check it all out and more on this episode of the Real Canon. Go to http://babbel.com and use code CANON to get an extra 3 months of Babbel for free! Visit the Rooster Teeth Stor...
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Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore are asking themselves the important questions about Pixar's Luca in this weeks episode. But of course, the two waste no time getting distracted a bit by the excitement of Transformers so let's dive into the Real Canon. Visit the Rooster Teeth Store at http://store.roosterteeth.com
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June 22, 2021 67 mins
There was way too much content this spring! Time for Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore to review last season's entertainment with everything from video games, to movies, and of course, comics!
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June 15, 2021 53 mins
Even with a plethora of T.V. shows on the horizon, all eyes are on Disney's new Loki. Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore traverse the multiverse to discuss time travel, Netflix, and the future of the MCU.
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A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Attack the Block was filmed and the world discovered John Boyega. Let's break down his rise to Star Wars fame with Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore in this week's episode of the Real Canon. Go to http://codecademy.com and use promo code CANON to get 15% off Codecademy Pro!
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June 1, 2021 64 mins
Everyone has a zombie plan and Jon Risinger, along with Charles Pulliam-Moore, discuss their expertise of one of the most iconic horror tropes. The Real Canon shambles through the zombies of the past and speculate on the zombies of the future. Go to http://hellofresh.com/canon12 and use the code canon12 for 12 free meals including free shipping!
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The latest installment of Resident Evil is a horror adventure that Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore can't get enough of.  Despite Ethan Winters being one of the most unlikable protagonists, the game has so much to offer so let's break down this werewolf hunting epic and the path it took to get here.
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May 18, 2021 63 mins
Pop culture has had many different beefy heroes and villains so Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore decide to discuss some of their favorites such as He-Man but today's episode is focused on Spiderman's edgy counterpart, Venom. With the new movie on the horizon, let's talk about his origin, motives, and all those Symbiote counterparts! 
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In this weeks episode of the Real Canon, Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore have pulled in Star Wars expert, Jacob Fullerton, to discuss Disney Plus' new show, The Bad Batch! Need more Clone Wars content? Then come watch the Real Canon crew discuss the lore of the Clone armies and much more. Go to http://hellofresh.com/canon12 and use code canon12 for 12 free meals including free shipping!
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Subscribe to a D&D podcast from Rooster Teeth! Our brave adventurers have answered the call...to be interns for the super hero group, the Infinights! Little do they know that the Infinights are in danger and our hapless interns may be their only hope for salvation. Can the interns save the Infinights AND master a triple shot vanilla almond latte with extra foam? Find out in "Tales from the Stinky Dragon"! Subscribe now at https://l...
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Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore are joined by special guest Ivan Maranan from Recreyo! The expansive world of Pokemon is here to stay with their newest edition of Pokemon Snap. The crew discuss the nostalgia of Pokemon and the difficulties of it's games.
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This week, Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore break down the finale of The Falcon and Winter Soldier. Let's break down what made it good, what the show failed on, and what you should expect to happen next.
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The Real Canon dives deep into comic lore with Amazon's new hot series, Invincible! Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore explain what you should expect with Invincible as they compare and contrast the comic to the show and other superhero media.
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April 16, 2021 49 mins
Jon and Charles reach out to the audience for this week's episode of the Real Canon! Listen in as they answer questions involving future movie going experience, purchasing comic books, representation in media and much more!
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Video games have always had a tough time transitioning into movies but in this weeks episode of The Real Canon, Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore break down some of the most impactful video game movies and what makes them good or bad.
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The Real Canon is back with Jon Risinger, Charles Pulliam-Moore, and special guest, Blessing Adeoye! With Falcon & Winter Soldier kicking off, it's time to dive into the lore of Captain America and what to expect from this new Marvel series.
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March 26, 2021 76 mins
The highly anticipated Snyder Cut for the Justice League is finally out! Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore spend this entire episode breaking down the good, bad, and surprises of D.C.'s four hour enterprise. This episode is sponsored by Manscaped and Honey! Got to http://manscaped.com and use code CANON to get 20% off and free shipping! Visit http://joinhoney.com/canon to get Honey for free.
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