The Real Canon

Rooster Teeth

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.

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20 episodes
Updated Jul 27, 2021

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Jul 27, 2021 · 48 min
Netflix's He-Man Has a New Star
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.
Jul 20, 2021 · 51 min
Loki's Finale Wasn't an Actual Ending
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!
Jul 13, 2021 · 49 min
Here Today: Tomorrow War
The Real Canon looks to the world of time travel to discuss what works and what flops.
Jul 6, 2021 · 46 min
The Real Schwiftiness of Rick and Morty
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!
Jun 29, 2021 · 45 min
Disney's Luca Doesn't Need To Be Gay to Be Queer
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.
Jun 22, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
The Real Spring Catch-Up Show
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!
Jun 15, 2021 · 53 min
Will Loki break the MCU multiverse?
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.
Jun 8, 2021 · 57 min
Attack The Block Has What Star Wars Wanted
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.
Jun 1, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Can Army of the Dead Survive Itself?
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.
May 25, 2021 · 57 min
Even Ethan can't ruin Resident Evil Village
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.
May 18, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Venom doesn't need Spider-Man?
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!
May 11, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Is The Bad Batch another Star Wars fix?
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.
May 4, 2021 · 55 min
Forget Pokémon Battles, Take Pokémon Pictures
Jon Risinger and Charles Pulliam-Moore are joined by special guest Ivan Maranan from Recreyo!
May 4, 2021 · 2 min
Introducing Tales from the Stinky Dragon
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?
Apr 27, 2021 · 1 hr
How the Falcon and the Winter Soldier Failed
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.
Apr 20, 2021 · 47 min
Invincible's Stronger Than Its Daddy Issues
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.
Apr 16, 2021 · 49 min
A Post-Covid Movie World
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!
Apr 9, 2021 · 47 min
Mortal Kombat & the Curse of Video Game Movies
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.
Apr 2, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Falcon & Winter Soldier Keeps Fumbling
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.
Mar 26, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
The Surprise Inside the Snyder Cut
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.