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PopCultured was a Canadian television program broadcast on The Comedy Network. The program featured stand-up comedian Elvira Kurt and other cast members poking fun at celebrities in the context of a mock newscast, in a format similar to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart or This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The show began airing in 2005. Its full title was popCultured with Elvira Kurt, and it was often used to promote several shows on its host corporation's channels in Canada.

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5th April 2005 - 10th August 2005
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Juno's Juno's Juno's!!!!
5th April 2005

Episode 1

Guest: Jacob Hoggard, Jacob Hoggard was named the most popular Canadian Idol competitor ever in an e Talk Daily poll. He and his band Headley are currently in the studio recording their first album slated for a late summer release.

Elvira explores Lip Plumpers! Still
Elvira explores Lip Plumpers!
6th April 2005

Episode 2

Guest: Shinan Govani, Govani is The National Post's resident snoop, town-crier and people-watcher. His column, Scene, is the in-the-know-must-turn-to place in the Post.

Tom Green gets PC'd! Still
Tom Green gets PC'd!
7th April 2005

Episode 3

Guest: Christine Cushing, Cushing is the host of Christine Cushing Live on the Food Network. She's also the author of two cook books, “Dish it Out” & “Fearless in the Kitchen”, and is soon to release her own olive oil.

We celebrate the sweetness of sugary cereal! Still
We celebrate the sweetness of sugary cereal!
11th April 2005

Episode 4

Guest: Bruce Turner, Bruce Turner is the host of Style By Jury. Style By Jury is the number 1 show on The W network.

Find out why Mariah is so damn divalicious! Still
Find out why Mariah is so damn divalicious!
12th April 2005

Episode 5

Guest: Scott Thompson, Thompson first hit the pop culture radar with the Kids in the Hall. Since then he’s been in everything from The Larry Sanders Show to The Pacifier. He’s also the host of the upcoming reality series “My Fabulous Gay Wedding”

David Reale's Reality Round-up Still
David Reale's Reality Round-up
13th April 2005

Episode 6

Guest: Richard Crouse, Crouse is the co-host of Canada’s longest running movie review show, “Reel to Reel.” He’s also Canada AM’s resident film critic, and the author of several books including “The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen.”

We do a Doogie Howser marathon! Still
We do a Doogie Howser marathon!
14th April 2005

Episode 7

Guest: Tara Spencer-Nairn, Tara made her mark starring in New Waterford Girl. Now she can be seen each and every week on the hit show Corner Gas.

We discover caffeinated beer! Still
We discover caffeinated beer!
18th April 2005

Episode 8

Guest: Jian Ghomeshi, Ghomeshi hosts the critically acclaimed radio series “50 Tracks.” And you can watch him on CBCNewsworld hosting “Play” and contributing to “The Hour.”

We line up to play with ourselves!! Still
We line up to play with ourselves!!
19th April 2005

Episode 9

Guest: Dustin Diamond, Diamond is a living, breathing pop culture icon. These days he’s a stand-up who performs to sold out houses all over North America, but you might know him best as Screech from Saved by the Bell

We send an open letter to Tony Danza. Still
We send an open letter to Tony Danza.
20th April 2005

Episode 10

Guest: Debbie Travis, Travis is Canada’s design diva. She’s also the host of the hit HGTV show “Facelift” and author of the "Matching Book".

You can score with the best date DVDs. Still
You can score with the best date DVDs.
21st April 2005

Episode 11

Guest: Rob Salem, Salem is the TV critic for the Toronto Star, and the host of ‘Salem’s Lot’ on the Drive-In Classics channel.

Celebs check in on reality TV. Still
Celebs check in on reality TV.
26th April 2005

Episode 12

Guest: Les Stroud, Stroud is the creator and host of the hit Outdoor Life Network show “Survivorman," where he is abandoned in the wilderness for seven days at a time, in various locations around the world.

The dark truth behind TV turnoff week! Still
The dark truth behind TV turnoff week!
27th April 2005

Episode 13

Guest: Colin Mochrie, Mochrie became a household name starring on “Whose Line is it Anyway” and “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” His new series “Getting Along Famously” will hit the CBC this fall.

The dark truth behind TV turnoff week! Still
The dark truth behind TV turnoff week!
27th April 2005

Episode 14

Guest: Colin Mochrie, Mochrie became a household name starring on “Whose Line is it Anyway” and “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” His new series “Getting Along Famously” will hit the CBC this fall

Celebs check in on reality TV. Still
Celebs check in on reality TV.
26th April 2005

Episode 15

Guest: Les Stroud, Stroud is the creator and host of the hit Outdoor Life Network show “Survivorman," where he is abandoned in the wilderness for seven days at a time, in various locations around the world.

.We'll tell you why famous “Fatties” are getting Hollywood “Hotties”. Still
.We'll tell you why famous “Fatties” are getting Hollywood “Hotties”.
28th April 2005

Episode 16

Guest: Miriam McDonald and Stefan Brogren, McDonald and Brogren co-star on "Degrassi: The Next Generation", which the New York Times dubbed the "Best Teen TV in the World".

Why Eva Longoria has got to stop talking. Still
Why Eva Longoria has got to stop talking.
2nd May 2005

Episode 17

Guest: Kara Pifko, Pifko stars as Alice on the hit CBC drama “This Is Wonderland”.

Jamillah shows us why dogs have it so good. Still
Jamillah shows us why dogs have it so good.
3rd May 2005

Episode 18

Guest: Murray Pomorance, Pomorance is a media and pop culture expert and academic. Check out his book, “Johnny Depp Starts Here.”

The life and times of A&E. Still
The life and times of A&E.
4th May 2005

Episode 19

Guest: Hannah Sung, Hannah Sung is MuchMusic's resident popculture reporter as well as host of Much News and the New Music.

David’s on the Backstreet Bandwagon. Still
David’s on the Backstreet Bandwagon.
5th May 2005

Episode 20

Guest: Mark Kelley, Kelley is a Gemini award winning reporter and investigative journalist. You can catch him in action on CBC’s The National.

JP discovers why we don’t know anybody who loves Raymond. Still
JP discovers why we don’t know anybody who loves Raymond.
16th May 2005

Episode 21

Guest: Jon Dore, Dore is a highly respected stand-up comic and correspondent on CTV's Canadian Idol.

We pitch a new show to CSI Miami’s Jonathan Togo. Still
We pitch a new show to CSI Miami’s Jonathan Togo.
17th May 2005

Episode 22

Guest: Faith Evans, Faith Evans is a Grammy award winning recording artist.

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Revenge of the Sith opens and we get the in line vibe with our correspondent Casper.
18th May 2005

Episode 23

Guest: Cheryl Hickey, Hickey is Global's television's entertainment host and anchor, she's also the host of the documentary series "Last Chance for Romance"

David takes on the dark side of George Lucas. Still
David takes on the dark side of George Lucas.
19th May 2005

Episode 24

Guest: Mike Wilmot, Wilmot is one of the stars of "It's All Gone Pete Tong"

JP hits the beach with Survivor 101. Still
JP hits the beach with Survivor 101.
23rd May 2005

Episode 25

Guest: Arsinee Khanjian, Khanjian is a Genie and Gemini award winning actress who stared in the film, “Sabah”.

Laurie gives us the inside view on Hooters. Still
Laurie gives us the inside view on Hooters.
24th May 2005

Episode 26

Guest: Rob Christie, Christie is a radio personality who's worked in every major market in this country. Now he's the host of Toronto’s Jack FM morning show. He’s also the only Canadian to ever win the Gold Medal for Best Humour at the International Radio Festival in New York.

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Microsoft vs. Linux. Let the nerd wars begin!
25th May 2005

Episode 27

Guest: Chris Cuthbert, Cuthbert is a Gemini Award-winning sports broadcaster who’s also TSN’s voice of hockey and CFL football.

Tracey Morgan gets into drag in The Longest Yard. Still
Tracey Morgan gets into drag in The Longest Yard.
26th May 2005

Episode 28

Guest: Craig Lauzon, Lauzon is a regular cast member on CBC's Royal Canadian Air Farce.

Puppet masters Trey Parker and Matt Stone think sequel, Canadian style! Still
Puppet masters Trey Parker and Matt Stone think sequel, Canadian style!
30th May 2005

Episode 29

Guest: Farley Flex, Flex is a judge on one of the biggest television series in Canadian history, Canadian Idol.

Who's going to hell this week? Only Jamillah Ross knows.. Still
Who's going to hell this week? Only Jamillah Ross knows..
31st May 2005

Episode 30

Guest: Krista Sutton, You may recognize Krista Sutton from her work in American Psycho, Welcome To Mooseport, or as Liz on Train 48.

What do the stars really think about the Olsen twins? Still
What do the stars really think about the Olsen twins?
1st June 2005

Episode 31

Guest: Ken Jennings, Jennings broke every record in game show history when he won 74 straight games and over 2.5 million dollars on Jeopardy!

What's really cooking in celebrity kitchens? Still
What's really cooking in celebrity kitchens?
2nd June 2005

Episode 32

Guest: Chris Landreth, Landreth won the Oscar for best animated short for his documentary "Ryan."

Ellen gives us a lesson in safe tanning. Still
Ellen gives us a lesson in safe tanning.
6th June 2005

Episode 33

Guest: Gabrielle Miller, Miller plays Lacey Burrows the city-girl turned cafe owner on CTV's hit comedy series "Corner Gas."

We kick it to the Coldplay critics! Still
We kick it to the Coldplay critics!
7th June 2005

Episode 34

Guest: Darrell Bricker, Bricker is President of North American Public Affairs for Ipsos-Reid and co-author of the new book "What Canadians Think About Almost Everything"

David wants to be taken as a lover! Still
David wants to be taken as a lover!
8th June 2005

Episode 35

Guest: James Duthie, Duthie is an outspoken sports columnist and the host of NHL on TSN.

JP hits the beach to dig up the real dirt on tabloids. Still
JP hits the beach to dig up the real dirt on tabloids.
9th June 2005

Episode 36

Guest: Guy Maddin, Maddin is a Gemini, Genie and Emmy award winning Canadian filmaker. His works include "Tales From Gimli Hospital," "Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary," and "The Saddest Music in the World."

Levi looks at the seedy side of DVD sales charts. Still
Levi looks at the seedy side of DVD sales charts.
13th June 2005

Episode 37

Guest: Harley Pasternak, Pasternak is a fitness trainer to a roster of top celebs like Halle Berry and Orlando Bloom. His bestselling new book, “Five Factor Fitness: the Diet and Fitness Secrets of Hollywood’s A-List” is in stores now.

We’ve got the naked truth behind a new kind of protest. Still
We’ve got the naked truth behind a new kind of protest.
14th June 2005

Episode 38

Guest: Omarosa, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth made her mark as the most memorable -and controversial - competitor on the first season of The Apprentice. And she’s coming back for more with the upcoming season of The Surreal Life.

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We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friday the 13th
15th June 2005

Episode 39

Guest: Ron English, English is an internationally acclaimed artist, author, and billboard maverick. He’s also the subject of a new documentary called “The Arts & Crimes of Ron English.”

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We'll tell you how Carmen Electra will heat up fashion this summer
16th June 2005

Episode 40

Guest: Tanya Kim, Kim co-host's Canada's number one entertainment news show e Talk Daily.

Laurie tells us 'What's On' TV this week! Still
Laurie tells us 'What's On' TV this week!
25th July 2005

Episode 41

Guest: Roman Danylo, Roman Danylo is the star of CTV's Comedy Inc.

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Jamillah's got another red hot edition of 'Go To Hell'
26th July 2005

Episode 42

Guest: Rex Harrington, Harrington is a former principle dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, recipient of the Order of Canada, Gemini award winner, and recent inductee into Canada’s Walk of Fame. He also just finished writing his autobiography.

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David kicks back in Montreal for Just For Laughs
27th July 2005

Episode 43

Guest: David Willsie, Willsie is Captain of the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Team, and is featured in the documentary "Murderball".

Jamillah Ross answers your questions about Scientology. Still
Jamillah Ross answers your questions about Scientology.
28th July 2005

Episode 44

Guest: Ashley Leitao- Canadian Idol Finalist # 9, Last night Ashley was voted out of the top ten on Canadian Idol. Tonight she's here to tell us about her experience on the show!

Wondering what's on TV this week? Laurie Elliott Knows! Still
Wondering what's on TV this week? Laurie Elliott Knows!
1st August 2005

Episode 45

Guest: Seamus O'Regan, Seamus O'Regan co-host's Canada AM on CTV. We learn that Elvira hates to see hard work go unnoticed, and guess what's popular? On-line dating

We've got the inside scoop on a new movie sequel. Still
We've got the inside scoop on a new movie sequel.
2nd August 2005

Episode 46

Guest: Jay Malone, Malone is an award-winning comic, who stars in the 100th episode of Comedy NOW. Malone was the winner of the Homegrown Competition at last years Just For Laughs Festival.

Levi looks at Billboards Top Ten summer songs. Still
Levi looks at Billboards Top Ten summer songs.
3rd August 2005

Episode 47

Guest: John Doyle, Doyle is a well known TV critic whose column appears daily in the Globe & Mail. His new book “A Great Feast of Light: Growing Up Irish In The Television Age” hits store shelves this fall.

JP gives the new movie 'Dukes of Hazzard' two thumbs up! Still
JP gives the new movie 'Dukes of Hazzard' two thumbs up!
4th August 2005

Episode 48

Guest: Canadian Idol Finalist #8- Amber Fleury, Last night Amber was voted off of Canadian Idol...tonight she dishes with Elvira about her experience. Ellen McKinney shows us that celebrities are just like us, and Laurie Elliott examines video games in a 'Laurie Elliott Chain Reaction!'

We wonder...'What happens to celebrity rumors on the weekend?' Still
We wonder...'What happens to celebrity rumors on the weekend?'
8th August 2005

Episode 49

Guest: Don McKellar, McKellar is a Gemini & Cannes award-winning filmmaker, actor & writer. He is the voice of Jack Ryder on “Odd Job Jack”. Jamilla Ross answers all of your iPod questions, and we'll give you a full trend forcast!

Elvira takes a serious look at reality television! Still
Elvira takes a serious look at reality television!
9th August 2005

Episode 50

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JP takes a look at the rivalry between Nike and Adidas, and Elvira wonders why Rock Star INXSucks? Still
JP takes a look at the rivalry between Nike and Adidas, and Elvira wonders why Rock Star INXSucks?
10th August 2005

Episode 51

Guest: Noah Godfrey Godfrey is the publisher of DOSE Magazine, Canada’s newest daily media offering. DOSE covers everything from government budgets to Jude Law’s “Nannygate.” Godfrey is the youngest publisher of a National daily newspaper in Canada.

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