An illustration of the Popular Outcasts

Illustrations by Mike Bennett

The Popular Outcasts are three Pre-Midlife Crisis gentlemen from Central Pennsylvania. United in their love of podcasts such as the Nerdist, Doug Love Movies, and WTF with Marc Maron, these three losers decided to make a podcast of their very own.

An illustration of the Bill Russum

Bill Russum

Stats:
Str: 12 Int: 14
Con: 16 Wis: 16
Dex: 8 Cha: 20

Born in 1976 in Dover Delaware, Bill is the resident Old Guy. His love of pop culture and all things geek started early, and show no signs of slowing. Yes, he got busted playing with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures in high school. Yes, he loves G.I. Joe enough to get characters tattooed on his body, even after that shitty movie came out. Yes, he can tell you ridiculous shit about Star Wars that only five people care about. But that's not all there is to him, dear readers. A tattoo enthusiast, lover of art (especially if the subject matter is pop culture or monsters.), and musician. As a father, he enjoys every second he gets to spend with his kid, and of course, it helps that his kid leans to the nerdy side too. In closing, Bill would like to share this, "In the words of Rufus, 'Be excellent to each other.' And in the words of Han Solo, 'I'll see you in Hell.' Yes, he really says that. Yes, in the movies! In Empire. The guy tells him his Taun Taun won't make it past the first marker, and that's how he responds! I know, right? Total Bad-Ass!"

An illustration of Mike Bennett

Mike Bennett

Stats:
Str: 7 Int: 11
Con: 10 Wis: 12
Dex: 10 Cha: 20

Deemed "The Lovable Fuck-Up" by his podcast-mates, Mike is often the last one to show up to any recording session. If anything related to Popular Outcasts is late or broken, it's usually at the fault of Mr. Bennett. Despite his clumsiness, Mike managed to get himself a recent degree in Studio Arts and a certificate in Computer Design (...wish him luck). He has a loving and supportive girlfriend who deals with the podcast to the best of her ability, he is forever grateful. Mike is Popular Outcasts resident co-host and...uh, co-illustrator.

An illustration of Jeff Kunkel

Jeff Kunkel

Stats:
Str: 12 Int: 11
Con: 10 Wis: 14
Dex: 11 Cha: 18

Jeff is a nerd, husband and a father. When he's not enjoying time with his family or playing games on his iPhone on the toilet, he's working and/or browsing Reddit. He is a Body Modification enthusiast and has been pierced nineteen times and been tattooed for over forty hours. He has a Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design, and is currently working on a second Bachelors in Web Design and Multimedia. He is the Popular Outcasts webmaster and resident jaded hipster.