Pop’s Culture Shoppe: A Locally Owned Game Store Bringing Community Together
David is an experienced business journalist with over six years in the industry, previously working with the Pittsburgh Business Times. He holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and specializes in local economic development and small business stories.
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aired; November 3, 2026 What started with a game of UNO in a college dorm eventually became a locally owned business built around creativity, play and community. On The Spark, we’ll talk with Julian and Anja, the couple behind Pop’s Culture Shoppe, about how their shared love of games led them to open the store in 2012 and why they wanted it to be more than just a place to buy games. We’ll explore how the shop has grown into a gathering place where people can play, share stories and make connections away from their screens. As locally owned game stores become harder to find, we’ll talk about the importance of supporting small businesses and keeping welcoming third spaces alive in our communities. It’s also a reminder to check out your local game stores and make time for the people around you.