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Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and avid figure skating fan. Every week they talk about things they love, stuff that pisses them off, and pop culture: movies new and old, TV, books, music, and more. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. read less
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Ripley vs. The Talented Mr. Ripley with Cynara Geissler | Pop This! Episode 415
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Ripley vs. The Talented Mr. Ripley with Cynara Geissler | Pop This! Episode 415
Summary   “I'm going to enjoy what I've got as long as it lasts.” This week we talk about The Talented Mr. Ripley with guest star Cynara Geissler and see how the new adaptation stacks up with the old. Also discussed: The Repair Shop, Batman Returns, and Jude Law playing the sax.       Show notes:   Marge Sherwood bags     Recommendations:   Lisa:  This Must Be The Place by Maggie O'Farrell (book)   Andrea G.:  The Repair Shop (BBC/Britbox) Cynara: Is Tom Ripley Gay? (Vulture)   Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
The Time of My LIfe: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner | Pop This! Episode 414
17-04-2024
The Time of My LIfe: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner | Pop This! Episode 414
Summary   "The Time of My Life." Andrea Warner is back from her temporary hiatus for this very special episode to talk about her new book about Dirty Dancing and give us an update on her health.  Also discussed: Shogun, Scoop, and GIRLS5EVA.  Also discussed: Shogun, Scoop, and GIRLS5EVA.      Show notes:   Andrea Warner's update   The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner   Cobra Kai Has Destroyed The Harsh Reality Of The Karate Kid Movie Franchise (Screen Rant)     Recommendations:   Lisa: Scoop (TV)   Andrea W.: Girls5Eva (TV)   Andrea G.:  (TV)   Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
It Happened One Night: the Original Rom-Com with Joseph Clark | Pop This! Episode 413
10-04-2024
It Happened One Night: the Original Rom-Com with Joseph Clark | Pop This! Episode 413
Summary   "I come from a long line of stubborn idiots!" This week guest host Joseph Clark joins us to watch the film that defined the romantic comedy: It Happened One Night, starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable.  Also discussed: Girls5Eva, Siren Queen, and camping.     Show notes:   News Parade: The American Newsreel and the World as Spectacle by Joseph Clark    The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner    The Rom-Com Tropes Popularized by It Happened One Night (Curzon)     Recommendations:   Lisa: 3 Body Problem (TV)   Andrea G.: Girls5Eva (TV)   Joe: Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (book)   Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Double Happiness turns 30 | Pop This! Encore presentation
03-04-2024
Double Happiness turns 30 | Pop This! Encore presentation
Summary: “Grab hold of the one life we are given.” This week Pop This! producer Andrea Gin gets in front of the mic with Andrea and Lisa to talk about the 1994 coming-of-age dramedy Double Happiness. Also discussed: Cheer, Chinese astrology, and Brad and Jen.   Show notes: Brad & Jen: the award season gossip orgasm (Lainey Gossip)   Who? Weekly Podcast   Twitter Is Losing Its Mind Over These Pictures Of Brad Pitt Looking Like His Girlfriends (Huffington Post)   List of Jennifer Aniston performances (Wikipedia)   Before Brangelina and Jen, Debbie Reynolds Was in the World’s Most Famous Love Triangle (Vogue)   Watch Double Happiness   Chinese horoscope 2020   Recommendations: Andrea W.: Pain and Glory (movie)  Lisa: Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris (podcast)  Andrea G.: Cheer (Netflix) Music credits: "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey AKA D-Rex From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL "Deviate" by Podington Bear Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.
Girl, Interrupted with author Andrea Loewen | Pop This! Encore Presentation
27-03-2024
Girl, Interrupted with author Andrea Loewen | Pop This! Encore Presentation
Summary:   "Dark souls." This week we invite writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer Andrea Loewen on the podcast to talk about her new book Feeling Better as well as the film Girl, Interrupted. Also discussed: Dirty John, Back with the Ex, and Lisa's theory that Angelina Jolie has never been in a good movie.      Show notes:   Dirty John podcast   Back with the Ex on Netflix   Andrea Loewen's website    Feeling Better: A Field Guide to Liking Yourself by Andrea Loewen   Girl, Interrupted trailer   Aimee Mann Writing Music for Girl, Interrupted Musical (Pitchfork)   One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest trailer     Recommendations:   Lisa: Veep (TV)   Andrea Warner: Los Texmaniacs (music)   Andrea Loewen: Echlo (music)     Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.
Learning to appreciate the teen rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You | Pop This! Encore Presentation
20-03-2024
Learning to appreciate the teen rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You | Pop This! Encore Presentation
Summary:   "I'm not hostile, I'm annoyed." This week, Lisa and Andrea vehemently disagree about peak '90s teen drama 10 Things I Hate About You. Also discussed: Sylvia Plath, platform thongs, and Suits.   Show notes:   Green Book Director Used to Flash Penis As a Joke (The Cut)   Why Don't You Date Me? (podcast)   10 Things I Hate About You trailer   10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack   A Million Things We Loved About 10 Things I Hate About You (Jezebel)   Recommendations:   Andrea: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (movie)   Lisa: Suits (TV)   Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.
Cynara Giessler joins us to talk about the cult classic Cruel Intentions | Pop This! Encore Presentation
13-03-2024
Cynara Giessler joins us to talk about the cult classic Cruel Intentions | Pop This! Encore Presentation
Summary:   "Not bad for 1999." The epic teen drama Cruel Intentions celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate, we're re-airing our episode from 2019 where we talk about this cult classic with many-time guest star Cynara Geissler.     Show notes:   Cruel Intentions trailer   Cynara Geissler's bio Cynara Geissler on Twitter   Fatties on Ice podcast    Mia Farrow on Instagram     Recommendations:   Lisa: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV)    Andrea: Drop Dead Fred LIVE w/ Casey Wilson on How Did This Get Made (podcast) Cynara: You Must Remember This (podcast) and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki     Music credits:    "Deviate" by Podington Bear   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab. This episode was sponsored by TELUS STORYHIVE! STORYHIVE’s Web Series edition is back and better than ever! They’re looking for Web Series pitches from folks based in BC and Alberta, with stories that centre connectivity, health, the environment, and the digital economy. The 40 successful pitches will receive $20K and customized mentorship to produce a pilot. Applications are open until September 19, 2019 at 12 PM PST. Check the eligibility requirements and apply now on STORYHIVE.com.
There's a lot going on in Poor Things | Pop This! Episode 411
28-02-2024
There's a lot going on in Poor Things | Pop This! Episode 411
Summary   "I have adventured it and found nothing but sugar and violence." We continue working our way through the list of Oscar nominated films and watch Poor Things. Also discussed: For All Mankind, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and the music of Allison Russell.      Show notes: Is Poor Things the Best We Can Do for Female Sexuality Onscreen? (Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture) Recommendations: Lisa: Convienence Store Women by Sayaka Murata (book) Andrea G.:  True Detective, Season 4 (TV) Andrea W.:  Allison Russell (music) Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Ahead of the Oscars, we discuss Anatomy of a Fall | Pop This! Episode 410
21-02-2024
Ahead of the Oscars, we discuss Anatomy of a Fall | Pop This! Episode 410
Summary   "I can’t trust someone if I can’t put an animal’s head on them." This week we are discussing the intriguing, haunting Anatomy of a Fall, and pondering its Oscar chances. Also discussed: low-brow chocolate,  American Symphony, and Gracie's Gold's new memoir Outofshapeworthlessloser.     Show notes: Meet Messi: The Canine Breakout of ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Who Trained for 2 Months for His Star-Making Scene (Indiewire)   Recommendations: Lisa: American Symphony (documentary) Andrea G.:  Outofshapeoworthlessloser by Gracie Gold (book)  Andrea W.: Wingspan (boardgame) Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Truth, obsession, and the sports biopic Nyad | Pop This! Episode 409
14-02-2024
Truth, obsession, and the sports biopic Nyad | Pop This! Episode 409
Summary   "Everyone should feel like the star of their own life." This week we take a deep breath and dive into Nyad, a biographical sports drama film about swimmer Diana Nyad's multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida. Also discussed: The Greatest Night in Pop, Tracy Chapman at the Grammys, and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.     Show notes: Tracy Chapman - Talkin' About A Revolution (Official Music Video) (YouTube)  Tracy Chapman doesn't want to be bothered . . . (W. Kamau Bell's Who's With Me? newsletter)   Recommendations: Lisa:  "The Woman Who Spent Five Hundred Days in a Cave" (New Yorker) Andrea G.:  The Greatest Night in Pop (documentary)  Andrea W.:  Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
The perfect rom-com has been made and it's called Rye Lane | Pop This! Episode 408
07-02-2024
The perfect rom-com has been made and it's called Rye Lane | Pop This! Episode 408
Summary   "I'm interested in people's messes." After nine years of talking about movies, we've finally seen the perfect rom-com, and it's called Rye Lane. Watch it now! Also discussed: Taylor Swift and Super Bowl LVIII, Reservation Dogs, and Little Women.     Show notes: Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl (AP News)   Recommendations: Lisa: New Yorker (magazine) Andrea G.:  Reservation Dogs (TV) Andrea W.: Little Women (audiobook)  Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Michelle Yeoh, soft boys and The Brothers Sun | Pop This! Episode 407
31-01-2024
Michelle Yeoh, soft boys and The Brothers Sun | Pop This! Episode 407
Summary   "Bruce, go to bed." This week we're talking about Michelle Yeoh and her new Netflix show The Brothers Sun. Also discussed: Nyad, Anne of Green Gables, and eating cheesecake for dinner.     Show notes: The hair theory is real (lipsandlattes on TikTok)   Recommendations: Lisa & Andrea G.: Nyad (sports biopic on Netflix)  Andrea W.: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maude Montgomery (audiobook version)   Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
We couldn't not watch Saltburn | Pop This! Episode 406
24-01-2024
We couldn't not watch Saltburn | Pop This! Episode 406
Summary   "She'd do anything for attention." This week we're pretty divided over our feelings about the "vibes forward" movie Saltburn. Also discussed: Jane Austin, The Brothers Sun, and Marie Kondo'ing your underwear collection.    Show notes: Is Saltburn the Most Divisive Film of the Year? (The Guardian)   Recommendations: Lisa:  True Detective (TV) Andrea G.:  The Brothers Sun (TV) Andrea W.: The Jane Austin Collection (Audible)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Martin Zaltz Austwick helps us try to figure out the message of Sliding Doors | Pop This! Episode 405
17-01-2024
Martin Zaltz Austwick helps us try to figure out the message of Sliding Doors | Pop This! Episode 405
Summary   "Merry Skrillmas." This week we are joined by audiomaker, musician, writer, perfromer, quantum physicist, egg enthusiast, and aspiring boba influencer Martin Zaltz Austwick to talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's 1998 rom-com/sci-fi drama Sliding Doors. Also discussed: the idea of extending Christmas by creating another festive holiday in January.*   *Please note that we did not realize Jan. 15 is also Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday before we named it Skrillmas.   Show notes:   More about Martin Austwick Follow Martin's egg hobby and boba obsession on Instagram   Recommendations: Lisa: Poor Things (film) Andrea G.:  The Gilded Age (TV) Martin:  Imaginary Advice (podcast)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Let's revisit the father-daughter rom-com Duets with Helen Zaltzman | Pop This! Episode 404
10-01-2024
Let's revisit the father-daughter rom-com Duets with Helen Zaltzman | Pop This! Episode 404
Summary   We are thrilled to welcome Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist as our guest this week to talk about the not-so-thrilling movie Duets. Also discussed: happy post-apocalypse stories, science fiction rom-coms, and Phantom of the Paradise.      Show notes: The Allusionist   Phantom of the Paradise (movie trailer) Gratituitous Karaoke Moment - feat. Scott Michael Foster & Esther Povitsky - "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (YouTube)   Recommendations: Lisa: Saltburn (film) Andrea G.: Our Roots Run Deep by Dominique Fils-Aimé (music) Helen:  Somebody Somewhere (Season 2) (TV)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
May December takes us on an uncomfortable journey | Pop This! Episode 403
03-01-2024
May December takes us on an uncomfortable journey | Pop This! Episode 403
Summary   "We're basically the same." This week we get the ball rolling on Oscar season with Todd Haynes's extraordinary new film May December. Also discussed: Mary Kay Letourneau, '90s tabloid culture, and the 1971 movie The Go-Between.   Show notes: The Go Between soundtrack (YouTube)   May December director Todd Haynes breaking down Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore's pivotal mirror scenes (Netflix)   Recommendations: Lisa: Dash & Lily (Netflix) Andrea G.: Revolution by Shawnee Kish (music)  Cynara:  Black Friend by Ziwe (book)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Glockenspeil Beat" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Our favourite books, films and TV shows of 2023 | Pop This! Episode 402
27-12-2023
Our favourite books, films and TV shows of 2023 | Pop This! Episode 402
Summary   We're talking about our favourite and not-so-favourite pop culture of 2023, including a lengthy discussion about overdogs, and Ryan Reynolds.     Show notes: Pop This's favourite things from 2023: Past Lives (film) The Bear (Season 2) (TV) Bottoms (film)  Fleishman Is In Trouble (TV) Curb Your Enthusiasm (Season 11) (TV) Somebody Somewhere (TV) Deadloch (TV)  I Have Nothing (TV) Swarm (TV) Blue Eye Samurai (TV) Real Housewives of New York (TV) M3gan (film) Dicks: The Musical (film) Only Murders in the Building (Season 3) (TV) The Last of Us Succession (Season 4)  The Marvels (film)   Pop This's least favourite things from 2023: Daisy Jones and the Six And Just Like That (Season 2) Best. Christmas. Ever! (film)  Recommendations: Angela Davis: An Autobriography (book) Freedom Is A Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis (book)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Glockenspeil Beat" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
Sam Clements joins us for 9th annual Love Actually vs. The Holiday debate | Pop This! Episode 401
20-12-2023
Sam Clements joins us for 9th annual Love Actually vs. The Holiday debate | Pop This! Episode 401
Summary   We embark upon year 9 of our annual holiday fight over Love Actually vs. The Holiday and are joined by an extra-special guest: Sam Clements of The Holiday Season podcast. He tells us about talking to Jude Law, corresponding with Nancy Meyers, why Myles shouldn't be written out of the story, and so much more!     Show notes: The Holiday Season (Sam's podcast) The Love of Cinema (Sam's other podcast) 90 Minutes or Less Film Fest    Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Nouvelle Noel" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.
This is not Steven Schelling's Best. Christmas. Ever! | Pop This! Episode 400
13-12-2023
This is not Steven Schelling's Best. Christmas. Ever! | Pop This! Episode 400
Summary: “Best Christmas ever.” Steven Schelling is our guest this week for Brandy Norwood and Heather Graham's new Christmas movie and he makes the case that this is indeed not the Best. Christmas. Ever! Also discussed: The Artful Dodger, The Bear Season 2, and the viability of work athleisure attire.   Show notes:   Brandy - Let It Snow (From Best Christmas Ever On Netflix) (YouTube)   Recommendations: Andrea G.: The Bear, Season 2 (TV)   Lisa: Love at First Sight (TV)   Steven: The Artful Dodger (TV)    Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Nouvelle Noel" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.