Parhaat Inside Pop Podcastit (2024)

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Inside the World of a TV Casting Director: A Conversation with Evan Majors (Rhythm + Flow, The Real World) - IP 160 59:47

5y ago59:47

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In honor of the premiere of the Netflix series Rhythm + Flow we bring you an encore of our interview with the producer who worked to find the amazing talent featured on this show. In this episode, we chat with Casting Director Evan Majors to find out his approach to finding talent worthy of TV screens and pop culture obsessions. He shares how he ap…

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The Genius of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Costume Designer Marci Rodgers - IP 159 1:04:55

5y ago1:04:55

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Fresh off of the multiple Emmy wins for Fleabag and Killing Eve, we discuss our love of one of the smartest writer/director/actors in TV - Phoebe Waller-Bridge. We discuss the second seasons of Killing Eve and Fleabag, two creations of this absurdly talented multi-hyphenate (ok – and maybe we go on a teeny tiny tangent and discuss how some series a…

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Inside the mind of a Hollywood Production Designer and Casting Disabled Actors – IP 158 1:04:32

5y ago1:04:32

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In this episode we speak to Warren Alan Young, the production designer of some of the most visually captivating television shows and films. From Fargo to Strange Angel to American Crime to the upcoming film Harriet, Warren has been responsible for creating, designing and executing a look that propels the plot, illuminates the characters and elevate…

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Inside the Mind of a Music Supervisor: A Conversation with Matthew Hearon-Smith - IP 157 59:58

5y ago59:58

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If you've ever admired the soundtrack to a film or TV show and wondered who was behind the music, we've got you covered! Sean sat down with Music Supervisor Matthew Hearon-Smith, who has selected songs for the award winning films Tangerine and The Florida Project and also has curated the soundtracks for various television shows including Viceland’s…

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Interracial Relationships in Pop Culture - IP 156 58:57

5+ y ago58:57

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Why is it still rare to see a romantic relationship between a black man and a white woman on TV? Is Netflix more progressive depicting interracial relationships than other networks? How did the casting of a Cheerios commercial ignite a racist backlash? In this week’s episode, we chat with Lori Tharps, a former Entertainment Weekly and Vibe Magazine…

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Movie Trailers: An Insider's Guide to How They're Made - IP155 58:53

5+ y ago58:53

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Summer movie blockbuster season is well underway and there's no better time to revisit our episode that focuses on what goes in to making movie trailers. Have you ever wondered how a movie trailer is created? Have you ever questioned why you see a shot in a trailer that doesn't exist in the film or fretted over the amount of plot detail a trailer r…

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Other Boys NYC: Queer Men of Color doc series, Andre 3000 - IP 154 38:34

5+ y ago38:34

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We continue our celebration of Pride Month with an interview with Adam Vazquez - the co-creator and co-producer of Other Boys NYC - a 50 part documentary series that explores and celebrates the lives of queer and transgender men of color living in the big apple. We discuss why Adam and his producing partner, Abdool Corlette, felt the need to create…

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Rebellion! Stonewall on MSNBC, Split Screens Festival, Handmaid's Tale, Queen Sugar, When They See Us & Late Night - IP 153 59:27

5+ y ago59:27

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June is bursting at the seams with pop culture and we are here for it! We're celebrating Pride month with a conversation with the producers behind the MSNBC documentary special- Rebellion! Stonewall. Katherine Linton & Joe Danisi share their journey to making this important and timely film, the queer history surrounding the Stonewall Riots and how …

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Killing Eve & Fleabag: The Worlds of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Costume Design of She's Gotta Have It, Netflix's Special - IP 152 1:04:55

5+ y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

If you're tired of hearing about the collective disappointment of a certain dragon-centric TV show - have no fear - in this episode we celebrate successful achievement of some of the most satisfying shows on television! First up, Sean and Amita discuss the second seasons of Killing Eve and Fleabag, two creations of the absurdly talented Phoebe Wall…

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Game of Thrones: The Bells, Tribeca Film Festival premiere of ‘Only’ – IP 151 1:11:13

5+ y ago1:11:13

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Fan anticipation is at a fever pitch as Game of Thrones races towards its final episode. This week we review the show's penultimate episode, "The Bells" which may go down as one of the series' most divisive episodes. We breakdown why so many fans of the show were disappointed and also highlight what worked well. Then we present a one-on-one intervi…

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Game Of Thrones: The Long Night, Avengers: Endgame, Tribeca Film Festival - IP 150 54:21

5+ y ago54:21

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It's official- good things happen in April and this past weekend was proof positive with two of the most anticipated pop culture events of the year- the Game of Thrones epic white walker showdown and Avengers: Endgame. Somehow, we handled (survived) all of the epic pop culture offerings this weekend and have thoughts, questions and predictions! (Wa…

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere, Guava Island - IP 149 51:26

5+ y ago51:26

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The wait is over and the end is also near. The season premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones has arrived and we have oh so many thoughts! [Do we need to say there are spoilers ahead? Cause there are.] We dissect the record-breaking premiere episode - the call backs to the very first episode, our favorite lines, which moments gave us joy an…

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Inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - IP 148 54:14

5+ y ago54:14

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This week we interview music journalist Brian Ives who shares everything that went down at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last Friday night. We discuss the history of the RRHOF, the controversies surrounding voting, memorable moments from the past, and the class of 2019 including The Cure, Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, Roxy Music, and…

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A Conversation with the director of American Horror Story, Mayans M.C., and Raising Dion - IP 147 1:02:01

5+ y ago1:02:01

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This week, we are excited to bring you our conversation with Rachel Goldberg, a successful TV and Film director who has worked on episodes of American Horror Story, Mayans M.C., and the upcoming Netflix series Raising Dion. Rachel discusses how she approaches directing in different genres, the recent shift in Hollywood when it comes to hiring femal…

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The Hollywood Apology Trend & Inside Pop Quiz: Oscars Edition - IP 146 52:16

5+ y ago52:16

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This week, we bring you another installment of the Inside Pop Quiz - but this time, Sean quizzes Amita on her Academy Award History knowledge and also gets a few predictions for the upcoming awards ceremony. Then, we discuss the increasing amount of apologies in Hollywood - from Aziz Ansari or Kevin Hart, it feels like every day a celebrity is apol…

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Inside the Production Design of Fargo, American Crime, Strange Angel + Casting Disabled Actors - IP 145 1:04:32

5+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this episode we speak to Warren Alan Young, the production designer of some of the most beautiful television shows and films we've ever watched. From Fargo to Strange Angel to American Crime to the upcoming film Harriet, Warren has been responsible for creating, designing and executing a look that propels the plot, illuminates the characters and…

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Oscar Nominations - IP 144 43:09

6y ago43:09

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And the nominees are... In this episode, we share our immediate reaction to the 2019 Academy Award Nominations- what films we think might win Best Picture, what documentaries were snubbed and Sean shares his secret adoration for one of the Supporting Actor Nominees! Plus, Amita gives her rating and review of the Actors on Actors conversation betwee…

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Winter 2019 Pop Culture Preview - IP 143 44:27

6y ago44:27

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We kick off the new year with a special Winter Preview edition of the Inside Pop Quiz! Sean tests Amita's knowledge of major upcoming releases in TV, Music and Movie. Play along and see how much you know (and how much you find out) about some of the most anticipated offerings of the season. Plus - the Big Sell returns in a big way! Find out why Ami…

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2018 Best Movie Moments and Entertainers of the Year - IP 142 59:42

6y ago59:42

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If it's the end of December, then it's time for our last episode of the year- our round up of the best movie moments of 2018! This year, Action, Horror, Indie, Drama, Foreign and Documentary films make up our lists. From the blockbuster Black Panther to the silent thriller A Quiet Place to the indie darling, Eighth Grade, we break down which moment…

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The Best Television & Music of 2018 - IP 141 1:07:53

6y ago1:07:53

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Inside Pop presents our year end special highlighting the very best Television and Music of 2018! That's right - this one episode brings you our picks for the most binge-worthy TV shows ( including Atlanta, Dear White People, Barry, The Haunting of Hill House, Killing Eve, Queer Eye, Sense8) and most addictive music (including Janelle Monae, Cardi …

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Inside the World of a TV Casting Director: A Conversation with Evan Majors (Rhythm + Flow, The Real World) - IP 140 59:47

6y ago59:47

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Have you ever wondered what minds were behind the casting of your favorite unscripted TV shows and how they found the personalities who've grown to feel like family? In this episode, we chat with Casting Director Evan Majors to find out his approach to finding talent worthy of TV screens and pop culture obsessions. He shares how he approaches meeti…

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Movie Trailers: An Insider’s Guide to How They’re Made – IP139 58:53

6y ago58:53

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Have you ever wondered how a movie trailer is created? Have you ever questioned why you see a shot in a trailer that doesn't exist in the film or fretted over the amount of plot detail a trailer reveals? Well wonder no more! This week, we speak to Nati Braunstein, Co-President and Creative Director at the Creative Advertising agency, Aspect, and ge…

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Interracial Relationships in Pop Culture – IP 138 58:57

6y ago58:57

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Why is it still rare to see a romantic relationship between a black man and a white woman on TV? Is Netflix more progressive depicting interracial relationships than other networks? How did the casting of a Cheerios commercial ignite a racist backlash? In this week's episode, we chat with Lori Tharps, a former Entertainment Weekly and Vibe Magazine…

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Women in the Director’s Chair: A Conversation with Queen Sugar’s DeMane Davis – IP 137 1:02:33

6y ago1:02:33

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In this encore episode, we speak with DeMane Davis, the director of the hit OWN series Queen Sugar. We chat with DeMane about the unique way she connected with Ava DuVernay to get the opportunity to work on the series and also discuss how she approached directing the premiere episode of the most recent season. DeMane also discusses her new role as …

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Netflix Goes for the Oscar, How to Watch a Movie, Jose James Covers Bill Withers – IP 136 46:55

6y ago46:55

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This week we tackle the age old, innuendo laced question – 'Does size matter?' Our resounding answer is – ‘yes!’ - especially when it comes to the size of the screen on which one watches feature films. This week news broke that Netflix is considering releasing Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma and the Coen Brother’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in movie theate…

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Music Matters: An Interview with Music Supervisor Matthew Hearon-Smith- IP 135 59:58

6y ago59:58

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Ever wonder how some of your favorite songs in films and TV shows are chosen? This week, Sean sits down with Music Supervisor Matthew Hearon-Smith, who has selected songs for the award winning films Tangerine and The Florida Project and also has curated the soundtracks for various television shows including Viceland's My House. We discuss his proce…

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Fall TV Preview & Primetime Emmy Predictions with Norman Baker - IP 134 51:24

6y ago51:24

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September has arrived and Fall is right around the corner! (Yeah, we said it, FALL! Where does the time go!?) So, we're getting you ready for the Fall TV season with special guest Norman Baker- who, as a self-proclaimed 'Pop Culture Genius', utilizes his entertainment prowess every day as a Senior Producer on The Wendy Williams Show. We find out wh…

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Shining a Light on Cinematography: A Conversation with Graham Willoughby - IP 133 55:35

6y ago55:35

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If you've ever been struck by the beauty that fills the screen while watching a particular film or television show you have the cinematographer to thank. The cinematographer - or Director of Photography - is responsible for helping the director achieve their vision; and whether the goal is to create an eye catching effect or to simply make natural …

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The (Immediate) Future of Television: Highlights from the TCA Press Tour - IP 132 48:47

6y ago48:47

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If you love Television, our report on the 2018 TCA Summer Press Tour is a must! This week, the TCA (Television Critics Association) gathered to hear all of the major networks break news with casting announcements, plot line revelations and promises that their new and returning shows will be the peak-iest in this era of Peak TV. We discuss the highl…

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Highlights from San Diego Comic Con, Aquaman, Jacob Banks - IP 131 55:54

6+ y ago55:54

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San Diego Comic Con is the epicenter of genre fandom, the 'make it or break it' launching pad of potential box office blockbusters and the most intensely overwhelming adventure a fan of pop culture can experience. In this episode, we bring you a report straight from the convention with entertainment journalist and Editor-in-Chief at Den of Geek US-…

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Behind the Scenes at DreamWorks with Tony Ducret, The Handmaid's Tale, Barry, Love Is ___ IP 130 52:09

6+ y ago52:09

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This week, we speak with Tony Ducret who works in the story department at DreamWorks Studios / Amblin Partners. Tony speaks with us about the path that brought him to DreamWorks via a an early career as a producer and showrunner in unscripted programming; a writer and director in the independent film world and a student at the prestigious Peter Sta…

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Strong Black Lead, Sense8 Series Finale - IP 129 40:07

6+ y ago40:07

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Please note that this episode of Inside Pop is NOT sponsored by Netflix despite the fact that we're celebrating the network's content throughout the half hour! First up - we examine the Strong Black Lead promo Netflix released at the beginning of the week. We discuss its impact, what iconic photo inspired it, who created it and yes - how it caused …

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Luke Cage Season 2, Won't You Be My Neighbor - IP 128 42:40

6+ y ago42:40

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We're heading straight to Harlem for this special Luke Cage edition of Inside Pop. We've seen the second season of Marvel's Luke Cage and we're bringing you an exclusive preview of the first two episodes. We'll also provide some fascinating behind the scenes info about the show's music and production crew and theorize why vocal fans of the first se…

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Queer Eye Season 2, LGBTQ Pop Culture - IP 127 36:19

6+ y ago36:19

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We're celebrating Pride Month in this episode by highlighting some of our favorite queer pop culture. First up, we've had an advanced look at the second season of Queer Eye on Netflix and we're giving you an exclusive preview of the series that consistently gives everyone the feels. We'll tell you how the series is breaking even more new ground tha…

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Pose, Kanye West, Roseanne Cancellation - IP 126 46:11

6+ y ago46:11

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This week, we are serving all sorts of pop culture realness - starting with our first impressions of the new Ryan Murphy series, Pose, on FX. Amita shares how Viceland's My House influenced her viewing experience of Pose and Sean comments on why both shows are helping bring a piece of LGBTQ culture to the masses. Then, Amita shares her thoughts and…

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Queen Sugar Season 3 Premiere - IP 125 1:02:33

6+ y ago1:02:33

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We've been waiting for months and it's finally here! The Queen Sugar Season 3 Premiere aired on Tuesday night and we have an exclusive interview with the director of the hit OWN series- DeMane Davis. We had the privilege of watching the Season Premiere in advance of our interview with DeMane so be warned, there will be spoilers in this podcast! We …

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Deadpool 2, Janet Jackson at the Billboard Awards, Vulture Festival – IP 124 48:40

6+ y ago48:40

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We have an embarrassment of pop culture riches this week! First up, Amita provides a spoiler free review of the box office record breaking Deadpool 2. Sean hasn't seen the film yet, but it doesn't stop him from asking deep probing questions (you guessed it - Josh Brolin's physique is a point of discussion!). Then, Sean and Amita discuss Janet Jacks…

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TV Cancellations, Andre 3000, Florence + The Machine, Aggretsuko - IP 123 43:15

6+ y ago43:15

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This week, we're talking about the recent announcement of TV cancellations and renewals- which shows were chopped (Quantico, Rise) and which ones were surprisingly revived by another network (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Last Man Standing?!) and the one show that Sean may just start a Twitter campaign to save. Then, we discuss the two unique songs that Andr…

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Childish Gambino's "This Is America", Big Screen vs Living Room films - IP 122 49:51

6+ y ago49:51

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From the visceral imagery to our initial reactions- we discuss and try to decode the video that everyone is talking about- Childish Gambino's "This Is America". We give our thoughts and praise to Donald Glover's latest music video/artistic statement. Then, we discuss what films are big screen worthy and which films you can watch at home. Amita shar…

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Avengers: Infinity War, Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer, Tribeca Film Festival, Kanye West- IP 121 50:35

6+ y ago50:35

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We've witnessed and survived a huge week in pop culture and are here to tell the tale! First, we share our SPOILER FREE thoughts about the latest chapter in Marvel's Avengers series- Avengers: Infinity War, and find out if the superhero filled sequel succeeded in meeting our expectations Then, we're all about Janelle Monae's latest album, Dirty Com…

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Westworld Season 2, My House on Viceland, Tribeca Film Festival 2018, Rhye - IP 120 47:13

6+ y ago47:13

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On this episode, Sean discusses his thoughts and predictions about Westworld Season 2 and shares a helpful NYTimes Season 1 recap to refresh Amita's memory on the sci-fi fantasy series. Then, Amita has an exclusive sit down with Sean about his latest project, the new Viceland follow doc series, My House which chronicles the lives of performers in t…

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Beyonce at Coachella, Kendrick Lamar wins the Pulitzer, Scandal Signs Off - IP 119 38:56

6+ y ago38:56

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This week it's all about Black (Overachieving) Excellence! Beyonce Knowles Carter descended from the uppermost level of Heaven and bestowed us with the gift of her life changing performance at Coachella - or as it shall now be forever known . . . BEYCHELLA. We'll share our reactions to the performance and our reactions to the reactions of her perfo…

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Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy, A Quiet Place, Saturday Night Live, Pink – IP 118 41:44

6+ y ago41:44

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This week we have a proverbial pop culture hat trick with a trifecta of TV, Film and Music covered in our episode. It may seem like there was not a time before you knew Cardi B existed - but she's just released her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, and we're telling you what we think of it- plus sharing our thoughts on her SNL performance (and her …

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Spring Preview 2018, Max Fun Drive – IP 117 1:15:04

6+ y ago1:15:04

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In honor of the Max Fun Drive- we are proud to present our Spring Pop Culture Preview! We'll share some inside info on the highly anticipated TV, Film and Music due out this Spring. And to help us out- our special guests - the hosts of Long Distance POPcast and JoJCast also share their picks! Spring is no longer the season to bide your time while y…

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RuPaul's Drag Race, Deadpool 2 Trailer, Lena Waithe in Vanity Fair - IP 116 40:51

6+ y ago40:51

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We have more pop culture stuffed into this episode than RuPaul has catchphrases. Almost! This week we sashay our way into the world of RuPaul's Drag Race. We discuss the show's increasing popularity and shed some light on the surprising demographic that has made the show bigger than ever after ten seasons on the air. Then, we react to the new Deadp…

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Atlanta Season 2, Avengers: Infinity War trailer, Saturday Night Live, Wolverine Podcast– IP 115 39:22

6+ y ago39:22

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This episode is the ultimate pop culture to do list for the week! DO listen to our review of the second season of Donald Glover's series, Atlanta. We discuss whether the show overcomes the dreaded sophomore season slump. DO hear our reaction to the latest trailer for Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War. Who will live and who will die? We share our gues…

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A Wrinkle in Time, Jessica Jones, Sade, Meshell Ndegeocello, Carousel, Vulfpeck - IP 114 44:54

6+ y ago44:54

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This week’s episode of Inside Pop has the following Inclusion Rider: Our 114th episode must celebrate the creativity and diversity of women in film, music and television. The show begins with a review of Ava DuVernay’s epic adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. Amita discusses what she most loves about the film and Sean questions whether the film's box …

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Oscars 2018 Special – IP 113 40:06

6+ y ago40:06

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Inside Pop's annual Oscars wrap up is here! Listen to get our take on the fashion, the snubs, the rightful victories, the highlights and the awkward moments. We'll rate Jimmy Kimmel's performance as host and also discuss our favorite musical performances of the night. Who was the presenter that left Sean speechless? Which acceptance speech made Ami…

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Queer Eye: An Interview with Queer Eye Producer James Barker – IP 112 43:33

6+ y ago43:33

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In this special Producer to Producer episode, we interview friend of Inside Pop James Barker about one of the most popular shows currently on television, Netflix's reboot of Queer Eye. James produced multiple episodes of this season and he gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of this pop culture phenomenon. Listen to hear: How hundreds o…

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Black Panther Box Office records, Janelle Monae, Musicians turned Actors, Vulfpeck - IP 111 42:36

6+ y ago42:36

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We can't help but discuss Black Panther again- from the shattered box office records to the worldwide reaction- Wakanda Forever! Plus, Christmas came early with the 30 second teaser trailer for Janelle Monae's latest 'emotion picture' Dirty Computer. We speculate on when we'll get new music from Monae, and some of the themes in the trailer. Then, w…

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