Pop This!

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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.

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Baby Reindeer with Joanne Tsung | Pop This! Episode 418

May 15 2024 64 mins  
Summary "Sent from my iPhone." Comedian Joanne Tsung joins us to help process our thoughts about the massive hit show Baby Reindeer. Also discussed: The Met Gala, Weekly Home Maintenance, and Bad Cree. Show notes: Joanne Tsung on Instagram Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer (The Guardian) Recommendations: Lisa: Bad Cree by Jessica Johns (book) Andre

Morgan Brayton joins us to celebrate Purple Rain's 40th anniversary | Pop This! Episode 417

May 08 2024 69 mins  
Summary "Thank you for a funky time." This week Morgan Brayton joins us to talk about the movie Purple Rain and her Prince-obsessed teen years, which included a championship-winning Apollonia tribute air band. Also discussed: high school, air bands, and our differing concepts of time. Show notes: Morgan Brayton on Instagram Sarah Polley on the Myth of the “Mad Genius”

We celebrate Notting Hill's 25th anniversary with Steven Schelling | Pop This! Episode 416

May 01 2024 62 mins  
Summary "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy..." We have Steven Schelling join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster rom-com Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant...but is it as good as we remember? Also discussed: Robbie Williams, Baby Reindeer, and the Spice Girls. Show notes: The Meet Cute: Julia Roberts Opens Up To Richard Curtis

Ripley vs. The Talented Mr. Ripley with Cynara Geissler | Pop This! Episode 415

Apr 24 2024 66 mins  
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

The Time of My LIfe: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner | Pop This! Episode 414

Apr 17 2024 58 mins  
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

It Happened One Night: the Original Rom-Com with Joseph Clark | Pop This! Episode 413

Apr 10 2024 58 mins  
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

Double Happiness turns 30 | Pop This! Encore presentation

Apr 03 2024 54 mins  
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 It

Girl, Interrupted with author Andrea Loewen | Pop This! Encore Presentation

Mar 27 2024 53 mins  
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 Andr

Learning to appreciate the teen rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You | Pop This! Encore Presentation

Mar 20 2024 59 mins  
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 soun

Cynara Giessler joins us to talk about the cult classic Cruel Intentions | Pop This! Encore Presentation

Mar 13 2024 66 mins  
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 Ins