Made Possible by Pop Culture

By Danielle Turchiano

On MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, former entertainment journalist, author, and producer Danielle Turchiano sits down with a variety of guests to share the stories that shaped who they were as kids (inc... more

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

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November 21, 2024 WWF, Sabrina Carpenter & A Stray Dog for Christmas' Jack Jokinen
Jack Jokinen is living MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE host Danielle Turchiano's dream: He just published a children's book about his dog! He joined the podcast to talk all about that (A STRAY DOG FOR CHRISTMAS), plus his childhood love of WWF and current interest in singer-songwriters like Sabrina Carpenter.
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1h 21min
November 14, 2024 American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, Transformers & Steven Canals
On this episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, Danielle catches up with Steven Canals (creator of POSE), who just directed two episodes of AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ. They talk about that experience, look back over his childhood love of TRANSFORMERS, and get into a discussion about the difference between influence and inspiration when considering important pieces of modern pop culture. Strap in for a wide-ranging but fun conversation!
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1h 25min
November 07, 2024 Tuesdays With Morrie, Before We Go & End Well's Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
On this episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider talks about how reading TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE set her on the path to do the work she does at END WELL and with her own podcast BEFORE WE GO. The End Well Foundation focuses on education about end-of-life care, including hospice and palliative options, while her podcast tells the personal story of losing her own father to pancreatic cancer just last year.

We also touch on such storylines on THIS IS US and A MILLION LITTLE THINGS.

Please note this episode discusses end of life care, as well as medical aid in dying.
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55min
October 31, 2024 A Very Special SCREAM Roundtable (for Halloween)
To celebrate Halloween, MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE dives into the SCREAM franchise with returning Season 1 guests Chris Hayner, Marisa Roffman, and Megan Vick. Although the chat begins chronologically, with the 1996 original film, it very quickly begins to jump around between the six films currently released and even touches upon hopes, theories, and concerns about the upcoming seventh. Which kill stuck with them the most? Who's the best Ghostface? Who's the most underrated character? and more are discussed within.
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1h 32min
October 24, 2024 I Love Lucy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & ATX TV Festival's Caitlin McFarland & Emily Gipson
This episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE features two guests for the price of one: ATX TV Festival co-founders and co-presidents Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson join host/producer Danielle Turchiano to reflect on childhood loves of I LOVE LUCY and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, as well as talk about the programming coming to Season 14 of their festival. That includes reunions for THE LEFTOVERS and UNREAL, as well as special events with Henry Winkler and Mike Flanagan, the annual Pitch Competition, and a new ban on red carpets.
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1h 23min
October 17, 2024 Tell Me Lies, Amy Winehouse, Pearl & Alicia Crowder
TELL ME LIES star Alicia Crowder joins Danielle Turchiano on MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to dissect her Season 2 arc, from -- SPOILER ALERT -- Diana discovering something new about her sexuality to manipulating Stephen. But of course pop culture influences from Amy Winehouse to PEARL are also discussed.
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1h 4min
October 10, 2024 Madonna, Basquiat, Banksy, HGTV & Alison Victoria
HGTV star Alison Victoria takes Danielle Turchiano back to her childhood style icon of Madonna, as well as how artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy inspire her through their work and personal stories. Plus, Danielle asks some burning design questions inspired by WINDY CITY REHAB and more, including where her love of brass first came from, what she thinks of fridgescaping, and what makes the UGLIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA versus the SCARIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA.
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1h 3min
October 03, 2024 Found, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Arlen Escarpeta
Juuuust ahead of the second season premiere of FOUND, actor Arlen Escarpeta joins Danielle Turchiano on MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about his childhood love of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and what to expect when his NBC drama returns.
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55min
September 26, 2024 AI/ChatGPT, Breaking & Jon Huertas
CASTLE and THIS IS US star (and director) Jon Huertas joins the podcast to talk about the hold the 1984 movie BREAKING had over him as a teenager, from finally seeing himself reflected on screen as a lead character to his own personal history with breakdancing. Then, he offers his stance on AI and ChatGPT. After the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023, he has protection from certain uses, but he shares what he finds valuable about the technology and why.
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57min
September 19, 2024 KAOS, Clash of the Titans & Charlie Covell
KAOS creator Charlie Covell joins MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about their childhood obsession with CLASH OF THE TITANS and how the evolution of retelling myths led to inspirations for their new Netflix show. Of course, the episode also dives into Season 1 of that show, including Zeus' midlife crisis, Caeneus' journey as a hero, Minos' prophecy, and the overall belief in renewal. So...spoilers ahead if you have not yet watched!
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1h 9min

FAQs about Made Possible by Pop Culture:

How many episodes does Made Possible by Pop Culture have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.