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FAQs about Pop A La Carte:How many episodes does Pop A La Carte have?The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.
August 07, 2018Pop A La Carte #51 - Cloaks and CastlesTatiana and Valerie give an overview of Castle Rock's first season so far, discussing how much Stephen King knowledge is needed to fully enjoy the series (1:24). Then Tatiana gives her drive-by reactions to some of her latest adventures in Kdramaland, such as Witch's Love, Time, Thirty But Seventeen, and My ID is Gangnam Beauty (10:00). Lastly, the two of us squee over the Cloak and Dagger finale while Matt silently sheds tears of joy in the background (20:00)....more49minPlay
August 03, 2018Pop A La Carte #50 - Adapt MeValerie, Angela and Tatiana celebrate various news items such as the announcement of a Timeless movie (1:26), casting and Carrie Fisher information for Star Wars Episode IX (8:53), and the end of The Originals (17:48). Then we discuss our expectations for Crazy Rich Asians (23:25) before diving into a wider conversation about book to film or television adaptations (35:30) Novels with upcoming adaptations include His Dark Materials, Les Miserables, and The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, although Angela also recommends rewatching The Princess Bride and checking out Shakespeare Retold....more1h 20minPlay
July 28, 2018Pop A La Carte #49 - Trailers and ActivationsValerie, Brian and Tatiana gather for a smorgasbord of San Diego Comic Con discussion that is so overwhelming we may as well break it down for you as simply as possible. Check the time stamps below, then listen where you'd like:SDCC Exclusives (Hasbro, Funko, Conan, Tamashii Nations) - 1:00SDCC Activations (Ready Player One, Cloak & Dagger, Castle Rock) - 19:20SDCC Press Rooms (DCTV, SYFY, Man in the High Castle)- 35:30SDCC Trailers (Shazam, Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts 2, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Doctor Who) - 1:01:35SDCC-Adjacent News (Titans backlash, James Gunn firing) - 1:21:00...more2h 1minPlay
July 12, 2018Pop A La Carte #48 - Subway is TimelessValerie, Angela and Tatiana discuss Ant Man & The Wasp once more, only this time with ALL the spoilers (0:50). Then we dive into the various panels and press rooms we're looking forward to at San Diego Comic Con (17:30), complete with yet another Luke Cage Season 2 tangent. We debate the merits of cancellation and renewal campaigns for shows like Timeless (40:20) and try to come up with other methods of saving favorite shows. Finally, we broach the subject of Kdramas and widely varying translations using Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food / Something in the Rain as an example (52:23)....more1h 15minPlay
July 04, 2018Pop A La Carte #47 - SDCC Prep and the WaspValerie, Angela and Tatiana talk about the upcoming San Diego Comic Con prep (0:50) and specifically discuss the inclusion of Sky's A Discovery of Witches. Be warned that we go into a Luke Cage (and other Marvel properties) tangent before we then begin our Saturn Awards breakdown (17:00). After that, we theorize how Steve Trevor might return to Wonder Woman (29:40) and listen to Valerie's review of Ant-Man and the Wasp (40:30). Finally, we wrap things up by expressing our confusion over Westworld's finale (50:30) and second season as a whole....more1h 9minPlay
June 26, 2018Pop A La Carte #46 - Asian Dramas and the ArrowverseJessica, Angela, and Tatiana gather to provide an update on their respective obsessions. First, CW's recent Arrowverse seasons are broken down as the highs and lows of Supergirl (0:30), The Flash (12:00), Legends of Tomorrow (26:46), Black Lightning (38:44) and Arrow (47:25) discussed. Then, gushing over recently viewed Kdramas (58:25) commences. Included in the update are oldies but goodies such as Reply 1988, Just Between Lovers, and While You Were Sleeping as well as the newbies Life On Mars, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, and Are You Human Too. Not to mention the film My Love, My Bride and the stellar Chinese drama Oh My General!...more1h 29minPlay
June 15, 2018Pop A La Carte #45 - Reboots, Restructuring & RomanceValerie, Angela and Tatiana talk about all the reboots, prequels and 'universes' currently in development - specifically for Kick Ass, Game of Thrones and Kingsman (1:01). Then we talk about some major restructuring, such as Geoff Johns stepping down from DC Entertainment and the rumors of Kathleen Kennedy doing the same at LucasFilm (14:28). We then move on to the battle to win FOX's remains, which is currently a standoff between Disney and Comcast (38:28). Finally, Angela and Tatiana recommend a relatively recent Chinese drama called Oh My General (49:30)....more1h 17minPlay
June 12, 2018Pop A La Carte #44 - Incredible MarsValerie, Angela and Tatiana make their way through the latest trailers (0:53) for movies like Halloween, Mortal Engines and Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. Then we give our glowing review of Incredibles 2 (27:53) as well as our impressions based on the 1st episode of the new Korean drama Life on Mars (40:34). Finally, we discuss fandom toxicity - especially as it relates to Star Wars fans and the harassment of Kelly Marie Tran (54:55)....more1h 10minPlay
June 03, 2018Pop A La Carte #43 - Killing SoloValerie reviews Solo: A Star Wars Movie (0:57) while Angela and Tatiana just ask annoying questions because we haven't seen it. Then we discuss the epicness that was Killing Eve's first season (31:25) and why everyone should watch. We also preview Cloak & Dagger (44:34), making the case for why it's Marvel's most grounded show yet. And finally, we talk about all the racist and sexist faux pas committed by everyone from Roseanne Barr to the cast of Arrested Development (59:08)....more1h 24minPlay
May 31, 2018Pop A La Carte #42 - Slaughterhouse TVValerie, Tatiana and Angela go over the slaughter of network - and some cable - shows after the latest TV season (1:00), before going more in-depth with Agent of SHIELD's recent rescue and overall season (12:36). Then we give a confusing review of Deadpool 2, because it gave so many conflicting emotions (34:220, as well as talk a bit about Solo before having actually seen it. Finally, we recommend Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople (344:58) on Hulu....more56minPlay
FAQs about Pop A La Carte:How many episodes does Pop A La Carte have?The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.