Pop Culture Convos

“Your host's most anticipated projects of the year” is the 24th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

It’s 2023, and that means a whole new year of movies, music and TV to look forward to. From a bear that does cocaine to barbie, this is going to be a year to remember. 

Today, Reece, Maggie and Sean will discuss the projects they are most excited for.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña, Reece Hollowell and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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“Mariah Carey: The Queen of Christmas” is the 23rd episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

It's time — Mariah Carey has thawed. The pop-diva’s h“t Christmas song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You," has broken several records since its debut in 1994. Why does the world bow down to Mariah Carey every single year? And why has the time of her thawing moved up every year, from early December to Nov. 1?

Today, hosts Maggie Peña, Sean Scott and Reece Hollowell discuss this holiday enigma and Mariah Carey’s legacy.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña, Reece Hollowell and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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“Taylor Swift: the music industry” is the 22nd episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

Taylor Swift shattered records with the release of her tenth studio album, “Midnights.” In an era of music where even big names like Drake and Adele struggle to sell units, how does Swift manage to stay so far ahead of the game? 

Today, host Sean Scott is joined by assistant entertainment editor Reece Hollowell and staff writer Chloe Southard as they talk about the present and future of Taylor Swift and the music industry.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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“Are runtimes too long?” Is the 21st episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

Movies and television episodes these days seem to be getting longer and longer, with no end in sight. But what’s driving this trend, and what does it mean for consumers? Today, co-hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott answer these questions and more with assistant entertainment editor Reece Hollowell.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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“Is Disney stuck in the past?” Is the 20th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

Each year, Disney hosts D23, its own personal Comic Con to show off upcoming projects and announce new ones. This year, though, it was clear that the company has little room for original works in its future. Today, co-hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott are joined by Reece Hollowell and Abbey Elizondo to discuss what Disney’s focus on the past means for the company’s future.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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"'Don't Worry Darling' and the future of Harry Styles" is the 19th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

“Don’t Worry Darling” has been one of the most overexposed films in recent memory, with press fueled by the rifts between its director and stars. If no press is bad press, this movie could be huge, but what will that mean for everyone behind it?

Today, co-hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott talk about how this film’s drama could impact Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles, plus what it may mean for the box office.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña, Sarah Grace Hays and Luke Macy with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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"The Streaming Wars" is the 18th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

Many people have replaced their cable television with streaming services; whether it be Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu or HBO Max, there’s no denying streaming has had success over the past two decades. But where is streaming today, and where will it be in 10 years? Today, co-hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott are joined by staff writer Luke Macy to discuss the history and trajectory of streaming platforms.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña, Luke Macy and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by our editor-in-chief Cosette Gunter.

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"The past, present and future of fandoms" is the 17th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

By now, everyone knows what a fandom is, whether their first mental image is the BTS Army or Harry Potter Millennials. But is there a dark side? Today, co-hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott are joined by staff writer Reece Hollowell to discuss the history and trajectory of fandoms today.

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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"The next Hollywood greats?" is the 16th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

Between streaming, television, social media and film, there are more ways than ever for young people to make it to Hollywood. But who’s in the business for the long haul? This week, hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott guess who will be the biggest stars of tomorrow

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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"Will superhero movies ever retire?" is the 15th episode of The Miami Student’s entertainment podcast, Pop Culture Convos.

This week, new hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott answer the question; Are superhero movies here to stay, or will they fall from grace like the westerns and musicals of the past?”

This podcast was produced and edited by Sean Scott, Maggie Peña and Sarah Grace Hays with supervising production by Cosette Gunter.

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