Pop Life

2018 was a year filled with high profile celebrities getting themselves into hot water. From Bill Cosby and Kevin Spacey to Roseanne Barr and Kevin Hart, we certainly had a lot to talk about. And, even though 2019 is still young, it looks like we are in for more of the same. This week on Pop Life, Joe Lee is joined by Leslie Gray Streeter from the Palm Beach Post to discuss the power of documentary storytelling. The explosive documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly" demonstrates how the genre can

If we've learned anything from films such as Terminator or Star Trek, it's that artificial intelligence is going be a part of our future. But even with exposure to those science fiction films, I'm not sure we've thought too much about how AI might work its way into the actual content we consume. This week on Pop Life , Joe Lee is joined by Doug Clark- Global Watson and Cloud Platform Soluntions leader for IBM. They'll chat about artificial intelligence's ability to write movie scripts and how it

Whatever it may be, most of us have a holiday classic or two we count on every year to get us in the holiday spirit. Joe Lee and Bob Thompson from Pop Life are no exception. This week they sit down to discuss holiday favorites such as Rudolph and A Charlie Brown Christmas , that are being considered differently in today's culture. They'll also share their favorite rendition of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.

The iconic Stan Lee passed away earlier this month after a lifetime of creating classially well known characters. His work ranges from the likes of Iron Man and Professor X to The Fantastic Four and Luke Cage. This week kicks off Season 2 of Pop Life as Joe Lee welcomes Bob Thompson to discuss the body of work that Stan Lee created and how it's become a staple of entertainment. Plus the guys recommend their picks for shows to binge watch in this week's edition of 'Invitation to Binge'.

Thursday August 16th, 2018 is a day that will weigh heavy on the hearts of music fans for quite some time. That was the day that we said goodbye to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Over the years her music touched countless lives and inspired generations. WAER General Manager Joe Lee sat down with Syracuse Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano to discuss the legacy of the late Aretha Franklin.

New music releases hit the scene just about every week. But every once and a while a new release not only delivers quality music but also puts people on notice. This week on Pop Life Joe Lee is joined by CNNMoney's Lisa Respers France to discuss the latest album from The Carters. Also, ABC plans to continue Roseanne , but without Roseanne. Hear about it on this edition of Pop Life. Want more Pop Life? Subscribe in Apple Podcasts for automatic delivery of new episodes.

Just a few months ago the reboot of the popular television show Roseanne was the talk of the town. It was commended for its wit and humor, while addressing the currently political climate. Fast forward to today and it is still the talk of the town but this time due to its cancellation. This week on Pop Life Joe Lee is joined by Bob Thompson to discuss the fallout from the controversial tweet from actress Roseanne Barr If you like what you hear make sure and subscribe in iTunes for automatic

As the political climate has shifted so has the perception of what is acceptable in terms of comedy. This week on Pop Life , WAER's Joe Lee is joined by Jeff Kinsler of the Salt City Improv Theatre to answer the question, "can America take a joke?" They'll also rewind the tape on Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner to examine if her routine crossed the line.

The entertainment community has been buzzing recently with the return of the beloved TV show Roseanne. This week on Pop Life Joe Lee is joined by Bob Thompson to discuss the return and how it's being received with the political angle the show now features. They'll also chat about the upcoming Netflix reboot of Lost in Space. What's different this time around? And what staples of the original show remain intact?

Alice Cooper. Madonna. And Miles Davis. What do these three musicians all have in common? They are all members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Voting is underway for the 2018 inductees and we're here to discuss it with you. Who did Joe Lee and Geoff Herbert vote to send to the Hall of Fame? Find out this week on Pop Life.