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Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University, Kendall Phillips is joined by a collection of expert guests to discuss significant, work, events and milestones in popular cul... more
FAQs about Pop Life:How many episodes does Pop Life have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.
December 06, 2017Pop Life #8- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame PreviewAlice 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....more13minPlay
November 13, 2017Pop Life #8- Singing TV Shows & Stranger ThingsPop Life continues this week as Joe Lee and Geoff Herbert discuss the current state of singing competition shows. What makes The Voice , a different kind of show than American Idol ? And what's our reaction to Fox's new singing show The Four? Also this week the guys dive into Season 2 of Stranger Things , but no spoilers on this show! If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe in ITunes for automatic delivery of new episodes....more20minPlay
November 03, 2017Pop Life #7- Good Actors Doing Bad Things...AgainRecently the press has been having a field day with all the scandals emerging from big time actors and directors to prominent members of the media.It's all coming at such a blinding pace, it's enough to make your head spin. Fear not, Pop Life has you covered. WAER's Joe Lee and Syracuse.com's Geoff Herbert fill you in on what happens when Good Actors Do Bad Things. If you enjoyed this episode of Pop Life, make sure to subscribe in ITunes for automatic delivery of future episodes....more16minPlay
July 11, 2017Pop Life Episode #6- The Emergence of AMCRemember when AMC was the place to go for black and white classic movies? Long gone are those days and AMC has emerged as a growing source of content creation. This week on Pop Life, Joe Lee and Bob Thompson look at the transformation of AMC and the creation of hits like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead. If you enjoy Pop Life, subscribe to the podcast for automatic delivery. And if you get your podcasts from ITunes leave a review telling us why you enjoy the show...more21minPlay
June 22, 2017Pop Life Episode #5- Summer TVThis week on Pop Life, with Summer officially upon us Joe Lee and Bob Thompson discuss the evolution of Summer TV. Where is the best content being produced? And what are the can't miss shows this summer? Also, to our astonishment Joe doesn't watch House of Cards. Bob does his best to change that with this week's Invitation to Binge....more15minPlay
June 14, 2017Pop Life Episode #4- Good Actors, Bad ActionsThis week on Pop Life, Joe Lee and Bob Thompson explore what happens when good actors make bad choices. From Bill Maher to Kathy Griffin to Bill Cosby, the guys discuss the severity of their actions and what it will take for them to recover. On this weeks Invitation to Binge you'll be introduced to the USA thriller Mr Robot and NBC's The Carmichael Show. ***Due to the nature of this week's conversation, be advised this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive.***...more26minPlay
June 02, 2017Pop Life Episode #3- Late Night TelevisionThis week on Pop Life, Joe Lee and Bob Thompson discuss the art form that is late night television. Highlighting all the big names from the classic Johnny Carson to the emerging talents of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. They’ll also examine how politics is dominating the agenda of so many shows including SNL. And Finally, you’ll get your weekly dose of binge worthy television with this week’s invitation to binge....more24minPlay
May 23, 2017Pop Life Episode #2- The Return of Twin PeaksIf your favorite show has ever been canceled perhaps you long for the day when it will get a reboot. Well long no more Twin Peaks fans, after more than 25 years the David Lynch crime drama has returned. This week Joe Lee and Bob Thompson recall the first two seasons of Twin Peaks as well as look forward to more of the reboot. That along with your weekly invitation to binge, introducing you to binge worthy television....more16minPlay
May 19, 2017Pop Life Episode #1- MTV's The Real WorldThis week on Pop Life Joe Lee and Bob Thompson look at the show that paved the way for reality television as we know it today. In May of 1992 MTV's The Real World essentially launched the modern reality TV genre. and this week our hosts look at how. Joe and Bob will also offer their invitation to binge and tell us about shows we should consider binge watching....more19minPlay
FAQs about Pop Life:How many episodes does Pop Life have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.