Summary:   "Deeply ordinary." We continue our celebration of bride month by tackling the 1999 rom-com Runaway Bride, discuss the possibilities of rebranding velcro and discover that we may actually love the work of director Garry Marshall.   Show notes: Runaway Bride trailer   Films directed by Gary Marshall   26 Years Ago, Julia Roberts Was Literally A 'Runaway Bride' (Throwbacks)   Recommendations:   Lisa: Chernobyl (HBO), The Chernobyl Podcast   Andrea: How To Fall In Love With Anyone by Mandy Len Catron  (book)     Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

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Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

 

Summary:   "Matrimony porn." This week we are joined by our favourite bridesmaid Bridgette Watson to kick off bride month with the movie Bride Wars. Also discussed: Rachel Getting Married, naked dancing and Matthew Mcconaughey.   Show notes: Are Renewable Marriage Contracts The Wave Of The Future? (HuffPost) Bride Wars trailer   Chinese Bride Wars Could Bride Wars Ruin Anne Hathaway And Set Feminism Back 20 Years? (Jezebel)   Chris Pratt responds to Ellen Page's claim his church is anti-LGBT(CNN)   Recommendations:   Lisa: Someone Great (Netflix)   Andrea: It's Real by Ex Hex (Music)   Bridgette: Leileli47 (Music)   Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

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Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

 

Summary: "Truth, feelings and hauntings." This week we revisit the 1999 Drew Barrymore rom-com Never Been Kissed, and it's not good. Also discussed: Gary Marshall, Shakespeare, and Barry.   Show notes: "Criminal" by Fiona Apple Pop Con 2019, Only You And Your Ghost Will Know   "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals   Never Been Kissed trailer   This Season I'm Channeling Josie Grossie From Never Been Kissed (Refinery29)   10 Best Drew Barrymore movies (ComingSoon)   First Look At Kirsten Stewart And The New Charlie's Angels Cast On Set (Cinema Blend)   Pop This!: Episode 50: Carrie     Recommendations:   Lisa: Barry (HBO)   Andrea: It's A Big Deal by Dina Del Bucchia     Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends.

Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

 

Summary:   "Stylishly crude." This week we discuss the new animated series Tuca & Bertie and Lisa examines her uneasy relationship with surrealist comedy. Also discussed: Tal Bachman, BoJack Horseman, and crafts we've tried and failed at.   Show notes:   Best 18 Skills to Learn For Surviving Post End of the World / With Videos (Team Hack Life) The vibrant, surreal Tuca & Bertie is one of the best new shows of the year (AV Club)   How I Get It Done: Illustrator Lisa Hanawalt (The Cut)   Recommendations:   Lisa: Gerald's Game (Netflix)   Andrea: Why Karen Carpenter Matters by Karen Tongsen   Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

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Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

 

Summary:   "30, flirty and thriving!" This week we talk about the body-switch rom-com 13 Going on 30 and Lisa has an epiphany about what it's really about. Also discussed: Soap Opera Weekly, wedding crashers, and the Wonder Years.   Show notes:   Rom-Coms Were Corny and Retrograde. Why Do I Miss Them So Much? (NYTimes)   Rom Com by Dina Del Bucchia & Daniel Zomparelli   Always Be My Maybe trailer (Instagram)   The Outfits from 13 Going on 30 Are Basically Perfect (InStyle)     Recommendations:   Lisa: Shazam! (movie)   Andrea: Baby Teeth by Dizzy (music)     Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

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Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

 

Summary: "Suburban housewife manual." This week we celebrate Mother's Day by talking about the prescient crime comedy Serial Mom. Also discussed: the Godfather, Hairspray, and murder by lamb chop.    Show notes:   When Did Celebrities Get So Bad At Taking Criticism? (Scaachi Koul, Buzzfeed)   Keep It, "The Royal Tea" (with Olivia Wilde) (Podcast)   Serial Mom trailer   Pop This! 91: The Stepford Wives   Pop This! 10: Heathers     Recommendations:   Lisa: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (Netflix)   Andrea: You're Wrong About (podcast)     Music credits:    "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey aka D-REX From Free Music Archive CC BY 4.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

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Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

 

Summary:

"Look at those dimples." This week we invite Mike Browne from the podcast Dark Poutine on the show to talk about Dirty John and his own obsession with true crimes and dark history. Also discussed: RuPaul's Drag Race, Uncover: The Village, and Courtney Love.

Show notes:   How to love Courtney Love (Macleans)

Hole, Live Through This album review (Pitchfork)

Dark Poutine (Mike Browne's True Crime & Dark History podcast)

Dirty John original articles in the LA Times Murderish podcast featuring Terra Newell

Murderish podcast featuring Emily Meehan (John Meehan's daughter)

Dirty John podcast   Real Crime Profile podcast   Why Everyone's Talking About Netflix's Shocking True-Crime Doc 'Abducted in Plain Sight' (Thrillist)   @PreachersNSneakers on Instagram   Dark Poutine 010 - Mike Met a Monster in 1981   Recommendations:   Lisa: Live Through This, Hole   Andrea:  Uncover: The Village (podcast)   Mike: RuPaul's Drag Race   Music credits:   "Deviate" by Podington Bear from Sound of Picture    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends.

Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

This episode is sponsored by TELUS STORYHIVE. From April 9 to May 7, STORYHIVE is accepting applications for their second Documentary Edition. STORYHIVE is looking for Documentary pitches that centre the unique stories of YOUR community. Gather your team and apply now for a chance at a $50,000 production grant, plus mentorship and career training at STORYHIVE.com

Summary: "Our beloved Sandra Oh." This week we invite queer romance author Michelle Osgood on the podcast to talk about how much we love Killing Eve. Also discussed: Coachella, Vivek Shraya's new comic book Death Threat and briefcase husbands. Show notes:   Watch The Trailer For Netflix's Documentary About Beyonce's Coachella Performance (Stereogum)   Watch Janelle Monae Bring Out Lizzo At Coachella 2019 (Pitchfork)   Your Coachella Money Is Going to a Right-Wing Billionaire Who Funded Anti-LGBT and Anti-Marijuana Causes (Daily Beast)   Killing Eve trailer   Michelle Osgoode's website   Fleabag Season 2 trailer   15 Thrilling Facts About Killing Eve (Mental Floss)     Recommendations:   Lisa: Montreal is officially a city of excellence for heavy metal music (Montreal Gazette)   Andrea: Death Threat by Vivek Shraya (graphic novel)   Michelle: Queery with Cameron Esposito (podcast)     Music credits:    "Deviate" by Podington Bear Sound of Picture   "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends.

Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

This episode is sponsored by TELUS STORYHIVE. From April 9 to May 7, STORYHIVE is accepting applications for their second Documentary Edition. STORYHIVE is looking for Documentary pitches that centre the unique stories of YOUR community. Gather your team and apply now for a chance at a $50,000 production grant, plus mentorship and career training at STORYHIVE.com 

 

Summary: "It's in my gut." Mediator, labour relations specialist and repeat guest Natasha Tony joins us to talk about Jordan Peele's new horror film Us this week. Also discussed: theatre seating, Whatever Happened to Holly Bartlett, and Black Earth Rising. Show notes:   Respectful Workplace Training with Natasha Tony   Us trailer   Jordan Peele's 'Us': Easter Eggs and Pop Culture References (Heavy)   10 horror movies Jordan Peele made the cast watch before filming Us (Arrow in the Head)   'Us' on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour Recommendations:   Lisa: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn (Book)   Andrea: Whatever Happened to Holly Bartlett (AMI TV)   Natasha: Black Earth Rising (Netflix) Music credits:   "Deviate" by Podington Bear From Sound of Picture    "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends.

Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

This episode is sponsored by TELUS STORYHIVE. From April 9 to May 7, STORYHIVE is accepting applications for their second Documentary Edition. STORYHIVE is looking for Documentary pitches that centre the unique stories of YOUR community. Gather your team and apply now for a chance at a $50,000 production grant, plus mentorship and career training at STORYHIVE.com 

 

Summary:

"I am Carol." This week we invite Sara Gill, co-host of the podcast Warriors, Bards 'n Brews on the show to talk about the movie Captain Marvel. Also discussed: allergy season, Abducted in Plain Sight and Jagged Little Pill. 

Show notes:   Warriors, Bards and Brews (Sara Gill's podcast about Xena: Warrior Princess)   Flerkens   Captain Marvel trailer   The Weird and Diverse Comic Book History of 'Captain Marvel' (The Wrap)   Carol and Maria's Friendship in 'Captain Marvel' Is The Heart Of The Movie Because of Editor Debbie Berman (Bustle)   Billboard Top 100 of 1995 on Spotify   Recommendations:   Lisa: The Hook-Up Plan (Netflix)   Andrea: Abducted in Plain Sight (Netflix)   Sara: Dessa, Chime (music)   Music credits:    "Deviate" by Podington Bear   "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey aka D-REX From Free Music Archive CC BY 4.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture.

Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist.

Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends.

Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

This episode is sponsored by Telus Storyhive. From April 9 to May 7, STORYHIVE is accepting applications for their second Documentary Edition. STORYHIVE is looking for Documentary pitches that centre the unique stories of YOUR community. Gather your team and apply now for a chance at a $50,000 production grant, plus mentorship and career training at STORYHIVE.com