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Summary: "Period scene." On this week's episode, we assess our feelings about the career of Katherine Heigl, ghost sex on Grey's Anatomy and James Marsden as a leading man. Also discussed: Dog Day Afternoon, Queer Songbook Orchestra and L7's legendary performance at Glastonbury. Show notes: The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix) Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising: tampon scene L7 - 100 Greatest Metal Moments: Bloody Tampon & One Night Stand Raffle 27 Dresses trailer The Ugly Truth trailer James Marsden IMDb 9 Reasons I'll Never Watch '27 Dresses' again (Bustle) Grey's Anatomy - Denny Dies Recommendations: Lisa: Dog Day Afternoon (film) Andrea: Queer Songbook Orchestra, Anthems and Icons (music) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 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: "Sad girl enthusiast." This week in our journey through Bride Month continues we take a look at the classic British wedding movie Four Weddings and a Funeral and debate Carrie as an early manic pixie dream girl. Also discussed: least sexy on-screen couples, faking internet death and Claws. Show notes: Can You Name A Book? on Jimmy Kimmel Erasing yourself from the internet is nearly impossible (Washington Post) Can you die from eating grass? Four Weddings and a Funeral trailer Hugh Grant's hair in Four Weddings and a Funeral Richard Curtis IMDb Real song "Love is All Around" The cast of Four Weddings and a Funeral: where are they now? RuPaul: What's the Tee? with Andie McDowell Recommendations: Lisa: Patrick Melrose (TV) Andrea: Claws (TV) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 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: "Always a groomsman, never a groom." This week we are joined by guest Bridgette Watson to talk about one of the greatest wedding movies of all time: Bridesmaids. Also discussed: the definition of genius, Jon Hamm, and Wilson Phillips. Show notes: Definition of 'genius' Philip Roth and the Heavy Demands of Genius (Atlantic) Bridgette Watson Bridesmaids trailer Bridesmaids bloopers and outtakes Bridesmaids: Melissa McCarthy and puppies Father of the Bride trailer Recommendations: Lisa: Game Night (movie) Andrea: PNE outdoor concerts (live events) Bridgette: The Gospel According To André (movie) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0 Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From 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:

"Tim Sims." This week we kick off Bride Month with one of the most anti-wedding wedding films of all time: Muriel's Wedding. Also discussed: A Little Life, Jennifer Castle and axe throwing.

Show notes:

Muriel's Wedding trailer

Erica Jong quotes

Enchanted April trailer

Muriel's Wedding is a feminist masterpiece and more relevant than ever

Changing the ending of Muriel's Wedding was a betrayal of its feminist spirit

Recommendations:

Andrea: Jennifer Castle (music)

Lisa: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (book). (Yes, we know this is the 3rd time!)

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 From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram

Logo design by Samantha Smith

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:

"My truth." We invite director Brent Hodge on the show to talk about his latest film Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary. Also discussed: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Rick and Morty, and the excellent music of Bonjay.

Show notes:

Bill & Ted 3

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure plot synopsis

Hodgee Films

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Freaks and Geeks - Homecoming

Pistol Shrimps trailer

A Brony Tale trailer

Linda Cardellini IMDb

Allison Jones IMDb

Garth Ancier IMDb

Recommendations: Lisa: This Sounds Serious (podcast) Andrea: Bonjay (music) Brent Hodge: Rick and Morty (animated series) 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 From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Logo design by Samantha Smith

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: "In the Hamptons, does anyone hear you scream?" This week we boldly continue on our journey through the Alien franchise with a look at Aliens, the 1986 sequel to Alien. Also discussed: Charlie Rose, Mad About You, and the incredible new album from Jonelle Monae. Show notes: Charlie Rose and the Inevitability of the #MeToo Comeback Stories Explanation of the Alien franchise on Wiki Aliens trailer Mad About You Revival in the Works Close Encounters of the Third Kind trailer The holy trinity of final girls Recommendations: Lisa & Andrea both recommend: Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer (album) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0 Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Logo design by Samantha Smith

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:

"A star of the stage." This week we invite actress Moya O'Connell on to discuss her upcoming performance as Lady Macbeth at Vancouver's Bard on the Beach, as well as other female characters in Shakespeare. Also discussed: Michelle Wolf, Paddington 2 and the Laughing Archive.

Show notes:

The Break with Michelle Wolf

Michelle Wolf at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Moya O'Connell IMDb

Hedda Gabler

Macbeth at Vancouver's Bard on the Beach

The Macbeth curse

Recommendations: Lisa Christiansen: Paddington 2 (film) Andrea Warner: The Laughing Archive (website) Moya O'Connell: I Await the Devil's Crossing by Mary MacLane (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 From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

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Logo design by Samantha Smith

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:

This week we invite Renaissance woman Cynara Geissler on to take a deep dive into Poltergeist. Also discussed: ordering off-menu at Dairy Queen, hot dogs from 7-11, and our all-time favourite cakes.

Show notes:

Bon Ton's Diplomat Cake

Fratelli Bakery's Saint Honore cake

All of Dairy Queen's blizzards, ranked

Poltergeist trailer

Cynara Geissler

Poltergeist murder clown scene

'Poltergeist Curse': truth or fiction?

Recommendations: Lisa Christiansen: Lost in Space (Netflix) Andrea Warner: Wild Wild Country (Netflix) Cynara Geissler: Jane the Virgin (Netflix) 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 From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram

Logo design by Samantha Smith

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:

"Not technically beautiful." We talk about the 1994 action thriller Speed and its disappointing follow-up, Speed 2. Also discussed: Tracey Thorn, Girls HBO and the lovely musical duo known as Overcoats.

Show notes:

"Not technically beautiful, she was an engaging laugh": 35 years of being described by men

Shania Twain on abuse, betrayal and finding her voice

Shania Twain apologizes for saying she would have voted for Donald Trump

Speed trailer

Speed 2 trailer

Sandra Bullock IMDb

Keanu Reeves IMDb

Recommendations: Lisa Christiansen: 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara (still reading) Andrea Warner: Overcoats 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 From 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: This week we tackle the film that Andrea loves and Lisa loves to hate: the 1988 dramedy Beaches, starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. Which side are you on? Show notes: Beaches trailer Garry Marshall IMDb Roger Ebert Beaches review Bette Midler "The Rose" 3 Saddest Movie Deaths Beaches 2017 TV remake Recommendations: Lisa Christiansen: Champions from Mindy Kaling (TV) Andrea Warner: Broadchurch, Season 3 (Netflix) 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 From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL

Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram

Logo design by Samantha Smith

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.