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Listen to some nostalgia that unlocks those fuzzy memories deep in your brain! Hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones of the Pop Trash Museum discuss movies, TV, music, and more. Each episode, we take a pop ... more
FAQs about Pop Trash Podcast:How many episodes does Pop Trash Podcast have?The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.
October 23, 2022Comedy, Capers, and KitschMost people probably expect "drama" when they think about the TV movie genre, but some made-for-TV comedies indeed do exist. Judith Light singing in a bowling alley? David Hasselhoff pretending to be gay? Carol Burnett stuck in suburban hell? Get your funny bones ready for our season 3 opening episode all about TV movies making room for laughs on the network's schedule....more29minPlay
October 22, 2022Made-for-TV Movie History: Season 3 TeaserGet a sneak peek of season 3! Tune in for a TV Movie bonanza, as we look at the legacy of network made-for-television events and the impact they had on 20th century pop culture. All season we'll be digging up some lesser-known movie gems from the depths of TV entertainment history. ...more2minPlay
July 25, 2022TV Finale FlopsThis “Top of the Flops” season finale revisits infamous final episodes of popular TV shows that missed the mark with audiences. Hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones discuss several ways a beloved series can turn a swan song into a swan dive. Along the way, we make the case for what happened that botched the last episodes of “Seinfeld” and “Quantum Leap.”...more27minPlay
July 10, 2022Zero Fresh TomatoesWhen every critic gives a negative review to a film, it gets a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But do all certified zeroes actually deserve their bad reputation? Hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones are here to squash a few movie flop myths. We’re discussing "Jaws: The Revenge" and "Killing Me Softly" to see if we can squeeze out a little more juice from these crushed tomatoes....more26minPlay
June 26, 2022Pirate Misadventures: Yo ho ho no!Should pirate movies walk the plank? Many have sunk to the bottom of the box office, so we have to ask: is there still buried treasure to be found in this genre or are these types of adventures destined to be exiled to a cutthroat island? Join your hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones as we look at some high profile pirate movie flops and uncover why the pirate movie has been largely cursed for decades. ...more30minPlay
June 12, 2022Copycat Sitcom FlopsThey say imitation can be the sincerest form of flattery. But sometimes imitation can be the fastest road to a flop. Join hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones as they look at “copycat” sitcoms created in the wake of blockbuster hits like “Friends” and “The Cosby Show,” that were supposed to be the next big hit, but ended up in the TV graveyard....more31minPlay
May 29, 2022Cult Classics: Redeeming FlopsSome box office failures refuse to remain relegated to bad movie status. What does it take to bring a once-panned film back from the brink and cement it in pop culture history as a cult classic? Hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones discuss some flops that rebounded years later thanks to devoted fans....more34minPlay
May 15, 2022Saturday Cartoon CatastropheWhat happened in the 1990s that derailed the cartoon express? Saturday morning cartoons had been an American institution for generations of kids from the 60s through the 80s. Hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones discuss the end of an era and pour out a bowl of sugary cereal in memory of NBC's last cartoon lineup. As we remember our favorite gone-too-soon cartoons, we'll also revisit a surprising cartoon failure that was redeemed as a big hit decades later in syndication and forever changed how we view the future....more33minPlay
May 01, 2022Product Launch FlopsPop culture history is full of product launches that fell flat with consumers. We revisit some food and drink casualties—including what took the fizz out of the Cola Wars and some specialty pizzas that didn’t exactly deliver hot out of the oven. So drink up and grab that extra slice as your Pop Trash Podcast hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones take a bite out of two of the biggest food and beverage flops....more32minPlay
April 17, 2022Divas Down!We’re kicking off season two by going on a diva trip! This episode, we’re discussing some early career falters for Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Jennifer Lopez as they tried to make the jump to the silver screen. Hosts Eric Grigs and Mike Jones touch on the films Who's That Girl?, Glitter, and Gigli to find out why pop music royalty status alone might not be enough to save a movie from bombing. How could these music superstars send albums flying up the charts and at the same time send even their own devoted fans running away from theaters?You probably know these films are considered box office trash, but do they stack up differently decades later? Are there some redeeming qualities to these three flicks that may make you want to flip their definition from a flop?...more28minPlay
FAQs about Pop Trash Podcast:How many episodes does Pop Trash Podcast have?The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.