Pulp Friction

The three amigos are back on their neverending journey to solve the Beatles’ enigmatic riddle for teens. Last time, Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) uncovered the shocking truth about the Fab Four and JFK. This time, they scour the band’s second record for clues about their motives—and who’s cutting the checks.

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Knock at the Cabin is here (and it rocks), so Rocky and special guest Shirt Bimbo are talking about the long and winding career of M. Night Shyamalan. Is he a hack who got lucky? One of the true visionaries of pop cinema? Both? Only two online trans women can crack the code. Persons of interest include Dick Tracy, Stuart Little, the borzoi of people, and women.

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With the year in review behind us, we’re moving forward with a hard look at an iconic band gone far too late. Panic! at the Disco is no more, and Rocky (she/her) and Emily (she/he) are reflecting on the band’s career—starting with their only certified classic—to ask the question: what was that all about? Persons of interest include Dallon Weekes, the Beatles, and Chuck Palahniuk.

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Just in the nick of time (January 19th), Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are back to break down some of their favorites in film from 2022. We talk categories like:

* Best Picture

* Worst Picture

* Best Director

* Best Lead Performances

* Best Supporting Performances

* Best First Feature

* Best Ensemble

* Best Cameo

* And much more!

Persons of interest include M3gan, Maverick, and Eminem.

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It’s that time again! Rocky (she/her) and Lye (any) are here to break down their favorites from the year in the following categories:

* Song of the Year

* Album of the Year

* Artist of the Year

* Best Debut Album

* Plus their favorite songs and albums in pop, rock, jazz, alt, hip hop, R&B, country/folk, and electronic/dance.

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2022 is wrapping up, which means it’s time to kick off year in review season! Before we get to the second annual Pulpy Awards, we’re starting out chill with a look back at 2022’s animated films. Can Disney recover? Is Netflix the new frontier? Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) share their thoughts on the year in animation. Persons of interest include Beavis, Butt-head, and Mussolini.

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One day in the mid-’80s, an executive at Scholastic bravely asked the question, “What if there was a babysitters club?” This week, Rocky (she/her) and Glenn (they/them) scratch the surface of this series’ illustrious history, including books, spinoffs, the 1995 film, the two TV shows, and more. Persons of interest include Kristy, Sissy Spacek, and ‘Arry Potter.

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After a few weeks off, Pulp Friction is back and bigger than ever. Rocky (she/her) is joined by Rose Camille (she/her) to discuss one of the few pieces of media that’s barely lost its volatility nearly 20 years after its release: Twilight. Persons of interest include Henry Cavill, Percy Jackson, and one dozen hard boiled eggs.

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Halloween is back on the menu! Rocky (she/her), Sam (she/they) and Eddie (he/him) are teaming up to tackle two Carries—don’t worry, no pigs were harmed! Does the 1976 film’s reputation overpromise? Is the 2013 version worth a second look? Persons of interest include Zack Snyder, Lindsay Lohan, and Luke Skywalker.

You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts (now including Amazon!). Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any inquiries.

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It’s official, folks: “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals holds the record for the most weeks a song has spent on the Hot 100 in history (and it’s still at #20!). How did this happen? What does it mean for music? Is the song any good to begin with? Rocky is joined by Kadin and River to break down what, exactly, is going on here. Persons of interest include Ed Sheeran, Dream, and an ever-lurking Johnny Depp.

You can find Rocky, Kadin, and River on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts (now including Amazon Music and Audible!). Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.

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