Some Like it Pop

Hello Pop Culture Sommeliers! In this episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like it Pop” podcast, after Jenn explains why she regularly visits a sensory deprivation chamber, we dive into all things TV and film. 90s Flashback DramasWe review and discuss AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON and the return of THE X-FILES.Louis C.K. Did What?Jenn and Matt chat about Louis C.K.’s wonderfully out-of-the-box surprise series, HORACE & PETE, and why it is so different from everything else on TV today.Is GREASE the Word?Despite Jenn’s objections to the material, we discuss (and disagree on) the recent GREASE: LIVE broadcast. If you want to listen to Matt's TV and GREASE: LIVE-centric appearance on BroadwayRadio go here: https://broadwayradio.com/2016/02/02/this-week-on-broadway-for-february-1-2016-grease-live/Movie and Documentary ReviewsMatt reviews the February films HAIL, CAESAR! and DEADPOOL, and Jenn checks in on Oscar nominated documentaries CARTEL LAND and WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?Show and TellJenn shares a clip from James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke,” where the Tony-winner chats, sings, and geeks-out with Adele. Then, Matt revels in the wonderfulness that is Kristen Bell and shares a clip of her and her husband, Dax Shepard, lip-syncing to “Africa” by Toto, while on a safari in Africa.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTBeginning next week, in between regular episodes of “Some Like it Pop,” we will be releasing special “S.L.I.P. List-O-Palooza” episodes where Jenn and Matt count down our Top-10 favorite things. Up first is our 10 favorite plays of all time. So, make sure to subscribe and tweet us your list! In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download, and share “Some Like it Pop”! If you want to join the conversation, reach out on Twitter. Jenn is @EponineQ and Matt is @BWWMatt.

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Hello Pop Culture Junkies! In this episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like it Pop” podcast, after Jenn explains why she hates everything NBC, we dive into all things TV and film. Upcoming TV Comedies:I review YOU, ME, AND THE APOCALYPSE and ANGIE TRIBECA, while Jenn previews ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA’s 11th Season, and new shows BASKETS, LOVE, and ATLANTA.Oscar Nominations Reactions:Jenn and I chat about the things we were happy about in the Oscar nominations, and the things that we weren’t. We make a few way-too-early predictions, and we dive into the #OscarsSoWhite controversy.Movies Premiering in February:While the early months of the year aren’t normally known for quality movies, Jenn and I preview a few (mostly goofy) movies that we are excited about in the coming month. I look forward to PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, ZOOLANDER, AND RACE (not goofy), and Jenn previews DEADPOOL, HAIL CAESAR, and the April release of KEANU. High-Speed Headlines:We try out a new segment in which I give Jenn 10 seconds to react to recent TV news. She shares her thoughts on recently renewed shows, a Jack Bauer-less “24,” more secrets on MR. ROBOT, a FARGO favorite returning, and the recently announce FRIENDS reunion. Show and Tell:Jenn shares a clip from Jerry Seinfeld’s webseries COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE, where the former NBC star chats with President Obama, and, since Jenn won’t let me talk about it on the show for real, I share my excitement for the upcoming GREASE LIVE!If you want to join the conversation, reach out on Twitter. Jenn is @EponineQ and I am @BWWMatt. If you want to follow along with my "366 in 366" challenge, you can check out #BWW366in366 on Twitter.

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Happy New Year Pop Culture Aficionados! On our first episode of 2016, we discuss a whole host of topics from Broadway to movies to TV to awards and back again. Jenn Saw HAMILTONJenn, who had become obsessed with HAMILTON in the few short months since the cast recording was released, saw the show on her trip back east. We discuss if the show lived up to her lofty expectations.What We Binged/Saw Over our Christmas VacationsWe discuss STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, The HATEFUL EIGHT, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, HOMELAND, MAKING A MURDERER, MARVEL'S AGENT CARTER, THE PEOPLE VS. O.J. SIMPSON, and HOUSE OF CARDS.Oscar Nomination PredictionsWe share our hopes, dreams, and fears for Thursday's Oscar nominations, and we both admit that we just don't really get what's so great about CAROL.We discuss the simplicity of SPOTLIGHT, the best image in MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, Leonardo DiCaprio's odds to win, why we don't get CAROL, THE DANISH GIRL, or SICARIO, how delightful Saoirse Ronan is in BROOKLYN, and how much we want Brie Larson to win for ROOM.Shows Premiering in January and FebruaryWe chat MERCY STREET, THE X-FILES, 11/22/63, NEW GIRL, IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, SHAMELESS, YOUNGER, SCHITT'S CREEK, BETTER CALL SAUL, VINYL, ANGEL FROM HELL, and SUPERSTORE.If you want to join the conversation, reach out on Twitter. Jenn is @EponineQ and Matt is @BWWMatt.

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