Weekly Pop

By Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic

Entertainment aficionados, pop culture connoisseurs and more importantly friends from college, Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller host "Weekly Pop," covering film, television, music, awards and all things ... more

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How many episodes does Weekly Pop have?

The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.

Weekly Pop episodes:

August 22, 2025 Fall/winter movie guide 2025
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic look into the future at some of the most anticipated movies still to come this year, including "Wicked: For Good," "Marty Supreme," ""Frankenstein" and more. We have a long road ahead of us, so time to lock in!

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(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
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(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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32min
August 15, 2025 'Weapons,' 'Freakier Friday' reviews
It's just another freaky Friday, but we promise this one will be even freakier than the rest. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are talking about another two new movies this week, "Weapons" and "Freakier Friday," which involve iconic women doing crazy things -- their favorite topic! Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, Lindsay Lohan, what more could you ask for?!

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(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
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(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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48min
August 08, 2025 'The Naked Gun,' 'Together' reviews
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are back with a fun and totally related double feature! First they join the LAPD Police Squad with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson and talk "The Naked Gun," the latest film in the iconic franchise. (We are sooooo back!) Then they join other IRL couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie in "Together," another wild entry in the body horror subgenre. (We are soooo back!)

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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45min
August 01, 2025 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' review
You know who is fantastic, has superpowers and looks incredible? Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller! They attempt to tell you all the lore behind "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," so you know you're in for a fun one. They also honor the end of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and get ready for a new freaky movie to scare their pants off.

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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31min
July 11, 2025 'Jurassic World Rebirth' review
Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller love dinosaurs. More importantly, they love Jonathan Bailey. Kevin also goes on his final “Love Island USA” rant of the season.

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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30min
July 04, 2025 'M3GAN 2.0' review; recapping & looking ahead at 2025 films
We're baaaaack, and so is M3GAN! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive back into the wacky and wonderful world of their favorite killer robot diva with "M3GAN 2.0." Later in the episode, they recap some of their favorite films from the first half of 2025 and discuss which upcoming releases they're most excited about.

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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39min
June 20, 2025 'Materialists' review; summer TV roundup
We're back back back again! Host Kevin Schwaller's voice has (finally returned) and he joins co-host Ema Sasic to discuss Celine Song's "Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. They then dive into some of their favorite TV shows they've been binging during their mini hiatus, including "Hacks," "Overcompensating" and "Love Island USA."

And if you listen carefully, you can hear Kevin's voice start to go again.

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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54min
May 30, 2025 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Final Destination Bloodlines' reviews
We're baaaack! After a short hiatus due to vacations, Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and covering breaking news, hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are here to review some new releases. First up is the latest Disney live-action film "Lilo & Stitch," which has the internet up in arms about some silly things. Later on, they also discuss "Final Destination Bloodlines" and the gruesome/fabulous kills.

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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48min
May 09, 2025 'Another Simple Favor' review; 2025 Met Gala highlights
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic head to Capri with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in Paul Feig's "Another Simple Favor," the sequel to the iconic 2018 film. Then they recap their highlights and lowlights of the 2025 Met Gala and its theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Good job to the men for once!!!

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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46min
May 02, 2025 'Until Dawn' review; Stagecoach recap
Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are dying to bring you this week's episode. They discuss the latest horror movie in theaters, "Until Dawn," based on a popular video game, and dissect the twists and turns in the film. Later on, Ema recaps her final weekend of the 2025 music festival season at the Stagecoach country music festival, where (non-country artists) Lana Del Rey, the Goo Goo Dolls and the Backstreet Boys performed.

Disclaimer:
Copyright notice:
(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko
Copyright notice:
(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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41min

FAQs about Weekly Pop:

How many episodes does Weekly Pop have?

The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.