Weekly Pop

A new year means new movies. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss some of the films they're most looking forward to seeing in 2024, including "Dune: Part Two," "Wicked Part 1" and killer ballerina "Abigail." Also in this episode, they play another round of Top 4.

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Note: This was recorded before Hillary Clinton's Barbie tweet. #KevinAndEmaBarbie

The 2024 Academy Awards are around the corner and your hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic dive into the Oscar nominations announced this week! From highs to lows, to surprises to snubs, the two share their thoughts on some of the biggest nominations.

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Welcome to season two of Weekly Pop! It's the thick of awards season -- hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller's favorite season -- and there's plenty to talk about now that the Emmys and Golden Globes have given out their trophies. Your favorite podcasters recap some of the highlights from both ceremonies, and how they were fairly easy to predict. They also share their thoughts on the SAG nominations and how those will impact the Oscars.

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Your favorite podcast hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic bid adieu to 2023 with their top 10 favorite movies of the year. They don't include documentaries or shorts, though, but we know if they did, Kevin's #1 would've been "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé." Can you guess what their favorites are? And what are some of your favorites of the year?

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The time has come for hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller to review "Poor Things." After waiting patiently for Yorgos Lanthimos' newest wacky movie, they dive into all the chaotic and exciting moments, from Emma Stone's hilarious physical work to all the endearing phrases she shouts. In the second half of the episode, these two grinches talk about their favorite holiday movies, and how they really need to watch some of the classics. It's really embarrassing.

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Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are singing and dancing yet again this week. "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" is dominating the box office and they can't get enough of Queen Bey's technique. But between the massive success of "Renaissance," "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" and even the Talking Heads' rerelease of the critically acclaimed “Stop Making Sense," are concert movies in their renaissance era(s)?

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You might be asking yourself, what do "Saltburn" and "Wish" have in common. Well, your very weird podcast hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller find many similarities, like how they both feature men who want to ruin other people's lives. Get lost in Emerald Fennell's latest psycho-sexual film, and then sing your heart out with Disney's newest animated film. And yes, more terrible singing is in store for listeners this week -- you're welcome!

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Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic take a trip to Panem and take part in the 10th annual Hunger Games with Rachel Zegler! They talk all things "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and how important it is for Viola Davis to win another Oscar. They also play their favorite game, Top 4 on IMDb! How many credits can you guess?

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Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have a full episode for listeners. They break down the details regarding the end of the SAG-AFTRA union strike and go through some of the top nominees for the Grammy Awards. They later attempt to review "The Marvels" with their lack of MCU knowledge and do a whole song and dance number for everyone at home. You definitely don't want to miss that.

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Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic dye their hair black and flash their fake eyelashes for Sofia Coppola's latest film "Priscilla," starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi. But why stop there? The two dig into Coppola's credits, from "The Virgin Suicides" to "The Bling Ring." Speaking of, where *is* Emma Watson's Oscar?

*this was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike announcement*

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