Pop Rocket

Jordan Morris sits in for Guy and is joined by Margaret, Wynter, and Karen to talk about the Oscar nominations announced last week. Guy Branum calls in to discuss Annette Bening’s performance in 20th Century Women. All that, plus everyone’s jams. It's a jam-packed show this week, friends. With

  This week, Jordan Morris fills in for Guy Branum while he’s away filming his new Tru TV program, Talk Show The Game Show. The gang talks about what pop culture from their childhood has withstood the test of time (and political and social advances) and what hasn’t.  Margaret brings up late 90’s bands that make her smile and some that make her cringe. Wynter talks about why horror films from her childhood still hold up, and Karen discusses the manifestation of her baby feminism in relation to Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda. We find out what the panel is all about this week, and what jams they are listening to. **PLUs** Guy Branum calls in to tell us about his new show and what show he’s all about (*hint* Rita Moreno features heavily in this segment). With Jordan Morris, Karen Tongson, Wynter Mitchell, and Margaret Wappler   Jams: Jordan Morris - 1988 Crystal Light National Aerobic Opening1979 World Disco Dancing Finals Margaret Wappler - Goldfrapp - Anymore Wynter Mitchell - Sampha - No One Knows Me (Like The

This episode, Jordan Morris of @midnight and Jordan Jesse Go! sits in for Guy while he is away. Jordan and the gang discuss the upcoming Inauguration, the President elect’s difficulty in securing entertainment, and the different media choices that people from different parts of the country consume. They talk about the red/blue divide in terms of the reality TV choices of particular zip codes around the country. Karen tells us why she’s all about "Blackish” this week, and Wynter sets the record straight about the Golden Globes. And as with every week, the panel tells us what their latest jams are.    With Jordan Morris, Karen Tongson, Wynter Mitchell, and Margaret Wappler Jams: Jordan Morris - Love In A Void Margaret Wappler - In Glendale Wynter Mitchell - Caroline Karen Tongson - Overkill     Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.    You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter.   Other Links: Do Gay People

It’s finally 2017, Rocketeers! Guy, Wynter, and Karen sit down to discuss their new year resolutions for pop culture. Should we be watching less Housewives and more musicals? Who is reupping their subscription to THR this year? What kind of books should we try to read this year? Plus, the gang remember George Michael, Carrie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds. That’s My Jam: Guy Branum - Good Morning Wynter Mitchell - Love is a Losing Game Karen Tongson - If You Were There   With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, and Karen Tongson Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

It's that time of year again! Guy, Wynter, Karen, and Margaret are all dressed in their most fabulous attire to award Pop Tarts to the greatest things in pop culture. Movies, music, artists, even iTunes reviewer names. Plus, who will take the coveted Tart d'Or this year?  All that and more in this jam-packed episode of Pop Rocket.  With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler, and Karen Tongson Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

On this week’s episode, Guy sits down with the newly assembled Pop Rocket gang and welcomes Karen Tongson to the team! In honor of her arrival, they discuss reboots; and the conversation gets heated! We find out the differences between reboots, remakes, and reimaginings. We also find out what everyone’s favorite reboot is, who has done it best, and why Americans aren’t good at making versions of British shows. And we find out, as we do every week, what everyone’s current jam is, and what they’re all about.   That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler - Your Best American Girl Guy Branum - Christmas Is Coming Wynter Mitchell - Randy Karen Tongson - Babe Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist. You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter. Other Links: Ricki Lake’s Roach Dress Randy Rainbow Interviews Donald One Day At A Time Produced by Christian Dueñas, Kara Hart, and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org

This week, Margaret hosts a very bittersweet episode with the whole gang present (Guy via phone). This is Oliver Wang’s last show as a co-host, and the gang is talking about pop culture farewells. They talk about the departure of which characters affected them most growing up, good and bad series finale’s, and the most recent pop culture departures that really got to them. And later, Guy joins the conversation to talk about their latest jams and to say his own farewell.   P.S. because this show is about **farewells** please note that there will be many spoilers That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler - Ragged Wood Oliver Wang - Always In My Heart Wynter Mitchell - A Solid Wall Of Sound Guy Branum - Adventures in Paradise Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.  You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

This episode, Guy and Margaret are joined by two very special guests to talk about Netflix’s most expensive series to date, The Crown. They talk about Queen Elizabeth II, her sister Margaret, whether Prince Phillip is hot or not, and who has played the best Elizabeth on screen. And as always, the panel discuss what they’re all about this week and what their latest jams are. That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler -  Playing Elevator Guy Branum - Am I The Same Girl Chris Schleicher - Camelot Finale Karen Tongson - All Time Low Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.    You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in ourFacebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter.

This is our 100th episode! In honor of this, Guy, Margaret (via skype), Oliver, and Wynter talk about pop culture families as a way of paying tribute to the Pop Rocket family that has formed over the past two years.  Guy finds out which pop culture family the gang wishes they were a part of, and which TV and movie families represented their own. Then, they talk about the best pop culture families composed of friends (**Spoiler: Friends isn’t one of them**). Then, as always, we find out what the panel’s current Jams are and what their individual pop culture obsessions are.   That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler - Plastic Oliver Wang - Better Things Wynter Mitchell - Looking Up Through You Guy Branum - The Andy Cohen Diaries         Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.   You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter.       Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

 This week, Guy sits down comedians Solomon Georgio, Kara Klenk, and

This week, Guy sits down with Margaret and special guests Danielle Radford of the Maximum Fun podcast Tights and Fights and Andrew Ti of Earwolf's Yo, Is This Racist? to talk about Monsters of all kinds. We find out what monsters scare them them the most, what kind of monster would characterize today's society the most, and why zombies are so scary. With Guy Branum, Margaret Wappler, Danielle Radford, and Andrew Ti.    That’s My Jam: Margaret Wappler - Everybody Knows Danielle Radford - Daddy Lessons   Andrew Ti - Classic Man (Chopped and Screwed) Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.   You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter.   Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org.

This week, the gang tries to get rid of some of the anxiety surrounding this week's election by discussing their favorite dumb comedies. They discuss everything from Judd Apatow to the demise of Adam Sandler, whether physical comedy can be smart, and why so many comedies are tied to “The College Experience”. Guy proposes a theory to explain why Troop Beverly Hills has a longer shelf life than Down And Out In Beverly Hills and Wynter talks about why she loves Mike Judge.   That’s My Jam:   Margaret Wappler - At Last and  Unsatisfied Oliver Wang - Somebody Kill Me Please Wynter Mitchell - Heaven Is A Place On Earth Guy Branum - Daddy Lessons   Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist. Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart

Wynter takes over hosting duties and is joined by Margaret and Oliver for a discussion on all things Westworld! Plus, Story Editor Charles Yu calls in to give us some details on the process behind creating the show. Margaret talks about The Electric Grandmother (yes this is real), Wynter wants to know exactly how much $40,000 can get you in Westworld, and Oliver welcomes back basketball. With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, and Margaret Wappler Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

Guy, Margaret and Oliver are talking tricks and treats (pop culture hoaxes and candy) this week on Pop Rocket’s second annual Spooktacular! Why are memoir hoaxes always the juiciest? Where do we draw the line between hoax and just straight up lies? Why are Snickers candy bars so fancy? Plus, Guy has a new Halloween/bar mitzvah song to share, Margaret talks A Million Little Pieces, and Oliver can’t stand Reese’s. Also, Producer Christian comes in for his millennial minute and talks horror videogames! I hear he’s a super chill dude.   With Guy Branum, Margaret Wappler, and Oliver Wang Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

Oliver takes over hosting duties and is joined by Margaret and the always lovely Karen Tongson to talk about celebrity pets! Does that mean pets of celebrities or pets that are themselves celebrities? Well, why not both? Cats from Outer Space, Bubbles, talking dog movies, YouTube cat conventions…it’s all here. Plus, Margaret adores Dolly Parton, Karen has a few thoughts on Pitch, and Oliver tells us why baseball is one the most fascinating sports on TV right now. With Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler, and guest Karen Tongson Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

Guy, Margaret, and Wynter are joined by writer and host of The Gilmore Guys podcast, Demi Adejuyigbe to talk about Atlanta on FX! How long should this show go for? What makes this show really shine? What’s with the Justin Beiber episode?! Plus, Demi tells us what it’s like to write on The Good Place, Wynter is excited for Westworld, Margaret doesn’t get Bruno Mars, and Guy talks about one of the biggest arguments he and Demi had over Macklemore. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler, and guest Demi Adejuyigbe Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

Margaret takes over hosting duties this week in a special supersized episode of Pop Rocket! She's joined by author Jade Chang, LA Weekly film critic April Wolfe, and host of Pop Rocket’s sister show Bullseye, Jesse Thorn to talk about documentaries! Plus, Margaret talks to Jade about her new book, The Wangs vs. The World. Jesse talks about the Golden State Warriors, April has a few words to say on The Handmaiden, and Margaret reviews the Anthony Weiner documentary. With Margaret Wappler and guests, Jesse Thorn, Jade Chang, and April Wolfe Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org

This week, the Pop Rocket gang gives out pop culture and life advice to listeners! We learn what movie and dish pairs well with getting to third base, how to deal with breakups, and why DVR privileges should never be abused. Plus, we get a special question from a very lovely Rocketeer with a new lease on life. Get the tissues ready, it gets a little emotional. Wynter finds the last great Vine song, Margaret tells us about her OK Cupid alter ego, Oliver tells us how he deals with his daughter’s creative goals, and Guy explains how writing mean Yelp reviews can help with stress. With Guy Branum, Margaret Wappler, Oliver Wang, and Wynter Mitchell Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org

The gang is here to talk about the 2016 Emmy’s and prominent pop culture come-backs! Why does Veep get so much love? Do we even care about the Emmy’s anymore? Why can Drew Barrymore make a comeback but not Lindsay? All of these questions, and more are answered on this week’s Pop Rocket! With Oliver Wang, Wynter Mitchell, and Margaret Wappler.  Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org. 

Guy, Wynter, and Oliver are joined by Fifth Beatle and all around lovely person Karen Tongson to talk about the 2000’s in pop culture! What movies, trends and music will live on through the ages? How in the world did Crash win Best Picture over Brokeback Mountain? Plus, Wynter professes her love for Ludacris, Karen gives her thoughts on Hey Ya, Guy talks about his experience at an anime convention, and Oliver is touched by Allen Iverson’s Hall of Fame speech. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, and guest Karen Tongson Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org