Sinopsis
Pop culture discussion with Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Karen Tongson
Episodios
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The Royal Family with Humphrey Ker and Jameela Jamil
21/04/2016 Duración: 49minGuy and Wynter are joined by special guests Humphrey Ker and Jameela Jamil to talk about the Royal Family in pop culture, just in time for the Queen’s birthday. Sit down, have a cup of tea, and listen to our most British episode yet. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Humphrey Ker, and Jameela Jamil
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Pop Rocket Mailbag #2
14/04/2016 Duración: 52minThe Pop Rocket gang answer YOUR questions from the Facebook group and the MaxFun subreddit. Guy discusses the old G4 days, Oliver talks basketball, Wynter voices her love for The Real Housewives, and Margaret goes into her wild college days. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Control by Janet Jackson Oliver Wang - Gossip by Cyril Neville Margaret Wappler - Diamond Dogs by David Bowie Guy Branum - Baraat by Mychael Danna Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist. .
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D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
05/04/2016 Duración: 52minThe team talk about real and fictional divorces in TV and film. Plus Crowds on Demand, Glen Weldon's new book The Caped Crusade, #AWP16 and Hamburger Helper's April Fool's Mixtape. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - FML (Feat. The Weeknd) TLOP by Kanye West Oliver Wang - Bye Baby by Nas Margaret Wappler - D.I.V.O.R.C.E. by Tammy Wynette Guy Branum - I Am What I Am from La Cage Aux Folles 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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Gaming with Soha Kareem & Hal Lublin
31/03/2016 Duración: 01h19minWynter hosts an episode dedicated to gaming culture, how different generations are engaging with games and whether VR headsets are going to stop making users nauseous any time soon. With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and guests Soha Kareem and Hal Lublin. You should subscribe to Hal's MaxFun podcast, We Got This. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Diamonds on My Neck by Smitty Oliver Wang - You Make Me So Happy by Les Vikings Soha Kareem - If I Had A Tail by Queens of the Stone Age Hal Lublin - Tired of Being Alone by Al Green 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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Sexy Sexy Sex Sex
24/03/2016 Duración: 01h22minFor our final show of #MaxFunDrive 2016 we decided to pander and devote an entire show to sex. So we're asking what pop culture turns us on? What films, TV, books or music first made us burn with desire? And what are our favorite sex scenes? With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Know Me From by Stormzy Oliver Wang - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl by Nina Simone Margaret Wappler - Brazil by Declan McKenna Guy Branum - Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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Zombieing, SxSW & Memes
17/03/2016 Duración: 01h07minJoin the #MaxFunDrive, support our work and get fantastic thank you gifts by visiting MaxiumumFun.org. This week Wynter reports live from SxSW, Margaret learns about Eggplant Friday, Guy Gushes about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Oliver is double-about Kendrick's new “untitled,unmastered” EP. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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The People Vs. O.J. Simpson with Ricky Carmona
11/03/2016 Duración: 01h07minNew seasons of Broad City and House of Cards are both stronger than ever, but the TV show that's rocking our worlds right now is The People Vs. O.J. Simpson. Wham Bam Pow's Ricky Carmona joins us to talk it through. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Ricky Carmona and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - March Madness performed live on SNL by Future Ricky Carmona - Am I Wrong by Anderson Paak Margaret Wappler - Golden Coast by Allison Weiss Guy Branum - JAP Battle from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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Oscars 2016 & Fuller House
02/03/2016 Duración: 58minThe gang share their reviews of Chris Rock's hosting and get into which awards that the Academy got right and which it got wrong. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Make It Last Forever by Inner Life Oliver Wang - Candy by El Alamo Margaret Wappler - Atomic Number by case/lang/viers Guy Branum - Never On Sunday by the Chordettes (Which won the Oscar for best song in 1960). 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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Ageing in Entertainment
24/02/2016 Duración: 59minIt's our 60th episode so the team discuss ageing in pop culture, plus Kanye's Life of Pablo album (?) and #FreeKesha. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Feelin' So Good by Jennifer Lopez Oliver Wang - Ultralight Beam by Kanye West (Feat. Chance The Rapper, Kirk Franklin, and The-Dream) Margaret Wappler - Gimme All Your Love by Alabama Shakes Guy Branum - Opinion Cave by Brandie Posey 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 Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for
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Grammys 2016 with Karen Tongson
18/02/2016 Duración: 52minThe team talk Full Frontal with Sammantha Bee, The People vs. OJ Simpson, Kanye's Epic week of tweets and the Grammys. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Karen Tongson. Produced by Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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Super Bowl 50 with Asterios Kokkinos
11/02/2016 Duración: 01h14minMargaret guest hosts, steering discussion around the commercials and half time show of last weekend's Super Bowl. With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and special guest, comedian and former copywriter Asterios Kokkinos. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - The Gift of Life by Teddy Prendergrass Oliver Wang - Sun Godess by Ramsey Lewis featuring Earth, Wind & Fire Margaret Wappler - Reichpop by Wild Nothing Asterios Kokkinos - Goon Squad by Elvis Costello & The Attractions Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist. Other useful links this week… Check out Beyonce's Formation video for yourself here. You can buy Asterios' books here. Join in the conversation and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter.
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Computers & Tech
03/02/2016 Duración: 01h05minThe gang talk about the role of tech in TV, film and music. Plus they share their personal favorite animation shows. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler. That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Same Ol' Mistake by Rihanna, Oliver Wang - Lonesome Drifter by Jericho Brown, Margaret Wappler - Husbands by Savages, Guy Branum - James K Polk by They Might Be Giants. 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 Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
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Mortality & Grief in Pop Culture
29/01/2016 Duración: 01h05minWynter's back and the team celebrate with a conversation about how we deal with death in pop culture. With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
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Duets & Books
20/01/2016 Duración: 01h06minGuy and Margaret talk about favourite duets, stand-up comedy and the best books from the past year and coming up in 2016. Plus producer Christian Dueñas drops by the studio to talk about video games. With Margaret Wappler and Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson and Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org
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Golden Globes & David Bowie with Tracey Wigfield
13/01/2016 Duración: 57minEmmy-winning writer of 30 Rock, The Mindy Project and several previous Golden Globe ceremonies, Tracey Wigfield joins the team to dissect Sunday's awards, remember David Bowie and spill secrets about watching Star Wars with Guy Branum. With Tracey Wigfield, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
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First Annual Pop Tart Awards
08/01/2016 Duración: 01h35minKaren Tongson sits in with the team to review and reward the greatest pop culture of the last 12 months. With Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler, Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org.
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Star Wars: The Hot Take Awakens
30/12/2015 Duración: 58minA whole episode devoted to the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. With Oliver Wang, Josh Greenberg, Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org.
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Musicals, Primaries and Pop Culture with Karen Tongson
24/12/2015 Duración: 01h10minKaren Tongson joins the team to talk politics in the context of pop culture. With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
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1965 Special
16/12/2015 Duración: 01h24minThe team celebrate 50 episodes with a look back at the pop culture of 50 years ago. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Oliver Wang. Jams: Wynter Mitchell - Wooly Bully by Sam the Sham and the Pharaos and California Girls by The Beach Boys. Oliver Wang - A Change is Gonna to Comel by Sam Cooke Margaret Wappler - It’s Not Unusual by Tom Jones Guy Branum - I’m Looking Through You by The Beatles Each week we'll add everyone's jams to this handy Spotify Play List. You can let us know the media you consume when faced with difficult times in our Facebook or via @PopRocket on Twitter.
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Spike Lee's Chi-Raq
08/12/2015 Duración: 01h09minThe team sits down to share their thoughts on Spike Lee’s new movie Chi-Raq which uses the premise of women withholding sex from their men to stop a gang war. They also touch on their favorite Spike Lee films. With Guy Branum MaximumFun.org (http://www.guybranum.com), Wynter Mitchell (http://wyntermitchell.com), Margaret Wappler (http://www.margaretwappler.com) and Oliver Wang (http://www.margaretwappler.com) Favorite Jams Wynter Mitchell Someone Great by LCD Soundsystem Oliver Wang TOh Girl by The Chi-Lites Margaret Wappler Mr. Telephone Man by Erykah Badu Each week we'll add everyone's jams to this handy Spotify ListSpotify playlist. You can let us know the media you consume when faced with difficult times in our Facebook or via @PopRocket on Twitter.