The Popped Cast

#89 – The LAST EPISODE of “The Popped Cast” (for Now) and Talking About the Hit NBC Show “Parks & Recreation”

Wed, 06 May 2020 11:00:52 -0000

In Episode 89, Josh is rejoined by Maureen for the final episode of “The Popped Cast” (for now). Due to the impending arrival of Baby #2, we are taking a break from podcasting. We aren’t sure when we will be back but until then, enjoy this episode.

In the Snack Bag, we talk about the perfect casting of Joe Exotic in the upcoming film about the eccentric tiger king, discuss Tom Cruise’s upcoming movie to be filmed in space and analyze the battle between film studios and movie theater owners.

In the Premiere Topic, we dive into the hit NBC show “Parks and Recreation,” which ended its run in 2015 but came back just last week for a brand new episode to benefit the charity Feeding America. We talk about our thoughts on the special, the show overall, the MVP and LVP and whether or not we’d recommend it to someone who hasn’t seen it before.

PLUS, in our Teasers, Maureen recommends a new Amazon Prime Original and Josh recommends a band AND a 10-part docuseries on Michael Jordan.

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#88 – "Tiger King" - Examining the Ethical and Moral Aspects of the Docuseries

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:30:54 -0000

In Episode 88, Josh is joined by two special guests - Peter Laclede and co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network, Zac Crippen.

In an extended Premiere Topic, the trio give their take on the massively popular Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” In addition to giving their overall thoughts on the show and the characters they liked and disliked, they dive into the ethical and moral aspects of both consuming the show and the production of it.

PLUS, in teasers, Peter gives a recommendation for a fun podcast, Zac suggests an Aaron Sorkin movie you can watch on Netflix and Josh teases an NBC special that is coming on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

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#87 – Things We Love That Are Getting Us Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:35:00 -0000

In Episode 87, we dive right into the Snack Bag talking about both the recent massive Netflix growth and the news that some companies and restaurants are giving away famous recipes (e.g. Ikea meatballs, the Egg McMuffin, DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies).

In the Premiere Topic, we give you suggestions for things that are helping us get through the self-isolation and self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. We each share a couple of our favorite things to do (active things), a couple of our favorite things to consume (passive things) and then discuss little things that are making us happy (all of our suggestions are linked below!).

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#86 – The End of “Modern Family” and “American Idol”… Over Zoom?!

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:45:37 -0000

In Episode 86, we kick things off by following up on a few items from the past few episodes. First, we give you the proper pronunciation for Gal Gadot’s last name. Second, we give an update on our quest to find a new TV show with a review of the first three episodes of “The Good Wife.” In the Snack Bag, we cover CEOs giving up their 2020 salaries and “American Idol’s” plan to finish out their current season with the contestants competing from home.

In the Premiere Topic, we examine the legacy of ABC’s long-running sitcom “Modern Family,” which came to an end after 11 seasons last Wednesday. We talk about our history with the show, our MVP and LVP(s) and give our recommendation for whether or not you should check it out now that it’s wrapped up.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen gives a reverse teaser (something you should avoid!) and Josh recommends a double feature you can find on Netflix!

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#85 – What the Heck is a Quibi and Picking a New Show from “NYT’s” List of Best Dramas Since “The Sopranos”

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:30:08 -0000

In Episode 85, we kick things off talking about a short film we made together while stuck in self-isolation (link below!). Then we discuss what the heck a “Quibi” is (it’s a unique spin on a streaming service for your phone) and whether or not yet another streaming service will last.

In the Premiere Topic, we take a “New York Times” article from 2019 that details the best dramas since “The Sopranos” and debate the merits of the ones we haven’t based solely on a single, short description from Wikipedia. After going through the 9 of the 20 on the list neither of us have seen, we pick a new one to watch in the next week (we will report back with our thoughts!).

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh gives both! One is a video of a fun reunion from a famous Broadway cast and the other is an easily digestible Netflix true crime documentary.

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#84 – Gal Gadot’s Cringey Coronavirus Cover and All About “The Office” 15 Years After Its Premiere

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:30:56 -0000

In Episode 84, we kick things off in the Snack Bag talking about the (cringey) cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine” by Gal Gadot and her celebrity friends. Then, we discuss the pros and cons of late night shows and musicians trying to bring their content to the masses via the internet.

In the Premiere Topic, we are talking all about NBC’s hit show “The Office,” which premiered 15 years ago in 2005. We talk about our history with the show, how it stacks up against other comedies, the MVP of the show, the LVP of the show and whether we’d recommend it to someone who’s never seen it.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a good news show from John Krasinski and Maureen challenges our listeners to step away from social media for a week and connect with something.

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#83 – Even the Stars Have Coronavirus and Maureen’s “First Time…” Watching “Free Solo”

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:15:28 -0000

In Episode 83, coronavirus is still dominating the news and it’s dominating our Snack Bag again. We start by talking about some of the stars who’ve contracted coronavirus. Then we discuss how some of the major film studios are reacting to the news that most movie theaters in the United States and around the world are closed and will be closed for some time.

In the Premiere Topic, we are bringing you another installment of our semi-regular series within The Popped Cast called “First Time.” Our fourth installment in the series is Maureen’s first viewing of 2018 documentary film, “Free Solo.” We hear Maureen’s “First Time Take,” give our most valuable player (MVP) and least valuable player (LVP) picks and tell you whether or not you should watch the movie.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends an awesome new blog about hiking in the northeast and around the world and Josh recommends an online video series from Broadway stars that is helping to raise money for The Actors Fund.

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#82 – Coronavirus Grips the Entertainment Industry & the World and Diving Into “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!”

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:15:45 -0000

In Episode 82, we talk about the elephant in the room (or rather, the disease in our world) with a wide-ranging discussion on coronavirus. We cover everything from what we’re doing to help stop the spread to how it’s affecting the entertainment industry to how we’re trying to employ social distancing.

In the Premiere Topic, we do a deep dive into the 2017 film “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!” from filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. We discuss the uncomfortable revelations surrounding the star/director of the film, our thoughts on the film itself and whether or not the content presented made us think twice about the food we consume.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen rights a wrong and Josh recommends not one but TWO excellent climbing documentaries.

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#81 – Viral Subway Singer and Wheel of Disney Originals (WODO) - “Quints”

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:15:00 -0000

In Episode 81, we kick things off with a jam-packed Snack Bag. We discuss everything from the viral London subway singer to the production halt on the “Lizzie McGuire” reboot to the new (but actually old) “Bachelorette” to the passing of James Lipton.

In the Premiere Topic, we are diving deep into our second edition of “Wheel of Disney Originals” (AKA WODO) with the 2000 film “Quints.” We talk about our impressions of the movie, its nonsensical plot device that is way overused, some of the ridiculous plot lines and of course, rate it on our special Disney scale.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a fun whodunnit film and Josh recommends some new music.

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#80 – The “Friends” Cast is Reuniting and Josh’s “First Time…” Watching “Downton Abbey”

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0000

In Episode 80, we give some more details about the decline in viewership for award shows. In the Snack Bag, we talk about the BIG (totally dumb) “Friends” reunion special on the horizon for the upcoming HBO Max streaming service.

In the Premiere Topic, we are bringing you another installment of our semi-regular series within The Popped Cast called “First Time.” Our third installment in the series is Josh’s first viewing of the film, “Downton Abbey.” It’s actually Maureen’s first time seeing the film as well but she was extremely familiar with the source material of “Downton Abbey” the TV show before we watched the movie. In this Premiere Topic, we hear Josh’s “First Time Take,” give our most and least valuable player (MVP & LVP) picks and tell you whether or not you should watch the movie.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a new NBC comedy and Josh recommends an Oscar-winning film from this past year.

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#79 – Pilot Review - “Episodes”

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:30:15 -0000

In Episode 79, we are back to our regularly scheduled programming after breaking down the Oscars last week. In the Snack Bag, we discuss the down ratings for the Oscars and the return of Gordon Bombay to the ice.

In the Premiere Topic, we continue our mini-series on “The Popped Cast” that we do from time to time called “Pilot Review.” Always on the hunt for a new show to watch together, we watched a pilot for a show we’ve never seen and decide whether or not it’s worth the time to continue watching. After trying "Cheers" last time, the Showtime hit “Episodes” is up next. We discuss our thoughts on the pilot, the good, the bad and whether or not we will keep watching. (You can currently watch “Episodes” on Netflix.)

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a Netflix documentary/reality TV series and Josh recommends season 40 of a CBS stalwart.

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#78 – Freshly Popped Reaction: The 2020 Oscars

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:50 -0000

In Episode 78, Maureen and Josh are podcasting late into the night to bring you a full breakdown of the 2020 Academy Awards, which aired on ABC last night, so you can be the talk of the office with your fresh knowledge of everything Oscars. We discuss the big winners (“Parasite” for Best Picture!), the best speech, the best moment, the best one liner, the worst moment(s) and give our overall grade of the show.

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#77 – The 2020 Super Bowl Commercials & Halftime Show and Talking About Kobe Bryant

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:30:41 -0000

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In Episode 77, we are back after a two week break! In the Snack Bag, we dedicate all of our time to talking about the death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and dig into why people are so emotionally affected by the passing of a person they don't know.

In the Premiere Topic, we break down our favorite commercials from this year's Super Bowl (New York Life?!) and discuss Shakira and Jennifer Lopez's energetic and entertaining halftime show.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a movie you should definitely see in theaters and Maureen recommends an animated movie featuring some of the best toys around.

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#76 – 2020 Oscar Nomination Reactions and Comparing Two “Little Women” Films Made 25 Years Apart

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:30:18 -0000

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In Episode 76, we finally reveal our secret message to our listeners and decode the secret code we’ve been planting in each episode since #68. In the Snack Bag, we talk about the royal rift in England, Leonardo DiCaprio’s maritime heroics and analyze the 2020 Oscar nominations.

In the Premiere Topic, we compare the 1994 version of “Little Women” to the 2019 version of “Little Women.” We discuss which performances are stronger, which story structure works better and which film has the better ending. Come for the discussion of the March family and stay for the chat about the amazing Saoirse Ronan and which movie has the better kitten to human ratio.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a Jeopardy tournament and Maureen recommends season 3 of a popular Amazon show.

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#75 – Freshly Popped Reaction - The 2020 Golden Globes

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:17 -0000

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In Episode 75, we are back after a week off celebrating Christmas and the turn to the new decade! We discuss Clint Eastwood’s ski day with Arnold Schwarzenegger and also give our thoughts on how “Cats: The Musical: The Movie” is getting worse and worse despite attempts to “improve it.”

In the Premiere Topic, Josh does a quick hit recap and instant reaction to the 2020 Golden Globes, which aired last night. Didn’t catch the show? Want to know who the big winners were? We’ve got you covered!

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends an easy to swallow Netflix show she just discovered and Josh recommends a British show that originally aired in 2013 but is now on Netflix.

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#74 – Our Favorites in 2019 from the World of Pop Culture!

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:30:44 -0000

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In Episode 74, we kick things off by talking about the massive difference in box office returns for the just released “Star Wars” movie and “Cats: The Musical: The Movie.”

In our Premiere Topic, we talk about some of our favorites from the world of pop culture in 2019. We each talk about our favorite new movie we saw, discuss our favorite returning TV show and give our take on our favorite new show of the year. Josh also recommends a book that was first published in June 2019.

Thanks to everyone who has listened in 2019. See you in 2020!

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#73 – Golden Globe Nominations and the State of “Star Wars” in 2019

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:30:52 -0000

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In Episode 73, we talk about the new trailer for “Wonder Woman 1984” and look at the nominations for January’s Golden Globe nominations.

In our Premiere Topic, Josh is joined by special guest Mike Wilbur to talk all about “Star Wars.” We delve into the history of the franchise, discuss the ups and downs of the series and give our takes on the Disney+ show, “The Mandalorian.” Where does “Star Wars” stand in 2019? Find out!

Then in Teasers for this week, Josh recommends a fascinating book on baseball and Mike suggests both a lighthearted “Star Wars/Hamilton” spoof and a gripping non-fiction audiobook.

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#72 – The Best Christmas Song EVER Is WHAT? Determining the Top Christmas Song with a Bracket Showdown!

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:30:56 -0000

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In Episode 72, we jump right into the Premiere Topic with special guests Zac and Sally Crippen (founders of the Vernacular Podcast Network and co-hosts of Vernacular Podcast) to determine the best Christmas song of all time. In a bracket style tournament, 16 songs enter (in four regions - Religious, Classics, Animated Classics, Modern) and only one emerges as the winner. Which song takes home the crown? The winner might surprise you!

Then in our Teasers for this week, Josh recommends a really fun whodunnit movie in theaters now, Maureen proposes you watch a documentary you can catch on Amazon Prime, Zac suggests a re-imagined animated Christmas film you can see on Netflix and Sally praises another film you can still catch in theaters.

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#71 – Wheel of Disney Originals (WODO) - “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century”

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:30:21 -0000

In Episode 71, we give you an update on the (now resolved) Taylor Swift drama, talk about the big box office for “Frozen 2” in its opening weekend and discuss Ricky Gervais being named the host for the 2020 Golden Globes.

In the Premiere Topic, we are diving deep into our first edition of “Wheel of Disney Originals” (AKA WODO) with the 1999 hit film “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.” We talk about our impressions of the movie, what the movie got right (and wrong) about the future, why the acting is so bad and rate it on a special Disney scale.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a possible Oscar contender still in theaters and Maureen recommends taking a step back and slowing down this Thanksgiving week.

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#70 – Rewatching All the “How I Met Your Mother” Thanksgiving Episodes

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:30:55 -0000

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In Episode 70, Josh is re-joined by Maureen after her week off to attend the wedding of a close friend. We talk about the Taylor Swift drama dominating the news, the newly named “People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive” and how celebrities are really just like us.

In the Premiere Topic, after rewatching the five “How I Met Your Mother” Thanksgiving episodes, we discuss our personal favorites, our least favorite, the MVP of the episodes, how it compares to the “Friends” Thanksgiving episodes and how the show holds up today on a partial rewatch.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends some more Netflix content and Josh recommends a new band recommended to him by the robots at Spotify.

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#69 – A Deep Dive into HBO’s “Silicon Valley”

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:30:42 -0000

In Episode 69, Josh is joined by a special co-host, Zac Crippen, who is covering for Maureen as she attends a wedding out of town. We kick things off talking about the ramifications of James Dean being resurrected digitally for a new movie (spoiler: NO THANKS!) and get Zac’s take on the Martin Scorcese Marvel drama.

In the Premiere Topic, we talk all about HBO’s “Silicon Valley.” We talk about our favorite moments and episodes from the acclaimed comedy, our favorite characters, our least favorite aspects of the show and whether or not we’d recommend to someone if they’ve never seen it.

PLUS, in our teasers, Zac suggests a forthcoming entrant in the streaming wars and Josh recommends a new movie from South Korean director Bong Joon Ho.

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#68 – Critically Panned - “A Knight’s Tale”

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:30:06 -0000

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In Episode 68, we commiserate over the end of Daylight Saving Time, discuss just announced casting for a new movie musical, talk all about the “Game of Thrones” prequel drama and say farewell to an original “Survivor” castaway who passed away at the age of 91.

In the Premiere Topic, we are back with another installment of “Critically Panned” and examining the 2001 film “A Knight’s Tale” starring Heath Ledger. We give our own critical reviews, discuss the Rotten Tomatoes score, award our MVP (most valuable player) and our LVP (least valuable player) and tell you what we would do to improve the movie.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a fun sketch from Stephen Colbert and Josh recommends a new Netflix show starring Paul Rudd.

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#67 – The BEST Halloween Candy of All Time Tournament Bracket

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:30:03 -0000

In Episode 67, we are podcasting on the road (literally recording in the car driving back from a wedding). First up in the snack bag, we discuss the ramifications and frustrations of Francis Ford Coppola’s comments about Marvel movies.

In the Premiere Topic, we are doing something a little different this week in celebration of Halloween on Thursday! We are doing a bracket-style tournament where we are determining the very best Halloween candy that’s out there. 16 candies enter, one emerges as champion. Who takes home the crown?

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends some music he’s been listening to recently and Maureen recommends an ABC show that’s just for fun.

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#66 – Pilot Review - “Cheers”

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:30:47 -0000

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In Episode 66, Josh and Maureen open the episode, yet again, with another saltine update. Then, we discuss a Snack Bag topic so serious, it’s the only one on the docket this week.

In the Premiere Topic, we are kicking off a new mini-series on “The Popped Cast” that we will do from time to time called “Pilot Review.” Always on the hunt for a new show to watch together, we will watch a pilot for a classic show we’ve never seen and decide whether or not it’s worth the time to continue watching. First up, the NBC 80s juggernaut “Cheers.” We discuss our thoughts on the pilot, the good, the bad and whether or not the show holds up today. (You can currently watch “Cheers” on Netflix.)

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a great article on his beloved Washington Nationals that transcends baseball and Maureen suggests a throwback movie starring Julia Roberts.

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#65 – A Deep Dive into "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie"

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:30:54 -0000

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In Episode 65, we have a special crossover episode with another Vernacular Podcast Network podcast that Josh co-hosts - "Breaking Pod" - to talk about the just released Netflix original film "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." Josh is joined by his "Breaking Pod" co-host (and co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network), Zac Crippen, to discuss overall thoughts on the movie, how it stands up to the "Breaking Bad" series and favorite and least favorite moments from the film.

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#64 – Snap Judgement - Is Apple TV+ Really Worth It?

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:30:11 -0000

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In Episode 64, we reaffirm Josh’s love for saltines (and thank all those who emerged from the shadows to stand with him), discuss Spider-Man returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (just weeks after he left) and talk about Martin Scorsese’s ill-timed comments on Marvel movies.

In the Premiere Topic, we take a look at the upcoming streaming service from Apple, Apple TV+. We discuss whether or not the service will be worth it and give our takes on four trailers they’ve released thus far for original content coming to the service.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a new season of a British competition show and Josh recommends a new show from Ryan Murphy on Netflix.

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#63 – Snap Judgement - Is Disney+ Really Worth It?

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:30:51 -0000

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In Episode 63, we talk about J. Lo performing at the Super Bowl in 2020 (and her not so covert campaign strategy to get an Oscar), the possible remake of “The Princess Bride” (PLEASE, NO!) and the original stars of “Jurassic Park” returning to the franchise in the upcoming “Jurassic World 3.”

In the Premiere Topic, we take a look at the upcoming streaming service from Disney, Disney+. We discuss whether or not the service will be worth it and give our takes on a couple of trailers they’ve released thus far for original content coming to the service.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends an ABC show going into its final season and Josh recommends some music you might have missed back in 2012.

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#62 – Freshly Popped Reaction - The 2019 Emmy Awards

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:30:01 -0000

In Episode 62, Josh is podcasting solo (and late into the night) to bring you a full breakdown of the 2019 Emmy Awards, which aired on Fox last night, so you can be the talk of the office with your fresh knowledge of everything Emmys. He discusses the big winners (and his thoughts on those), the best moments, the most cringeworthy moments and wraps things up by giving his final impressions of TV’s biggest night.

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2019 Emmy Winners

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#61 – Revisiting the Pilot of “LOST” 15 Years Later and Zooey Deschanel’s New Boo

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:12 -0000

In Episode 61, we talk about a bad hire for SNL (another racist white guy who gets a shot - sigh), Zooey Deschanel’s new boo, the passing of “Take Me Home Tonight” singer Eddie Money and a heartwarming story out of Florida (that’s only partly pop culture BUT THIS IS OUR PODCAST AND WE DO WHAT WE WANT).

In the Premiere Topic, we revisit the pilot of the hit ABC show “LOST” and discuss how well it holds up 15 years later, the good and the bad in the two-part episode and whether we would recommend it to someone who’s never seen it.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a new movie starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson and Josh recommends a powerful short documentary that first aired on ESPN.

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#60 – Josh’s “First Time…” Watching “Clueless”

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:00:18 -0000

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In Episode 60, we kick things off by giving some cold hard facts as to what really finished #1 in the race for the song of the summer. Then we jump right into the Snack Bag where we talk about Jeremy Renner’s failed fan app, Nicki Minaj’s surprise retirement (with some bonus life advice from Maureen) and the newest celebrity professor at the University of Texas.

In the Premiere Topic, we are bringing you another installment of our semi-regular series within The Popped Cast called “First Time.” Our second installment in the series is Josh’s first viewing of the classic coming-of-age film, “Clueless.” We hear Josh’s “First Time Take,” give our most valuable player (MVP) and least valuable player (LVP) picks and tell you whether or not you should watch the movie.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a cancelled Fox show that he loves (and that Maureen hates) and Maureen recommends new seasons of a Canadian show that just came to Netflix.

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#59 – Snap Judgement - Possible 2020 Oscar Contenders

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:00:16 -0000

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In Episode 59, we discuss the breakup between Sony and Marvel over Spider-Man, reboots on reboots on reboots from Disney (“Home Alone” and “Lizzie Mcguire”) and Taylor Swift taking her power back by pledging to re-record her first six albums next year.

In the Premiere Topic, Maureen and Josh are giving their snap judgements on possible 2020 Oscar contenders based solely on the trailers that have been released. We rate the movies on a scale of “Oh yeah!” to “Ehhhhhh” to “HECK No” and talk about whether or not the movies will be contenders or pretenders during the upcoming awards season.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends the fourth season of a Netflix show and Josh recommends some lovely film scores to pass the time at work.

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#58 – Picking the Three Most Influential People in Pop Culture of the Last Decade

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:00:55 -0000

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In Episode 58, we talk about Jeremy Renner’s incredibly silly Jeep commercials, Harry Styles turning down the role of Prince Eric in Disney’s forthcoming live action reimagining of “The Little Mermaid” (and give our pick for who SHOULD play the role) and discuss the Princess Diana musical hitting Broadway next year.

In the Premiere Topic, Maureen and Josh each give their picks for who they think were the three most influential people in pop culture over the past decade.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a Charlize Theron/Seth Rogen comedy and Josh recommends a song he just discovered.

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#57 – Maureen’s “First Time…” Watching “A Few Good Men”

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:45 -0000

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In Episode 57, we are back with a regular edition of the Snack Bag! We talk about Nicolas Cage’s real life hunt for the Holy Grail, Universal’s decision to cancel the release of the film “The Hunt” and singer Mike Posner’s walk across the United States (and his unfortunate run in with a baby rattlesnake that put him in the hospital).

In the Premiere Topic, we are kicking off a new semi-regular series within The Popped Cast called “First Time.” Each new episode of this series will feature Josh or Maureen’s reaction to a movie, TV show, book or music that they’ve never seen, read or heard until just prior to the recording the podcast. Our first installment in the series is Maureen’s first viewing of the classic courtroom drama “A Few Good Men.” We hear Maureen’s “First Time Take,” give our most valuable player (MVP) and least valuable player (LVP) picks and tell you whether or not you should watch the movie.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a sci-fi novel and Maureen recommends season 3 of a Netflix comedy.

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#56 – Critically Panned - “The Mighty Ducks”

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:00:46 -0000

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In Episode 56, we bring you our second installment of “Critically Panned” with two special guests - Maureen’s brother and Josh’s brother-in-law, Kevin, and Kevin’s wife and our sister-in-law Kathy! We jump right into our Premiere topic to discuss whether or not the abysmal Rotten Tomatoes score (23%!!!) for the beloved classic “The Mighty Ducks” is warranted.

We give our own critical reviews, discuss the Rotten Tomatoes score, award our MVP (most valuable player) and our LVP (least valuable player) and tell you what we would do to improve the movie.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends the next season of her favorite guilty pleasure show, Kathy recommends an audio book read by its very distinguished author, Josh recommends an AMC original show and Kevin recommends a Netflix miniseries.

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#55 – Is Leonardo DiCaprio the Last Classic Movie Star?

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:53 -0000

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In Episode 55, we talk about the passing of Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse, and discuss “Avengers: Endgame” passing “Avatar” to become the highest grossing movie of all time.

In the Premiere Topic, we are looking at the career of Leonardo DiCaprio (AKA Maureen’s favorite actor of all time). Inspired by the article “‘His Brand Is Excellence’: How Leonardo DiCaprio Became Hollywood's Last Movie Star” by Tatiana Siegel of “The Hollywood Reporter,” we consider our first interaction with Leo, list the best performances he has given, give our favorite movies in which he has appeared and try to determine just what it is that makes him such a bankable and reliable movie star.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a finance podcast and Maureen recommends a throwback show that just had a recent revival on Hulu.

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#54 – Discussing THAT “Cats” Trailer, Maureen’s Live Reaction to Marvel’s Future and 2019 Emmy Nominations!

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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In Episode 54, we react to the brand new “Cats” and “Top Gun: Maverick” trailers, give our thoughts on the forthcoming “It’s a Wonderful Life” musical with music and lyrics by Paul McCartney (spoiler: NO THANKS) and hear Maureen’s live reaction to Marvel’s just announced future plans.

In the Premiere Topic, we are talking all about the 2019 Emmy nominations. We give our takes on the nominees, the surprises and the snubs before giving our early predictions for the winners in the major categories.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a throwback album from Celine Dion and Josh recommends the brand new season of one of Netflix’s most popular shows.

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#53 – A Deep Dive into "Spider-Man: Far From Home"

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0000

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In Episode 53, we have a special episode featuring Zac Crippen, co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network! Josh and Zac talk all about “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and give their overall impressions of the movie, their favorite and least favorite aspects of the film, their thoughts on Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio, hash out the best supporting characters and discuss where Marvel goes from here.

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#52 – Netflix Original Movies - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:30:39 -0000

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In Episode 52, Josh kicks things off with a song and gives a non-spoiler review of “Toy Story 4” (it was good but not great). In the Snack Bag, we talk about “Old Town Road’s” dominance on the “Billboard” Hot 100 (can anything dethrone it?) and the fact that “The Office” is leaving Netflix at the end of 2020.

In the Premiere Topic, we are talking all about Netflix original films - the good, the bad, the positive and the negative.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a YouTube series from “Vox” and Maureen suggests a Netflix original series on the food industry in America.

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#51 – Does the Original “Toy Story” Hold Up 24 Years Later? Revisiting the First Pixar Film

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0000

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In Episode 51, we are kicking off Season 2 with a fun episode! In the Snack Bag, we talk about a "Hunger Games" prequel, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd’s children discovering their parents are famous and the forthcoming big screen adaptation of the cult hit musical "tick...tick...BOOM!" directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and possibly starring Andrew Garfield (can he sing?!).

In the Premiere Topic, we re-watch and revisit the original Pixar film "Toy Story," 24 years after its release, in advance of "Toy Story 4" hitting theaters on June 21, 2019. We talk about whether or not the movie holds up, what surprised us most about the film and our favorite characters (not named Woody or Buzz).

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends an excellent HBO mini-series and Maureen recommends a charming and moving film starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne.

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#50 – Celebrating ONE YEAR OF THE POPPED CAST (!) and Talking the 2019 Tony Awards

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:41:37 -0000

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In Episode 50, we have officially reached our one year anniversary of recording and releasing The Popped Cast! We reflect on a year of podcasting and discuss changes to our upcoming schedule. Then we dive into the Snack Bag where we talk about Gwyneth Paltrow forgetting she was in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and talk about the just released "Frozen 2" trailer (and whether or not anyone cares that a sequel is coming this fall).

In the Marquee Topic, we discuss the 2019 Tony Awards. We dive into our overall impression of the show, how James Corden did as the host, our favorite performances and what CBS is going to do about the sinking ratings for the broadcast.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a short book she loved and Josh reads a delightful short story that originated on Twitter.

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#49 – Crowning the 2019 Song of the Summer

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 19:21:45 -0000

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In Episode 49, we discuss the end of iTunes as we know it (RIP!) and talk about James Holzhauer’s amazing run on "Jeopardy" finally coming to an end (don’t feel too badly - he’s walking away more than $2 million richer).

In the Marquee Topic, we are crowning a song of the summer for 2019! We examine six songs and take them through a mini bracket to determine what we think will be the earworm from summer 2019 that we remember for years to come. The contenders include “Boy with Luv” by BTS ft. Halsey, “Juice” by Lizzo, “bad guy” by Billie Eilish, “I Don’t Care” by Ed Sheeran ft. Justin Bieber, “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus and “Sucker” by the Jonas Brothers.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a YouTube series from "Wired" and Maureen recommends a book by Tim Ferriss.

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#48 – Examining the Impact of Public Backlash on TV and Movies

Fri, 31 May 2019 16:16:57 -0000

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In Episode 48, we follow-up on two of our teasers from a few weeks back. Josh gives an update on how his "American Idol" prediction turned out and Maureen breaks down the ridiculousness of the current season of "The Bachelorette." Then, we chat about Ariana Grande’s new wax figure that doesn’t really look like her (and the general creepiness of wax figures) and discuss Adam Levine stepping away from "The Voice."

In the Marquee Topic, we are examining how public backlash to TV shows and movies affects perception of those TV shows and movies and whether or not visceral public reaction is a good or bad thing for pop culture (spoiler: it’s complicated).

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends an audition from this season of "America’s Got Talent" and Maureen suggests a podcast with bite-sized episodes on time management.

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#47 – Did Boy Bands Cause the Music Industry’s Downfall? (Revisiting The Backstreet Boys’ 1999 Album “Millenium”)

Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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In Episode 47, we follow-up on giving "Saturday Night Live"a second chance (spoiler: it did not go well for the NBC sketch show), give our NON-SPOILER reviews of the finale of "Game of Thrones," discuss just how weird it is that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has never eaten a strawberry and share our excitement that Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show was renewed for three more years.

In the Marquee Topic, we are looking back at The Backstreet Boys’ 1999 album "Millenium" and consider whether or not that album (along with the albums of other pop stars and boy bands of the time) brought about the rise of Napster and illegal downloads and the subsequent downfall of the music industry. Was there causation? Correlation? No relation? We get into a heated discussion to find out!

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a new podcast and Josh recommends a series of behind the scenes videos for the last season of "Game of Thrones."

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#46 – Is “Saturday Night Live” Still Funny? (Discussing the State of the NBC Sketch Show)

Fri, 17 May 2019 20:11:01 -0000

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In Episode 46, we talk about Constance Wu’s very public negative reaction to her ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat” being renewed for a sixth season and discuss the trend of naming children after characters from TV shows (especially before you know whether that character is ultimately good or bad).

In the Marquee Topic, we look into the state of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” one of the longest running programs on TV. We talk about whether or not the show is still funny, what they could do to improve it, the current standout performers and if the host of the show makes any difference from week to week.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends the trailer for the sixth season of one of her favorite shows and Josh recommends a heartbreaking but inspiring article about perseverance.

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#45 – A Deep Dive into “Avengers: Endgame” and the Future of Marvel

Fri, 10 May 2019 15:21:15 -0000

In Episode 45, we chat about the new royal baby, discuss the rogue coffee cup that appeared in a dramatic scene during the latest episode of "Game of Thrones" and talk about the (latest) delay of the "Avatar" sequels (and wonder whether anyone even cares that there will be sequels - hint: nope).

In the Marquee Topic, we are joined by special guest Zac Crippen (co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network) to do a deep dive into "Avengers: Endgame" and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS. If you haven’t seen the film and don’t want to be spoiled, skip the conversation and come back after you’ve seen it.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a fun retrospective on a hit 1999 song and Maureen recommends an upcoming season of TV she is especially excited about.

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#44 – Is “Friends” the Best Comedy Ever? (Looking Back 15 Years After Its Finale)

Fri, 03 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 44, we give an update on Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer ($1.5 million in winnings and counting!), give our brief (and SPOILER-FREE) thoughts on "Avengers: Endgame," discuss the just released Tony Award nominations and remark on the sad passing of director John Singleton.

In the Marquee Topic, we look back on the NBC hit comedy "Friends," which had its series finale on May 6, 2004 - 15 years ago! We talk about our favorite characters, whether or not the show holds up today (it’s complicated), where it ranks among the best comedies ever and how the careers of its six stars have fared since the show went off the air.

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a fun summer song and Maureen suggests an article on Vox.

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#43 – A Deep Dive Into Beyoncé’s Transformative Documentary “Homecoming”

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 43, we talk about a truly impressive (and ongoing) streak happening on "Jeopardy"($1.2 million and counting for contestant James Holzhauer), "People" magazine naming Jennifer Garner as its cover star for its “Beautiful People” issue, the casting of Rami Malek as the next Bond villain and our predictions for how much "Avengers: Endgame" will make in its opening weekend.

In the Marquee Topic, we do a deep dive into the Beyoncé Netflix documentary "Homecoming." We talk about how we liked but didn’t love the film itself (a mix of a concert film and a cinema verite documentary) but really felt strongly about the importance of its message, discuss the two major themes presented in the film (representation for minorities and motherhood/womanhood) and heap our praise onto Queen Bey.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a different Netflix documentary and Josh recommends a Netflix original show that will help you stay up to speed on politics and happenings around the world.

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#42 – The 2019 “Time” 100 Most Influential People List and Influence in Our Culture

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 42, Maureen is back for a full episode! We discuss the "Grease" prequel in the works (NO THANKS), a fun throwback video to the set of "The Office" made by Jenna Fischer (Pam) herself and talk through an oral history of one of the most bizarre minutes in film history (especially when taken out of context) - a hilariously strange and gruesome moment from "Meet Joe Black."

In the Marquee Topic, we examine the "Time"100: Most Influential People, 2019. We talk through surprises on the list (especially a few from the “Artist” category), who from the list personally influences us and whether or not the people represented are positive or negative influences in our culture.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a fantasy novel and Josh recommends the second season of an HBO show.

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#41 – Maureen is Back(!), A Deep Dive into “Game of Thrones” and Reactions to “The Lion King” Full-Length Trailer

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:27:08 -0000

In Episode 41, Maureen returns from her two-week hiatus and gives her thoughts on everything we discussed on the podcast in her absence. We also give our reactions to the new full-length trailer for the upcoming live action remake of "The Lion King" and share just-released casting news for the 2020 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical, "In the Heights."

In the Marquee Topic, Josh is joined by special guest, friend and pop culture connoisseur, Mike Wilbur to break down the epic fantasy series "Game of Thrones" (WARNING: minor spoilers ahead). In our deep dive to prepare for the April 14 premiere of the final season, we talk about our overall impression of the show, our favorite scenes and characters and whether or not the show has more to say outside of being one of the most entertaining shows on television.

PLUS, in our Teasers, Maureen gives both a regular teaser and an UN-teaser (something you should avoid) and Josh gives a suggestion for a cover of a song from "A Star Is Born."

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#40 – Ranking Baseball Movies from Worst to First

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:30:11 -0000

In Episode 40, Josh welcomes guests Zac Crippen (the co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network, co-host of Vernacular Podcast and co-host of Vernacular’s sports podcast The Line-Up) and Peter Laclede (co-host of Vernacular’s sports podcast The Line-Up), for a very special episode where we rank a selection of 15 baseball movies from worst to first to celebrate the start of the 2019 Major League Baseball season.

In no particular order, we ranked Field of Dreams, The Sandlot, The Bad News Bears, A League of Their Own, Bull Durham, Moneyball, The Natural, Fever Pitch, Major League, Rookie of the Year, Little Big League, Angels in the Outfield, For Love of the Game, 42 and The Rookie.

We individually ranked each film on a scale of 1-10 in three categories. 1. Overall enjoyment of the film. 2. Overall quality of the film. 3. Baseball accuracy. We then averaged everyone’s score to get a total for each movie out of a possible 30 points. The film with the lowest score would be #15 and the film with the highest score would be #1.

The results might surprise you - the top 5 were separated by just 3 and a half points.

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#39 – A Look at HBO’s “Veep,” Apple TV + and Captain America Chris Evans in a Musical?!

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:25:43 -0000

In Episode 39, Josh is tackling another episode solo! He talks about Chris Evans’ desire to star in a musical, Apple unveiling their new streaming service (set to launch this fall) called Apple TV + and some fascinating casting “what-ifs” from the 1999 blockbuster "The Matrix."

In the Marquee Topic, Josh takes a look at the critically acclaimed and award-winning HBO show "Veep" and tells you why it’s 100% worth the watch even if you don’t think it can live up to the hype.

PLUS, in his teaser, Josh recommends a YouTube video featuring an audition from a current "American Idol" contestant.

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#38 – Can You Separate the Art from the Artist and Two New Movie Trailers for Summer Blockbusters

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:01:05 -0000

In Episode 38, we talk about two new movie trailers for upcoming summer blockbusters ("Toy Story 4" and "Aladdin") and discuss recently announced casting news for the upcoming "West Side Story"remake.

In the Marquee Topic, we get a little serious and talk about whether or not you can (and should) separate the art from the artist when the artist in question has done very bad things in their life. WARNING: Adult themes (if you usually listen with children, you may want to wait until they aren’t around to listen to this part of the show).

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends a recently wrapped Amazon show and Maureen recommends the third season of a critically acclaimed Netflix show.

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#37 – The Sad News About Luke Perry & Alex Trebek and Why You Should Watch the Critically Panned Movie “National Treasure”

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:12:05 -0000

In Episode 37, we discuss the sad death of actor Luke Perry, the devastating news that longtime "Jeopardy"host and American fixture Alex Trebek has cancer, the trailer for the new film from Mindy Kaling and debate Steven Spielberg’s comments about how films from streaming services shouldn’t be eligible for Oscars.

In the Marquee Topic, we’re kicking off a new mini-series called “Critically Panned,” where we examine one movie that was ravaged by critics but we think you should still check out. In the first installment, we are diving into the 2004 Disney hit "National Treasure" starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Jon Voight and Christopher Plummer.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a Netflix original and Josh recommends a brand new TV show that just premiered on ABC.

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#36 – All About the 2019 Oscars ("Green Book" for Best Picture - REALLY?!)

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:37:32 -0000

In Episode 36, we respond to a listener comment on the Fyre Festival episode we did a few weeks back, discuss Katy Perry’s engagement to Legolas himself, Orlando Bloom, and try to make sense of the ongoing Jussie Smollett drama.

In the Marquee Topic, we’re talking all about the 2019 Oscars. We delve into the show itself, deliberate whether having no host was a win or lose (spoiler: Maureen and I don’t see eye to eye), debate the winners (both surprises - "Black Panther!" Female filmmaking teams! "Spider-Man!" - and disappointments - Olivia Colman and "Green Book" for Best Picture) and break down THAT performance from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends something to put your mind at ease and Josh suggests a riveting and well-written crime novel.

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#35 – Final Predictions for the Oscars and Talking About All Four Versions of “A Star Is Born” (And the Fifth One We Never Got)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:25:34 -0000

In Episode 35, we have a special Snack Bag where we are talking all things Oscars ahead of the February 24th Academy Awards. We talk about the Academy’s reversal of a previous announcement to cut four categories from the telecast, our personal rankings of the Best Picture nominees and our predictions in the major categories (here’s to being very, very wrong and Bradley Cooper winning Best Actor!).

In the Marquee Topic, we discuss each of the four versions of the film "A Star Is Born" (one from 1937, one from 1954, one from 1976 and one from 2018) after spending the last two weeks watching them. We give our thoughts on the general story (which is essentially the same in all four versions), tell you which of the versions you should actually watch (hint: it’s only two of them), examine the difficult ending, debate whether or not this will keep getting remade in the future and cast the late 90s version of the film we never got (20 years after the 1976 version and 20 years before the 2018 version).

PLUS, in our teasers, Josh recommends another Academy Award nominated documentary that touches on fatherhood, domestic violence and race in the midwest and Maureen suggests a fun and entertaining podcast from NPR.

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#34 – Dueling Fyre Festival Documentaries & Thoughts on the 2019 GRAMMYS

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:41:40 -0000

In Episode 34, we talk about Kanye West’s (strange) gift to his wife on Valentine’s Day, the Oscars’ decision to cut four categories from the upcoming February 24 telecast, the trailer for a summer movie from director Danny Boyle that has one of the best premises for a film we’ve ever heard and our thoughts on the (long but somewhat interesting and entertaining) 2019 GRAMMYS.

In the Marquee Topic, we do a deep dive into dueling documentaries from Hulu and Netflix that chronicle the disastrous 2017 Fyre Festival. We discuss which of the films we liked more, the festival itself, the social media influencer culture that we live in now and who is ultimately to blame for the calamitous weekend in the Bahamas in April of 2017.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen suggests a throwback album and Josh recommends an Academy Award nominated documentary that you should definitely see on the big screen if you can.

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#33 – This Year's Best and Worst Super Bowl Commercials & That Dreadful Halftime Show

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:37:59 -0000

In Episode 33, we talk about the Academy’s first choice to host the Oscars this year (hint: “can you smell what The Rock is cooking?!”), Jennifer Lawrence’s engagement and the ABC juggernaut “Modern Family” coming to an end after next year’s 11th season.

In the Marquee Topic, we talk about everyone’s favorite part of the Super Bowl - the commercials. We give our take on what makes a great Super Bowl commercial, our favorites from this year and why the top rated commercial from the entire night (according to “USA Today’s” Ad Meter) was actually Josh’s least favorite. We also give our thoughts on that (dreadful) halftime show by Maroon 5.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen suggests a fun YouTube video from James Corden and Josh recommends a new single from a Tony winning musical theatre star.

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#32 – Analyzing “Rent: Live” and the 2019 SAG Awards

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 32, we talk about a very sad crime committed against actor Jussie Smollett, Ariana Grande’s tattoo snafu (and the fix she made that actually made it worse!) and get into the ramifications of the winners from last weekend’s SAG Awards (all aboard the Glenn Close hype train!).

In the Marquee Topic, we break down the latest live musical to hit the small screen: "Rent." We talk about our personal history with the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical by Jonathan Larson, discuss the good and bad of the Fox production (some good, a lot of bad) and contemplate whether it is totally fair to judge this “live” production after most of what aired was actually the dress rehearsal from the night before.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends something out of the box (and outdoors) and Josh recommends a fun (and free!) iPhone game.

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#31 – Breaking Down the 2019 Oscar Nominations

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:22:20 -0000

In Episode 31, we talk about the (potentially unnecessary) musical version of the film “Magic Mike,” Amazon’s first foray into stand-up comedy (with comedian Jim Gaffigan) and discuss the ramifications of NO candy conversation hearts in 2019.

In the Marquee Topic, we break down the 2019 Oscar Nominations and wax poetic about pleasant surprises (Sam Elliot! “Black Panther!”), the most egregious snubs (no Bradley Cooper for Best Director?!?!) and our first impressions on which of the eight nominees will take home the prize for Best Picture.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a book she hasn’t yet read and Josh recommends a new cast recording of recent Off-Broadway revival.

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#30 – All About the Film “Green Book”

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:17:26 -0000

In Episode 30, we talk about our first real snowfall of the season (and Josh’s hashtag parenting fail), Chris Pratt’s engagement to The Terminator’s daughter and the (super awkward) Critic’s Choice Awards.

In the Marquee Topic, we do a deep dive into the film Green Book (WARNING: spoilers ahead). We talk about whether or not we liked the film and discuss the many controversies surrounding the movie and the people who made it.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends the second season of a very funny Netflix show and Josh recommends a recent British show that took England by storm before hitting Netflix.

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#29 – Golden Globes Reactions and Bringing Your Ex on Your Honeymoon

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:23:07 -0000

In Episode 29, we discuss our terrible Golden Globes predictions that we made last week, our brief thoughts on "Mary Poppins Returns," “Baby Shark” hitting the "Billboard"charts and Gwyneth “Goop” Paltrow bringing her kids AND her ex-husband on her honeymoon with her new husband.

In the Marquee Topic, we dive into last week’s 2019 Golden Globe Awards and give our thoughts on the show overall, the hosts, the winners and losers (justice for GAGA!) and our favorite moments.

PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends a new Netflix show and Josh recommends a sitcom that just began its sixth season.

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#28 – “The Bachelor” Franchise, a Musical Version of “The Notebook” & Golden Globes Predictions

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:02:45 -0000

In Episode 28, we return after our holiday break to talk about a new musical version of "The Notebook" with music by Ingrid Michaelson (!), things Americans do in movies and whether there is any truth to them and our predictions in the major categories for the Golden Globes.

In the Marquee Topic, we have a heated debate about the ABC reality mainstay, "The Bachelor" and discuss why Maureen loves it and Josh does not.

PLUS, in our teasers, we each recommend movies that will likely be a big part of the awards season conversation.

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#27 – Favorites from 2018, Will Smith as the Genie & Macaulay Culkin Reprising His Home Alone Role

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:46:46 -0000

In Episode 27, Josh is tackling the show solo as Maureen continues to get better from a rough sickness (fevers and coughing and germs oh my!). I talk about the death of Penny Marshall, Macaulay Culkin reprising his “Home Alone” character in a Google ad, the first images of Will Smith as the Genie in the live action “Aladdin” (holy topknot, Batman!) and the fact that there is STILL no Oscars host despite the ceremony being just two months away.

In the Marquee Topic, I give my picks for my favorite returning TV show this year, my favorite new TV show (comedy and drama), my favorite music from 2018 and my favorite movie from 2018.

PLUS, I give a very special teaser this week to close out 2018.

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#26 – Ep. 26: Ranking Christmas Movies from Worst to Best

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:18:36 -0000

In Episode 26, we welcome guests Zac and Sally Crippen, the founders of the Vernacular Podcast Network, for a very special episode where the four of us rank a selection of 11 Christmas movies from worst to best.

Two of the films chosen for our list were automatically added due to their classic nature ("It’s A Wonderful Life" and "White Christmas"). Then, to round out the list, each of us chose two films to add. Maureen chose "Love Actually" and "Elf," Zac chose "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (the 2000 live action version) and "The Holiday," Sally chose "You’ve Got Mail" and "Miracle on 34th Street" (the 1994 version) and Josh chose "Home Alone" and "The Santa Clause." Since there were so many others we didn’t pick (hey we all have kids and fulltime jobs), we opened up the list for one wild card. Of the wild card options ("Die Hard," "A Christmas Story," "TheMuppet Christmas Carol" and "Christmas Vacation"), "A Christmas Story" won out in a blind vote amongst the four of us. Animated classics like "The Grinch," "Rudolph" and "Frosty" were not eligible since they are too hard to compare to feature length films.

Once the films were chosen, we individually ranked each film on a scale of 1-10 in three categories. 1. Overall enjoyment of the film. 2. Overall quality of the film. 3. Christmas spirit. We then averaged everyone’s score to get a total out of 30. The film with the lowest score would be #11 and the film with the highest score would be #1. In the event of a tie (and there WAS a tie), the film with the highest average Christmas Spirit score would prevail.

The results might surprise you!

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#25 – Golden Globe Hosts & Nominations Announced and Priyanka Chopra’s 75-Foot Wedding Veil

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:29:30 -0000

In Episode 25, we talk about the news that "Friends" would be leaving Netflix (and then the complete 180 just hours later that it would actually remain on the streaming service through 2019!), a debate on fashion standards between male and female musicians sparked by Beyonce and Ed Sheeran, Priyanka Chopra’s 75-foot wedding veil and the “Baby Shark” toy that (we are secretly so happy) is already sold out.

In our Marquee Topic, we chat about Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh being named the hosts for the 76th Annual Golden Globes and give our first impressions on the film and television nominations that were just announced on December 6.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Josh recommends new music from one of his favorite bands and Maureen suggests a fun card game.

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#24 – A Deep Dive into “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and Reactions to the New “Lion King” Trailer

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:54:29 -0000

In Episode 24, we give our reactions to the first trailer for next summer’s live-action, sure to be blockbuster film, “The Lion King,” talk about a clothing line from Joanna Gaines (of “Fixer Upper” fame) and discuss the unofficial beginning of awards season by breaking down some of the winners from the New York Film Critics Circle awards that were handed out on November 29.

In our Marquee Topic, we do a deep dive into the Amazon original series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” ahead of its second season debuting December 5, 2018. We talk about the impact of the show, our favorite scenes, our favorite characters, our least favorite aspects of the show and, of course, close things out by picking out little annoyances about the award-winning comedy that bother us ever so slightly.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Josh and Maureen both recommend some music to get you in the holiday spirit.

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#23 – The One Where We Rewatch All 10 “Friends” Thanksgiving Episodes

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:12:27 -0000

In Episode 23, we talk about the death of Marvel genius Stan Lee, the new family photo of the British Royal Family (and imagine what was going on behind the scenes), an SNL sketch from 2017 that made a real-world impact on a multi-billion dollar movie franchise and the new TV network from HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines.

In our Marquee Topic, after rewatching all 10 Thanksgiving episodes of “Friends,” we discuss our personal favorites, our least favorite, the BEST overall, the MVP of the episodes, what was most fun to see change over the course of 10 years and why Thanksgiving episodes are particularly fun to watch.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Josh recommends a recent “Saturday Night Live” sketch and Maureen recommends a podcast on personal finance.

Last note! No new episode next week - we are taking a week off to spend Thanksgiving with our family. We’ll be back with a brand new episode on November 30!

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#22 – Matthew McConaughey in "Titanic" (?!), the 2018 Sexiest Man Alive & the Spice Girls Reunited

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:16:13 -0000

In Episode 22, we have a PACKED Snack Bag. In it, we talk about the (totally and extremely unnecessary) “Shrek” reboot, Ariana Grande’s new single, Matthew McConaughey’s claim that he could have been in “Titanic,” Idris Elba being named “People's” 2018 “Sexiest Man Alive” and the Spice Girls reuniting.

In our teeny Marquee Topic (the “Marqueeny Topic”) we talk about movie musicals and movie dramas with music, why they are such a consistent box office draw and some of our favorites and least favorites in the genre.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Josh suggests an informative podcast and Maureen suggests some new music she can’t get enough of.

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#21 – A Very "Wicked" Podcast, Fake Justin Bieber and Rami Malek's Awkward Fan Interaction

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:43:20 -0000

In Episode 21, we talk about Rami Malek’s extremely awkward fan interaction, the Justin Bieber burrito prank seen around the world and some big casting news for the forthcoming Game of Thrones prequel.

In our Marquee Topic, we discuss the juggernaut musical Wicked, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Broadway after debuting on the Great White Way in 2003. We share our experiences with the show and Josh gives his very heated thoughts on why he thinks the show was robbed at the 2004 Tony Awards (talk about holding a grudge!). We also chat about the NBC special A Very Wicked Halloween, hosted by the original leads of the musical (Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth), that aired earlier this week and rank the seven songs sung during the special. Spoiler: the original stars were not as entertaining as we’d hoped they would be and pop superstar Ariana Grande surprised us in a good way.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Maureen offers some music to listen to while you work and Josh recommends a very good HBO dark comedy.

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#20 – The Halloween Franchise, Horror Films and Criminal David Schwimmer(?!)

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:21:39 -0000

In Episode 20, we have a special guest for our Marquee Topic - Tiara Guy, a friend, colleague and movie super fan. But first, Maureen and Josh talk about David Schwimmer possibly being a thief (not really but we talk about a story where his doppelganger was caught stealing beer in England as well as Schwimmer’s direct response to the uncanny similarity), the fact that “NOW That’s What I Call Music!” still exists today in the age of streaming, the Enya song “Orinoco Flow” as it celebrates 30 years since its release and what’s leaving Netflix starting November 1 (dino fans, listen up!).

In our Marquee Topic, Tiara and Josh talk about the “Halloween” franchise in the wake of the most recent film’s release just last weekend and it’s incredible box office performance. Since Josh and Maureen are scaredy cats and can’t handle horror films, Tiara joined us to fill you in on what you need to know about the new “Halloween,” Michael Myers (and where he ranks in the pantheon of horror villains) and a brief discussion of scary movies as a whole. WARNING: spoilers ahead!

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Maureen and Josh each recommend movies you should definitely make an effort to see in theaters if you can. Both are likely to be BIG players this awards season.

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#19 – All About Hocus Pocus - A Deep Dive into the Cult Classic

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:03:45 -0000

In Episode 19, we discuss an excellent mash-up of a-ha’s “Take on Me” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Backstreet Freestyle” (with a special clip from the mash-up included IN the podcast), all things British royal family (including Princess Eugenie’s wedding and the Harry/Meghan baby coming next spring) and Piers Morgan’s idiotic commentary on dad’s around the world wearing their babies in front packs.

In our Marquee Topic, we take a deep dive into Hocus Pocus - the cult classic from Disney - as it celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release in 1993. We explore our favorite scenes, the MVP of the film, our favorite minor characters, what has and has not held up well in the past 25 years and much more.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Maureen recommends a book she listened to and Josh recommends a short film that could very well be an Oscar contender this year for Best Narrative Short Film.

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#18 – The Cooking Show Boom & Snapchat’s Scripted TV Gamble

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 18, we chat about Snapchat wading into the scripted television game (please, God, DO NOT let their shows be in a vertical aspect ratio) and a conversation about whether there are simply too many awards shows (what even ARE the American Music Awards?!).

In our Marquee Topic, we talk about the recent boom of cooking shows and specifically discuss some of our very favorite Food Network shows.

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Maureen recommends a podcast she just discovered and Josh recommends what he says might be one of the best TV shows he’s ever watched (yes, even better than Breaking Bad).

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#17 – Why You Should Be Watching Survivor (Yes, THAT Survivor) in 2018

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:47:36 -0000

In Episode 17, we kick things off discussing two stories with a Broadway twist coming soon on TV and the silver screen. Witches and singing and Spielberg, oh my! We also touch on the K-pop phenomenon and discuss how today's boy bands are 1) still a thing (?!) and 2) huge influences because of social media.

Our Marquee Topic may be a throwback to some, but it's solid gold to us. This week, we do a deep dive on Survivor, which premiered in 2000 and is still going strong (with high ratings and a creative hot streak) having kicked off its 37th (!) season two weeks ago. If you're a fan, you'll love this. And if you're not, we’ll give you some compelling reasons why you should be.

PLUS, the real hit of the show this week is Josh's Teaser which is so good we won’t even give any spoilers. Let's just say, it's the perfect example of how pop culture can have a physical effect on your life. And surprise, surprise, Maureen watched a movie and cried... again.

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#16 – A Brief Look at New Fall TV & Alex Trebek's Beard

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:31:54 -0000

In Episode 16, we chat about how too many Hot Cheetos can apparently land you in the hospital (and subsequently, which shape Cheeto is the best Cheeto), Alex Trebek’s beard and Jeopardy celebrating their 35^th season with a (team!) All-Star tournament.

For our Marquee Topic, we look at seven trailers for new TV shows premiering this fall on network television and give our thoughts on which ones we might check out and which ones are going to be a hard pass (spoiler: Maureen and I don’t agree on a single one).

PLUS, in our Teasers this week, Josh recommends some new music and Maureen suggests a movie you can still catch in theaters.

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For the full show notes AND for links mentioned in this episode, go to http://bit.ly/PoppedCastEp16.

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#15 – The 2018 Emmy Awards, Mark Wahlberg & Space Jam 2

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:43:39 -0000

In Episode 15, we chat about Mark Wahlberg’s insane daily schedule, confirmation of Space Jam 2 starring Lebron James and the rumor that Maroon 5 will perform at the halftime show of the 2019 Super Bowl.

For our Marquee Topic, we examine the 2018 Emmys and give our overall impressions of the show including the best and worst moments (ugh the banter between presenters), the best and worst winners (ugh Game of Thrones) and what we thought of hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che (spoiler: meh).

PLUS, in our teasers this week, Josh recommends a fascinating YouTube series and Maureen suggests a book about parenting.

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#14 – A Deep Dive into “This Is Us” & Live Trees on Amazon

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:12:40 -0000

In Episode 14, we chat about the newest members of the EGOT club, an unlikely HGTV personality being approached to be The Bachelor four (!) times, the new Dancing with the Stars cast and the fact that you can now buy live, seven foot tall Christmas trees on Amazon.

For our Marquee Topic, we take a deep dive into the hit NBC show This Is Us.

PLUS, in our teasers this week, Josh recommends an NBC comedy and Maureen suggests you check a little closer if you have a DVR to make sure you are taking full advantage of all its features.

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#13 – Podcasting About Podcasts, The New Bachelor and the Sweatpants ONLY Happy Hour

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:48:06 -0000

In Episode 13, we chat about the change (of a previous change) to the Oscars, the newly named star of the upcoming 23rd season of The Bachelor, our reactions to the Geoffrey Owens story, Younger drama, Burt Reynolds passing away (and the INCREDIBLE roles he turned down in his career) and Anna Kendrick's lie to get out of hanging out with friends on her birthday (could she be any more relatable?) For our Marquee Topic, we are podcasting this week about podcasts (how meta). We give a little history on the medium, some fun stats, the effect of podcasts on pop culture since they began as "audio blogs" in 2003 and some of our favorite shows to listen to that you might like as well. PLUS, in our teasers this week, Josh recommends an excellent biography on one of the greatest athletes of all time and Maureen suggests checking out what your local library might have to offer beyond books. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#12 – Possible 2018 Oscar Contenders, Revisiting La La Land and Killing Off a Sitcom Character

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:21:16 -0000

In Episode 12, we chat about Josh’s recent re-watch of 2016’s La La Land, The Conners’ decision to kill off the Roseanne character, the charming Netflix film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and the death of Neil Simon, one of America’s greatest playwrights. For our Marquee Topic, we look at the trailers for seven films being released this fall (including Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born and the Ryan Gosling led First Man) and discuss which ones could be a part of the awards conversation this year (super sorry for the shade, Lin-Manuel Miranda). PLUS, in our teasers this week, Maureen throws it back to some great film scores and Josh recommends a (somewhat vulgar but ultimately very funny and well-done) Netflix true crime mockumentary. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#11 – New Leading Women in Hollywood and Action Star Liam Neeson on a Snowplow

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:41:15 -0000

In Episode 11, we chat about the ridiculous premise for a new Liam Neeson movie (snowplows! small Colorado ski town! drug cartels!), Meryl Streep's penthouse NYC apartment (and whether NYC is the dirtiest city in America), a potential Veronica Mars revival at Hulu and Danny Boyle leaving James Bond 25 (and also why a certain someone could help reinvigorate the franchise - or not - but also YES). For our Marquee Topic, we discuss the new crop of leading women in film (in the second of a two part series on the new wave of movie stars in Hollywood - part 1 on leading men was discussed in Episode 10!). PLUS, in our teasers this week, Josh suggests a fun board game and Maureen gives her recommendation for a new HBO original documentary on a star we lost too soon. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#10 – New Leading Men in Hollywood, Kristen Bell's Tears and RESPECT for the Queen of Soul

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:45:10 -0000

In Episode 10, we chat about Josh's extreme reaction to a BuzzFeed article, a Nicholas Cage movie marathon, why Kristen Bell was in tears recently, the groundbreaking Crazy Rich Asians (a tongue twister of a title if you were wondering) and the very sad passing of Aretha Franklin. For our Marquee Topic, we discuss the new crop of leading men in film (in the first of a two part series on the new wave of movie stars in Hollywood - part 2 on leading women is next week!). PLUS, in our teasers this week, Maureen shares a podcast that comes highly recommended by two of our most loyal listeners and Josh recommends a 25 year-old film starring Harrison Ford (a movie his colleague was VERY disappointed he hadn't seen). Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#9 – The Brady Bunch House, Oscars' New Category and Will They/Won't They Couples

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:09:09 -0000

In Episode 9, we chat about the famous Brady Bunch House being sold to HGTV (and the stir the purchase caused), changes to MoviePass, a former Bachelorette's reaction to Becca's final episode and a BIG change coming to The Academy Awards. For our Marquee Topic, we talk through some of the best "will they/won't they couples" on TV and which of them went on a bit too long for our tastes. PLUS, our Teasers this week can be streamed for free everywhere - Josh shares a YouTube favorite and Maureen highlights a great watch from BuzzFeed. And be sure to stay tuned until the VERY end for a very special language lesson from Maureen (and a skeptical, though ultimately wrong, Josh). Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#8 – James Gunn's Twitter Past, A "McMonopoly" Scam for the Ages and a Deep Dive into GLOW

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:37:28 -0000

In Episode 8, we talk about country song "Meant to Be" that’s topped Billboard's Hot Country chart for 35 (!) weeks, the James Gunn Twitter PR nightmare (and the official statement from the cast of the Guardians movies) and a McDonald’s Monopoly game scam for the ages. In our Marquee Topic this week, we do a deep dive into the Netflix original show, GLOW (warning: spoilers ahead!). PLUS, in Teasers, Maureen talks about an ongoing written series on Refinery29 and Josh gives a suggestion for a Marvel Netflix show with a bad*** woman at the center. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#7 – The Mission Impossible Franchise, BANNED Wedding Songs and Taylor Swift in "Cats"

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:21:37 -0000

In Episode 7, we discuss whether "zing" is a word, the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats starring (gasp!) Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson, banned wedding songs and Chris Janson's song "Drunk Girl." In our Marquee Topic for the week, we take a deep dive into the Mission Impossible franchise (including a discussion of Tom Cruise's legacy AND Maureen's hilarious and half inaccurate recollection of her favorite/least favorite moment from Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) ahead of the release of Mission Impossible: Fallout. PLUS in Teasers, Maureen talks audio books and Josh recommends a movie you might have missed back in 2016. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#6 – Netflix Originals, Downton Abbey Returns and Queen on the Big Screen

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:44:03 -0000

In Episode 6, we give an update on Josh's stool building project (spoiler: it's not going well), talk the return of Downton Abbey, Katy Perry's "situational depression," our reaction to the first full trailer for the Queen/Freddie Mercury film Bohemian Rhapsody and dive into Netflix original content for our "Marquee" topic (including a brief discussion on Netflix's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad original logo). Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#5 – Emmy Nominations and the Biebs Off the Market

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:13:52 -0000

In Episode 5, we discuss the merits of Josh opening a furniture store, the 2018 Emmy nominations, Justin Bieber's engagement, George Clooney's scary scooter crash (PSA: WEAR A HELMET!), a second standalone Joker film and the Thai soccer team rescue. Plus, stick around until the very end for a special (EXTREMELY goofy) musical treat. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Links: Justin Bieber engagement George Clooney scooter crash Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker 2018 Emmy nominations Sub Pop Records Jane the Virgin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#4 – The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Poor John Stamos

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:16:59 -0000

In Episode 4, we talk about Miles Teller joining the cast of the Top Gun sequel, John Stamos' strange performance emceeing A Capitol Fourth, the danger of screen time for parents, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (including our favorite films of the franchise) and more. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Links: Miles Teller in Top Gun 2 John Stamos hosts A Capitol Fourth "The Dangers of Distracted Parenting" Rewinder Queer Eye on Netflix --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#3 – Weird Baby Names and Celebrity Commencement Speeches

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:16:50 -0000

We're back for Episode 3 and are talking weird celebrity baby names (after Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper named their new baby boy "Crew" ), Johnny Depp's recent struggles, Roseanne without Roseanne and a discussion of celebrity commencement speeches (including Maureen and I's favorites from 2018) as this year's graduations finally wrap up. Email us (questions/comments/thoughts) at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Links: Chip and Joanna's New Son "Crew" Rolling Stone profile of Johnny Depp Variety recap of the Rolling Stone profile John Stewart's 2004 commencement address at William & Mary Highlight from Sterling K. Brown's 2018 commencement address Hamdi Ulukaya's 2018 commencement address Oprah Winfrey's 2018 commencement address Conan O'Brien's 2011 commencement speech at Dartmouth Amy Poehler's 2011 commencement speech at Harvard Google Home Younger --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#2 – The Jurassic Park Franchise and A Dark Fan Theory for Grease (Yes, The Musical)

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:52:14 -0000

Josh and Maureen are back for Episode 2 and discuss a dark fan theory for the musical Grease (was Sandy dead the whole time?!?!), the Jurassic Park franchise (ahead of the June 22 release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and why it's not a great idea to watch Food Network shows when you are sick. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Links: John Travolta weighs in on the Grease theory The Incredibles 2 makes $180 million Jay Z and Beyonce surprise album Jared and Ashley I. - engaged at last Set It Up on Netflix Love on Netflix --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

#1 – Legally Blonde 3 and the State of Theater

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:58:40 -0000

In the debut episode, Josh and Maureen Goldman talk about Legally Blonde 3, Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande's 24 day (!) relationship, mental health in our culture, the 2018 Tony Awards (and the state of theater today) and give our teasers for things in pop culture you might have missed but should definitely check out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

The Popped Cast: Coming Soon

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:56:13 -0000

Josh Goldman, host of the Popped Cast, previews what's to come in the show's first season. Subscribe now--the first full episode drops later this month! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support