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My Backstage PassSinger Songwriter Amelia White Shines A Light On Her CareerAmelia White’s reputation as one of Nashville’s most captivating singer songwriters has increased substantially with each and every new release. And for good reason. Assured and emotive, White’s songs come across with an authority and determination that gets straight to the heart of her sentiment and intents. Her new album, Love I Swore, offers a discourse revolving around bracing emotional issues — the struggle to maintain core relationships, dealing with loss and loneliness, and, in particular, the difficulties and diversions encountered by road-weary musicians. Taken in tandem Love I Swore is a testament to White’s powers of persuasi...2024-03-1031 minMy Backstage PassCruz Contreras Shares His Thoughts About Breaking From the Past While Working His Way Towards the FutureDespite a storied career that found him firmly at the helm of the highly acclaimed East Tennessee-based band The Black Lillies, and prior to that, the primary back-up for singer Robinella, Cruz Contreras, in effect starting anew. His debut solo album Cosmico, finds him stepping out on his own and taking his music into a decidedly new direction. Borne from a personal perspective that is, by turns, both ethereal and emphatic, music conveyed through tone, texture and melodies that immediately crawl under the skin and then linger there in a perpetual haze. In this episode Cruz sits...2024-03-0146 minMy Backstage PassJim Gaines - Multiple Grammy Winning Producer/Engineer Of Huey Lewis, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, Journey, and Steve MillerIn a recording career spanning some fifty years, bridging a range in time and style that reaches from the early days at Memphis’s Stax Records to Carlos Santana’s eight-Grammy year in 2000 and beyond, producer Jim Gaines has operated the mixing board for some of the greatest artists in American music. Journey, Huey Lewis and the News, Steve Miller, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Dionne Warwick are just a few of the influential musicians who have entrusted their creativity and talent to his proven abilities. Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in se...2023-09-2843 minMy Backstage PassSteve Meyer (Part 3) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCABe sure to also hear parts 1 and 2 of Steve Meyer! Steve was more than just a record executive whose stint as National Promotion Director for Capitol Records and Universal/MCA made him one of the biggest power brokers in the music industry during '70s, '80s and '90s. He worked with the biggest names in the business -- The Beatles (and Paul McCartney and John Lennon individually), Bob Seger, Steve Miller, Elton John, Little River Band, and so many other artists who defined Top 40 and Album-Oriented radio for all time. He...2023-08-281h 08My Backstage PassSteve Meyer (Part 2) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCABe sure to also hear parts 1 and 3 of Steve Meyer! Steve was more than just a record executive whose stint as National Promotion Director for Capitol Records and Universal/MCA made him one of the biggest power brokers in the music industry during '70s, '80s and '90s. He worked with the biggest names in the business -- The Beatles (and Paul McCartney and John Lennon individually), Bob Seger, Steve Miller, Elton John, Little River Band, and so many other artists who defined Top 40 and Album-Oriented radio for all time. He...2023-07-251h 22My Backstage PassSteve Meyer (Part 1) Former National Promotion Director for Capitol Records & Universal/MCABe sure to also hear parts 2 and 3 of Steve Meyer! Steve was more than just a record executive whose stint as National Promotion Director for Capitol Records and Universal/MCA made him one of the biggest power brokers in the music industry during '70s, '80s and '90s. He worked with the biggest names in the business -- The Beatles (and Paul McCartney and John Lennon individually), Bob Seger, Steve Miller, Elton John, Little River Band, and so many other artists who defined Top 40 and Album-Oriented radio for all time. He...2023-06-051h 01
The Infinite FringePaul is Dead. Paul McCartney Replaced By Billy Shears Theory w/ Don Jeffries
Did Paul McCartney die and was he replaced by Billy Shears??? Love this conspiracy. Don Jeffries gets into it with us for an hour.
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https://www.amazon.com/Strawberry-Fields-Abbey-Road-Shears/dp/B0C4MT6FYH
2023-06-0154 min
Poptimist"Scary Jason" with Dillon HornerThis week is all about INK MASTER, the tattoo competition show. Billy and Dagny are joined by Dillon Horner and inevitably talk about all reality competition shows, like Survivor, Skin Wars, Blown Away, Glow Up, and of course, RuPaul's Drag Race.Also this episode we talk The Godfather, Peaky Blinders, Triangle of Sadness, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: quANTuMANia.Host: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Dillon HornerArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2023-03-291h 00PoptimistThe Oscars 2023Billy and Dagny discuss the 95th annual Academy Awards, what they were glad to see win, what they think should have gone differently, and how horrible the beige, sorry, I mean, how horrible the CHAMPAGNE carpet was.Bring Back the Red Carpet 2k24.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2023-03-2239 minPoptimistEvil Twins and Swapped Memories with Scott Joel GizickiScott Joel Gizicki joins host Billy and Dagny to talk all things Daytime Television, specifically GENERAL HOSPITAL.Also on this episode Paramount Plus series EVIL, and HBO MAX's Mare of Easttown.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Scott Joel GizickiArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2023-02-2259 minPoptimistMaybe she's killed a couple people, who knows? With Jasmine StithThis week Billy and Dagny are re-joined by the hilarious Jasmine Stith to talk about the Netflix sleeper hit Ginny & Georgia. Also this week, Gilmore Girls, The Last of Us, His Dark Materials, and the Real Housewives of Atlanta.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Jasmine StithArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2023-02-081h 03PoptimistGoku: Ultimate Himbo? with Andreas TsironisThat's right, the first POPTIMIST of 2023 is all DRAGON BALL Z, BABY! Yes, we know that DBZ is straight culture and Pokemon is gay culture, but trust us, the dichotomy is exquisite.Also in this episode: THE LAST OF US, RuPaul's Drag Race, and various anime rants.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Andreas TsioronisArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Our Own Size by RW Smith2023-02-011h 30PoptimistBilly and Dagny's BEST of 2022POPTIMIST is back for a 2022 year in review! Join Billy and Dagny as they talk about their top 3 movies, shows, and pop-culture moments of the year.We're back with regular episodes next week!In this episode: Severance, Interview with the Vampire, Better Call Saul, The White Lotus, Everything Everywhere All At Once, NOPE, Glass Onion, The Banshees of Inisheren, Top Gun: Maverick, Black Panther Wakanda Forever.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith 2023-01-2546 minMy Backstage PassLinda Gail Lewis - The Original "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" and Sister of the Legendary Jerry Lee LewisAmerican singer, songwriter and pianist Linda Gail Lewis, often referred to as "The True Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," is the little sister to legendary musical genius, Jerry Lee Lewis. Raised on rock'n'roll pumping piano and country, Linda Gail grew up with a passion for music. She has recorded with Stephen Ackles, Van Morrison, her brother Jerry Lee Lewis as well as her two daughters MaryJean Ferguson and Annie Marie Dolan. Linda is married to Eddie Braddock, former Stax promotions director. A professional musician since fifteen, she continues to tour sharing her high octane live show with music fans a...2023-01-2558 minMy Backstage PassCharlie Overbey - Accomplished Singer Songwriter & Hat Maker for the "1883" TV SeriesYou don't want to miss this conversation with Charlie Overbey, an accomplished LA born and raised singer songwriter and maker of high quality hats! Charlie's soulful songs are steeped in the timeless traditions of the American South. He has toured the world supporting acts ranging from David Allan Coe and Blackberry Smoke to Social Distortion and Motorhead. His Lone Hawk Hats are popular with famous celebrities, musicians, and actors as well as the average person looking for a cool one of a kind top quality hat. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill can be seen wearing...2023-01-2441 minPoptimistThanksgiving Re-Release! Little Stinker in the Corner with Joe RumrillIt's the Thanksgiving episode! We're re-releasing our hilarious conversation on the MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE with Joe Rumrill.Follow Joe on all the social medias, he's a fantastic comic and a hilarious writer.And have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Joe RumrillArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-11-231h 04PoptimistHowie Mandel is NOT Bald with Nick BrownThis week Billy and Dagny talk about Love is Blind, Wakanda Forever, Interview with the Vampire, and more before being joined by Nick Brown to talk about, in his opinion, the greatest game show of all time.That's right, its DEAL OR NO DEAL. Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Nick BrownArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size with RW Smith2022-11-161h 22PoptimistSpeaking of Gay Vampires... with Drew KraftIt's ooky spooky season, and what's spookier than Interview with the Vampire? What about Heteronormativity at the box office? SCARY! We're talking BROS and box office expectations with the hilarious Drew Kraft.Also, The Incomparable Nicole Kidman AMC Ad.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Drew KraftArt: Nina HowardMusic: RW Smith2022-10-2658 minPoptimistKiss of the Spider Woman with Alex VillarrealWe're back and we're visited again by this hilarious Alex Villarreal to talk Kiss of the Spider Woman, the book, the play, the movie, and the musical.Also this week, The Rings of Power, The Matrix, Cloud Atlas, and so much more.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Alex VillarrealArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Size by RW Smith2022-10-191h 09PoptimistIt's the October Pop-Culture Roundup!After a month off Billy and Dagny are BACK! Talking Barbarian, Amsterdam, Hustle, Don't Worry Darling, The Rings of Power, live theatre, Oklahoma!, and so much more.Poptimist returns to a regular schedule. We're so glad to be back!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-10-1229 minPoptimistIt's Korean Smut, Baby! With Jane KharkoverWe're back and we're talking all about Korean Naught Novel, UNDER THE OAK TREE, and everything that entails with the hysterical Jane Kharkover. We're also talking Semantic Error, Better Call Saul, and Sandman.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Jane KharkoverArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-08-311h 09PoptimistBigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner. with Ali RosensteinWE ARE NOT DYING TODAY!Billy and Dagny are joined by Ali Rosenstein to discuss the iconic, universally panned killer shark flick DEEP BLUE SEA. We're talking Bigger Sharks, Smarter Sharks, Faster Sharks, Meaner Sharks, and LL Cool J.And we get into a heavy SPOILER FILLED discussion of Jordan Peele's NOPE.Also on this episode we talk about Billy going viral on Tik Tok, The finaled of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7, The Rehearsal, Grease 2, The Umbrella Academy, and YOU.Is that you, Eric Selving?Hosts: Billy and...2022-08-101h 04PoptimistDouble Trouble with Bri Bohland and Sam BrunsWe've got not one but TWO guests this week. We're joined by Bri Bohland and Sam Bruns to talk about CAMP.So many topics this week. We're talking Malignant, American Horror Story (and America Horror Stories), The Girl in the House on the Other Side of the Street from the Woman in the Window, Mortal Kombat, Death Becomes Her, Drag Race, Mad Men, NOPE, and so much more.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuests: Bri Bohland and Sam BrunSpecial Appearance: Jon Grannan Art: Nina HowardMusic...2022-08-031h 06PoptimistLook Pa, I'm a Dolphin with Mike CulbertsonPoptimist is back with a phenomenal episode with Mike Culbertson. We're talking SHARK TALE, the hilarious Gay allegory from 2004. Don't miss this hilarious episode.We're also talking RRR, Thor: Love and Thunder, and a ton of early 2000s comedies and animated films.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Mike CulvertsonArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-07-201h 08PoptimistChrissy Wake Up, it's the Summer Pop-Culture Round-UpAfter a little summer break Billy and Dagny are back for a mini episode to round up all of the things they've been watching and playing. We're talking Shining Girls, Stranger Things. Ms. Marvel, The Boys, The Umbrella Academy, and many many more.We're back with full episodes next week! At the Car Wash!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-07-1330 minPoptimistJurassic Park: Da Minions with Hunter CanedyIt's all about TRILOGIES on this week's Poptimist. Which ones work, which ones don't? Why is the third movie in a trilogy so often the weakest one? That's what we're discussing this week with Hunter Canedy.We're talking The Matrix, Star Wars, Toy Story, Jurassic Park and Jurassic Work, Mission Impossible 4, 5, and 6, Blade Trinity, The LORD OF THE RINGS, Back to the Future, and so so so many more.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Hunter CanedyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-06-221h 25PoptimistShrek 3 Created Feminism with Sara PrygockiSara's back on the show and this time she's bringing in the big green guy. We're talking Shrek 3! Is it the best Shrek? No! Should you watch it? Listen and find out!Also on this week.... Billy has finally seen TWILIGHT. On a Big, Giant Screen. And he has too many thoughts.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Sara PrygockiLogo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-06-151h 06PoptimistBumbling Gungan (The Second Star Wars Episode) with John GrannanIt's the SECOND STAR WARS EPISODE!This week John Grannan is back to talk STAR WARS PREQUELS! Join us for Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin, Mace Windu, Count Dooko, General Grievus, and Jar-Jar Binks himself.Also we're talking the new A-24 Film MEN, and the video game by Arkane, DEATHLOOPHosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: John GrannanArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-06-081h 24PoptimistShe Did Research with Kaylee JohnsonThis week is Tick...Tick... BOOM! with Kaylee Johnson. Join Billy and Dagny for an episode filled with Andrew Garfield because we're also talking Under the Banner of Heaven. And Billy goes on a bit of a rant about The Matrix: Resurrections and Diana: The Musical.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Kaylee JohnsonArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-05-181h 21PoptimistBe Nice to Shadow, Guys with Trevor ScottThis week we GOTTA GO FAST as we talk to Trevor Scott about the game that killed the Dreamcast, Sonic Adventure's 2.Also on this episode, The Northman, a trip to Vegas, Orville Peck, and a lot of Sonic The Hedgehog.email us at poptimistpod@gmail.comHosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Trevor ScottArt and Logo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-05-041h 11PoptimistAlmost New Microphones - April RoundupBilly and Dagny are back! This week we've got a pop-culture round up for all of you, as our hosts play catch up and discuss everything they've watched, read, and listened to while they were off for Dagny's move.We've got Severance, Bridgerton, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Orville Peck, The Dropout, and How Did This Get Made?Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-04-2037 minPoptimistLet the Dog Live with Samantha HaleIt's Halloween in March this week on Poptimist as Samantha Hale returns to the show to discuss all things Horror. We're talking Michael Myers, we're talking Alien, we're talking The Exorcist, and we're talking about Samantha's horror themed comedy show, HORROR NERD.Come see Horror Nerd on April 9th!Also this episode we talk about Everything Everywhere All At Once and the new season of Serial, Trojan Horse.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Samantha HaleArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-03-301h 21PoptimistKill the Part of You that Cringes with Kait SofaiThis week Billy and Dagny are talking Domino Masters and Orville Peck before being joined by Kait Sofai and having an extremely NSFW discussion about FANFICTION! So of course Twilight, Harry Potter, and the MCU all come up.And on WHAT A PITCH: New York's newest night club is [BLANK], a Superhero themed gay bar.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Kait SofaiArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-03-231h 16PoptimistSurprise Confetti Canon with King DillianThis week Dillian the Celebrity is here talking about his love of Dua Lipa and the downfall of Dababy. We're also talking at length about THE BATMAN, as well as Legendary, Beyonce, and what it was like working the Superbowl! Don't miss it!Hosts: Billy and DagnyGuest: King DillianArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-03-161h 07PoptimistWeed's Changed, Man. with Taylor SwainThis week Taylor Swain is back on Poptimist to ignore Bear Lile and talk about anime sensation ATTACK ON TITAN.Also this week Billy and Dagny talk about Kimi, The Harder They Fall, Love is Blind, and whether or not the blue and black (white and gold) dress from 2015 should host the Oscars.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Taylor SwainArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2022-03-091h 09PoptimistDelusional CEO with Justin HidalgoIt's an episode all about Red Flags! We're talking the Tinder Swindler, Netflix new documentary about a predatory man. Also on the episode is the podcast Something Was Wrong, Starz doc Love Fraud, reality shows Love is Blind, The Power of the Dog, and a little Real Housewives of Salt Lake City update.Our guest this week is the hilarious Justin Hidalgo. And apologies for Billy's audio, he was trying a new mic and that was a MISTAKE.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Justin HidalgoArt: Nina Howard...2022-03-021h 30PoptimistHidden Scenes and Bonus Features - February MinisodeThis week Billy and Dagny cover the Oscar nominations, The Expanse, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Great, Hacks, The Righteous Gemstones, and RuPaul's Drag Race episode Dynasty Wind.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-02-2331 minPoptimistThe British are More Chill about Butts with Victoria NarayanThis week our Poptimists are talking to Victoria Narayan about British sit-com Miranda! But that's not all, we're also covering When Harry Met Sally, Superbowl stuff, crazy childhood stories, The Oscars, Grease, Hugh Laurie, Cha-Cha DiGregorio the best dancer at St. Bernadette's with the Worst Reputation, Pamella Anderson's short-lived superhero cartoon STRIPPERELLA, and horrible eye ball injuries.hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyguest: Victoria Narayanart: Nina Howardmusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-02-161h 09PoptimistDon't Meet Anyone at Any Time with Carlyn LindstromCarlyn Lindstrom is back on Poptimist talking true crime, The Glee Project, more true crime, and general anxiety. Come for the dismemberment, stay for the conversations about Windy City Heat, Murderville, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus.Host: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Carlyn LindstromArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-02-091h 12PoptimistThe Bronze Son with Bear LileThis week Bear Lile celebrates his birthday by returning to Poptimist! And he's here to talk about 2001 Gameboy Advanced RPJ GOLDEN SUN. It's an early 2000's Japanese Role Playing Game extravaganza!Also in this episode are discussions of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Encanto, some hot takes on The Last of Us. a life NFL playoff update, Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, Mario Party, Digimon, and a WHAT A PITCH about Star Wars Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Bear LileArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone...2022-02-021h 12PoptimistMaybe Women Shouldn't Have Orgasms With Rachel PegramAND JUST LIKE THAT, We're Back! Welcome to the Poptimist 50th Episode Extravaganza with Rachel Pegram! This week Billy and Dagny are talking The Righteous Gemstones, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Hawkeye, Sex and The City and it's reboot, And Just Like That, and which streaming service has the best User Interface, compelling stuff!Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Rachel PegramArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2022-01-261h 09PoptimistA Post-Holiday Pop Culture Round-UpBilly and Dagny are back and they are unloading all of their pop culture insights into your earballs. This episode is a wrap up of everything the watched during the break, so brace yourselves, they're talking:THE GREATSearch PartyThe WitcherThe Wheel of TimeThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRueSpider-Man: No Way Home (Tons of spoilers, btw).The Tragedie of MacBethSuccessionDoctor WhoPEN15The Way DownEncantoRuPaul's...2022-01-1245 minPoptimistHappy Jennifer Hollidays! With Percy RustomjiFor the final episode of the year Billy and Dagny are joined by the INCREDIBLE Percy Rustomji (The Kids' Tonight Show) to talk about his love / obsession with Jennifer Holliday and the 1981 original cast of DREAMGIRLS.Also on this episode we're talking Favorite Christmas movies, The Grinch, Scandal, Die Hard, Drag Queens, Annie Live, Pinot Noir, and Selling Sunset.It's a Poptimist Holiday Celebration, tell your friends!Hosted by Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Percy RustomjiArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-12-151h 18PoptimistJust Gals being Pals with Spencer BeghtolIt's an action packed episode this week! Billy and Dagny are joined by Spencer Beghtol who's here to talk about the 90's animated Spider-Man series! As well as a series of hot takes about Ghostbusters (2016), In Time, and The Legend of Korra.Also this week we cover Kristen Stewart's future Oscar nom for her performance in Spencer, the musical Head over Heels, as well as Doctor Who, Avatar The Last Airbender, The Grinder, Loki, Ocean's 8, and much much more. Thanks for listening!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Spencer BeghtolLogo...2021-12-081h 15PoptimistMinisode: I'm So Proud of this Fictional CharacterBilly and Dagny are back with a minisode this week to launch the holiday season. We hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! We've got a minisode this week to recover from the Holiday and we'll be back to finish the year strong with two full episodes before the Christmas break.This week we're talking Animal Crossing DLC, Foundation, The Wheel of Time, and Issa Rae's Insecure. It's a fun pop culture roundup, don't miss it!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW...2021-12-0130 minPoptimistGood Luck Titling This Episode with Colin ConradHappy Thanksgiving! And Happy ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY to POPTIMIST PODCAST! This week Billy and Dagny are joined by Colin Conrad who talks about Lil Nas X and Ryan Reynolds as marketing geniuses, movies that haven't aged well, Aviation Gin, Limp Bizkit, and a whole bunch of other barely connected topics. Like the youtube video The Failure of Victorious, Tick...Tick...Boom, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Rick Moranis, and Gambit. And so, so so much more.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Colin ConradArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone...2021-11-241h 20PoptimistMinisode: Angelina Jolie is a really good actress.Billy and Dagny are popping in this week with a small pop-culture update, with special guest: Tune in for Eternals (with spoilers, how fun!), stay for the long explanation of The Thing board game, Poptimist (Taylor's Version), Spider-Man, Doctor-Who, and so so many excuses.Come back next week for a brand new Poptimist.Host: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-11-1724 minPoptimistBecause of the Butt Chin with Irving GreenBilly has seen Dune, Dagny is playing the new Animal Crossing update, and voice actor Irving Green is here to talk about why Ben Affleck is his favorite live action Batman. He'll fight ya! Get out of here Clooney, back off Keaton, nice turtleneck Kilmer!Also on this episode is gay Overwatch, voice acting nonsense, and stories from the Warner Brothers and Paramount Pictures studio tour. Check it out!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Irving GreenArt: Nina HowardLogo: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-11-1057 minPoptimistPapers on Top of a Piano with Claire Liz PhillipsThis week Billy and Dagny are talking about when movie soundtracks are better than the actual film with Claire Liz Phillips! Tune in as we talk about film scores, original songs, and Hollywood Ghostwriters. We're talking John Williams, we're talking Hans Zimmer, we're talking Andres Desplat!Also on this episode is Lego Masters Australia, Midnight Mass, What We Do In The Shadows, DUNE, Over the Garden Wall, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Spider-Man, Danny Elfman, The Crown, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and James Bond.And so much more.Also Billy is Engaged...2021-11-031h 11PoptimistOoky Spooky Halloween Special with Jazzy BynerIt's Spooky season and this week Dagny and Billy are joined by the hilarious Jazzy Byner to discuss everyone's favorite cult film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Come for the hilarious stories of being cast in the show at 16 and being featured in a documentary about live Rocky Horror productions, stay for the discussions of YOU and The Little Shop of Horrors.Thank you for tuning in to our first every Halloween Special!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Jazzy BynerArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size...2021-10-271h 10PoptimistMinisode: People went to the colosseum too but that doesn't mean it's okay!Billy and Dagny are GUESTLESS this week and have lost all sense of cohesion and show structure. It's a good time, we're talking SQUID GAME, we're talking MIDNIGHT MASS, we're talking Bo Burnham and Marvel Movies and Rental Cars and Halloween Kills and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-10-2037 minPoptimistAnd So It Is with Frannie WilliamsThis week Billy and Dagny are joined by Frannie Williams to talk about a single season reality show that neither of our hosts had ever heard of. That is the E! series, Pretty Wild. We're talking Police raids, The Bling Ring, and tearful phone calls to Vanity Fair. It's incredible.Also this week: New 007 film No Time To Die, Apple+ series Foundation, the Twilight Films, The Counselor, Are You The One? And the potential of an IATSE strike.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Frannie WilliamsArt: Nina Howard2021-10-131h 07PoptimistGatekeeping Domestic Partnerships with Ryan SmithIt's James Spader week here on Poptimist! We're so excited to be joined by Ryan Smith to talk about why people find James Spader so grating.Also! We're talking about Midnight Mass, Lego Masters UK, Sex-Education, and how bad our Texas Sex Ed. was.We're talking Boston Legal, The Office, The Practice, Pretty in Pink, The Blacklist, True Colors, Jack's Back, Speaking of Sex, and more!Host: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Ryan SmithArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-10-061h 15PoptimistCancelling Aidan Park... with Aidan Park (LIVE!)The second LIVE episode of Poptimist is here! Dagny and Billy are joined by author and comedian Aidan Park as he tries desperately not to get cancelled for bringing in... The Apprentice.Tune in to this hilarious episode about Business, UK Versions, being a young widow, and bubbles.Also included, Everybody's Talking About Jaime, Hamilton, Come From Awaya, and Aidan's book, THE ART OF BEING YAY.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Aidan ParkLogo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-09-291h 14PoptimistOMG, He's Timerless. with Silvie MonroeThis week Silvie Monroe joins POPTIMIST to talk about an underutilized genre, the Sci-Fi Rom-Com. We're talking primarily about 14-year-old soulmates and grocery store bag boys in Timer, but don't miss out on the everything else! We're talking The one, Passengers, Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, About Time, In Time, Eternal Sunshine, and Palm Springs.Also Billy talks about Jame Wan's MALIGNANT and Dagny leads us on an incredible journey through LuLaRich.Hosts: Billy and Dagny MccartneyGuest: Silvie MonroeArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by...2021-09-221h 05PoptimistPotato Fruit Salad with Taylor RoepkeTaylor Roepke joins the Pod to talk about Bioware's 2018 flop ANTHEM. We're talking video games, we're talking bugs, we're talking good game mechanics and horrible stories. Check it out!Also this week, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Only Murders in the Building, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Borderlands, Death Stranding, and Cyberpunk 2077. And of course, a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City update.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Taylor RoepkeArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-09-151h 15PoptimistQuirks and Asthma with Megan NoelThis Week Billy and Dagny are joined by the hilarious Megan Noel to talk about every single badly dubbed police procedural in existence. We're talking horrible murder and hilariously bad voice acting. We've got Black Spot, Ragnarok, Invisible City, Equinox, Spanish Sex and the City knockoff Valeria, and MORE.So many topics covered this episode including The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the card game Chameleon, Broadchurch, Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the nile, anime with insane voice acting GHOST STORIES, MxC, Ninja Warrior, Wipeout, the Real Housewives of Melbourne, Drag Race Espania, Inuyasha...2021-09-011h 06
Looking Through the Glass Onion: A Beatles Song PodcastYou Never Give Me Your MoneyWelcome to the Paul McCartney love fest. Maybe one of his best songs, best vocal performances, best piano songs? Written as homage to the 60s and The Beatles career, You Never Give Me Your Money is an absolute masterpiece. It’s a medley within ‘THE’ medley on Abbey Road and it’s amazing.A lot of topics in this episode! Why does Abbey Road sound so good? Jay discusses. Who was this song written about and how does it echo the 60s? How does it indicate a look ahead into Paul’s solo career? Billy discusses. George Martin’s a...2021-08-2539 minPoptimistJustice for Oscar with Josh WallensteinThere's more to The Office than just seven seasons! There's two whole more other different newer ones! On this episode of POPTIMIST Billy and Dagny are joined by Tik Tok sensation Josh Wallenstein to talk about why the episodes of The Office AFTER Michael Scott leaves are worth your time.But that's not all! We're also talking Ted Lasso, Nine Perfect Strangers, Scream and Scream 2, Tori Spelling and her reality show, Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, and The Comeback.Don't let HR catch you listening at work! And check out Josh on Tik Tok...2021-08-251h 05PoptimistSix Flags Over Jesus with Charlie BakerOur guest this week is Charlie Baker and we're talking about too many things! We've got German Rock Opera adaptation HAMLET IN ROCK, queer-coded Disney Channel movies Motocross'd and Cadet Kelly, and iconic gay comedy But I'm A Cheerleader.Also on this episode is HBO series White Lotus, video game Red Dead Redemption 2, Cats (2019), Twilight, Sight and Sound Theatre, and far too many hot takes.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Charlie BakerLogo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-08-181h 03PoptimistHot Metalhead Drama with Nelly DennisIt's the first ever Poptimist about an album! This week hosts Billy and Dagny McCartney are joined by Nelly Dennis and the album AMO by Bring Me The Horizon. The band used to be death metal, but what are they now? And how upset are all the metalheads? Tune in to find out!Also in this episode is a discussion about The Suicide Squad, the novel Leviathan Wakes (shhhh, don't tell Dagny, but it's The Expanse), Queen of the Damned, and music by Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Frank Ocean, Miley Cyrus, Orville Peck, Lake Street Dive, and...2021-08-111h 08PoptimistNo One in This Movie is Cool with Ali RosensteinThis Week on Poptimist hosts Billy and Dagny are joined by Grease 2 enthusiast Ali Rosenstein! We talk childhood musicals, misunderstanding condoms, and Michelle Pfeiffer's bangs.Also this week, Billy talks enthusiastically about HBO series LEGENDARY, Dagny admits to having finally see I Love You, Man, and Ali talks about almost bringing in Olsen Twins films. As well as, Deep Blue Sea, Resident Evil, The Godfather, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and High School Musical, again.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Ali RosensteinArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own...2021-08-041h 02PoptimistOne Dumb Hot Idiot with Nick Jimenez (LIVE!)It's the first ever LIVE episode of Poptimist Podcast! Dagny and Billy are joined by podcaster and writer Nick Jimenez to talk about One Dumb Hot Idiot named Vincent Chase. That's right, it's Entourage!This episode was originally performed live on the Bright Live platform. We'll do more live episodes soon, so keep an eye out!Also covered in this episode is Austenland, Black Widow, Ballers, Justified, and so much more. Check it out!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Nick JimenezSpecial Appearances by Bear Lile and Malcolm...2021-07-281h 02PoptimistThe Olive Garden of Movies with Ryan SchwartzmanThis week Billy and Dagny are talking about the 5th most successful movie franchise of all time with Ryan Schwartzman. That's right, it's the FAST AND FURIOUS episode. Ryan takes our hosts on a daring journey of car chases, car jumps, car heists, and cars in space. Also that one time Dwayne Johnson flexed out of a cast. Hell Yeah.Also in this episode we talk about Zee Machine, Loki, The Silent Patient, Al Roker, Jurassic Park, Mission Impossible, Resident Evil, and Ted Lasso.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Ryan Schwartzman2021-07-211h 08PoptimistTo Boldly Go with Joseph SchlesSet Phasers to Fabulous, It's the Star Trek episode! Get Hyped! Billy and Dagny are joined by hilarious comedian Joseph Schles to talk about one of Billy's favorite shows, Star Trek: Discovery! And also, how come all of these straight white men are always hating on this show? Is it because the main character is a black woman? Is it because there are five queer characters on the cast? Listen and find out! We're filled with hot takes.Also on this episode we talk about The Bachelorette, Showgirls, She-Ra, Love Is Blind, Ocean's 8, Star Wars: the Last...2021-07-141h 24PoptimistA Very POPTIMIST AnnouncementJuly 18th! 7/18/21! The Eighteenth of July Twenty Twenty-One! We're having our first LIVE EPISODE! Tickets are on sale now and they're only FIVE DOLLARS! Join us on Bright Live to interact with us IN PERSON and be a part of the show!That's right, only five Doll-Hairs! To see us! Dagny will wear makeup!We're back next week with a whole new episode about Star Trek, but this week, buy tickets to Poptimist.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-07-0708 minPoptimist8 Kids Doing Karate with Elizabeth NordenholtOur guest this week is Your Fave Is Probelmatic podcast host Elizabeth Nordenholt! Join us on a soap opera adventure through the San Fernando Valley. That's right, we're talking about Karate Kid sequel, COBRA KAI. And also which Los Angeles grocery store chain is the best, and which Trader Joe's has the worst parking lot.Also discussed, Disney Pixar's LUCA, Buzzfeed Unsolved, I'm Sorry, Kirby's Air Ride, and more! You don't want to miss it.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Elizabeth NordenholtArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your...2021-06-301h 05PoptimistLittle Stinker in the Corner with Joe RumrillDagny and Billy are joined by writer and comedian Joe Rumrill who's Pop Culture topic of the week is the American Institution of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mickey! Snoopy! Spongebob! Pikachu! The Boss Baby! All in one place and all inflatable. And don't forget 1997, the year Barney died. (the balloon popped, live on television.)Don't miss the beginning of the episode where Billy and Dagny gush over IN THE HEIGHTS, and discuss Loki and Lego Masters.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Joe RumrillArt: Nina HowardMusic...2021-06-231h 04PoptimistAccidental Boob Reveals with Madeline RoyThis week on POPTIMIST Billy and Dagny are joined by Madeline Roy of the BOOK PUB PODCAST. She's here to talk about Mulan. No, not that Mulan. Yeah, THAT Mulan. The 2020 live action remake. We talk cross-dressing, confused sexuality, and Donny Osmond making a man out of you.Also featured in this episode is the HBO MAX series Hacks, Bo Burnham: Inside, X2 (X-Men United), The Nevers, Jupiter's Legacy, Absolutely Fabulous, and all of Disney's live-action remakes.2021-06-161h 01PoptimistDoes Olaf Have Blood? with Kait SofaiBilly and Dagny are joined by Kait Sofai, Costumer, LARPer, and sometimes goth. Kait takes our daring siblings on a journey through the world of LARP, that's Live Action Role Play to the non-initiated. And honestly? It sounds cool as hell. Also one time she LARP'd with Jeff Goldblum. Yes I'm spelling LAPR'd differently now, I'm not sure what's correct.Also we talk about Frozen.Other incredible topics included within: Cruella, Google Stadia, Ring Fit Adventure, Resident Evil 7, and Coco. It's a good time.2021-06-091h 02PoptimistBetter Than Groundhog Day with Scott CarelliThis week on POPTIMIST Billy and Dagny are joined by podcaster extraordinaire Scott Carelli! He takes our hosts on a journey through his love of Romantic Comedies, specifically the Katherine Heigl film 27 DRESSES. But wait, there's more! We break down some of our favorite Rom Coms including How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days, Man Up, Timer, Love, Actually, Little Italy, Trainwreck, What's Your Number, Happiest Season, Palm Springs, and many more.Also covered is High School Musical The Musical The Series, Hacks, Mythic Quest, the Rupaul's Drag Race All-Stars 6 announcement, and Cruella. 2021-06-021h 02PoptimistBONUS - Billy's Birthday EpisodeIt's Billy's Birthday! Well, it was on Monday. Join Billy and Dagny on a special guest-free episode where they talk about whatever pops into their heads.Topics include: 13 Going on 30, Doctor Who, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Nevers, Hacks, Casey Wilson, Bigfoot, Some Place Under Neith, That Chapter, Willy's Wonderland, and Eiffel 65.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2021-05-2655 minPoptimistThe Terminal Velocity of Snakes with Anthony BoyajianBilly and Dagny are joined by Anthony Boyajian to talk all things Table Top Role Playing Game. They discuss some of their all time favorites before Anthony leads the hosts in a TTRPG that he makes up ON THE SPOT!Don't miss this hilarious Snakes on a Plane RPG, as well as discussions about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Girls5eva, Peacock, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Expanse, and ttrpgs Horrified, Betrayal at House on a Hill, Here to Slay, and the exceptionally well named Thirsty Sword Lesbians.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartney2021-05-191h 05PoptimistThe Danger of Video Games with Will MelendezBilly and Dagny are talking MORTAL KOMBAT with comedian Will Melendez. Specifically the new film, all of the games, and some brief time with the 90's films.Also covered on the wild episode, The Handmaid's Tale, West Side Story, In The Heights, Singin' in the Rain, Cowboy Bebop, RuPaul's Drag Race DOWN UNDER, and various other video games and Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicles.2021-05-121h 05PoptimistSpice Jam with Kaylee JohnsonWhat a wild episode this one is. Billy and Dagny are in the same room and firing on all cylinders. Joining them on this journey is the incomparable Kaylee Johnson!They're talking to late 90's classics, SPICE WORLD and SPACE JAM. Don't miss it!But the conversation definitely doesn't stay on track, also discussed is Paddington 2, Dune, Musical Theatre, Next To Normal, Equus, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, Josie and the Pussycats, Absolutely Fabulous, Star Trek: Discover, and Bo Burnham. And so much more. This one goes here, there, everywhere!2021-05-051h 21PoptimistLow Hanging Fruit with Taylor SwainHas it come to this? Have we really sunk so low? The guest this week is Billy's best friend and oldest enemy, Taylor Swain. He comes over prepared with three topics that Dagny and Billy have to fight over.They talk GODZILLA! Specifically the new trilogy of four films, Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla vs. Kong. But we take a quick trip to some 60's and 70's Japanese Godzilla films, with a little trip to 1998 with Matthew Broderick.But wait! There's more. Other topics include Dragon Ball Z, The...2021-04-281h 16PoptimistI Hope His Wife is Dead with Sara PrygockiBilly and Dagny are joined by the hilarious and talented Sara Prygocki! Join them on a fascinating journey through Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. AKA, Mamma Mia 2, The Streets.They also discuss musician Orville Peck, classic 90's sitcom The Nanny, High School Musical 2, Barbie Life in the Dream House, The Godfather pt 2 (a movie we've all seen) and who we're rooting for in the finale of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 13.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Sara PrygockiLogo and Art: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own...2021-04-211h 01PoptimistThe Star Wars Episode with Kevin KeelingBilly and Dagny are joined by Poptimist superfan Kevin Keeling! Join us on a journey through the weird, unnecessary bashing of Star Wars Episode VIII: THE LAST JEDI, and Kevin's own personal journey with Rian Johnson's film. We also talk a little about Episode IX, but this is a show about optimist.We also touch on DUNE and Children of Dune, The Real Housewives many recent legal troubles, the recently cancelled Ava DuVernay New Gods film, The Raid: Redemption, The Lord of the Rings, and some Kevin Keeling classics, Triassic Hunt, Street Survivors, and Heaven....2021-04-141h 24PoptimistKiss Kiss, Meh Meh with Dillon HornerHoo Buddy, let's just say up top that there are some WandaVision spoilers in this one! All thanks to Billy.Billy and Dagny are joined by Dillon Horner who talks about the 2005 Shane Black film Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. So of course they also talk about Iron Man 3, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and a lot of other Marvel nonsense. But wait, there's more! Billy and Dagny also talk about Bob Odenkirk in Nobody, new Prime show Invincible, Good Girls, and Breaking Bad.And also Billy gets all...2021-04-0753 minPoptimistDrunk People on Roller Skates with Pandora BoxxBilly and Dagny are joined by Drag Queen legend Pandora Boxx! Tune in and listen to the three of them discuss the 1980 cult classic XANADU. Or, as one film critic called it, Xanadon't.This episode bounces around various topics, most notably Grease, But I'm A Cheerleader, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Mission Impossible, Resident Evil, Murder Among the Mormons, Red Dead Redemption 2, Grease 2, Yellow Submarine, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and of course, a little bit of RuPaul's Drag Race.Don't forget, tip your Drag Queen!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Pandora Boxx2021-03-311h 00PoptimistGirl Power-y with Nina HowardIt's time for some early 2000s GIRL POWER when Nina Howard stops by the pod to talk about 2001's Josie and the Pussycats!Tune in to hear about this underrated comedy filled with product placement and irreverent references. Also Alan Cumming. Other topics include Sonic the Hedgehog, The One, Infinity Train, Avatar The Last Airbender, and a little shout-out to Mystery Men.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Nina HowardArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2021-03-241h 00PoptimistAngels in Trench Coats with Bridgette SmithIt's Christmas Movie time on the show! Billy and Dagny are joined by Bridgette Smith as they talk about 90's Holiday Romance and Whitney Houston vehicle The Preacher's Wife.Come for Denzel, stay for the discussions about I Care A Lot, Barb and Star go to Vista del Mar, Coming to American AND Coming 2 America, Pretend It's a City with Fran Lebowitz, Mama Mia 2: Here We Go Again, Nora Ephron, Penny Marshall, and The Mayor.2021-03-1754 minPoptimistThe King of Smart Mountain with Hunter CanedyComedian and Writer Hunter Canedy stops by the pod to talk about the Hitman series. Specifically, why he likes the worst Hitman game, Hitman: Absolution. We talk about every game in the series and spend a few minutes discussing the absolutely awful Hitman movies. Come for the murder, stay for the hilarious murder.Other topics that Billy and Dagny cover in this episode include The Vicar of Dibley and Dawn French, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Miniseries in general by specifically Netflix series Behind Her Eyes, Devs, Murder on Middle Beach, The Framing of Britney Spears, That Chapter...2021-03-101h 07PoptimistHail Satan with Julian MichaelBilly and Dagny are joined by comedian Julian Michael! And today they're talking to you about religion and politics. What a risk! They're going there.Together they talk about Documentary "Hail Satan?" and the effects of the modern satanist movement on American society and it's references in Pop Culture.We also talk about The Bachelor, reality TV, Dead by Daylight, Otzdarva, UnReal, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and "JUICED!" The OJ Simpson Prank Show that never got a second episode.Also Dagny doesn't know what a Himbo is.2021-03-031h 09PoptimistClose-Up Magic with Jasmine StithBilly and Dagny talk Rodgers and Hammerstein's and Whitney Houston's Cinderella starring Brandi and Netflix competition show Blown Away before they are joined by the extra funny Jasmine Stith who talks about Disney Channel Original, My Date with The President's Daughter. The movie is good, the song is LEGENDARY.Conversation bounces from The Gashleycrumb Tinies, The Real Housewives of Dallas, Gilmore Girls, Cadet Kelley, Contact, and Britney Spears.#FreeBritneyHosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Jasmine StithLogo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW...2021-02-241h 05PoptimistDigivolve into Anxietymon with Bear LileBilly and Dagny are joined by Barrett Lile who takes them on an intricate journey through the lore of Digimon Season 3. We talk Digimon, we talk Pokemon, we talk Digimon Vs. Pokemon, it's your favorite playground argument brought to life!Other topics include Steve Jobs by Aaron Sorkin, True Crime documentaries including Nightstalker, I'll be gone in the dark, The Cult of Cults, and why Seduced is a better NXIVM documentary than The Vow.Also Animal Crossing makeup, Doctor Who, Peaky Blinders, and a way to fix Game of Thrones.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartney2021-02-1759 minPoptimistIt Cost a Hundred Million Dollars with Alex VillarrealBilly and Dagny are joined by filmmaker Alex Villarreal who talks music videos and iconic basketball scenes as he walks listeners though how Catwoman (2004) got made and how it become one of his favorite movies of all time.Other topics covered include: The netflix series DARK, WandaVision, Control, The Fellowship of the Ring, Sex and the city, The Boys, Tomb Raider, Die Another Day, X-Men, Britney Spears, and which characters in The Lord of the Rings are straight.Hosts: Billy McCartney & Dagny McCartneyGuest: Alex VillarrealArtwork: Nina Howard...2021-02-1055 minPoptimistCompletely Nonsensical Explosions with Mike CulbertsonJustice for Megan Fox! Billy and Dagny are joined by Mike Culbertson who shines a light on the movie that launched a franchise, Michael Bay's TRANSFORMERS (2007)Other topics touched on are Search Party, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, RuPaul's Drag Race, Rihanna, Die Hard, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Last of Us, and John Turturro.Thanks for listening!Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Mike CulbertsonArt: Nina HowardTheme Song: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2021-02-0355 minPoptimistSam Breaks the Pod with Samantha HaleWhen comedian Samantha Hale forgets to do her homework Billy and Dagny are left scrambling for a topic. Luckily Samantha is here to save the day by firing off rapid fire topics in what might be the most chaotic episode to date.Subjects include: Xena: Warrior Princess, Wonder Woman 1984, The Sopranos, The Expanse, True Blood, Cobra Kai, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Doctor Sleep, The Shining, Twin Peaks, and a smattering of famous horror locations.Be sure to check out Samantha Hale's new Stand Up Comedy Special "Only Happy When It's Raining Men" on Amazon...2021-01-2737 minPoptimistThree DVDs with Bri BohlandGuest Bri Bohland moved to Los Angeles with only three DVDs. This is the story of one of them. And also the other two, to a lesser extent.The conversation is WILD. From RuPaul's Drag Race and Control to Cameron Diaz and a Tommy Wiseau brand football. This episode has everything.This episode is fairly nsfw. Like, more so than usual. It's great. Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Bri BohlandArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2021-01-2051 minPoptimistCasually Problematic Playwright with Caroline DubberlyBilly and Dagny are joined by actress Caroline Dubberly as she discusses why David Mamet shouldn't be cancelled. Well, maybe a little bit, but not all the way cancelled.We talk about Glengarry Glen Ross, Oleanna, Revenge of the Space Pandas, and also The Sopranos, Michaela Coel and I May Destroy You, and The West Wing.Divisive! Controversial! Hot Takes! This episode has it all.Email us a PoptimistPod@gmail.comHosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Caroline DubberlyLogo Art: Nina HowardMusic...2021-01-1333 minPoptimistA Pile of Sandman with Noah NortonBilly and Dagny are joined by Noah Norton who talks about a life-changing film that came out when he was in 8th grade.Tune in for Hannibal and Raised by Wolves, stay for the step by step breakdown on why Spider-Man 3 is way better than you remember, dancing Tobey Maguire included.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Noah NortonLogo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2021-01-0644 minPoptimistBottom Half, No Holes with Carlyn LindstromBilly and Dagny are joined by the hilarious Carlyn Lindstrom who maybe, just maybe, over-prepared for her interview and brought in FIVE items to discuss. Billy and Dagny lower it to two for our first Super Sized episode!Topics include Sweet/Vicious, The Lure, Anastasia, Dune, Twin Peaks, Mystery Road, and RuPaul's Vegas Review.Hosted by Billy and Dagny McCartneyLogo by Nina HowardMusic is Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2020-12-3047 minPoptimistBONUS - CATS One Year LaterOh well, I never, was there ever a cat so clever as Magical Mister Mistoffelees?Did you know that Billy was in a production of CATS in high school?This holiday season Billy and Dagny get together to be less optimistic about the 2019 film version of CATS, directed by Tom Hooper. Was it good? no. Are we glad we saw it? not really. Do we like talking about it? Absolutely.Jellicle Cats are queens of then night! Singing at astronomical heights.Hosted by Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyLogo...2020-12-2325 minPoptimistThis Book Includes Homework with John GrannanThis episode has everything, Dead by Daylight, High School Musical 2, Dagny's boyfriend John Grannan, some MORE High School Musical 2 and an exhilarating look at Experimental Literature, including House of Leaves, S, and The Unfortunates.Shout-out to Chip and Joanna Gaines, for no particular reason.Hosted by Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyEdited by Billy McCartneyLogo by Nina HowardSong is Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2020-12-1632 minPoptimistAcademy Award Winner Denise Richards with Drew KraftBilly and Dagny McCartney are joined by Drew Kraft as they discuss 90's cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous. Other topics include The Sopranos, Dragon Age, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Power Rangers, and how fancy champagne could use some more sugar.Hosts: Billy and Dagny McCartneyProducer: Nick JimenezArt and Logo: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2020-12-0932 minPoptimistBeyond Millenials with Lauran DeweyBilly and Dagny McCartney are joined by Lauren Dewey as they discuss video game No Man's Sky, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, how TIK TOK is taking over the world, and about the time a 5-year-old Billy dragged his Aunt out of The Lion King only to discover that the car had been stolen.Hosts: Billy McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Lauran DeweyProducer: Nick JimenezArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith2020-12-0228 minPoptimistDegrassi always went hard with Rachel PegramHosts Billy and Dagny McCartney break down what pop culture they have been consuming with writer and comedian Rachel Pegram. Topics include The Goonies, Fall Guys, Degrassi, and Grand Design.And Tubi. Shout out to Tubi.Hosts: BIlly McCartney and Dagny McCartneyGuest: Rachel PegramProducer: Nick JimenezArt: Nina HowardMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2020-11-2529 minPoptimistPoptimist TrailerThe Poptimist is a Pop-Culture breakdown show focused on Optimism! New episodes every Wednesday.Hosted by: Billy McCartney & Dagny McCartneyProduced by: Nick JimenezMusic: Someone Your Own Size by RW Smith.2020-11-1900 min
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