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Good Pop | Culture ClubGo Asian! - The Bachelorette 2024 #5Good Pop's reality TV recap spinoff Go Asian continues its coverage of the current season of the Bachelorette, featuring Jenn Tran, our first ever Asian American lead! On this episode, we cover the highs and lows of a jam packed episode 5 with two whole rose ceremonies and a self-elimination! Join us as we say farewell to Thomas N, discuss the "baby" strategy, and find out about red flags we didn't even know about through some hard hitting journalism!Follow this episode's hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousTeresa Tran - @teresatran__Fo...
2024-08-081h 43
Good Pop | Culture ClubMamma Mia!On this episode, we fill a major pop culture gap (according to Jess) for Marvin and Hanh with our discussion of Mamma Mia! and it's sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! After much cajoling, we hunkered down and finally watched this adaptation of the stage musical featuring the music of ABBA about one daughter's ill advised plot to find our which of the three men her mother slept with is her real father. So was it good pop?What's Popping? - Drink Masters, Falling for Christmas, Ghost of Tsushima, GBBO---Played...
2022-11-111h 08
Good Pop | Culture ClubDecision to LeaveThis week we're headed back to the cinema to watch this year's Korean art film darling Decision to Leave by celebrated director Park Chan-Wook about a detective who catches feelings for the widow he is investigating for the death of her husband. We dive into how the film tackles the tropes of noir detective fiction, and how restrained this film is in depicting violence and sexiness. We also feature a special bonus "spoiler zone" to discuss how this detective thriller resolves (for those looking for additional hot takes)!What's Popping? - Ticket to Paradise, Itaewon Class, The...
2022-11-051h 11
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - October 2022We're back again for Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup, "Do We Want This?" For our October 2022 update, we discuss the newly announced sequel to The Joy Luck Club, whether putting faces of oppressed minorities on money is actually a good thing or not, the latest installment of the American Pie franchise, and more!What's Popping? - GBBO, Taylor Swift & Carly Rae Jepsen, Werewolf by Night---Played by Obie Award winner Francis Jue (Pacific Overtures, Soft Power), a father learns that closing the door to his past means shutting his d...
2022-10-281h 05
Good Pop | Culture ClubShe-HulkThis week we check out the latest MCU television series on Disney+, She-Hulk, about Jennifer Walters, cousin to Bruce Banner/ The Hulk, who ends up inheriting his hulky powers in a freak accident and has to figure out how to balance her new superpowers with her her goal of leading a normal life as a lawyer. With a stellar cast and a writing team that seems to want to try something different, does this sitcom/workplace comedy setup have what it takes to wake us from our MCU fatigue?What's Popping? - House of the Dragon, Interview w...
2022-10-211h 08
Good Pop | Culture ClubRebootShows about making shows are kind of our jam so this week we're excited to check out the new Hulu series Reboot, a show about the people behind rebooting a fictional classic sitcom. With a stellar cast including Krista Marie Yu as a Hulu executive, does this fictional reboot hit the mark? What's Popping? - Derry Girls, Because This Is My First Life, Flip the Script, Andor, GBBO - Mexico WeekFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show a...
2022-10-1555 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubHocus Pocus 2Spooky season is upon us again! Join us as we ring in spooky month with the long awaited sequel to the 1993 Halloween film Hocus Pocus! Salem is once again haunted by the Sanderson Sisters after some teens somehow revive them... again! But does the sequel re-capture the magic of the original classic? What's Popping? - Rings of Power, Rina Sawayama, GBBOFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of t...
2022-10-0753 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - September 2022It's time again for Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" For our September 2022 update, we check out the latest casting news for Avatar: the Last Airbender and Star Wars, discuss the new Vincent Chin series, take a sneak peek at the upcoming Hallmark holiday movie season, and more!What's Popping? - Cinderella and the Four Knights, Reboot, AndorFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2022-10-011h 06
Good Pop | Culture ClubQuantum LeapOn this episode, we take a look at the new revival of the TV series Quantum Leap starring Raymond Lee as Ben Seong, the successor to Scott Bakula's Sam Beckett. How did the only prime-time network series starring an Asian American lead do? We discuss our feelings about the pilot and our expectations for the show when we revisit the series later on!What's Popping? - Business Proposal, Great British Bake Off, Target ProblemsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymous...
2022-09-2459 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubSheng Wang: Sweet and JuicyThis week we discuss the long awaited Netflix comedy special by Sheng Wang! We go over our personal experiences following Sheng over his decades long career, as well as our favorite bits from his latest special, all in the comfort of our Costco pants.What's Popping? - What We Do in the Shadows S4, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Farming games on Switch---This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company:From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing...
2022-09-171h 01
Good Pop | Culture ClubFakesOn this episode, we discuss Fakes, the new Netflix series about how a pair of Canadian high school girls started the biggest fake ID ring in North America. It's a show that surprised us by how good it turned out being with it's multiple unreliable POV characters and genuine character moments in between all the crime and teen shenanigans. We keep our discussion spoiler free because you all should watch this show so we can get a season 2 (please)!What's Popping? - Mo, The Book of Tea Duology---This episode was sponsored...
2022-09-1047 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - August 2022It's time again for Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On our August 2022 update, Jess returns, and just in time since Hanh is out this week. We catch up with Jess' latest international adventure before diving into the latest new Asian American movie announcements.What's Popping? - Cozy Grove, The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub...
2022-09-0345 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe SandmanTake a nap with us as we enter The Dreaming to discuss Netflix's adaptation of the Neil Gaiman's seminal comic book series, The Sandman, which is finally making its live action debut after literally decades of attempts. We dive into a (semi-spoilery) discussion about this series about anthropomorphized concepts, and how they influence and learn from the mess that is humanity. (Spoiler warning: we do discuss some major plot points so we recommend listening after you've seen the series)What's Popping? - House of Dragons, Junior Baking Show---This episode was sponsored...
2022-08-271h 01
Good Pop | Culture ClubPreyThe hunter becomes the hunted... and becomes the hunter again in the new science fiction action film Prey. The 5th in the mainline Predator series, Prey takes us all the way back to 1719, and follows a young Comanche woman as she tries to prove herself as a hunter but maybe gets in over her head when she ends up head to head against an otherworldly being who also likes to hunt.What's Popping? - A League of their Own (2022), Board Game YouTube---This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company:
2022-08-2057 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - July 2022We're a week late, but it's time again for Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On our July 2022 update, we discuss Steven Yeun's new project with The Daniels, Harry Shum Jr joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy, Gemma Chan returning to Sci-Fi TV, and more!What's Popping? - Wedding Season, Indian Matchmaker Season 2, Industry Season 2Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart...
2022-08-1254 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Summer I Turned PrettyOn this episode of Good Pop, the crew continues our dive into summer YA media with the Amazon Prime series The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on the books by Jenny Han, a series about summer break, first love, and teenage hormones. We try our best to discuss the central (very messy) love triangle, while all we actually want to do is talk about the series OTP, Steven and Shayla. What's Popping? - Nope, Before the Coffee Gets ColdFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh N...
2022-07-2955 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDon't Make Me GoThere's a new John Cho movie out so we decided to watch it! Don't Make Me Go is a YA coming of age(?) story about single dad Max Park who takes his daughter Wally on a road trip after getting diagnosed with a near-terminal tumor. Does this obviously manipulative set-up pay off? Find out on this episode of Good Pop!What's Popping? - Persuasion, ArknightsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2022-07-2358 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubMs. MarvelWell, we're back again in the MCU with the latest Marvel Disney+ series, Ms. Marvel, a story about a Pakistani-American teen from Jersey City who discovers her hidden superpowers, and her journey to becoming a hero. Will this be the MCU show that finally sticks the landing?What's Popping? - F-Boy Island Season 2, Disney Fairy Tale WeddingsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective
2022-07-1554 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubMr. Malcolm's ListWe're headed back to Regency England with the long-awaited romantic comedy, Mr. Malcolm's List. We loved the short that came out a few years ago, so how does the feature-length version stack up? What's Popping? - How to Build a Sex Room, Obi-Wan KenobiFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2022-07-0853 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - June 2022It's time again for Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On our June 2022 update, we discuss Justin Lin's first post Fast franchise project, the new Riverdale spinoff with Asians, the latest casting news, and more!What's Popping? - LA Jazz Festival, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Iron ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective
2022-07-011h 02
Good Pop | Culture ClubRRR SpoilercastOn this episode we discuss the Telugu-language action blockbuster RRR, an over-the-top action film of epic proportions. A quick warning, what begins as a general discussion immediately becomes a full fledged spoilercast recap, so if you haven't watched this film yet, set aside 3 hours to watch it before coming back to listen to us try and unpack what we just witnessed (discussion of RRR begins at 24:42). What's Popping? - Westminster Dog Show, Once Upon a K-Pop Prom, If This Gets Out, Ms. MarvelFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju...
2022-06-241h 12
Good Pop | Culture ClubFire IslandOn this episode, we check out the long awaited romantic comedy Fire Island, a modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, taking place on the titular gay resort village, directed by Andrew Ahn and written by and starring Joel Kim Booster. The film also stars Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, and Conrad Ricamora. What's Popping? - Chicago, Paddington, Ms. MarvelFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast C...
2022-06-171h 05
Good Pop | Culture ClubBonus Epsiode - Good Popping Volume 2Marvin's taking a long delayed vacation for the first time since the pandemic so no new episode today! Instead we've put together another edition of GOOD POPPIN, bringing together some of our favorite what's poppin moments of the last few months. We hope you enjoy revisiting bits such as Jess' European xmas vacation, Marvin's experience with Bridgerton audio descriptions, and Hanh watching The Courtship so you don't have to. We'll be back next week with a fresh episode to talk about Fire Island.Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweets
2022-06-1052 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - May 2022It's time again for Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On our May 2022 update, we discuss news from the world of Crazy Rich Asians, James Hong's Hollywood star, the renewal of our favorite Kiwi show about dystopias, and more!What's Popping? - Top Gun: Maverick, Sonic the Hedgehog, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Top Chef: HoustonFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the...
2022-06-0258 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubChip 'n Dale: Rescue RangersSometimes, some crime, go slipping through the cracks, and so its time for Chip and Dale to don their fedora and Hawaiian shirt in this revival of the Disney Afternoon classic! Listen in to our thoughts about this irreverent and hilarious love letter to the cartoons of our childhoods and internet nostalgia. What's Popping? - Fire Island, Martha Stewart Tag Sale, Rat in the Kitchen, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us a...
2022-05-2757 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessOn this episode, we dive into the second film this year to deal with multiverses with the new MCU phase 4 film Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and we have thoughts. Join us as we dive into our feelings on Dr. Strange as a character, how the film handled its central "monster," and the Raimi-ness of it all. Does this latest Marvel film make the grade as good pop? (A firm warning that our discussion is full of spoilers so if you don't want to be spoiled on the plot or surprises in the film to hold off...
2022-05-201h 00
Good Pop | Culture ClubBend it Like BeckhamIn honor of APAHM, we take a look at 2002's Bend it Like Beckham, one of the formative films about the Asian diaspora and a film that not everyone on the Good Pop crew has seen before this week. How does the sports romantic comedy about girls playing soccer hold up in 2022? What's Popping? - New Orleans Jazz Fest, Heartstopper, Dr. Strange, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2022-05-1254 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? April 2022We're back for another edition of Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" for April 2022. On this episode, we discuss some recent trailer drops, drama on the set of Fast X, hot ghosts, and the fall of Tudum!What's Popping? - Men, Bad Axe, Met Gala, Top Chef: HoustonFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective...
2022-05-061h 06
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentOn this episode of Good Pop, we follow up our discussion of the most Michael Bay movie of all time by diving into the most Nic Cage movie of all time! The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a film with a wild premise (Nic Cage playing a fictional version of himself who spends a weekend with a superfan who may or may not be a crimelord) that sounds like it shouldn't work, but somehow actually works out great.What's Popping? - Gentleman Jack S2, Big Fat Quiz, Taste for Love, Top ChefFollow our...
2022-04-2956 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubAmbulanceOn this episode of good pop, we check out the latest Michael Bay film Ambulance, a film that is probably the best of and the most of Michael Bay film in recent memory. We discuss the highs, lows, and excess of this film of a heist gone wrong in an LA ambulance. What's Popping? - The Great Pottery Throwdown, White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, Anatomy of a Scandal, Yo Boi Konming, Spy x FamilyFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @h...
2022-04-2257 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubEverything Everywhere All at OnceWe celebrate the 100th episode of Good Pop by discussing a film of epic importance! This week we dive into the many parallel universes of Everything Everywhere All at Once, the new film starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, and directed by The Daniels. A high octane film about family, taxes, mama trauma, and the immigrant experience... also hot dogs, raccoons, and nice suits (warning, there will be spoilers, please watch the film before listening to us talk about it).What's Popping? - Minx, Julia, Permission to Dance, Bridgerton Audio Decriptions, Top ChefFollow...
2022-04-151h 15
Good Pop | Culture ClubBridgerton Season 2Bridgerton is back for a second season on Netflix, now hornier than ever! We chat about the almost touching, feral sniffing, and the sizzling enemies to lovers story of Kate and Anthony, as well as what we think is in store for future seasons!What's Popping? - Charli XCX, Killing Eve, 61st Street, Benjamin Franklin, Light from Uncommon Stars, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of t...
2022-04-081h 12
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - March 2022It's time again to review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" For our March 2022 edition, we check out some recent adaptation and casting news, as well as discuss our awe (and horror) at Netflix doubling down on its dating show programming!What's Popping? - The Lost City, Atlanta Season 4, Pachinko, Top Chef: HoustonFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2022-04-011h 13
Good Pop | Culture ClubUmmaWe continue with Momma Trauma March by checking out the second film this month starring Sandra Oh as a mom caught in the middle of generational immigrant trauma. In Iris K. Shim's horror film Umma, Sandra Oh's Amanda lives on an isolated farm with her daughter as beekeepers, but when she receives the ashes of her estranged mother and is asked to perform her final rites, spooky things start happening and Amanda finds herself haunted by her mother's vengeful ghost. What's Popping? - Is it Cake?, Sanditon/Bridgerton, 86, Top Chef: HoustonFollow our hosts:
2022-03-2554 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubTurning RedOn this episode we chat about the new Disney/Pixar film Turning Red, directed by Domee Shi, about a Chinese-Canadian teen who discovers that a family curse causes her to turn into a giant red panda whenever she gets emotional. We chat about the film's themes of puberty (and periods), the culturally-specific nuances of Chinese diaspora culture, and tackle some of the backlash that the film has been getting.What's Popping? - QI, The Courtship, Top Chef: HoustonFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen...
2022-03-181h 17
Good Pop | Culture ClubDrive My CarOn this episode, we check out the Japanese film, Drive My Car, which has been getting a lot of Oscar buzz after winning awards at Cannes and the Golden Globes. Based on a Murakami short story, Drive My Car is a contemplative film about a widower who travels to Hiroshima to mount a multi-lingual production of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, while dealing with the grief of losing his wife 2 years prior through bonding with his assigned driver. What's Popping? - Top Chef: HoustonFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @j...
2022-03-1159 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - February 2022It's time again to review some of the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment. For our February 2022 edition, we check out some recent Asian American casting news, discuss the nuance of late 90's AZN culture, and discuss the age old topic of pat disparities in the entertainment industry!What's Popping? - Turning Red, Love is Blind - Japan, Loveboat ReunionFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us...
2022-03-041h 01
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Book of Boba FettDisney+'s The Book of Boba Fett asks a simple question, what if Boba Fett wanted to be a good guy and a crime boss at the same time? Join us as we get a little spicy this week with our hot takes on the first Star Wars property to star a Pacific Islander and a Chinese American! Does The Book of Boba Fett live up to his own hype? What's Popping? - The Winter Olympics, The Man who Fell to Earth, The Gilded AgeFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJ...
2022-02-2559 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubAli Wong: Don WongAli Wong is back on Netflix with her third comedy special, Ali Wong: Don Wong! Join the Good Pop Crew as they go review some of their favorite bits from the special, reflect on the cultural powerhouse Ali has become, and experience some temporal dissonance as they each realize that they might've seen this material before during Ali Wong's last comedy tour before the pandemic.What's Popping? - Murderville, Julia, Rat in the Kitchen, My Dress-Up DarlingFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @h...
2022-02-1849 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubBelleOn this episode, we check out the Japanese animated feature film Belle, a gorgeous musical science fiction coming of age story about about the good and bad of internet culture, and is also an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. If that sounds like a lot, its because it is! Join us as we dive into all the themes that the film tries to squeeze into it's 2 hour runtime!What's Popping? - Marry Me, Like a Dragon, Winter Olympics 2022 Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh N...
2022-02-111h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - January 2022Happy New Year! Welcome to the first edition of "Do We Want This?" for the year 2022 & The Year of the Tiger! Join us as we review some of the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment! What's Popping? - When We Were Young, All of us Are Dead, The Royal Treatment, She Who Became the SunFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart o...
2022-02-0449 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubCreamerieOn this episode, we check out Creamerie, the latest scrited black comedy from the hilarious minds of Flat3 (starring JJ Fong, Perlina Lau and Ally Xue, and directed by Roseanne Liang). Set in a post-apocalyptic near future where a pandemic has wiped out all of the world's males, the series follows 3 women living on a dairy farm in rural New Zealand who might've just accidentally run over the last surviving man in the world. We dive into this tightly paced pandemic thriller, full of suspense, twists, heart, and seriously laugh out loud moments.What's Popping? - Abbot...
2022-01-2854 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubEncantoOn this episode, we chat about the new Disney animated film Encanto, about the magical Madrigals of Colombia featuring music by Lin Manuel Miranda. We dive into the very relatable themes that the film touches on, including familial expectations and generational trauma, discuss which Madrigal we most identify with, and ask ourselves if abuela really was that bad (she wasn't). What's Popping? - Finding your Roots, Love is Blind, The Expanse series finaleFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow t...
2022-01-2158 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubHawkeye & Spiderman: No Way HomeHappy New Year! On this first Good Pop Culture Club episode of 2022, we catch up on the MCU shows and films that we missed over the break with our discussion of Hawkeye & Spiderman: No Way Home! How did Hawkeye stack up as a Xmas themed Marvel adventure? And what did we think about the most meta of Spiderman movies? A quick warning that our discussion will contain spoilers (MCU discussion starts at 21:50).What's Popping? - Encanto, Calm App, Video GamesFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsH...
2022-01-141h 12
Good Pop | Culture ClubBonus Epsiode - Good Popping Volume 1Good Pop will be coming back from hiatus next week, so we wanted to put out a bonus episode to tide everyone over. As we look towards the new year, lets take on last look back at 2021 with our first clip show! In this compilation, we look back at some of our favorite "What's Popping" segments from the past year including Jess' adventures in Stardew Valley, Marvin giving Star Wars another shot, and of course, Bad Art Friend discourse! See you next week with our first full episode of the year!Follow our hosts:Marvin...
2022-01-0848 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubOur Favorite Pop of 2021We've made it to the end of another year! On this last episode of the year, the crew takes a look back and chats about their favorite films, tv shows, books, and guilty pleasures of the year. Tune in and find out what good pop got us through 2021!Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2021-12-181h 19
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Princess Switch TrilogyWe've finally done it, Jess and Hanh has forced resident non rom-com watcher Marvin to watch not one, not two, but all three movies in The Princess Switch series! Does it live up to the hype? Find out on this episode of Good Pop!What's Popping? - A Castle for Christmas, Succession, The Donut TrapFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective...
2021-12-101h 05
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - November 2021It's the 2nd to last "Do We Want This?" of 2021! Join us as we review some of the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment. For our November 2021 edition, we check out some recent Asian American casting news, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista's new buddy cop comedy, and the importance of representation in animation!What's Popping? - GBBO, House of Gucci, Wheel of TimeFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and...
2021-12-031h 11
Good Pop | Culture ClubCowboy BebopNetflix's live action adaptation of the beloved anime series Cowboy Bebop is finally among us! The Good Pop crew dives in to discuss what worked and what didn't in this long awaited adaptation of a series that inspired a generation of sci-fi stories. Does the new series do justice for our favorite space cowboys?What's Popping? - November music, Hawkeye, GBBOFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of...
2021-11-261h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Harder They FallOn this episode we check out the Netflix original western film, The Harder They Fall, starring a star studded cast including Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Lakeith Stanfield, and so much more. The film is a classic revenge tale about an outlaw in the old west seeking the man who killed his parents. With cool characters and amazing shootouts, does The Harder They Fall have what it takes to be good pop?What's Popping? - Showtimes for India Sweets and Spices, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Cowboy Bebop AnimeFollow our...
2021-11-1954 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubEternalsOn this episode we dive into Marvel Studio's Eternals, Chloe Zhao's epic entry into the MCU about superheroes from space who have defended humanity against monstrous alien deviants for 7,000 years. Featuring a star studded ensemble cast including Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Don Lee, among others, it's among the MCU's most cosmic and existential films to date. Does Eternals live up to its grand ambitions?What's Popping? - Big Mouth, Star Wars: VisionsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the...
2021-11-1248 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubLove HardHalloween is over, which means it's time for xmas movies to start popping up! We kick off the holiday movie season by checking out Love Hard, the new Netflix romcom starring Nina Dobrev as Natalie, a romcom journalist who's has terrible luck in love, and Jimmy O Yang as Josh, the guy who catfishes her on an online dating app by using the picture of his much hotter friend Tag. played by Darren Barnet. Hi-jinks ensue when Natalie decides to surprise Josh by visiting him for the holidays, but will it be enough to make Love Hard good pop?
2021-11-0647 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - October 2021It's time again to review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" For our October 2021 edition, we check out some recent adaptation and casting news, as well as discuss the trailers for Cowboy Bebop and Princess Switch 3!What's Popping? - Insecure, Succession, Only Murders in the BuildingFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast...
2021-10-291h 02
Good Pop | Culture ClubList of a LifetimeOn this episode, we check out the new Lifetime film List of a Lifetime, starring Kelly Hu and Sylvia Kwan and directed by Roxy Shih, about a woman who begins to re-connect with the daughter she gave up for adoption after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Join us as we dive into all the melodrama only a Lifetime movie can bring. What's Popping? - Dune, Rick Steves, Tetris EffectFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage w...
2021-10-221h 00
Good Pop | Culture ClubMuppet's Haunted MansionOn this episode, we celebrate the spooky season with Muppet's Haunted Mansion, the newest star-studded Disney ride tie-in featuring the Muppets following Gonzo's quest to survive a night in the titular haunted mansion. Join us as we chat Muppets, Disneyland, and Halloween!What's Popping? - Pride and Prejudice, Bend it like Beckham, Only Murders in the BuildingFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective
2021-10-151h 00
Good Pop | Culture ClubSquid GameOn this episode we discuss Squid Game, the global phenomenon taking Netflix by storm! Join us as we dive into the themes, scenes, and sexy characters that stood out as we watched this show about a death game pitting debt-ridden competitors against each other in a series of children's games in South Korea. Spoiler Warning:Note that our discussions of the show will include spoilers on events and themes of the show, we recommend you watch this amazing show on Netflix before listening to our discussion (segment begins around 23:00).What's Popping? - Bad Art Friend, Ba...
2021-10-091h 07
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - September 2021We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" For the September 2021 edition, we discuss the 2021 Primetime Emmys, The meaning of Netflix's Tudum, new Asian family sitcoms, and more!What's Popping? - GBBO, Squid Game, LAAPFF 2021Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2021-10-011h 00
Good Pop | Culture ClubPrisoners of the GhostlandWe check out the new Nic Cage movie, Prisoners of the Ghostland, a sci-fi neo-noir directed by Japanese director Sion Sono, about a nameless hero sent out into the wasteland to retrieve a lost "grandaughter." The film is mostly known for a certain "explosive" scene, but how does the rest of the film stack up? We share our thoughts on this episode of Good Pop.What's Popping? - Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake, Star Crossed, The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film FestivalFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju...
2021-09-2458 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubBlue BayouWe check out Blue Bayou, the new film written and directed by Justin Chon, who also stars opposite Alicia Vikander. In the film, Justin plays Antonio LeBlanc, a struggling tattoo artist trying to build a life for his pregnant wife and stepdaughter who ends up the target of deportation because his adoptive parents never finished the paperwork to grant him citizenship when he was adopted from Korea. We follow his journey as he fights to stay with his family in the only country he's ever known. What's Popping? - The Met Gala, May the Best Man Win, T...
2021-09-171h 03
Good Pop | Culture ClubShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsThe Good Pop Culture Club has watched the long awaited Asian superhero MCU film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Tony Leung. So how does the movie hold up? The crew discusses the film's Asian American themes, martial arts fight scenes, the amazing, smoldering performance of Tony Leung, and the extremely Marvel third act (Spoilers discussion start at 50:57).What's Popping? - The Season: A Social History of the Debutante by Kristen Richardson, Harry & Meghan Lifetime movies, Super Animal RoyaleFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyueh
2021-09-101h 14
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe ChairIt's back to school as the Good Pop Culture Club checks out the new Netflix comedy series The Chair starring Sandra Oh as Professor Ji-Yoon Kim, who has to navigate the politics of academia as the first woman to chair of her university's English Literature department. What's Popping? - Devil in Disguise, Only Murders in the Building, Fuga: Melodies of SteelFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of th...
2021-09-031h 08
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? (August 2021)We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" For the August 2021 edition, we discuss the writing team for the much anticipated "Chinese Art Heist" film, Asian American casting news for TV and Film projects, those new pics from the set of the live-action Cowboy Bebop, and moreWhat's Popping? - A Pho Love Story, AcceptedFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us...
2021-08-2754 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubJungle CruiseWe board Disney's Jungle Cruise for some classic swashbuckling action adventure. How is Disney's latest attempt to make a franchise out of one of its classic rides? And how do they tackle the many problematic aspects of the Jungle Cruise as a concept? Find out on this most special of episodes! (Note: Discussion of spoilers start at 45:53)What's Popping? - Naked and Afraid of Love, Nine Perfect Strangers, Bama Rush Tok, The Jasmine ProjectFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymous...
2021-08-201h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Green KnightOn this episode, we continue the Dev Patelaissance by diving into THE GREEN KNIGHT, the new film from A24, directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel as Sir Gawain of King Arthur's round table. Join us as we embark on a quest to discuss the film's themes, it's beautiful shots, and the unexpected bodily fluids.What's Popping? - The White Lotus, Reservation Dogs, OlympicsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2021-08-131h 05
Good Pop | Culture ClubNever Have I Ever - Season 2The Good Pop crew celebrates the return of their favorite hot mess from Sherman Oaks in Season 2 of the Netflix Original Series Never Have I Ever. So how does the new season measure up? And are you Team Ben or Team Paxton? Find out on this episode of Good Pop!What's Popping? - The Heart Principle, Jungle Cruise, FBoy Island, OlympicsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of...
2021-08-061h 10
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? (July 2021)We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On this edition, we discuss exciting Asian American casting news, new film and TV adaptations of Asian American novels, and more!What's Popping? - Green Knight, FBoy Island, Stuff the British Stole, OlympicsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by...
2021-07-3057 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubSpirited AwayOn this episode of Good Pop, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away while also filling in one of Marvin's pop culture gaps. Does this beloved animated feature hold up in 2021? Dive into the spirit world once again with us on our search for good pop!What's Popping? - Sexy Beasts, No Sudden MoveFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck...
2021-07-2354 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubBlack WidowAfter taking 2020 off, the MCU is back for summer tentpole season with Black Widow, the first MCU superheroine who finally gets a film of her own. How does the latest film from Marvel stack up? We take a look on this episode of Good Pop!What's Popping? - I'll Meet You There, Mr. Malcolm's List, LokiFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective
2021-07-1659 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubI Will Make You MineOn this epsiode, we watch the indie film, I Will Make You Mine the finale of the "Goh Nakamura Trilogy," a series of film starring a fictionalized version of singer-songwriter Goh Nakamura, which included "Surrogate Valentine" and "Daylight Savings." This film also marks the directorial debut of Lynn Chen who, in addition to directing, writing, and producing, also reprises her role as Rachel.What's Popping? - Mama Mia!, Books & Boba, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the...
2021-07-1059 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This - June 2021We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On this edition, we discuss F9's good weekend at the box office, Asian casting news in the MCU, Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster's Fire Island, and more!What's Popping? - Olympic Trials, Zola, Loki, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast...
2021-07-021h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubF9: The Fast SagaIt's the moment we've prepared for after watching 8 the Fast and the Furious films over May. On this episode, we discuss the latest film, the simply titled F9. Justin Lin returns to direct the most bombastic entry to date. Join us as we recount the beautiful nonsense that is F9 (spoiler discussion starts at 38:50)What's Popping? - Luca, Sex/Life, 86, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart...
2021-06-261h 10
Good Pop | Culture ClubIn The HeightsWe chat about Jon M Chu's newest movie, the long awaited film adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's Tony award winning musical, IN THE HEIGHTS. The film is a visual and audio feast, but does it live up to the hype? Check out our thoughts on today's episode!What's Popping? - Starstruck, SHASN, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced...
2021-06-181h 10
Good Pop | Culture ClubSaving FaceI honor of Pride Month 2021, we're taking a look back at an Asian American classic, 2004's Saving Face, directed by Alice Wu and starring Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, and Joan Chen, about a rising Chinese-American surgeon trying to balance a new relationship with her dancer girlfriend with taking care of her pregnant unwed mother. Watch Saving Face on Amazon Prime VideoWhat's Popping? - We Are Lady Parts, High on the Hog, The Mandalorian, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen...
2021-06-111h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Fast and The Furious Series Rewatch: Part 2On this episode, we finish our re-watch of all 8 Fast and Furious movies with the 5th-8th installments of the action car franchise! Join us as we reflect on how the humble series about doing crimes in cars has somehow involved into saving the world from international supervillains.What's Popping? - Pokemon Snap, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Dial A for Aunties, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2021-06-051h 22
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - May 2021We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On this edition, we discuss the new teaser trailer for Chloe Zhao's The Eternals, Henry Goldings very good month, The Dev Patelaissance, and more!What's Popping? - Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous, Olivia Rodrigo, Hundred Days, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck...
2021-05-281h 01
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe Fast and The Furious Series Rewatch: Part 1We get ready for the release of F9 next month by rewatching all 8 Fast and Furious movies! On this episode, we catch up on the first 4 films of the series, and remember a time before this was a franchise and was actaully a grounded story of cops, robbers, and illegal street racing.What's Popping? - Tig Notaro flicks, Eurovision 2021, APAHM, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart...
2021-05-221h 27
Good Pop | Culture ClubKung FuOn this episode, we discuss the CW television series Kung Fu. A reboot of the 70's TV show, we take a look at how the new show refreshes its infamous predecessor by centering on a Chinese American family in San Francisco, and combining martial arts fantasy with real world progressive issues. What's Popping? - Love Island, One to Watch, The Ex-Talk, The Green Knight, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @g...
2021-05-1456 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubShadow and BoneOn this episode, we chat about the new Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Based on a hit series of fantasy novels, we discuss the show's decisions its world building, as well as the discourse around its depiction of race and racism. What's Popping? - Jupiter's Legacy, Top Chef, Eighty-SixFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
2021-05-0751 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This - April 2021 (Oscars Edition)On this episode, we share our thoughts on the 2021 Oscars as well as go over some of the latest Asian American entertainment news on a lite version of our monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?"What's Popping? - In the Heights, Rutherford Falls, Falcoln and The Winter Soldier, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by...
2021-04-301h 02
Good Pop | Culture ClubThe White TigerOn this episode, we finish our Asian Oscars recap series with the feature film The White Tiger, a dark drama film about a poor servant in India who, upon witnessing the disparities between the rich and poor, uses his cunning and wits to raise himself out of poverty at all costs. What's Popping? - Crying in H-Mart, Say No! More, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart o...
2021-04-2349 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubOver the MoonOn this episode, we continue our Oscars catch-up with the animated film Over the Moon (nominated for best animated feature), a story about family and grief drawing from the Chinese legend of Chang'e the moon goddess and starring a star-studded Asian American cast. What's Popping? - Exterminate all the Brutes, This is a Robbery, 86, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast Collective
2021-04-1749 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubNomadlandWe continue our catch-up of this year's Oscar nominated (and Asian American associated) films with Nomadland, written, directed, and edited by Chloe Zhao. We dive into Zhao's beautiful depiction of a community of American "nomads" who live on the road in the fringes of capitalism, traveling the country and working seasonal jobs to get by. What's Popping? - The Broken Earth Trilogy, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Top Chef---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by t...
2021-04-0951 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubSound of MetalThe Oscars are coming up at the end of this month so the Good Pop Culture Club will be spending the next few weeks catching up on some nominated films featuring Asian American actors and/or filmmakers. This week we check out Sound of Music, starring Riz Ahmed, a film about a heavy metal drummer dealing with the sudden loss of his hearing. What's Popping? - Cape Suez Boat Drama, First Comes Like, A Pho Love Story---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year o...
2021-04-0247 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - March 2021We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" On this edition, we discuss the the new Avatar Studios, Dev Patel's Directorial Debut, the cancellation of Kim's Convenience, and more!What's Popping? - Waffles and Mochi, Marriage or Mortgage, Falcon and the Winter Soldier---The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by this week’s tragic murders in Atlanta. To our listeners who are looking for wa...
2021-03-261h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubDead PigsOn this episode of Good Pop we discuss Dead Pigs, director Cathy Yan's debut film that premiered in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival and has finally been released in the US on the arthouse streaming platform Mubi. We share our thoughts on Yan's beautiful and sprawling dramatic comedy about a group of loosely connected characters in Shanghai whose lives intersect around a housing development and a mystery around dead pigs found floating in the Huangpu River. Jess and Marvin also teaches Hanh about the power of Teresa Teng.What's Popping? - 2021 Grammy's, The Irregulars, Ducktales Series Finale...
2021-03-2057 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubRaya and the Last DragonOn this episode of Good Pop we discuss the latest Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon! Set in a fantasy world inspired by Southeast Asian folklore, Raya is an acton-packed adventure starring a diverse group of characters (and no Prince). How does it stack up in the Disney canon? We dive in to find out of Raya makes the cut as "Good Pop."What's Popping? - Meghan and Harry's Oprah Interview, Wandavision (kinda)Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymous
2021-03-1258 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubYoung RockOn this episode, we discuss Young Rock, the new NBC sitcom about formative years of Dwane "The Rock" Johnson. Taking place over multiple time periods, the show follows young Rock and his family as they work the gimmick known as life. We chat about the amazing PI representation, discuss the decline of diverse family sitcoms over the last few years, and wonder if The Rock really will run for president.What's Popping? - Argo, Prodigal Son, The Lost Cargo of Kit Cloudkicker---This episode was brought to you by IRVINS Salted Egg...
2021-03-0558 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This - February 2021We review the latest Asian American entertainment news on Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" We discuss the latest adaptations of problematic Broadway shows, new takes on Dracula, and more!What's Popping? - Chloe Liese novels, Nadiya Bakes, Guitar GirlFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2021-02-2658 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubTATBILB: Always and ForeverOn this episode, the Good Pop Culture Club once again discusses the story of high school seniors who really want to go to Stanford! This time, we're talking about the new Netflix Rom Com, Always and Forever, the third and final film from the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, following the relationship of Lara Jean Song Covey and Peter Kavinsky as high school graduation and college looms ever closer.What's Popping? - Big Day, Ginny & Georgia, Creatures in My Head (Run River North)Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyueh
2021-02-201h 04
Good Pop | Culture ClubWandaVisionOn this episode, we dig into the first half of the MCU's WandaVision, an original television series made for the Disney+ streaming service. We chat all about this ambitious project, its themes, and of course, breakout character Agent Jimmy Woo played by the one and only Randall Park.What's Popping? - Blown Away Season 2, Zoom Cooking Classes, Sakuna of Rice and RuinFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart...
2021-02-1250 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubTry Harder!"Try Harder!" is a documentary by Debbie Lum about Lowell High School, Asian Americans, and the competitive world of modern college admissions that premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival. We chat about this doc that hits close to home as former "high-achieving" Asian Americans. What's Popping? - Shadow & Bone, Lisa Kleypas, The ExpanseFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveP...
2021-02-0551 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This - January 2021It's the first edition of Good Pop's monthly entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" for the new year! Join us as we highlight some of the latest pop culture news and announcements.What's Popping? - 40 Year Old Version, Young Rock, Big Vampire LadiesFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2021-01-301h 09
Good Pop | Culture ClubMinariLee Issac Chung's film Minari, about a Korean American family who moves to Arkansas to start a farm, is set to be the film the Asian American community will rally around this awards season. On this episode, we share our own spoiler-free thoughts about Minari's depiction of the American immigrant story, relationships with our grandmothers, and another iconic Steven Yeun role.What's Popping? - Gideon the Ninth, Bling Empire, TonikawaFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and...
2021-01-231h 07
Good Pop | Culture ClubSoulOn this episode, we discuss the latest Disney/Pixar animated film, Soul. We discuss what we think the film is trying to say about the meaning of life, as well as our thoughts on its take on the bureaucracy of the metaphysical afterlife. Listen in to see where Soul ranks for us in the Pixar canon.What's Popping? - Derry Girls, Dickinson Season 2, Crisis CoreFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclub
2021-01-181h 01
Good Pop | Culture ClubCobra Kai Season 3On this episode of Good Pop, we chat about latest season of the (now) Netflix original series, Cobra Kai, the follow up to the classic and infamous Karate Kid series of films. We chat about our feelings from watching teen karate gangs wreak havoc around the Valley while middle aged dudes do karate. We also weigh in on our thoughts on the special episodes set in Asia.What's Popping? - Daisy Jones & the Six, Stardew Valley, Sakuna of Rice and RuinFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweets
2021-01-121h 10
Books and BobaCobra Kai Season 3On this episode of Good Pop, we chat about latest season of the (now) Netflix original series, Cobra Kai, the follow up to the classic and infamous Karate Kid series of films. We chat about our feelings from watching teen karate gangs wreak havoc around the Valley while middle aged dudes do karate. We also weigh in on our thoughts on the special episodes set in Asia.What's Popping? - Daisy Jones & the Six, Stardew Valley, Sakuna of Rice and RuinFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweets
2021-01-111h 08
Good Pop | Culture ClubEnd of Year Roundup 2020Happy New Year! We've finally made it past the year that will undoubtedly live on in infamy. For this episode we wrap up our 2020 with a look back at the good (and bad) pop that got us through our year, as well as take a look at the good pop that we're looking forward to in 2021.What's Popping? - Bridgerton, Ursula K Le Guin & Robin McKinley, The ExpanseFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with...
2021-01-051h 40
Good Pop | Culture ClubHouse of HoOn this episode of Good Pop, we chat about the new HBO Max reality series, House of Ho. We discuss how surprisingly watchable this docu-soap is and how we were able to actually relate to this uber-rich Vietnamese American family (at least in terms of filial piety pressures & gender roles). What's Popping? - Grey's Anatomy, Hilda, Promising Young Woman, Star WarsFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of t...
2020-12-201h 33
Good Pop | Culture ClubHoliday MoviesIt's the Holiday (Movie) season! On this episode of Good Pop, we discuss some of our favorite holiday films, as well as look back on our own holiday memories as children of immigrants. What's Popping? - Gentleman’s Guide to Vice & Virtue, Mismatches, Taylor Swift Long Pond Session, IndustryFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2020-12-141h 21
Good Pop | Culture ClubDo We Want This? - November 2020It's the November 2020 edition of Good Pop's entertainment news roundup segment, "Do We Want This?" highlighting some of the latest announcements of upcoming film and TV projects.What's Popping? - Carmen Sandiego, Xmas Movies, Till Death Do Us BlartFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
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2020-12-091h 10