Shows
The Bop Pod"Support the Buttcheeks"In this week’s episode, we take a moment to praise King Jack Antonoff before diving into our favorite Concept Albums.2022-11-0139 min
The Bop Pod"When the Grid Goes Down"The gang is back and this week they zero in on new music that is reminiscent of older music! They discuss 2022's disco revival, the vinyl trend, nepotism, being influenced vs. being derivative, and Gen Z discovering old music for the first time (TLDR, we always support Kate Bush getting her bag).2022-09-1439 min
The Bop Pod"Switchfoot's Chokehold"Join us for The Bop Pod’s most chaotically fun episode yet. The gang chats about the best film soundtracks, the impact of Lizzie McGuire, how Ilana invented chicken pot pie, and the inescapable allure of Switchfoot’s Christian rock.2022-08-3142 min
The Bop Pod"I Have No Hate In My Heart"This week the gang chats life-changing albums and critics have said listening to this episode will change your life as well (in a good or bad way we don’t know but life’s all about risks)2022-08-2442 min
The Bop Pod"Making the Band"This episode of the Bop Pod is all about MAKING THE BAND - Steve, Jesse & Ilana pick their favorite artists to form their own Supergroups!2022-08-1738 min
The Bop Pod"My Lovely Diss Song"In this episode, the group dives into diss tracks and historic beefs from 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule to Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West, and more. They also do the hard work of deliberating on what grievances would be included in their hypothetical and long-awaited diss tracks.2022-08-1042 min
The Bop Pod"Litty Squash Player"Ilana, Jesse, and Steve discuss the scariest time in anyone’s life: The Teen Years and the music that got them through their adolescence. They also get into the music from the hit HBO show Euphoria and make speculations on what the characters would listen to in middle school. Don’t worry, we’ve spared you the Team Maddy/Team Cassie debate.2022-08-0441 min
The Bop Pod"I'm Doing Journalism"Ilana revamps the podcast - now with co-hosts Steve Jeanty & Jesse Roth, who make the trek to Queens to talk about what they’ve been listening to, debate Pitbull vs. Flo Rida, and create an on-the-spot playlist for Ilana’s upcoming birthday. Ultimately...they are doing Journalism. 2022-08-0246 min
The Bop PodCanyon Moon with Matt BellassaiMatt and Ilana sit down and chat Harry Styles, Adele, Ilana's dream of DJing a Sad Ballad Night and how Ass Music is a band-aids. 2022-04-131h 09
The Bop PodGuys with Erin HarlandIlana sits down with NYC based singer, songwriter Erin Harland to chat about The 1975, B*Witched, what exactly maron 5-ing is, Shazam Shaming, and more!2022-03-221h 07
The Bop PodOnly If For A Night with Jake CornellWhile vacationing in the Catskills, Ilana Zooms with NYC based comedian Jake Cornell to gab about Banks and Florence and the Machine, the meaning of growing up with your favorite artists, and an artist's greatest sin!2021-08-0246 min
The Bop PodNever Give Up On the Good Times with Melissa RichIlana and Melissa gather over Zoom to chat about the Spice Girls, Ashlee Simpson, the timelessness of the film 'Spice World', the rebellion of the overlooked sibling, and Ilana's house getting burglarized when she was in high school. 2021-07-1942 min
The Bop PodMr. Rager with David BellIlana sits down with David Bell over Zoom to discuss Mr. Rager himself: Kid Cudi, the many personas we live, The Last Dance, and the 2009 golden era of hip hop and mixtapes.2021-07-1147 min
Movies Are ReelDiscussing the Movies of June 2021We’re back to a monthly podcast! Lot of stuff is coming out regularly, and that’s pretty exciting! 🌞
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Movies of June
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A Quiet Place Part II- dir. John Krasinski; Emily Blunt, Millicint Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cillian Murphy, Djimon Hounsou
Bo Burnham: Inside- dir. 💕Bo Burnham💕, Bo Burnham, Bo Burnham, Bo Burnham, Bo Burnham, Bo Burnham
Luca- dir. Enrico Casarosa; Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It- dir. Michael Chaves, Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, Julian Hilliard
In the Heights- dir. Jon M. Chu; Anthony Ra...2021-07-061h 29
The Bop PodHot Girl Summer with Bridgette RizkallaIlana sits down with NYC based comedian, Bridgette Rizkalla to chat Meg Thee Stallion, the empowerment of the female presence in rap, and pop music! 2021-06-2935 min
The Bop PodClair De Lune with Mike PooleThis week we get to hear Ilana sit down with comedian, TV writer and all-around great guy Mike Poole! Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram @thisismikepoole Follow Ilana on Twitter and Instagram at @ilanasaurrrus2021-06-0934 min
The Bop PodNot Ready to Make Nice with Chris Burns aka Fat Carrie BradshawThis week Ilana talks with the incomparable comedian and podcast host Chris Burns about none other than The Chicks (formerly, The Dixie Chicks). It's a treat and a half. Chris is on instagram @FatCarrieBradshaw and on Twitter @FatCarrieBshaw Listen to his podcast Middle Children Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-children/id1503549065 Follow Ilana on Twitter and Instagram at @ilanasaurrrus2021-06-0346 min
The Bop PodEnd of Time with Matt RogersIlana talks with Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas, Haute Dog on HBO Max) about who else but Beyonce. It is an absolute delight!2021-05-2451 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Be My Lover with Alex IonaYour host Ilana Michelle Rubin sits down to talk with comedian extraordinaire Alex Iona about South Florida, parties that should have dancing but tragically do not, and bat mitzvahs vs quinceañeras. Show Notes: Follow Alex on instagram @alexandriaiona alexandriaiona.com2021-04-0128 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Kiwi with Ariel GitlinIlana talks with Comedian / Writer / Actress Ariel Gitlin about Harry Styles and being an acapella groupie. Follow Ariel on Twitter @arielgitlin Follow Ilana @ilanasaurrrus and the show @TheBopPod2020-12-2238 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Rockstar with Steve Jeanty This week, comedian, rapper, and writer Steve Jeanty is on for a rapid-fire interview. It was a blast! Follow Steve on Instagram @yojeanty and Twitter @stevejeanty. Follow Ilana on Instagram @ilanasaurrrus! 2020-12-1418 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Step Out with Andy BustillosAaaaand We're Back! The new season of The Bop Pod is back, baby, with our bestest friend Andy Bustillos on the 1s and 2s (aka on Zoom). This episode was recorded in the freshness of the pandemic in April 2020! Follow Andy on Twitter @andy_bustillos and Instagram @andybustillos Follow Ilana on instagram @ilanasaurrrus! Don't forget to subscribe and rate/review us, bb's! 2020-12-0737 min
We Stan TogetherThe Bop Pod Crossover with Ilana Michelle RubinIn this dual episode of We Stan Together and The Bop Pod, hosts Caitlin, Lauren and Ilana Michelle, interview each other about their quarantine playlists, fangirl out about Elton John and Ariana Grande and reveal a Sweating To The Oldies origin story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-231h 04
The Bop PodSpecial Episode: Crossover w/ the We Stan PodcastIn this dual episode of The Bop Pod and We Stan Together, hosts Ilana Michelle Rubin, Caitlin and Lauren interview each other about their quarantine playlists, fangirl out about Elton John and Ariana Grande and reveal a Sweating To The Oldies origin story.2020-06-2359 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Get Me Bodied with Natalie MosesOn this week's episode, Ilana chats with friend and singer-songwriter Natalie Moses, about everything hitting different during isolation, Fetch the Bolt Cutters (obviously), and Natalie's new single, No More. Follow Natalie on instagram @clubnatalie Get her new single here: https://nataliemoses.bandcamp.com/releases Follow Ilana on instagram @ilanasaurrrus2020-04-2135 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Walk Me Home with Alyssa LimperisFor the third edition of The Bop Pod: Quarantapes, Ilana Zooms with comedian and actress Alyssa Limperis. Together they chat about comedy during quarantine, the spirituality in live concerts, country music, and more! Follow Alyssa on Twitter and Instagram @alyssalimp Follow Ilana on Twitter and Instagram at @ilanasaurrrus2020-04-1433 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Celine Has No Teeth with Sam ReeceOn the second installment of The Quarantapes, Ilana talks with comedian, one half of the comedy duo Girls With Brown Hair and co-star of the series Shop Talk on Comedy Central Sam Reece about her unbelievable Celine Dion-related past, crafting as a day job, the TRUTH ABOUT SANTA, and of course - Sam's top-notch picks for her Quarantapes and walk-out song. Liiiiiiiisten in! Follow Sam on Twitter at @SamanthaaaReece and on Instagram at @samreece7 Follow Ilana on Twitter and Instagram at @ilanasaurrrus2020-04-0743 min
The Bop PodThe Quarantapes: Street Life with Anita FloresWelcome to the Quarantapes Sessions! The Bop Pod is back and your host Ilana Michelle Rubin is here to guide you through social isolation along with friends and fellow music Stans. Today Ilana chats with Anita Flores, comedian and host of the podcast I'm Listening: A Frasier Fan Podcast. They go deep into adjusting to social distancing, then lean hard into movie soundtracks, absolute bangers, traumatic music experiences, and revealing Anita's Quarantine Walk-Out Song. Tune in because our guests are great and you have nowhere to go! Follow Anita on Twitter @anitajewtina And listen to her...2020-03-3149 min
The Bop PodPress with Tiara FrancisProducer's Note: For the health and safety of everyone, this will be the final episode of The Bop Pod until it is safe to record in-person. Please listen to Season 1 and 2! We will keep you updated on our return at the Bop Pod Instagram: instagram.com/theboppod* This week, Ilana chats with writer, performer, actor and sometimes singer, Tiara Francis. They discuss Gospel music, chilling music, and music video directors. This conversation is from February 16, 2020. Listen in! You can follow Tiara at @tiarafrancis You can follow Ilana at @ilanasaurrrus2020-03-1650 min
The Bop PodShoota with Tia HillThis week's episode gets ~*~wild~*~ with comedian, DJ, host of the 200 and Counting podcast and producer at Genius...Tia Hill! Her music taste? *chefs kiss* Her chosen music video de semaine? Magnifique! Follow Tia on Twitter @tortiachips Follow Ilana on Twitter @ilanasaurrrus2020-03-0842 min
The Bop PodBomb Intro / Pass That Dutch with Kelley QuinnThis week Ilana is joined by comedian and Missy Elliott superfan Kelley Quinn! The music video of the week is absolutely bonkers, do not miss this, and dare we say - you should 100% watch along. Kelley is on Twitter here: @heyKQ Ilana is on Twitter here: @ilanasaurrrus 2020-03-0246 min
The Bop PodAll For You with Zubi AhmedThis week Ilana goes on a *musical journey* with comedian Zubi Ahmed! We're talking Bollywood, Pussycat Dolls, Sweet Meats... the classics. You can find Zubi on Instagram and Twitter at @damnzoob. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe!2020-02-2445 min
The Bop PodWaste with Emma JayneThis week, Ilana has on the illustrious sing-songwriter and storyteller Emma Jayne to talk all things songwriting, indie voice, and Dua Lipa. Listen to Emma Jayne on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ubWjhhe5vngwLTDrd2PEF Follow Emma Jayne on Twitter: @emmajayne Follow Ilana on Twitter: @ilanasaurrrus2020-02-1741 min
The Bop Pod2 Become 1 with Jose PazOn the first episode of the second season Ilana welcomes comedian and drag queen Jose Paz aka Miss Ogyny to chat about video game soundtracks, K-Pop, and how he interacted with music while growing up and sharing a room with his brother. And fret not dear listeners, we absolutely do ask the hard hitting questions like, "do you LOVE Hans Zimmer???"2020-02-0350 min
Koppen With ComicKoppen With Comic (NYC Stand-up Comedian Ilana Michelle Rubin)Koppen With Comic (https://twitter.com/KoppenWithComic) Comedy geek Brian Koppen sits down with NYC Stand-up Comedian Ilana Michelle Rubin: https://twitter.com/ilanasaurrrus https://www.instagram.com/ilanasaurrrus/ ilanamichellerubin.com https://twitter.com/theboppod Music by Horse (https://paulkump.bandcamp.com/track/jog-in-place) Produced at QED Astoria by Erik NyquistSupport the show2020-01-2721 min
The Bop PodBig Ole Freak with Ilana Michelle Rubin... wait, no, it's Michelle PastorIt's the season 1 finale! Our HOST today is comedian Michelle Pastor, and our GUEST is The Bop Pod host Ilana Michelle Rubin. Whoa, Freaky Friday! A Hannukah Switcheroo! Happy Holidays, everybody, and see you in 2020!2019-12-2344 min
The Bop PodInsanity by Fijiana with Pooja ReddyIlana learns A TON from comedian and amazing person Pooja Reddy and you will too! Plus another round of Mystery Science Music Video Theater (or something like that). Listen in, it's a fun one!2019-12-1647 min
The Bop PodWhat a Wonderful World with Jordana JasonThis week Ilana sits down with comedian extraordinaire Jordana Jason! Check it out!2019-12-0938 min
The Bop PodCan't Tell Me Nothing with Big Willy Get SillyThis week Ilana goes into the studio with comedian and rapper Big Willy, Get Silly. They talk horror films and how music helped shape his identity while navigating the social elements of the comedy community. Pus the healing powers of a genre closes to Ilana's heart: Booty Music. Follow Big Willy, Get Silly on Twitter at @LowbudgetMC. Follow Ilana on Twitter at @ilanasaurrrus, and follow the Bop Pod at @theboppod. 2019-12-0248 min
The Bop PodVienna with Yaari Nadav TalIlana sits down with the wonderful and funny Yaari Nadav Tal! They talk about anger in music, growing up with Mizrahi music and, Ilana's favorite:Ass Music. Enjoy! You can find Yaari on Twitter --> @yaaaaaaaaari (that's 9 A's).2019-11-2556 min
The Bop PodHalcyon On and On with Boy BrooksThis week Ilana is joined by musician and human extraordinaire Boy Brooks to talk about artists he'd like to be proud of him, whether fame would change him, comedy musicians, and uploads vs downloads: what's the difference?! Boy Brooks' new self-titled album is out now! You can find him on Twitter (@)brooksallison_, on instagram @brooksallison and at boybrooks.com. If you like the show please subscribe and rate us! It really helps!2019-11-1856 min
The Bop PodKid You'll Be OK with Lana SchwartzIlana talks with best friend and creative collaborator Lana Schwartz (My Hometown) about acceptable covers, finding local bands in Williamsburg, and how music can trigger great or not-so-great memories. Find Lana on Twitter at @_lanabelle!2019-11-1147 min
The Bop PodLua with Matt DeCaroThis week Ilana is joined by musician Matt DeCaro for an energy packed episode where they break down how his real life relationships and experiences inspire his songs, the wonder of Danny Brown's XXX, and why The Last Huzzah (Remix) music video is his favorite. 2019-11-0347 min
The Bop PodGirl Blunt with Arti GollapudiThis week Ilana is joined by comedian and friend Arti Gollapudi. They chat about their late friend Ryan McCormack and how grief can give new context to music, the eroticism of musicians bending gender stereotypes, and how when you think about it: tattoos are cool! 2019-10-2749 min
The Bop PodEl Malo with Taylor GonzalezIn this episode Ilana chats with creator of the digital sketch show deada$$ and Art Director of Flexx Mag Taylor Gonzalez to discuss the transportive properties of salsa, Pagliacci, Florida radio stations and how his friends influenced his musical taste as well as Chance The Rapper's relationship to vegetables and even more if you can believe it! 2019-10-2147 min
The Bop PodI'll Try Anything Once with Jesse RothIn the second and final installation of the Park Series, Ilana sits down with comedian Jesse Roth to chat about what exactly makes a 'bop', the methodology of curating playlists, and the perfect sex music. 2019-10-1343 min
The Bop PodFrom Kendrick to Katy Perry to T*****s with X MayoThis week Ilana is joined by west coast powerhouse X Mayo for a moving discussion about how music can heighten hometown pride, LA's radio DJs, the inspiration of Nipsey Hussle's and his lasting impact on his community, and so, so much more. 2019-10-0753 min
The Bop PodLover with Alise MoralesOn this delightful episode, Ilana brings on friend and pop music ally Alise Morales (Betches, Our Cartoon President) to decode the hidden messages in Taylor Swift's album liner notes and to *beg* her to let Lena Dunham LIVE. Plus, we are blessed with both Alise's funeral song AND wedding song! 2019-09-3044 min
The Bop PodHelena with Milly TamarezThis week’s episode is one of a two part Park Series! Ilana chats with editor in chief of Flexx Mag, Milly Tamarez. They chat about the emotional nature of music, the art of songwriting, and the twisted pleasure of reality TV! 2019-09-2336 min
The Bop PodGet Some Horns Going with Justin CatchensThis week we have comedian Justin Catchens. We chat about the best music to cry to, the hip-hop culture of Detroit, the wealthy connotation of the name Maximillion, and Ilana's eternal fear of Korn. 2019-09-1640 min
The Bop PodPlease Don't Bury Me with Brady O'CallahanThis week Ilana is joined by self-proclaimed Music Glutton, Brady O'Callahan. We chat about Brady's introduction to country music along with its toughness and humor, the vulnerability of the late Lil Peep and Mac Miller and the profundity of the Reggaeton genre. Ilana also gets to talk about her cherished Late Night Lyft music which is always her greatest joy. Listen in!2019-09-0838 min
The Bop PodCaught a Light Sneeze with Michelle PastorIn episode four Ilana welcomes one of her best pals Michelle Pastor to chat about Linkin Park, how music can lift you out of the darkness, and their collective passion for throwing their asses in a circle.2019-09-0248 min
The Bop PodTo Feel Your Best with Charlie Bardey Ilana sits down with comedian Charlie Bardey, the literal funniest person in the world (seriously), to discuss the timeless rage and power of Fiona Apple, loving artists with questionable morals, and how Charlie is more famous than Meryl Streep. 2019-08-2648 min
The Bop PodNonstop with Shenovia Large2019-08-1844 min
The Bop PodI'm Real (Remix) with Taylor OrtegaIlana talks to Taylor Ortega, known for her role as Shego in the Disney movie Kim Possible, about the wonder of Chris Thiely, the musical bond between her and her father, and the daydreaming power of their favorite artist. Welcome to The Bop Pod!2019-08-1041 min
High Regard ShowSecrets & Liars - S1E47In Episode 47 of the “High Regard Show,” “Secrets & Liars," we talk to Lana Schwartz, co-creator of new web series "Secrets & Lies" about the inspiration behind the show, working with friend and co-creator Ilana Michelle Rubin and misconceptions about Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
We then talk about our TV guilty pleasures, which characters our moms resemble most and the important role rape plays in recruiting professional athletes. Who knew the qualities today's coaches were looking for till now? Nikki also tells an amusing anecdote about jumping in place as a work out since she doesn't know how to work a jump rope.
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