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Heroes Reforged PodcastHow Improv Influences Storytelling with Marvel Writer Omar NajamWe’re joined by Omar Najam, a talented writer and tabletop RPG player who has appeared on Critical Role and worked on Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel and Daredevil: Born Again. He shares how his improv background shapes his storytelling, and what it’s like working in the ever-evolving world of Marvel TV. Plus, Omar puts our 90s pop culture knowledge to the test with a fun trivia challenge!*CHAPTERS*---------------------------------------------------0:00:00 - Like & Subscribe0:00:29 - Watch along on Patreon0:01:08 - How We Met Omar0:02:25 - Working on Ms. Marvel0...
2025-03-241h 01
DesiQuestTwice in a Blue Moon | DesiQuest Winter Special Episode 3This episode, we meet Sitara and Laddoo Auntie - who have been welcomed as respected guests in the palace - after weeks of attempting to reason with the King, trying to exonerate Murkha & Raj who have been less fortunate, and accused of crimes they did not commit. Meanwhile, Ash has devoted himself to decoding the horoscope bestowed upon him by his late grandparents, hunkering down in the palace’s astrology tower. Murkha and Raj find themselves imprisoned in the depths of a crypt, fighting off increasingly intrusive thoughts and dark magics that surround them. W...
2025-03-132h 10DesiQuestA Thorn By Any Other Name | DesiQuest Winter Special Episode 2Our adventurers find themselves in a magical well that is actually a prison, encountering new friends, a human prisoner and also meets a man named Raj who is on his way to the city to become a bard. They'll have to figure out how to escape, deal with untrustworthy characters, and decipher the mysteries of the well. The adventurers must decide who to trust and how to help their new friends, all while navigating a web of deceit, potential danger, and the looming possibility of a dark fate. Will they manage to escape the well, save Raj, and uncover th...
2025-03-012h 13DesiQuestAlways Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth | DesiQuest Winter Special Episode 1Welcome to Winter in Vehaar! Our story begins just as the seeds of war are beginning to sprout, between our adventurers' home of Vehaar and the neighboring kingdom of Sindcastlin. It is in this choked climate that we meet our beloved heroes of Season 1 - Ash, Laddoo Auntie, Murkha, and Sitara - in an entirely new light. Behold! DesiQuest has returned, but things are... different.Wanna play D&D with the cast? Buy a seat at the table here: www.desiquest/playwiththeprosGet your DesiQuest merch: www.desiquest.com/merchBecome a Vehaari Citizen here...
2025-02-202h 53
American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)Zaboo & Bladezz take on Omar Najam's Text Based RPG ~ Brahma(s), BJP, Whales - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep6🛠️ *WARNING* Sandeep's video is choppy at points of the episode from technical issues during the recording.🚨Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunnyEmail List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154Email Feedback: abcdpodcastshow@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE TO @effinfunny FOR MORE EPISODES! MERCH: https://effinfunny.myshopify.comSandeep Parikh and Omar Najam are back, and this episode's got more bugs than your first attempt at coding! Join us as they reflect on cultural identities, U.S. political updates, and the art o...
2024-06-281h 05
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Ep 8 with Jasmine Bhullar & Michael Schaubach *SNEAK PEAK*When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.As the curtains draw close on a season sprinkled with laughter and insightful conversations, Omar and I, Sandeep, take you through a final stroll along the...
2024-03-2911 minDesiQuestNever Say Farewell - DesiQuest Episode 8Will our DesiQuest crew survive the final blows from vengeful Gods in the ultimate battle between good and evil?! ❤️🔥 https://www.desiquest.comTHANK YOU to our sponsor, the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook 📖🪄 https://darringtonpress.com/candelaIn this finale episode of the South Asian mythology inspired TTRPG 🎲 actual play DesiQuest, starring our DM (Jasmine Bhullar), Sitara (Anjali Bhimani), Laddoo Auntie (Rekha Shankar), Murkha (Omar Najam), and Ash (Sandeep Parikh), we follow our adventurers as they continue their fight against a duo of blood-thirsty Gods 💪🩸, including the keeper of the DesiQuest crew's morality scale ⚖️, the Lord of Judgement. Will a su...
2024-03-271h 37
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - PAX Unplugged 2023 with Sandeep Parikh & Anjali Bhimani - *SNEAK PEAK*Join the entire cast of DesiQuest who will be doing a panel at PAX East on Sunday March 24, 2024 from 3pm-4pm in the Bumblebee Theater.When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.
2024-03-1610 min
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Ep 7 with Anjali Bhimani & Joey Rassool *SNEAK PEAK*When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.Step right up to the mic, Joey Rassool, our Director of Photography, and the voice behind 'DesiQuest's' beloved Sitara, Anjali Bhimani, as they join us for...
2024-03-0113 minDesiQuestA Heavy Heart - DesiQuest Episode 7Will our DesiQuest crew survive an etherial battle with the gods ⚡️ at the summit of Rak Tibba?! 🏔️ https://www.desiquest.comTHANK YOU to our episode sponsors:The Get Brown! 🤣 @thegetbrownsketchcomedytea9990Gharana Foods 🥨 https://www.gharanafoods.com & use code "desiquest" for 20% off!Diehard Dice‼️🎲 ✨ https://www.dieharddice.com & use code “desiquest” for a discount!In this penultimate episode of the South Asian mythology inspired TTRPG 🎲 actual play DesiQuest, starring our DM (Jasmine Bhullar), Sitara (Anjali Bhimani), Laddoo Auntie (Rekha Shankar), Murkha (Omar Najam), and Ash (Sandeep Parikh), we follow our adventurers as they pick themselves up out of...
2024-02-281h 18
Bat MinuteSupergirl '84 (with Dael Kingsmill and Omar Najam)She taught him what it was to fly. He taught her what it was to love. Allegedly. From out of another galaxy and into your hearts comes... Supergirl! Relive the wonders of magic wands, nuclear devices in your pocket, black magic from ancient grimoires, complicated bras, awful romantic interests, the Phantom Zone and CAMP-BLOODY-WITCHES! YAAAAAAAS! Joining our crew on their mission to save Argo City from sheer idiocy are OUR two favourite wonder witches - it's Dael Kingsmill and Omar Najam! The next episode follows... soon. Same Bat Pod, different...
2024-02-141h 47
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Ep 6 with Rekha Shankar & Voodoo Val *SNEAK PEAK*Episode Description:When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.We're thrilled to share a candid chat about the unexpected crossroads of our schedules and the whimsical thought of a fundraiser to ens...
2024-02-1213 minDesiQuestOn the Edge - DesiQuest Episode 6Will our DesiQuest crew survive an attack by the strange nefarious creatures living in the shadows at the base of Rak Tibba?! https://www.desiquest.comTHANK YOU to our episode sponsor, The Get Brown! @thegetbrownsketchcomedytea9990 In this sixth episode of the South Asian mythology inspired TTRPG actual play DesiQuest, starring our DM (Jasmine Bhullar), Sitara (Anjali Bhimani), Laddoo Auntie (Rekha Shankar), Murkha (Omar Najam), and Ash (Sandeep Parikh), we follow our adventurers as they travel with their new colleague Nuri (Erika Ishii) via spider to the town of Silgar at the base of Rak Ti...
2024-02-082h 19
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Episode 5 with Erika Ishii & Noxweiler Berf *SNEAK PEAK*When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.As we cracked open the doors after Episode 5, it was nothing short of a party where Erika Ishii and Noxweiler Berf, the creative forces behind our...
2024-01-2712 minDesiQuestUphill Both Ways - DesiQuest Episode 5Will our DesiQuest crew survive a mountain battle?! 🏔️⚔️ https://www.desiquest.comTHANK YOU to our episode sponsor, Diehard Dice!! ‼️🎲✨ https://www.dieharddice.com and use the code “desiquest” for a discount!In this fifth episode of the South Asian mythology inspired TTRPG actual play, DesiQuest starring our DM (Jasmine Bhullar), and Sitara (Anjali Bhimani), Laddoo Auntie (Rekha Shankar), Murkha (Omar Najam), and Ash (Sandeep Parikh), we follow our adventurers as they escape - thanks to their dear friend’s sacrifice - from the domain of dread. Soon after, we meet Nuri (Erika Ishii), a stage manager of sorts...
2024-01-241h 50
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Ep 4 (Part 2) with Persephone Valentine *SNEAK PEAK*When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.When spontaneity strikes, it strikes gold! Imagine our astonishment when the multi-talented Sephie, Persephone Valentine, swooped onto DesiQuest's set with less than an hour's notice, inf...
2024-01-1709 min
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Ep 4 with Anjali Bhimani & Anand Shah *SNEAK PEAK*Episode Description:When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.Step into the shadows of storytelling with Anjali Bhimani and Anand Shah, our special guests and executive producers, as we peel back the...
2024-01-1608 minDesiQuestThe Thick of It - DesiQuest Episode 4Will our DesiQuest crew survive a perilous trek through the living Moribani forest?! 🌳☠️🦌www.desiquest.comIn this fourth episode of the South Asian mythology inspired TTRPG actual play, DesiQuest starring our DM (Jasmine Bhullar), and Sitara (Anjali Bhimani), Laddoo Auntie (Rekha Shankar), Murkha (Omar Najam), and Ash (Sandeep Parikh), we follow our adventurers in the aftermath of hijacking an airship & crash-landing into a jungle inhabited by powerful divine entities ✨🐍. Separated from her friends, Sitara faces death as she’s met by a mysterious force who offers to bring her to her parents - for a price. What will she cho...
2024-01-092h 23DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Episode 3 with Luis Carazo & Ash Minnick (sneak peak)Presenting Episode 3 of the Tea Kettle, hosted by Omar Najam & Sandeep Parikh!When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.In this episode, special guest Luis Carazo talks about creating his cha...
2023-12-2011 minDesiQuestTicket to Ride - DesiQuest Episode 3Will our DesiQuest crew survive the perils of an airship's inaugural flight in hopes reaching the mysterious mountain Rak Tibba?! www.desiquest.comIn this third episode of the South Asian mythology inspired TTRPG actual play, DesiQuest starring our DM (Jasmine Bhullar), Sitara (Anjali Bhimani), Laddoo Auntie (Rekha Shankar), Murkha (Omar Najam), Ash (Sandeep Parikh), and Namir (special guest star Luis Carazo), our adventurers accept their fortuitous invitations to the Sky Haveli, continuing their journey via flight. Ash risks it all to fulfill his destiny of returning to his ancestors' homeland amidst ever-growing tensions between Vehaarians, divided...
2023-12-121h 58
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Episode 2 with Rekha Shankar & Michael Schaubach (sneak peak)When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.Stepping into the spotlight, our cherished guests Rekha Shankar and Michael Shaubach join us, adding their unique sparkle to the ensemble of DesiQuest. There's a spec...
2023-12-0509 minDesiQuestA Party for Kitties? - DesiQuest Episode 2Join us as we journey to the coastal region of Vehaar, a land full of adventures unfolding at the intersection of familial drama and missing luggage! But worry not, we have Namir (Luis Carazo), our resident nature expert, steering us through the ebbs and flows of the grand Kitty party thrown by the ever-extravagant Priya (Jasmine Bhullar). Brace yourself for a surprise as Namir readies himself to crash this fashionably late gathering.Skip across the borders with us as Sitara (Anjali Bhimani) welcome Ash (Sandeep Parikh), a newcomer at Priya's philanthropic Kitty party, and delve into the...
2023-11-291h 45
DesiQuestThe Tea Kettle - DesiQuest After Show Podcast - Episode 1 with Jasmine Bhullar (sneak peak)When the kettle whistles and the tea is ready, it's time for the DesiQuest after-show—and what a show it is! Omar Najam and I, Sandeep Parikh, are all cozied up inside the teapot, steaming with excitement. After every episode of DesiQuest is launched, we'll release another episode of the Tea Kettle with me and Omar and a very special guest, or guest from either behind or in front of the camera.And who better to chat with in our inaugural episode than Jasmine Bhullar, the brilliant mind weaving the tapestry of DesiQuest. It's a laughter-filled session, whe...
2023-11-2110 min
Let's Learn About...#131 - D&D: Omar Najam on Asexual Representation & Playing D&D with Dimension 20We're so excited to be joined by Omar Najam: a writer, director, and currently playing Andhera in Dimension 20's A Court of Fey and Flowers. In this episode, Omar talks about his experience playing D&D with Dimension 20, how improv has helped him become a better player, and his favourite moments from the series. We also discuss asexuality and the growing representation in media, the great community of people coming together over this still quite misunderstood identity, and Omar's experience of playing an ace character as an ace person himself. --- Where to...
2022-08-311h 31
Bat MinuteThe Bat Minute Christmas Special 2020 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (with Dael Kingsmill and Omar Najam)Bat Minute is here as your reward for getting through this year. Unwrap your audio gift and enjoy Jon, Niall, Dael and Omar talking about THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING (no matter what Niall says) 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas'! I don't think this lot even begin to approach the madness that is this film - WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!? WHO APPROVED THIS?!?!? Merry Christmas, Sleepy Charlie listeners! “One man’s toxic sludge is another man’s potpourri.” — The Grinch The next Christmas special follows next year! DUMMY! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute L...
2020-12-242h 08
Bat MinuteBat Minute Forever - Minute 111: Wi-Five (with Kiri Callaghan and Omar Najam)Who lives? Who dies? It's a Telltale game, people! Nygma is stopped in his tracks by an intriguing proposition - Batman has a riddle for HIM. FOR THE RIDDLER! It's blind time. Kind of. Back again as Special Guest Investigator and storyteller extraordinaire is the wondrous fable spinning, magical vocalising, Nightmare Queen herself - it's Kiri Callaghan! Kiri's on the case and this one is sure to be cracked! Staying curious alongside her and making sure this crook is Hushed is our Angel, our Angelus - it's Omar Najam! The next e...
2020-08-141h 01
Bat MinuteBat Minute Forever - Minute 110: The Mother of All It's All Connecteds (with Kiri Callaghan and Omar Najam)The Riddler mocks Ms Meridian, saying how she is just DESPERATE to be the love of Bruce’s life! I get it… but lots of women have tried, Chase! It's not going to happen! RUN! What’s behind curtain number two? Let Spice give us a little look… it’s Robin! Of course! Oh, wait, no, sorry… it’s Fatman’s one and only partner. Who will be saved?!?!? Back, back, back again is a crowd favourite - our anatopistic, world-hopping, dreamer of dreams and author of awe is back to resolve this madness yet agai...
2020-08-1242 min
Bat MinuteBat Minute Forever - Minute 109: Hand Churned Guano (with Kiri Callaghan and Omar Najam)The Riddler continues to gloat about his UNLIMITED POWAAAAA! Cool it, man. We get it. It WAS over the top! He also decides that a little kink shaming is on the menu. That isn't gonna fly anymore. Let's meet the next contestants here on THE RUNNING MAN! Returning from Terra Mirum to once again assist our investigations is the Hufflepunk Queen Bard herself - Kiri Callaghan! Dreamweaver, story teller, world-hopper... who can possibly match her? We needed the best and we got the best - it's writer, filmmaker and podcaster OMAR NAJAM! The Pri...
2020-08-1048 min
Popular Music: The Podcast152 - Doo Wop (That Thing)You better watch out because Popular Music: The Podcast is BACK with an all-new episode all about the great Ms. Lauryn Hill. Omar will tell you all about how this A+ student found her path to music at a very young age and Analise will tell you why this song is a perfect blend of 50s and 90s. Also some music theory nerdry happens. What can we say? This song just DOES it for us. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-s...
2020-03-0235 minPopular Music: The Podcast151 - Sister Rosetta TharpeYou can't talk about rock 'n' roll without the inventor of Rock 'n' Roll herself, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Omar and Analise spare no ounce of love and respect to talk about the importance of the legendary guitarist and gospel artist whose influence has stretched to nearly EVERY modern artist from Little Richard (her young Padawan) to Brittany Howard. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839 Chat pop music with us in our Facebook group!: h...
2020-02-1733 min
Popular Music: The Podcast150 - You Go To My HeadWe are slowing things down and going back in time farther than ever before to celebrate our 150th episode. This week we're chatting about Billie Holiday's You Go To My Head, how the artist formed her music career, how the song found its way into her hands and how this piece of music has gone on to be a jazz standard. Take a seat, relax and let this episode go to your head. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?stor...
2020-02-1044 min
Popular Music: The Podcast149 - Whats Going OnWe're sitting down and talking about one of our favorite songs of all time, Marvin Gaye's Whats's Going On. Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable and let's discuss the early life of the famed musician, the context that lead to What's Going On being such a resonant hit and how the Detroit Lions became involved. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839 Chat pop music with us in our Facebook group!: https...
2020-02-0334 min
See Jurassic Right with Steven Ray MorrisPark Experts 13 - Omar NajamThis week's Park Experts interview: filmmaker/writer/podcaster, Omar Najam. He shares his first time Battle At Big Rock reactions, we chat why we need Dr. Ellie Sattler more than ever, we breakdown the most outlandish Jurassic World 3 plots, and more! Follow Omar:https://twitter.com/OmarNajamhttps://www.instagram.com/omarnajamfilm/This month's question: Since Laura Dern will return as Dr. Ellie Sattler in a starring role in Jurassic World 3, what are hoping to see, where do you want them to take the character, and where do you t...
2020-01-311h 41Popular Music: The Podcast148 - Don't Start NowIf you don't wanna see us podcasting with somebody...DON'T START NOW. It's 2020 and a new Dua Lipa is on the horizon, so by popular demand, we've decided to delve right into the infectious, discopop ear-worm that is her song "Don't Start Now." Omar will tell you everything you need to know about Dua and why she's a pop prodigy, and Analise will break down the lyrics while discussing what makes a great 'kiss off' song. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com...
2020-01-2741 min
Popular Music: The Podcast147 - Favorite Albums of 2010sWhat even happened these last ten years? Omar and Analise chat about what albums defined the decade. From 2010 to know we go over everything that set the tone and got us through. Buckle up, it's ride through recent music history! Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839 Chat pop music with us in our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647416295647220/ Additional Recommendations:
2020-01-241h 02Popular Music: The Podcast146 - Favorite Albums of 2019What even happened last year? Omar and Analise chat about what albums made the cut for their favorites of the last year of the decade. Obviously Carly is on the final list, but will their lists match up with Pitchfork? Get the smelling salts ready!! Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839 Chat pop music with us in our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647416295647220/ Addition...
2020-01-0639 min
Popular Music: The Podcast145 - JINGLE JAMS: THE NAUGHTY LISTWe're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. After last week's NICE LIST it's time to put some coal in some stockings and talk about some tracks that we're about to diss. These are holiday songs are our personal not-favorites. The yuletide earworms, the specters of the December radio, and the songs that we wish we wake up and hear no more a la Scrooge on Christmas morning. Everything from deep cut classics to some contemporary hits that hit us right in the feels. But not the good feels. Keep in mind, this is all for fun and we w...
2019-12-2434 minPopular Music: The Podcast144 - JINGLE JAMS: THE NICE LISTHEY SIS, IT'S CHRISTMAS! Omar and Analise begin this month's theme: JINGLE JAMS by making a list and checking it twice with their picks for holiday songs that made the cut for the NICE LIST! These are holiday songs are our personal favorites. The ones that tug at our heartstrings, remind us of the true spirit of the holiday season, and connect us to the kid within ourselves. We bring up everything from classics from Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway to the royalty that is RuPaul. And Omar tells a story from his childhood that may just make you...
2019-12-0930 min
Popular Music: The Podcast143 - NEW WAVE NOVEMBER: TOP TENWhat better way to wrap up New Wave November than by making a playlist of our top ten favorite new wave songs! Which ones to choose? In what order? And why?! All that and more. Bring your synths and your smiles cause we're riding the new wave. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839 Chat pop music with us in our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647416295647220/ Thi...
2019-12-0727 minPopular Music: The Podcast142 - NEW WAVE NOVEMBER: Love ShackWe're headed down the Atlanta highway, Popettes! If YOU are looking for a love getaway, you've come to the right place because on THIS episode of Popular Music: The Podcast, Omar and Analise are jumping right into the party at B-52's' "Love Shack." For the third chapter of New Wave November, Omar discusses the early days of the band and how Love Shack came to be, while Analise goes on and on and on about why she loves The B-52's and what makes this song the true party that it is. Email us: p...
2019-11-1937 min
Popular Music: The Podcast141 - NEW WAVE NOVEMBER: Blue MondayWe are moving through New Wave November with one of the most iconic songs of all time! Power up your synths, stare at your shoes and get ready to break some records because it's Blue Monday. Dive into the legendary hit behind Factory Records and morosely relish as Analise and Omar realize they have the same recommends. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839 Chat pop music with us in our Facebook group!: https...
2019-11-1833 min
Hedwig: Inch by Angry InchHedwig - Chapter 3: Bilgewater’s Restaurant, St. Louis: The Tour Begins (with Alyson Grimm and Omar Najam)Whether you like it or not, we're back with Chapter 3!
This episodes sees a punk rock salad bar taking centre stage as Hedwig and co. lay it all on the table and drop that hot knowledge - Tommy Gnosis ain't nothin' special, baby! Along the way we encounter Eastern Bloc rock, the Titanic, a random baby, wombs and a slip of a girly boy. This chapter has it all!
Will we still go off-topic? I think you know the answer to that by now, folks!
2019-11-091h 38Popular Music: The Podcast140 - NEW WAVE NOVEMBER: Call MeNovember is associated with a lot of NO's - from no shave to no...other things. So we're here to say YES and give you NEW WAVE NOVEMBER. Popettes, we're kicking off this glorious chapter with quite possibly the most ICONIC of ALL New Wave hits - Blondie's "Call Me." We'll get the conversation started as we try to even attempt to DEFINE what the hell NEW WAVE EVEN IS, while Omar will give you a little background about this incredible band and how it was formed and Analise tells you why this chord progression is so balls to...
2019-11-0433 minPopular Music: The Podcast139 - MONSTER MASHAre you ready to do the MONSTER MASH? Only if you're prepared...to GIVE DRACULA ROYALTIEEESSSS BWA HAHA! That's right, Popettes. For this very special Halloween week episode, we're finally covering Bobby Pickett's signature Halloween hit, "Monster Mash." We say "signature" because you may not realize that he wrote an entire ALBUM of Halloween bops in 1962 and this song is just one of those songs! He was the original Kim Petras! Find out why Dracula wants royalties from Bobby (Boris) Pickett's monster and hear all about how the BBC banned this song when it was first released because it...
2019-10-2849 minPopular Music: The Podcast138 - GhostbustersWe ain't 'fraid of no ghosts. That's right, Popettes. We continue on our spooky musical journey through the month of October with Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" theme! We know this song is LESS on the spook factor, but what IS scary is copyright infringement, which is a big theme of this week's episode. Also, we talk about why this song's arrangement gives a ghostly veil of more chords where there aren't more chords. Who ya gonna call? POP MUSIC. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-s...
2019-10-2132 min
Popular Music: The Podcast137 - ZombieWe continue our Halloween playlist with a song that we feel shouldn't be included in Halloween playlists! Join us as we get into the history and theory behind Zombie by The Cranberries and offer up some alternative hits to keep the spooky vibes going. No guilt. Only pleasure. Popular Music is a pop music podcast hosted by Omar Najam and Analise Nelson. New episodes every Monday. Email us: popmusicpodcast@gmail.com Get a Popular Music t-shirt!: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4134024-classic-pop-music-logo?store_id=205839
2019-10-1535 min
Popular Music: The Podcast136 - Turn Off The Light Vol. 2Take a Wrong Turn with us as we face off against Knives, and bad o m e n s because we are reviewing Kim Petras's TURN OFF THE LIGHT. Join us for this Halloween spooktacular as we dive into this horror-themed album and discuss what makes a song alluring, what makes a song terrifying, and how all of these tracks are both at the same time. It's going to be a Massacre. Join ussssss. No guilt. Only pleasure. Popular Music is a pop music podcast hosted by Omar Najam and Analise Nelson. New episodes every Mon...
2019-10-0747 min