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Pulp FrictionPF #105: The 2024 Pulpy Music Awards (feat. Claire)You’ve waited. You’ve begged. You’ve cried. And now your prayers have finally been answered. This year, Rochel and Claire reflect on 2024’s music in over 20 categories, from country to jazz, from Brats to Brits, from Sabrina to femtanyl.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com. Stay tuned for Rochel’s 2024 movie list.Full list of nominees and winners:ALBUM OF THE YEARBRAT - Charli XCXChallengers (Original Score) - Trent Reznor & Atticus Ro...2025-01-182h 18
Pulp FrictionPF #99: Interview with the Vampire (feat. Myles)On-set feuds. Studios collapsing. Tragic celebrity deaths. Real-life vampirism. The story of how AMC’s Anne Rice’s Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire came to be is undoubtedly one of the most harrowing we’ve ever covered. But what about the end result? Myles says yay, Rocky says… fine. Persons of interest include Cher, Bryan Fuller, and #JaredLeto.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, cons...2024-08-281h 13
Pulp FrictionPF #98: The Lego Batman Movie (feat. Lily)Let’s look back on a time when superhero comedies could be, y’know, funny. First-time guest Lily joins Rocky to talk about a modern animated classic that may or may not stand in the shadow of another modern animated classic. Is it the big screen’s best Batman? Was it the death knell for the super-serious era of capeshit? Persons of interest include Ryan Reynolds, Michael Jackson, and Gob Bluth.See Lily introduce Dracula’s Daughter at the Los Feliz Theater this Sunday!Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to suppo...2024-08-091h 54
Pulp FrictionPF #97: The Death of Slim Shady (feat. Ruth)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Ruth are cancelling themselves before Gen Z gets a chance as they look at the latest record from hip-hop’s incorrigible clown prince, Eminem. The rapper has spent the better part of the past 15 years trying to relive his old glory, but has he finally managed it here? Persons of interest include Spider-Man, Caitlyn Jenner, and Juvenile.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To receive new po...2024-07-181h 44
Pulp FrictionPF #96: The Beatles VIII (Beatles for Sale)We asked for your riddles, and you failed to deliver. Now, our intrepid heroes (Rocky, Sam, and Leon) find themselves at their lowest point, playing skiffle for scraps on the Universal Studios backlot. That won’t stop them in their quest to solve the Beatles’ riddle once and for all as they look at the band’s 4th studio album, Beatles for Sale. Persons of interest include Berry Gordy and his beam attack.Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becomi...2024-07-061h 26
Pulp FrictionPF #95: Pixar pt. 2 (feat. Alex)Rocky and Alex come together once again to discuss Pixar in the A.D. (After Death) (of Steve Jobs) era. In some ways, it’s the depressing and slow death of a once-cherished creative force in American culture. In other ways, it’s an inevitable and much-deserved reckoning with the Great Man theory. In other ways, maybe things are on the right track? Persons of interest include John Lithgow.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pulp Friction is a read...2024-06-101h 16
Pulp FrictionPF #94: Pixar pt. 1 (feat. Alex)Turns out, it takes way more than 90 minutes to talk about all the epic highs and lows of Pixar. That’s why it’s getting 2. This time, Rocky and Alex cover the legacy of Pixar in the B.C. (Before Cars 2) era. Persons of interest include Michael Eisner, Francis Ford Coppola, and Shrek.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subs...2024-05-261h 30
Pulp FrictionPF #93: The 2024 Met Gala (feat. Simone)Hey, did you guys know there was a Met Gala last week? We did, and we’re giving you a primer on some of the night’s best and worst fits, from lettuce to chips and princesses to pince-nezes. Who popped, who flopped, and what was the theme anyway? Persons of interest include Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, and Katy Perry, none of whom were in attendance for obvious reasons.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Find Simone on Twitter @parasocialyte. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pu...2024-05-151h 32
Pulp FrictionPF #92: The Tortured Poets Department (feat. Brig)A few years ago, Taylor Swift said everybody was a sexy baby. Today, she says everyone smells like either weed or little babies. What is the truth, TayTay? This week, Rocky is joined by resident Swiftie Brig to discuss what may be Taylor’s least defensible album to date. Is she bad? Is she mad? Is she… wise? Persons of interest include Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey, and DRAAAKE???Intro (0:00)Fortnight (17:10)TTPD & My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys (25:28)Down Bad (31:11)So Long, London (33:13)Florida!!! (34:59)But...2024-04-261h 39
Pulp FrictionPF #91: Civil War (feat. Ruth)Noted Brit Alex Garland makes a film about American politics. What could go wrong? This week, Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are fresh out of the theater to address the elephant in the room: Civil War is kinda interesting? Persons of interest include Jean-Claude Van Damme, Andy Ngo, and Brian De Palma.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Send riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or...2024-04-151h 31
Pulp FrictionPF #90: ContraPoints (feat. Cody)Niche internet celebrity Natalie Wynn is back in the niche internet news, and Rocky is joined by Cody, our resident expert on the online left (and right), to tell Contra’s side of the story. If her screen name leaves a bad taste in your mouth, this episode invites you to ask, “Why?” Persons of interest include Rian Johnson, Hillary Clinton, and the Westboro Baptist Church.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries.Pulp Friction is a r...2024-03-301h 49
Pulp FrictionPF #89: Imagine Dragons (feat. Blurry)This is the big one, folks. Rocky and Blurry are talking about Zoomer Nickelback themselves, the band everyone loves to hate, Imagine Dragons. Were they always this bad? Were they lightning before the thunder? Is there actually something of value in their catalog? And most importantly, are they still Mormon or what? Persons of interest include Brendon Urie, Jesus, and Spider-Man.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Find Blurry’s animations @ Paranimate Productions on YouTube. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries....2024-03-181h 58
Pulp FrictionPF #88: Screenlife movies (Unfriended, Searching, Missing) (feat. Violet)What if you could watch a whole movie… on a screen? The screenlife films of Timur Bekmambetov imagine this twisted world, and Rocky is joined by Violet this week to look at the likes of Unfriended, Unfriended: Dark Web, Searching, and Missing. Persons of interest include Justin Bieber, Drake, and Roger Corman.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a...2024-03-031h 20
Pulp FrictionPF #87: Riddles Pledge Drive (feat. Sam H and Leon)Each year, dozens of teens all over the world are driven mad with beguilement by the Beatles’ riddle. Rocky, Sam, and Leon are within a country mile of cracking it, and we need your help to continue our Beatle studies. For just riddles a day, you can promote this vital academic work.Pledge a recurring riddle donation, or simply share whatever riddles you have, by reaching out to Rocky, the Pulp Friction Discord server, or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com.You can donate riddles on a weekly, monthly, or even quarterly basis. Every riddle you submit will be...2024-02-1541 min
Pulp FrictionPF #86: 2023 Pulpy Movie Awards! (feat. Ruth)[CORRECTION: The song featured in Anatomy of a Fall is 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.,” not Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin’”.]The movies are back in a big way this year, and Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are looking back at a great year for cinema. Superheroes will die! Beau will be afraid! Canada will be nominated for Best International Feature!Check out the full list of winners below, or listen to the episode if you don’t want it spoiled. Listen to Pulp Friction wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show...2024-01-282h 25
Pulp FrictionPF #85: 2023 Pulpy Music Awards! (feat. Claire)We’re baaaack!2023 is over, Rocky’s moved in to her new place, and she and Claire are breaking down the past year in music. There will be live changes! There will be bad opinions! Rocky will misremember the name of a Kesha album! Claire will mistakenly refer to Flyana Boss as one person! Slowthai!Check out the full list of winners below, or listen to the episode if you don’t want it spoiled. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfr...2024-01-121h 53
Pulp FrictionPF #84: 1989 by Taylor Swift (Brig's Version)It’s the last podcast of 2023, but Rocky (she/her) and Brig (she/he) couldn’t make it too easy on themselves. We covered Taylor Swift’s most seminal album to date, 1989, plus its recent rerecording. Is it as good as music journalists from roughly 2016-2019 said it was? How does Taylor’s version hold up with Max Martin on the ones and twos? Persons of interest include Mariska Hargitay, Welvin Da Great, and Henry Kissinger.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.co...2023-12-011h 21
Pulp FrictionPF #83: Fall Out Boy's forgotten rap album (feat. Sam W and Emily)We all remember where we were when Fall Out Boy dropped their first-ever hip hop remix album, Make America Psycho Again. And if you don’t, Rocky, Sam, and Emily are here to jog your memory. The ill-fated album is a who’s who—and in some cases, a who’s that?—of 2015’s famous-but-not-too-famous rappers. Is it terrible? Take a wild guess. Persons of interest include two guys named Gabe, the extended Wilco family, and my mom who was studying spiders in the Amazon right before she died.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe an...2023-11-191h 26
Pulp FrictionPF #82: La La Land (feat. Cassandra Kyriazis of Flop Soup)Halloween is over, but Hollywood is here to stay! This episode, Rocky takes a look at one of the most beloved and divisive Best Picture losers in recent memory, La La Land, with the help of Flop Soup’s own Cassandra Kyriazis! You hate it, Cassandra loves it, Rocky’s ambivalent about it, but hey… that’s showbiz, baby! Persons of interest include Channing Tatum, Max Martin, and Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.Pulp Friction and Flop Soup are both available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with...2023-11-061h 17
Pulp FrictionPF #81: Monster Mash (feat. Claire and Nico)Who was Bobby “Boris” Pickett? How do you actually do the Monster Mash? Is Dracula a dad, or a daddy? We’ll try to answer all this and more as Rocky (she/her), Claire (she/her), and Nico (they/he) dive into the surprisingly rich text of “Monster Mash.” Persons of interest include Joe Manganiello, J Dilla, and Cloris Leachman.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Check out Claire’s band, The Death of James Dean, on Bandcamp. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries.2023-10-201h 07
Pulp FrictionPF #80: The Nightmare Before Christmas (feat. Cody Beck)It’s time for the annual Pulp Friction Halloween specdracular! First up, it’s one of the great Halloween movie classics, Henry Selick’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Join Rocky and Cody as they ask the hard questions like, “Are those Oogie’s biological children?” and, “What’s the racial vibe of Thanksgiving Town?” Persons of interest include Beetlejuice, Betty Boop, and Jeffrey Katzenberg.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries. Check out Cody’s new project, Rabbithol...2023-10-061h 08
Pulp FrictionPF #79: 2001 Pulpy Movie Awards (feat. Ruth)Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) uncover a lost episode from the Pulp Friction archives, our first post-9/11 Pulpy Awards. Hear us cover all the hits and misses of 2001, from famous disasters to underappreciated gems. Did Reese Witherspoon deserve more recognition for Legally Blonde? Which racing movie did BT provide the better soundtrack for? Persons of interest include Bradley Cooper, Hugh Neutron, and Jean-Claude Valjean.Pulp Friction is available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google, and everywhere else pods are cast. Send inquiries and riddles to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com. What year do you want to hear?2023-09-231h 50
Pulp FrictionPF #78: The Beatles VII (A Hard Day's Night)(Disclaimer: This is a comedy podcast. The Beatles did not kill JFK.)Rocky, Sam and Leon are taking another stab at solving the Beatles’ riddle, and this time they’re covering their first foray into film—and maybe the best thing they ever did?—A Hard Day’s Night. Is it another insidious piece of Beatleganda, or an admission of guilt for their crimes? Persons of interest include running, jumping, and standing still.This episode also sees us exhaust the last of our riddles for teens. If you’d like to have your own riddle read on the...2023-09-081h 10
Pulp FrictionPF #77: Planet of the Bass (feat. Eddie and Baph)That Eurodance you like is coming back in style! Rocky, Baph and Eddie are here to break down the little novelty song that could, “Planet of the Bass.” Who is DJ Crazy Times? WHERE is Ms. Biljana Electronica? How does it MEAN? Persons of interest include David Guetta, David Guetta, and David Guetta.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2023-08-241h 00
Pulp FrictionPF #76: Barbenheimer (feat. Sam W)Two movies fifteen years in the making, from beloved filmmakers making massive creative leaps. Both are monster hits, particularly as a DIY double feature, but do they transcend their fraught subject matter? And more importantly, how many ways can Rocky pronounce “Baumbach” in two hours? Persons of interest include Sandra Bullock, Hobie Doyle, and the life-giving Diablo Cody.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries. Subscribe and share to support the show. This is a public episode. If you’d like t...2023-08-101h 52
Pulp FrictionPF #75: New Moon (feat. Rose)Fans have been asking, “Rocky, where the hell have you been loca?” Worry not, Pulp Friction is back! And we’re finally returning to the Twilight saga with New Moon, the nexus point for Team Edward vs. Team Jacob. Does it succumb to sequelitis, or is it, like Twilight, a quietly interesting blockbuster? Persons of interest include Barbie, some guy from One Tree Hill, and the Christ.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries.Pulp Fricti...2023-07-281h 13
Pulp FrictionPF #74: AB/AP by Fall Out Boy (feat. Emily)Altar boys, altered boys, join us as Rocky (she/her) and Emily (she/he) take another dip into Fall Out Boy’s chaotic catalog. Scratching your head at the band’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” cover? Take a stroll down memory lane to 2015, when they followed up their big comeback with their most relevant record to date—one that left fans divided. Persons of interest include Drake, Jason Derulo, and my enemy.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any bus...2023-07-091h 04
Pulp FrictionPF #73: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (feat. Simone and Alex)If you’ve been online at all this month, you’ve heard thousands sing the praises of the year’s biggest pop culture phenomenon, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Only Pulp Friction is brave enough to tell you what stinks about it. Join Rocky (she/her), Simone (they/she), and Alex (they/them) as they cut through the noise. Persons of interest include Seth Rogen, Logan Lerman, and Voltron.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Pulp...2023-06-251h 35
Pulp FrictionPF #72: Furries (feat. Blurry & Flan)40,000 years ago, an Early European modern human sculpted a lion-man hybrid, one of the earliest sculptures ever discovered. Since then, anthropomorphic animal characters have fallen in and out of vogue more times than one can count, but today, they have some true diehards: furries. Rocky (she/her) is joined by two esteemed furries, Blurry (xe/any) and Flan (they/she) to talk about the fandom’s underground roots. Persons of interest include Theodore Roosevelt, Jared Leto, and the Tepid Furs.Rocky is a writer and comedian based in Philadelphia. Blurry and Flan are both visual artists; Blurry’s la...2023-06-111h 44
Pulp FrictionPF #71: The Beatles VI (feat. Sam H and Leon)Berry Gordy III is known professionally as Berry Gordy, Jr. The Beatles’ third US release is called The Beatles’ Second Album. Coincidence? We think not. In our latest attempt to solve the Beatles’ riddle for teens, Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) uncover the coordinated plot to launch the band in America. Persons of interest include Sally, influential endocrinologist Dr. Richard Asher, and three presidents.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries. No, the Be...2023-05-2552 min
Pulp FrictionPF #70: Harry Styles (feat. Myles)It’s Myles on Styles this week as Rocky (she/her) and Myles (they/he) break down the strange arc of perpetual heartthrob Harry Styles. What is it about his persona that invites such extreme fandom and such extreme criticism? Is he baiting, or has he done enough? Persons of interest include Nick Jonas, Katy Perry, and our dear policeman.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Pulp Friction is a reader-supported publication. To re...2023-05-121h 18
Pulp FrictionPF #69: The Eminem Show (feat. Ruth)Get ready for some of Rocky’s worst takes yet on this exceptionally nice episode. Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are talking Eminem, who once caused more friction than basically anyone else alive. The Eminem Show was his commercial and critical pinnacle, but was it also the beginning of the end? Persons of interest include Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Irwin, and our ol’ pal Elvis.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries.Pulp Fric...2023-04-271h 40
Pulp FrictionPF #68: Pitch Perfect (feat. Ned and Cody)From “miss me when I’m gone” to Bumper in Berlin, the Pitch Perfect franchise is one of the rare original film series of the ‘10s to leave a massive impact on pop culture, yet they’re looked back on with a certain derision. Do they deserve the hate? Can Rocky, Ned and Cody break down all three films before they break down completely? Aca-persons of interest include Australian John Lithgow, Jewish Ariana Grande, and the troops.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. You can find Rocky and Cody on Substack and elsewhere. Subscribe and share to s...2023-04-151h 12
Pulp FrictionPF #67: Succession S4E1 "The Munsters" (feat. Sam W)The disgusting brothers on m***********g tour! Rocky (she/her) and Sam (she/they) return to talk about the highlights from Succession’s barn-burner of a season premiere. It’s the last season and anything could happen, but one thing’s for sure: Logan’s about to come up with a brand new slur for whatever Greg and Tom have going on. Persons of interest include Jonah Ryan, Bridget Randomfuck, and Terry Turnip Truck.Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Rate, review, subscribe, and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfric...2023-03-301h 27
Pulp FrictionPF #66: The 95th Oscars (feat. Em)Movie’s biggest night has come! All the stars came out for a glittering night of Tinseltown excess, but who took home the gold? Only Pulp Friction has your answer! Rocky (she/her) and Em (they/them) are covering all the highs and lows. Persons of interest include Matt Damon, Tammy Faye, and Morgan Freeman’s new look.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receiv...2023-03-171h 00
Pulp FrictionPF #65: The Beatles V (feat. Sam H and Leon)The three amigos are back on their neverending journey to solve the Beatles’ enigmatic riddle for teens. Last time, Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) uncovered the shocking truth about the Fab Four and JFK. This time, they scour the band’s second record for clues about their motives—and who’s cutting the checks.Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive...2023-02-281h 12
Pulp FrictionPF #64: M. Night Shyamalan (feat. Shirt Bimbo)Knock at the Cabin is here (and it rocks), so Rocky and special guest Shirt Bimbo are talking about the long and winding career of M. Night Shyamalan. Is he a hack who got lucky? One of the true visionaries of pop cinema? Both? Only two online trans women can crack the code. Persons of interest include Dick Tracy, Stuart Little, the borzoi of people, and women.Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out shirtbimbo.com for cool tees, custom booty shorts, and more. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with...2023-02-141h 49
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 63: A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (feat. Emily)With the year in review behind us, we’re moving forward with a hard look at an iconic band gone far too late. Panic! at the Disco is no more, and Rocky (she/her) and Emily (she/he) are reflecting on the band’s career—starting with their only certified classic—to ask the question: what was that all about? Persons of interest include Dallon Weekes, the Beatles, and Chuck Palahniuk.Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries. Subscribe to support the show, gain acc...2023-01-311h 04
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 62: 2022 Pulpy Movie Awards! (feat. Ruth)Just in the nick of time (January 19th), Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are back to break down some of their favorites in film from 2022. We talk categories like:* Best Picture* Worst Picture* Best Director* Best Lead Performances* Best Supporting Performances* Best First Feature* Best Ensemble* Best Cameo* And much more!Persons of interest include M3gan, Maverick, and Eminem.Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the...2023-01-192h 26
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 61: 2022 Pulpy Music Awards! (feat. Lye)It’s that time again! Rocky (she/her) and Lye (any) are here to break down their favorites from the year in the following categories:* Song of the Year* Album of the Year* Artist of the Year* Best Debut Album* Plus their favorite songs and albums in pop, rock, jazz, alt, hip hop, R&B, country/folk, and electronic/dance.You can listen to Pulp Friction on any major podcast platform. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with an...2023-01-071h 11
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 60: 2022 in Animation (feat. Alex)2022 is wrapping up, which means it’s time to kick off year in review season! Before we get to the second annual Pulpy Awards, we’re starting out chill with a look back at 2022’s animated films. Can Disney recover? Is Netflix the new frontier? Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) share their thoughts on the year in animation. Persons of interest include Beavis, Butt-head, and Mussolini.Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, and reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries. If you...2022-12-261h 20
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 59: The Baby-Sitters Club (feat. Glenn)One day in the mid-’80s, an executive at Scholastic bravely asked the question, “What if there was a babysitters club?” This week, Rocky (she/her) and Glenn (they/them) scratch the surface of this series’ illustrious history, including books, spinoffs, the 1995 film, the two TV shows, and more. Persons of interest include Kristy, Sissy Spacek, and ‘Arry Potter.Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Join our Discord server to stay up to date with our community. Subscribe and share to support the show, and reach out to pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries...2022-12-081h 19
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 58: Twilight (feat. Rose)After a few weeks off, Pulp Friction is back and bigger than ever. Rocky (she/her) is joined by Rose Camille (she/her) to discuss one of the few pieces of media that’s barely lost its volatility nearly 20 years after its release: Twilight. Persons of interest include Henry Cavill, Percy Jackson, and one dozen hard boiled eggs.You can find Rocky on Twitter (while it still stands) and Rose on Instagram. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Fans and friends of the show can also join the new Pulp Friction Discord server!...2022-11-201h 36
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 57: Carrie (1976) & Carrie (2013) (feat. Sam W & Eddie)Halloween is back on the menu! Rocky (she/her), Sam (she/they) and Eddie (he/him) are teaming up to tackle two Carries—don’t worry, no pigs were harmed! Does the 1976 film’s reputation overpromise? Is the 2013 version worth a second look? Persons of interest include Zack Snyder, Lindsay Lohan, and Luke Skywalker.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts (now including Amazon!). Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader...2022-10-261h 59
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 56: Heat Waves by Glass Animals (feat. Kadin & River)It’s official, folks: “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals holds the record for the most weeks a song has spent on the Hot 100 in history (and it’s still at #20!). How did this happen? What does it mean for music? Is the song any good to begin with? Rocky is joined by Kadin and River to break down what, exactly, is going on here. Persons of interest include Ed Sheeran, Dream, and an ever-lurking Johnny Depp.You can find Rocky, Kadin, and River on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts (now includin...2022-10-101h 14
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 55: They/Them (feat. Ruth)The creepiest time of the year is upon us, and Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are talking about one of the year’s big frights (in more ways than one), They/Them. Along the way, they also assess the year in horror and the state of streaming movies. Persons of interest include John Woo, Kylo Ren, and P!nk.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, share, and rate to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries....2022-09-291h 36
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 54: Lover by Taylor Swift (feat. Brig)With her new album on the way, Rocky and Brig saw fit to talk about one of the more controversial chapters in Taylor Swift’s career: Lover. Is it another uneven overture? A quiet marvel? Does Rocky have some dogshit opinion about how “ME!” is good actually? Only one way to find out! Persons of interest include Ryan Reynolds, Carly Rae Jepsen, and George W. Bush.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any busine...2022-09-2353 min
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 53: men (a Tiermaker ranking of Hollywood guys) (feat. Simone)For this week’s fun little excursion, Rocky and Simone take on an extremely controversial topic: the fellas. Listen as they prepare a tier list of Tinseltown’s hunks broken down into five categories: “like a woman to me,” “hottie,” “cutie,” “just some guy,” and “ech.” Where will your fave fall?You can find Rocky and Simone on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and everywhere else pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with business inquiries. This is a public episode...2022-09-131h 14
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 52: Adam (2019) (feat. Cody Beck)A cis teen gets caught in a web of lies when he’s mistaken for a trans man in mid-’00s gay Bushwick. Sound familiar? It’s the movie that Tumblr successfully boycotted, but is Adam (2019) actually… good? Rocky and Cody are on a mission to find out, diving into all the controversies and assessing director Rhys Ernst’s thorny vision. Persons of interest include Joey Soloway, Cameron Post, and dear Evan Hansen.Rocky and Cody can be found on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever else you get your podcasts...2022-08-241h 54
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 51: Thor: Love & Thunder (feat. Lukas)From Love & Thunder to torn asunder, the Taika Waititi backlash is officially upon us. That’s why this week, Rocky and Lukas are taking a look at the comedian/director’s latest flick, Thor: Love and Thunder. Is Waititi on his way out? Is the MCU itself in its retirement days? Why does this movie stink on ice? Persons of interest include Ezra Miller, Sam Raimi, and Harry Styles.You can find Rocky and Lukas on Twitter, and Pulp Friction on your podcatcher of choice. If you like the show, subscribe and share it with your friends. Reac...2022-08-111h 52
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 50: Riverdale (feat. Sam W. and Eddie)It’s episode 50 of Pulp Friction! To celebrate, Rocky discusses Riverdale with two of the show’s foremost scholars, Sam and Eddie. The catch: she’s never seen it. Persons of interest include Stephen King, Andrew Rannells, and Brendan Fraser.You can find Rocky, Sam, and Eddie on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.2022-07-221h 34
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 49-2: Elvis (the movie) (feat. Em)The epic saga continues as Rocky and Em take an all-too-brief stab at unraveling the magic of Elvis (the movie). With the lessons of last week’s history, how does Baz Luhrmann shape up? Persons of interest include G-Eazy, Lana Del Rey, and Eminem.You can find Rocky at her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work...2022-07-061h 07
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 49-1: Elvis (the guy) (feat. Nico)CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of addiction, rape, abuse, and racism.To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Pulp Friction, Rocky brings you an Elvis double-feature! To kick things off, she’s joined by Nico to talk about the tangled legacy of Elvis, the artist. Next week, we’ll come around to Elvis, the film. Persons of interest include Barbra Streisand, the Beatles, and Bobby Kennedy.You can find Rocky on her twitter, @newrockytweets. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmai...2022-06-301h 20
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 48: Fake Tumblr Stories (feat. Kadin)Misinformation runs rampant across all corners of the internet. So what is it that gives fake Tumblr stories their je ne sais quoi? Rocky (she/her) and Kadin (xe/any) team up to uncover the truth. Persons of interest include Larry Stylinson, Benedict Cumberbatch, and the Joker.You can find Rocky and Kadin at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive ne...2022-06-161h 37
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 47: The Beatles, Pt. 4 (feat. Sam H & Leon)Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) take another crack at the Beatles and their diabolical riddle (for teens). This time around, our puzzle unfolds like a game of lead chess. We’re talking Beatlemania, Beatlemania-mania, and the biggest hit of the Beatles’ career. Persons of interest include JFK, Franz Liszt, and Roy Orbison.Rocky can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes...2022-06-101h 23
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 46: Chip 'n Dale (2022) (feat. Alex)Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is the latest reboot that’s sweeping the nation, but is it actually a reboot? That’s what Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) seek to find out on this week’s Pulp Friction. Persons of interest include the Rescuers, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and “the Duck.”You can find Rocky and Alex at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-support...2022-05-271h 26
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 45: Jeopardy! (feat. Parker)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Parker (she/her) talk about the most reputable quiz show in history, Jeopardy! Why is this old, reliable favorite suddenly a hotbed of controversy? What’s changed about the show and does it need to be fixed? What are frogs? Persons of interest include George Stephanopoulos, Lucille Ball, and Mr. Morale.Rocky and Parker can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with any business inquiries....2022-05-2059 min
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 44: The 2022 Met Gala (feat. Simone)Find your local abortion fund here: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) cover the highlights and lowlights of Monday’s Met Gala, the first in nearly eight months! From Coughlan to Clinton, gowns to gloves, gilded to gelded, we’ve got it all. Persons of interest include JFK, an inbred German prince, and Carmen Sandiego.Rocky and Simone can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmai...2022-05-051h 48
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 43: Call Me by Your Name (feat. Drew)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Drew (he/him) talk about the coming-of-age tale that brought an Oscar for James Ivory and a Timothée for the rest of us, Call Me by Your Name. Critics call it “blisteringly sensual,” while Rocky’s dad raves, “Isn’t that a pedophile movie?” Persons of interest include Sam Taylor-Johnson, Shia LaBeouf, and Jenna Ortega.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Drew on Patreon. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com to...2022-04-201h 44
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 42: Morbius (feat. Alison)Before there was Covid, there was Morbius Madness. This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Alison team up to take on the only Spider-Man baddie who has never met Spider-Man and has received a Nobel Peace Prize. We also touch on Camila Cabello and WILLOW’s new single, “psychofreak,” plus Netflix’s twisted new take on Marmaduke. Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Twenty One Pilots, and the proud members of the Morbius Discord community.You can find Rocky and Alison at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support...2022-04-132h 00
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 41: The 2022 Grammys (feat. Simone)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) recount all the moments from the 64th Grammy Awards. With 9 awards and 19 music performances, this year’s show gave a certain vision for the future of awards shows. Yeah, a television! Persons of interest include King Freak, Quentin Tarantino, and Dr. Michael Morbius.You can find Rocky and Simone at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com for business inquiries. This is a...2022-04-062h 03
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 40: The 2022 Oscars (feat. Em)Audio mishaps? Prolonged discourse? Inaccurate statements about Will Smith having an Emmy? This week on Pulp Friction, we’ve got it all. Our coverage of the 94th Academy Awards includes all the highs and lows, from bizarre presenters to head-scratching winners. Cuddly guys of interest include Pedro Almodóvar, Guillermo del Toro, and Francis Ford Coppola.You can find Rocky on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com if you want to be a guest or have any other inq...2022-03-311h 14
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 39: Doors or WheelsRocky (she/her) is sick this week, but you could hardly tell from this fiery 15-minute fit of passion about the debate raging the internet this week: are there more doors or wheels in the world? Persons of interest include The Doors (band), The Wheels (band), and Rocky’s boss.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com if you’re interested in being a guest or have any other business inquiries. This is a...2022-03-2314 min
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 38: The Batman (feat. Xander)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Xander (they/them) step into the Batcave to assess the latest take on the Caped Crusader. Xander brings their extensive DC expertise to the table as we determine once and for all whether or not the actor most known for playing an emo vampire could possibly have something to bring to Batman. Persons of interest include Armie Hammer, Brian Wilson, and KLUTE!Rocky can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction can be found wherever pods are cast. You can support the show by subscribing on Substack or sharing...2022-03-171h 52
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 37: M A N I A (feat. Emily)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and emo expert Emily (she/he) take on Fall Out Boy’s seventh and latest studio album, M A N I A. In a rock-and-roll-absent age, Fall Out Boy was the last of the real ones, but hold tight or don’t as we take this expensive mistake to church. Sunshine riptide. Persons of interest include Rivers Cuomo, The Ready Set, and Rihanna.You can find Rocky on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rock...2022-03-101h 38
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 36: The Beatles III (feat. Sam H. and Leon)It’s part three of our never-ending quest to solve the Beatles’ arcane riddle for teens, and this time, we actually listened to a Beatles album! Will Please Please Me offer us newfound insight into the events of September 11th? 1962? Will it lead Rocky, Sam, and Leon down a dead end? Persons of interest include Burt Bacharach, Weezer, and a little Spanish flea.Rocky can be found on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com if you’re interested in bei...2022-02-241h 20
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 35: The romantic comedy (feat. Simone)For this Valentine’s Day edition of Pulp Friction, working girl Rocky (she/her) and GBF Simone (she/they) take a waltz through the history of rom-coms. From Menander to Noah Centineo, it’s the genre we love to deride as trash and then reclaim as brilliant. “What happened to rom-coms?” “Why are rom-com men so boring?” “Is Nancy Meyers a genius?” These are just some of the questions we probably won’t answer, but we’ll have a lot of fun not doing it. Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Pete Davidson, and Pete Davidson.You can find Rocky and S...2022-02-161h 19
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 34: Sky High (feat. Nico)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Nico (they/he/it) joins forces to take down the evil Dr. Gender with their in-depth analysis of Disney’s quiet triumph, Sky High. Marvel at their powers of analysis as they read parallel storytelling, gay subtext, and Freudian themes into a film top critics described as “agreeable.” Persons of interest include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kim Possible, and Tom Wambsgans.Rocky and Nico can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Share the show with your friends and subscribe on Substac...2022-02-101h 27
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 33: History of the World, Pt. 1 AND Spaceballs (feat. Baphomet)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Baph (he/him) recount their favorite punchlines from a double-feature of films from Mel Brooks’ ‘80s period: History of the World, Pt. 1 and Spaceballs. Both films were considered disappointments at the time and have since been canonized into the Brooks hall of fame. Are they that good? Has Brooks’ comedy stood the test of time? Persons of interest include Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and MacGruber.Rocky can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show, and reach out to...2022-02-031h 12
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 32: 2021 Pulpy Music Awards! (feat. Brig)Last week was the Movie Awards, this week, Rocky (she/her) and Brig (he/she) look at the best and brightest in music from 2021! Hear two butches drunkenly enumerate their albums of the year and proffer takes on everyone from Tyler to Taylor! Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Big Time Rush, and yes, we do talk about Bruno.You can find Rocky and Brig on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. If you like the show, share it with your friends. Contact Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with business inquiries. 2022-01-281h 30
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 31: 2021 Pulpy Movie Awards! (feat. Em)This week on Pulp Friction, the Pulpys are here! Join Rocky (she/her) as she addresses her favorites in a downright controversial year for movies! Em’s (they/them) bringing their picks as well! See where they stand on Licorice Pizza, Spencer, The Power of the Dog, C’Mon C’Mon, and dozens of other films they’ve got plenty of takes on. Join the fun by sharing some of your favorites on Twitter!Speaking of Twitter, Rocky and Em both have ‘em! Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. If you enjoy the show, share it on soci...2022-01-182h 06
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 30: Homestuck (feat. Emily, Kadin, Sam T.)Content warning: Discussions of suicide, racism and abuse. Spoilers for Homestuck.This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky gathers a panel of experts (returning guests Sam, Kadin, and Emily) for a thorough discussion of one of the 21st century’s most influential pieces of new media, Homestuck. Is it the irredeemable piece of s**t its biggest fans claim it is, or the stunning work of prose its haters so often dub it? Will Rocky, who has never read Homestuck, learn anything about the actual story of the comic? And what of Vriska?Rocky, Sam, and Ka...2022-01-102h 24
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 29: 2021 Hit SongsRocky’s flying solo once again on this week’s Pulp Friction! The topic at hand is 2021’s best and worst hit songs, part of an ongoing series of 2021-in-review episodes and articles on her Substack! Persons of interest include Polo G, Gwen Stefani, and the fine denizens of Australia. This episode also gives you early access to Rocky’s best list, dropping on Substack tomorrow!You can find Rocky on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts, and this episode will be available on all major streaming platforms within an hour of its Subs...2022-01-051h 39
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 28: Netflix's Cowboy Bebop (feat. Alex)This holiday season, families across America gathered ‘round the campfire to watch the latest Netflix original: Cowboy Bebop. Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) have plumbed the depths of these 10 hours so you don’t have to, and came out the other end with plenty to say on both the show itself and the unending phenomenon of live-action anime adaptations. Persons of interest include Woodcock, Seinfeld, and the unavoidable Gus Van Sant.Rocky and Alex can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. If you like the show, you can...2021-12-311h 27
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 27: Spider-Man: No Way Home (feat. Diego)With the release of the first (and perhaps only) true hit of the COVID-19 era, Rocky (she/her) welcomes Diego (he/they) back onto the pod to take an in-depth look at Spider-Man: No Way Home. Is it great? Is it s**t? Probably neither, I reckon! Persons of interest include Topher Grace, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and of course, Dr. Michael Morbius.Rocky and Diego can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Share and subscribe to support the show, reach out to...2021-12-231h 46
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 26: Succession S3E9 (feat. Sam W)It’s Wambsgans Wednesday, and Rocky (she/her) and Sam (she/they) are celebrating by breaking down Succession’s jaw-dropping season 3 finale, reflecting on all the things we got wrong the last time we talked about the show, and once again speculating wildly about what’s to come.You can find Rocky and Sam at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast, including Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, and TuneIn. If you enjoy the show, you can support it by subscribing to the Substack and sharing it with your friends. If you’re interested in being a...2021-12-162h 25
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 25: Solar Power (feat. Simone)An old friend returns from a long hiatus with a third piece that brings her in a bold and polarizing new direction. That’s right, folks, Simone’s back for their third Pulp Friction jaunt! Also, we’re talking about Lorde. People of interest include Hercules, Lena Dunham, and a shockingly ubiquitous Grimes.You can find Rocky and Simone at their respective Twitters. You can find Pulp Friction on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever else you cast your pods. Support the show by subscribing or sharing with your friends, reach out to Rocky for inquiries, and check...2021-12-081h 56
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 24: House of Gucci (feat. Diego)It’s father (Rocky), son (Diego), and house of Gucci (podcast) on this week’s Pulp Friction! We talk about the biggest drama of the pandemic era from top to bottom, and give our thoughts to the Grammy nominations. Persons of interest include Zack Snyder, Wong Kar-wai, Ansel Elgort, and Dracula.You can find Rocky and Diego at their respective Twitters. If you’re a fan of the show, support it by subscribing to Rocky’s Substack and sharing with your friends! Reach out to Rocky on Twitter or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com to inquire about business, being a guest...2021-12-031h 38
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 23: Jennifer's Body (feat. Ella)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Ella come together for a brief chat (that’s longer than the film itself) about a “forgotten feminist classic” that’s anything but forgotten, Jennifer’s Body. Come to hear them ramble about the horror genre, stay to find out why Rocky thinks it’s actually about 9/11.You can find Rocky and Ella at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, and wherever else pods are cast. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky or pulpfrictioncast@gmail.com with comments and inquiries. 2021-11-242h 38
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 22: Tammy and the T-Rex (feat. Cody Beck)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Cody (they/them) dive into a recently-unearthed treasure trove of ‘90s kitsch: Tammy and the T-Rex, starring an unfathomably-young Denise Richards and Paul Walker. They also give their thoughts on Diablo Cody, Donda (Deluxe), and the many forgotten juggernauts of Bush-era pop culture.You can find Rocky and Cody at their respective Twitters. You can find Pulp Friction on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a guest! 2021-11-171h 45
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 21: EternalsIt’s another solo outing on Pulp Friction this week, as Rocky regales you with tales of Kingo, Druig, Gilgamesh, and who could forget dear ol’ Sprite? A welcome change of pace or the MCU’s first true disaster? Or both?You can find Rocky on Twitter and listen to Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to support the show and reach out if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...2021-11-101h 12
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 20: Tower of Terror 1997 (feat. Raven)It’s the first ever Pulp Friction Halloween Specdracula! Raven (they/she) joins Rocky (she/her) to talk about a horror classic from the twisted minds at Disney, Tower of Terror. If you’ve ever wanted to see a guy who looks like Paul Walter Hauser say “cha-ching” or fancy ghosts come after Kirsten Dunst with a meat cleaver, we’ve got the flick for you!You can find Rocky and Raven at their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. You can also find Pu...2021-11-061h 28
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 19: The Beatles, Pt. 2 (feat. Sam H and Leon)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) unlock the next chapter of the Beatles’ sprawling riddle for teens. Last time, we heard tell of the Quarrymen, old before their birth, straining each muscle and sinew. This time, we uncover lies, conflicting stories, and potential criminal cover-ups surrounding the Beatles’ whereabouts on September 11th.You can find Rocky and Leon on their respective Twitters, and check out Leon’s art on Instagram. Become a paid subscriber to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a...2021-10-271h 31
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 18: Succession S3E1 Recap (feat. Sam W.)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Sam (she/they) have a bit of a succ-session of their own as they take a deep dive into the latest episode of the hottest show on TV, Succession. There will be spoilers, speculation, obnoxious laughter, and Greg talk. We’ll also spare a word to the movie sensation that’s sweeping the nation, Needle in a Timestack.You can find Rocky and Sam at their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support Rocky, the show, and gain access to exclusive bonus content, and reach out to Rocky if you’re int...2021-10-191h 56
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 17: "Let Her Go" by Passenger (feat. Kadin)This week, Rocky (she/her) and Kadin (xe/he) address the elephant in the room: “Let Her Go,” the confused, drab, formless indie pop track that surreptitiously became one of the most-streamed songs of all time. We also devote a thought to Jesy Nelson’s debut solo single, “Boyz” with Nicki Minaj. A short and sweet episode with a twist ending!You can find Rocky and Kadin on their respective Twitters, and check out Kadin’s Instagram for some of xyr cool and good art! Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested...2021-10-1254 min
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 16: Dear Evan Hansen (feat. Allie)This week on the pod, Rocky (she/her) and Allie (he/she/they) write their “Dear Evan Hansen letter” to the feel-bad movie of the September slump. Ben Platt IS Dear Evan Hansen, and we will not be spending the entire two hours talking about how weird he looks. Between bad songs, bad direction, and particularly egregious storytelling, we ask ourselves the question, can this movie be fixed?You can find Rocky and Allie at their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and receive access to exclusive bonus content, and reach out to Rocky if you’re int...2021-10-071h 46
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 15: the Mario cast 'cast (feat. Xander)Rocky (she/her) and Xander (they/them) were supposed to do a summer movie and music retrospective. But as it turns out, we had much more to say about the just-announced cast of the untitled Mario movie. Wanna hear the hour we did spend talking about the songs and movies of the summer? It’ll be released as an exclusive for paid subscribers!You can find Rocky or Xander on their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public ep...2021-09-281h 34
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 14: Sonic the Hedgehog (feat. Flan)Rocky (she/her) and Flan (she/her) devote two and a half delirious hours to perhaps the most extensive subject ever covered on the pod: the lore of Sonic the Hedgehog. From his first game to his first movie, we make sense of the many attempts to explain how a hedgehog got so fast and so blue, and consider what the next step for the franchise might be.You can find Rocky and Flan on their respective Twitters, where Rocky does bits and Flan makes art! A little something for the furries and gamers in the crowd...2021-09-232h 33
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 13: Met Gala 2021 (feat. Simone)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) team up once again for a super-charged review of 2021’s Met Gala fashion. Listen to them offer their takes on over 100 of the best and worst looks from the biggest night in fashion, and become a paid subscriber to gain access to over an hour of extra content! If I didn’t know better, I’d say we spent too much time talking about the Met Gala!You can find Rocky and Simone on their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and contact Rocky to inq...2021-09-162h 45
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 12: Certified Lover BoyShana tova! To kick off the new year, Rocky (she/her) presents her first solo episode of Pulp Friction! We’re talking Certified Lover Boy, the new album by Canadian rap icon Drake. It’s an extensive and far-reaching conversation that fans and haters alike can enjoy, with plenty of hot takes along the way.Subscribe to support the show and see exclusive bonus content! You can find Rocky on her Twitter and support her directly through her Ko-Fi. Look forward to more great episodes in the new year, including returning guests and a unique panel discussion ;•) 2021-09-081h 32
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 11: Donda (feat. Brig)Two days late? Two hours long? Audio issues? Outtakes? Nerdy jocks? It must be time to talk Donda, the tenth studio album by multihyphenate megalomaniac Kanye West. Rocky (she/her) and Brig (he/she) take a deep dive into every track on the album, but if that’s not enough for you hogs, there’s over an hour of bonus content that’ll be made available for paid subscribers.You can find Rocky or Brig on their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest!2021-09-021h 56
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 10: The Emo Trinity (feat. Emily)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Emily (she/he) do a deep dive into the albums of the sixish-part trinity of pop punk kings and queens. We’re talking My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Paramore, Gym Class Heroes, Twenty One Pilots, Cobra Starship, and even I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, and also the fan communities and cults of personality around these, for the most part, good bands!Emily’s auditory shitposts can be found on his Tumblr, while Rocky’s can be found on her Twitter...2021-08-241h 52
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 9: The Beatles, Pt. 1 (feat. Sam H. & Leon)This week on a very special and moderately drunken Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her, birthday boy) is joined by Sam (he/him) and Leon (they/he) to take the first step of their thousand-mile journey, piecing together the clues to solve the Beatles’ arcane riddle (for teens). Our first clue: “Quarrymen, old before our birth, straining each muscle and sinew.”You can find Rocky pumping out high-quality content at all hours on her Twitter. Subscribe to support the show and help pick subjects for future episodes, and contact Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest.2021-08-171h 23
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 8: In the Heights (feat. Simone)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) join forces to talk about the cinema event of the summer (that bombed even by pandemic standards), Jon M. Chu’s In the Heights. Other discussion topics include Clifford, bathing, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Ansel Elgort, an Office Depot in Cincinatti, parenting blogs, and why Lin-Manuel Miranda is the new J.Lo.You can find Simone or Rocky on their respective Twitters! Subscribe to support the show and contact Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you’d li...2021-08-101h 49
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 7: Limp Bizkit (feat. Mitch Mitchell)Do you wanna mess with Limp Bizkit? Well, you can’t mess with Limp Bizkit, on account of they get it on. This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Mitch (he/him) confer a meeting of the minds to discuss a band whose reputation as the butt of the joke (and tremendous commercial success) has catapulted them heads and shoulders above their nu¨-metal peers. Are they “Pollution” or a rap-rock “Phenomenon”? Get “N 2 Gether Now” and “Take a Look Around” as we learn “The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)”.Check out Mitch on Twitter or find his Variety Hour on You...2021-08-031h 25
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 6: Love, Simon (feat. Alex)It’s love, Simon style on this week’s Pulp Friction as Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) talk about the first gay (teen major studio romance) movie and the first entry in the shockingly-expansive Simonverse, Disney’s Fox’s Love, Simon. Is it worthy of simony or sanctimony? We’ll see what Simon says.You can find Alex’s art on Instagram and their tweets on Twitter, where you can also find Rocky. Subscribe to support the show and be involved in future episodes. Shoot us a message if you’re interested in being a guest. 2021-07-271h 40
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 5: The Silence of the Lambs (feat. Clarissa)(Content warning: discussion of serial killers, cannibalism, dismembering, potentially triggering language about trans and mentally ill people.)Welcome back to Pulp Friction, a show about what divides us! This week, Rocky was joined by Clarissa (she/he/they) to talk about a hotly-debated American classic, 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs. Is it transphobic? What does it mean for a film to be transphobic? Do the intentions of the filmmakers change one’s impression of the measurable harm done? Tune in to find out, and if you listen closely, we might also talk about the movie.Yo...2021-07-201h 00
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 4: Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots (feat. Kadin)This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Kadin talk about the most successful rock album of the past decade, Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots. Known for their incessant fanbase and brief window of radio dominance, few active bands incite more volatile reactions, but when it comes to Blurryface, do we care what they think?Check out Kadin’s art on Instagram and preemptively follow his Twitch to be caught up when xe starts streaming. You can find Rocky on her Twitter, where she posts more hot takes and top-shelf content. Subscribe to support the show, get exclusive co...2021-07-131h 20
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 3: Fight Club (feat. Sam T.)This week on Pulp Friction, me and Sam (they/he) commit a cardinal sin: we talk about Fight Club. Is it bad? Is it good? What’s it really about? Do its fans take it the wrong way, or do its opponents reflect on a version of the film that doesn’t actually exist? You’ll have to listen to this good, good audio to find out.ValiDate Volume 1 drops Spring 2022! Sub to my stack to support the show and pick topics for future episodes, and message me to inquire about being a future guest. Th...2021-07-061h 37
Pulp FrictionPulp Friction Ep. 2: Dream (feat. Kadin)Sega called and said it’s time for a Dreamcast! For this episode of Pulp Friction, I was joined by Kadin (https://www.instagram.com/paranimate/) to talk about the Minecraft Youtuber Dream, the intertwined histories of Minecraft and Youtube gaming, and how meaningless drama conquered the internet.Like what you hear? You can subscribe to support me and see exclusive content. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe2021-06-301h 43