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Versículo a VersículoNi se ensayarán más para la guerra (Miqueas 4:3-4)David Johnson analiza la promesa de Dios de un futuro donde la destrucción y el horror de la guerra sean finalmente cosa del pasado.Este episodio es un complemento de la siguiente publicación de Versículos para Meditar: https://vidaesperanzayverdad.org/biblia/versiculos-para-meditar/ni-se-ensayaran-mas-para-la-guerra/Versículo a Versículo se publica todos los lunes, miércoles y viernes. ¡Asegúrese de suscribirse en el reproductor de su elección para escuchar cada episodio nuevo tan pronto como se publique! Escuche Versículo a Versículo en su plataforma de podcast favo...
2025-11-0805 min
The Me and D, Pops and Son PodcastThe Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 196 - Malik: Be Ready To Make Your Cheese OverseasSend us a textMe and D covered several topics this week, from the verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, NBA free agency and a major NFL trade. We also devoted some time to MLB, WNBA and UFC. And despite the heat, our pet Jenkins appeared to let someone know that they are a jackass. We hope you enjoy this episode!Thanks again for listening to the Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast! Hit us up for that merch - all sizes, styles and colors!! MGD Apparel!...
2025-07-071h 10
Plants Always WinEp. 28 Cultivation Activism with Lorraine JohnsonThis week we talk about the activism embedded in native plant gardening and the creation of pollinator habitat with Lorraine Johnson.
Lorraine styles herself as a “cultivation activist”. It’s a term she came up with to describe the common purpose at the intersection of everything she does, from writing books to giving talks to supporting the fight against harmful grass and weed bylaws. This episode is for anyone who:
feels guilt or overwhelm when they think about gardening, native plants, and invasive species
feels anger or frustration about garden centres promoting invasive plants
needs...
2025-06-251h 15
Good Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabeGood Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabe - March 2025Recorded on Sunday 24 March 2025
Tracklist
1. MoreSoul - Heaven Knows
2. Omar - Can We Go Out?
3. Opolopo & Angela Johnson - She Knows
4. Natalie Slade - Unquenchable Craving
5. Colonel Red - Livin’ In The Sky
6. Exte C - Granted
7. Latrechia Peteet - Four Women (Honeycomb Beat)
8. Flash Atkins feat. Danielle - Make Your Move (Atjazz Remix)
9. MoreSoul - Revival
10. Vick Lavender - Experimental feat. Brian Smokey Williams
11. Stefano De Santis - Lie 3
12. Close Counters & Shiv - Butter Bread
13. Jay Sound - Body Talk (Jay’s Broken Love Rework)
14. Madeeha Mubarak, Sean McCabe & DJ Mixjah - Still Standing Here (QB’s Still Strong Still...
2025-03-242h 10
Good Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabeGood Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabe - December 2024Recorded on Sunday 22 December 2024.
Tracklist
1. K15 - Always…
2. Marcos Valle - Bora Meu Bern
3. Patrick Gibin - Come Mornin' feat. Sandra St Victor (Instrumental)
4. Patrick Gibin - Come Mornin' feat. Sandra St Victor (Vocal)
5. Moodymann & Guevara - Let Me Show You
6. Radic The Myth - Phone Calls
7. Stefano De Santis - Roy
8. Opolopo & Angela Johnson - Somebody (4tothefloor Mix)
9. Opolopo & Angela Johnson - Somebody (4tothefloor Instrumental)
10. Lovetempo - Live Or Die By Love
11. D General - Another Day (Mark Francis Edit)
12. Rob Redford - Art Of Raw
13. B Ross - Groove Thang
14. Lesny Deep - Crawlers Den
15. Blackjack & Ellis Aaron...
2024-12-222h 04
Good Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabeGood Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabe - November 2024Recorded on Sunday 24 November 2024.
Tracklist
1. Lynda Dawn - Altogether (Reprise) feat. Marco Bernardis
2. K15 - Escape
3. Opolopo & Angela Johnson - In The Meadows
4. SAULT - Son Shine
5. Boreal Sun - html code
6. K15 - Measured Resistance
7. Stefano De Santis - Tokyo 80’
8. LCGC feat. Annette Bowen - Rather Be (Ayce Instrumental Remix)
9. LCGC feat. Annette Bowen - Rather Be (Ayce Remix)
10. Unlimited Touch - I Hear Music In The Streets (François Kervorkian Mix)
11. Dias Quentes - The Return (3AMstrumental)
12. Dias Quentes -The Return (Sunset Mix)
13. Janet Jackson - NTNP (Wez Whynt Edit)
14. Josh Milan feat. Jumaane Smith - Wayne Shorter’s Inf...
2024-11-252h 12
Good Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabeGood Vibrations Mixshow with Sean McCabe - August 2024Recorded on Thursday 22 August 2024.
Tracklist
1. Tamil Rogeon - Gift Of The Gab
2. Nathan Haines & Eo - Just Holdin’ On
3. Lynda Dawn - Where You Are
4. Boreal Sun - Gold
5. Shokazulu - What You Gonna Say
6. Rosie From The Block & Sean McCabe - Rise Above (Original & Dub)
6. Kinetic Torch & Moneek - Time
7. Isabelle Eberdean - 4 The Night (Jawn Rice Remix)
8. Opolopo & Angela Johnson - Buffalo feat. Kaidi Tatham
9. Born74 - Protect The Ghetto
10. John Beltran - Cachaca (Kareem Ali Remix)
11. Lesley Deep - Rhythm
12. Peacey feat. Rona Ray - Playground (Groove Assassin Remix)
13. June Jazzin - Toxic Love (K.G. Sunset)
14. Te...
2024-08-232h 06The Me and D, Pops and Son PodcastThe Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 96 - Me, D and Walker - Take That, Take ThatSend us a textOur deepest sympathies to the families of all involved in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore as well as to the family of famed actor Louis Gossett, Jr. RIP to allHappy Easter and Me and D are back to discuss the Juicy News of entertainer Sean Diddy Combs as well as should prop bets no longer be apart of the gambling scene especially on college players. We also welcomed D's neighbor and friend Walker Hartman to the podcast to discuss the NCAA...
2024-03-311h 15The Me and D, Pops and Son PodcastMe and D, NFL Divisional Round Wrap Up - Session 82 - Down To FourSend us a textAll season we’ve given you stats, top plays and our opinions and now it comes down to just two games in the National Football League: the AFC and NFC championship matchups. It will be the Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) traveling to the Baltimore Ravens (13-4) while the nightcap will be the rejuvenated Detroit Lions (12-5) traveling to the bay to face the San Francisco 49ers (12-5). We’ll give you our picks as well as tell you how each team got here on this latest edition of the Me and D, Monday Nigh...
2024-01-2548 minThe Me and D, Pops and Son PodcastThe Me and D, Monday Night NFL Wrap Up Show - Week 18 - Win and Get In; Lose Go On A CruiseSend us a textNo matter who your team is, this has been a fast and roller coaster of a season for most of us. But it's playoff time and we're here for it. Listen to our picks, find out who our players of the week are as well as our Busts of the Week. Also, the coaching carousel is hot, but is your coach the right one or are you due for a change to get you to the Super Bowl??Monday Night NFL Playoff Picks:Super...
2024-01-1158 minThe Me and D, Pops and Son PodcastThe Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 75 - You, Me and D, To End 2023Send us a textIt's been an interesting year in sports and Me and D discussed a lot of it and look forward to doing it more and better in 2024. We're at Week 17 of the NFL season and we go through our picks as well as discuss issues with Russell Wilson, Sean Payton and the Broncos. As you've come to expect, we covered much more but you have to listen to find out! And if you don't, you know what we're going to tell you......By The Numbers - #75 - Joe Greene, NFL; De...
2023-12-311h 05
Minnesota Fight NightMinneapolis fan favorite David Morrell Jr. is ‘the Carlos Monzon of our time’Minneapolis fan favorite David Morrell Jr. is “the Carlos Monzon of our time.” So says Luis DeCubas Sr. in the press conference at the Armory shortly after Morrell’s second-round TKO win over a game Sena Agbeko. Now, Morrell says he wants to fight the “Mexican Monster,” David Benavidez, to cement his claim as the king of the 168-pound division. Hear all about it in the high-energy, multi-lingual post-fight press conference, presented in its entirety by the Minnesota Fight Night podcast. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase...
2023-12-1713 minMinnesota Fight NightInterviews with David Morrell, Jr., Robert Guerrero and Andre BertoThe W Foshay Hotel in downtown Minneapolis hosted a press conference Thursday in advance of Saturday’s PBC Showtime-televised card at The Armory in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Fight Night podcast was there, and we caught up with WBA “regular” super middleweight champion David Morrell Jr., who faces Sena Agbeko in the main event. We also chatted with former world champions Robert Guerrero and Andre Berto, who meet in a compelling special attraction. The welterweight legends first squared off in 2012, with Guerrero coming out on top. Berto is out for revenge, but The Ghost promises to make it two in a row ag...
2023-12-1516 min
The Sean Spicer ShowEp 61: Government spending and media censorship | Rep. Andy Harris | Ari David |With a 2-tier continuing reslotuion on the House floor, Speaker Johnson hopes to avoid a governemt shutdown. Rep. Andy Harris joins us to discuss passing 12 appropriation bills in the coming years as well as break down discretionarly budget spending. Ari David, Founder & Editor-In-Chief of Upward News brings us the facts of relevant societal issues. He also shares the drastic results in using different search browers when conducting news investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-1344 minMinnesota Fight NightDavid Morrell Jr. and Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing interviewsIn this episode, WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. (9-0) dishes on David Benavidez (27-0) and Warriors Boxing President Leon Margules shares the latest on a potential Morrell-Benavidez fight. A native of Cuba now based in Minneapolis, and an Armory boxing fan favorite, Morrell is ready to take on the Mexican Monster. But is Benavidez up for it? Here’s hoping the fight happens as soon as this fall. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635
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2023-06-2423 minMinnesota Fight NightDavid Morrell Jr. and fighter interviews for the Fen. 25 Showtime boxing cardThis episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast features interviews with fighters participating in the February 25 Showtime-televised boxing card at the Armory in Minneapolis. Headlining the card are Subriel Matias and Jeremías Ponce, who square off for a vacant super lightweight title. This promises to be a highly entertaining matchup of two explosive fighters. In the co-feature, Minneapolis boxer and former world champion Jamal “Shango” James returns to the ring after a 16-month layoff. He takes on tough Alberto Palmetta, an accomplished pro and 2016 Olympian from Argentina. Also returning to action is Minneapolis boxer Ve Shawn Owens, who faces Kudra...
2023-02-2531 min
Hidden In Plain SightEpisode 301 - Sean & Marley Shoot Down UFOsToday we are blessed to have a magnificent live performance by the dynamic duo of Sean and Marley. UFOs are being show down world wide so they aren’t real. David Wilcock announced Book Two is coming out soon. Gen Z is getting blackout drunk in a very stupid way. We give our predictions for the Super Bowl (filmed before the Super Bowl).
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2023-02-131h 01
Your Coach Charlene: Where purpose meets wellness, and whispers become movementPart 2: Courageous Cultural Conversations. Meeting the Moment with Sean SmithIn today's episode we are talking with Seam Smith, Sean Smith is a father of 2, husband of 1, author, speaker, actor, poet, songwriter & the owner of Elite Success Systems, a personal development and human healing company.
At the age of 13, he was nearly killed by his next-door neighbor in a hit-and-run accident while riding his bicycle to school. Police said the car was traveling over 50 miles per hour.
Sean has dedicated his life’s work to creating “neuro-transformation” in all areas of human behavior, an approach that blends numerous leadership and healing methodologies to produce long lasting behavio...
2022-11-2726 min
Your Coach Charlene: Where purpose meets wellness, and whispers become movementPart 1: Courageous Cultural Conversations. A Candid conversation with Sean Smith.In today's episode we are talking with Sean Smith, Sean Smith is a father of 2, husband of 1, author, speaker, actor, poet, songwriter & the owner of Elite Success Systems, a personal development and human healing company.
At the age of 13, he was nearly killed by his next-door neighbor in a hit-and-run accident while riding his bicycle to school. Police said the car was traveling over 50 miles per hour.
Sean has dedicated his life’s work to creating “neuro-transformation” in all areas of human behavior, an approach that blends numerous leadership and healing methodologies to produce long lasting behavio...
2022-11-2042 minMinnesota Fight NightMinneapolis-based boxer David Morrell Jr. returns to The ArmoryA virtual press event featuring David Morrell Jr. and Aidos Yerbossynuly, who square off in the main event of the Nov. 5 Showtime PBC Boxing card at The Armory in Minneapolis. Showtime’s Brian Custer moderates the discussion. More episodes to come with interviews, insights and previews of future events. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635
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2022-10-2845 min
Shifting CultureEp. 77 David Zahl - The Key to a Gracious View of Others and YourselfIn this episode David Zahl talks about his latest book Low Anthropology and we have a discussion around grace, humility, forgiveness, self-centeredness, self righteousness, parenting, and more.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website (www.mbird.com), and co-host of The Mockingcast. He and his family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church, supervising their adult education and ministry to college students. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and...
2022-10-1851 min
Fabulous Film & FriendsEp. 51 - The Northman v. The Green Knight with David Johnson, DMD & Roseanne CaputiSend us a textOn this very special 51st episode of Fabulous Film & Friends we’re making good on our promise to pit 2022’s The Northman written and directed by Robert Eggers and starring Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Bjork and Willem Dafoe against 2021’s The Green Knight, written and directed by David Lowry and starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris and Ralph Ineson. My guests this week are series regulars Dr. David Johnson and Roseanne Caputi. Welcome back to you both. The synop...
2022-10-091h 22
The Show with David BurrowsThe Show with David Burrows Ep. 505The Show with David Burrows Ep. 505
This week:
The Strangway Centre - In person programs are ready to begin and registration is now open. Programs include: - Tai Chi, Yoga (various, including chair yoga), Funfit, Social Groups, Book Club and more. Activities programmer Rebecca Warren talks about the programs and how to get signed up!
Sean Johnson - A local director and writer has released his new movie "Inner Earth Attacks!! A Love Story. Come learn what this movie is about and how you can get your copy on DVD
2021-07-0549 minMinnesota Fight NightDavid Morrell Jr. vs. Mario Cazares Press Conference and InterviewsIt's "Cuba vs. Mexico" as pro boxing returns to The Armory this Sunday, June 27, in a nationally televised fight card on FOX. In the main event, David Morrell Jr., a native of Cuba now fighting out of Minneapolis, defends his WBA Super Middleweight title against Mario Cazares of Mexico. Both fighters are unbeaten. Morrell and Cazares previewed the fight at a Friday morning press conference in Minneapolis -- and the Minnesota Fight Night podcast was there. This special edition of the podcast offers highlights from the presser and one-on-one interviews with the PBC's Miguel Flores and Warriors Boxing President Leon...
2021-06-2623 minMinnesota Fight NightWBA World Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. talks about his June 27 fight at the ArmoryFor the first time since the COVID-19-induced hiatus, professional boxing returns to the Minneapolis Armory on Sunday, June 27. Headlining the nationally televised card is today's guest on the podcast, David Morrell Jr. A native of Cuba now fighting out of the Circle of Discipline gym in Minneapolis, Morrell turned pro in 2019 after a stellar amateur career. Fighting on the iconic Cuban national team, Morrell won multiple world amateur championships while compiling an eye-popping record of 130 wins and just two losses. Without missing a beat, Morrell won a WBA world title in just his third professional fight, a one-sided decision...
2021-06-1314 min
Performance Roundtable PodcastPerformance round-table - Ep 3 - Graham Mills , David Johnson and Dr Sean Cumming - Challenges of maturation in youth footballIn this podcast we talk to Graham Mills , David Johnson and Dr Sean Cumming about the challenges of maturation in youth football. we cover screening and bio banding from an applied and research perspective
2021-01-251h 15
Spittin' Tha Reel Sh!tEpisode 19 - Tha Reel Sh!t Christmas Special 2020 feat. Bad Santa (with Sean Murphy)This week, NEW new member guest Sean Murphy sits down with Charlie and Ryland. And he brings with him a modern Holiday Classic! The three of them chat it up about the Warner Bros. announcement of putting all their new releases on streaming in 2021, the passing of Star Wars alum David Prowse, and speculate on fantasy casting of iconic movie roles. But the main focus of this episode is dedicated to the 2003 Terry Zwigoff directed dark comedy BAD SANTA starring Billy Bob Thornton. All this and more on this weeks edition of Spittin' Tha Reel Sh!t. Until next time!!
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2020-12-061h 15
Inside PopThe Genius of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Costume Designer Marci Rodgers Fresh off of the multiple Emmy wins for Fleabag and Killing Eve, we discuss our love of one of the smartest writer/director/actors in TV - Phoebe Waller-Bridge. We discuss the second seasons of Killing Eve and Fleabag, two creations of this absurdly talented multi-hyphenate (ok – and maybe we go on a teeny tiny tangent and discuss how some series are better than others at concluding). Then, Amita interviews costume designer Marci Rodgers about her work on Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have it and BlacKkKlansman. Finally...
2019-09-261h 04Inside PopInside the mind of a Hollywood Production Designer and Casting Disabled ActorsIn this episode we speak to Warren Alan Young, the production designer of some of the most visually captivating television shows and films. From Fargo to Strange Angel to American Crime to the upcoming film Harriet, Warren has been responsible for creating, designing and executing a look that propels the plot, illuminates the characters and elevates the overall storytelling of all of his projects. He discusses his process to approach each unique project and shares his thoughts on being one of the only production designers of color in Hollywood. And in this week’s Big Sell, Sean ra...
2019-09-111h 04Inside PopInside the Mind of a Music Supervisor: A Conversation with Matthew Hearon-SmithIf you've ever admired the soundtrack to a film or TV show and wondered who was behind the music, we've got you covered! Sean sat down with Music Supervisor Matthew Hearon-Smith, who has selected songs for the award winning films Tangerine and The Florida Project and also has curated the soundtracks for various television shows including Viceland’s My House. We discuss his process for finding the right song for the right moment and how he collaborates with directors and showrunners to create the mood for specific scenes. Then, we share some of our top picks for po...
2019-08-1459 minInside PopInterracial Relationships in Pop Culture Why is it still rare to see a romantic relationship between a black man and a white woman on TV? Is Netflix more progressive depicting interracial relationships than other networks? How did the casting of a Cheerios commercial ignite a racist backlash? In this week’s episode, we chat with Lori Tharps, a former Entertainment Weekly and Vibe Magazine writer, novelist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Temple University about how interracial relationships are portrayed on film and TV. Lori breaks down the positive and negative aspects about the depicti...
2019-07-3158 minInside PopMovie Trailers: An Insider's Guide to How They're MadeSummer movie blockbuster season is well underway and there's no better time to revisit our episode that focuses on what goes in to making movie trailers. Have you ever wondered how a movie trailer is created? Have you ever questioned why you see a shot in a trailer that doesn't exist in the film or fretted over the amount of plot detail a trailer reveals? Well wonder no more! This week, we speak to Nati Braunstein, Co-President and Creative Director at the Creative Advertising agency, Aspect, and get a look inside the process of making memorable movie trailers.
2019-07-1858 minInside PopOther Boys NYC: Queer Men of Color doc series, Andre 3000 We continue our celebration of Pride Month with an interview with Adam Vazquez - the co-creator and co-producer of Other Boys NYC - a 50 part documentary series that explores and celebrates the lives of queer and transgender men of color living in the big apple. We discuss why Adam and his producing partner, Abdool Corlette, felt the need to create the series and we also talk about the current state of life for queer men of color on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Plus, Amita reviews Sean's Big Sell from...
2019-06-2638 minInside PopRebellion! Stonewall on MSNBC, Split Screens Festival, Handmaid's Tale, Queen Sugar, When They See Us & Late NightJune is bursting at the seams with pop culture and we are here for it! We're celebrating Pride month with a conversation with the producers behind the MSNBC documentary special- Rebellion! Stonewall. Katherine Linton & Joe Danisi share their journey to making this important and timely film, the queer history surrounding the Stonewall Riots and how it directly connects to present day politics and our future. The documentary premieres on MSNBC on Sunday, June 16th at 10pm, but can also be found on demand and will have multiple airings throughout the month- Tune In! Then, Amita shares some...
2019-06-1259 minInside PopKilling Eve & Fleabag: The Worlds of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Costume Design of She's Gotta Have It, Netflix's Special If you're tired of hearing about the collective disappointment of a certain dragon-centric TV show - have no fear - in this episode we celebrate successful achievement of some of the most satisfying shows on television! First up, Sean and Amita discuss the second seasons of Killing Eve and Fleabag, two creations of the absurdly talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge (ok - and maybe we go on a teeny tiny tangent and discuss how some series are better than others at concluding). Then Amita interviews costume designer Marci Rodgers about her w...
2019-05-291h 04Inside PopGame of Thrones: The Bells, Tribeca Film Festival premiere of ‘Only’ Fan anticipation is at a fever pitch as Game of Thrones races towards its final episode. This week we review the show's penultimate episode, "The Bells" which may go down as one of the series' most divisive episodes. We breakdown why so many fans of the show were disappointed and also highlight what worked well. Then we present a one-on-one interview with Takashi Doscher, the writer and director of the film Only which premiered this month at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film stars Freida Pinto and Leslie Odom Jr. as a couple fighting to su...
2019-05-151h 11Inside PopGame Of Thrones: The Long Night, Avengers: Endgame, Tribeca Film Festival It's official- good things happen in April and this past weekend was proof positive with two of the most anticipated pop culture events of the year- the Game of Thrones epic white walker showdown and Avengers: Endgame. Somehow, we handled (survived) all of the epic pop culture offerings this weekend and have thoughts, questions and predictions! (Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Game of Thrones, but NOT Avengers) We start off with our reactions to the epic third episode of Game of Thrones and one of the most surprising and satisfying Stark moves of...
2019-05-0154 minInside PopGame of Thrones Season 8 Premiere, Guava Island The wait is over and the end is also near. The season premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones has arrived and we have oh so many thoughts! [Do we need to say there are spoilers ahead? Cause there are.] We dissect the record-breaking premiere episode - the call backs to the very first episode, our favorite lines, which moments gave us joy and also which ones left us asking questions. We also share some bold predictions for the rest of the season including who we think will claim the Iron...
2019-04-1751 minInside PopInside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony This week we interview music journalist Brian Ives who shares everything that went down at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last Friday night. We discuss the history of the RRHOF, the controversies surrounding voting, memorable moments from the past, and the class of 2019 including The Cure, Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, Roxy Music, and Janet Jackson. Brian discusses who showed up, who showed out and who pulled a no-show. Plus we discuss the artists Brian thinks should be inducted in future years and which artists don’t make the grade. And in...
2019-04-0354 minInside PopA Conversation with the director of American Horror Story, Mayans M.C., and Raising Dion This week, we are excited to bring you our conversation with Rachel Goldberg, a successful TV and Film director who has worked on episodes of American Horror Story, Mayans M.C., and the upcoming Netflix series Raising Dion. Rachel discusses how she approaches directing in different genres, the recent shift in Hollywood when it comes to hiring female directors and gives some sage advice on how to be successful in the industry. We are also in the midst of the Max Fun Drive! Take the time right now to head over to maximumfun...
2019-03-201h 02
Skeptics and Seekers Sunday Sermon (4S)Episode 35: Sean McDowellLatest episode of Skeptics and Seekers
2019-02-221h 08Inside PopThe Hollywood Apology Trend & Inside Pop Quiz: Oscars Edition This week, we bring you another installment of the Inside Pop Quiz - but this time, Sean quizzes Amita on her Academy Award History knowledge and also gets a few predictions for the upcoming awards ceremony. Then, we discuss the increasing amount of apologies in Hollywood - from Aziz Ansari or Kevin Hart, it feels like every day a celebrity is apologizing, or *not* apologizing for suggestive behavior, comments, tweets or actions. The sheer number of mea culpas these days makes it hard to tell who is being genuine and who is trying to get ahead of...
2019-02-2052 minInside PopInside the Production Design of Fargo, American Crime, Strange Angel + Casting Disabled Actors In this episode we speak to Warren Alan Young, the production designer of some of the most beautiful television shows and films we've ever watched. From Fargo to Strange Angel to American Crime to the upcoming film Harriet, Warren has been responsible for creating, designing and executing a look that propels the plot, illuminates the characters and elevates the overall storytelling of all of his projects. He shares the secrets of the craft of production design and reveals his journey as one of the only production designers of color in Hollywood. And in thi...
2019-02-061h 04Inside PopOscar NominationsAnd the nominees are... In this episode, we share our immediate reaction to the 2019 Academy Award Nominations- what films we think might win Best Picture, what documentaries were snubbed and Sean shares his secret adoration for one of the Supporting Actor Nominees! Plus, Amita gives her rating and review of the Actors on Actors conversation between Mahershala Ali and John David Washington. Then, she sells a thought piece about Hollywood's Disability problem. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @PopInsiders Visit our site www.insidepoppodcast.com Like us on Facebook And...
2019-01-2343 minInside PopWinter 2019 Pop Culture PreviewWe kick off the new year with a special Winter Preview edition of the Inside Pop Quiz! Sean tests Amita's knowledge of major upcoming releases in TV, Music and Movie. Play along and see how much you know (and how much you find out) about some of the most anticipated offerings of the season. Plus - the Big Sell returns in a big way! Find out why Amita's Big Sell of a conversation between Gina Rodriguez, Gabrielle Union, Ellen Pompeo and Emma Roberts gets four stars! Plus hear all about Sean's Oscar campaign season influenced Big Sell - a...
2019-01-0944 minInside PopThe Best Television & Music of 2018Inside Pop presents our year end special highlighting the very best Television and Music of 2018! That's right - this one episode brings you our picks for the most binge-worthy TV shows ( including Atlanta, Dear White People, Barry, The Haunting of Hill House, Killing Eve, Queer Eye, Sense8) and most addictive music (including Janelle Monae, Cardi B, Meek Mill, Florence and the Machine, Ella Mai, Jacob Banks, Chloe X Halle) of the past 12 months. Listen to hear new insights into the shows that sit on top of the TV peak, plus we'll celebrate our favorite albums and each declare our S...
2018-12-121h 07Inside PopInside the World of a TV Casting Director: A Conversation with Evan Majors (Rhythm + Flow, The Real World)Have you ever wondered what minds were behind the casting of your favorite unscripted TV shows and how they found the personalities who've grown to feel like family? In this episode, we chat with Casting Director Evan Majors to find out his approach to finding talent worthy of TV screens and pop culture obsessions. He shares how he approaches meeting and interviewing talent, the need for more representation in film and TV and a little insider info on his latest project, the recently announced Hip Hop reality competition show, Rhythm + Flow for Netflix featuring Cardi B, Chance th...
2018-11-2859 minInside PopMovie Trailers: An Insider’s Guide to How They’re MadeHave you ever wondered how a movie trailer is created? Have you ever questioned why you see a shot in a trailer that doesn't exist in the film or fretted over the amount of plot detail a trailer reveals? Well wonder no more! This week, we speak to Nati Braunstein, Co-President and Creative Director at the Creative Advertising agency, Aspect, and get a look inside the process of making memorable movie trailers. Nati discusses the collaborative effort behind the production of trailers and reveals some inside info about the trailers and TV spots for the highly anticipated Aq...
2018-11-1458 minInside PopInterracial Relationships in Pop CultureWhy is it still rare to see a romantic relationship between a black man and a white woman on TV? Is Netflix more progressive depicting interracial relationships than other networks? How did the casting of a Cheerios commercial ignite a racist backlash? In this week's episode, we chat with Lori Tharps, a former Entertainment Weekly and Vibe Magazine writer, novelist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Temple University about how interracial relationships are portrayed on film and TV. Lori breaks down the positive and negative aspects about the depiction of some of the more memorable i...
2018-10-3158 minInside PopWomen in the Director’s Chair: A Conversation with Queen Sugar’s DeMane DavisIn this encore episode, we speak with DeMane Davis, the director of the hit OWN series Queen Sugar. We chat with DeMane about the unique way she connected with Ava DuVernay to get the opportunity to work on the series and also discuss how she approached directing the premiere episode of the most recent season. DeMane also discusses her new role as the series Producing Director and the responsibilities and creative challenges that come with the job. And she also dissects one of the most emotionally impactful moments of Season 3 - of course we're talking about that in...
2018-10-171h 02The Show with David BurrowsThe Show LIVE with David Burrows #31This weeks special guests:
Karen Minty from Ignite Sarnia talks about the upcoming event being held this Wednesday October 3rd.
Enlighten us - but make it quick! Ignite presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds.
Sean Johnson is currently filming an independent horror comedy, here in Sarnia that also features several local participants. Sean talks about the movie with plans to release in summer of 2019.
Raven Blair Glover, The Talk Show Maven, know by many as the " Queen of Interview Conversion" She's a former CNN & CBS radio personality - 2016 President's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner...
2018-10-081h 12Inside PopNetflix Goes for the Oscar, How to Watch a Movie, Jose James Covers Bill WithersThis week we tackle the age old, innuendo laced question – 'Does size matter?' Our resounding answer is – ‘yes!’ - especially when it comes to the size of the screen on which one watches feature films. This week news broke that Netflix is considering releasing Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma and the Coen Brother’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in movie theaters before these films play on its streaming service. This would be an unprecedented move by the media behemoth that might give these movies a much better chance of getting some awards love. Is a movie stil...
2018-10-0346 minInside PopMusic Matters: An Interview with Music Supervisor Matthew Hearon-SmithEver wonder how some of your favorite songs in films and TV shows are chosen? This week, Sean sits down with Music Supervisor Matthew Hearon-Smith, who has selected songs for the award winning films Tangerine and The Florida Project and also has curated the soundtracks for various television shows including Viceland's My House. We discuss his process for finding the right song for the right moment and how he collaborates with directors and showrunners to create the mood for specific scenes. Then, we share some of our top picks for popular songs that have been featured in...
2018-09-1959 min
Sean's Sports StopEpisode 135On Episode 135 of Sean's Sports Show, Sean reports every breaking news story inside the world of sports and gives his own take, which include: Rodney Anderson getting injured (:42), the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement (2:47), Earl Thomas starting for the Seattle Seahawks (3:52), Jameel Cook stealing over $100K (5:25), Jalen Hurts possibly redshirting (6:36), Tyrod Taylor saying that the Buffalo Bills were not honest with him (8:13), Serena Williams arguing with a chair umpire in the US Open Finals (10:17), UGA destroying SCAR (12:50), Leveon Bell NOT reporting for Week 1 (13:28), KU ending their road losing streak (14:24), David Johnson signing an extension with the Arizona Cardinals (15:35), Stanford beating...
2018-09-0922 minInside PopFall TV Preview & Primetime Emmy Predictions with Norman BakerSeptember has arrived and Fall is right around the corner! (Yeah, we said it, FALL! Where does the time go!?) So, we're getting you ready for the Fall TV season with special guest Norman Baker- who, as a self-proclaimed 'Pop Culture Genius', utilizes his entertainment prowess every day as a Senior Producer on The Wendy Williams Show. We find out what it takes to put together the Hot Topics segment of the popular daytime talk show and what inspired Norman to get into television production. Then, Norman shares which new Fall TV shows he is l...
2018-09-0551 minInside PopShining a Light on Cinematography: A Conversation with Graham WilloughbyIf you've ever been struck by the beauty that fills the screen while watching a particular film or television show you have the cinematographer to thank. The cinematographer - or Director of Photography - is responsible for helping the director achieve their vision; and whether the goal is to create an eye catching effect or to simply make natural light look 'natural' on film, the cinematographer commands a unique combination of creative intuition and technical expertise to achieve success. This week- Amita and Sean speak with Graham Willoughby, the cinematographer of a number of incredible documentaries including...
2018-08-2255 minInside PopHighlights from San Diego Comic Con, Aquaman, Jacob BanksSan Diego Comic Con is the epicenter of genre fandom, the 'make it or break it' launching pad of potential box office blockbusters and the most intensely overwhelming adventure a fan of pop culture can experience. In this episode, we bring you a report straight from the convention with entertainment journalist and Editor-in-Chief at Den of Geek US- Mike Cecchini. No matter what you're interest- Mike has you covered with inside info and insight including: His interview with the star of Aquaman, Jason Momoa and the director of the film, James Wan A report on which tr...
2018-07-2555 min
My Opinion Means Nothing...My Opinion Means... BoJo’s Done a David Cameron 😮🤦🏾♂️🤣 #21My Opinion Means... BoJo’s Done a David Cameron 😮🤦🏾♂️🤣 It has been a very interesting news week, England are in fact Coming Home... unfortunately without the World Cup 😫 Boris Johnson resigned 🤦🏾♂️ and it seems the heatwave might well and truly be is over 😞 This week on the show I’m joined by my good friend Sam The Man 👀 as We discuss what’s happening in the world, entertainment and other random banter... | Follow Us on Twitter, IG & Facebook @MyOpinionMeans and www.MyOpinionMeans.com | Follow Host Kory; Twitter: @kory_d, IG: @kory_kor & Facebook: @kloudpoetry
2018-07-1252 minInside PopStrong Black Lead, Sense8 Series FinalePlease note that this episode of Inside Pop is NOT sponsored by Netflix despite the fact that we're celebrating the network's content throughout the half hour! First up - we examine the Strong Black Lead promo Netflix released at the beginning of the week. We discuss its impact, what iconic photo inspired it, who created it and yes - how it caused some controversy. Then, Sean says good-bye to one of his favorite series of all time in a completely non-objective review of the Sense8 series finale. Sean will answer the following questions: ...
2018-06-2740 minInside PopPose, Kanye West, Roseanne CancellationThis week, we are serving all sorts of pop culture realness - starting with our first impressions of the new Ryan Murphy series, Pose, on FX. Amita shares how Viceland's My House influenced her viewing experience of Pose and Sean comments on why both shows are helping bring a piece of LGBTQ culture to the masses. Then, Amita shares her thoughts and honest critique about Kanye West's new 7 song album, Ye, and revealing that he is bipolar. Plus, we discuss if the idea of a Roseanne spinoff is smart or problematic. And Sean...
2018-06-0646 minInside PopDeadpool 2, Janet Jackson at the Billboard Awards, Vulture Festival – IP 124We have an embarrassment of pop culture riches this week! First up, Amita provides a spoiler free review of the box office record breaking Deadpool 2. Sean hasn't seen the film yet, but it doesn't stop him from asking deep probing questions (you guessed it - Josh Brolin's physique is a point of discussion!). Then, Sean and Amita discuss Janet Jackson's appearance at the Billboard Music Awards. They rate her red carpet look and give what may be considered a surprisingly objective review of her performance. The Pop Insiders also discuss their time at...
2018-05-2348 minInside PopTV Cancellations, Andre 3000, Florence + The Machine, AggretsukoThis week, we're talking about the recent announcement of TV cancellations and renewals- which shows were chopped (Quantico, Rise) and which ones were surprisingly revived by another network (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Last Man Standing?!) and the one show that Sean may just start a Twitter campaign to save. Then, we discuss the two unique songs that Andre 3000 recently released that are dedicated to his late mother and father and what we think of his new sound. And Sean shares his experience at a recent Florence + The Machine concert. Plus, Amita reviews and rates last...
2018-05-1643 minInside PopAvengers: Infinity War, Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer, Tribeca Film Festival, Kanye WestWe've witnessed and survived a huge week in pop culture and are here to tell the tale! First, we share our SPOILER FREE thoughts about the latest chapter in Marvel's Avengers series- Avengers: Infinity War, and find out if the superhero filled sequel succeeded in meeting our expectations Then, we're all about Janelle Monae's latest album, Dirty Computer, and the accompanying emotion picture. We predict the songs we want to be the next single and chat about her musical evolution from her first album to this new offering. Plus, we had the privilege to...
2018-05-0250 minInside PopWestworld Season 2, My House on Viceland, Tribeca Film Festival 2018, RhyeOn this episode, Sean discusses his thoughts and predictions about Westworld Season 2 and shares a helpful NYTimes Season 1 recap to refresh Amita's memory on the sci-fi fantasy series. Then, Amita has an exclusive sit down with Sean about his latest project, the new Viceland follow doc series, My House which chronicles the lives of performers in the NYC vogue ballroom scene. And the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival has started and we had the privilege to watch a couple of music focused documentaries- Howard and Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes. Plus, Sean gives his 2 cents and rates l...
2018-04-2547 minInside PopRuPaul's Drag Race, Deadpool 2 Trailer, Lena Waithe in Vanity FairWe have more pop culture stuffed into this episode than RuPaul has catchphrases. Almost! This week we sashay our way into the world of RuPaul's Drag Race. We discuss the show's increasing popularity and shed some light on the surprising demographic that has made the show bigger than ever after ten seasons on the air. Then, we react to the new Deadpool 2 trailer - Amita's here for the humor and action; Sean's here for the MCU's first openly bisexual hero (and the ensuant fantasies he provokes). Plus, we preview the new Vanity Fair p...
2018-03-2840 minInside PopAtlanta Season 2, Avengers: Infinity War trailer, Saturday Night Live, Wolverine PodcastThis episode is the ultimate pop culture to do list for the week! DO listen to our review of the second season of Donald Glover's series, Atlanta. We discuss whether the show overcomes the dreaded sophomore season slump. DO hear our reaction to the latest trailer for Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War. Who will live and who will die? We share our guesses and also estimate how much screen time Doctor Strange will get since he is sharing the screen with 8,000 other heroes. DO NOT feel any jealousy as Sean tells you what it w...
2018-03-2139 minInside PopA Wrinkle in Time, Jessica Jones, Sade, Meshell Ndegeocello, Carousel, VulfpeckThis week’s episode of Inside Pop has the following Inclusion Rider: Our 114th episode must celebrate the creativity and diversity of women in film, music and television. The show begins with a review of Ava DuVernay’s epic adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. Amita discusses what she most loves about the film and Sean questions whether the film's box office performance and overall reception was affected by the phenomenon that is Black Panther. Amita also shares some of the insight she got from Ava herself at DuVernay's Times Talk last week. Then, Amita and S...
2018-03-1444 minInside PopSuper Bowl, Justin Timberlake, This Is UsIt's the day when Pop Culture fans and Sports fans join forces to create what feels like a national holiday! In this episode, we dive into the Superbowl and discuss: The pre game turn up in Philly that Sean experienced first hand Justin Timberlake's Halftime performance (guess which Inside Pop co-host couldn't even bring himself to watch the entire thing) The Prince tribute that should've happened Then, we seamlessly segue into a review of Timberlake's latest release, Man of the Woods. Plus, Amita reviews one of the most heartbreaking hours on television, the post Super B...
2018-02-0748 min
The Music SupercastZaki Ibrahim & Alister JohnsonZAKI IBRAHIM & ALISTER JOHNSON
FEATURED SONGS:
• CUT LOOSE by ZAKI IBRAHIM (from The Secret Life of Planets)
• DANGEROUS by ZAKI IBRAHIM (clip from The Secret Life of Planets)
• DO THE RIGHT THINGT by ZAKI IBRAHIM (clip from The Secret Life of Planets)
• DIAMOND TIME by ZAKI IBRAHIM (clip from The Secret Life of Planets)
• COLD FEET by ZAKI IBRAHIM (clip from The Secret Life of Planets)
• BINARY (PART 2) by ZAKI IBRAHIM (clip from The Secret Life of Planets)
• FANTASTIC ft ZAKI IBRAHIM by ALISTER JOHNSON
• SIN MAS ALLA (WITHOUT FOREVERS) by SUNI PAZ
• I FINALLY FOUND THE LOVE I NEED by JERRY GREEN
•...
2018-01-291h 24Inside PopOscar Nominations, Black Panther, KelelaIt's been a long, strange, sometimes underwhelming trip to the Oscar Nominations but we're here to share our immediate reactions. We give you our thoughts on why certain movies are heading to the red carpet and others got snubbed and we also try to make sense of why the film Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri has become a frontrunner. We celebrate nominations for Get Out, The Big Sick, Logan, Mudbound and Lady Bird and share our gratitude to whomever was genius enough to book Tiffany Haddish to announce the nominations. Plus Sean makes his case for w...
2018-01-2435 minInside PopLife Defining Music, National African American MuseumThis is our final regular episode of the year and we are both sharing AND caring! First Sean shares his experience visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. He describes what it likes to visit this incredible new museum and discusses some of the amazing pop culture featured in the exhibits. Then Amita and Sean revisit one of their favorite segments of the past year and share their discussion of the music by some of their favorite female singers that has defined pivotal moments in their lives. Whether grappling with life...
2017-11-2956 minInside PopInterview with Dee Rees & Charles King of Mudbound, 100th Episode, Inside Pop QuizAfter two years, and thousands of hours of tv viewing, music listening and theater attending . . . Inside Pop's 100th episode has arrived! Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of pop culture obsession! First up, we present our interview with director Dee Rees (Pariah, Bessie) and Charles King, Executive Producer, CEO and Founder of Macro. The pair sit down with Sean to discuss their new film, Mudbound; and in addition to sharing a behind the scenes view of their epic new film, they also discuss their unique working relationship; why they both choose to work in film AND television and t...
2017-11-1557 min
The Vicki McKenna ShowCongressman Sean Duffy/Nik Clark/Andy McCarthy/Anastasia Boden/David Johnson/Lucas Vebber3PM-Congressman Sean Duffy discusses the church massacre in Texas, tax reform and other issues facing citizens. Nick Clark from Wisconsin Carry updates us on what’s happening with Wisconsin’s Constitutional Carry legislation.4PM- Andy McCarthy joins the show to get into the Mueller investigation and Anastasia Boden phones in to discuss licensure laws in Wisconsin.5PM- David Johnson discusses the ‘Blue Tsunami’ in Virginia and more from last night’s election. Then Lucas Vebber phones in to talk about the end of the mining moratorium.
2017-11-091h 46Inside PopThor: Ragnarok, N.E.R.D & Rihanna “Lemon”, Sexual Harassment in HollywoodThis week, Christmas comes early in the form of the new single "Lemon" from N.E.R.D & Rihanna! We try (and fail) to contain our excitement about the song, video and their upcoming album. We provide an N.E.R.D primer and also bow down to the dancer in the music video- Mette Towley. Then, Sean gives a review of Thor: Ragnarok he was not expecting to give; and we question whether we're in the midst of a superhero films and TV overload. Plus, we have a frank discussion about the recent sexual hara...
2017-11-0756 minInside PopBest Fall Movies, Big Sell 30The falling leaves, the crisp chill in the air, the smell of a distant fireplace burning - all of those signs of Fall compel us to do one thing - head into a dark theater and watch as many movies as possible! This week we discuss four new movies we've seen that we want you to know all about. Hear our thoughts on Call Me By Your Name, Wonderstruck, The Florida Project and Suburbicon. Within our discussion Sean reveals why you're not going to hear him use the 'O' word (Oscar) until 2018 and Amita shares why she's p...
2017-10-2531 minInside PopBlade Runner 2049, Riz Ahmed, Vegas Baby documentary, Big Sell 30This week we dive inside Box Office Busts, a bold new doc and #BigSell30 is underway! First up, Sean and Amita examine why the highly anticipated, sure fire hit Blade Runner 2049 actually failed at the box office. Why did the masses stay away from Denis Villeneuve's artistry and Ryan Gosling's baby blues? And are the masses actually missing out on a great film? We'll discuss! Also, Amita was in the same room with her celebrity husband, Riz Ahmed, and didn't faint! Find out how she got to see him in person and what happened. T...
2017-10-1157 minInside PopStar Trek: Discovery premieres, Battle of the Sexes, Queen Sugar InterviewThe Fall season is already delivering on its promise of bringing us prestige, platinum perfect pop culture and we're all over it! First up, Sean reviews the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery while teaching Amita some Trek etiquette in the process. Then, Amita talks about the special screening of Battle of the Sexes she attended, which has made her a huge fan of one of the legends of tennis (Billie Jean IS her girl!). Plus, we’re ecstatic to share our interview with Queen Sugar Producing Director, Kat Candler about her work on Av...
2017-09-271h 00Inside PopEmmy Predictions, Insecure Finale Recap, It Review - IP 91This episode is hella full with the very best of a great week in pop culture! Don't hand in that Emmy office pool ballot until you listen to our '100% guaranteed to be right' Emmy predictions. We'll let you know the actors and series that will win television's big night. We also pick our jaws up from the floor in time to recap the Season 2 Finale of Issa Rae's Insecure (Issa, the couch - REALLY?!). Also, Sean reviews the box office monster (pun most definitely intended) It and tells you if It lands...
2017-09-1347 minInside PopGame of Thrones: Beyond the Wall, The Defenders Ep 1 Review, BoscoFaster than you can sail from Dragonstone to Winterfell - another week has gone by, and another epic Game of Thrones episode has arrived that can NOT be overlooked! We discuss the penultimate episode, Beyond the Wall, of this fast paced season and talk Dragons and Zombie Polar Bears and White Walkers and oh so much more! Be warned again - spoilers ahead! Then, Sean shares his initial thoughts on Netflix's The Defenders - and you may be surprised to hear his reaction. And of course, there is no Inside Pop without the Big Sell. Sean reviews last week's 'soft ball...
2017-08-2339 minInside PopGame of Thrones: Eastwatch recap; Luke Cage Showrunner Cheo Hoadari Coker interview – IP 87We look forward and backward and completely nerd out this week! First up, we recap the latest Game of Thrones episode, "Eastwatch" and look ahead to how these tangled plot lines may play out. Is Cersei Lannister with child? Will Lord Baelish put his little finger between the recently reunited Stark sister act? Then Amita completely surprises Sean with a Game of Thrones Inside Pop Quiz! Does Sean know a Tully from a Tarly? Can he name all three of Daenerys' dragons? Listen to find out! Then, in anticipation of this week's premiere...
2017-08-1653 minInside PopNew Music Videos; South Asian Interracial Relationships in TV & Film - IP 85This week we discuss the film, television, music AND music videos that have grabbed our attention! First up, we highlight some of our favorite new music videos from Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Grimes featuring Janelle Monae. These artists are creating work that's thought provoking and gorgeous. Then, we discuss the depiction of South Asian interracial relationships on television and in film. Our conversation is inspired by a recent article that critiques the lack of Asian love interests in the works of South Asian creators like Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, Kumail Nanjiani and Hasan Minhaj. We...
2017-08-0253 minInside PopGame of Thrones Returns, Emmy Nominations, A Wrinkle in Time, Best Music of 2017 – IP 83Join us and raise a glass to toast the return of Game of Thrones - but before you take a swig just make sure you're not on Arya's sh*t list! On this episode of Inside Pop, we dissect the Season 7 premiere of Game of Thrones which has us talking about everything from filthy chamber pots to Ed Sheeran cameos to Vermeer paintings to the one thing Daenerys has in common with Prince and the Revolution! (There are Spoilers in this conversation- you've been warned) Then - we give you many reasons why you should...
2017-07-1956 minInside PopSpiderman: Homecoming, Best Movies of 2017 (So Far), Summer Blockbusters, Miguel - IP 81The holiday weekend is over but the fun is just about to begin! Take a deep dive inside the world of pop culture and join Sean David Johnson and Amita Patel as they celebrate their debut episode on Maximum Fun! Who are Amita and Sean? I mean who are they REALLY?: The co-hosts of Inside Pop (aka The Pop Insiders) give you a quick (re)introduction. Inside Pop Quiz: Summer Blockbuster Movie Edition. Sean quizzes Amita on everything from which Spielberg summer flick has made the most money to which of Rihanna's lines of dialogue from Battleship are the...
2017-07-0556 minInside PopBig Announcement, Alabama Shakes - IP 79This week we've got a big announcement in a short episode. After we share some exciting news about our podcast, we bring you Amita's review of Sean's last Big Sell, Alabama Shakes new/old song, "Killer Diller Blues." After her review, Amita big sells Sean on a new joint by an older group. And Sean also gives a bonus big sell and tells Amita about the fantastic Georgia O'Keefe exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @PopInsiders www.insidepoppodcast.com
2017-06-2110 minInside PopWonder Woman, Master of None, Tickling Giants, Sense8 - IP 78This week- we dive into the world of pop culture with: Wonder Woman - Amita gives her reaction and we discuss the film's record breaking box office. Master of None - We can't get enough of the Season 2 and talk about Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang's decision to hold off on Season 3...for now. Sean pours some out for the final season of one of his favorite Netflix series, Sense8. We share an excerpt of our interview with Sara Taksler, the writer/director/producer of the documentary, Tickling Giants. And Sean rates and reviews last week's Big Sell, the sou...
2017-06-0740 minInside PopTwin Peaks, Chris Cornell, Alien Covenant, Black Mirror – IP 76It is happening again! That's right - we are back with another episode covering the most interesting pop culture of the week. Our topics this episode include: Twin Peaks returns and Sean attempts to make sense of David Lynch and Mark Frosts' deep, dark, inscrutable work. Does it live up to the immense hype and Sean's great expectations? Listen to find out! Chris Cornell died last week and Amita Patel shares her feelings and memories of the singer and also provides a guide to finding some of his best work online. Alien: Covenant is the latest...
2017-05-2439 minInside PopMaster of None S2, Twin Peaks, Scandal Ends - IP 75Let's Rock! This week we react to the first four masterful episodes of Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang's, Master of None. Amita shares the particular joy that comes with watching this South Asian auteur do his his thing! Then we explain why watching the current season of Scandal is the equivalent to having Pity Sex! Next we introduce a new segment, Way Into, in which we present a guide for you to become as 'Way Into" a piece of pop culture as we are. In this inaugural segment, Sean presents a Way Into...
2017-05-1749 minInside PopGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Sense8, The Dark Tower, The Defenders, South Asians on TV & Film, Broadway, Game of Thrones – IP 74The May pop culture hot streak continues so we discuss the release of the trailers for the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Stephen King series, The Dark Tower; and The Defenders on Netflix. Then, Amita gives her immediate (and spoiler free) reaction to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and also shares her exciting experience winning a Broadway Lottery. Meanwhile Sean is incapable of containing his excitement over the premiere of the 2nd season of Sense8. The Pop Insiders also share the details of the recently announced Game of Thrones spin-offs and share which GoT char...
2017-05-1046 minInside PopThe Last Jedi, Kendrick Lamar, MTV Movie & TV Awards, A Tribe Called Quest - IP 71In this episode we're focusing on some of the major pop culture releases of the month! The trailer for the latest installment of the Star Wars series- The Last Jedi- was released and Sean gives an in depth analysis of the themes of this teaser and theories on the film. Then, there is no containing our adoration for the incomparable Kendrick Lamar and his latest album, DAMN. We review and reflect on the rap genius and share our initial reactions. Plus, MTV revamped and expanded their Movie Awards to include television and also rem...
2017-04-1947 minInside PopInside Pop Quiz, Amita's Celebrity Husbands Bracket, Jorja Smith - IP 68This week, we continue our special Women's History Month segments with a female themed Inside Pop Quiz and Amita starts to narrow down her celebrity husbands in the Inaugural Inside Pop March Madness Bracket! You won't believe who she picked. (And neither does Sean!) And Sean gives his review of last week's Big Sell, British singer/songwriter Jorja Smith.
2017-03-2234 minInside PopOur Life Defining Divas, Fleabag, Preview of Amita's Celeb Husband Bracket - IP 67This time the Pop Insiders get up close and personal! In the second installment of our series celebrating Women's History Month, we each share how three femalke musicians defined different periods of our lives. We discuss music from artists like Annie Lennox, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé and others that gave us comfort, motivation and inspiration when we needed them the most. Also, Amita reviews Sean's Big Sell of the Amazon series Fleabag. Sean was iffy on whether Amita would really like this Big Sell- listen to hear her verdict. And Amita's Big Sell involved a new...
2017-03-1550 minInside PopOscars 2017 Recap, Get Out, Sampha - IP 65Dozens of hours spent in the dark have all lead to TONIGHT. Listen to hear our immediate reaction to Hollywood's Biggest Night as we help you figure out WTF happened during the last minutes of the show!!! Bonnie & Clyde give La La Land the award for Best Picture ( no surprise to anyone) but then a producer for La la Land declares that Moonlight is the actual winner. Huh? Are you confused? Elated? Concerned for Faye Dunaway? So are we! Listen to hear us make sense of it all! Plus red carpet moments, rating Jimmy Kimmel as host, and declaring...
2017-02-2653 minInside PopGrammy Awards 2017, Beyoncé, Adele, Prince, 24: Legacy, August Wilson's Jitney - IP 63We couldn't wait until our usual Wednesday release to drop this special episode with our immediate reaction to the Grammy Awards! We pick out the real winners of the evening- from Adele and her impressive recovery during her tribute to George Michael to the props she gave Beyoncé when she won Album of the Year; Queen Bey's stunning performance and inspiring acceptance speech; the perfection of Bruno Mars during his tribute to Prince and the troublesome audio issues on 'Music's Biggest Night.' Then, Sean shares his thoughts on the spinoff series, 24: Legacy, and we share our experien...
2017-02-1455 minInside PopSuper Bowl, Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart on SNL, DGA Awards, Abbey Lincoln - IP 62Ok- so the Patriots won the Super Bowl, but the real headliner was the high flying halftime show by Lady Gaga! We give you our Super Bowl Recap including some of our favorite commercials, the amazing rendition of "America The Beautiful" by the original Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton and of course Lady Gaga's halftime show! Then, we have your latest awards update with the winners of the Director's Guild Awards. Listen to find out how the DGA winners will predict who gets to take home an Oscar! Plus we give props to Kristen Stewart for h...
2017-02-0855 minInside PopSAG and PGA Awards, Black Mirror, Loving, Missy Elliott, Nile Rodgers, MILCK - IP 61Awards season is in high gear and we have the latest winners from the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Producers Guild Awards! We discuss the outspoken SAG winners who took the opportunity to speak out on current events in unique and inspirational ways and Sean gets on his soap box about appreciating films regardless of awards recognition. Then, we bring back our Late to the Party segment and talk about our delayed appreciation of Black Mirror and the films Loving and Kubo and the Two Strings. Amita also shares why Hell or High Water was not...
2017-02-011h 05
The Perfect PodcastA Perfect Graphic NovelCalvin Reid is the Senior News Editor at Publishers Weekly, Co-editor of PW Comics and co-host of the podcast, More to Come. He joins Sean to discuss . . . The Perfect Graphic Novel. If you're expecting Calvin to pick The Watchmen or The Dark Knight Returns you are in for a surprise . . . and a treat. Calvin Reid's choice is City of Glass. The work is based on the Paul Auster novel and is adapted by Paul Karasik and David Mazzucchelli (Batman: Year One). A comic book, based on a novel that is light on action and heavy on...
2016-07-2236 minThe Perfect PodcastThe Perfect Podcast . . . TrailerThe creator and host of The Perfect Podcast, Sean David Johnson, sits down with Amita Patel to discuss the launch of his upcoming project. The two discuss the premise of this new culture podcast and tease upcoming episodes.
2016-07-1909 min