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Pop Culture PersephoneParanoid Android: M3GAN Has Arrived!Persephone could think of no better way to usher in 2023 then to invite best friend and collaborator Roger Conners to join her to discuss the much anticipated “robot companion goes wrong” thriller M3GAN. In this week’s episode we discuss technology as a nurturing tool, our fixation with tech and the seductive but deadly charm that is M3GAN. What can’t M3GAN do? Be your adopted child’s emotional touchstone? Check. Serve as a home school teacher for your child? Check. Protect your child with deadly consequences? Check, Check! Tune in and listen to our musings about our new favor...2023-01-121h 11

Pop Culture PersephoneThese Gays Are Trying To Murder Me!Appointment television might seem like an antiquated concept of the past given the onslaught of streaming services enabling us to binge an entire series in one evening, but there are exceptions. In this case, the much anticipated season 2 of HBO’s The White Lotus had most people glued to their TV’s every Sunday night at 9pm for the last 7 weeks! Moving from Hawaii to another luxury resort in Sicily, Season 2 amps up the woes of wealthy Americans as they explore the seductive and curse-filled terrain of Taorima, Sicily. On this week’s PCP, Persephone is joined by return guest M...2022-12-161h 25

Pop Culture PersephoneCasey Anthony is Ready for Her Close UpBreaking her eleven year silence, controversial “person of interest” Casey Anthony, who was acquitted of murdering her two-year-old child Caylee in 2011, has re-emerged on the Peacock Network in a 3-part “documentary” series where she gives her side of the story. In this week’s PCP, we discuss this controversial murder case and the mind boggling Peacock special that has our heads throbbing! Joined by first time guest Maggie McClave and return guest Sarah Hess, we discuss if and how this new “documentary” impacts our opinions on the case and the woman in question. --- Send in a voice message: https...2022-12-081h 47

Pop Culture PersephoneMore Dragons, More ProblemsThe long awaited first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon just wrapped and similar to it’s predecessor Game of Thrones, we are on now on the precipice of war at the end of first season! This week on the PCP, Persephone is joined by first time guest and super-fan Paula Kampf as we discuss the riveting first season of HOTD including the treatment of the pivotal female characters, familial power struggles, incest marriage alliances, succession of the crown, and so many dragons! This episode is FILLED with spoilers so proceed with caution before listening or plan on watc...2022-10-271h 54

Pop Culture PersephoneDoing Marilyn Dirty: The Problem with BlondeOn this week’s PCP, Persephone discusses the long anticipated movie Blonde and the character assassination of an American icon. This podcast is filled with spoilers, so please watch the movie on Netflix before tuning into the pod! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-10-0351 min

Pop Culture PersephoneGood Luck to You, Leo Grande and the Journey to PleasureWhen do we stop seeking pleasure and sexual fulfillment? We discuss this and much more in this week’s PCP while Persephone is joined by friend and clinical expert in sexuality and relationships Rachel Drotar as we discuss the delightful Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-07-041h 05

Pop Culture PersephoneParallel Pop: Marlon Brando and Jared LetoThis week Persephone brings you Parallel Pop, a bonus special episode focusing on the similarities between two wildly controversial actors: Marlon Brando and Jared Leto. Persephone discusses their use of method acting and how their personal lives have directly impacted - for both good and bad - into performances throughout their respective careers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-06-032h 14

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Kardashians: The Purveyors of Reality Prestige TVWhile the juggernaut of reality TV, Keeping Up With the Kardashians officially ended in June 2021, ending a 14 year relationship with the E! Network as their flagship program, “the family” would not go quietly into the night, often appearing on social media and the tabloids multiple times in one day. In the year between the launching of Hulu’s new The Kardashians, we have experienced a barrage of Kardashian news from Kim/Kanye/Pete sparring to the exhausting love affair between Kourtney and Travis Barker. With a much higher production value and budget, does this “new” show have what it takes for us t...2022-05-232h 03

Pop Culture PersephoneFalling Down The StaircaseOn December 9th 2001, Kathleen Peterson, a 48-year old executive, wife and mother, was found dead at the bottom of a stairwell at her lavish home in Durham, North Carolina. This incident would set the southern town on fire once it was revealed that local law enforcement suspected her husband , pipe-smoking writer Michael Peterson, of murder. First released as a compelling documentary in 2004 by the same name, HBO Max has gifted us a star-packed mini-series dramatizing not only the incident and the subsequent trial, but also events leading up to Kathleen’s demise. On this week’s PCP - with return gu...2022-05-131h 50

Pop Culture PersephoneAmber and Johnny: When Twin Flames Consume Each OtherIn this week's PCP, special first time guest George Winstone joins Persephone to discuss the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial and what it means outside of the realm of "celebrity." George provides an astrological blueprint of Johnny and Amber, providing insight on how these forces could have impacted the ultimate demise of this relationship. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion on physical and emotional abuse along with self-harm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-05-011h 52

Pop Culture PersephoneThat Oscar Slap and Doom Watching Start-Up CultureWe may never know really went down at the 94th Annual Academy Awards between Will Smith and Chris Rock, but that won’t keep Persephone from ruminating and theorizing about it on this week’s episode! Persephone unpacks the slapping scandal and what might have led up to it, plus briefly discussing some of the night’s wins and other surprises - since no one else seems to be mentioning them. In the second half of the show, Persephone shares her thoughts on the barrage of new “start-up failure” series treatments based on true stories including The Dropout, We Crashed and...2022-03-291h 04

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Thrill is Gone: Reviewing "Deep Water" and a Kanye Wellness CheckThis week on the PCP, Persephone and return guest Anna Rose split a bottle of red wine while suffering through the much anticipated Ben Affleck/Ana de Armas erotic thriller Deep Water. Suffice it to say, one bottle of wine was not enough to help us make it through this shallow attempt at titillation and marital misdeeds in this underwhelming flick, but at least our commentary is fun! We watched this one - so you could save your time and go straight to our review. As a bonus, Anna and I discuss the troubling latest regarding Kanye West and...2022-03-201h 30

Pop Culture PersephoneLove is Blind and MessyIt’s the enthusiastic return of Netflix’s dating show Love is Blind and it’s exactly what we expected: cringeworthy/shocking/predictable and completely unpredictable! Persephone is joined this week by Cleveland-based theatre artist Amiee Collier to unpack the series and ask the big questions regarding the believability of the connections, our favorite (and not-so-favorite) cast members, and who we think will “go the distance.” This much requested episode is filled with spoilers - so be warned! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-03-061h 45

Pop Culture Persephone“Inventing Anna” with AnnaOn this week's much anticipated episode, New York artist Anna Meyer joins Persephone as we discuss America's chicest and most unpleasant con-woman, Anna Delvey and the Netflix series, "Inventing Anna." Join us as we parse out fact vs. fiction, the Shonda Rhimes hyperbole problem, and trying to discern between true story and dramatic narrative. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-02-201h 28

Pop Culture Persephone94th Annual Academy Awards Nominations- Best Movie and More! (Part 3)Time to listen in to Part 3 of the annual Academy Award Nomination special where Persephone and special first time guest and Oscar expert Stuart Hoffman dive deep into the best movie nominees (there are MANY!) of the year! We also discuss the best documentary category and the perplexing best song category as well. A can't miss conclusion for film and Oscar fans! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-02-181h 24

Pop Culture Persephone94th Annual Academy Awards Nominations- Best Supporting Players! (Part 2)Time to listen in to Part 2 of the annual Academy Award Nomination special where Persephone and special first time guest and Oscar expert Stuart Hoffman dive deep into the best supporting actor and actress nominee pool. Who do we think will go home with the little gold man compared to who we think will win the coveted award? You will have to tune in to find out! A can't miss multi-part episode for film and Oscar fans! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2022-02-1656 min

Pop Culture Persephone94th Annual Academy Awards Nominations- Best Actor and Best Actress (Part 1)Somehow its Oscars Awards season again so your trusty Persephone is back and dropping three episodes devoted to the 94th Annual Academy Award nominations! With the ceremony returning to their traditional home at LA's epic Dolby Theatre and a return to a host format, will the March 27th event feel more reminiscent of the Oscars of yore or will the malaise of COVID-19 still hang thick in the air? While time will tell on these questions, during this three-part series Persephone and special first time guest and Oscar expert Stuart Hoffman will dive deep into the nominee pool and...2022-02-131h 36

Pop Culture PersephoneGetting Naked with Pam and TommyBefore the Kim Kardashian of it all, the only viral celebrity sex tape that mattered was the one linked to those kooky newlyweds Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee in 1995. This week on the PCP, Persephone is joined by reality tv superfan Peter Clark as we dive into Hulu’s miniseries Pam and Tommy - a pretty accurate re-telling of the brief courtship between America’s biggest sex symbol of the 90’s and rock-n-roll’s bad boy drummer. With Lily James and Sebastian Stan impressively inhabiting these roles, the series is an interesting reflection on how celebrity was treated at the height...2022-02-062h 09

Pop Culture PersephoneTeenage Wasteland: HBO’s EuphoriaOur focus on the horrors of being a teen continue as we examine the beauty and nightmarish hellscape that is HBO’s Euphoria as it rockets into its second season. Created by Sam Levinson and featuring Emmy-award winner Zendaya in a career defining performance as Rue, this series dives headlong into addiction, sexuality, love, violence, and gender - all set to an unmistakable score by Labrinth. Tune in this week as special first time guest Mo Eutazia Dugger joins Persephone to discuss the impact of this series, why we are so drawn to messy characters, and what we are feel...2022-01-261h 59

Pop Culture PersephoneGirls Gone Wild: Showtime’s Yellowjackets!Showtime pulled a bloody rabbit out of it's hat when dropping the 90's-era teen survival drama Yellowjackets in late November, brilliantly situated alongside the reboot of Dexter: New Blood on their Sunday lineup. A tautly wrapped drama focusing on a girls varsity soccer team who inexplicably survive 19 months in the Canadian wilderness after their plane crashes while in route to a national championship, Yellowjackets seamlessly shifts between two timelines - 1996 and 2021. What really happened in the wilderness and who survived the 25-year tragedy is the driving action of this series with enough hidden clues and "Easter eggs" to warm the...2022-01-172h 11

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Best (and Worst) of 2021While our feet are now firmly planted in 2022, this week we look back on 2021 and discuss the very best (and very worst) in what pop culture had to offer in the last year. Whether it was delighting in watching the top 3% suffer under the weight of their own misery in shows like The White Lotus and Succession or the warmth that only Jason Sudekis provides in Ted Lasso, we watched it all and are sharing our thoughts! Return guest host Anna Rose joins Persephone to compare lists and pontificate about the year in review. Tune in to hear about th...2022-01-131h 29

Pop Culture PersephoneThe JonBenet Ramsey Cold Case 25 Years LaterOn December 26, 1996, six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in her affluent family's mansion in Boulder, Colorado. An incompetent police force, a bungled crime scene, uncooperative family members and an overwhelming amount of peculiar inconsistencies have all led to this tragedy remaining cold for the last 25 years. Her murder — which is still unsolved — became one of the decade's most famous police investigations. On this week's PCP, Persephone and special first time guest Troy Escamilla discuss this harrowing case, including controversial theories, the evidence, the rumors and how the media couldn't get enough of the child beauty pageant angle. In a...2021-12-172h 18

Pop Culture PersephoneAnd Just Like That…SATC ReturnsDid we really need to dust off Sex and the City in 2021 and reboot it? Were fans clamoring to return to a fancy and privileged AF NYC in a post-COVID, post-Trump world? Regardless of how you feel about the SATC machine, HBO Max just dropped the first two episodes of And Just Like That…, picking up about 10 years after the disastrous SATC 2 movie with Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda but without Samantha - due to a falling out between SJP and Kim Cattrall that the general public might never understand. What are Persephone’s first reactions to this reboot? Does the dynamic...2021-12-1059 min

Pop Culture PersephoneRevisiting “Nipplegate” and the Janet Jackson Superbowl ScandalAs we move into the new year, it seems abundantly clear that the media is obsessed with looking back to the early ‘aughts and reflecting on how we treated our pop stars - especially the female ones - when they sauntered into controversial territory. On this episode of the PCP, Persephone reflects on the infamous Superbowl 2004 “Nipplegate” scandal, how the media vilified Janet Jackson while protecting Justin Timberlake, and the other power players at the epicenter of this culture war. Make sure to check out FX’s The New York Times Presents: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson before unpacking t...2021-11-291h 28

Pop Culture PersephoneNovember PCP PurgeThe November Purge is upon us, so it’s time to sit back, relax and listen to Persephone and guests dish about some hot gossip and pressing pop culture topics impacting them on all fronts. Topics during this wild ride include our true feelings about the long awaited House of Gucci, JoJo Siwa as a queer teen ballroom queen, our competitive dating show set in Cleveland, the troubling Maddie Ziegler, Tanorexia vs Blackfishing, the enduring legacy and impact of Tyra Banks, Kristen Stewart’s Oscar buzz as Lady Diana and much more! Persephone is joined by fellow podcaster and colla...2021-11-092h 03

Pop Culture PersephoneBig Hair, Skinny Bodies and a Religious Diet CultOn this week’s PCP we discuss larger than life evangelical Gwen Shamblin Lara, her rise to fame and power in the Remnant Church, and her terrifying and abusive weight loss philosophy that bolstered her fortune and destroyed many in it’s path. With the help of HBO Max’s multi-part documentary The Weigh Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Persephone examines how one skinny woman - and her out of work actor second husband - scammed their way to success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-11-0253 min

Pop Culture PersephoneIt’s Sexy Stalker Season - The Return of Netflix’s YouIt only seems fitting to binge watch all of season 3 of Netflix’s surprise “good guy or stalker” series You featuring skinny, pensive heartthrob stalker Joe Goldberg (played brilliantly by Penn Badgley) during Scorpio season. And that’s just what Persephone did! This week, Persephone is joined by special guest McKenzie Merriman as we unpack this addictive, troubling TV show and discuss victimization, obsession, love and shared trauma. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-10-261h 33

Pop Culture PersephonePersephone Gets Personal & Why It’s Hard to Love MadonnaIt's a mixed bag this week as Persephone goes personal on why she's been vacant for so long and ways she is learning to cope during this transition from summer to fall. After this emotional purge, Persephone dives into the perplexing world of Madonna's Madame X just in time for the Paramount Network release of the concert film. I am not sure anyone was asking for this, but Madonna has never been one to care about pleasing anyone. Madame X Documentary Trailer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...2021-10-151h 16

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Reckoning of Monica LewinskySo, what’s the stupidest thing you did when you were 22? On this week’s PCP, Persephone is joined by 90’s-nostalgia expert and friend Anna Rose as we dive into Ryan Murphy’s latest reflection on 90’s era politics with American Crime Story: Impeachment. Obviously, this mini-series promises to focus on former President Bill Clinton’s affair with 22-year old intern Monica Lewinsky, the duplicitous tactics of White House staffer Linda Tripp, and the media’s eviscerating treatment of every female connected to Clinton. Tune in for this preview episode as we reflect on all things Monica and Bill. --- Send in a voice me...2021-09-141h 27

Pop Culture PersephoneFBoy Island’s Israel Dimri on Sexuality, Religion and Reality TVOn this very special episode of the PCP (and a follow up to the previous Fboy Island episode), Persephone sits down with Fboy Island cast member Israel Dimri to spill some tea and separate fact from fiction! We discuss Israel’s philosophy on the Fboy concept, his thoughts on sexuality, religion, honesty in relationships and why he should be defined as a lover, not an Fboy. Not just a pretty face, Israel is bringing his truths and wisdom to the PCP this week for you! To discover even more about Israel, visit his website HERE where you can...2021-09-081h 03

Pop Culture PersephoneWelcome to FBoy Island!In July of this year, HBO Max continued to exceed expectations with a “dating” reality show that spoke to Persephone’s heart. FBoy Island! This week, Persephone is joined by special repeat guest Sarah Hess who also consumed every delicious episode and they are here to unpack the elements of this very self-aware show! Think of FBoy Island as Bachelor in Paradise without the pesky limitations of censoring and with a bevy of the most flamboyant, peacocking men ever to grace the small screen. Part strategy, part comedy, part adventure and a maybe a little romance - this is the summer tim...2021-08-211h 47

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Saga of Amanda KnoxIn 2007, American exchange student Amanda Knox found herself - along with Rafaelle Sollecito, her Italian boyfriend of one week - embroiled in the grisly murder case of her roommate, English exchange student Meredith Kercher. After two trials, Knox and Sollecito were fully exonerated in 2015 on grounds of insufficent and shoddy evidence, but the blight of this devastating case has continued to follow them around, especially Knox. Tune in today to learn more about the Amanda Knox case, the lack of justice for the Kercher family and all the books, documentaries, podcasts and movies that have been inspired from this cas...2021-08-161h 15

Pop Culture PersephoneSchmigadoon!On this very musical episode of the PCP, Persephone is joined by return guest Kate Atherton as we unpack Apple TV’s hilarious send-up to classic musical theatre in Schmigadoon! Yes, we are about to spoil this whole series for you so be forewarned! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-08-081h 19

Pop Culture PersephoneWas Ross Ulbricht a Dangerous Drug Kingpin or a Free Market Cyber Hero?It’s a solo PCP this week as Persephone dives (sorta) deep into the Dark Web and the tale of Ross Ulbricht, the young mastermind behind Silk Road, an online illegal drug marketplace where users could anonymously purchase everything from mesculin to heroin using bitcoin as their non-traceable currency. Lauded by many as a folk hero for his Libertarian ideologies and a free and open marketplace, Ulbricht’s meteroic rise and fall lasted barely three years until his arrest and subsequent double life sentence. Persephone discusses the recent bio-pic Silk Road and Alex Winter’s Deep Web documentary and their tr...2021-08-011h 23

Pop Culture PersephoneWealthy, Woke, Queer and Vicious: Gossip Girl ReturnsWe never knew how hungry we were to revisit the troubles of wealthy upper east side teens until HBO Max decided to relaunch Gossip Girl this July! This time around, the literal white-washed world of Serena, Blair and Dan are replaced with the more diverse Generation Z counterparts of Julien, Monet, Zoya, and Aki. Additionally, our Gossip Girl isn’t one person, but a collection of angry Constance Billard teachers aimed at punishing these privileged trust funders into submission. Persephone, alongside first time guests Sarah Hess and Alexa Jones, examine the legacy of Gossip Girl, the changes to the rebo...2021-07-271h 41

Pop Culture PersephoneFailure to Launch - The Millennial Fantasy of WeWorkWho is Adam and Rebekah Neumann and how did their collective egos and new-age capitalism drive a thriving business into near bankruptcy in 11 years? We dig into the story of WeWork, an office sharing company that really wanted to be a tech disruptor while redefining the way people work and interact. This fascinating story has inspired a Hulu documentary, several "think pieces" and a highly awaited Apple TV movie called We Crash featuring Oscar winners Jared Leto and Ann Hathaway taking on the roles of Adam and Rebekah. Did I mention that Rebekah is Gwyneth Paltrow's first cousin? Tune in for...2021-07-181h 01

Pop Culture PersephoneBritney Speaks and the World is ListeningIt’s been one hell of a week for Britney Jean Spears, the Free Britney movement, the state of her conservatorship and more! After the “leaked” audio of Britney’s day in court hit the internet last week, it became abundantly clear that her 13 year conservatorship has been far more restrictive than anyone could have imagined. While Britney and boyfriend Sam decompress in Hawaii, what are the next steps for our favorite pop star? Will the court grant her petition to end this conservatorship or did her passionate pleas cause more damage? Joined by return guest and Britney expert Susan Sandbe...2021-06-291h 41

Pop Culture PersephoneJune PCP Purge - Unauthorized Celine, In the Heights, Rapey Scientologists and More!Persephone is joined by guest favorite Roger Conners as we have a very unfocused discussion on all things pop culture during our June PCP Purge! This is a wild ride this week and there is really a little bit of something for everyone including discussions on Meg Ryan’s face, Taryn Manning’s next move in Karen, submarine-phobia, an unauthorized Celine Dion film along with some of our personal entertainment recommendations! Due to the length of episode, Ask Persephone! will return next week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-06-222h 00

Pop Culture PersephoneBall Pits, Dirty RVs, Men Dressed as Cats and Why The Bachelorette PersistsAfter a tumultuous year for the Bachelor franchise culminating in the recent departure of perennial host and average white dude Chris Harrison, Season 17 of The Bachelorette has arrived and its business as usual. On this episode of the PCP, Persephone is joined by guest host - and romance expert - Rachel Drotar to discuss the myriad issues with this franchise, if this crop of men are here for “the right reasons”, and if gimmicks and manufactured romance might be the wrong way to begin love’s journey. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a timely Friends-related question...2021-06-152h 12

Pop Culture PersephoneReflecting on the Kardashian Reality EmpireIn it’s 20th season and 14th year, the juggernaut Keeping Up With The Kardashians is coming to an end. What started out as a fascinating peek into the Calabasas, CA lifestyle of a blended family with very familiar last names, would quickly morph into a launching pad to mega-fame (not to mention multiple product lines) for each sister until the world was referring to them by first name only: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie and mom-ager Kris. Joined by first time guest and resident Kardashian expert Roxy Reminick, we examine the genesis of the series, the romances, marriages, fi...2021-05-251h 46

Dark Night of the PodcastTamara (2005) with Theresa PedoneTroy and Roger are joined by their second guest co-host, the ever entertaining Pop Culture Persephone, to discuss the 2005 supernatural horror flick Tamara, starring Jenna Dewan. Join the trio as they chat underwhelming homosexual sex scenes, flashy fashion choices, Mama Natolly, and well endowed Willem DaFoe! Find out more at http://www.darknightofthepodcast.com 2021-05-212h 31

Pop Culture PersephoneBennifer 3.0 and Why History Might Be Repeating ItselfOn this week’s PCP, Persephone was forced to look straight into the incoming hurricane that is Bennifer 3.0. Is this a hoax? Is Jennifer Lopez just trying to piss off ex-fiancee Alex Rodriguez in the midst of a broken engagement and a cheating rumor? Is Ben Affleck better the second time around? The media appears to be as salacious as ever, tripping over themselves trying to catch a glimpse of these old lovers in action, causing us to fondly reminisce about days gone by when the first iteration of this power couple emerged on the scene in the mid-2000’s. This...2021-05-181h 20

Pop Culture PersephoneMurder in Clubland - The Rise and Fall of Michael AligOnce upon a time in a land called New York City, a gay kid from Indiana landed in Manhattan and set nightlife ablaze as one of the most creative, influential and wild party promoters the city has ever encountered. As the self-proclaimed “King of the Club Kids,” Michael Alig made it exciting to explore New York City nightlife again while creating a unique world elevating misfits, eccentrics and LGBTQ youth as his band of superstar children. With all the promise of a “new world” Warhol, how did it culminate into a grisly, drug-fueled murder? Listen to this week’s PCP as Per...2021-05-111h 11

Pop Culture PersephoneMay the 4th Be With You - Ladies Edition!On this week’s PCP, Persephone is joined by some amazing Star Wars superfans - return guests Hannah Storch, Kate Atherton and Susan Sandberg - to honor the women of the Star Wars franchise on Star Wars Day! Not only do we look back at the impact of Carrie Fisher’s General Leia Organa, but we discuss how this paved the way for female characters who had even more agency and strength throughout the franchise. Yes, we go on a few tangents about droids and Yoda’s wife Yaddle, but overall it’s a not-miss for any Star Wars superfans...2021-05-041h 49

Pop Culture PersephoneFirst Annual Oscar Deep Dive Part 3!On part three of this multi-episode, special guest Tim Collingwood joins Persephone to discuss the upcoming 93rd Annual Academy Awards and specifically the Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress category! Will Glenn Close FINALLY win an Academy Award or will the Academy just award Olivia Coleman for being their Brit d'jour? Or, will Yuh-Jung Youn make Oscar history as the first Korean actress to win a Best Supporting Award for Minari? Who wins the Best Supporting Actor role when two of the best performers are pitted up against each other (Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya in Judas and th...2021-04-241h 13

Pop Culture PersephoneFirst Annual Oscar Deep Dive Part 2!On part two (of three) of this episode, special guest Tim Collingwood joins Persephone to discuss the upcoming 93rd Annual Academy Awards and specifically the beloved Best Actress category! Is it Viola's year to finally win the coveted award as the titular Ma Rainey, will Andra Day provide the upset with her moving portrayal of Billie Holiday, or will Academy favorite Frances McDormand upset the Oscar cart for her performance in Nomadland?! Tune in to hear our predictions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-04-2259 min

Pop Culture PersephoneFirst Annual Oscar Nomination Deep Dive! Part 1On this week's PCP, special first-time guest Tim Collingwood joins Persephone to discuss the upcoming 93rd Annual Academy Awards! It’s a PCP first! We discuss the difference between who we think should win compared to who we think will win. This Oscar episode will be released in three parts because we have ALOT to say! In addition, this week's Ask Persephone! segment focuses on a concept album (or a few) that you should explore if going on a road trip or just checking out from this world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...2021-04-201h 40

Pop Culture PersephoneBikram and the Cult of PersonalityOn this week's PCP, special first-time guest Christina Turner joins Persephone to discuss the Netflix documentary Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator and the dangerous dynamic between student/teacher relationships in the cult-like world of Bikram yoga. Who is the enigmatic Bikram Choudhurey and how did he yield so much power with his students and create an abusive environment. We discuss! In addition, this week's Ask Persephone! segment focusing a scream queen who is true Hollywood royalty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-04-131h 18

Pop Culture PersephoneWhose Career is Taking a Tumble?As the old saying goes, “what comes us, must go down” and in the case of celebrities, 2021 has already provided us with more falls from grace than can be contained in a simple podcast, but we are going to try! Persephone is joined again by PCP favorite Roger Conners as we discuss actors and other celebrities experiencing a downturn in their career whether it be based on scandal, poor public perception or maybe the victim of overexposure resulting in a general malaise. This is a dishy, juicy, bitchy - but accurate - episode this week so come prepared! Lastly, our Ask...2021-03-312h 32

Pop Culture PersephoneWhose Career is “Glowing Up?”Persephone is joined by PCP favorite Roger Conners this week as we discuss actors and other celebrities experiencing a “glow up” in their careers - an impressive feat given a challenging entertainment landscape. We also do a quick preview of next week’s episode (the “glow-down”) go on a few tangents, and feature another “where are they now” question during this week’s Ask Persephone! segment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-03-231h 35

Pop Culture PersephoneQueen Oprah, Megxit and Other Things You Should Be WatchingOn this week’s PCP, Persephone "goes solo" giving you a hodgepodge of of “must-see” programs viewing suggestions including the captivating Oprah Winfrey and Duchess Meghan/Prince Harry interview, the Snowpierecer series and why it might be better than the movie, a return to the original NYC Real World cast and that Apple TV Billie Eilish documentary I didn’t expect to enjoy. But I loved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2021-03-091h 08

Pop Culture PersephoneWoody Allen Probably Hates WomenAfter a lengthy hiatus, Persephone is back and thrilled to be joined by first time guest and NYC-based artist extraordinaire Anna Meyer to discuss the mythos of Woody Allen and specifically the 4-part HBO Max documentary Allen V. Farrow. On this episode, we talk specifically about the documentary - which Allen did not participate in - and the legacy of his filmmaking, his abysmal history as a husband, and the accusations of him as a child abuser. We also discuss the biggest question - can you separate the art from the artist if the artist might is a monster?...2021-03-021h 22

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Masked Dancer or How to Numb Your Brain this WinterPersephone kicks off the new year with a “watch” and discussion of Fox’s newest addition to the “masked universe” The Masked Dancer. Virtually the same exact show as The Masked Singer but the masked celebrities are dancing (although this is subjective) and not singing. Along with host Craig Robinson, the show is anchored with judges Ken Jeong, Ashley Tisdale, Brian Austin Green and Paula Abdul - sadly, the most qualified of the lot. Persephone welcomes first time guest host and confidante Kristy Cruz - a former Brian Austin Green superfan - to dish on this hilarious episode! --- Send in...2021-01-041h 50

Pop Culture PersephonePrincess Diana Was a Theatre Kid Who Married Into the Wrong FamilyIt's time to marinate in the utter acting prestige that is Netflix's The Crown. Yes, better late than never but Persephone could not allow the popsters to walk into 2021 without celebrating this series (especially Season 4) alongside return guest Devon Turchan! Join Persephone and Devon as we discuss our favorite family across the pond - steeped in manners, decorum, and horsemanship and how history continues to repeat itself - even today! Admittedly, we get in pretty deep with our collective fascination around young Diana Spencer while having fantasies of wigmakers fashioning a Diana wig for us! This is a can't miss...2020-12-281h 50

Pop Culture PersephoneA Very Glee-Full “The Prom” and Why You Need to Watch ItIn a season of despair (aka 2020) when Persephone almost gave up on any true holiday cheer, Ryan Murphy performed some black magic and provided us with the sequin-dipped bonanza “The Prom” adapted from the 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. Special first time guest Susan Sandberg joins Persephone to dish about this fantastical romp that could have gone wrong in so many ways, but didn’t. I mean, they had us at Meryl Streep and we STAYED for the delightful Keegan Michael Key! Yes, that’s right. Go ahead and check it out on Netflix now and come back and listen...2020-12-2156 min

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Grinch-Not-So-Live Musical or WTF Just Happened?Just when I thought I was almost done with the nonstop assaultive nature that this year has inflicted upon us, NBC delivered the not-so-live musical no one was asking for - Dr. Seuss’ Grinch the Musical Live featuring “Glee” alum (TV’s most inappropriate show choir director) Matthew Morrison. Persephone welcomes Grinch expert and old friend Luke Wehner to dissect the who’s, why’s and how’s of this experience and how this stacks up against other “Grinches” in Seuss-story! This is a rousing and hilarious conversation you don’t want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https...2020-12-141h 33

Pop Culture PersephoneWelcome to “The McConnaisance”: Matthew McConaughey and His Memoir Greenlights!This week on the PCP, Persephone and special first-time guest Tia Hawkins discuss Matthew McConaughey and Greenlights, his best-selling memoir based on 36 years of journaling. Join us as we discuss the unmistakable charisma and talent of this Texas native, his expansive 32 year career, and surprising life lessons revealed in Greenlights. Welcome to the World According to McConaughey - filled with introspective journeys, naked bongo playing and an unquenchable curiosity and penchant for adventure! Alright, alright, alright! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-12-071h 11

Pop Culture PersephoneHave Yourself a Very Queer ChristmasOn this week's PCP, we welcome back special holiday hostesses Rachel Drotar and Hannah Storch to discuss the much anticipated The Happiest Season - a gay romantic comedy that just premiered on Hulu. Does this movie deserve to be added to the beloved pantheon of holiday classics such as Home Alone, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Family Stone, is it merely a light confection that misses the mark, or something in between? Packed with star power and chock full of comedians-a-plenty, there is a lot to discuss this week. Spoiler warning so it might make sense to check thi...2020-11-301h 35

Pop Culture PersephoneNovember PCP Purge: Salty Housewives and Forbidden LoveWelcome to the November Purge where Persephone dishes on some favorite TV shows you've either seen too many advertisements for or are hearing about for the first time! A teacher/student romance on the verge of imploding is the subject of the FX for Hulu's mini-series A Teacher starring House of Card's Rooney Mara and Love, Victor/Love, Simon star Nick Robinson. This is not some Lifetime movie treatment of a tawdry subject, but a well-paced exploration of the ramifications of student/teacher breaches of trust. A must see! On a much lighter note, Persephone explores the premiere episode o...2020-11-1650 min

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Madonna Fan (Not a "Stan) Episode Part 2It's part 2 of this episode where Persephone and Madonna expert - and friend Aaron Morrow - discuss even more of our problematic queen's hits, misses, and general pervasive influence over popular culture. Not one for humility, Madonna will be the first to tell you that she was there first! Welcome to this very boozy episode filled with so many Madonna factoids, the biggest hater might have to recognize the queen! Keep bowing! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-11-121h 33

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Madonna Fan (Not “Stan”) Episode Part 1Bow down! Persephone is joined by fellow Madonna superfan and old friend Aaron Morrow to discuss our problematic queen, her many incarnations, her triumphs, missteps, partnerships, and musical and cultural journey. As Madonna holes up in a non-descript location with a writer Diablo Cody to develop the script/story for her biopic (I’m not feeling great about this) it’s a fitting time to look back and see how we got to this place. I recommend this drunken podcast to even those Madonna haters out there - learn why two 40-somethings just can’t quit our material girl! Also, Aar...2020-11-092h 23

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Evil Men Do: Keith Raniere and the NXIVM CultThis episode is all about sex monster/MLM huckster/criminal Keith Raniere and his sex and enslavement cult - hidden in the guise of professional development company, NXIVM. Always be wary of anything this deceptive to pronounce! Persephone introduces you to some of the more excellent programs surrounding this shocking cult including HBO's The Vow, Starz's Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult and the podcast Escaping NXIVM. Let this be a cautionary tale to any professional development training program promising "unlimited joy" that makes you wear cheap neck sashes - human branding is probably around the corner. --- Send...2020-11-0252 min

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Belladona is In the Bag: Delightful Witchy Movies to Watch!Something witchy and wonderful this way comes in today's PCP where Persephone introduces some of her favorite whimsical and campy witch-themed movies to special guest hosts McKenzie Merriman and Kate Atherton. Join our coven this week as we unpack hedonism, fertility and Jack Nicholson - sexy/disgusting/both - in the 1987 hit The Witches of Eastwick; fantasize about all the dreamy men (even the problematic serial killer ones) in the fantasy rom-com (1998) Practical Magic; and lastly we discuss whether Elaine the Witch should skip the perils of performing sex magick in 2016's camp horror homage to the 60's, The L...2020-10-192h 18

Pop Culture PersephonePatti Lupone Will Save Your SoulOn this highly anticipated episode of the PCP, Persephone welcomes professional actor/teaching artist/Italian-brother-from-another-mother Michael Manocchio to discuss the indomitable human that is Patti Lupone. Whether it be dazzling audiences on the Broadway stage (Evita, Gypsy, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard), being a featured actress in countless films and television (Witness, Life Goes On, Law and Order, Frasier, Hollywood) Lupone is an icon on a different level. Learn all the reasons you need to love Patti on the next PCP! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-10-121h 49

Pop Culture PersephoneMagical Fantastical and Illogical Romances on Screen Part 2Persephone is once again joined by the amazing Rachel Drotar, my special guest hostess with a smile as winsome as our magical movie golden girl, Sandy Bullock! On part 2 of this week’s PCP, we continue our exploration of romantic, magical, fantastical love stories on screen. We travel to New Orleans for David Fincher’s fantastical sepia color-dipped The Curious Case of Benjamin Button where age becomes much more than a number. The rest of the podcast is a bit of an homage to Sandra Bullock with discussions on the The Lakehouse (I still don’t understand it) and late 90’s...2020-09-281h 57

Pop Culture PersephoneMagical Fantastical and Illogical Romances on Screen Part 1Persephone is joined by poet, performer, friend, and awesome human Rachel Drotar on this week’s PCP where we traverse the rocky and well-traveled world of romantic, magical, fantastical love stories on screen. Yes, we are dipping hard into the late 90’s and early 2000’s with the highly watchable dual timeline “what if” movie, Sliding Doors where we get not one, but two British Gwyneth Paltrows! Did you say you longed for a movie about organ donation and gorilla habitats and Italian/Irish restaurants in Chicago? Look no further than 2000’s Return to Me with a very PG-rated David Duchovny as Bob...2020-09-211h 17

Pop Culture PersephoneGucci x Gaga = MurderOn this week’s PCP, Persephone steps into the world of high fashion, betrayal, money and murder in Milan! Welcome to the House of Gucci where infighting and backstabbing were as common as pistachio gelato on a hot summer day. As we foray into this tangled true crime tale, Persephone reflects on director Ridley Scott’s decision to bestow the role of the controversial Patrizia Reggiani Gucci to Mother Monster herself Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady Gaga. This long awaited “Gucci Project” has been in the works for years, just waiting for the perfect leading lady. I can almost smell...2020-09-1447 min

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Sex-isodeOn today's Pop Culture Persephone we welcome special guest, performer, sex and relationship columnist and health professional to a very horny sex-isode. We focus on the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to sex and sexuality in movies, television and even theatre. Some things we cover are the undeniable appeal of Henry Cavill in Netflix's The Witcher, not-so-sexy sex in Showgirls and The Room, crazy obsessive adultery in Unfaithful, the Game of Thrones rape problem, best friend sex in Y Yu Mama Tambien, and even jellicle sex in Cats. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...2020-09-071h 57

Pop Culture PersephonePop Culture Purge SessionPersephone is joined by creative collaborator and partner in crime Sir William Roger Conners for an end of August PCP purge session. We are dishing on a lot of topics here including convicted murderer Scott Peterson's death penalty reversal; why Ben Affleck portrays the perfect accused man; the upcoming Paris Hilton documentary; the changing landscape of what a movie blockbuster looks like during pandemic; Kristen Wiig as action star/complex villain in the upcoming WW 84; the similarities between Russel Crowe's "hit" road rage movie "Unhinged" and 90's Lifetime Movie "Road Rage"; Rose McGowan against the world; new babies for Rupert Gri...2020-08-311h 30

Pop Culture PersephoneThis Might Hurt a Little - Traumatic Movies that Screwed Up Childhood Part 2On this week's PCP, special guest Hannah Storch continues her conversation with Persephone on more movies we watched as children that broke our brains. Hannah delves into the not-so-happy animated world of 1954's Animal Farm, based on George Orwell's 1945 novella, a satirical look at a downtrodden society - in the guise of farm animals' - blind march towards totalitarianism. You know, light children's fare. Persephone tackles the horrors of menses, high school bullies and religious zealotry in 1976's Carrie, which she watched due to a shitty babysitter at seven years old! This is part 2 of 2 and not to be misse...2020-08-241h 19

Pop Culture PersephoneThis Might Hurt a Little - Traumatic Movies That Screwed Up Childhood Part 1On this week's PCP, special guest/friend/actress/protector of dogs Hannah Storch joins Persephone to discuss some movies we watched as children that fucked us up. An array of disturbing animated, kids, very adult, and some movies that live somewhere in between are discussed on this fun episode. Hannah and Persephone go deep, so this is part 1 of 2! Movies discussed include the animated Brave Little Toaster, Jim Henson's Labyrinth complete with a very pretty cod-piece wearing David Bowie, the abject horror that is Return to Oz and much more. A very cheap bottle of Trader Joe's Pinot Grigio is c...2020-08-171h 17

Pop Culture PersephoneEmmy Nomination Buffet with a Side of Nomi Malone and Charles MansonOn this week’s PCP, Persephone highlights the Emmy nominations, surprises, snubs, predictions and tells you who SHOULD win! Additionally, she revisits 90’s erotic drama and box office disaster “Showgirls,” in the newly released documentary “You Don’t Know Nomi.” Persephone celebrates the return of Netflix’s “Umbrella Academy,” dives in deep with phenom Micaela Cole’s performance in “I May Destroy You,” and takes a different look at Charlie Manson in the Epix limited documnetary series “Helter Skelter: An American Myth.” Literally a smorgasbord for the the pickiest of eaters! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2020-08-031h 14

Pop Culture PersephoneNetflix's Kissing Booth 2 and 365 Days is Oddly Watchable Emotional TerrorismOn this week's episode of PCP, Persephone describes some popular, but ridiculous Netflix hits including The Kissing Booth 2 - #1 movie of the week on Netflix, the problematic AF Polish-made erotic thrilled 365 Days, and a few recommendations of better Netflix and Hulu picks. Persephone also includes a brief tribute to the incredibly talented Naya Rivera who passed away tragically last week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-07-271h 00

Pop Culture PersephoneTraveling to Chromatica with Lady GaGa and FriendsOn this week’s highly anticipated episode, Persephone is joined by GaGa super “stans” McKenzie Merriman and Devon Turchan to talk deeply about Lady GaGa’s 6th studio release Chromatica. GaGa proves heaven is a place not on earth and we also tangent to Johnny Depp's friendship with Tom Petty, Disney shows, confusion over Bella Thorne, that other Italian songstress named Madonna and Sarah Brightman...again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-06-101h 26

Pop Culture PersephoneBritney in the Time of COVID-19Persephone is joined by Roger Conners to discuss how our favorite Cheese grits-eating, eyeliner smearing, Deliah’s closet loving pop star is dealing with the quarantine. Puzzling, perplexing or just as we expected?! We discuss this and much more in this all Britney episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-05-121h 01

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Voyeuristic Thrills of the One World ConcertOn this mini-sode, Persephone discusses a variety of performances from Lady Gaga’s One World At Home concert with the likes of Kesha, JLo, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, and more. We discuss the FX 70s era ERA series Mrs America starring Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne. Lastly, Persephone discusses the brilliant new album by Fiona Apple, pop music’s favorite recluse. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-04-2447 min

Pop Culture PersephoneUltra-Violent Movies Worth Watching Part 2 of 2The drinks continue to flow (especially for Persephone!) as the convo turns to ultra-violent foreign films including Gaspar Noe’s “Irreversible” starring Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci. The conversation ventures into Director Mary Harron’s interpretation of the Bret Easton Ellis’ ode to all things 80s, Trumpian, and violent in “American Psycho.” We take a detour into “Midsommar” then stumble through some confusion regarding the latest iteration of “Little Women” on screen, and finally we get off the train at the mother of all Ultra-violent films, “A Clockwork Orange.” We even have a fun little round of F%^*, Marry, Kill with the movies “Hostel”...2020-04-151h 47

Pop Culture PersephoneUltra-Violent Movies Worth Watching: Part 1 of 2In this week’s episode of the PCP, Persephone is joined by artist and beloved friend McKenzie Merriman to discuss ultra-violence in films, how we view them through an artistic and feminist lens, and how they have impacted our lives. Topics include Tarantino, Natural Born Killers, satire, Oliver Stone, True Romance, and much more! Grab your drink! Part 1 of 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-04-111h 21

Pop Culture PersephoneWhy Aren’t You Watching This?!The PCP highlights some overlooked but excellent programs that you might not know about, but should. This mini-sode highlight’s USA’s Dare Me, Hulu’s High Fidelity, Netflix’s Sex Education, LILO making music again, a very early preview of the biopic series Halston and a Instagram account that most theatre geeks will appreciate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-04-0752 min

Pop Culture PersephoneWhere the Wild Things Are!Artist/performer/baker and librarian Kate Atherton joins Persephone this week to discuss the wild and wonderful(?) world that is Netflix’s Tiger King, Bravo’s Season 8 of Vanderpump Rules, a smattering of TLC reality shows including Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiancée and more! As a bonus, we finish this episode up with Wisdom from Southern delight, Leslie Jordan, whose keeping us smiling during COVID-19 quarantine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-04-031h 39

Pop Culture PersephoneCelebrity COVID-19 Updates: Shit IS Getting RealOn this mini-sode, your Pop Culture Persephone runs down on a list of “the infected” for the week of 3/27 and sadly, those who have passed away. Big accolades to some celebrities including Rihanna, Comedian Mike Birbiglia, Britney Jean Spears and more who are doing their damndest to give back! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-03-2723 min

Pop Culture PersephoneThe Hunt and When Bad Movies Happen to Good Actresses featuring special guest Roger Conners!On this week’s Pop Culture Persephone, Persephone welcomes her first guest and brother from another mother Roger Conners aka The Scream Queer. Roger and Theresa discuss the movie The Hunt, When Bad Movies Happen to Good Actresses, the fascinating life of Roddy formerly The Human Ken Doll, Ben Affleck is a life ruiner, Jennifer Love Hewitt as a concept, not an actress and much more. Persephone also includes a breakthrough flashback with the little known gem Freeway with a 20 year old Reese Witherspoon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-03-251h 09

Pop Culture PersephonePart 2: Pop Culture Distractions During the Time of COVID-19A very special coronavirus edition of Pop Culture Persephone and a part 2 to the previous mini-Sode. A focus on Celebrities giving back for COVID-19, infected celebrities, Captivated: the Trials of Pam Smart as this week’s pop culture hidden gem, a focus on Westworld season 3 premiere, M Knight Shamylan’s attempt at a series and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-03-1941 min

Pop Culture PersephonePart I: What Should I Watch During the Coronavirus Shutdown?A few recommendations of series you can binge and a rare 1970s movie to stream! Enjoy this 20 minute mini-sode ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-03-1420 min

Pop Culture PersephonePop culture Hangover - Bonus Content of Elisabeth Moss in “Her Smell”Persephone wanted to provide a little more content regarding Elisabeth Moss’s musical performances in “Her Smell.” This mini-sode includes abbreviated versions of Moss singing the Bryan Adams cover “Heaven” to her daughter and performing “Another Girl, Another Planet” in full riot girl rawness. Enjoy, popsters! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-03-1006 min

Pop Culture PersephoneAna de Armas Gets the "Blonde" TreatmentInaugural episode focusing on Netflix runaway hit “Love Is Blind”, the actress Ana de Armas, Elisabeth Moss is a self destructive riot girl in this week’s “Hidden Gem”, tik tok is rotting my brain and getting day drunk AF with a Vanderpump Rules super couple and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-pedone/message 2020-03-0730 min

Pop Culture PersephoneIntroducing Pop Culture Persephone!As the self described “goddess of all things pop,” Theresa M Pedone is your go-to guru when your itching to find out pressing matters like who starred in that supermodel 1970’s exploitation film or what’s the relationship-timeline of your favorite diva or how do the worlds of true crime and pop culture intersect or how is reality tv impacting us in sneaky little ways? Like the goddess Persephone, a symbol of rebirth residing in the murky underground, Theresa promises to mine the furthest depths of the pop culture pantheon to bring you the pointless data dump you require! Guests will inc...2020-03-0402 min