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Grow Your Law Firm5 Secrets to Creating Compelling Law Firm Videos With Italo RobinsonWelcome to episode 272 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Italo Robinson, Content Producer with Repeak Media. Italo is a dynamic social media manager based in Hawaii, specializing in creating engaging video content for personal injury law firms with AI & Stock footage to avoid long production timelines. What you'll learn about in this episode: 1. The Importance of Purpose in Social Media Content: It is essential to define the purpose of social media content, whether it is for brand awareness, providing value to followers, or generating leads. Creating content that off...
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rePEAKWest Side Story: Sperm to Worm and We'll Live to Regret This!DO's holiday movie consumption: "Spider-Man," "Tik Tik Boom" (1:30); A quick "Single's Inferno" detour (6:30); Spotlight: "West Side Story" (14:15); 2021 reboot first impressions (19:30); The petty queen: Natalie Wood (22:41); An Ansel Elgort disclaimer (26:00); favorite choreography and numbers in the 2021 version (27:40); Broadway origins, "East Side Story" and behind the scenes drama (35:00); Comparing 1961 to 2021 (42:00); Wokeness and the 2021 "West Side Story" (47:00); Grapes!! (1:01); Justice for Chino and his bad edit (1:07); Bright spots in the 2021 version (1:15:45)Links "I Hope This Grief Stays With Me" - Andrew Garfield Fights Back Tears And Celebrates His Mom "20 Insane Stories From The Set Of The Original West Side Story...
2022-01-201h 26rePEAKThe Princess Switch 3: We're Team Vanessa, Plus an Ode to Hot Asian Men (Remy, Hii)Catching up since our last episode: "All Too Well" (10-minute version) and Taylor Swift short film feelings (1:37); BTS at SoFi Stadium and following SUGA and Kim Taehyung on Instagram, plus a prediction (aka a wish from Stephanie) (9:15); Tea on Jennie of BLACKPINK and G-Dragon? (15:00); DO loved "Dune" (17:25); A "Hawkeye" shoutout and fangirling over Florence Pugh (18:25); "And Just Like That" and the fall of Mr. Big (22:27); Spotlight: "The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star" (28:36); Why is Stacy in love with Kevin?! (29:00); Why is "Nashville" Gunnar so hot, but Prince Edward so derpy? (31:28); We're team Vanessa Hudgens again (for now) (33:50); Let's talk about...
2021-12-241h 07rePEAKBTS and K-Pop Nostalgia3:00 the beginning…5:30 why won’t Diana get on the third wave bandwagon??9:20 what brought Stephanie back in the fold? Why BTS? Why now?18:23 the Gen Z of it all and evolution of the idol content ecosystem30:00 the idol-FANtasy relationship36:39 masculinity and gender norms (and a Coffee Prince aside)42:27 trainee system and real talk about the fandom49:23 Easter eggs and physical goodsWe also chat globalization, favorite throwbacks, and more!Links: Brown Eyed Girls "Abracadabra" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofwFr8o8p0Y Big Bang Tribute to H.O.T "Candy" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MrP2WunV...
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rePEAKIn The Heights: "It's So Bright And Dance-y!"Spotlight: "In The Heights" from Broadway sensation to the big screen. Stream now on HBO Max or see in theaters (only if you can do so safely!)Links: Anthony Ramos on "The Tonight Show": https://youtu.be/zG3qTaaTrcU?t=231 Jon Chu "Carnaval Del Barrio" behind the scenes clip: https://twitter.com/jonmchu/status/1403053983292432386?s=20 LA Times Jon Chu profile: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-06-03/in-the-heights-jon-m-chu-movie-musicalsSocial: Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/ Leave...
2021-06-161h 14
rePEAKIn The Heights: "It's So Bright And Dance-y!"Spotlight: "In The Heights" from Broadway sensation to the big screen. Stream now on HBO Max or see in theaters (only if you can do so safely!)Links: Anthony Ramos on "The Tonight Show": https://youtu.be/zG3qTaaTrcU?t=231 Jon Chu "Carnaval Del Barrio" behind the scenes clip: https://twitter.com/jonmchu/status/1403053983292432386?s=20 LA Times Jon Chu profile: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-06-03/in-the-heights-jon-m-chu-movie-musicalsSocial: Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/ Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast...
2021-06-161h 14rePEAKCruella (2021): "...Which Brings Us to Da Butt Moment”News: (0:58) “Gossip Girl” reboot first look; (5:45) ”Jupiter’s Legacy” failing up; (8:24) “Powerpuff Girls” pilot; (11:20) “Riverdale” tangent; (13:42) Olivia Rodrigo “Sour” review; (25:04) Spotlight: Cruella (2021) and 101 Dalmatians (1996); (28:30) most absurd moments from the 1996 version; (33:04) a very 90s movie; (37:24) pick your Cruella; (41:44) who is this movie for; (43:04) “Morning Glory” shout out; (45:20) an “Aloha” joke for exactly 5 people; (46:13) does this origin story make sense; (54:15) sequel what why huh; (59:55) Twitter pitches future villain origin stories; (1:03:10) Glenn Close career appreciation; (1:05:42) Moira Rose tangent; (1:06:23) the movie experience as pet owners; (1:12:31) 1996 a stacked year for the cinemaLinks:- Kristen Bell / Dax Shephard podcast ep: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/kri...
2021-06-091h 16rePEAKCruella (2021): "...Which Brings Us to Da Butt Moment”News: (0:58) “Gossip Girl” reboot first look; (5:45) ”Jupiter’s Legacy” failing up; (8:24) “Powerpuff Girls” pilot; (11:20) “Riverdale” tangent; (13:42) Olivia Rodrigo “Sour” review; (25:04) Spotlight: Cruella (2021) and 101 Dalmatians (1996); (28:30) most absurd moments from the 1996 version; (33:04) a very 90s movie; (37:24) pick your Cruella; (41:44) who is this movie for; (43:04) “Morning Glory” shout out; (45:20) an “Aloha” joke for exactly 5 people; (46:13) does this origin story make sense; (54:15) sequel what why huh; (59:55) Twitter pitches future villain origin stories; (1:03:10) Glenn Close career appreciation; (1:05:42) Moira Rose tangent; (1:06:23) the movie experience as pet owners; (1:12:31) 1996 a stacked year for the cinemaLinks:- Kristen Bell / Dax Shephard podcast ep: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/kristen-bell- Jupiter’s Legacy tweet: https://twitter...
2021-06-091h 16rePEAKCrazy Rich Asians: Love is Love But Money is MoneyLinks: CRA Hollywood Reporter cover story: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/crazy-rich-asians-how-asian-rom-happened-netflix-1130965/ Mahjong scene explained: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/8/17/17723242/crazy-rich-asians-movie-mahjong How CRA got a $17M watch for the movie: https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2018/8/23/the-story-of-the-rolex-paul-newman-daytona-in-crazy-rich-asians Jon Chu's letter to Coldplay for "Yellow": https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/read-crazy-rich-asians-director-s-letter-coldplay-yellow-1135826/Social: Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/ Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2021-05-261h 13rePEAKCrazy Rich Asians: Love is Love But Money is MoneyLinks: CRA Hollywood Reporter cover story: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/crazy-rich-asians-how-asian-rom-happened-netflix-1130965/ Mahjong scene explained: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/8/17/17723242/crazy-rich-asians-movie-mahjong How CRA got a $17M watch for the movie: https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2018/8/23/the-story-of-the-rolex-paul-newman-daytona-in-crazy-rich-asians Jon Chu's letter to Coldplay for "Yellow": https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/read-crazy-rich-asians-director-s-letter-coldplay-yellow-1135826/Social: Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/ Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a...
2021-05-261h 13rePEAKComing 2 America (2021), plus Bennifer is back?!News: Bennifer the reboot?! And a stroll down celebrity couple memory lane (1:00); Yuh-Jung Youn and Brad Pitt at the Oscars (7:50); "Minor Feelings" A24 adaptation (12:00); first impressions on set photos from Lucille Ball movie (15:00); Dev Patel and a quick "Skins" detour (20:00); Spotlight: "Coming to America" (1988) vs. "Coming 2 America" (2021) (25:26) Links:- Daniel Kaluuya Salt Bae SNL: https://youtu.be/93ByJ2dZEE4- The real story behind Youn Yuh-Jung at the Oscars, Twitter Thread Part 1: https://twitter.com/NickCho/status/1386926079437250560?s=20 ...Twitter Thread Part 2: https://twitter.com/asunnydisposish/status/1386777817640095745?s=20 Dev Patel in "The Green Knight", trailer: https://w...
2021-05-121h 04rePEAKComing 2 America (2021), plus Bennifer is back?!News: Bennifer the reboot?! And a stroll down celebrity couple memory lane (1:00); Yuh-Jung Youn and Brad Pitt at the Oscars (7:50); "Minor Feelings" A24 adaptation (12:00); first impressions on set photos from Lucille Ball movie (15:00); Dev Patel and a quick "Skins" detour (20:00); Spotlight: "Coming to America" (1988) vs. "Coming 2 America" (2021) (25:26) Links:- Daniel Kaluuya Salt Bae SNL: https://youtu.be/93ByJ2dZEE4- The real story behind Youn Yuh-Jung at the Oscars, Twitter Thread Part 1: https://twitter.com/NickCho/status/1386926079437250560?s=20 ...Twitter Thread Part 2: https://twitter.com/asunnydisposish/status/1386777817640095745?s=20 Dev Patel in "The Green Knight", trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s...
2021-05-121h 04rePEAKMortal Kombat (1995 v. 2021): "Get Over Here!"News: "HIMYM" spin-off reactions (3:20); "LOTR's" on Amazon crazy budget (9:00); Cheat corner: "The Broken Hearts Gallery" (10:15); Why is Aidan coming back to "SATC" reboot?! (13:00); Shameless "Shadow & Bone" plug (16:30); Spotlight: "Mortal Kombat" (17:20); MK's impact on the video game rating system (23:00); The legacy of MK's iconic theme song "Techno Syndrome" (25:15); Revisiting what we loved about the 1995 movie (28:00); The (many) failings of the 2021 reboot (37:00)Links: Mortal Kombat XI Fatalities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmotNoSC1C8 Mortal Kombat Home Release Commercial: https://youtu.be/c8l8MwPap5I https://slate.com/culture/2021/04/mortal-kombat-movie-theme-immortals-techno-syndrome-interview.html Sonya's Bad Blowout...
2021-04-281h 12rePEAKMortal Kombat (1995 v. 2021): "Get Over Here!"News: "HIMYM" spin-off reactions (3:20); "LOTR's" on Amazon crazy budget (9:00); Cheat corner: "The Broken Hearts Gallery" (10:15); Why is Aidan coming back to "SATC" reboot?! (13:00); Shameless "Shadow & Bone" plug (16:30); Spotlight: "Mortal Kombat" (17:20); MK's impact on the video game rating system (23:00); The legacy of MK's iconic theme song "Techno Syndrome" (25:15); Revisiting what we loved about the 1995 movie (28:00); The (many) failings of the 2021 reboot (37:00)Links: Mortal Kombat XI Fatalities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmotNoSC1C8 Mortal Kombat Home Release Commercial: https://youtu.be/c8l8MwPap5I https://slate.com/culture/2021/04/mortal-kombat-movie-theme-immortals-techno-syndrome-interview.html Sonya's Bad Blowout in '95...
2021-04-281h 12rePEAKFearless (Taylor's Version) BONUS!rePEAK Social Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/ Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/repeak/message
2021-04-1445 minrePEAKFearless (Taylor's Version) BONUS!rePEAK Social Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/ Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/repeak/message
2021-04-1445 minrePEAKWandaVision: “It’s Been Agatha All Along” (Off-Key)News Items: #ReleaseAyerCut (2:18); ...and #ReleaseNC17MrsDoubtfire? (4:12); is the Age of Re-dos a good thing? (5:39); the new Suicide Squad (7:44); Ally McBeal reboot rumors (10:00); Gilmore Girls tangent (18:52); Spotlight: Marvel's first proper foray into TV: "WandaVision" on Disney+ (25:07); fandom and anti-fandom...can any of us live?? (57:18); The Falcon & The Winter Soldier first thoughts (1:09:20) Links: Agatha All Along (Trap Remix): https://twitter.com/lelandphilpot/status/1363286213390696455?s=21 Little Boy Loves Dead Fish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hypR82gOvts Happy Endings Quarantine Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvMZTnhHnUU rePEAK Social Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.co...
2021-04-071h 14rePEAKJustice League: "Disgraced filmmaker Joss Whedon" vs. The Snyder CutSeason Premiere! We discuss and compare 2017's Justice League, directed by Joss Whedon, to the much anticipated and fan-campaigned #SnyderCut from Zack Snyder, just released on HBO Max. With special guest, Justin Pansacola.*ALL OF OUR EPISODES ARE SPOILER-HEAVY*Follow us on social: Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-241h 04rePEAKJustice League: "Disgraced filmmaker Joss Whedon" v. The Snyder CutSeason Premiere! We discuss and compare 2017's Justice League, directed by Joss Whedon, to the much anticipated and fan-campaigned #SnyderCut from Zack Snyder, just released on HBO Max. With special guest, Justin Pansacola.*ALL OF OUR EPISODES ARE SPOILER-HEAVY*Follow us on social: Follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rePEAKpod Follow @rePEAKpod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repeakpod/Leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice me...
2021-03-241h 04rePEAKTo All The Boys: Always And Forever "No, B*tch! Pat That Sh*t In!" S2 FinaleEpisode Notes:News Items: 1997 “Cinderella” is finally on Disney+ (1:00); “Wicked” film adaptation (1:50); GameStop adaptations on top of adaptations (11:00); Happy anniversary to “Parasite’s” Oscar win (13:00); Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” adaptation coming to Amazon Prime (14:00); Spotlight: “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” (16:00); K-pop bops in the third movie (20:00); Ross Butler vs. Charles Melton: a showdown (26:00); why does DO love “Anne of Green Gables”? (30:00); book vs movie main differences (33:00); debating the viability of cross-country college relationships (37:00); the very un-sneaky recasting of John Ambrose (45:00); Margot is too well-adjusted (48:00); missed opportunities and Stephanie’s biggest grape ever...
2021-02-121h 15rePEAKTo All The Boys: Always And Forever "No, B*tch! Pat That Sh*t In!" S2 FinaleEpisode Notes:News Items: 1997 “Cinderella” is finally on Disney+ (1:00); “Wicked” film adaptation (1:50); GameStop adaptations on top of adaptations (11:00); Happy anniversary to “Parasite’s” Oscar win (13:00); Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” adaptation coming to Amazon Prime (14:00); Spotlight: “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” (16:00); K-pop bops in the third movie (20:00); Ross Butler vs. Charles Melton: a showdown (26:00); why does DO love “Anne of Green Gables”? (30:00); book vs movie main differences (33:00); debating the viability of cross-country college relationships (37:00); the very un-sneaky recasting of John Ambrose (45:00); Margot is too well-adjusted (48:00); missed opportunities and Stephanie’s biggest grape ever (51:00)...
2021-02-121h 15rePEAK'The Flight Attendant': "She's in Big Doodoo"News Items: K-Stew first look as Diana (00:43); Natalie Portman and Vox Lux tangent (3:49); Harry Potter goes to TV? (8:16); Snyder Cut update (15:39); Min Jin Lee's "Free Food For Millionaires" coming to Netflix (16:53); the dark history of double eyelid surgery (18:24); young Wonka: Tom Holland v. Timothée Chalamet (20:52); Timmy and Luca to reunite for a cannibal love story! (24:50); Stephanie is so f*ng excited about Mighty Ducks reboot (29:52); Days of Our Lives tangent (32:24); Spotlight: HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" (34:56); [FRENETIC JAZZ MUSIC] almost ended DO (35:56); Sonoya Mizuno recasting (40:31); book differences (42:50); Cassie does the DUMBEST shit (48:04); "it's an aggressive dress to pack" (53:09); "E...
2021-02-031h 15rePEAK'The Flight Attendant': "She's in Big Doodoo"News Items: K-Stew first look as Diana (00:43); Natalie Portman and Vox Lux tangent (3:49); Harry Potter goes to TV? (8:16); Snyder Cut update (15:39); Min Jin Lee's "Free Food For Millionaires" coming to Netflix (16:53); the dark history of double eyelid surgery (18:24); young Wonka: Tom Holland v. Timothée Chalamet (20:52); Timmy and Luca to reunite for a cannibal love story! (24:50); Stephanie is so f*ng excited about Mighty Ducks reboot (29:52); Days of Our Lives tangent (32:24); Spotlight: HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" (34:56); [FRENETIC JAZZ MUSIC] almost ended DO (35:56); Sonoya Mizuno recasting (40:31); book differences (42:50); Cassie does the DUMBEST shit (48:04); "it's an aggressive dress to pack" (53:09); "Eighth G...
2021-02-031h 15rePEAK'The Queen's Gambit': "Are They About To Have an Orgy Right Now?!"News Items: Aaron Sorkin’s questionable stab at “I Love Lucy” (1:00); "Justice League" drama strikes again (5:00); what the FUCK is this “Sex and the City” reboot title?? (5:15); “The Great Gatsby” public domain goodness (10:00); Stephanie’s 'cheat': “Promising Young Woman” (12:00); “To All The Boys: Always and Forever” looks bomb (14:00); Spotlight: “The Queen’s Gambit” (15:00); all book adaptations should be miniseries (18:00); book vs tv differences (19:00); Anya Taylor Joy vs. Ana de Armas (25:00); DO feels the sexual vibes (29:00); who had a better glow-up: Dudley from “Harry Potter” or Daniel from “Love, Actually”? (32:00); “the pill as a power” (36:00); Jolene and balancing race relations (42:00); chess sets are selling like hot cakes (44...
2021-01-201h 00rePEAK'The Queen's Gambit': "Are They About To Have an Orgy Right Now?!"News Items: Aaron Sorkin’s questionable stab at “I Love Lucy” (1:00); "Justice League" drama strikes again (5:00); what the FUCK is this “Sex and the City” reboot title?? (5:15); “The Great Gatsby” public domain goodness (10:00); Stephanie’s 'cheat': “Promising Young Woman” (12:00); “To All The Boys: Always and Forever” looks bomb (14:00); Spotlight: “The Queen’s Gambit” (15:00); all book adaptations should be miniseries (18:00); book vs tv differences (19:00); Anya Taylor Joy vs. Ana de Armas (25:00); DO feels the sexual vibes (29:00); who had a better glow-up: Dudley from “Harry Potter” or Daniel from “Love, Actually”? (32:00); “the pill as a power” (36:00); Jolene and balancing race relations (42:00); chess sets are selling like hot cakes (44:45); w...
2021-01-201h 00rePEAKrePEAK Podcast TrailerSo what is rePEAK, anyway? Check out this trailer to give you an idea. Then be sure to listen to full episodes, available on iTunes, Spotify, and most places where podcasts are found.Leave us a review! https://ratethispodcast.com/repeak--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/repeak/message
2021-01-0801 minrePEAK'Bridgerton': It's the Butt-cheeks (and Regé-Jean Page) For MeNews Items: Nigerian youth take on Star Wars (0:29); “Evermore” track check-in (1:47); Spotlight: Netflix's new hit, the first from its deal with Shondaland, “Bridgerton” (3:10); the music (3:55); what IS a “romance” novel? (6:50); demystifying “bodice ripping” (8:51); we talk about THAT controversial scene (11:02); book v. show differences and adaptation challenges (17:22); chemistry? (34:32); feminist? (44:17); Penelope & Eloise -- and THAT reveal (49:49); grapes: the wigs! (56:55); "I told everyone the Queen did cocaine!" (57:30); the brothers aren't hot (58:25); ...like SO not hot Stephanie wants a recast! (1:00:58); make someone gay! (1:02:13); romance sexy talk (1:04:50); Stephanie likes Regency-era now?? (1:11:35) Links: These Nigerian kids are creating epic sci-fi short films using their phones...
2021-01-061h 20rePEAK'Wonder Woman 1984': No D*ck is Worth Losing God-like Superpowers For.News Items: “Sex and the City” HBO Max revival rumors (1:00); Stephanie’s been binge-watching EVERYTHING: “The Flight Attendant,” “Love Life,” “Bridgerton” (5:30); Spotlight: “Wonder Woman: 1984” (8:20); the trappings of a “check box” sequel (15:00); “Wonder Woman: Pretty People Problems” (22:00); “OMG it’s the fucking ‘Aladdin’ plot” (25:30); what does it mean to be a ‘female superhero’? (29:00); who leaves PARIS for D.C.?! (34:00); “Dr. Minerva actually wished to be in ‘CATS’” (36:00); Max Lord and his Asian baby?? (40:00); give us a Themiscyra movie! (47:00); let’s be honest, Diana Prince is probably not a fun hang (50:35); brief thoughts on “Soul” and our favorite Pixar movies (56:00)Links: "The cooking rat completes his ratatouille"...
2020-12-301h 01rePEAK'Wonder Woman 1984': No D*ck is Worth Losing God-like Superpowers For.News Items: “Sex and the City” HBO Max revival rumors (1:00); Stephanie’s been binge-watching EVERYTHING: “The Flight Attendant,” “Love Life,” “Bridgerton” (5:30); Spotlight: “Wonder Woman: 1984” (8:20); the trappings of a “check box” sequel (15:00); “Wonder Woman: Pretty People Problems” (22:00); “OMG it’s the fucking ‘Aladdin’ plot” (25:30); what does it mean to be a ‘female superhero’? (29:00); who leaves PARIS for D.C.?! (34:00); “Dr. Minerva actually wished to be in ‘CATS’” (36:00); Max Lord and his Asian baby?? (40:00); give us a Themiscyra movie! (47:00); let’s be honest, Diana Prince is probably not a fun hang (50:35); brief thoughts on “Soul” and our favorite Pixar movies (56:00)Links: "The cooking rat completes his ratatouille"...
2020-12-301h 01rePEAKAn Ode to the Queen of Christmas, Mariah CareyMariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Apple TV+ special (00:43); Stephanie’s first listen and live reaction to Mariah’s “Oh Santa” feat. Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson music video (2:12); Mariah shares the mic - strategy or growth? (3:43); our fave Christmas song covers...are v basic (9:22); “All I Want For Christmas is You” and Mariah’s legacy (11:54); #JusticeForGlitter (19:47); we cheat discuss "Happiest Season" and surrounding critiques (21:13); Diana tries to explain the absurd racist plot framework to Freeform's "Angry Angel" (28:24); Christmas (and other) performance tangents...including a Stephanie revelation involving HILARY RODHAM CLINTON! (30:30); "Baby It's Cold Outside": The Woke Remix (34:29)Links:- “Oh Santa” music video...
2020-12-2540 minrePEAKA Taylor Swift Emergency Pod: Breaking down 'evermore'First impressions (0:57); we duke it out - evermore or folklore?? (5:06); "sister" album? double album? (7:19); we play "repeat, skip, cut" (musical version "fuck, marry, kill") for each track (12:48); evermore special? (1:04:44); what does a folklore/evermore tour look like? (1:06:14); Emily Dickinson connection? (1:10:55); News items: Disney Investor Day slate announcements (1:12:48)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/repeak/message
2020-12-161h 23rePEAK'The Crown' Season 4: "This is the Stuff of Which Fairytales Are Made"News Items: Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” studio sessions on Disney Plus — we have feelings (1:20); HBO Max’s crazy 2021 film slate strategy (14:45); Is “The New Mutants” worth a rent? (20:00); “The Grinch” musical starring Matthew Morrison: why? Just why. (24:47); “The Crown” season 4: a deep dive (27:00)Links: Matt Morrison as The Grinch...the. terror. https://twitter.com/Sylvia42687591/status/1336858176684249088 "The Crown's Majestic Untruths" The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/12/crown-netflix-fact-fiction/617278/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/repeak/message
2020-12-091h 26rePEAKNetflixmas Spectacular!: 'The Princess Switch,' 'Dash & Lily,' 'Holidate' and moreNews Items: "Wonder Woman 1984" release strategy (0:59); "Lilo & Stitch" live action rumors (4:52); “Waiting to Exhale” going to TV (7:26); Jane Austen adaptations will NEVER die *insert eyeroll here*...“Modern Austen” coming to the CW (8:15); Ratatouille the Musical on TikTok! (10:11); Vanessa Hudgens - to stan or not to stan? (12:06); Spotlights: “The Princess Switch” and “The Princess Switch 2: Switched Again” (14:16); “The Holidate”: come for Emma Roberts + poor man’s Chris Hemsworth, leave b/c of the lazy, racist screenwriting (18:08); *Seinfeld voice* WHAT’S the deal with Netflix movies based in Chicago? (30:25); Spotlight: “Dash & Lily” (32:09); Links: - “Broadway Is Closed, But Ratatouille the Musical Is Cooking on TikTok” (Vulture...
2020-11-251h 08rePEAK‘Cinderella’ in the 90s: Brandy & Whitney’s iconic TV musical, plus ‘Ever After’News Items: ‘Joe Biden: The Remix’ and other election feels (1:10); Why “Cinderella” is the most famous (and most repeated) story of all time (13:00); a Disney live-action remake detour (17:00); lead chemistry in “Ever After” v. the ‘97 musical (19:00); favorite songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (25:00); where the f*ck is the ‘97 adaptation’s soundtrack?! And Brandy’s resurgence (28:00); where we stand on musicals and their many adaptations (31:00); should every generation have their own version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”? (36:00); the significance of watching a Filipino prince charming (42:50); where the f*ck is the Brandy and Whitney’s “Cinderella”?! (46:00); looking back on our “Ever After” first impress...
2020-11-111h 11rePEAK'The Craft' (2020): How Woke is Too Woke?Halloween bonus episode! *SPOILERS AHEAD*News Items: Peacock's "Saved by the Bell" reboot has major "Degrassi" vibes (1:10); Stephanie wants Gabriel Byrne to be her therapist, but we're here for the new "In Treatment" reboot (9:15); the significance of casting Lee Min Ho in Apple TV's upcoming "Pachinko" adaptation (12:20); spotlight: "The Craft" (1996) vs. "The Craft: Legacy" (2020) (19:00)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @rePEAKpodEmail us at repeakco@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/repeak/message
2020-10-311h 05rePEAK'The Haunting of Hill House' will f*ck you up (ft. Jordan Hamessley)*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: Legally Blonde 3 reunites Reese and Mindy - hopefully in a good way? (00:54); follow @rePEAKpod on Twitter for all the latest revival/reboot news! (7:51); "I Know What You Did Last Summer" comes to TV (7:57); hope we didn't curse Freddie Prinze Jr. + Sarah Michelle Gellar #couplegoals (8:40); One Tree Hill's Nathan Scott looking like a fiiine salt and pepper SLICE (9:17); male blondes - DO they have more fun? (12:14); The Bachelor/Housewives tangent (16:59); Spotlight on: “The Haunting of Hill House” feat. Hill House expert and self-proclaimed horror nerd, Jordan Hamessley (22:58); Jordan breaks down t...
2020-10-281h 16rePEAK'Scream' Franchise: "Can You Really Stab Someone In the Skull Like That?"We're back for Season 2! *Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: “The Witches” remake trailer & Stephanie’s Anne Hathaway “growth” (1:15); An “Emily in Paris” detour (2:50); Scream! & DO’s first impressions (12:50); Drew Barrymore as the OG Ned Stark (18:00); teen TV royalty cameos (20:00); “diversity” in “Scream 2” (24:00); DO’s “Scream 2” cringe-worthy scenes (26:50); TV shows within shows and a “Passions” digression (32:00); Scream 4 & scream queen Emma Roberts (36:00); Which “Scream” is the scariest? (51:00); casting sliding doors (57:00); Gale & Dewey: a relationship born out of trauma (1:05:00); violence in the media (1:09:00); meta-on-crack and our official rankings (1:12:00)Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @rePEAKpod
2020-10-151h 14rePEAKMulan (2020): We're Not Mad, We're Just DisappointedIt’s our Season 1 Finale!!*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: “Dune” trailer (1:18); “Scream” lives on (04:38); “Old-ish” spinoff (08:15); the “High Fidelity” Season 2 that could have been (09:27); “Mulan” spotlight (12:15); did we like anything about the live action remake? (19:18); spoiler: Stephanie did NOT like the phoenix (23:42); we pitch Mulan on Broadway (30:46); ok we DID like the curls (33:14); justice for Mushu (34:42); are any corporate attempts at “authenticity” authentic? (37:14); Xtina back in the House of Mouse (40:10); JUSTICE FOR LEA SALONGA (41:43); we pitch a better cameo for Ming-Na Wen (46:52); Li Shang, sexual awakening icon (49:31); like forreal, Stephanie HATE...
2020-09-161h 10rePEAKHigh Fidelity*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned* News Items: DC FanDome trailers: “WW84,” “The Batman,” “Suicide Squad” (00:56); “High Fidelity” the film? we don’t get it! (11:30); "High Fidelity" the show? we want a Season 2! (22:57); Jake Lacy aka “The Vest” aka “Fran” is the new James Marsden (24:32); Top 5 Celebrity Couples Who, If They Broke Up, Would Convince Us That Love Is Dead (25:53); Race, Gender, & Sexual Orientation: the Remix (40:25); the Zoë/Hulu break-up (46:59); All-Time Top 5 Most Memorable TV Heartbreaks (54:19); Top 5 (Bottom 5?) Obsessive Insecure Whiny Ass White Men (1:00:48); music accessibility (1:09:15); “2 seconds” on Thomas Doherty (1:15:36); Top 5 Most Beautiful Children of Two Celebrities (1:19:49); WHAT I...
2020-08-261h 27rePEAKEpisodes We Love: Normal PeopleWe're on summer break! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this re-airing of one of our favorite early episodes.*Spoilers Ahead* We kick off our “Normal People” extravaganza with some news items: “Parent Trap” reboot (1:20); a fan’s ridiculous dream “Glee” reboot (11:00); A Taylor Swift check-in and that “Killing Eve” cover (20:00). *Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned* Spotlight on: “Normal People” book vs. TV show first impressions (25:10). Let’s talk about sex (and “Normal People”)! (0:01); money — there’s something so corrupt and sexy about it (24:19); platonic vs. romantic male-female relationships (30:00); everybody is weird (44:00); dat b, helen (45:10...
2020-08-191h 50rePEAKThe Sun is Also a Star*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: The NBA returns and “Black is King” is a revelation (1:00); Disney pivots upcoming “Mulan” release to PVOD (12:20); another “Dirty Dancing” remake? [insert puke emoji here] (22:40); spotlight on: “The Sun is Also a Star” (28:00); Charles Melton and Yara Shahidi might be the hottest human beings we’ve ever seen (32:00); the awkwardness of THAT karaoke scene (36:20); notable differences between the book and the movie (38:25); Nicola Yoon and David Yoon: YA power couple (47:00); cultural touch points for both main characters (57:28); we pour one out for the Korean dining experience and BCD t...
2020-08-121h 33rePEAKHappy 25th Birthday, Clueless! (Plus, the Emmas)*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: Our childhood dreams come true: a "Wishbone" reboot is in the works (1:00); HBO Max picks up a Calm adaptation (5:45); Spotlight on: "Clueless" (1995) "Emma" (1996), and "Emma" (2020) (8:35); a treasure trove of "Clueless" trivia (11:30); Iconic quotes and scenes from "Clueless" (35:45); we need to talk about the "Emmas" (45:00); period piece ballroom dancing is so hot (1:04:44); Anna Taylor-Joy, star on the rise (1:08:29); we put “Emma” in the vault and lock the door (1:15:08); daddy-daughter pairs (1:16:06); Amy Heckerling serving modern adaptation master class (1:24:07); "Emma" 1996 cast (1:33:14); WTF is that crumb game?? (1:37:56); "BLAST FROM THE PAS...
2020-07-291h 51rePEAKClaudia Kishi 4eva! The Baby-Sitters Club Then and Now*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: The Fast and the Furious go to space (2:49); our first writers room pitch (6:04); E. Alex Jung the profile master: Michaela Coel, Thandie Newton (6:52); Jude Law as Hot Hook in Disney’s upcoming live-action Peter Pan (12:59); The Wonder Years but Black? (14:51); the legacy of Long Duk Dong and racist Mickey Rooney (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) (20:10); Spotlight on The Baby-Sitters Club (24:45); Scholastic book fairs (28:15); Diana IS Kristy (28:24); Stephanie is a Stacey/Claudia (31:49); cast chemistry and BSC movie (39:12); gross age gap gripe (44:12); Netflix revival (52:23); Sex And The City (53:36); charac...
2020-07-221h 33rePEAKThe Half of It*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: Beyonce’s “Black is King” visual album announcement (1:00); Margot Robbie and Millie Bobby Brown to lead new Pirates and Sherlock productions, respectively (4:18); confessions of female-led movies we haven’t watched but probably should have (9:04); upcoming “Nancy Wu Done It” project (11:00); Diana knows nothing about Baby-Sitters Club (15:17); Spotlight on: Netflix teen rom-com “The Half Of It” (25:29); Alice Wu is a badass (32:13); platonic love (34:52); why Squahamish? and why Netflix? (39:22); that kiss!! (43:04); Stephanie has gripes (47:23); we debate the term “gripes” (47:27); Stephanie is psychic (51:37); ABBA/A-Teens/S Club 7 (53:34); we still can’t agree on “...
2020-07-151h 25rePEAKHamilton*Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned*News Items: Ye is (allegedly) running for president this year. Yeezus help us all (1:00); "Beavis and Butt-head" and "Daria" reboots (4:00); Spotlight on: “Hamilton”! (10:23); the live show experience v. the live-show-as-a-movie experience (16:00); the show’s controversial erasure of slavery (19:00); the immigrant perspective and representation behind the curtain (24:50); swooning over Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, plus a “Blackish” extended universe detour (29:00); let’s be honest, Dakota Johnson is probably a fun hang (39:00); Stephanie’s high school historical crushes (40:56); Diana’s somewhat concerning news addiction (45:00); Anthony Ramos and the upcom...
2020-07-081h 25rePEAKrePEAK Teaser Episode (Debut!!)Welcome to the very first episode of rePEAK!We’re a pop culture podcast covering reboots, remakes, revivals and everything in between — because nothing on our screens is original anymore. rePEAK is hosted by Diana Olympia and Stephanie Kim, two former colleagues-turned-friends who love to nerd out about the state of the media industry, movies, TV, books, and celebrity gossip. We kick-off by expressing our love for Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, then by answering a little questionnaire:- What’s one remake that should never have been made?- What’s one “in-the-wor...
2020-06-3055 minrePEAKWatchmenNews items: “Love, Victor” first impressions, plus representation and authenticity in casting (1:00); unfortunate Ansel Elgort allegations and possible “West Side Story” recastings (8:50); Spotify podcast acquisitions, including DC properties (10:15) *Our episodes are very spoiler heavy. You’ve been warned* Spotlight on: “Watchmen,” the 2019 HBO mini series vs. the 2009 Zack Snyder film (14:20); the history of “Watchmen” and the saga of DC vs. Alan Moore (25:00); Ta-Nehisi Coates and the inspiration for remixing the graphic novel for the HBO mini series, plus Black representation in the writers’ room (31:00); Zack Snyder and his long history of bombs (47:00) giant squids, WTF? (50:10); the miniseries and its perspective on polic...
2020-06-301h 14rePEAKRepresentation in the Workplace & Media ft. the "Olivia Pope of Diversity," Dr. Akilah CadetWe’re taking a break from our usual content-focused format this episode to talk about racism in corporate America and the Black Lives Matter movement.We welcome our first-ever guest, Dr. Akilah Cadet, to discuss the importance of diversity and representation in the workplace, media, and publishing. Dr. Cadet is the founder of the diversity consulting firm, Change Cadet, and has worked with a wide range of organizations including Google, Everlane, Lululemon (plus many others) to educate them on the importance of belonging. Follow Dr. Cadet on Instagram and Twitter @changecadet, subscribe and listen to the Change Ca...
2020-06-3042 min
The Q NowThe Q - Ep. 305 - To the ExtremeNope, this is not a Vanilla Ice album from 1991...It's the newest episode of the Q. This week we welcome Brandon Travis a extreme sports junkie that is heavily into Base Jumping and Skydiving. Brandon discusses his early days of getting into the extreme sports and what those first few times were like. Also, he took a not so travelled route to base jumping and spills the beans on that. The guys get into to talking about Trump and how he was unable to get the repeak of Obamacare done even though he had majorities in both th...
2017-03-2758 minThe Left HookThe Q - Ep. 305 - To the ExtremeNope, this is not a Vanilla Ice album from 1991...It's the newest episode of the Q. This week we welcome Brandon Travis a extreme sports junkie that is heavily into Base Jumping and Skydiving. Brandon discusses his early days of getting into the extreme sports and what those first few times were like. Also, he took a not so travelled route to base jumping and spills the beans on that. The guys get into to talking about Trump and how he was unable to get the repeak of Obamacare done even though he had majorities in both th...
2017-03-2758 min