Pop This! Podcast Episode 282: Josie and the Pussycats with Erika Thorkelson
Release Date: 05/19/2021
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Summary "Well, we all have our bad days." This week we're talking about the classic '90s film Run Lola Run starring Franka Potente with Sidney from Warriors Bards 'Brews. Also discussed: summer foods, Tik Tok recipes, and Best in Miniature. Show notes: TikTok Recommendations: Lisa: Kaiross by Jenny Erpenbeck (book) Andrea G.: Best in Miniature (TV) Sid: by Ha Vay (music) Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: ...
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Summary "Look, you know I love your strong female POV." Writer and performer Morgan Brayton to discuss the latest season of one of our all-time favourite TV shows, Hacks. Also discussed: terrible shoes, the new Softies album, and the secret joy of reading other people's diaries. Show notes: (Reddit) Recommendations: Lisa: Feel Good (TV) Andrea G.: "" by the Softies (music) Morgan: Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix) Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme...
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Summary "It’s art. And it makes people happy." Our rom-com expert Bridgette Watson joins us to talk about The Idea of You, and also issues a public apology to Anne Hathway. Also discussed: Murder is Easy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Pokerface. Show notes: (Time) Recommendations: Lisa: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (TV) Andrea G.: Murder is Easy (Britbox) Bridgette: Pokerface (TV); Big Mall by Kate Black (book) Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme...
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Juliana Hatfield & Tanya Donelly - Josie & the Pussycats (YouTube)
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Recommendations:
Andrea W.: Fanny (documentary)
Andrea G.: Good Girls (Netflix)
Erika: Space Sweepers (Netflix)
Music credits:
Intro bed: "OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst
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