Episode 61: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has arrived, streaming now on Disney+. This year’s lineup is stacked with icons: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Salt‑N‑Pepa & Warren Zevon. Tune in as we celebrate the artists who shaped generations — serving charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent on stage.
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Episode 60: Michael Meets Weird Al: A Parody Pilgrimage
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In this delightfully WEIRD installment of Pop Periscope, Christina and Michael recount his unforgettable experience meeting the one and only Weird Al Yankovic on his "Bigger and Weirder Tour". From backstage nerves to accordion-induced awe, Michael shares his personal highlights and surreal moments from their fan encounter with the parody legend. But the episode doesn’t stop at selfies and setlists—we dive into the big questions: Could Weird Al ever headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Why isn’t he in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? This episode celebrates the genius, humor, and...
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Episode 59: Is Andor the Star Wars Series We've Been Waiting For?
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Christina and Michael dive deep into the Star Wars universe. Today’s spotlight: Andor. Is it the crown jewel of Star Wars storytelling? They’re asking the big questions: dissecting Andor’s gritty brilliance, its place in the canon, and how it stacks up against fan favorites like The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew. Plus, they explore the show’s striking parallels to real-world history. Spoiler Alert: This episode includes detailed discussion of Andor, including key plot points and the finale. If you haven’t seen it yet, you might want to catch up before listening
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Episode 58: Food, Rides & Finish Lines - Crystal Runs a Disney 10K
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Join Crystal as she takes us on a magical run through Epcot at Disney World, conquering a 10K! With her family by her side, she shares the challenges of navigating the park, from tackling food allergies to handling motion sickness on rides. Plus, she talks about staying at a Disney resort and how it enhanced their trip. And for those looking to maximize ride time, Crystal dives into purchasing the Lightning Lane Premium Pass, sharing how it helped them skip the long lines and make the most of their visit. We also touch on the excitement surrounding Universal's brand-new theme park, Epic...
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Episode 57: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominees! This year's contenders include: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden & The White Stripes. Tara and Christina dive into the nominations, sharing personal anecdotes about these iconic artists. They also weigh in on their personal picks versus who they believe will ultimately secure a spot in this year's Hall of Fame class.
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Episode 56: Celebrating 50 Years of Saturday Night Live
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Join Christina & Tara as they celebrate 50 years of comedy history on Saturday Night Live! In this episode, they explore the captivating documentaries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night and Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, as well as iconic specials like SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special. Plus, they share their personal favorite cast members and sketches from the show's legendary run. Tune in for a fun and nostalgic trip down memory lane!
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Episode 55: The Worst/Most WTF Christmas Songs
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For this holiday season, we found the worst/most WTF Christmas songs out there.
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Episode 54: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony
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It's time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 that aired on Disney+. Inductees include: Cher, Kool & The Gang, Dionne Warwick, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne & Dave Matthews Band. We review the very long ceremony and also talk about Jack White touring, going to Sizzler & Tara's cat Tizzy makes an appearance.
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Episode 53: Shoot the Sh*t - 9/28/24
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There's been a lot of drama going down in the music world lately. We're talking about Jane's Addictions onstage brawl, Dave Grohl's infidelity & surprise baby, Diddy in jail, Beyonce shut out of the CMA's, Chappell Roan's mental health and Oasis reuniting. Christina also talks about seeing Pulp & Green Day in concert.
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Episode 52: The Sad State of Concerts & Tours This Year
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We can all agree that going to concerts has definetly changed in the last few years. This time we're disecting what's going on with concerts and why this year hits differently. We're looking into what's behind the price surging, slow ticket sales and why big named artists are suddently cancelling their shows. We also talk about Jack White's suprise new album drop and why the pop girlies are having a brat girl summer.
info_outlineIt's time for a concert roundup of some of the shows we've seen this year. Crystal talks about Chris Stapleton. Christina & Tara talk about Duran Duran. Then Tara delves into finally seeing The Stadium Tour w/Joan Jett, Poison, Motley Crue & Def Leppard.