HOMOPHONIC
HOMOPHONIC is the brand new pop music, pop culture focused podcast by pop music meme creator, Zach Rickel, the creator behind all your favorite memes on @afunctioninggay on Instagram. This weekly show will highlight the best of pop music both in the current pop zeitgeist as well as the past. From favorite deep cuts and bonus tracks to obscure remixes and unreleased material to the biggest hits and the worst flops, we are covering it all here. But just like my voice ... it's not that deep!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 74 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Demi, Chappell & TS12 (with DJ John Michael)
Two major releases and one huge announcement define this episode of HOMOPHONIC. First up, we finally dive into Chappell Roan’s highly anticipated single and music video, “The Subway.” Next, we break …
Poolside Pop Playlist (with DJ John Michael)
What do Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, Jewel, Hanson, Meredith Brooks, Tyrese, George Michael, Alphabeat, Deborah Cox, Gina G, Cher, Backstreet Boys and Stacie Or…
New Music Catch-Up (with DJ John Michael)
Summer’s buzzing, and so are we! DJ John Michael and I are back with a brand new episode of HOMOPHONIC, catching up on all things summer and music. He fills me in on his epic Rufus Du Sol concert exp…
More Pride & Dance Divas (with DJ John Michael)
We're back from a quick hiatus (I turned 40—milestone unlocked!) and covering a lot of pop culture ground with DJ John Michael. This episode, we spotlight an underrated Michael Jackson deep cut, give…
LGBTQ Artist Spotlight (with DJ John Michael)
In this special Pride episode, we're turning the volume all the way up to celebrate the incredible talent, legacy, and joy of LGBTQ+ artists we love and admire. From trailblazing icons like Sylvester…
World Pride, Detroit & Veronica Electronica (with DJ John Michael)
We open this episode on a more serious note, taking a moment to acknowledge the intensity and heartbreak of what’s happening in the world right now. While HOMOPHONIC has always been a place of joy, c…
Pop Music Catch-Up (with DJ John Michael)
After a brief lull, the music world came roaring to life. John Michael dishes on seeing Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour in the flesh, we break down the chaos of this year’s American Music Awards, and d…
Weird-Crazy-Horny (with Jesse Chambliss)
Friend of the pod and Jesse’s Girls host, Jesse Chambliss, is back—this time for a different kind of episode.
We dive into the unspoken (and often messy) lore of gay dating in small-town America. Draw…
Happy Birthday Janet! (with DJ John Michael)
This episode of HOMOPHONIC is all about celebrating the legend herself—Ms. Janet Jackson. We're joined once again by DJ John Michael to revisit some of our favorite Janet moments, from her unforgetta…
Justice for ... Iggy Azalea!?!? (with DJ John Michael)
HOMOPHONIC is back — and we’re coming in hot! After a mini break, DJ John Michael returns for a wild ride of an episode you won’t want to miss. We’re talking everything from Pride DJ sets and Rihanna…
Introducing Tears & Gearz (with ZEE MACHINE & Bentley Robles)
ZEE MACHINE is back — and this time, he's bringing the sensational Bentley Robles for the debut of their percussively luscious pop duo, Tears & Gearz!
We dive into how these two icons met, what sparke…
Gagachella (with ZEE Machine & DJ John Michael)
Pop icon and unofficial Lady Gaga correspondent ZEE MACHINE returns to HOMOPHONIC! Joined together with DJ John Michael, we dive deep into all things Gagachella. ZEE spills the tea on what it was lik…
Britney's "Oops!" Turns 25 (with DJ John Michael)
Katy Perry and Gayle King might have gone to space for 11 minutes but DJ John Michael and I are taking you to Mars for a whole hour as we revisit Britney's "Oops!...I Did It Again" album for it's 25t…
Keeping It Kylie! (with DJ John Michael)
Get ready for an ALL-KYLIE extravaganza on this episode of HOMOPHONIC!
DJ John Michael and I are back together, still buzzing from Kylie Minogue’s Tension tour—I caught her in Chicago, HE saw her in N…
Mental Health, Céline Dion, & Pepsi Bangers (with DJ John Michael)
Get ready for a wild ride on this week’s episode of HOMOPHONIC! DJ John Michael is back — fresh from Miami Music Week — and we’re diving into everything from Britney’s iconic “Me Against The Music” r…
M&M: Mariah & Madonna (with DJ John Michael)
This week, we’re diving deep into two pop royalty icons: Mariah Carey and Madonna! DJ John Michael returns as we unpack the scorching-hot takes you, our listeners, submitted on social media about Mad…
Mayhem Reloaded: The Re-Up (with ZEE MACHINE & DJ John Michael)
Zee Machine and DJ John Michael are back to further process our feelings about Lady Gaga's latest masterpiece, "Mayhem." We reflect on our first reactions now that we have had a week to digest the p…
The "Mayhem" Episode (with ZEE MACHINE & DJ John Michael)
LG7 has arrived, and we're diving in headfirst! Pop sensation and certified Gaga stan ZEE MACHINE joins me, along with best-friend-of-the-pod DJ John Michael, for an electrifying track-by-track react…
The Oscars, The BRITS, & Ray Of Light (with DJ John Michael)
DJ John Michael is back, and we’re serving up a sizzling pop culture catch-up! 🌟 We’re breaking down the Oscars’ biggest moments, bowing down to Charli XCX and JADE at the Brit Awards, and showering …
The Return of Recession Pop (with DJ John Michael)
DJ John Michael is back, and this is an episode you do NOT want to miss! We tumbled headfirst down a recession pop rabbit hole, hyping up Dev & The Cataracs’ upcoming banger “Make Ya Body Whistle,” w…