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Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and avid figure skating fan. Every week they talk about things they love, stuff that pisses them off, and pop culture: movies new and old, TV, books, music, and more. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 57 minutes
Episodes: 480
Years Active: 2015 - 2025

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Station Eleven | Episode 313

Summary: “To the monsters, we are the monsters.” This week we take a deep breath, hit play on Station Eleven, and contemplate a post-apocalyptic future that seems a little too real. Also discussed:…

00:58:03 | Wed 19 Jan 2022

Maid in Manhattan | Episode 312

Summary: "This would never happen at the Four Seasons." This week we re-watch the classic Jennifer Lopez rom-com Maid in Manhattan on its 20th anniversary. Also discussed: The Power of the Dog, Sta…

00:57:45 | Wed 12 Jan 2022

And Just Like That... | Episode 311

Summary: "We can't just stay who we were, right?" We kick off a brand new year by revisiting some friends from the past. That's right, it's time to talk about the latest Sex And The City installmen…

01:02:45 | Wed 05 Jan 2022

Serendipity | Episode 310

Summary: "Destiny?" We sign off on 2021 by watching the film Serendipity on its 20th anniversary. Also discussed: our thoughts on starting another year, the strange, dark series Landscapers and the…

00:57:53 | Wed 29 Dec 2021

Love Actually vs. The Holiday Season 7 | Episode 309

Summary: "Holiday pop." Join us for Year 7 of our annual debate on whether Love Actually or The Holiday is the best (or worst?) Christmas movie of all time. Also discussed: tech woes, Joni Mitchell…

00:59:42 | Wed 22 Dec 2021

Single All The Way | Episode 308

Summary: "Yes, there is not." This week we get into the Christmas spirit by watching Netflix's first gay holiday rom-com, Single All The Way. Also discussed: Such A Fun Age, uterus biopsies, and ou…

00:59:37 | Wed 15 Dec 2021

Classic Christmas TV Specials with Cynara Geissler | Episode 307

Summary: We welcome many-time guest host Cynara Geissler back on the show to discuss our favourite Christmas television specials of the past, including The Year Without A Santa Claus, A Claymation …

01:05:45 | Wed 08 Dec 2021

Amélie | Episode 306

Summary: “Failure teaches us that life is but a draft, a long rehearsal for a show that will never play.” This week we are talking about the whimsical comedy Amélie on its 20th anniversary. Also di…

01:00:13 | Wed 01 Dec 2021

Spencer | Episode 305

Summary: “A fable from a true tragedy.” Buckle up, because this week we watch Kristen Stewart in the gothic horror Christmas movie Spencer, and it's not at all what we were expecting. Also discusse…

00:59:16 | Wed 24 Nov 2021

You (Season 3) with Joanne Tsung | Episode 304

Summary: “I’m just a stay-at-home mom slowly going insane.” Comedian Joanne Tsung joins us to talk about Season 3 of the highly bingable show You. Also discussed: The Opportunist podcast, Ghosts, a…

01:00:37 | Wed 17 Nov 2021

Marie Antoinette with Steven Schelling | Episode 303

Summary: "This, Madame, is Versailles." This week we are watching Sofia Coppola's 2006 film Marie Antoinette with guest host Steven Schelling, our resident expert in all things French. Also discuss…

01:01:13 | Wed 10 Nov 2021

Safe | Episode 302

Summary: “Are you allergic to the 20th century?” This week we are talking about Julianne Moore's very unsettling 1995 psychological drama Safe. Also discussed: Karen Carpenter, Mariel Buckley, and …

01:01:17 | Wed 03 Nov 2021

Kiki's Delivery Service | Episode 301

Summary: "Flying used to be fun until I started doing it for a living." This week we talk about one of the best witch movies of all time: Kiki's Delivery Service. Also discussed: '90s eyebrows, The…

00:53:40 | Wed 27 Oct 2021

Pop This! Reviews and Re-Pops | Episode 300

Summary: "One like." Pop This! celebrates episode 300 this week by doing some re-pops — that's right, we're changing some things that may have popped in the past but now...not so much. Also discuss…

00:51:08 | Wed 20 Oct 2021

LuLaRich with Cynara Geissler | Episode 299

Summary: "Unlimited opportunity." We're thrilled to welcome back Cynara Geissler on the show to talk about her recommendation from a few weeks ago: the documentary series LuLaRich. Also discussed: …

01:03:13 | Wed 13 Oct 2021

Secrets & Lies | Episode 298

Summary: “Can't miss what you never had.” This week we are talking about Mike Leigh's 1996 masterpiece Secrets & Lies. Also discussed: Awkward Family Photos, The Passenger audiobook, and Vivek Shra…

00:59:38 | Wed 06 Oct 2021

Fargo (1996) | Episode 297

Summary: "There's More To Life Than A Little Money, You Know." This week we look back on the movie Fargo on its 25th anniversary. Also discussed: Only Murders in the Building, Shad's new album, and…

01:03:49 | Wed 29 Sep 2021

The White Lotus with Cynara Geissler | Episode 296

Summary: "Special chosen baby child." Cynara Geissler joins us to talk about the series everyone is watching: The White Lotus. Also discussed: home improvement horror stories, LuLaRich, and one-day…

01:04:17 | Wed 22 Sep 2021

The Chair with Florence Chee | Episode 295

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"Festive pinafore." This week Dr. Florence Chee joins us to talk about Sandra Oh's new show The Chair. Also discussed: Shang Chi, pole dancing, and Andrea Warner's final wishes.

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01:02:24 | Wed 15 Sep 2021

Summer re-release: What is the best dance movie of the '80s: Dirty Dancing or Footloose?