Episode notes
Guy, Wynter, and Oliver are joined by Fifth Beatle and all around lovely person Karen Tongson to talk about the 2000’s in pop culture! What movies, trends and music will live on through the ages? How in the world did Crash win Best Picture over Brokeback Mountain? Plus, Wynter professes her love for Ludacris, Karen gives her thoughts on Hey Ya, Guy talks about his experience at an anime convention, and Oliver is touched by Allen Iverson’s Hall of Fame speech.
With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and guest Karen Tongson.
That’s My Jam:
Karen Tongson – Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone
Oliver Wang – Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell – Lazy Sunday
Wynter Mitchell – Ludacris – Number One Spot
Guy Branum – OutKast – Hey Ya!
Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.
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Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.
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- Guy Branum
- Oliver Wang
- Wynter Mitchell
- Karen Tongson
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Pop Rocket is a high-octane weekly discussion of the culture we all love to love. Join host Guy Branum and panelists Wynter Mitchell, Karen Tongson, and Margaret Wappler for smart, funny, sometimes sweary chat about everything great in entertainment. Combining comic, journalistic, academic, and digital media expertise, the Pop Rocket team will keep you up-to-date on what’s most exciting in pop culture this week.
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