Episode notes
This week, Guy, Wynter, Margaret, and Karen talk about Jordan Peele’s newest horror film Get Out*. They discuss the racial and political implications of the film, Wynter contextualizes the role of black people within the horror genre, and the gang discuss their favorite scenes from the movie. As always,the panel tells us what they are all about this week. Karen talks about 45 eating America’s meat of choice with ketchup, Margaret recommends a memoire and Wynter talks about Feud. Plus Guy keeps us up to date on his latest obsession with Calypso, and the rest of the gang provide their latest jams.
*Please note that this episode is rife with spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, please keep this in mind!
With:
Guy Branum, Karen Tongson, Wynter Mitchell, and Margaret Wappler
Jams:
Guy Branum – Calypso Rose – Leave Me Alone
Margaret Wappler – Sharon Van Etton – End of the World
Wynter Mitchell – Phonte – Something
Karen Tongson – Go West – King of Wishful Thinking
Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.
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Other Links:
Key and Peele’s “Shining” Sketch
Helen Rosner “Actually, How Donald Trump Eats His Steak Does Matter
Produced by Christian Dueñas and Kara Hart for MaximumFun.org
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- Guy Branum
- Karen Tongson
- Wynter Mitchell
- Margaret Wappler
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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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