Episode 142: Biopics

Episode 142

27th September 2017

This week, Louis and the gang talk about biopics and what makes them great. They discuss Battle of the Sexes, Billie Jean King’s haircut, Selena, and what biopics NEED to be made already. Plus, Alonso is in love with Bojack Horseman, Karen thinks you should give Transparent season 4 a chance, Wynter talks up Lady Gaga’s documentary, and Louis wants more genuine “73 Question” interviews like Tracee Ellis Ross.

Episode notes

This week, Louis and the gang talk about biopics and what makes them great. They discuss Battle of the Sexes, Billie Jean King’s haircut, Selena, and what biopics NEED to be made already. Plus, Alonso is in love with Bojack Horseman, Karen thinks you should give Transparent season 4 a chance, Wynter talks up Lady Gaga’s documentary, and Louis wants more genuine “73 Question” interviews like Tracee Ellis Ross.

With Louis Virtel, Wynter Mitchell, Karen Tongson and Alonso Duralde.

That’s My Jam:

Alonso Duralde – Curtis Mayfield – Don’t Worry If There’s a Hell Below We’re All Going to Go
Karen Tongson – Melissa Etheridge – I’m the Only One
Wynter Mitchell – Debbie Deb – Funky Lil Beat
Louis Virtel – Teena Marie – Behind the Groove

Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.

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Produced by Christian Dueñas and Casey O’Brienfor MaximumFun.org.

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  • Louis Virtel
  • Karen Tongson
  • Wynter Mitchell
  • Alonso Duralde

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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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