Episode notes
It’s the first live episode of Pop Rocket. Professor Karen Tongson invited the panel to give a lesson on why pop culture matters, with a focus on the past decade. You’ll learn what pop culture of the 2010s will last, and what culture won’t be remembered. Plus we’ll hear from some of Karen’s students, including a special jam brought to the show by Clayton. You won’t want to miss this must-listen episode!
All Abouts
Margaret: Out for Blood
Karen: Shrill
Wynter: The Fox-Disney merger
That’s My Jam
Margaret: Lizzo – Cuz I Luv You
Clayton: 4 Non Blondes – What’s Up
Wynter: Beyonce feat. Frank Ocean – Superpower
Karen: Glee – Teenage Dream w/ Darren Cris
With Guy Branum, Karen Tongson, Margaret Wappler, Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh
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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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