Podcast Episodes featuring Karen Tongson

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58: “Pale Boy Booty” (w/ Karen Tongson and Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh!)

Attack of the Queerwolf - January 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
This week the Queerwolves (minus Michael, who’s out making his dreams come true) are joined by Wynter-Mitchell Roghbaugh and Karen Tongson of the Waiting to X-Hale podcast to talk the 1981 horror-comedy classic AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON! Plus in Tea Time, we sip on SCHITT’S CREEK, LIVING W...

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Who Cares About the Rock Hall?: Carpenters with Karen Tongson

Pantheon - Home of Music Podcasts - July 26, 2019 16:35 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 240 ratings
Writer and podcaster Karen Tongson joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Carpenters and their Rock Hall merits. A lot of the great Carpenters stories and information from this episode are written about in further detail with insightful analysis in Karen's new book, 'Why Karen Carpenter Matters...

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Carpenters w/ Karen Tongson

Who Cares About the Rock Hall? - July 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 199 ratings
Writer and podcaster Karen Tongson joins Joe and Kristen to talk about the Carpenters and their Rock Hall merits. A lot of the great Carpenters stories and information from this episode are written about in further detail with insightful analysis in Karen's new book, Why Karen Carpenter Matters. ...

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Knock Wood with Karen Tongson

Sentimental Garbage - June 27, 2019 03:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 308 ratings
You know Candice Bergen, even if you don't think you do: you've seen her reject Carrie Bradshaw as Enid, the editor of Vogue, and you've seen her try to blow up a Miss America pageant in Miss Congeniality. But there's more to this actor than you might think: she was born into Hollywood royalty, ...

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Episode #158-KAREN TONGSON!!! Karen Carpenter, queerness, Amazing Race, karaoke & MORE!!!

Sagittarian Matters - May 18, 2019 11:19 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 151 ratings
Today on the show we are delighted to have Professor Karen Tongson with us to discuss karaoke, queerness, representation, and her new book, “Why Karen Carpenter Matters”. PLUS, in a bonus clip, we talk about our mutual obsession with the Amazing Race. Tune in.  

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Homophilia - May 10, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 877 ratings
Author, professor and cultural critic Karen Tongson joins Dave and Matt this week to talk about "Why Karen Carpenter Matters", norm porn and eating burgers naked on a beach in the South of France. Plus, meeting her wife in an Angelina fashion, being too tired to blow up your life and Dave downloa...

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Karen Tongson on The Carpenters' "A Song For You" (1972)

Heat Rocks - April 25, 2019 18:37 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
The Album: The Carpenters' A Song For You (1972) dulcet (adjective) used to describe a sound that is soothing and soft, like the dulcet harmonies in a 70s pop song or the dulcet tones of a harp. It seems like Karen Carpenter invented dulcet tones. Her velvet buttery vocals floated and soared...

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Filipino Food with Karen Tongson

Smart Mouth - December 06, 2017 06:16 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 223 ratings
Karen and Katherine devolve into lumpia madness, and talk about drinking in Korea, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and claiming Cherokee heritage. And we propose a new show: Battle of the Podcast Stars. Please subscribe to (and rate & review) this podcast in iTunes or the Podcasts app so you never miss an e...

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The Crown with Karen Tongson and Chris Schleicher

Pop Rocket - December 08, 2016 01:06 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
This episode, Guy and Margaret are joined by two very special guests to talk about Netflix’s most expensive series to date, The Crown. They talk about Queen Elizabeth II, her sister Margaret, whether Prince Phillip is hot or not, and who has played the best Elizabeth on screen. And as always, th...

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Celebrity Pets with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - October 19, 2016 17:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Oliver takes over hosting duties and is joined by Margaret and the always lovely Karen Tongson to talk about celebrity pets! Does that mean pets of celebrities or pets that are themselves celebrities? Well, why not both? Cats from Outer Space, Bubbles, talking dog movies, YouTube cat conventions...

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The 2000's in Pop Culture with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - September 14, 2016 18:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
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...

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Vacations and Travel with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - August 17, 2016 17:37 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Guy, Wynter, and Oliver are joined by academic and Pop Rocket’s fifth Beatle, Karen Tongson to talk about vacations in pop culture! The gang has some suggestions on how to pass the time on a plane, train, and/or automobile. What’s the difference between a vacation and travel movie? Why are ABC s...

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Game of Thrones with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - May 04, 2016 22:14 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Guy, Wynter, and Margaret are joined by academic and Pop Rocket’s official Fifth Beatle, Karen Tongson to discuss all things Game of Thrones. Be warned, GoT spoilers ahead! The gang also talk about the Met Gala, Radiohead’s weird disappearance from social media, and why UnREAL could be the next ...

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Grammys 2016 with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - February 18, 2016 23:35 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
The team talk Full Frontal with Sammantha Bee, The People vs. OJ Simpson, Kanye's Epic week of tweets and the Grammys. With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and Karen Tongson. Produced by Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org.

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Musicals, Primaries and Pop Culture with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - December 24, 2015 06:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Karen Tongson joins the team to talk politics in the context of pop culture. With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

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VMAs 2015 with Karen Tongson

Pop Rocket - September 02, 2015 18:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Karen Tongson joins the group to help discuss the events of the VMAs (Video Music Awards) and the Ashley Madison Hack. With Karen Tongson, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org.