Pop Culture Junkees
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsPop Culture is life. Stef and Michelle are the superheroes leading this geeky podcast and we talk about everything pop culture related: from Star Wars and Harry Potter to WWE, Netflix binges, and our favorite fiction reads. The Pop Culture Junkees podcast is a fun, positive and entertaining time where listeners can feel like they are geeking out with two of their favorite girlfriends.
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Episodes
Things Magical Under the Moon
October 24, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBThere's something magical happening here! Just in time for spooky season, we're talking with Amanda Stockton and Alexis L. Carroll, the authors of the grim anthology titled Things Magical Under the Moon. Stef and Michelle HIGHLY recommend getting your copy of this 6-story anthology, especially Michelle, who normally doesn't like horror, and was surprised how much she loved each of the stories in this anthology. Guest Links: Things Magical Under the Moon Amanda Stockton in Autumn Nights: 13 ...
International Podcast Day
September 30, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIt's #InternationalPodcastDay and the Pop Culture Junkees are here for a quick chat to celebrate. On this episode Michelle forgets our name, we discuss book TBRs, Stef's novel plans, traveling, a crying James Buchanan Barnes, and Michelle's six degrees of Harrison Ford and Eric Bischoff (nWo 4 life). Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
This isn't Footloose Mary
August 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBOn this episode, Stef and Michelle chat with Karyn Bosnak, author of Save Karyn and 20 Times a Lady (also known as What's Your Number?) We learn about Karyn's writing journey, her Scooby van obsession, and the reason her yorkie Mary has her dancing in the pantry with a disco ball. Follow Karyn! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Substack: It's Always Something Twitter: https://twitter.com/karynbosnak TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@karynbosnak Support the show Twitter: @jun...
Pirahna Plant Raid Rave
July 12, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Pop Culture Junkees welcome Twitch streamer SusieQZ, to talk about her streaming journey, creating a positive community, and the infamous dancing piranha plant (it's sassy!). Don't forget to like and review our podcast! SusieQZ Twitch: @susieqz YouTube: @susieqz Instagram: @hellosusieqz Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SusieQZ Stef IG: @latinageekgirl TikTok: @latinageekgirl Linktree: @latinageekgirl Michelle IG: @missmichb TikTok: @ms_michelleb Twitter: @MichBell Support the ...
Pop Culture Junkees Goes Broadway
March 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBHelp us welcome to the stage our friends Jennifer from At This Performance podcast and Sam from Boy Band Project! We talk about Jen's Broadway addiction, Sam's journey in the Boy Band, and all the best spots to visit when you're on a Disney trip to Florida. Join us to support them both April 1, 2023 when they'll be appearing on power hour with No More Games Radio. The theme is parody songs! Follow our guests (links below) and don't forget to like and review our podcast! Jen: IG: @jenni...
Out of the Way, Toddlers
December 28, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBDid you know your Pop Culture Junkees were named a "pure delight" by the Nerdist?Stef and Michelle take time to catch up, talk about what you've missed since the last episode, and play a few hands of Pick Your Poison. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
The Return of Danny
February 17, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWe're back! The Pop Culture Junkees have returned, and we've brought back our first repeat guest, creator Danny Gorny. Danny talks to us about his new comic, Cygnus Imperium, and *ahem* did we mention we might have had a hand in its inspo? It's such a cool story, and it includes spaceship punching robots (what more could you ask for?) Danny teaches us how he runs successful Kickstarter campaigns, and we're doing our best to lure him to Phoenix for a comic convention! Danny Gorny on Twitter ...
Sew Ashtastic
September 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBOn this episode of Pop Culture Junkees, we interview Ashley, aka Sew Ashtastic, about her thriving independent sewing business, her favorite comic books, cosplays and celebrity photo ops at comicon. How did she become an accomplished sewer, and what comic books should we be reading right now? Join us to find out! Find Ashley: https://www.sewashtastic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sewashtastic/ https://www.facebook.com/SewAshtastic/ Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popcul...
Moonlighting
July 20, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHelp us welcome to the Pop Culture Junkees author Scott Ryan, who just released the book Moonlighting: An Oral History. Moonlighting is the never-before-told inside story behind the making of the TV series, which aired from 1985-1989. We talk about how the show pioneered television, what it would be like if Moonlighting aired today, and why so many people identified with David Addison. This book will make you want to rewatch the series! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popcult...
Michelle Becomes A Supervillain?
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSeason two! The Pop Culture Junkees catch up on coping with coming out of the pandemic, the things we're watching, and the things we can't wait to see - plus, is Michelle going to become a supervillain? Find out on this episode of the Pop Culture Junkees. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Big Bad Wolf
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBOn this episode, the Pop Culture Junkees sit down with Suleikha Snyder, author of the shifter romance Big Bad Wolf. Suleikha talks about her writing, her favorite TV binges, and how she and Michelle once penned the fanfic "Lord of the Boing." You don't want to miss out on that story! Find Suleikha on Twitter @suleikhasnyder or her website http://www.suleikhasnyder.com/ and if you'd like to win a copy of Big Bad Wolf, visit the Pop Culture Junkees on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook to join our...
Jungle Walrus! With Danny Gorny
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIf you've ever been fascinated by cryptids, or are fascinated by the idea of monsters in pinup, you need to hear this episode! Michelle and Stef talk with comic writer Danny Gorny, who has a successful Kickstarter campaign currently underway for a comic titled The Myth Butcher - James Bond meets Cryptids! The comic features a jungle walrus and...well, you just need to listen in because we talk with Danny about his current writing projects, how he got started, and the reason he has sexy pinup...
Happy New Year 2021!
January 15, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat is your "word of the year" for 2021? The Pop Culture Junkees are here to check in on your new year goals, and say Happy New Year 2021! We're here to geek out over Wonder Woman 1984, Cobra Kai, Bridgerton and charcuterie boards. Plus, we've got a movie giveaway for you to see Love and Monsters starring Dylan O'Brien. It's gonna be a good year, Pop Culture Junkees! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJun...
Ya Filthy Animals
December 23, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat are your top five favorite holiday movies? Michelle and Stef share their favorites, including the iconic Home Alone but we have some not-so-traditional movies on the favorites list as well. Tell us what we missed! Plus this week, we're offering a fun contest for the movie Sister of the Bride. Listen in and enter the contest! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: popculturejunkees@gmail....
A Galaxy Far Far Away
November 09, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this episode, Michelle and Stef spoke with Rhode Island based musician Brian Ross, member of the Wizard rock band Draco & The Malfoys, who will soon release a solo Star Wars based album titled A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Brian talked with us about the songs on his album and gave us an early preview (spoiler alert: we stan the album!). We also discussed some of our other favorite fandoms like Lord of the Rings, Princess Bride and Slytherpuffs. To follow Brian's music and get an early download ...
Spooky Season
October 20, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Pop Culture Junkees CAN'T WAIT for Halloween, so we've come with our top five movies and TV shows for this spooky season. From Hocus Pocus to Nightmare on Elm Street, we list our favorites. Once you hear our suggestions, let us know what we forgot! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Enola Holmes and Spooky Books
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWE WANT MORE ENOLA HOLMES! Geek out with Stef and Michelle over Netflix's newest installation in the Sherlock multiverse, and help us get in the fall mood by picking spooky books to read. Celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay with us! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Geeks in Quarantine
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBMichelle and Stef have emerged from quarantine. Just kidding, they couldn't stop talking about all the pop culture news happening lately, and had to dust off the podcast! In this episode, recorded virtually, the Pop Culture Junkees discuss DC FanDome, Gamescom 2020 and all the things we're binging (and look forward to binging) on Netflix and the other streaming apps. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunk...
This is the Way
March 05, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIt's Mando time! Stef and Michelle can't stop thinking about The Mandalorian on Disney+ so we invited four members of the Shonare Vhekadla Clan (the AZ Mando Mercs) to join us for this episode. We discuss Mando culture, how to become a foundling and our love for The Child...sweet Baby Yoda himself. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Be My Galentine
February 20, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIs love in the air, or are we just staring at The Witcher? Stef and Michelle recorded this Galentine's podcast to find out what kind of friends we are, and the results weren't great... Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
New Year, New Spark
January 16, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBOh, hello 2020! Michelle and Stefanie are ready for you. On this episode of Pop Culture Junkees, we talk about our "words for the year" plus our plans for life, comicon, and this podcast! Stay tuned to the end for a contest giveaway. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Ask Us Anything!
December 31, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIt's the last episode of 2019! We posted an Ask Me Anything on our social media, so for episode 10 Stef and Mich are answering your questions...and dissecting all of OUR questions about The Rise of Skywalker. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Disney+ is for Adults
December 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBAfter a brief hiatus, Stef and Michelle are ready to talk about the Disney+ app and why Baby Yoda is on our wishlist. Stef talks about her London trip and Mich opens up about her cancer surgery and upcoming treatments. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Girls in Geekdom
November 05, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFrom fledgling geeks to Pop Culture Junkees, Michelle and Stef talk about the evolution of their own fandoms, plus the challenges and blessings of being a girl geek today. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Horror-scopes
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHey baby, what's your sign? This is everything you wanted to know about Leos and Capricorns! Stef and Michelle talk astrology, the perfect question to ask a Leo or Capricorn on a date, and read your "horrorscopes" for the week. Do you think your astrological sign is accurate? Let us know! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCultureJunkees Email: [email protected]
Sister Bonding Time
October 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis is our most RAUCOUS episode yet! Stef and Mich invited their sisters to join this episode so we can geek out on a choose your own adventure story, Halloween, WWE and Olive Garden. We also had two little monsters (Stef's nephew and Mich's niece) causing havoc in the background. Despite the attempted jailbreak by the nephew, no children were harmed in the making of this podcast. Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: ...
Geeking Out on Buzzfeed
September 24, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBAre you smarter than a 5th grader...and other important things you should know about yourself! Stef and Michelle geek out on some of Buzzfeed's infamous quizzes - come test your knowledge with us and see if you know what's happening in pop culture this week, and whether you can guess those 90s lyrics or not. Go ahead and @ us when we don't know the answers...we can take it! Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees Linktree: @PopCult...
Guilty Pleasures
September 10, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOnce again Michelle horrifies Stefanie with her taste in music and Stef horrifies Mich with the revelation of another classic movie she hasn't seen. The Pop Culture Junkees explore their guilty pleasures across movies, music, podcasts, books and games. Fandoms referenced include: Xanadu Sucker Punch Vanderpump Rules 90 Day Fiance Janet Evanovich New Kids on the Block Counting Crows A Wrinkle in Time Best Friends Podcast The Bellas Podcast Disney Disney's Robin Hood X-Men Ms. M...
Road Trippin (Michelle Got a Ticket)
August 27, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat are your fave road trip songs and movies? Stef and Michelle took a roadtrip to Los Angeles and it did not start well for Michelle (insert things not to say to police officers). We visited the Perky Nerd and want to be honorary perky bitches, we went to trivia night at Scum and Villainy the Star Wars bar, and we ate at Neptune's Net and TART. In this episode, we compile the ultimate Pop Culture Junkees roadtrip playlist. Did we miss a song? Let us know what you would have added (or delet...
Stranger Thingssss
August 13, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBMichelle and Stefanie list their five favorite "woohoos" and five "WTFs" from season three of Stranger Things. If we missed something, go ahead and @ us, we want to hear from you! We also geek out over some of our favorite announcements from San Diego Comic Con. Fandoms referenced on this episode include: Stranger Things Star Wars Star Trek MCU DC San Diego Comic Con Terminator Top Gun Indiana Jones Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @pop...
The Intimacy Acceleration
July 28, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBA Hufflepuff and a Ravenclaw take the quiz "The 36 Questions that Lead to Love" like Penny and Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory. Take the quiz with us, and let us know what your answers would be. Fandoms referenced on this debut episode include: Big Bang Theory Lucifer Harry Potter Shazaam Stranger Things Spider-Man Star Wars WWE Jurassic Park The Umbrella Academy General Hospital Support the show Twitter: @junkeespop IG: @popculturejunkees Facebook: @popculturejunkees L...