Pop DNA
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsPOP DNA TRACES THE LITERARY AND HISTORICAL INFLUENCES OF YOUR FAVORITE WORKS OF POP CULTURE. Your hosts, Erin and Rhonda, use their pathetically detailed and trivial knowledge of movies and television, as well as their otherwise useless degrees in liberal arts and literature, to bring you monthly discussions of selected pop culture works, geek outs over long-dead authors and historical figures, jokes no one else will think are funny, and literary allusions no one asked for. Listen, or don't, we don't care, it's your life.
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The Good Place: Toxic Americana and Cortana
May 22, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWhy are AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, Cortana, and Janet ("Not a girl, not a robot") from The Good Place, almost always coded as female? And what affect does this have on real gender biases? How does The Good Place further explore and comment on the toxic aspects of American society and culture? We attempt to answer these questions and more in part 3 of our discussion of The Good Place. Follow us on social media and visit ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we talk about! --- Th...
The Good Place: Ethics 101
May 15, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Good Place was incredibly deft at taking complex ethical and philosophical questions and making them accessible for a general audience, and it often did this through evoking that tried-and-true TV metaphor for when the characters are learning a life lesson: the college campus. This week we look at several other TV shows that used the college 101 course trope to explore deeper questions, like Community, Greek, and Boy Meets World. We also dig in to that mainstay of ethics discussions in ...
The Good Place: Into the Schur-niverse
May 08, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe love Schur shows here at Pop DNA, and The Good Place is possibly the Schur-iest of all. For part 1 of this discussion, we look at how The Good Place fits in with Michael Schur's other work, namely The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn 99, focusing on how these shows explore the elements of found family, learning to care (or caring too much), and unique character dynamics. We attempt to match Parks and Rec characters with their The Good Place counterparts (Tahani is someone fr...
BONUS! The British Monarchy Cinematic Universe
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBIt's Rhonda's Birthday Bonus so we're talking about one of her favorite media franchises, the BMCU! In the British Monarchy Cinematic Universe Tony Blair looks exactly like Michael Sheen. We're geeking out over movies and TV shows about British royals, from The Favourite, to The Crown, to the Lifetime original Harry and Meghan: A Royal Romance. We also discuss the current state of the British Monarchy from our expert opinions (Oprah should be the Queen), and the various lights in which the ...
WandaVision: The Unreliable Male Gaze
April 24, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 41.9 MBWe're wrapping up this topic and a little sad about it! This week we take a look at three different lenses through which we can view the story, characters, and messages in WandaVision: the unreliable narrator; the psychology of grief; and the Male vs. Female Gazes Join us next week for Rhonda's Birthday Bonus! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and visit ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we discuss! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pop-dna-podcast/message
Pop DNA Trailer
April 19, 2021 18:45 - 51 seconds - 1.07 MBCheck out this trailer to hear what we're all about! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pop-dna-podcast/message
WandaVision: It's Been Agatha (and Monica) All Along
April 17, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe wanted to really dive in to two of our favorite characters in WandaVision, Monica and Agatha, so here is our down-the-rabbit-hole discussion! From Monica's origins as a bearer of the Captain Marvel moniker, to Agatha's history with the Salem Witch Trials, we looked into how these two characters' comics stories tie in to their arcs in the WandaVIsion series. We also discussed how we still see traces of the ancient Western storytelling archetype of the witch in many powerful female chara...
WandaVision: Channel Surfing
April 10, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week we're taking a deep dive into WandaVision's relationship with television of the past and present. From references to classic sitcoms of the '50s and '60s, to newer favorites like Malcolm in the Middle and Modern Family, to the DNA it shares with The Twilight Zone, WandaVision is the very model of a TV fan's TV show. We also look at how the homages, references, and tropes used go beyond surface level or Easter eggs; they are actually integral to the storytelling. Find us on Inst...
WandaVision: The Heroine's Journey LIVE(stream) featuring Girls With Sabers
April 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBHere is the recording of our March 20 livestream chat with our friends Emrys and Luthien of Girls With Sabers! We took a deep dive into the Heroine's Journey as we see it expressed in WandaVision, as well as how mythos and psychology intertwine throughout Wanda's story. We also looked at connections to other heroines in literature, myth, and pop culture, and discussed what might be in store for Wanda, Monica, Vision, and our other favorite characters in the future. Find Girls With Sabers...
WandaVision LIVE(stream): The Heroine's Journey featuring Girls With Sabers
April 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWe've created a false reality to talk about WandaVision this month! Here's the recording of our March 20 Livestream with our friends Emrys and Luthien of Girls With Sabers! We took a deep dive into the Heroine's Journey in WandaVision, looking at how psychology and mythos intertwine throughout Wanda's story. We also drew connections to other heroines in literature and pop culture, and speculated what the future might hold for Wanda, Vision, Monica, and our other favorite characters. Find...
Pirates of the Caribbean: Keira Knightley in Corsets
March 27, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week we are discussing one of Rhonda's favorite things to talk about: corsets! Why is Hollywood so obsessed with the idea of corsets as symbols of patriarchal oppression? Why does Keira Knightley wear so many corsets in her movies? Is Elizabeth Swann a feminist icon? Also, remember like two months ago when people on TikTok were really into sea chanties? Follow us on social media and visit ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we discuss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anch...
Pirates of the Caribbean: Privateers and Pirate Codes
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe are dedicating the month of March to the most successful theme-park-ride-turned-movie ever, Pirates of the Caribbean. EPISODE NOTES: This week we are looking at some of the real-life pirates who may have inspired characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, from badass women pirates like Anne Bonny and Mary Read, to the possible basis for Captain Jack Sparrow, the pirate John/Jack "Sparrow" Ward. We also take a look at some real pirate codes-they're really more like guidelines than ...
Pirates of the Caribbean: Davy Jones' Locker
March 12, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBWe are dedicating the month of March to the most successful theme-park-ride-turned-movie ever, Pirates of the Caribbean. EPISODE NOTES: This week are walking the plank and diving in to the lore and mythology of the sea that Pirates of the Caribbean draws upon, from Davy Jones, to the Kraken, to ghost sailors and pirate codes. We also look at the novel responsible for most of our pop culture pirate "canon," and that indirectly inspired the Pirates film series in more ways than one: Robert Lou...
Pirates of the Caribbean: Avast Me Hearties!
March 05, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe are dedicating the month of March to the most successful theme-park-ride-turned-movie ever, Pirates of the Caribbean. EPISODE NOTES: Kicking off this discussion, we talked about our first experiences with both the ride and the film series, embarrassing middle school sleepover stories and all (or maybe I edited those out...). We also discussed the cultural tendency to gloss over the real history of piracy and normalize the horrors of colonialism, and how this is especially done in stories ...
Black Panther: Happy Black Future Month!
February 26, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe are celebrating Black History Month in the U.S. with a four-part discussion of Black Panther! EPISODE NOTES: To wrap up this series, we are looking to the future! We look into how Black Panther has interacted with education and been incorporated into the classroom at every level, influencing future generations. We also look at the Afrofuturism movement in art and literature, how its tenets are expressed in the Black Panther film, and how this movement's ideas can and do interact with the ...
Black Panther: The Hero We Needed
February 19, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBWe are celebrating Black History Month in the U.S. with a four-part discussion of Black Panther! EPISODE NOTES: This week we sat down with Derrick and Perry of the Superhero Cinephiles podcast to get their expert opinions on Black Panther! We discussed the many approaches to storytelling in the comics, and how those approaches were combined in the film, plus thoughts on how the superhero genre is evolving and what these heroes mean to us, and to new audiences. Listen to Superhero Cinephiles...
Black Panther: Representation Matters
February 12, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe are celebrating Black History Month in the U.S. with a four-part discussion of Black Panther! This week we got the chance to talk with author, speaker, and educator Tayo Rockson about his perspective on the Black Panther comics and film as a Nigerian American who grew up all over the world. We discuss favorite characters, thoughts on Black Panther 2, and the incredible power of seeing ourselves represented as heroes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and check out ThePopDNA.blog for lin...
Black Panther: Heroes and Heroines
February 05, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWe are celebrating Black History Month in the U.S. with a four-part discussion of Black Panther! To kick off our Black Panther series, we look at the source comics for the MCU film, discussing Ta-Nehisi Coates' writing of the series, and how several characters changed from the comics to the movie. We also look at how Black Panther fits—and doesn't—into both the Hero's and Heroine's Journey cycles. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and check out ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we tal...
BONUS! The First Annual Pop DNA Film Awards!
January 29, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe results are in and it's finally time for the Pop DNA Film Awards! 2020 was an unprecedented year in movies, so what better time to premiere our very own film awards show! Listen to the end for bloopers from the past year's episodes! Special thanks to all our award presenters: Lydia Sigwarth, Lizy Simonen, Claire and Amanda of Fictional Hangover, Ayana of The Vintage Guidebook, Luthien of Girls With Sabers, Kyna of Historical AF, Kristen of MTMEIK and Elvis Lives, Gerard of That Random P...
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on Us
January 23, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBNew year, new series! We are talking about the smash-hit Broadway musical and film Hamilton all January. To wrap up this series, we're zooming out to take a look at Hamilton in its historical context, from how it portrays the history of early America, to how that history interacts with our present moment. We also talk about some of our favorite Hamilton references in pop culture, and of course reveal our results of the "Which Character Are You?" quiz. Connect with us on social media, and li...
Hamilton: Write Like You're Running Out of Time
January 15, 2021 23:11 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBNew year, new series! We are talking about the smash-hit Broadway musical and film Hamilton all January. I think we can all agree that Lin-Manuel Miranda is a great writer. This week we are looking at how his lyric writing has developed over the years, and at a certain TV show that was hugely influential on his writing in Hamilton and other works. Did you guess the TV show? Listen now to find out! Connect with us on social media and visit ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we talk about...
Hamilton: Waiting in the Wings
January 08, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBNew year, new series! We are talking about the smash hit Broadway musical and film Hamilton all January long! EPISODE NOTES: This week we are looking at how Hamilton handles two vital elements of musical theater: costume design and choreography. We discuss how both of these elements draw inspiration from the historical source material, but also incorporate contemporary influences that highlight the show's modern relevancy. Connect with us on social media for details on how to support the Co...
Hamilton: Who Tells Your Story?
January 01, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBNew year, new series! We are talking about the smash hit Broadway musical and film Hamilton all January long! EPISODE NOTES: We are kicking off 2021 and our Hamilton series with a look at the show's relationship with the theater, from its unique journey to Broadway and our TV screens, to its ties to theatrical tradition dating back to the days of Shakespeare! (You didn't really think we WOULDN'T talk about Shakespeare, did you?) Connect with us on social media and listen to our Film Awards ...
The Witcher: At the Edge of the World
December 25, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBToss a coin to your podcast hosts because we're talking about The Witcher this month! To conclude the series, we're zooming out for a look at the world Sapkowski created around his original short story. We explore several of the most interesting elements of the world of The Witcher, including all the different types of monsters, the music and lore of the bards, and how The Law of Surprise would actually hold up in court. We conclude the series, as usual, with our results of the "which chara...
The Witcher: A Humble Bard and a Sorceress
December 18, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBToss a coin to your podcast hosts because we're talking about The Witcher this month! Part 3 is all about the fascinating characters of The Witcher and their relationships with one another. We also explore several concepts in the context of this fantasy world that have huge impacts on the characters, like friendship, humor, and the ever-present struggle against the patriarchy. Follow us on social media for information on how to vote for the First Annual Pop DNA Film Awards! See acast.co...
The Witcher: A Friend of Humanity
December 11, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBToss a coin to your podcast hosts because we're talking about The Witcher this month! EPISODE NOTES: Why is the timeline of The Witcher TV series so confusing? We attempt to answer that in part 2, linking back to our discussion of the source material in part 1. We also look at Geralt's origins as a Witcher and how those origins are explored in the video games and the series. Follow us on social media for information on how to vote for the First Annual Pop DNA Film Awards! See acast.com/...
The Witcher: Something Ends, Something Begins
December 04, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBToss a coin to your podcast hosts because we're talking about The Witcher this month! EPISODE NOTES: In part 1, we explore the books, short stories, and video games that inspired the Netflix series, plus talk about our initial thoughts on the show and our hopes for its second season. Follow us on social media for information on how to vote for the First Annual Pop DNA Film Awards! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
Parks and Recreation: Gazebo? More Like Gazoinksbo!
November 27, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBAll November long, we're talking about our favorite sitcom about local government, Parks and Rec! EPISODE NOTES: We are wrapping up our Parks and Rec discussion with a look at Pawnee's local history and how the show has made its way into our cultural lexicon, from Galentine's Day to Treat Yo'self and everything in between! (We recorded this before the US Presidential Election so some of our expressed anxieties are outdated.) Follow us on social media for information on how to vote for the F...
Parks and Recreation: Doobie, Doobie, Doo!
November 20, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 29.8 MBAll November long, we're talking about our favorite sitcom about local government, Parks and Rec! EPISODE NOTES: We are so excited to welcome professor, writer, and member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, Darren Lone Fight as our guest for part 3. Darren stopped by to discuss Ken Hotate, the Wamapoke tribe, and Native representation on Parks and Rec, plus give his perspective on this comfort show that predicted the future. Follow us on social media for information on how to vote...
Parks and Recreation: Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America
November 13, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 31.6 MBAll November long, we're talking about our favorite sitcom about local government, Parks and Rec! EPISODE NOTES: We discuss all things Pawnee, Indiana and its citizens in part 2 of the series. From the eccentricities of small town life, to the foibles and successes of local government, we look at how the people of Pawnee are the heart and soul of the town—especially one particular person named Leslie Knope. Follow us on social media for information on how to vote for the First Annual Pop D...
Parks and Recreation: LIT-erally the Best Show Ever!
November 06, 2020 19:10 - 35 minutes - 35.8 MBAll November long, we're talking about our favorite sitcom about local government, Parks and Rec! EPISODE NOTES: In part 1, we talk about how Parks and Rec was foundational to our friendship, trace the origins of many cast members to the improv group The Upright Citizens; Brigade, and take a moment to honor one of the writers of the series, the late Harris Whittels. Li'l Sebastian would approve. Follow us on social media for information on how to vote for the First Annual Pop DNA Film Awar...
BONUS! Geek Out: Gothic Fiction Pod-iversary Halloween Spook-tacular!!!
October 30, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBIs the title of this episode too long? Probably. But we're celebrating two years of Pop DNA with our favorite and most seasonally appropriate fiction genre! This super-sized bonus episode contains haunted houses, spooky paintings, secret passages, possibly villainous love interests, and a whole lot of tangents that are only marginally related to the topic of discussion. We look at the history of Gothic fiction, from classics like The Mysteries of Udolpho and Jane Eyre, to current favorite m...
The Dark Knight: Legacy
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy. The fourth and final part of our Dark Knight discussion, unlike the Dark Knight movies, is much more on the lighter side. We talk about how Batman Begins was a turning point for Batman onscreen, and for superhero stories and film in general. We also geek out over references to Batman in our favorite pop culture works, and discuss our results from the "Which Batman Character Are You?" quiz. Fo...
The Dark Knight: Heroes and Villains
October 16, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy. In Part 3 we get very philosophical about the nature of heroes and villains. We explore how in the Dark Knight universe, a hero and a villain are two sides of the same coin, and both are larger-than-life personas taken on by flawed, ordinary people. We also look at Batman and Bruce Wayne's deep connections to the classic Byronic Hero and characters in the same tradition, like Heathcliff, James...
The Dark Knight: Femme Fatales and Madmen
October 09, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 38.8 MBIt's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy. This week we are digging in to how the trilogy treats its female characters (spoiler: not great), which leads us to an exploration of the classic film noir character trope, the femme fatale. We also look at the films' and comics' use of violence, and the symbiotic relationship between Batman and the Joker. And Erin finally gets to talk about The Lego Batman Movie. Follow us on Twitter, Faceboo...
The Dark Knight: Origin Stories
October 02, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 33.1 MBIt's Frickin' Bats! This month we're discussing the iconic Batman films, the Dark Knight Trilogy. EPISODE NOTES: Part one is all about origin stories: Batman's, the Joker's, the films' themselves, and our own beginnings as Batman fans. We also wonder how many more times we'll have to see Bruce Wayne's parents murdered, and how many more actors will win Oscars for portraying the Joker. Bets are on! Or should we say BATS are on... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Riverdale: Representation
September 25, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 32.7 MBWe're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale! In the fourth and final part of our Riverdale series, we look at how the show portrays--or doesn't--marginalized characters, including characters of color and characters who experience mental illness. These are some heavier topics, so Content Warning for discussions of mental illness and racially coded violence. We close out the series on a lighte...
Riverdale: Character Studies
September 18, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 34.2 MBWe're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale! EPISODE NOTES: In Part 3 of our Riverdale series, we dive into the show's characters and their many facets. We dig a little deeper into the literary discussion we started in part 2 by looking at the themes and devices used to distinguish and develop Riverdale's teens. We also explore the psychological implications of perfection as experienced by se...
Riverdale: Media and Literature Connections
September 12, 2020 02:20 - 43 minutes - 44.2 MBWe're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale! EPISODE NOTES: Part 2 is all about what Pop DNA does best: connections with literature and media! We look at the many film and TV references made on Riverdale and the media it's drawn inspiration from, like campy teen horror movies such as Friday the 13th, and stylized noir TV series like Twin Peaks. We also discuss the literary references made on ...
Riverdale: Comic Book Origins
September 05, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 32.8 MBWe're kicking off Season 3 and our new episode format with a 4-part series on everyone's second favorite comic book-based teen drama, Riverdale! EPISODE NOTES: In Part 1, we give some background on the show, then talk about our first experiences and some initial thoughts, and then delve into the Archie Comics that the series is based on. We also look at how the show's comic book source material has influenced its writing and design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform...
Reality Bites
September 04, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 61 MBIn this episode, Asabi & Ness chat with model, actor, writer, and reality TV star, Cynthia Taylu (Love Island Australia - Season 2). They discuss emigrating from Liberia, studying abroad in Milan, and how Cynthia came to love the world of fashion and modelling. The women also discuss Cynthia's time on the Australian reality TV show, Love Island Australia, and the difficulties of being a person of colour in the Australian modelling industry. Wine & Sympathy is a That's Not Canon production a...
Cinderella LIVE(stream)! - LIT Summer Vol. 2
August 22, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn our final LIT Summer episode of 2020, and our Season 2 finale, we look at the classic folktale "Cinderella" in its many iterations: from the earliest versions of the story from Ancient Greece and China, to the 1950 Disney animated film, to the many modern interpretations. We also discuss the universal themes of the story, like perseverance, hope, and justice, and the tale's significance in discourse on feminism and race. It's a bibbidy-bobbidy-boo of a time! Look for news about Season 3...
Much Ado About Nothing - LIT Summer Vol. 2
July 26, 2020 10:49 - 1 hour - 111 MBOne of our favorite Shakespearean comedies, Much Ado About Nothing has made a huge impact on literature and pop culture! EPISODE NOTES: Much Ado's beloved bickering couple, Beatrice and Benedick, have inspired dozens of other hate-to-love romances in fiction, from Pride & Prejudice, to Star Wars, to some of the biggest sitcoms and romantic comedies. Our discussion also meanders around our favorite film and stage productions of the play, our thoughts on the play's themes of gender roles and...
BONUS! Commentary: The Princess Switch (2018)
July 11, 2020 19:53 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt's Christmas in July again, and we're celebrating with a commentary track for this modern Christmas classic! We're talking over the 2018 Netflix original film The Princess Switch, starring Vanessa Hudgens. It wouldn't be Erin and Rhonda Talk Over Movies without some tangents, musings, and ideas for other completely unrelated projects. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas in July! Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or...
Jane Eyre Part 2 - LIT Summer Vol. 2
June 27, 2020 20:40 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBLIT(erature) Summer is back! This time we're starting out with a 2-oarter on the Charlotte Bronte classic Jane Eyre. The second half of our Jane Eyre discussion gets into the novel's gothic elements as seen through the lenses of feminism and race. We also go back to our ongoing conversation about the Heroine's Journey, looking at pop culture heroines, like Rey, Moana, Lorelai Gilmore, and Dorothy, that have followed in Jane Eyre's footsteps. Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RA...
Jane Eyre Part 1 - LIT Summer Vol. 2
June 24, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn part 1 we get into the story recap and Bronte's background and influences. We also discuss some notable adaptations, including the Jane Eyre stage musical (who knew that existed???) and several popular novels that put a new spin on the story. Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM YOU CAN READ OUR BLOG HERE: THEPOPDNA.BLOG See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
May 23, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe're wrapping up our regular season with the very on-brand-for-us Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! EPISODE NOTES: The brilliant TV series draws influence from Musical Theater and Romantic Comedies, as well as honestly and respectfully tackling some important mental health issues, all of which we explore. CW: Discussion of mental illness. Find links to everything we discuss at ThePopDNA.blog and stay tuned for our Special Edition (Northern Hemisphere) Summer Series, coming soon! Subscribe to us on ITU...
BONUS! Saturday Night Live, Laugh, Love
May 09, 2020 19:27 - 2 hours - 113 MBIt's Rhonda's birthday so it's time for a Bonus Episode celebrating all our favorite things about SNL! EPISODE NOTES: Live from our houses, it's Pop DNA! We decided to talk about all our favorite Saturday Night Live sketches, cast members, and hosts, past and present. We also dig a little into the history of the show and why we think it's lasted so long, plus a special guest stops by! Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBO...
Thor LIVE(stream)!
April 25, 2020 19:57 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBHere's the recording of our Thor episode livestream! Our discussion of everyone's favorite God of Thunder dives into the history of the Marvel comics, the Norse myths that the stories and films are inspired by, and in our tradition of fact-checking fantasy worlds, even explores the science of Mjolnir and the Bifrost. Find info about our Virtual Film Fest on our social media, find links to everything we discussed at ThePopDNA.wordpress.com and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Su...
Jurassic Park with Emily Roth
March 21, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBWe're joined by filmmaker and storyteller Emily Roth to discuss everyone's favorite dinosaur/cloning movie! There's a lot of DNA in Jurassic Park, and not just from dinosaurs! The novel and film's "DNA" can be traced to real-life STEM breakthroughs and practices of the entertainment and tourism industries, and classic science fiction literature, starting with the mother of the genre, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Plus Emily gives us a filmmaker's perspective on the whole franchise! Find lin...