Pop It
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsThis is the podcast for popping questions, popping bottles, and pop culture.
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31: Happy Galentine's Day (ft. Linda Cavaioli)
February 13, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week, we join Executive Director Linda Cavaioli at YWCA Central Massachusetts, a safe place for women and girls in the community. The YWCA builds strong female leaders who fight for gender equality and civil rights. Linda loves social justice, sunlight, and The Beatles. We also celebrate the merits of Trash-terlist, a newsletter born out of Beacon Hill's insatiable thirst for pop culture. Email [email protected] to subscribe. It's Galentine's Day! Another round of waffles for the lad...
30: Drinking Like Ladies (ft. Kirsten Amann)
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBAuthor of Drinking Like Ladies, Kirsten Amann, joins us for an interview during her book signing at simjang. Kirsten opted to donate her proceeds from the evening to Girls Inc., a local organization that equips girls to navigate gender, economic and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated and independent women. Heidi Paluk, Sr. Director of Advancement and External Relations gave us the rundown on Girls Inc. We also heard from Sarah Lee of simjang, Erin Jansky and Casey Clancey of the...
29: Lifestyle Influencers (ft. @Eats2Know & @thehalffullmug)
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 52 MBWe’re on site at The AC Hotel with Talin Avakian of @thehalffullmug and Dana Harrison of @Eats2Know. Talin and Dana have amassed impressive instagram followings based on their personal lifestyle brands. We ask about authenticity, setting limits, and food photography. We end the episode with a chat about Chris Brown, Oscar nominations, and Title IX. Photos by Unity Mike Hendrickson. In and out music by Submarine Machine.
28: Redemption Rockstars (ft. Dani Babineau & Greg Carlson)
January 23, 2019 02:53 - 59 minutes - 111 MBWe’re on site at Worcester’s brand new brewery, Redemption Rock Brewing Co. with CEO Dani Babineau and Head Brewer Greg Carlson. We’re talking B Corp.’s, beers, and economic development. Find out which of the Fyre Festival docs spoke to us and what Greg shares in common with the Olsen twins. Photos by Unity Mike [Hendrickson] and music by Submarine Machine.
27: Paleo Diets & Pot Pastries (ft. Alina Eisenhauer & Rachael Lang)
January 15, 2019 23:43 - 45 minutes - 84.6 MBWe’re joined by Chefs Alina Eisenhauer and Rachael Lang to discuss fake followers, our relationships with food, and edibles. Alina has appeared on several Food Network shows including Chopped, Cupcake Wars, Beat Bobby Flay, Re-Wrapped, and Sweet Genius. Rachael began working for Alina at age 15; now she is the woman behind the popular baking blog That L’Oven Feeling. Listen to Alina delve into the ways in which her health problems impacted her former restaurant, Sweet. Plus, the duo hatches ...
26: Hype Women (ft. Amy Peterson & Stephanie Ramey)
January 09, 2019 01:07 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBWe’re joined by Worcester’s Communication Specialist Amy Peterson and Executive Director of Discover Central Mass, Stephanie Ramey. What does the binge watch mentality mean for marketing? The job is never finished. We're talking Golden Globes and social media strategy on this week's episode of Pop It. Thank you Unity Mike for stopping by to take some glamour shots. As always, our in-and-out music is provided by Submarine Machine.
25: EAT It Up (ft. Lynn Cheney, Billy Nemeroff & Rick Araujo)
January 01, 2019 22:23 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBThis week, we are joined by Lynn Cheney of Lettuce Be Local, Rick Araujo of Civic Kitchen & Drink, and William "Billy" Nemeroff of B.T.’s Smokehouse to talk about our local food systems and the value of working together. Cheney, Araujo and Nemeroff are teaming up to source 100% local ingredients for a collaborative beer dinner with Medusa Brewing Co. on Monday, January 7th. We talk about B.T.'s cultish bbq following, Araujo's culinary crash course in the Harry Potter-verse, and Lettuce Be Lo...
24: Behind the Music (The Promise is Hope & Ben Grigorov)
December 28, 2018 02:21 - 54 minutes - 100 MBThis week's episode contains a lot of excellent music: :00-:10 Okay - Submarine Machine 8:44-9:15 Promise Land - Submarine Machine 9:30-10:00 Every Seed Must Die - The Promise is Hope 25:25-26:45 Grateful - The Promise is Hope 36:55-37:55 Springtime - Ben Grigorov 38:05-39:40 Home - The Promise is Hope 54:20-54:30 Okay - Submarine Machine We are joined by independent artists Ashley and Eric L’Esperance of The Promise is Hope and Ben Grigorov of Submarine Machine. We’re talkin...
23: A Brush With the Law (ft. AiVi Nguyen & Mark Borenstein)
December 20, 2018 19:36 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MBThis week, we discuss millennial friendly working conditions, bias in the workplace, and accurate pop culture depictions of attorneys. We are joined by AiVi Nguyen and Mark Borenstein. AiVi is the youngest attorney ever elected to partnership at Worcester’s premier law firm, Bowditch & Dewey. Hear how Legally Blonde could be a more accurate measure of millennial lawyers than you think. Do we all need to dress like the attorneys on Suits if we want to ask for raises? Also, a state of affairs ...
22: Fresh Dining (ft: Jon Demoga & Ellen Benson)
December 12, 2018 22:15 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBWe discuss the rapid growth of Worcester’s restaurant scene and the difficulties that come along with launching a new concept in a gateway city with endless and unrealized potential. We are joined by Jonathan Demoga, Chef/Owner of MamaRoux Food Trailer, as well as Ellen Benson, General Manager of simjang. We also talk about the death of The Citizen Wine Bar and a new era for passionate purveyors. Does volume equal success anymore? Depends on who you ask.
21: Meaningful Giving (ft. Jessica Walsh, Hannah Akre & Ethan Klausmeyer)
December 04, 2018 21:56 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBThis week, we’re joined by Jessica Walsh of Worcester Wares as well as Hannah Akre and Ethan Klausmeyer of Gloves Go Global to discuss philosophies on gift giving in honor of the holiday season. Jessica gives us the super-secret-squirrel scoop on her most exclusive designs. Hannah and Ethan talk preventative health, Amazon smile, and pilots licenses. We're all hoping for URL's in our stockings this year.
20: Girls that are stronger than you (ft. Brynn Elliott) Minisode
November 29, 2018 20:50 - 22 minutes - 31 MBA chat with pop star Brynn Elliott, in town for the City of Worcester’s annual Festival of Lights on the Worcester Common Oval. Elliot is a recent Harvard graduate with a rapidly rising girl power anthem on the Billboard charts, "Might Not Like Me." But first, we discuss the surprise restructuring of our current radio studio 102.9 fm as Pop It pushes for the normalization of women's voices within our local broadcasting community.
19: Consultation & Groomspiration (ft. Yvonne Caole-Sousa & Jasper)
November 27, 2018 21:59 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBThis week, we had our consultation with day-of-coordinator Yvonne Caole-Sousa. Listen to the full meeting for bold insights regarding vendors, pacing, and parents. Also, Molly finds out what it takes to be a bridesmaid. (Sorry Ross.)
18: The Glitter Gang (ft. Chris Ploof, Ann Cahoon & Krysta Kowal)
November 21, 2018 13:59 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThis week, we're discussing custom contemporary wedding bands with the team from Chris Ploof Designs. There's nothing traditional about a ring forged from the 4.5 billion year old Gibeon Meteorite. Ploof also deals in mokume gane and damascus steele (think: Game of Thrones level weaponry). We touch on Mariah Carey's #JusticeForGlitter moment and delve into some jewelry-centric pop culture. Tunes by Submarine Machine.
17: Pop Art (ft. StickiPictures & Che Anderson)
November 13, 2018 20:34 - 47 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week, we unpacked the role of pop culture in public art with muralist/sticker-aficionado Lukas Therien (a.k.a. StickiPictures) and organizer Che Anderson. In September, we watched Lukas compete in his first Secret Walls battle while Che mesmerized the crowd as a seasoned Secret Walls emcee. You can find Che at Miami Art Basel's installment of the competition in December and Lukas on Etsy's @stickipictures shop. Tunes by Submarine Machine. No one was TAKEN in the making of this podc...
16: House Hunters & Huntresses (ft. Mike Barbera & Joe Abramoff)
November 07, 2018 14:21 - 46 minutes - 65.2 MBMike Barbera and Joe Abramoff of Barbera Associates are giving us the skinny on what it takes for a millennial to close on a house in the city of Worcester. We weigh HGTV's trickery against its entertainment value and play some real estate would-you-rather. Also, a quick recap of this week's celebrity brushes with Teri Hatcher and Jim Jeffries. Thanks to Submarine Machine for coming out to cheer at the TCS NYC Marathon this past weekend and, as always, providing our in-and-out music.
15: November Project (ft. Kristen Liberty & Ivan Zvonar)
November 01, 2018 19:05 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBFree fitness alert! We sat down with the leaders of November Project Worcester to talk about the value of "just showing up." Kristen Liberty and Ivan Zvonar invite you to join the tribe on Wednesday mornings at Holy Cross or in your own city for a fun and friendly workout. Come ready to bounce, high five, and cheer each other on. All levels of fitness are welcome. Just how many doctors are there on the heli-pad? We get the real life ER scoop from Dr. Zvonar at the end of the episode. Tun...
14: Marketing Smarts and Arts (ft. Veronica Van Jura)
October 24, 2018 16:27 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MBVeronica Van Jura joins us this week to talk about her custom abstract painting shop and her recent foray into live painting. We ask her what it's like to be an important member of the marketing team for Worcester's largest venue, the DCU Center. She also gives us an inside look at the redesign of Figs & Pigs' menu for which she made certain that each dish's name could double as an Instagram caption. She's our favorite Jersey girl! Tunes by Submarine Machine.
13: Ask a DJ (ft. Jon Strader)
October 17, 2018 19:44 - 43 minutes - 61.2 MBWhen Jon Strader isn't touring the world with his melodic hardcore band, No Trigger, he is hard at work as Worcester's most coveted dj. This week, we're asking him all of our wedding day questions with the help of Sarah's handsome fiancée. We also talk west coast living, Wright's Chicken Farm, and Rosie O'Donnell's engagement. Tunes by Submarine Machine.
12: The Designer Consignor (ft. Amanda "AJ" Setaro)
October 10, 2018 00:49 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MBThis week, we're talking fashion with the best dressed woman in Worcester, Amanda "AJ" Setaro. You can treat yourself to a Birkin bag, Oprah's Gucci pumps, or Blair Waldorf's cocktail dress during your next visit to Sweet Jane’s Designer Consignment, AJ's thriving boutique on Main Street. She even styled us for our podcast cover photo in collaboration with photographer Justin Hall earlier this year. Tunes by Submarine Machine.
11: Secret Gigs (ft. Morgan Vines and Erin Jansky)
October 05, 2018 19:41 - 37 minutes - 53 MBThis week, Morgan Vines and Erin Jansky discuss the secret gigs and intimate concerts they organize every month as part of a global network called Sofar Sounds. We also get the scoop on Erin's new speaking club for women called the Speaker Sisterhood and pump Morgan for details about her reign as the Karate State Champion of Texas as well as her recent engagement.
10: Game Shows & Gongshows (ft. Eric Lindquist & Tom "Tuesday" Matthews)
September 26, 2018 21:20 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MBThis week, we welcome Eric Lindquist and Tom "Tuesday" Matthews of the Railers to discuss how their professional sports organization has succeeded in Worcester where others have failed. Eric reveals that he has been a guest on no less than 11 gameshows including The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. Tom denies that he is TRAX the mascot and tells us what it's like to see his bare chest plastered on 20 billboards around the city. Tunes by Submarine Machine.
9: A Grand & Glorious Minisode (c/o Pedro Martinez)
September 19, 2018 02:34 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWe got bumped from our studio time this week to make way for the Worcester Red Sox, but lady voices must prevail. Here's to Janet Marie Smith, the heart of New England, and the birthplace of oral contraceptives. Tunes by Submarine Machine.
8: Restaurant Reviews (ft. Julia Auger & Jared Forman)
September 12, 2018 19:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor discuss natural wines and the state of Worcester's food media with Julia Auger and Jared Forman, the minds behind deadhorse hill and simjang. Julia shares stories from her recent South American wine travels and Jared recalls his three years working for David Chang as a young chef at momofuku noodle bar.
7: Comedic Genies (ft. Shaun Connolly, Mairéad Dickinson & Bryan O'Donnell)
September 05, 2018 21:05 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor recap their interactions with the artists who have taken over Worcester for 10 days of public art in honor of POW! WOW! They also welcome guests Sean Connolly, Mairéad Dickinson, and Bryan O’Donnell - the organizers of Worcester’s premier comedy festival, Wootenanny.
6: A Shot of Reality (ft. Joy Flanagan)
August 29, 2018 17:13 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor question whether reality shows are capable of cultivating real-life relationships and welcome Worcester’s spirit sensation, Joy Flanagan of MS Walker Imports for the full scoop on POW! WOW! Worcester's fierce cocktail competition.
5: The Business of Female Friendships (ft. Amy Lynn Chase & Renee King Diaz)
August 23, 2018 03:04 - 53 minutes - 30.6 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor discuss accurate depictions of female friendship in pop culture and welcome Worcester’s favorite boss-babe duo, Amy Lynn Chase of Crompton Collective and Renee King Diaz of The Queen’s Cups.
4: Missing Persons & Runaway Brides (ft. Crawlspace Media)
August 15, 2018 21:43 - 45 minutes - 27.2 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor talk about radio and podcast gender bias and recommend their favorite female voices on the airwaves. Experts Lance Reenstierna and Tim Pilleri share what it takes to wrack up millions of downloads on iTunes and the story behind their breakout podcast success “Missing Maura Murray.” Plus, a quick game of "Runaway Bride" inspired by Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
3: The Wedding Planner (ft. Charlotte Holberry)
August 08, 2018 15:36 - 43 minutes - 25 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor discuss JLO's 2001 stint as a wedding planner. "Eventor in Chief" Charlotte Holberry talks about the realities of being a day-of wedding planner and why she has gone corporate. The group debates who was at fault in the recent Jetblue bridesmaid fiasco. Molly closes with her weekly Rosie report.
2: Popping the Question (ft. Laura Marotta & Stacy Lord)
August 02, 2018 00:52 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor discuss the delicate art of proposals. They highlight Michael & Holly and Kim & Kanye before delving into their latest Scooter Braun conspiracy theories. They also revisit Nicholas Sparks' teen-bride classic "A Walk to Remember." Sarah shares details of her recent Worcester-Magazine-inspired engagement. The ladies of the Creative Hub, Stacy and Laura, share their own romantic tale about popping the question at Worcester's first rooftop event space. Stac...
1: Pop It (ft. Ricky Nelson)
July 26, 2018 19:35 - 42 minutes - 77 MBHosts Sarah Connell and Molly O'Connor introduce their brand new show "Pop It." They highlight Shea Serrano's illustrated essays on "The Office," Glow Season 2, "Crazy Rich Asians," Ariana and Pete's engagement, Bey and Jay's summer album, and Refinery29's controversial Money Diary. Guest Ricky Nelson discusses Bruce Springsteen, Seltzer Time's global social media impact, and the magnetism of rapper DMX. They wrap up with some games including the Muppet "replace all but one cast member" film...