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Ep. 23 - Where Is The Line

May 19th, 2017 56m 18s

Joanna and David discuss how far actors should be allowed to stretch for their craft. Shownotes: (0:20) Gen Pop is coming to an end(49:00) Pop culture recommendationsSubscribe to this show via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M

Ep. 22 - There Is a Balm in Gilead

May 11th, 2017 59m 12s

Joanna and David discuss the new Hulu series "The Handmaid's Tale."Shownotes: (0:20) Gen Pop is coming to an end(14:00) Handmaid's Tale review(53:00) Pop culture recommendationsSubscribe to this show via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/

Ep. 21 - American Sods

May 4th, 2017 1h 13m

David and Joanna discuss the new Starz original series "American Gods." Learn more about the mythologies referenced in "American Gods":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_lpQDc5pHEShownotes: (0:20) Intro and feedback(12:00) American Gods re

Ep. 20 - The Lost City of Zzzzz

Apr 28th, 2017 1h 2m

David and Joanna discuss James Gray's newest film "The Lost City of Z" and compare it the David Grann book on which it's based. Read up on the factual accuracy of The Lost City of Z:https://www.spectator.co.uk/2017/04/the-lost-city-of-z-is-a-

Ep. 19 - The S-Town Breakdown

Apr 20th, 2017 59m 40s

David and Joanna discuss the new hit podcast "S-Town," and the phenomenon of true crime podcasts in general. Download every episode of stown here:http://www.stownpodcast.orgRead about how S-Town fails black listeners:http://www.rollingstone

Ep. 18 - Punching Up (GUESTS: Tiq Milan and Geoff Tate)

Apr 13th, 2017 1h 5m

David and Joanna discuss the transphobia in Dave Chappelle's new Netflix specials, "The Age of Spin" and "Deep in the Heart of Texas." Tiq Milan joins us from Buzzfeed. Check out Tiq's article on Chappelle's special here:https://www.buzzfeed.

Ep. 17 - Major Issues (GUEST: Karen Han from Slashfilm)

Apr 6th, 2017 1h 16m

David and Joanna discuss cultural appropriation and whitewashing as they pertain to Iron Fist and the new Ghost in the Shell. Karen Han from Slashfilm.com and Cutprintfilm.com joins us. Check out Karen's articles about Iron Fist and Ghost in th

Ep. 16 - The Drama of Big Little Lies (GUEST: Jen Chaney from Vulture)

Apr 2nd, 2017 1h 7m

David and Joanna are joined by Jen Chaney from Vulture.com to discuss this season of Big Little Lies. Read Jen Chaney's article about why Big Little Lies is more than just escapist fare:http://www.vulture.com/2017/03/big-little-lies-is-much-mo

Ep. 15 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love the Disney Remake (GUEST: Katey Rich from VF)

Mar 23rd, 2017 49m 5s

Joanna Robinson is joined by Katey Rich from Vanityfair.com to discuss why Disney Remakes aren't so bad after all. Read Katey's article about the subject here:http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/03/beauty-and-the-beast-remake-acceptance

Gen Pop Ep. 14 - Feud for Thought (GUEST: Julie Miller from Vanity Fair)

Mar 16th, 2017 58m 28s

Joanna and David discuss Ryan Murphy's FEUD with Julie Miller from Vanity Fair. Can a show that is so rooted in and enamored of Old Hollywood teach us lessons about New Hollywood? Probably.Read more of Julie's articles about Feud: http://www

Gen Pop Ep. 13 - How Late Night TV Handles Donald Trump (GUEST: Mark Harris from New York Magazine)

Mar 8th, 2017 53m 38s

Joanna and David discuss how late night TV hosts are handling Donald Trump. Some hosts are flourishing, while others whither at the new political reality. Tune in to hear our assessment. Special guest Mark Harris from New York magazine joins us

Gen Pop Ep. 12 - The Evolution of The X-Men

Mar 2nd, 2017 1h 31m

With Legion airing now on FX and Logan in theaters this weekend, Joanna and David discuss how recent TV shows and films have changed the game for depictions of superheroes.Learn more about what X3 could have been like: http://io9.gizmodo.com/

Ep. 11 - Gen Pop's 2017 Oscar Episode (GUEST: Richard Roeper from HDNet)

Feb 24th, 2017 58m 23s

Joanna and David discuss this year's Oscars race, talk about famous snubs that still hurt, and make predictions for who will win this weekend. Film critic Richard Roeper joins us for this episode. Check out Richard Roeper's "And the Oscar Goes"

Ep. 10 - SNL and Political Satire in the Trump Era (GUEST: Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter)

Feb 16th, 2017 1h 6m

Joanna and David discuss the role of political satire during the Trump presidency. Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter joins us. Check out Dan's article about the most recent episodes of SNL here:http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/fien-prin

Ep. 9 - The Legacy of 24 (GUEST: Matt Zoller Seitz from Vulture)

Feb 9th, 2017 1h

Joanna and David discuss how the creators of 24 and 24: Legacy continue to have their fingers on the geopolitical pulse of our times. TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins us from Vulture. Check out the Vulture TV podcast featuring Matt here:http

Ep. 8 - Every Movie Is About Something (GUEST: Sid Adlakha from Birth Movies Death)

Feb 1st, 2017 53m 54s

Joanna and David discuss Trump's Muslim travel ban, and Asghar Farhadi's decision not to join the Oscars this year. Siddhant Adlakha from Birth Movies Death joins us for this episode. Read Sid's editorial about this topic here:http://birthmov

Ep. 7 - The Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2017 (GUEST: Alan Sepinwall from Uproxx)

Jan 25th, 2017 1h

Joanna and David discuss the TCAs and their most anticipated new TV series of 2017. TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins us from Uproxx.Find Alan's work, including his coverage of the TCAs, here;http://uproxx.com/sepinwall/Shows discussed:- Vic

Ep. 6 - The High Scene (GUEST: Stephen Tobolowsky from One Day at a Time)

Jan 19th, 2017 52m 38s

Joanna and David discuss Netflix's "One Day at a Time" reboot, an entry into the multi-camera sitcom genre that's...actually pretty great!Find Stephen's podcast, The Tobolowsky Files, at http://www.thetobolowskyfiles.comRead reviews of "One

Ep. 5 - The Most Anticipated Films of 2017

Jan 11th, 2017 1h 28m

Joanna and David count down their top 10 most anticipated films of 2017.Subscribe to this show via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1183001461&mt=2&ls=1Subscribe to this show via RSS: http://feeds.sou

Ep. 4 - The Rise of the Grief Police (GUEST: Megan Garber from The Atlantic)

Jan 4th, 2017 47m 13s

David and Joanna discuss the how people grieve online, and the rise of grief policing. Megan Garber joins us from The Atlantic. Read Megan's piece on the phenomenon of grief policing here: http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/0

Ep. 3 - The Bittersweet Movie Endings of 2016 (GUEST: Amy Nicholson from MTV News)

Dec 22nd, 2016 1h 2m

David and Joanna discuss the bittersweet movie endings of 2016. Amy Nicholson, chief film critic at MTV News, stops by to share her thoughts on La La Land. Check out Amy's review of La La Land here: http://www.mtv.com/news/2961329/la-la-lands

Ep. 2 - 4th of July Sparkler vs. Nuclear Missile (GUEST: Maureen Ryan from Variety)

Dec 15th, 2016 59m 32s

Joanna and David are joined by Maureen Ryan from Variety to discuss the use of sexual assault in television and film.Read Mo's piece about "The Progress and Pitfalls of Television’s Treatment of Rape":http://variety.com/2016/tv/features/rape

Ep. 1 - A Theory of Online Theories (GUEST: James Poniewozik from The New York TImes)

Dec 5th, 2016 1h 1m

In the very first episode of Gen Pop, Joanna and David are joined by James Poniewozik from the NYTimes to discuss online theorizing and whether it's hurting television. Support this podcast at patreon.com/genpopshowEmail us at genpopshow@gma

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