Pop Rocket

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Emmy Awards 2015 Sep 23, 2015

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Johnny Depp's Black Mass, Fear The Walking Dead, Borgen and Joe Meno's new book, Marvel and a Wonder. Plus the winners, hosting and dresses of this year's Emmys.

With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler

Jams and Recommendations:

Wynter Mitchell - Recognize (feat. Drake) by Partynextdoor and Fear the Walking Dead

Oliver Wang - We Did It Again by Blackalicious and Johnny Depp's new movie, Black Mass

Margaret Wappler - Leaving The City by Joanna Newsome and Joe Meno's new book, Marvel and a Wonder

Guy Branum - Ryan Adams' cover of Blank Space and the Danish political drama Borgen

Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.

You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Narcos & Disney with Karen Kilgariff Sep 17, 2015

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Comedian Karen Kilgariff joins the team to talk about the Disneyland, Disney movies and Disney-produced celebrities.

With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and guest, Karen Kilgariff.

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Kids TV with Ella Mizota-Wang Sep 08, 2015

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Donald Trump videos, Muppet raps and Gyno-Star. Plus Oliver's daughter drops in to help discuss Kids TV.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

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VMAs 2015 with Karen Tongson Sep 02, 2015

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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.

Puppygate & Star Wars Land with Joan Ford & Rye Silverman Aug 28, 2015

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Comedians Joan Ford and Rye Silverman sit in for Wynter and Margaret to talk about TV shows that were cancelled too soon, whether we'd want to go to Disney's proposed Star Wars Land and what's been going on with the Hugo Awards.

With Guy Branum, Oliver Wang, Joan Ford & Rye Silverman.

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Women of Comedy & @FATJEW with Louis Virtel Aug 19, 2015

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Louis Virtel joins the team to talk about emotional pick-me-ups, Soundcloud takedowns and the comedy world's reaction to an alleged internet plagiarist being signed by a major talent agency.

With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and special guest Louis Virtel.

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Romcom Summit with Linda Holmes Aug 12, 2015

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Linda Holmes (from NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour) stops by to talk about the most exciting upcoming TV shows and to get serious about romantic comedy.

Plus, music to fight to, #periodsarenotaninsult and Wynter’s met all of her teenage crushes.

With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and special guest, Linda Holmes.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

#SquadGoals & Dating Shows with Tracy McMillan Aug 05, 2015

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Relationship author and TV writer, Tracy McMillan joins the team to talk #SquadGoals and dating shows – both real and fictional.

With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Margaret Wappler and special guest Tracy McMillan.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Tattoos & Nerd Culture Jul 31, 2015

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Which of the Pop Rocket team have tattoos and what are they? Find out this week thanks to a twitter question from our Reddit group. Plus has nerd culture gone mainstream and how do we feel about that?

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org

Clueless at 20 & High School Movies Jul 24, 2015

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It’s 20 years since the release of Clueless so we talk about the best high school movies and argue over whether Boyz n the Hood counts as one. Plus Trainwreck, Bree Newsome, and Bridget Everett’s “Gynecological Wonder”.

With Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang, Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum.

Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org