Send us a text We explore five cultural touchstones that have captured our attention, ranging from new releases to beloved classics experiencing revival. • Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" blends 1930s blues culture with vampire horror while exploring themes of brotherhood and the power of music • My Chemical Romance's upcoming remixed version of "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" addresses longtime complaints about the original's sound quality • Garden State's 20th anniversary concert reunited most sound...
May 07, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text Guitar prodigy Zack Quintana takes us through his remarkable musical journey, from picking up the guitar at age four to fronting bands by eight years old. With footage showing him shredding Hendrix solos as a child, it's no wonder the podcast host introduces him as "one of the best guitarists I ever met." During this intimate conversation, Quintana reveals the profound impact of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon on his approach to guitar playing. Rather than focusing on technical...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text Step into the world of acclaimed musician SYML as he joins us for a powerful and introspective conversation about creativity, influence, and artistic evolution. From his early days with Barcelona to his current work as a solo artist, SYML reflects on the moments and media that have deeply shaped his perspective as a songwriter. We touch on films, literature, and music that left lasting impressions—some of which may surprise you—and explore how fatherhood and visual art have expand...
Apr 09, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text What makes a composer tick? In this absorbing conversation with Dylan Glatthorn, we explore the unexpected creative influences that have shaped his musical identity. From a shy child with a toy piano to an accomplished composer for theater, film, and television, Dylan's journey reveals how early artistic experiences can profoundly shape a creative career. Dylan takes us back to his childhood in Tampa Bay, where The Beatles served as the "connecting glue" between his parents' diffe...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text What happens when you finally experience the books, movies, and music everyone's been telling you to check out for years? Ryan and Daniel revisit four seasons of podcast conversations to reveal how "My Pop Five" has fundamentally changed their relationship with art and culture. The conversation begins with Daniel's newfound obsession with Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu" before pivoting to the heart of the episode: reflecting on cultural touchstones they might never have experienced wit...
Mar 26, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text Listen To Alix's Latest EP "Bug" When songwriters reveal what shaped them, magic happens. Alix Page peels back the curtain on her artistic development in this intimate conversation about the films, music, and stories that built her creative foundation. From her early days leading worship at a Christian middle school to finding her voice at Orange County School of Arts, Alix shares how releasing her first single "Stripes" in 2020 marked the beginning of her musical journey. What tr...
Mar 19, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text The incredible and funny Casey Feigh joins My Pop Five for a fascinating dive into the cultural touchstones that shaped his unique comedic voice. With his signature warmth and thoughtfulness, Casey unpacks how everything from British comedy troupe Monty Python to Minneapolis hip-hop collective Rhymesayers Entertainment influenced his creative journey from small-town Minnesota to becoming a standout force in LA's comedy scene. Casey's reflects on Spike Lee's impact starting with Le...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Step into a world of melodies and memories as we explore the musical journey of Misty Boyce. In our latest episode, Misty, a multi-talented artist, shares her evolving relationship with music, childhood memories, and the creative influences that have shaped her remarkable artistry. We dive into her New Mexican roots, where the enchanting cultures of Las Cruces sparked her passion for music from a young age. Armed with vivid anecdotes, Misty vividly recounts her obsession with Mari...
Mar 05, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text Three years ago, Daniel and Ryan plugged in our mics, wide-eyed with ambitions and a shared love for pop culture. Now, we're toasting to the Pop Five podcast's third anniversary, a journey stitched with life's unpredictable events and the thrill of fresh episodes. We set the stage with Olivia Rodrigo's musical journey, from her angsty "Sour" beginnings to the matured artistry of "Guts," and how her "Teenage Dream" became a soundtrack to our own growth. Prepare to travel with us th...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a tech industry insider might crack up the comedy stage? Alexis Gay did just that, and she's here to spill the beans on her unexpected leap from tech to stand-up, podcasting, and beyond. As we chat with the brilliantly funny Alexis, she peels back the curtain on her transformative pandemic experience and how it led to the birth of her podcast, Non-Technical. We get a real look into the personal influences that flavor her comedic style — from an unwaverin...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text Have you ever stumbled upon a melody that catapulted you straight back to your first concert, the lights dimming, heart racing with anticipation? That's the magnetic pull of Tony Smith's music. Celebrating a special three-year anniversary mini-season, we sit down with the extraordinary Tony Smith of Tonyboyy, Teem and Sleeper Agent fame. Savor the infectious "Counting Sheep" from his debut album "Doll Me Up," and join us as we traverse Tony's musical landscape—from the vitality of...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Laugh along with us as the incomparable Kylie Brakeman swings by to mark the three-year milestone of My Pop Five with her signature wit and wisdom. Imagine a world where pop culture isn't splintered by internet niches, but instead, a shared experience like the unforgettable "Barbenhiemer" Kylie shares her adventures and the journey that is the transition from improv to digital skits and characters. As we stroll down memory lane, and her Pop Five, Kylie and I unpack the timeless in...
May 08, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text It's the My Pop Five Season 2 Finale! After an entire season packed with incredible guests, My Pop Five closes with the incredible Tilly Louise. Tilly is a Liverpool based singer/songwriter, musician and producer. “Fiery and sweet”, “the glorious Tilly Louise” has noisy, hook centric alternative pop shimmer. The Liverpudlian solo act has taken the north west by storm with her charm and undeniable catchy music. The self professed “fan-girl” of local Gods such as Zuzu, Pixey and Nat...
Jul 13, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us a text Elizabeth Goodfellow; Los Angeles-based drummer, percussionist, vocalist and artist. Beth grew up in Northern California’s San Joaquin Valley and started playing drums at age eleven at local harvest festivals. Her first professional drumming job was playing in the Air Force National Guard Band of the West Coast while studying classical percussion performance at San Jose State University. In 2003 she was selected to the IAJE’s Sisters in Jazz Quintet which performed at the North Se...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text We have the gang back together for one final Our Pop Five session of Season 2! The crew gets together to break down the things they are loving lately and announce the Season 2 finale! Plus, they take the time to answer your questions. Bonus: Ryan was featured on the podcast "Latchkey Sibs" talking about the movie "Cool Runnings" check out the episode using this link . Follow My Pop Five: @mypopfive on all platforms We'll see you next time. But until then, what's your Pop Five?...
Jun 29, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text Veronica Deeds; an L.A. based actor, part-time co-host of My Pop Five, and freelance producer. When she first moved to LA, Veronica worked as an event producer for high profile film premieres, which allowed her to hone her producing skills under high pressure jobs. Since then, she has adjusted her life to focus on acting and filmmaking full time (and bartending, let’s be real 🤷🏻♀️). She has taken classes with many great coaches in LA, was the lead in a national commercial, ...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text In honor of Father's Day, the My Pop Five crew is getting together to talk about their favorite TV and Movie Dads! Here are the five that we love. Uncle Phil (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) Adam Braverman (Parenthood) Charlie Swan (Twilight) Jack Gellar (Friends) Phil Dunphy (Modern Family) The crew also has touches on honorable mentions and features a special guest to start the episode. This surprise guest is near and dear to Ryan's heart. Check it out! Follow My Pop Five: @mypopfive o...
Jun 15, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text Dylan Adler; comedian, actor, and musician based in NYC. He’s performed musical comedy at the New York Comedy Festival and was featured in the New York Times for his show "Rape Victims are Horny Too" with Kelly Bachman. He performs sketch on Maude Night at UCB on his team “Young Douglas”. He performs musical improv on People’s Improv Theatre house team “Punch Funk” and has been featured in the NY Post and Elite Daily. He is also the co-composer of the musical Goodmorning New York ...
Jun 08, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text Connor Morrison is a Bay Area multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and a piano rocker that lives to entertain. With roots in jazz, rock, and folk, he has been tickling ivories and singing his heart out for years, most recently as half of the folk-rock duo The Meanderings. During this time, he co-wrote and released three full length albums, a number of singles, as well as toured the United States. Now located in the Bay Area, he is bringing his piano-indie-rock flavor to al...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text Julianna Zachariou; San Diego based writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and a contributor to the band Echobaby. Previously regarded as "old for her age" Julianna joins My Pop Five to break down Feels Like Home by Norah Jones, Moonstruck (Film), Barbra Streisand, The Reminder (Feist), and This New Century (Dan Reeder). She also takes the time to share her intro to music, the intricacies of getting a degree in songwriting, and discovering her voice. Support Julianna: https://li...
May 25, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text John Reagan; Albuquerque based musician. John is one of five brothers who grew up traveling the world as a missionary. John fell in love with music and was inspired to create after viewing a Bob Dylan video on YouTube. Since then John has released a full length album titled “John Reagan’s Future” and a multitude of singles including favorites “Touch” “Dreamers” and “La La Land” John also fronts the band Island Center which released their debut single “Unexpected” in 2019. John has...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text Daniel Parra; New Mexico based musician, producer and co-creator of My Pop Five. As a producer of the show, Daniel is involved with the planning of episodes, editing content and overall direction of the show. Daniel's love of all things pop-culture, music, and video games leads to fascinating conversations and conveys the heart of the show. Daniel joins the show to break down ATLiens (OutKast), The Iron Giant, Alive 2007 (Daft Punk), Iowa (Slipknot), and Kingdom Hearts 2. We also ...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text On this week's episode, join the My Pop Five posse as they look back on some of their favorite moments from year one of the show! Co-hosts Ryan, Daniel, Veronica & Briauna are getting together to break down and listen to highlights of My Pop Five, from the good to the bad and everything in between! Kick back, relax, and take a stroll down memory lane with us. Enjoy some birthday cake while you're at it. Follow My Pop Five: @mypopfive on all platforms We'll see you next time. B...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text Myke C-Town; Atlanta based music enthusiast or self proclaimed "Music Nazi". Myke is 1/5 of the Dead End Hip Hop crew and has his own YouTube channel featuring vinyl, music reviews, movie reviews and solo hip hop album reviews. Myke C-Town joins My Pop Five to break down his love for The Cure, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Charles Bukowski, David Lynch and Gleaming The Cube. Myke takes the time to tell stories about how his love for art and music literally saved his life. We also get ...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text Nate Meeker; comedian, content creator, and writer based in New York City. Though he always had a passion for it, Nate’s path to comedy is a little different than most. In December of 2019, he graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Marketing and quickly entered the corporate world. Looking for ways to fulfill his desire to pursue comedy, he began performing stand-up throughout Ohio. Encouraged by friends to start making videos, he jumped on TikTok where his cont...
Apr 13, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Zac Rae; Los Angeles based pianist, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist. Currently a member of the band Death Cab for Cutie. Zac also works extensively as a session musician and has played with the likes of Alanis Morrissette, Alessia Cara, Lana Del Rey, Sara Bareilles, John Legend and so many more. His musical talents have also been included in film scores and soundracks including recent work featured in Pixar's Turning Red. Zac joins My Pop Five to break down The Traveling Wil...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text It's been a while since the MPF Gang got together to break down their favorite things. Since we last got together there have been a number of incredible pieces of content including, but not limited to; Spider-Man: No Way Home, Scream, Encanto, Turning Red, Ozark Season 4, Euphoria Season 2, and much much more. Today Ryan and Daniel get together to talk about five things that have stuck with them throughout the year so far. From Daniel's takes about the weirdness of Bruce Wayne and...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Diego Manrique; a Colombia born singer-songwriter and frontman for the band Sol De La Noche. Their debut album Al Natural, released in September 2019 has placed Sol De La Noche as one of the top Modern Latin Band acts in Albuquerque, New Mexico resulting in full attendance across multiple venues in the state. With over 600 live performances in the last 5 years, Sol De La Noche has opened for multiple acts across a variety of genres, among them Stixx and Los Mocochetes. Diego joins...
Mar 23, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Christina DiBiase; originally from Cleveland, OH. She began her career as a dancer at a very young age. In her teenage years she discovered her passion for acting. Eventually she started studying acting at a community college in Cleveland which led to her transfer to The Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she received her BFA in Acting. Christina has since been performing in Los Angeles, CA regularly as a Stand-Up Comedian and was recently accepted into The Groundlin...
Mar 16, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Lilah Rose; a singer-songwriter born and raised in Arizona. Lilah has been singing and playing music since child birth. Lilah plays keyboard and vocals for the band Prism Bitch and has toured with the likes of Built To Spill and played at the Treefort Music Festival. Lilah joins My Pop Five to breakdown her love for music and fully takes advantage of the My Pop Five asterisk. We learn about the many musical influences that have colored her life including Built To Spill, The Police...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
