The team talks about their favorite holiday jams from traditional to contemporary. . With Guy Branum http://maximumfun.org "> MaximumFun.org ( http://www.guybranum.com ), Wynter Mitchell ( http://wyntermitchell.com ), Margaret Wappler ( http://www.margaretwappler.com ) and Oliver Wang ( http://www.margaretwappler.com ) Holiday Favorite Tunes Waitresses’ “ Christmas Wrapping ” Vince Guraldi’s “ Christmas Time Is Here ” Fiona Apple’s Frosty the Snowman John Lennon - War Is Over Wham - Last Chri...
Dec 02, 2015•1 hr 22 min
The team gets together to talk about cooking shows as well as how food is portrayed in film, plus they’ll talk about what’s piqued their interest in pop culture this week With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler and Oliver Wang . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Walking with Thee by Clinic Oliver Wang - Merry Go Round Equatics Margaret Wappler - The Noisy Days Are Over by Commontime Guy Branum - The Co-dependent by Sia. Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playli...
Nov 25, 2015•1 hr 3 min
The team talks about the content they listen or watch during difficult times; plus they share their thoughts on Aziz Ansari's new Netflix comedy series Master of None. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler and Oliver Wang . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - That's Life by Shirley Bassey Oliver Wang - Go Back Home by Allen Touissant Margaret Wappler - John Lennon's Imagine by Davide Martelo Guy Branum - Marseillaise by Edith Piaf Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spo...
Nov 18, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Paul Gilmartin joins the team to help discuss issues around mental health in popular culture and argue why The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" is the greatest song of all time. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler and Paul Gilmartin . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - BUFFALO by Tyler, The Creator Paul Gilmartin - Gimme Shelter by Rolling Stones Margaret Wappler - Can't Get Enough Of Myself by Santigold Guy Branum - Come Get It Bae by Pharrell Williams. Each week we’ll add everyon...
Nov 12, 2015•1 hr 17 min
The team say goodbye to Grantland, consider whether Twitter's business model is broken and discuss the good, bad and ugly of TV's current Late Night offerings. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Kathy Lee by Jessy Lanza Oliver Wang - As One by Low Leaf Margaret Wappler - Feel You by Julia Holter Guy Branum - His interview with Margaret Atwood on this week's Bullseye With Jesse Thorn . Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this...
Nov 04, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Young Adult fiction, hip hop podcasts and our favorite horror movies. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Used To by Mutemath Oliver Wang - Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas Margaret Wappler - The It Follows Theme by Disasterpeace Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist . Other useful links this week… Margaret recommends Rainbow Rowell's new YA novel Carry On . Oliver's been listening to The C...
Oct 28, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Margaret Wappler leads the team in discussing the new Star Wars Trailer, Love and Hip Hop Hollywood, Project Greenlight and the new Fall TV shows. With Wynter Mitchell and Oliver Wang . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Angel Tongue by Light Asylum Oliver Wang - Unbreakable by Janet Jackson Margaret Wappler - Hot Chip's cover of Dancing in the Dark Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist . TV shows we talked about this week: Dr Ken Quantico American Horror Story: Scream...
Oct 21, 2015•55 min
The team gets together to discuss the state of print media including a major change at Playboy and they’ll also share their favorite jams for this week. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Novacane Oliver Wang - Hamilton’s Ten Duel Commandments Produced by Ibarionex Perello for MaximumFun.org You can let us know what you think of Pop Rocket and suggest topics in our Facebook group or via @PopRocket on Twitter....
Oct 15, 2015•40 min
Throwing Shade's Bryan Safi and Erin Gibson take over Pop Rocket as part of MaxFun's #GreatSwitcheroo. With Bryan Safi , Erin Gibson , Drew Droege and Jessica Jardine . Every week we start the show by taking a question from a listener about our own pop culture tastes. This week: What piece of culture (movie, song, TV show) do you most find yourself introducing new people to? Bryan Safi - Karina Longworth's You Must Remember This podcast. Especially the series of episodes about Charles Manson's H...
Oct 06, 2015•58 min
The team share the songs they'll always sing along to, talk about some of their favorite current TV and try to work out what went wrong with the new movie, Stonewall. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . This week's jams: Wynter Mitchell - I Can't Help It by Stevie Wonder (Live in Studio) Oliver Wang - Two Matches by Mac Miller (Feat. Ab-Soul) Margaret Wappler - Rollercoaster by Bleachers and Charli XCX Guy Branum - I Am Woman (Dance Mix) by Jessica Williams Eac...
Sep 30, 2015•1 hr
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...
Sep 23, 2015•1 hr 6 min
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 . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 6 min
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 . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
Sep 08, 2015•51 min
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 ....
Sep 02, 2015•1 hr 14 min
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 . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Aug 28, 2015•1 hr 21 min
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 . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Aug 19, 2015•58 min
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...
Aug 12, 2015•1 hr 11 min
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...
Aug 05, 2015•1 hr 2 min
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...
Jul 31, 2015•56 min
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...
Jul 24, 2015•1 hr
The team share their first videogame experiences, debate what should be done with offensive culture (and shoddy critique) and Guy picks his official Summer Jam 2015. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jul 17, 2015•1 hr 9 min
We share our own hot-takes on Rihanna’s new Bitch Better Have My Money video. Is it about race? Is it about feminism? Is it awesome? Plus we share our best summer reads and Wynter celebrates the songs that she claims are bringing oral sex back. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jul 10, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Jesse Thorn guests on an episode in which we decide which celebs will narrate our autobiographies, call out the elements of pop culture we think have jumped the shark and discover which member of the team is secretly into pool porn. With Oliver Wang , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler and Jesse Thorn . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jul 04, 2015•1 hr 24 min
The gang marvel at the young Patrick Swayze, discuss which characters in Game of Thrones are better at game of throning, share their reactions to the new Pixar movie, Inside Out and go deep, talking about the new David Thorpe documentary Do I Sound Gay? Plus handies and brain orgasms! With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jun 27, 2015•1 hr 13 min
The gang share their fantasy contract riders, discuss the Rachel Dolezal debacle and take a team fieldtrip to see Jurassic World. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun...
Jun 20, 2015•56 min
MaxFun boss Jesse Thorn drops by for a #ThatCism update focussing on the lack of diversity in computer games characters. Plus the team share their favorite movies, TV shows or songs about their hometowns. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler , Guy Branum and Jesse Thorn. Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jun 12, 2015•1 hr 3 min
The team are excited about Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover, the TV show Cucumber and the FIFA corruption investigation. But all that’s just a warm-up for Guy’s Official 2015 Summer Jam Search Committee. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jun 06, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Comedian Megan Koester joins the team to talk about the pros and cons of online dating, nuanced portrayal of ethnicity in Silicon Valley and our own dream Pop Rocket guests. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Megan Koester and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson and Jennifer Marmor for MaximumFun.org...
May 30, 2015•1 hr 11 min
The team review Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road and Pitch Perfect 2. Plus The Mad Men Finale, Jams and Vodka. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson & Jennifer Marmor for MaximumFun.org ....
May 23, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Which Spice Girl would each of the team be? Plus, why Oliver’s all about basketball at the moment, which cancelled TV shows are we sad about and which have already overstayed their welcome and Wynter reveals her 5th and 6th quadrants! With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson and Lindsay Pavlas for MaximumFun.org...
May 18, 2015•1 hr
