It's wedding season, Rocketeers! This week, the Pop Rocket team discuss everything weddings. The Graduate? Of course! Bridezillas? Obvs. Punjabi weddings? Yes! Margaret talks Game of Thrones...again, Guy finds another Song of the Summer contender, Oliver defends soccer, and Jesse Williams' BET speech shakes Wynter to the core. NOTE: MAJOR Game of Thrones season finale spoilers from 01:13 - 04:53. You have been warned With Guy Branum , Margaret Wappler , Oliver Wang , and Wynter Mitchell Produced...
Jun 29, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Guy, Wynter, Oliver, and Margaret talk about all things Florida. Also, producer Christian gets on mic to discuss E3 and VR! He’s the coolest. Margaret nerds out over Game of Thrones, Wynter has some things to say about The Neon Demon, Guy finds a summer jam he loves, and Oliver chats about Henry Stone’s impact on the Florida music scene. You guys, the search for the Song of the Summer is still on, so look for the official thread on the Pop Rocket Facebook group and send in your submission! NOTE ...
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Guy, Wynter, and Margaret are joined by special guests Ricky Carmona and Corin Tucker for our first ever live show! This week's topic, summer camp and campy camp movies. Pop culture trivia! Xanadu! Movie and music advice! All that and more on this special episode of Pop Rocket!! With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler , Ricky Carmona , and Corin Tucker And special thanks to Nick White for his help during the live recording. NOTE #1: This is a live show, so forgive the audio issues. ...
Jun 15, 2016•1 hr 18 min
It’s our 75th episode! To celebrate, the gang talks 1975 (and some 1974…and 1976) in pop culture. They talk JAWS, Farrah Fawcett, and everything in between! Oliver finally talks about something that isn’t the Golden State Warriors, Guy discusses the beauty of 8-tracks, Wynter is in love with Joan Crawford’s autobiography, and Margaret is all about the newest season of UnReal. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , and Margaret Wappler Produced by Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Guy, Oliver, and Margaret are joined in the studio by special guest, writer and host of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend , Ann Friedman. This week, the group discuss politics in TV and film. Also, the search for Pop Rocket’s song of the summer officially begins today, so look for the official thread on the Facebook group and leave a suggestion! With Guy Branum , Margaret Wappler , Oliver Wang , and special guest Ann Friedman . Produced by Christian Dueñas and Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jun 02, 2016•58 min
Wynter takes over hosting duties on this week’s Pop Rocket. Oliver, Margaret, and Wynter are joined by tech reporter and VP of Original Content, Sarah Lane to talk about working women in pop culture. Wynter has a few words to say on the new Ghostbusters movie, Margaret gives her take on The Night Manager, and Sarah discusses Game of Thrones. SPOILERS AHEAD! Also, the Pop Rocket Book Club announces what they’re going to read during the summer. With Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler , Oliver Wang...
May 25, 2016•59 min
The Pop Rocket team sits down to discuss RuPaul’s Drag Race and drag culture in general! Oliver is in love with the newest season of Veep, Wynter finds another song that hits all four quadrants, and Margaret has an announcement for everyone about Pop Rocket’s summer reading book club. Plus, Guy explains why Chris Evans is one of the greatest people alive. With Guy Branum , Oliver Wang , Wynter Mitchell , and Margaret Wapppler Produced by Christian Dueñas and Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
May 19, 2016•51 min
On this week’s show, subcultures! The gang discusses ASMR, Hatsune Miku, and a special interview with Dominic Rodriguez, director of Fursonas (a documentary about Furries). Oliver and Guy have a few thoughts on Captain America, Wynter finds a song that hits all four quadrants, and a special announcement for the Pop Rocket Facebook group from Margaret! with Guy Branum Wynter Mitchell Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler...
May 12, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Guy, Wynter, and Margaret are joined by academic and Pop Rocket’s official Fifth Beatle, Karen Tongson to discuss all things Game of Thrones. Be warned, GoT spoilers ahead! The gang also talk about the Met Gala, Radiohead’s weird disappearance from social media, and why UnREAL could be the next big thing. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Karen Tongson , and Margaret Wappler...
May 04, 2016•54 min
The gang reunites this week in a special double discussion episode of Pop Rocket! First up, Queen Bey's most personal and controversial album yet, Lemonade. Oliver has some critiques for the "visual album" while Guy reveals the problem some of the younger gay men are having with the record. Then, a very special discussion of all things Prince. His place in pop culture, the young proteges he worked with, weird Prince party stories, and some Batdance talk, obviously. And Prince-inspired jams to to...
Apr 27, 2016•57 min
Guy and Wynter are joined by special guests Humphrey Ker and Jameela Jamil to talk about the Royal Family in pop culture, just in time for the Queen’s birthday. Sit down, have a cup of tea, and listen to our most British episode yet. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Humphrey Ker , and Jameela Jamil
Apr 21, 2016•50 min
The Pop Rocket gang answer YOUR questions from the Facebook group and the MaxFun subreddit. Guy discusses the old G4 days, Oliver talks basketball, Wynter voices her love for The Real Housewives, and Margaret goes into her wild college days. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Control by Janet Jackson Oliver Wang - Gossip by Cyril Neville Margaret Wappler - Diamond Dogs by David Bowie Guy Branum - Baraat by Mychael Danna Each we...
Apr 14, 2016•53 min
The team talk about real and fictional divorces in TV and film. Plus Crowds on Demand , Glen Weldon's new book The Caped Crusade , #AWP16 and Hamburger Helper's April Fool's Mixtape . With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - FML (Feat. The Weeknd) TLOP by Kanye West Oliver Wang - Bye Baby by Nas Margaret Wappler - D.I.V.O.R.C.E. by Tammy Wynette Guy Branum - I Am What I Am from La Cage Aux Folles Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams t...
Apr 05, 2016•52 min
Wynter hosts an episode dedicated to gaming culture, how different generations are engaging with games and whether VR headsets are going to stop making users nauseous any time soon. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and guests Soha Kareem and Hal Lublin . You should subscribe to Hal's MaxFun podcast, We Got This . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Diamonds on My Neck by Smitty Oliver Wang - You Make Me So Happy by Les Vikings Soha Kareem - If I Had A Tail by Queens of the Stone Age Hal Lublin - ...
Mar 31, 2016•1 hr 20 min
For our final show of #MaxFunDrive 2016 we decided to pander and devote an entire show to sex. So we're asking what pop culture turns us on? What films, TV, books or music first made us burn with desire? And what are our favorite sex scenes? With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Know Me From by Stormzy Oliver Wang - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl by Nina Simone Margaret Wappler - Brazil by Declan McKenna Guy Branum - Here You Co...
Mar 24, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Join the #MaxFunDrive, support our work and get fantastic thank you gifts by visiting MaxiumumFun.org . This week Wynter reports live from SxSW, Margaret learns about Eggplant Friday, Guy Gushes about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Oliver is double-about Kendrick's new “untitled,unmastered” EP. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . 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 ...
Mar 17, 2016•1 hr 7 min
New seasons of Broad City and House of Cards are both stronger than ever, but the TV show that's rocking our worlds right now is The People Vs. O.J. Simpson. Wham Bam Pow's Ricky Carmona joins us to talk it through. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Ricky Carmona and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - March Madness performed live on SNL by Future Ricky Carmona - Am I Wrong by Anderson Paak Margaret Wappler - Golden Coast by Allison Weiss Guy Branum - JAP Battle from Crazy Ex-G...
Mar 11, 2016•1 hr 7 min
The gang share their reviews of Chris Rock's hosting and get into which awards that the Academy got right and which it got wrong. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Make It Last Forever by Inner Life Oliver Wang - Candy by El Alamo Margaret Wappler - Atomic Number by case/lang/viers Guy Branum - Never On Sunday by the Chordettes (Which won the Oscar for best song in 1960). Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spoti...
Mar 02, 2016•59 min
It's our 60th episode so the team discuss ageing in pop culture, plus Kanye's Life of Pablo album (?) and #FreeKesha. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Feelin' So Good by Jennifer Lopez Oliver Wang - Ultralight Beam by Kanye West (Feat. Chance The Rapper, Kirk Franklin, and The-Dream) Margaret Wappler - Gimme All Your Love by Alabama Shakes Guy Branum - Opinion Cave by Brandie Posey Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this ...
Feb 24, 2016•1 hr
The team talk Full Frontal with Sammantha Bee, The People vs. OJ Simpson, Kanye's Epic week of tweets and the Grammys. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler and Karen Tongson . Produced by Colin Anderson & Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org ....
Feb 18, 2016•53 min
Margaret guest hosts, steering discussion around the commercials and half time show of last weekend's Super Bowl. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and special guest, comedian and former copywriter Asterios Kokkinos . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - The Gift of Life by Teddy Prendergrass Oliver Wang - Sun Godess by Ramsey Lewis featuring Earth, Wind & Fire Margaret Wappler - Reichpop by Wild Nothing Asterios Kokkinos - Goon Squad by Elvis Costello & The Attractions E...
Feb 11, 2016•1 hr 14 min
The gang talk about the role of tech in TV, film and music. Plus they share their personal favorite animation shows. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler . That’s My Jam: Wynter Mitchell - Same Ol' Mistake by Rihanna, Oliver Wang - Lonesome Drifter by Jericho Brown, Margaret Wappler - Husbands by Savages, Guy Branum - James K Polk by They Might Be Giants. Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist . You can let us know what you think of Pop...
Feb 03, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Wynter's back and the team celebrate with a conversation about how we deal with death in pop culture. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
Jan 29, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Guy and Margaret talk about favourite duets, stand-up comedy and the best books from the past year and coming up in 2016. Plus producer Christian Dueñas drops by the studio to talk about video games. With Margaret Wappler and Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson and Christian Dueñas for MaximumFun.org...
Jan 20, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Emmy-winning writer of 30 Rock, The Mindy Project and several previous Golden Globe ceremonies, Tracey Wigfield joins the team to dissect Sunday's awards, remember David Bowie and spill secrets about watching Star Wars with Guy Branum. With Tracey Wigfield , Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org...
Jan 13, 2016•57 min
Karen Tongson sits in with the team to review and reward the greatest pop culture of the last 12 months. With Oliver Wang , Margaret Wappler , Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org .
Jan 08, 2016•1 hr 36 min
A whole episode devoted to the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. With Oliver Wang , Josh Greenberg , Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org .
Dec 30, 2015•59 min
Karen Tongson joins the team to talk politics in the context of pop culture. With Wynter Mitchell , Oliver Wang , Karen Tongson and host Guy Branum . Produced by Colin Anderson for MaximumFun.org
Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 11 min
The team celebrate 50 episodes with a look back at the pop culture of 50 years ago. With Guy Branum , Wynter Mitchell , Margaret Wappler and Oliver Wang . Jams: Wynter Mitchell - Wooly Bully by Sam the Sham and the Pharaos and California Girls by The Beach Boys. Oliver Wang - A Change is Gonna to Comel by Sam Cooke Margaret Wappler - It’s Not Unusual by Tom Jones Guy Branum - I’m Looking Through You by The Beatles Each week we'll add everyone's jams to this handy Spotify Play List . You can let ...
Dec 16, 2015•1 hr 25 min
The team sits down to share their thoughts on Spike Lee’s new movie Chi-Raq which uses the premise of women withholding sex from their men to stop a gang war. They also touch on their favorite Spike Lee films. With Guy Branum MaximumFun.org (http://www.guybranum.com), Wynter Mitchell (http://wyntermitchell.com), Margaret Wappler (http://www.margaretwappler.com) and Oliver Wang (http://www.margaretwappler.com) Favorite Jams Wynter Mitchell Someone Great by LCD Soundsystem Oliver Wang T Oh Girl by...
Dec 08, 2015•1 hr 10 min
