It’s another special PoppAround Town Episode on #PoppaPank. As summer winds down, Jaylene and Justin are visiting Ocean City, NJ to get one last beach day and catch up on all things summer. Grab your sunscreen and favorite tropical PoppaDrank as #PoppaPank heads to the beach for this very special episode.Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
On this episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin have a lot to catch up on, as well as fill listeners in on some big Tickled Panks from the last couple of weeks. In today’s Hot Topic, Justin and Jaylene will also talk about all things Summer, previewing summer plans, talking summer fashion, and 2022 beach trip tips and tricks. We have a ton of joy to celebrate, uplift, and share with our beloved Pank Poppas, so grab your #PoppaDrank because Summer is finally here!Follow us on social media!In...
It’s a special PoppAround Town Episode on #PoppaPank. As a pilot for a new kind of episode, Jaylene and Justin are visiting Reading Terminal Market to celebrate all things food, Philly, and Summer! Come get your TapaPank with us as Justin and Jaylene catch up, review some food spots, and of course play some Pank Gamez. Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
#PoppaPank took a long PoppaBreak to finish up old projects, start new ones, and do some recovery from some Springtime merriment. Jaylene and Justin have a lot to catch up on, as well as fill listeners in on some much anticipated upcoming projects. In today’s Pank News we will also celebrate the achievements of podcast bestie and collaborator, playwright James Ijames. We have a ton of joy to celebrate, uplift, and share with our beloved Pank Poppas, so grab your #PoppaDrank because It’s Gotta...
#PoppaPank is turning 2 YEARS OLD!!! It’s our Poppaversary. Jaylene and Justin are celebrating with this 55th special episode. We'll be tickling ourselves Pank with memories and resolutions. As a very special bonus, this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, will feature award-winning actor and fellow Wilma HotHouse member, Lindsay Smiling! We'll talk all things Cherry Orchard, which is coming up at The Wilma. Of course, Lindsay will also be joining us for some games and the ever joyful freeeeest...
Look out! Cause this episode of #PoppaPank is all about celebrating the one, the only, JAYLENE CLARK OWENS! Yes, it is Jaylene’s birthday on the podcast and JCO and Justin are ready to celebrate in every way they can. Justin will also share some of his favorite Jaylene stories and memories, as well as give a preview of how The Cherry Orchard at the Wilma Theatre is going. Don’t forget to pour your PoppaDrank and put on your party hats ‘cause JCO’s birthday is a full-on Holidaaay!!!Follow us o...
#PoppaPank is letting the good times roll as we celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival with Jaylene and Justin - green, gold, purple, and PANK style! In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about NOLA, the return of Mardi Gras in the Big Easy, Carnival, and the joys of living a Fat Tuesday life anytime of the year. Justin will also give us some personal insight into visiting New Orleans at Mardi Gras and Jaylene will throw it back to her time at Trinidad Carnival. Joyously tune in with your Pop...
After a brief Winter break, #PoppaPank is reaching for Olympic wins as Jaylene and Justin share Golden ways to relax and recover after big surgeries. In today’s episode, we’ll be skiing into Tickled Panks about Olympic Athletes, Superbowl Shows, and other Arts & Culture happenings both local and national. Jaylene will also give us some insight into her fibroid journey. Tune in with your PoppaDrank and relax into this episode of #PoppaPank! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebook...
#PoppaPank is overjoyed to welcome our first guest of 2022, Philebrity of Stage and Screen Bi Jean Ngo! In this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin will chat with Bi about her career and journey from Barrymore Award-Winning Actress to beloved dog mom and everything in between. Of course, Bi will also be joining us for some games and the ever joyful freeeeestyle! We’re so excited to have this friend on the show.Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our ...
This is episode #50 of #PoppaPank!! Today, Jaylene and Justin celebrate this milestone by sharing 50 personal things that have shaped them as artists and as a podcast. It is also a celebration of the first episode of the new year, so tune in and hear what’s in store for their coming year. It’s a party in this episode of #PoppaPank, so sit back, relax, and let us tickle you pank! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
It is Christmas Eve-Eve at #PoppaPank and that must mean it is PANKMAS! Join Jaylene and Justin as they share holiday memories, sing some funny new carols, and joyously welcome Pankmas! We’ll have a special year-in-review, gift exchange, and of course some other holiday surprises. Merry Christmas indeed! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
JOY is busting at the seams in this special PANK DAY episode of #PoppaPank. Today, Jaylene and Justin celebrate their friendaversary and take a deep dive into all the things that make them happy. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Pank Day without a trip down memory lane, some games, and other surprises along the way. Tune in and celebrate joy and friendship in this party time episode of #PoppaPank!Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook...
In this post-Panksgiving episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin celebrate the start of the holidays, sharing how Thanksgiving went and looking forward to Christmas festivities. In today’s Hot Topic, we’ll be diving into Holiday Covid-friendly activities, gift shopping tips, and hilarious pet peeves. Tune in with your PoppaDrank for this festive episode of #PoppaPank! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
#PoppaPank is starstruck in this special celebrity episode featuring acclaimed artist of the stage, sound, and screen, Carl Clemons-Hopkins. In this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin will chat with Carl about their career and journey from Philly to LA and everything in between. Of course, Carl will also be joining us for some games and the ever joyful freeeeestyle! You don’t want to miss this one.Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episode...
It is once again Halloween in the studio and in this spooky, lunchtime episode, Jaylene and Justin are joined by a very special guest, costume designer Leigh Paradise! Grab your #TapaPank, get your best Halloween costume on, and tune in for a frightfully fun time getting Tickled Pank in this episode of #PoppaPank!Follow our guest: Instagram: @ringed_dragon and @playlistbuilt Website: playlistbuilt.comUpcoming shows where you can see Leigh’s work:“The Plague” at The Lantern Theater Stream...
In this special Brunchy episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin celebrate the return of Live theatre, Open Mics, and all things Brunch. In today’s Hot Topic, Jaylene shares her history with Open Mics in prep for the Minor Character Open Mic at the Wilma, additionally, Justin will share stories on returning to the stage. More surprises abound, so tune-in and grab your breakfast TapaPank! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTub...
In this episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin celebrate the end of long warm days, lazy beach trips, and hot city streets - as our last episode before Fall, we will look back on fond memories of the past summer. In today’s Hot Topic, Justin talks all things Minor Character at the Wilma, as well as some other projects in the works. More surprises abound, so tune-in and grab your PoppaDrank! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or Y...
In today’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Noelle Diane Johnson of the Philly-Based organization, Artists Heal joins Jaylene and Justin in this special episode! We learn about her mission to create healing and care spaces for collaborative art-making and why this work is so important both in the theatre and beyond. Of course, Noelle will also be joining us for some games and the ever joyful freeeeestyle! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFollow our guest on Instagram!Noelle Dia...
A new season of #PoppaPank bursts with joy as Jaylene and Justin chat about their summer adventures, Fall projects, and catch up on all things tickling them Pank! We take a look at what's coming up in our Pank Forecast and premiere a new game! Grab your drank, tune in, and celebrate as a new season of the podcast - and a new season of LIVE theatre arts - makes its debut! Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
OH MY GAUSE! Briana Gause of OMG Studios is in the #PoppaPank studio!!! In today’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Justin and Jaylene interview this very special multi-hyphenated artist about all things theatre, film, and visual arts as well as sharing some of her summer adventures! Grab your PoppaDrank and hang for this episode celebrating the artist-maker-business person inside all of us. Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFollow our guests on Instagram!Briana Gause: @omg...
Jetset with #PoppaPank in this very special Travel episode! Jaylene and Justin are joined by esteemed guests and travel experts: Content Producer and Explorer, Kristie Yeung and Educator and Travel Enthusiast, Elizabeth Jan (EJ) Espada! They will share tips and tricks to get you ready for that next summer vacay. Gamez, Dranks, and Good Company - You don’t want to miss this one. Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFollow our guests on Instagram!Kristie YeungElizabeth ...
It is almost July 4th at #PoppaPank and Jaylene and Justin can’t wait to share the holiday with you! Get ready to be tickled red, white, blue and PANK as we talk about all things independence and freedom - what it means to us as individuals and artists alike. Grab your favorite summer PoppaDrank and chill with us as we celebrate arts and culture with allll the Independence Day Vibez!Follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeFind our live episodes on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
Welcome to the #PoppaPank Podcast! This show has been recorded live exclusively on social media since April 1, 2020. We are so happy to have the audio from our live episodes now available as a podcast! Episode 37 (6/16/21): Summertime at #PoppaPank bursts with joy as Jaylene and Justin chat about projects, talk about flowers, and share all things Pride in a very special and personal Hot Topic. Get ready to celebrate and tickle yourself Pank in this rainbow of an episode!Follow us on social me...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live May 19, 2021: May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we are celebrating on #PoppaPank! In this special episode, Justin and Jaylene will talk about AAPI representation in the arts, shoutout some modern day history makers, and talk about Justin’s dream roles. The games and laugh...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live May 5, 2021: This episode of #PoppaPank is OFF THE CHARTS! Not only are we celebrating Cinco De Mayo, but we’re doing it IN PERSON! Justin and Jaylene plus very special guests Philly Actors Taysha Marie Canales and Lindsay Smiling have all been fully vaccinated and are ready for laughs. Join us ...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live April 14, 2021: Broadway is coming back and outdoor theatre is on the rise, baby! As the song says, “this could be the start of something new.” On this episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin talk all things Re-Opening and what the return of Broadway means for regional markets and all arts and...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live April 7, 2021: #PoppaPank started live streaming our episodes on April 1, 2020 and here we are a year later recapping highlights and getting Tickled Pank about how far we’ve come. Join Jaylene and Justin as they share some of their journeys from Insta Live to FB and YouTube Live to the productio...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live March 17, 2021: Ayyyye!!! It is Jaylene’s BIRTHDAY WEEK on #PoppaPank and this episode is Sleepover Party Central. On this very special occasion, the Pop-In with #PoppaPank features special guest artists and collaborators from Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale (Hollis Heath and Chyann S...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live March 3, 2021: It is March 2021 and it has been a year since the Pandemic started. In this episode of the #PoppaPank Podcast, Jaylene and Justin will have you Tickled Pank as they talk about how theatre artists have had to pivot or find new practices to stay creative in the past 12 months. We’ll...
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live February 17, 2021: This episode of #PoppaPank is sure to have you LOL-ing alongside Jaylene and Justin with our special Pop-In guest: film, television, and theatre celebrity Brian Anthony Wilson! We’ll talk about all things acting and Philly, play some games, and tickle each other pank! Don’t mi...
