PopComms

In this final episode of PopComms, host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) and returning guests communications professional Lisa Shore-Staats and music producer Terry Sartor,   explore whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s fairy tale romance and engagement is a genuine connection, masterclass in PR or both. Plus can love for Netflix’s animated musical “K-Pop Demon Hunters” bring us all together?

Listen in as I reunite with retired educator and f ormer music publicist Karen Packer to react to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest. We compare his downfall to infamous cases like R. Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein. And we delve into the historical corruption and power dynamics within the music industry. Join the conversation on Spotify by adding to the comments section. Or send an email to popcomms4@gmail.com...

How do you solve a problem like Diddy? Especially when multiple women are accusing the mogul of sexual assault and the feds are on his case for human trafficking? You don’t! Instead I talk about these problems as a possible #MeToo moment in the record industry with former music publicist and retired educator Karen Packer and music producer, label owner and artist Terry Sartor .  Podcast photo attr...

Don't call Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" a country album. It’s beyond genres and Queen Bey invites everyone to join the party!  Host R.J. welcomes communications/media veteran Pat St. Claire and returning pop culture enthusiast Zackeshia Brimidge to review the album's songs and Bey's lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion.  Bonus: Watch this T exas Hold 'Em...

For our Oscars review episode, we channeled the Ken-ergy with entertainment executive Kelsey Matthews joining me on the comms side and two pop culture enthusiasts tagging in: event planner and movie buff Cherlyn Jenkins, and music journalist and independent label owner Terry Sartor. Contact us at popcomms4@gmail.com.

Listen to this extended version of the January show segment on whether the age of superhero movies and tv shows is over. Host ⁠ R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) ⁠ , ⁠ PR specialist Lauren Gay ⁠ and pop culture enthusiast ⁠ Veronica Saldana ⁠ – all comic book movie fans - have two words: James Gunn. Email us at: PopComms4@gmail.com

Can Traylor (a.k.a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce) save the world with their star power? And can corporate and community leaders learn a thing or two about how much TMI (too much information) is too much from Jada Pinkett-Smith and Britney Spears? Host Rosemary "R.J" Jean-Louis is joined by communications pro Lisa Shore-Staats and enthusiastic outsider and pop fan Zackeshia Brimidge in of...

In this supersized episode - host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) , PR specialist Lauren Gay and pop culture enthusiast Veronica Saldana – all comic book movie fans - unpack ex-Marvel supervillain actor Jonathan Majors' first interview since being convicted of misdemeanor assault charges. Is his career dead? And they contemplate whether superhero movie fatigue is a real thing. Weigh in by emailing...

Host R.J. (a.k.a. Rosemary Jean-Louis ) is joined by freelance communicator and executive ghostwriter Katrina Wilcox and pop culture enthusiast Tara D. of the Ask Your Recruiter podcast to talk about the appeal of holiday romance movies and why some plots might cause problems in the real world. Holiday Romance Movies We Recommend: R.J. The Princess Switch  A Castle for Christmas Mistletoes and Men...