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It's another iconic double feature for the Weekly Pop crew. This time, hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller get their freak-on as they dive into another weird film from Yorgos Lanthimos, "Kinds of Kindness," starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe and a host of other actors. They chat about the "triptych fable" and what worked/didn't work in the anthology. Later...

Take a journey into the minds of your co-hosts, Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic, as they learn to deal with their emotions just like Riley in Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out 2." They also discuss the new Netflix film "Hit Man" and how they want Glen Powell to shoot them. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a...

Happy Pride Month, everyone! How are hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller celebrating? By talking about Jean Smart and gruesome kill scenes, obviously! They discuss the third season of "Hacks," starring Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and what its Emmy Award chances are as it likely goes up against "The Bear" in major categories. Later on in the episode, they take a journey through...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic go on a joyride through a post-apocalyptic wasteland with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." They also play their favorite game, Top 4, and talk a little about the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommer...

*Knock, knock, knock* "....Are Ema and Kevin home?" Yes we are! We're back after a short pause to discuss two new horror/thriller films out in theaters. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller head back to "The Strangers" realm with a new trilogy, although this one has plenty of flaws. Later in the show, they discuss Jane Schoenbrun's sophomore feature, "I Saw the TV G...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic take to the tennis court to talk the legend Luca Guadagnino's latest film "Challengers" starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. Please see this movie. Ema also recaps the Beyoncé-less Stagecoach and how she survived yet another year. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed u...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are back with another iconic double feature. They dive into the shocking world of Alex Garland's "Civil War," which has garnered a number of divisive reviews and opinions, many of which are echoed in this podcast as well. Then, they dance the "Swan Lake" with a bad girl ballerina vampire named Abigail in the latest horror film, "Abig...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic travel to a convent in Italy (again!) but this time for "The First Omen" and all its messed-up glory. What is it about nuns getting pregnant in horror movies this year? Ema also previews the upcoming Coachella 2024 music festival that she'll be attending again. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Anders...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are in their music era, and it's not just because Coachella is around the corner. All the pop girls have been releasing new albums lately, including Beyoncé ("Cowboy Carter"), Ariana Grande ("Eternal Sunshine") and Kacey Musgraves ("Deeper Well"). Grab your cowboy hat as your hosts dive into Queen Bey's country-inspired albu...

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Sydney Sweeney, this week hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic travel to a convent in Italy and talk about the twisted new horror movie "Immaculate." Also in this episode, they play another round of their favorite game, Top 4! PS: We know you're listening to COWBOY CARTER on repeat this weekend (so are we). But if you feel the need to take a...

Award season is officially over! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into the biggest moments, wins and surprises of the 96th annual Academy Awards, including that iconic "I'm Just Ken" performance -- Ryan Gosling, the man that you are. Cheers to another great year of films, and here's to the year ahead! Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Danc...

Your hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are riding sandworms to visit Arrakis and talk "Dune: Part Two." They praise Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and even some men for once! Then they hop off the plane at LAX and discuss their final Oscars predictions ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards. Kevin also reveals some tea about the "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" cast filming for...

Awards season is somehow STILL going on, and hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are on the frontlines to recap the latest shows for you. First up are the SAG Awards, where we have a possible look at how the Oscars will shape out in about a week. They also chat the always fun Film Independent Spirit Awards and the Producers Guild of America Awards. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She&#...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic were in the Amazon with Dakota Johnson's mom when she was researching spiders right before she died. They talk the iconic disaster that is "Madame Web," Johnson's unhinged press tour, and how her web connects them all. They also talk the 2024 BAFTA winners and the Best Actress race on the road to the Oscars. They're right around the corner!...

Love is in the air at Weekly Pop headquarters, and hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have a special Valentine's Day episode for listeners. They revisit the Twilight Saga to bring you a comprehensive and silly review of all five films. These movies are the furthest thing from relationship goals, but you know you love all the drama and romance going on. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/out...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic talk the 2024 Grammy Awards and all its highs and all its lows. At the end of the day, they're both just thankful for Miley Cyrus. They also talk the new film "Argylle" starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa and a whole bunch of other people. They wish they never learned who Agent Argylle is. Discla...

A new year means new movies. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss some of the films they're most looking forward to seeing in 2024, including "Dune: Part Two," "Wicked Part 1" and killer ballerina "Abigail." Also in this episode, they play another round of Top 4. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is l...

Note: This was recorded before Hillary Clinton's Barbie tweet. #KevinAndEmaBarbie The 2024 Academy Awards are around the corner and your hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic dive into the Oscar nominations announced this week! From highs to lows, to surprises to snubs, the two share their thoughts on some of the biggest nominations. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Grea...

Welcome to season two of Weekly Pop! It's the thick of awards season -- hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller's favorite season -- and there's plenty to talk about now that the Emmys and Golden Globes have given out their trophies. Your favorite podcasters recap some of the highlights from both ceremonies, and how they were fairly easy to predict. They also share their thoughts on the SA...

Your favorite podcast hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic bid adieu to 2023 with their top 10 favorite movies of the year. They don't include documentaries or shorts, though, but we know if they did, Kevin's #1 would've been "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé." Can you guess what their favorites are? And what are some of your favorites of the year? Disclaimer: Copyright notice:...

The time has come for hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller to review "Poor Things." After waiting patiently for Yorgos Lanthimos' newest wacky movie, they dive into all the chaotic and exciting moments, from Emma Stone's hilarious physical work to all the endearing phrases she shouts. In the second half of the episode, these two grinches talk about their favorite holiday movies, a...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are singing and dancing yet again this week. "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" is dominating the box office and they can't get enough of Queen Bey's technique. But between the massive success of "Renaissance," "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" and even the Talking Heads' rerelease of the critically acclaimed “Stop Making Sens...

You might be asking yourself, what do "Saltburn" and "Wish" have in common. Well, your very weird podcast hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller find many similarities, like how they both feature men who want to ruin other people's lives. Get lost in Emerald Fennell's latest psycho-sexual film, and then sing your heart out with Disney's newest animated film. And yes, m...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic take a trip to Panem and take part in the 10th annual Hunger Games with Rachel Zegler! They talk all things "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and how important it is for Viola Davis to win another Oscar. They also play their favorite game, Top 4 on IMDb! How many credits can you guess? Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro)...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have a full episode for listeners. They break down the details regarding the end of the SAG-AFTRA union strike and go through some of the top nominees for the Grammy Awards. They later attempt to review "The Marvels" with their lack of MCU knowledge and do a whole song and dance number for everyone at home. You definitely don't want to miss that. D...