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It's the Ari Aster tribute episode! Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into Aster's latest project, "Beau Is Afraid," and just like the titular character, they are also afraid of Patti LuPone. The two also dissect the filmmaker's previous feature films, "Hereditary" and "Midsommar," and this obviously includes several minutes of obsessing over Toni Collett...

What are two movies that have many similarities between them? "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and "Evil Dead Rise." Yes, you read that correctly. In this episode of Weekly Pop, Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller share their thoughts on these two wholesome and terrifying films that deal with motherhood and a little blood here and there. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro...

Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss the first weekend of the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as they have boots on the ground who saw the highs and the lows (thanks, Ema!). From Bad Bunny to BLACKPINK to the controversial Frank Ocean performance, the two discuss this year's headliners. They then talk some of their all-time favorite concert experiences, including Beyoncé, Harry...

Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss the (level) ups and downs of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which recently had the biggest global release for an animated film ever. They talk about their favorite vocal performances in the film, as well as what they wish was in it. The two hosts also reflect on their favorite animated films, from "Frozen" to "Shrek 2," the bigges...

Will the Academy Awards look a little different next year? Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss recent talk of new eligibility requirements and the Academy's new Production and Technology Branch. Could a stunt category finally be within reach at the Oscars? The two also discuss Donald Glover's new Amazon Prime series "Swarm." They may or may not also have some hot takes about th...

Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have known each other for several years, but you have no idea who they are. What better way to get to know them than through their favorite movies and television shows? The two hosts also talk about some of the 2023 releases they're looking forward to, like "Barbie," "Beau Is Afraid" and "Dune: Part Two." Disclaimer: Copyright notice:...

Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller give their college podcast a "requel" as they say in the "Scream" franchise and review the latest installment in the horror series. And is it ever too late to discuss the 2023 Academy Awards, where "Everything Everywhere All at Once" got what it deserved? The answer is no. Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest...