CherryPop

For this week's powerful and important conversation, Meg hands the mic over to the very talented and inspiring comedian, Sherry Cola ( Good Trouble ), and the lovely and legendary Kelly Hu from such films and tv shows as The Scorpion King ,   Arrow , and most recently Finding 'Ohana .  Sherry and Kelly candidly discuss their experiences with racism on and off screen, type casting, and the importan...

First up, Meg welcomes, country music singer/songwriter Cam on this week's episode of CherryPop! Cam discusses why she stopped being afraid of being sexualized by the country music industry, her experience filming the music video for her hit song "Till There's Nothing Left" (while eight months pregnant!), and why it's important to dismantle and unlearn patriarchal structures. Cam also bestows some...

This week's CherryPop episode is brought to you by the authentic and unapologetic Starz original series, "Run the World." " Run the World"  follows four smart, vibrant, and fiercely loyal Black women in Harlem as they strive towards world Domination. The show's   creator, writer, and EP, Leigh Davenport, kicks the heartfelt, hilarious, and honest conversation off by sharing the inspiring story beh...

This episode of CherryPop is presented by season 3 of the Starz original series, "The Girlfriend Experience." Season 3 focuses on Iris, a neuroscience major in London. As she begins to explore the world of transactional relationships, Iris quickly learns that her client sessions provide her with a compelling edge in the tech world...and vice versa.  On this week of CherryPop, Meg is joined by Seas...

CherryPop is back! CherryPop's Season 2 premiere episode is presented by Baby Phat Beauty and features special guest, actor and activist, Amandla Stenberg ( "The Hate U Give" ). Together Meg and Amandla reflect on the importance of language when navigating and exploring sexuality, unlearning toxic patriarchal programming, and putting an end to female and non-binary pleasure censorship. In addition...

CherryPicks Presents: CherryPop: Conversations about women and sex on screen.   Tune in each week as your host, Meg McCarthy, is joined by a rotating group of inspiring and talented co-hosts and guests. Together, they will explore how the representations of sexuality, intimacy, and beauty have culturally impacted women of all ages and gender expressions. Season 2 guests include Amandla Stenberg, H...

Follow us @thecherrypicks for future updates on podcasts presented by Cherry Picks. "Society doesn't know what to do with a woman over 50. They certainly don't know what to do with a woman over 50 who is sexy, who's comfortable with her desire, who also has children and doesn't see that as a contradiction." -Beandrea July This week is the finale of the first season of CherryPop—what a fun ride it'...

This week we're taking a mental health break—because This F******g Election! We hope you are taking care of yourselves and your loved ones. But here are some politics-inspired Phoebe Waller-Bridge clips to send you into a new week with joy. Fleabag , hello! We'll be back next week with a brand new episode with a very special guest...So stay tuned! Please note: This was recorded on Friday November...

This week, we take you behind the scenes for a look at what it really takes to capture intimacy scenes for the big and small screen. Spoiler alert: it's definitely not what you think.   Meet the Intimacy Coordinators Revolutionizing Hollywood featuring Bel Powley We kick things off with a personal story from co-host Meg McCarthy, who is also an NYU Tisch-trained actor. (She doesn't like to brag bu...

S1 E3: Queer Women are the OGs of the Intimate Sex Scene, with Quinn Shephard This week, we talk through some of Beandrea's favorite queer films from the last 20 years and give a shout-out the filmmakers behind them. We've said it before and we'll say it again: queer women have been leading the charge when it comes to nuanced depictions of female pleasure on screen for a long time. And they've bee...

Crowning the Queen of the Intimate Sex Scene: Gina Prince-Bythewood featuring Sasheer Zamata   Show notes - https://bit.ly/2FIgSdC   This week, Meg guides us through some of her favorite sex scenes from the last 20 years and shouts-out the filmmakers behind them. Even though the characters and stories are diverse in these flicks, we end up realizing they have much more in common than we initially...

This podcast contains sexual content and strong language and is not appropriate for children. CherryPop Ep.1—Part 2: Getting Rid of Guilt and Shame: Atlantiques and Cuties  (BONUS) Check out the full show notes . There were so many movies to talk about last week that we decided to make it a two-parter. This week CherryPop hosts Beandrea July and Meg McCarthy are coming back to you this week to tal...

This podcast contains sexual content and strong language and is not appropriate for children.   "I have now talked to my dad about female masturbation—not in an explicit way—but we can say the word 'masturbate.' And that would have not been possible ten years ago." -Karen Maine, Writer-Director of Yes, God, Yes   CherryPop Ep.1: 'Clitoral Stimulation is Part of God's Plan ' Photo: Meme Parhm Let's...

Introducing CherryPop: a podcast about women and sex onscreen Presented by CherryPicks. Film critic Beandrea July and CherryPicks Director of Production Meg McCarthy are two movie lovers on a mission to find successful representations of female sexual pleasure onscreen. Join us each week as we take a deep dive into the movies that do this well. Movies from Teaser Mississippi Masala ( TRAILER ) Whe...