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Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic talk the new teen comedy by Emma Seligman, "Bottoms," starring legends Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri and all its raunchy glory. They also discuss some of their all-time favorite teen comedies, including the iconic "Mean Girls," "Clueless" and many more. And happy belated birthday, Beyoncé!!! Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/out...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss some of the biggest films that will be premiering at the upcoming Venice, Toronto International, Telluride and New York film festivals -- from "Maestro" to "Poor Things." Later on in the episode, they play Top 4, where they have to guess some of their favorite actors' top four acting credits on IMDb. Play along with them! Disclaim...

Red, white and murders in the building this episode! Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss Amazon Prime's new film "Red, White & Royal Blue," based on the bestselling novel by Casey McQuiston. They also discuss the return of their favorite trio in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building," which is now in its third season. Can we please get Steve Martin, Martin Sh...

Whether we want to admit it or not, everyone kind of thrives on celebrity scandals. Lucky for us, this summer has been full of them. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into some of the biggest and juiciest recent headlines, from Ariana Grande and her new man to #Scandoval. They also dive into the latest news from Lizzo, Selena Gomez and Natalie Portman, as well as some more headlines "B...

The post-Barbenheimer blues are real, y'all. Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic review two movies that both randomly came out one late-July weekend that probably should've been saved for Halloween: Disney's "Haunted Mansion" remake and A24's "Talk to Me." Both movies have quite a lot in common, actually! Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The...

This is the episode you've all been waiting for. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller FINALLY talk about "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," together known as the worldwide phenomenon Barbenheimer. The dive into the highlights of both Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan's latest films, both being hailed by critics and your hosts. Kevin also gives viewers a rundown of Beyonce'...

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic go over the 2023 Emmy nominations, and to absolutely no surprise, their predictions were pretty spot on! They also discuss some snubs, including Elizabeth Olsen, Selena Gomez and Harrison Ford. But will the Emmys even happen this year? The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are both on strike, which is causing quite a ruckus for the entertainment industry! C...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have spent many hours in movie theaters recently, and they're talking about all the big hits in this "Midsommar" film episode. They dive into the latest releases, such as the wildly hilarious "Joy Ride," heartbreaking "Past Lives," less-than-spooky "Insidious: The Red Door" and more. There may also be another shoutout...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller put on their expert caps and pull out their crystal balls as they predict who will be in the running for a golden statuette at the 2023 Emmys this year! Some of their favorites like "Abbott Elementary," "The White Lotus" and "Only Murders in the Building" are locked in, as is quite literally EVERYTHING "Succession." You do...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller spend this episode punching teens and contemplating the meaning of life -- what's new? The two moviegoers share plenty of laughs thanks to Jennifer Lawrence's adult comedy "No Hard Feelings," and dive into the world of Wes Anderson with his latest film "Asteroid City." They also chat about some new cinematic wonders coming to Milwauke...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller review the new Pixar film "Elemental," which they quickly learned was not just a copy and paste of "Inside Out." They discuss how and why the film is "flopping" and the sad fact that it probably won't get its own ride at a Disney theme park any time soon. They pair their review of Pixar's latest with a trip through Pixar Ani...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller swing their way through another movie review for listeners, this time for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." They talk all about the incredible animation styles and versions of Spider-Man featured in the second film of the trilogy. They also discuss breaking news with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and what the Golden Globes could look lik...

Happy Pride Month, listeners! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller have a PRIDEFUL themed episode for you, recapping some of their ultimate favorite LGBTQ+ films and television shows. From "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" to "Pose," the two discuss a handful of their top pics. This also obviously means they get into the iconic mix-up between "L* L* L*nd" and "Moonligh...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive under the sea to discuss the latest Disney live-action remake, “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem. They discuss the “controversies” that have plagued this film from the start and the ways it exceeded their expectations. They also get into Disney’s mega-history of live action films, from “Alice i...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are back after a week off and they discuss highlights from this year's Cannes Film Festival, as Ema was able to attend the festival in France, while Kevin was enjoying his own French experience, sipping on a Grey Goose slush (in EPCOT). From Martin Scorsese's upcoming "Killers of the Flower Moon" to the "Vanderpump Rules" #Scandoval,...

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are back to discuss two diametrically opposite pieces of content once again! Season three of "The Other Two" is officially back, baby, and they get into all the silly situations the Dubek's find themselves in. They also discuss "Love & Death" and their love of unhinged white women. The hosts cap off their discussion with upcoming chan...

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...