Episode 130: Speed

Summary: "Not technically beautiful." We talk about the 1994 action thriller Speed and its disappointing follow-up, Speed 2. Also discussed: Tracey Thorn, Girls HBO and the lovely musical duo known as Overcoats. Show notes: "Not technically beautiful, she was an engaging laugh": 35 years of being described by men Shania Twain on abuse, betrayal and finding her voice Shania Twain apologizes for saying she would have voted for Donald Trump Speed trailer Speed 2 trailer Sandra Bullock IMDb Keanu Reeves IMDb Recommendations:   Lisa Christiansen:  'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara (still reading)   Andrea Warner: Overcoats    Music credits:   "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.