#PoppaPank
by Jaylene Clark Owens, Justin Jain
Philly-based, multi-hyphenated, and award-winning actors Jaylene Clark Owens and Justin Jain take on all things Arts & Culture in this joy-forward and ever hilarious variety podcast. From current events, to childhood memories, #PoppaPank centers and uplifts BIPOC voices in the performing and visual arts. Their occasional Pop-in with #PoppaPank segments feature interviews with various industry professionals from Broadway & Hollywood stars to iconic Regional Theatre designers & technicians. Jaylene is a powerful Black spoken word poet and playwright. Justin is a fierce Filipino director and deviser. These dear friends are teachers and professional actors in the HotHouse Company at The Wilma Theatre in Philadelphia, not to mention artistic directors of their own companies. Every episode centers on a different theme, but all roads point back to the Arts and bringing a pop of pink into a world that can be very grey. Whether they’re trying to do a freestyle rap, or getting artistic advice fr
Episodes
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#PoppaPank SE59 | #PoppAround Ocean City, NJ
It’s another special PoppAround Town Episode on #PoppaPank. As summer winds down, Jaylene and Justin are visiting Ocean City, NJ to get one last beach day and catch up on all things summer. Grab your sunscreen and favorite tropical PoppaDrank as #PoppaPank heads to the beach for this very special...
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#PoppaPank S3E58 | Summa-Summa-Summertime
On this episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin have a lot to catch up on, as well as fill listeners in on some big Tickled Panks from the last couple of weeks. In today’s Hot Topic, Justin and Jaylene will also talk about all things Summer, previewing summer plans, talking summer fashion, and...
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#PoppaPank S3E57 | #PoppAround Reading Terminal Market!
It’s a special PoppAround Town Episode on #PoppaPank. As a pilot for a new kind of episode, Jaylene and Justin are visiting Reading Terminal Market to celebrate all things food, Philly, and Summer! Come get your TapaPank with us as Justin and Jaylene catch up, review some food spots, and of…
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#PoppaPank S3E56 | My oh May! We back!
#PoppaPank took a long PoppaBreak to finish up old projects, start new ones, and do some recovery from some Springtime merriment. Jaylene and Justin have a lot to catch up on, as well as fill listeners in on some much anticipated upcoming projects. In today’s Pank News we will also celebrate the...
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#PoppaPank S3E55 | Pop In with Lindsay Smiling!
#PoppaPank is turning 2 YEARS OLD!!! It’s our Poppaversary. Jaylene and Justin are celebrating with this 55th special episode. We'll be tickling ourselves Pank with memories and resolutions. As a very special bonus, this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, will feature award-winning actor and…
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#PoppaPank S3E54 | JCO BDAY PARTAAAYYYY!!!
Look out! Cause this episode of #PoppaPank is all about celebrating the one, the only, JAYLENE CLARK OWENS! Yes, it is Jaylene’s birthday on the podcast and JCO and Justin are ready to celebrate in every way they can. Justin will also share some of his favorite Jaylene stories and memories, as…
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#PoppaPank S3E53 | Laissez le bon temps rouler!
#PoppaPank is letting the good times roll as we celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival with Jaylene and Justin - green, gold, purple, and PANK style! In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about NOLA, the return of Mardi Gras in the Big Easy, Carnival, and the joys of living a Fat Tuesday life anytime…
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#PoppaPank S3E52 | Rest, Recovery, and Olympic Roads
After a brief Winter break, #PoppaPank is reaching for Olympic wins as Jaylene and Justin share Golden ways to relax and recover after big surgeries. In today’s episode, we’ll be skiing into Tickled Panks about Olympic Athletes, Superbowl Shows, and other Arts & Culture happenings both local and...
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#PoppaPank S3E51 | Pop In with Bi Jean Ngo!
#PoppaPank is overjoyed to welcome our first guest of 2022, Philebrity of Stage and Screen Bi Jean Ngo! In this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin will chat with Bi about her career and journey from Barrymore Award-Winning Actress to beloved dog mom and everything in between. Of...
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#PoppaPank S3E50 | 50th Poppaversary & 50 Things
This is episode #50 of #PoppaPank!! Today, Jaylene and Justin celebrate this milestone by sharing 50 personal things that have shaped them as artists and as a podcast. It is also a celebration of the first episode of the new year, so tune in and hear what’s in store for their coming year. It’s a...
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#PoppaPank S3E49 | Pankmas
It is Christmas Eve-Eve at #PoppaPank and that must mean it is PANKMAS! Join Jaylene and Justin as they share holiday memories, sing some funny new carols, and joyously welcome Pankmas! We’ll have a special year-in-review, gift exchange, and of course some other holiday surprises. Merry Christmas...
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#PoppaPank S3E48 | PANK DAY
JOY is busting at the seams in this special PANK DAY episode of #PoppaPank. Today, Jaylene and Justin celebrate their friendaversary and take a deep dive into all the things that make them happy. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Pank Day without a trip down memory lane, some games, and other...
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#PoppaPank S3E47 | Pank Holidays!
In this post-Panksgiving episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin celebrate the start of the holidays, sharing how Thanksgiving went and looking forward to Christmas festivities. In today’s Hot Topic, we’ll be diving into Holiday Covid-friendly activities, gift shopping tips, and hilarious pet...
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#PoppaPank S3E46 | Pop In with Carl Clemons-Hopkins!
#PoppaPank is starstruck in this special celebrity episode featuring acclaimed artist of the stage, sound, and screen, Carl Clemons-Hopkins. In this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin will chat with Carl about their career and journey from Philly to LA and everything in between....
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#PoppaPank S3E45 | Pop In with Leigh Paradise!
It is once again Halloween in the studio and in this spooky, lunchtime episode, Jaylene and Justin are joined by a very special guest, costume designer Leigh Paradise! Grab your #TapaPank, get your best Halloween costume on, and tune in for a frightfully fun time getting Tickled Pank in this...
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#PoppaPank S3E44 | Poppa Brunch
In this special Brunchy episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin celebrate the return of Live theatre, Open Mics, and all things Brunch. In today’s Hot Topic, Jaylene shares her history with Open Mics in prep for the Minor Character Open Mic at the Wilma, additionally, Justin will share stories…
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#PoppaPank S3E43 | Goodbye Summer and Looking Ahead
In this episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin celebrate the end of long warm days, lazy beach trips, and hot city streets - as our last episode before Fall, we will look back on fond memories of the past summer. In today’s Hot Topic, Justin talks all things Minor Character at the Wilma, as…
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#PoppaPank S3E42 | Pop In with Noelle Diane Johnson!
In today’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Noelle Diane Johnson of the Philly-Based organization, Artists Heal joins Jaylene and Justin in this special episode! We learn about her mission to create healing and care spaces for collaborative art-making and why this work is so important both in the theatre...
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#PoppaPank S3E41 | Season Premiere! Fall is Here!
A new season of #PoppaPank bursts with joy as Jaylene and Justin chat about their summer adventures, Fall projects, and catch up on all things tickling them Pank! We take a look at what's coming up in our Pank Forecast and premiere a new game! Grab your drank, tune in, and celebrate as a new…
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#PoppaPank S2E40 | Pop In with Briana Gause!
OH MY GAUSE! Briana Gause of OMG Studios is in the #PoppaPank studio!!! In today’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, Justin and Jaylene interview this very special multi-hyphenated artist about all things theatre, film, and visual arts as well as sharing some of her summer adventures! Grab your PoppaDrank...
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#PoppaPank S2E39 | Pop In with Elizabeth Jan Espada and Kristie Yeung!
Jetset with #PoppaPank in this very special Travel episode! Jaylene and Justin are joined by esteemed guests and travel experts: Content Producer and Explorer, Kristie Yeung and Educator and Travel Enthusiast, Elizabeth Jan (EJ) Espada! They will share tips and tricks to get you ready for that…
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#PoppaPank S2E38 | Independence
It is almost July 4th at #PoppaPank and Jaylene and Justin can’t wait to share the holiday with you! Get ready to be tickled red, white, blue and PANK as we talk about all things independence and freedom - what it means to us as individuals and artists alike. Grab your favorite summer PoppaDrank...
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#PoppaPank S2E37 | PRIDE
Welcome to the #PoppaPank Podcast! This show has been recorded live exclusively on social media since April 1, 2020. We are so happy to have the audio from our live episodes now available as a podcast! Episode 37 (6/16/21): Summertime at #PoppaPank bursts with joy as Jaylene and Justin chat about...
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#PoppaPank S2E36 | AAPI Heritage Month
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live May 19, 2021: May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we are celebrating on...
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#PoppaPank S2E35 | Pop In with Taysha and Lindsay!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live May 5, 2021: This episode of #PoppaPank is OFF THE CHARTS! Not only are we celebrating Cinco De Mayo,...
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#PoppaPank S2E34 | (Re)Open for Business
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live April 14, 2021: Broadway is coming back and outdoor theatre is on the rise, baby! As the song says,...
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#PoppaPank S2E33 | One Year Anniversary!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live April 7, 2021: #PoppaPank started live streaming our episodes on April 1, 2020 and here we are a year...
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#PoppaPank S2E32 | Pop In with Harlem KW Project!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live March 17, 2021: Ayyyye!!! It is Jaylene’s BIRTHDAY WEEK on #PoppaPank and this episode is Sleepover...
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#PoppaPank S2E31 | A Year of Adapting
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live March 3, 2021: It is March 2021 and it has been a year since the Pandemic started. In this episode of...
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#PoppaPank S2E30 |Pop In with Brian Anthony Wilson!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live February 17, 2021: This episode of #PoppaPank is sure to have you LOL-ing alongside Jaylene and…
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#PoppaPank S2E29 | Not Rollin' with Every Role
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live February 3, 2021: As an actor, learning to say no to a job is a skill that’s cultivated over time. In...
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#PoppaPank S2E28 | 2021 and New Beginnings!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live January 27, 2021: It’s the first episode of 2021 with #PoppaPank and Jaylene and Justin have done…
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#PoppaPank S2E27 | Christmas Eve Eve with Eve
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live December 23, 2020: It is Christmas Eve-Eve at #PoppaPank and we’re celebrating all things merry and...
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#PoppaPank S2E26 | Pop In with Brett Ashley Robinson!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live December 9, 2020: It’s a Double Whammy on #PoppaPank! Today, Dec 10, we celebrate our own special...
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#PoppaPank S2E25 | Give Thanks Episode
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live November 25, 2020As Justin and Jaylene finish their #PoppaPank guest appearance with Theatre Horizon,...
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#PoppaPank S2E24 | Pop In with Danielle Leneé!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live November 18, 2020Ayyyye Ayyyye Ayyyye! It’s time for #PoppaPank with Danielle Leneé! Justin and…
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#PoppaPank S2E23 | Pop In with Khalil Kain!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live November 11, 2020--We apologize for the audio issues--We’re ready to keep the good times rolling on...
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#PoppaPank S2E22 | Keep Calm and Poppa On
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live November 4, 2020Take a deep breath with #PoppaPank as we take a short break from the anxiety of...
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#PoppaPank S2E21 | Halloween PoppaLunch
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live October 28, 2020It’s lunch time! So grab your #PoppaLunch and join us for this special episode of...
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#PoppaPank S2E20 | October is HERE
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live October 7, 2020Can you believe it is Episode 20?! Can you believe it’s October?! Fall is in full…
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#PoppaPank S1E19 | Summer Finale Game Night
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live September 23, 2020It’s a Six-For-One Episode of #PoppaPank as we gather some old friends from…
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#PoppaPank S1E18 | Pop In with Pat Adams!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live September 9, 2020Award-winning Philly Icon and pillar of the Philly Theatre scene Pat Adams joins...
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#PoppaPank S1E17 | Back to School - 2020 Edition
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live August 26, 2020It’s time for episode 17 of #PoppaPank! The JOY in this podcast is bursting at the…
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#PoppaPank S1E16 | Pop In with R. Eric Thomas!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live August 12, 2020It’s August! And Jaylene and Justin continue our summer special episodes with a very...
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#PoppaPank S1E15 | HeyHey, JJ!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live July 22, 2020#PoppaPank is (Episode) 15! We got our learners permit and can’t wait to drive you to...
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#PoppaPank S1E14 | Summer For Real For Real
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live July 8, 2020It’s our summer BREAK! Check in with us to see what we’ve been up to. Jaylene’s been...
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#PoppaPank S1E13 | Pop In with Miriam A. Hyman AKA Robyn Hood!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live June 24, 2020Jaylene & Justin bid a fond farewell to Theatre Horizon as they close out their time on...
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#PoppaPank S1E12 | Pop In with BIPOC Theatre Companies!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live June 17, 2020The UPLIFT Episode! Jaylene and Justin Pop-In with company members from some of...
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#PoppaPank S1E11 | Pop In with Tianne King!
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live June 10, 2020In this very special episode, Jaylene and Justin Pop-In with Creative Director,...
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#PoppaPank S1E10 | A Pause and Reflection
This is one of our bonus episodes, which we like to call #PankPopBacks! We will gradually release these older episodes until all live episodes are uploaded to this podcast platform. Recorded live June 3, 2020In this shortened episode, #PoppaPank takes a break from regular programming to talk…
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About this show
Philly-based, multi-hyphenated, and award-winning actors Jaylene Clark Owens and Justin Jain take on all things Arts & Culture in this joy-forward and ever hilarious variety podcast. From current events, to childhood memories, #PoppaPank centers and uplifts BIPOC voices in the performing and visual arts. Their occasional Pop-in with #PoppaPank segments feature interviews with various industry professionals from Broadway & Hollywood stars to iconic Regional Theatre designers & technicians. Jaylene is a powerful Black spoken word poet and playwright. Justin is a fierce Filipino director and deviser. These dear friends are teachers and professional actors in the HotHouse Company at The Wilma Theatre in Philadelphia, not to mention artistic directors of their own companies. Every episode centers on a different theme, but all roads point back to the Arts and bringing a pop of pink into a world that can be very grey. Whether they’re trying to do a freestyle rap, or getting artistic advice fr
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