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Some Like it Pop

by Matt Tamanini and Jennifer McHugh

BroadwayWorld.com's Pop Culture podcast hosted by Senior TV and Film Critic Matt Tamanini and BWW TV Los Angeles Bureau Chief, Jennifer McHugh. Matt and Jenn discuss and argue about all things pop culture, from television to movies to Broadway and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Making a Musical Episode 2.5: 'Invisible: The Musical'

    On the final episode of our second season looking into "Invisible: The Musical," Jennifer McHugh is again joined by David Hollingsworth and David Orris who turn their sights towards the future for musical. They discuss the upcoming 54 Below concert and more. For more information on the…

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  2. Making a Musical Episode 2.4: 'Invisible: The Musical'

    On the next episode of our return to looking into "Invisible: The Musical," Matt Tamanini talks to three-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch, who in the spring of 2019 came on board the "Invisible" team as the show's new director. They talk about what work Marc and the Davids have been doing since he...

  3. Making a Musical Episode 2.3: 'Invisible: The Musical'

    On the next episode of our return to looking into "Invisible: The Musical," Jennifer McHugh talks to Jordan Goodsell and Dan Amerman who play the jock bully Chetwick and sidekick-gone-wrong Kemper. They talk about how their characters' unique evolutions defy expectations. For more information on...

  4. Making a Musical Episode 2.2: 'Invisible: The Musical'

    On the next episode of our return to looking into "Invisible: The Musical," Jennifer McHugh talks to Alyssa Rupert and Christie Brooks who combine to play the show's resident mean girls, The Tiffanys. They talk about what makes these characters so much more than your stereotypical high school...

  5. Making a Musical Episode 2.1: 'Invisible: The Musical'

    On the Season 2 premiere of "Making a Musical," after two years, Jennifer McHugh catches up with the co-creator's of "Invisible: The Musical," David Hollingsworth (book) and David Orris (score). For more information on the "Invisible" developmental process, check out:...

  6. Tell Me More | Episode 28: 2019 Tony Omnibus Episode w/ Leavel, Steves, Korins, Morisseau, Tran, Carlyle

    This episode of "Tell Me More" is BroadwayRadio's fourth annual Tony Omnibus Episode. In the 2019 edition, Matt Tamanini spoke with six individuals; four 2019 Tony nominees and two of our favorite theatre journalists. The four nominees that Matt spoke with come from four different disciplines...

  7. Episode 4.7: 2018 Oscars Wish, Want, and Will

    Hello Pop Culture Honorees! On this episode of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, Jenn and Matt go through their wishes, wants, and wills for this weekend's 90th annual Academy Awards. First, they will tell you what they wish had happened in a category, then they tell you…

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  8. Episode 4.6: Counting Down the Best TV and Movies of 2017

    Hello Pop Culture List-Makers! On this episode of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, Jenn and Matt count down their favorite TV shows and movies of 2017. This is the third time that the two have done a year-retrospective list, and this one has the most overlap at the top of...

  9. Episode 4.5: Matt Saw 'Hamilton' and 'Super' Disagreements

    Hello Pop Culture Celebrants! On this episode of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, Jenn grills Matt on his first experience seeing "Hamilton," as well as the rest of his recent New York trip. They argue over recent superhero movies, and wrap up the year with a handful of…

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  10. Episode 4.4: Movies to See or Avoid & Jenn Makes Matt Cooler!

    Hello Pop Culture Cinephiles! On this episode of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, Matt and Jenn help you plan your moviegoing through the end of the year. The hosts talk about the award-bait, blockbuster, and miscellaneous movies they are most looking forward to through…

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  11. Episode 4.3: What to Watch and What to Not on TV!

    Hello Pop Culture Planners! On this episode of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, Matt and Jenn help you set your TV watching schedule as they talk about the new shows premiering this fall that they are interested in, the new shows premiering this fall that they are NOT...

  12. Episode 4.2: 2017 Emmy Awards Wish, Want, and Will

    Hello Pop Culture Awardoligists! On the the new episode of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, as they do for major awards shows, Matt and Jenn give their wishes, wants, and wills for all of the major categories for this Sunday's Emmy Awards. There was an uncomfortable level…

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  13. Episode 4.1: Jenn's Obsessed "Hamilton" National Tour Review,

    Hello Pop Culture Hamil-Fans! On the Season 4 premiere of “Some Like It Pop,” BroadwayWorld’s pop culture podcast, Matt and Jenn dive head first into the thing that Jenn loves the most in the world, "Hamilton." They also discuss a handful of new projects from previous "Hamilton" stars, including...

  14. Mini-Episode: Matt Pays Up BSG Bet

    Hello Pop Culture Cylons! On this special mini-episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss the first two mini-series episodes of the classic sci-fi series "Battlestar Galactica." For more information about this episode and the shows and topics discussed, check out...

  15. Episode 3.11: Summer's Biggest & Best Movies

    Hello Pop Culture Cinephiles! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss the biggest and best movies of the summer season; "Wonder Woman," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Baby Driver," and "The Big Sick;" and, as always, close out the episode with "Show...

  16. List-O-Palooza Episode XIII: Movies that Make Us Laugh

    In "Some Like It Pop's" List-O-Palooza Episode XIII, Matt and Jenn reveal their top 10 movies that continue to make them laugh, even after multiple viewings. In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So,...

  17. Episode 3.10: Tonys, TV Binge-Watching, and Shakespeare Killing Trump

    Hello Pop Culture Thespians! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss the 71st Annual Tony Awards, their summer binge-watching plans, Shakespearean assassinations, and, as always, close out the episode with "Show and Tell."Topics Discussed:Intro-...

  18. 'Making a Musical' episode 1.6: 'Invisible: The Musical'- From Your Mouth to God's Ears

    In the season finale of the six-part first season of "Making a Musical," Jennifer McHugh catches up with the creators of "Invisible: The Musical," David Hollingsworth (book) and David Orris (score) months after their initial interviews. They discuss this springs reading of the show, how it has...

  19. 'Making a Musical' episode 1.5: 'Invisible: The Musical'- Good, but We Won't Tell Your Wife

    In the fifth episode of the six-part first season "Making a Musical" series, Jennifer McHugh talks with three individuals who have been instrumental in the development of "Invisible: The Musical," T.J. Dawson, Katy Sullivan, and Jonelle Allen. They will also be joined by the show's co-creators...

  20. Episode 3.9: Galactic, American, and Theatrical Gods

    Hello Pop Culture Worshippers! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss gods of all shapes, sizes, and entertainment mediums as they talk about "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2," "American Gods," and the 2017 Tony nominations, and, as always…

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  21. 'Making a Musical' episode 1.4: 'Invisible: The Musical'- He Is the Alpha and Omega of Good People

    In the fourth episode of the six-part first season "Making a Musical" series, Jennifer McHugh discusses last year's staged reading of "Invisible: The Musical" with four of the show's stars, Michael Thomas Grant (Griff), Dan Amerman (Kemper), Ashley Argota (Hemlock), and Jordan Goodsell…

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  22. 'Making a Musical' episode 1.3: 'Invisible: The Musical'- He Wants the Status to Be Less Quo

    In the third episode of the six-part "Making a Musical" series, Jennifer McHugh discusses last year's staged reading of "Invisible: The Musical" with three of the show's stars, Michael Thomas Grant (Griff), Dan Amerman (Kemper), and Ashley Argota (Hemlock), and the show's co-creators David...

  23. Episode 3.8: April TV Showers, Alabama Murders, and More

    Hello Pop Culture Apostles! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss the abundant inventory of fantastic April television, the latest podcast sensation, and much more. They also do two minutes of "Rapid-Fire Recommendations" and, as always, close...

  24. 'Making a Musical' episode 1.2: 'Invisible: The Musical'- Why is There Not Scotch Involved?

    In the second episode of the six-part "Making a Musical" series, Jennifer McHugh discusses the process of getting "Invisible: The Musical" from idea to production with the show's co-creators David Hollingsworth (book) and David Orris (score). For more information on the "Invisible" developmental...

  25. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode XII: Top 10 Movies that Make Us Cry

    In "Some Like It Pop's" List-O-Palooza Episode XII, Matt and Jenn reveal their top 10 movies that made them cry. Both hosts came to their rankings from very different criteria, which may or may not say something about them as people. In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on...

  26. 'Making a Musical' episode 1.1: 'Invisible: The Musical'- The Million Dollar Idea

    In the first episode of this six-part series, "Making a Musical," Jennifer McHugh discusses the origins of "Invisible: The Musical" with the show's co-creators David Hollingsworth (book) and David Orris (score). For more information on the "Invisible" developmental process, check...

  27. Episode 3.7: "Get Out," "Trial & Error," & National Tours!

    Hello Pop Culture Enthusiasts! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss Jordan Peele's horror masterpiece "Get Out," NBC's new true-crime mocumentary "Trial & Error," and their recent Broadway national tour attendance. They also do two minutes of...

  28. Special Episode: 2017 Academy Awards- Wish, Want, and Will

    Hello Pop Culture Prognosticators! On this special episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn play "Wish, Want, and Will" with some of the biggest categories from this Sunday's Academy Awards.They reveal their wishes, who they want to win, and who they think will win for...

  29. Episode 3.6: "Jane the Virgin," "Scandal," & Pop Culture in the Age of Trump!

    Hello Pop Culture Devotees! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss "Jane the Virgin," "Scandal" Shondaland, and Pop Culture in the Age of Trump. They also do two minutes of "Rapid-Fire Recommendations" and, as always, close out the episode with...

  30. Episode 3.5: Top-16 TV Shows and Movies of 2016!

    Hello Pop Culture Resolutionists! On the first 2017 episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss their Top-16 favorite TV shows and movies of 2016. In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher…

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  31. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode XI: Top 10 Favorite Pre-1970 Movies

    In "Some Like It Pop's" List-O-Palooza Episode XI, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Favorite Movies Released Before 1970. Despite not much overlap, there are some fun recurring themes between each of their individual lists. In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld…

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  32. Episode 3.4: Pop Culture Christmas Faves and “Arrival,” “Moana,” “Fantastic Beasts,” and “La La Land” Reviews

    Hello Pop Culture Whovillians! In this holiday-themed episode of BroadwayWorld’s “Some Like It Pop” podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss their favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs, movies, TV specials and more. They also review the films “Arrival,” “Moana,” “Fantastic Beasts,” and “La La…

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  33. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode X: Top 10 Favorite Showtunes of All Time

    In this special 10th episode of Some Like It Pop's List-O-Palooza, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Showtunes of All-Time. In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download, and share “Some...

  34. Episode 3.3: "Rectify," "Rocky Horor," and "Hamilton," Oh My!

    Hello Pop Culture survivors! In this second half of a previous Some Like It Pop recording session, Matt and Jenn discuss their favorite show on TV “Rectify,” they discuss FOX’s “Rock Horror Picture Show” remake and PBS’s “Hamilton’s America,” and they finish off with Show and Tell. FYI- Since…

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  35. Episode 3.2: Grading and Ranking TV's Networks

    Hello pop-culture truthers! On this of Some Like It Pop's third season, Matt and Jenn break down each of the major TV networks and assess how they are doing based on their programmatic mission statements, and then, as they are wont to do, they rank them. In addition to being able to find all of…

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  36. Episode 3.1: A Girl on a Train and Live, Binge, Pass!

    Hello Pop Culture Loyalists! On this first full episode of Some Like It Pop's third season, Matt and Jenn review the new film "The Girl on the Train," play a game of "Live, Binge, or Pass" on new fall TV shows, and we finish off with Show and Tell. Topics Discussed"The Girl on the Train"…

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  37. SLIP MIni-Episode: 2016 Emmys Wish, Want, Will

    Matt and Jenn's first ever pre-iTunes podcast was their 2015 Emmy predictions. A year later, they are back to give you all of their Wishes, Wants, and Wills for this year's slate of nominations. They also settle on bet terms that will likely hurt Matt far more than it would Jenn! In addition to...

  38. 2016 TV: The Summer that Was and the Fall that Will Be

    Hello Pop Culture Hackers! On this final full episode of Some Like It Pop's summer hiatus, Matt and Jenn dive deep into the shows that they enjoyed watching on TV over the summer, as well as some of the things that we are looking forward to in the fall. They also discuss summer movies with…

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  39. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode IX: Top 10 Favorite Summer Movies of All Time

    In this new episode of Some Like It Pop's List-O-Palooza mini-show, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Favorite Summer Movies of All-Time. In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download…

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  40. SLIP Mini-Episode: 2016 Summer Movies

    Happy Summer Pop Culture Gurus! In this special episode, we venture into dark, air-conditioned movie theaters to chat about our favorite flicks of Summer 2016, as well as some we are looking forward to seeing soon.We discuss "Ghostbusters," "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," "The Lobster,"…

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  41. 2016 Summer TV Episode: HBO Prestige, Hackers Return, and Horror Throwback

    Hello Pop Culture Lifeguards! On this episode of BroadwayWorld’s Some Like It Pop Podcast we discuss the best and worst of the 2016 Summer TV calendar. We discuss how HBO's newest prestige drama "The Night Of," the triumphant return of "Mr. Robot," and some surprising shows, both good and bad…

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  42. SLIP Mini-Episode: 2016 Emmy Noms- Emmy Voters Actually Watch TV?

    Happy Summer Pop Culture Gurus! In this special episode, we venture into the 2016 Emmy nominations, full of surprises, both good and bad, and also explore the question of if Emmy voters actually watch television...In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also...

  43. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode VIII: Top 10 Favorite Tony Awards Performances

    In this new episode of Some Like It Pop's List-O-Palooza mini-show, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Favorite Tony Awards Performances.In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download, and...

  44. 2016 Tonys Episode: Orlando Tributes, Corden Crushes, and HamilTonys

    Hello Pop Culture Theatre Geeks! On this episode of BroadwayWorld’s Some Like It Pop Podcast we discuss the 70th Annual Tony Awards. We discuss the tributes to the terrorist attacks in Orlando, the host James Corden, the #HamilTonys, Matt and Jenn's differing opinions on the ceremony's...

  45. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode VII: Top 10 Favorite TV Season Finales

    In this new episode of Some Like It Pop's List-O-Palooza mini-show, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Favorite TV Season Finales.In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download, and share...

  46. Episode 2.9: Tony Noms, Superheroes, and Kidnapped Cats

    Hello Pop Culture Illuminati! On this episode of BroadwayWorld’s Some Like It Pop Podcast we discuss the recent Tony nominations, our approaches to theatre, "Captain America: Civil War", and "Keanu." And, as always, we wrap up the episode with "Show and Tell."OUR SATURDAYSMatt and Jenn share…

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  47. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode VI: Top 10 Favorite Current TV Comedies

    In this new episode of Some Like It Pop's List-O-Palooza mini-show, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Favorite Current TV Comedies.In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download, and share...

  48. Episode 2.8: Funny Ladies, a Paisley Prince, and Movie Trailers!

    Hello Pop Culture Cognoscentes! On this episode of BroadwayWorld’s Some Like It Pop Podcast we discuss the women on and behind the camera of TV's best comedies, we look back at the legacy of Prince, and we play "Opening Night, Red Box, or Skip It" with upcoming movie trailers. And, as always, we...

  49. SLIP Mini-Episode: Hamiltome Hamilsode

    Happy Tony Season Pop Culture Obsessives! In this special episode, we venture into the whimsy and wonder that is "Hamilton: The Revolution," or as it is more colloquially know, "The Hamiltome."Matt and Jenn discuss, the art, the prose, the footnotes, the audiobook, and what's next for…

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  50. "Some Like It Pop" List-O-Palooza Episode V: Top 10 Favorite Current TV Dramas

    In this new episode of Some Like It Pop's List-O-Palooza mini-show, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Favorite Current TV Dramas.In addition to being able to find all of our episodes on BroadwayWorld, we are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. So, subscribe, download, and share...

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BroadwayWorld.com's Pop Culture podcast hosted by Senior TV and Film Critic Matt Tamanini and BWW TV Los Angeles Bureau Chief, Jennifer McHugh. Matt and Jenn discuss and argue about all things pop culture, from television to movies to Broadway and everything in between.

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