Pop Art Podcast

On our last episode of 2024, we reflect on our tumultuous year—from roommates to ex-lovers to lovers again. We dive deep into our Spotify Wrapped 2024, share the shock of Taylor Swift NOT winning our love, and discuss Hollywood scandals, situationships that are celebrity lookalikes, the great times of the art world, and friend group dynamics... We also analyze our little quirky habits. Did we know we would make it this far? The answer lies within... *spooky music*

Friendsgiving has come and gone and we are sooooooo gr8ful for each other and for YOU our dear listeners. Izzy made her first pumpkin pie with only a slight mishap and Katelyn reflects on getting out of Berlin. Are we thankful for dating apps? Who knows but as we decide, repressed??? Memories of our first tinder experiences resurface. Izzy’s obsession with analog photography had been reignited after a cute color film development workshop while Katelyn sticks to digital with her long awaited flip phone Queer Analog Darkroom Tinder  Easy vegan pumpkin pie recipe  Flip phone Delonghi espresso machine

Are we still on speaking terms, or will it be an hour of pure, awkward silence? Only this episode willl tell. From art exhibitions, and Keanu Reeves, to the ever-present fear of losing precious AirPods, and the unique terror of bumping into situationships—we’re covering it all. Plus, we reflect on our tomfoolery from the previous episode. What can we saaay? We’re just a couple of pranksters! Ha!!!! SWAMP by Jacqueline Huskisson at Hošek Contemporary Hošek Contemporary Ventana Passage Dubray Books Malm IKEA  Alexandra Grant

This was a tough episode to record, but it's time we finally address why we took a break. We'll dive into whether we can move forward and make things work during this challenging time.

Welcome back to another episode of the Pop Art Podcast. Episode 18? 19? We have no idea, counting is not our forte. Tbh not sure if either of us are okay this week as we get into nightmares, phobias, and supressed memories of Clockwork Orange and of being bullied!! But fear not Izzy's dad is here with his Ken moment to save the day. On a more exciting note, Izzy is quite chuffed with herself for finally asking someone out irl and Katelyn has a date coming up. Are you looking for a cute date spot? Check out the free nights at the KW, Izzy highly recommends. KW Institute for Contemporary Art Moo Deng Bianca and Kanye Divorce??

It’s officially October and Katelyn and Izzy are schemeing up plans for Halloween in Berlin. Turns out we have different priorities when it comes to Halloween costumes. A recent work trip has us day dreaming of getting out of town but where to?! Katelyn finds out what a cheesehead is, and we chat about how we’ve changed over the years (from the perspective of men) and a recap of a fun exhibition.

Picture this: You wake up next to your situationship, and as the morning unfolds, they start reflecting on a strange dream they had. Do you (a) actively listen, or (b) zone out? Is discussing dreams with others a boring topic? Some would say so.. We get into the deets. Next, Izzy faces a challenge: Does she really know Irish slang? Having had Irish roommates, you'd think it would be a breeze. And finally... have her prayers been answered?! A fellow Wisconsinite in Berlin? What are the odds?!? Btw Katelyn has some mysterious symmetrical bruises so if there are any experts out there.. Could it be sepsis? Blood clotting problems? Only time will tell… or maybe Google. 23 and me Scandal Co-Star App I Saw The TV Glow Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal "Stop the lights" video  BBK

Join us for our restive Berlin Art Week recap with your host, Izzy Monti. Its about time someone took control of the show! Listen to us recapt the past week and reflect on a slew of exhibitions, openings, and performances. Some of Izzy favorite shows that cover themes of the influence of architecture on information, Justin Biebers relationship to christianity, scumbling, and abstraction from reality. Izzy had a bring your friend to work day, and Katelyn got to witness the Project Carne and discuss the themes of the show. Katelyn is a bit loopy from lack of sleep so listen close for her off the cuff add libs. CARNE Exhibitions Revulation 21, Paul Pfeiffer at Carlier Gebauer 13.09 to 16.11 Antesis, Luz Carabano at Super Super Markt 12.09 to 03.11 Mutter, Maja Ruznic at CFA 12.09 to 26.10 The Great Escape, Jon Burgerman at Better Go South 11.09 to 27.09 Eternal Return, Roberto Rivaderneira at Fahrenheit Space 11.09 to 11.10

This weeks episode we get into art week mishaps, the traumatizing bachelorette finale, our own small wins, hinge profile struggles bringing out our daddy issues, drive bys (yeah you read that right) and much more. Got gabbing and couldn’t stop. Heavy on the love life, light on the art but that’s only to get y'all ready for next week’s recap of Berlin art week!! Some mentioned topics:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Berlin Art Week⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grupo Oito CARNE premiering Sept 12th through the 15th⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Berlín art link⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ventana⁠

Do YOU know what a mini fridge? Yeah, but like, do you? On this episode we marvel at the fact we’ve made it this far!! We tried our hand at keeping this episode as unedited as possible. It’s been a busy week so we got a lot to catch up on. Izzy retells her stressful first few days of the week while Katelyn looks forward to new routines brought on by a new job. Rosie Boots makes her official debut and wins a (participation) AWARD !! One to make Katelyn jealous jk unless..? Katelyn diagnoses herself with a new hatred, Izzy tries to have a wholesome moment about a beloved book from Highschool, but Katelyn’s head is in the gutter. Lastly we discover we have very different notions of sizes of fridge but Izzy scored a free one from the Berlin street gods.  Some mentioned topics: Grupo Oito CARNE premiering  Sept 12th through the 15th  Berlin Art Week programming Zeitgeist Ireland 2024  Fabric and thread shop  Mini fridge A visit from the goon squad Gooning ⁠Phantom Thread scene

On this week's episode we discuss our recent flohmakrt at Gleisdreieck feat. tarot card readings, astrology signs we avoid, izzy details her journey in getting enrolled in a Volkschoschule German course, Katelyn discovers her bday twin and Izzy’s alter ego: Rosie Boots which you can catch at our friends’, CRÓ, rose of dolgensee. Izzy discusses her talents she may perform so spoiler alert. Do you know what the Jerk is? Is this just an American thing?? It may be but stay tuned !!  PS If someone wants to run to ikea in their pjs to get their discount because Izzy can’t she will love you forever CRÓ: ROSE OF DOLGENSEE August 30th come see Izzy participate as a rose Zeitgeist Ireland 2024Sabrina Carpenter Taste Volkschoschule How to Jerk tutorial Youre a jerk by New Boyz Ikea PJ promotion 

On this week's episode we talk about the wonders of birth control (sarcasm) Our experiences with the mischievous workings of the IUD and the rite of passage of being on the pill. How it even influenced our taste in men?! We attempt to define what is demure and Katelyn makes it known she is an anti demure stan. Izzy mourns the breakup of SC+BK but might need to slide into the dm's. Also, do you know who JJ Abrams is? Anywho, Izzy is finally having a clay moment on a friend date and so can you! Some mentioned topics: Exhibition: Turning the disease into a weapon Kunstraum Kreuzberg (no longer up) New and Abstract: Group show #2  Wellbeing for everyone link tree to events  Sabrina's new do

There's still time? For what? Well, asking that guy who works in the späti with a striking resemblance to Frodo, of course! Time is your ally. On this episode, we talk about revisiting our meet cute, The Irish Embassy, and our first talk in front of a crowd!! Izzy is fretting over if we said too much?? Katelyn brings up her suppressed memories of college applications, and Izzy relives her most recent dates, one of whom unironically wears a fedora. Should Katelyn succumb to the Berlin online dating life? When is it not okay to outwardly critique someone's work? Like... Negatively. Is it "mean" to critique someone's work? Do we have thick enough skin for Reddit? The world may never know !!   Some mentioned topics: Passage Berlin FOOLS ARE EVERYWHERE Aug 6 to sept 6 Hinge Irish Embassy Instagram Reddit

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Pop Art podcast! We can’t believe we made it this far!!! Or can we? We can’t stop chatting and we are so grateful y’all are coming on this journey with us! 💋 On this epi, Katelyn shares her Tuesday morning menty-b, and Izzy gives herself a gold star for being an upstanding citizen. We dish on our first self-imposed art brunch and just a typical Berlin week. To what lengths will Izzy go to talk to strangers on the street?? 3 friends tune in and she’ll try anything! Some mentioned topics: Juno Rothaug exhibition Better Go South  Sewing shop in CharlottenburgModularLAP COFFEE

This week’s episode we are cozy up on the couch chatting about Katelyn's run in with Zendaya on Instagram, sliding into DMs dos and don'ts, 2010s vlogging days, and the best date spots in Berlin. Moving forward Katelyn and Izzy are screening potential suitors based off their astrology signs AND their Chinese zodiac. Only to find out they are most compatible with each other !!! So who even needs a man? They reunite for a doozy of a flohmarkt and live to tell the tale after a weekend of celebrating pride. Some mentioned topics: Dear Hank & John Podcast The Lir ⁠Katelyn's Post Fullbright For Germany DAAD

On this week's episode, we are back to our regular recording schedule. Izzy is consuming way too much reality TV and is feeling the effects of brain rot, unable to recall anything to save her life. Katelyn details interesting life choices. Izzy is processing her Rundgang visits. And of course, we chat about the elephant in the room: are we crying because it’s "joever"? Tune in to find out! Some mentioned topics: Pisco Sour Peruvian Independence DayKatelyn’s kimchi recipeThe Feast at Mehringplatz 20  Rundgang Weißensee Rundgang Friendly Flohmarkt July 28th 2024 (Please come) Princess Charming RAW Flohlmarkt Bending Basics with Izzy at the BuchstabenmuseumDear Neon Enthusiasts! The time has finally come – from August we will be offering our basic neon bending class: »Bending Basics«! The art of neon and the bending of neon tubes is a fascinating craft that requires a lot of practice and expertise. In our »Bending Basics« class you will learn the basics of neon bending in small groups, the correct handling of glass tubes in the fire, free bending as well as bending following to a pattern. When trying out glass bending for the first time, it is important to be patient and having time to learn the techniques. You will receive enough material and professional support to make your first neon attempts.Of course you can take your newly bent glass tubes home with you as a souvenir! If you are interested, write us and tell us two possible dates. We look forward to your participation!

On this week's episode, Izzy has successfully converted Katelyn to Bachelor Nation with Jenn Tran's Bachelorette szn premiere. We'll be discussing the things we wish we knew before moving to Berlin, the inescapable struggles of freelance.. And we asking the tough questions such as: to orbit or not to orbit? We dive deep into our delulu selves and explore the existential crises about getting old. Some mentioned topics: Marseille Jenn Tran of The Bachlorette‘Ghosting,’ ‘Orbiting,’ ‘Rizz’: A Guide to Modern Dating Terms Greystones

On this week’s episode we got gabbing and then couldn’t stop. Someone take our neeew mic away from us! Jk it’s actually just to borrow.. Unless? We discuss Gypsy Rose’s big announcement, being bullied and being the bully, Katelyn being a reformed Horse girl, our attempt at being SHPORT fans, and talking about Mr. Pop Art himself, Andy Warhol. Some mentioned topics: Tanya Leighton The famous ZARA mirrorAndy Warhol's Velvet Rage & Beauty at New National Gallery Jeff Bezos Bieber's first live concert in a long time Chicken Shop Date with SZA Front Views

In this episode we are humbled by our lack of preparation. We tackle the realities of fake news and talk about our break up. Also, do you know who Jack Johnson is? Is incest ever a valid option? la maison cafe 48 stunden neukölln

Back to our weekly schedule! No pre-recordings this time— just lots of chat. About time we focus on the POP! We discuss our real reasons for taking a break from each other, watching raunchy movies on the plane, Katelyn's easy adjustment to friendly Swedes and wildlife, the 7-11 store being fake news, Izzy's pilgrimage to DC, and the consequences that follow after Justin Timberlake's "just one martini". skansen.se 7-eleven.com ⁠charli xcx and lorde's song⁠ Austin: rockstarbagels.com joscoffee.com Berlin: shakespeareandsons.com

On this pre-recorded episode, we dive into a variety of topics: Izzy is down bad for Barry Keoghan, the weird allure of "sexy rat men," what is the right height, the regret of missing out on visiting the Pergamon Museum before its 15-year closure... (our own fault), the influence of the Pink Panther. Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky Dreams of the Future 16.3. — 11.8.2024 Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart https://www.callies.berlin/en

Join us on this epi where we gab on about the recent line up of exhibitons as the berlin art scene heads into the summer, reflecting on our first episode and discussing the wonders of German healthcare. We unexpectedly welcomed our star of the show, Pap Smear! At time of release show(s) that are still up: Miranda Holmes Now Sounds - June 7th to June 30th, 2024 Vorfluter NK, Berlin

We did a thing! Just two girls hailing from the US and Ireland, reclaiming their rightful spots in the kitchen yapping away over a glass of vino. Welcome to Pop Art Podcast! PAP! We will be talking about our lives in Berlin. From art to freelancing to the infamous dating in Berlin, nothing is off topic.