Featuring productions produced at the Hang On to the Dream Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
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Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and avid figure skating fan. Every week they talk about things they love, stuff that pisses them off, and pop culture: movies new and old, TV, books, music, and more. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends.
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"Open Mic Mondays" at the NEW Hang On to the Dream Theatre! Episode 10, featuring Lenin Castro, Syante and more!
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"Hang On to the Dream Open Mic Mondays" at the NEW Hang On to the Dream Theatre, located at 1625 N. Las Palmas in Hollywood, CA, is an opportunity for singers and bands from across the country, and around the world, to come and perform. Taped live every Monday night, artists of all ages and levels get to perform and network with each other, right i…
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Little Monsters tries to do the zom-com | Pop This! Episode 435
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Summary "Are we gonna die Miss Caroline?" We haltingly stagger into our third week of zombie movies with the little-known zombie flick Little Monsters starring Lupita Nyong'o. Also discussed: band t-shirts, Ali Wong's new Netflix special and jerk redemption stories. Show notes: Lupita Nyong'o's Very Good Year (Lainey Gossip) Recommendations: Lisa: …
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Zombie Originality and Train to Busan | Pop This! Episode 434
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Summary "Why is your ringtone so tacky?" We are our second week of Zombie Month and we've reached one of the all-time classics: Train to Busan. Also discussed: Andrea Warner's new old book, shows that hit a little too close to home, and the rules of zombie films. Show notes: We Outta Drag Brunch Literary Trivia: '80s and '90s style (Vancouver Write…
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Sarah Polley, zombies and mall food in Dawn of the Dead | Pop This! Episode 433
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Summary "They’re coming to get you, Barbara!" It's Zombie month at Pop This! and we're kicking things off with the 2004 classic Dawn of the Dead starring Sarah Polley. Also discussed: fast vs. slow zombies, pajamas as clothes, and our long-running dream of living in a mall. Show notes: The First 10 Minutes of Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead Are Perf…
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"Open Mic Mondays" at the NEW Hang On to the Dream Theatre! Featured Artists: Coloso Band!
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"Hang On to the Dream Open Mic Mondays" at the NEW Hang On to the Dream Theatre, located at 1625 N. Las Palmas in Hollywood, CA, is an opportunity for singers and bands from across the country, and around the world, to come and perform live on stage. Taped live every Monday night, artists of all ages and levels get to perform and network with each …
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"Open Mic Mondays" at the NEW Hang On to the Dream Theatre! Featuring @leedymusic and @dirtydotmusic!
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"Hang On to the Dream Open Mic Mondays" at the NEW Hang On to the Dream Theatre, located at 1625 N. Las Palmas in Hollywood, CA, is an opportunity for singers and bands from across the country, and around the world, to come and perform. Taped live every Monday night, artists of all ages and levels get to perform and network with each other, right i…
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains with Rose Melberg | Pop This! Encore Presentation
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Summary: "Just rock 'n' roll and the truth." This week we invite Rose Melberg on the podcast to talk about her favourite film, the criminally underrated Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains. Also discussed: Jane the Virgin, Girls Rock Camp, and our love of Kim Wexler from Better Call Saul. Show notes: The Best Show on TV is Jane the Virgin (Vu…
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Drew Barrymore in the original 1984 Firestarter | Pop This! Episode 432
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Summary "For you, Daddy." This week, we are transported back to 1980s America while watching the original Firestarter starring Drew Barrymore. Also discussed: Doppelganger by Naomi Klein, All Fours by Miranda July, and a lovely new song from Toronto singer and songwriter taeo. Show notes: Here's Why Stephen King Hated 1984's Firestarter (Slash Film…
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Say Anything turns 35 | Pop This! Episode 431
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Summary "The rain on my car is a baptism." This week we revisit one of the greatest teenage rom-com dramas ever made on its 35th anniversary: Say Anything. Also discussed: Emily Gilmore, Creed, and other pop culture reckonings. Show notes: Nobody Thinks It Will Work, Do They? ‘Say Anything…’ Turns 30 (The Ringer) Recommendations: Lisa: Deaner '89 (…
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Manic Pixie Dream Girls and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | Pop This! Episode 430
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Summary "A sadness of men." We've reached the final movie of our Manix Pixie Dream Girl series and realize what connects these movies are sad men of the early 2000s, not quirky women. Also discussed: Behind Her Eyes, Jackpot! and the second ending of Bennifer. Show notes: The Bataan Death March of Whimsy Case File #1: Elizabethtown (AV Club) I'm so…
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Manic Pixie Dream Girls and Elizabethtown | Pop This! Episode 429
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Summary "I'm impossible to forget, but I'm hard to remember." We have come to the third movie in our Manic Pixie Girl series, and some say this is the movie where it all began: Elizabethtown. Also discussed: Andrea Warner's broken toe, swimming while injured, and the various films of Cameron Crowe. Show notes: The Bataan Death March of Whimsy Case …
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Manic Pixie Dream Girls and 500 Days of Summer | Pop This! Episode 428
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Summary "I love the Smiths.” It may have been a mistake but we are three movies deep into our Manic Pixie Dream Girl series and it's not getting any easier. This week we talk about 500 Days of Summer and wonder what kind of people we were in 2009. Also discussed: skincare routines, scurvy and quick sand. Show notes: Can explain to me what the messa…
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Dirty Dancing on our 10th anniversary live from the Rio Theatre | Pop This! Episode 427
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Summary This week we come to you live from The Rio Theatre in Vancouver! It’s Pop This’s 10th anniversary this year, if you can believe it. On top of that, Andrea Warner recently released a book called Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing. We wanted to celebrate both things, so we got together with the fine folks at The Rio to create a night that include…
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Garden State on its 20th annivesary | Pop This! Episode 426
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Summary "This whole movie is a lie." We find figure skating deception at the heart of the seminal movie Garden State as we revisit it on its 20th anniversary. Also discussed: Francine Pascal, the Olympics, and boat cruises. Show notes: “You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack" (Ringer) Recommendations: Lisa:…
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The perfect summer movie: Twister (1996) (Pop This! Encore presentation)
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Summary: "Finger of God." We're taking a break this week so we have dug up an episode about one of the all-time best summer blockbuster films: Twister. Also discussed: Women and Other Monsters, Minor Feelings, and public swimming pool etiquette. Show notes: Helen Hunt Answers Every Question We Have About Twister (Vulture) Twister Is the Perfect '90…
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GIRLS5EVA Forever | Pop This! Episode 425
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Summary "Gonna be famous 5eva." This week we're talking about Girls5Eva and find out some disturbing details about Lisa's TV viewing preferences. Also discussed: The Lincoln Lawyer, beauty shops, and general task avoidance. Show notes: Why Didn’t ‘Girls5eva’ Hit on Netflix As It Should Have? Here’s My Unfortunate Theory by Michael Schneider (Variet…
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Special Episode: Tribute to Abdul "Duke" Fakir of "The Four Tops"
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In a special tribute episode, Hang On to the Dream founder Christopher Ewing, interviews Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last original member of the legendary group, "The Four Tops", on his radio show, "The Radio Cafe". In honor of Duke's recent passing, we re-broadcast this interview where "Duke" talks about the Motown days and tells how the group got sta…
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Andrea Warner is back and we're talking about Celine Dion | Pop This! Episode 424
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Summary "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This week Andrea Warner is back in the host chair and we're talking about someone near and dear to her heart: Celine Dion. Also discussed: Elisapie's brilliant covers album Inuktitut, child actors, and medical stuff. Show notes: We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alani…
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Joseph Clark | Pop This! Episode 424
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Summary "I can be smart when it's important. But most men don't like it." This week film scholar Joseph Clark joins us to talk about the classic musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Also discussed: PEN15, Pride & Prejudice, and integrity in rock merchandise Show notes: Working with Complete Fantasy: On t…
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Run Lola Run with Sidney from Warriors Bards 'Brews | Pop This! Episode 423
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Summary "Well, we all have our bad days." This week we're talking about the classic '90s film Run Lola Run starring Franka Potente with Sidney from Warriors Bards 'Brews. Also discussed: summer foods, Tik Tok recipes, and Best in Miniature. Show notes: TikTok cottage cheese recipes Recommendations: Lisa: Kaiross by Jenny Erpenbeck (book) Andrea G.:…
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Hacks Season 3 with Morgan Brayton | Pop This! Episode 422
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Summary "Look, you know I love your strong female POV." Writer and performer Morgan Brayton to discuss the latest season of one of our all-time favourite TV shows, Hacks. Also discussed: terrible shoes, the new Softies album, and the secret joy of reading other people's diaries. Show notes: Kaya's character in Season 3 (Reddit) Recommendations: Lis…
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The New Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Charlie Cho | Pop This! Episode 421
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Summary "Work, life, money, romance. They’re all part of the same project." This week radio producer Charlie Cho joins us to talk about the new TV series Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Also discussed: Poker Face, Portgual, and Lisa's stint as a wedding officiant. Show notes: Does my ordination expire? The definition of moreish Recommendations: Lisa: Se7en (fi…
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It's wedding season to time to revisit Mamma Mia! (Pop This! Encore Presentation)
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Summary: "Women in overalls." This week we bring you an encore presentation of our episode on the ever-popular jukebox rom-com Mamma Mia! Also discussed: DOXA Documentary Film Festival, food-stealing dogs, and our most memorable wipeouts. Show notes: Franklin Gin Clark (Instagram) Cash and Rudy (Instagram) Muriel's Wedding - Waterloo (YouTube) ABBA…
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Always Be My Maybe with Florence Chee (Pop This! Encore Presentation)
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Summary: "Food is love." This week we have an encore presentation of our episode on Always Be My Maybe with guest Florence Chee. This one involves spending some time processing our feelings about the timeless attractiveness of Keanu Reeves. Also discussed: mid-week hangovers, jet lag and the burden of representation. Show notes: Always Be My Maybe …
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert with Sidney of Warriors Bards 'n Brews | Pop This! Episode 420
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Summary "You can make a fine living in a pair of heels." On this episode Sidney of Warriors Bards 'n Brews joins us to look back at The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on its 30th anniversary. Also discussed: You're Going To Love This, Lisa Loeb's ad for Old Bay Goldfish, and the mysterious music of Cindy Lee. Show notes: Sleepy Queers…
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The Idea of You and re-considering Anne Hathaway with Bridgette Watson | Pop This! Episode 419
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Summary "It’s art. And it makes people happy." Our rom-com expert Bridgette Watson joins us to talk about The Idea of You, and also issues a public apology to Anne Hathway. Also discussed: Murder is Easy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Pokerface. Show notes: The Real Inspiration Behind the Buzzy Boy Band Rom-Com The Idea of You (Time) Recommendations: Lisa:…
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Baby Reindeer with Joanne Tsung | Pop This! Episode 418
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Summary "Sent from my iPhone." Comedian Joanne Tsung joins us to help process our thoughts about the massive hit show Baby Reindeer. Also discussed: The Met Gala, Weekly Home Maintenance, and Bad Cree. Show notes: Joanne Tsung on Instagram Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer (The Guardian) Recommendations: Lisa: Bad Cree by Jessica …
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Morgan Brayton joins us to celebrate Purple Rain's 40th anniversary | Pop This! Episode 417
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Summary "Thank you for a funky time." This week Morgan Brayton joins us to talk about the movie Purple Rain and her Prince-obsessed teen years, which included a championship-winning Apollonia tribute air band. Also discussed: high school, air bands, and our differing concepts of time. Show notes: Morgan Brayton on Instagram Sarah Polley on the Myth…
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