Made Possible by Pop Culture

On this episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, Danielle catches up with Steven Canals (creator of POSE), who just directed two episodes of AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ. They talk about that experience, look back over his childhood love of TRANSFORMERS, and get into a discussion about the difference between influence and inspiration when considering important pieces of modern pop culture. Strap in for a wide-ranging but fun conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider talks about how reading TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE set her on the path to do the work she does at END WELL and with her own podcast BEFORE WE GO. The End Well Foundation focuses on education about end-of-life care, including hospice and palliative options, while her podcast tells the personal story of losing her own father to pancreatic cancer just last year. We also touch on such storylines on THIS IS US and A MILLION LITTLE THINGS.Please note this episode discusses end of life care, as well as medical aid in dying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Halloween, MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE dives into the SCREAM franchise with returning Season 1 guests Chris Hayner, Marisa Roffman, and Megan Vick. Although the chat begins chronologically, with the 1996 original film, it very quickly begins to jump around between the six films currently released and even touches upon hopes, theories, and concerns about the upcoming seventh. Which kill stuck with them the most? Who's the best Ghostface? Who's the most underrated character? and more are discussed within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE features two guests for the price of one: ATX TV Festival co-founders and co-presidents Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson join host/producer Danielle Turchiano to reflect on childhood loves of I LOVE LUCY and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, as well as talk about the programming coming to Season 14 of their festival. That includes reunions for THE LEFTOVERS and UNREAL, as well as special events with Henry Winkler and Mike Flanagan, the annual Pitch Competition, and a new ban on red carpets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TELL ME LIES star Alicia Crowder joins Danielle Turchiano on MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to dissect her Season 2 arc, from -- SPOILER ALERT -- Diana discovering something new about her sexuality to manipulating Stephen. But of course pop culture influences from Amy Winehouse to PEARL are also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HGTV star Alison Victoria takes Danielle Turchiano back to her childhood style icon of Madonna, as well as how artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy inspire her through their work and personal stories. Plus, Danielle asks some burning design questions inspired by WINDY CITY REHAB and more, including where her love of brass first came from, what she thinks of fridgescaping, and what makes the UGLIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA versus the SCARIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juuuust ahead of the second season premiere of FOUND, actor Arlen Escarpeta joins Danielle Turchiano on MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about his childhood love of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and what to expect when his NBC drama returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CASTLE and THIS IS US star (and director) Jon Huertas joins the podcast to talk about the hold the 1984 movie BREAKING had over him as a teenager, from finally seeing himself reflected on screen as a lead character to his own personal history with breakdancing. Then, he offers his stance on AI and ChatGPT. After the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023, he has protection from certain uses, but he shares what he finds valuable about the technology and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KAOS creator Charlie Covell joins MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about their childhood obsession with CLASH OF THE TITANS and how the evolution of retelling myths led to inspirations for their new Netflix show. Of course, the episode also dives into Season 1 of that show, including Zeus' midlife crisis, Caeneus' journey as a hero, Minos' prophecy, and the overall belief in renewal. So...spoilers ahead if you have not yet watched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone Joy Jones is having a big year, starring in the remake of DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD and the third season of BEL-AIR, as well as releasing an album, and of course we get into all of that on the latest episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE. But of course we also have to talk about her prime childhood pop culture influence, and that is Beyoncé. Don't worry; if you listened to Episode 4 and fear this convo about Beyoncé will be redundant, how can it be? She has such an iconic discography a dozen people could pick her and they'd all have a different moment that made them first fall in love with her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, songwriter, and performer MarkJoseph joins MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to discuss his childhood love of Beyoncé that very quickly turned into a young artist studying a great artist to help shape his own vocal range and understanding of stage presence. Plus, he talks about how he juggled making his EP, THEY ALL FALL DOWN (available now on Spotify), with touring with the Jonas Brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Mike Glazer was once on the road to BE an Olympian. Now he's obsessed with watching the games on TV. On the latest episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, he shares that story, plus talks about his childhood love of IN LIVING COLOR and how he feels it holds up to today's comedy standards, as well as why he's not satisfied with his own recent special, LIFE RULES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GIRLS5EVA creator and showrunner Meredith Scardino joins MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE host and producer Danielle Turchiano for the podcast's very first Emmy FYC episode. Of course they talk about Season 3 of the musical comedy, including going deep on the nominated "Orlando" episode, but they also reach back into Meredith's tweenage love of Jack Handey and how his dark sense of humor may have influenced her own style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the second season premiere of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, journalist and artist Maria Garcia joins host/producer Danielle Turchiano to dive into the wonderful world of music. Maria is known for podcasts about Selena Quintanilla Pérez (ANYTHING FOR SELENA) and Juan Gabriel (MY DIVO), and she shares how she combined her love for their work with her professional investigative skills to tell their stories like no one else before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Season 1 Finale of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE! Author and journalist Maureen Ryan sits down with host/producer Danielle Turchiano just weeks ahead of her book, "BURN IT DOWN: POWER, COMPLICITY, AND A CALL FOR CHANGE IN HOLLYWOOD," being released in paperback to look at what's changed since she first released it (namely the labor movement), but also reflect on the inspiration of classic DOCTOR WHO and the desire to champion such lesser-known shows as EXTRAORDINARY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the penultimate episode of Season 1, TV Guide Magazine Senior Writer Damian Holbrook and host/producer Danielle Turchiano look back on how BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 handled evolving the character of Brenda after she learns Dylan and Kelly hooked up, as well dive into the beauty but also toxicity on ANNE RICE's INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE. In between, a lot of other shows come up, too, from MELROSE PLACE to WE'RE HERE and a look at the lack of college-set shows. Come for the usual format, stay for the wide-ranging interests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host and producer Danielle Turchiano boldly goes into the ever-evolving, ever-expanding world of STAR TREK with entertainment journalist and author Scott Huver. She makes him pick favorite characters and one essential episode from the original series, and they discuss how his favorites have changed with new actors playing the roles, as well as how he has juggled being a fan and a professional when writing about these new shows. And yes, TREKKIES does come up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and author jarrett hill joins host and producer Danielle Turchiano to discuss the influence 1990s talk shows from THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW to THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW, THE VIEW, and THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW had on his young life, as well as why he is gravitating toward things like ABSTRACT: THE ART OF DESIGN today. Hint: It has a lot to do with his recent stage work, including the extension of his book HISTORICALLY BLACK PHRASES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host and producer Danielle Turchiano is joined by veteran entertainment journalist Jim Halterman currently of Coffee, TV & Me) to discuss the very special episode of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW in which she refused to give up a source and went to jail, which taught a lot of people about the business of journalism, as well as why THE WHITE LOTUS is sparking Jim's creativity to write his own murder mystery drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you remember the 1990s sci-fi animated series GARGOYLES? Consequence Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller sure does! She compares the will-they-won't-they relationship in that show to Mulder and Scully in THE X FILES, and then she and host Danielle Turchiano look at the more mature content recently added to Disney+, considering whether parental controls are needed more now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.