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PMP#123: We Are All Jackass

Mark is joined by comedian Matty Goldberg; filmmaker/podcaster Rolando Nieves; and comedy juggler Josh Casey to discuss the franchise that began in 2000 in light of the new film Jackass Forever. This is perhaps our sole remaining form of popular entertainment that relies on sheer physicality, without the gamesmanship of sports. What’s the appeal of this divisive extreme stunt/comedy revue?

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PMP#122: Maus Shows the Tragic Via Comics

May 4, 2022 By Mark

In light of its being recently banned in some settings, we discuss Art Spiegelman's Maus (1980-91), which conveys his … [Read More...]

PMP#121: Protesting Protest Songs

April 20, 2022 By Mark

Are protest songs effective, either as protest or songs? Four songwriters including your host Mark Linsenmayer, Lilli … [Read More...]

PMP#120: Dexter the Loveable Serial Killer

April 8, 2022 By Mark

Mark is joined by repeat offenders Lawrence Ware and Sarahlyn Bruck and new-to-the-podcast psych/philosophy student … [Read More...]

PMP#119: Disgraced Artists Like Cosby

March 24, 2022 By Mark

Comedian Genevieve Joy, philosopher/NY Times entertainment writer Lawrence Ware, and novelist Sarahlyn Bruck join your … [Read More...]

PMP#118: Adapting Agatha Christie

March 8, 2022 By Mark

In light of Death on the Nile, we discuss the continuing appearance of the works of the world's most successful mystery … [Read More...]

PMP#117: Roguelikes Like Hades

February 23, 2022 By Mark

Supergiant's Hades is now the first video game ever to have won a Hugo award (i.e. sci-fi/fantasy fiction) and has set a … [Read More...]

PMP#116: Good Grief! Peanuts Persists

February 10, 2022 By Mark

Animator/musician David Heatley, comedian Daniel Lobell, and academic/3anuts author Daniel Leonard join your host Mark … [Read More...]

PMP#115: So-Called Greatest Albums

January 26, 2022 By Mark

How does canonization work in popular music? Is Rolling Stone's 500 Best Albums of All Time list just a modest record of … [Read More...]

PMP#114: The “West Side Story” Story

January 12, 2022 By Mark

Did it make sense for Steven Spielberg to remake one of our nation's most beloved musicals (with music by Bernstein and … [Read More...]

PMP#113: The Matrix Regurgitated

January 5, 2022 By Mark

It's a Pretty Much Pop season one reunion, with Brian Hirt and Erica Spyres back with Mark Linsenmayer, plus very … [Read More...]

PMP#112: Class Critiques in Squid Game, Succession, etc.

December 21, 2021 By Mark

Popular shows have commented on wealth inequality by showing how dire the situation is for the poor and/or how … [Read More...]

PMP#111: Our Beatles Love-Fest

December 9, 2021 By Mark

Mark is joined by musician David Brookings, Gig Gab host Dave Hamilton, and OpenCulture writer Colin Marshall to discuss … [Read More...]

PMP#110: The Dune Franchise Tries Again

November 24, 2021 By Mark

Yes, we have another Dune film, and this time Warner Bros. is serious about a franchise, with at least one sequel … [Read More...]

PMP#109: Dueling in Film

November 11, 2021 By Mark

In light of the release of The Last Duel (which you needn't have watched), we talk about the trope of the … [Read More...]

PMP#108: Board Game Ideology

October 27, 2021 By Mark

As board games are becoming increasingly popular with adults, we ask: What's the relationship between a board game's … [Read More...]

PMP#107: Cult Bands and Cultish Fans

October 13, 2021 By Mark

What makes for a "cult band"? Not just a small audience, because Grateful Dead fans are an archetypical cult. Not just a … [Read More...]

PMP#106: Stand-Up Comedy in the Internet Age

September 28, 2021 By Mark

Mark discusses how Internet culture has changed stand-up with three comedians: past guests Rodney Ramsey (who co-owns … [Read More...]

PMP#105: The Death of Soap Operas (Is Greatly Exaggerated)

September 15, 2021 By Mark

Writers Sarahlyn Bruck and Kayla Dreysse join Mark to discuss how this once very popular TV show type has simultaneously … [Read More...]

PMP#104: King Arthur Reigns O’er Pop Culture

September 1, 2021 By Mark

With the recent theatrical release of The Green Knight, Mark and Brian along with Den of Geek's David Crow and the very … [Read More...]

PMP#103: Queering Video Games w/ Naomi Clark

August 25, 2021 By Mark

While LGBTQ+ representation in video games has been improving (as with other media), Naomi Clark (who designed games for … [Read More...]

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On Pretty Much Pop, a philosopher, an actor, and a sci-fi writer (often with entertainment industry guests) talk about media and how we consume it: TV, film, music, novels, games, comics, comedy, theater, podcasts, and more. Most of what (other) people like is pretty weird when you think about it, so thinking about it is what we do.

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