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Some Like It Pop

Some Like It Pop 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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'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Releases Season 2 of 'Making a Musical' with Marc Kudisch, Creators, Stars of INVISIBLE: THE MUSICAL
'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Releases Season 2 of 'Making a Musical' with Marc Kudisch, Creators, Stars of INVISIBLE: THE MUSICAL
August 26, 2019

In 2017, the Some Like it Pop podcast produced a stand-alone series about the development of a new musical based on the H.G. Wells classic 'The Invisible Man.' That show, INVISIBLE: THE MUSICAL by David Hollingsworth (book) and David Orris (score) has continued to work its way through the developmental pipeline, and on Monday, Sept. 2 at 9:45 p.m. ET will have its New York debut in a concert presentation at 54 Below. To celebrate INVISIBLE's New York premiere, Some Like it Pop's Jennifer McHugh, with help from colleague Matt Tamanini, got the group back together and interviewed the show's creators, stars, and directors to see how things have changed and grown over the past two years, and what's next for the musical.

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Goes in Depth with their Wishes, Wants, and Wills for the 2018 Academy Awards
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Goes in Depth with their Wishes, Wants, and Wills for the 2018 Academy Awards
March 4, 2018

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 who they want to win in said category, and then they will disappointedly tell you who will win in the category.

BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Counts Down the Best TV and Movies of 2017
BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Counts Down the Best TV and Movies of 2017
February 8, 2018

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 any, so you know there must be some good stuff included, but-- because they are who they are-- there is also plenty of disagreement as well.

BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Hosts Discuss 'Hamilton' and 'Superhero' Disagreements
BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Hosts Discuss 'Hamilton' and 'Superhero' Disagreements
December 27, 2017

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 pop culture items for which they are grateful.

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Helps You Pick Which Movies to See and Avoid this Fall
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Helps You Pick Which Movies to See and Avoid this Fall
October 22, 2017

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 the end of 2017, and the movies they will be avoiding like the plague. Also, Jenn tries to turn Matt on to some cooler podcasts, and, as always, they close out the episode with a little 'Show and Tell.'

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Lets You Know What to Watch & What to Skip on TV this Fall
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Lets You Know What to Watch & What to Skip on TV this Fall
October 1, 2017

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 interested in, and the returning shows that they are looking forward to seeing again. And, as always, they close out the episode with a little 'Show and Tell.'

BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Breaks Down Their 'Wishes, Wants, and Wills' for the 2017 Emmy Awards
BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Podcast Breaks Down Their 'Wishes, Wants, and Wills' for the 2017 Emmy Awards
September 16, 2017

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.

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Celebrates its Season 4 Premiere by Talking HAMILTON, HAMILTON, and More HAMILTON
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Celebrates its Season 4 Premiere by Talking HAMILTON, HAMILTON, and More HAMILTON
September 4, 2017

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 Jonathan Groff's podcast musical, and, as always, close out the episode with 'Show and Tell.'

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on Summer's Biggest Movies; WONDER WOMAN, SPIDER-MAN, BABY DRIVER, THE BIG SICK
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on Summer's Biggest Movies; WONDER WOMAN, SPIDER-MAN, BABY DRIVER, THE BIG SICK
July 17, 2017

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 and Tell.'

BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Counts Down the Top-10 Movies that Make them Laugh
BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like It Pop' Counts Down the Top-10 Movies that Make them Laugh
July 10, 2017

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.

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on the Tonys, Summer Binge-Watching, and JULIUS CAESAR
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on the Tonys, Summer Binge-Watching, and JULIUS CAESAR
June 21, 2017

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.'

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on Galactic, American, and Theatrical Gods
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on Galactic, American, and Theatrical Gods
May 15, 2017

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, close out the episode with 'Show and Tell.'

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on April's Best TV, 'S-Town' Podcast, and More
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on April's Best TV, 'S-Town' Podcast, and More
April 16, 2017

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 out the episode with 'Show and Tell.'

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Goes Behind the Scenes of INVISIBLE: THE MUSICAL on New Limited Audio Series, MAKING A MUSICAL
BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Goes Behind the Scenes of INVISIBLE: THE MUSICAL on New Limited Audio Series, MAKING A MUSICAL
April 7, 2017

How much effort does it take to go from a concept in your head to full scale musical production? If you're thinking, “very little,” you are incorrect. SOME LIKE IT POP Podcast introduces its new limited series: MAKING A MUSICAL.

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Hosts Count Down the Top-10 Movies that Made Them Cry
BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Hosts Count Down the Top-10 Movies that Made Them Cry
March 30, 2017

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. 

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on GET OUT, TRIAL & ERROR, Broadway National Tours, and More
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on GET OUT, TRIAL & ERROR, Broadway National Tours, and More
March 17, 2017

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 'Rapid-Fire Recommendations' and, as always, close out the episode with 'Show and Tell.'

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on JANE THE VIRGIN, SCANDAL, & Pop Culture in the Age of Trump
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on JANE THE VIRGIN, SCANDAL, & Pop Culture in the Age of Trump
February 16, 2017

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 'Show and Tell.'

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Counts Down their Top-16 TV Shows and Movies from 2016
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' Counts Down their Top-16 TV Shows and Movies from 2016
January 23, 2017

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. Matt and Jenn will count down their Top-16 shows and movies of 2016, and also throw in some honorable mentions. 

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Counts Down Top-10 Movies Released Before 1970
BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Counts Down Top-10 Movies Released Before 1970
December 28, 2016

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.

BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on Favorite Pop Culture Holiday Traditions, MOANA, LA LA LAND, More!
BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on Favorite Pop Culture Holiday Traditions, MOANA, LA LA LAND, More!
December 19, 2016

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 Land,' before closing the show episode with our final Show & Tell of 2016.



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