A pop culture podcast that features a different topic each week. I'll discuss my favorite albums, movies, and pop culture moments with friends. But seriously though, did anyone ask for this? + Donate to Texas Civil Rights Project here: https://txcivilrights.org/take-action/contribute/
In this episode, I reflect on the most iconic moments of 2020. I ramble about my favorite music moments, from the best collaborations to the best songs. I chat about my favorite shows of the year, and which streaming service has my heart. I also talk about the most iconic political moment in my opinion, and the most publicized celebrity birth. It truly was a year for the books. Let's gooooo 2021! Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ Also thank you sm for listening to this podcast, I created it in late July and 20 episodes later, we're here! I can't thank y'all enough for following, sharing, and to my guests for talking with me about all things pop culture. Love y'all
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my besties, Isabela! We catch up on the tv shows we've watched, like The Queen's Gambit and deep dive into the latest Netflix show that everyone's talking about, Selena: The Series. We talk about the good things about the show, and the bad things, too. We discuss the backlash that the show has received, with the portrayal of Selena and of the RGV. Then, talk about if we think the show has a problem with focusing too much on the family and not enough on Selena. Do we recommend the show? Listen to this episode to find out! You can follow Isa on IG @isa_andrea8 Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ Please follow, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! I appreciate the support!
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my fave mutuals, Scott! We talk all things Grammy nominations, from the alternative category to the general field category. We give our opinions on who we think deserves to win and also who we think got snubbed, including The Weeknd and Rina Sawayama. We also ask the question that's been on everyone's minds: how in the world did Noah Cyrus get a Best New Artist nomination? Find out what we think about the Grammy's and their trickery in this episode! You can find Scott on IG and Twitter @scottdoesmakeup for gorjus makeup looks! Follow me! twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y Please rate, review, subscribe, and follow this podcast if you like what you hear!
In this episode, I'm joined by a great friend and social media user, Mikaella! We discuss the 2020 docudrama "The Social Dilemma" and all of the things wrong with Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and more! We chat about the algorithm and how scary accurate it is, growing up on social media and how it has affected us, and reveal our average screentime. How many hours a week do I spend on Twitter? Find out in this episode! You can find Mikaella on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ Please don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, follow, and share this podcast if you like what you hear! Thank you x
In this solo episode, I've taken inspiration from this i-D article to gather the best pop girl comebacks of the past decade (2010-). I've listed 40 lead singles that are the best and the biggest, from Rihanna to Beyoncé and from Lady Gaga to Ariana Grande. Which songs made the best comebacks for pop girls this decade? Find out in this episode! *spoiler* you can find all of the songs in this playlist. Follow me! twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ Also reminder to follow, subscribe, rate, review this podcast if ya like what ya hear please >__< n thank you!
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Ricky to talk Ariana Grande's Positions. Ariana's highly anticipated 6th studio album Positions focuses on themes of happiness, manifestation, the early stages of a relationship, sex, and more in this r&b/pop masterpiece that I just can't get enough of. It's Italian-American excellence, baby! Ricky and I go track-by-track to discuss our favorite songs and moments. Then, we take a Buzzfeed quiz to see which Ariana song matches our energy. What songs do we get? Find out in this episode! You can find Ricky on IG @rickyouuu. Also, happy early birthday to him! Everyone go wish this Scorpio king a happy birthday!
We're taking it back to episode 3 of the podcast with Karelli! In this never before heard audio, we discuss Karelli's journey with stanning Taylor Swift. We talk about her experience at Taylor's Reputation Stadium Tour, and Charli XCX's opening set. We also chat about Troye Sivan, Conan Gray, and more! What is Karelli's fave Charli song? Find out in this bonus episode! Follow Karelli on on IG @karelliguevara and on Twitter @big_sipper. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/
In this episode, I'm joined by 3 of my besties to talk the biggest and best K-Pop songs of the year. Amanda, Alina, Erick, and I rank our favorite K-Pop songs that have been released in 2020 so far, including LOONA and BTS. We also call each other out for our taste and talk about our own personal faves that deserved better on the list. Which song made the best song of 2020 on our list? Find out in this episode! You can find Amanda on IG and Twitter @amandahsh, find Alina on IG @ninissxo and Twitter @beyninis, and find Erick on IG @ericktrev and Twitter @ErickTrevino. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ Also, this is a reminder to go out and vote blue! Early voting ends on October 30th and your last chance to vote is November 3rd. Early voting is the easiest way to vote and avoid long lines. During early voting, you can vote at any polling location in your county. If you have any questions about voting, let me know!
In this Halloween themed episode, I'm joined by horror movie enthusiasts, Chloe & Richard! We take turns telling short horror stories we found on the internet and reveal our own spooky experiences that have happened to us, from ghosts to sleep paralysis and all of the in-between. Then, we discuss the best streaming services for the Halloween season and give our own horror movie recommendations for them, including Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. What spooky sounds are we able to do to get into the Halloween spirit? Find out in this episode! You can find Chloe on IG @chloe.hdz and Richard on IG @richard_alexander_mtz. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ *Also, I do not have any discount codes for any streaming platforms, so don't ask... hehe*
In this episode, I'm joined by blink and actual sister, Haley. For my first in person podcast, we talk all things teen pop. We discuss songs that I listened to when I was 16 vs songs that she's listening to now. From Carly Rae Jepsen to Ariana Grande and from Wallows to Lorde, we chat about what makes a song a perfect teen pop anthem. Who do we consider the Queens of Teen Pop? Find out in this episode! You can find Haley on Instagram @sadfacecatherine (yes, we both go by our middle names, it's confusing). Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/
In this solo episode, I celebrate it being the 10th one. Who would've thought that I would be able to do this for 10 weeks? Not me! I also take a Buzzfeed quiz that determines how gay I am in 2020, with criteria such as bleaching my hair and listening to Dua Lipa's most recent album "Future Nostalgia". Then, I talk some of my most recent favorite musicians, movies, and tv shows. I praise Chloe X Halle's hit song "Do It" and talk about how f*cked up Yorgos Lanthimos has made me feel during quar. I'm gonna go lay down and think about life for 10 hours now x love y'all
In episode 9(11), I'm joined by Gaga stan and expert, Alex! We talk Gaga's greatest moments in a segment called "Googoo or Gaga?". We discuss which VMA's performance we liked the best, which red carpet entrance is our fave, and so much more! Then, we pack our bags and take a deep dive into Gaga's latest studio album Chromatica. We chat about our favorite songs and which ones I could do without. Do I think Fun Tonight is the best song on the album? Find out in this episode! *Disclaimer: there are opinions!* You can find Alex on IG @alejandro.raf.garcia and on Twitter @alejandro_gar15 for all of your googoo Gaga needs. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/
In this week's episode, I'm joined by tarot card reader and absolute queen, Liz! We talk astrology, and discuss all of the signs and stars. We ask all of the important questions like, is Nicki Minaj good Sagittarius representation? Then, we chat about Walter Mercado and his cultural impact on the world of astrology. We discuss our favorite parts of his Netflix documentary, and why he was an absolute icon. Afterwards, Liz does a 3 card tarot reading on me. We find out about my dreams, life, and fears in a very accurate reading. What do I dream happens for me? Find out in this episode! Follow Liz on IG @aztec_queen_liz and get a tarot card reading from her! 10/10 Recommend! Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/
In this week's episode, I'm joined by great friend and average consumer, Erick! We play a game of "Line? More like Mine!" where we take turns reciting movie lines and trying to guess what movie they're from. Then, we try our best to decipher the Netflix original film "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" (spoilers from 37:35-48:00), and discuss everything we love about Toni Collette. Afterwards, we go through our Letterboxd reviews and compare what we rated some movies we've seen in the past couple of years. What rating did Erick give A Star Is Born? Find out in this episode! You can find Erick on Twitter @ericktrevino and on Instagram @ericktrev. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and film enthusiast Javi to talk horror films. Yes, it's barely September but I think it's never too early to get spooked. We discuss one of the biggest horror films of the year, Host (available on Shudder). Host (2020) is about six friends who hire a medium to hold a séance via Zoom during quarantine. We chat about our favorite moments and what makes it so horrifying. Then, we talk different categories of horror films, including Most F*cked Up and Scared Sh*tless and what films best fit that category. Films we mention include, Get Out, Hereditary, and Ma. Which films did we think were the most f*cked up? Find out in this episode! You can find Javi on twitter @idislikejavi and on IG @alt_kinda_kid. *spoiler heavy episode, watch Host (2020) first and come back if you don't like spoilers! For the other movies... they came out at least a year ago!* Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y (drink every time we say a spoiler)
In this episode, you're listening to your number 1 angel... me! I talk Charli XCX's quarantine album "How I'm Feeling Now" and why I'm absolutely obsessed with it. I discuss my favorite moments on the album and throughout the era, including the time I almost got doxxed. How fun! I also chat about Canada's Drag Race and the queens I'm rooting for (I said mild spoilers in the episode but honestly, they're just spoilers. Not Sorry Aboot It). Who do I hope takes the crown? Find out in this episode! Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ (drink every time i praise Charli's songwriting abilities)
(TW; mentions of sexual assault and r*pe while discussing the tv show "I May Destroy You". Additionally, there are mild spoilers. The timestamps for this discussion are 3:00-48:43) In this episode, I'm joined by queer icon and amazing friend, Victoria! We discuss our favorite show of the year, HBO's "I May Destroy You" - created by Michaela Coel. We talk about how relatable the show is and it's queer representation. Then, we tell stories about growing up and the icons we looked up to when we were young (hi Matilda) while using the tweet format "or are you normal?". Local resources for survivors + where you can donate: www.scan-inc.org/ www.scan-inc.org/sasi_information.html - Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ (drink every time we talk about being gay)
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Karelli to talk Taylor Swift. I tell her my favorite song from each Taylor album and she judges if I have taste or not. Then, we do a deep dive analysis into Taylor's most recent album Folklore and all of its queer themes. We also try our hardest to talk positively about male artists this episode. Find out if we're successful or not! Follow Karelli on IG @karelliguevara and on Twitter @big_sipper for Minecraft and Taylor Swift updates. Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ (drink every time we mention a man)
In this episode, I'm joined by the biggest Beyoncé stan I know and my very first guest, Alina! We talk about Normani's snub at the VMA's (the biggest snub of the decade so far) and the new Disney+ film Black is King. We also agree to disagree on the ranking of Beyoncé's studio albums. Which album will be #1? Find out on this week's episode! Also, follow Alina on IG @ninissxo and watch her OTRII highlight. You won't regret it! Follow me: twitter.com/andyxax instagram.com/and.y/ (drink every time i say “so good”)
In this debut episode, I talk about why I started this podcast and what the future holds for it. I discuss some of my favorite pop girl debut albums, including Beyoncé and Rina Sawayama.