I'M SO POPULAR

Discussing Mishima Yukio's THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA 午後の曳航 (1963) + the pinku eiga gay pornographic parody of his life BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY 巨根伝説 美しき謎 (1983) + intellect vs. corporeality + sex over politics + romance in the face of philosophy. For the full episode, please join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

We discuss the iconic films CRAZED FRUIT (1956) and SEASON OF THE SUN (1956) from the Japanese Sun Tribe movement: postwar nihilist youths dressed in aloha shirts and fighting to the death with boats over women. Beautiful male chests, cuckoldry anxiety, ultranationalism and hot young lust. For the juicy SIRENS bonus show follow ISP on paatreon.com/imsopopular ISP S5.E29

Inaugurating the official start to a very I'M SO POPULAR summer, I'm discussing the debut album by Addison Rae ADDISON (2025) + Stephen King's IT (1986) + the loss of innocence + sex as a rite of passage + fame and TikTok. For the full episode, join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

Following Maggie's recent travels to Bejing China, we discuss THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA at large, its scope and influence and uncanny vision of a globalist future + the 1996 Chinese gay romance EAST PALACE WEST PALACE + the troubling art world of boomer activist/reguee life jacket stylist AI WEIWEI. For the high quality version of this episode + a juicy SIRENS bonus show follow ISP on paatreon.com/imsopopular ISP S5.E27

*ONLY FOR PATRONS* Full episode available at patreon.com/imsopopular Chi Chi presents two numbered lists of intriguing topics, ranking my top ten most listened to artists and the ten most obscure films I've ever seen. Follow ISP on… TIKTOK?! tiktok.com/imsopopularpod

Discussing Orson Welles' CITIZEN KANE (1941年) + John Waters' A DIRTY SHAME (2004年) + the doomed world of language + hedonistic catharsis + the asexual regime queerness + the legacy of Patricia Hearst across a century of film. ISP S5.E26 Join us on SIRENS for this week's bonus episode: patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the abduction of PATTY HEARST + Paul Schrader's biopic of her life in hostage, PATTY HEARST (1988年) + surviving radical politics + the will to live + iconography of a girl in crisis. For my review of the new Pinkpanthress album + Luca Gaudagnino's film Queer, join us on Sirens at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E25)

I'M SO POPULAR has been largely removed from Spotify! The Library of Alexandria burns! But fortunately, the entire history of ISP remains available on Patreon along with the special otherworld untucked bonus show SIRENS... we invite you to join us with a special free episode of SIRENS discussing MYSTERIOUS SKIN (2004年), that stupid NANI GA SUKI TikTok sound, the accelerating decay of Korean pop music and Maggie and Chi Chi's latest adventures getting blackout wasted in the Tokyo Streets. Join us on Patreon for the paywalled very special episode on Katie Price and much much more: patreon.com/imsopopular

*HQ EPISODE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR PATRONS* Discussing two novels by the iconic Japanese author TANIZAKI JUNICHIRO 谷崎 潤一郎: MANJI/QUICKSAND 卍 (1928年〜1930年) + THE MAKIOKA SISTERS 細雪(1943年〜1948年) + societal beneath feminine duress + the delight of ceremony + beauty's cataclysmic power + sexuality and actualization. patreon.com/imsopopular

(Full episode available only to subscribers on Patreon) Espousing the strange and libidinal undercurrents in the kingdom of THAILAND with a discussion on Hirasawa Susumu's album SIM CITY (1995年) + Apichatpong Weerasethakul film TROPICAL MALADY สัตว์ประหลาด (2004年) + Nicolas Winding Refn's ONLY GOD FORGIVES (2013年). ISP S5.E22 patreon.com/imsopopular

(High quality available only to subscribers on Patreon) Recorded live from Tokyo, we approach some of the headiest and most intriguing examples of Japanese cyperpunk: Mamoru Oshii's film GHOST IN THE SHELL攻殻機動隊 (1995年) and Nihei Tsutomu's manga BLAME! (1997年〜2003年) + its prequel NOISE (2000年〜2001年). Identity transposed into the net, digital selves, ugly entropy, superstructures, cyborg breasts and sanctity in the modern condition. ISP S5.E21 patreon.com/imsopopular

Full episode only for patrons. Discussing the lesbian romance corporate drama bloodbath anime MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE WITCH FROM MERCURY 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 (2022年〜2023年). patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E20)

Returning the soul to KILL BILL and BATTLE ROYALE actress KURIYAMA CHIAKI (栗山千明) by discussing her erotic photobook GIRL OF MYTH (1997年) + Sono Sion directed film EXTE (2007年) + her failed breakthrough in the music industry CIRCUS (2011年). Subscribe for the high quality version of this episode + an extensive SIRENS episode. patreon.com/imsopopular

Full four hour episode available only for patrons. patreon.com/imsopopular A brand new co-host officially enters the world of I'M SO POPULAR to explicate the phenomenon of Otaku recorded live in Roppongi, Tokyo and discussing Saito Takami's BEAUTIFUL FIGHTING GIRL (2000年) + Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL VOL. 1&2 (2003年〜2004年) + Anno Hideaki's SHIN KAMEN RIDER 2023年. (S5.E18)

Veronica from The Temple of Friendship podcast stops by for a discussion concerning the music and legacy of APEXH TWIN + imperial rot + electronic and classical music + the sound of of the world and the air itself. Patrons get the high quality version of this episode + a lengthy discussion on the exclusive SIRENS after show concerning demonic possession and much more: patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E17)

Glen and Psi from the Rare Candy podcast join to discuss a newly anointed god on earth: OHTANI SHOHEI + his image and allure + his visage as product and art + his manifestation of supreme human accomplishment + the great American pastime of baseball. Subscribers to the Patreon get an extended conversation about the shape of contemporary pop music + the collected images discussed on this episode: patreon.com/imsopopular

*Full episode only available for Patrons* David, host of Gang Bang podcast and general Madonna stan twitter nuisance, joins to discuss Lady Gaga's brand new album MAYHEM (2025年) + ARTPOP (2013年) + the tragic passage of time + art's impermeability + the egotistic drive towards recognition. patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E15)

HQ only available for patrons. Discussing Karl Ove Knausgård's MY STRUGGLE VOLUME TWO (2009年) + the psycho alternative feminist pop album APOCALYPSE, GIRL by Jenny Hval (2015年) + Anora and the Academy Awards + women in the modern moment. (I'M SO POPULAR S5.E14) patreon.com/imsopopular

Photographer and host of The Salt Box Matthew Denicola joins to discuss the mimetic nightmare, ecstasy and American maximalism of Jimmy Donaldson, aka MR. BEAST + his stupefying reality competition game show BEAST GAMES (2024年〜). Follow Matthew on X: https://x.com/mattiopattio (ISP S5.E13)

Available in full only for Patrons at patreon.com/imsopopular Vyl of the newly formed podcast Conversations With Prostitutes returns to I'M SO POPULAR to discuss the final novel by Michel Houellebecq ANNIHILATION (Anéantir) from 2022年 + the spiritual void of modernity + religion and ecstasy on the cold face of the planet + the evil of journalism. (ISP S5.E12)

On the fifth edition of Chi Chi's exclusive Patreon bookclub, we discuss “Happening” by Annie Ernaux. Subscribe to the Patreon to join us next time. patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E11)

We discuss Endo Shusaku's brutal novel SILENCE (1966年) and Martin Scorsese's adaptation of the same name + the cruelty of God + Catholic doubt + the swamp of Japanese paganism + our personal relationships with the nature of faith itself. Follow Stephen on X: twitter.com/stephnz Subscribe to us on Patreon for exclusive episodes of SIRENS: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E10)

*HQ episode and accompanying paintings only available for patrons* Discussing Karl Ove Knausgård's MY STRUGGLE VOLUME ONE (2009年) + the self portraits of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1628年〜1658年) + Taylor Swift + autofiction and self portraiture in art. patreon.com/imsopopular (I'M SO POPULAR S5.E09)

[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Discussing the calamitous message music of the two thousand tens: BEYONCÉ (2013年) + TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY (2015年) + LEMONADE (2016年) + THIS IS AMERICA (2018年). Follow Vera on X: https://x.com/lovely_2_c_u And for the full episode, subscribe to I'M SO POPULAR on patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E08)

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PATRONS: Carlton joins to discuss Cixin Liu's REMEMBRANCE OF EARTH'S PAST books: THE THREE BODY PROBLEM (2006年) + THE DARK FOREST (2008年) + DEATH'S END (2010年). Moreover, Chinese Space Communism, looming political menace, the looming doom of humankind, science and art, love as a solution to math. (ISP S5.E07) For the full episode and weekly episodes of SIRENS, join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

Paul Dalla Rosa, author of An Exciting and Vivid Inner Life joins to discuss the psychic destruction and affronting of destiny by Henry James, THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1881年). The verge of modernism, the insistence on self and the workings of the inner mind... Follow Paul on X:https://x.com/pauldallarosa And for the exclusive continuation in which we spill the tea on the publishing industry, subscribe to ISP on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E06)

[HQ available only on Patreon} As the year comes to an end, we take a final look at the state of culture with a discussion on the horrendous new season of SQUID GAME and the recent output of legendary Japanese idol girl group AKB48. (ISP S5.E05) patreon.com/imsopopular

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT PATREON.COM/imsopopular A special collaborative crossover episode with Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist, discussing our recollections and impressions of the year 2024年 and the oeuvre of Welsh pop star MARINA DIAMINDIS, FKA MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS (1985年〜). (ISP S5.E05) (TPN S6.E97)

Discussing DIRTY HARRY (1971年) by Don Siegel and Sam Peckinpah's STRAW DOGS (1971年) + vigilantism + morality + social course correction and justice. Follow Mrs. Dillard's on X: twitter.com/dillardseternal And available only for Patrons, the critical continuation show SIRENS where we discuss the phantoms of Oregon, canned soda, European aimlessness and what kind of drink Henry Callaghan might enjoy: patreon.com/imsopopular

Only available for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular  Alec joins from Filthy Armenian Adventures to join a discussion of two films by Quenten Tarantino: JACKIE BROWN (1997年) + ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD (2009年). Los Angeles, violent fantasies, the dreams of a rotting industry, dignified glamour and a way into the future by rewriting the past. Follow Alec at Patreon.com/filthyarmenian (ISP S5.E02)

I'M SO POPULAR returns for its fifth season with a discussion on the end of drag, the Manson Family, the Tate-LaBianca Murders, Joan Didion's THE WHITE ALBUM (1979年), Vincent Bugliosi's HELTER SKELTER (1974年), MANSON (1973年), The Beatles's self titled white album THE BEATLES (1968年) and the pursuit of divinity on Earth. For the high quality version of this episode and the official continuation SIRENS episode along with exclusive episodes, art and access to the Discord, subscribe to ISP on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (I'M SO POPULAR S5.E01)

The fight to survive comes to a thrilling conclusion as we look at podcasting as art and discuss Sakurazaka46's new single I WANT TOMORROW TO COME (2024年). The sun sets in West Tokyo and God makes himself apparent on Earth. For the essential SIRENS continuation, subscribe to patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E43)

Full episode available for Patrons only: patreon.com/imsopopular On the most important day in electoral history, Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist joins to discuss the illustrious nationalism of right wing Japanese classic idol group MORNING MUSUME モーニング娘。 Individualism, sexuality, IKEA furniture and oceans of media waiting for your discovery…

Chi Chi's effulgent mother joins to discuss the life, music and films of BARBRA STREISAND and her excellent memoir MY NAME IS BARBRA (2023年). Dip into the waters of the Barbra Bath where dreams are predestined and artistic beauty on Earth is immediately within reach when you can make yourself a star… For an exclusive continuation of this episode as well as dozens of others, support I'M SO POPULAR on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (S4.E41)

Discussing SEX AND THE CITY (1998年~2004年) + SEX AND THE CITY (2008年 + SEX AND THE CITY 2 (2010年) + the drama of emotional self narrativization + life in the big city + true feeling and hardship + friendship. For an exclusive episode of the continuation SIRENS, follow I'M SO POPULAR on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (S4.E40)

Fully episode for patrons only: patreon.com/imsopopular The rise and fall of the horrible musician CHAPPELL ROAN and her horrible album THE RISE AND FALL OF A MIDWEST PRINCESS (2023年) + the death of pop celebrity + the crucifixation of Katy Perry + the death of drag + the plight of queerness. (S4.E39)

Discussing the English translated oeuvre of Japanese novelist KAWAKAMI MIEKO 川上未映子, HEAVEN ヘヴン (2009年)+ ALL THE LOVERS IN THE NIGHT すべて真夜中の恋人たち(2011年)+ BREASTS AND EGGS 夏物語 (2019年) + the long slow crawl out of self imposed victimhood + the shimmering lights of the sun on Earth + the fight to survive. For exclusive access to the world of the SIRENS continuation show, subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E38)

Full episode available only for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular Discussing Japanese reality television's first ever same-sex dating show THE BOYFRIEND ボイフレンド (2024年) + TERRACE HOUSE + the looming archetypes of homosexuality + rejection as romance + muscular male autism + love pried out of neuroses. (ISP S4.E36)

Part two of a duopoly examining LIFE AND DEATH, this week discussing David Bowie's ★ (2016年) + Gaspar Noe's VORTEX (2021年) and CLIMAX (2018年). [HQ version only on Patreon] Find Ryan's incredible publication AMERICAN VULGARIA here: https://americanvulgaria.com/ And for the essential subscriber exclusive Patreon continuation, SIRENS, follow us at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E35)

UNLOCKED in horrified celebration of recent political developments (July 23rd 2024). For more episodes of SIRENS and even livelier, pressing, urgent political commentary, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular Chi Chi and Vera have an extremely rousing bitch session about the graveyard that is Twitter in 2023, discuss the power of Spring over the homosexual, Amuro Namie, the menace of political interest and finally endorse the only possible savior for the American government, Oprah Winfrey. (SIRENS 57)

Part one of a duology examining LIFE AND DEATH, this week discussing David Bowie's HUNKY DORY (1971年) + Lars von Trier's BREAKING THE WAVES (1996年). Find Ryan's incredible publication AMERICAN VULGARIA here: https://americanvulgaria.com/ And for the essential subscriber exclusive Patreon continuation, SIRENS, follow us at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E34)

Jean Genet's THE THIEF's JOURNAL (1949) + imaginary narratives of the self + sexuality in Europe + sainthood and beauty in agony and poverty + snot and spit. For an exciting and essential continuation of this episode, join us on Partreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E33)

Harmony Korine's SPRING BREAKERS (2012年) + Camila Cabello's C,XOXO (2024年) + race in America + heaven on Earth. Follow Ronald on Twitter: x.com/taylorronald And for.a juicy gossipy SIRENS episode available only for subscribers, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E32)

Suenobu Keiko's LIFE (2002年~2009年) + Oku Hiroya's GIGANT (2017年~2021年) . For the exclusive continuation SIRENS untucked show, subscribe to I'M SO POPULAR on Patreon: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S3.E31)

Chi Chi answers all your hot questions on love, sex, Charli XCX and more. Full episode available only for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E30)

Discussing PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1813) by Jane Austen + KOURTNEY & KIM TAKE NEW YORK (2011) + KIM'S FAIRYTALE WEDDING (2011). The I'M SO POPULAR ASK A TRANSVESTITE LOVELINE is back open for a very limited time. American listeners can give us a call at 530-564-6493 and the whole world is welcome to send an anonymous question to the Google mailbag at https://bit.ly/3Vd7VeP For bonus episodes of the show, the entire untucked otherworld of SIRENS and much more, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E29)

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Utada Hikaru's debut with a discussion on her first greatest hits collection SCIENCE FICTION (2024年). Follow Emily on X: twitter.com/hikkipedia And Youtube: https://youtube.com/@hikkipedia?si=-1nOsAsJp20IPq-p And only for Patrons this week on SIRENS, a rare lost episode of I'M SO POPULAR restore and made available for the first time in several years, discussing Utada's phenomenal album HATSUKOI 初恋(2018年) and Hashiguchi Ryosuke's LIKE GRAINS OF SAND (渚のシンドバッド): patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E27)

The music, filmography, music videos and career of DAFT PUNK (1993年〜2021年): HOMEWORK (1997年) + DISCOVERY (2001年) + INTERSTELLAR 5555: THE 5TORY OF THE 5ECRET 5TAR 5YSTEM (2003年) + HUMAN AFTER ALL (2005年) + ELECTROMA (2006年) + ALIVE (2007年) RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIES (2013年) + man vs. machine + nostalgia and remembrance + style + collective euphoria + the dream of Coachella. Follow Jocko on X: twitter.com/jockogay And for the essential Untucked continuation of the show, subscribe to I'M SO POPULAR for an exclusive episode of SIRENS reviewing the new Taylor Swift album and more: patreon.com/imsopopular (I'M SO POPULAR S4.E26)

AKB48's KEIBETSU SHITEITA AIJOU 軽蔑していた愛情 (2007年) + OSHI NO KO 推しの子 (2023年) + sexual idealization + lies and fantasies as reality. Recorded live in Yuutenji, Tokyo, Japan. For the essential continuation of this conversation, subscribe to I'M SO POPULAR on Patreon: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E25) 

Zach and Gremlin delve into the unbelievable horrors and atrocities of Christian Crawford's memoir MOMMIE DEAREST, its excruciating and evil film adaptation MOMMIE DEAREST (1981) and attempt to make meaning from RuPaul's latest memoir, THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MEANINGS (2024). Follow I'M SO POPULAR on Patreon for the essential continuation of the show SIRENS: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E24)

*PATREON EXLCUSIVE* The art, career and spectacle of Trisha Paytas + "Frenemies" (2020年〜2021年). Recorded live in Tokyo. For the full 75 minute episode, please subscribe to I'M SO POPULAR on patreon.com/imsopopular