Pop culture through the lens of race or gender and sometimes both.
The Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous podcast is an absolute gem for anyone who loves to delve into the world of pop culture. Hosted by Julia, this show offers insightful and entertaining discussions on a wide range of topics, leaving listeners with a new perspective on their favorite shows, movies, and books. As an elder Millennial, I find it crucial to reflect on the media that both shapes my youth and influences my current consumption. PCMMJ allows me to do just that, providing in-depth analyses that take into account the causes I care about.
One of the best aspects of PCMMJ is the depth and length that Julia and her guests go into on each topic. While each episode focuses on a specific movie or book (I particularly loved the one on Nella Larsen's Passing), it is through these discussions that a variety of related topics are explored. The level of insight and knowledge brought forth in every episode is astonishing, making for an educational and enjoyable listening experience. Furthermore, Julia's wit and humor often lead to uncontrollable laughter throughout the episodes. Additionally, despite being a millennial herself, Julia comfortably navigates TV shows, movies, and books from all generations with familiarity and intelligence.
In a recent episode featuring Amy Albertson discussing Asian American representation in film, PCMMJ tackled an important topic that is often overlooked in mainstream media. This conversation not only provided valuable insights but also offered recommendations for must-watch movies. It was refreshing to see such topics being covered with sincerity and thoughtfulness.
While there are many positives about PCMMJ, there are some areas for improvement as well. Occasionally, I found myself wanting more structure in the discussions as they tended to meander at times. Providing clearer segments or themes could enhance the overall flow of each episode. Additionally, while I appreciate Julia's enthusiasm for diverse topics within pop culture, some episodes may benefit from more focused exploration rather than trying to cover a broad range of subjects.
In conclusion, Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking discussions on pop culture. Julia's expertise and passion shine through in every episode, creating a fun and informative experience for listeners. From deep dives into iconic TV shows like The Hills and Laguna Beach to conversations about important issues like representation, this podcast covers a wide range of captivating topics. Although some episodes could benefit from more structure, the overall quality and entertainment value make PCMMJ an excellent addition to any pop culture enthusiast's playlist. I am excited to see where this show goes in the future and eagerly await new episodes.
Host Julia Washington and her guest Rebecca Bodenheimer discuss FX's original Better Things, starring Pamela Adlon, and how single motherhood is represented. Find our Guest: Rebecca Bodenheimer, Twitter
RomCom 1990s movies are the best, right? Until they're not! In this episode host Julia Washington is joined by Bridget Baker to discuss three 1990s classic romcoms, 4 Weddings and a Funeral, My Best Friend's Wedding, and Wedding Singer. Find Bridget on Instagram
Wreck It Ralph changed the game of what Princess means with Vanilope and guest Eunice Brownlee breaks it down with Julia Washington in this episode.
SoSo Juv from the My Five Cents podcast joins Julia to discuss the 1989 Little Mermaid and how it compares to the live-action 2023 version. Join Patreon Read Jennifer Magazine Shop Julia's Website
This week host Julia Washington is joined by Amy Albertson to discuss Turning Red! Follow Amy on IG For more join us on Patreon
It's a replay! Enjoy this replay of Still Comfy with Natalie Katona and Julia Washington, where they discuss the 1998 Parent Trap.
The trio revisits the original Parent Trap starring Hayley Mills. Our Guests: Carly Adams Becca Montes Join our Patreon Check out the Reading Salon
Julia and Natalie dissect whether or not Hunchback of Notre Dam is truly a film for kids. Where you can find Natalie: Instagram The Reading Salon Patreon Shop Julia's Card Designs
Julia and Jacki get into the emotional depths of Inside Out and well as this movie being a really good road map for understanding emotions co-existence. You find Jacki on Instagram: Jacki Hayes OBM Join the making list so you never miss a fun thing ever again! Mailing List
A completely unhinged episode where host Julia Washington processes the Academy Awards nominations response from the internet with Natalie Katona (To All The Men I've Tolerated Before). For the full episode join Patreon
Cheeta Girls 2 was first released in 2006 and stars Raven Simone, Adrienne Houghton, Sabrina Bryan, Kiley Williams. The first Cheeta Girls movie was the biggest Disney channel movie hit until High School musical showed up. Directed by legendary Kenny Ortega this film opens with high energy and fun. Host Julia Washington and guest Ivana Robinson discuss community, friendship and why Cheeta Girls 2 is better than Cheeta Girls.
In this episode, I am joined by Mario Mello… aka Movies with Mr. Mario on Instagram to discuss the 1989 classic Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Join the Patreon Read Jennifer Magazine
Bedknobs and Broomsticks was first released in December of 1971 and stars Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, and so many others. In this episode, we dive into with Eunice Brownlee how this movie impacted us and we respond to the reviews of the time. Join Patreon for bonus content
Host Julia Washington and guest Samantha Crockett discuss the only Christmas Carol version worth watching, A Muppets Christmas Carol. Join Patreon Read Jennifer Magazine
Host Julia Washington and guest Erin Vandeven (host of The Medium Lady podcast) discuss the 1992 hit Aladdin. This film was the first of its kind to host such a huge celebrity as the voice of Genie. The two discuss when they first saw Aladdin, the disclaimer Disney offered before the movie, and the TikTok theories about what Aladdin should have wished for instead.
This week we're sharing an episode from our sister show, Jelly Pops Book Club! On this episode of Jelly Pops Book Club we discuss The Last Unicorn, and when my guest, Jacki Hayes discovered that her beloved childhood movie was a book! Find Jacki on Instagram! Join us on Patreon for our monthly book club! You can subscribe to Jelly Pops Book Club on Apple or Spotify
BONUS EPISODE!!!!1 We dive deep into the Showtime series The Tudors and compare it to the true stories of the Tudor House. Our guests Alrinthea Carter and Natalie Katona bring knowledge and criticism on Henry VIII as we discuss our favorite of his wives and why he is a major problem not just as a historical figure but as a leader. Join Patreon for the full episode
Host Julia Washington is joined by Gabrielle Chrichlow, owner of A Step Ahead Tutoring Services, to discuss the Dinsey classic (and its variations) Cinderella. Gabrielle also joined us in season 4 when we discussed Gilmore Girls
Host Julia Washington, is joined by Natalie Katona to discuss Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me. The two discuss the parts of the book that spoke to them the most and how being Millennial women have evolved over the decades. Join Patreon Get News about The Reading Salon Read Jennifer Magazine
In this episode host Julia Washington is joined by the duo of It's My Screen Time Too! We discuss the impact of Annie, why we love it and how it's aged. You can find It's My Screen Time Too on Instagram You can find their second show, Spock Talk here Join our mailing list Join us on Patreon
This week we bring you an episode of one of Julia's favorite podcasts, Fixing Famous People! If you were wondering why we didn't tackle And Just Like That, it's because we knew we couldn't top the FFP team's commentary! Enjoy the show and follow Fixing Famous People wherever you get your podcasts! FFP on Apple FFP on Spotify
One of the Greatest Muppet movies of all time! In this episode we get into the Great Muppet Caper with Alrinthea Carter. They discuss Alrinthea's love of the Muppet Universe and the first time she saw our topic. Our Guest: https://www.alrintheacarter.com/ Join our mailing list Join us on Patreon
Host Julia Washington and guest Natalie Katona discuss the impact Britney Spears has had on them, how the media and the surrounding discourse is still full of misogyny and how we all have been in a position where our autonomy has been stripped away. Join our Newsletter Join our Patreon
Netflix released a 4-part docu-series about David Beckham. Mario Mello and I dive into their overall thoughts on the series and what surprised them. Special Guest Andleeb Dombrowski (The Bear Season 2 Episode) as our Beckham Tattoo Correspondent. The article Andleeb mentions: David Beckham Tattoos Join our Newsletter! Join us on Patreon!
Host Julia Washington and guest, reality TV producer, Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) discuss the 2003 version of Freaky Friday, what they loved, how this movie is underrated, and 2003 racism. Can't get enough of this show? Join us on Patreon! Julia's Episode of Fixing Famous People Julia's Suits Essay Join the Mailing List
Netflix released a 3-part doc series about the trial on August 16, 2023, and Natalie Katona and Julia Washington revisit the trial through this docu-series. As a content warning to all, the topic of domestic violence and abuse does come up. Join us on Patreon for the full episode
We are back in full swing for Season 5 and this premier dives into the 2010 animated feature Tangled. Host Julia Washington and guest Kelli Perrault discuss what they love about this film, whether it's truly the best Princess movie of all time and the differences between being a "girl" mom and a "boy" mom. Can't get enough of this show? Join us on Patreon! Jennifer Magazine Column
Movies with Mr. Mario is back to discuss the top-grossing movies of the summer of 2023, the movies we loved, and what we think has a true chance for awards season! Links Mentioned in the Show Julia's Interview on Medium Lady Talks Follow Mario on Instagram Follow Julia on Instagram or Tik Tok Join us on Patreon
Hey friends, We are revisiting our Still Comfy? episode about Practical Magic. Women Owned Business Mentioned: Pleasant Creative Co Tracy Stanger Join us on Patreon
The Barbie Movie took the movie theater by storm! Opening weekend brought in millions upon millions of dollars and now has crossed the billions threshold since its release on July 21st release. Find Natalie's Etsy Store here: No Niche for Nat Join us on Patreon!
The Bear Season 2 tore apart our hearts and souls and now we are talking about it! Links from the episode: Entertainment Community Fund
The fantastic and wonderful Maggie Frank-Hsu is BACK and we are getting into Wheel of Fortune. Have you heard? Ryan Seacrest is taking over for Pat Sajak and we had feelings about it. Maggie was a Jeopardy contestant back in December of 2022 and she gave some insider insight about being on such an iconic show. Ways to support and learn about the WGA SAG Strike Franchesca Ramsay - Member of SAG and WGA and content creator who is breaking down the strike Entertainment Community Fund The Green Envelope Grocery Aide
Natalie Katona from To All the Men I've Tolerated Before is here to discuss the Peacock original, Based on a True Story. Join us on Patreon
In this episode, we cover: The Bear Season 2 Still Elemental Join us on Patreon
Host Julia Washington is joined by Mario Mello from Movies with Mr. Mario to discuss the horror comedy The Blackening.
Replay of when Jules and Natalie discuss A League of Their Own (1992) and A League of Their Own the Prime Video original series. Original Live Stream Version Join us on Patreon
Welcome to the Boob Tube Reviews Segment! In this episode, we cover: Blindspotting Season 2 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed With Love Season 2 Spiderman Across the Spiderverse Join us on Patreon! Rafael Casal Blindspotting Movie Interview
Mario Mello joins us as we discuss all three seasons of Ted Lasso. We dive into the relationships and what we can lear from the show as a whole. Become a Patreon member today! Other interviews mentioned in the Show: Brene Brown interviews Sarah Niles (Dr. Sharon Fieldstone) University of Denver's Radio Ed episode about The Ted Lasso Effect Additional Reads: NPR's Top 5 Lasso Moments
We welcome back Leah Carey to discuss Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends adapted in 2022 by Hulu. Conversations with Friends, the book was first published in 2017 and is Rooney's debut novel. Click here to join our Patreon You can find Leah at her website: www.leahcarey.com
Carly Adams owner of Tidy Revival (and Patreon Pal!) is our guest this week and we are discussing money mindset and the book Get Rich Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas. Resources mentioned in the episode: https://undecidedthebook.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/saxbe-repetti-pspb-2010.pdf https://minimalistmomspodcast.com/episodes/episode-177-bulk-shopping-with-carly-adams
Beef released on Netflix on April 6, 2023 and is an intense and kind of thrilling ride. Movies with Mr. Mario is here to discuss this incredible show. You can listen to the full episode on Patreon.
This isn't the first time we're covering Gilmore Girls, in season 1 we talked about the relationships, in season three we discussed being in high school. And this season we're taking a look at the wealth of the Gilmore women. Find our Guest Gabrielle her website: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com
Monster-in-law released on May 13th, 2005, and stars Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, and Wanda Sykes. Host Julia Washington and Guest Lynn Catalano discuss narcissism, mother-son-relationships, and the role women are allowed to play when wealthy.
Daisy Jones and the Six was written by Taylor Jenkins Reid and was published in 2019. In 2023 it was adapted for screen and released in March. This is a solo-episode where Julia Washington discusses some of the changes between book to screen and where the show failed to capture the nuance.
Parenthood the TV show debuted on March 2, 2010, on NBC and introduced America to the Bavermans. A reimagining of the Ron Howard 1989 film of the same name, this show follows Camillie and Zeek and their four adult children Adam, Sarah, Julia, and Crosby. Each child has their own life but the anchors are mom and dad. In this episode, Julia Washington and Carly Adams examine the wealth that comes from property, a woman's position in a long-marriage, and how this has impacted their views of wealth.
SURPRISE! In honor of Jasmine Guy's birthday today (March 10th) and mine, we're dropping this AD-FREE episode featuring Ivana Robinson about Whitley Gilbert. Whitley Gilbert is one of the many incredible characters from A Different World. A show about college kids at the fictitious university Hillman. Visit Ivana's website: ivanarobinson.com
White Lotus first premiered on HBO Max on July 11, 2021 and is lousy with wealthy people. Mario Mello from Movies with Mr. Mario on Instagram is here and we dive into Jennifer Coolidge playing Tanya, new money versus old, and all the deaths in between. This is a Patreon Bonus episode. For the full episode join us on Patreon www.patreon.com/popculturemakesmejealous
This week on the show we explore how Angela Bower, played by Judith Light, and the whole cast of Who's the Boss, flipped the script on social norms and how Angela and Tony informed us about powerful women.
The relationship between Violet and Anthony Bridgerton is defined in a lot of ways. In this week's episode host Julia Washington and guest Cindy Marie Jenkins explore how wealth and position impact motherhood.
Harlem is an Amazon Prime original released December 3rd, 2021, and 10 episodes of everything I hoped and dreamed a tv show taking place in New York would ever be; a show that makes me fantasize about living in New York. In this episode, I am joined by Kachet Jackson-Henderson and this is a mostly spoiler-free conversation. Can you believe it??
This week on the show we are discussing the flashy girl from Flushing with Kelli Perrault! Check out Kelli's website
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