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Pop Periscope is the podcast where we discuss random fun topics from the pop culture universe.

Christina Lautazi


    • May 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 58: Food, Rides & Finish Lines - Crystal Runs a Disney 10K

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 118:06


    Join Crystal as she takes us on a magical run through Epcot at Disney World, conquering a 10K! With her family by her side, she shares the challenges of navigating the park, from tackling food allergies to handling motion sickness on rides.  Plus, she talks about staying at a Disney resort and how it enhanced their trip. And for those looking to maximize ride time, Crystal dives into purchasing the Lightning Lane Premium Pass, sharing how it helped them skip the long lines and make the most of their visit. We also touch on the excitement surrounding Universal's brand-new theme park, Epic Universe, opening May 22, 2025. Whether you're planning your own Disney adventure or just love hearing about race day victories, this episode is packed with tips and a touch of theme park magic!

    Episode 57: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 124:50


    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominees! This year's contenders include: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden & The White Stripes. Tara and Christina dive into the nominations, sharing personal anecdotes about these iconic artists. They also weigh in on their personal picks versus who they believe will ultimately secure a spot in this year's Hall of Fame class.

    Episode 56: Celebrating 50 Years of Saturday Night Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 117:05


    Join Christina & Tara as they celebrate 50 years of comedy history on Saturday Night Live! In this episode, they explore the captivating documentaries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night and Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, as well as iconic specials like SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special. Plus, they share their personal favorite cast members and sketches from the show's legendary run. Tune in for a fun and nostalgic trip down memory lane!

    Episode 55: The Worst/Most WTF Christmas Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 85:07


    For this holiday season, we found the worst/most WTF Christmas songs out there.

    Episode 54: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 84:18


    It's time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 that aired on Disney+. Inductees include: Cher, Kool & The Gang, Dionne Warwick, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne & Dave Matthews Band. We review the very long ceremony and also talk about Jack White touring, going to Sizzler & Tara's cat Tizzy makes an appearance.

    Episode 53: Shoot the Sh*t - 9/28/24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 112:53


    There's been a lot of drama going down in the music world lately. We're talking about Jane's Addictions onstage brawl, Dave Grohl's infidelity & surprise baby, Diddy in jail, Beyonce shut out of the CMA's, Chappell Roan's mental health and Oasis reuniting. Christina also talks about seeing Pulp & Green Day in concert.

    Episode 52: The Sad State of Concerts & Tours This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 94:56


    We can all agree that going to concerts has definetly changed in the last few years. This time we're disecting what's going on with concerts and why this year hits differently. We're looking into what's behind the price surging, slow ticket sales and why big named artists are suddently cancelling their shows. We also talk about Jack White's suprise new album drop and why the pop girlies are having a brat girl summer.

    Episode 51: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 138:43


    It's that time of year...time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 nominations! Nominees this year include: Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane's Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinéad O'Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade & A Tribe Called Quest. Tara & Christina share some personal stories about the nominees and also try to predict who they want vs who they think will get in.

    Episode 50: The Gang Goes to Disneyland for Tara's Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 122:25


    The gang goes to Disneyland for Tara's big day. We discuss what its like going between holidays along with everything we did, what we rode, what we ate and which characters we saw. We also give helpful tips for going to Disney as well as what we'd do differently next time we go.

    Episode 49: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 87:50


    It's time to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2023 that aired on Disney+. Inductees include: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, & Chaka Kahn. Congrats to all the inductees!

    Episode 48: Christina & Crystal See U2 Play the Sphere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 132:32


    Christina & Crystal go to Las Vegas to check out U2 playing the Sphere. They talk about the disaster that was Vibee's VIP experience along with staying at the Venetian/Palazzo & all the U2 related events giving their advice for future concert goers. They also check out Meow Wolf's Omega Mart & eat at Gordon Ramsay's restaurants.

    Episode 47: Tara & Friends Rock Out to Metallica

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 99:35


    After waiting 10 long months, Tara takes Christina & her brother to the 2 night Metallica "No Repeat Weekend" concert in Phoenix.

    Episode 46: Crystal Goes to Amsterdam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 116:07


    Crystal went to Amsterdam! She was one of the 650,000 visitors that got to attend the Vermeer exhibition at The Rijksmuseum. She talks about the cuisine, dealing with food allergies abroad, the Van Gogh Museum and tips for traveling and packing for overseas. We also touch on the Rock Hall inductees and the passing of Tina Turner.

    Episode 45: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 153:54


    It's time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 nominations! Nominees this year include Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes and Warren Zevon. Tara & Christina also try to predict who they want vs who they think will get in.

    Episode 44: Shoot the Sh*t - 2/16/2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 77:32


    It's a Shoot the Sh*t episode! We talk about this years Rock Hall Nominees, what happened at the Grammy's, Ticketmaster's pricing drama, Depeche Mode's new song, Rolling Stone's controversial Top 200 Singers list, the problem with this seasons Drag Race and what's up with Madonna.

    Episode 43: Super Bowl LVII or Rihanna Concert?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 89:35


    It's all things Super Bowl LVII in our hometown state of Arizona! We review the half time show...I mean the Rihanna concert. Also breaking down our favorite commercials, movie previews & U2's Vegas residency. Plus we share the story behind going to Disney when winning the Super Bowl.

    Episode 42: Tara Goes to Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 124:18


    Tara went to Disney World with her family over the holiday season. She talks about lost luggage, cookie hoarding, rides, food, a tornado warning and how she made it into a YouTube video. She also sneaks in her favorite Christmas movies.

    Episode 41: Our Favorite Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 80:43


    We're ending the year with Crystal and Christina ranking their favorite Christmas films.

    Episode 40: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 90:56


    Christina & Tara celebrate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022: Duran Duran, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Judas Priest, Carly Simon, Lionel Ritchie, Eurythmics, Eminem & Dolly Parton. Congratulations to all the inductees!

    Episode 39: The Good, The Bad, The Hungry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 89:43


    We're ranking all things Thanksgiving! From the traditions to the dishes with a sprinkling of fun facts thrown in. 

    Episode 38: Don't Go Away Mad, Just Rock Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 104:15


    It's time for a concert roundup of some of the shows we've seen this year. Crystal talks about Chris Stapleton. Christina & Tara talk about Duran Duran. Then Tara delves into finally seeing The Stadium Tour w/Joan Jett, Poison, Motley Crue & Def Leppard.

    Episode 37: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Review (Wembley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 104:49


    Christina & Crystal touch briefly on Queen Elizabeth's passing and House of the Dragon before reviewing the streamed Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert that took place at Wembley Stadium.

    Episode 36: Jack White's Supply Chain Issues Tour Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 110:18


    Christina & Tara touch on the Stranger Things resurgence of Kate Bush, the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Paul McCartney turning 80 and Macca's Glastonbury performance. Last but not least, they talk about their experience seeing Jack White on his Supply Chain Issues Tour. 

    Episode 35: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 165:01


    It's that time of year again, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 nominations! Nominees include Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Dolly Parton, Rage Against The Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warwick. Tara & Christina also make their predictions on who they want vs who they think will get in.

    Episode 34: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 130:56


    We have a lot to celebrate! Christina & Tara congratulate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2021: Carole King, LL Cool J, Randy Rhoads, Billy Preston, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, Charley Patton, Kraftwerk, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, & the Foo Fighters. We also close out the end of the year with a holiday gift exchange sprinkled with a little ASMR.

    Episode 33 - The Metallica Blacklist Album Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 104:38


    In this episode Christina & Tara discuss the Blacklist, a various artists tribute album featuring covers of every track from Metallica's 1991 self-titled album. They review all 53 songs breaking down what worked and what missed the mark. 

    Episode 32 - Essential Albums - Metallica's "The Black Album"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 95:32


    This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Metallica's most successful album, "The Black Album". Join Christina & Tara as they talk about all things Black Album and why this essential album is one every music lover should have in their collection.

    Episode 31 - Christina's Top Guitarists Who Inspired Her to Play Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 135:27


    It's Christina's turn to share her list of favorite guitar players. This time it's the guitarists that inspired her to learn how to play guitar. 

    Episode 30 - Tara's Favorite Guitarists (as of now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 119:10


    After a couple years of procrastinating it's finally here! Tara shares her favorite top 11 guitarists of all time. Join Christina & Tara as they discuss some of music's most legendary musicians, their love of music & how their musical journeys began.

    Episode 29: Tina Turner - Simply the Best

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 114:47


    With Tina Turner finally getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and with the huge success of the new HBO documentary “Tina”, Tara and Christina devote an entire podcast to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

    Episode 28: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 168:12


    Tara & Christina delve into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees. They’re talking about Mary J Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Kahn, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick. They also make their predictions on who they want vs who they think will get in.

    Episode 27: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 136:51


    We're finally getting around to reviewing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony of 2020 that aired on HBO Max. Big congrats to the class of 2020 - The Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Notorious BIG, T. Rex and Whitney Houston. We also discuss the passing of a legend, Mr. Eddie Van Halen.

    Episode 26: How was your 2020?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 139:34


    Pop Periscope is back! Tara and Christina give an update on how they've been holding up this year. Diving into pandemic topics such as cancelled plans, binge watching Netflix, working from home and what got them through this crazy ass year that was 2020. 

    Episode 25: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 115:47


    Tara & Christina delve into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 nominees. They’re talking about Pat Benatar, Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Judas Priest, Kraftwerk, MC5, Motörhead, Nine Inch Nails, Notorious B.I.G., Rufus ft. Chaka Khan, Soundgarden, T. Rex, Thin Lizzy, Todd Rundgren, & Whitney Houston. They also make their predictions on who they want vs who they think will get in.

    Episode 24: The Best Thing We Did All Year / 2019 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 91:45


    We're saying goodbye to 2019 by counting down our top 11 reasons to be cheerful! For Tara, her most exciting moment...seeing Garth Brooks in concert & upgrading her seats. For Christina, attending the Third Man 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, chatting with Olivia Jean & seeing The Raconteurs reunite. We close it out with our list of what we're looking forward to in 2020.

    Episode 23: A funny thing happened on the way to the Ryman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 88:18


    Tara & Christina chat about their trip to Nashville. They’re talking  Arnold's, Peg Leg Porker, Grimey's Music, McKay's Books, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Third Man Records. Capping it off with their review of finally seeing The Raconteurs perform at the famed Ryman Auditorium. 

    Episode 22: The Raconteurs - Help Us Stranger Album Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 69:45


    The Pop Team is back...and so are The Raconteurs! Tara and Christina review their latest album Help Us Stranger and it does not disappoint. Along the way they ponder such things as if the Raconteur's had a cocktail what would it taste like? What would happen if you mashup up a couple tracks off the album with classic rock songs? We'd love for listeners to send us their suggestions.

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    Episode 21: Game of Thrones - Season 8 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 102:46


    After 8 years, 8 seasons, 73 episodes, the last 6 episodes, 2 water bottles and 1 Starbucks cup later The Pop Team bids adieu to Game of Thrones. Christina Lautazi & Tara Carson share their top moments of the show from the WTF/OMG to the Yas Queen Slay. They also touch upon those unanswered questions that made us go hmmm?

    Episode 20: Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 63:08


    The Pop Team says goodbye to an end of a Marvel era. Christina Lautazi & Tara Carson give their review of Marvel's Avengers: Endgame. This episode is full of emotions, tearful salutes and spoilers so don't say we didn't warn you. 

    Episode 19: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 67:22


    Once again The Pop Team tackles the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This time Christina Lautazi & Tara Carson review the induction ceremony that aired on HBO. So congrats to the class of 2019 - Stevie Nicks, The Cure, Roxy Music, Radiohead, Jackson Jackson, The Zombies and Def Leppard. 

    Episode 18: Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show...Not Worth the Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 61:07


    Christina Lautazi and Tara Carson talk about what went down at Super Bowl LIII, mainly Maroon 5’s halftime show. Breaking down the good, the bad and the ugliness of it...a shirtless Adam Levine, Travis Scott, SpongeBob and Big Boi! As well as the Foo Fighters rocking the Super Saturday Night Concert.   Finally, the Pop Team go into some of their fav halftime performances of all time and close the podcast with their top 11 suggestions for who should play the next Super Bowl halftime show.  | @PopPeriscope | IG: popperiscope | popteam@popperiscope.com |

    Episode 17: Goodbye 2018/Hello 2019 The End of Year Shoot the Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 98:17


    The Pop Team catches up on 2018. For Tara it was a car accident, road trips, and finally seeing Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles. Christina flew to Nashville, stopped by Third Man Records, saw Conan O’Brien live, & saw/met Thom Yorke from Radiohead.  Before saying hello to 2019, they look back on what was big in 2018 in TV, movies, concerts & music. Finally, the girls recap what they’re looking forward to in 2019; Game of Thrones, Star Wars in Disneyland, and the return of The Raconteurs.  | @PopPeriscope | IG: popperiscope | popteam@popperiscope.com |

    Episode 16: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 81:55


    The Pop Team is once again tackling the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This time Tara and Christina break down all 15 2019 nominees. We’re talking about Def Leppard, Devo, John Prine, Roxy Music, Stevie Nicks, Todd Rundgren, LL Cool J, Kraftwerk, Janet Jackson, MC5, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, The Cure and The Zombies.   They also make their predictions on who they want vs who they think will get in.

    Episode 15: Jack White San Fran & Phoenix Concert Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 62:10


    We’re finally getting around to posting our reviews of seeing Jack White in concert in San Francisco and Phoenix. We talk about the crowds and how well we handled having our phones locked in the Yondr pouches.  Of course The Pop Team talks about the man himself. What it felt like when Jack melted our faces off and each show’s setlist. Also how exhilarating it was to be close enough to make eye contact and trade smiles.   | @PopPeriscope | IG: popperiscope | popteam@popperiscope.com |

    Episode 14: Jack White - Boarding House Reach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 61:09


    The Pop Team reviews Jack White’s latest album Boarding House Reach. This isn’t your typical Jack White album, he went 180 folks! We’re talking experimenting with sounds, spoken word, & using Pro Tools (gasp)! Meanwhile, Tara expanded her “boarding house reach” listening to the album. Christina finally admits she has an eBay addiction. Derrick explains how his vinyl collection will pay for his Folgers can funeral. He also explains how ski masks & dumpster diving work perfectly with the song “Corporation”.  | @PopPeriscope | IG: popperiscope | popteam@popperiscope.com |

    Episode 13: Why You Should Know...Jack White

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 113:39


    Today Christina Lautazi and Tara Carson discuss “Why you should know…Jack White" and what makes him so cool. Everything from The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and just Jack White himself. We go deep into his upholstery past, the start of Third Man Records, their innovative vinyl releases, and how Jack always plays anywhere and everywhere. Christina and the Pop Team even offer 11 perks for why Jack should come on over and perform at her house.

    Episode 12: Shoot the Sh*t 7/28/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 77:18


    The Pop Team talk of their summer adventures. Tara Carson returned to Michigan/shares her summer movies. Christina Lautazi saw U2 (again)/talks about finally watching The Rolling Stones “Shine a Light”. We also review our road trip to Anaheim to see Depeche Mode. Finally we talk of our love for Led Zeppelin and up and comers Greta Van Fleet. We even break down bands that sound like Zep and trust us there’s quite a few…everything from Wolfmother to The White Stripes to Kingdom Come.

    Epsiode 11: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 119:09


    Tara Carson & Christina Lautazi tackle the controversial topic of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. How members are inducted. Who’s in and who’s not. Why it’s a broken system and how can it improve? Why Christina’s favorite artists never seem to get in. They also review this past year’s induction ceremony and who they hope will be inducted in the future. An entertaining look on how the ROHF is subjective like our podcast.

    Avengers: Infinity War Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 55:29


    The Pop Team (Christina Lautazi, Crystal Ong & Mike Kuntz) give their review of Avengers: Infinity War Part 1. They discuss who lives, who dies, the Chris Triple Decker Sandwich, and what could happen in Part 2. *Contains Spoilers

    Devotional Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 81:25


    The Pop Team reunites to talk about Depeche Mode for Devotional Part 3. Derrick "Happy" Hubbard and Christina Lautazi reminisce on their past Phoenix concert and give their Top 11 Depeche Mode road trip playlist songs. We learn about Derrick's weird obsession with Lie to Me and how Christina and Dave share a wardrobe. Tara Carson sifted through the Depeche Mode's Facebook Fan of the Day questions to ask Derrick and Christina. She also picks out her favorite songs she’s hoping to hear at the upcoming Anaheim show.

    Star Wars The Last Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 88:07


    We finally got around to reviewing the latest in the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi. Christina Lautazi and Kris Payton discuss what worked (Porgs!) and what didn't work (Leia as Mary Poppins?). 

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