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Television shows can live or die based on their premiere episodes – so-called “pilots” designed to make a series take off with viewers and critics alike. A great first episode can almost instantly cement a show's place in the television pantheon, and catapult a series into the cultural conversation. So join us as the Great Pop Culture Debate looks back at 16 of the most successful first episodes of all time as we attempt to name the Best TV Pilot Episode. Premiere episodes discussed include Breaking Bad, Lost, The West Wing, Six Feet Under, Schitt's Creek, How to Get Away with Murder, Dexter, Friends, Glee, The Walking Dead, Pushing Daisies, Twin Peaks, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Desperate Housewives, E.R. Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Joelle Boedecker, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss 16 of TV's most notable first episodes. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss even more notable TV premieres that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Amma Marfo, Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss Producer: Derek Mekita Editor: John Higgins Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #tv #television #pilotepisode #premiere #firstepisode #lost #lostpilot #gameofthrones #got #breakingbad #dexter #schittscreek #friends #pushingdaisies #friends #htgawm #twinpeaks #strangerthings #desperatehousewives #glee #twd #walkingdead #thewestwing #sixfeetunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the basic cable debut of The Disney Channel in April 1983, the House of Mouse has used its family-oriented network to feature its best movie ideas that weren't quite ready for the silver screen. At first the films were released under the name “Disney Channel Premiere Films,” but since 1997, they have been released under the banner Disney Channel Original Movie – or DCOM – up until 2022, when Disney+ took up the mantle. Regardless of the term you use to describe these feature-length gems, they bring to the fore a feeling of intense nostalgia. Generations are defined by the DCOM movies of someone's particular childhood! As always, this led the Great Pop Culture Debate team to wonder...what is the Best Disney Channel Original Movie? Movies discussed: High School Musical, The Thirteenth Year, Twitches, Smart House, Zenon: Girl of the Future, Tru Confessions, Quints, Descendants, Cadet Kelly, Brink!, Teen Beach Movie, Halloweentown, The Cheetah Girls, Get a Clue, Zombies, Camp Rock. Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Bob Erlenback, Joelle Boedecker, and Trey Radu-Blackburn as they discuss 16 of the most-popular Disney Channel Original Movies. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss even more DCOMs that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks. Want to play along at home? Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Amma Marfo, Bob Erlenback, Joelle Boedecker, Trey Radu-Blackburn Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #disney #dcom #disneychannel #disneychanneloriginalmovie #highschoolmusical #zenon #camprock #twitches #smarthouse #descendants #descendantsdisney #disneyzombies #cadetkelly #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bluey, the lovable animated series that debuted in 2018, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its charming characters, heartfelt storytelling, and delightful humor. Recently, the Australian import went on a hiatus of undetermined length, but Bluey fans of all ages are waiting excitedly for the show's inevitable return. While we wait for new episodes, the Great Pop Culture Debate wanted to bring together both adults AND kids to discuss the best Bluey episodes. Episodes discussed include “Granny Mobile,” “Keepy Uppy,” “Pass the Parcel,” “Baby Race,” “Grannies,” “Curry Quest,” “Mini Bluey,” “Hammerbarn,” “The Sign,” “Double Babysitter,” “Dance Moder,” “Unicorse,” “Faceytalk,” “Dunny,” “Takeaway,” “Sleepytime.” Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay, Courtney Fay, Jennifer Chen, Jim Czadzeck, and Joelle Boedecker, and our special-guest kid panelists as they debate 16 of the most beloved Bluey episodes from Seasons 1-3. For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the Bluey episodes the panelists think SHOULD have made the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Want to play along at home? Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay, Courtney Fay-Czadzeck, Jennifer Chen, Jim Czadzeck, Joelle Boedecker Special Guests: Chloe, Clark, Colin Czadzeck, Elliot Czadzeck, Ian Czadzeck Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #bluey #blueyepisodes #blueypodcast #blueycartoon #cartoons #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2024 marks the 55th anniversary of “Sesame Street.” Since 1969, the show has entertained and educated multiple generations of children, teaching important lessons about shapes, colors, reading, kindness, and more over the course of its more than 4,500 episodes. “Sesame Street” is home to a whole crew of colorful characters that have captured imaginations across the world. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to sweep the clouds away as we attempt to determine the Best “Sesame Street” Character of all time. Characters discussed: Grover, Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Count Von Count, Bert, Ernie, Kermit the Frog, Cookie Monster, Zoe, Rosita, Abby Cadabby, Mr. Snuffleuppagus, Guy Smiley, Telly Monster. Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Karissa Kloss, and special guest panelist Chris Thomas Hayes, the performer who brings to life Hoots the Owl and Elijah Walker on “Sesame Street,” as they debate 16 of the most beloved characters to be featured on “Sesame Street.” Great Pop Culture Debate is brought to you by Factor Meals. Visit factormeals.com/greatpop50 and use the code greatpop50 for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the characters we were bummed didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Karissa Kloss Special Guest: Chris Thomas Hayes, “Sesame Street” cast member (Hoots, Elijah Walker) Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editor:  Eric Rezsnyak Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most of the 1980s, there were only THREE networks airing primetime comedies. And yet, some of those shows were so strong, with writing and acting so sharp, that they continue to influence TV even four decades later. It's time we gave them their due. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we determine the Best 80s Sitcom. Shows discussed: “The Golden Girls,” “Happy Days,” “The Facts of Life,” “Growing Pains,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Jeffersons,” “M.A.S.H.,” “Who's the Boss?,” “Cheers,” “The Simpsons,” “The Cosby Show,” “Night Court,” “Family Ties,” “Perfect Strangers,” “Roseanne,” “Designing Women.” Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Brendan Hay, and special guest panelist comedian/voice artist/actor James Adomian as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic TV comedies to air new episodes on American channels between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989. Great Pop Culture Debate is brought to you by Factor Meals. Visit factormeals.com/greatpop50 and use the code greatpop50 for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Check out James Adomian's comedy special “Path of Most Resistance” right here: https://youtu.be/pJ5DFrdOyig?si=H_yyZcMZtHChqjhM Want to play along at home? Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Brendan Hay Special Guest: James Adomian (watch “Path of Most Resistance” here) Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor:  Eric Rezsnyak Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #1980s #1980s #80s #80stv #goldengirls #cheers #thecosbyshow #perfectstrangers #thefactsoflife #familyties #growingpains #whostheboss #roseanne #thejeffersons #happydays #mash #murphybrown #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world lost a true icon in May 2023 when Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, passed away at age 83. An incredible performer, a music legend, and an inspiration to many, Tina left an indelible mark on music, and in pop culture in general, over her seven-decade career. Now, as part of our Divas series, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at Tina's storied career and attempt to determine the Best Tina Turner single of all time. Songs discussed: “Private Dancer,” “Shame, Shame, Shame,” “Typical Male,” “The Best,” “Better Be Good to Me,” “Disco Inferno,” “I Can't Stand the Rain,” “We Don't Need Another Hero,” “Proud Mary,” “GoldenEye,” “Nutbush City Limits (90s Version),” “I Don't Wanna Fight,” “What's Love Got to Do With It,” “Don't Leave Me This Way,” “It's Only Love,” “Let's Stay Together.” Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Derek Mekita, and special guest panelist Mrs. Kasha Davis from “RuPaul's Drag Race” Season 7 and “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” 8 as they discuss and debate 16 of Tina's best tracks. Great Pop Culture Debate is brought to you by Factor Meals. Visit factormeals.com/greatpop50 and use the code greatpop50 for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the Tina songs we were bummed didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita Special Guest Panelist: Mrs. Kasha Davis Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #tinaturner #80smusic #90smusic #whatslovegottodowithit #privatedancer #wedontneedanotherhero #proudmary #thebest #tinaturnermusic #tinaturnersongs #tina #itina #mrskashadavis #kashadavis #music #popmusic #rockmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Baby-Sitters Club books, by Ann M Martin, were first published in 1986. With the help of Scholastic book fairs and order forms, they became one of the most popular YA series of the 80s and 90s. Over the initial run of the series, there were 131 primary books published, along with dozens of specials, super specials, mysteries — and that's not even counting the whole Little Sister series. Now the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to pour over all of the books and decide which entry is the Best Baby-Sitters Club book of all time. Books discussed include Stacey's Emergency, Keep Out Claudia, Dawn and the Impossible Three, Jessi's Secret Language, Kristy's Great Idea, Mary Anne's Makeover, Abby's Lucky Thirteen, and more! Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Jennifer Chen, Joelle Boedecker, and Karissa Kloss as they share their mutual love of this iconic book series. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the BSC books that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. RELATED CONTENT Best Classic Children's Board Game Best of 2023: Books Best of 2022: Books Top 10 Long-Play Tabletop Games Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Jennifer Chen, Joelle Boedecker, Karissa Kloss Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Eric Rezsnyak #bsc #bscbooks #babysittersclub #yabooks #annmmartin #babynation #scholasticbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nickelodeon -- or NICK -- has been entertaining kids and annoying their parents since at least the 1980s. Over the years, the preeminent kid-focused channel has produced dozens of original series, ranging from cartoons to variety shows to comedies to game shows. Now the panelists of the Great Pop Culture Debate want to relive the Orange Years and dodge the slime buckets as we attempt to determine: What IS the Best Nickelodeon Original Series? Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Joelle Boedecker as they discuss 16 of the most legendary series from Nickelodeon's past and present. This one gets VERY emotional. NOTE: We started working on this episode long before the recent revelations regarding behind-the-scenes traumas at Nickelodeon. Therefore, we do not discuss or reference any of those issues. We stand with the accusers unequivocally, and any lauding of Nickelodeon or its creative teams should be seen as solely relating to the quality of the programming. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. RELATED CONTENT Best 80s Cartoon Best TV Game Show Best Disney Animated Feature Top 10 Nickelodeon Theme Songs Round 2 Match-Ups: Match-Up 1: "Rugrats" (1) vs. "Double Dare" (5) Match-Up 2: "Nickelodeon GUTS" (6) vs. "Are You Afraid Of the Dark?" (2) Match-Up 3: "Avatar: The Last Airbender" (1) vs. "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" (5) Match-Up 4: "Legends of the Hidden Temple" (3) vs. "The Fairly OddParents" (2) Match-Up 5: "Hey Arnold!" (1) vs. "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (4) Match-Up 6: "Doug" (3) vs. "All That" (2) Match-Up 7: "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1) vs. "Rocko's Modern Life" (4) Match-Up 8: "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" (3) vs. "Clarissa Explains It All" (2) Have a say in future episodes! Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Joelle Boedecker Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Eric Rezsnyak #nickelodeon #nickelodeonshows #nick #nicktoons #snick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released Dec. 19, 2022. We've heard the expression "raining cats and dogs." We've even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it once rained MEAT for several minutes. In this episode, we dig into this strange story and try to find out how it all happened. Then we play the quick quiz with Speaker and Comedian, Amma Marfo! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

Families have been central to TV shows almost since the invention of the medium. Whether we're talking about the Rockwellian families from classic sitcoms, sprawling soap-opera dynasties, dysfunctional reality TV clans, or the blended families of the 21st century, TV shows have featured just about every permutation of family you can think of. Now, in a special Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back at TV families past and present to determine the best TV family of all time. Join Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Amy Pilott, and Patreon sponsor Steve Nikoloff as they discuss and debate 16 of the most important families in television history. To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. RELATED CONTENT Best TV Mom Hottest TV Dad Best 90s Sitcom Best 00s Sitcom Want to play along at home? Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours! Have a say in future episodes! Finally, if you want to have a say in what episodes we tackle next, vote in our Topic Polls! And we would love to have you pick your faves in the polls currently open for your votes! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott Patreon Sponsor: Steve Nikoloff Editor: Eric Rezsnyak #television #tv #tvhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no question that television in 2023 was greatly impacted by the strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, which brought Hollywood production to a halt from May until November. So for the first half of the year, we were well fed with quality shows worthy of the golden age of TV. For the back half, well…hope you like 90 minutes of “The Amazing Race” and international versions of CBS shows! But still, there was great TV this year – and plenty of it. So podcast panelists Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Eric Rezsnyak, and Joelle Boedecker are here to share their favorite shows, both new and returning, as the Great Pop Culture Debate presents the Best TV of 2023! Love Pop Culture? Subscribe to Our Free Weekly Newsletter! Every Monday we tell you about the new movies, TV shows, albums, and video games coming up this week, PLUS we spotlight podcast episodes, polls, and more! Subscribe today! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Joelle Boedecker Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Eric Rezsnyak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahh did we laugh! Get ready to bust a gut with our special guest, Amma Marfo, a comic genius who's not only cracking us up but also lending her voice to the BIPOC comic community in Boston. We talked about her journey as a stand-up comedian, her experiences giving a TED talk, and how she's challenging the status quo.We're not just about giggles, we're also talking about the weighty side of comedy and its role in highlighting complex societal issues. Amma's creation of FODBALL Productions highlights the importance of diversity in the comedic world. We also talked about the other work Amma does, as a speaker, writer, and content designer. From finding creativity in everyday tasks to sharing our favorite books and animations, we're exploring all corners of the creative sphere. And as we wrap things up, we're highlighting the power of sharing - whether it's memes, videos or simply your voice, it's all a cherished act of love. Join us for a joy ride that's equal parts fun, enlightening and thought-provoking!Also, here's our PSA for Thirst Aid Kit. Bring it back! Or we will! :D Visit us at shegeeksout.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone!

Ever since "Toy Story" was released in 1995, Pixar has become the gold standard in digital animation in film. In the intervening 20-plus years, the studio's films have included some of the most iconic animated films in history, and several of them have become box-office blockbusters that please audiences of all ages. Now, as the studio quickly approaches its 30th anniversary, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to decide: what IS the Best Pixar Film of all time? Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott, and Andrea Guerrero discussed and debated the top Pixar films (as decided by GPCD listener poll) released as of mid-2023, from "Toy Story" up through "Elemental."  Want to play along at home? Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott, Andrea Guerrero Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editor: Jeffery Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a thank you to our listeners, and as part of a patron drive, we're releasing excerpts from Joke/Story/Trick, a live web show with amazing guests telling incredible stories. In this special bonus episode, we hear stories from Comedians Dan Wilbur, Amma Marfo and Jonathan Burns. When you join our Patreon at http://patreon.com/michaelkent, you get access to all 60 of these full length video episodes! Join today to take part in our patron drive at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent 

It is almost impossible to believe that the world lost Whitney Houston more than a decade ago. One of the most memorable voices of all time, and an icon of song and screen, she was taken far too soon. However, in her too-brief time as an artist, she contributed dozens of iconic songs that remain classic for decades to come. Whitney is gone, but never forgotten. Now, as part of our ongoing Divas series, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine: What is the Best Whitney Houston Song of all time? Listen as Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, and Gary Jackson discuss and debate 16 of the most notable Whitney Houston songs of all time, ultimately naming their favorite of the bunch. To listen to Round 1, showing how we got to the Sweet 16 down from the Top 32, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today to access the exclusive Part 1 episode. Want to play along at home? Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Gary Jackson Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Jeffery Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amma Marfo is here this week! We talk about college shirts (both great and awesomely bad), the best movie musicals, and then some stuff we actually feel timid about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelfeelings/message

Over four years and 99 topics, the Great Pop Culture Debate has made plenty of hot takes with low stakes. In this special episode, we channel "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" as we bring in special guests to discuss the history of the show, share our favorite arguments, and rehash the calls we got totally wrong. Learn about every episode, from the super-secret Season 0 through the currently released Season 7, before Season 8 begins in fall 2023. A great jumping on point for new listeners, and a celebration of where we've been for existing fans of the show. For the full, unedited audio of the guest interviews, visit patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate, where you can get the clips totally free! Make sure to subscribe to the show on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss a single episode going forward! EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Guests: Jason Pintar, Curtis Creekmore, Kate Racculia, Amma Marfo, Bob Erlenback, Stephan Nikoloff, Jonny Minogue, Karissa Kloss, Kevin Dillon Producers: Bob Erlenback, Curtis Creekmore Editor: Jim Czadzeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drop Dead Gorgeous failed to make much of an impact in theaters, but it has since become a cult classic, as discerning audiences have come to embrace the film's cast, its ruthless commentary, and especially its insanely quotable, jet-black dark comedy script. Now, as the film nears its 25th anniversary, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to decide: what IS the best quote from Drop Dead Gorgeous? Join host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Bob Erlenback, and Jonny Minogue as they discuss and debate their favorite lines from the film. EPISODE CREDITS Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Amma Marfo, Bob Erlenback, Jonny Minogue Producer: Curtis Creekmore Editor: Jeffery Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Jim Czadzeck, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss and debate the Top 16 characters from "SNL" history (up until early 2023, that is). Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours! *Want to find out how we went from the Top 32 down to the Sweet 16? Listen to Round 1 by becoming a Patreon supporter of the podcast, which includes access to that EXCLUSIVE content. HOST: Eric Rezsnyak PRODUCER: Bob Erlenback PANEL: Amma Marfo, Derek Mekita, Jim Czadzeck, Karissa Kloss EDITOR: Jeffery Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amma Marfo (MA comic @ammamarfo) introduces me to a bevy of handsome celebs to crush on. It's a really fun one. Yay. https://ammamarfo.com/comedy/ has her shows and her special!!  Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com. Merch: New album and Special, TDF tshirts, standup shirts and other CDs/DVDs. Touring Info. All the things. www.jackiekashian.com. Premium eps of TDF are taped live and available here: https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com/ Youtube has everything too. It's @jackiekashian on all the social mediaz. Audio and Video by Patrick Brady Music is by Mike Ruekberg Website design by Vilmos #applepodcasts #spotify #amazon #youtube #tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Kate Racculia, and Kevin Dillon as they discuss and debate the Top 16 films from the last year of the 20th Century. Want to play along at home? Download the listener bracket here and see if your picks match up with ours! Want to find out how we went from the Top 32 down to the Sweet 16? Listen to Round 1 by becoming a Patreon supporter of the podcast, which includes access that EXCLUSIVE content. HOST: Eric Rezsnyak PRODUCER: Bob Erlenback PANEL: Amma Marfo, Kate Racculia, Kevin Dillon EDITOR: Jack Kwait-Blank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Curtis Creekmore, and Jake Lewis work on their harmonies while debating the best girl groups in music history. Which group will win? Listen now! Want to play along at home? Click here to download the listener bracket for this episode. Want to listen to Part 1, where we debate the Top 32 down to the Sweet 16? Become a Patreon supporter at the $5 level or higher for that exclusive content. It's like a whole bonus episode! HOST: Eric Rezsnyak PRODUCER: Bob Erlenback PANEL: Amma Marfo, Curtis Creekmore, Jake Lewis EDITOR: Jack Kwait-Blank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Amma Marfo and Kate Racculia, and special guests Delia Paunescu ("A Waste of Time" on Substack) and Dustin Holden ("The Rewatch Recap" podcast) discuss their individual Top 3 picks for the best TV shows of 2022. No debate, just a pop culture show-and-tell. Did your favorite TV series make the list? Follow the Show! – Mastodon: @gpcd – Twitter: @culture_debate – Insta: @greatpopculturedebate – facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate – patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate Credits Producers: Mike Rapin, Eric Rezsnyak Editor: Jeffery Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've heard the expression "raining cats and dogs." We've even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it once rained MEAT for several minutes. In this episode, we dig into this strange story and try to find out how it all happened. Then we play the quick quiz with Speaker and Comedian, Amma Marfo! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

In a sea of Marvel, DC, and other comic book properties turned into tv and movies, I sit down to talk with guests Amma Marfo, Chris Chedrawi, and DJ Kelly-Quattrocchi to talk about the state of the comic book entertainment world. Join us, as we recount some of our favorite moments, some of our frustrations, and some of our excitement for the future! We do talk about Black Panther 2, but not until the end of the episode, to avoid spoiling for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.Guests: Amma Marfo, she/her, (https://ammamarfo.com/) Chris Chedrawi, he/him, (https://twitter.com/ChrisChedrawi) DJ Kelly-Quattrocchi, he/him, (https://twitter.com/dj_kq) Intro/Outro music by Harris HellerHost, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrineThe QueerXP Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheQueerXPThe QueerXP Instagram: https://instagram.com/thequeerxp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Jennifer Chen, and Joelle Boedecker jump back to the 90s to relive the most swoon-worthy comedies of the decade before they name the best 90s RomCom! BRACKET LINK: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/?p=5075 Follow the Show! - Twitter: @culture_debate - Insta: @greatpopculturedebate - facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate - patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate Credits Producers: Mike Rapin, Eric Rezsnyak Editor: Jeff Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Karissa Kloss, and Kevin Dillon look back at the best final episodes of some of television's most beloved series, as they try to name the best TV series finale of all time. Make sure to download the listener bracket here! Follow the Show! - Twitter: @culture_debate - Insta: @greatpopculturedebate - facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate - patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate Credits Producers: Mike Rapin, Eric Rezsnyak Editor: Jeff Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Brandon Collins (@americancollins) and Gordon Baker-Bone (@bakerbone) celebrate Juneteenth with a new roster of experts and comedians! Guests:Karolena Theresa (@karobeanah)Kyle H. Ishmael (@kyleim)Courtney Fearrington (@bigccomedy)Amma Marfo (@ammamarfo)If you enjoy our content, please subscribe to our YouTube page and/or send a donation via PayPal at DrunkBlackHistoryNYC@gmail.com!

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Jennifer Chen, and Kevin Dillon debate the very best comedies from the final decade of the 20th Century.  Make sure to download the listener bracket here! Follow the Show! - Twitter: @culture_debate - Insta: @greatpopculturedebate - facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate - patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate Credits Producers: Mike Rapin, Eric Rezsnyak Editor: Jeff Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Amy Pilott, Bob Erlenback, Karissa Kloss, and Kate Racculia have a Val Party and act out and debate the best lines from the classic 90s teen film. Whatever... Make sure to download the listener bracket here! Follow the Show! - Twitter: @culture_debate - Insta: @greatpopculturedebate - facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate - patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate Credits Producers: Mike Rapin, Eric Rezsnyak Editor: Jeff Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amma Marfo, Jonny Minogue, and Kate Racculia are joined by special guest Kathryn VanArendonk from Vulture and Appointment Television podcast to discuss their individual Top 3 picks for the best TV shows of 2021. No debate, just a pop culture show-and-tell. Did your favorite shows make the list? Follow the Show! - Twitter: @culture_debate - Insta: @greatpopculturedebate - facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate - patreon.com/greatpopculturedebate Credits Producers: Mike Rapin, Eric Rezsnyak Editor: Jeff Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a true crime tale - a shark spits up a human arm in a Sidney aquarium and it leads to one of Australia's most notorious - and strangest - murder cases. This shocking story from 1935 is a crazy one! Then we chat with Amma Marfo for the quick quiz! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589   Get half off when you sign up for an annual plan at One Day University: http://onedayu.com/internet Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For 15% at SCOTTeVEST, visit http://scottevest.cwv7.net/a3VBZ    

Kelly and guest Amma Marfo talk about The Baby-Sitters Club, Season Two. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! SHOW NOTES Amma Marfo — Twitter, Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Joelle Boedecker, and Kate Racculia discuss the best TV series to get cut after two seasons or less. Which short-lived show was best?Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

This episode we welcome Amma Marfo who discusses her journey where she left campus-based positions to work for herself. Amma is doing exactly that as a writer, speaker, consultant, and coach. In fact, check out her Defector Academy where she works with individuals who want to pivot from higher education and student affairs work, into new professional realms.

This episode we welcome Amma Marfo who discusses her journey where she left campus-based positions to work for herself. Amma is doing exactly that as a writer, speaker, consultant, and coach. In fact, check out her Defector Academy where she works with individuals who want to pivot from higher education and student affairs work, into new professional realms.

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Kate Racculia, and Matt DeTurck make a rainbow connection while debating the best cast members from The Muppets.Check out the bracket to make your own or follow along at home!Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

This week, comedian, author, and educator Amma Marfo jumps into the diner booth with me! She has written three books, the first of which, The I’s Have It, is all about introverted leaders. Since I am a giant extrovert, I had some questions. We discussed assumptions that are often made about introverts and why introverts do not get the love they deserve. It was cool to hear when Amma became proud of her introversion. We also discussed the intersection of being a woman and a person of color who also identifies as an introvert. We then shifted our convo to underselling yourself as an entrepreneur. Amma dropped some great tips for how to get better. As a community Watching your mouth as an educator and a comedian at the same time. Balancing sensitive topics around sensitive topics. Amma’s latest passion project has been around the importance of creativity. I asked her, how do you teach creativity to adults and really loved her insights about how we need to separate being creative and being artistic. About the Guest:  Amma Marfo is a thoughtful yet incurably speaker, writer, and occasional comedian based in Boston, MA. She's written books about creativity and introversion, spoken at conferences all over the country on those same topics, and hula-hooped for 51 minutes straight. Amma’s keynotes, workshops, and trainings don’t look like other events of their kind. Literally. Participants are challenged to reflect on their ideas through writing and drawing, to leave their seats to interact with concepts and one another, and to laugh as much as they learn. All this can take place as she works with participants on topics like temperament and group dynamics, building a culture of creativity, instilling humor in your organization, values-based leadership and activism, and much more.   Connect with Amma Marfo and learn more: Website: http://www.ammamarfo.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ammamarfo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ammamarfo     About the Host:  Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me:   I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership. My clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. As a speaker, I am doing the two things I loves the most: making people think and making people laugh!  I host my own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live (and sometimes they are 1-day virtual events). They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live. Alas, you're here because of an idea I had a number of years ago and didn't think I was good enough to pull it off. I finally acted on it and alas Diner Talks with James was born! As you can see from what I do in my professional life, Diner Talks is alligned with everything I believe in and teach. If this wasn't dry enough, and you would like to know more info about my speaking, events, or coaching feel free to check out my website: JamesTRobo.com.   Let’s Be Friends on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo (https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP (https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JamesTRobo Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode...

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Kate Racculia, and Kevin Dillon discuss their Top 5 TV series aired in 2020.Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

On your mark. Get set. LISTEN! For this minisode, host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Curtis Creekmore, and Kara Austin discuss their very favorite bakes from the "Great British Bake-Off" (at least, from the seasons that have aired in the US). Beward, as these tarts go from sweet to sour over secret squirrel cakes.Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry 

Part 2!From January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2009, a crazy amount of sitcoms aired on American television. Some great, some terrible, most in the middle (just like Malcom). This week, host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Curtis Creekmore, and Kevin Dillon empty out their TiVos and make their pick for the best sitcom of the 2000s.Want to play along at home? Click here for the Listener Bracket. Make sure to select File > Make a Copy, fill it out, and see how your picks compare to our panel.Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

In 1919, a flood of Molasses devastated the North End neighborhood of Boston. In this episode we talk about the disaster in detail and even discuss some of the possible reasons for the horrible killer wave of sweet molasses. Then we chat with writer, speaker and Bostonian Amma Marfo to see if she's heard of it!To view the interview in its unedited format, along with all TMW2G Podcast Interviews, join our Patreon!Learn about our guest Amma Marfo at AmmaMarfo.comPhotos of the Boston Molasses Flood of 1919: Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3 

From January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2009, a crazy amount of sitcoms aired on American television. Some great, some terrible, most in the middle (just like Malcom). This week, host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Curtis Creekmore, and Kevin Dillon empty out their TiVos and make their pick for the best sitcom of the 2000s.Want to play along at home? Click here for the Listener Bracket. Make sure to select File > Make a Copy, fill it out, and see how your picks compare to our panel.Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

Season 2 starts here!! From "Green Acres" to "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," TV comedies have had some iconic opening theme songs. For this week's debate, host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Dan Howell, and Kate Racculia take the good, take the bad, take them all and then we have a debate on the best TV sitcom theme song ever!Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

Part 2! From "Green Acres" to "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," TV comedies have had some iconic opening theme songs. For this week's debate, host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Dan Howell, and Kate Racculia take the good, take the bad, take them all and then we have a debate on the best TV sitcom theme song ever!Follow the Show!- Twitter: @culture_debate- Insta: @greatpopculturedebate- facebook.com/greatpopculturedebate- patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateCreditsProducers: Mike Rapin, Eric RezsnyakEditor: Jeff Perry

Amma Marfo is a stand-up comedian and avid writer. She writes for her own blog ("The Dedicated Amateur") and is a regular contributor to comedy criticism websites The Interrobang, Vulture (formerly Splitsider), and Crowdcentric's Social Media Week. She is also the author of three books! Amma is an advocate of creativity, humor, and finding the best use of your energy. Tune in and hang out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laughituppodcast/support

In this episode, we chat with Boston-based writer and speaker Amma Marfo. We cover everything from how to increase diversity within your business to freelancing and introversion, as well as how her love for comedy has been helpful in her freelance career.

Jackie brings Amma Marfo (@ammamarfo on Twitter and Instagram, and blogger about comedy at The Interrobang) as her guest to several weddings... all featuring Adam Sandler with a mullet.Things that could have been brought to Jackie's attention yesterday:Incredible soundtrackIncredible costumingIncredible meatballs Follow us on Twitter @JackieWatchesThis episode produced by Sean Flynn (@wxgeek)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jackiewatchesstuff)

Kelly and special guest Amma Marfo talk about The Baby-Sitters Club on Netflix. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes made by Book Riot, Flatiron Books, publishers of Mirage by Somaiya Daud, and In the Neighborhood of True By Susan Kaplan Carlton, new from Algonquin Young Readers. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Amma Marfo (The Interrobang, Twitter, Instagram) “What Makes The Baby-Sitters Club Endure?” “The Baby-Sitters Club” on Annotated The New York Times review of “The Baby-Sitters Club” Variety on “The Baby-Sitters Club”

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we look at the unique challenges facing black and brown women who struggle with the pressure to prove themselves to others who doubt their capabilities. Our guest, Amma Marfo, shares her perspective on how to engage allies and build internal and external support systems.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionAbout Our GuestAmma Marfo is a thoughtful yet incurably silly independent higher education professional, writer, and author based in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education from the University of South Florida. She is also the author of three books:The I's Have It: Reflections on Introversion in Student Affairs (2014),Light It Up: Engaging the Introverted Student Leader (2015), andCultivating Creativity (2017)Amma is a dynamic and sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, group dynamics, creativity, and incorporating your values into your work and larger goals. She speaks on college and university campuses across the country, at regional and national conferences, and has partnered with organizations like HubSpot, Wayfair, Ovia Health, and Pfizer.

Hey boom-boom! We are so excited to have our very special guest, Amma Marfo on today's episode! She is a comedian, writer, and public speaker and she graciously joined us to discuss "Traffic Jam"! Check her out on twitter and instagram @ammamarfo!Hey! We have some merch! Check out our Teespring to see what we have! We have more designs in the works and can't wait to share them all with you!Don't forget to check out our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages - and leave a review on iTunes! Creating a website and need reliable hosting? Check out Bluehost - top tier web hosting starting at $3.95 a month!Love you!Amy + Jackie

Before we get started . . . Don't forget to secure your tickets for: UNLEASH Online Strategies Summit - unleashonlinesummit.eventbrite.com UNLEASH LIVE Recording - unleashliverecording.eventbrite.com Now let's jump into this week's interview: Amma is an education, writing, and marketing professional that equips her audiences (on paper and in person alike) to understand creativity, their temperament, and the intersection of comedy and our daily lives. During our chat, Amma shares in-depth as it relates to listening to energy, surrounding yourself with friends who also support your well-being and not becoming afraid to pivot through life and/or career shifts. Super excited for you to dive into this episode -- enjoy, rate, review and share! Connect w/ Amma: https://ammamarfo.com/ www.instagram.com/ammamarfo www.twitter.com/ammamarfo

Amma Marfo joins us again to discuss some commercials related to Flight of the Navigator. Amma is a self-described "capital D, capital A, Disney Adult" so obviously we had to talk about Disney World. But first we talked about a roadside attraction Amma used to pass in between where her parents used to live and Orlando: Dinosaur World. We watched a three minute … influencer video… we think??? This showed us what there was to do in Dinosaur World. Amma's experience was different in that she and her friends kidnapped one of her friends, blindfolded him, and drove him to Dinosaur World, where they played the Jurassic Park theme on an iPod, just out loud. Also they were wearing T-rex visors. If this single anecdote doesn't make you want to be BFFs with Amma, we have no idea what will. Of course since this was a Magical World of Disney movie, we had to watch the Michael Eisner intro. We also talked about the last time we watched one of these, which was when we watched The Richest Cat in the World, which was our very first for paid subscribers only episode. Because this movie was a Disney movie about alien encounters, it was only natural that we also watch some things about a Disney World that attraction that scared younger Amma: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. The first thing we found was actually a clip from a Disney Channel show called Walt Disney World Inside Out (but we didn't realize that at all during the day of the recording and we were mystified by it). We wondered a lot about this mysterious "Scott" doing Serious Theme Park Journalism. Well, we found him, and it turns out now he's a documentary filmmaker and Bigfoot enthusiast whose trail name is Squatch. And this right here is why we do research. Because you just never know how odd a thing is going to be! Were you interviewed by Scott at Disney World in the mid-nineties? Let us know!Eventually we did find the official trailer for the attraction, which was very short and terrified a younger Amma. This attraction was later changed to a Lilo and Stitch theme and renamed Stitch's Great Escape. Now it is on a "seasonal schedule" which means it is basically permanently closed. We had a little discussion about Stitch and the case for nature vs. nurture, and Julia brought up Alien Resurrection as an instance of nurture winning over nature because of a xenomorph not killing Sigourney Weaver because it imprinted on her as its mother. This is not exactly what happened in that movie, but Julia's example really was from Alien Resurrection and not Alien 3 as Geoffrey wondered. … Not that Alien Resurrection is really a proponent of nurture over nature, though. That's pretty much all Lilo and Stitch's domain. Geoffrey also brought up the documentary currently in production: Life After the Navigator. This is not out yet, but we will 100% be watching it when it is!However, a thing that IS out right now is the music video for "Flight of the Navigator", a song by Childish Gambino, which was pretty depressing. We decided to end the commercial break by picking up the mood with a commercial Amma quotes every time she knows she's going on another Disney World vacation.And then Amma told us about how Barack Obama is a fan of the strawberry milkshakes the Parkesdale Market near Dinosaur World. So that's something we should all try sometime. For more Amma awesomeness, you can follow @ammamarfo on Twitter and Instagram! If you're having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we're @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com.

Amma Marfo joins us again to discuss some commercials related to Flight of the Navigator. Amma is a self-described “capital D, capital A, Disney Adult” so obviously we had to talk about Disney World. But first we talked about a roadside attraction Amma used to pass in between where her parents used to live and Orlando: Dinosaur World. Image Description: Amma being eaten by a T-Rex at Dinosaur World. Oh nooooooo!We watched a three minute … influencer video… we think??? This showed us what there was to do in Dinosaur World. Amma’s experience was different in that she and her friends kidnapped one of her friends, blindfolded him, drove him to Dinosaur World, where they played the Jurassic Park theme on an iPod, just out loud. Also they were wearing T-rex visors. Image Description: Amma and friends in special costume visors on their friend-napping adventure to Dinosaur World.If this single anecdote doesn’t make you want to be BFFs with Amma, we have no idea what will. Of course since this was a Magical World of Disney movie, we had to watch the Michael Eisner intro. We also talked about the last time we watched one of these, which was when we watched The Richest Cat in the World, which was our very first for paid subscribers only episode. Because this movie was a Disney movie about alien encounters, it was only natural that we also watch some things about a Disney World that attraction that scared younger Amma: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. The first thing we found was actually a clip from a Disney Channel show called Walt Disney World Inside Out (but we didn’t realize that at all during the day of the recording and we were mystified by it). We wondered a lot about this mysterious “Scott” doing Serious Theme Park Journalism. Well, we found him, and it turns out now he’s a documentary filmmaker and Bigfoot enthusiast whose trail name is Squatch. And this right here is why we do research. Because you just never know how odd a thing is going to be! Were you interviewed by Scott at Disney World in the mid-nineties? Let us know!Eventually we did find the official trailer for the attraction, which was very short and terrified a younger Amma. This attraction was later changed to a Lilo and Stitch theme and renamed Stitch’s Great Escape. Now it is on a “seasonal schedule” which means it is basically permanently closed. We had a little discussion about Stitch and the case for nature vs. nurture, and Julia brought up Alien Resurrection as an instance of nurture winning over nature because of a xenomorph not killing Sigourney Weaver because it imprinted on her as its mother. This is not exactly what happened in that movie, but Julia’s example really was from Alien Resurrection and not Alien 3 as Geoffrey wondered. … Not that Alien Resurrection is really a proponent of nurture over nature, though. That’s pretty much all Lilo and Stitch’s domain. Geoffrey also brought up the documentary currently in production: Life After the Navigator. This is not out yet, but we will 100% be watching it when it is!However, a thing that IS out right now is the music video for “Flight of the Navigator”, a song by Childish Gambino. Okay, so that was pretty depressing. We decided to end the commercial break by picking up the mood with a commercial Amma quotes every time she knows she’s going on another Disney World vacation.And then Amma told us about how Barack Obama is a fan of the strawberry milkshakes the Parkesdale Market near Dinosaur World. So that’s something we should all try sometime. For more Amma awesomeness, you can check out her website, and follow @ammamarfo on Twitter and Instagram! If you’re having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Subscribe to our newsletter at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com for free, or pay $5/month to get access to two bonus paid episodes each month! We’re also on Patreon if that’s your jam! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we’re @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com/subscribe

Amma Marfo, a comedian and comedy critic, invites Geoffrey and Julia to break in their brand new Disney+ accounts by watching Flight of the Navigator, a movie about a boy's adventure on a spaceship. Amma grew up in Florida (where this movie is set) and went to space camp! Wow! Julia and Geoffrey were excited to do this one as they both also had strong memories of it. So, in a rare move, EVERYONE wrote a hazy summary!Here's Amma's to start: "There are puppets or animatrons or something in this, that I know. I remember being freaked out that a kid is in a coma of sorts, and the rest of the world keeps going on around him. Maybe he went to space in that time? Maybe he thought he did? Either way, I'm pretty sure he goes back to space with the puppets/animatrons."Here's how Geoffrey remembered it:"It's the 1960s (the clean innocent part, not the drugs-war-sex part) and off-brand Elliot from ET is on vacation maybe with family and has a crush on a girl.  Then things happen and he's in the 1980's. He disappeared or was asleep? Anyway, he's at a NASA lab now and learning about Twisted Sister (doesn't like them) and the government's experimenting on him.  They also have a UFO. He sneaks off onto the UFO, and it turns out that the ship has a friendly wacky dentist lamp robot who runs it and goes around collecting things, including cute goo monsters. Not-Elliot for some reason has the navigation data the ship needs, so they go on a fun journey and turn the ship invisible and make it longer and more streamlined for advanced flight, and then go back in time so alter-Elliot can get killed in Vietnam or something and maybe almost he thinks it was all a dream except he still has a cute goo monster pet now?"And finally, Julia's take:"There's a boy who goes on a really cool spaceship when he's twelve in … I think the 70s because his mom drinks TAB?? and then several years pass on earth but for him it's really quick. When he gets back home, he's actually been missing and the entire world has changed. His little sister is now his big sister. His family is traumatized from having a missing child, and no one can explain why he didn't age, but they try to assimilate him back into their lives. There's also New Coke, which is a big deal. Eventually he goes back on the spaceship to have another adventure and try to go back in time so he won't actually have gone missing. I think it works? Also I think there are fireworks at one point? And I think the sister is a SUPER COOL eighties teen in the future part."We were fascinated to see how all of us took away different things from this one! And we were all right! And also, all wrong! Nobody was in a coma, the kid was never on vacation and definitely never thinks it was all a dream, there's no TAB at all, and New Coke was mentioned literally once as part of a list of Coke options. Julia was also conflating the main character's little brother (who is a big brother in the future part) with a random intern at NASA played by Sarah Jessica Parker. But to be fair, Sarah Jessica Parker was a SUPER COOL eighties teen in this movie. We talk about a bunch of stuff with this one, including whether this movie is more like Captain EO or Star Tours (or maybe… Soarin'???), and about how great an idea it is to use a 12-year-old as a USB drive despite the fact that the idea that we only use 10% of our brains is not true at all. Geoffrey also revealed that the dad used to be in a psychedelic band called Clear Light. After we got through our usual questions, we had a little verisimilitude Q&A with Amma about the realism of this movie's portrayal of Florida and NASA. Because if you have the chance to interrogate a Florida native who went to space camp, you don't wanna waste it! For more Amma awesomeness, you can follow @ammamarfo on Twitter and Instagram! If you're having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we're @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com.

Amma Marfo, a comedian and comedy critic, invites Geoffrey and Julia to break in their brand new Disney+ accounts by watching Flight of the Navigator, a movie about a boy’s adventure on a spaceship. Amma grew up in Florida (where this movie is set) and went to space camp! Wow! Image description: Screenshot of the Disney+ home screen for Flight of the Navigator, featuring Joey (age 12) staring up at the spaceship inside the NASA research facility.Julia and Geoffrey were excited to do this one as they both also had strong memories of it. So, in a rare move, EVERYONE wrote a hazy summary!Here’s Amma’s to start: “There are puppets or animatrons or something in this, that I know. I remember being freaked out that a kid is in a coma of sorts, and the rest of the world keeps going on around him. Maybe he went to space in that time? Maybe he thought he did? Either way, I'm pretty sure he goes back to space with the puppets/animatrons.”Image description: A space puppet. Here’s how Geoffrey remembered it:“It's the 1960s (the clean innocent part, not the drugs-war-sex part) and off-brand Elliot from ET is on vacation maybe with family and has a crush on a girl.  Then things happen and he's in the 1980's. He disappeared or was asleep? Anyway, he's at a NASA lab now and learning about Twisted Sister (doesn't like them) and the government's experimenting on him.  They also have a UFO. He sneaks off onto the UFO, and it turns out that the ship has a friendly wacky dentist lamp robot who runs it and goes around collecting things, including cute goo monsters. Not-Elliot for some reason has the navigation data the ship needs, so they go on a fun journey and turn the ship invisible and make it longer and more streamlined for advanced flight, and then go back in time so alter-Elliot can get killed in Vietnam or something and maybe almost he thinks it was all a dream except he still has a cute goo monster pet now?”Image description: Joey looking really unimpressed with Twisted Sister. And finally, Julia’s take:“There’s a boy who goes on a really cool spaceship when he’s twelve in … I think the 70s because his mom drinks TAB?? and then several years pass on earth but for him it’s really quick. When he gets back home, he’s actually been missing and the entire world has changed. His little sister is now his big sister. His family is traumatized from having a missing child, and no one can explain why he didn’t age, but they try to assimilate him back into their lives. There’s also New Coke, which is a big deal. Eventually he goes back on the spaceship to have another adventure and try to go back in time so he won’t actually have gone missing. I think it works? Also I think there are fireworks at one point? And I think the sister is a SUPER COOL eighties teen in the future part.”Image description: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carolyn McAdams, a SUPER COOL eighties teen. We were fascinated to see how all of us took away different things from this one! And we were all right! And also, all wrong! Nobody was in a coma, the kid was never on vacation and definitely never thinks it was all a dream, there’s no TAB at all, and New Coke was mentioned literally once as part of a list of Coke options. Julia was also conflating the main character’s little brother (who is a big brother in the future part) with a random intern at NASA played by Sarah Jessica Parker. But to be fair, Sarah Jessica Parker was a SUPER COOL eighties teen in this movie. We talk about a bunch of stuff with this one, including whether this movie is more like Captain EO or Star Tours (or maybe… Soarin’???), and about how great an idea it is to use a 12-year-old as a USB drive despite the fact that the idea that we only use 10% of our brains is not true at all. Geoffrey also revealed that the dad used to be in a psychedelic band called Clear Light. Here’s their single, Black Roses. After we got through our usual questions, we had a little verisimilitude Q&A with Amma about the realism of this movie’s portrayal of Florida and NASA. Because if you have the chance to interrogate a Florida native who went to space camp, you don’t wanna waste it! For more Amma awesomeness, you can check out her website, and follow @ammamarfo on Twitter and Instagram! Bonus: here are some Flight of the Navigator fun facts straight from Disney! If you’re having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we’re @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com/subscribe

We talked to Amma Marfo, a speaker and facilitator. Amma trains large corporations, nonprofits and college campuses around the idea of using creativity and finding ways your temperament can best work for you in the workplace. Amma is also the author of The I’s Have it, a book detailing the importance of understanding the roles introversion and extroversion should play in our society. We had a very insightful conversion around subjects like introverts vs extroverts, fundamental changes to career searching and STEAM vs STEM. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steamboston/support

Amma Marfo is a thoughtful yet incurably silly independent higher education professional, writer, and editor based in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education from the University of South Florida. She is an outspoken advocate for creativity, believes strongly in the power of humor, and looks forward to helping you find the way you live and work best. Listen in to this episode of Women Inspired where you will hear: What introversion is (and what it isn’t) How introversion adds stigma and challenge to women’s professional trajectory The gifts that come naturally to introverts, and how women can effectively use them to excel Full show notes

Some student affairs professionals are pursuing side hustles. Some folks are pursuing a side hustle in the hopes of turning it into a full-time opportunity, others to complement their primary student affairs role, and others to pursue needed financial resources their student affairs role is not able to offer. On this episode of Student Affairs Live, host Keith Edwards speaks with Paul Brown, Amma Marfo, Lauren Tyger, and Michael Benitez about the benefits, downsides, and complexities of student affairs side hustles.

Some student affairs professionals are pursuing side hustles. Some folks are pursuing a side hustle in the hopes of turning it into a full-time opportunity, others to complement their primary student affairs role, and others to pursue needed financial resources their student affairs role is not able to offer. On this episode of Student Affairs Live, host Keith Edwards speaks with Paul Brown, Amma Marfo, Lauren Tyger, and Michael Benitez about the benefits, downsides, and complexities of student affairs side hustles.

Comedy fan and critic Amma Marfo joins the Loud Women to talk about her favorite Aidy Bryant project, the Amazon series Danger and Eggs. This children's show is a model for inclusivity and representation... and it's really funny. The loud ladies discuss the messages Danger and Eggs is sending to children, both the subtle and not so subtle. (I mean... they literally explain confirmation bias to kids. It's unreal.) Hear more from Amma at https://ammamarfo.com or @ammamarfo if you wanna get personal.

When was the last time you were creative? Did you take a moment to recognize your own accomplishment? Did you share that feeling with others? Creativity is a sticky subject; difficult to identify and harder to hone. And yet, we are surrounded by it, personally and professionally. In the season 2 finale of the Hashtag Higher Ed Podcast, Amma Marfo, speaker and consultant at Fun Enterprises, joins the show for a special in-studio episode to talk about all things creativity. We discuss how to recognize your own creativity, getting comfortable with sharing your projects and accomplishments, why higher education is ripe for new ideas, and how to breed an environment that lends itself to creative thinking.

World-class creativity consultant, Amma Marfo, joins Todd and Bob to discuss how she became the go-to expert that colleges, universities and organizations from across the country hire to heighten their creative potential. She also explains how anyone can shift their mindset to easily become a creative thinker... Full show notes available here: https://subjectmatterx.com/podcast/001-cultivating-creativity-amma-marfo/

World-class creativity consultant, Amma Marfo, joins Todd and Bob to discuss how she became the go-to expert that colleges, universities and organizations from across the country hire to heighten their creative potential. She also explains how anyone can shift their mindset to easily become a creative thinker... Full show notes available here: https://subjectmatterx.com/podcast/001-cultivating-creativity-amma-marfo/

Amma Marfo cracked me up several times on this podcast. It is no surprise then, that she describes herself as "thoughtful yet incurably silly." She also defines herself by three words: humor, creativity, and energy - something we talk about at the beginning of the podcast. Like many freelancers, she does so many things - she is a speaker, teacher, coach, and podcaster and has a lot of insight around the future of education and what helps people succeed in school. If you are interested in writing, education, and creativity check out this episode.Show Notes: Amma Marfo - Episode 8Podcast Information: #BoundlessPodSupport: Support The Podcast For $1 a MonthLinks: Amma's 2017 Reading List and The 2018 Reading List Netflix - The Standups Podcast: The Imposters Book Recommendation: Hamilton The Revolution Book Recommendation: When They Call You A Terrorist Twitter: @ammamarfoFormal BioAmma Marfo is a thoughtful yet incurably silly independent higher education professional, writer, and editor based in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education from the University of South Florida. Amma is a dynamic and sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, group dynamics, learning and optimizing the temperament of your organization, cultivating environments that encourage creativity, and incorporating your values into your work and larger goals- and has written three books on those topics since 2014. She speaks on college and university campuses across the country, at regional and national conferences, and has partnered with organizations like HubSpot, Wayfair, Startup Institute Boston, and General Assembly. She is an outspoken advocate for creativity, believes strongly in the power of humor, and looks forward to helping you find the way you live and work best. Her other interests include live comedy, surfing, trivia, and gluten-free cooking/baking. You can follow her on Twitter @ammamarfo.

Our guest this episode is Amma Marfo, speaker, writer, and sort of "higher ed free agent" who works across campuses to support students! Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Check out our sponsor, Swift Kick, and if you mention Higher Ed Geek, you'll get $500 off their speaking fee. Music by pond5.com

When we look for leadership characteristics, are we really building a workplace made for extroverts? We look for leaders to constantly speak up, network, and think on their feet. But what are we missing by excluding the strengths of introverts? Today on the show, we’re talking with Amma Marfo, a speaker, writer and editor, who thinks that we can do better. And she has a good idea of where we can start.

The 2017 kick-off episode is the perfect blend of fun, reflection, and resources that a new year needs. My guest Amma Marfo is a queen of content – from books and blogs to podcasts and newsletters. As a speaker, author and consultant in higher education she knows the creativity process means taking risk and projects failing are actually just part of the process. The priority she shares is creating relatable and real content, that includes the silly stuff.  Amma is becoming well known for her work around supporting introverts, so we get to explore more about what it means to be an introvert versus an extrovert.  She also can be found fostering online communities including the Summer Virtual Connection Circle, which comes to life as a Facebook group – not an easy task to moderate but like our podcast interview, with her wit and humor, Amma accomplishes so seamlessly.  

Amma Marfo is (@AmmaMarfo) is a speaker, writer and a podcaster with a background in education. She's also the creator of Mindful Solutions. I had the opportunity to connect with her at the Social Media Strategies Summit (Higher Education) in Boston this past week and was excited to learn more about her creative processes (which includes a podcast called "The Imposters Podcast") and why creativity is so important to her.  Hear her story on this week's Why I Social.  This Week on Why I Social, Amma and I discuss: What creativity means to her? The origin story behind the creation of her podcast. How she approaches consulting and education.  And of course, Why Does She Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud and Google.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution  to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Exclusive to Why I Social, receive 20% off all annual plans with the promo code WhyISocial20. Want to learn more aboutZoomph?Check out their analytics page: http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics  

In Episode 11, noted leadership speaker and scholar, Amma Marfo, joins to discuss the field and her current work. Amma passes along incredible information about her new work on garnering influence and idea sharing. She also contributes her always insightful thoughts on introversion within the leadership programs. Finally, Amma makes a convicting argument for why everyone should be watching the Great British Bake Off and attending live comedy. The links below provide quick access to the resources Amma discusses. https://naspaslpkc.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/member-post-the-accidental-leadership-educator/ https://ammamarfo.com/2015/09/14/4-other-things-that-can-overstimulate-introverts/ http://www.theimposterspodcast.com/

Happy 2016! The podcast is back for Season 3 and we kick off the year with the return of one of our favorite guests; Amma Marfo! She speaks with Dustin about her recent departure from her previous job to become a "higher ed free agent" working to help folks nationwide with everything ranging from job search success to engaging introverted students.   Many thanks to Amma for returning to the show!   Find the full show notes here.

The hosts are joined by Amma Marfo.  We expand on her TEDx talk entitled "Lessons in Laughter".  Laughing during the tough times is important, and the JOT hosts think that is an idea worth sharing....I don't know if spreading is copywrited.... At one point in this episode you will say "Amma laughing"....okay enough with the puns.  You can find the link to that here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmMPc_Xps8M    Enjoy!

The hosts are joined by guest Amma Marfo!  They all talk about Valentine's Day and all that comes along with it.  They play some games, talk some TED, and have some fun. Click Here to order Amma's book, "The I's Have It," and enter the coupon code 9YPQWSP6 to save $4 on your order! Peace, Love, & Bacon Roses.Enjoy!  

Tom and Dustin sit down with the awesome author of the new book, "The I's Have It": Amma Marfo! They have a discussion about introversion and it's implications for working with students, colleagues, and in the supervisory relationship. Find the full show notes here: http://bit.ly/1b2pXZF