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Sarah, Amy, Randy, and Mike come together to bring you some laughs and lightheartedness with a special edition of Pop Vultures! Hear the foursome's top 5 holiday movies (or in Amy's case, top 8 *facepalm* lol). Enjoy some movie suggestions, reminisce on oldies but goodies, and take a break from the stress and anxiety this week can bring. Join the cause and support the fight to end the mental health stigma for as little as $5: https://www.patreon.com/unqualifiedtherapistsinc?fan_landing=true Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI at check out! Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Enjoy a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: https://www.facebook.com/butiyogawithamy
LISTEN NOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER! Meet Amy, Sarah, Mike, and Randall, your 4 Vultures with vastly different interests. Each week, 1 Vulture will pull the others into their entertainment realm by selecting a show/album/podcast/documentary/movie for the others to watch. No vetoes allowed! Then, join the episode as the Vultures tear into each other with their reviews on the experience. You won't want to miss what's left of the carcasses! Gross right? Let's do it. **From the women who brought you their #1 Podcast, UTI (Unqualified Therapists Inc.) bring you their #2 Podcast, IBS (Indecisive Bingeshow Scrolling) Pop Vultures. Enjoy.
Meet Amy, Sarah, Mike, and Randall, your 4 Vultures with vastly different interests. Each week, 1 Vulture will pull the others into their entertainment realm by selecting a show/album/podcast/documentary/movie for the others to watch. No vetoes allowed! Then, join the episode as the Vultures tear into each other with their reviews on the experience. You won't want to miss what's left of the carcasses! Gross right? Let's do it. **From the women who brought you their #1 Podcast, UTI (Unqualified Therapists Inc.) bring you their #2 Podcast, IBS (Indecisive Bingeshow Scrolling) Pop Vultures. Enjoy.
Welcome to another episode of Truthzilla! This week, we spoke with Becca Godwin, who is doing amazing work behind the scenes helping disseminate Truth to those who are seeking it. She started working for Mark Passio doing freelance editing work before being offered an assignment working on a project for Derrick Broze and the Conscious Resistance. She demonstrated her talent for video editing on the epic documentary "The Darkest Winter" and has gone on to help edit Broze edit "The PCR Deception" and most recently, "The Pyramid of Power". "The Pyramid of Power" is a binge-worthy style mini-series that takes viewers up the ladder of global power structures, revealing the predatory Hidden Hand that pervades our world. She also is 1/2 of Pop Vultures who contributed the music for "The Pyramid of Power" series. Becca is also extremely knowledgable about cryptocurrency and an advocate of the Freedom Cell movement. Make sure you get caught up on "The Pyramid of Power" and catch new episodes that premiere on OneGreatWorkNetwork.com each Friday at 6pm PST/9pm EST. ThePyramidOfPower.net OneGreatWorkNetwork.com https://rokfin.com/ConsciousResistance https://odysee.com/@theconsciousresistance:7 IG: @bextacee, @pop_vultures Twitter: @plopvultures Join Truthzilla on TELEGRAM @Truthzillapod Join Truthzilla on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/WQTstB4YbB How to support the Truthzilla Podcast: Truthzilla.org/Donate Check out the new Truthzilla Shirt Shop: https://Truthzilla.org/shirts Paypal: truthzillapod@gmail.com CashApp: $Truthzilla Venmo: $Truthzilla Crypto: Bitcoin: bc1q3pe7ql2ya97m682ukfccht3xz4ns6wywr7uerv Ethereum: 0xCd6C7E66066983494bb929C8A1dfe5b18D76FFC2 BNB (Shitcoin Fund): bnb17edxuzrq0jlqnf4l5fy3cwenxsd0h0wv72gf7h Join our {Patreon} for ]PREMIUM] Audio episodes: https://www.patreon.com/Truthzilla https://Rokfin.com/Truthzilla Create a FREE account and watch all our videos on Rokfin.com. We get crypto just for your clicks! Become a subscriber and you get exclusive PREMIUM content from Truthzilla and EVERY other content creator on the site, including Whitney Webb, Jason Bermas, Sam Tripoli, Charlie Robinson, Ricky Varandas, The Propaganda report, Jimmy Dore, Slow News Day and many more! https://Rokfin.com/Truthzilla Support Truthzilla and your personal health by shopping with our friends, Chemical Free Body: https://chemicalfreebody.com/?ref=Truthzilla Lose Weight, Transform your Health and take Your Fitness to the Next Level! You can always find us at: Truthzilla.org Flote.app:@Truthzilla Twitter: @Truthzillapod Facebook: @Truthzilla Instagram: @Truthzilla
#PopVultures Ep 34: Emily In Paris and the Art of Hate-watching 24:10 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries. This week the #PopVultures get into everybody's favourite show to hate right now - Netflix's Emily In Paris! Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo get into what they hated and what they inadvertently loved about the hotly-debated/criticised/memed comedy-drama about a young American woman (played by Lily Collins, the woman with fabulous eyebrows) who moves to Paris for a social media marketing job. The show has been called out for its weak writing, bad character development, unrealistic plotlines and stereotypical portrayal of the French. Still, it has been one of the top shows of the streaming platform since its launch - perhaps due to the large number of people hate-watching the show? What even is hate-watching and what do the shows we love to hate - like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Singapore Social etc. - say about us? Jan and Sam Jo wax a little philosophical about the deeper meaning behind being glued to the television screen for shows we claim to detest! Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adam Azlee & Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#PopVultures Ep 34: Emily In Paris and the Art of Hate-watching 24:10 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries. This week the #PopVultures get into everybody's favourite show to hate right now - Netflix's Emily In Paris! Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo get into what they hated and what they inadvertently loved about the hotly-debated/criticised/memed comedy-drama about a young American woman (played by Lily Collins, the woman with fabulous eyebrows) who moves to Paris for a social media marketing job. The show has been called out for its weak writing, bad character development, unrealistic plotlines and stereotypical portrayal of the French. Still, it has been one of the top shows of the streaming platform since its launch - perhaps due to the large number of people hate-watching the show? What even is hate-watching and what do the shows we love to hate - like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Singapore Social etc. - say about us? Jan and Sam Jo wax a little philosophical about the deeper meaning behind being glued to the television screen for shows we claim to detest! Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adam Azlee & Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene! 28:54 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Can you believe it's been 20 years since homegrown songstress Stefanie Sun debuted, singing Cloudy Day (Tee Aw Aw..) - her first big hit of a song? As one of Singapore's most famous music exports celebrates her 20th anniversary in showbiz, the #PopVultures dive into her music and the factors that went into making her famous. What made Yanzi special and why did her music, especially her first album, and her image stand out among a sea of new singers? The #PopVultures tuck into these questions all with a side of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia that includes cameo mentions of Jay Chou, A-mei, Jimmy Liao and more. Listen to the end to find out which Stefanie Sun songs make Jan and Sam Jo's favourites list and which one is possibly a little problematic in retrospect! Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene! 28:54 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Can you believe it's been 20 years since homegrown songstress Stefanie Sun debuted, singing Cloudy Day (Tee Aw Aw..) - her first big hit of a song? As one of Singapore's most famous music exports celebrates her 20th anniversary in showbiz, the #PopVultures dive into her music and the factors that went into making her famous. What made Yanzi special and why did her music, especially her first album, and her image stand out among a sea of new singers? The #PopVultures tuck into these questions all with a side of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia that includes cameo mentions of Jay Chou, A-mei, Jimmy Liao and more. Listen to the end to find out which Stefanie Sun songs make Jan and Sam Jo's favourites list and which one is possibly a little problematic in retrospect! Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaW Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg
Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene! 28:54 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Can you believe it's been 20 years since homegrown songstress Stefanie Sun debuted, singing Cloudy Day (Tee Aw Aw..) - her first big hit of a song? As one of Singapore's most famous music exports celebrates her 20th anniversary in showbiz, the #PopVultures dive into her music and the factors that went into making her famous. What made Yanzi special and why did her music, especially her first album, and her image stand out among a sea of new singers? The #PopVultures tuck into these questions all with a side of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia that includes cameo mentions of Jay Chou, A-mei, Jimmy Liao and more. Listen to the end to find out which Stefanie Sun songs make Jan and Sam Jo's favourites list and which one is possibly a little problematic in retrospect! Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaW Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#PopVultures Ep 21: Parasite and plagiarism controversies in film, TV and music 27:31 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. This week the #PopVultures go deep on plagiarism - which this year's Oscars Best Picture winner Parasite has been accused of. The producer of a Tamil movie - 1999's Minsara Kanna - alleged that the crux of Parasite was stolen from Minsara Kanna. The #PopVultures share their thoughts on the controversy. They then move on to a conversation about the legal and illegal ways of borrowing and copying in film, television and music, and finally the philosophical question: Is all art ultimately derivative? P.S. This episode contains actual music clips! Tune in and decide if Radiohead, Lizzo, Tanya Chua, and BTS have copied or have had their work copied! Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#PopVultures Ep 21: Parasite and plagiarism controversies in film, TV and music 27:31 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. This week the #PopVultures go deep on plagiarism - which this year's Oscars Best Picture winner Parasite has been accused of. The producer of a Tamil movie - 1999's Minsara Kanna - alleged that the crux of Parasite was stolen from Minsara Kanna. The #PopVultures share their thoughts on the controversy. They then move on to a conversation about the legal and illegal ways of borrowing and copying in film, television and music, and finally the philosophical question: Is all art ultimately derivative? P.S. This episode contains actual music clips! Tune in and decide if Radiohead, Lizzo, Tanya Chua, and BTS have copied or have had their work copied! Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T
#PopVultures Ep 18: 2019's best, worst and craziest moments in Asian & Hollywood entertainment 16:21 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. In their last podcast for 2019, the #PopVultures do a quick wrap of the year. Asian entertainment was inundated with unfortunate news, from tragic deaths to sex scandals and broken marriages. Jan and Sam Jo pay tribute to the stars who left us too soon and recall infamous celebrity gaffes that made the news for the wrong reasons. They also take a look at Hollywood, where there is an encouraging growth of minority representation and "wokeness". Finally, Jan and Sam Jo discuss their favourite pop culture moments of the year and share what they are most looking forward to in the new year of 2020 and beyond. P.S. Listen to find out how Chris Hemsworth ruined Jan's dating life! Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ
#PopVultures Ep 18: 2019's best, worst and craziest moments in Asian & Hollywood entertainment 16:21 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. In their last podcast for 2019, the #PopVultures do a quick wrap of the year. Asian entertainment was inundated with unfortunate news, from tragic deaths to sex scandals and broken marriages. Jan and Sam Jo pay tribute to the stars who left us too soon and recall infamous celebrity gaffes that made the news for the wrong reasons. They also take a look at Hollywood, where there is an encouraging growth of minority representation and "wokeness". Finally, Jan and Sam Jo discuss their favourite pop culture moments of the year and share what they are most looking forward to in the new year of 2020 and beyond. P.S. Listen to find out how Chris Hemsworth ruined Jan's dating life! Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#PopVultures Ep 12: Bad sex on screen! 23:22 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Today, the #PopVultures get into the steamy topic of sex. Sex on screen can be hot, hilarious and horrifying but what goes into the work behind the scenes? How are they handled in Hollywood, Asia and Singapore? Why are more sets are now hiring intimacy coordinators to guide actors filming sex scenes? Why is it necessary? The #PopVultures also share examples about the harsh realities of sexual misconduct on sets and how filming sex scenes can be dangerous to actors. In the Singapore entertainment scene, are rape scenes more frequent and how often it is used as a plot device? What does that say about entertainment culture here? Dive in with #PopVultures on the sexy and the unsexy on screen! Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
#PopVultures Ep 12: Bad sex on screen! 23:22 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Today, the #PopVultures get into the steamy topic of sex. Sex on screen can be hot, hilarious and horrifying but what goes into the work behind the scenes? How are they handled in Hollywood, Asia and Singapore? Why are more sets are now hiring intimacy coordinators to guide actors filming sex scenes? Why is it necessary? The #PopVultures also share examples about the harsh realities of sexual misconduct on sets and how filming sex scenes can be dangerous to actors. In the Singapore entertainment scene, are rape scenes more frequent and how often it is used as a plot device? What does that say about entertainment culture here? Dive in with #PopVultures on the sexy and the unsexy on screen! Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#PopVultures Ep 11: On brownface and race depiction in SG 14:10 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. In this episode, the Pop Vultures get deep into a serious topic - the act of brown-facing in Singapore entertainment. The issue came to the forefront of the local entertainment scene this week after Mediacorp artist Dennis Chew participated in an Epay advertisement where he darkened his skin. This is not the first time local celebrities have landed themselves in hot water over such an act. The Pop Vultures' co-hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite colleague S.Sakthivel to discuss briefly, past examples of brown-facing and get into why that is often hurtful to minority races. Is it ever okay to portray someone of another race? And finally, what’s the lesson here for local entertainment? Can dialogue and engagement between different races in Singapore be further improved? It’s a heavy topic but one of importance - let the millennial #PopVultures walk you through it. Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
#PopVultures Ep 11: On brownface and race depiction in SG 14:10 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. In this episode, the Pop Vultures get deep into a serious topic - the act of brown-facing in Singapore entertainment. The issue came to the forefront of the local entertainment scene this week after Mediacorp artist Dennis Chew participated in an Epay advertisement where he darkened his skin. This is not the first time local celebrities have landed themselves in hot water over such an act. The Pop Vultures' co-hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite colleague S.Sakthivel to discuss briefly, past examples of brown-facing and get into why that is often hurtful to minority races. Is it ever okay to portray someone of another race? And finally, what's the lesson here for local entertainment? Can dialogue and engagement between different races in Singapore be further improved? It's a heavy topic but one of importance - let the millennial #PopVultures walk you through it. Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 10: Black mermaids & spies - Race and representation in film 20:52 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Several casting choices, which some have deemed controversial, are in the headlines this week and the #PopVultures are here to talk these choices out. First, they dive into the backlash following the casting of black singer Halle Bailey as Little Mermaid/Ariel in the live adaptation of the beloved Disney animated film Little Mermaid (1989) and why people against the casting ultimately seem to be basing their dislike on the colour of Bailey's skin. Then, they dish about the choice to cast Agent 007, often associated with James Bond of the British spy series, as a black woman in the form of actress Lashana Lynch (Remember Captain Marvel's best friend from when she was still a normal woman? That's her.) Once again, people are raging. #PopVultures share their opinions and ask actress Scarlett Johansson to check her privilege after she responded to casting criticism with this now-viral line: "You know, as an actor, I should be able to play any person, or any tree, or any animal, because that's my job and the requirements of my job.” Join the #PopVultures as they talk race, diversity and representation in film and why it's important! Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures Ep 10: Black mermaids & spies - Race and representation in film 20:52 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Several casting choices, which some have deemed controversial, are in the headlines this week and the #PopVultures are here to talk these choices out. First, they dive into the backlash following the casting of black singer Halle Bailey as Little Mermaid/Ariel in the live adaptation of the beloved Disney animated film Little Mermaid (1989) and why people against the casting ultimately seem to be basing their dislike on the colour of Bailey's skin. Then, they dish about the choice to cast Agent 007, often associated with James Bond of the British spy series, as a black woman in the form of actress Lashana Lynch (Remember Captain Marvel's best friend from when she was still a normal woman? That's her.) Once again, people are raging. #PopVultures share their opinions and ask actress Scarlett Johansson to check her privilege after she responded to casting criticism with this now-viral line: "You know, as an actor, I should be able to play any person, or any tree, or any animal, because that's my job and the requirements of my job.” Join the #PopVultures as they talk race, diversity and representation in film and why it's important! Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 9: Chinese celebrities caught in the middle of protests and politics 21:32 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Chinese celebrities from Hong Kong are ducking from the ire of netizens following historic protests in Hong Kong over an extradition bill. Action star Jackie Chan was slammed for saying that he's not aware of what's going on back home. Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou and Japanese rocker Yoshiki were criticised for posting pictures as they hung out with Chan. How do celebrities navigate such sensitivities? Join the Pop Vultures as they run down what Chan did, and whether outrage culture on such topics goes too far, They discuss past examples of celebrities caught in political arguments (A-mei, Twice's Tzuyu). Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 9: Chinese celebrities caught in the middle of protests and politics 21:32 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Chinese celebrities from Hong Kong are ducking from the ire of netizens following historic protests in Hong Kong over an extradition bill. Action star Jackie Chan was slammed for saying that he's not aware of what's going on back home. Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou and Japanese rocker Yoshiki were criticised for posting pictures as they hung out with Chan. How do celebrities navigate such sensitivities? Join the Pop Vultures as they run down what Chan did, and whether outrage culture on such topics goes too far, They discuss past examples of celebrities caught in political arguments (A-mei, Twice's Tzuyu). Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures Ep 8: Stars & social media stupidity - the Ian Fang-CarrieWong and Tosh Zhang sagas 26:09 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The past few weeks have been tumultuous in local entertainment - with the leaks of private and explicit chats between Mediacorp stars Ian Fang and Carrie Wong and the brief tenure of Tosh Zhang as Pink Dot ambassador, who stepped down after his previous homophobic tweets surfaced. Both of these scandals played out on social media - but who played the game the best? Who played it the worst? And at the end of the day - who was the biggest winner? (You'll never guess!) Join the Pop Vultures as they discuss how celebrities navigate social media, using the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong and the Tosh Zhang sagas, as case studies. Here's what they cover: 1. A brief recap of the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong drama and the Tosh Zhang debacle. 2. Celebrities and their right to privacy 3. The nature of social media and its immediacy getting the best of stars - how Boris Lin's replies made everyone look worse. 4. The permanence of social media and what Tosh Zhang did wrong and how it reverberated throughout the LGBTQ community. 5. How Rebecca Lim and Lawrence Wong played the social media game. 6. Final thoughts on the public perception of these stars and their future going forward. 7. The Pop Vultures Awards: Who was the MVP? Who won big? Who lost big? Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 8: Stars & social media stupidity - the Ian Fang-CarrieWong and Tosh Zhang sagas 26:09 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The past few weeks have been tumultuous in local entertainment - with the leaks of private and explicit chats between Mediacorp stars Ian Fang and Carrie Wong and the brief tenure of Tosh Zhang as Pink Dot ambassador, who stepped down after his previous homophobic tweets surfaced. Both of these scandals played out on social media - but who played the game the best? Who played it the worst? And at the end of the day - who was the biggest winner? (You'll never guess!) Join the Pop Vultures as they discuss how celebrities navigate social media, using the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong and the Tosh Zhang sagas, as case studies. Here's what they cover: 1. A brief recap of the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong drama and the Tosh Zhang debacle. 2. Celebrities and their right to privacy 3. The nature of social media and its immediacy getting the best of stars - how Boris Lin's replies made everyone look worse. 4. The permanence of social media and what Tosh Zhang did wrong and how it reverberated throughout the LGBTQ community. 5. How Rebecca Lim and Lawrence Wong played the social media game. 6. Final thoughts on the public perception of these stars and their future going forward. 7. The Pop Vultures Awards: Who was the MVP? Who won big? Who lost big? Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures Ep 7: Celebrities caught cheating! How do they recover from extramarital affairs? 22:06 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Hong Kong singer Andy Hui's recent affair with TVB actress Jacqueline Wong - while being married to his superstar wife Sammi Cheng - has dominated headlines in Chinese entertainment for over a week. This recalls some infamous cases of celebrity infidelity: Jackie Chan, Jack Neo, Brad Pitt, Prince Charles and so on. Join the Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo as they spill the tea on famous extramarital affairs and even the occasional love child. They also analyse the tactics celebrities use to ride through scandals of their own making and muse on who the real victims are. Here's what they cover: 1. Why is Andy Hui's extramarital affair such big news? (0.50) 2. Notorious cases of celebrities caught cheating in the East: Jackie Chan's affair with Elaine Ng and his love child Etta Ng, Jack Neo's 2010 affair. And in the West - Jay-Z cheating on Beyonce and how Solange Knowles attacked him (4.25) 3. Women cheating on their partners: Annie Yi cheating on Harlem Yu (8.00) 4. Roadmap for damage control after being caught cheating (8.35) 5. Jack Neo's 2010 affair and how he handled it (10.30) 6. How Asian celebrities vs Hollywood celebrities handle cheating scandals (12.20) 7. Who the real victims of cheating scandals are: - The enduring public shaming of Monica Lewinsky, the White House intern who had an affair with then-US President Bill Clinton (14.27) - Sexism in cheating scandals (15.37) - Kids who get entangled in such scandals such as Etta Ng (16.15) 8. On cheating, marriage and monogamy (17.23) Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 7: Celebrities caught cheating! How do they recover from extramarital affairs? 22:06 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Hong Kong singer Andy Hui's recent affair with TVB actress Jacqueline Wong - while being married to his superstar wife Sammi Cheng - has dominated headlines in Chinese entertainment for over a week. This recalls some infamous cases of celebrity infidelity: Jackie Chan, Jack Neo, Brad Pitt, Prince Charles and so on. Join the Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo as they spill the tea on famous extramarital affairs and even the occasional love child. They also analyse the tactics celebrities use to ride through scandals of their own making and muse on who the real victims are. Here's what they cover: 1. Why is Andy Hui's extramarital affair such big news? (0.50) 2. Notorious cases of celebrities caught cheating in the East: Jackie Chan's affair with Elaine Ng and his love child Etta Ng, Jack Neo's 2010 affair. And in the West - Jay-Z cheating on Beyonce and how Solange Knowles attacked him (4.25) 3. Women cheating on their partners: Annie Yi cheating on Harlem Yu (8.00) 4. Roadmap for damage control after being caught cheating (8.35) 5. Jack Neo's 2010 affair and how he handled it (10.30) 6. How Asian celebrities vs Hollywood celebrities handle cheating scandals (12.20) 7. Who the real victims of cheating scandals are: - The enduring public shaming of Monica Lewinsky, the White House intern who had an affair with then-US President Bill Clinton (14.27) - Sexism in cheating scandals (15.37) - Kids who get entangled in such scandals such as Etta Ng (16.15) 8. On cheating, marriage and monogamy (17.23) Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 6) April 12: Star Awards special! Favourite Channel 8 dramas and their legacy for Singapore TV viewers 30:53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Singapore television's biggest event - the Star Awards - is having its 25th anniversary this year. Take a trip down memory lane as Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo share their favourite local drama moments, iconic theme songs and ridiculous tropes and plot lines. What is the legacy and value of local dramas for Singaporeans? How much did it teach Singaporeans about change as a nation? In an age of Netflix, Youtube and HBO - are local dramas still relevant? Join the Pop Vultures as they cover moments like catching poker cards in the sky, to running down Orchard Road in a bikini! Here's what they cover: Most memorable shows and favourite shows they have watched: The Unbeatables (双天至尊), Golden Pillow (金枕头), Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌), Wok Of Life (福满人间), Stand By Me (家人有约), A Place To Call Home (薯条汉堡青春痘), Darling In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆) Massive productions that once featured almost all local actors: Return Of The Condor Heroes (神雕侠侣), long form drama Holland Village (荷兰村), The Hotel (大酒店) Most memorable television moments: The Champion's (任我遨游) bikini on Orchard Road scene, The Price Of Peace (和平的代价) traumatic rape scene, Ivy Lee (李锦梅) in Angel's Dream (真相) Ridiculous tropes, plot lines and ways to die in local dramas: The Unbeatables, The Reunion (顶天立地) Iconic local drama theme songs such as Mavis Hee's 城里的月光, Power Station's 我吃得起苦. Legacy of local dramas and how it recorded Singapore's rapid change as a nation: Pagers, payphones, old buses and taxis Period dramas set in Singapore and how it made history accessible: The Price of Peace introducing war hero Lim Bo Seng, Singapore as a regional entertainment hub and promoting Chinese culture and language (17:00) The old and new crop of local actors, classic Star Award fashion and moments and the relevance and quality of local dramas going forward Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 6) April 12: Star Awards special! Favourite Channel 8 dramas and their legacy for Singapore TV viewers 30:53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Singapore television's biggest event - the Star Awards - is having its 25th anniversary this year. Take a trip down memory lane as Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo share their favourite local drama moments, iconic theme songs and ridiculous tropes and plot lines. What is the legacy and value of local dramas for Singaporeans? How much did it teach Singaporeans about change as a nation? In an age of Netflix, Youtube and HBO - are local dramas still relevant? Join the Pop Vultures as they cover moments like catching poker cards in the sky, to running down Orchard Road in a bikini! Here's what they cover: Most memorable shows and favourite shows they have watched: The Unbeatables (双天至尊), Golden Pillow (金枕头), Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌), Wok Of Life (福满人间), Stand By Me (家人有约), A Place To Call Home (薯条汉堡青春痘), Darling In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆) Massive productions that once featured almost all local actors: Return Of The Condor Heroes (神雕侠侣), long form drama Holland Village (荷兰村), The Hotel (大酒店) Most memorable television moments: The Champion's (任我遨游) bikini on Orchard Road scene, The Price Of Peace (和平的代价) traumatic rape scene, Ivy Lee (李锦梅) in Angel's Dream (真相) Ridiculous tropes, plot lines and ways to die in local dramas: The Unbeatables, The Reunion (顶天立地) Iconic local drama theme songs such as Mavis Hee's 城里的月光, Power Station's 我吃得起苦. Legacy of local dramas and how it recorded Singapore's rapid change as a nation: Pagers, payphones, old buses and taxis Period dramas set in Singapore and how it made history accessible: The Price of Peace introducing war hero Lim Bo Seng, Singapore as a regional entertainment hub and promoting Chinese culture and language (17:00) The old and new crop of local actors, classic Star Award fashion and moments and the relevance and quality of local dramas going forward Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 5) March 15: How China's crackdown on period dramas has hit TV show Yanxi Palace 22:31 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The Story of Yanxi Palace may have been a huge global hit, but China has now banned such shows from being aired, claiming they distort history and promote decadence and backstabbing, among other things. How much do dramas like Yanxi and Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace stick to fact, and how much is fantasy? Should the crackdown on such shows end, or will they, like the Step Empress Hoifa-Nara, be banished to the cold palace forever? Pop Vultures spill the (Chinese) tea! Here's what they cover: - How big The Story of Yanxi Palace was, and how the state is cracking down on it (0.57) - Reasons why palace period dramas have been banned by the Chinese government (2:25) - Ramifications of the crackdown - reduced production of period pieces (4:20) - How true to history are these dramas? E.g Qianlong's (乾隆皇帝) Step-Empress Hoifa-Nara (继皇后) and her downfall (4:55) - Ridiculous portrayal of medical treatments (fertility soups?) and science (blood-mixing as paternity tests 滴血认亲) in palace intrigue dramas (6:49) - Real-life events that seem too dramatic to be true (Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后 VS Concubine Zhen 珍妃) (9:52) - Palace intrigue dramas' attention to detail in fashion and accessories such as a pearl-encrusted cape (云肩) that Noble Consort Gao wears, and why such details are close to history (12:20) - Why are there so many dramas about the Qing Dynasty (清朝)? (15:03) - Our thoughts on the censorship and increasingly tight ban on period dramas and why it's a bad move (17:03) Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 5) March 15: How China's crackdown on period dramas has hit TV show Yanxi Palace 22:31 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The Story of Yanxi Palace may have been a huge global hit, but China has now banned such shows from being aired, claiming they distort history and promote decadence and backstabbing, among other things. How much do dramas like Yanxi and Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace stick to fact, and how much is fantasy? Should the crackdown on such shows end, or will they, like the Step Empress Hoifa-Nara, be banished to the cold palace forever? Pop Vultures spill the (Chinese) tea! Here's what they cover: - How big The Story of Yanxi Palace was, and how the state is cracking down on it (0.57) - Reasons why palace period dramas have been banned by the Chinese government (2:25) - Ramifications of the crackdown - reduced production of period pieces (4:20) - How true to history are these dramas? E.g Qianlong's (乾隆皇帝) Step-Empress Hoifa-Nara (继皇后) and her downfall (4:55) - Ridiculous portrayal of medical treatments (fertility soups?) and science (blood-mixing as paternity tests 滴血认亲) in palace intrigue dramas (6:49) - Real-life events that seem too dramatic to be true (Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后 VS Concubine Zhen 珍妃) (9:52) - Palace intrigue dramas' attention to detail in fashion and accessories such as a pearl-encrusted cape (云肩) that Noble Consort Gao wears, and why such details are close to history (12:20) - Why are there so many dramas about the Qing Dynasty (清朝)? (15:03) - Our thoughts on the censorship and increasingly tight ban on period dramas and why it's a bad move (17:03) Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 4) March 15: Is it over for the career of scandal-hit Seungri and the legacy of Michael Jackson? 18:28 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. K-pop idol Seungri of boyband Big Bang has quit showbiz amid snowballing allegations that of bribery and illegal sex videos. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, many are re-examining their understanding of the late superstar Michael Jackson and his legacy following the documentary Leaving Neverland which resurfaces the rumours of Jackson's alleged paedophilia and sexual assault on children. This week, Pop Vultures' hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tackle both celebrity scandals - giving a brief rundown of what has transpired, whether stars or their enduring legacies can bounce back and be restored to fame following such scandals and whether it is possible for fans to separate the work of an artist from their personal lives. Is it possible to still love and listen to Jackson's Smooth Criminal? In the event that Big Bang comes back as a five-person group, should they be supported? Find out what Jan and Sam Jo think. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 4) March 15: Is it over for the career of scandal-hit Seungri and the legacy of Michael Jackson? 18:28 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. K-pop idol Seungri of boyband Big Bang has quit showbiz amid snowballing allegations that of bribery and illegal sex videos. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, many are re-examining their understanding of the late superstar Michael Jackson and his legacy following the documentary Leaving Neverland which resurfaces the rumours of Jackson's alleged paedophilia and sexual assault on children. This week, Pop Vultures' hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tackle both celebrity scandals - giving a brief rundown of what has transpired, whether stars or their enduring legacies can bounce back and be restored to fame following such scandals and whether it is possible for fans to separate the work of an artist from their personal lives. Is it possible to still love and listen to Jackson's Smooth Criminal? In the event that Big Bang comes back as a five-person group, should they be supported? Find out what Jan and Sam Jo think. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 3) March 7: Arashi, J-pop and its influence on Asian entertainment 30:08 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Find out how J-pop first influenced Asian music. J-pop boyband Arashi announced in January that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2020. The 20-year-old boyband's announcement became worldwide trending news even in an era where J-pop has faded in popularity globally. In this podcast, Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite a special guest - fellow ST journalist and J-pop fan Cheryl Teh - to talk about Arashi, their impending hiatus and the enduring influence of Japanese boybands and J-pop (Ayumi Hamasaki! Namie Amuro! Utada Hikaru! Shonentai!) on the entire Asian music industry. Here's what they cover: - Introduction on Arashi and Hana Yori Dango (2.50) - Arashi's announcement on their 2020 hiatus (4:00) - Arashi's Hawaii debut and their rise to become national idols (5:13) - The Johnny and Associates boyband model, its history and its rules (9:18) - Japan's strong physical album sales and how that has influenced the J-pop industry (11:55) - The invention of the Asian boyband, Shonentai and Little Tigers （小虎队） (14:00) - The idea of the bishonen or the pretty boy (14:45) - Why the Japanese music industry matured early and how different J-pop artists influenced Asian music (18:15) - Pop Vultures' favourite Japanese songs (24:40) Jan's picks: Arashi's Love (2013) album, Utada Hikaru's Hanataba Wo Kimi Ni, Yonezu Kenshi's Lemon Cheryl's picks: BTS' Jungkook's cover of Lemon, Saruganseki's Shiroi Kumo No You Ni, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's Ponponpon, Koji Wada's Butterfly which was Digimon's theme song Join us as we surf the J-wave! Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 3) March 7: Arashi, J-pop and its influence on Asian entertainment 30:08 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Find out how J-pop first influenced Asian music. J-pop boyband Arashi announced in January that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2020. The 20-year-old boyband's announcement became worldwide trending news even in an era where J-pop has faded in popularity globally. In this podcast, Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite a special guest - fellow ST journalist and J-pop fan Cheryl Teh - to talk about Arashi, their impending hiatus and the enduring influence of Japanese boybands and J-pop (Ayumi Hamasaki! Namie Amuro! Utada Hikaru! Shonentai!) on the entire Asian music industry. Here's what they cover: - Introduction on Arashi and Hana Yori Dango (2.50) - Arashi's announcement on their 2020 hiatus (4:00) - Arashi's Hawaii debut and their rise to become national idols (5:13) - The Johnny and Associates boyband model, its history and its rules (9:18) - Japan's strong physical album sales and how that has influenced the J-pop industry (11:55) - The invention of the Asian boyband, Shonentai and Little Tigers （小虎队） (14:00) - The idea of the bishonen or the pretty boy (14:45) - Why the Japanese music industry matured early and how different J-pop artists influenced Asian music (18:15) - Pop Vultures' favourite Japanese songs (24:40) Jan's picks: Arashi's Love (2013) album, Utada Hikaru's Hanataba Wo Kimi Ni, Yonezu Kenshi's Lemon Cheryl's picks: BTS' Jungkook's cover of Lemon, Saruganseki's Shiroi Kumo No You Ni, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's Ponponpon, Koji Wada's Butterfly which was Digimon's theme song Join us as we surf the J-wave! Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Season 1: Ep 2 (Feb 20) - The sport of winning an Oscar 27.41 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The film awards season is coming to an end! After a string of film awards like the Golden Globes, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), the 91st Academy Awards - better known as the Oscars - is finally happening on Feb 24 (Sunday). In this podcast, Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dive deep into what actually goes behind winning an Oscar. Sadly, it's not just about how good you are. Here's what they cover: - History of the Oscars (0:32) - The make-up of Oscar voters and how they can completely skip watching nominated films or have existing biases (3:00) - The sport of modern day Oscar campaigning, the clean and dirty tactics involved and how it ties in with Hollywood's most hated man, Harvey Weinstein (6:32) - Famous upsets at the Oscars (18:25) - How this year's campaigns are shaping up (22:07) Join us as we explore the politics behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest night. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Pop Vultures Season 1: Ep 2 (Feb 20) - The sport of winning an Oscar 27.41 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The film awards season is coming to an end! After a string of film awards like the Golden Globes, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), the 91st Academy Awards - better known as the Oscars - is finally happening on Feb 24 (Sunday). In this podcast, Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dive deep into what actually goes behind winning an Oscar. Sadly, it's not just about how good you are. Here's what they cover: - History of the Oscars (0:32) - The make-up of Oscar voters and how they can completely skip watching nominated films or have existing biases (3:00) - The sport of modern day Oscar campaigning, the clean and dirty tactics involved and how it ties in with Hollywood's most hated man, Harvey Weinstein (6:32) - Famous upsets at the Oscars (18:25) - How this year's campaigns are shaping up (22:07) Join us as we explore the politics behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest night. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 1: Diving into the history and evolution of K-pop 34.53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. South Korean boyband BTS recently became the first K-pop group to present at the Grammys. How did they, K-pop and the bigger Hallyu wave become a multi-billion dollar industry and a global phenomenon? The Straits Times' Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tumble down the rabbit hole to tell you all about how K-pop began with one poorly rated song in a 1992 talent show, its evolution since and the dark side to the glamour and glitz of K-pop. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Vultures Ep 1: Diving into the history and evolution of K-pop 34.53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. South Korean boyband BTS recently became the first K-pop group to present at the Grammys. How did they, K-pop and the bigger Hallyu wave become a multi-billion dollar industry and a global phenomenon? The Straits Times' Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tumble down the rabbit hole to tell you all about how K-pop began with one poorly rated song in a 1992 talent show, its evolution since and the dark side to the glamour and glitz of K-pop. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sg yeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts
The Pop Vultures have finally arrived at journey's end – Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The epic conclusion to the Rings trilogy ups the ante in terms of scale and heart... and bucks the trend of having just one ending by adding nine more. Join the Vultures as they discuss this Oscar-winning fan favorite — highlighting what works, what misses the mark, and where they place it in the ranking of the three films. My friends, you bow for no podcast.
The Pop Vultures have finally arrived at journey's end – Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The epic conclusion to the Rings trilogy ups the ante in terms of scale and heart... and bucks the trend of having just one ending by adding nine more. Join the Vultures as they discuss this Oscar-winning fan favorite — highlighting what works, what misses the mark, and where they place it in the ranking of the three films. My friends, you bow for no podcast.
Who drew the dicks? Who is the Turd Burglar? These are some of the most important questions of our time. American Vandal is a Netflix true crime mockumentary series in its second season. In this Scraps, the Pop Vultures delve into the seedy world of dick jokes and poop humor to get to the bottom of why this crass mockumentary delivers the twists and turns with laughs and humanity. Grab some lemonade and join us!
Who drew the dicks? Who is the Turd Burglar? These are some of the most important questions of our time. American Vandal is a Netflix true crime mockumentary series in its second season. In this Scraps, the Pop Vultures delve into the seedy world of dick jokes and poop humor to get to the bottom of why this crass mockumentary delivers the twists and turns with laughs and humanity. Grab some lemonade and join us!
Pop quiz, hot shots! In this scraps episode the Vultures take on their first ever Pop Quiz, in which they respond to listener-submitted questions from Instagram. Join the conversation and answer these questions along with the Pop Vultures. Follow us @popvultures on Instagram to participate in the next Pop Quiz, and we'll give you a shout-out on the episode – anything goes!
Pop quiz, hot shots! In this scraps episode the Vultures take on their first ever Pop Quiz, in which they respond to listener-submitted questions from Instagram. Join the conversation and answer these questions along with the Pop Vultures. Follow us @popvultures on Instagram to participate in the next Pop Quiz, and we'll give you a shout-out on the episode – anything goes!
The Pop Vultures are turning one! Eli, Chris, and Pat answer eleven questions in an attempt to reflect on their first year of podcasting, what the future may hold, and their gratitude toward the ever growing Pop Vultures community. Join us as we celebrate a year of talking movies with some hot giveaways... and maybe even a few laughs.
The Pop Vultures are turning one! Eli, Chris, and Pat answer eleven questions in an attempt to reflect on their first year of podcasting, what the future may hold, and their gratitude toward the ever growing Pop Vultures community. Join us as we celebrate a year of talking movies with some hot giveaways... and maybe even a few laughs.
Happy New Year everyone! In this episode the Pop Vultures take a look back at some of the major trends in pop culture in 2017 – despite our best efforts, Star Wars comes up again. We also take a peek at what the Vultures have in store for 2018.
Happy New Year everyone! In this episode the Pop Vultures take a look back at some of the major trends in pop culture in 2017 – despite our best efforts, Star Wars comes up again. We also take a peek at what the Vultures have in store for 2018.
For those who celebrate Christmas the holiday comes with a bevy of traditions, not the least of which are the movies we watch to get in the holiday spirit. Everyone has their favorite from the ultra classics, to something a little more Die Hard. Listen as the Vultures share a selection of their favorite Christmas movies, drink enough spiked egg nog to kill a small horse, and argue over the merits of A Christmas Story. From the Pop Vultures to you, Happy Holidays, and yippee-ki-yay motherf**kers.
For those who celebrate Christmas the holiday comes with a bevy of traditions, not the least of which are the movies we watch to get in the holiday spirit. Everyone has their favorite from the ultra classics, to something a little more Die Hard. Listen as the Vultures share a selection of their favorite Christmas movies, drink enough spiked egg nog to kill a small horse, and argue over the merits of A Christmas Story. From the Pop Vultures to you, Happy Holidays, and yippee-ki-yay motherf**kers.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... the iconic words that precede the epic adventures many of us started as children. Those adventures continue this week with the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. With the growing anticipation for the new film, the Pop Vultures use this episode to reflect on Star Wars as a series films, a modern mythology, and its cultural importance as a shared history.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... the iconic words that precede the epic adventures many of us started as children. Those adventures continue this week with the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. With the growing anticipation for the new film, the Pop Vultures use this episode to reflect on Star Wars as a series films, a modern mythology, and its cultural importance as a shared history.
Everyone loves The Ministry of Silly Walks, the Parrot sketch, and the Black Knight getting delimbed — but Monty Python's Life of Brian is not only their most thoughtful, intelligent, and complete film, but also their most divisive work.The Pop Vultures discuss Monty Python, Life of Brian, the high art of silliness, seeing John Cleese in person, and why nothing should be taboo in film. Then again don't listen to us, you don't need to follow anybody! You've got to think for yourselves! You're all individuals!
Everyone loves The Ministry of Silly Walks, the Parrot sketch, and the Black Knight getting delimbed — but Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not only their most thoughtful, intelligent, and complete film, but also their most divisive work. The Pop Vultures discuss Monty Python, Life of Brian, the high art of silliness, seeing John Cleese in person, and why nothing should be taboo in film. Then again don’t listen to us, you don’t need to follow anybody! You’ve got to think for yourselves! You’re all individuals!
Modern film criticism has largely been distilled down to thumbs, stars, and percentages of freshness. So what's the point of modern film criticism? Is it to direct the viewer toward the box office with as little information as possible, reinforce and push good filmmaking, or to make money? The Pop Vultures discuss the current state of film criticism – the good, the bad, and the certified douchey.
Modern film criticism has largely been distilled down to thumbs, stars, and percentages of freshness. So what’s the point of modern film criticism? Is it to direct the viewer toward the box office with as little information as possible, reinforce and push good filmmaking, or to make money? The Pop Vultures discuss the current state of film criticism – the good, the bad, and the certified douchey.
With seventeen movies and more on the way, no real failures, and over $13 billion dollars in worldwide box-office grosses, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated blockbuster filmmaking for the last decade. The MCU's success has had a clear impact on big Hollywood productions, changing not only what gets made, but how things are made. These movies, to a large extent, are determining audience tastes. The Pop Vultures assemble to discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe and seek to determine what we should demand from our popcorn movies.
With seventeen movies and more on the way, no real failures, and over $13 billion dollars in worldwide box-office grosses, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated blockbuster filmmaking for the last decade. The MCU’s success has had a clear impact on big Hollywood productions, changing not only what gets made, but how things are made. These movies, to a large extent, are determining audience tastes. The Pop Vultures assemble to discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe and seek to determine what we should demand from our popcorn movies.
On this week's episode, Clay and Corey continue to expect more from American Horror Story Cult. This week is Episode 5, titled "Holes." And they don't mean plot holes. We also cover Star Trek Discovery Episode 3, titled "Context is for Kings." This show continues to bring Corey more and more on-board the Star Trek fandom train. We also talk about some friends of our: The Pop Vultures. We love these guys, go check them out at https://popvultures.xyz
IT (2017) is now the most successful horror movie of all time. How could the Pop Vultures not talk about... IT? Eli, Chris, and Pat also touch on the new Star Trek Discovery series and The Orville, while Eli commits a nerd sin of epic proportions. Let's get scrappy!
IT (2017) is now the most successful horror movie of all time. How could the Pop Vultures not talk about... IT? Eli, Chris, and Pat also touch on the new Star Trek Discovery series and The Orville, while Eli commits a nerd sin of epic proportions. Let's get scrappy!
In 1941, Orson Welles released his first film at the age of 25. Since then, Citizen Kane has been shunned, rediscovered, embraced, and lauded as one of the greatest films ever made. In this second episode of Pop Vultures, Chris, Eli, and Pat discuss what makes Citizen Kane so damn good, and debate why a growing number of people have written the film off.We'll cover the groundbreaking technical aspects, the storied feud between Welles and William Randolph Hearst, as well as the influence the film has had on modern cinema. So join us as we take a trip to Xanadu and attempt to unravel the mystery of America's Kubla Khan – Charles Foster Kane.
In 1941, Orson Welles released his first film at the age of 25. Since then, Citizen Kane has been shunned, rediscovered, embraced, and lauded as one of the greatest films ever made. In this second episode of Pop Vultures, Chris, Eli, and Pat discuss what makes Citizen Kane so damn good, and debate why a growing number of people have written the film off. We'll cover the groundbreaking technical aspects, the storied feud between Welles and William Randolph Hearst, as well as the influence the film has had on modern cinema. So join us as we take a trip to Xanadu and attempt to unravel the mystery of America's Kubla Khan – Charles Foster Kane.
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