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School of Pop

Welcome to School of Pop, where curiosity meets pop culture! Join Katrina Monroe, your host and study buddy, as she explores the stories, trends, and cultural shifts that define entertainment. Each "semester" takes a deep dive into a new "course", featuring interviews with experts, industry professionals, and passionate fans. This season, we"re exploring the ethics of fan culture, unpacking the behaviors, boundaries, and unspoken rules that shape modern fandoms. New episodes drop every Tuesday,

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00:39:41

Ranking Ariana Grande Albums

School of Pop ·

2024/03/19

In this episode of the Fan Fave podcast, host Katrina takes a look at all seven studio albums released by Ariana Grande and attempts to rank them based on her favorite songs. This episode is a celebration of our favorite pop girl’s discography so join in on the fun! Katrina also shares responses from Arianators who shared what their favorite Ariana album was.Pop Recap topics include: FILM SNL 1975 Update Casting news: Noah Baumbach’s new Netflix movie and the Cat in the Hat remake New

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01:04:20

Oscars Recap

School of Pop ·

2024/03/12

In this episode of Fan Fave, we talk all about the biggest moments of this year’s Academy Awards. I’ve also watched all ten Best Picture nominations so I’ll be talking through my thoughts on them to determine if the awards given out were deserved or if others were snubbed. Pop Recap topics include: FILM Kung Fu Panda 4 Inside Out 2 Now You See Me 3 Austin Butler's Elvis in Timothee Chalamet's Bob Dylan Biopic The Idea of You THEATER Spamalot and Days of Wine and Roses are closing Othello

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00:58:35

No Gatekeeping: Broadway on a Budget

School of Pop ·

2024/03/05

Today is the start of another brand new series for the Fan Fave podcast, called No Gatekeeping! This series is my way of helping out my fellow fans of pop culture experience all of the fun in the pop culture world by sharing everything I know about how to do a certain thing. Today's episode is all about how to get cheap Broadway tickets! I explain how rush and lottery works, and I do a huge rundown of all the ticket deals that I know so that you can see one of the many new shows opening this

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00:54:17

The Fifth Harmony Renaissance

School of Pop ·

2024/02/27

We're taking a trip down memory lane! Everyone is talking about Fifth Harmony again, and as a former 5H fan, Katrina is talking all about the iconic girl group in this episode. From their music to their concerts, Katrina shares her favorite Fifth Harmony memories. Also discussed are the solo careers of each individual member, from Camila Cabello to Normani, who just announced her debut album!Pop Recap topics include: Film Challengers trailer Snack Shack trailer Beatles biopics Theater Water

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01:15:10

Full-Time Fan: Katrina

School of Pop ·

2024/02/20

Fan Fave is launching a brand new series! Full-Time Fan spotlights fans who turned their passion for pop culture into successful professional careers. Over the weekend, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers both celebrated their 10 year anniversaries, and I realized that I never really took the time to share more about my experiences interning for NBC and The Tonight Show. I figured now would be a great time to launch this series and do just that, since I am a prime

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01:26:24

Romance Across Genres

School of Pop ·

2024/02/13

In this special Valentine's Day episode of Fan Fave, host Katrina takes a look at some of the most iconic romance movies, across all genres - drama, comedy, musical, action, and horror (yes, horror). Pop Recap topics include: The Super Bowl The Game My disappointment for the 49ers loss The Halftime Usher!!! The Commercials New Beyoncé music Deadpool and Wolverine Wicked Trailer Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Twisters Trailer Ben Affleck and Dunkin' Michael

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00:53:14

Top 10 Super Bowl Halftimes of the 21st Century

School of Pop ·

2024/02/09

For this episode of Fan Fave, host Katrina watched every single Super Bowl halftime performance from 2000-2023 and created a ranking of what she believes are the top 10 shows of this century. Listen to the episode to hear Katrina's rankings, with plenty of fun facts about music's biggest stage along the way.

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01:08:52

Pop Culture Lately...

School of Pop ·

2024/02/06

Welcome to the season three premiere of the Fan Fave podcast! Today's episode is an extended Pop Recap of all of the trending topics and events that have happened since we last spoke in December. Topics include: Movies SNL 1975 Barbie Oscar Snubs Theater Purple Rain Musical Derek Klena in Moulin Rouge Beauty and the Beast 30th Anniversary Tour Television After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson The Bachelor Season 28 Wizards of Waverly Place Revival Music 66th Annual Grammy

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01:25:48

Fan Favorites of 2023

School of Pop ·

2023/12/26

In the Season Two finale of the Fan Fave podcast, host Katrina recaps the year of 2023 in pop culture. She shares her personal favorite memories from this year, including taking a graduation pic with the Jonas Brothers, attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and going to Disney World. Katrina also breaks down her favorite moments and disappointments in music, film, television, and theater from 2023. Plus, she shares what pop culture things to look forward to in the new year!

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01:05:52

Tis the Season: Holiday Playlist

School of Pop ·

2023/12/05

In this Fan Fave Holiday Special, Katrina shares her favorite holiday music, movies, tv shows, and special events! Plus, a Pop Recap about seeing Diana Ross and the Jonas Brothers in concert, MJ on Broadway, and more!

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00:32:07

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Experience

School of Pop ·

2023/11/15

It's that time of the year! Join Fan Fave host Katrina in a discussion all about the joy and cheer of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! As a 2x balloon handler in the parade, Katrina will talk all about her experience, as well as the history and legacy of the NYC holiday celebration. Plus, a Pop Recap celebrating the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike! And thoughts on the 67th Grammy Awards nominations, the upcoming Mean Girls movie musical, Love Island Games, the 2024 Met Gala theme, the Six

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00:26:40

The Musicals of Oz

School of Pop ·

2023/10/31

In this episode of Fan Fave, we dive into the magical world of Oz! Learn about the history and legacy of two hit musicals - Wicked (celebrating 20 years) and The Wiz (celebrating 50 years)! Your host Katrina will also share her thoughts as she recently attended the brand new Broadway bound tour production of The Wiz. Plus, a Pop Recap featuring thoughts on the brand new Milli Vanilli documentary, the upcoming revival of Cabaret, Katrina's favorite Halloween memories, and more!

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00:48:00

Fan Fave Stories: Attending SNL

School of Pop ·

2023/10/22

This bonus story time special Fan Fave episode is a follow-up to this week's episode about how to get tickets to Saturday Night Live! In this episode, host Katrina tells her experiences attending seven different episodes of Season 48 of the show. Episodes talked about: - Keke Palmer/SZA - Steve Martin & Martin Short/Brandi Carlile - Austin Butler/Lizzo - Michael B. Jordan/Lil Baby - Woody Harrelson/Jack White - Quinta Brunson/Lil Yachty - Molly Shannon/Jonas Brothers

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00:41:34

Live from 49 W 49th Street: How to Get SNL Tickets

School of Pop ·

2023/10/17

Fan Fave host Katrina breaks down how you can get tickets to see the late night comedy show Saturday Night Live! As someone who has successfully done the SNL standby line seven times, Katrina shares all her tips and tricks to help you get in. Plus, a Pop Recap featuring Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour movie, a countdown of Katrina's favorite "spooky" Broadway shows, and more!

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00:29:15

The Write Fight: The 2023 WGA Strike

School of Pop ·

2023/10/03

Join Fan Fave host Katrina as she recaps what led to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, how it came to an end, and what it means for the future of the entertainment industry. Plus, a Pop Recap that includes thoughts on Broadway's new Spamalot casting announcement, this year's Jingle Ball lineup, Ben Schwartz & Friends, and all things Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

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00:29:20

Roaring with Flavor: The Allure of Rainforest Cafe &...

School of Pop ·

2023/09/19

Fan Fave host Katrina discusses the history and fun of the themed entertainment restaurants Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex Cafe! Plus, a Pop Recap including thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts, the 2023 VMAs, Deion Sanders, and that very fun celebrity Ebay auction from the Union Solidarity Coalition.

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00:29:21

Quests, Penguins, and Monsters: Tracing the Timeline...

School of Pop ·

2023/09/05

Fan Fave host Katrina does a deep dive into the history of three popular childhood web games: Moshi Monsters, Club Penguin, and Poptropica! Plus, a Pop Recap about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie, most anticipated Broadway shows for the Fall, The Golden Bachelor, and more!

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00:36:27

Everybody Sings: From Teen Screens to the Pop Scene

School of Pop ·

2023/08/22

In this episode of Fan Fave, Katrina does a deep dive into the captivating journeys of three powerhouse artists who skyrocketed to fame through Disney Channel: Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato. Plus: A Pop Recap where Katrina talks about 1989 Taylor's Version, getting tickets to the Eras Tour, seeing Moulin Rouge on tour, and more!

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00:47:52

Concert Comeback: Unraveling the State of Live Music...

School of Pop ·

2023/08/08

In this episode, we discuss the experience and magic of going to a concert from start to finish. Hear from fans as we spotlight some of the biggest names in music, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Harry Styles to understand how they've redefined the concert experience.

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00:16:36

Welcome Back to Fan Fave

School of Pop ·

2023/08/01

The Fan Fave podcast is back! In this episode, hear from your host Katrina about what she's been up to in the pop culture world, from meeting the Jonas Brothers to seeing Taylor Swift in concert.

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