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Pop Culture Confidential

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Pop culture conversations with today"s innovators, entertainers and newsmakers - podcast hosted by Christina Jeurling Birro.

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41:58

Epi 196 Alicia Vikander 'The Glorias', playing icon...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/09/21

“I thought a lot about growing up, about finding your own voice, who you are, what you want to do and the struggle of getting there!” We are replaying our interview with actor Alicia Vikander, from this spring, ahead of the premiere of her new film ‘The Glorias’ on Sep 30th (Amazon Prime) We are thrilled to bring you this special and personal conversation with actor Alicia Vikander! She talks to us about starring as feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the upcoming film ‘The Glorias’ (directed by Julie

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43:25

Epi 195 Madonna's biopic! Film festivals! Oscar race!...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/09/15

Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch.com is back to fill us in on all the movie news! What do we know about Madonna’s biopic? Venice just pulled off the first in-person festival of the season and ‘Nomadland’, ‘One Night in Miami’ and ‘Ammonite’ were the talk of the fest! Netflix has major Oscar buzz with movies like Fincher’s ‘Mank’ and Sorkins ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7” + the Academy’s new inclusivity rules! All you need to know on Pop Culture Confidential! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:05

Episode 194: Our HUGE 2020 Emmy predictions show!...

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2020/09/10

Critic Thelma Adams (The NY Times, Variety, expert at Gold Derby) joins us to help you get your ballots ready! It’s our ultimate Emmy predictions show 2020! Who will take the gold? Will Succession win Drama? Will Schitt’s Creek sweep Comedy? Is it the watchmen’s night? Plus what can we expect from the telecast itself during these Corona times? A huge live show with a tremendously ambitious plan. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:01

Episode 193: Cynthia Nixon ('Ratched')

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/09/03

So happy to have actor and activist Cynthia Nixon back with us on Pop Culture Confidential! Since we last spoke Ms Nixon has run for Governor of New York and is now starring in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Netflix show ‘Ratched’. Here Nixon plays opposite Sarah Paulson in the series which tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched, the iconic character we know from “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. We got the chance to talk to Nixon about how this series shows women's power in an era where

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55:28

Episode 192: It's the HUGE 'Tenet' discussion...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/08/28

Film writer and critic John Bleasdale (The Guardian, The Independent, Sight & Sound) joins us for an in-depth, funny, surprising, analysing discussion on Christopher Nolans ‘Tenet’. With SPOILERS!! ‘Tenet’ is finally being released (in some territories) to theatres this week, after months of speculation as to what was possible during the pandemic. The industry has been asking, can Nolan save cinema? Let’s see. Join us as we enter the time bending world of Christopher Nolan! Learn more about your

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24:29

Epi 191: Professor Lilly Goren on Senator Kamala...

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2020/08/17

“I want to be the last voice in the room” A partnership, is what Senator Kamala Harris told Joe Biden that she wanted before he announced her as his choice for Vice Presidential running mate. Professor Lilly Goren joins us to talk about Sen Kamala Harris, some history of the vice presidency and a look at this pop cultural moment in politics. And Maya Rudolph as Senator Harris, of course! Dr Goren is a professor of political science and global studies at Carroll University. Her research includes

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38:11

190: Mulan to Disney+, Venice line up,Netflix Oscar...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/08/11

Erik Anderson, editor-in-chief at AwardsWatch joins us with the latest and best industry news: Mulan’s move to Disney+, Venice film festivals excellent line up of female directors, is Netflix leading the Oscar race? and more! Plus Christina is loving HBO’s upcoming Lovecraft Country and we’re both so excited for Judas and the Black Messiah. Listen now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:40

Episode 189: Danny Trejo 'Inmate #1: The Rise of...

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2020/08/05

DANNY TREJO, the legend, on Pop Culture Confidential! Mr Trejo talks to us about his story, from a life of crime to hard prison time at San Quentin and Folsom prisons. How he turned his life around and how a promise to always help others led him to his massive Hollywood career with over 350 credits to his name! His films include ‘Heat’, ‘Machete’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Spy Kids’. The new documentary “Inmate #1, The Rise of Danny Trejo’ is streaming now. His new cookbook is “Trejos Tacos:

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34:28

Epi 188: Tenet! #FreeBritney.Great docs 2020. All the...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/07/22

We love it when Erik Anderson (Editor-in-Chief of Awardswatch.com) joins us to talk about all the latest news! This week we talk about Christopher Nolans ’Tenet’, cancelled premieres and possible international release. And it’s a great year for documentaries: we talk about a few that have really moved us: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’, ‘Disclosure’ and ‘Welcome to Chechnya’. PLUS what going on with celebrities in quarantine? We we wonder about the #FreeBritney movement and Will Smith and Jada

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60:59

Episode 187: Brian Cox "Succession"

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2020/07/13

An exclusive hour with actor Brian Cox! Mr Cox joins us to talk about his incredible portrayal of Logan Roy on HBO’s Succession, who he jokingly calls his “evil twin”. We go deep into the making of the show, his thoughts on Logans motivations, emotional scenes with Jeremy Strong and much more. Plus Mr Cox childhood, background and prolific career in roles such as Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter and Robert McKee in Adaptation. And of course what he knows about Succession season 3! Learn more about your

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46:04

Episode 186: Director Sam Feder 'Disclosure: Trans...

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2020/07/10

Director Sam Feder joins us to talk about his critically acclaimed documentary 'DISCLOSURE: Trans Lives on Screen', streaming now on Netflix! The doc looks at transgender representations in film, television and media through interviews with trans actors, artists and activists including Laverne Cox, Lilly Wachowski, Yance Ford, Jen Richards and Chaz Bono. A history filled with with stereotypes, tropes, heartbreak, bravery, and progress Sam Feder talks to Christina about trans representation

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33:24

Episode 185: Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch. Oscar news +...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/06/25

Erik Anderson, chief editor of Awardswatch.com, joins us again to bring us up to date on the ever changing industry news, the Oscar date changes and new rules. Plus some of the summers hottest movie premieres: Da 5 Bloods, Shirley and The King of Staten Island. And what’s going on with Chris Nolans Tenet? All this and more, listen now! Erik Anderson twitter @awards_watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:46

Episode 184: Host and author Padma Lakshmi 'Taste...

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2020/06/16

Award winning host, author and executive producer Padma Lakshmi joins us this week! We talk about her excellent new documentary series 'Taste the Nation' (Hulu). Here she takes us on a journey across the US exploring the diverse food culture of various immigrant groups the shape America. Padma Lakshmi also talks to us about her own story, her mother who left India for NYC and how this has shaped her, living an honest life, Top Chef and so much more. Join us! Taste the Nation premiers on Hulu ,

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33:44

Epi 183: Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This) on...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/06/11

We are thrilled to welcome Karina Longworth to the show! Longworth is the creator and host of the now iconic podcast 'You Must Remember This'. Her excellent new season is called ‘Polly Platt, The Invisible Woman’ about the interesting and huge life of the Oscar nominated production designer, writer and producer Polly Platt. In our interview we talk about Polly Platt’s unfinished memoir, Platt’s marriage to and collaboration with Peter Bogdanovich, who had an affair with Cybill Sheperd during the

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50:22

Epi 182: Author/Media analyst Eric Deggans " Why the...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/06/03

Eric Deggans, media analyst (NPR/NBC) and author of ‘Race-Baiter: How The Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation’ joins us to talk about yet another case of police brutality that has shocked the world, Trumps response and a system that allows for racism and violence to keep happening. You will find Mr Deggans article “A Tale of Two Videos: Why the Images of George Floyd Dying Broke the Nation” here; https://ericdeggans.tumblr.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:20

Episode 181: 2020 summer movie preview! What to...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/05/21

Erik Anderson, chief editor of Awardswatch.com, joins us for a summer movie preview! 2020, a very uncertain summer in the midst of the Corona pandemic BUT hopefully it can bring us a whole bunch of interesting and anticipated movies, both to VOD and in theaters! Will Christopher Nolan save the summer by being the first to open wide on July 17th? Spike Lee's trailer for Da 5 Bloods looks great! The Hamilton movie out a full year early. What can we expect to see, what will be pushed. And what about

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41:29

Episode 180: Director Lenny Abrahamson "Normal People"

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/05/12

This week, Oscar nominated director and executive producer Lenny Abrahamson (Frank, Room, The Little Stranger) joins us to talk about his critically acclaimed and audience beloved series Normal People, an adaptation of the Sally Rooney novel. We talk about young love, sexual consent, the intimacy between the characters , the controversy, a possible continuation of Marianne and Connell's story and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:11

Episode 179: John Turturro "The Jesus Rolls"

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/05/06

The man, the myth, The Jesus! Actor/writer/director John Turturro joins us to talk about his new movie ‘The Jesus Rolls’! As well as creating the iconic character with the Coen brothers, about the underachievers, the dreamers, the ‘passione’ and so much more. From 'Do the Right Thing' ,'Barton Fink', to 'Quiz Show’ and 'The Big Lebowski’ Mr Turturro has brought to life some of the most memorable characters in cinema history. On TV he starred in 'The Night Of 'and most recently as

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26:14

Episode 178: Screenwriter Jack Thorne ( Netflix 'The...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/05/04

Screenwriter, playwright and five time BAFTA award winner Jack Thorne joins us to talk about his new Netflix series ‘The Eddy’, directed by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle. Also, how E.T. impacted his writing and life, writing the smash hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for the stage, his process, crossing all genres, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 177: A special update! Big changes at the...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2020/05/01

Erik Anderson, editor-in-chief of Awardswatch.com, joins us for a special update and a break down of the new rules presented by the Academy! This Oscar year the Academy will allow VOD releases to qualify while major theaters are closed, they are changing the rules on awards campaigning, combining the two sound categories and more! Listen now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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