PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
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#JusticeForGlitter PART 4 ft Craig Seymour ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E28
Season 2 · Episode 28
Thursday, September 19, 2024 • Duration 01:08:40
#JusticeForGlitter PART 4 ft Craig Seymour ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E28
The continuation of the most COMPELLING two hour interview PenPop’s hosts have had, Ary and Dante expand the conversation of Mariah Carey’s CULT CLASSIC film and album, Glitter (2001) with author, writer, critic, and podcast host Craig Seymour!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
Craig Seymour has been a music critic for 25+ years and is the author of several books including: Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross, Who's Your Daddy?, and All I Could Bare: My Life in D.C. Gay Strip Clubs.
They have been featured in various publications such as The Washington Post, Vibe, Entertainment Weekly, Spin, the New York Times, NPR, Hits Daily Double, and is the host of the podcast Craig’s Pop Life. Craig has served as a pop music critic for The Buffalo News and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland.
As well as having interviewed icons such as Luther Vandross, Destiny’s Child, Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Cher, Chaka Khan, Rick James, Etta James, Dolly Parton, and other music royalty.
They are also the voice behind the INFAMOUS off the record + full interview with the Songbird Supreme herself for Vibe Magazine for Rainbow (1999) that has captivated the #Lambily for decades!
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#JusticeForGlitter PART 3 ft Craig Seymour ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E27
Season 2 · Episode 27
Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 01:03:39
#JusticeForGlitter PART 3 ft Craig Seymour ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E27
In the most COMPELLING two hour interview they’ve had the privilege of partaking in, hosts Ary and Dante expand the conversation of Mariah Carey’s CULT CLASSIC film and album, Glitter (2001) with author, writer, critic, and podcast host Craig Seymour!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
Craig Seymour has been a music critic for 25+ years and is the author of several books including: Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross, Who's Your Daddy?, and All I Could Bare: My Life in D.C. Gay Strip Clubs.
They have been featured in various publications such as The Washington Post, Vibe, Entertainment Weekly, Spin, the New York Times, NPR, Hits Daily Double, and is the host of the podcast Craig’s Pop Life. Craig has served as a pop music critic for The Buffalo News and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland.
As well as having interviewed icons such as Luther Vandross, Destiny’s Child, Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Cher, Chaka Khan, Rick James, Etta James, Dolly Parton, and other music royalty.
They are also the voice behind the INFAMOUS off the record + full interview with the Songbird Supreme herself for Vibe Magazine for Rainbow (1999) that has captivated the #Lambily for decades!
Soul Not For Sale 💀| PenPop: S2E18
Season 2 · Episode 18
Thursday, July 11, 2024 • Duration 44:01
Soul Not For Sale 💀| PenPop: S2E18
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the SICKENING “Haunted” (2013) by Beyoncé from the film Fifty Shades of Grey!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss a #1 single, album, AND movie… “When Doves Cry” (1984) by Prince from the film Purple Rain!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the BIGGEST global hit that was NEVER an official single, Into the Groove by Madonna from the film Desperately Seeking Susan!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
*BONUS* The Bodyguard (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🔫🏆 | PenPop: S2E15
Season 2 · Episode 15
Thursday, June 20, 2024 • Duration 24:28
*BONUS* The Bodyguard Soundtrack (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🔫🏆| PenPop: S2E15
Time Stamps:
3:46 - Hit History
6:36 - Get Your Pens Out!
13:33 - The Rollout
26:40 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the biggest selling movie soundtrack, female single, and Grammy winning album of the year, The Bodyguard Soundtrack. Featuring the QUEEN of soundtracks Whitney Houston, Lisa Stansfield, Kenny G, S.O.U.L. System, and more!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the biggest selling female single of ALL TIME, “I Will Always Love You” (1992) from The Bodyguard (1992) starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
*BONUS* A Star Is Born (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🎤🌟| PenPop: S2E13
Season 2 · Episode 13
Thursday, June 6, 2024 • Duration 30:37
*BONUS* A Star Is Born (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🎤🌟| PenPop: S2E13
Time Stamps:
1:05 - Hit History
3:34 - Get Your Pens Out!
25:14 - The Rollout
28:21 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the ENTIRE A Star is Born (2018) soundtrack and “Shallow” (2018) from the reboot of A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
There Could Be 100 People In the Room… (ft Maddie Cluroe)🎤🌟 | PenPop: S2E12
Season 2 · Episode 12
Thursday, May 30, 2024 • Duration 45:09
There Could Be 100 People In the Room… (ft Maddie Cluroe) 🎤🌟 | PenPop: S2E12
Time Stamps:
1:12 - Hit History
4:10 - Get Your Pens Out!
26:10 - The Rollout
40:55 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss “Shallow” (2018) from the reboot of A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. With special guest commentary from ASIB stan and nursing student/friend of ours, Maddie Cluroe (@ )!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
Do U Ever Wonder… Like Who Else Is F*CKING Your Prince? 🫧🧜🏽♀️ | PenPop: S2E11
Season 2 · Episode 11
Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Duration 29:02
Do U Ever Wonder… Like Who Else Is F*CKING Your Prince? 🫧🧜🏽♀️ | PenPop: S2E11
Time Stamps:
1:34 - Hit History
2:30 - Get Your Pens Out!
15:10 - The Rollout
25:00 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss “Part of Your World” (2023) from the reboot of The Little Mermaid (2023) starring Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app by searching up “Pen Pop” OR Head to the show website on our profile!
AND if you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show, and join us for next week’s episode!
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app!
Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by a copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
