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!
#JusticeForGlitter PART 2 ft Alona Turner ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E26
Season 2 · Episode 26
Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 01:09:17
#JusticeForGlitter PART 2 ft Alona Turner ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E26
In the FOUR part Season 2 Finale, hosts Ary and Dante bring the second season of PenPop to a close with special guest Alona Turner to discuss their experience living through Mariah Carey’s CULT CLASSIC film and album Glitter (2001)!
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!
#JusticeForGlitter PART 1 ft Katie Marnoch ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E25
Season 2 · Episode 25
Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 51:57
#JusticeForGlitter PART 1 ft Katie Marnoch ✨| Season 2 Finale | PenPop: S2E25
In the FOUR part Season 2 Finale, hosts Ary and Dante bring the second season of PenPop to a close with special guest Katie Marnoch to discuss the FLOP?! single “Loverboy” (2001) by the Songbird Supreme, Mariah Carey from her CULT CLASSIC film and album Glitter (2001)!
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!
I Listen to SINGERS. ft Gerrick Kennedy ⛪🎙️ | PenPop: S2E24
Season 2 · Episode 24
Thursday, August 22, 2024 • Duration 47:07
I Listen to SINGERS. ft Gerrick Kennedy ⛪🎙️ | PenPop: S2E24
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss with the critically acclaimed author and writer Gerrick Kennedy on “Step By Step'' (1997) by the VOICE and QUEEN of soundtracks Whitney Houston from the film The Preacher’s Wife (1996)!
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!
Gerrick Kennedy is an award-winning journalist, essayist, cultural critic and LA based writer. He is the author of Parental Discretion Is Advised: The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap, and Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston.
Their writing has appeared in outlets such as Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, GQ, The Hollywood Reporter, NPR Music, Billboard, Spin, Teen Vogue, Shondaland, Cultured Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. And, he has also interviewed high profile stars such as Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, TLC, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae, The Weeknd, as well as the Audible exclusive project Brandy: A New Moon!
NUTTY NUTTY for Ms. Jackson! ft Norris Jay🥜 | PenPop: S2E23
Season 2 · Episode 23
Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 53:05
NUTTY NUTTY for Ms. Jackson! ft Norris Jay🥜 | PenPop: S2E23
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss with Come Get A Sip host, artist, and content creator Norris Jay of “Doesn't Really Matter'' (2000) by the EMPRESS of pop Janet Jackson from the film Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) starring Eddie Murphy and Janet Jackson!
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!
Stand By Group Therapy ft The Obsessed Podcast 🚂🎒 | PenPop: S2E22
Season 2 · Episode 22
Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 44:40
Stand By Group Therapy ft The Obsessed Podcast 🚂🎒 | PenPop: S2E22
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss with Gareth Storer and Ghia Parow of The Obsessed Podcast, the CLASSIC song you’ve heard at weddings, graduations, and funerals… “Stand By Me'' (1962) by Ben E. King from the 1986 film of the same name!
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* Hakuna MaTITI ft Matthew Anderson (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🦁🪲 | PenPop: S2E21
Season 2 · Episode 21
Thursday, August 1, 2024 • Duration 01:05:34
*BONUS* Hakuna MaTITI ft Matthew Anderson (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🦁🪲 | PenPop: S2E21
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss with special guest retro music/vinyl advocate Matthew Anderson, The Lion King (1994) soundtrack from the highest GROSSING animated film of ALL TIME from Walt Disney Studios!
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 HAUNTING ballad “Skyfall'' (2012) by the ONE and ONLY Adele from the film of the same name in the James Bond 007 series!
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* FILLER Songs On Grease? ft Matthew Anderson (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🚘⚡ | PenPop: S2E19
Season 2 · Episode 19
Thursday, July 18, 2024 • Duration 58:09
*BONUS* FILLER Songs On Grease? ft Matthew Anderson (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) 🚘⚡ | PenPop: S2E19 In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss with special guest and retro music/vinyl advocate Matthew Anderson, the ICONIC Grease (1978) soundtrack featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from the film of the same name!
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.
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.
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.
