BWW's 'Some Like It Pop' on JANE THE VIRGIN, SCANDAL, & Pop Culture in the Age of Trump

By: Some Like It Pop Feb. 16, 2017

Hello Pop Culture Devotees! On the latest episode of BroadwayWorld's "Some Like It Pop" podcast, Matt and Jenn discuss "Jane the Virgin," "Scandal" Shondaland, and Pop Culture in the Age of Trump.

They also do two minutes of "Rapid-Fire Recommendations" and, as always, close out the episode with "Show and Tell."

Topics Discussed:

Intro: 00:07
JANE THE VIRGIN: 2:50
SCANDAL and Shondaland: 17:32 | Matt's Interview with "Papa Pope" Joe Morton
Pop Culture in the Age of Trump: 36:14
Rapid Fire Recommendations: 46:38 | Matt's Review of SPLIT
Show and Tell: 51:20

What do you think of the topics we discussed today? Let the hosts know collectively on Twitter @SLIPpodcast, or individually @EponineQ for Jenn, and @BWWMatt for Matt.

JENN'S SHOW AND TELL

James Corden and Adam Lambert Battle to Lead Queen

MATT'S SHOW AND TELL

Jake Gyllenhaal Sings "Finishing the Hat"

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If you want to join the conversation, reach out to us on Twitter @SLIPpodcast. Also, Jenn is @EponineQ and Matt is @BWWMatt.

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