Home
Categories
EXPLORE
Music
True Crime
Education
Comedy
Society & Culture
History
Business
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
Loading...
0:00 / 0:00
Podjoint Logo
GM
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/54/ff/94/54ff94c3-9e55-0693-cc1b-d83e44c23247/mza_11801964044617620813.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Weekly Pop
Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic
96 episodes
4 days ago
Entertainment aficionados, pop culture connoisseurs and more importantly friends from college, Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller host "Weekly Pop," covering film, television, music, awards and all things pop culture with banter and sarcasm like no other.
Show more...
Entertainment News
News
RSS
All content for Weekly Pop is the property of Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Entertainment aficionados, pop culture connoisseurs and more importantly friends from college, Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller host "Weekly Pop," covering film, television, music, awards and all things pop culture with banter and sarcasm like no other.
Show more...
Entertainment News
News
Episodes (20/96)
Weekly Pop
'The Naked Gun,' 'Together' reviews

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are back with a fun and totally related double feature! First they join the LAPD Police Squad with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson and talk "The Naked Gun," the latest film in the iconic franchise. (We are sooooo back!) Then they join other IRL couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie in "Together," another wild entry in the body horror subgenre. (We are soooo back!)


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
1 day ago
44 minutes 17 seconds

Weekly Pop
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' review

You know who is fantastic, has superpowers and looks incredible? Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller! They attempt to tell you all the lore behind "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," so you know you're in for a fun one. They also honor the end of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and get ready for a new freaky movie to scare their pants off.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
1 week ago
30 minutes 47 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Jurassic World Rebirth' review

Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller love dinosaurs. More importantly, they love Jonathan Bailey. Kevin also goes on his final “Love Island USA” rant of the season.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
4 weeks ago
29 minutes 51 seconds

Weekly Pop
'M3GAN 2.0' review; recapping & looking ahead at 2025 films

We're baaaaack, and so is M3GAN! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive back into the wacky and wonderful world of their favorite killer robot diva with "M3GAN 2.0." Later in the episode, they recap some of their favorite films from the first half of 2025 and discuss which upcoming releases they're most excited about.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
1 month ago
38 minutes 48 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Materialists' review; summer TV roundup

We're back back back again! Host Kevin Schwaller's voice has (finally returned) and he joins co-host Ema Sasic to discuss Celine Song's "Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. They then dive into some of their favorite TV shows they've been binging during their mini hiatus, including "Hacks," "Overcompensating" and "Love Island USA."


And if you listen carefully, you can hear Kevin's voice start to go again.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
1 month ago
53 minutes 30 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Final Destination Bloodlines' reviews

We're baaaack! After a short hiatus due to vacations, Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and covering breaking news, hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are here to review some new releases. First up is the latest Disney live-action film "Lilo & Stitch," which has the internet up in arms about some silly things. Later on, they also discuss "Final Destination Bloodlines" and the gruesome/fabulous kills.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
2 months ago
47 minutes 27 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Another Simple Favor' review; 2025 Met Gala highlights

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic head to Capri with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in Paul Feig's "Another Simple Favor," the sequel to the iconic 2018 film. Then they recap their highlights and lowlights of the 2025 Met Gala and its theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Good job to the men for once!!!


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
3 months ago
45 minutes 16 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Until Dawn' review; Stagecoach recap

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are dying to bring you this week's episode. They discuss the latest horror movie in theaters, "Until Dawn," based on a popular video game, and dissect the twists and turns in the film. Later on, Ema recaps her final weekend of the 2025 music festival season at the Stagecoach country music festival, where (non-country artists) Lana Del Rey, the Goo Goo Dolls and the Backstreet Boys performed.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
3 months ago
40 minutes 11 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Sinners' review; Coachella Weekend 2 recap

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic pull out their resonator guitars and practice their best Irish jigs as they discuss Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku and Jack O'Connell. The dancing doesn't stop there, as they head over to Coachella Valley where Ema talks Coachella Weekend 2, where Lady Gaga, Charli XCX and more return to the stage.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
3 months ago
46 minutes 28 seconds

Weekly Pop
2025 Coachella Weekend 1 recap; 'Drop' review

Host Ema Sasic survived Weekend 1 of Coachella for you all, and she and Kevin Schwaller recap Lady Gaga's iconic headlining set, all the guests who Charli XCX brought out and more. Later in the episode, they discuss "Drop," the latest Blumhouse film starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
3 months ago
46 minutes 16 seconds

Weekly Pop
'The White Lotus' season 3 review, CinemaCon 2025 highlights

"Piper, noooooo!" After weeks of buildup, "The White Lotus" season 3 finale aired — but was it all that explosive? Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic recap the season's highlights, including the wonderful Parker Posey and Carrie Coon, and its lowlights, like the pacing. We’ll always have lorazepam. We also discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2025 CinemaCon, which showed first looks of "Wicked: For Good," "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "M3GAN 2.0."


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
4 months ago
41 minutes 5 seconds

Weekly Pop
'Snow White' and the Seven Controversies

Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into the latest Disney live-action remake with "Snow White," starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, and oh boy is there a lot to talk about here. Not only the movie, but the many controversies surrounding the film with its cast, its portrayal of dwarves, its reimagining of Snow White and more.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
4 months ago
45 minutes 10 seconds

Weekly Pop
All things Mayhem: 'Mickey 17,' Lady Gaga's new album

Ready for some mayhem? Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic dive into Bong Joon-ho's latest wild film "Mickey 17," starring our king Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo and Steven Yeun. Then they review "Mayhem," Lady Gaga's latest studio album. She's baaaaaackkkkkk!!!!!


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
4 months ago
41 minutes 39 seconds

Weekly Pop
Recapping the 97th Academy Awards: Winners, snubs, funny moments and more

And just like that, another award season is officially over! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap the 97th Academy Awards, where Sean Baker's "Anora" ended up being the big winner of the night, taking home the Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Lead Actress, Original Screenplay and Editing.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
5 months ago
31 minutes 19 seconds

Weekly Pop
SAG recap, final Oscar predictions as we near the end of a messy awards season

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss 2025 SAG Awards highlights and then dive into their final Academy Awards predictions. "Anora" or "Conclave"? Demi Moore or Mikey Madison? Zoe Saldaña or Ariana Grande? We're near the end of the finish line of one of the messiest Oscar races in Hollywood history. Buckle up!


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
5 months ago
30 minutes

Weekly Pop
BAFTA Awards recap, SAG Award predictions

It's almost the end of another chaotic award season. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap the BAFTA Award winners and give their final predictions for the SAG Awards, which will air Sunday, Feb. 23.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
5 months ago
22 minutes 29 seconds

Weekly Pop
Award season shakeups; 'Companion,' 'Heart Eyes' Valentine's Day double feature reviews

There's a lot going on in this week's episode. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into the latest award seasons news, mainly how "Anora" took home the top prizes at the Critics Choice Awards, Directors Guild and Producers Guild. Could Best Picture be next? Later on, they give all the love birds out there a bloody valentine double feature: "Companion" and "Heart Eyes."


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
5 months ago
40 minutes 1 second

Weekly Pop
Oscars are a mess, but at least we had the Grammys?

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic returned from a mini hiatus to a hot mess: the Academy Awards and their neverending Oscar controversies. From Karla Sofía Gascón to the use of AI, Kevin and Ema get into the disastrous nominations. But hey, who would've thought the Grammys would turn out as great as they did?


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
6 months ago
32 minutes 52 seconds

Weekly Pop
Our final Oscar nominations predictions

It's almost time to find out who will be one step closer to winning an Oscar. Before Oscar nominations are announced on Thursday, Jan. 23, hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller share their final predictions for the above the line categories. Let's see how many they get right (Spoiler: hoping for none!).


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
6 months ago
28 minutes 35 seconds

Weekly Pop
Recapping the 2025 Golden Globes, SAG Award nominations

Award season is in full swing, Weekly Pop fans! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into the 2025 Golden Globe winners and the chaotic SAG Award nominations in this week's episode. How does all of this impact the Oscars race? Tune in to find out.


Disclaimer:

Copyright notice:

(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko

Copyright notice:

(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/

Show more...
7 months ago
28 minutes 25 seconds

Weekly Pop
Entertainment aficionados, pop culture connoisseurs and more importantly friends from college, Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller host "Weekly Pop," covering film, television, music, awards and all things pop culture with banter and sarcasm like no other.