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POPSKL PodcastJan 17, 2023

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Star Trek Discovery S5E9, That Episode Was...!

Star Trek Discovery S5E9, That Episode Was...!

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episode 9: "Lagrange Point"!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

May 27, 202401:08:02
Star Trek Discovery S5:E8, That Episode Was...

Star Trek Discovery S5:E8, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episode 8: "Labyrinth"!


POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

May 21, 202456:48
Star Trek Discovery S5:E7, That Episode Was...

Star Trek Discovery S5:E7, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episodes 7: "Erigah"!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

May 14, 202401:05:28
Star Trek Discovery S5:E6, That Episode Was...

Star Trek Discovery S5:E6, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episodes 6: "Whistlespeak"!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

May 08, 202401:08:24
Star Trek Discovery S5:E5, That Episode Was...

Star Trek Discovery S5:E5, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episodes 5: "Mirrors"!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Apr 30, 202438:59
Star Trek Discovery S5E4, That Episode Was...!

Star Trek Discovery S5E4, That Episode Was...!

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episodes 4: "Face the Strange"!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Apr 23, 202438:29
Star Trek Discovery S5:E3, That Episode Was...!

Star Trek Discovery S5:E3, That Episode Was...!

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*! Are you tired of hot takes!

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episodes 3: "Jinaal"!    

      POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠  Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠): ⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠⁠@hun⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠⁠@therealzachpyke⁠⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Apr 16, 202449:12
Star Trek Discovery S5:E1 and 2, That Episode Was...!

Star Trek Discovery S5:E1 and 2, That Episode Was...!

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!            

Are you tired of hot takes!?

Instead, witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 5 of Paramount's Discovery.  This installment covers episodes 1 and 2: "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons"!    

      POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: ⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠): ⁠@phillipcreates⁠

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): ⁠@hun⁠⁠t⁠⁠erblackcomix⁠

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): ⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠  Not with us today, but worth checking out!

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): ⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠ Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): ⁠@kellysuesays⁠

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: ⁠@therealzachpyke⁠ Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠@popsklpod⁠ and visit our website at ⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Apr 08, 202453:27
POP-UP: The Bad Batch 3:5 "The Return"

POP-UP: The Bad Batch 3:5 "The Return"

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode Justin and Phillip chop up Disney+ and Star Wars' The Bad Batch Season 3 episode 5, "The Return". And fly far afield into other Star Wars territory.


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Justin Peniston (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillip Kelly (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)


Not with us today, but also worth checking out!

Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Claire Thorne (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

•••

Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Mar 10, 202401:00:57
POP-UP True Detective: Night Country S4E4+5

POP-UP True Detective: Night Country S4E4+5

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode we dig into (HBO) MAX's new season of True Detective. Night Country's fourth and fifth episodes.


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Justin Peniston (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillip Kelly (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)


Not with us today, but also worth checking out!

Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Claire Thorne (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

•••

Follow us across social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popsklpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.popsklpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Feb 18, 202435:48
POP-UP: True Detective: Night Country S4E3

POP-UP: True Detective: Night Country S4E3

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode we dig into (HBO) MAX's new season of True Detective. Night Country's third episode.


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillip Kelly (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Claire Thorne (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Not with us today, but also worth checking out!

Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

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Feb 04, 202431:40
POP-UP True Detective: Night Country S4E2

POP-UP True Detective: Night Country S4E2

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode we dig into (HBO) MAX's new season of True Detective. Night Country's second episode: Corpsicle.


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  


Phillip Kelly (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11⁠⁠⁠

Justin Peniston (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Not with us today, but also worth checking out!

⁠⁠⁠⁠Claire Thorne (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Music

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Jan 28, 202440:55
POP-UP: True Detective: Night Country S4E1

POP-UP: True Detective: Night Country S4E1

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode we dig into (HBO) MAX's new season of True Detective. Night Country's first episode: The Long Bright Dark.


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Phillip Kelly (⁠⁠⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠⁠⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11⁠⁠


Not with us today, but also worth checking out! Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠⁠⁠  

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Peniston (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Claire Thorne (⁠⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠⁠

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Music

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Jan 21, 202433:17
POPSKL POP-UP: Loki Season 2

POPSKL POP-UP: Loki Season 2

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.


POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.


In this episode we dig into Disney+'s Loki Season 2. Stanning, epic character arcs, Frozen 2 and Doctor Who?


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠⁠⁠HEX11

Phillip Kelly (⁠⁠@phillipcreates⁠⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠⁠)    


Not with us today, but also worth checking out! Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠⁠  

⁠⁠⁠Justin Peniston (⁠⁠⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠⁠⁠

Claire Thorne (⁠⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠

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Music

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Dec 15, 202345:21
POPSKL POP-UP... The Diplomat S:1

POPSKL POP-UP... The Diplomat S:1

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode we dig into Netflix's The Diplomat. Complex characters, riveting politics, tone, tone, tone.


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Justin Peniston (⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠

Phillip Kelly (⁠@phillipcreates⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠)    

Claire Thorne (⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠): Author, ⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠


Not with us today, but also worth checking out! Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠HEX11 ⁠⁠   Lisa K. Weber (⁠⁠@lkatweber⁠⁠): Artist of comic series ⁠⁠HEX11⁠⁠

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

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May 10, 202352:59
POP-UP: Begin Transmission, the Trans Allegories of The Matrix with Tilly Bridges

POP-UP: Begin Transmission, the Trans Allegories of The Matrix with Tilly Bridges

POP-UPS are POPSKL's in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books, books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this episode we have an in-depth discussion with writer Tilly Bridges about her soon to be released book Begin Transmission: the Trans Allegories of The Matrix. What inspired her to do this deep dive, the moments in the film that affect her the most and why, how do the films speak to the trans experience? Join us as we being our journey down the rabbit hole.


Special Guest:

Tilly Bridges (@tillybridges) : Tilly & Susan Bridges are a writing and producing team who've been making award-winning scripted podcasts at Pendant Audio for over a decade. Six of their shows were in Apple Podcasts top 60 all-time most popular scripted sci-fi podcasts. They’re writing for MONSTER HIGH, were head writers for the 2021 HUGO AWARDS, and are head writers of the upcoming 2023 NEBULA AWARDS. Their sci-fi comic KILLSWITCH is available now in trade paperback. They also write for the STAR TREK ADVENTURES and FALLOUT role-playing games.

Tilly's been writing weekly essays on the experience of being trans in our society, via weekly social media posts (#transtuesdays) and http://tillystranstuesdays.com.

Tilly's book Begin Transmission: the trans allegories of The Matrix releases on June 27, 2023 and is available for preorder everywhere.

Your POPSKL hosts:

Moderator: Kelly Sue Milano (⁠⁠@kellysuesays⁠⁠): Writer of comic series ⁠⁠HEX11

Phillip Kelly (⁠@phillipcreates⁠): actor, writer, filmmaker (⁠The Virgin Mary Documentary⁠)    

Claire Thorne (⁠⁠@unexpectedhobby⁠⁠): Author, ⁠⁠A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space⁠⁠

Not with us today, but worth following:

Lisa K. Weber (⁠@lkatweber⁠): Artist of comic series HEX11

Justin Peniston (⁠⁠@hunterblackcomx⁠⁠): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic ⁠⁠Hunter Black Comix⁠⁠

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

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Apr 17, 202301:24:35
POPSKL POP-UP: The Last of Us

POPSKL POP-UP: The Last of Us

Mar 14, 202356:10
POP-UP: LIVE AT FIRST FRIDAYS, Natural History Museum and Dragons pt. 1

POP-UP: LIVE AT FIRST FRIDAYS, Natural History Museum and Dragons pt. 1

POP-UP'S are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies.

From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love. POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

In this instance we're live at The Natural History Museum's First Fridays (
nhm.org) talking about Dragons!

Maleficent versus Toothless, Smaug versus Luck Dragons, and Dancing Avatar Dragons, too!  Who will win in this epic dragon battle of ideas and powers?!
🖋 + ⚔️ = 🔥  Come take a listen to our very live podcast as we pit dragon against dragon at @nhmla 's #FirstFriday event!  We dive into the firey infernos of myths, legends, and how some of our greatest pop culture Dragons contain some big ideas!  

Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker (The Virgin Mary Documentary)    

Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix

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Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

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Mar 01, 202351:21
POP-UP: LIVE AT FIRST FRIDAYS, Natural History Museum and Dragons pt. 2

POP-UP: LIVE AT FIRST FRIDAYS, Natural History Museum and Dragons pt. 2

POP-UP'S are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

Maleficent versus Toothless, Smaug versus Luck Dragons, and Dancing Avatar Dragons, too!  Who will win in this epic dragon battle of ideas and powers?! 🖋 + ⚔️ = 🔥  Come take a listen to our very live podcast as we pit dragon against dragon at @nhmla 's #FirstFriday event!  We dive into the firey infernos of myths, legends, and how some of our greatest pop culture Dragons contain some big ideas!

Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11  

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker (The Virgin Mary Documentary)      

Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix  

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984

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Mar 01, 202355:06
POPSKL POP-UP: The Menu

POPSKL POP-UP: The Menu

Jan 17, 202359:51
POPSKL POP-UP... Knives Out: Live at LACC 2022

POPSKL POP-UP... Knives Out: Live at LACC 2022

POP-UP'S are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

Honestly, this is just an excuse for them to geek out together, so join the fun... and the love!

With the release of Glass Onion and the resurgence of murder mysteries since its release, in this special episode recorded live at Los Angeles Comic Con 2022, we dig into Rian Johnson's hit murder mystery Knives Out

Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker (The Virgin Mary Documentary)  

Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11

Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5

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Dec 24, 202249:40
POPSKL POP-UP: Andor S1:E12

POPSKL POP-UP: Andor S1:E12

POP-UP'S are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

Honestly, this is just an excuse for them to geek out together, so join the fun and the love!

In this episode we dig into Disney Plus' Andor, specifically episode 12, Rix Road. The character development, how we affect those around us, the differences between this and other Star Wars properties-- the entire team is here to discuss what might very well be one of the best shows of the year!

Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker (The Virgin Mary Documentary)

Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11

Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5

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Nov 26, 202201:04:06
POPSKL POP-UP: Interview with the Vampire S1:E7

POPSKL POP-UP: Interview with the Vampire S1:E7

Nov 15, 202241:53
POPSKL POP-UP: Barbarian, the movie

POPSKL POP-UP: Barbarian, the movie

POP-Ups are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride. Honestly, this is just an excuse for them to geek out together, so join the fun and the love! 

In this episode they delve into Barbarian the new film written and directed by Zach Cregger and starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long. Shifting perspectives, trusting your instincts, and urban decay are only a few of the things discussed. 

Your POPSKL hosts today are Moderator: Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker: The Virgin Mary Documentary

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Not featured today (but well worth your time)   
Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11
Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11
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Music Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5

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Oct 31, 202244:16
POPSKL POP-UP: Andor S1:E7

POPSKL POP-UP: Andor S1:E7

Oct 25, 202244:58
POPSKL POP-UP: Interview with the Vampire S1:E4, 5

POPSKL POP-UP: Interview with the Vampire S1:E4, 5

POP-Ups are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

Honestly, this is just an excuse for them to geek out together, so join the fun and the love!

In this episode we dig into AMC's Interview with the Vampire, specifically episodes 4 (The Ruthless Pursuit of Blood with All a Child's Demanding) and 5 (A Vile Hunger for Your Hammering Heart), Claudia's introduction, toxic relationships, the difference between a predator and a mess!


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11

Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker: The Virgin Mary Documentary

Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11

Not featured today (but well worth your time)

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix

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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5

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Oct 24, 202233:54
The Rings of Power S1:E8, That Episode Was...

The Rings of Power S1:E8, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!            
Are you tired of hot takes!?

Witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with this series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode eight: "Alloyed"!          

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...                

Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker:
The Virgin Mary Documentary): @phillipcreates

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber 

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5
1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Oct 20, 202201:07:07
The Rings of Power S1:E7, That Episode Was...

The Rings of Power S1:E7, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!            
Are you tired of hot takes!            

Witness the ups and downs of our episode-by-episode reactions with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode seven: "The Eye"!        

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              
Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix):
@hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: The Virgin Mary Documentary): @phillipcreates

 Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5
1984 Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Oct 14, 202201:02:09
The Sandman S1:E11, That Episode Was...

The Sandman S1:E11, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!                

Are you tired of hot takes?  

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode ten: "DEATH OF A THOUSAND CATS" and "CALLIOPE".              

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination as we discuss the perfection of Holbrook, Frye, and serial killers. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...                

Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11):
@kellysuesays

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: The Virgin Mary Documentary): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5                  

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Oct 11, 202201:04:10
The Rings of Power S1:E6, That Episode Was...

The Rings of Power S1:E6, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!          

Are you tired of hot takes!          

Witness the ups and downs or our episode-by-episode reactions. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode five: "Udûn"!      

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...            

Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space):
@unexpectedhobby

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: The Virgin Mary Documentary): @phillipcreates

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix  

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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Oct 07, 202201:00:36
The Sandman S1:E10, That Episode Was...

The Sandman S1:E10, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!              

Are you tired of hot takes?  Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode ten: "LOST HEARTS".            

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination as we discuss the perfection of Holbrook, Frye, and serial killers. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...              

Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker:
The Virgin Mary Documentary): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5                

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Oct 04, 202201:04:58
The Rings of Power S1:E5, That Episode Was...

The Rings of Power S1:E5, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!        

Are you tired of hot takes!        

Witness the ups and downs or our episode-by-episode reactions. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode five: "PARTINGS"!    

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...          

Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11):
@kellysuesays

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker: The Virgin Mary Documentary): @phillipcreates

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby    

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 28, 202201:06:41
The Sandman S1:E9, THAT EPISODE WAS...

The Sandman S1:E9, THAT EPISODE WAS...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!            

Are you tired of hot takes?  Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode nine: "COLLECTORS".          

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination as we discuss the perfection of Holbrook, Frye, and serial killers. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...            

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11):
@lkatweber

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5              

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 27, 202201:02:28
Rings of Power S1:E4, That Episode Was...

Rings of Power S1:E4, That Episode Was...

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!      

Are you tired of hot takes!      

Witness the ups and downs or our episode-by-episode reactions. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode four: "The Great Wave"!  

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...        

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11):
@lkatweber

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby  

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

•••

New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 23, 202201:00:01
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring The Sandman S1:E8

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring The Sandman S1:E8

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!          

Are you tired of hot takes?  Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode eight: "PLAYING HOUSE".        

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...          

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by:
Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space):
@unexpectedhobby
Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix
Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays
Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates
Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber


Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5            

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 21, 202256:26
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring The Sandman S1:E7

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring The Sandman S1:E7

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!        

Are you tired of hot takes?  Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode seven: "THE DOLL'S HOUSE".      

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...        

Your POPSKL Hosts  

This episode is moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix):
@hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5          

•••          

New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 15, 202252:08
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Rings of Power S1:E3

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Rings of Power S1:E3

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!    

Are you tired of hot takes!    

Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode three: "Adar"!

Witness the ups and downs or our episode-by-episode reactions, how do cages relate to our characters, and what does the shift in filming style mean for the episode and characters? POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...
       
Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker):
@phillipcreates

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 14, 202258:45
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E6

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E6

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!      

Are you tired of hot takes?

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode six: "The Sound of Her Wings".    

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...      

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode is moderated by: Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11):
@kellysuesays

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5        

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 08, 202256:40
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Rings of Power S1:E2

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Rings of Power S1:E2

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!  

Are you tired of hot takes!  

Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode two: "Adrift"!  

Are the characters settling in? How important is friendship in the worlds of Tolkien? POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...
       
Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix):
@hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 07, 202250:57
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Rings of Power S1:E1

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Rings of Power S1:E1

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!

Are you tired of hot takes!

Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.  This installment covers episode one: "A Shadow of the Past"... and do we have some things to say!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...      

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space):
@unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Music 

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Lush Epic Strings Slow Pace: The Lord of the Rings, Composer: Stephan Lindsjo ~ #476208541 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Rings of Power are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Sep 06, 202201:00:43
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E5

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E5

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!    

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode five: "24/7".  

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...    

Your POPSKL Hosts This episode is moderated by: Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker):
@phillipcreates
Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber
Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix
Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays
Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby


Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5      

•••      

New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Aug 30, 202255:35
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E4

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E4

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!  

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.  This installment covers episode four: "A Hope in Hell".

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...  

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11):
@lkatweber

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates


Music
POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5    

•••    

New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Aug 23, 202251:50
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E3

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E3

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman. This installment covers episode three: "Dream a Little Dream of Me".

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5

•••

New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at
www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!
Aug 18, 202201:14:44
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E2

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E2

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman.

This installment covers episode two: "Imperfect Hosts". POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix):
@hunterblackcomix

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5  

•••  

New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Aug 09, 202244:15
THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E1

THAT EPISODE WAS... The Sandman S1:E1

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, glorious, delightful, ugh-terrible... *chef's kiss*!

Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 1 of Netflix's The Sandman. 

This installment covers episode one: "Sleep of the Just". POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts
This episode is moderated by: Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11):
@kellysuesays

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme and Dream Journal Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke
Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 1984
Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... The Sandman are released every Tuesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Aug 09, 202256:36
POPSKL POP-UP: Strange New Worlds: A Quality of Mercy / TOS: Balance of Terror

POPSKL POP-UP: Strange New Worlds: A Quality of Mercy / TOS: Balance of Terror

POP-Ups are POPSKL's short form, bite-sized, in the moment responses to anything and everything pop culture that happens to catch their fancies. From TV episodes to movies, movie trailers, comic books and maybe "at convention" moments, be prepared to get commentary on the things they love.

POPSKL will bring their professional creative backgrounds to these lively, thoughtful and spontaneous examinations and sometimes even may have a guest or two along for the ride.

Honestly, this is just an excuse for them to geek out together, so join the fun and the love!

In this episode strategize all the elements of Strange New Worlds episode 10: A Quality of Mercy alongside TPS: Balance of Terror. Comparing and contrasting Kirk and Pike, themes of when you need to be proactive, and Spock eyebrow versus Spock eyebrow, and the Spock run!

Special Guest

Tilly Bridges (@tillybridges)

and

Susan Bridges (@susanlbridges): Powerhouse creative couple writing for TV, Star Trek Adventures, The Hugo Awards, owner of Pendant Productions, go to birdguest.com for more!


Your POPSKL hosts today are

Moderator: Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11

Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker

Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space

Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix

Not featured today (but well worth your time)

Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11


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Music

Whimsical Funny Cinematic by JASMusicUK - Pond5

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Jul 11, 202201:00:43
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E9

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E9

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, ugh-terrible, glorious, delightful, sooooo disappointing, the best thing I’ve ever seen, ... *chef's kiss*! Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with us...

That Episode Was… is our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 4 of Netflix's Stranger Things. Stranger Things is an original series created by The Duffer Brothers.

This installment covers Chapter nine of the 4th season: "The Piggyback".

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode moderated by: Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke

Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5

1984 Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... Stranger Things are released every Wednesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Jul 05, 202201:06:59
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E8

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E8

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, ugh-terrible, glorious, delightful, sooooo disappointing, the best thing I’ve ever seen, ... *chef's kiss*! Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with us...

That Episode Was… is our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 4 of Netflix's Stranger Things. Stranger Things is an original series created by The Duffer Brothers.

This installment covers Chapter eight of the 4th season: "Papa".

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to join the conversation and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode moderated by: Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays


Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke

Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5

1984 Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... Stranger Things are released every Wednesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Jul 05, 202256:27
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E7

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E7

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, ugh-terrible, glorious, delightful, sooooo disappointing, the best thing I’ve ever seen, ... *chef's kiss*! We all want our thoughts to be heard about the newest episode of whatever show it is we're watching. Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with us...

That Episode Was… is our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 4 of Netflix's Stranger Things. Stranger Things is an original series created by The Duffer Brothers.

This installment covers Chapter Seven of the 4th season: "The Massacre at Hawkin's Lab". We discuss shame, the creations of villains, and all throw in our lot as to who may not make it past season 4... who do you think this causes to stress eat? You'll be surprised!

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to watch each episode before tuning in! Find us here when you’re ready, and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode moderated by: Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix

Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke

Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5

1984 Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... Stranger Things are released every Wednesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Jun 29, 202201:13:51
THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E6

THAT EPISODE WAS... featuring Stranger Things S4:E6

That Episode Was… amazing, insane, ugh-terrible, glorious, delightful, sooooo disappointing, the best thing I’ve ever seen, ... *chef's kiss*! We all want our thoughts to be heard about the newest episode of whatever show it is we're watching. Social media is a deluge of quick opinions and hot takes. Dig a little deeper with us...

That Episode Was… is our series of watercooler deep-dive discussions about currently airing TV shows, this time focusing on Season 4 of Netflix's Stranger Things. Stranger Things is an original series created by The Duffer Brothers.

This installment covers Chapter Six of the 4th season: "The Dive". 

POPSKL brings their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination. Opinions fly and spoilers abound so be sure to watch each episode before tuning in! Find us here when you’re ready, and let us know what you thought That Episode Was...

Your POPSKL Hosts

This episode moderated by: Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby

Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates

Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays

Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber

Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomix


Music

POPSKL Punk Theme by Zach Pyke: @therealzachpyke

Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5

1984 Wild One Sting1: Justin Brett 1984 Wild One Sting1 ~ Stock Music Loop #135833643 | Pond5

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New episodes of That Episode Was... Stranger Things are released every Wednesday and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Jun 29, 202253:24