Podmas Day 5: What if X Factor won that Christmas number 1?
So cosy up with a mug of hot chocolate and join us for this festive episode of Pop Culternatives!
14 Apr 2023
What would Brittany Murphy's career be like if she hadn't passed away?
It's our season finale! To wrap it up, our co-hosts Lauren Bird and Caris Rianne consider what Brittany Murphy's career would be like if she hadn't passed away. They share their love for Brittany, talk about the great potential she had and go through the films of actresses like Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, Katheryn Hahn and more, to think about what Brittany would've been like in them. What kind of roles might she have done in the era of 'prestige TV'?
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7 Apr 2023
What if Colin Farrell got in Boyzone?
Lauren tells Caris about the time Colin Farrell almost made it into Boyzone. What would his career be like now if he'd been part of the band? Would he end up getting that Oscar nomination?
Also tune in for our mini rabbit hole of the week, which well and truly makes it an Irish boy band-themed episode. Our co-hosts also chat about their love for Abbott Elementary!
Would Colin have been your favourite member of Boyzone? Let us know!
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31 Mar 2023
What if Finn hadn’t died in Glee?
It's time for a Glee episode! If you didn't know, our co-hosts Lauren and Caris bonded over their love of Glee back in the Tumblr days. This episode, they explore what Glee might have been like if Finn hadn't died. They talk about the character played by Cory Monteith, Ryan Murphy's original ending for Finn and the show, and share other Glee trivia.
Stay tuned for this week's mini rabbit hole (hint: it's another one for the Gleeks!)
What did you think of Glee? Let us know!
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24 Mar 2023
What if Drew Barrymore played Sidney in Scream?
Welcome to Pop Culternatives, a podcast where we deep dive into the rabbit holes of pop culture what ifs that nobody else cares about.
Best friends and co-hosts, Lauren Bird & Caris Rianne, look at what the Scream franchise might've been like if Drew Barrymore had played the role of Sidney Prescott. If you know Caris and Lauren, you know how much they love the Scream movies, so we're excited to bring you this episode!
They explore why Drew turned down the role and her iconic opening scene, the love both Drew & Neve Campbell have for the franchise, and Lauren shares her current ranking of the films now that Scream VI is out.
Also tune in for our mini rabbit hole of the week!
CG: Mention of alcoholism.
Would you have liked Drew as Sidney? Let us know!
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17 Mar 2023
What if Claire Danes hadn’t turned down the role of Rose in Titanic?
Welcome to Pop Culternatives, a podcast where we deep dive into the rabbit holes of pop culture what ifs that nobody else cares about.
Best friends and co-hosts, Lauren Bird & Caris Rianne, look at why Claire Danes turned down the role of Rose in Titanic and explore how her career trajectory might have been different if she taken the role. Listen to hear more about her experience working on Romeo + Juliet, the kind of roles she took in comparison to Kate Winslet, and other casting options for Jack in Titanic.
Can you imagine Claire Danes in Titanic? Let us know!
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9 Mar 2023
What if the 27 Club wasn't a thing?
Welcome to Pop Culternatives, a podcast where we deep dive into the rabbit holes of pop culture what ifs that nobody else cares about.
This episode, hosts Lauren Bird & Caris Rianne talk about the 27 Club and what if it didn't exist. They cover the music and life events of beloved artists like Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain and where their careers might have been today if it weren't for their deaths at the age of 27.
Content guidance: Suicide, addiction
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9 Mar 2023
What if Greg wasn't recast on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend?
Welcome to Pop Culternatives, a podcast where we deep dive into the rabbit holes of pop culture what ifs that nobody else cares about.
This time, hosts Lauren Bird & Caris Rianne chat about their love for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and consider what it would have been like if Greg wasn't recast. Listen for their favourite songs from the show, why Greg & Rebecca was everyone's OTP and where the actors who played Greg are now.
What are your thoughts on the recasting? Let us know!
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9 Mar 2023
What if Gerard Way and Avril Lavigne were cast in Twilight?
Welcome to Pop Culternatives, a podcast where we deep dive into the rabbit holes of pop culture what ifs that nobody else cares about.
We're excited to bring you our first episode with hosts Caris Rianne & Lauren Bird, who consider a world where Gerard Way and Avril Lavigne were cast in Twilight instead. They cover the Avril conspiracy theory, how Stephanie Meyer was obsessed with My Chemical Romance & a time where Gerard Way was the fourth-most requested person to play Edward Cullen.
What do you think about this alternative casting? Let us know!
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