by Cosmic Blair
Pop of the Morning (formerly Progressive Pop) takes a critical, irreverent look at the impact of pop culture on American values and society. Each episode, we examine the implicit political, economic, and social values communicated through some popular piece of mass media. Part of the Cosmic Blair Network.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
1/2/2021
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
June 6, 2022
<p>We have met the enemy and he is us and he is so awesome! What do you get when you create an alien civilization based on war and rampant resource extraction? American capitalism on steroids! Let's see how planet Earth handles a group of aliens living the American Dream.</p> <p><strong>Independence Day</strong> (also promoted as <strong>ID4</strong>) is a 1996 American science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Emmerich and Dean Devlin. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, Harvey Fierstein, and Harry Connick. The film focuses on disparate groups of people who converge in the Nevada desert in the aftermath of a worldwide attack by an extraterrestrial race. With the other people of the world, they launch a counterattack on July 4—Independence Day in the United States. (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(1996_film)" target="_blank">via Wikipedia</a>) </p> <p>*** </p> <p>Visit us at the <a href="https://cosmicblair.com" target="_blank">Cosmic Blair website</a>. (https://cosmicblair.com/) </p> <p>Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/cosmicblair" target="_blank">Patreon member</a>. (https://www.patreon.com/join/cosmicblair)</p>
May 30, 2022
<p>Harrison Ford stars as President James Marshall in this love letter to killing commies. What else are you looking for in a president besides the ability to be tough and whoop some tail? No negotiations? Unless... </p> <p><strong>Air Force One</strong> is a 1997 American political action thriller film directed and co-produced by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson, Xander Berkeley, William H. Macy, Dean Stockwell, and Paul Guilfoyle. It was written by Andrew W. Marlowe. It is about a group of terrorists who hijack Air Force One and the president's attempt to rescue everyone on board by retaking his plane. (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_One_(film)" target="_blank">via Wikipedia</a>) </p> <p>*** </p> <p>Visit us at the <a href="https://cosmicblair.com" target="_blank">Cosmic Blair website</a>. (https://cosmicblair.com/) </p> <p>Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/cosmicblair" target="_blank">Patreon member</a>. (https://www.patreon.com/join/cosmicblair)</p>
May 16, 2022
<p>Probably one of the greatest movies to be made. Harold and Maude is a shot of antibiotics in the bloodstream of American film. How does Harold and Maude do it? Our hosts, Phil and Tom, try to pull back the curtain and find out. </p> <p><strong>Harold and Maude</strong> is a 1971 American coming-of-age black comedy–drama film directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures. It incorporates elements of dark humor and existentialist drama. The plot follows the exploits of Harold Chasen (Bud Cort), a young man who is intrigued with death, and who rejects the life his detached mother (Vivian Pickles) prescribes for him. (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_and_Maude" target="_blank">via Wikipedia</a>) </p> <p>*** </p> <p>Visit us at the <a href="https://cosmicblair.com/" target="_blank">Cosmic Blair website</a>. (https://cosmicblair.com/) </p> <p>Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/cosmicblair" target="_blank">Patreon member</a>. (https://www.patreon.com/join/cosmicblair)</p>
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Pop of the Morning (formerly Progressive Pop) takes a critical, irreverent look at the impact of pop culture on American values and society. Each episode, we examine the implicit political, economic, and social values communicated through some popular piece of mass media.
Part of the Cosmic Blair Network.
This podcast updates daily.
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.