Idol Cast PodCast

Idol Cast PodCast

I'm an American fan of Asian pop culture and especially of East Asian pop music. I've spent 20+ years learning about this corner of pop culture and hope to be a bridge between East and West. All opinions are my own. Show notes and other writings from the past decade-plus can be found on my website.

Episodes

March 2, 2025 173 mins
Part two of my conversation with Monia, the Exiled Fan, on Angel the Series. We get into seasons 3-5, including a digression on the problems with "Lil Meow Meow" fans.
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Monia, the Exiled Fan, returns for a discussion on Angel: The Series. This episode covers seasons one and two. We discuss the show, our reactions to it, and why people might dislike Joss Whedon's work. This is part one of a two part series.
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November 10, 2024 119 mins
Part 3 of my series on K-Pop's magnum opus: BigBang's MADE. This episode covers the years 2008-2010, including "Haru Haru," the breakthrough in Japan, and ending with the controversy surrounding "Heartbreaker."
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October 21, 2024 98 mins
Monia the Exiled Fan joins me to discuss modern fandom and the state of the industry, along with the life and tragic early death of Liam Payne.
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October 5, 2024 116 mins
Patrick returns to discuss two classic 1980s movies: "They All Laughed" and "Star 80." The common thread is the late Dorothy Stratten. We discuss her cinematic footprint, as well as her literary footprint in "The Killing of the Unicorn." Middle aged fantasy or true love?
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September 15, 2024 138 mins
I'm joined by Doom from The Nerd Blitz to discuss the 1980 sci-fi film "Galaxina." The movie starred the late Playboy Playmate Dorothy R. Stratten and we get into my theory that Playboy Playmates are about as close to idols as we ever got in America. Warning: We do get a bit spicy in our conversation in places so if discussion (and jokes) about sex and the female anatomy are not to your taste, you may want to either skip this one...
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July 9, 2024 148 mins
Part of the Buffy Rewatch Project with Monia the Exiled Fan. We get deep into our mixed feelings on Seasons 6 and 7.
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June 28, 2024 155 mins
Part 1 of Part 2 of the Buffy Rewatch Project with special guest Monia! If you haven't listened to Episode 75 (Enter the Buffyverse) where we discuss Seasons 1-3 you might want to do that first. Or not! Join us as we dive deep into BTVS Seasons 4-7.
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June 22, 2024 223 mins
First time Idolcast guest Patrick joins me today to talk about the Mamas & the Papas, one of the great 60s rock acts. We get into their history, the groundbreaking Monterey Pop Festival, and much, much more!
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June 17, 2024 69 mins
Zach Langley Chi Chi returns to discuss the 1988 forgotten classic "Tokyo Pop," written and directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
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May 11, 2024 95 mins
Patrick St. Michel (https://mbmelodies.substack.com/) returns to the Idolcast to discuss what's happening in Japanese music right now. We get into the response to J-pop at Coachella, Hatsune Miku and the divide in vocaloid music, and who is buying all those CDs...
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May 8, 2024 105 mins
In this episode, Kelly returns to discuss Rain's Hollywood moment: Speed Racer (2008) and Ninja Assassin (2009)!
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April 24, 2024 199 mins
Monia joins me for this Very Special episode discussing "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" seasons one through three!
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March 23, 2024 142 mins
I'm joined by the Exiled Fan to discuss the Beatles Cinematic Universe and the transformation of the Beatles from a rock band to an IP.
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February 11, 2024 125 mins
Part 2 of my series on K-Pop's magnum opus: BigBang's MADE. This episode covers the years 2006-2008, including the initial run of singles and ending with the controversy surrounding "Lies."
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January 28, 2024 77 mins
Part one of a deep dive into BigBang's K-Pop masterpiece: MADE. This episode looks at the origins of YG Entertainment and the beginnings of the hip-hop and rap scene in Korea.
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November 20, 2023 125 mins
Friend of the pod Vera returns for a blockbuster episode heading BACK TO THE BEACH to discuss real life Disney Princess Annette Funicello and the Beach Party movies of the 1960s.
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November 19, 2023 111 mins
I'm joined by idol expert Patrick Galbraith to discuss the scandal at the Agency Formerly Known as Johnny's & Associates and the good and bad of being an idol fan.
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November 5, 2023 148 mins
In this extra nice episode of the Idolcast, I bring on a baby A.B.C-Z fan to discuss THE GREATEST IDOL GROUP OF ALL TIME in advance of their final release as a five member unit. We discuss the group and go through some of our favorite songs. Links to performance videos will be in the show notes on my website!
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November 1, 2023 125 mins
K-Pop Book Club reads Jessica Jung's Shine and Bright! I bring on Old R of the K-Pop Sunbaes and previous guest Ellie to discuss Jessica's story, S.M. Entertainment, the inner workings of K-Pop, and much, much more!
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