Pop & Prose

Music can be a wonderful source of entertainment for most people. However, it can also be much more than that. It can often lift us up when we need, or simply just want, a little something ‘extra’ in our days.

In this episode of the Pop and Prose podcast, I was joined by my friend, writer Roland Denzel, and we talked about music that inspires each of us.

Among the music we discussed are songs by artists such as The Beatles, Pink Fl...

In this episode of Pop and Prose, I’m joined by writer Robert Chazz Chute. Robert is the author of many books, including the brand new thriller novel ‘Vengeance Is Hers.’

I had a lot of fun talking with him about it, his previous novels, his writing process, and many other things.

Robert also reads a great short passage from ‘Vengeance Is Hers’ that features a character who may or may not be named after someone very closely associate...

In this episode of POP AND PROSE, I talk about a creativity challenge I’m doing throughout May called ‘The May You Create Challenge.’ Basically, my goal is to take part in some sort of creative activity on each day of the month (excluding weekends). I share the different things I’ve been doing, how it’s been going so far, and what I hope to accomplish from doing it all.

I also discuss how I’ve been LOVING taking part in music chall...

In this episode of the POP AND PROSE podcast, I was joined by writer and all-around good human being Robert Chazz Chute and we discussed multiple funny songs we’re big fans of.

WARNING: This episode contains a lot of silliness.

WARNING #2: No direct spoilers here but this episode may contain conversations about a dancing duck, roly-poly fish heads, streaking, and a guy whose name rhymes with ‘Weird Al Dankovic.’

To find out more abou...

In this episode of the Pop and Prose podcast, my guest was my wonderful wife Lisa and we discussed one of our greatest shared loves—books!

We had fun creating the title of this episode by using words from the titles of recent books we’ve read (bolded below):

The Last Word—Taylor Adams

Holmes Is Missing—James Patterson and Brian Sitts

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island—Colleen Oakley

The Maid—Nita Prose

We chatted about them, what we’r...

In this episode of the POP AND PROSE podcast, I’m joined by writer Joe Chianakas. Joe is the author of several books, including the horror novel ‘Darkness Calls,’ which will be released on March 4, 2025.

I had a great time chatting with him about his newest release, his previous novels, his writing process, and many other things.

To learn more about Joe Chianakas and his writings, be sure to check out his great website.

Also, to f...

In this episode, my wonderful wife Lisa joined me to talk about four Christmas movies we recently watched together - three brand new ones and one classic from a very long time ago.

The new ones from 2024 are HOT FROSTY, RED ONE, and DEAR SANTA and the classic is the legendary film WHITE CHRISMAS from 1954.

We had a LOT of fun here talking about all of them! If you're a fan of any of those movies or are...

In this episode of my GOTTA POP podcast, my guest is podcaster and writer Candace Estelle and our topic is the classic television series FRIENDS.

Candace and I each chose one favorite episode per season to discuss. However, as we chatted about them, our conversations naturally led us to discussing multiple episodes and storylines from each of the 10 seasons of the legendary sitcom.

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In this episode of my GOTTA POP podcast, my guest is podcaster and writer Candace Estelle and our topic is the classic television series FRIENDS.

Candace and I each chose one favorite episode per season to discuss. However, as we chatted about them, our conversations naturally led us to discussing multiple episodes and storylines from each of the 10 seasons of the legendary sitcom.

In this episode we had a ...

In this episode of GOTTA POP, host Buddy Gott welcomes writer and podcaster Sarah Callen to the show and they discuss a TV series they both love - the classic long-running detective comedy-drama series PSYCH.

To learn more about Sarah Callen, including information about her books and podcasts, please visit her great website here: https://www.sarahjcallen.com/

Thank you very much. Have a fantastic day!

This episode of GOTTA POP contains the third and final part of my discussion with writer and podcaster Candace Estelle about the films TWISTER and TWISTERS.

In addition to them, we also spend a lot of time in this part talking about a wide variety of other things, including some of our favorite past TV series. Somehow, Darkwing Duck even briefly makes it into our discussion.

I had a lot of fun chatting...

NOTE: Despite the title of this, there is NO actual electric boogalooing within this episode. If you're looking to boogaloo (either electrically or non-electrically), you may want to try elsewhere.

This episode of GOTTA POP contains the second part of my discussion with writer and podcaster Candace Estelle about the films TWISTER and TWISTERS.

How does the 2024 film TWISTERS
compare t...

In this three-part episode, I'm joined by writer and podcaster Candace Estelle and we discuss the classic 1996 film TWISTER and its 2024 sequel, TWISTERS.

How does the new film compare to the original? Do we think it was as great, or do we wish it would just blow away somewhere and disappear?

In addition to discussing those two movies, we also talk about a wide variety of other things - and have a ...

My interview with musician and writer Buzzy Martin, who wrote a book called 'Don't Shoot Me! I'm The Guitar Man,' which is the basis for an upcoming film entitled 'Guitar Man.' Both the book and film tell his story of teaching guitar to at-risk kids incarcerated in juvenile hall, and then later teaching guitar to prisoners at San Quentin State Prison. Along the way, he helped make several lives better w...

In this episode of GOTTA POP, my guest was writer and all-around awesome person Sarah Paris. Our topic was the iconic TWIN PEAKS, which has been mesmerizing and mystifying audiences since it premiered in 1990. If you’re a TWIN PEAKS fan (and even if you're not), I hope you listen to and enjoy our chat.

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