
I’M SO POPULAR is an audio program from the end of the world by American drag queen in Japan, Zach Langley Chi Chi. Scream into the abyss, find another way: discussing with anyone and everyone homosexual beauty, art, culture, Madonna, Marxism, J-Pop, James Joyce, drag, death, all of it, none of it. What can be salvaged.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 233 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksPersonal JournalsSociety & CultureArts | |||

Surprise! And happy New Year.... Maggie and Chi Chi recapped literally everything that happened in 2025 in a five hour extravaganza of exhaustion, kpop, online politics, Smurfs, horses and more. Sorry I meant for this to be free for everyone but it's... more
On the season finale of I’M SO POPULAR, Maggie and Chi Chi recount a year of violence, heartbreak and political turmoil and look to a more beautiful future beyond the parabola with a discussion of JD Salinger’s CATCHER IN THE RYE (1950) + the murder ... more
On the penultimate episode of I’M SO POPULAR Season 5, we discuss the internet legend of Densha Otoko and the 2005 film adaptation of said legend: TRAIN MAN 電車の男 + love and actualization of the otaku + escaping the constricted panopticon of the onlin... more
On the fifth edition of Chi Chi’s exclusive Patreon bookclub, we discuss WHEN SHE WAS GOOD by Philip Roth. Subscribe to the Patreon to join us next time: patreon.com/imsopopular
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Started off as a faux leftist tpn rip off but blossomed into an all consuming universe all its own, the greatest podcast currently running, those who don’t fight won’t survive.
I luv this pod it imbues me with a sense of hope and inspiration. Zach Langley Chi Chi is a great conversationalist and makes the guests feel comfy enough to express vulnerability and playfulness. I also enjoy the moody ambient train sounds.
zach has an infectious personality! he has an eye for art and beauty in all the small things in life like no one else, and it makes for a wonderful listening experience. fantastic podcast overall
I came for the bad gay takes and stayed for the vocal cadence
The analysis of culture and art is so sharp and funny. Literally everything I’ve ever wanted in a pod.
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The content focuses on a mix of personal journaling and societal commentary, with discussions on diverse subjects ranging from art and culture to politics. Topics such as various aspects of beauty, literature, LGBTQ+ issues, and contemporary media are recurrent themes among episodes. Engaging guests from different backgrounds adds depth to the exploration of these topics, creating lively dialogues that resonate with a broad audience. A distinctive feature is the blend of humor and critical analysis, particularly in examining cultural phenomena from both historical and modern perspectives, allowing listeners to reflect on their own experiences while navigating an increasingly complex world.
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I'M SO POPULAR launched 5 years ago and published 233 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Ryan Simone
3. Prisha Paisa
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