
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||

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 ... more
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...
Air Force One is a 1997 American ... more
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.
Harold and Maude i... more
Kevin Smith's Chasing Amy is a hot and sexy voyage of boring man losing out on love. We talk about the impact it has had on us as cis het men and the impact on nerd culture.
Chasing Amy is a 1997 American romantic comedy-drama film written and d... more
Our co-hosts, Phil and Tom, have a heated debate for the very soul of Rushmore's main character, Max Fischer. Is an innocent child or a devil in the making?
Rushmore is a 1998 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson abou... more
What's the matter with Family Matters? Does the beloved sitcom of the nineties hold up to a modern eye? Phil and Tom take a look at this classic show, and Phil lays into Urkel while Tom desperately defends the nerd icon.
Family Matters is an Americ... more
It's our first album. What's the significant impact of a ska band from Orange County in the mid-90s? Would you be shocked if we said a lot? Let's talk No Doubt and Tragic Kingdom!
No Doubt was an American rock band from Anaheim, California, forme... more
Hey! We're checking out the classic family film, Mrs. Doubtfire. If you've not seen then you probably should. It's filled with intrigue, mystery, and Robin Williams as a man-child learning to take responsibility by dressing and acting as an aging Bri... more
This podcast is super interesting and really looks at Hollywood movies through a unique progressive lens. It’s informative, but fun to listen to. I appreciate that it makes me think twice and also laugh. Can’t wait for more episodes!
Phil and Tom provide great commentary on many classic films, with a great perspective on how it applies to the political and social climates of the United States today. They are great co-hosts who compliment each other very well, each capturing different things from that week’s film which brings many ideas to every episode. The more I listen, the more I can’t wait for the next episode to release so I can see what other childhood movies of mine are not quite what I thought they were. Big fan. Big... more
It's just two guys talking about a movie, but it's pretty interesting because it's not just a basic review or istory of it. They talk about how the Hollywood machine reflects society and continues the status quo. Really interesting to hear a leftist take on Hollywood and Washington D.C.










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