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Author: Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic

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Entertainment aficionados, pop culture connoisseurs and more importantly friends from college, Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller host "Weekly Pop," covering film, television, music, awards and all things pop culture with banter and sarcasm like no other.
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Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are so lock-jawed for this review. They chat about Paul Thomas Anderson's latest epic, "One Battle After Another," starring a stacked cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti. Could this be the next Best Picture winner at the Oscars? Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
'Him' review

'Him' review

2025-09-2629:47

Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are back and take it to the football field with Justin Tipping's "Him," produced by Jordan Peele and starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers and Julia Fox. They wish the script was as good as the acting.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
We're back and we missed you! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller catch up on the last few weeks, which have included a trip to the Toronto International Film Festival to see some of this year's most anticipated films such as "Frankenstein," "Wake Up Dead Man" and "Sentimental Value." They also recap the 77th annual Emmy Awards.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic look into the future at some of the most anticipated movies still to come this year, including "Wicked: For Good," "Marty Supreme," ""Frankenstein" and more. We have a long road ahead of us, so time to lock in!Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
It's just another freaky Friday, but we promise this one will be even freakier than the rest. Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are talking about another two new movies this week, "Weapons" and "Freakier Friday," which involve iconic women doing crazy things -- their favorite topic! Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, Lindsay Lohan, what more could you ask for?!Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are back with a fun and totally related double feature! First they join the LAPD Police Squad with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson and talk "The Naked Gun," the latest film in the iconic franchise. (We are sooooo back!) Then they join other IRL couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie in "Together," another wild entry in the body horror subgenre. (We are soooo back!)Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
You know who is fantastic, has superpowers and looks incredible? Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller! They attempt to tell you all the lore behind "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," so you know you're in for a fun one. They also honor the end of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and get ready for a new freaky movie to scare their pants off.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller love dinosaurs. More importantly, they love Jonathan Bailey. Kevin also goes on his final “Love Island USA” rant of the season.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
We're baaaaack, and so is M3GAN! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive back into the wacky and wonderful world of their favorite killer robot diva with "M3GAN 2.0." Later in the episode, they recap some of their favorite films from the first half of 2025 and discuss which upcoming releases they're most excited about.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
We're back back back again! Host Kevin Schwaller's voice has (finally returned) and he joins co-host Ema Sasic to discuss Celine Song's "Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. They then dive into some of their favorite TV shows they've been binging during their mini hiatus, including "Hacks," "Overcompensating" and "Love Island USA."And if you listen carefully, you can hear Kevin's voice start to go again.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
We're baaaack! After a short hiatus due to vacations, Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and covering breaking news, hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are here to review some new releases. First up is the latest Disney live-action film "Lilo & Stitch," which has the internet up in arms about some silly things. Later on, they also discuss "Final Destination Bloodlines" and the gruesome/fabulous kills.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic head to Capri with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in Paul Feig's "Another Simple Favor," the sequel to the iconic 2018 film. Then they recap their highlights and lowlights of the 2025 Met Gala and its theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Good job to the men for once!!!Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller are dying to bring you this week's episode. They discuss the latest horror movie in theaters, "Until Dawn," based on a popular video game, and dissect the twists and turns in the film. Later on, Ema recaps her final weekend of the 2025 music festival season at the Stagecoach country music festival, where (non-country artists) Lana Del Rey, the Goo Goo Dolls and the Backstreet Boys performed.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic pull out their resonator guitars and practice their best Irish jigs as they discuss Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku and Jack O'Connell. The dancing doesn't stop there, as they head over to Coachella Valley where Ema talks Coachella Weekend 2, where Lady Gaga, Charli XCX and more return to the stage.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Host Ema Sasic survived Weekend 1 of Coachella for you all, and she and Kevin Schwaller recap Lady Gaga's iconic headlining set, all the guests who Charli XCX brought out and more. Later in the episode, they discuss "Drop," the latest Blumhouse film starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar.Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
"Piper, noooooo!" After weeks of buildup, "The White Lotus" season 3 finale aired — but was it all that explosive? Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic recap the season's highlights, including the wonderful Parker Posey and Carrie Coon, and its lowlights, like the pacing. We’ll always have lorazepam. We also discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2025 CinemaCon, which showed first looks of "Wicked: For Good," "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "M3GAN 2.0."Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller dive into the latest Disney live-action remake with "Snow White," starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, and oh boy is there a lot to talk about here. Not only the movie, but the many controversies surrounding the film with its cast, its portrayal of dwarves, its reimagining of Snow White and more. Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Ready for some mayhem? Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic dive into Bong Joon-ho's latest wild film "Mickey 17," starring our king Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo and Steven Yeun. Then they review "Mayhem," Lady Gaga's latest studio album. She's baaaaaackkkkkk!!!!!Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
And just like that, another award season is officially over! Hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap the 97th Academy Awards, where Sean Baker's "Anora" ended up being the big winner of the night, taking home the Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Lead Actress, Original Screenplay and Editing. Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
Hosts Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss 2025 SAG Awards highlights and then dive into their final Academy Awards predictions. "Anora" or "Conclave"? Demi Moore or Mikey Madison? Zoe Saldaña or Ariana Grande? We're near the end of the finish line of one of the messiest Oscar races in Hollywood history. Buckle up!Disclaimer:Copyright notice:(Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLkoCopyright notice:(Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/
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