Pop Periscope is the podcast where we discuss random fun topics from the pop culture universe.
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Join our hosts Steven Beer and Jonathan Pink, co-chairs of Lewis Brisbois’ Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice, as they present "Periscope," a collaborative podcast featuring timely discussions with industry leaders and up-and-coming artists. True to the name, "Periscope" is a lens that allows our listeners to peek around the corner at what's new and exciting in the world of entertainment. Lewis Brisbois’ Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice is a multidisciplinary, full-service team ser ...
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For this holiday season, we found the worst/most WTF Christmas songs out there.
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It's time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 that aired on Disney+. Inductees include: Cher, Kool & The Gang, Dionne Warwick, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne & Dave Matthews Band. We review the very long ceremony and also talk about Jack White touring, going to Sizzler & Tara's cat Tizzy mak…
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There's been a lot of drama going down in the music world lately. We're talking about Jane's Addictions onstage brawl, Dave Grohl's infidelity & surprise baby, Diddy in jail, Beyonce shut out of the CMA's, Chappell Roan's mental health and Oasis reuniting. Christina also talks about seeing Pulp & Green Day in concert.…
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We can all agree that going to concerts has definetly changed in the last few years. This time we're disecting what's going on with concerts and why this year hits differently. We're looking into what's behind the price surging, slow ticket sales and why big named artists are suddently cancelling their shows. We also talk about Jack White's suprise…
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It's that time of year...time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 nominations! Nominees this year include: Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinéad O'Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade & A Tribe Called Quest. Tara & Christina share s…
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The gang goes to Disneyland for Tara's big day. We discuss what its like going between holidays along with everything we did, what we rode, what we ate and which characters we saw. We also give helpful tips for going to Disney as well as what we'd do differently next time we go.
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It's time to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2023 that aired on Disney+. Inductees include: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, & Chaka Kahn. Congrats to all the inductees!
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Christina & Crystal go to Las Vegas to check out U2 playing the Sphere. They talk about the disaster that was Vibee's VIP experience along with staying at the Venetian/Palazzo & all the U2 related events giving their advice for future concert goers. They also check out Meow Wolf's Omega Mart & eat at Gordon Ramsay's restaurants.…
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After waiting 10 long months, Tara takes Christina & her brother to the 2 night Metallica "No Repeat Weekend" concert in Phoenix.
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As audiences around the globe flock to theaters to watch summer blockbusters "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," it is an exciting time for filmmakers and moviegoers alike. In Episode 5 of Periscope, Steven & Jonathan lead a conversation with Ann Sarnoff, former Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and President of BBC Studios - Americas. Ann provi…
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Crystal went to Amsterdam! She was one of the 650,000 visitors that got to attend the Vermeer exhibition at The Rijksmuseum. She talks about the cuisine, dealing with food allergies abroad, the Van Gogh Museum and tips for traveling and packing for overseas. We also touch on the Rock Hall inductees and the passing of Tina Turner.…
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Just in time for the NCAA March Madness Final Four games, this new episode of Periscope features esteemed sports law expert Jodi Balsam, Professor of Clinical Law and Director of Externship Programs at Brooklyn Law School. Jodi is co-author of Sports and the Law, the leading law school casebook in the field, and serves on editorial boards of the Jo…
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It's time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 nominations! Nominees this year include Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes and Warren Zevon. Tara & Christina also try to p…
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It's a Shoot the Sh*t episode! We talk about this years Rock Hall Nominees, what happened at the Grammy's, Ticketmaster's pricing drama, Depeche Mode's new song, Rolling Stone's controversial Top 200 Singers list, the problem with this seasons Drag Race and what's up with Madonna.
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In Episode 3 of Periscope, Steven and Jonathan lead an exciting conversation with immersive storyteller Stephanie Riggs, author of “The End of Storytelling: The Future of Narrative in the Storyplex.” Formerly a Disney Imagineer and Refinery29/Vice Media Experiential Creative Director, Stephanie has extensive experience with narrative, experience an…
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It's all things Super Bowl LVII in our hometown state of Arizona! We review the half time show...I mean the Rihanna concert. Also breaking down our favorite commercials, movie previews & U2's Vegas residency. Plus we share the story behind going to Disney when winning the Super Bowl.
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Next up on Periscope, Jonathan and Steven speak to pop culture guru Tom Nunan, founder of Bull’s Eye Entertainment, an independent film and television production company headquartered in Los Angeles. Executive producer of the multiple Academy Award-winning Best Picture Crash (2006), Tom currently teaches at UCLA’s Graduate School of Theater, Film a…
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Tara went to Disney World with her family over the holiday season. She talks about lost luggage, cookie hoarding, rides, food, a tornado warning and how she made it into a YouTube video. She also sneaks in her favorite Christmas movies.
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We're ending the year with Crystal and Christina ranking their favorite Christmas films.
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Christina & Tara celebrate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022: Duran Duran, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Judas Priest, Carly Simon, Lionel Ritchie, Eurythmics, Eminem & Dolly Parton. Congratulations to all the inductees!
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In our first episode of Periscope, Steven leads a conversation with world-renowned concert promoter Peter Shapiro, who details his experience as owner of legendary jam band and activist club the Wetlands Preserve, the iconic Brooklyn Bowl venues and the historic Capitol Theatre. Peter is author of "The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Show…
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We're ranking all things Thanksgiving! From the traditions to the dishes with a sprinkling of fun facts thrown in.
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It's time for a concert roundup of some of the shows we've seen this year. Crystal talks about Chris Stapleton. Christina & Tara talk about Duran Duran. Then Tara delves into finally seeing The Stadium Tour w/Joan Jett, Poison, Motley Crue & Def Leppard.
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Christina & Crystal touch briefly on Queen Elizabeth's passing and House of the Dragon before reviewing the streamed Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert that took place at Wembley Stadium.
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Christina & Tara touch on the Stranger Things resurgence of Kate Bush, the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Paul McCartney turning 80 and Macca's Glastonbury performance. Last but not least, they talk about their experience seeing Jack White on his Supply Chain Issues Tour.
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It’s that time of year again, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 nominations! Nominees include Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Dolly Parton, Rage Against The Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warwick. Tara & Christina also make their…
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We have a lot to celebrate! Christina & Tara congratulate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2021: Carole King, LL Cool J, Randy Rhoads, Billy Preston, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, Charley Patton, Kraftwerk, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, & the Foo Fighters. We also close out the end of the year with a holiday gift exchange sprinkled with a little ASMR.…
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In this episode Christina & Tara discuss the Blacklist, a various artists tribute album featuring covers of every track from Metallica's 1991 self-titled album. They review all 53 songs breaking down what worked and what missed the mark.
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This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Metallica's most successful album, "The Black Album". Join Christina & Tara as they talk about all things Black Album and why this essential album is one every music lover should have in their collection.
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It's Christina's turn to share her list of favorite guitar players. This time it's the guitarists that inspired her to learn how to play guitar.
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After a couple years of procrastinating it's finally here! Tara shares her favorite top 11 guitarists of all time. Join Christina & Tara as they discuss some of music's most legendary musicians, their love of music & how their musical journeys began.
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With Tina Turner finally getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and with the huge success of the new HBO documentary “Tina”, Tara and Christina devote an entire podcast to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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Tara & Christina delve into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees. They’re talking about Mary J Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Kahn, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick. They also make their predictions on who …
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We're finally getting around to reviewing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony of 2020 that aired on HBO Max. Big congrats to the class of 2020 - The Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Notorious BIG, T. Rex and Whitney Houston. We also discuss the passing of a legend, Mr. Eddie Van Halen.…
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Pop Periscope is back! Tara and Christina give an update on how they've been holding up this year. Diving into pandemic topics such as cancelled plans, binge watching Netflix, working from home and what got them through this crazy ass year that was 2020.
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Tara & Christina chat about their trip to Nashville. They’re talking Arnold's, Peg Leg Porker, Grimey's Music, McKay's Books, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Third Man Records. Capping it off with their review of finally seeing The Raconteurs perform at the famed Ryman Auditorium.
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The Pop Team is back...and so are The Raconteurs! Tara and Christina review their latest album Help Us Stranger and it does not disappoint. Along the way they ponder such things as if the Raconteur's had a cocktail what would it taste like? What would happen if you mashup up a couple tracks off the album with classic rock songs? We'd love for liste…
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After 8 years, 8 seasons, 73 episodes, the last 6 episodes, 2 water bottles and 1 Starbucks cup later The Pop Team bids adieu to Game of Thrones. Christina Lautazi & Tara Carson share their top moments of the show from the WTF/OMG to the Yas Queen Slay. They also touch upon those unanswered questions that made us go hmmm?…
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The Pop Team says goodbye to an end of a Marvel era. Christina Lautazi & Tara Carson give their review of Marvel's Avengers: Endgame. This episode is full of emotions, tearful salutes and spoilers so don't say we didn't warn you.
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Once again The Pop Team tackles the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This time Christina Lautazi & Tara Carson review the induction ceremony that aired on HBO. So congrats to the class of 2019 - Stevie Nicks, The Cure, Roxy Music, Radiohead, Jackson Jackson, The Zombies and Def Leppard.
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Christina Lautazi and Tara Carson talk about what went down at Super Bowl LIII, mainly Maroon 5’s halftime show. Breaking down the good, the bad and the ugliness of it...a shirtless Adam Levine, Travis Scott, SpongeBob and Big Boi! As well as the Foo Fighters rocking the Super Saturday Night Concert. Finally, the Pop Team go into some of their fav …
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The Pop Team catches up on 2018. For Tara it was a car accident, road trips, and finally seeing Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles. Christina flew to Nashville, stopped by Third Man Records, saw Conan O’Brien live, & saw/met Thom Yorke from Radiohead. Before saying hello to 2019, they look back on what was big in 2018 in TV, movies, concerts & music. Final…
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The Pop Team is once again tackling the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This time Tara and Christina break down all 15 2019 nominees. We’re talking about Def Leppard, Devo, John Prine, Roxy Music, Stevie Nicks, Todd Rundgren, LL Cool J, Kraftwerk, Janet Jackson, MC5, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, The Cure and The Zomb…
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We’re finally getting around to posting our reviews of seeing Jack White in concert in San Francisco and Phoenix. We talk about the crowds and how well we handled having our phones locked in the Yondr pouches. Of course The Pop Team talks about the man himself. What it felt like when Jack melted our faces off and each show’s setlist. Also how exhil…
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The Pop Team reviews Jack White’s latest album Boarding House Reach. This isn’t your typical Jack White album, he went 180 folks! We’re talking experimenting with sounds, spoken word, & using Pro Tools (gasp)! Meanwhile, Tara expanded her “boarding house reach” listening to the album. Christina finally admits she has an eBay addiction. Derrick expl…
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Today Christina Lautazi and Tara Carson discuss “Why you should know…Jack White" and what makes him so cool. Everything from The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and just Jack White himself. We go deep into his upholstery past, the start of Third Man Records, their innovative vinyl releases, and how Jack always plays anywhere and eve…
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The Pop Team talk of their summer adventures. Tara Carson returned to Michigan/shares her summer movies. Christina Lautazi saw U2 (again)/talks about finally watching The Rolling Stones “Shine a Light”. We also review our road trip to Anaheim to see Depeche Mode. Finally we talk of our love for Led Zeppelin and up and comers Greta Van Fleet. We eve…
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Tara Carson & Christina Lautazi tackle the controversial topic of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. How members are inducted. Who’s in and who’s not. Why it’s a broken system and how can it improve? Why Christina’s favorite artists never seem to get in. They also review this past year’s induction ceremony and who they hope will be inducted in the futur…
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