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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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Philosophy

Philosophy

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Music Interviews

Music Interviews

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SEP 3

PMP#204: Naked Gun Rapid Firing

What is the state of the stream-of-gags formula that used to stand tall in the films of the Zucker Brothers (mainly Airplane) and Mel Brooks? A new generation attempts to revive that with a new Naked Gun film. How does this new effort relate to the classic films? Are these kinds of films particularly timeless? Rewatchable? Do young people appreciate this kind of thing? Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and (for the third or so) Al speculate wildly as usual. Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for this and nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop for only the tiniest per-month financial pledge, or you can sign up directly with Apple Podcasts for a subscription for ad-free and bonus material for three of Mark's podcasts together on the Mark Lintertainment Podcasts Channel.

Sep 3

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50 min
AUG 19

PMP#203: What Superman?

In light of the new James Gunn film Superman, Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al talk about the character, his stories, and past films and shows. Did Zack Snyder (Man of Steel) miss the point? Are the Richard Donner films (chiefly 1978's Superman: The Movie) as good as nostalgia would have us recall them? How does one write a convincing plot centered around a flawless, basically all-powerful hero? How should the Lex Luthor character fit in? Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for this and nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop for only the tiniest per-month financial pledge, or you can sign up directly with Apple Podcasts for a subscription for ad-free and bonus material for three of Mark's podcasts together on the Mark Lintertainment Podcasts Channel.

Aug 19

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50 min
SEP 5

Maximizing Turtle Revenue w/ Tim Sniffen and Anthony LeBlanc

It's our season finale, and the end of Bill's regular participation on the show. You may wish to weep, but let your tears be of joy as well as reminiscence. We are re-joined by two of our favorite improv guests for a Team Play episode to talk ship of Theseus, philosophy vs. mythology vs. video games, Renaissance contemporaries, long-lived turtles, "realist" morality, goodbyes, and our final boardroom scene. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast and listen ad-free at philosophyimprov.com/support.

Sep 5

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50 min
AUG 28

NEM#237: Maia Sharp’s Homey Subversion

Maia has released ten lush, Americana-influenced singer-songwriter albums since 1997 and has collaborated with artists like Art Garfunkel, Bonnie Raitt, and Trisha Yearwood, and been covered by Cher, Paul Carrack, etc. We discuss "Counterintuition" (and listen to the title track) from Tomboy (2025), "Phoenix" from The Dash Between the Dates (2015), and "A Home" from Fine Upstanding Citizen (2005) (co-written with her father Randy Sharp and popularized in a cover version by The Chicks). Intro: "I Need This to Be Love" from Hardly Glamour (1997). More at maiasharp.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Support us on Patreon. Sponsor: Visit functionhealth.com/NAKEDLY to take control of your health through testing and get $100 off your membership.

Aug 28

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1h 17m
APR 16

PMP#194: Adolescence Wrecks Us

We watched the 4-part British crime series that's become #1 in 80 countries, breaking Netflix's records for an original series. And man, was it a bummer. But important! We reflect on the purpose of the show, its one-take-per-episode format, the choice of whose perspectives to show, the crazy good acting by such a young person, and we get a little education about incel culture. How have things changed since we were kids? For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear this ad-free with bonus content at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel.

Apr 16

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56 min
AUG 24

Philosophy of Humor w/ Nessa Voss

Nessa teaches philosophy at Lone Star Community College and writes on the philosophy of humor. We thought we should get this topic out before we wrap our season (and Bill's regular participation) and reach 100 episodes. We go through the main theories (superiority, incongruity/surprise, unconscious triggering, i.e. funny because it's true on some level we don't necessarily want to admit). Then Nessa (fictionally) becomes our podcast format consultant. We wrap up by considering the appeal of various stand-up comedians. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast and listen ad-free at philosophyimprov.com/support.

Aug 24

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53 min
JAN 22

PMP#188: Vampire Appreciation

In light of Robert Eggers' film Nosferatu and the end of What We Do in Shadows, Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss the many vampire shows and films all the way back to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel. For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear this ad-free with bonus content at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel. Sponsors: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp.com/pretty. Learn about LGBT stereotypes at gayishpodcast.com.

Jan 22

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54 min
01/25/2019

NEM#90: Sam Phillips Brings Intuition Out of Dreams

Sam has released sixteen albums of catchy, textured pop music since 1983. We discuss "I Want to Be You" and "Tears in the Ground" from World on Sticks (2018), "How to Dream" from Fan Dance (2001), and conclude by listening to "When I’m Alone" from Push Any Button (2013). Intro: "Baby I Can’t Please You" from Martinis and Bikinis (1994). For more, visit samphillips.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us on Patreon. Check out Mark's new album.

01/25/2019

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1h 1m
AUG 5

PMP#202: 50-Year-Old Jaws Busts Our Block

Purported the first summer blockbuster, Jaws has now hit 50 years, and so we discuss this wonderful early Spielberg film, its ill-conceived sequels, some of the making-of docs, and the legacy of shark/big carnivore films that it spawned. Is the film as flawless as it's made out to be? Are the sequels as awful as typically described? Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss! Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for this and nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop for only the tiniest per-month financial pledge, or you can sign up directly with Apple Podcasts for a subscription for ad-free and bonus material for three of Mark's podcasts together on the Mark Lintertainment Podcasts Channel.

Aug 5

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54 min
JUN 24

PMP#199: Missioning Impossibly

On the eight-film action series that launched in 1996 (based on the 1966 TV series) in light of its apparently final film. Featuring Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al. Is this a coherent narrative as the last film would have you believe, or just an excuse for a series of Tom Cruise physical challenges? Maybe the latter is enough for us! For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear this ad-free with bonus content at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel.

Jun 24

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57 min

A philosopher, an actor, and a sci-fi writer talk about media and how we consume it.

4.8 (41)

SOCIETY & CULTURE
Philosophy vs. Improv

4.9 (15)

PHILOSOPHY
Song Analysis with the Songwriter

5.0 (45)

MUSIC INTERVIEWS

A channel presenting the various side projects created by Mark Linsenmayer A single subscription gets you all the Lint you can eat: -Nakedly Examined Music (all eps ad free, extra discussion and more songs with some guests) -Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast (all eps ad free, with our "Aftertalk" discussions appended to them, plus more bonus content) -Philosophy vs. Improv (all eps ad free, with our "Postgame" discussions appended to them, plus more bonus content)

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PMP#204: Naked Gun Rapid Firing

PMP#203: What Superman?

Maximizing Turtle Revenue w/ Tim Sniffen and Anthony LeBlanc

NEM#237: Maia Sharp’s Homey Subversion

PMP#194: Adolescence Wrecks Us

Philosophy of Humor w/ Nessa Voss

PMP#188: Vampire Appreciation

NEM#90: Sam Phillips Brings Intuition Out of Dreams

PMP#202: 50-Year-Old Jaws Busts Our Block

PMP#199: Missioning Impossibly

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Friends with App-Platter Benefits w/ Sarah Shockey and Tommy Maranges

Brief, Alternative Facts w/ David Shields

We Essence Merge with Tamler Sommers

Edificial Intentions with Danny Mora

Mystic Toaster with Simon Critchley

Unshelved, Untitled

LIVE in Personability w/ James Whittington

Prototype Protoplasm w/ Mike Gorgone

Half Philosophizing (Season 4 Premiere)

Bonus! Mark and Bill Read and Discuss "Philosophy for Teens," Session One

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