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Philly-based, multi-hyphenated, and award-winning actors Jaylene Clark Owens and Justin Jain take on all things Arts & Culture in this joy-forward and ever hilarious variety podcast. From current events, to childhood memories, #PoppaPank centers and uplifts BIPOC voices in the performing and visual arts. Their occasional Pop-in with #PoppaPank segments feature interviews with various industry professionals from Broadway & Hollywood stars to iconic Regional Theatre designers & technicians. Jaylene is a powerful Black spoken word poet and playwright. Justin is a fierce Filipino director and deviser. These dear friends are teachers and professional actors in the HotHouse Company at The Wilma Theatre in Philadelphia, not to mention artistic directors of their own companies. Every episode centers on a different theme, but all roads point back to the Arts and bringing a pop of pink into a world that can be very grey. Whether they’re trying to do a freestyle rap, or getting artistic advice from a guest, these two are gonna have a good time! Grab your Poppa Drank and get ready for some shenanigans as Jaylene and Justin get tickled pank (pink) on every episode of #PoppaPank!

#PoppaPank Jaylene Clark Owens, Justin Jain

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Philly-based, multi-hyphenated, and award-winning actors Jaylene Clark Owens and Justin Jain take on all things Arts & Culture in this joy-forward and ever hilarious variety podcast. From current events, to childhood memories, #PoppaPank centers and uplifts BIPOC voices in the performing and visual arts. Their occasional Pop-in with #PoppaPank segments feature interviews with various industry professionals from Broadway & Hollywood stars to iconic Regional Theatre designers & technicians. Jaylene is a powerful Black spoken word poet and playwright. Justin is a fierce Filipino director and deviser. These dear friends are teachers and professional actors in the HotHouse Company at The Wilma Theatre in Philadelphia, not to mention artistic directors of their own companies. Every episode centers on a different theme, but all roads point back to the Arts and bringing a pop of pink into a world that can be very grey. Whether they’re trying to do a freestyle rap, or getting artistic advice from a guest, these two are gonna have a good time! Grab your Poppa Drank and get ready for some shenanigans as Jaylene and Justin get tickled pank (pink) on every episode of #PoppaPank!

    #PoppaPank SE59 | #PoppAround Ocean City, NJ

    #PoppaPank SE59 | #PoppAround Ocean City, NJ

    It’s another special PoppAround Town Episode on #PoppaPank. As summer winds down, Jaylene and Justin are visiting Ocean City, NJ to get one last beach day and catch up on all things summer. Grab your sunscreen and favorite tropical PoppaDrank as #PoppaPank heads to the beach for this very special episode.
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    #PoppaPank S3E58 | Summa-Summa-Summertime

    #PoppaPank S3E58 | Summa-Summa-Summertime

    On this episode of #PoppaPank, Jaylene and Justin have a lot to catch up on, as well as fill listeners in on some big Tickled Panks from the last couple of weeks. In today’s Hot Topic, Justin and Jaylene will also talk about all things Summer, previewing summer plans, talking summer fashion, and 2022 beach trip tips and tricks. We have a ton of joy to celebrate, uplift, and share with our beloved Pank Poppas, so grab your #PoppaDrank because Summer is finally here!

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    #PoppaPank S3E57 | #PoppAround Reading Terminal Market!

    #PoppaPank S3E57 | #PoppAround Reading Terminal Market!

    It’s a special PoppAround Town Episode on #PoppaPank. As a pilot for a new kind of episode, Jaylene and Justin are visiting Reading Terminal Market to celebrate all things food, Philly, and Summer! Come get your TapaPank with us as Justin and Jaylene catch up, review some food spots, and of course play some Pank Gamez.

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    • 36 min
    #PoppaPank S3E56 | My oh May! We back!

    #PoppaPank S3E56 | My oh May! We back!

    #PoppaPank took a long PoppaBreak to finish up old projects, start new ones, and do some recovery from some Springtime merriment. Jaylene and Justin have a lot to catch up on, as well as fill listeners in on some much anticipated upcoming projects. In today’s Pank News we will also celebrate the achievements of podcast bestie and collaborator, playwright James Ijames. We have a ton of joy to celebrate, uplift, and share with our beloved Pank Poppas, so grab your #PoppaDrank because It’s Gotta May!

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    • 52 min
    #PoppaPank S3E55 | Pop In with Lindsay Smiling!

    #PoppaPank S3E55 | Pop In with Lindsay Smiling!

    #PoppaPank is turning 2 YEARS OLD!!! It’s our Poppaversary. Jaylene and Justin are celebrating with this 55th special episode. We'll be tickling ourselves Pank with memories and resolutions. As a very special bonus, this episode’s Pop-in with #PoppaPank, will feature award-winning actor and fellow Wilma HotHouse member, Lindsay Smiling! We'll talk all things Cherry Orchard, which is coming up at The Wilma. Of course, Lindsay will also be joining us for some games and the ever joyful freeeeestyle! Friends, Fun, and Freestyles! Who could ask for anything more?

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    • 54 min
    #PoppaPank S3E54 | JCO BDAY PARTAAAYYYY!!!

    #PoppaPank S3E54 | JCO BDAY PARTAAAYYYY!!!

    Look out! Cause this episode of #PoppaPank is all about celebrating the one, the only, JAYLENE CLARK OWENS! Yes, it is Jaylene’s birthday on the podcast and JCO and Justin are ready to celebrate in every way they can. Justin will also share some of his favorite Jaylene stories and memories, as well as give a preview of how The Cherry Orchard at the Wilma Theatre is going. Don’t forget to pour your PoppaDrank and put on your party hats ‘cause JCO’s birthday is a full-on Holidaaay!!!

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    • 53 min

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6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Overflowing joy

I’ve followed this dynamic duo from their weekly live episodes on Facebook. They have such great ease demonstrating their talent and passions for the arts.

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