Pop Culture Coffee Break

Host Ray and guests Ani and Kelsey discuss the SAG-AFTRA awards that occurred on February 24. They talk about the decision to host it on Netflix, the results and their predictions for the upcoming Oscars. 

To celebrate the start of a new year, Ray, Quentin and Georgie discussed their ins and outs of 2024. 

In this episode, Ray, Heewone, Lexi, Georgie and Eliana discuss the new Hunger Games movie, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." They talk about the differences between the book and the movie, who their favorite characters were and their ratings of the overall plot.

Host Ray Kirsch with WSUM members Lexi Spevacek, Georgie Laws and Kayla Dembiec discuss their favorite dystopian series from their childhood. They talk about what makes dystopian movies so compelling, who their favorite characters were and what the future of dystopia looks like.

Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Sports Team members Krissy Birdsall, Shannon Maynes and Vince Hesprich discuss the budding relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. They break down who Travis Kelce is, why this relationship is important and whether they think the relationship is fake or real.

Host Camila Trimberger-Ruiz is joined by Hayden Woodard and Nick Doermann, hosts of Haunted Horror Hour on WSUM 91.7 FM. They give their top horror movies, hold the popular Halloween versus horror debate and recommend horror movies for listeners to watch. 

Hosts Camila and Ray, joined with station members Anna and Heewone, discuss the new Bottoms film. After taking a bus to the nearest movie theater and watching it, they talk about their favorite characters, the soundtrack and starting a WSUM fight club. 

Host Ray Kirsch and Heewone Lim discuss film showings at UW Cinematheque and WUD Film, from their past summer showings to their upcoming fall catalogues. They decide what films they wish would be shown, and Ray shout-outs their Com. Arts TA a few times.

Host Ray Kirsch and guest John Michels discuss the latest pop culture drama, from Lizzo and Doja Cat getting canceled to Olivia Rodrigo's new music. They also discuss Lil Tay's hacked Instagram claiming she was dead and their thoughts on cancel culture in general. 

Hosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch have an outdoor coffee date to discuss their top albums of the summer. They selected their favorite albums that have been released in 2023 and shared what songs they still want to listen to. 

Listen to their playlist of songs they recommend off the albums they discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xzgLajtZcA0xTjdp7RpMJ?si=ynlYJBOGRW6VzmYiOr-HJw 

Hosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch discuss celebrity PR relationships, which popular couples they think were just for clout and relationships they wish were a PR stunt.

These Barbies spoil the movie! Hosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch, alongside guests Heewone, Krissy and Lexi, discuss the new Barbie movie. They talk about their favorite songs from the soundtrack, voice their opinion on the Oppenheimer versus Barbie debate and discuss their favorite scenes.

Hosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch and News Team member Heewone Lim discuss the recent release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Listen to hear their favorite tracks, which song should've stayed in the vault and their overall ratings of the album.

Host Ray Kirsch and Music Director Amany Khreis discuss the Eras Tour after seeing Taylor Swift in Minneapolis. Listen to hear their thoughts on the surprise songs, the openers, and the concert experience.

Hosts Camila Trimberger and Ray Kirsch discuss “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” and the themes of feminism, sexuality, and love. Listen to hear their opinions about the musical and how it compares to the original “Grease.”