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River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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Welcome to the Good Pop Culture Club. Join our hosts Marvin, Jess, and Hanh as they discuss the good pop that gets us through our days, including TV, movies, books, digital media, and more!
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Join me, DoughboyFresshh (Nobody Famous) and occasionally my band of bros as I shoot the breeze on all things Pop Culture. The Unfiltered Fan’s Perspective, I just call it how I see it. Lock in. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodvibespopculture/support
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Since the Great Resignation, culture has become paramount in recruiting and retaining top talent. Fairness and equity have become deal breakers for many job seekers. As a culture consultant, Change Management Specialist and Talent Optimization Partner with Predictive Index, I decided to do this show because I started to meet CEO’s and Founders that were… well, “white guys” that recognized that their homogenized leadership teams were leaving them blind Two risks that could only be seen from d ...
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On this episode, we check out Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man, an action revenge thriller about a man seeking vengeance on corrupt authorities for the death of his mother. But does Dev's new film make the cut as good pop, and more importantly, is this the start of Dev's action star era? What's Popping? - A Little to the Left, Bluey, Fallou…
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Potluck Feed Drop - Golden Hour w/ Charlene Kaye - Golden Hour with Charlene Kaye Ashrita Kumar of Pinkshift, a Fully Formed Punk Rock Icon
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Good Pop is taking a break this week as our hosts catch up with some personal and professional matters, so to keep you company, we're dropping in the latest episode from fellow Potluck Pod Golden Hour, a podcast featuring Asian American music artists. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow and check out their other episodes at podcastpotluc…
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On this episode, the good pop crew (minus Hanh) checks out the new Monterverse team-up movie Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, a film about kaijus fighting, buildings crashing, and the people around them that explain whats going on. We're here for the giant monster battle royale, but will it be enough to elevate this film to the level of good pop? W…
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On this episode of Good Pop we check out the new Netflix series 3 Body Problem, a hard science fiction epic about how humanity might with an impending invasion from a technologically superior civilization. So how does this western adaptation of Liu Cixin's seminal Chinese sci-fi novel turn out? Find out if it makes the grade as good pop! What's Pop…
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On our March edition of Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup, "Do We Want This?" we discuss the some of the latest casting and adaptation announcements featuring Asian American actors and stories, as well as the recent renewals and cancellations at Netflix. Also the return of Go Asian as the new Top Chef season kicks off! Wh…
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On this episode of Good Pop, we observe St. Patrick's day by partaking in some Irish flavored Rom Com fun with the new Lindsay Lohan film on Netflix, Irish Wish, about a woman who has to deal with the consequences of a spontaneous wish come true. But the real question is whether this wish end up being good pop or not? What's Popping? - Eternal Suns…
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On this episode, we check out FX's new prestige historical drama Shogun, the latest adaptation of the 1975 novel by James Clavell about an English bloke in feudal Japan. Loosely based on real life historical figures and events, how does this newest adaptation approach the original's themes, and does it elevate the show to become good pop? What's Po…
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On this episode of good pop, we check out the new Netflix Live Action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, a beloved fantasy adventure series about warriors who can control the elements fighting against imperialism in an Asian-inspired fantasy world (this time with more actual Asians). So has Netflix pulled off the impossible and created some …
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It's just Marvin and Hanh today for our February edition of Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup, "Do We Want This?" Join us as we discuss the upcoming Moana sequel, K-Content coming to streamers, three Body competition, and a Naruto adaptation? What's Popping? - The Vince Staples Show, Avatar The Last Airbender Follow our h…
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On this episode, we check out the new Asian Australian rom com FIVE BLIND DATES, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video about a woman who returns to her hometown and is told by a fortune teller to go on five blind dates to find her soulmate. We are on record for being fans of romcoms, but does this one have the right formula to become good pop? What's…
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On this episode of Good Pop, we check out Amazon Prime's new series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a re-imagining of the 2005 film and the 1996 series, starring Maya Erskine and Donald Glover as two secret agents for hire who are paired up by an agency that matches up couples for special ops assignments. The show is part spy procedural, and part millennial roma…
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Just in time for the Lunar New Year, we check out the new animated feature film from Paramount+, THE TIGER's APPRENTICE, an fantasy action story about a boy who discovers he's descended from a family of guardians and protects the world by an evil sorceress with the help of the zodiac warriors. Starring a cast of top shelf Asian voice talents, will …
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We're back for the first 2024 edition of "Do We Want This?" Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup! On this episode, we discuss Oscar noms, Dev Patel's upcoming action film, and (checks notes)... Minecraft? What's Popping? - Mean Girls: The Musical, True Detective, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Follow our hosts: Marvin Yueh -…
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On this edition of Good Pop, we check out the film Amercian Fiction, which recently picked up 5 Academy Award nominations, and found that we related hard to the dramedy's themes of the politics of representation, how diversity is commodified in media, and the trials and tribulations of taking care of elder family members. What's Popping? - Unpackin…
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On this episode we dip back into the MCU (Spotlight) to discuss Echo, featuring the character of Maya Lopez, who we last saw as an antagonist for the Hawkeye mini-series, as she returns to her hometown in Oklahoma to lie low after killing her adopted uncle, The Kingpin, and has to reconcile reconnecting with her roots with her personal ambitions in…
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For our first Good Pop of the new year, we check out the new Asian American action dramedy The Brothers Sun, starring MIchelle Yeoh as the matriarch of a Taiwanese triad living in hiding in the SGV with her younger son who has no idea he's in a crime family. Their lives are thrown into chaos when her eldest son arrives in town to protect the family…
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S2 E83 - HIGHLIGHT - Amri B Johnson- CEO, Inclusion Wins
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In this highlight episode of my transformative conversation with Amri Johnson, I unpack how bringing expectations that people will change to the equity and Inclusion conversation may be inhibiting progress. More about Amri B Johnson: For more than 20 years, Amri B. Johnson has been instrumental in helping organizations and their people create extra…
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Happy holidays everyone! On this last Good Pop episode of 2023, we take a look back and highlight some of our favorite pieces of pop culture from the year. What's Popping? - Dave the Diver, Moving, Top Chef on Netflix Follow our hosts: Marvin Yueh - @marvinyueh Jess Ju - @jessjutweets Hanh Nguyen - @hanhonymous Follow the show and engage with us at…
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Is it possible that progressive, DEI specialists are bringing resistance and judgment to the table? In my revealing conversation with the insightful Amri Johnson we discussed how practitioners like us can get in our own way of progress. More about Amri B Johnson: For more than 20 years, Amri B. Johnson has been instrumental in helping organizations…
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On this episode we check out the new Xmas action film Silent Night, which is celebrated director John Woo's first American film in 20 years! Will this action film with no spoken dialogue about a dad avenging his dead son live up to our wildest John Woo dreams? What's Popping? - Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, May December, Frieren: Beyong Journey's…
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S2 E81 - HIGHLIGHT - Tanveer Naseer - Founder/CEO Tanveer Naseer Leadership
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In the surprising conversation I had with Tanveer Naseer last week, we dove into the importance of empathy for successful leadership, development and change management. In this highlight episode, I unpack how practicing empathy is a great opportunity to create a culture of care, which has been proven to be a critical component of employee retention…
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We're back for another edition of "Do We Want This?" Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup! On this episode, we discuss the latest trailer drops, casting news, and begin our descent into awards season. What's Popping? - Trilogy Tour, The Boy and the Heron, Succession Follow our hosts: Marvin Yueh - @marvinyueh Jess Ju - @jess…
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S2 EP80 - Tanveer Naseer - Founder and CEO, Tanveer Naseer Leadership
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What is the most overlooked aspect of change management that can make or break organizational change? Empathy. I had the chance to interview the remarkable Tanveer Naseer about the Powerful role of empathy in developing high performance leadership teams. This skill has become table stakes for growth in the 21st century. More about Tanveer Naseer: T…
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On this episode of Good Pop, we check out Netflix's new adult animation series Blue Eye Samurai, following a mixed-race swordswoman on a quest for revenge to hunt down four White men hiding illegally in Edo period Japan, one of whom might just be her father. Featuring a star studded cast of Asian American voices, will that be enough to propel Blue …
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S2 E79- HIGHLIGHT - Steve Urban - Founder and CEO, Riderflex
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The vast majority of white men on homogenized leadership teams, know that a change is needed to keep the company growing, maintain or create a competitive advantage, and prevent obsolescence. It’s going to take a particular kind of leader to get on board. In this highlight episode of the amazing conversation I had with Steve urban CEO of Boutique c…
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Good Pop is back! After a lengthy hiatus we are refreshed and ready dive back into the world of good (and not so good) pop culture! On this episode, we check out the new comedy film Quiz Lady starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina now streaming on Hulu about two sisters who have to win a quiz show to save their elderly dog from debt collectors. With a st…
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Recruiters can have the biggest impact when it comes to diversifying organizations and senior leader ship teams. Steve, urban, who is the CEO and founder of Riderflex, a multi million dollar boutique recruitment company, speaks candidly about the realities of bringing in diverse candidates into the hiring process, and clever ways to be successful, …
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Throwback Feed Drop - Fresh Creatives #20: A Latte Love
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Ok, we know we promised to be back this week, but a massive SNAFU at Pearson Airport in Toronto caused Marvin to get home a lot later than expected, so we weren't able to record a new episode, which means NEXT WEEK will be the triumphant return of new Good Pop episodes, in the meantime, we're going to share another episode from Fresh Creatives, whe…
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