Pulp Friction

The creepiest time of the year is upon us, and Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are talking about one of the year’s big frights (in more ways than one), They/Them. Along the way, they also assess the year in horror and the state of streaming movies. Persons of interest include John Woo, Kylo Ren, and P!nk.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, share, and rate to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

With her new album on the way, Rocky and Brig saw fit to talk about one of the more controversial chapters in Taylor Swift’s career: Lover. Is it another uneven overture? A quiet marvel? Does Rocky have some dogshit opinion about how “ME!” is good actually? Only one way to find out! Persons of interest include Ryan Reynolds, Carly Rae Jepsen, and George W. Bush.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

For this week’s fun little excursion, Rocky and Simone take on an extremely controversial topic: the fellas. Listen as they prepare a tier list of Tinseltown’s hunks broken down into five categories: “like a woman to me,” “hottie,” “cutie,” “just some guy,” and “ech.” Where will your fave fall?You can find Rocky and Simone on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and everywhere else pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

A cis teen gets caught in a web of lies when he’s mistaken for a trans man in mid-’00s gay Bushwick. Sound familiar? It’s the movie that Tumblr successfully boycotted, but is Adam (2019) actually… good? Rocky and Cody are on a mission to find out, diving into all the controversies and assessing director Rhys Ernst’s thorny vision. Persons of interest include Joey Soloway, Cameron Post, and dear Evan Hansen.Rocky and Cody can be found on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

From Love & Thunder to torn asunder, the Taika Waititi backlash is officially upon us. That’s why this week, Rocky and Lukas are taking a look at the comedian/director’s latest flick, Thor: Love and Thunder. Is Waititi on his way out? Is the MCU itself in its retirement days? Why does this movie stink on ice? Persons of interest include Ezra Miller, Sam Raimi, and Harry Styles.You can find Rocky and Lukas on Twitter, and Pulp Friction on your podcatcher of choice. If you like the show, subscribe and share it with your friends. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

It’s episode 50 of Pulp Friction! To celebrate, Rocky discusses Riverdale with two of the show’s foremost scholars, Sam and Eddie. The catch: she’s never seen it. Persons of interest include Stephen King, Andrew Rannells, and Brendan Fraser.You can find Rocky, Sam, and Eddie on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

The epic saga continues as Rocky and Em take an all-too-brief stab at unraveling the magic of Elvis (the movie). With the lessons of last week’s history, how does Baz Luhrmann shape up? Persons of interest include G-Eazy, Lana Del Rey, and Eminem.You can find Rocky at her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of addiction, rape, abuse, and racism.To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Pulp Friction, Rocky brings you an Elvis double-feature! To kick things off, she’s joined by Nico to talk about the tangled legacy of Elvis, the artist. Next week, we’ll come around to Elvis, the film. Persons of interest include Barbra Streisand, the Beatles, and Bobby Kennedy.You can find Rocky on her twitter, @newrockytweets. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Misinformation runs rampant across all corners of the internet. So what is it that gives fake Tumblr stories their je ne sais quoi? Rocky (she/her) and Kadin (xe/any) team up to uncover the truth. Persons of interest include Larry Stylinson, Benedict Cumberbatch, and the Joker.You can find Rocky and Kadin at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) take another crack at the Beatles and their diabolical riddle (for teens). This time around, our puzzle unfolds like a game of lead chess. We’re talking Beatlemania, Beatlemania-mania, and the biggest hit of the Beatles’ career. Persons of interest include JFK, Franz Liszt, and Roy Orbison.Rocky can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is the latest reboot that’s sweeping the nation, but is it actually a reboot? That’s what Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) seek to find out on this week’s Pulp Friction. Persons of interest include the Rescuers, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and “the Duck.”You can find Rocky and Alex at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Parker (she/her) talk about the most reputable quiz show in history, Jeopardy! Why is this old, reliable favorite suddenly a hotbed of controversy? What’s changed about the show and does it need to be fixed? What are frogs? Persons of interest include George Stephanopoulos, Lucille Ball, and Mr. Morale.Rocky and Parker can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with any business inquiries.Rocky’s Good Takes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Find your local abortion fund here: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) cover the highlights and lowlights of Monday’s Met Gala, the first in nearly eight months! From Coughlan to Clinton, gowns to gloves, gilded to gelded, we’ve got it all. Persons of interest include JFK, an inbred German prince, and Carmen Sandiego.Rocky and Simone can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Drew (he/him) talk about the coming-of-age tale that brought an Oscar for James Ivory and a Timothée for the rest of us, Call Me by Your Name. Critics call it “blisteringly sensual,” while Rocky’s dad raves, “Isn’t that a pedophile movie?” Persons of interest include Sam Taylor-Johnson, Shia LaBeouf, and Jenna Ortega.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Drew on Patreon. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] to inquire about being a guest, or anything else! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Before there was Covid, there was Morbius Madness. This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Alison team up to take on the only Spider-Man baddie who has never met Spider-Man and has received a Nobel Peace Prize. We also touch on Camila Cabello and WILLOW’s new single, “psychofreak,” plus Netflix’s twisted new take on Marmaduke. Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Twenty One Pilots, and the proud members of the Morbius Discord community.You can find Rocky and Alison at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] if you’re interested in being a guest or have any other inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) recount all the moments from the 64th Grammy Awards. With 9 awards and 19 music performances, this year’s show gave a certain vision for the future of awards shows. Yeah, a television! Persons of interest include King Freak, Quentin Tarantino, and Dr. Michael Morbius.You can find Rocky and Simone at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] for business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Audio mishaps? Prolonged discourse? Inaccurate statements about Will Smith having an Emmy? This week on Pulp Friction, we’ve got it all. Our coverage of the 94th Academy Awards includes all the highs and lows, from bizarre presenters to head-scratching winners. Cuddly guys of interest include Pedro Almodóvar, Guillermo del Toro, and Francis Ford Coppola.You can find Rocky on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] if you want to be a guest or have any other inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Rocky (she/her) is sick this week, but you could hardly tell from this fiery 15-minute fit of passion about the debate raging the internet this week: are there more doors or wheels in the world? Persons of interest include The Doors (band), The Wheels (band), and Rocky’s boss.You can find Rocky on Twitter and Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] if you’re interested in being a guest or have any other business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Xander (they/them) step into the Batcave to assess the latest take on the Caped Crusader. Xander brings their extensive DC expertise to the table as we determine once and for all whether or not the actor most known for playing an emo vampire could possibly have something to bring to Batman. Persons of interest include Armie Hammer, Brian Wilson, and KLUTE!Rocky can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction can be found wherever pods are cast. You can support the show by subscribing on Substack or sharing it with your friends. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] if you’re interested in being a guest or have any other business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and emo expert Emily (she/he) take on Fall Out Boy’s seventh and latest studio album, M A N I A. In a rock-and-roll-absent age, Fall Out Boy was the last of the real ones, but hold tight or don’t as we take this expensive mistake to church. Sunshine riptide. Persons of interest include Rivers Cuomo, The Ready Set, and Rihanna.You can find Rocky on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] if you’re interested in being a guest or have other business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

It’s part three of our never-ending quest to solve the Beatles’ arcane riddle for teens, and this time, we actually listened to a Beatles album! Will Please Please Me offer us newfound insight into the events of September 11th? 1962? Will it lead Rocky, Sam, and Leon down a dead end? Persons of interest include Burt Bacharach, Weezer, and a little Spanish flea.Rocky can be found on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] if you’re interested in being a guest or have any other business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

For this Valentine’s Day edition of Pulp Friction, working girl Rocky (she/her) and GBF Simone (she/they) take a waltz through the history of rom-coms. From Menander to Noah Centineo, it’s the genre we love to deride as trash and then reclaim as brilliant. “What happened to rom-coms?” “Why are rom-com men so boring?” “Is Nancy Meyers a genius?” These are just some of the questions we probably won’t answer, but we’ll have a lot of fun not doing it. Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Pete Davidson, and Pete Davidson.You can find Rocky and Simone on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Nico (they/he/it) joins forces to take down the evil Dr. Gender with their in-depth analysis of Disney’s quiet triumph, Sky High. Marvel at their powers of analysis as they read parallel storytelling, gay subtext, and Freudian themes into a film top critics described as “agreeable.” Persons of interest include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kim Possible, and Tom Wambsgans.Rocky and Nico can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts. Share the show with your friends and subscribe on Substack to support it. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Baph (he/him) recount their favorite punchlines from a double-feature of films from Mel Brooks’ ‘80s period: History of the World, Pt. 1 and Spaceballs. Both films were considered disappointments at the time and have since been canonized into the Brooks hall of fame. Are they that good? Has Brooks’ comedy stood the test of time? Persons of interest include Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and MacGruber.Rocky can be found on Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Subscribe and share to support the show, and reach out to Rocky or [email protected] for business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Last week was the Movie Awards, this week, Rocky (she/her) and Brig (he/she) look at the best and brightest in music from 2021! Hear two butches drunkenly enumerate their albums of the year and proffer takes on everyone from Tyler to Taylor! Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Big Time Rush, and yes, we do talk about Bruno.You can find Rocky and Brig on their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. If you like the show, share it with your friends. Contact Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, the Pulpys are here! Join Rocky (she/her) as she addresses her favorites in a downright controversial year for movies! Em’s (they/them) bringing their picks as well! See where they stand on Licorice Pizza, Spencer, The Power of the Dog, C’Mon C’Mon, and dozens of other films they’ve got plenty of takes on. Join the fun by sharing some of your favorites on Twitter!Speaking of Twitter, Rocky and Em both have ‘em! Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. If you enjoy the show, share it on social media and support us by subbing to Rocky’s Substack. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Content warning: Discussions of suicide, racism and abuse. Spoilers for Homestuck.This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky gathers a panel of experts (returning guests Sam, Kadin, and Emily) for a thorough discussion of one of the 21st century’s most influential pieces of new media, Homestuck. Is it the irredeemable piece of s**t its biggest fans claim it is, or the stunning work of prose its haters so often dub it? Will Rocky, who has never read Homestuck, learn anything about the actual story of the comic? And what of Vriska?Rocky, Sam, and Kadin can be found on their respective Twitters. Sam is a writer for the forthcoming dating game ValiDate, which you can currently wishlist on Steam. You can watch some of Kadin’s animations on YouTube. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Rocky’s flying solo once again on this week’s Pulp Friction! The topic at hand is 2021’s best and worst hit songs, part of an ongoing series of 2021-in-review episodes and articles on her Substack! Persons of interest include Polo G, Gwen Stefani, and the fine denizens of Australia. This episode also gives you early access to Rocky’s best list, dropping on Substack tomorrow!You can find Rocky on her Twitter. Pulp Friction is available wherever you get your podcasts, and this episode will be available on all major streaming platforms within an hour of its Substack launch. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This holiday season, families across America gathered ‘round the campfire to watch the latest Netflix original: Cowboy Bebop. Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) have plumbed the depths of these 10 hours so you don’t have to, and came out the other end with plenty to say on both the show itself and the unending phenomenon of live-action anime adaptations. Persons of interest include Woodcock, Seinfeld, and the unavoidable Gus Van Sant.Rocky and Alex can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast. If you like the show, you can support it by subscribing on Substack, or by sharing it with your friends on social media. Reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

With the release of the first (and perhaps only) true hit of the COVID-19 era, Rocky (she/her) welcomes Diego (he/they) back onto the pod to take an in-depth look at Spider-Man: No Way Home. Is it great? Is it s**t? Probably neither, I reckon! Persons of interest include Topher Grace, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and of course, Dr. Michael Morbius.Rocky and Diego can be found at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Share and subscribe to support the show, reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with business inquiries or if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

It’s Wambsgans Wednesday, and Rocky (she/her) and Sam (she/they) are celebrating by breaking down Succession’s jaw-dropping season 3 finale, reflecting on all the things we got wrong the last time we talked about the show, and once again speculating wildly about what’s to come.You can find Rocky and Sam at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available wherever pods are cast, including Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, and TuneIn. If you enjoy the show, you can support it by subscribing to the Substack and sharing it with your friends. If you’re interested in being a future guest or have other pod-related inquiries, you can reach out to Rocky or [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

An old friend returns from a long hiatus with a third piece that brings her in a bold and polarizing new direction. That’s right, folks, Simone’s back for their third Pulp Friction jaunt! Also, we’re talking about Lorde. People of interest include Hercules, Lena Dunham, and a shockingly ubiquitous Grimes.You can find Rocky and Simone at their respective Twitters. You can find Pulp Friction on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever else you cast your pods. Support the show by subscribing or sharing with your friends, reach out to Rocky for inquiries, and check out linktr.ee/pulp.friction for other ways to stay involved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

It’s father (Rocky), son (Diego), and house of Gucci (podcast) on this week’s Pulp Friction! We talk about the biggest drama of the pandemic era from top to bottom, and give our thoughts to the Grammy nominations. Persons of interest include Zack Snyder, Wong Kar-wai, Ansel Elgort, and Dracula.You can find Rocky and Diego at their respective Twitters. If you’re a fan of the show, support it by subscribing to Rocky’s Substack and sharing with your friends! Reach out to Rocky on Twitter or [email protected] to inquire about business, being a guest, or getting Rocky on your podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Ella come together for a brief chat (that’s longer than the film itself) about a “forgotten feminist classic” that’s anything but forgotten, Jennifer’s Body. Come to hear them ramble about the horror genre, stay to find out why Rocky thinks it’s actually about 9/11.You can find Rocky and Ella at their respective Twitters. Pulp Friction is available on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, and wherever else pods are cast. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky or [email protected] with comments and inquiries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Cody (they/them) dive into a recently-unearthed treasure trove of ‘90s kitsch: Tammy and the T-Rex, starring an unfathomably-young Denise Richards and Paul Walker. They also give their thoughts on Diablo Cody, Donda (Deluxe), and the many forgotten juggernauts of Bush-era pop culture.You can find Rocky and Cody at their respective Twitters. You can find Pulp Friction on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a guest! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

It’s another solo outing on Pulp Friction this week, as Rocky regales you with tales of Kingo, Druig, Gilgamesh, and who could forget dear ol’ Sprite? A welcome change of pace or the MCU’s first true disaster? Or both?You can find Rocky on Twitter and listen to Pulp Friction wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to support the show and reach out if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

It’s the first ever Pulp Friction Halloween Specdracula! Raven (they/she) joins Rocky (she/her) to talk about a horror classic from the twisted minds at Disney, Tower of Terror. If you’ve ever wanted to see a guy who looks like Paul Walter Hauser say “cha-ching” or fancy ghosts come after Kirsten Dunst with a meat cleaver, we’ve got the flick for you!You can find Rocky and Raven at their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. You can also find Pulp Friction on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, or TuneIn. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her), Sam (he/him), and Leon (they/them) unlock the next chapter of the Beatles’ sprawling riddle for teens. Last time, we heard tell of the Quarrymen, old before their birth, straining each muscle and sinew. This time, we uncover lies, conflicting stories, and potential criminal cover-ups surrounding the Beatles’ whereabouts on September 11th.You can find Rocky and Leon on their respective Twitters, and check out Leon’s art on Instagram. Become a paid subscriber to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Sam (she/they) have a bit of a succ-session of their own as they take a deep dive into the latest episode of the hottest show on TV, Succession. There will be spoilers, speculation, obnoxious laughter, and Greg talk. We’ll also spare a word to the movie sensation that’s sweeping the nation, Needle in a Timestack.You can find Rocky and Sam at their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support Rocky, the show, and gain access to exclusive bonus content, and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Rocky (she/her) and Kadin (xe/he) address the elephant in the room: “Let Her Go,” the confused, drab, formless indie pop track that surreptitiously became one of the most-streamed songs of all time. We also devote a thought to Jesy Nelson’s debut solo single, “Boyz” with Nicki Minaj. A short and sweet episode with a twist ending!You can find Rocky and Kadin on their respective Twitters, and check out Kadin’s Instagram for some of xyr cool and good art! Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on the pod, Rocky (she/her) and Allie (he/she/they) write their “Dear Evan Hansen letter” to the feel-bad movie of the September slump. Ben Platt IS Dear Evan Hansen, and we will not be spending the entire two hours talking about how weird he looks. Between bad songs, bad direction, and particularly egregious storytelling, we ask ourselves the question, can this movie be fixed?You can find Rocky and Allie at their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and receive access to exclusive bonus content, and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Rocky (she/her) and Xander (they/them) were supposed to do a summer movie and music retrospective. But as it turns out, we had much more to say about the just-announced cast of the untitled Mario movie. Wanna hear the hour we did spend talking about the songs and movies of the summer? It’ll be released as an exclusive for paid subscribers!You can find Rocky or Xander on their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Rocky (she/her) and Flan (she/her) devote two and a half delirious hours to perhaps the most extensive subject ever covered on the pod: the lore of Sonic the Hedgehog. From his first game to his first movie, we make sense of the many attempts to explain how a hedgehog got so fast and so blue, and consider what the next step for the franchise might be.You can find Rocky and Flan on their respective Twitters, where Rocky does bits and Flan makes art! A little something for the furries and gamers in the crowd. Contact Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) team up once again for a super-charged review of 2021’s Met Gala fashion. Listen to them offer their takes on over 100 of the best and worst looks from the biggest night in fashion, and become a paid subscriber to gain access to over an hour of extra content! If I didn’t know better, I’d say we spent too much time talking about the Met Gala!You can find Rocky and Simone on their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and contact Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Shana tova! To kick off the new year, Rocky (she/her) presents her first solo episode of Pulp Friction! We’re talking Certified Lover Boy, the new album by Canadian rap icon Drake. It’s an extensive and far-reaching conversation that fans and haters alike can enjoy, with plenty of hot takes along the way.Subscribe to support the show and see exclusive bonus content! You can find Rocky on her Twitter and support her directly through her Ko-Fi. Look forward to more great episodes in the new year, including returning guests and a unique panel discussion ;•) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Two days late? Two hours long? Audio issues? Outtakes? Nerdy jocks? It must be time to talk Donda, the tenth studio album by multihyphenate megalomaniac Kanye West. Rocky (she/her) and Brig (he/she) take a deep dive into every track on the album, but if that’s not enough for you hogs, there’s over an hour of bonus content that’ll be made available for paid subscribers.You can find Rocky or Brig on their respective Twitters. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Emily (she/he) do a deep dive into the albums of the sixish-part trinity of pop punk kings and queens. We’re talking My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Paramore, Gym Class Heroes, Twenty One Pilots, Cobra Starship, and even I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, and also the fan communities and cults of personality around these, for the most part, good bands!Emily’s auditory shitposts can be found on his Tumblr, while Rocky’s can be found on her Twitter. Subscribe to support the show and gain access to exclusive content, including over an hour of conversation deleted from this very episode. Contact Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on a very special and moderately drunken Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her, birthday boy) is joined by Sam (he/him) and Leon (they/he) to take the first step of their thousand-mile journey, piecing together the clues to solve the Beatles’ arcane riddle (for teens). Our first clue: “Quarrymen, old before our birth, straining each muscle and sinew.”You can find Rocky pumping out high-quality content at all hours on her Twitter. Subscribe to support the show and help pick subjects for future episodes, and contact Rocky if you’re interested in being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) join forces to talk about the cinema event of the summer (that bombed even by pandemic standards), Jon M. Chu’s In the Heights. Other discussion topics include Clifford, bathing, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Ansel Elgort, an Office Depot in Cincinatti, parenting blogs, and why Lin-Manuel Miranda is the new J.Lo.You can find Simone or Rocky on their respective Twitters! Subscribe to support the show and contact Rocky to inquire about being a future guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe

Do you wanna mess with Limp Bizkit? Well, you can’t mess with Limp Bizkit, on account of they get it on. This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Mitch (he/him) confer a meeting of the minds to discuss a band whose reputation as the butt of the joke (and tremendous commercial success) has catapulted them heads and shoulders above their nu¨-metal peers. Are they “Pollution” or a rap-rock “Phenomenon”? Get “N 2 Gether Now” and “Take a Look Around” as we learn “The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)”.Check out Mitch on Twitter or find his Variety Hour on YouTube. You can find Rocky on Twitter eight days a week. Subscribe to support the show and reach out to Rocky to inquire about being a guest. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pulpfriction.substack.com/subscribe