Made Possible by Pop Culture

TV writer/producer/director Nahnatchka Khan visits MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about crafting her new messy rom-com heroine and fictionally killing more than 20 guys in LAID, as well as her childhood love of KING KONG, Jessica Lange as manic pixie dream girl, and what part of that movie she never wants to rewatch.

On the penultimate episode of Season 2 of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE - The Podcast, TV writer and producer Liz Feldman joins Danielle Turchiano to talk about Robert Altman's THE PLAYER, which subconsciously became a greater influence on her own writing than she realized, as well as to dive into her newest Netflix comedy, NO GOOD DEED.

TV writer and producer Ed Herro joins MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about his new Prime Video comedy and favorite comfort TV show from childhood, THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. Since this episode drops before THE STICKY premieres, we keep it spoiler-free but hope you'll want to tune into his new show after you hear the behind-the-scenes stories nonetheless!

For the second holiday roundtable episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, the influence is: FRIENDS Thanksgiving episodes! Journalists Emily Longeretta, Elaine Low, and Ben Travers join Danielle Turchiano in picking their favorite FRIENDS Thanksgiving episode and talk about how the viewings (and traditions) have evolved over the years.

Jack Jokinen is living MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE host Danielle Turchiano's dream: He just published a children's book about his dog! He joined the podcast to talk all about that (A STRAY DOG FOR CHRISTMAS), plus his childhood love of WWF and current interest in singer-songwriters like Sabrina Carpenter.

On this episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, Danielle catches up with Steven Canals (creator of POSE), who just directed two episodes of AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ. They talk about that experience, look back over his childhood love of TRANSFORMERS, and get into a discussion about the difference between influence and inspiration when considering important pieces of modern pop culture. Strap in for a wide-ranging but fun conversation!

On this episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider talks about how reading TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE set her on the path to do the work she does at END WELL and with her own podcast BEFORE WE GO. The End Well Foundation focuses on education about end-of-life care, including hospice and palliative options, while her podcast tells the personal story of losing her own father to pancreatic cancer just last year. We also touch on such storylines on THIS IS US and A MILLION LITTLE THINGS.Please note this episode discusses end of life care, as well as medical aid in dying.

This episode of MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE features two guests for the price of one: ATX TV Festival co-founders and co-presidents Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson join host/producer Danielle Turchiano to reflect on childhood loves of I LOVE LUCY and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, as well as talk about the programming coming to Season 14 of their festival. That includes reunions for THE LEFTOVERS and UNREAL, as well as special events with Henry Winkler and Mike Flanagan, the annual Pitch Competition, and a new ban on red carpets.