Made Possible by Pop Culture

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.

TELL ME LIES star Alicia Crowder joins Danielle Turchiano on MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to dissect her Season 2 arc, from -- SPOILER ALERT -- Diana discovering something new about her sexuality to manipulating Stephen. But of course pop culture influences from Amy Winehouse to PEARL are also discussed.

HGTV star Alison Victoria takes Danielle Turchiano back to her childhood style icon of Madonna, as well as how artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy inspire her through their work and personal stories. Plus, Danielle asks some burning design questions inspired by WINDY CITY REHAB and more, including where her love of brass first came from, what she thinks of fridgescaping, and what makes the UGLIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA versus the SCARIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA.

Juuuust ahead of the second season premiere of FOUND, actor Arlen Escarpeta joins Danielle Turchiano on MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about his childhood love of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and what to expect when his NBC drama returns.

CASTLE and THIS IS US star (and director) Jon Huertas joins the podcast to talk about the hold the 1984 movie BREAKING had over him as a teenager, from finally seeing himself reflected on screen as a lead character to his own personal history with breakdancing. Then, he offers his stance on AI and ChatGPT. After the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023, he has protection from certain uses, but he shares what he finds valuable about the technology and why.

KAOS creator Charlie Covell joins MADE POSSIBLE BY POP CULTURE to talk about their childhood obsession with CLASH OF THE TITANS and how the evolution of retelling myths led to inspirations for their new Netflix show. Of course, the episode also dives into Season 1 of that show, including Zeus' midlife crisis, Caeneus' journey as a hero, Minos' prophecy, and the overall belief in renewal. So...spoilers ahead if you have not yet watched!