Introducing: You're Dead to Me

Introducing: You're Dead to Me

Author: Lemonada Media and BBC February 27, 2025 Duration: 57:55
Pop Culture Debate Club will be back with a new debate next week. Today, we wanted to share an episode of a BBC podcast we think you'll enjoy. You’re Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past.   Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-Century America by Dr. Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to learn all about abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth. Born into slavery in a Dutch-speaking area of New England, Sojourner Truth fought to free herself and then others, becoming one of the best-known abolitionist activists in America. She even succeeded in freeing her son, making her the first Black American woman to win a court case.   A devoutly religious woman, Truth felt that God had called her to travel the country, preaching and advocating for the end of slavery, women’s rights and universal suffrage. Along the way, she rubbed shoulders with abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, and politicians including Abraham Lincoln himself.   This episode tells the story of her incredible life, beliefs and fight for justice, and even examines the true story behind her famous “ain’t I a woman?” speech.   If you’re a fan of inspirational activists, courtroom drama and questionable cults, you’ll love our episode on Sojourner Truth.   If you want more from Desiree and Michell, check out our episodes on Harriet Tubman and Josephine Baker. And for more abolitionist history, listen to our episode on Frederick Douglass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever find yourself in a heated discussion about whether a beloved movie sequel actually holds up, or which album from a legendary artist is truly their masterpiece? That passionate, sometimes delightfully petty, energy is exactly what fuels Pop Culture Debate Club with Ronald Young Jr.. This isn't about dry analysis; it's a weekly arena where two superfans, armed with deep knowledge and pure conviction, go head-to-head. Host Ronald Young Jr. presides as the thoughtful moderator, listening as guests make their case for everything from the best TV finale to the most overrated band, turning subjective tastes into compelling sport. You'll hear the genuine enthusiasm and detailed arguments that only true devotees can muster, all while considering where your own loyalties lie. It's a celebration of having strong opinions and the fun of defending them, brought to you by Lemonada Media and the BBC. Tune into this podcast for a smart, lively, and often hilarious reminder that in the world of pop culture, the debate is just as entertaining as the art itself. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to the best kind of late-night conversation, one where everyone is certain they're right, and the journey to find out is the whole point.
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Revisit: iPhones vs Androids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
This week we're featuring one of our favorite debates. Which phone is superior: the iPhone or the Android? Taking the side of iPhones is actor and comedian Langston Kerman, while fellow actor and comedian Baron Vaughn is…
John Williams vs. Hans Zimmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
Which film score composer is better: John Williams or Hans Zimmer? Two musicians, Bobby Lopez and Jonathan Coulton, join Ronald Young Jr. today to settle the debate. Bobby says John Williams is the most prolific and infl…
Father of the Bride vs. The Wedding Planner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
Which wedding film is better: Father of the Bride or The Wedding Planner? Squaring off in today’s debate are the hosts of the Betches Brides podcast: Chelsea White and Selena Coppock. Chelsea says The Wedding Planner has…
Oprah Winfrey vs. Wendy Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:33
Which daytime talk show host reigns supreme: Oprah Winfrey or Wendy Williams? This debate features returning guests Jonquilyn Hill and Nichole Hill, with Jonquilyn taking up for Team Wendy and Nichole repping Team Oprah.…
All I Want for Christmas Is You vs. Last Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:57
Which new classic has become the best Christmas song of all time: All I Want for Christmas Is You or Last Christmas? Writer, journalist, and poet Kyla Marshell is here to argue for Mariah Carey while radio host, music jo…
Saturday Night Live vs. In Living Color [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:21
Which sketch comedy show is better: Saturday Night Live or In Living Color? Writer and performer Carma Anderson says it’s SNL while storyteller and director Jameer Pond votes for In Living Color. Carma says SNL’s longevi…
Mission: Impossible vs. The Fast and the Furious [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
Which action movie franchise is better: Mission: Impossible or The Fast and the Furious? Journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders says the answer is The Fast and the Furious while writer Audrey Cleo Yap argues for Mission: I…
A League of Their Own vs. Apollo 13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Which classic Tom Hanks movie would you rather re-watch: A League of Their Own or Apollo 13? Normally, the co-hosts of the Born to Love podcast are the best of friends, but this week Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert take a…
Trainspotting vs. Purple Rain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
Which is the best movie soundtrack: Trainspotting or Purple Rain? The co-hosts of the One Song podcast square off this week with Diallo Riddle taking the side of Trainspotting and LUXXURY representing Purple Rain. Howeve…