Minnie Mouse and M&M Makeover Madness!

Minnie Mouse and M&M Makeover Madness!

Author: Tom Lorenzo January 28, 2022 Duration: 50:44
T Lo take on Minnie Mouse's pantsuit and the Green M&M's new sneakers, pointing out how corporations are deliberately turning routine branding exercises into culture war issues to their benefit (and no one else's). PLUS: The latest "And Just Like That..." was only partially problematic!

Ever find yourself watching a red carpet or a season finale and just needing to dissect it with someone who gets it? That’s the energy Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez bring every time they hit record. Their Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest is like pulling up a chair at the best table in the back of a bustling cafe, where the conversation is sharp, deeply informed, and frequently hysterical. As seasoned authors and bloggers, Tom and Lorenzo have built a space where celebrity, fashion, film, and television aren’t just reported on-they’re passionately debated, analyzed, and yes, judged. This isn’t a dry recap of events; it’s a lively excavation of why a certain look works, what a plot twist really means, or how a cultural moment came to be. You’ll hear two distinct voices play off each other, blending expertise with a genuine love for the glitter and grit of pop culture. Each episode of this podcast feels like a curated chat with incredibly well-versed friends who aren’t afraid to be definitive or find the humor in the week’s most talked-about stories. So if you’re looking for thoughtful, entertaining commentary that goes beyond the headlines, delivered with flair and a dash of cheek, you’ve found your new essential listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 217

Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
Podcast Episodes
The Bitter Kittens Movie Club: "The Greatest Showman" (2017) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
T Lo dive into 2017's "The Greatest Showman," starring Hugh Jackman, unpacking its themes and failures, comparing it to other musicals of the stage and screen, and analyzing the creative choices of its composers, directo…
Hope, Joy, and Dumbass Celebrities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:56
T Lo take a moment to talk about the Artemis II mission and why everyone's fallen in love with the crew before unpacking recent pop culture drama surrounding the premise of the Zendaya/Robert Pattinson film "The Drama" a…
The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Marie Antoinette" (2006) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:37
In the inaugural episode of the BKMC, Tom and Lorenzo check in on Sofia Coppola's 2006 ode to bored, disaffected privileged girls everywhere, "Marie Antoinette," starring Kirsten Dunst. As a supplement to an essay on the…
T Lo's Big Oscars Wrapup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:10
T Lo give the final word on the 2026 Oscars, from the snubs and surprises, to the minor scandals and mishaps. They give their thoughts on the winners, the losers, the films, the gowns, and the after-parties, all in one p…
Why the Oscars Red Carpet Matters and Shut Up, Timothée! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:53
T Lo react (badly) to the suggestion that the Oscars skip the red carpet this year because of the war in Iran, before tearing into Timothée Chalamet for taking is dudebro act a little too far. Will it hurt his Oscars cha…
Awards Season Upsets & The Warner's/Paramount Merger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
T Lo shout out to their trans siblings at this time of oppression and note the sad ways the Women's U.S. Olympics hockey team has had to deal with the politicizing of everything. Then it's a look at the Actors Awards ups…
A Nasty Prince and a Lovely Knight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:33
T Lo weigh in on the former Prince Andrew's arrest and what it says about the royal family specifically at this time and elite impunity generally. They also weigh in on the recent Tourette's Syndrome controversy at the B…
Raising the Flag at Stonewall and Rolling Our Eyes at Tyra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:00
T Lo get a little political and explain why the Trump administration's order to remove the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument is an attempt to erase queer history and call for allies to stand up and call out…