"The Bear" Falls Down

"The Bear" Falls Down

Author: Tom Lorenzo June 28, 2024 Duration: 1:00:36
It's an all-TV Talk episode of the PSO as T Lo recap the latest "House of the Dragon" and "Star Wars: The Acolyte" episodes before getting into a deep discussion about all of the ways the third season of "The Bear" simply did not work for them. PLUS: Lo reviews "The Great Lillian Hall."

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: 100

Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
Podcast Episodes
Getting Witchy With It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:50
T Lo unpack the final three episodes of "Agatha All Along," praising what worked, pointing out what didn't, and begging the creators for more. PLUS: "Disclaimer" plummets off a cliff.
Cynthia Erivo vs "Wicked" Fandom! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:52
T Lo unpack the story behind "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo's offense regarding fan edits of the "Wicked" film poster and how it touches on questions of fandom, the proliferation of AI, and the issues faced by Black actors…
Chappell Roan's Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:24
T Lo talk about Chappell Roan's non-endorsement of Kamala Harris and why it blew up in her face, as well as the Bowen Yang Moo Deng "Saturday Night LIve" sketch and why it set off her fandom. Encompassing generational di…
Recapping Agatha, Praising Maggie, and Unpack "His Three Daughters" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:59
T Lo review the latest episode of "Agatha All Along," salute the career of Maggie Smith, explain why "La Maison" is a bad representation of the world of haute couture, and discuss all of the issues they had with "His Thr…
Unpacking "Agatha All Along" and Reading Ryan Murphy for Filth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:37
T Lo chat about the latest news with J Lo and Ben before going all-in on TV talk, first by recapping and dissecting the first two episodes of "Agatha All Along" and then by trashing the first five episodes of "Monsters:…
Princess Kate's Video, New York Fashion Week and Celebrity Messiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:45
T Lo go through all of the stories surrounding Princess Catherine's video and explain why it felt like a major shift in how the Royal Family engages with the public. Plus: Chappell Roan restates her boundaries, Beyonce g…
Lorenzo's Tik Tok Time! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:26
T Lo debate the hottest celebrity gossip on Tik Tok, from Chappell Roan pissing off her fans to Gaga not understanding musicals to Ben Affleck's depression and the true nature of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relations…
DNC Style, Chappell Roan's Boundaries & the End of Bennifer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:26
T Lo take a look at the differences between Democratic and Republican styles to explain why the DNC was such a fashion parade. They offer their condolences to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and take some people to task…
Movie Stars Acting Badly! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:59
T Lo unpack two recent stories of movie stars being terrible. First, a look at Joaquin Phoenix leaving director Todd Haynes in the lurch as he abandoned a film five days before shooting started. Then, it's a deep dive in…