Pulp Friction

Pulp Friction


Latest Episodes

Pulp Friction Ep. 63: A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (feat. Emily)
January 31, 2023

With the year in review behind us, were moving forward with a hard look at an iconic band gone far too late. Panic! at the Disco is no more, and Rocky (she/her) and Emily (she/he) are reflecting on the bands careerstarting with their only certified cla

Pulp Friction Ep. 62: 2022 Pulpy Movie Awards! (feat. Ruth)
January 19, 2023

Just in the nick of time (January 19th), Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are back to break down some of their favorites in film from 2022. We talk categories like:* Best Picture* Worst Picture* Best Director* Best Lead Performances* Best Supporting Perf

Pulp Friction Ep. 61: 2022 Pulpy Music Awards! (feat. Lye)
January 07, 2023

Its that time again! Rocky (she/her) and Lye (any) are here to break down their favorites from the year in the following categories:* Song of the Year* Album of the Year* Artist of the Year* Best Debut Album* Plus their favorite songs and albums in pop,

Pulp Friction Ep. 60: 2022 in Animation (feat. Alex)
December 26, 2022

2022 is wrapping up, which means its time to kick off year in review season! Before we get to the second annual Pulpy Awards, were starting out chill with a look back at 2022s animated films. Can Disney recover? Is Netflix the new frontier? Rocky (she/

Pulp Friction Ep. 59: The Baby-Sitters Club (feat. Glenn)
December 08, 2022

One day in the mid-80s, an executive at Scholastic bravely asked the question, What if there was a babysitters club? This week, Rocky (she/her) and Glenn (they/them) scratch the surface of this series illustrious history, including books, spinoffs, th

Pulp Friction Ep. 58: Twilight (feat. Rose)
November 20, 2022

After a few weeks off, Pulp Friction is back and bigger than ever. Rocky (she/her) is joined by Rose Camille (she/her) to discuss one of the few pieces of media thats barely lost its volatility nearly 20 years after its release: Twilight. Persons of inte

Pulp Friction Ep. 57: Carrie (1976) & Carrie (2013) (feat. Sam W & Eddie)
October 26, 2022

Halloween is back on the menu! Rocky (she/her), Sam (she/they) and Eddie (he/him) are teaming up to tackle two Carriesdont worry, no pigs were harmed! Does the 1976 films reputation overpromise? Is the 2013 version worth a second look? Persons of inter

Pulp Friction Ep. 56: Heat Waves by Glass Animals (feat. Kadin & River)
October 10, 2022

Its official, folks: Heat Waves by Glass Animals holds the record for the most weeks a song has spent on the Hot 100 in history (and its still at #20!). How did this happen? What does it mean for music? Is the song any good to begin with? Rocky is joi

Pulp Friction Ep. 55: They/Them (feat. Ruth)
September 29, 2022

The creepiest time of the year is upon us, and Rocky (she/her) and Ruth (he/him) are talking about one of the years big frights (in more ways than one), They/Them. Along the way, they also assess the year in horror and the state of streaming movies. Pers

Pulp Friction Ep. 54: Lover by Taylor Swift (feat. Brig)
September 22, 2022

With her new album on the way, Rocky and Brig saw fit to talk about one of the more controversial chapters in Taylor Swifts career: Lover. Is it another uneven overture? A quiet marvel? Does Rocky have some dogshit opinion about how ME! is good actuall