I'M SO POPULAR

Welcome to THE ENDLESS TEA PARTY... an I'M SO POPULAR series where anyone who completes UMINEKO NO NAKU KORO NI can join me to discuss Ryukishi07's masterpiece visual novel. In the second installment, Yasser, the Witch of Voyaging, chats with Chi Chi about the 1944 film LAURA, the dichotomy between settler and traveler, the elusive mystery of finding joy on Earth and so much more. If you too would like to join the Alliance of Witches, simply read all of Umineko and get in touch via Patreon or Discord: patreon.com/imsopopular You'll also gain access to hundreds of hours of paywalled episodes and the bonus world of SIRENS...

Discussing THE SHARDS by Bret Easton Ellis and Ryan Murphy's adaptation for FX. Join us on www.patreon.com/imsopopular for the full discussion, plus a juicy SIRENS bonus episode.

Discussing the formative Kenny Ortega trilogy of Disney films: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR. For the exclusive episode of SIRENS and tons of paywalled episodes, join us on patreon.com/imsopopoular

Andrew and Chi Chi interrogate Maggie about every sexual act known to man before kissing live on air, stage a nude photoshoot, evaluate the creative lives of Poot Lovato among others, decry the lack of white trade, contemplate coitus in cars, drink unreasonably, yell some more at Maggie, make accusations at Maggie, expose Maggie's shaving habits, compliment Chi Chi, express seething horrible nasty jealousy at Chi Chi's innate sexual ability to find a man while THEY CAN'T, review GI JANE, forget to talk about BACKROOMS, evaluate PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT, silk, our wedding walk-in songs (Maggie doesn't have one), ponder the age of consent, compare pubic hair lengths, attack Nintendo, recommend a charming Korean eatery and see -- because they love. This very special episode of SIRENS available only for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the infamous Ghibli tearjerker THE GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, its source material and the novella AMERICAN HIJIKI by Nosaka Akiyuki. For paywalled episodes of ISP + over a hundred and seventy episodes of the titillating SIRENS bonus show, join us for just five bucks on patreon.com/imsopopular

Exploring the seventies malaise, nostalgia, heartbreak and flashes of the sublime in Richard Linklater's DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993) and Fleetwood Mac's RUMOURS (1977). Only for patrons. Subscribe for five dollars a month on patreon.com/imsopopular for paywalled episodes of ISP + over a hundred and sixty episodes of the exclusive bonus show SIRENS.

Discussing the pessimistic marvels of DESPERATE LIVING by John Waters, a feature of human disaster, communist meltdown, sexual transgression and the essence of all life on Earth. For exclusive episodes of the FUNDAMENTAL UNTUCKED after show, join us on patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the legacy of WENDY WILLIAMS and her elusive world of gossip, scandal, controversy and perseverance. FULL EPISODE AND OVER 160 LOCKED EPISODES OF THE SIRENS BONUS SHOW only on PATREON.COM/IMSOPOPULAR

Discussing the shocking and sprawling 800 page sci-fi novel of anarchist hellscape, unbridled sexuality and distended time: Samuel R Delany's DHALGREN (1975).

Only for patrons, ZLCC has crafted a handpicked a bracket of over one hundred iconic I'M SO POPULAR DIVAS to contend for the prize title of the MOST MAJOR ISP DIVA in a sprawling world cup bracket. Follow for the whole episode PLUS a secret paywalled episode too scathing for the light of day: patreon.com/imsopopular

We discuss two confrontational pieces of black art: NORBIT and THE WATERMELON WOMAN. For paywalled episodes, the exclusive after show, access to the discord and much more, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular

A reading of Catherine Breillat's PORNOCRACY translated from the French by Maggie + a discussion of five films: FAT GIRL + THE LAST MISTRESS + ANATOMY OF HELL + ABUSE OF WEAKNESS + ROMANCE. The full six hour experience available only for patrons in two parts at PATREON.COM/IMSOPOPULAR

Discussing the Japanese postmodern detective drama KEIZOKU ケイゾク and the libidinal depths of the collective human experience, mysteries as relief for existentialism and human possession with Deniz and Angel Heart. Follow Angel on Instagram: instagram.com/angel.heart.queen And check out Deniz’s blog: falions.net Join us on Patreon for paywalled episodes, hundreds of hours of the SIRENS otherworld, access to the Discord and more on patreon.com/imsopopular

Vera and Ethan join to discuss EUPHORIA on HBO (2018~2026);

Miho returns to discuss the 2006 film THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA + its horrific legacy sequel THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 (2026). For bonus episodes of the show, the racy exclusive world of SIRENS, access to the discord and much more, join us on patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the final season of THE COMEBACK. Full episode for subscribers on patreon.com/imsopopular

Welcome to THE ENDLESS TEA PARTY... an exciting new I'M SO POPULAR series where anyone who completes UMINEKO NO NAKU KORO NI can join me to discuss Ryukishi07's masterpiece. In the inaugural installment, Andrew, the Witch of Courage, chats with Chi Chi about the magic of forging your own reality, the horrors of socially approved groupthink, love expanding across time and space and much, much more. If you too would like to join the Alliance of Witches, simply read all of Umineko and get in touch via Patreon or Discord. patreon.com/imsopopular

The number one Lena Dunham otaku Samantha joins to discuss Lena's brand new memoir FAMESICK. patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing nostalgia and longing for the past by way of Thomas Hardy's TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES and Roman Polanski's 1979 adaptation TESS. Listen to more on patreon.com/imsopopular

Celebrating the arrival of Spring, we discuss the ephemeral and beguiling majesty of cherry blossom trees along with three sakura themed idol songs: Morning Musume's SAKURA MANKAI, Sakurazaka46’s SAKURAZUKI and AKB48’s JYUUNEN ZAKURA. For the full episode, join us for just five dollars a month at patreon.com/imsopopular where you’ll receive hundreds of hours of paywalled episodes, access to the SIRENS aftershow and membership to the Discord.

Saylor joins to discuss one of the most notorious calamities in the history of idols: the ill-fated Korean reality show PRODUCE 48 where AKB48 and their sister groups are subjected to the trials and tribulations of the Korean idol industry in a survivor style fight to the death. Follow Saylor on X: https://x.com/MichaelMukaichi And join us for five dollars a month on Patreon for hundreds of paywalled episodes, access to the Discord and more: patreon.com/imsopopular

In our continued investigation of Korea's chokehold on global popularity, we discuss two novels by Nobel Prize winning Korean author Han Kang: THE VEGETARIAN + HUMAN ACTS. For the full episode, please join us on patreon.com/imsopopular where you will find hundreds of hours of exclusive paywalled episodes, the SIRENS bonus show, access to the Discord and more.

Jody joins to discuss the legacy of iconic Korean idol group BTS + the 2025 film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Over 200 paywalled episodes available on Patroen.com/imsopopular

We discuss the career and films of Greek director YORGOT LANTHIMOS. Full episode available only on Patreon. patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Emily Brontë + three of its adaptations, Emerald Fennel’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS (2026), the Filipino film HIHINTAYIN KITA SA LANGIT (I WILL WAIT FOR YOU IN HEAVEN) [1991年] and finally the original WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1939年). HQ episode only for patrons along with an exclusive episode of SIRENS: patreon.com/imsopopular

This week's episode is available for FREE on patreon.com/imsopopular It’s the biggest night in I’M SO POPULAR history, discussing the 1.5 million word visual novel epic UMINEKO WHEN THEY CRY うみねこのなく頃に by 07th expansion with a full length visual novel prelude experience only for patrons and a three hour discussion of the text. Discussing illusion, love, fantasy, mystery and the fleeting, destructive notion of TRUTH. ANSWER ARC To listen to the essential Prelude and full version of this episode, join us on patreon.com/imsopopular

Right on time for Valentine’s Day, Chi Chi is joined by another single broad in the big city, Kazu, to discuss Netflix’s brand new season of gay Japanese dating reality show fiasco THE BOYFRIEND. We ponder infatuation, masculine coldness, the cruelty of desire and the tyranny of the homosexual top. For even more episodes, please join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular for five dollars a month. For your patronage, you’ll receive countless paywalled episodes from the I’M SO POPULAR story along with hundred of hours of the gossipy aftershow SIRENS.

Multitalented musician, artist, editor and jewish bodybuilding stud Adam Lehrer joins Maggie and Chi Chi to discuss the new Vince Gilligan Apple TV drama PLURIBUS (2025年〜). For the full episode, please join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular for five dollars a month. For your patronage, you’ll receive countless paywalled episodes from the I’M SO POPULAR story along with hundred of hours of the gossipy aftershow SIRENS.

Chi Chi and Maggie begin a whole new season of I'M SO POPULAR with an investigation of POPULARITY itself... what it means to be popular, how one becomes popular and why popularity is the magic of life itself. Join Maggie and Chi Chi on Patreon for exclusive episodes of the scandalous SIRENS aftershow along with dozens of paywalled episodes of ISP: patreon.com/imsopopular

Surprise! And happy New Year.... Maggie and Chi Chi recapped literally everything that happened in 2025 in a five hour extravaganza of exhaustion, kpop, online politics, Smurfs, horses and more. Sorry I meant for this to be free for everyone but it's 5 hours long so you have to subscribe on Patreon for the whole episode: patreon.com/imsopopular

On the season finale of I’M SO POPULAR, Maggie and Chi Chi recount a year of violence, heartbreak and political turmoil and look to a more beautiful future beyond the parabola with a discussion of JD Salinger’s CATCHER IN THE RYE (1950) + the murder of John Lennon + Yoko Ono’s SEASON OF GLASS (1981) + Yoko Ono’s GRAPEFRUIT (1964). For the full three hour episode, join us on patreon for just five dollars at PATREON.COM/IMSOPOPULAR

On the penultimate episode of I’M SO POPULAR Season 5, we discuss the internet legend of Densha Otoko and the 2005 film adaptation of said legend: TRAIN MAN 電車の男 + love and actualization of the otaku + escaping the constricted panopticon of the online world. For this week's salacious SIRENS along with over a hundred and seventy five paywalled episodes, join us at PATREON.COM/IMSOPOPULAR

On the fifth edition of Chi Chi’s exclusive Patreon bookclub, we discuss WHEN SHE WAS GOOD by Philip Roth. Subscribe to the Patreon to join us next time: patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing Karl Ove Knausgård's MY STRUGGLE VOLUME THREE (2009年) + memories from my childhood + mysteries of the unconscious mind. FULL EPISODE ONLY FOR PATRONS: patreon.com/imsopopular

Very handsome novelist Jordan Castro joins to discuss his fascinating new book MUSCLE MAN (2025年), a fascinating work of fiction about an English professor who hates being an English professor and loves lifting weights. We discuss novels of the mind, Mishima Yukio and the mimetic flattening of reactionary authors, the puzzling reception to his work, the godless twenty-first century and more. For paywalled episodes of the show and over one hundred locked episodes of the essential SIRENS chat show, join us on patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular Find Jordan Castro and his fabulous books on his website: http://www.jordancastro.com/

Discussing the iconic Japanese horror mainstay franchise of RING リング: its original trilogy of late nineties films + its source material novels + the occult world of spirituality and tangible emotion + video tape and horror of memory + Nakatani Miki and her iconic haircuts. For the bonus SIRENS aftershow, join us on patreon at Patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the Ryan Murphy produced MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY (2025年) + Alfred Hitchcock's PSYCHO (1960年) + Polio Addison Rae + "gynephilism" + true crime + horror and phalluses. Join us on Patreon.com/imsopopular for the full episode and access to the book club, discord and more.

Inaugurating the Halloween season, we're talking about Bloober Team's 2024 remake of horror masterpiece SILENT HILL 2 + otherworlds and American rot + latent sexual impulses + grief and violence + video games as art. Full quality episode available only on Patreon: patreon.com/imsopopular

erotica THE GREAT MIRROR OF MALE LOVE 男色大鏡 (1687年) + the ethereal world of desire and pleasure + sexual roles across the great scope of history + gently falling cherry blossoms and the melancholic impermanence of all things. Only for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular

* HQ episode available only for patrons at patreon.com/imsopopular * Maggie and Chi Chi discuss the perverse gender inverted world of Japanese samurai history by way of Yaoi excess: Yoshinaga Fumi’s OOKU 大奥.

* HQ Episode available only for Patrons at Patreon.com/comsopopular * We discuss Utada Hikaru’s tremendous and heartbreaking comeback record FANTÔME (2016年) + the career of her late mother, classic Japanese Enka singer FUJI KEIKO.

We discuss the diabolical filmography of JANE SCHOENBRUN: I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024年) + WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2021年) + A SELF-INDUCED HALLUCINATION (2018年). Full episode only for Patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular

We’re joined by Maggie’s very own ex-girlfriend to discuss the state of open relationships, polyamory, artificial insemination and the future of sexuality with a review of the most shocking Japanese novel this century: Murata Sayaka’s VANISHING WORLD 消滅世界 (2015年). For the full shocking episode, join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the seminal David Lynch film BLUE VELVET (1986年), For the full quality version of this episode + the shady take down of THOT TOPICS join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing Vladimir Nabokov’s masterpiece of perversion and English letters LOLITA (1955年) + Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation of the same name LOLITA (1962年). Full episode only for patrons at patreon.com/imsopopular

High quality version available only for patrons. Bidding goodbye to my first home in Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward, with a discussing legendary Japanese singer-songwriter SHEENA RINGO 椎名 林檎 (1978年〜) + her first three albums MUZAI MORATORIUM 無罪モラトリアム (1999年) SHOSO STRIP 勝訴ストリップ (2000年) + KALK SAMEN KURI NO HANA 加爾基精液栗ノ花 (2003年). Join us for the paywalled SIRENS series and Patreon exclusive episodes at patreon.com/imsopopular

Jack Mason from The Perfume Nationalist podcast joins to discuss the new Lena Dunham created Netflix series TOO MUCH (2025年). Full episode only for subscribers: patreon.com/imsopopular

It’s the classic ISP birthday special: birthday twin Natalie joins to celebrate the closing of another year on planet Earth as Zach turns twenty nine and Natalie hits thirty. Join us on the Patreon for more: patreon.com/imsopopular

A live recording of the I’M SO POPULAR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY PARTY from Koenji, Tokyo, Japan.

Ending the endless time loops of Evangelion, Maggie returns to celebrate the fifth anniversary of ISP with a discussion of the REBUILD OF EVANGELION film franchise: EVANGELION 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序 [2007年] + EVANGELION 2.0 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:破 [2009年] + EVANGELION 3.0 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:Q [2023年] + EVANGELION 3.0 + 1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版: 𝄂 [2021年]. *Full episode available only on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular)

Continuing our month long celebration of ISP’s fifth anniversary, Deniz joins to discuss one of the best films ever made: THE END OF EVANGELION (1997年) + its experimental prelude EVANGELION DEATH [TRUE]² (1997年). Find Deniz at his blog: falions.net And for the HQ version of this episode plus a steamy Gundam discussion, join us at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E34)

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of I'M SO POPULAR, Russian genius Sascha Amato joins to revisit the most important anime of all time: NEON GENESIS EVANGELION + its manga adaptation. For the HQ version of this episode and a riveting episode of the other world bonus program SIRENS where we review Squid Game Season 3, join us on patreon: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E33)

Discussing the seminal anime adaptation of HIGURASHI: WHEN THEY CRY ひぐらしのなく頃に by 07th Expansion + contesting with fate and will + friendship and love in the tragedy of an ill-fated and never-ending June… Full episode only available for patrons. patreon.com/imsopopular

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Discussing Mishima Yukio’s THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA 午後の曳航 (1963) + the pinku eiga gay pornographic parody of his life BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY 巨根伝説 美しき謎 (1983) + intellect vs. corporeality + sex over politics + romance in the face of philosophy. For the full episode, please join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

We discuss the iconic films CRAZED FRUIT (1956) and SEASON OF THE SUN (1956) from the Japanese Sun Tribe movement: postwar nihilist youths dressed in aloha shirts and fighting to the death with boats over women. Beautiful male chests, cuckoldry anxiety, ultranationalism and hot young lust. For the juicy SIRENS bonus show follow ISP on paatreon.com/imsopopular ISP S5.E29

Inaugurating the official start to a very I'M SO POPULAR summer, I'm discussing the debut album by Addison Rae ADDISON (2025) + Stephen King's IT (1986) + the loss of innocence + sex as a rite of passage + fame and TikTok. For the full episode, join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

Following Maggie’s recent travels to Bejing China, we discuss THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA at large, its scope and influence and uncanny vision of a globalist future + the 1996 Chinese gay romance EAST PALACE WEST PALACE + the troubling art world of boomer activist/reguee life jacket stylist AI WEIWEI. For the high quality version of this episode + a juicy SIRENS bonus show follow ISP on paatreon.com/imsopopular ISP S5.E27

*ONLY FOR PATRONS* Full episode available at patreon.com/imsopopular Chi Chi presents two numbered lists of intriguing topics, ranking my top ten most listened to artists and the ten most obscure films I’ve ever seen. Follow ISP on… TIKTOK?! tiktok.com/imsopopularpod

Discussing Orson Welles’ CITIZEN KANE (1941年) + John Waters’ A DIRTY SHAME (2004年) + the doomed world of language + hedonistic catharsis + the asexual regime queerness + the legacy of Patricia Hearst across a century of film. ISP S5.E26 Join us on SIRENS for this week's bonus episode: patreon.com/imsopopular

Discussing the abduction of PATTY HEARST + Paul Schrader’s biopic of her life in hostage, PATTY HEARST (1988年) + surviving radical politics + the will to live + iconography of a girl in crisis. For my review of the new Pinkpanthress album + Luca Gaudagnino's film Queer, join us on Sirens at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E25)

I'M SO POPULAR has been largely removed from Spotify! The Library of Alexandria burns! But fortunately, the entire history of ISP remains available on Patreon along with the special otherworld untucked bonus show SIRENS... we invite you to join us with a special free episode of SIRENS discussing MYSTERIOUS SKIN (2004年), that stupid NANI GA SUKI TikTok sound, the accelerating decay of Korean pop music and Maggie and Chi Chi's latest adventures getting blackout wasted in the Tokyo Streets. Join us on Patreon for the paywalled very special episode on Katie Price and much much more: patreon.com/imsopopular

*HQ EPISODE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR PATRONS* Discussing two novels by the iconic Japanese author TANIZAKI JUNICHIRO 谷崎 潤一郎: MANJI/QUICKSAND 卍 (1928年〜1930年) + THE MAKIOKA SISTERS 細雪(1943年〜1948年) + societal beneath feminine duress + the delight of ceremony + beauty's cataclysmic power + sexuality and actualization. patreon.com/imsopopular

(Full episode available only to subscribers on Patreon) Espousing the strange and libidinal undercurrents in the kingdom of THAILAND with a discussion on Hirasawa Susumu’s album SIM CITY (1995年) + Apichatpong Weerasethakul film TROPICAL MALADY สัตว์ประหลาด (2004年) + Nicolas Winding Refn’s ONLY GOD FORGIVES (2013年). ISP S5.E22 patreon.com/imsopopular

(High quality available only to subscribers on Patreon) Recorded live from Tokyo, we approach some of the headiest and most intriguing examples of Japanese cyperpunk: Mamoru Oshii’s film GHOST IN THE SHELL攻殻機動隊 (1995年) and Nihei Tsutomu’s manga BLAME! (1997年〜2003年) + its prequel NOISE (2000年〜2001年). Identity transposed into the net, digital selves, ugly entropy, superstructures, cyborg breasts and sanctity in the modern condition. ISP S5.E21 patreon.com/imsopopular

Full episode only for patrons. Discussing the lesbian romance corporate drama bloodbath anime MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE WITCH FROM MERCURY 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 (2022年〜2023年). patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E20)

Returning the soul to KILL BILL and BATTLE ROYALE actress KURIYAMA CHIAKI (栗山千明) by discussing her erotic photobook GIRL OF MYTH (1997年) + Sono Sion directed film EXTE (2007年) + her failed breakthrough in the music industry CIRCUS (2011年). Subscribe for the high quality version of this episode + an extensive SIRENS episode. patreon.com/imsopopular

Full four hour episode available only for patrons. patreon.com/imsopopular A brand new co-host officially enters the world of I'M SO POPULAR to explicate the phenomenon of Otaku recorded live in Roppongi, Tokyo and discussing Saito Takami's BEAUTIFUL FIGHTING GIRL (2000年) + Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL VOL. 1&2 (2003年〜2004年) + Anno Hideaki's SHIN KAMEN RIDER 2023年. (S5.E18)

Veronica from The Temple of Friendship podcast stops by for a discussion concerning the music and legacy of APEXH TWIN + imperial rot + electronic and classical music + the sound of of the world and the air itself. Patrons get the high quality version of this episode + a lengthy discussion on the exclusive SIRENS after show concerning demonic possession and much more: patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E17)

Glen and Psi from the Rare Candy podcast join to discuss a newly anointed god on earth: OHTANI SHOHEI + his image and allure + his visage as product and art + his manifestation of supreme human accomplishment + the great American pastime of baseball. Subscribers to the Patreon get an extended conversation about the shape of contemporary pop music + the collected images discussed on this episode: patreon.com/imsopopular

*Full episode only available for Patrons* David, host of Gang Bang podcast and general Madonna stan twitter nuisance, joins to discuss Lady Gaga’s brand new album MAYHEM (2025年) + ARTPOP (2013年) + the tragic passage of time + art’s impermeability + the egotistic drive towards recognition. patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E15)

HQ only available for patrons. Discussing Karl Ove Knausgård's MY STRUGGLE VOLUME TWO (2009年) + the psycho alternative feminist pop album APOCALYPSE, GIRL by Jenny Hval (2015年) + Anora and the Academy Awards + women in the modern moment. (I'M SO POPULAR S5.E14) patreon.com/imsopopular

Photographer and host of The Salt Box Matthew Denicola joins to discuss the mimetic nightmare, ecstasy and American maximalism of Jimmy Donaldson, aka MR. BEAST + his stupefying reality competition game show BEAST GAMES (2024年〜). Follow Matthew on X: https://x.com/mattiopattio (ISP S5.E13)

Available in full only for Patrons at patreon.com/imsopopular Vyl of the newly formed podcast Conversations With Prostitutes returns to I'M SO POPULAR to discuss the final novel by Michel Houellebecq ANNIHILATION (Anéantir) from 2022年 + the spiritual void of modernity + religion and ecstasy on the cold face of the planet + the evil of journalism. (ISP S5.E12)

On the fifth edition of Chi Chi’s exclusive Patreon bookclub, we discuss “Happening” by Annie Ernaux. Subscribe to the Patreon to join us next time. patreon.com/imsopopular (S5.E11)

We discuss Endo Shusaku’s brutal novel SILENCE (1966年) and Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of the same name + the cruelty of God + Catholic doubt + the swamp of Japanese paganism + our personal relationships with the nature of faith itself. Follow Stephen on X: twitter.com/stephnz Subscribe to us on Patreon for exclusive episodes of SIRENS: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E10)

*HQ episode and accompanying paintings only available for patrons* Discussing Karl Ove Knausgård's MY STRUGGLE VOLUME ONE (2009年) + the self portraits of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1628年〜1658年) + Taylor Swift + autofiction and self portraiture in art. patreon.com/imsopopular (I'M SO POPULAR S5.E09)

[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Discussing the calamitous message music of the two thousand tens: BEYONCÉ (2013年) + TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY (2015年) + LEMONADE (2016年) + THIS IS AMERICA (2018年). Follow Vera on X: https://x.com/lovely_2_c_u And for the full episode, subscribe to I’M SO POPULAR on patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E08)

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PATRONS: Carlton joins to discuss Cixin Liu's REMEMBRANCE OF EARTH'S PAST books: THE THREE BODY PROBLEM (2006年) + THE DARK FOREST (2008年) + DEATH'S END (2010年). Moreover, Chinese Space Communism, looming political menace, the looming doom of humankind, science and art, love as a solution to math. (ISP S5.E07) For the full episode and weekly episodes of SIRENS, join us at patreon.com/imsopopular

Paul Dalla Rosa, author of An Exciting and Vivid Inner Life joins to discuss the psychic destruction and affronting of destiny by Henry James, THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1881年). The verge of modernism, the insistence on self and the workings of the inner mind... Follow Paul on X:https://x.com/pauldallarosa And for the exclusive continuation in which we spill the tea on the publishing industry, subscribe to ISP on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S5.E06)

[HQ available only on Patreon} As the year comes to an end, we take a final look at the state of culture with a discussion on the horrendous new season of SQUID GAME and the recent output of legendary Japanese idol girl group AKB48. (ISP S5.E05) patreon.com/imsopopular

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT PATREON.COM/imsopopular A special collaborative crossover episode with Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist, discussing our recollections and impressions of the year 2024年 and the oeuvre of Welsh pop star MARINA DIAMINDIS, FKA MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS (1985年〜). (ISP S5.E05) (TPN S6.E97)

Discussing DIRTY HARRY (1971年) by Don Siegel and Sam Peckinpah's STRAW DOGS (1971年) + vigilantism + morality + social course correction and justice. Follow Mrs. Dillard's on X: twitter.com/dillardseternal And available only for Patrons, the critical continuation show SIRENS where we discuss the phantoms of Oregon, canned soda, European aimlessness and what kind of drink Henry Callaghan might enjoy: patreon.com/imsopopular

Only available for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular  Alec joins from Filthy Armenian Adventures to join a discussion of two films by Quenten Tarantino: JACKIE BROWN (1997年) + ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD (2009年). Los Angeles, violent fantasies, the dreams of a rotting industry, dignified glamour and a way into the future by rewriting the past. Follow Alec at Patreon.com/filthyarmenian (ISP S5.E02)

I’M SO POPULAR returns for its fifth season with a discussion on the end of drag, the Manson Family, the Tate-LaBianca Murders, Joan Didion’s THE WHITE ALBUM (1979年), Vincent Bugliosi’s HELTER SKELTER (1974年), MANSON (1973年), The Beatles’s self titled white album THE BEATLES (1968年) and the pursuit of divinity on Earth. For the high quality version of this episode and the official continuation SIRENS episode along with exclusive episodes, art and access to the Discord, subscribe to ISP on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (I’M SO POPULAR S5.E01)

The fight to survive comes to a thrilling conclusion as we look at podcasting as art and discuss Sakurazaka46’s new single I WANT TOMORROW TO COME (2024年). The sun sets in West Tokyo and God makes himself apparent on Earth. For the essential SIRENS continuation, subscribe to patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E43)

Full episode available for Patrons only: patreon.com/imsopopular On the most important day in electoral history, Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist joins to discuss the illustrious nationalism of right wing Japanese classic idol group MORNING MUSUME モーニング娘。 Individualism, sexuality, IKEA furniture and oceans of media waiting for your discovery…

Chi Chi’s effulgent mother joins to discuss the life, music and films of BARBRA STREISAND and her excellent memoir MY NAME IS BARBRA (2023年). Dip into the waters of the Barbra Bath where dreams are predestined and artistic beauty on Earth is immediately within reach when you can make yourself a star… For an exclusive continuation of this episode as well as dozens of others, support I’M SO POPULAR on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (S4.E41)

Discussing SEX AND THE CITY (1998年~2004年) + SEX AND THE CITY (2008年 + SEX AND THE CITY 2 (2010年) + the drama of emotional self narrativization + life in the big city + true feeling and hardship + friendship. For an exclusive episode of the continuation SIRENS, follow I’M SO POPULAR on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (S4.E40)

Fully episode for patrons only: patreon.com/imsopopular The rise and fall of the horrible musician CHAPPELL ROAN and her horrible album THE RISE AND FALL OF A MIDWEST PRINCESS (2023年) + the death of pop celebrity + the crucifixation of Katy Perry + the death of drag + the plight of queerness. (S4.E39)

Discussing the English translated oeuvre of Japanese novelist KAWAKAMI MIEKO 川上未映子, HEAVEN ヘヴン (2009年)+ ALL THE LOVERS IN THE NIGHT すべて真夜中の恋人たち(2011年)+ BREASTS AND EGGS 夏物語 (2019年) + the long slow crawl out of self imposed victimhood + the shimmering lights of the sun on Earth + the fight to survive. For exclusive access to the world of the SIRENS continuation show, subscribe on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E38)

Full episode available only for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular Discussing Japanese reality television’s first ever same-sex dating show THE BOYFRIEND ボイフレンド (2024年) + TERRACE HOUSE + the looming archetypes of homosexuality + rejection as romance + muscular male autism + love pried out of neuroses. (ISP S4.E36)

Part two of a duopoly examining LIFE AND DEATH, this week discussing David Bowie’s ★ (2016年) + Gaspar Noe’s VORTEX (2021年) and CLIMAX (2018年). [HQ version only on Patreon] Find Ryan’s incredible publication AMERICAN VULGARIA here: https://americanvulgaria.com/ And for the essential subscriber exclusive Patreon continuation, SIRENS, follow us at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E35)

UNLOCKED in horrified celebration of recent political developments (July 23rd 2024). For more episodes of SIRENS and even livelier, pressing, urgent political commentary, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular Chi Chi and Vera have an extremely rousing bitch session about the graveyard that is Twitter in 2023, discuss the power of Spring over the homosexual, Amuro Namie, the menace of political interest and finally endorse the only possible savior for the American government, Oprah Winfrey. (SIRENS 57)

Part one of a duology examining LIFE AND DEATH, this week discussing David Bowie’s HUNKY DORY (1971年) + Lars von Trier’s BREAKING THE WAVES (1996年). Find Ryan’s incredible publication AMERICAN VULGARIA here: https://americanvulgaria.com/ And for the essential subscriber exclusive Patreon continuation, SIRENS, follow us at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E34)

Jean Genet’s THE THIEF’s JOURNAL (1949) + imaginary narratives of the self + sexuality in Europe + sainthood and beauty in agony and poverty + snot and spit. For an exciting and essential continuation of this episode, join us on Partreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E33)

Harmony Korine's SPRING BREAKERS (2012年) + Camila Cabello's C,XOXO (2024年) + race in America + heaven on Earth. Follow Ronald on Twitter: x.com/taylorronald And for.a juicy gossipy SIRENS episode available only for subscribers, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E32)

Suenobu Keiko's LIFE (2002年~2009年) + Oku Hiroya's GIGANT (2017年~2021年) . For the exclusive continuation SIRENS untucked show, subscribe to I'M SO POPULAR on Patreon: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S3.E31)

Chi Chi answers all your hot questions on love, sex, Charli XCX and more. Full episode available only for patrons: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E30)