Podcasts by The Bop Pod
Hosted by Ilana Michelle Rubin, Jesse Roth, and Steve Jeanty, The Bop Pod, is a music podcast dedicated to the stans, the worshippers, the fiends of our world's best songs and artists. Each episode Ilana, Jesse, and Steve hang out and chat about music, their feelings, and just generally are having fun. Come chill with us! Produced by Shem Pennant.
Further podcasts by Ilana Michelle Rubin
Podcast on the topic Musikrezensionen
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"Support the Buttcheeks" from 2022-11-01T13:07:46
In this week’s episode, we take a moment to praise King Jack Antonoff before diving into our favorite Concept Albums.
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"When the Grid Goes Down" from 2022-09-14T17:23:15
The gang is back and this week they zero in on new music that is reminiscent of older music! They discuss 2022's disco revival, the vinyl trend, nepotism, being influenced vs. being derivative, ...
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"Switchfoot's Chokehold" from 2022-08-31T15:37:23
Join us for The Bop Pod’s most chaotically fun episode yet. The gang chats about the best film soundtracks, the impact of Lizzie McGuire, how Ilana invented chicken pot pie, and the inescapable ...
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"I Have No Hate In My Heart" from 2022-08-24T13:19:17
This week the gang chats life-changing albums and critics have said listening to this episode will change your life as well (in a good or bad way we don’t know but life’s all about risks)
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"Making the Band" from 2022-08-17T14:00:14
This episode of the Bop Pod is all about MAKING THE BAND - Steve, Jesse & Ilana pick their favorite artists to form their own Supergroups!
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"My Lovely Diss Song" from 2022-08-10T14:01:23
In this episode, the group dives into diss tracks and historic beefs from 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule to Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West, and more. They also do the hard work of deliberating on what gri...
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"Litty Squash Player" from 2022-08-04T14:32:22
Ilana, Jesse, and Steve discuss the scariest time in anyone’s life: The Teen Years and the music that got them through their adolescence. They also get into the music from the hit HBO show Eupho...
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"I'm Doing Journalism" from 2022-08-02T14:05:07
Ilana revamps the podcast - now with co-hosts Steve Jeanty & Jesse Roth, who make the trek to Queens to talk about what they’ve been listening to, debate Pitbull vs. Flo Rida, and ...
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Canyon Moon with Matt Bellassai from 2022-04-13T20:11:41
Matt and Ilana sit down and chat Harry Styles, Adele, Ilana's dream of DJing a Sad Ballad Night and how Ass Music is a band-aids.
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Guys with Erin Harland from 2022-03-22T22:54:24
Ilana sits down with NYC based singer, songwriter Erin Harland to chat about The 1975, B*Witched, what exactly maron 5-ing is, Shazam Shaming, and more!
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Only If For A Night with Jake Cornell from 2021-08-02T01:10:25
While vacationing in the Catskills, Ilana Zooms with NYC based comedian Jake Cornell to gab about Banks and Florence and the Machine, the meaning of growing up with your favorite artists, and an...
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Never Give Up On the Good Times with Melissa Rich from 2021-07-18T23:55:02
Ilana and Melissa gather over Zoom to chat about the Spice Girls, Ashlee Simpson, the timelessness of the film 'Spice World', the rebellion of the overlooked sibling, and Ilana's house getting b...
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Mr. Rager with David Bell from 2021-07-11T14:12:14
Ilana sits down with David Bell over Zoom to discuss Mr. Rager himself: Kid Cudi, the many personas we live, The Last Dance, and the 2009 golden era of hip hop and mixtapes.
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Hot Girl Summer with Bridgette Rizkalla from 2021-06-28T23:02:39
Ilana sits down with NYC based comedian, Bridgette Rizkalla to chat Meg Thee Stallion, the empowerment of the female presence in rap, and pop music!
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Clair De Lune with Mike Poole from 2021-06-09T01:33:06
This week we get to hear Ilana sit down with comedian, TV writer and all-around great guy Mike Poole!
Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram @thisismikepoole
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Not Ready to Make Nice with Chris Burns aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw from 2021-06-03T12:00:38
This week Ilana talks with the incomparable comedian and podcast host Chris Burns about none other than The Chicks (formerly, The Dixie Chicks). It's a treat and a half.
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End of Time with Matt Rogers from 2021-05-24T21:21:26
Ilana talks with Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas, Haute Dog on HBO Max) about who else but Beyonce. It is an absolute delight!
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The Quarantapes: Be My Lover with Alex Iona from 2021-04-01T21:00
Your host Ilana Michelle Rubin sits down to talk with comedian extraordinaire Alex Iona about South Florida, parties that should have dancing but tragically do not, and bat mitzvahs vs quinceañe...
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The Quarantapes: Kiwi with Ariel Gitlin from 2020-12-22T16:11:48
Ilana talks with Comedian / Writer / Actress Ariel Gitlin about Harry Styles and being an acapella groupie. Follow Ariel on Twitter @arielgitlin
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The Quarantapes: Rockstar with Steve Jeanty from 2020-12-14T02:21:23
This week, comedian, rapper, and writer Steve Jeanty is on for a rapid-fire interview. It was a blast!
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The Quarantapes: Step Out with Andy Bustillos from 2020-12-06T23:23:24
Aaaaand We're Back! The new season of The Bop Pod is back, baby, with our bestest friend Andy Bustillos on the 1s and 2s (aka on Zoom). This episode was recorded in the freshness of the pandemic...
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Special Episode: Crossover w/ the We Stan Podcast from 2020-06-23T02:34:26
In this dual episode of The Bop Pod and We Stan Together, hosts Ilana Michelle Rubin, Caitlin and Lauren interview each other about their quarantine playlists, fangirl out about Elton John and ...
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The Quarantapes: Get Me Bodied with Natalie Moses from 2020-04-21T13:58:01
On this week's episode, Ilana chats with friend and singer-songwriter Natalie Moses, about everything hitting different during isolation, Fetch the Bolt Cutters (obviously), and Natalie's new si...
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The Quarantapes: Walk Me Home with Alyssa Limperis from 2020-04-14T00:32:17
For the third edition of The Bop Pod: Quarantapes, Ilana Zooms with comedian and actress Alyssa Limperis. Together they chat about comedy during quarantine, the spirituality in live concerts, co...
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The Quarantapes: Celine Has No Teeth with Sam Reece from 2020-04-06T22:45
On the second installment of The Quarantapes, Ilana talks with comedian, one half of the comedy duo Girls With Brown Hair and co-star of the series Shop Talk on Comedy Central Sam Reece about he...
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The Quarantapes: Street Life with Anita Flores from 2020-03-30T22:30
Welcome to the Quarantapes Sessions! The Bop Pod is back and your host Ilana Michelle Rubin is here to guide you through social isolation along with friends and fellow music Stans. Today Ilana c...
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Press with Tiara Francis from 2020-03-15T23:03:48
Producer's Note: For the health and safety of everyone, this will be the final episode of The Bop Pod until it is safe to record in-person. Please listen to Season 1 and 2! We will keep you upda...
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Shoota with Tia Hill from 2020-03-08T22:53:54
This week's episode gets ~*~wild~*~ with comedian, DJ, host of the 200 and Counting podcast and producer at Genius...Tia Hill! Her music taste? *chefs kiss* Her chosen music video de semaine...
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Bomb Intro / Pass That Dutch with Kelley Quinn from 2020-03-01T23:00
This week Ilana is joined by comedian and Missy Elliott superfan Kelley Quinn! The music video of the week is absolutely bonkers, do not miss this, and dare we say - you should 100% watch along....
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All For You with Zubi Ahmed from 2020-02-23T23:00
This week Ilana goes on a *musical journey* with comedian Zubi Ahmed! We're talking Bollywood, Pussycat Dolls, Sweet Meats... the classics. You can find Zubi on Instagram and Twitter at @damnzoo...
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Waste with Emma Jayne from 2020-02-17T00:22:40
This week, Ilana has on the illustrious sing-songwriter and storyteller Emma Jayne to talk all things songwriting, indie voice, and Dua Lipa.
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2 Become 1 with Jose Paz from 2020-02-02T23:55:30
On the first episode of the second season Ilana welcomes comedian and drag queen Jose Paz aka Miss Ogyny to chat about video game soundtracks, K-Pop, and how he interacted with music while growi...
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Big Ole Freak with Ilana Michelle Rubin... wait, no, it's Michelle Pastor from 2019-12-22T23:00
It's the season 1 finale! Our HOST today is comedian Michelle Pastor, and our GUEST is The Bop Pod host Ilana Michelle Rubin. Whoa, Freaky Friday! A Hannukah Switcheroo!
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Insanity by Fijiana with Pooja Reddy from 2019-12-16T11:36:34
Ilana learns A TON from comedian and amazing person Pooja Reddy and you will too! Plus another round of Mystery Science Music Video Theater (or something like that). Listen in, it's a fun one!
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What a Wonderful World with Jordana Jason from 2019-12-09T18:42:32
This week Ilana sits down with comedian extraordinaire Jordana Jason! Check it out!
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Can't Tell Me Nothing with Big Willy Get Silly from 2019-12-01T23:44:39
This week Ilana goes into the studio with comedian and rapper Big Willy, Get Silly. They talk horror films and how music helped shape his identity while navigating the social elements of the com...
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Vienna with Yaari Nadav Tal from 2019-11-24T23:54:26
Ilana sits down with the wonderful and funny Yaari Nadav Tal! They talk about anger in music, growing up with Mizrahi music and, Ilana's favorite:Ass Music. Enjoy!
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Halcyon On and On with Boy Brooks from 2019-11-18T00:11:40
This week Ilana is joined by musician and human extraordinaire Boy Brooks to talk about artists he'd like to be proud of him, whether fame would change him, comedy musicians, and uploads vs down...
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Kid You'll Be OK with Lana Schwartz from 2019-11-10T23:00
Ilana talks with best friend and creative collaborator Lana Schwartz (My Hometown) about acceptable covers, finding local bands in Williamsburg, and how music can trigger great or not-so-great m...
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Lua with Matt DeCaro from 2019-11-03T16:34:42
This week Ilana is joined by musician Matt DeCaro for an energy packed episode where they break down how his real life relationships and experiences inspire his songs, the wonder of Danny Brown'...
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Girl Blunt with Arti Gollapudi from 2019-10-27T22:00
This week Ilana is joined by comedian and friend Arti Gollapudi. They chat about their late friend Ryan McCormack and how grief can give new context to music, the eroticism of musicians bending ...
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El Malo with Taylor Gonzalez from 2019-10-20T22:00
In this episode Ilana chats with creator of the digital sketch show deada$$ and Art Director of Flexx Mag Taylor Gonzalez to discuss the transportive properties of salsa, Pagliacci, Florida radi...
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I'll Try Anything Once with Jesse Roth from 2019-10-13T21:28:31
In the second and final installation of the Park Series, Ilana sits down with comedian Jesse Roth to chat about what exactly makes a 'bop', the methodology of curating playlists, and the perfect...
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From Kendrick to Katy Perry to T*****s with X Mayo from 2019-10-06T22:14:37
This week Ilana is joined by west coast powerhouse X Mayo for a moving discussion about how music can heighten hometown pride, LA's radio DJs, the inspiration of Nipsey Hussle's and his lasting ...
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Lover with Alise Morales from 2019-09-29T22:00
On this delightful episode, Ilana brings on friend and pop music ally Alise Morales (Betches, Our Cartoon President) to decode the hidden messages in Taylor Swift's album liner notes and to *beg...
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Helena with Milly Tamarez from 2019-09-22T22:00
This week’s episode is one of a two part Park Series! Ilana chats with editor in chief of Flexx Mag, Milly Tamarez. They chat about the emotional nature of music, the art of songwriting, and the...
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Get Some Horns Going with Justin Catchens from 2019-09-15T22:00
This week we have comedian Justin Catchens. We chat about the best music to cry to, the hip-hop culture of Detroit, the wealthy connotation of the name Maximillion, and Ilana's eternal fear of K...
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Please Don't Bury Me with Brady O'Callahan from 2019-09-08T18:09:34
This week Ilana is joined by self-proclaimed Music Glutton, Brady O'Callahan. We chat about Brady's introduction to country music along with its toughness and humor, the vulnerability of the lat...
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Caught a Light Sneeze with Michelle Pastor from 2019-09-01T22:30
In episode four Ilana welcomes one of her best pals Michelle Pastor to chat about Linkin Park, how music can lift you out of the darkness, and their collective passion for throwing their asses i...
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To Feel Your Best with Charlie Bardey from 2019-08-25T22:00
Nonstop with Shenovia Large from 2019-08-18T14:36:39
I'm Real (Remix) with Taylor Ortega from 2019-08-10T14:33:59
Ilana talks to Taylor Ortega, known for her role as Shego in the Disney movie Kim Possible, about the wonder of Chris Thiely, the musical bond between her and her father, and the daydreaming pow...
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