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Dean Stafford; is a Digital Media Director and musician based out of Los Angeles. Known most for his time fronting the band 'Pompeii' and his current project 'Early Internet'. Dean has released multiple albums, toured the world and received national recognition from NPR, The New York Times, The Guardian, and MTV.
Dean joins My Pop Five to discuss his 'Pop Five' and how it was the catalyst for the creator that he is today. He and the crew discuss the album Clarity by Jimmy Eat World, Myspace, Ben Gibbard, Back to the Future and the graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim vs. the world. We also learn all about his experience being signed to a national record label, the transition of music from a physical medium to a digital one and his multiple stints sharing studio apartments.
Follow Dean on IG: @earlyinternet
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Our Pop Five HS Edition: Cue “Pomp and Circumstance”! As we witnessed the celebrations of 2021 graduates, we decided it was great time to get the gang together and breakdown all of our favorite High School pop-culture moments. Never forget early 2000's cell phones.
What is High School, if not the time when you are finding your own voice and aligning your identity with the art that you love. Listen as the My Pop Five crew tells stories of talent shows, unrequited love, breaking water fountains and meeting Taylor Lautner.
In todays show Ryan, Briauna, Ronnie and Daniel break down Almost Famous, Tyler the Creator, Sex and the City, Jason Mraz’s ‘We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things’, and Twilight.
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05/19/21 • 83 min
Helena Hawkes; a Los Angeles-based writer/director and a self-proclaimed Cinephile, Painter, and Soul & Disco Enthusiast. Helena has worked in Hollywood with the likes of Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions and Leigh Wannel of the Saw and Insidious Franchises.
Helena joins My Pop Five to break down Big Fish, Rene Magritte, Meshes of the Afternoon/At Land by Maya Deren, Master Blaster by Stevie Wonder, and Culture as Weapon by Nato Thompson. Helena discusses her relationship with each of the items on her "Pop Five", growing up in small-town, leaving the nest, her relationship with writing, and her "Yours, Mine and Ours" family.
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06/16/21 • 89 min
LAYNE; musician, producer and artist originally from the Black Hills now based out of Los Angeles. Over the past several years she has been curating a soundscape known as "the In-between"
LAYNE joins My Pop Five to discuss True Crime, Fly (1999) by The Chicks, Joan Jett, Tim Burton and Indie Rom-Coms such as Juno, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Adventureland and more. LAYNE breaks down her favorite musical artists, movies, true crime and the way these things have shaped her as an artist.
LAYNE also spends some time talking about the struggles of being a female creator in a male dominated space, UFO’s, her working relationship with a former guest on the show Devon, and just about everything in-between.
Stream 'monday' by LAYNE: https://ps.onerpm.com/5933176900
Follow Layne @laynesworld_
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Alex Deeds: Twilight Zone, Wizards (1977), Roger Ebert, Movie Trailers, and Elvis Presley
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06/09/21 • 74 min
Alex Deeds; filmmaker and editor based out of Los Angeles. Alex has been nominated and won multiple (Clio Entertainment and Golden Trailer) awards for his work as a trailer editor, including his work on trailers such as Searching , Baristas and Piercing.
Alex joins My Pop Five to discuss Rod Sterling's 'Twilight Zone', Ralph Bakshi's 'Wizards (1977)', Roger Ebert, Movie Trailers, and "The King of Rock & Roll" Elvis Presley. Alex breaks down the importance film and story telling has had on his life growing up as a shy kid and how he turned it into a fruitful career.
See all of Alex's work at alexanderdeeds.com and follow his upcoming film project Jumpin' Jacob on Instagram @jumpinjacobmovie
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05/26/21 • 97 min
Devon Corey; a Los Angeles-based music producer and recording engineer. Devon has worked in music industry with the likes of Bebe Rexha, DJ Mustard, Trevor Daniel and spent time working on NBC's The Voice.
Devon joins My Pop Five to break down Taylor Swift's Red Album, Brand New, YouTube, Memes and Scream (1996). Devon discusses his relationship with each of the items on his "Pop Five", his relationship with independent musicians, his humble beginnings in the music industry and ultimately his love of art.
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Megan Pham: Lord of The Rings, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ansel Adams, Roger Federer and Muse
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06/23/21 • 74 min
Megan Pham; Vietnamese-American filmmaker living in LA. After working for the Hurlbut Academy, she started working full-time freelance in the camera department and joined the International Cinematographers Guild. Megan has filmed for companies including KIA, Pepsi and the NCAA.
Megan joins My Pop Five to discuss Lord of The Rings, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ansel Adams, Roger Federer and her favorite band Muse. Megan shares anecdotes of how these pieces of pop-culture have influenced her and in some ways literally saved her life.
Follow Megan on IG: @megan.pham
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05/08/21 • 83 min
Ty Chiko; a vocalist from the Islands of The Bahamas has been praised for his brilliant versatility as an artist, charming audiences with his 'warm lyrical tone'. Ty joins My Pop Five to break down BET, John Legend, Gordon Ramsay, Ellen DeGeneres and Sidney Poitier. Ty discusses his relationship with each of the items on his "Pop Five" including his sexuality, being an amputee and his deep friendship with host Ryan Rael.
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Ty Chiko: Broken Breadhaus IG @tychiko
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Introducing: My Pop Five
My Pop Five
04/25/21 • 2 min
Tune in to "My Pop Five", a new pop-culture podcast, about people. In this show, host Ryan Rael brings on guests to break down five pieces of pop culture that had an influence on them or helped shape them to become the people they are today. Subscribe for interesting conversations that are nostalgic, self-reflective, fun, and important. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Henry MacLean; frontman of Maryanne Bold, a Los Angeles based musical duo known for their incredible music videos. We talk to Henry about his inspiration for writing and how his "Pop Five" influenced some of his most daring of projects.
Henry joins My Pop Five to breakdown his favorite albums, music videos and films that have impacted him as both a musician and filmmaker. We also learn all about his love for musical theater, VFX processes and growing up on the East Coast.
Watch "Henryland Fantasies": https://vimeo.com/395993262
Follow Henry & Maryanne Bold on IG: @hnryvs @maryannebold
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FAQ
How many episodes does My Pop Five have?
My Pop Five currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does My Pop Five cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, Society & Culture, Tv Shows, Music, Podcasts, Books, Movies and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on My Pop Five?
The episode title 'Dean Stafford (Early Internet): 'Clarity' by Jimmy Eat World, Myspace, Ben Gibbard, Back to the Future, and Scott Pilgrim' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My Pop Five?
The average episode length on My Pop Five is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of My Pop Five released?
Episodes of My Pop Five are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of My Pop Five?
The first episode of My Pop Five was released on Apr 25, 2021.
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