PCDC is taking a holiday break and we wanted to share another BBC podcast with you this week: History's Youngest Heroes. Stripped of her crown and trapped In the Tower of London will Lady Jane Grey give up her faith or face the executioner’s axe? Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.

PCDC is taking a holiday break and we wanted to share another BBC podcast with you this week:&nbsp;History's Youngest Heroes. Stripped of her crown and trapped In the Tower of London will Lady Jane Grey give up&nbsp;her faith or face the executioner&rsquo;s axe?&nbsp;Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for&nbsp;12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.

Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is the only one that matters. And after carefully considering all the arguments, Ronald picks a winner. Will you agree with him? From Lemonada and the BBC.

Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is the only one that matters. And after carefully considering all the arguments, Ronald picks a winner. Will you agree with him? From Lemonada and the BBC.

Pop Culture Debate Club with Ronald Young Jr.

Introducing: History’s Youngest Heroes — The Brief Reign of Lady Jane

This week, we’re excited to introduce you to Evil Genius from the BBC.

 

Was she a tyrant in a tall hat – or the original girlboss, defying gravity and public opinion? Was she a product of her environment who experienced prejudice, and even if she was, does that allow her to terrorise Oz?

 

Emmanuel Sonubi, Joe Sutherland and Jess Fostekew join the great and powerful Russell Kane to decide if Elphaba Thropp - The Wicked Witch of the West - is evil or genius.

 

Evil Genius: It’s good, bad, ugly - and very, very funny. Russell Kane and guests change the way we see heroes and villains in history and fiction.

 

Additional Material: Eve Delaney

Researcher: Christina Riggs

Sound Editor: Kate Mac

Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer: Paul Smith

 

The Producer was Gwyn Rhys Davies.

Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

An EcoAudio certified production.

This week, we&rsquo;re excited to introduce you to Evil Genius from the BBC.
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Was she a tyrant in a tall hat &ndash; or the original girlboss, defying gravity and public opinion? Was she a product of her environment who experienced prejudice, and even if she was, does that allow her to terrorise Oz?
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Emmanuel Sonubi, Joe Sutherland and Jess Fostekew join the great and powerful Russell Kane to decide if Elphaba Thropp - The Wicked Witch of the West - is evil or genius.
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Evil Genius: It&rsquo;s good, bad, ugly - and very, very funny. Russell Kane and guests change the way we see heroes and villains in history and fiction.
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Additional Material: Eve Delaney
Researcher: Christina Riggs
Sound Editor: Kate Mac
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
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The Producer was Gwyn Rhys Davies.
Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
An EcoAudio certified production.

Introducing: Evil Genius — Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West)

Which classic Black film is better: Coming to America or Friday? It’s the final episode of Season 1 and it only felt right to bring back Nichole Hill and Jonquilyn Hill to settle their best-of-three series. Nichole says Coming to America is a more complete film with visionary casting featuring extraordinary songs. Jonquilyn says Friday is so ingrained in our culture that people quote it without even realizing they’re quoting the film. Which film will Ronald Young Jr. pick as the final victor in the first season of Pop Culture Debate Club?

 

Follow Nichole @nicholewthanh on Instagram and @nichill732 on Twitter and Jonquilyn @jonquilynhill on Instagram and Twitter. 





Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on X and Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

 

Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Which classic Black film is better: Coming to America or Friday? It&rsquo;s the final episode of Season 1 and it only felt right to bring back Nichole Hill and Jonquilyn Hill to settle their best-of-three series. Nichole says Coming to America is a more complete film with visionary casting featuring extraordinary songs. Jonquilyn says Friday is so ingrained in our culture that people quote it without even realizing they&rsquo;re quoting the film. Which film will Ronald Young Jr. pick as the final victor in the first season of Pop Culture Debate Club?
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Follow Nichole @nicholewthanh on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicholewthanh/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and @nichill732 on <a href="https://x.com/nichill732">Twitter</a> and Jonquilyn @jonquilynhill on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonquilynhill?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/jonquilynhill">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;
 
Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on <a href="https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/?hl=en">Instagram</a>. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on <a href="https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia/">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/">Instagram</a>.
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For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
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Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://lemonada.supportingcast.fm/">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Coming to America vs. Friday

Which comedy TV show is better: Wild ‘N Out or Def Comedy Jam? Writer and performer Carma Anderson and storyteller and director Jameer Pond return for their winner-takes-all third debate. Jameer says Wild ‘N Out is a comedic institution that is more wide-ranging and versatile than Def Comedy Jam. Carma argues the superstars that came out of Def Comedy Jam have profoundly impacted culture and influenced generations of comedians – including Jameer and herself. How will Ronald Young Jr. rule in the battle between two influential comedic TV shows?

 

Follow Carma @goodcarmawon on Instagram and Jameer @jameerpond on Instagram and Twitter. 

 

Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on X and Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

 

Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Which comedy TV show is better: Wild &lsquo;N Out or Def Comedy Jam? Writer and performer Carma Anderson and storyteller and director Jameer Pond return for their winner-takes-all third debate. Jameer says Wild &lsquo;N Out is a comedic institution that is more wide-ranging and versatile than Def Comedy Jam. Carma argues the superstars that came out of Def Comedy Jam have profoundly impacted culture and influenced generations of comedians &ndash; including Jameer and herself. How will Ronald Young Jr. rule in the battle between two influential comedic TV shows?
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Follow Carma @goodcarmawon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcarmawon/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and Jameer @jameerpond on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameerpond/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/jameerpond">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;
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Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on <a href="https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON">X</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/?hl=en">Instagram</a>. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on <a href="https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia/">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/">Instagram</a>.
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For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
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Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://lemonada.supportingcast.fm/">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Introducing: History’s Youngest Heroes — The Brief Reign of Lady Jane

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