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Lee and Leah are joined this week by two special guests, friends and fellow podcasters Gary Hill & Vaughn Kuhlmeier, to talk about the sprawling animated drama by Ralph Bakshi, "American Pop" (1981). The discussion circles around the rotoscoped animation, the music, and the nuanced themes coming out of the over-arching tragedy, including the addiction and mental health issues the protagonists face. The hosts also talk about recent watches and respond to a couple of listener comments. "American Pop" IMDB Check out Gary's podcasts here . Check out Vaughn's podcasts here . Featured Music: "Turn Me Loose" by Fabian & "I'm Waiting for the Man" by Lou Reed.
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