ZEE MACHINE is back — and this time, he's bringing the sensational Bentley Robles for the debut of their percussively luscious pop duo, Tears & Gearz!We dive into how these two icons met, what sparked their creative partnership, and the creation of their brand-new single, "Delusional" — out now!We also chat about what’s next for Tears & Gearz, dish our thoughts on the Katy Perry of it all, and hear Bentley’s love for his favorite pop queen, Camila Cabello.
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Gagachella (with ZEE Machine & DJ John Michael)
Pop icon and unofficial Lady Gaga correspondent ZEE MACHINE returns to HOMOPHONIC! Joined together with DJ John Michael, we dive deep into all things Gagachella. ZEE spills the tea on what it was like to experience weekend one firsthand, and we speculate about what Gaga might bring to the upcoming Mayhem Ball. Plus, we take a moment to chat about the rise of Addison Rae’s pop career.
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Britney's "Oops!" Turns 25 (with DJ John Michael)
Katy Perry and Gayle King might have gone to space for 11 minutes but DJ John Michael and I are taking you to Mars for a whole hour as we revisit Britney's "Oops!...I Did It Again" album for it's 25th anniversary! Join us as we talk about classics like the title track and "Stronjger," deep cuts like "Heart" and "Walk On By" and the remixes joining the reissue in May. Naturally we go down some tangents including mentions of Madonna, Mariah Carey, Hex Hector, Mac Quayle, Toni Braxton and more.
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Keeping It Kylie! (with DJ John Michael)
Get ready for an ALL-KYLIE extravaganza on this episode of HOMOPHONIC!DJ John Michael and I are back together, still buzzing from Kylie Minogue’s Tension tour—I caught her in Chicago, HE saw her in New York—and we’re spilling all the glittery details. From jaw-dropping video projections to fresh new arrangements and unforgettable fan-request moments, we relive our favorite highlights from the show.We also give a well-deserved spotlight to the electrifying opening act, Romy, who absolutely owned the stage. Plus, we take a nostalgic detour through our personal Kylie journeys—how we first discovered her, our go-to deep cuts, and the most iconic Kylie concert videos over the years.Whether you're a longtime Kylie stan or just curious about what makes her a pop legend, this episode is for you!
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Mental Health, Céline Dion, & Pepsi Bangers (with DJ John Michael)
Get ready for a wild ride on this week’s episode of HOMOPHONIC! DJ John Michael is back — fresh from Miami Music Week — and we’re diving into everything from Britney’s iconic “Me Against The Music” remixes to Ricky Martin’s electrifying “I Don’t Care” and Ariana Grande’s “Brighter Days” deluxe edition of Eternal Sunshine.The heart of the episode is a heartfelt celebration of Celine Dion, honoring her recent birthday with all the love she deserves. Plus, we’re getting real about the mental health, body image, and dating as I open up about a recent personal experience.And of course, we can’t resist sharing our obsession with Pepsi anthems from Britney and Janet, as well as our excitement for Miley’s upcoming visual album Something Beautiful.
HOMOPHONIC is the brand new pop music, pop culture focused podcast by pop music meme creator, Zach Rickel, the creator behind all your favorite memes on @afunctioninggay on Instagram. This weekly show will highlight the best of pop music both in the current pop zeitgeist as well as the past. From favorite deep cuts and bonus tracks to obscure remixes and unreleased material to the biggest hits and the worst flops, we are covering it all here. But just like my voice ... it's not that deep!
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