Introducing Back Issue

Summary

Sibling Rivalry: Introducing Back Issue

Date: February 28, 2023
Hosts: Monét X Change & Bob The Drag Queen

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Monét X Change and Bob The Drag Queen use their signature wit and camaraderie to spotlight another podcast, Back Issue from Pineapple Street Studios, as it kicks off its third season. The duo enthusiastically introduces listeners to the nostalgic pop culture exploration that Back Issue offers, and shares a sneak peek at the new season’s trailer.
The episode is a love letter to nostalgia and pop culture, aiming to connect listeners with moments that shaped the collective memory—from iconic award speeches and legendary TV shows to memorable hairstyles and defining music eras.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Podcast Recommendation: Back Issue ([01:01])

• Description of Back Issue:

  • Back Issue revisits formative pop culture moments, blending humor, personal stories, and guest appearances.
  • Hosted by Josh Gwynn, often joined by co-host Tracy Clayton.
  • Each episode brings in special guests to provide additional context and laughs.

• Why Sibling Rivalry Loves It:

  • Emphasis on throwbacks—from the Spice Girls to Degrassi and the Cheetah Girls.
  • Focus on personal reflection and the deep impact of nostalgia.
  • Promises of “plenty of deep belly laughs.”

  “If you love pop culture and live for a throwback, this is the show for you. Because nostalgia is more than just a feeling.” – [B, 01:51]

• Season Three Highlights:

  • Explores topics such as:
    • The gendered politics of specific hairstyles (e.g., the silk press)
    • Iconic award speeches and their cultural impact
    • TV and music moments, with a particular look back at hits like Degrassi and the Spice Girls

Sneak Peek: Back Issue Season Three Trailer ([02:09 – 05:25])

• Time Machine Motif:

  • The trailer uses a time machine narrative to travel through pop culture eras.
  • Hosts joke about wanting to go back to save “Altoid Sours,” setting the playful, irreverent tone.

  “I’m gonna make sure they never get rid of Altoid Sours. I’m coming back for you.”
  — Josh Gwynn [02:31]

• Nostalgia Hits:

  • Quick snippets of iconic cultural touchpoints—award speeches, TV shows, and personalities.

  “The Spice Girls went from nobodies to international pop icons.”
  — A [02:58]

  “They are the Brangelina brand and the Amigos.”
  — B [03:08]

• Era Callouts:

  • Degrassi
  • Silk Press (hairstyle and its gendered connotations in pop culture)
  • Cheetah Girls and their multicultural impact

• Notable Episodes and Guests:

  • Josh brings in “OG copilot” Tracy Clayton and a lineup of pop culture commentators: Wesley Morris, Matt Bellassai, Carvel Wallace, Sam Sanders, Hunter Harris, among others.

  “She’s like, her face is in a rictus. I have never experienced a heartbreak like that.”
  — A, (reading a guest quote) [04:46]

  “Not the Cheetah Girls. Inventing biraciality, but in a way, multiculturalism.”
  — B [05:18]

• Humorous, Meta-Moments:

  “Okay, Back Issue Time Machine. I never thought I’d ask this, but how do I get back to the present? I gotta go check on these garbanzo beans, see if they’re ready yet.”
  — Josh Gwynn [05:37]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Pop Culture Exploration:

  “We’re officially in our Season three era. We’re going to take trips back to pop culture moments we still think about. If you know, then you know, and if you don’t, that’s what I’m here for.”
  — Josh Gwynn [03:26]

• On Special Guests and Personal Stories:

  “Of course, we’ve got OG Co pilot Tracy Clayton…. But also Wesley Morris, Matt Bellassai, Carvel Wallace, Sam Sanders, Hunter Harris, and so many more.”
  — Josh Gwynn [04:20]

• Playful Banter on Era-Naming:

  “There is a real street called Degrassi in Toronto that these kids grew up on.”
  — A [03:50]

  “If you’re Snoop, if you’re DJ Quick or whatever, you can wear Jerry curls… because you are so hard that no one would ever question your masculinity.”
  — B [03:58]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:01] Sibling Rivalry introduces Back Issue and the concept of nostalgic pop culture podcasting.
• [02:09] Back Issue Season Three trailer begins: time machine framing device and throwback nostalgia setup.
• [03:26] Josh Gwynn officially re-introduces Back Issue and teases major themes, guests, and episodes.
• [04:20] Listing of prominent guest contributors for the season.
• [05:25] Trailer sign-off and playful wrap-up.

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Tone & Personality

• The episode is lively, playful, and delivered with a dash of drag queen wit.
• Monét and Bob’s voice shines through in their comedic asides and enthusiastic recommendations.
• The trailer is both nostalgic and cheekily self-aware, inviting listeners to laugh, reminisce, and get excited for deeper dives into pop culture.

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Final Thoughts

This “Introducing Back Issue” episode blends Sibling Rivalry’s irreverence with a heartfelt recommendation of another standout podcast. If you’re a fan of pop culture, sharp humor, and nostalgia-driven analysis, Back Issue’s fresh season—highlighted here with warmth and flair—is not to be missed.

Transcript

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[B]

Y' all don't we have a podcast recommendation for you that you will love. Back Issue from Pineapple Street Studios Back Issue is back with a brand new season. They're officially in their Season three era. Honey now host Josh Gwyn has invited some special friends to share their perspective on some of the most formative moments in pop culture. Join them as they reflect on iconic award speeches, Explorer what Our Brains do on Gossip, Deep Dive into Degrassi and Cheetah Girls and more. Oh my God. Throwback. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests, and plenty of deep belly laughs. This season kicks off a conversation about the gendered politics of specific hairstyles as Josh sets out on a mission to get a silk press. And it's such a fun listen. If you love pop culture and live for a throwback, this is the show for you. Because nostalgia is more than just a feeling. From Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow Back Issue wherever you get your podcasts. But first, here's a sneak peek of their official Season three trailer. That's Back Issue new episodes out every Tuesday.

[A]

Welcome to the Back Issue Time Machine. What era would you like to go to?

[B]

Oh snap. I needed a time machine. Everything is garbage outside. You're like an on time machine. All right, let me think about this. Where am I gonna go? Got it. I'm gonna make sure they never get rid of Altoid. Sours I'm coming back for you.

[A]

That's not how this works, Josh.

[B]

Huh? What do you mean you can only

[A]

travel into the future?

[B]

What type of time machine doesn't go to the past? Maybe if I just turn this Here dial to 2000 and.

[A]

Delicious. This moment is so much bigger than me. I really want to lose three pounds. Oh, my God. What are you talking about? You're so skinny. Shut up. The Spice Girls went from nobodies to international pop icons. They are the Brangelina brand and the Amigos. You

[B]

ha. I knew this thing could take me to the past.

[A]

This isn't the past at all, Josh. This is back issue season three. Duh.

[B]

Oh, that's right. I'm Josh Gwynn, and I'm here to spread the good news, y'. All. Back issue is back. We're officially in our season three era. We're going to take trips back to pop culture moments we still think about. If you know, then you know, and if you don't, that's what I'm here for. We're throwing back to all kinds of eras, like our Degrassi era.

[A]

There is a real street called Degrassi in Toronto that these kids grew up on.

[B]

And you can't forget it's that time of year, y'. All. We're getting into our Silk Press era. If you're Snoop, if you're DJ Quick or whatever, you can wear Jerry curls silk press this, that because you are so hard that no one would ever question your masculinity. We're channeling our Auntie Sheryl Lee Ralph and getting into our award Speech era.

[A]

She's calling back. She's like, y' all gonna remember that I was the original Dina on Broadway. Like, let's not forget I do it all.

[B]

I can't do it all by myself, y'. All. So I got some of my friends to come back and travel with me. Of course, we've got OG Co pilot Tracy Clayton.

[A]

Oh, there was this white woman, and she's introducing me to her children. She's like, here's Tracy with the crazy hair.

[B]

But also Wesley Morris, Matt Bellassai, Carvel Wallace, Sam Sanders, Hunter Harris, and so many more. She's already having a breakdown. She's like, her face is in a rictus.

[A]

I have never experienced a heartbreak like that. You wanna be able to essentially do what you love for your entire life. You wanna pay your rent.

[B]

Posting an ad for collagen powder on Instagram.

[A]

I can't believe this huge rapper is Jimmy from Degrassi.

[B]

Okay, I'm just gonna ask it. I'm just gonna come out and ask it. Is this a bit that you're doing, like a show tunes bit? And for those of y' all who don't know, my husband is white, which I don't apologize for. I just explained that we were in our 20s during the Obama years.

[A]

Okay? Do not use Ben Affleck against me. You cannot use a Leo against another Leo. You can't do that. Not the Cheetah Girls. Inventing biraciality, but in a way, multiculturalism.

[B]

So pack your bags and stay ready so you don't gotta get ready. You can listen to back issue season three on February 21st, wherever you get your podcast. Okay, Back Issue Time Machine. I never thought I'd ask this, but how do I get back to the present? I gotta go check on these garbanzo beans, see if they're ready yet. Whoa. See you there. We did all this work. Don't miss it.

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