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Hello! I'm Jeffrey Totey, an enthusiastic writer who loves exploring pop culture, arts, and entertainment. I reside in Seattle, Washington, with my wife.

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Rediscover ’80s Music with this Essential Albums Guide

2 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

With Record Store Day happening on April 12, 2025, it only seems fitting to talk about a new book coming out next month all based on the music of the 1980’s. Boy, that was a time, wasn’t it? Big hair, Spandex and neon-colored…everything. And as always, the music that we chose to listen to often reflected how we were feeling at the time.
Yes Virginia, There is a Spam Museum

2 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

The city of Austin, Minnesota is home to a free museum that really hams it up. That’s right, Spam, the canned meat that comes in those shiny, blue rectangle cans, operates a museum dedicated to itself. As they say on their website, the museum “puts a whole new spin on ‘cubism’”. Seriously, this is a real thing and has been since 1991. The Spam Museum was originally known as the Hormel Foods First Century Museum. It was built at a local mall as a way to celebrate Hormel’s 100-year anniversary.
‘Not Just a Goof’ Celebrates the Legacy of a Seemingly Silly ‘Goofy Movie’

2 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

When thinking of classic Disney movies, does A Goofy Movie come to mind? If you were a parent in the 1990’s, you’ll probably say no. But if you were a kid during the 1990’s, chances are good that you’ll say yes. This seemingly silly movie, full of slapstick gags, actually has a lot of heart. The 1995 film opened in theaters on this day 30 years ago. It celebrates its 30th anniversary today with a new documentary on Disney+.
16 Disney/Pixar Animated Movies That Have Flopped Over the Years

3 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

The Walt Disney company is still smarting from the fact that the live action Snow White has been a flop. While this has been disappointing news, Disney is not immune from releasing a dud here and there. This pertains to animated films too. In fact, many people thought that the original 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs would be a flop too. Fast forward to Walt Disney Animation Studio’s 62nd film, Wish. It opened in theaters on November 22, 2023 and ticket sales were less than stellar.
Today Wile E. Coyote Blew Up the Internet and Now He Will Have His Day in Court

3 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

That’s NOT all folks! Early this morning, just about every news outlet reported that Wile E. Coyote will have his day in court after all. The long-awaited yet cancelled film, Coyote vs. Acme has been brought back to life thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. The distributor who took a chance on the hit, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, has acquired the rights to the Coyote film.
Kermit the Frog Announced as Commencement Speaker in Hilarious Video

4 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

No, it’s not an early April Fool’s Day joke, although it sounds like one. The University of Maryland has announced that this year’s commencement speaker at the school will be…Kermit the Frog! Now, there is a reason for this. Kermit’s creator, the late Jim Henson graduated from the school in 1960. His major? Home Economics. The Muppet master has told the story about how Kermit the Frog came to be many times over the years. Kermit was one of Henson’s first Muppets that he created himself.
With Season 2 Just Beginning, Fan-Favorite ‘Severance’ is Green Lit for Season 3

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

On January 14, 2025, Apple TV+ set up a replica of the “Macrodata Refinement” office from Lumon Industries and placed it in the middle of Grand Central Terminal. Then, actors Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman and Patricia Arquette, walked in and reprised their roles from the TV series Severance for two and a half hours behind glass walls. And it doesn’t appear that they ever broke character.
‘Yes Chef!’: A Calming Cooking Competition for Hotheads

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Cooking competition shows are a dime a dozen, but NBC’ upcoming TV series sounds highly unique. Only those with a cool head will survive until the end. Shows like FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen practically celebrate contestants who yell and berate others, but Yes Chef! will go the opposite direction. It sounds like a refreshing change. Yes Chef! is the brainchild of Magical Elves, the same people behind Bravo’s Top Chef.
From Toys to Tourism: Disney’s Cultural Influence

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Today, you can’t go online or into a retail establishment without finding something (or a lot of somethings) related to Disney. Stuffed animals, toys, kitchenware, clothing…you name it. But beyond merchandise, it’s remarkable how much Disney’s movies and TV shows have made on us. Here are a few of the influences:Mr. Mouse has been representing the world of Disney since he first appeared on the big screen in 1928’s Steamboat Willie.
‘Black Bag’: A Unique Take on Espionage and Relationships

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

So much of Black Bag is not what it seems, even from its trailer. Unlike the likes of James Bond with lots of action and explosions, almost everything to do with this film is understated. There is some action to it, but overall, this is more of a whodunit; a psychological thriller. And unlike your average spy flick, Black Bag has an unusually short run time – just 94 minutes. Yet, the scenes are long and full of dialogue. Never boring, it will keep you guessing until the very shocking end.