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Pittsburgh Pop podcast: Talking ‘Lando,’ Emmys and the prospect of a localized ‘Lake Placid’

Rob Owen
By Rob Owen
1 Min Read July 31, 2023 | 2 years Ago
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In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including whether that alligator in the Kiski River might spawn a “Lake Placid” sequel.

Benz and Owen discuss the latest on the dual actors’ and writers’ strikes, including the postponement of “The 75 th Annual Emmy Awards.”

They also talk about who’s got a new spin on the Lando Calrissian character in a proposed new “Star Wars” series for Disney+.

And Owen reviews “Twisted Metal,” “The Beanie Bubble” and “Dark Winds.”

Listen to Pittsburgh Pop on the TRIBLive Podcast Network or on iTunes.

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