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Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree

Carl Cranney, Liz Busby

Booking Overview

An LDS-focused pop-culture analysis show that brings on filmmakers and knowledgeable commentators to discuss films, religion, and Mormon themes. PR agencies could pitch independent filmmakers, screenwriters, critics, or experts in LDS culture and religion when their work connects directly to pop culture; booking difficulty appears low.

Metrics

Episodes: 63

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 100 subscribers

Instagram: 83 followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

popcultureapricottree@gmail.com

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Host

Carl Cranney - A co-host who discusses film and popular culture from an LDS perspective.

Liz Busby - A co-host who discusses film and popular culture from an LDS perspective.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
A direct connection to a film under discussion, such as filmmaking credits, or informed expertise on film, religion, or LDS culture.
Required Achievements:  
Independent filmmaking credits

Recent Guest Discussions

Barrett Burgin - The Film's Audience Reception, A Controversial Screening, And Plans For The Film's Supernatural Southern Utah Setting.

Jessica Burgin - The Film's Audience Reception, A Controversial Screening, And Plans For The Film's Supernatural Southern Utah Setting.

Meagan Kohler - Themes In The Short Film The Angel, Including Polygamy, Evil Spirits, Murder, And Representations Of Latter-day Saints.

Ben Pacini - The Film's Portrayal Of Helmuth Hübener's Resistance To Nazi Germany, Moral Courage, Authority, And Discipleship.

Christopher Cunningham - The Film's Portrayal Of Helmuth Hübener's Resistance To Nazi Germany, Moral Courage, Authority, And Discipleship.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Mormonism, Film, TV

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree
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Ep 60 - Celebrating America through Cinema: Our Aspirations and Failures

October 29, 2026

show notes coming soon

Ep 59 - The Angel: An Inkblot Test about Polygamy and Murder

June 04, 2026

Can a horror short about polygamy, identifying evil spirits, and murder be a herald of the next wave of Mormon cinema? Meagan Kohler joins us to discuss the themes and ideas that are packed into "The Angel" and how it challenges both mainstream representations of Latter-day Saints and the nature of our own internal filmmaking. For the second half of the show, we bring on directors Jessica and Barrett Burgin to talk about the film's reception with audiences, the most controversia...

Ep 58 - Truth and Treason: Church on Sunday, Resistance on Monday

May 07, 2026

We are joined by Christopher Cunningham and Ben Pacini to talk about Matt Whitaker’s 2025 film Truth and Treason, about LDS teen Helmuth Hübener’s anti-Hitler leaflet campaign in Nazi Germany and his execution. This film poses big questions like the balance between moral courage vs. risking others’ safety, how Church leaders and members navigate authoritarian regimes, and why trustworthy information and moral formation matter. We discuss mercy vs. justice, the complexities of authority and di...

Frequently asked questions

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Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree
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How do I get in touch with Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree?

Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree is hosted by Carl Cranney and Liz Busby. Its publicly listed email is popcultureapricottree@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree?

The publicly listed email for Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree: popcultureapricottree@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree have?

Podseeker estimates Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree?

Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A direct connection to a film under discussion, such as filmmaking credits, or informed expertise on film, religion, or LDS culture. Common among recent guests: Independent filmmaking credits. Recent guests include Barrett Burgin, Jessica Burgin, and Meagan Kohler.

How hard is it to get booked on Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Mormonism, Film, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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