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The Popaganda Podcast

Shannon Perez-Darby, Tashmica Torok

Booking Overview

This cohosted pop-culture commentary show connects television and other popular media with transformative justice, prison abolition, and communal care; external guests appear occasionally, with the featured guest bringing specialized legal and organizing expertise. PR agencies could pitch attorneys, organizers, and survivor advocates with relevant subject-matter experience who can connect their work to these themes; booking difficulty is medium, as guest appearances are limited and require a strong topical fit.

Metrics

Episodes: 54

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 38 subscribers

Instagram: 473 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

popagandapod@gmail.com

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Host

Shannon Perez-Darby - Survivor activist and co-editor of How to End Family Policing: From Outrage to Action.

Tashmica Torok - Survivor activist and executive producer of the show.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise in areas such as civil rights law, family defense, or movement organizing, paired with the ability to connect that work to pop culture and community care.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or founding role in a relevant advocacy organization, Significant legal or organizing experience, Publication or editorial work on a relevant subject

Recent Guest Discussions

Erin Miles Cloud - Family Policing, The Failures Of The Family Policing System, And Community-based Care For Children, Discussed Through An Episode Of Law & Order: Svu.

Recent Topics

Society, Social Justice, Pop Culture, Transformative Justice, Prison Abolition

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Lowkey Lost

October 22, 2026

When Tiffany goes missing in Insecure's "Lowkey Lost," the police tell her husband to wait. Instead, her friends pull up and join forces to find their friend. Shannon Perez-Darby and Tashmica Torok pull this episode straight from the vault and break down the Season 4 finale of Issa Rae's HBO series. We talk about why police don't look for missing Black women, how Tiffany's friends track her down themselves, and the postpartum isolation that sent her running. We also ge...

A Last Ditch Effort: The Lesbian Bar Mask Mandate Backlash

October 16, 2026

A queer community venue in Western Massachusetts opened as a mask-required, Disability Justice–centered space. When the Last Ditch loosened its mask policy one day a week to stay afloat, a Boston Globe article fueled a viral backlash. Pop Culture Besties, Shannon Perez-Darby and Tashmica Torok talk about what the reaction says about our communities: access and abandonment, the money it takes to keep a space open, who gets left holding the loan, and why “participation is the key to harmony.” C...

aka Charlie Sheen

August 04, 2026

Charlie Sheen like you've probably never seen him before. Especially if, like us, you aren't really a fan and the only thing you remember about him is, "WINNING."Listen as your hosts, Shannon Perez-Darby and Tashmica Torok discuss Sheen's revelatory 2-part documentary about his rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and attempts at redemption with loved ones along for the wild ride. We were surprised by the depth and complexity in this story, and we don't shy away fro...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Popaganda Podcast?

The Popaganda Podcast is hosted by Shannon Perez-Darby and Tashmica Torok. Its publicly listed email is popagandapod@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 The Popaganda Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Popaganda Podcast: popagandapod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Popaganda Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Popaganda Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Popaganda Podcast?

The Popaganda Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise in areas such as civil rights law, family defense, or movement organizing, paired with the ability to connect that work to pop culture and community care. Common among recent guests: Leadership or founding role in a relevant advocacy organization; Significant legal or organizing experience; Publication or editorial work on a relevant subject. Recent guests include Erin Miles Cloud.

How hard is it to get booked on The Popaganda Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Popaganda Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Social Justice, Pop Culture, Transformative Justice, and Prison Abolition. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

popagandapod@gmail.com

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