Pop Goes the Stream
The Livestream Program Origins
Pop Goes the Stream a monthly Livestreaming Program (tentatively The first Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM EST. 9:00 PM UAT on YouTube. A series covering a diverse perspective in all things pop culture (leaning heavily on the nerdy/geeky side) in a pretty casual-cool laidback environment
Our show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel.
Subjects will range from all aspects of popculture (movie, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
I’ll be joined by Xanthi Syrakou. An adventurous creator whom admires modern yet sophisticated designs, who takes cutting edge trends seriously See more details about Xanthi below.
Please contact us if you wish to learn more or participate.
The Creators

Robert Lee
The Founder and Video Executive Producer of ShaLaLaLa Productions.
Prior to ShaLaLaLa, Robert brings 20+ years of experience in direct marketing for businesses, especially medical manufacture, education, food, and the entertainment industry. His marketing background and creativity give him a unique perspective and approach to creative/live streaming shoots where he had produced a music documentary that has aired on several public access channels across Massachusetts and his company won Online video awards with NEDMA. Robert’s projects have given him the opportunity to work with a diverse range of talent including Edward James Olmos, Kevin Eastman, Paul Michael Glaser, Chris Trapper, Noam Chomsky, and Bianca de la Garza. He has been featured on The Mobius Video Podcast and UR Business Network Podcast Program. When he’s not working on a shoot, you can easily find him passionately giving talks about production, livestreaming or video marketing in formal and informal settings. A firm believer in pre-production, and that the key things for your videos are knowing your audience, knowing your goals, purposes, and more importantly your message.
Currently, Robert’s been donating his time/resources to help businesses/association’s efforts in raising money and awareness for the hospitals and medical front liners through livestreaming. If you or know others that could benefit from his service please reach out to us for more information and contact us.

Xanthi Syrakou
I’m a content creator (making vlogs, WordPress tutorials but occasionally some Star Wars and other geeky and gaming-related content.) I build websites using WordPress, both for personal and professional use.
I own a degree in Business Administration and an MSc in e-commerce. My mission is to promote technology and be a proud geek on the interwebz.
contact: https://xsdesigns.se/contact-us
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XanthiS
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xsyrakou
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/xsyrakou/
Our episodes
Episode 01 (12/02/2021)
Video Title: Episode 01: Pop Goes the Stream, “Who Watches the” #replay with audio corrected
For our First show with your co-hosts Robert Lee and Xanthi Syrakou
We’re going to dive in and give our thoughts about the popular Graphic novel/movie and TV show, the Watchman.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel.
Subjects will range from all aspects of popculture (movie, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 02 (1/06/2022)
Video Title: Episode 02: “Dune ?”
Our Second show with your co-hosts Robert Lee and Xanthi Syrakou
We’re going to dive in and talk about Dune. Rob’s watched both the 1984 and 2021 versions of DUNE. Xanthi’s read the book and saw the 2021 movie so it’ll be interesting to hear what they like and compare the difference in how it is portrayed. What’s your favorite adaptation? Let us know live or comment on the replay
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel.
Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 03 (2/03/2022)
Video Title: Episode 03: Pop Goes the Stream, “Hawkeye”
Episode 03 Description:
Our Third show with your co-hosts Robert Lee and Xanthi Syrakou We’re setting our sights on Hawkeye. In an attempt to keep it spoiler-free… or at least try to, we’re taking an extremely deep dive about the character’s appeal to his fans, and hitting upon the different variations of how he’s portrayed.
What’s your favorite adaptation? Let us know live or comment on the replay
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 04 (3/03/2022)
Video Title: Episode 04: “X-Men” (#replay with audio corrected)
Episode 04 Description:
With the MCU working on bringing X-Men into their world, come join us Xanthi and Rob make sense of what this world-changing move means.
Are you a fan of the Xmen? Excited they’ll be joining the MCU? Let us know live or comment on the replay
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movie, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 05 (4/06/2022)
Video Title: Episode 05: 1984
Episode 05 Description:
No time machine is required as Xanthi and Rob go back in time to the most memorable and fascinating time in Pop Culture… 1984 !!!! Come join the discussion, what was your favorite memory?
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
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Episode 06 (5/06/2022)
Video Title: Episode 06: “The 90’s”
Episode 06 Description:
We had a blast talking about 1984 and so did you. And because you requested it for our next show it’s the 90s!!!!!
PLUS we’ll be joined by Xanthi’s co-host of Get Your Geek On, who also started her new YouTube program “Nostalgia Friday” Kerstin Eksmo !!!
Come join the discussion, and share with us what was your favorite memory.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movie, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 07 (6/01/2022)
Video Title: Episode 07: “The Batman”
Episode 07 Description:
(Audio Fixed at 4:12 apologies for the error everyone)
The Batman has been out in theatre since March 3rd and is now on HBO Max and DVD/Bluray. Think it’s safe to talk about the movie.
Still, spoiler warnings, if you haven’t seen it as Xanthi and Rob, will be talking about the movie and sharing their thoughts.
Come join the discussion, and share with us what was your favorite memory.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 08 (8/19/2022)
Video Title: Episode 08: Pop Goes the Stream meets the Kessel Chat
Episode 08 Description:
A Long time ago in a live stream far far away.. hang on it’s August 19, 2022. Xanthi and Rob are back from holiday, with a BANG
Today we’ll be joined by Jeff Bull & Ryan Rose from The Kessel Chat, where we’ll be talking all things about Star Wars and learn a little more about Jeff and Ryan, and yes we’ll be taking Q&A with the listeners
So set your phasers to Stun and ahead warp factor 5 for this Galactical Livestream bonanza…..
Wait did I use the wrong reference? Live Long and prosper, er I mean May the Force be with you D’oh!!! 😉
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 09 (9/19/2022)
Video Title: Episode 09: If you consume streaming you want to hear this
Episode 09 Description:
We’ve talked about Pop culture programs from various genres, but we’ve noticed some changes in where and how we watch our programs. Trends of type of entertainment program offer, format. So it’s taking a look at where we are now in watching our favorite programs and sharing our observations of the past present and now of how we can watch our programs and some thoughts of what could change (ie. availability and accessibility of programming and how it’s presented) and what we can do on how streaming content is offered.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 10 (10/17/2022)
Video Title: Episode 10: Pop Goes the Stream meets Michael O’Toole on all things about Kevin Smith
Episode 10 Description:
Snoochy Boochies, Bong!!! Do those terms sound familiar, if you’re a big fan of Kevin Smith’s work, like our guest Michael O’Toole, it would hit you like a hit from BluntMan and Chronic. Xanthi and Rob will have a 2-on-1 conversation with Michael, and learn more about him, and what he does, and pick his brain on his knowledge of all things Kevin Smith. They’ll look at what body of work from Kevin he appreciates, what influences what he does, and deeper dive into his insights how Kevin Smith work has an impact on Pop Culture. Yep, it’s not only us but questions the audience has for him. It’s all happening live and we can’t wait to virtually hear from you soon
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movie, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 11 (11/21/2022)
Video Title: Episode 11: Why Some holidays are popular in pop culture
Episode 11 Description:
Happy Halloween, Happy All Saints Day, Gooble Gobble, Merry X-mas, and Happy New Year. It’s a holiday theme episode, with a fresh hot take. Exploring the bigger issue, why some holidays are more popular to celebrate than others & why that’s reflected in pop culture. We can only find some Thanksgiving or even All saints TV/movies that stand out but a lot of media with Halloween and Xmas. Yep, it’s a question we ponder but questions we have for the audience hear your hot take, and look forward to taking your questions. It’s all happening live and we can’t wait to virtually hear from you soon.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode 12 (01/30/2023)
Video Title: Episode 12: “Wednesdays (the Netflix Version)”
Episode 12 Description:
We’re back from vacation, and boy do we have a doozy of a show. It’s creepy and they’re crawly, mysterious, and spooky. No, it’s not Rob or Xanthi, we’re talking about Netflix’s popular show Wednesday. Spoiler alert, it’s a great show, and we’ll hear Rob and Xanthi’s thoughts on the show, what they like and dislike, and why is it so popular, Maybe look at why reboots of shows are + or – and one of the hosts may test the other’s knowledge about the Addam’s Family, or maybe test the audience. Come join the fun live !!!
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
Episode XX (02/27/2023)
Video Title: Episode XX: Is this the end?
Description:
Spoiler Alert, Nope as the answer is found in the thumbnail, we’re taking a pause. We share the reasons behind it, what kind of changes may or may not occur, and how we’ll inform everyone via online once we sort everything out.
Teasers and Online Promos
Pop Goes the Stream Program update
The Pop Cultures geeks (i.e. Rob & Xanthi) will be off-air in July and will be back in August. Stay for a tune for air dates and times as you won’t want to miss what they’ll have in-store when they’re back.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
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Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners.
This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
About the hosts:
Xanthi Syrakou
I’m a content creator (making vlogs, and WordPress tutorials but occasionally some Star Wars and other geeky and gaming-related content.) I build websites using WordPress, both for personal and professional use.
I own a degree in Business Administration and an MSc in e-commerce. My mission is to promote technology and be a proud geek on the interwebz.
contact: https://xsdesigns.se/contact-us
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XanthiS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xsyrakou
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xsyrakou/
Robert Lee
To learn more about Rob, click here
https://chat.restream.io/fbTech test stream for April’s show
Video description: Only test stream to check lag in our audio-video connection.
Show Description:
Our monthly show is inclusive and welcome to engage, interact, and entertain our viewers and listeners. This show will be multi-streamed with Xanthi’s YouTube channel. Subjects will range from all aspects of pop culture (movies, tv, comics, gaming for starters), in various mediums video/audio, and much more.
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