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Episode 684
Bond News, The Bachelor and The Magician’s Nephew
In this episode, we recap this week’s pop culture news. Join us as we sift through the latest James Bond casting rumors, unpack the surprising return of The Bachelor, and weigh in on the first trailer for The Magician’s Nephew. Plus, a truly unhinged discussion about which bones in the body are the coolest, and Jamie has Rapid Red Lights.
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In this episode, we recap this week’s pop culture news. Join us as we sift through the latest James Bond casting rumors, unpack the surprising return of The Bachelor, and weigh in on the first trailer for The Magician’s Nephew. Plus, a truly unhinged discussion about which bones in the body are the coolest, and Jamie has Rapid Red Lights.
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- It’s time to add some holly-jolly good vibes to your house with The Popcast Holiday Ornament – only available until 11/22/26 at knoxandjamie.com/ornament
- The Next Bond // Josh O’Connor | Robert Pattinson | Nicholas Hoult | Callum Turner (not Aidan Turner) | Jack Lowden | Aaron Pierre | Idris Elba | Clive Owen | Jude Law | Tom Hardy | Barry Keoghan
- Who is: Barbara Broccoli | Wiki | Broccoli Family
- Canadians Who are Friends (don’t fact-check that!): Denis Villeneuve | Sarah Bessey | Justin Bieber | Julie Van Huizen
- The Bachelor Is Back // Revisit The NOs of Reality TV (Ep 652) | Sam Hartman (beard check: Ryan Day) | Connor Wood aka Fibula (not @clavicular or Jake Shane)
- Trailer Park // The Magician’s Nephew | Who got fired at Netflix? (via Vulture)
- Drive-bys: Jordon Hudson Lawsuit | Dianna Russini | This Is What I Live For meme | Context Corner: Tucker Carlson & the Green M&M’s | James Gunn Exits DC | The Young Pope | Sabrina and Taylor | You Can See Everything | Russell Brand Going to Prison
- Red Light Mentions: James Avery Bracelet | Harrison Butker | Kaylor at The Chiefs | Josh Kushner buys LA Lakers | Matty Healy’s Wife Expecting? | Evan and Erin Filling in for Jamie (Ep. 681) | Katniss American Girl Doll | Samatha is a Suffragette? | @sharonsaysso | Chicago Restaurant Surcharges | Masks | Miami vs Notre Dame
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