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Episode 586

Hot Criminal Conundrum, Drone Conspiracies, and Streaming Service Showdown

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our theories on what’s really going on with all the drone sightings and our feelings on the Yellowstone spinoffs. Plus, we share which streaming services top our list of non-negotiables.

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207: Pop Culture Eclipses

August 16, 2017

In this episode, we commemorate the upcoming astronomical phenomenon of the solar eclipse. However, instead of the moon and sun, we study those famous eclipses that…

206: Teachers in Pop Culture

August 9, 2017

In this episode, we celebrate back-to-school by discussing teachers. Why are they an important, although sometimes static fictional character? What types do you meet in TV,…

205: Food in Pop Culture and Trash Opinions

August 2, 2017

From our recent live show in Raleigh, we talk about the ways we see food in pop culture, both in setting and as calling cards.…

204: Twins of Pop Culture

July 26, 2017

In this episode, we tackle the topic of twins: those womb-mates who fascinate us and occasionally creep us out. We discuss the types of twins you…

203: More NOs of Weddings

July 19, 2017

In this episode, we continue our take on the marriage tradition. We evaluate its place in pop culture as well as the real lives of our…

202: The NOs of Weddings

July 12, 2017

In this episode, we address the ceremony of marriage. We evaluate its place in pop culture as well as the real lives of our listeners. Also,…

201: Dark Side of Pop Culture Animals and Bad Opinions

July 5, 2017

From our recent live show in Louisville, we talk about the dark realities of animals in TV and movies. We also tackle listener bad opinions…

200: Listener Questions

June 28, 2017

We're celebrating our bicentennial episode with 200 Tom Hank Clap Backs, 200 Spri-ites, and 200 hours towards a doctorate in Things That Entertain, But Do…

199: Pop Culture Redundancies

June 21, 2017

In this episode, we talk redundancies in pop culture. The dictionary defines "redundancy" as the state of being no longer needed or useful. Which celebrities…

198: Best Pop Culture Dads

June 14, 2017

In this episode, we talk fatherhood in pop culture. Are fictional dads just a cliche or can they mean something more? Which fathers did listeners…