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Episode 617

Pop Culture Lies We're Asked To Believe

In this episode, we try to capture this cultural moment where we’re asked to believe absurd pop culture lies. Was the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert random? Are Dylan McDermott and Durmot Mulroney two different people? Is probiotic soda good? Listen as we separate truth bombs from bold-faced lies. Plus, Jamie brings a shocking new scandal to her red lights.

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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…

197: Urban Dictionary 9

June 7, 2017

In this episode, we deliver the ninth installment of Urban Dictionary. What are the words and phrases you should start using this summer? Let us…

196: 2017 Chris-America Pageant

May 31, 2017

In this episode, we report live from The 2017 Popcast Chris-America Pageant. We take a look at the most competitive Chrises this year, the ones…

195: Traumatic TV Show Deaths

May 24, 2017

Note: This episode was recorded weeks prior to the Manchester tragedy. What was intended as a light and breezy consideration of fictional deaths on TV now…

194: Best and Worst Child Actors

May 17, 2017

In this episode, we review the smallest of thespians: child actors. We pick the best and worst from more than a dozen shows as well as…

193: Pop Culture Moms

May 10, 2017

In this episode, we take a closer look at moms in pop culture including motherhood as a plot device, the types of moms you meet…

192: Summer Movie Preview

May 3, 2017

In this episode, we break down the summer movie slate. First, what you should you use as your guide in choosing which films to see. Then,…

191: Famous People Free Passes

April 26, 2017

In this episode, we address the habit of giving a free pass to celebrities we mistakenly love unconditionally. We evaluate our own favorites, assess those…

190: Pop Culture Proms

April 19, 2017

In this episode, we address the rite of passage that is high school prom. Which TV shows and movies got it right? Who might you…

189: The NOs of Easter

April 12, 2017

In this episode, we address the holiest of Christian holidays that may still have some room for improvement. Also, the latest in pop culture news.