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Episode 667
The Bear Finale, Sexiest Man Contenders, New Moana and Emmy Noms
In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we unpack The Bear‘s final season, make our deeply scientific case for the frontrunners in the 2026 Sexiest Man Alive race, react to the new Moana movie's box office report, and break down the biggest surprises and snubs from the 2026 Emmy nominations. It’s prestige TV, Disney magic (question mark?), attractive men, and awards-season chaos all rolled into a delightfully unhinged pop culture roundup.
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In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we unpack The Bear‘s final season, make our deeply scientific case for the frontrunners in the 2026 Sexiest Man Alive race, react to the new Moana movie's box office report, and break down the biggest surprises and snubs from the 2026 Emmy nominations. It’s prestige TV, Disney magic (question mark?), attractive men, and awards-season chaos all rolled into a delightfully unhinged pop culture roundup.
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246: Royals in Pop Culture
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245: The NOs of Motherhood
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244: Summer Movie Preview
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243: Please Advise
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241: Understanding Celebrity Breakups
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240: Villains Who Aren’t Really Villains
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239: Urban Dictionary 11
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