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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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238: Please Advise – Pop Culture News
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237: The Art of the Reboot
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236: Workplaces in Pop Culture
March 7, 2018
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March 7, 2018
235: Pop Culture Transformations
February 28, 2018
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February 28, 2018
234: Noah’s Pop Culture Ark
February 21, 2018
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February 21, 2018
233: The NOs of Dating
February 14, 2018
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February 14, 2018
232: Buying and Selling Timberlake, Trailers, and KFC Colonels
February 7, 2018
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February 7, 2018
231: Celebrities and Commercials
January 31, 2018
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January 31, 2018
230: Live or Die-brary
January 24, 2018
In this episode, we tackle the tropes and themes of books and publishing we want to live and the ones we'd like to put down.
January 24, 2018
229: Uncomfortable Listener Confessions III
January 17, 2018
In this episode, we let listeners share their pop culture and everyday confessions and we judge them accordingly.
January 17, 2018