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Episode 554

The 2024 Summer Movie Preview

In this episode, get ready to soak up the summer sun with our annual Summer Movie Preview. We're your sunscreen in the rising heat of cinematic releases, helping you filter out the blockbusters from the burnouts. Join us as we warn you about the upcoming movies that are sizzling hot and the ones that might leave you feeling a bit burned.

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214: Pregnancy and Babies in TV and Movies

October 4, 2017

In this episode, we lovingly dedicate it to our pregnant compatriot, Erin The Edge Moon, who is infinity months pregnant with child. We unpack the…

213: Clowns in Pop Culture

September 27, 2017

In this episode, we talk clowns in TV, movies, and books. Where do they come from and when did they get creepy? We discuss those who…

212: The NOs of Social Media

September 20, 2017

In this episode, we share the things we'd like to see gone from all social media. Then, we tackle the specific platforms of Twitter, Facebook and…

211: Fall TV Preview

September 13, 2017

In this episode, we preview the upcoming television season. Which returning shows should you dump and which should you catch up on? Which brand new shows…

210: Portland and Traveling in Pop Culture

September 6, 2017

In this episode, we feature two segments from our recent live show in Oregon. First up, we play Calm Down Trivia with the city of Portland.…

209: Pop Culture Current Events

August 30, 2017

In this episode, we catch up on all the latest pop culture news. We dissect both Taylor Swift's new single, as well as the not-so-secret-laden video.…

208: The NOs of Birthdays

August 23, 2017

In this episode, we celebrate our own birth month by reviewing the NOs of Birthdays. Which habits of this annual celebration are overrated? Plus, listeners share…

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.…