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Doja Cat’s Beef With Noah Schnapp, More Khloe and Tristan Drama, and Armie Hammer’s New Job | Tea Time Jul 15, 2022

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Doja Cat is upset with Noah Schnapp after he shared her private DMs regarding Joseph Quinn (7:30) and Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are expecting their second child together via surrogate (12:30). This week's Cringe Mode is the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen classic ‘Passport to Paris’ (25:55), and trying to figure out whether Armie Hammer is selling timeshares in the Cayman Islands (54:30).

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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The 'Funny Girl' Revival Recasting | Pop Culture History Lesson Jul 14, 2022

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Jodi Walker and Kate Halliwell discuss the recent recasting from Beanie Feldstein to Lea Michele in the 'Funny Girl' revival. To fully flesh out the cultural significance of this Broadway drama, Jodi and Kate examine each actress’s career and connection to the iconic role of Fanny Brice.

Hosts: Jodi Walker and Kate Halliwell

Producers: Devon Manze

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Miley Cyrus’s Music Career | Pop Culture History Lesson Jul 08, 2022

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Amelia Wedemeyer and Liz Kelly discuss the history of Miley Cyrus’s albums on this week's episode of Pop Culture History Lesson. From Hannah Montana to Bangerz, Amelia and Liz trace the trajectory of Miley’s career while sharing their own childhood memories of this music icon.

Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Liz Kelly

Producers: Devon Manze and Jade Whaley

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Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July Parties | Pop Culture History Lesson Jul 04, 2022

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Happy Independence Day, Taymerica! In this patriotic episode of Pop Culture History Lesson, Nora Princiotti and Kate Halliwell join forces to examine the cultural significance of Taylor’s infamous Fourth of July parties from 2013 to 2016. To truly figure out the role of these parties in American history, Nora and Kate do a timeline deep dive, breaking down each party’s vibe, guest list, and fashion, before ending the show with lingering discussion questions.

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Kate Halliwell

Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones

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Cameron Diaz Comes Out of Retirement, Kesha Chases Ghosts, and Chris Pratt Won't Stop Being Chris Pratt | Tea Time Jul 02, 2022

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Cameron Diaz announced this week that she is coming out of her acting retirement to star in a movie with Jamie Foxx (1:00). Kesha's ghost show is coming and one of the episodes has Whitney Cummings facing off with a demon (12:57). This week's Cringe Mode is the 2005 rom-com 'Hitch' (25:07), and when will Chris Pratt stop trying so hard to be liked (47:54)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Kaya McMullen

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Nancy Jo Sales Remembers Her Iconic Story, "Leo, Prince of the City" Jun 29, 2022

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Juliet Litman is joined by author Nancy Jo Sales to revisit her iconic 1998 New York Magazine profile of Leonardo DiCaprio. They talk about how difficult it was to get Leo to talk to her for the story (1:00), why the article has had such a lasting impact (16:05), and how celebrity journalism has changed since she wrote it (40:11).

Host: Juliet Litman

Guest: Nancy Jo Sales

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Mike Wargon

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Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker Split, Jason Derulo Sings Opera, and Ben Affleck Has a Pepsi Machine | Tea Time Jun 24, 2022

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Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker have split after two years and Bill Nye is getting married (1:00). Jason Derulo took a break midway through his concert to sing some opera (10:30). This week’s Cringe Mode is ‘Showgirls’ (20:17). And why does Ben Affleck need a personal fountain machine that has both Diet Pepsi and Diet Coke (47:02)?

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Wendy Williams Show | Pop Culture History Lesson Jun 23, 2022

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In this episode of 'Pop Culture History Lesson', Amelia Wedemeyer and Juliet Litman come together to discuss the cultural significance of 'The Wendy Williams Show', which ended its 14-year tenure last week. In their discussion, Amelia and Juliet examine Wendy’s rise to fame as well as her most iconic (and controversial) moments.

Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer and Juliet Litman

Producers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-Jones

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New Beyoncé Is Coming. Plus, More Details on Britney's Wedding and Jennifer Hudson EGOTs | Tea Time Jun 17, 2022

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More details have emerged about Britney Spears's wedding, including who designed her dress and who made it on the 60-person guest list (1:00). Beyoncé announced this week that she will be dropping a new album on July 29 (12:08). This week's Cringe Mode is 'Burlesque' (26:45), and is Jennifer Hudson the first reality TV star to EGOT (54:58)?

Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and Kaya McMullen

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Five Big Questions About Jennifer Lopez's New Documentary, 'Halftime' | Ringer Dish Jun 15, 2022

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Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker parse through some questions about Jennifer Lopez's new documentary, 'Halftime,' which chronicles her preparation for her performance at the 2020 Super Bowl.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Mike Wargon

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