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The Afternoon Special

Your friend who knows just a little bit too much about pop culture. Each week, join Bobbi Miller as she takes deep dives into everything in pop culture that you never knew to ask about, but now need the answer to.
“I started The Afternoon Special as a series of videos on TikTok to keep me sane in the beginning of the pandemic. Soon, I decided to take my pop culture love to podcasts and The Afternoon Special Podcast was born,” says Bobbi Miller, host and creator of the show, which was chosen as the Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight pick for March 2023.
Bobbi, who describes herself on the show as “your friend who know just a little bit too much about pop culture” takes her audience on an eclectic deep dive of topics that range from adult animation to vampires in media, and what makes the perfect holiday special.
“The main approach I have when deciding topics for the show begins with the question of ‘What’s a pop culture question that you didn’t know to ask, but now you’re dying for the answer to?’ and then the episode is born from there,” she says.
Bobbi has great ambitions for the show, but ultimately, she wants to keep it enjoyable for both herself and the audience. “I hope the show will continue to expand into other formats like listen-alongs or live shows,” she says. “No matter what, I just want to make sure the show remains fun. I hope the audience always walks away from each episode either having learned something new or just having had a good time.”

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Revisiting the Death of the Teen Comedy Sep 21, 2022

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A year ago, I made the bold claim that the teen comedy as a genre was on the decline. However, my mind has since changed. Following in the tradition of films like Heathers, Jawbreaker, and Mean Girls, Netflix's latest release "Do Revenge" has since revived a declining genre and reminded audience how the genre can be again. So get in loser, because we're revisiting how the teen comedy came to be, where it went wrong, and where it's heading.

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1999: A Culture Shifting Year Sep 14, 2022

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Within pop culture, there are rarely whole years where you can pinpoint a shift in the cultural landscape, but 1999 is undoubtedly one of those years. The new millennium was knocking and that meant a year chock full of groundbreaking new filmmakers, the introduction of prestige TV, an incredibly colorful musical scene, and a pinch of political scandal for good measure. So spike those frosted tips and turn on “My Worst Enemy” by Lit, because this week, we’re taking a look back at the year 1999.

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Say YES to NOPE Jul 27, 2022

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"Nope."

This week, we're wrapping up season 2 of the Hi! I'm Bobbi podcast with a bang and discussing all things Comic Con and Nope! In this episode, I'm going to be giving all my thoughts on Jordan Peele's summer blockbuster, Nope, starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, Brandon Perea, and Steven Yeun. We even help to clarify some of the interesting critiques that the film has received (I'm looking at you Logan Paul).

See you in season 3, Afternooners!

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A (Brief) Eulogy for the #1 Show in Late Night Jul 20, 2022

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This week, we're taking a look at the reception from Jordan Peele's NOPE, The Russo Brothers and their thoughts on movie theatres, and saying goodbye to the show that was revolutionizing late night television, Desus & Mero.

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It's Just An Honor to be Nominated!: Breaking Down the 2022 Emmy Nominees Jul 13, 2022

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The second most wonderful time of the year is here: Emmy nominations are out! Join me as we go over my nominations favorites, including Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso, and Only Murder in the Building, as well as some snubs and surprises from this year's nomination class.

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Entering the Danger Zone Jul 06, 2022

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After a week away, I return to you having seen Top Gun: Maverick more times that I thought I would and I'm taking you to the danger zone. We're chatting about why I think it's the movie of the summer and why the nostalgia of it works so well.

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Bobbi's Favorites: Emmy 2022 Hopefuls (but it is mainly the comedy ones) Jun 22, 2022

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With Emmy nomination voting closing next week, I'm taking you through a few of my favorite Emmy hopefuls, including Ted Lasso, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building, and I'm sharing the show that is my absolute favorite to win.

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Scooby Doo (2002) - An American Masterpiece Jun 15, 2022

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"I got a call for a Mr. Doo?" "Uhh...Melvin Doo?" "Nah, Scooby."

One of the greatest films in American history turned 20 this week. That's right, the live action Scooby Doo movie turned 20 and we're taking a brief deep dive into the movie, discussing the casting, the immaculate soundtrack, and the version of the movie we never got!

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Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.

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Welcome to Jurassic Park Jun 08, 2022

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"Life..uh, finds a way."

It's Dino Week at The Hi! I'm Bobbi Podcast! In celebration of the release of Jurassic World: Dominion, we're taking a deep dive into the film that started it all, 1993's Jurassic Park. We'll be taking a look into the performances, the music, and some of my favorite moments from the film. Listen if you need a healthy dose of Dino DNA.

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Instagram: @theafternoonspecial

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Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com

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Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.

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D'oh!: A Brief-ish History of Adult Animation Jun 01, 2022

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"Flintstones, meet the Flintstones! They're a modern Stone Age family! From the town of Bedrock. They're a page right out of history"

After a very brief hiatus, we're back this week and we're taking a deep dive into the history of adult animated televisions shows, including The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and Adult Swim. As I mentioned, I'll be a doing a special bonus episode to make up for the weeks I missed this month that should be up on Sunday!

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Follow the show on

Instagram: @theafternoonspecial

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Twitter: @hiimbobbi

Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com

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Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.

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