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666: Antichrists in Pop Culture Jul 08, 2026

In this episode, Erin joins us as we discuss antichrists in pop culture. From the ones that are too obvious to be real, to the dark horses that could truly turn out to be one of the Four Horsemen, we’re leaning all the way into the 666 of it all and giving the people what they want.

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Antichrists Explainer Mentions: Erin’s Credentials | Book of Daniel (see also: VeggieTales version) | Maccabees | Book of Revelation | Left Behind (see also: Kirk Cameron Left Behind | Nic Cage Left Behind | Faith Adjacent’s Left Behind Sacred Cinema) | Hattie Durham | The Late Great Planet Earth
Mentions: Elon Musk (see also: Neuralink) | Mark Zuckerberg | Peter Thiel (see also: Antichrist Ted Talk) | J.K. Rowling | Donald Trump | Zohran Mamdami | AI aka Chat | Taylor Swift | MrBeast (not a sponsor: Step & Beast Land) | Ms Rachel | Snoop Dogg | Mother Teresa Podcast (see also: University of Ottawa paper) | Dolly Parton | Justin Bieber | Four Horsemen Combo: Bluey, Charli XCX, Robert Irwin, Ilya Rozanov
Fact Checks: Does Toad have an evil twin? | Green Light Knox couldn’t remember: End of Days by Chris Jennings | Trump’s threesome commentary
Drive-bys: Eagle Eye | Aquaman | Daniel Fast | Camilla’s Literacy Campaign | Princess Kate scanning tickets at Wimbledon | Prince William on New Heights
Red Light Mentions: Freddy Canceled | Neil the Seal in Tasmania | @YouRowKelsey making it to Hawaii | Madi Prewett speaking at the State Fair | Red Cards | Offside | Belgium Coach big mad | Trump Phoning a Friend | Sleeping on a Train | Yannik Sinner | CFA Honey Pimento Chicken Sandwich commercial

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
Knox: book - The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander

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Americana Big, Beautiful, Expanded Bundle Preview Jul 01, 2026

Celebrate the stars, the stripes, and the sheer spectacle of American pop culture with our Americana Bundle (2026 Big Beautiful Expanded Bundle), a tribute to the myths we tell, the movies we quote, the institutions we romanticize, and the absolutely unhinged things that somehow only make sense in America.

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This BIG BEAUTIFUL Expanded Bundle includes:

Hamilton Deep Dive (aka the only time we cared about the Treasury)
Cinema Sidepiece: Remember the Titans (mandatory emotional football content)
Cinema Sidepiece: National Treasure (in Nicolas Cage we trust)
Cinema Sidepiece: Independence Day (proof that America can solve literally any problem with a good speech)
Cinema Sidepiece: Oppenheimer (history, science, and a deeply concerning number of men named Robert)
Pilot Program: The West Wing (walk-and-talk your way through one of television's most idealistic versions of American politics)
USA Snake Draft (a celebration of all the things the European mind cannot comprehend)

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665: Words, Phrases, and Cliches That Need To Go Snake Draft Replay Jun 24, 2026

Welcome to a preview episode of our new podcast, Shelf Respect! We did this for six months over on Patreon, and now we also have free episodes available twice monthly.

This is a Snake Draft episode where the three of us slither through all the words and phrases we'd like to remove from all future books.

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664: Dads I’d Like to Friend Preview Jun 17, 2026

In this episode, we’re celebrating dads for Father’s Day by talking about iconic DILFs…Dads I’d like to FRIEND (even though some of ya’ll got that twisted!). From the shadow daddies quietly carrying entire storylines from the background to the chaotic father figures doing their best with varying levels of success, we’re honoring the full spectrum of paternal excellence. Whether you want to friend, or ‘friends to lovers’ them, we’re giving flowers to the dads who shaped pop culture.

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Revisit: Ep. 401 MILFs | Ep. 658 MILFs 2 | Read all the comments
Mentions: Darth Maul | Tarzan | Bandit Heeler | Mufasa | Lawrence Fletcher | Pacha | Goofy | Alfred Pennyworth
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663: TSwift’s MSG Wedding Rumors, Men’s Hat Trends, and Upcoming TV & Film Jun 10, 2026

In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we weigh the legitimacy of the latest TNT wedding rumors and investigate whether men in hats are having a moment and who’s actually pulling the look off. Plus, we check in on the upcoming movie and TV roster to see what’s bringing main-character summer energy and what’s destined to be both painful and avoidable, like the content equivalent of a sunburn.

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What’s the Word
Taylor Swift: Wedding Rumors | New Kelce Book | I Knew It, I Knew You (see also: I Knew It, I Know You)
Hat Corner: Travolta’s Beret | Ewing’s Pageboy | Tucci’s Top Hat
Box Office Report: Scary Movie | Masters of the Universe | Backrooms | Obsession | Mandalorian & Grogu
Coming Soon: Disclosure Day | The Invite | NBA Finals | Sweet Magnolias | Every Year After | The Listeners | Little Singles | My Fault London & Your Fault London | I Will Find You | Sugar S2 | The Bear | House of the Dragon | Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
Red Light Mentions: Prince Phillip’s Wedding | Ming Xi & Mario Ho’s wedding | Dua Lipa & Callum Turner | Scooby Do: Origins

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Our Sister’s Keeper by Jasmine Holmes
Knox: book - The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

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662: Zendaya Explained Jun 03, 2026

In this episode, we explain all things Zendaya. From shedding her child-star exoskeleton to her breakout role in Spiderman, we discuss her career highs and lows, whether we need to close the Straight of Zendaya, and if the opportunity cost of big IP has paid off.

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The Dossier: Wiki | IG | IMDb | Spotify | Red Carpet | Relationship timeline (see also: Lip Sync Battle & Tom’s hard launch)
Watch Mentions: Shake it Up | K.C. Undercover | Spider-man: Homecoming | The Greatest Showman | Euphoria | Malcolm & Marie | Challengers | Dune, Part Two & Part Three | The Odyssey | The Drama
Drive-bys: Tornado Alley update | Euphoria S3 | Red Notice | Upon Jamie’s Untimely Death | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | The Iron Claw | Mervyn’s vs Braums | Law Roach | Katharine Foster, Mila Kunis & Gal Gadot | Kellie Pickler vs Zendaya | Dua Lipa wedding | Descendants | Tom Holland IMDb
Red light mentions: Europeans complaining about the heat | Not recommending Widow’s Bay strongly enough (see also: Rooster | Beef | Task) | Texas Tech vs Florida Softball | Knox’s Newsletter | Solo Mio

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie - Obsession | movie - Tuner
Knox: web stuff - A24 Movie Log | movie - Backrooms

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661: Inedible Things We Wish We Could Eat Snake Draft Preview May 27, 2026

In this episode, Erin Moon joins us for a truly unhinged snake draft of inedible things we desperately wish we could eat. From aesthetically pleasing objects to items that simply look like they’d have a great crunch, we’re embracing the chaos and asking the important question: “but what if?”

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Irresistibles: Big League Chew | Dimetapp Grape Medicine | Luden’s Cough Drops | The Pink Medicine
Not a Sponsor: Bath & Body Works (see also: CYKLAR Vanilla Verve) | Smoothie King
Drive-bys: Shower Beverage Holder

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Rivals S2 | fanfic - The Devil Works Hard by blessdtoaster

Knox: show - Homegrown

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660: Summer TV Preview May 20, 2026

In this episode, we’re diving into the upcoming summer TV lineup. Join us as we share what we’re buying, what we’re selling, and which premieres are the perfect excuse to hunker down in the AC and ignore the heat index. From the big, obvious watches everyone will be group-texting about to the new shows that already have us irrationally hopeful, we’re breaking down what deserves a spot in your summer binge rotation.

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Rewind: The Eternaut | The Four Seasons | #1 Happy Family USA | Love Island USA | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Stick | We Were Liars | Dexter Resurrection | Washington Black | Chief of War | The Bear | Squid Game
Obvis: House of the Dragon S3 | The Bear | Ted Lasso
Summer Green Lights: Lord of the Flies | The Other Bennet Sister | Rivals | Widow’s Bay | Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Buy / Sells: Elle (Prime Video) | Cape Fear (Apple TV) | Not Suitable for Work (Hulu) | Lanterns (HBO Max) | Little House on the Prairie (Netflix) | Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) | The Hawk (Netflix) | Five Star Weekend (Peacock) | Spider-Noir (Prime Video)
Also-Rans: The Boroughs (Netflix) | Every Year After (Prime Video) | Lucky (Apple TV)
Fact check: Patrick Wilson can sing?
Drive-bys: The Bear ‘Gary’ commentary | Legally Blonde | That Thing You Do! | 1962 Cape Fear & 1991 Cape Fear | Melissa Gilbert’s Husband | The Last Thing He Told me (aka - Taken - Jennifer Garner’s version) | Zoe watching Harry on the Sidelines
Red Light Mentions: Lorne Michaels & Paul McCartney (see also: more SNL commentary on TMYK) | Spotify logo | Stephen Colbert | Re-dedication service | Survivor S50 Winner

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Couple’s Therapy | show - Off Campus
Knox: book - This is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

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659: Baldoni & Lively Settlement, Mayor Pratt and The Bear Surprise Episode May 13, 2026

In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we (hopefully, prayerfully, allegedly) put the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively legal saga to bed, weigh the deeply chaotic merits of Spencer Pratt’s mayoral ambitions, and break down the hits and misses of The Bear’s surprise episode. Plus, Jamie comes in hot with an epic Rapid Red Lights.

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How Do We Feel: Justin Baldoni v. Blake Lively Settlement Announcement | Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
What’s the Word? :
Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor (see also: Wikipedia) | Tommy Tuberville| Dog the Bounty Hunter | Chris Harrison | Jon Taffer (see also: Bar Rescue)
The Bear Surprise Episode (see also: Dog Day Afternoon | Wiki) | Bottle episode
Not a sponsor: Skylight Calendar
Drive-bys: The Sheep Detectives | Ashley Tisdale dropped from group chat | Running Point | Katharine McPhee (see also: toddler drummer) | The Tonys | World Cup Adidas ad
Red Light Mentions: The Odyssey Trailer | Hantavirus | Billionaires | The Pitt | All Golden Calves | Texas

Green Lights:

Jamie: musical - Suffs
Knox: show - Lord of the Flies

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658: Pop Culture Moms I'd Like To Friend May 06, 2026

In this episode, we’re celebrating moms for Mother’s Day by talking about iconic MILFs… moms I’d like to friend. From the icons that raised entire franchises while MIA, to the chaotic moms just doing their best, we’re honoring the full spectrum of maternal excellence.

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Mentions: Missing Mom Trope | ‘Thank you, Mom’ Commercials | Top Moira Rose Moments | Olenna Tyrell from GOT | Lori Loughlin | The Sixth Sense | Zach Efron on SNL | The Berenstain Bears & Too Much Junk Food
Fact Check: Can bears throw spears? | Dan Hurley’s Mom | Berenstain Age Confirmation (see also: Almond Mom) | What does a horse do at the start of the race?
Pronounciation Corner: Berenstain
Drive-bys: Brother Bear | Cinderella | The State of SNL in this week’s TMYK | Ted Lasso’s new season | Yesteryear | Daniel Tiger Conspiracy Reddit | Other BritBox watches: Chewing Gum | The Fall | Luther | OG House of Cards | The IT crowd | Pride and Prejudice miniseries
Thank you to our contributors: @allielthomas, @lynleighkaye, @dragonflymorning, @t.zast, @meganteegarden
Red Light Mentions: Horse Racing (see also: Horse Girl Win, The Ortiz Brothers & Jose Hernandez) | May-cember

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Green Lights:

Jamie: show - The Other Bennet Sister (see also: the novel by Janice Hadlow)
Knox: shows - This is a Gardening Show | Widow’s Bay

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657: The 2026 Summer Movie Preview Apr 29, 2026

In this episode, we’re breaking down what to watch and what to absolutely avoid at the movies this summer. From the big, obvious blockbusters we’ll begrudgingly all watch to the under-the-radar releases we’re cautiously optimistic about, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you what’s worth your time, your money, and most importantly, your precious air-conditioned theater hours.

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Revisit: Episode 607: 2025 Summer Movie Preview | Materialists (see also: hear Jamie reveal the twist to Knox) | Eddington | Jane Austen Wrecked My Life | The Thursday Murder Club (see also: read the books instead) | 28 Years Later (see also: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Happy Gilmore 2 | I Know What You Did Last Summer | The Old Guard 2 | Freakier Friday | Honey Don’t! | The Naked Gun
Mentions & Drive-bys: The Drama | Project Hail Mary | Jim Cramer | Charlize Theron climbing

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656: Spring Break Confessions 2 Apr 22, 2026

In this episode, we’re diving into listener-submitted spring break confessions. From trips that carried just a whiff of disappointment to the chaos that proves spring break might be one of the most overrated holiday weeks, we relive the stories that made lasting memories for better or worse.

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Revisit: Our OG Spring Break Listener Confessions episode | All the confessions on this Instagram Post
Spring Break Swag: Get Right or Get Left Shirt | Disney Decor | Headstones | Adult Diapers
Fact Checks: Protect The Vibe disclaimer: That professor at that college in Iowa? | How is La Jolla pronounced? | Unmarked Graves QTNA | Like the Amazing Race, Planet Hollywood still lives on
Drive-bys: The PMG’s Resident Disney Adult | Knox’s Newsletter
Special thanks to our contributors: @highlifewife, @imshannoncarter, @houckster5, @chelswarren67, @karacbob, @akutanzi, @candicewilberg, @mathinthewild
Red Light Mentions: Emily Henry adaptations | RIP Patrick Muldoon | Top Gun 3 | Brian Cox interview (via The Times) (see also: meretricious definition)

Green Lights:

Mutual: Ode to Perfume!
Jamie: show - Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
Knox: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (see also: Nick Offerman reads Wendell Berry via WNYC)

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655: Coachella recap, Tayvis Wedding Date Leak and The Masters Menu Showdown Apr 15, 2026

In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we unpack the desert chaos of Coachella and the latest updates on Taylor and Travis’ wedding watch. Plus, we’re checking in on The Masters, and comparing what really matters: the food.

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Coachella: Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau | Watch It | Beyonce’s Homecoming | Alix Earle vs Alex Cooper
T&T Wedding Details: Wedding date revealed (via NY post)
The Masters: The music | The menus
Red Light Mentions: NASA | The Pope being weak on crime | Fandoms that cannot chill | Straits being closed | Tobey Maguire & Mishka Silva | Beach Read movie casting | Sunrise on the Reaping Trailer
Unofficial Green Light: The Astronauts Lived! (see also: Victor coming home | Christina’s Dog)

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Big Mistakes (netflix)
Knox: book - I See You’ve Called In Dead by John Kenney

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654: Pop Culture Taxes Apr 08, 2026

In this episode, we’re unpacking one of Knox’s core philosophies: there’s always a tax to pay. From loving Rachel McAdams but enduring some questionable movie choices to working in Christian publishing and strategically downplaying the actual books you’re reading, we’re breaking down the costs of our pop culture loyalties.

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Procrastinate on Filing your Taxes: Read the comments | Check out the Definitive Dramione Hyperfixation Spreadsheet | Menace in New Orleans | Conspiracy Theories Episode (see also: Dr. Rubin)
G.E.T Mentions: The Popcast SMK | Green Lights | Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice | Virgin River | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Fact Check: Name that Scream | Name it and claim it in space?
Thank you to our contributors: @karacbob, @joeyohern, @hannahmhines, @colorsandconstellations, @annagchambers, @brieyum
Red Light Mentions: Artemis II dredging up space trauma | TSA Cuts | Not a Sponsor: Waymos & Sweetgreen | Survivor Triple Elimination

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Company Retreat
Knox: book - The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs by Beth Ann Fennelly

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653: What April Fools We've Been Apr 01, 2026

In this episode, we’re unpacking elements of pop culture that have us completely fooled. From made-for-TV movies that convinced us stranger danger was lurking around every corner to celebrities we were certain would rule the world forever, we’re revisiting all the hype that didn’t exactly age well.

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Top Brand April Fools Jokes
April Fooled: Stranger Danger | Jonathan Majors | Topher Grace | Chris Hemsworth | Taylor Kitsch | Lily James | Manic Pixie Dream Girls | Fantastic Beasts | Sex and the City | The Walking Dead
Milk Cartons Celebs: Aziz Ansari | Zachary Levi
Red Light Mentions: Nos of Easter on Faith Adjacent | Not a Sponsor: Newk’s, Cookie Fix & Honey Baked Ham | DTF: St. Louis Pilot Program | iPad Privacy Screens

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Bait
Knox: show - Rooster

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652: The NOs of Reality TV Preview Mar 25, 2026

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs (and YESes) of Reality TV. From weaponized personal trauma to chaotic celebrity cameos and the ever-growing web of reality TV incest, nothing is safe from our side-eye. Join us as we sort through the tropes that make us immediately change the channel and the rare moments that keep us shamelessly watching.

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Listener YESes and NOs in the comments
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Fact Check: Where is Amazing Race? | Who is Gary from Teen Mom? | Who is Corinne from Bachelor?
Drive-bys: Meteor hits Houston | Wife Swap S5 E18

Green Lights:

Mutual: movie - Project Hail Mary (see also: Book Green Light | The Score)

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651: Recapping the 2026 Oscars Mar 18, 2026

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack the wins and losses of the 98th Academy Awards. From the expected victories to the “how did that happen?” snubs, we unpack the moments that made us cheer, cringe, and immediately text the group chat. We’re also talking performances we could’ve lived without and the red carpet looks that had us doing double takes—for better or worse.

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98th Academy Awards: Our Predictions | Winners List | Watch the Replay
Wins & Losses: Michael B. Jordan IMDb | Timothée Chalamet IMDb | ‘Golden’ performance | ‘Sinners’ performance | In Memoriam | Chris Evans & Robert Downing Jr.
Looks & Fits: Kylie Jenner & Timothée | Leonardo DiCaprio | Renata Reinsve | Nicole Kidman | Anne Hathaway (see also: Purse Popcorn Bucket) | Kris Jenner | Delroy Lindo | Taylor Frankie Paul | Rose Byrne | Wunmi Mosaku | Maggie O’Farrell | Chloe Zhao
Red Light Mentions: Parasocial Interactions | Shelf Respect | David Protein Bar Controversy (see also: fact check: Barebells | “No one is getting Regina George-d”)

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Kin by Tayari Jones
Knox: book - Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

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650: Oscars Rewind - Revisiting the 2021 and 2006 Winners Mar 11, 2026

In this episode, in honor of Sunday’s Oscars, we’re time-traveling back to Hollywood’s biggest night from 5 and 20 years ago. We revisit the winners, relitigate the snubs, and pitch the nominees that absolutely should have been in the conversation. Plus, we conduct our audit of how many nominated films Erin actually watched each year.

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2026 - 98th Oscars | Watch| Where To Watch This Year's Nominees | Hear our winner guesses on this week’s TMYK on Patreon
Rewind & Revisit: Conspiracy Theory Episode | Oscar Episodes
Never Forget: Adele Dazeem | The Slap
2021 - 93rd Oscars
2006 - 78th Oscars
Asides: Shelf Respect on Patreon
Red Light Mentions: Nostalgia Virus: Britney Arrested | Sia Arrested | Bill Clinton Testifying | Scary Movie | The Devil Wears Prada | Hilary’s new album | Mumford & Sons' new album) | Daryl Hannah Op-Ed (via NYT) | Ryan Gosling on SNL (see also: Eva Mendes on the Tonight Show)

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Harding
Knox: book - End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America by Chris Jennings

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649: Conspiracy Theories 3 Mar 04, 2026

In this episode, we’re strapping on the tinfoil hats for another deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories. Is Garth Brooks secretly a serial killer? What actually happened to that lady on the plane? And is there really a secret tunnel system lurking beneath the Denver Airport? Listen as we separate truth from internet chaos in our quest to figure out what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what’s just algorithm-fueled delusion. Plus, we revisit the conspiracies we once believed to see if they still hold up after all these years.

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Our conspiracy mentions: BJ Novak & Mindy Kaling | Botanical Sexism | Multiverse | Unusual Option Market Activity and the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
Vibe check: IG Comments
Rewind: Conspiracy Theories 1 | Conspiracy Theories 2 | Faith Adjacent Conspiracy Theories 1 & Part 2
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Red Light Mentions: Knox’s Love Story Green Light | Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Vibe | Traitors finale (see also: Quinn & Rob collab) | Survivor 50 Premiere

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - How to Get To Heaven from Belfast
Knox: book - Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

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648: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in March - Preview Feb 25, 2026

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for March. We discuss what’s worth a spring fling (smooch), what deserves your full seasonal commitment (marry), and what to bypass before allergy season fully kicks in (kill). Join us as we spotlight the shows made for chaotic weather days, the books that pair perfectly with a wildly optimistic to-do list, and the movie picks that’ll carry you from winter denial into spring delusion.

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Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
March Vibe Check: Spring is Coming? | Pisces season | Holy Fasting Season (see also: Ramadan Cats) | Woman’s History Month | March Madness
Asides: Stephen Colletti | The Bachelorette | Celebrity All-Star Game | SLOMW

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647: Flavor Town 11 - Book Edition Feb 18, 2026

In this episode, we’re opening the Flavor Town gates! In this eleventh installment of Flavor Town, we’re taking on our listeners’ spiciest book-themed takes. From controversial opinions about beloved genres to reading habits that should maybe stay private, there’s enough literary chaos to scorch your TBR list. Plus, we get Erin’s real-time reaction to some heartbreaking news.

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In Memoriam: Robert Duvall | IMDb | Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry | Final Message | Erin’s Spreadsheet
Mentions: Fanfic Episode | Dramione Spreadsheet | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Sunday Night Lights | The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky | The Curious Notoriety of “Performative Reading” (via The New Yorker) | Faith Adjacent Romance Novels Episode
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Red Light Mentions: Pima County, Arizona | Obama on Brian Tyler Cohen | “Wuthering Heights” (see also: 7-day free trial to hear more on TMYK | Alison Oliver)

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans
Knox: book - The Stalker by Paula Bomer

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The Winter Olympics Collection Preview Feb 12, 2026

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646: Super Bowl Commercials and Bad Bunny Halftime Show Recap Feb 11, 2026

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack all things Super Bowl LX - from the highlights, to the commercials that actually landed (and the ones that deserved to be benched), and of course, we share our very serious feelings about Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show. Whether you watched for the touchdowns or the snacks, we’ve got the takes you didn’t know you needed

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Super Bowl Highlights: Defense Touchdown | Jody Allen with Trophy | Shirtless Youtuber | Jon Hamm dancing
Yes Chef Commercials Playlist
No Chef Commercials Playlist
Halftime Show: Watch it | Bad Bunny Spotify | Wiki | The Couple | Zara controversies | Puerto Rico Flag
Red Light Mentions: Olympics Opening Ceremony (see also: Minions, #penisgate) | Big Air finals Hot Mic | Lindsey Vonn | Cool Runnings re-enactment | Double Luge | Solo Mio (see also: Feb SMK | Matt Taylor)

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
Knox: show - Steal

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645: Pop Culture Olympics: Going for Gold Feb 04, 2026

In this episode, we’re handing out pop culture Olympic medals. Join us as we hand out medals in the events no one trained for, but everyone has opinions about. From overexposed icons to nepo babies who are outrunning their last names, we’re awarding Gold, Silver, and Bronze in cultural chaos. It’s competitive, unhinged, and the only Olympics judged entirely by vibes and side-eye.

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The Winter Olympics: Watch the Opening Ceremonies | Italian Mafia | Pope Leo & JD Vance | Heated Rivalry carrying the Olympic Torch | Lindsey Vonn | Andrea Bocelli | Scott Hamilton | Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski
Newsworthy Mentions: Elon Musk cancels Model X | 6-7| Wired Headphones
Not A Sponsor: Skin Glaze gummies | MeaTech
Wikis & IMDbs: Ashton Kutcher | Jacob Elordi| Druski | Jason Kelce | Maya Hawke | Jack Quaid | Lily-Rose Depp | Michael Douglas | George W. Bush | Robert Pattinson
Coming Soon: Euphoria S3 | Heated Rivalry S2
Music Corner: Jelly Roll | Olivia Dean
Asides: All’s Fair Pilot Program | Margot Robbie film w/ Colin Farrell | The Traitors
More Nepo Baby Content: Episode 490 | Quiz
Fact Check: Where did the other Popes come from? | How does 3d printing work? | What is lossless audio?
Drive-Bys: Read more books, get a Brick | Chick-Fil-A Sauce Chips?! | Minions 3 | Cookie Fix | JT crying on Punk’d | Chris Pratt & Swedish Nightingale | Lainey Wilson | Noah Kahan’s new deconstruction song | You, Me and Dupree
Red Light Mentions: Catherine O’Hara RIP | Mariah Carey Tributes | Peter Attia | The Pete Davidson Show

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie- Send Help
Knox: movie - Train Dreams

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644: What to Watch, Read and Listen To In February Preview Jan 28, 2026

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for February. We break down what’s worth a fling (smooch), what deserves your full commitment (marry), and what to ghost immediately (kill) during the most “runner-up” month of the year. Join us as we reveal the TV shows made for blanket burritos, the books begging to be read with a mug in hand, and the pop culture picks that will emotionally carry you through the shortest month of the year.

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February Vibe Check: Shortest Month | Black History Month | Reese’s Hearts | Groundhog Day | Presidents’ Day | Galentine’s Day | Superbowl LX | Winter Olympics | Erin’s Book Birthday
Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
Rewind: Nov SMK | Aug SMK | April SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
SMOOCH // Crime 101
Asides: Task | Get Out

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643: Listener Beige Flags 2 Jan 21, 2026

In this episode, we’re weighing in on beige flags. Join us as we confess our own behaviors that aren’t full red flags but definitely deserve a closer look, then react to listener submissions with equal parts curiosity, chaos, and confusion. Some are totally fine, some are secretly alarming, and some are weirdly iconic.

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Beige Flag as defined by JBG: An odd trait, while not an immediate cause for concern, is cause for pause. It’s not a deal breaker like a red flag, but it’s not exactly a plus, like a green flag. The key is that it’s weird, but harmless. Example: eating pizza with a fork.
Fact check: What are virtues? | What are vices? | Aerosol Poop | Is there a difference between a coat and jacket? | How much toothpaste should you use?
Mentions: Se7en | Murder, She Wrote | Matlock | Poker Face | Only Murders in the Building
Link in Bio: R2Dust2 | Camping Spork | Heavy Duty Plungers | Lululemon Men’s (see also: our incredible sponsor, Fabletics!) | To Go Cups for outside!
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Asides: Box Breathing | Cricket Feet & T-Rex Arms | TikTok Trend 2016
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Red Light mentions: Baldoni v. Lively Depositions | Jack Smith testifying in front of Congress | Dog UTIs

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Ponies
Knox: book - A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

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642: Emmy Legacy Award, Conformity Gate and Hudson Williams Jan 14, 2026

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we discuss the implications of the new Emmy Legacy Award, spiral through the wild alternate-ending theories for Stranger Things, and unpack the loss of anonymity that came with Hudson Williams’ meteoric rise to fame. Plus, Erin crowns this week’s Say Less Champion (question mark?), and Jamie kicks off the year with a Golden Globes–themed Rapid Red Lights.

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How Do We Feel?
Golden Globes | Amy Poehler’s acceptance speech| Will Arnett & Laura Dern Movie?
The Emmy Legacy Award
What’s The Word?
Stranger Things Conformity Gate Explainer | Duffer Divorce Explainer | The Duffer Brothers Wiki | Leigh Janiak Wiki | Sarah Hindsgaul’s Hair Care Line | Documentary
The Say Less Champion
Hudson Williams | Controversy Explainer | Letterboxd reviews | Glambot
Dax Shepard Egg Freezing Controversy
Las Culturistas (see also: “I don’t think so, honey” with Tina Fey)
Red Lights Mentions: The Golden Globes Official playlist | Rob Reiner tribute | Mel Robbins launches protein shot drinks | Lame play-by-play announcing | Coach Cig’s Quarter Zips | Fernando Mendoza | Miami QB looks like Syd from Ice Age

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie - Bob Trevino Likes It
Knox: show - Industry S4 | show - The Traitors S4 | album - With Heaven on Top by Zach Bryan

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641: 2026 Predictions Jan 07, 2026

In this episode, Knoxtradamus and Jamie dust off the crystal ball to predict the pop culture future of 2026. From comebacks we’re already dreading to the press tours we’re pre-judging months in advance, we’re forecasting the good, the bad, and the delightfully unhinged moments headed our way. Plus, we place our boldest bets yet by predicting which movies Erin will actually watch this year—and yes, the odds are slim.

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Taint Recap: Watch Chuck on his Zero Turn | Zach Bryan’s Wedding (see also: controversy corner)
Accountability: 2025 Predictions | Alix Earle & Tom Brady | Tangled loses ScarJo | Tomb of the Missing Pharaoh & Scotland’s Callanish Standing Stones | FA Dead Sea Scrolls Field Trip | Caitlin Clark Nike ad | Power Rangers Reboot | Dua Lipa’s Book Club | Ne Zha 2
Flyby Mentions: Denny’s Demise | President Trump’s McDonald’s order | Is It Cake? | Gambling Predictions Scandal | John Travolta & Riley Keough | Ashley Tisdale Scourched the Earth | Obama/ Larry David sketch show | Dax & Cher interview
IMDb: Callum Turner | Paapa Essiedu | Nick Frost | Janet McTeer | John Lithgow | Casey Affleck | Ashton Kutcher | Josh O’Connor | Emilia Jones | Bradley Whitford | Aaron Pierre | Danielle Deadwyler | Anne Hathaway | Zendaya | Tom Holland
Movies // Spaceballs 2 | Digger | Avengers: Doomsday | “Wuthering Heights” | Project Hail Mary | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Toy Story 5 | The Odyssey | Mega Minions | Greta Gerwig’s Narnia | The Bride! | The Love Hypothesis | Mother Mary | Flowervale Street | Verity
Events // Tayvis Wedding | World Cup
Shows // His & Hers | Pride and Prejudice | Margo’s Got Money Troubles | Death by Lightning | Lanterns | Rooster | Love Story
Books // Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Smash or Pass: The Testaments | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Ted Lasso | Yellowjackets | Bridgerton S4 | Euphoria
Fact Check: Kansas City stadium move? | The Pitt vs ER legal battle? | What’s an Ambassador? (see also: What’s a Diplomat?)
Red Light Mentions: Adults not getting Christmas gifts (see also: Jamie's Perfume) | Dance Moms Hyperfixation | Stranger Things

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Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Heated Rivalry | comedy - Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
Knox: movie - Marty Supreme

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640: The Twilight Movie Deep Dive Dec 31, 2025

In this episode, we’re deep diving the first movie of the Twilight Saga. Join us as we relive the glittery angst, questionable life choices, and epic baseball scene that made this series iconic - for better or worse. It’s the perfect way to remember the magic (or madness) of Twilight without actually rewatching the movies.

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The Movie: Watch It | Rotten Tomatoes | Read It | Goodreads | The Soundtrack
IMDbs: Kristen Stewart | Robert Pattinson | Catherine Hartwicke | Carter Burwell | Cam Gigandet | Taylor Lautner (see also: podcast | Eras appearance)
More Deep Dives: The Harry Potter Collection | Faith Adjacent Marvel Bundles | Narnia Sacred Cinema & Books
Books Mentioned: Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer | Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James | Other Stephenie Meyer book (see also: movie adaptation)
Must Haves: Edward’s Peacoat | Cullen’s House
Drive-By Mentions: Exclusive Covers in Entertainment Weekly | Percy Jackson | David Harper Santa Movie | Zoolander |

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639: A Christmas Story Deep Dive Dec 24, 2025

In this episode, we’re deep diving the Gen-X American classic A Christmas Story. We’re serving hot takes, heavy nostalgia, and just enough side-eye to keep things honest—making this the perfect companion to your inevitable 24-hour marathon. Consider it the commentary track Ralphie never knew he needed.

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Drive-bys: The Wonder Years | Restaurant Sing-Along Scene | Iconic House
Must Haves: Get your own leg lamp | Red Rider BB Gun | Bunny Suit

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638: Pop Culture No-Contact List Preview Dec 17, 2025

In this episode, we’re opening the group chat to listener submissions about what deserves a firm (and perhaps permanent) no-contact heading into 2026. Consider this your permission slip to protect your peace and maybe block a few things while you’re at it. Plus, Knox and Jamie have a rare mutual green light.

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See the art and read the IG Comments | No-Contact explainer | Oprah’s podcast episode
Jamie, Knox and Erin’s No-Contact Mentions: Mel Robbins op Ed (via NYT) | John Cena | IT: Welcome to Derry | Michigan Football Controversy
Drive-bys: Podcast Golden Globes Nominees | You can filter keywords?! | Try to guess what Jamie got her Niece here | Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon movie | Soup Season | Erin’s Substack | Knox’s Substack
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637: Netflix Power Grab and Tarantino Commentary Controversy Dec 10, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as unpack Quentin Tarantino’s podcast appearance and the fallout from his extra-spicy commentary and dig into Netflix’s bold attempt to buy Warner Bros. Plus, we weigh in on the new Mother Mary trailer and ask the only question that really matters: is dark-and-twisty Anne Hathaway actually peak Anne Hathaway?

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Quentin Tarantino Keeps it (too) Real? // Controversies & Bret Easton Ellis Podcast | There Will Be Blood | Paul Dano
Netflix Buys WB // Paramount’s Hostile Offer | WGA’s Statement | Anonymous A-Listers’ Email to Congress | WB IP list
Mother Mary Trailer (see also: Rachel Gets Married) | Michaela Coel IMDb | FKA twigs
Asides: Kristen Stewart NYT interview | David Ellison (see also: Larry Ellison) | Abigail Disney’s private plane problem | The Diplomat | The Young Pope
Fact check: Larry Ellison owns Lanai?! | Deutsche Bank promoting Oracle stock?!)
Red Lights Mentions: Page Six breaking old news | Mckenna Grace (see also: “Freddy Fridays”, Troop Zero, Sunrise on the Reaping) | Cynthia Erivo’s memoir controversy | The Book | Boomer Entitlement | The Dog Museum NYC | College Football Playoffs

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie - Sentimental Value | documentary - Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Knox: play - Stranger Things: The First Shadow | book - The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis

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636: Underrated Christmas Rage Bait Snake Draft Dec 03, 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon as we snake draft the most underrated Christmas rage bait. We’re talking everything from bygone classics like the beloved popcorn tin, to the aggressively mediocre commercialization of ugly sweaters, to traditions that deserve a one-way ticket back to the North Pole (yes, Elf on the Shelf and matching Christmas PJs, we mean you). It’s festive, it’s feisty, and it’s the holiday catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

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Snake Drafts Revisited | Don’t miss our Holiday Episodes Bundle! | Rage Bait Defined
Stranger Things (minor) Spoiler Alert: @ 4:57-6:40
Erin’s Picks: Lack of Sectioned Flavored Popcorn Tins | Ugly Sweater Accessibility | Glitter Puss the Elf | Christmas PJs
Jamie’s Picks: Cranberries | Wrapping Paper | Non-Peppermint Flavored Candy Canes | Trauma Disclaimer
Knox’s Picks: Extended Family Variable Cuckers | Driving to Look at Lights | Salvation message during Christmas Eve Service | Holiday Humble brag
Red Light Mentions: Propaganda against glass straws | Inelegant Scammers

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie- Hamnet | podcast - What We Spend
Knox: book - So Far Gone by Jess Walter

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635: The 'Wicked: For Good' Movie Review Preview Nov 26, 2025

In this episode, we’re deep diving Wicked: For Good, the long-awaited second half of the film adaptation of the beloved musical. We break down how it measured up to the hype, who won and lost the movie, and debate which nominations are actually at play this time around. Plus, Erin joins us in full Theater Kid glory and makes a case for Jonathan Bailey’s undeniable on-screen chemistry.

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Where to Watch (get those recliner seats, y’all!)
Chain of Custody: Wicked Part 1 Recap | Where to Watch Pt 1 | Wicked The Musical | 1995 Novel by Gregory Maguire | 1900 Novel by L. Frank Baum | 1939 The Wizard of Oz | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
The Players: Ariana | Cynthia | Jonathan Bailey | “Spongebob”

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - The Zorg by Siddharth Kara
Knox: documentary - The Age of Disclosure

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634: Please Advise 8 Nov 19, 2025

In this episode, we dispense wisdom and solve real-life listener dilemmas in our eighth installment of Please Advise. We’re weighing in on whether bringing a DJ to your brother-in-law’s wedding is festive or fully unhinged, and how to deal with a new coworker who keeps strumming a guitar like he’s the office troubadour. Plus, Erin finally gets to dust off her theater degree and deliver guidance to a mom with local theater aspirations.

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Relevant Links: One Battle After Another | Barbie: Push by Ken | Jury Duty | Hair the Musical
“Link in Bio” Drive-bys: Sonic Ice Machine | Predatorpeestore.com
Red Light Mentions: Mary Claire Haver’s Ad Choice | Traitors S4 trailer

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie- Jane Austen Wrecked My Life | youtube - Josh Johnson
Knox: movie - The Running Man

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633: Deep Diving The Worst TV Show Of The Year Nov 12, 2025

In this episode, we’re recapping (read: surviving) Hulu’s newest “television sensation,” All’s Fair. Join us as we wade through the chaos, plot holes, and unintentional comedy of it all, doing the heavy lifting so you can keep your sanity and your watchlist intact.

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Watch (at your peril): All’s Fair
The Players: Kim Kardashian | Ryan Murphy | Niecy Nash | Sarah Paulson | Naomi Watts | Teyana Taylor | Mamie Gummer
Drive-bys: Murdaugh Murders | The Desperate Hour | Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause by Naomi Watts | Bible Scholar Erin’s Books | Meryl Streep and Martin Short's Relationship| AI Robots | Kim K’s Bar Announcement
Red Light Mentions: Jamie Defends her Green Light Integrity | The Mummy 4 Announcement

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie - Bugonia | show - All Her Fault
Knox: show - Pluribus

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632: The NOs of Gifts Nov 05, 2025

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Gifts. We’re unpacking everything from the well-intentioned grandparent misses, to passy-aggressy gifts that were really just confrontations in disguise, plus enough underwear to make us question what gift guides the Boomers are reading. And because it’s Jamie’s birthday, she’s celebrating by unleashing her rapid-fire Red Lights of her 40s with equal parts wisdom and chaos.

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Please read all the comments in this chaotic post
Rewind: NOs episodes | More NOs in our digital shop bundles!
Check out our amazing gift guide, brought to you by Fashion Fix, at knoxandjamie.com/giftguide
HOW DARE YOU!: CrossFit Membership | Wifi scale
Holy Gifts - NO: Bibles | YES: Faith Adjacent Patreon Membership
Drive-bys: King James | Thomas Jefferson’s Bible edits | Episode 623 | The Girlfriend

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
Knox: show - The Lowdown

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631: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in November Oct 29, 2025

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for November. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most chaotically cozy month of the year. Join us as we reveal the TV shows worth binging under a blanket and the books that are begging for a fireside read.

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Get Knox’s list of 13 atmospheric vibes perfect for Halloween at knoxandjamie.com/13books
November Vibe Check: Scorpio Season | What’s the latest on Daylight Savings? | Top Tier Food Holiday | Elections
Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
Rewind: Aug SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
SMOOCH // {J} TV - All Her Fault | {K} AMC Stubs A-List membership (see also: Fall Movie Preview)
MARRY // {J} TV - Maxton Hall S2 | {K} Books - I, Medusa by Ayana Gray | The Land Trap by Mike Bird | Movie - A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
KILL // {J} TV - All’s Fair | {K} Movie - Christmas Eve
Red Light Mentions: Europeans in NYC | Jonas Brothers

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
Knox: book - The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers

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630: QTNAs Preview Oct 22, 2025

In this episode, we discuss listener QTNAs- Questions That Need Answers. From who’s primed to inherit Diane Keaton’s boomer-auntie crown to whether that “alien invasion” was actually a dream (or just Florida), we’ve got takes for days. Plus, Knox doubles down on his favorite show of the year with a Green Light so passionate it could earn its own Emmy.

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QTNAs refresher: Ep 600 | Ep 583 | Ep 524 | Ep 499
Kelly Clarkson: Wiki | Spotify
Brand Mentions: Jordans | Fenty Beauty | Beats | Dollywood | Casa Amigos
OMG Shoes: On Running vs All Birds vs Hoka
Drive-by: Brock Pierce
UFO/Aliens: Whistleblower | The Age of Disclosure | 3I/ATLAS
Thanks to our contributors: @catstieldestiel, @keni_cooke; @silverreneeowens;

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The John Hughes Collection Preview Oct 17, 2025

Get ready for the ultimate throwback. In this special four-part series, Knox and Jamie revisit the iconic films of John Hughes—Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and National Lampoon’s Vacation. Each episode is packed with nostalgia, sharp observations, tender appreciation, and the kind of side-eye only Knox and Jamie can deliver. This brand new collection is now available at knoxandjamie.shop!

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629: Rolling Stone Rage Bait and Upcoming Movies and TV Oct 15, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we break down the snubs, the surprises, and the placements clearly designed to ruin friendships in Rolling Stone's "Greatest Songs" list. Plus, we check in on the box office and upcoming trailers in the hopes of finding something that isn't just for rage clicks.

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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/629
Gift giving is hard, but our 2025 Gift Guide presented by Fashion Fix is free and here to help! Get it at Knoxandjamie.com/giftguide
How Do We Feel // The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far (via Rolling Stone)
Box Office Report // Out now: Tron: Ares | Roofman | One Battle After Another
Coming Soon: Regretting You | Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | Last Days | House of Dynamite
Trailer Park // Mercy
Red Light Mentions: SNL | Diane Keaton | Lover Green Light | James Franklin Fired | Time Out or Clapping? | Curt Cignetti | 49er’s Ankle Injury

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Knox: book - Flesh by David Szalay

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628: The Life of a Showgirl Review Oct 08, 2025

In this episode, we’re reviewing Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Erin Moon joins us, and together we’re unpacking our feelings on the best, worst, and most phallic songs on the album. Plus, we hand out superlatives like “most likely to be used in a prestige movie” and predict which song we’ll still be scream-singing 20 years from now.

Relevant links:

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NEW: The John Hughes Collection is live at knoxandjamie.shop
And while you’re there - Snag our Limited Edition 2025 Holiday Ornament (with super secret holiday episode)
Listen to The Life of A Showgirl: Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music | YouTube
Watch: The Fate of Ophelia music video
Red Light Mentions: Ophelia | Sampling vs Interpolations | Old men doing poorly: Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, Gerry Turner | RFK Jr Tanning

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie - Sorry, Baby (see also: Jamie’s Letterboxd)
Knox: show - Chad Powers

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627: The Fall Movie Preview Oct 01, 2025

In this episode, we’re breaking down the upcoming slate of fall movies. But first, we review our wildly confident (and occasionally tragic) 2023 predictions. We’ll debate which obvious blockbusters will actually deliver, which films are destined to flop, and which ones might just surprise us by staying frosty. Plus, Erin is out to prove her movie-savvy credentials, while Knox brings the heat with another round of Red Lights, Red Cards.

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Accountability: 2023 Fall Movie Preview | Cinema Enema | Eras Movie made how much? | Green Lights // Dumb Money | Foe by Iain Reid | The Holdovers | The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | May December
Watch all the Obvious, Losers & Stay Frosty trailers here
Red Light Mentions: Riyahd Comedy Festival | Backlash for Europeans Winning Ryder Cup | White Out at Penn State | Landry Kiffin/Whit Weeks hard launch

Green Lights:

Jamie: books - Vampires of El Norte & The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas
Knox: movie - One Battle After Another

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626: Which TV Shows to Watch and Avoid This Fall Preview Sep 24, 2025

In this episode, we’re jumping into the world of fall television. Join us as we break down the returning favorites, the newcomers that are worth cozying up to, and the shows that are begging to be ghosted. Plus, Knox and Jamie’s opinions diverge on the importance of long-running procedural touchstones.

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Listen Again: Ep. 571 - Fall TV Preview 2024
Bail: Emily in Paris | The American Revolution by Ken Burns
Binge: Slow Horses S5 (see also: the books) | Land Man
Drive-bys: The Summer I Turned Pretty | Rings of Power | Band of Brothers | Paradise | Varsity Blues |

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625: The New Bachelorette and Emmy Reactions Sep 17, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack all the delightful chaos surrounding the latest Bachelorette announcement. Plus, we discuss the (few) highs and (many) lows of this year’s Emmy Awards.

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How Do We Feel:
The Bachelorette Announcement
Who is Taylor Frankie Paul? (see also: Faith Adjacent Favored or Forsaken)
Drive-bys: Matt James | Colton Underwood | Christian Bachelors | Rachael Kirkconnell
The 77th Emmy Awards - Winners | The only Golden Girls theme song we need | Popwell Soda ad
Trailer Park: The Rip | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Red Light Mentions: Red Headed Men (see also: Nina’s TikTok) | Adult Strep Throat | Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Green Lights:

Jamie: books - The Jasad Heir & The Jasad Crown by Sarah Hashen
Knox: show - Task

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624: Book Adaptations Pet Peeves Sep 10, 2025

In this episode, we’re cracking open our list of pet peeves and sharing the reasons why book adaptations go wrong. Erin joins us to discuss authors who sell out, the fans who ruin everything, and, of course, the George RR Martin Conundrum. Plus, we debut our latest literary project, Shelf Respect!

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Your parasocial bffs have a new project all about books and reading! Come hang out with us and get some freebies at patreon.com/shelfrespect.
Main Character Energy Quiz
Upcoming Adaptations: The Long Walk | The Woman in Cabin 10 | Hamnet | The Running Man | Frankenstein | The Housemaid | Regretting You | Wicked: For Good | Verity
Adaptations We’d Like to See: The Night Circus by Eric Morgenstern | Freddy & Fredericka by Mark Helprin | Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Red Light Mentions: Romping on our ding dongs about Marin County pronunciations | Red Cards: Spitters (Jalen Carter, Branden Bett) | Ryan Clark Hot Take | Arch Manning | Red Card King of the Week | Luke Lindenmeyer Proposal

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - The Paper
Knox: book - What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown

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623: The NOs of Engagements Sep 03, 2025

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Engagements. We’re unpacking everything from poor planning choices, heirloom rings that should’ve stayed in the display case, and enough secondhand embarrassment from a simple mirror that will leave you asking, “How are they still together?”. Plus, Knox shares his “Engagements Manifesto: Rules for Success” list.

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Rewind: More NOs episodes | Digital Bundles | More Engagement Stories
Thank you to our brave contributors: @joydreamer, @ravus.portus, @emiliedoleshel, @alibell_thatsme, @lyndseyjade, @mesilla, @meganprice1977, @heynifer
Red Light Mentions: September (see also: Virgo) | Football Season Gambling contains multitudes

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
Knox: book - No More Tears by Gardiner Harris

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622: Unhinged School Incidents Preview Aug 27, 2025

In this episode, we’re taking you back to the hallowed (and occasionally horrifying) halls of academia as we relive our own scholarly mishaps and unpack your most unhinged school stories. We’re talking passy-aggressy teachers, oversharers who may have violated HIPAA, and the kind of classroom chaos that probably should’ve involved a lawyer.

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Revisit our Birthday-UA | Unhinged Incidents Post
Drive By Mentions:George Clinton & the P Funk All Stars | Wide Spread Panic | Dude You’re Getting a Dell Guy | Jerry Sandusky | Loud Sneeze Science
Thanks to our contributors: @Aimeegatting, @house_by_baker, @cadowning, @Sedant12, @Lindseyaten, @Tktchr, @Jensvenharo, @Sarah_connor3, @Jewelboxamanda

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - This is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Knox: book - Corruptible: Who Gets Power & How It Changes Us by Brian Klaas

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621: Taylor Swift on New Heights, Eternity and Marty Supreme Casting Choices Aug 20, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our thoughts on Taylor Swift’s podcast debut on New Heights. Join us as we discuss which moments passed the vibe check and which made us cringe so hard we joined Jamie’s PR relationship team. Plus, we share our thoughts on the casting wins and losses for the upcoming films Eternity and Marty Supreme.

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Erin Accolades: Hurricane Erin | Best Selling Book | New Journal!
What’s the Word: T Swift on New Heights(no other podcasts!) | Bayou Daddy | Apple Music Awards 2020 Interview | 2022 Directors on Directors | The Life of A Showgirl | 9 Things We Learned From Taylor Swift’s Historic New Heights Podcast Appearance (via Elle) | Taylor & Blake Aren’t Speaking (via People)
Trailer Park: Eternity | Marty Supreme
Red Light Mentions: Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser | More Lord of the Rings (aside: How Old Is Elijah Wood?)

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Code of Silence
Knox: movie - Weapons | book - Playworld by Adam Ross

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620: 12th Birthday Snake Draft Aug 13, 2025

In this episode, we’re celebrating our 12th birthday. Join us as we snake draft our way through the biggest pop culture events of the last twelve years. We're reliving everything, from the shocking to the cringeworthy, and the pop culture gems forever etched in our group texts, with equal parts nostalgia and nonsense.

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Erin’s Receipts: I’ve Got Questions & I’ve Got Questions Guided Journal | Faith Adjacent
2013 - Things being Iconic before becoming over-cooked : Boston Marathon Bomber Chase
2017 - Mishandled: BBC Kid Interruption | Covfefe
2019 - Unlikely Collabs: Jamie’s Viral Post
2018 - Coronation: Wondering Years
2023 - Collapse of the Mono-culture: Eras Tour
2020 - Covid: All Things Reconsidered
Drive-Bys: Ben Platt’s Diet Pepsi

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie- Weapons | book - Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood
Knox: show- Platonic S2 | The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie, Jr.

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619: Urban Dictionary - Brain Rot Edition Aug 06, 2025

In this episode, we're back with Urban Dictionary. In this installment, listeners are sharing the words and phrases Gen Alpha is glazing that we should smash or pass. Plus, we put Erin on the hot seat and Knox red lights Jamie.

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Revisit Urban Dictionary Episodes | Urban Dictionary Bundle | Brain Rot Definition
Smash: “Chat am I cooked?” | Holy Airball | Sigma | Aura Farming
Pass: Glazing | Zesty | Gyatt | Glizzy | 6’7 | Italian Brainrot Cinematic Universe
Red Light Mentions: Shipping Kelly and Ryan | Jamie Stealing Green Lights (KPop Demon Hunters; Superman)

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young | documentary - Shiny Happy People S2 (see also: Faith Adjacent episode)
Knox: book - The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff | movie - Happy Gilmore 2

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618: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in August Preview Jul 30, 2025

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for August. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most mid month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing while hiding from the back-to-school chaos, which movies are actually worth leaving the AC for, and which albums will chase away the ‘Sunday Scaries’ vibe the month incites.

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Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill= do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
Rewind: April SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
August Vibe Check: Astrology corner | Agricultural Bounty | Football Season (see also: Do you eat the crust?)
Drive-by Fact Check: how is urethra pronounced?

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The Pixar Collection Preview Jul 29, 2025

Join Knox and Jamie as they cruise through Pixar’s finest—Cars, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and Finding Nemo! This brand new collection is now available at knoxandjamie.shop!

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617: Pop Culture Lies We're Asked To Believe Jul 23, 2025

In this episode, we try to capture this cultural moment where we’re asked to believe absurd pop culture lies. Was the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert random? Are Dylan McDermott and Durmot Mulroney two different people? Is probiotic soda good? Listen as we separate truth bombs from bold-faced lies. Plus, Jamie brings a shocking new scandal to her red lights.

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Tentpole Mentions: Jeffrey Epstein | Prince Andrew | Lost Series Finale | Quicksand | The Face on the Milk Carton | Helen Keller is not a real person | Dylan Efron is better than Zach Efron
Coldplay Kiss Cam | Grace and Frankie | Dylan McDermott vs Dermot Mulroney | John Cena | No Country for Old Men vs There Will Be Blood | Probiotic Soda | Shakespeare Authorship Question | Princess Diana
Red Light Mentions: Eastman Credit Union in TN | Shows like Stick & Untamed

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - A Witch’s Guide To Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna | movie- KPop Demon Hunters
Knox: movie - F1: The Movie

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616: Justin Bieber's New Album, Tom and Sofia's Summer Fling, and the Emmy Nominations Jul 16, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our thoughts on Justin Bieber’s surprise album, Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara’s rumored summer romance, and the new show announcement by Larry David and the Obamas. Plus, we make some Popcastic(TM) predictions for the Emmy nominations.

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SMK: Justin Bieber’s New Album | Male Celebs getting Ab Etching Procedure | Tom Brady & Sofia Vergara | Larry David & the Obamas show | First image of the Harry Potter series
Cinema Sidepiece: Coming Soon: I Know What You Did Last Summer | Eddington | Smurfs | Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical | Untamed | The Summer I Turned Pretty S3
How Do We Feel?: Emmy Nominations
Red Light Mentions: Propaganda that having curly hair is easy | Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie- Superman | book - These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
Knox: book - My Friends by Fredrik Backman

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615: Summer 2025 Toasted, Roasted or Ghosted Jul 09, 2025

In this episode, we rate the summer’s pop culture happenings. Join us as we share the binge-worthy shows and beach-read books we’ve been consuming, as well as the cringeworthy celebrity behavior and viral trends we love to hate. Plus, Jamie is back from vacation with cruise-themed rapid red lights.

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Toasted: Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen | Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore | The Bear S4
Roasted: Natalie Portman & John Strasinski | Michelle Yeoh | Jurassic World: Rebirth
Ghosted: Brad Pitt non-apologies | Jeff Bezos’ Wedding | Plastic Surgery Disclosure Trend
Rapid Red Light Cruise Edition: Audacity (see also: CLT, Mah Jong rules, Canadian Exchange Rate) | Banana Boats

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
Knox: book - The Compound by Aisling Rawle

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614: Independence Day Deep Dive Jul 02, 2025

In this episode, we revisit our Cinema Sidepiece on 1996’s patriotic classic, Independence Day. Join us as we discuss the movie's firework-worthy wins and fizzled-out failures. Plus, Knox shares the epic movie moment that has stuck with him all these years.

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Just Watch: Independence Day
See Also: Wikipedia | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Deeper Diving: Boomer the Dog | The Speech | Bill Pullman IMDb | Fact Check: Dolphin Jewelry Resurgence | “Patricia” popularity | Honest Trailer | The Sequel
Reminder: Bechdel Test | Latif Test

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613: Propaganda We're Not Falling For Preview Jun 25, 2025

In this episode, we’re jumping on the TikTok bandwagon and reacting to (hurtful) listener comments on the propaganda we’re just not falling for! From outrageous accusations about Jonathan Bailey’s hotness to controversial takes on the authenticity of audiobooks as “reading,” we’re reaching across the aisle, holding space for hot takes and sometimes calling out the haters. Plus, Knox and Jamie share some middle-aged-themed green lights.

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Explainer: Propaganda I’m Not Falling For | The Comments
Mentions: Jonathan Bailey in Flip Flops | Set It Up on Netflix | A Hard Row to Hoe | The Harry Potter Collection
Drive-bys: The Bear S4 | Strategic Vunerability Ring Light | Labubus | Marjorie Taylor Greene
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612: Katy & Orlando Relationship Rumors, Will Smith’s Career Choices and Sabrina’s Rolling Stone Cover Jun 18, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the rumors surrounding the future of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship, Will Smith’s recent career moves, and the buzz around Sabrina Carpenter’s Rolling Stone cover. Plus, Knox and Erin react to Jamie’s Materialists spoiler.

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Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom: space trip, “concert tour”, split rumors | Deep Cover | KP Superbowl Performance | MSC Cruises
Will Smith: Pretty Girls (see also: new album) & Passing on Inception | IMDb
Sabrina Carpenter Rolling Stone Cover: Interview | New Album cover
Red Light minefield: Materialists - spoiler alert: approx 52:16 | Traitors S4 Cast List

Green lights:

Jamie: tv - #1 Happy Family USA | book - Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
Knox: book - Heartwood by Amity Gaige

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611: Bad Dads in Pop Culture Jun 11, 2025

In this episode, we’re discussing bad dads in pop culture. From animated disasters to prestige TV nightmares, we’re ranking and ranting through the overbearing control freaks, the mysteriously absent father figures, the ones who really tried but just didn’t have the range, and the toxic legends that make your own awkward family barbecue look like a ‘90s sitcom finale.

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Dad Goals: Tony Micelli | Dr. Jason Seaver
Overbearing: King Triton | Marlin
Absentee: Reese Bobby | Mufasa
Villain: Darth Vader | Adam
Idiot: Ozzy Osbourne | Wayne Szalinski
Toxic Legend: Shakespeare dads| Bryan Mills
Exceptional: Daniel Hillard | Joel | Cassian Andor
Red Light Mentions: Passenger Princess Jamie | Ember Coffee Mugs (NOT AN AD)

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - The Ballad of Wallis Island
Knox: book - Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (see also: Knox’s Father’s Day Gift Guide & Reading Guide)

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610: Please Advise 7 Jun 04, 2025

In this episode, we dispense wisdom and solve real-life listener dilemmas in our seventh installment of Please Advise. If your spouse is making you move under duress, your married friends are not #singlepeopleallies and are taking advantage of your disposable income, or you need ideas on how to deal with passy agressy neighbors, we’ve got you covered.

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Pst! @tarabremer can help you sort those photos! | Fact Check: Average House temps in US
How does the NBA draft lottery work?
Who is Tim Robinson? | Mr.Brightside TikTok | Anne Geddes Gone Wrong TikTok
Jamie’s Fav Timer, Scrolling Ring & Page Turner
Red Light Mentions: Taylor Swift | Sydney Sweeney <> Dr. Squatch Collab | Jojo Siwa | Garden Pests | Flailing Idiot

Green lights:

Jamie: book - Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Knox: book - Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson

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609: Blindspots - The Sandlot Preview May 28, 2025

In this episode, we explore and expose Jamie’s pop culture blind spot of the cult classic movie, The Sandlot. Join us as we discuss the reasons this movie has imprinted on Knox and whether it measures up to the hype. Plus, Knox takes a swing at answering hard-hitting QTNAs like “Why do men spit?” and “ Can you play baseball in overalls?”.

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Where to Watch it (see also: The Sandlot 2) | IMDb
Catch up: Spring Awakenings Ep | Blindspots: Pride and Prejudice
1993 Bangers: Indecent Proposal | Sleepless in Seattle | Philadelphia | The Pelican Brief | Jurassic Park | Mrs.Doubtfire | The Fugitive | Schindler’s List
Nostalgic Baseball Films: The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson | A League of Their Own | Rookie of the Year | Angels in the Outfield | Field of Dreams | The Bad News Bears

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608: Diddy Trial Recap, Cannes Standing Ovation Rankings and the Bear S4 Trailer May 21, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the latest in the Diddy trial, the Cannes standing ovation rankings, and our feelings on The Bear season four trailer. Plus, we play a game of IMBs to see if Erin can spot the fake TV series.

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Worst Position Draft: Mark Cuban | Max Rebrand | Tom Cruise | Diddy’s Trial
Cannes Standing Ovation Results: The Chronology of Water | Pillion | Die, My Love | The Phoenician Scheme | Eddington | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Box Office Report: Final Destination Bloodlines | Hurry Up Tomorrow | Sinners
Coming Soon: Lilo & Stitch | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning| Motorheads | Friendship | Fear Street: Prom Queen | Fountain of Youth | Nine Perfect Strangers S2 | Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service S1 | Sirens
The Bear S4

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607: The 2025 Summer Movie Preview May 14, 2025

In this episode, get ready to soak up the summer sun with our annual Summer Movie Preview. Join us as we discuss which movies are worth diving into, which ones to approach with caution, and which to avoid altogether. Unlike Erin, let Knox and Jamie serve as your cinematic lifeguards, guiding you through the upcoming summer film releases.

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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/607
Listen to our Conclave Crossover Event with Faith Adjacent at faithadjacent.com/conclave.
Revisit: Movie Green Lights | Episode 554: 2024 Summer Movie Preview
2025 YouTube Playlists: Given | Hopefuls | Did We Need This?
Red Light Mentions: Ana De Armas | Hollywood Tariffs

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Silver Elite by Dani Francis
Knox: book - Beartooth by Callan Wink

Bonus segment:

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Conclave Sacred Cinema Sidepiece Preview May 08, 2025

We don’t listen to other podcasts EXCEPT when they’re in our same company. With the real-life conclave currently happening, we thought it was only fitting to team up with Erin and Evan at Faith Adjacent to discuss the film Conclave. You’ll hear favored and forsaken moments, gentle rebukes, discussion about why there aren’t more hot popes, and so much more! Click the links below to listen to the full episode over at Faith Adjacent.

MENTIONS:

Listen to Conclave Sacred Cinema Sidepiece: Faith Adjacent Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Faith Adjacent Starter Episodes: Sacred Cinema: Heretic | Decoding Christianese | 2025 Prophecies

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606: The NOs of Motherhood May 07, 2025

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Motherhood. We’ve got nostalgia-tinged misses, genius parenting hacks we should all be adopting, and a discussion on the pros and cons of parental supervision in the digital age. Whether you’re a mom, have a mom, or know a mom - this one’s for you!

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More motherly content: NOs of Mothers-in-Laws | Celebration of Motherhood Bundle | All the amazing IG Submissions | The Official Parent Survival Guide to May
Nos: {J} Hearing probs vs ADHD | {E} 90’s mom life | {K} Sports mom hate
Red Light Mentions: Judge Not, go on a trip instead | Now You See Me: Now You Don’t trailer

Green lights:

Jamie: podcast - Scratch and Win
Knox: show - Andor S2

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605: Pop Culture Tariffs Apr 30, 2025

In this episode, we unpack the idea of pop culture tariffs. Join us as we explore the metaphorical tolls we pay when entertainment just won’t let something (or someone) go - we’re talking omnipresent actors, overused tropes about mildly broody acquaintances, and franchises that just won’t die. Plus, Knox shares his own rapid red lights.

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Actors & Performance: Nicole Kidman | The Rock | Flo Pugh | Geico Gecko
Story Tropes: Accidental Pregnancies | Small Towns | Enemies to Lovers
Franchise & Reboots: Jurassic Park
Social Media: TikTok Hungry Trend | NSFJM GRWMs | High Protein content
Sports: Team Logo redesigns | Athletes in the media
Reverse Tariff: WAG content | Normal Houses
Red Lights: Jojo Siwa’s Mother | Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Party | Draft win: Tyler Shough, loss: Kelvin Banks Jr | Bill Belichick

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
Knox: book - The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami

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604: Spring Awakenings Preview Apr 23, 2025

In this episode, we take a springtime stroll through our earliest pop culture Spring Awakenings. From animated foxes to that lake scene in Now and Then, we react to our listeners’ formative swoons with the appropriate amount of side-eye, nostalgia, and therapy suggestions. Plus, we uncover the pattern behind Knox and Jamie’s types.

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IG Comment Goodness
Knox’s Type // Sun Maid Raisin Lady | Veronica | Mona | Red Jasmine | Also rans: Shere Khan | Jerry | Lola Bunny | Carmen Sandiego | Gadget Hackwrench | Annie Potts
Jamie’s Type // Top Gun volleyball scene | Dirty Dancing | Jason Bateman in Silver Spoons, Hogan Family, Teen Wolf Too | River Phoenix | Blair Underwood in LA Law
Universal Types // Christian Bale in Newsies | Devon Sawa | Jeremy Sumpter | Robin Hood | Benny the Jet Rodriguez
Erin’s Type // Dimitri from Anastasia | Eric Von Detten | Mark Paul Gosselaar | JTT

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603: Chicken Jockey Trend Explainer, Easter Tradition Ratings and Upcoming Films and Shows Apr 16, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including an explainer of the Chicken Jockey trend that is causing chaos in theaters. Plus, we break down which Easter traditions are overrated, which are underrated, and which are properly rated.

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Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/603
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Explain it to me like I’m Five: Live (as in not dead) Chicken
What’s The Word: Fact Check: why does Easter date change? | Instacart’s Loved & Loathed Easter Foods
Cinema Sidepiece: The King of Kings | The Amateur | Warfare
Trailer Park: The Phoenician Scheme

Green lights:

Jamie: movie- Ghostlight
Knox: book - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

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602: Best and Worst Finales Apr 09, 2025

In this episode, inspired by the season three finale of The White Lotus, we’re delving into the best and worst finales of all time. Listen as we discuss what paid off and what left us wanting closure in The White Lotus’s Amor Fati. Plus, we disclose which finales make our top-tier list and which are dumpster fires that should be banned from the canon.

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The White Lotus S3 Finale |
Top Finales: {J} The Americans | Succession | Fleabag {K} The Sopranos | Dinosaurs | The Resurrection
Worst Finales: {J} Sherlock | Will and Grace | Alias {K} Godfather 3 | Rise of Skywalker | Pitch Perfect 3
Red Light mentions: Jamie’s 601 corrections - Jodi Thomas not Piccault | History of Asbestos in J&J Baby Powder (aside: Retha Nichole’s YouTube) | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Trailer (aside: Tom Hanks’ daughter’s Tell All)

Green lights:

Jamie: book - Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
Knox: book - The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck

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601: What to Watch, Read, or Listen to In April Apr 02, 2025

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of April. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most foolish month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing as we hide away from all the pollen and which movies are worth taking an allergy shot for. Plus, we discuss whether we’ve reached peak Pedro Pascalasance.

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Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/601
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April Aries Energy: Weather Woes | “Twisters: Missouri on Netflix”
SMOOCH // {J} TV: Dying for Sex {K} Movie: The Luckiest Man in America | Book: Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones
MARRY // {J} Books: Sky Daddy by Kate Folk | Enchantra by Kaylie Smith | No More Tears by Gardiner Harris {K} TV: Hacks | Black Mirror
KILL // {J} TV: Yes Chef! | Ransom Canyon {K} Movies: The Amateur | The Accountant 2 | Havoc
Red Lights mentions: Where is “God’s Country”? | Aaron Rodgers | The Pope’s health status

Green lights:

Jamie: tv - The Residence (see also: Terrance’s #BlackBirder Art) | music - The Bi Polar EP by PARADIGM
Knox: movie - Black Bag

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600: QTNAs About Podcasting Preview Mar 26, 2025

In this milestone 600th episode (!!!) of The Popcast, we celebrate by answering some fantastic listener Questions That Need Answers. Join us as we reflect on our podcasting journey and discuss behind-the-scenes dynamics, industry challenges, and the future of the PMG. Plus, Knox and Jamie share two mutual green lights!

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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/600
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Revisit: QTNA Highlight | 583 | 524 | 499
Podcasting Challenges: Ep 500 - The Nos of Podcasting
Lisp Hot Take: Ep 582 Flavor Town 10
Drive-bys: March Madness | Tangled Live Action
Special thanks to our contributors: @mommatamyaz, @hokiejennylynn, @kaynprice2, @thedauntlesscat

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie- Flow
Mutual: book - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins | tv - Adolescence

Bonus segment:

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599: Recasting The Hunger Games Characters Mar 19, 2025

In this episode, we recast the characters of the young adult dystopian franchise, The Hunger Games. Join us as we step into the casting director’s chair to reimagine Panem’s most iconic characters with the best pop culture replacements from the 90s and 2000s. May the casting odds be ever in your favor!

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Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/599
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The Books | The Movies
Katniss: Mulan | Natalie Portman
Gale: Morris Chestnut | Gary from Teen Mom S1
Peeta: Jonathan Taylor Thomas | Shia LaBeouf /Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Finnick: Jordan Catalano | Josh Hartnett

Red Lights: Mother Nature | iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

Green Lights:

Jamie: book - Crowns of Nyaxia Series: Book 1 & Book 2 by Carissa Broadbent
Knox: movie - How to Blow Up A Pipeline

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598: Harry Potter Show Castings, Long Awaited Trailers and Future Bets Mar 12, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our reactions to the Harry Potter TV show casting and our own casting choices. Plus, we discuss the trailers for new seasons of Andor and The Last of Us, and Knoxtradamus will get Jamie and Erin's opinions on the future of celebrity relationships, Bond, and the Pope.

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How Do We Feel?: Harry Potter TV Show Casting News
Cinema Sidepiece: Mickey 17 | The Electric State | American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden | Wheel of Time S3
Trailer Park: Andor S2 | The Last of Us S2
Futures: Celebrity Splits | Next Bond | Next Bond Theme | Next Pope
Red Light Mentions: Chet Hanks | Casey Anthony | Peter Pan Collars | With Love, Meghan | Mel Robbins/Jay Shetty | Gene Hackman | The White Lotus S3

Green lights:

Mutual: show - A Thousand Blows
Knox: show - Running Point

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597: Smash or Pass Mar 05, 2025

In this episode, we’re playing a high-stakes game of Smash or Pass with the latest pop culture offerings. Join us as we debate if anyone needed a Shrek 5, whether the controversy surrounding Bhad Bhadie and Alabama Barker even qualifies as a beef, and decide how we feel about the new floodlighting trend and the new season of White Lotus. Plus, Knox schools Jamie on the ‘Montoya, por favor!’ hype.

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Smash or Pass: Shrek 5 Trailer | Beef Alert | Floodlighting | Tate McRae | White Lotus S3
Asides: Montoya, por favor! (see also: Spotify)
Red Light Mentions: Airports (exhibit A, exhibit B) | Prior judgement of Running Point (aside: also: Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak)

Green lights:

Jamie: book - We Should All Be Feminist by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | documentary - 20 Days in Mariupol
Knox: book - Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison

Bonus segment:

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596: Oscars Rewind - Revisiting the 2019 and 2004 Winners Feb 26, 2025

In this episode, to honor this Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, we're revisiting Hollywood's biggest night from 5 and 10 years ago. We recap the winners, lament the snubs, and share our thoughts on alternatives that should have made the cut. Plus, we tally up all the nominees Erin’s watched.

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2025 SAG Awards | Jessica Williams and Harrison Ford
Oscar Archives: 546 | 495
2025 97th Academy Awards // When is it, and how do I watch it? | Oscar SMK
2019 92nd Academy Awards
2004 77th Academy Awards
Asides: Zero Day | Paradise | Pope Francis | Joker with Lady Gaga | Kerri Washington NAACP Award | Fact Check: How many people have been nominated for two roles in the same year? | Parker Posey’s accent on White Lotus S3
Red lights: Family Vlogger’s Moving from CA to TN | Amazon taking over James Bond

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - Sing Sing
Knox: movie - Conclave | book: The Life of Herod the Great

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595: The NOs of Siblings Preview Feb 19, 2025

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Siblings. Join us as we share our own tales of paternity gaslighting and accidental altercations we’re still being lectured about. Plus, we weigh in on listener stories that will make you grateful for your family dynamics.

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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/595
Follow us @thepopcast for our list of 63 Romantic Movies you need to watch before you kick the bucket!
Sibling Chaos in the Comments
Drive-Bys: Milk Carton Kids | Will & Harper | All Things Reconsidered & The Wondering Years | Stop Drop & Roll | Sock’em Boppers

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594: Super Bowl Commercial Superlatives, Halftime Show Recap and Bachelorette News Feb 12, 2025

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news and hand out superlatives for this year’s Super Bowl commercials - the best, the worst, and the ‘so weird it’s good’! Plus, we share our thoughts on the halftime show and the latest news about the future of the Bachelorette franchise.

Relevant links:

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Jamie’s Eagle’s Fan conversion pipeline: Wait for It edit (who’s he engaged to?) | All Female Mgmt Team
Watch all the commercial mentioned (unmuted!) here!
Halftime Recap: Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance
Red Light Mentions: Michael J Gottlieb (via NYT) (see also: Ep 590 & TMYK ) | New Scorebug | Tom Brady as a commentator (see also: Fire Marshall Bill) | Kanye West | Cooper Dejean’s Pick-6

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - Your Monster | book - First-Time Caller by BK Borison
Knox: show - Paradise

Bonus segment:

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Episode sponsors:

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593: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in February Feb 05, 2025

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of February. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most indulgent month of the year. Join us as we share some of our favorite new TV shows to binge while snacking on some Reese's hearts, which spicy book releases will chase away your winter blues, and which movies are date night-worthy.

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Full show notes: knoxandjamie.com/593
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Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill= do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
Rewind: We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
SMOOCH // {J} Movies - Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy & The Gorge {K} TV: Running Point
MARRY // {J} Books - A Tropical Rebel Gets The Duke by Adriana Herrera | Fanfic - Universal Truths by scullymurphy {K} TV - Zero Day
KILL // {J} Daddy Daughter Dates {K} TV - House of David & Suits LA
Red Lights mentions: Canada & Mexico Tariffs | The Traitors S3 coming to an end

Green lights:

Jamie: movie- One of Them Days
Knox: movie - Companion
Mutual: book - I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon

Bonus segment:

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592: The Gross Words Snake Draft Preview Jan 29, 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon and Jason Waterfalls as we snake draft the absolute grossest words in the English language. From creamy and yeasty to diddle and slough, we present you with the most delightfully disgusting roster of words.

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More Snake Draft: 585, 578, 569, 545, 535, 515, 502, 492
Jason Waterfalls: Over Under Achievers
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Best Words: Machete | Kerfuffle | Tectonic | Courtesan | Lego
Grossest Word Contenders: Yeasty | Sepsis | Creamy | Succulent
Drive-bys: Handflex Mug | AJR | Ninja CREAMi

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591: Things That Should Be Banned Instead of TikTok Jan 22, 2025

In this episode, Knox and Jamie react to their listeners’ wildly specific recommendations for things that should be banned instead of TikTok. From the shape of Peppa Pig’s head to gaming ads that are just plain absurd, no topic is too niche to be considered.

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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/591
Head to knoxandjamie.com/freetrial to listen to our updated thoughts on the Blake/Justin feud and much more in this week’s TMYK.
Context: History of the Tik Tok controversy | IG Post Comments
Knox, Jamie & Erin Bans: BookTok Fan Art | Amateurs singing in public | No condiments for children
Listener Bans: Peppa Pig | History of loafed meat | Ideal Funeral | Are there comedians for funerals? | Word of The Year: Rawdog

Red Lights: @growyoungfitness | Inauguration Tech Issues | Hillbilly Elegy | Melania’s Outfit

Green lights:

Jamie: podcast - The Telepathy Tapes
Knox: book - North Woods by Daniel Mason

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590: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Explained Jan 15, 2025

In this episode, we dissect the drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni - the lawsuits, the players, and the most insane story to come out of this ongoing dispute. Plus, we keep the predictions coming and share who we think will be involved in the next big feud of 2025.

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Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/590
Follow us @thepopcast: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | Facebook
Paper Trail: NYT article | Blake’s Lawsuit | Justin’s Lawsuit
Highlight Reel: Baby Bump | Gossip Girl Panel
Bonkers: Is Blake Lively set to be CANCELLED? | Nicepool
2025 Feud Predictions: Billie Eilish vs Taylor Swift | Russell Crowe | Benny Blanco | Dakota Johnson | Rachel Zegler

Red lights: Mother Nature | Ohio State vs Notre Dame

Green lights:

Jamie: stand-up - Rose Matafeo: On and on and On | book - Unromance by Erin Connor
Knox: show- American Primeval

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589: 2025 Predictions Jan 08, 2025

In this episode, Knoxtradamus and Jamie gaze into their crystal ball and foretell the pop culture future of 2025. Join us as we predict the good, the bad and the delightfully shocking that awaits us in this new year. Spoiler Alert:* By the time this episode airs, one of these predictions has already come true! Yes, we’re THAT good.

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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/589
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Accountability: 2024 Predictions | 2025 Scorecard
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Flybys: Meghan’s New Show | Emma Stone’s Pixie | Pop-tarts Bowl | Gracie Abram’s abs | Jlo and Kevin Costner | Hot Hasand Piker | Mr. Beast Accusations | Vikings Celebration Dance | Tom Holland in Men’s Health

Red lights: Pluto Tv couch potato ad | The Brutalist | Ari’s warmer blonde | The Baldwins Show | Flight Risk

Green lights:

Jamie: movie- Nosferatu | fanfic - A Hard Row to Hoe by blessdtoaster
Knox: dad light movie - Mufasa | show - Black Doves

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588: The Princess Collection - Belle Jan 01, 2025

In this episode, we deep dive one of the most iconic Disney princesses: Belle from 1991’s Beauty and the Beast. Join us as we answer important questions like “How many female friends do we think she has?”, “What makes her worth rooting for?” and “Is her attraction to the Beast justified?”.

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Watch: Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Opening Scene | Celine & Peabo’s Beauty and the Beast | Paige O’Hara | Belle | Dana Schwartz’s Powerpoint (via Distractify) | Why Does the Beast have a magic mirror? | The Triplets | Best song: ‘Be Our Guest’ | Worst song: ‘Something There’ | ‘Human Again’
Drive-bys: Dressage | My Girl | Jamie’s Pizza timer | Le Misérables | The Emperor’s New Groove

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587: Spice for The Holidays Revisited Dec 25, 2024

In this episode, we revisit our 2019 holiday-themed Flavor Town. Join us as we deck the halls with the spiciest of takes from our listeners, including one who says the real villain of Christmas is not The Grinch, but your own children. Enjoy!

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Flavor Town Archive: 10 (Ep. 582), 8 (Ep. 468), 9 (Ep. 506), Flavor Town Snake Draft LIVE (Ep. 531)
Chaotic Comments
Spicy Suburbs: The Color of Christ by Edward J. Blum
The Music Store // John Denver and The Muppets: A Christmas Together Album | “Those Presidents”
The Condos // Hot Flash Recipe | The Family Stone | ‘Into the Unknown’ and “Defying Gravity” by Idina Menzel (bonus: Cynthia Erivo’s version)
Gated Community // The Polar Express Soundtrack | Dog Days, The Princess Switch, The Knight Before Christmas, The Princess Switch: Switched Again, Tick, Tick…Boom!, Bad Boys for Life | “The Christmas Shoes” Song

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586: Hot Criminal Conundrum, Drone Conspiracies, and Streaming Service Showdown Dec 18, 2024

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our theories on what’s really going on with all the drone sightings and our feelings on the Yellowstone spinoffs. Plus, we share which streaming services top our list of non-negotiables.

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What’s the Word:

How Do We Feel:

YouTube TV Price Increase
Yellowstone: Latest spinoff news

Cinema Sidepiece:

Red Light mentions: Selena Gomez Engagement | End of an Era | Jeremy Allen White in Mandalorian Movie | Amelia Perez | Google Willow

Green lights:

Jamie: book - The Will of Many by James Islington | book - The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
Knox: movie - Carry-On

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585: Christmas Movie Side Characters Snake Draft Preview Dec 11, 2024

In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon and Jason Waterfalls as we snake draft the best Christmas Movie Side Characters. From classics like Bernard the Elf to unheralded heroes like Lady Fiona Pembroke, this festive free-for-all is full of the underrated, over-the-top, and occasionally bizarre characters that make Christmas movies so magical. Plus, we answer the age-old question: what truly makes a Christmas movie?

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Jason’s Picks:

- Lean The Snowman from Elf

Erin’s Picks:

-Yukon Cornelius from Rudolph Red-Nosed Reindeer

Jamie’s Picks:

-Amy from The Family Stone

Knox’s Picks:

-Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation

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584: The Wicked Movie Deep Dive Dec 04, 2024

In this episode, we dive deep into the film adaptation of the beloved musical 'Wicked'. Join us as we discuss how it measured up to our expectations, who lost and won the movie, and why A Sentimental Man should have been left out of the film entirely. Plus, Erin of Grievance shows up with all the passion you’d expect from our resident Theater Kid.

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Wicked: Part 1 - Watch It | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Cynthia’s receipts: Wiki | IMDb | IG
Ariana’s receipts: Wiki | IMDb | IG
Jon M. Chu’s receipts: Wiki | IMDb | IG

Red Lights (1:40:50): Gross Theaters | Black Friday/Cyber Monday Emails

Green Lights:

Jamie: series - Interior Chinatown
Knox: book - Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari | show- The Detroiters

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583: Questions That Need Answers Nov 27, 2024

In this episode, we discuss listener QTNAs - Questions That Need Answers. Perhaps you can’t go another day without knowing when the McDonald’s ice cream machines will be fixed, or you need someone to weigh in on which celebrity couple has an open-door bathroom policy - well, we’ve gotchu!

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Sports Corner: Weekend Recap
Copyright Corner: Mcbroken.com
Music Feud: Olivia v. Sabrina feat Josh Bassett
Press Tours: Don’t Worry Darling | It Ends With Us | Bridgerton | Wicked
Heart Eyes: Brian Jordan Alvarez | Jonathan Bailey | Moriarty & Hot Priest
Content Creator: Top Creators 2024
Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Movies
Red Light Mentions: Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas

Green Lights:

J: movie - Wicked | book - Is She Really Going Out With Him by Sophie Cousens
K: movie - Gladiator 2

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582: Flavor Town 10 Preview Nov 20, 2024

It’s time for the semi-annual opening of the Flavor Town gates! In this tenth installment of Flavor Town, we clap back at the naysayer who thought our best takes were behind us with some of our spiciest takes yet. Plus we crown our new mayor who came in hot for one of our own.

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Rewind: Flavor Town 8 (Ep. 468), 9 (Ep. 506), Flavor Town Snake Draft LIVE (Ep. 531)
Urban Dictionary: Flavor Town
Chaos: see all our Flavor Town applications
Thanks to our retiring co-Mayors: @melissamoore88 & Tucker Ficklin
Rabbit Trails: Should we get rid of flags? | Who designed the Trans Flag? | The Life of Chris Gaines | Who’s the tantric sex guy? | What is the Apocrypha? | Left Behind

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581: Sexiest Men Alive, Zach Bryan, Pop Culture Comebacks, and more Nov 13, 2024

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our favorite comeback stories and unlikely returns. Plus, we discuss the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive nominees, predict who should be crowned, and unpack Zach Bryan’s latest relationship woes.

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Favorite Unlikely Returns in Pop Culture:

Jamie: Harrison Ford
Knox: Shadow comes back in Homeward Bound | Little Giants beating the Cowboys | Justin Timberlake bringing sexy back
Erin: Princess Diaries 3

How Do We Feel?: 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Sexiest Man of the Year Winner | Benny Blanco Sexiest Man Alive Profile

Trailer Park: Dear Santa | Thunderbolts

Red Light Mentions: The Great Monkey Escape | Wicked | Doctor Odyssey | Zach Bryan

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - Heretic | stand-up - Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap
Knox: docuseries - The Comeback: The 2004 Boston Red Sox | book - Henry V by Dan Jones

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580: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in November Nov 06, 2024

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of November. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) as we cozy up to (arguably) the best month of the year. Join us as we share some of our favorite new TV shows to binge while hibernating, which books to cuddle up with as the weather cools, and which movies are worth putting on pants for.

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Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill= do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
Rewind: We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
SMOOCH // {J} Movie: Heretic | Book: Is She Really Going Out with Him? By Sophie Cousens {K} Movie: Small Things Like These
MARRY// {K} TV: Say Nothing | Box Office Poison by Tim Robey | {J} TV: Interior Chinatown
KILLS // {J} Album: Bouquet by Gwen Stefani | {K} TV: Cruel Intentions
ALSO RAN // {J} TV: The Agency

Red Light Mentions: The Polls | Dunkin’

Green Lights:

Jamie: show - Rivals | stand-up - Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special
Knox: movie - Don’t Move | book - War by Bob Woodward

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579: The NOs of Halloween Preview Oct 30, 2024

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Halloween. Join us as we also share our own tales of Halloween shenanigans and weigh in on listener stories of costume chaos and trick-or-treat travesties.

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Corn Maze vs Maize & Haunted House vs Judgement/Hell House
Election corner: West Wing Pilot Program | Don’t forget to check your voter registration status
The Shining Hedge Maze & Cinema Sidepiece -
Jesusween II: Electric Boogaloo
Liz Lemon Self Heimlich

Green lights:

Jamie: book - Quicksilver by Callie Hart | movie - Conclave
Knox: show - The Edge of Sleep

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578: Monsters We’d Smash Snake Draft Oct 23, 2024

In this episode, we are joined by Erin Moon to snake draft the Monsters We’d Smash. From misunderstood beasts to charismatic villains, join us as we rank the monsters that make us think, “Wait…am I into this?” throughout pop culture.

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Monsters who’ve imprinted on us: Hairy Teen Wolf | Shredder from TMNT | Veronica Lodge | Violet Bovegard & Veruca Salt | Red Jasmine | Mona
Red Light Mentions: Matty G tweet | Political Ads (see also: How to Turn off Political Ads on Social Media)

Green lights:

Jamie: web stuff - Chicken Shop Date
Knox: movie - Woman of the Hour

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577: Urban Dictionary Listener Edition Oct 16, 2024

In this episode, we're back with Urban Dictionary. In this installment, listeners are sharing the words and phrases Gen Z gave us and what they would smash or pass.

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Urban Dictionary: 551 | 526 | 474 | Bundle
It’s Giving | Big Mad | I’m seated | Cheugy | ijbol | Pick Me | Himmy | What’s up chat? | Doing Life Together | Gas* | Do it for the plot | Lore | Biscuits*

Red Light Mentions: Protein Girlies | Clickbait

Green Lights:

Jamie: movie - Dìdi | show - Slow Horses S4
Knox: book - Guilty Creatures by Mikita Brottman

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576: Ben Affleck’s Beard, Amanda Seyfried Playing A Mom, and Al Pacino and the Afterlife Oct 09, 2024

In this episode, we “Yes Chef/No Chef” the latest pop culture news, including Ben Affleck’s surprising beard dye job, whether Amanda Seyfried should play Sabrina Carpenter’s mom in the upcoming Mamma Mia sequel, and if anyone wants to hear Al Pacino’s thoughts on the afterlife. Plus, we unpack the disappointing box office numbers of the much-hyped Joker sequel and what movies we can look forward to this weekend and beyond.

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Yes Chef or No Chef: Ben Affleck’s Beard Dye Job | Amanda Seyfried potentially playing Sabrina Carpenter’s Mom | Al Pacino’s Speculation About The Afterlife
Cinema Sidepiece: Joker: Folie á Deux | Rare Jamie Kid Light: The Wild Robot
Trailer Park: Sinners (Cast) | Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - Stay The Night | book - The Plan by Kendra Adachi
Knox: book - Disney High by Ashley Spencer

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575: How To Fix The Movies Oct 02, 2024

In this episode, we give cinema the enema it desperately needs. It's time to flush out all the things that have overstayed their welcome in movies. From actors and directors we’d like to see less of, to franchises that have gone on too long and trope and settings that are tired, we go after who and what is giving us movie fatigue.

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Joshua Jacksonaissancee: Dr. Odyssey | see also: this photoshoot (!!!) | IMDb and Karate Kid
IG Survey: What’s your comfort show?
Fact check: Targets vs. movie theaters

Green lights:

Jamie: movie- My Old Ass | series - Colin from Accounts S2
Knox: series - Nobody Wants This

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574: Sean Combs Explained Sep 25, 2024

In this episode, we’re breaking down the saga of Diddy’s rise to fame, his ever-evolving persona, and the long list of allegations that have followed him. From Puff Daddy to P. Diddy to just plain Diddy, the man of many names has built an empire—but along the way, he's racked up a fair share of controversy. We’ll unpack what these charges could mean not just for him, but for the orbit of people he’s surrounded himself with over the last three decades.

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Timeline of Legal Issues | List of Charges | Cindy Rueda vs Combs | White Parties
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) | CHAT

Redlight Mentions: Boris Johnson | Pat McAfee Kicking Challenge

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - Will and Harper | book - One Burning Heart by Elizabeth Kingston | podcast - Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader
Knox: audiobook - The Best Man’s Ghostwriter by Matthew Starr

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573: The Golden Bachelorette Contestant Preview Sep 18, 2024

In this episode, we return to our roots and discuss the contestants vying for the Golden Bachelorette's final rose. Erin joins the fun as we rank our favorite Weirdos and Winners and hand out superlatives for Most Likely to be a Villain and Most Likely to be Problematic. Plus, Knox and Jamie come to a consensus on who is Most Likely to Become the Next Golden Bachelor.

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Resume Recap: The Golden Bachelor Preview
Bachelorette Links: Joan's Bio | IG | LinkedIn | ABC Contestant Bios

Green lights:

Jamie: book - A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush | documentary - Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
Knox: show - Bad Monkey | book - The Most by Jessica Anthony

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572: Alleged Taylor and Travis Contract Leak, Possible Emmy Winners and New Trailer Releases Sep 11, 2024

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the alleged Taylor & Travis contract leak and who could, should, and ultimately will take home an Emmy this weekend. Plus, they discuss which celebrity starlet should snag the title of the NFL’s next big WAG.

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Upcoming Events: Apple Event | Presidential Debate | VMAs | The Emmys
How do we feel: Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Break up Contract
What's the word: Emmy Nominees | Creative Arts Emmy Winners
Trailer Park: Child Star | Landman
Red Light mentions: Kendrick Lamar Half Time Show | New Twilight Animated Series Midnight Sun | Legal Driving Ages

Green lights:

Jamie: movie - Rebel Ridge | book - A Fine Sight To See by Sophie Hudson
Knox: show - English Teacher | book - Burn by Peter Heller

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571: The Fall TV Preview Sep 04, 2024

In this episode, we’re diving into the cozy overdosey world of fall television. We’ll break down the returning shows and let you know which ones are worth sticking with, which are begging for a breakup, and which are ready for a full-on binge session. Plus, we’ll help you navigate the good, the bad, and the "why does this exist?" of the new fall roster.

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The Diplomat | High Potential | Doctor Odyssey | St. Denis Medical | Rescue: HI-Surf
The Sex Lives of College Girls | Agatha All Along
What We Do In The Shadows | Based on A True Story
The Franchise | Say Nothing | The Perfect Couple | Nobody Wants This
Three Women | The Day of The Jackal

Green lights:

Jamie: book - The Trap by Ava Glass | show - Evil
Knox: book - Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer

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570: The Nos of Getting Fired Preview Aug 28, 2024

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Getting Fired. From tales of incompetence to stories of stress-induced incontinence, these epic firings will have you laughing and cringing simultaneously. Plus, Knox and Jamie share their personal stories about firing and being fired.

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SMK: Who is Dak Prescott? | Sad Kim Kardashian | Minions
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569: Most Overrated Fictional Teachers Snake Draft Aug 21, 2024

In this episode, we snake-draft the most overrated fictional teachers in pop culture. Erin joins #Knox_loves_teachers and Jamie-I-Also-Went-To-School Golden to plead their case for why their pick is actually the worst teacher of all. Plus, we reminisce about our own best and worst teachers growing up.

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Jamie’s Picks: Ms. Frizzle | Christy (book & show) | Mr. Shuester Exhibit A, B & C
Erin’s Picks: Mr. Feeny | Dumbledore | Ms. Norbury
Knox’s Picks: Yoda | Uncle Screwtape | Charlotte

Green lights:

Jamie: documentary - Chimp Crazy | book - You, With a View by Jessica Joyce
Knox: book - When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day

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568: New Disney Projects, the SNL Movie, and our Business Pivot Aug 14, 2024

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture including their likes and dislikes from the D23 announcements, the SNL movie, final thoughts on the Olympics, and Jamie explains the It Ends with Us Drama. Plus we make an exciting business announcement!

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It’s our Birthday! Follow us!
What country won the sexiest Olympian award: EUROPE! Exhibit A: Thomas the swimmer
- D23 Happenings -
Likes: Villain’s Land | Tron: Ares | Lego Star Wars | Win or Lose (aka The Pickles)
Dislikes: Snow White Trailer | Skeleton Crew Trailer
Trailer Park: Saturday Night
Red Light Mentions: J - It Ends With Us drama | K - Tom Cruise Olympics Stunt

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Green lights:

Jamie: documentary - Daughters | book - The Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman
Knox: music - Zach Bryan Tour | book - Sign Here by Claudia Lux

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567: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in August Aug 07, 2024

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of August. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) as we kinda kiss summer goodbye.

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SMOOCH // Movie: Dìdi | Sing Sing | Album: Sabrina Carpenter - Short and Sweet | Movie: Blink Twice
MARRY// TV: Bad Monkey | Book: Burn by Peter Heller | Hum by Helen Phillips | Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wasser | The Devil at His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein | You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto
KILLS // Movie: The Instigators | The Union | Opinion: I don't like Only Murderers In The Building
Check out our Peacock watching Guide

Green lights:

Jamie: book - Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
Knox: book - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner

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566: Frenemies in Pop Culture Jul 31, 2024

In this episode, we discuss frenemies of pop culture and examine the thin line between friend and foe. From the passey aggressy, to the quietly competitive, we take a closer look at friends who are plotting each other’s downfalls and enemies being forced to save the day together. Plus Knox educates us on wolves and whales.

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Frenemy: definition | types

GREEN LIGHTS:

Jamie: podcast- Hysterical by Dan Taberski
Knox: series- The God of the Woods

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565: Olympic Medals in Pop Culture Jul 24, 2024

In this episode, we hand out medals to the pop culture champions of the year. Join us on the podium to give gold to patient royals, tight ends, and rat boyfriends. Plus we confirm if Knoxtradamous struck again when the internet went down.

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Fly-by mentions: Katherine shrugs off Will | Travis Kelce x elder abuse | Full House podcast 1, 2 | Jeremy Allen White body | Barry Keoghan x the bath | Barry x Sabrina | Champions | J.Lo x Ben commercial | Drake lyrics
Red light mentions: rewind- 2024 predictions | Hulk at the RNC

GREEN LIGHTS:

Jamie: movie- Young Woman and The Sea | movie- Twisters
Knox: series- Presumed Innocent

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The Bear Season 3 Reactions and Is Katy Perry Doing Ok? Jul 17, 2024

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture including Katy Perry’s new music, celeb sightings at sporting events, and our reaction to season 3 of The Bear. Plus we work out how to properly pronounce “Wimbledon”.

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GREEN LIGHTS:

Jamie: book- Trust by Hernan Diaz
Knox: book- A Short Stay In Hell by Steven L. Peck
Mutual: Poppie, a natural deodorant by our very own Christiana Hill

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450: Behind the Scenes of the PMG Apr 20, 2022

In this very special behind-the-scenes episode, we invite you to be our seatmate as we journey around the country for The Popcast Live tour. Eavesdrop on our team as they share their live show hopes and dreams, document their travel woes, and meet some of the incredible people who make The Popcast possible (you!). Plus find out what happens when ladybugs stop being polite and start getting real.

MENTIONS

Last chance: visit KnoxandJamie.com/live for our last live show stop in Dallas and / or to buy the live stream (that you can watch up to one week later!). Sponsored by Wordpress.com.
Staff IGs: @ErinHmoon, @ChristianaGHill, @TerranceDJackson, @IndianaAdams, @_EvanDodson, @Emily_Zarb, @MadiBrowder, plus Tara @House.Peace (our incredible bs manager)
Must stop: Buc-ee’s
Mentions: Audio Jungle, United Talent Agency, Hannah Anderson, D.L. Mayfield, Outback Steakhouse
See also: Nos of Travel
We all green light this portable charger
Apparently, it’s happened to other people, too.

BONUS SEGMENT

Our Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:

Johnny Depp & Amber Heard defamation trial
Al Pacino’s girlfriend and… phone case?
The latest box office winners and upcoming releases

GREEN LIGHTS

Jamie: book- Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
Knox: book- The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

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