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624: Book Adaptations Pet Peeves Sep 10, 2025

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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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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/624
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

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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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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/623
Hypothetically, what if your three favorite podcasters started podcasting about books? If that sounds amazing, you might want to check out @readwithShelfRespect
Context: Killatrav & TSwift's Announcement | Hear Erin’s Response in TMYK and use code WORSTMONTH to save 90% on a month of Friends with Benefots content at knoxandjamie.com/patreon (extended through today in honor of TnT)
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

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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

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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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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/621
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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

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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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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/620
It’s our birthday! Celebrate by joining us at knoxandjamie.com/patreon. Use code WORSTMONTH to get 90% off a 30-day Friends with Benefots membership. (valid for new members only)
Save the Date and BYOC (Bring Your Own Cake) for our All Skate Birthday-UA on Tues, 8/19 at 9pm EST/8 pm CST/ 7 pm MST/6 pm PST (psst! Join us live to receive a digital swag bag!)
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

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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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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/619
Help us celebrate another year of The Popcast! Save the date and join us for our All-Skate Birthday-AUA on Tues, Aug 19 at knoxandjamie.com/birthday
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

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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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Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/618
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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

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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

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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

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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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