Pop Mom
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsI'm a TV critic. People think I'm pretty opinionated. Then they meet my mom.
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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office
April 18, 2024 23:01 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBMom reviews the British TV miniseries MR. BATES VS. THE POST OFFICE. Mom says she might really be quitting social media this time. Some guy reads the newspaper after his meal. Note: This is a re-upload of the episode after the wrong audio file was posted! Sorry about that! All is well now!
Curb Your Enthusiasm: "The Mini Bar"
April 05, 2024 15:59 - 46 minutes - 64 MBMom reviews an episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Mom ate a dry carrot cake. These modern parking meters are just the pits.
The Holdovers
March 28, 2024 16:06 - 50 minutes - 69 MBMom reviews the Oscar-nominated movie THE HOLDOVERS. Mom challenges John to an Easter candy quiz. Listeners share their favorite cakes and their favorite dead pianists.
Dune: Part Two
March 14, 2024 19:32 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBMom reviews DUNE: PART TWO. The plow man doesn't want to take Mom's money. John has a run-in at the post office for once.
The Simpsons: "22 Short Films About Springfield"
March 06, 2024 16:27 - 47 minutes - 65 MBMom reviews the classic SIMPSONS episode "22 SHORT FILMS ABOUT SPRINGFIELD." The "good news" about John's car sounds suspiciously like bad news. Mom traces the origins of the TV show M*A*S*H.
Bluey
February 23, 2024 18:54 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBMom reviews the Australian cartoon BLUEY. An ATM's welcome screen gets too personal for Mom's taste. Mom expresses her fondness for googly eyes.
Richard Osman's House of Games
February 16, 2024 15:47 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBMom reviews the gentle U.K. quizzer RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES. Mom reviews her favorite commercials from THE SUPER BOWL. John learns who RFK Jr.'s wife is.
The Princess Bride
February 08, 2024 18:16 - 41 minutes - 57 MBMom reviews THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Mom boycotts the local post office. John wilts under the heat of Mom's book club politics. Listeners are invited to submit their opinions on cake.
Only Connect
February 02, 2024 18:58 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBMom reviews the British quiz show ONLY CONNECT. Mom reviews the sports YouTuber JOMBOY MEDIA. John learns about metamorphosis.
Barbie
January 26, 2024 19:57 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBMom reviews the famous movie BARBIE. Mom's local grocery store catches fire. A ski lift ride is the social event of the season.
Airplane!
January 20, 2024 00:07 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBMom reviews the classic comedy movie AIRPLANE!. Mom critiques a sports announcer on his Instagram. Mom finds paper on Craigslist.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
January 11, 2024 19:46 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBMom reviews THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR. Mom leaves a spoiled roast out on the lawn. Mom won't help pay for a new fence.
Prancer
December 21, 2023 18:33 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBMom reviews the 1989 Christmas film PRANCER. A 25% discount isn't enough to get Mom off the couch. A fence falls down.
Batman Returns
December 15, 2023 17:22 - 40 minutes - 43.4 MBMom reviews BATMAN RETURNS. A lady at BJ's complains about tomatoes. Mom shares her Chex Mix recipe. Birds attack.
Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
December 08, 2023 20:33 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MBMom reviews PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Mom violates the spirit of Secret Santa. A listener puts mixed nuts in their Chex Mix.
Seinfeld: "The Strike" (Festivus)
December 01, 2023 21:04 - 41 minutes - 42.4 MBMom reviews "The Strike," Seinfeld's Festivus episode. John levels an accusation of jigsaw-puzzle cheating. Mom tries to get her crummy clock fixed.
The Price is Right 1986
November 21, 2023 17:46 - 46 minutes - 33.8 MBMom reviews a classic 1986 episode of THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Mom's sister can't stop scrolling on Facebook. John recalls a potentially explosive McDonald's franchise.
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
June 28, 2023 20:43 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MBMom reviews FRED ARMISEN: STANDUP FOR DRUMMERS. John and Mom debate Wheel of Fortune host candidates. Mom searches in vain for a candy made from chocolate and potatoes.
The 2023 NBA Playoffs
May 23, 2023 15:22 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MBMom reviews the 2023 NBA playoffs. Mom accidentally tricks her family into celebrating two Mother's Days. John gets a bad haircut.
Calvin and Hobbes
April 24, 2023 22:19 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMom and John discuss the comic strip CALVIN AND HOBBES. Mom determines that the TSA agents at the airport stole her watch. Mom finds a missing wristwatch under her car seat.
The French Chef
March 23, 2023 18:10 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMom reviews Julia Child's classic public TV cooking show THE FRENCH CHEF. Mom has a long-awaited "meet and greet" with her new doctor. Mom makes a post-office faux pas.
Next Level Chef
March 06, 2023 23:35 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MBMom reviews the cooking competition NEXT LEVEL CHEF. Mom wonders if she's annoying her friends. John and Mom debate lakes vs. oceans.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
February 24, 2023 18:06 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBMom reviews PENN & TELLER: FOOL US. Mom laughs at Dad's neighborly heroism. Mom investigates her spam folder.
Night Court (2023)
February 09, 2023 16:19 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MBMom reviews the NIGHT COURT reboot. Mom considers the ethics of a shopping spree. The local post office is engulfed in scandal.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
January 26, 2023 16:21 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBMom reviews the classic soap opera satire MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN. Mom reports on the latest pasta shortages. John gets a box of gum.
Andor
January 16, 2023 19:07 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBMom reviews ANDOR. John rides a train. Louis DeJoy loses Mom's package.
Arrested Development: "In God We Trust"
December 22, 2022 17:38 - 44 minutes - 39.2 MBMom reviews a classic Christmas episode of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. Mom and John play a holiday-themed game of "Would You Rather?". John learns he did not get credit for last year's Christmas gift.
Last-Minute-Panic Holiday Gift Guide
December 13, 2022 21:01 - 43 minutes - 38.8 MBMom & John share their last-minute gift guide for panicked holiday revelers. Mom pays tribute to a great cat. John opens his presents early.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
December 05, 2022 17:43 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBMom reviews PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES. Mom shares memories of a festive light bulb. The shop with the sad pumpkin pie gets another try.
Frasier: "Look Before You Leap"
November 28, 2022 19:02 - 42 minutes - 40.5 MBMom reviews the classic Frasier episode "Look Before You Leap" (a.k.a. the "Buttons & Bows" episode). Mom has a terrible pie and informs the local pie maker of such. Mom's doctor wants a meet-and-greet.
The Rehearsal
November 17, 2022 19:53 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MBMom reviews THE REHEARSAL. A substitute postmaster breathes new life into the post office. A hawk steals an old chicken from some crows.
Saturday Night Live season 47 (John Mulaney)
March 07, 2022 17:15 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBMom reviews a recent episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosted by John Mulaney. Disaster ensues after John's son loses his first tooth. Mom once again tells the local postmaster to quit slacking off.
The Golden Girls: "The Case of the Libertine Belle"
February 25, 2022 22:50 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBMom reviews a classic episode of THE GOLDEN GIRLS. An old acquaintance buttonholes Mom at the library. A fire extinguisher unleashes mayhem.
Sports Special
February 18, 2022 18:20 - 49 minutes - 47.2 MBFor a Pop Mom SPORTS SPECIAL, Mom reviews Super Bowl LVI and the XXVI Winter Olympic Games. Mom provides an update on the cleanliness of the local post office. Mom wants to know what John finds in his spam folder.
TV Word Games
February 04, 2022 19:37 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MBMom and John mark Wordle-mania by remembering a bunch of TV word games. Mom discovers a book club that actually works. Mom thinks the biathlon is stupid.
Abbott Elementary
January 28, 2022 16:13 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBMom reviews the new sitcom ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. Mom has a bone to pick with a local sports columnist. Discord erupts on Mom’s local yard sale Facebook page.
25 Words or Less
January 13, 2022 19:41 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBMom reviews the game show 25 WORDS OR LESS. A hero dog saves the day. Mom questions Lay’s new dirt-centric promotion.
The Super Bob Einstein Movie
January 06, 2022 19:24 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBMom reviews THE SUPER BOB EINSTEIN MOVIE. Mom and John remember Betty White. John salutes the Christmastime heroism of postmaster general Louis DeJoy.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: "Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid II"
December 22, 2021 18:37 - 49 minutes - 47.6 MBMom reviews a classic MARY TYLER MOORE Christmas episode. Mom once again shares her unbeatable Chex mix recipe. John and Mom reflect on keeping memories of lost friends alive.
Kath & Kim
December 09, 2021 16:32 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBMom reviews the classic Australian sitcom KATH & KIM. Mom wants to rescue baby guinea pigs this Christmas. Mom wonders why Wikipedia keeps asking her for money.
Succession, season 3
December 02, 2021 17:47 - 55 minutes - 53.3 MBMom reviews the HBO drama SUCCESSION. John and Mom recount the pies and pitfalls of their Thanksgiving. Mom develops a reputation among local dentists.
Everybody Loves Raymond: "No Fat"
November 24, 2021 20:38 - 44 minutes - 42.3 MBMom reviews the EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Thanksgiving episode "No Fat." Mom spies on the Airbnb guests next door. Otters are not Christmas stamps.
Seinfeld: "The Big Salad"
October 11, 2021 16:57 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MBMom reviews the SEINFELD episode "The Big Salad." John wants to know what makes apple butter and applesauce different. Someone at the library wants their 65 bucks back.
Escape Perfecto
October 02, 2021 19:59 - 40 minutes - 29.6 MBMom reviews the Mexican game show ESCAPE PERFECTO. Mom has a surprisingly emotional visit with the dentist. John refuses an apple peeler.
LuLaRich
September 27, 2021 21:23 - 45 minutes - 43.5 MBMom reviews the documentary series LULARICH. Mom struggles to complete her transaction at Jo-Ann Fabrics. A dog barks.
You Bet Your Life With Jay Leno
September 18, 2021 21:13 - 45 minutes - 42.7 MBMom reviews YOU BET YOUR LIFE WITH JAY LENO. Mom offers advice to a sleep-deprived dog owner. Mom and John remember Norm Macdonald.
You Bet Your Life
September 18, 2021 21:13 - 45 minutes - 42.7 MBMom reviews YOU BET YOUR LIFE WITH JAY LENO. Mom offers advice to a sleep-deprived dog owner. Mom and John remember Norm Macdonald.
Whew!
September 11, 2021 18:29 - 46 minutes - 33.8 MBMom reviews the long-lost game show WHEW! Mom tries not to laugh through her mammogram. John meets a “compassionate” Michigander.
Only Murders in the Building
September 04, 2021 19:52 - 39 minutes - 29.5 MBMom reviews the comedy mystery series ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING. Listeners have their say on TED LASSO. The buttermilk ranch mystery is solved.
Ted Lasso
August 27, 2021 18:13 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBMom reviews the soccer comedy TED LASSO. Mom reacts to the conclusion of THE WHITE LOTUS. A mystery: Is there a difference between ranch and buttermilk ranch?