Pop Power Culture Hour

Round 117 - 2020 Academy Awards Recap

This week we discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 2020 Academy Awards. Emily drinks to the Taylor Swift Documentary Miss Americana, and Kyle drinks to the film Honey Boy.

Round 116 - The SAG Awards and The Saga of Brad and Jen

This week we discuss the Screen Actor Guild Awards, everyone shipping Brad and Jen, and our reaction to Netflix's The Circle. Emily is drinking to the film 1917 and Kyle is drinking to the reality show Cheer.

Round 115 - Oscar Nominations Reaction

This week we discuss the 2019 Oscar nominations. We also discuss Harry and Meghan leaving the royal family and what we are looking forward to in 2020. Emily is drinking to The Circle on Netflix and Kyle is drinking to the film, Uncut Gems. 

Round 114 - Best of 2019

This week PPCH is closing out 2019 and sharing their favorite movies, TV shows, albums, and performances of the past year. Kyle is drinking to the Hulu show Ramy, and Emily is drinking to Frozen 2. 

Round 113 - Best of the Decade

This week we are sharing our favorite movies, TV shows, albums, and pop culture moments from the past decade. Emily drinks to Mike Birbiglia's new Netflix Special, The New One, and Kyle drinks to the new album from Harry Styles, Fine Line.

Round 112 - Wonder Woman, Black Widow, and More Nominations

This week we discuss the new trailers for Black Widow and Wonder Woman, the Golden Globe and Critic Choice nominations, and we share PSAs. Kyle is drinking to season two of Castle Rock and Emily is drinking to the film, Knives Out.

Round 111 - PPCH Gives Thanks & Grammy Nomination Reactions

This week we share what we are thankful for and we discuss this year's Grammy nominations. Kyle is drinking to season two of Making It and Emily is drinking to the Apple+ show Dickinson. 

Round 110 - Taylor Swift's Song Battle and Tom Hanks!

This week we discuss the new developments in the Taylor Swift song battle, new Camila Cabello music, and the Tom Hank's profile in the NY Time. Kyle is drinking to Encore! on Disney+ and Emily is drinking to the new film Jojo Rabbit.

Round 109 - Shoot the S#*! & PPCH PSAs

This week we discuss Amazon's new adaption of A League of Their Own, Instagram removing likes, and much more. Emily drinks to the new season of Atypical and Kyle drinks to the film Marriage Story.

Round 108 - A Game of Thrones Prequel & A Kacey Musgraves Christmas

This week we discuss the new GoT prequel, A Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, Chrissy Teigen's new website, and more. Emily is drinking to the film Parasite and Kyle drinking to the HBO show Watchmen. 

Round 107 - Early Oscar Buzz & Apple TV+ Reviews

This week we discuss some of the early Oscar contenders, the first reviews of the Apple TV shows, and Netflix wanting to speed-up our ability to binge shows. Emily is drinking to Jenny Slate's comedy special, Stage Fright, and Kyle drinking to HBO's new show Mrs. Fletcher. 

Round 106 - Fall Movie Preview & the PPCH Fall TV Lineup

In this episode we discuss the fall movies we are excited to watch, the TV shows we are currently watching, and some new music coming soon. Emily is drinking to the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Kyle is drinking to the Netflix original Living with Yourself. 

106 - Fall Movie Preview & the PPCH Fall TV Lineup

In this episode we discuss the fall movies we are excited to watch, the TV shows we are currently watching, and some new music coming soon. Emily is drinking to the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Kyle is drinking to the Netflix original Living with Yourself. 

Round 105 - Cancel Culture and Rihanna's Empire

This week we have a conversation about cancel culture, Rihanna's profile in Vogue, the new Catwoman, and Taylor's Tiny Desk Concert. Emily is drinking to HBO's Succession and Kyle is drinking to Hustlers. 

Round 104 - Lizzo Live & the Return of SNL

This week we discuss seeing Lizzo Live, the first two episodes of SNL, and some TV shows we are watching this fall. Kyle is drinking to the film Judy and Emily is drinking to Kim Petra's album TURN OFF THE LIGHT.

Round 103 - Emmy Winners and SNL Drama

Round 102 - SNL News, the VMAs, and Stanning Kirsten Dunst

This week we discussed some SNL updates and changes, the VMAs, the next era of Camila Cabello, and why we love Kirsten Dunst. Emily is drinking to season two of Mindhunter and Kyle is drinking to the return of The Great British Baking Show.

Round 101 - Taylor Swift's Lover

This week we share our reaction to Taylor Swift's new album Lover. As well, we discuss her interview with The Guardian UK and her plans to re-record her previous albums. 

Round 100 - A Celebration and a Podcast Guest

This week we are celebrating our 100th episode! We get retrospective and share our changed opinions and things we have introduced to each other. We also have our first podcast guest! Emily is drinking to Jane the Virgin and Kyle is drinking to the show The Boys. 

Round 99 - "Special Guest" Speculation & Taylor's Secret Sessions

In this episode we discuss the new HBO sketch show, A Black Lady Sketch Show, the potential return of a pop star, and Taylor Swift's secret album listening sessions. We are both drinking to The Farewell.

Round 98 - Haim Returns, Janelle Monae in Homecoming & Veronica Mars Spoilers!

In this episode we discuss the return of Veronica Mars and Queer Eye, Taylor Swift's new track, and Homecoming season 2. Kyle drinks to HBO's Euphoria and Emily drinks to Veronica Mars.

Round 97 - New Music, Marvel Phase Four, and CATS!

In this episode we share our initial reactions to the Emmy nominations, discuss new music and movie trailers, and talk all things Marvel. Emily is drinking to the Netflix limited series When They See Us and Kyle is drinking to the HGTV show Restored with the Fords.

Round 96 - A New 007, Miley and Ari Updates, and BTS BLL Drama

In this episode we discuss Ed Sheeran’s new album, Lada Gaga’s makeup line, Miley’s new Elle profile, the current season of Big Little Lies, and more! Emily is drinking to season four of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Kyle is drinking to the HBO show Years and Years. 

Round 95 - A New Ariel, Mulan, and Shawn & Camila Relationship

This week we discuss the new Rolling Stone music charts, the casting of Ariel, our take on Netflix's continuation of Tales of the City, and much more. Emily drinks to the film Late Night and Kyle drinks to Strangers Things 3.

Round 94 - The Dixie Chicks Return and One Day at a Time Lives!

This week we discuss Pop TV saving One Day at a Time, Ryan Murphy's Prom, and the new drama surrounding Taylor Swift. Emily drinks to the Netflix documentary Take Down the House and Kyle drinks to Veronica Mars on Hulu. 

Round 93 - Rihanna Goes Day Drinking and America Goes to Love Island

This week we discuss the TCA nominations, the return of Russian Doll, Seth and Rihanna Day Drinking, and much more. Emily drinks to the HBO show Gentleman Jack and Kyle drinks to Tyler, the Creator's new album, Igor. 

Round 92 - Taylor Says Calm Down, Jessica Biel Goes Anti-vax? and Meryl's Big Little Lies

This week's discussion includes the potential Friends reunion, the return of Big Little Lies, the premier of Unspouse My House, and much more. Kyle is drinking to Chelsea Handler's new book, Life Will Be the Death of Me... and you too! Emily is drinking to the Netflix animated series Tuca & Bertie. 

Round 91 - The Beyhive, Miley's Return & Taylor Swift's Pride

This week we are debuting a new format discussing the week's pop culture headlines. We weigh in on Beyonce and Jay-Z courtside, the Big Little Lies return, Katy Perry's new bop, and more. Emily is drinking to the HBO miniseries Chernobyl and Kyle is drinking to the Netflix film The Perfection. 

Round 90 - Game of Thrones Part 2

This week is part two of our Game of Thrones conversation. We dive deep into some of our favorite moments, characters, episodes, and more from all eight seasons. We are both drinking to the new and amazing film Booksmart. 

Round 89 - Game of Thrones Part 1

Games of Thrones has officially come to an end, so we are ready to discuss all things #DemThrones. In part one of our Thrones discussion we are starting with how it ended, so SPOILERS!!! Kyle is drinking to season two of Fleabag and Emily is drinking to Carly Rae Jepsen's new album, Dedicated. 

Round 88 - 2019 Summer Movie Preview

This week we share the movies we are excited about this summer in our annual Summer movie preview. Emily is drinking to the book Exit West, and Kyle is drinking to the new Vampire Weekend album Father of the Bride. 

Round 87 - Soundtrack to Our Lives

This week we are getting in our feelings and sharing songs that describe our lives so well we could have written them. Emily is drinking to the book The Great Alone and Kyle is drinking to the new Netflix show Dead to Me. 

Round 86 - Memorable TV Moments

This week we share some of our favorite TV couples, deaths, cliffhangers, and moments TV shows jumped the shark! Emily is drinking to Avengers: Endgame and Kyle is drinking to the Netflix show Black Sunday.

Round 85 - Headlines

This week we are catching up on the pop culture headlines about some of our favorite pop stars, discussing news about Adele, Taylor, and Beyoncé. Emily drinks to Lizzo's new album Cuz I Love You and Kyle drinks to the new Netflix show Special.

Round 84 - Shoot the $#*! Part 5

This week we are shooting the $#*!, discussing everything from the film US, the rollout of Apple TV+, and JK Rowling insisting Dumbledore is gay. Emily drinks to the Oscar winning documentary Free Solo and Kyle drinks to the Amazon original Hanna.

Round 83 - Social Media Stars

This week we are sharing some of our favorite social media stars from Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Emily drinks to Sara Bareilles' new album Amidst the Chaos and Kyle is drinking to the Netflix documentary Abducted in Plain Sight.

Round 82 - Timeless Classics

This week we are sharing some of our favorite movies, albums, and songs that we consider timeless classics. Kyle is drinking to the new movie, Us, and Emily is drinking to the new Hulu show Shrill.

Round 81 - Deep Cuts

In this episode we are sharing some deep cuts from some of our favorite actors and singers. 

Round 80 - Awards Season Crimes

This week we are laying down the law by calling out the awards season snubs that make us mad and the infamous winners that make no sense. Kyle is drinking to the TV show Better Things and Emily is drinking to the new film Captain Marvel.

Round 79 - Things We Quit

This week we are sharing all of the things we have quit: shows, movies, music, and more. Emily is drinking to Kehlani's new mixtape, While We Wait, and Kyle is drinking to the film Leave No Trace. 

Round 78 - 2019 Academy Awards

This week we recap the Oscar ceremony discussing everything from the fashion, our favorite moments and winners, and LADY GAGA! Kyle is drinking to season five of Broad City and Emily drinks to the new the The Other Two.

Round 77 - Black Hollywood History

This week, in honor of Black History Month, we are shining a light on important black figures throughout Hollywood's history. Kyle is drinking to PEN15 and Emily is drinking to One Day at a Time.

Round 76 - 2019 Oscar Nominations

This week we prepare for the Academy Awards by discussing the nominations, snubs, surprises and predict who we think will win. We are both drinking to Ariana Grande's new album, Thank U, Next.

Round 75 - Hollywood Oddities

This week we are discussing the weirder side of Hollywood by sharing some people, trends, and relationships that we find odd. Kyle drinks to the HBO show Crashing and Emily drinks to the new Netflix show Russian Doll.

Round 74 - The Evolution of TV

This week we are discussing how streaming and binging has changed the landscape of television. We also discuss the two Fyre Festival documentaries. Kyle drinks to the Amazon original A Very English Scandal and Emily drinks to Maggie Rogers debut album, Heard It in a Past Life.

Round 73 - Stars Off Screen

This week we are looking beyond the screen and applauding stars who are involved in charity and doing good work around the world. Kyle drinks to the talk show Busy Tonight and Emily drinks to the Netflix show Sex Education.

Round 72 - PPCH: Hollywood Crime Story

This week we discuss celebrities who have had a run-in with the law, everything from DUIs to insider trading. Emily drinks to the reality show Top Chef and Kyle drinks to the TV show You. 

Round 71 - 2019 Golden Globes

In this week's episode Kyle and Emily breakdown the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. They also discuss the new Black Mirror interactive film, Bandersnatch. Kyle drinks to the new show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and Emily drinks to the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Round 70 - Best of 2018

This week PPCH is closing out 2018 by sharing their favorite movies, TV shows, albums, and performances. Kyle drinks to Bird Box and Emily drinks to Abbi Jacobson's book, I Might Regret This.

Round 69 - 2019 Preview

This week we discuss the Golden Globe and Grammy nominations and share a few things we are excited about in 2019. Kyle drinks to the show Superstore and Emily drinks the the film The Favourite.