Pop's And Pop Culture
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Over the Riverdale and through the woods to Thistle House we go! Join hosts Maya and Luke as they cover their favorite stories from the world of pop culture and dissect one of the wildest shows on TV. Every Wednesday, they will break down an episode of Riverdale starting from the series premiere. Every Sunday, they will discuss all things pop culture from celebrity scandals to the latest box office hits.
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Episodes
Pop Culture Digest, 'Too Hot To Handle' Reunion, & 'Dead to Me' Season 2
May 10, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBJoin the hosts this week as they struggle their way through the corners of the internet. They start with even more baby announcements, this time from Elon Musk and Rupert Grint (strange and possible illegal names included). They discuss Chrissy Teigen's latest Twitter feud and Katy Perry's latest music announcement (with all of the Taylor Swift rumors). The hosts then return to the trash TV hit 'Too Hot to Handle' and debate whether the reunion episode was really ever necessa...
Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
May 06, 2020 16:24 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBJoin the hosts as they dive into S01:E06, where the Pussycats truly get their moment to shine. This episode is packed with Riverdale's prestigous Variety Show and an original song by Archie Andrews, signature forgery from not-so-anonymous buyers, a shady home for troubled youth, and the introduction of *multiple* forbidden relationships. Oh, and of course there's a dose of overbearing parents, because it couldn't be a Riverdale episode without it.
Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
May 06, 2020 16:24 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBJoin the hosts as they dive into S01:E06, where the Pussycats truly get their moment to shine. This episode is packed with Riverdale's prestigous Variety Show and an original song by Archie Andrews, signature forgery from not-so-anonymous buyers, a shady home for troubled youth, and the introduction of *multiple* forbidden relationships. Oh, and of course there's a dose of overbearing parents, because it couldn't be a Riverdale episode without it.
Pop Culture Digest & Parks and Recreation Special
May 03, 2020 19:39 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAnother pop culture episode is here! This time, Maya and Luke begin with the big news of the week: Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are having a child! They review their rocky relationship history, touch on Anderson Cooper's own baby announcement, and then give an update on the potential One Direction reunion. Then they pivot to Bachelor news, including speculation on Tyler C. and Hannah's will-they-or-won't-they situation and the official dating announcement from Pilot Pete and Kelley. Finally, the...
Pop Culture Digest & Parks and Recreation Special
May 03, 2020 19:39 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAnother pop culture episode is here! This time, Maya and Luke begin with the big news of the week: Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are having a child! They review their rocky relationship history, touch on Anderson Cooper's own baby announcement, and then give an update on the potential One Direction reunion. Then they pivot to Bachelor news, including speculation on Tyler C. and Hannah's will-they-or-won't-they situation and the official dating announcement from Pilot Pete and Kel...
Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
April 29, 2020 15:13 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBMaya and Luke are back again with more Riverdale content, this time covering S01:E05 of this teen-drama. They discuss the show's first look at it's darker side—something that they both can appreciate. They get into the mysteries of Thornhill, hard-core music teachers, the murder investigation that is now solely run by teenagers, and new sympathy for Cheryl. The episode is stuffed with blood-feuds, snake-shaped warning signs, and temptations of infidelity, so there's a lot to ...
Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
April 29, 2020 15:13 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBMaya and Luke are back again with more Riverdale content, this time covering S01:E05 of this teen-drama. They discuss the show's first look at it's darker side—something that they both can appreciate. They get into the mysteries of Thornhill, hard-core music teachers, the murder investigation that is now solely run by teenagers, and new sympathy for Cheryl. The episode is stuffed with blood-feuds, snake-shaped warning signs, and temptations of infidelity, so there's a lot to cover and a lot o...
'Too Hot to Handle' & Netflix's Reality TV
April 27, 2020 01:57 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThe hosts are back this week to discuss the show that has managed to top Netflix's charts: 'Too Hot to Handle.' They go into the wild premise and the bizzare workshops. They speculate about producer influence, debate the pros and cons of a robot host, and argue about the value of a snarky, unseen narrator. And they ultimatly agree that the sex-postive cast is what makes this show high-quality trash TV.
'Too Hot to Handle' & Netflix's Reality TV
April 27, 2020 01:57 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThe hosts are back this week to discuss the show that has managed to top Netflix's charts: 'Too Hot to Handle.' They go into the wild premise and the bizzare workshops. They speculate about producer influence, debate the pros and cons of a robot host, and argue about the value of a snarky, unseen narrator. And they ultimatly agree that the sex-postive cast is what makes this show high-quality trash TV.
Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
April 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBJoin Maya and Luke as they dive into the fourth episode of Riverdale, complete with their opinions on all of the shady goings-on of this small town. They cover everything from the closure of the supposedly-iconic Twilight drive-in theater, suspicious characters with fake aliases, overbearing parents (per ususal), under-the-table political dealings, and the introduction of the notorious South Side Serpents!
Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
April 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBJoin Maya and Luke as they dive into the fourth episode of Riverdale, complete with their opinions on all of the shady goings-on of this small town. They cover everything from the closure of the supposedly-iconic Twilight drive-in theater, suspicious characters with fake aliases, overbearing parents (per ususal), under-the-table political dealings, and the introduction of the notorious South Side Serpents!
'Fetch the Bolt Cutters,' Fiona Apple, & One World: Together At Home
April 20, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMaya & Luke return for this music-themed episode with a ton to discuss. First, they share a bit of their own music tastes by revealing their top 5 most-listened-to songs of 2020 before giving their thoughts on the One World: Together At Home TV special. Then it is time to dive into the main attraction of this espisode: Fiona Apple and her return with her fifth studio album 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters.' They begin with their own relationship to her discography and a bit of history of her past care...
'Fetch the Bolt Cutters,' Fiona Apple, & One World: Together At Home
April 20, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMaya & Luke return for this music-themed episode with a ton to discuss. First, they share a bit of their own music tastes by revealing their top 5 most-listened-to songs of 2020 before giving their thoughts on the One World: Together At Home TV special. Then it is time to dive into the main attraction of this espisode: Fiona Apple and her return with her fifth studio album 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters.' They begin with their own relationship to her discography and a bit of history...
Chapter Three: Body Double
April 15, 2020 22:44 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBMaya and Luke are back again, this time to recap S01:E03 of the CW's Riverdale. They get into the ongoing murder investigation - the ways that Cheryl, a boyscout leader, and a suspicous (or not so suspicous) car may play a role. They discuss 'sticky maples' and the high school newspaper's exposé, incuding a steamy locker room scene, the rise of Dark Betty, and of course #JusticeForEthel! And, of course, they cover the music ambitions of the newest rising star in Riverdale: Ar...
Chapter Three: Body Double
April 15, 2020 22:44 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBMaya and Luke are back again, this time to recap S01:E03 of the CW's Riverdale. They get into the ongoing murder investigation - the ways that Cheryl, a boyscout leader, and a suspicous (or not so suspicous) car may play a role. They discuss 'sticky maples' and the high school newspaper's exposé, incuding a steamy locker room scene, the rise of Dark Betty, and of course #JusticeForEthel! And, of course, they cover the music ambitions of the newest rising star in Riverdale: Archie Andrews (tha...
Pop Culture Digest, Modern Family Finale, & Our Favorite Sitcoms
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBToday, Maya and Luke have a lot to get into! They first discus the controversial mugshot trend on Twitter and Tiktok (4:40), Lady Gaga's coronavirus benefit concert (12:45), and a possible One Direction reunion (18:45). Then, its time to talk about the Modern Family series finale and a look back at the show's 11-year run (24:40). They round out the episode by talking about some of the most influential (and their favorite) sitcoms, including Friends (43:45), The Office (49:50), 30 Rock (59:10)...
Pop Culture Digest, Modern Family Finale, & Our Favorite Sitcoms
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBToday, Maya and Luke have a lot to get into! They first discus the controversial mugshot trend on Twitter and Tiktok (4:40), Lady Gaga's coronavirus benefit concert (12:45), and a possible One Direction reunion (18:45). Then, its time to talk about the Modern Family series finale and a look back at the show's 11-year run (24:40). They round out the episode by talking about some of the most influential (and their favorite) sitcoms, including Friends (43:45), The Office (49:50)...
Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
April 08, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBLuke & Maya are back...and this time they are diving into Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil. They go into the teacher-student relationship, overbearing parents, and all of the drama - Betty/Veronica drama, Betty/Archie drama, Betty/Cheryl drama, Archie/Jughead drama, and Kevin/Moose drama (theres a lot of it). They question the effectiveness of the homicide investigation, but are ultimately satisfied with a (somewhat) happy ending.
Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
April 08, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBLuke & Maya are back...and this time they are diving into Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil. They go into the teacher-student relationship, overbearing parents, and all of the drama - Betty/Veronica drama, Betty/Archie drama, Betty/Cheryl drama, Archie/Jughead drama, and Kevin/Moose drama (theres a lot of it). They question the effectiveness of the homicide investigation, but are ultimately satisfied with a (somewhat) happy ending.
Pop Culture Digest & What Shows We’ve Been Watching
April 05, 2020 19:20 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMaya and Luke leave Riverdale for their first Pop Culture Digest episode. In the style of the game "Two Truths & A Lie," they discuss relationship trouble of Love is Blind costars, the return of Louis C.K., news from TikTok's #QuarantineCrew, a mishap on Jimmy Kimmel's home broadcast, Riverdale stars shaving their heads for charity, and the new online feud between a Kardashian child and 30-year-old beauty influencer. They finish the episode by discussing the shows that they a...
Pop Culture Digest & What Shows We’ve Been Watching
April 05, 2020 19:20 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMaya and Luke leave Riverdale for their first Pop Culture Digest episode. In the style of the game "Two Truths & A Lie," they discuss relationship trouble of Love is Blind costars, the return of Louis C.K., news from TikTok's #QuarantineCrew, a mishap on Jimmy Kimmel's home broadcast, Riverdale stars shaving their heads for charity, and the new online feud between a Kardashian child and 30-year-old beauty influencer. They finish the episode by discussing the shows that they are currently watc...
Chapter One: The River's Edge
April 01, 2020 22:55 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn the first official—and admittedly very long—episode of Pop's and Pop Culture, Maya and Luke break down the jam-packed Riverdale series premiere. Join them as they evaluate questionable fashion choices, discuss the show’s overuse of the gay best friend trope, and pick out some truly award-winning screenwriting moments.
Chapter One: The River's Edge
April 01, 2020 22:55 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn the first official—and admittedly very long—episode of Pop's and Pop Culture, Maya and Luke break down the jam-packed Riverdale series premiere. Join them as they evaluate questionable fashion choices, discuss the show’s overuse of the gay best friend trope, and pick out some truly award-winning screenwriting moments.
Trailer
March 30, 2020 02:25 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBIntroducing Pop's and Pop Culture: A Riverdale Rewatch Podcast! Hosts Maya and Luke introduce you to themselves, their connection to Riverdale, and what you can expect from this podcast. The first episode will be available on Wednesday, April 1.
Trailer
March 30, 2020 02:25 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBIntroducing Pop's and Pop Culture: A Riverdale Rewatch Podcast! Hosts Maya and Luke introduce you to themselves, their connection to Riverdale, and what you can expect from this podcast. The first episode will be available on Wednesday, April 1.