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POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
A weekly round-up of all the Pop Culture News you’re too embarrassed to admit you don’t know.
Or too embarrassed to admit you DO!
Episodes
- POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
It’s All Falling Apart
This week on Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, Brooke unpacks “Black October,” AI-powered hacking, and why everyone from healthcare companies to financial…
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You Don’t See Everything
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week Brooke’s going to the movies! First up, Nathan Fielder’s absolutely bonkers Elizabeth Holmes documentary…
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Nobody Looks Good Here
This week, nobody escapes unscathed. Kelly Clarkson takes on a tiny Brooklyn shop—and I have thoughts about using a massive platform to punch down. Susan Dell…
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Welcome To The Jungle
It’s hot as hell in LA, so naturally we’re heading straight into the jungle. This week: extreme adventurer Ash Dykes has TikTok in a chokehold as he makes his…
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Mind Your Manners. Or Don’t.
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, we’re talking etiquette. Not which fork to use or whether you can wear white after Labor Day, but the…
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The End Of The World As We Know It
This week, we’re staring down the end of the world as we know it. Or at least that’s what a former Anthropic employee would have us believe. We get into the…
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Dolly, Bungalow 8 & Golf’s Very Bad Week
Happy Thursday you Pop Culture Junkies! This week, we’re going out with Amy Sacco and Bungalow 8, inspired by Vanity Fair’s fabulous look back at the club that…
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Couch Wars, Court Bows & Gwyneth's Invite From Hell
We are Trump-free, but we cannot ignore the bunny boiler of the moment. Natalie Harp has the internet in a chokehold with those letters. We break down why…
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Hamptons Pop-Ups, Dorm Room Glam, & the Great Gen Alpha Clapback
This week, we are diving straight into the chaos and glamour across our feeds. We kick things off out East with Bethenny Frankel’s Supermodel Cafe pop-up in…
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RIP Syd
I am officially the last remaining human on Earth who has never seen Rüfüs Du Sol live, and watching everyone's tour footage is testing my spirit. Speaking of…
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The Ick
This week Brooke breaks down the guys who gave us all the ick: Morgan Wallen, Jonah Hill, Sam Altman, and TikTok’s Viktor. Plus: The Brandy Melville employee…
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From Instagram Envy & Meta Glasses to Jimothy & Andrew Tate: The Internet Has Lost the Plot
We are back with another packed episode of Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, covering influencer travel, internet surveillance, viral animals, blockbuster…
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From Erling & Jude to Hyrox & Lindsey Graham: The Ultimate Chaos Mix
We are back with another packed episode of Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, and this week we are diving headfirst into everything from sports obsession to…
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World Cup Memes, Wedding Mania and the Grocery Store Simulation
This week, we are unpacking an another massive week in pop culture—from stadium seats to small-town grocery store aisles. What Is In This Episode: The World…
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Ranch Dressing, DC Slime, and the "Secret" Society
Grab your ranch dressing and your tinfoil hats, because this week we are covering it all! First, the World Cup tourists have officially landed in America, and…
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Championship Energy, German Tourists, & Coastal Blindspots
This week, we are diving deep into the massive cultural moments dominating your feeds - from historic sports triumphs to viral travel obsessions, coastal…
- POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
Hunter Biden Breaks Twitter, Gen Z Finds God, and the Viral Dot Cake Craze
This week: The Hunter Biden Shitposting Era: We spend the bulk of this episode unpacking the utter madness on Twitter. Hunter Biden has officially taken over…
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From Backrooms Creepypastas to Micro- Drama Millions
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, we are bouncing from chaotic kitchen substitutions to locker room politics, viral NBA energy, and the…
- POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
The Boroughs, White House Memes, & Saxophone Dreams
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! This week, we are kicking things off with a little walk down memory lane in honor of Memorial Day—reminiscing about the…
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The Swatch x AP Chaos, Grass Touching Beagles, & What to Watch Next
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. Grab your iced coffee and settle in. This week, we are covering everything from absolute retail chaos to internet…
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London Highs, Tech Lows, and the Met Gala’s New Queen
This week, Brooke is back from across the pond with a suitcase full of tea—and we aren’t just talking about Breakfast Blend. From a power romance to the…
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WHCD in Memes (sorry), Michael’s Millions & Music That Hits Different
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! 🎉 This week we’re unpacking a lot — buckle up. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Chaos 🥗🍷** No one was hurt, but…
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Desert Tents to Galactic Sentiments
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies. This week we focus on the vibes. We’re scrubbing the glitter off our faces and diving straight into the desert heat to…
- POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
Dumpling Dreams and Summer House Heartbreak
Happy Thursday you darling pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke dives into the delightful chaos of the "viral toy" cycle. She breaks down the absolute frenzy…
- POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
Kit Kats, K-9s, and Cosmic Cardigans
Happy Thursday, my darling pop culture junkies! We are back with another episode of Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, and honestly? The vibes are shifting…
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No Rose, No Rules: The Bachelorette Cancellation, Afroman’s Victory, & Marc’s No-Deep Thought Policy
We are back! It has only been one week, but in the world of pop culture, it feels like an entire decade has passed. In This Episode: • The "Year-Long" Week &…
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Pirouettes, Patties, and Polished ‘90s Icons
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, we dive into the Timothée Chalamet "high art" discourse, the ongoing beef between fast-food giants, and a…
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Sandstorms, Boy Kibble, and the Golden Arches
Welcome back to Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, you pop culture junkies. This week, we are diving into the bizarre intersection of geopolitical crisis and…
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Monkeys, Medals, and Model Mayhem
Grab your tissues and your skates—this week, we’re oscillating between "crying in the club" and "main character energy." From a tiny monkey seeking maternal…
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From Pam Bondi Memes to Brontë Dreams
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. In this episode of Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, we’re breaking our usual "no-politics" rule because the internet…
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The Benito Bowl, Olympics Hauls, The Clavicular Cult and Baby Jane Doe
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, Brooke is dissecting the cultural reset that was the "Benito Bowl"—a halftime show that managed to be a…
- POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
Fake Hits & Real Tears: The Melania Discourse, Dr. Attia, & Remembering Catherine O’Hara
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, Brooke navigates the strange disconnect between media narratives and reality, starting with the Melania…
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The Great Escape (feat. Posh Spice & Harry Styles)
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, the world feels heavy. Brooke opens the show by acknowledging the heartache coming out of Minneapolis and…
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The 2016 Meme, The Beckham Fallout, and The Hair Client From Hell
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! There was no newsletter this week because of the holiday, so we are pouring everything into the podcast today. You know…
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The Globes, The Snubs, and The Audacity
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! This week, we are recovering from a chaotic Golden Globes ceremony. We break down the absolute snub of Ryan Coogler’s…
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From Federal Custody to Fashion: The Nike Tech Takeover & Viral Rivals
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! We’re kicking off 2026 with a week that feels more like a fever dream than reality. Today, we’re dissecting the total…
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Christmas Eve Surprises and 2025 In Review - Season 3, Episode 22
Happy Wednesday you pop culture junkies. Yes, we know — Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays is out on Wednesday - and it hits a little different this week because…
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Terrible, horrible, horrific weekend. Oh, and Erika Kirk - Season 3, Episode 21
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week’s conversation includes: A devastating weekend in the news: We talk through the senseless shooting at Brown…
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Tarantino Drama & the Diddy Doc - Season 3, Episode 20
Happy Thursday you Pop Culture junkies. This week, Brooke is not holding back. She dives headfirst into the Quentin Tarantino discourse that’s been dominating…
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Mormon Housewives, Fruity Pebbles and Vengeful Exes - Season 3, Episode 19
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. We kick things off by revisiting last week’s PCM newsletter, where we dove into menopause in pop culture — and how…
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What's REALLY in Meadow Lane's Cart? + Apple's $230 Wearable Fail & LA Flood - Season 3, Episode 18
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! This week’s pod takes a look at the hilarious social media reactions to the rainstorm in Los Angeles. Angelenos really…
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CULTURE WARS MEET POP CULTURE - Season 3, Episode 17
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke dives headfirst into the intersection of culture wars and pop culture, starting with the now-viral…
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Erika Kirk's Hug + Largest NYC Marathon Ever & Costume Fails - Season 3, Episode 16
Ethan to provide Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke talks about some of her favorite highlights from the NYC marathon and how she’s…
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HURRICANE HELLSCAPE: Jamaica’s Real Voices + Lily Allen’s Album that Broke the Internet - Season 3, Episode 15
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke (who recorded the podcast before Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica) showcases what was unfolding online…
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Heist of the Century - Season 3, Episode 14
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke is as taken with the Louvre heist as the rest of the world is. Watch some of the fun TikToks and…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSThank you, Diane - Season 3, Episode 13
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke looks back at Diane Keaton’s impact through movies and style and music. She shares some of her…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSIt’s Show (GIRL) Time - Season 3, Episode 12
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. Whether you like the album or bot, you’re likely talking about or heard the chatter. People have THOUGHTS about Taylor…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSFor Roscoe - Season 3, Episode 11
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week Brooke (with special guest, Potato) talks about Lewis Hamilton and his beloved dog Roscoe who died over the…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSGrab your Tylenol - Season 3, Episode 10
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. You might have a headache this week so go ahead and grab some Tylenol! Trust us. Grab your Tylenol. Besides the…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSDeep Breaths - Season 3, Episode 9
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week, Brooke debated even doing the podcast due to her trepidation in how to handle the assassination of Charlie…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSDon’t Look Back in Anger - Season 3, Episode 8
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. On this anniversary of Sept. 11th and the day after a political assassination, we have a little pop culture escapism…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 7: B like Cardi
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke, who is just back from Jacksonville, FLA finally addresses the engagement heard around the world…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 6: Before Tayvis Engagement
Happy Thursday, you darling pop culture junkies! The world has stopped as a result of the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement, we know this. Brooke recorded…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 5: It’s Showgirl Time
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. Brooke is back a whole week since the world stopped with the news that Taylor Swift is dropping a new album on October…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 4: IT’S A POP CULTURE SUMMER
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke walks us through some viral trends that unfold into other viral trends. From women lip synching…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 3: MAYHEM!!
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke breaks down the evolution of the Labubu craze and why we are where we are. From people shocked at…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 2: GENES! JEANS!
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke takes a look at two companies that have made a stir with the public for very different reasons…
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYSSeason 3, Episode 1: KISS CAM DRAMA
Hi guys! After a little break, Brooke is back with Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays and the timing couldn’t be more perfect with all of the Coldplay kiss Cam…
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Emergency Pod: LA has NOT fallen
EMERGENCY POD: Brooke came out of hiatus to talk about LA since everyone has been asking her. But of course as serious as the situation is, we also have memes…
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Season 2, Episode 40: Friday Edition, with special guest Alyssa Mastromonaco
Happy Friday, you pop culture junkies! Well, better late than never as the saying goes? Thank you for your patience this week. We had some technical…