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Across My Desk
Across My Desk is a bi-weekly pop culture podcast hosted by creator Holden Smith that dives into the stories, trends, and cultural moments shaping the internet and influencing the broader entertainment landscape. Each episode blends commentary, analysis, and engaging conversation to unpack everything from viral phenomena and fandom culture to the evolving worlds of music, film, television, and digital media. Featuring insider perspectives from guests working across the entertainment industry…
Episodes
- Across My Desk
bleach, 5SOS & Wattpad (w/ Haiden Henderson)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by singer-songwriter Haiden Henderson to dive into his debut album, BLEACH, and the creative vision behind his…
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The State of Bravo & the Kelly Clarkson Tapes (w/ Gibson Johns)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by Gabbing with Gib host Gibson Johns to unpack the current state of Bravo and what’s next for the Housewives…
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The Music Industry & Taylor Swift’s Relatability Crisis (w/ Alex Mars)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by content creator and music journalist Alex Mars to unpack the changing business behind your favorite pop stars…
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The Future of Drag Race, Pop Girls, and Housewives (w/ Jan Sport)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by RuPaul’s Drag Race star and performer Jan Sport to talk about the future of Drag Race as the franchise…
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Love Island Reunion Drama and Internet Scammers (w/ Farai Bennett)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by creator Farai Bennett to unpack all the drama, receipts, and questionable behavior from the Love Island USA…
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Pixie, Opening for Benson Boone, and Gleeking Out (w/ Olivia O'Brien)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by singer-songwriter Olivia O'Brien to dive into her new album, Pixie, and the experiences that shaped it. They…
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Ariana's Hiatus, Concert Etiquette, and The Odyssey (w/ Joey Morof)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by creator and internet personality Joey Morof! They unpack Ariana Grande's emotional message to fans following…
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Doomsday Discourse, KATSEYE, and Love Island Post-Villa (w/ Oscar Gracey)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by entertainment journalist and Just Trish co-host Oscar Gracey (@oscargracey) to unpack the biggest pop culture…
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Taylor Swift's Wedding and Kenzie Clam Stans (w/ Chase Rutherford)
This week, Holden is joined by internet personality Chase Rutherford (@chaserutherford) to break down the biggest pop culture stories taking over the internet…
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Feuds, Fandoms, and Olivia Rodrigo (w/ Jason Saperstone)
This week, Holden is joined by internet personality Jason Saperstone (@jasonsappy) for a deep dive into the biggest pop culture stories of the week. The pair…