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Conversations at the intersection of movies, television, and pop culture.Hosted by Christina Jeurling Birro, this podcast delivers candid interviews with filmmakers, actors, creators, and cultural tastemakers, plus festival and awards-season coverage, reviews, and in-depth explorations of the stories shaping what we watch and why it matters.

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The brilliant writer/director Mary Bronstein joins Christina to discuss her film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. The film is a raw and revelatory exploration of motherhood, anchored by an incredible, Oscar-nominated performance by Rose Byrne.

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This episode, Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina for a grab bag of news, reviews, and all manner of good stuff! They dive into 'Project Hail Mary', 'The Drama', Colbert taking on Tolkien, the Oscars venue move, Scorsese’s book adaptation, Sup... more

Emmy-nominated director Weronika Tofilska joins Christina to discuss her bold, existential storytelling, from the wildly successful Baby Reindeer to her latest project, Netflix’s chilling horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (exec-prod... more

Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch joins Christina to recap last night’s 2026 Academy Awards (and cap off a long season!)

One Battle After Another’s biggest wins, Sinners' successes, the surprises, emotional highlights, and so much more

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Recent Guests

Weronika Tofilska
Director
Director of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen and Baby Reindeer
Episode: 509: Director Weronika Tofilska. Exploring Existential Themes, 'Baby Reindeer', and Netflix’s 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'.
Erik Anderson
Editor-in-chief of AwardsWatch
AwardsWatch
Episode: 507: Our 2026 Oscar Predictions! Guest Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch
Malgosia Turzanska
Oscar-nominated costume designer known for her work on Hamnet and Train Dreams
Episode: 505: Oscar Nominated Costume Designer Malgosia Turzanska on Designing Hamnet
Clint Bentley
Writer and Director of Train Dreams
Episode: 504. Inside Train Dreams: A Conversation with Writer-Director Clint Bentley
Arian Moayed
Actor known for his roles in 'Succession', 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', and 'Wonder Man'.
Waterwell
Episode: 503: Arian Moayed Returns! On Working with Malala, 'Wonder Man', the 'Succession' Family & the Urgency of Art
Fiona Crombie
Prize-winning production designer known for her work on 'Hamnet', 'The Favourite', and more.
Episode: 498: A Conversation with Production Designer Fiona Crombie on Hamnet, Love, Grief, and Shakespeare
Michael Strassner
Star and co-writer of 'Baltimorons'
Baltimorons
Episode: 490: A Conversation with Michael Strassner, Writer and Star of ‘The Baltimorons’
Rebecca Miller
Filmmaker and the creator of 'Mr. Scorsese'
Apple TV+
Episode: 487: A Conversation with Rebecca Miller . On 'Mr. Scorsese', Her Portrait of the Filmmaker
Gustaf Skarsgård
Actor known for his role in 'To Cook a Bear', and for portraying complex characters in various acclaimed projects.
Episode: 486: A Conversation With Gustaf Skarsgård ('To Cook A Bear')

Host

Christina Jeurling Birro
Host of Pop Culture Confidential with a focus on US pop culture, film, and awards-season coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Wonderful Guests!

    The host is very effective, asking questions that lead to good discussion about films. Great episode with Sean Fennessey, my favorite podcast and film host.

    Many great filmmakers come on the podcast as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harryschill25
    United States2 years ago
  • David Litt episode

    Most informative half an hour you can probably spend to understand the US Presidential elections right now. Great questions and insightful and clear answers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    speechwriter
    Sweden5 years ago
  • Every episode i great

    I’ve listened to pretty much all of the existing episodes. Always great, interesting and sometimes surprising guests. I love Christina’s positive energy, clear point of view and ability to deep dive into various areas of pop culture with great knowledge and curiousity. Over the years of listening I’ve learnt so much and discovered loads of films and series I would have missed otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    165@/ht&77
    Sweden6 years ago
  • Love the show

    Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tunnelrunner
    United States6 years ago
  • Best podcast

    This podcast is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noodles Aronson
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise host for strong interview skills and deep knowledge of film and awards.
The show is well produced with thoughtful questions and insightful analysis.
Guests are consistently interesting and well-connected to the industry.

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#160
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#196
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

508: We Recap the 2026 Academy Awards! (With Guest Ryan McQuade)
Q: What stood out most in terms of wins and speeches?
The double victory of Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler in the screenplay categories, both delivering emotional and personal speeches, was a major high point, signaling strong storytelling and character-driven filmmaking across the year.
508: We Recap the 2026 Academy Awards! (With Guest Ryan McQuade)
Q: What did you think of Conan O'Brien's opening intro and how it set the tone for the telecast?
We both felt it captured a classic Oscars vibe while blending familiar references with fresh energy, which created a strong opening that balanced nostalgia with current-night relevance.
509: Director Weronika Tofilska. Exploring Existential Themes, 'Baby Reindeer', and Netflix’s 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'.
Q: What happens if you marry the wrong person, and twist the idea of a soulmate into something truly terrifying? No spoilers.
Weronika explains that the show situates events from the protagonist's perspective, balancing terror with humanity and avoiding voyeuristic sensationalism, while drawing on classic horror influences but keeping the focus on character experience.
507: Our 2026 Oscar Predictions! Guest Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch
Q: Why start with Best Casting this year?
Because it's a brand-new category that sets the pace for how the rest of the predictions might unfold, and it's possible to see early patterns in who gets nominated and how voting might go.
504. Inside Train Dreams: A Conversation with Writer-Director Clint Bentley
Q: Can you share some of the conversations with Nick Cave about the film's theme?
Bentley discussed how he and Cave aimed to convey the essence of the film through the song without being too obvious.

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A sharp, well-researched interview show focused on movies, television, and the broader world of pop culture. Conversations frequently revolve around awards season, film production, design, and the storytelling choices that shape audiences' experiences, with a particular emphasis on awards predictions, festival buzz, and industry backstage insights. Notable strengths include deeply informed hosts, guests who are practitioners across cinema and TV, and on-record takes that balance critique with appreciation. The format skews toward thoughtful, detail-oriented discussions that help listeners understand why certain projects succeed and how behind-the-scenes decisions influence cultural conversations.

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3. Malgosia Turzanska
4. Clint Bentley
5. Arian Moayed
6. Fiona Crombie
7. Michael Strassner
8. Rebecca Miller

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