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Pop Culture Confidential

Pop Culture Confidential
Cannes Film Festival
Oscars
Hamnet
Sentimental Value
The Brutalist
Awardswatch
One Battle After Another
Ryan Mcquade
Telluride Film Festival
Emilia Perez
Golden Globes
The Pitt
Sinners
Demi Moore
Nickel Boys
Mikey Madison
Weapons
Wicked
Andor
Amelia Perez

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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It’s the film event of the year! Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, Elizabeth Holmes invites Nathan Fielder to move in with her. The result is You Can See Everything, Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s masterful, riveting, mind-bending document... more

Freelance critic Jorge Tenreiro joins Christina to dig into The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network. The film stars Mikey Madison as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Wall Street Journal repo... more

In this dispatch from the New York Film Festival 2026, Christina and Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) dig into the festival's Centerpiece film, Tony Gilroy's Behemoth!, starring Pedro Pascal. Plus, Digger talk!

A special episode of Pop Culture Confidential! Christina had the honor of interviewing Cristian Mungiu, director of the Palme d'Or film Fjord. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the film, the themes that run through his body of work, the co... more

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Ryan McQuade
Awards Watch writer covering film, interviews and awards-season predictions.
Awards Watch
Episode: 548: ‘You Can See Everything’ .... You’ve Never Seen Anything Like It. Christina Birro & Ryan McQuade Review
Jorge Tenreiro
Film critic, writer, and litigant
Film critic, writer
Episode: 547: We Talk The Social Reckoning (Guest: Critic Jorge Tenreiro)
Cristian Mungiu
Romanian film director, Fjord
Filmmaker, Fjord
Episode: 545: A Conversation with Palme d'Or–Winning Director Cristian Mungiu (Fjord)
Christopher Rosen
Deputy Editor at The Ankler; co-host of Prestige Junkie
The Ankler
Episode: 544: Chris Rosen (The Ankler) Joins Us to Talk TIFF, La Bola Negra, Fall Films, and the Oscar Race!
Jay Ledbetter
Returning guest, discussed film with host
Director's Watch
Episode: 543. Mini Review: Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Doc "You Can See Everything". Telluride Film Festival Dispatch
Jorge Ciminello
AwardsWatch contributor
AwardsWatch
Episode: 542: Mini Review : "La Bola Negra": Dispatch from Telluride Film Festival 2026
Sophia Ciminello
AwardsWatch contributor
AwardsWatch
Episode: 542: Mini Review : "La Bola Negra": Dispatch from Telluride Film Festival 2026
Eoin Daly
Guest, Emmy analyst and TV critic
Episode: 540: Emmy Predictions 2026. Final Picks Before the Envelopes Open (Guest Eoin Daly)
Steve Way
Actor known for Alden on Furious, advocate for disability rights
Furious (TV Series)
Episode: 539: A Conversation with Actor Steve Way! ('Furious')

Host

Christina Jeurling Birro
Host of pop culture conversations; known for deep-dive interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creators.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 137 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 States3 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
    Sweden6 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
    Sweden7 years ago
  • Love the show

    Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tunnelrunner
    United States7 years ago
  • Best podcast

    This podcast is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noodles Aronson
    United States7 years ago

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Guests are consistently interesting and well-chosen for film and TV fans.

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#239
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548: ‘You Can See Everything’ .... You’ve Never Seen Anything Like It. Christina Birro & Ryan McQuade Review
Q: How do you think people are going to react when this is?
McQuade says the film's second half takes it to another level by using Amanda Seyfried to explore how actors inhabit real people and how documentary truth can blur with performance.
548: ‘You Can See Everything’ .... You’ve Never Seen Anything Like It. Christina Birro & Ryan McQuade Review
Q: Have these past few months gotten you to any more or different or new or same conclusion about Elizabeth Holmes? Is she playing a game? Is she being manipulated?
McQuade says Holmes is a liar, but believes she may also be manipulated by Billy Evans. He estimates she is partly involved in Evans's schemes and partly unaware of them, while stressing that the film leaves those judgments uncertain.
547: We Talk The Social Reckoning (Guest: Critic Jorge Tenreiro)
Q: What did you think about the portrayal of Frances Haugen and the whistleblower storyline?
The guest argues Haugen is a compelling real figure whose story is underutilized and sometimes reduced to a joke, with the film not exploring the depth of her activism and the harm caused by Facebook's algorithms as thoroughly as it could have.
547: We Talk The Social Reckoning (Guest: Critic Jorge Tenreiro)
Q: Could tell us a bit about the history of those Senate hearings and how the film handles them?
Jorge explains that the Senate hearings did occur, with hearings following the publication of the Facebook files, and notes the film is cautious about accuracy to avoid lawsuits while still dramatizing the events.
545: A Conversation with Palme d'Or–Winning Director Cristian Mungiu (Fjord)
Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned while filming in Norway and researching the Barnevernet stories?
Mungiu shares insights about Norwegian religious life, the complexity of violence definitions, and the importance of examining cultural differences with an emphasis on case-by-case understanding rather than rigid rules.

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What is Pop Culture Confidential about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A culture-focused interview/show notes a strong emphasis on film and TV storytelling, festival culture, and awards-season dynamics. Recent episodes spotlight cross-border storytelling, deep-dives into acclaimed directors and projects, and industry-wide shifts from streaming to AI, with guests ranging from showrunners and writers to actors and production designers. The format blends analysis, candid conversation, and behind-the-scenes insights into production, distribution, and festival markets, making it a go-to for professionals seeking nuanced takes on current cinema and television trends. A notable strength is the ability to pair high-profile guests with sharp, informed discussions that connect creative craft to industry reality, appeali... more

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