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Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worthy tv shows, movies, music, and videogames.Join hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon four episodes a week - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts. It’s your fix for reviews, recommendations, and recaps of th... more

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Patrick Brammall
Actor known for Colin from Accounts, starring in Last Seen
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Episode: Last Seen
Kristin Meinser
Culture writer and commentator
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Episode: Practical Magic 2 and What’s Making Us Happy
Jordan Krusciola
Editor of The Action Desk, action movie newsletter
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Episode: Practical Magic 2 and What’s Making Us Happy
Margaret Willison
Culture writer and educator
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Episode: Practical Magic 2 and What’s Making Us Happy
Bhadatri Chaudhry
Arts and entertainment editor and film critic for Philadelphia Inquirer
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Episode: Watch this: Filipiñana
Chris Klinicke
Writer and host of the film spotting podcast Movie Deathmatch
Movie Deathmatch
Episode: The Dog Stars
Roxanna Haddad
Vulture TV critic
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Episode: Lanterns
Anne Powers
NPR Music critic and correspondent
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Episode: Phoebe Bridgers’ album Lost Weekend
Elle Mannion
NPR music producer
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Episode: Phoebe Bridgers’ album Lost Weekend

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Glen Weldon
Host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour / NPR
Linda Holmes
Host of Pop Culture Happy Hour / NPR
Aisha Harris
Co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour
Stephen Thompson
Host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.2k ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    I've been listening for years and it's always good. Love to hear the different takes and get excited about a new movie or tv show to watch (or book, or album). Long live pop culture happy hour!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilamillere
    United States23 days ago
  • My go-to podcast in the movie theatre parking lot!

    I love Pop Culture Happy Hour! One of my favorite things is to see a movie they have reviewed, prior to listening to that episode. I then head to my car and start the podcast before I pull out of the theatre parking lot. My husband and I will listen, pause the podcast to talk about their ideas, and expound on their comments. (Glenn Weldon and I really seem to like the same movies, so I know that if HE likes it, I probably will too.) The chemistry between the hosts is really good; they seem to ge... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DisgrntldRN
    United States25 days ago
  • My OG podcast

    This is the first podcast I ever listened to. It started the first month I started working on DC and I’ve listened for now 16 years! I love when the hosts meet up (Regrettable Television Pop Quiz needs to come back every 6 months!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dee Dee Dame
    United States25 days ago
  • My fave

    I love this show. Episodes on are on a wide variety of topics and they’re shorter in length which makes them easy to fit in to the day. All the hosts are fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lauramargerie
    United States25 days ago
  • My go-to entertainment podcast

    I always turn to this pod to find things I otherwise would have missed. Recently that includes the movies Pressure and Power Ballad, two low-key winners I wouldn’t have found without PCHH.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MYanni
    United States25 days ago

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Some critique occasional consensus among guests but generally view episodes as insightful and entertaining.
Listeners praise the warm, friendly banter and thoughtful critique.

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The hidden money financing your favorite songs
Q: What are the ethical concerns creators have about these paid posts?
Creators often feel uneasy about selling out and worry about the lack of transparency and clear disclosures in sponsorships.
The hidden money financing your favorite songs
Q: How much are online creators being paid for music promotion, and what does that payment look like?
Cre ators reported a sliding scale with hundreds of dollars per video, from roughly 150 to 600, depending on the creator and campaign.
It Ends
Q: Talk to me about how the film handles its tone and the idea of a character-driven horror.
The discussion stresses that the film uses a restrained, character-centered approach to create existential dread, prioritizing dialogue and performances over conventional scares, and allowing the audience to infer meaning from the characters' choices.
Phoebe Bridgers’ album Lost Weekend
Q: How does the production team influence the album's direction, especially with Jack Antonoff and Alex G involved?
They discussed how Antonoff's presence adds a grander, pop-leaning production without turning the record into conventional pop, preserving Brindgers' arty core.
Jackass: Best and Last
Q: Jordan, before you climb into a shopping cart and ride it off a rooftop, give me your take on Jackass circa 2026.
Jordan explains his long history with Jackass, how the franchise evolved from MTV to feature films, and his mixed feelings about new cast members while appreciating the nostalgia and the era-defining stunts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pop Culture Happy Hour

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

A lively, opinionated roundtable that blends thoughtful film and TV criticism with playful banter and broad pop culture coverage. Episodes feature hosts analyzing recent releases, exploring genre history, and weighing production choices, often bringing in guests from journalism, music, and television criticism to broaden the perspective. The mix of rigorous analysis, warm camaraderie, and spoiler-averse recaps makes it accessible for casual listeners while still offering insights valuable to marketers and sponsors looking to align with culturally savvy, media-aware audiences. A notable strength is the sustained panel dynamic—warm, curious, and respectful of differing viewpoints—paired with timely discussions about current releases and indus... more

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2. Kristin Meinser
3. Jordan Krusciola
4. Margaret Willison
5. Bhadatri Chaudhry
6. Chris Klinicke
7. Roxanna Haddad
8. Anne Powers

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