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Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Netflix
NPR
Grief
Stephen King
Video Games
One Battle After Another
The Bear
Family Dynamics
Ethan Hawke
The Pit
The Life Of Chuck
Horror Movies
Caught Stealing
Kiss Of the Spider Woman
Bad Bunny
Almost Famous
Pixar
Love Island USA
Bring It On
Kirsten Dunst

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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Recent Guests

Eric Deggans
Critic at large at NPR and night chair of journalism and media ethics at Washington and Lee University
NPR / Washington and Lee University
Episode: Stephen Colbert and late night
Saraya Nadya McDonald
Culture critic, journalist, senior criticism editor for The Rumpus
The Rumpus
Episode: Is God Is
Serena Tauros
Freelance culture critic and reporter
Independent
Episode: Shrek
Ronald Young Jr.
Host of Leaving the Theater
Leaking the Theater
Episode: Mortal Kombat II and What’s Making Us Happy
Jordan Morris
Podcaster and co-writer of The Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Versity
Marvel
Episode: Mortal Kombat II and What’s Making Us Happy
Neda Ulubi
NPR Culture Desk correspondent
NPR
Episode: Lord of the Flies
Sydney Madden
Music and culture critic
Episode: Mother Mary
Walter Chow
Writer, critic, and film instructor
University of Colorado
Episode: Beef
Gene Denby
Host of NPR's Code Switch podcast
NPR Code Switch
Episode: Beef

Hosts

Linda Holmes
Host of Pop Culture Happy Hour; NPR editor/critic with a focus on TV and culture; frequent co-host and panelist.
Aisha Harris
Co-host with a background in culture journalism; brings analysis on representation and media trends.
Stephen Thompson
Host with a focus on music and culture; contributes broad pop culture critique and production context.
Glen Weldon
Longtime panelist with deep knowledge of pop culture history and criticism.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Diverse perspectives on diverse pop culture

    The addition of Aisha Harris to the regular team of hosts made an already great podcast truly excellent. The surprising overlaps and differences between and among the main host team makes each episode engaging. All hosts bring their very well established expertise as well as a desire to have fun to each task.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    feministlistener
    United Statesa month ago
  • Depends

    Glen is great. Often the other hosts should be required to listen to their own episodes with a “like” counter clicker. Not sure if clickers go to 4 digits

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    theMealticket
    United Statesa month ago
  • This show sustains me

    PCHH sustains me during these troubled times. I look forward to each new episode, even if I’m not necessarily interested in the specific piece of pop culture they’re discussing. I love Linda and Aisha and could listen to them talk about almost anything. I have laughed out loud many times. Thank you PCHH gang, for giving me something fun and pleasant to listen to, and something to look forward to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bekind291
    United States2 months ago
  • Race & Gender studies podcast of low expectations

    Wild that these brilliant critics perpetuate ‘othering’ Hollywood agenda by ceaselessly discussing films through race and gender. POC protagonists defined by race and gender.

    We should want more for actors and from Hollywood. Can’t listen to this. Shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan11111111111111111111111111
    United States2 months ago
  • My Go-To

    My go-to podcast for after listening to the morning news. Fun, but not silly. Relevant but not weighty. Still miss the Big Foam Finger episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CKH225
    United States2 months ago

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Is God Is
Q: Now Parker, I'm going to start with you. I know you've not seen the play, but you've read the play. How do we feel about this adaptation?
I loved it and compared it to The Color Purple and Thelma & Louise, while noting the film's clever translation of stage elements into cinematic language.
Stephen Colbert and late night
Q: Eric, what sets Stephen Colbert apart as a host when you think about his career?
He embodies a blend of intelligence, sincere curiosity, and moral seriousness, bringing earnest conversations about faith and grief while maintaining a warm, non-hostile presence that invites real reactions from guests.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 and What’s Making Us Happy
Q: Isabella, what stood out to you about the performances and the cameos?
The performances were strong across the board, and while the cameos added texture, a few felt like crowd-pleasing insertions rather than integral to the story.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 and What’s Making Us Happy
Q: Ronald, I'm going to start with you. How'd you like it?
I loved it and found that it balanced nostalgia with meaningful character development, though I had a couple of substantive reservations about pacing and some tonal choices.
Bait and What’s Making Us Happy
Q: Roxana, did you take the bait?
Yes, I engaged with the material and found the exploration of representation and performance to be thought-provoking, especially in how the show handles race, fame, and family dynamics.

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A witty, wide-ranging roundtable that reviews and argues about recent pop culture across film, TV, and beyond. Episodes blend deep dives on specific works with broader industry context, from adaptation and representation to production design and streaming economics. A recurring strength is the panel's mix of scholarly critique and accessible, joyful commentary, with occasional guests offering specialized takes. The show often threads cultural analysis with practical recommendations, making it useful for listeners who want thoughtful perspectives plus entertainment suggestions.

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2. Saraya Nadya McDonald
3. Serena Tauros
4. Ronald Young Jr.
5. Jordan Morris
6. Neda Ulubi
7. Sydney Madden
8. Walter Chow

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