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Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Get obsessed with us. Four days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinion... more

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Recent Guests

Badadri Chaudhry
Philadelphia Inquirer arts and entertainment editor and film critic
Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: The Drama: Spoiler Episode
Crevelle Anderson
journalist and host of Seeded, film critic
Seeded
Episode: The Drama: Spoiler Episode
Badatchri D. Chaudhary
Arts and entertainment editor and film critic at Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: The Drama and What’s Making Us Happy
Trevelle Anderson
Journalist and host of the movie review podcast Seated
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Episode: The Drama and What’s Making Us Happy
Rhianna Cruz
Freelance music and culture journalist
Freelance / NPR affiliate context implied
Episode: The Comeback
Jeff Yang
Cultural critic and author
The Golden Screen
Episode: Bait and What’s Making Us Happy
Roxana Hadadi
Vulture TV critic
Vulture
Episode: Bait and What’s Making Us Happy
Sheldon Pierce
NPR music editor
NPR
Episode: BTS Arirang
Saraya Mohammed
NPR music executive producer
NPR
Episode: BTS Arirang

Hosts

Aisha Harris
Host and co-host of related pop culture discussions with a focus on engaging insights.
Glen Weldon
Host and co-host known for insightful commentary on various pop culture topics.
Stephen Thompson
Co-host contributing to discussions with a unique perspective on pop culture.
Linda Holmes
Host and co-host providing thoughtful insights into current cultural subjects.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 15.8k ratings
  • Love…

    …This.Podcast.So.Much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gelato1976
    United States23 days ago
  • Love this show

    They have never steered me wrong! I love the recommendations and commentary. Thanks PCHH

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tompkina
    United States24 days ago
  • 🫥

    This is a great podcast with valid opinions and even if you disagree you can easily see where there coming from and it is very fun to go back and listen to old episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heck yeah 😑🫡
    United Statesa month ago
  • Long-time dedicated fan disappointed

    I’m surprised and disappointed by Glen (along with Daisy and Jordan) promoting Scream 7. I’m a paid subscriber and a dedicated fan of over a decade. I’ve been an avid fan of the core four for years, Glen in particular, along with the rotating guest hosts. I just expect more than this from my beloved PCHH podcast in 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shalma M.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Never miss an episode

    PCHH is my happy place! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    babe p1g in the c1ty
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Some feedback suggests occasional dissatisfaction with certain episodes' focus on niche cultural topics rather than mainstream subjects.
Overall, many listeners express loyalty and regular enjoyment of the podcast, viewing it as a consistent source of entertainment and analysis.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and diversity of opinions, often describing the hosts as knowledgeable and relatable.
The show is noted for its insightful commentary and engaging discussions on contemporary pop culture, which adds depth to the reviews offered.

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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.
Bait and What’s Making Us Happy
Q: Did you take the bait?
Yes, I approached the premise with skepticism but found the series surprisingly subversive and multi-layered, blending identity, self-doubt, and a meta critique of casting and branding within the Bond universe.
Scarpetta
Q: How do we feel about the use of AI in the show?
The panel expresses that the AI plotline is emotionally accessible but scientifically off, calling it a dramatic misrepresentation and a writing problem that distracts from the core detective work.
Scarpetta
Q: Talk to me about Scarpetta.
Christina describes the show as incoherent in places, praising Kidman's performance but criticizing the heavy use of flashbacks and the way the forensics are treated, suggesting the series sacrifices its procedural core for big set pieces.
Winter Olympics and What’s Making Us Happy
Q: Are there any aspects of the home viewing experience that you miss?
I miss the commentary and insights that enrich the viewing experience.

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Focused on the vibrant world of pop culture, the content explores a wide range of topics, including movies, television, music, literature, and video games. The hosts offer insightful recommendations and lively commentary that cater to diverse tastes, whether highbrow or lowbrow. Unique features include the engaging interplay of thoughts from regular hosts as well as guest commentators, ensuring multiple perspectives are shared on any given subject. Listeners can expect not just a celebration of popular media, but also thoughtful discussions that touch on moral, ethical, and cultural implications within these realms.

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3. Fresh Air
4. Vibe Check
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Pop Culture Happy Hour launched 18 years ago and published 1027 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Badadri Chaudhry
2. Crevelle Anderson
3. Badatchri D. Chaudhary
4. Trevelle Anderson
5. Rhianna Cruz
6. Jeff Yang
7. Roxana Hadadi
8. Sheldon Pierce

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