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Pop Culture Happy Hour

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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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Recent Guests

Sydney Madden
Music and culture critic
Episode: Mother Mary
Gene Denby
Host of NPR's Code Switch podcast
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Episode: Beef
Chris Klimek
Writer
NPR / Pop Culture Happy Hour
Episode: Normal and What’s Making Us Happy
Ronald Young Jr.
Host of the Film and Television Review Podcast, Leaving the Theatre
Leaving the Theatre
Episode: Normal and What’s Making Us Happy
Andrew Limbong
Host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast and reporter for The Culture Desk
NPR
Episode: We Watch Classic Movies For The First Time
Cat Chow
Writer and frequent podcast contributor
Episode: We Watch Classic Movies For The First Time
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
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Badatchri D. Chaudhary
Arts and entertainment editor and film critic at Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: The Drama and What’s Making Us Happy

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
  • 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 States12 days 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 States23 days 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa 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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2. Gene Denby
3. Chris Klimek
4. Ronald Young Jr.
5. Andrew Limbong
6. Cat Chow
7. Badadri Chaudhry
8. Crevelle Anderson

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