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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

Saraya Mohammed
NPR music executive producer
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Episode: BTS Arirang
Sheldon Pierce
NPR music editor
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Episode: BTS Arirang
Joelle Monique
Filmmaker, pop culture critic, and iHeart radio producer
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Episode: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Kristin Meinser
Co-host of the Nightly at Bedtime Podcast for Pop Culture Lovers
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Episode: Rooster
Maria Sherman
Culture writer and music reporter for the Associated Press
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Episode: Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Hazel Sills
NPR music editor
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Episode: Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Tracy Morgan
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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
  • What about crime 101?!

    Review this movie please. Chris Hemsworth <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poo & J
    United Statesa month ago
  • Range of Perspectives

    I’ve been listening for a few years and I just always appreciate the range of perspectives that you get regularly. Every host is knowledgeable, relatable, and surprisingly funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The rickshawme
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great addition to my Podcast rotation

    Been listening for years now, and I’m always happy to see a new episode in my feed. I appreciate and enjoy the variety of topics and perspectives. Thank you to all involved 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kria88
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bone Temple

    Trying too hard spending 5 min talking about the time between when this movie is released vs the 3rd one. Is there an expiration date? And this isn’t resolving anything? I think you may be referring to a different movie. Interesting takes!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    L_JE
    United States2 months ago
  • Remember the podcast’s title

    This podcast has veered from pop culture to focusing on niche subculture-specific topics. It doesn’t have to be one or the other but there’s a bit of a bait and switch here. The definition of pop culture is popular culture not topics focused on subculture minutia.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Johndo77
    United States2 months 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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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.
Winter Olympics and What’s Making Us Happy
Q: Rachel, you're there. You're in the stands. What does it feel like?
It's a very different experience watching figure skaters as compared to hockey or speed skating, where the pace is extremely quick and you have to focus intently.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Q: What did you think, Nikki?
Yeah, I've really loved it. I am a huge fan of the novella, The Hedge Knight, which this season is based on.

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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. Sheldon Pierce
3. Joelle Monique
4. Kristin Meinser
5. Maria Sherman
6. Hazel Sills
7. Tracy Morgan
8. Daniel Radcliffe

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