
Pop Syllabus is a show where host Christiana Mbakwe Medina deconstructs the zeitgeist and answers the big cultural questions. How did we swing from body positivity to thin-being-in? Why do so many people trust wellness influencers over medical doctors? And how did tech oligarchs become the new celebrities? Think of Christiana as a cross between a messy news anchor and guerilla academic. Each week,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureArts | |||

We’ve been calling women divas for years, but we still can’t agree on what the word actually means or who qualifies.
In this episode, Christiana sits down with music journalist Gerrick Kennedy, co-author of Brandy's new memoir, Phases, to do the imp... more
Whether you love them or hate them, it’s hard to argue the Kardashians didn’t completely change the way we think about fame. So how did this family go from reality TV to becoming the blueprint for modern celebrity and one of the most powerful forces ... more
Celebrity couples today don’t just date, they trend, and every move instantly becomes part of the cultural conversation online.
In this episode, Christiana sits down with E! Entertainment host Erin Lim Rhodes to play our signature Celebrity Couples ... more
Womb health is still one of the most misunderstood areas of women’s care, especially for Black women.
In today’s episode, Christiana sits down with gynecologic oncologist and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and You... more
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I’m loving these episodes. They’re so fun & informative in ways I didn’t imagine from a pop culture podcast. Just so enjoyable to listen to.
I loved the solo episode!
Very few people ask thoughtful interview questions and Christiana is one of the few. She pushes conversations and really shows how she is valuing the topic and wanting to learn and not just using the topics as clickbait. Also, she’s hilarious! Love her candor.
Christiana is one of the best interviewers around. The way she balances careful pop culture analysis with excellent questions is just chefs kiss. She’s able to push and challenge her interviewees while also being open to their point of view that is so satisfying - just a platonic ideal of what critical engagement is and can be. She draws connections to her own life and pop culture that can make something that seems abstract into something grounded. I always feel my perspective grows no matter th... more
Christiana is the best in the biz!
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Pop Syllabus explores the cultural moment through sharp conversations with scholars, journalists, artists, and industry observers. Recent episodes thread together beauty standards, relationship norms, media influence, and digital culture, often highlighting how race, gender, sexuality, and economics shape public perception. The show stands out for its blend of scholarly context and accessible storytelling, with guests ranging from academics to opinion leaders who unpack buzzy topics without shying from nuance or controversy.
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Pop Syllabus launched 5 months ago and published 23 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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Recent guests on Pop Syllabus include:
1. MJ Corey
2. Erin Lim Rhodes
3. Dr. Kemi Doll
4. Carl Truesdale
5. Amy Moors
6. Sam Sanders
7. Dr. Megan Sawey
8. Mindy Seu
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