
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 | 29 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & Culture | |||

Millions of people watch The Real Housewives, but few know what it's really like to be one.
In this episode, Christiana sits down with former Real Housewives of Potomac star and Miss USA 2013, Candiace Dillard Bassett, for an honest conversation abo... more
Are GLP-1s changing our relationship with our bodies? The science says yes, but not in the ways you might think.
In this episode, Christiana sits down with Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama, health psychologist, UCLA professor, and director of the Diet, Stigma,... more
We're back with another round of our signature pop culture game, Are They a Star, Celebrity, or Famous Person?
This week, Christiana is joined by Emmy Award-winning TV host, Zuri Hall, to pull names from the bowl and weigh in on everyone from Angel ... more
More women are having children after 40, but what does that actually look like when you are in it?
In this episode, Christiana sits down with Jesse Golden, CEO and founder of The Golden Secrets, to talk about her journey of trying for motherhood at ... more
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A recent episode was supposed to be about celebrity couples and the first 20 minutes was unnecessarily detailed background information about the guest, down to every nuance of her work locations. Focus on the celebs, that’s why we’re here.
I was really enjoying the episodes at first but as the weeks go I am less and less impressed. Like this felt almost academic in its analysis of pop culture but lately it’s feeling very superficial. Still trying though.
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.
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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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Recent guests on Pop Syllabus include:
1. Janet Tomiyama
2. Zuri Hall
3. Jesse Golden
4. Holly Solem
5. Gerrick Kennedy
6. MJ Corey
7. Erin Lim Rhodes
8. Dr. Kemi Doll
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