
Zen POP is a podcast about understanding ourselves through the music, movies, and moments that shaped us. With a distinctly Gen X sensibility, we use pop culture as a mirror, reflecting our emotional patterns, relationships, blind spots, and where we’re still learning. Each episode starts with something we all know and love, then uses humor, memory, and shared reference points to go deeper into wh... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 892 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||

Dance month continues as Cathy and Todd discuss the 1983 film Flashdance, directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Tom Hedley and Joe Eszterhas, a movie that helped define the early-1980s MTV-style of filmmaking with its fast cuts, dance scenes, and un... more
Jump back! Cathy and Todd discuss Footloose to kick off Dance Month! Directed by Herbert Ross and released in 1984, Footloose made Kevin Bacon a star and helped define the MTV-era teen movie. But beneath the music this $8 million film (that grossed o... more
Cathy and Todd discuss The Wedding Singer and why this Adam Sandler–Drew Barrymore rom-com lived fully inside the 80’s, the music, the clothes, and all that emotional earnestness. They talk about the chemistry that made it work and the unexpectedly s... more
In this episode of Zen Pop Parenting, Cathy and Todd dive into the psychological thriller Misery and explore what makes it so deeply unsettling decades later. Through the intense dynamic between Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes, they unpack themes of co... more
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This show always makes me feel better after listening. I Love that they are following their spirits in the evolution of their podcast. We as a family have listened since our kiddos were little and now they are teens. Glad to have ZPR and Now Zen Pop Parenting! Thanks Todd and Cathy!!! Keep on Truckin!
I have been a faithful ZPR listener since 2016 and I can assure you that tuning in to Todd and Cathy’s podcast is a life changing experience! Their ability to connect with each other while educating their listeners is truly inspiring, and they’ve helped me immensely as I navigate the challenges of marriage and parenting. I’m also a member of TeamZen, which is just an amazing community full of awesome parents. Please listen and subscribe to this podcast - you will not be disappointed!
This podcast never disappoints! I really look forward to listening to these conversations—they are authentic and thought-provoking, and there is always a nugget that I take away. Thank you!
Absolutely love this podcast. Check it out
Absolutely authentic advice, understanding and compassion for the parenting journey. Cathy has a wealth of knowledge and experience both as a mom and a professor. Todd makes sure listeners understand the episode’s topic and can apply it to their own lives that very day. ZPR is a very valuable resource.
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Exploring the complexities of self-understanding through the lens of pop culture, this podcast engages listeners by connecting music, films, and nostalgic moments that resonate with a Gen X audience. Conversations are infused with humor and personal anecdotes, inviting everyone to reflect on their emotional patterns and relationships as shaped by the entertainment they consume. The content highlights themes of growth, connection, and the ongoing process of self-discovery, making it a relatable resource for those navigating their personal journeys.
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Zen Pop launched 15 years ago and published 892 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 Zen Pop include:
1. Cara Natterson
2. Vanessa Kroll Bennett
3. Zara Latif
4. Nate Klemp
5. Devorah Heitner
6. Michelle Icard
7. Dr. John Duffy
8. Dr. Alexandra Solomon
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