
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 | 919 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||

Cathy and Todd close out their "Movies We Love (But Love to Make Fun Of)" series with 1987's Summer School, the comedy where Mark Harmon's laid-back gym teacher gets stuck teaching English after the assigned teacher wins the lottery and bails. It's f... more
Cathy and Todd discuss Teen Wolf for Movies We Love and Love to Make Fun Of month, the 1985 werewolf-basketball classic that turned a barely-known Michael J. Fox into a star just months after Back to the Future changed his life. They discuss the movi... more
Cathy and Todd discuss St. Elmo's Fire for Movies We LOVE and LOVE to Make Fun Of month, the 1985 classic that made $37.8 million on a $10 million budget despite critics disliking it. They get into the David Blum "Hollywood's Brat Pack" article that ... more
Cathy and Todd discuss Cocktail for Movies We Love and Love to Make Fun of Month. They revisit the 1988 Tom Cruise classic with its flair bartending, strange plot turns, and very serious ideas about money, masculinity, friendship, and success. They s... 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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A Gen X–leaning conversation show that uses pop culture touchstones—films, TV, and shared memories—to explore personal growth, relationships, and parenting. Episodes weave nostalgia with candid reflection, analyzing how stories shape identity, emotions, and everyday life, often with a humorous, down-to-earth vibe. The hosts frequently bring in family dynamics, from multi-generational movie drafts to partner-centric conversations, creating a warm, relatable space for listeners who value self-awareness and practical takeaways for themselves and their households. A standout aspect is the co-host pairing's authentic chemistry and the mix of deep topics with lighthearted, quotable bits, plus an emphasis on community through related live events a... more
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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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