Episodes

  • 465: The NOs of Birthdays

    465: The NOs of Birthdays
    Aug 3 2022
    In this episode, we are celebrating nine years of The Popcast. It’s our birthday, so put on your party hat because you’re invited to this very special Nos of Birthday episode. Join us as we discuss the things we’d prohibit at birthdays and we share listener-submitted birthdays that have gone awry. MENTIONSHere for the right reasons: subscribe or follow The Popcast. We love Overcast.All skate AUA: Join us for our birthday Ask Us Anything on Tuesday, August 9 at 9:30 pm (ET). You don’t even have to be a BFOTS! This is open to everyone! Fact check: How many hemispheres are there? | Do flowers have scents? | I can just order a CFA nugget order on a whim? | How do leap years work? Nefarious: how to cork a batLamenty: Moneyball scene of Billy’s daughter singing | Watch: There Will Be BloodRead: Over 500 comments on our Nos of Birthdays postYikes: celebrities who dated teenagersFreetime flex: you can watch all of The Jetsons on HBO Morbid but sure: who died on your birthday?Contributors: MsBefany, je_humphreys17, jamiebdavis, camillianairee, sara.brackner, chellemoraga, ellenvroberts, jennas.booknook, kristin doshiRed light mentions: Elvis | Hayden from The Bachelorette does not look like Coach Taylor, okay?! THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every Tuesday. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you! BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Will Smith apology videoJojo Siwa and Candace Cameron Bure drama The trailer for Blonde (the Marilyn Monroe biopic)GREEN LIGHTSJamie: (music) Renaissance by BeyoncéKnox:  (book) Football Outsiders Almanac of 2022: The Essential Guide to the 2022 NFL and College Football Seasons | (book) Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelSHOW SPONSORSNextEvo Naturals: Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code POP. Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/POP.  Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured productFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr
  • 464: Forgotten Trends We're Nostalgic For

    464: Forgotten Trends We're Nostalgic For
    Jul 27 2022
    In this episode, we share the things we find ourselves nostalgic for and we ask our listeners what pop culture trend they’d like to bring back. So grab your Auntie Anne’s and Sbarro's and meet us at the mall food court for a blast from the past. No DeLorean needed. MENTIONSYou’re invited: It’s our birthday! On August 9, we’re doing an all-skate Ask Us Anything live stream. Come see what the BFOTS get every month. Subscribe to KnoxandJamie.com/newsletter to stay in the loop. Luke Winkey’s original tweet and the 1000+ listener responses: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgX9U4YrOed/Mixtape asides: personal cassette players are at Urban OutfittersReads: History of Pop-up Video (People) | The Rise and Fall of Myspace (The Atlantic)Drive by mentions: Dog With a Blo | Friends and Mad About You | Paul Reiser IMDb | Hotline Bling lyrics | Movie trailer voice: Don LaFontaine | Behind the Music | Untold: Malice in the Palace (Netflix) | Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t (HBO) | Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 1, 2, and 3 | The Cranberries | Dave & Busters | Not that you should listen to other podcasts, but… Song Exploder (coming soon Book Exploder)Special contributors: @shelbihan, @merygeorge, @triciar, @lorrenlemmons, @naciacg, @tiffanydolsen, @shannon_scribblesRed light mentions: Chris Evans IMDb, The Gray Man, Knox’s newsletter review of The Gray Man, NFL streaming THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every Tuesday. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you! BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:So much MarvelBlack Panther 2 trailerNew She Hulk trailerGREEN LIGHTSJamie: movie- Nope | documentary - The Last Movie Stars (HBO)Knox:  movie- Nope | series- Black Bird (Apple TV) SHOW SPONSORSPair Eyewear: Get 15% off your first purchase at PairEyewear.com/POPBetterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/POPCASTOsea: Get 10% off your first order at OseaMalibu.com with promo code POPCASTPeloton: Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk-free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.comEverlane: Get 10% off your first order at everlane.com/thepopcastSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 463: Best TV of the Past and Present

    463: Best TV of the Past and Present
    Jul 20 2022
    In this episode, we recap this year’s Emmy nominations and revisit the Emmys from five and ten years ago. We discuss which shows stand the test of time, which snubs still hurt, and which actors got pity Emmys. Plus stay tuned to see which light we give the J.Lo Affleck marriage. MENTIONSPatreon will get you way more Knox and Jamie! Become a Best Friend of the Show to get all the inside jokes, our Monday episode of The More You Know, our monthly Ask Us Everything live stream, and all our Bachelorette recaps. Join us at knoxandjamie.com/patreon. Background: Emmys Awards Wiki  References: This year’s nominees, the 2017 awards, and the 2012 awardsCheck out all our Green Lights on Instagram Sidetrack: List of EGOT winnersMust see TV: Yellowjackets (Showtime), The Great (Hulu), Station Eleven (HBO), The Handmaid’s Tales (Hulu), Modern Family (Peacock), Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)Snubs: Reservation Dogs (Hulu), Anthony Starr as Homelander on The Boys, We Own This City, Yellowstone (Peacock), Broad City (Hulu), The Leftovers (HBO), The Americans (Prime), Amy Pohler as Leslie Knope on Parks and Rec (Peacock), Connie Britton as Vivien Harmon in S1 of American Horror Story (Apple TV), Key and Peele, Watch: Selena Gomez doing interviews with Steve Martin and Martin ShortEnjoy: Pachinko’s opening title sequenceRabbit trail: Comic Con is next week!Count: Julia Louis-Dreyfus has how many Emmys?Huh? Wait, who is Zooey Deschanel dating?Rewind: 2012’s Tracy Morgan Emmy prankPure joy: Tracy Morgan singing at the airportRedlight mentions: J.Lo’s newsletter On The J.Lo | Dark Water =/= Deep Water; slugs =/= snails THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every Tuesday. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you! BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Erin going to the movies!Funny Girl dramaLOtR Rings of PowerGREEN LIGHTSJamie: album- Special by Lizzo | book- Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (see also: Summer Reading Guide by Anne Bogel) Knox: series- The Bear (Hulu) | book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinSHOW SPONSORSVideo Archives: Listen to Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary’s new podcast Video ArchivesHoney: Download it for free and save money at join.honey.com/popcastThirdLove: Get 20% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/popZiprecruiter: Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/popcastSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterCheck out this month’s show sponsors: knoxandjamie.com/sponsorsShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured productFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 462: The More You Know

    462: The More You Know
    Jul 13 2022
    In this The More You Know Episode, we review Thor: Love and Thunder and we reveal how we really feel about Kevin Feige and Phase 4 of The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus we talk about how no one is talking about certain sweaty b-holes film directors, celebrities trying to uncancel themselves, and authors who may or may not have committed murder.MENTIONSLet’s make it official: Become a Friend Of The Show for $3 / month on Patreon to support our small business and hear us recap The Bachelorette this season. For $7 / month, you can be a Best Friend Of The Show and get TMYK episodes every week and our monthly Ask Us Anything live stream. From the DMs: Braum’s | fact check- Are orthopedics the hottest doctors? | Knox is making TikToksTrailer Park // The Woman King | Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. | Amsterdam | Margot Robie IMDb | Taika Waititi says Stranger Things ruined Kate BushSweaty Bhole // A Timeline of David O. Russell’s Controversies | NSFW language or conflict adverse enneagram 9s: David vs Lily Tomlin video | see also: Thank God for Jokes by Mike Birbiglia (Netflix) | Amy Adams says David O. Russell made her cry every day (via British GQ) | Clooney on Russell Box Office Recap // Thor: Love and Thunder (see also: MCU Phase 4, Natalie Portman IMDb, Chris Hemsworth IMDb, Staw Hat Goofy on TikTok) | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Elvis | Jurassic World Dominion // Upcoming - Where the Crawdads Sing | Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | Persuasion | Don’t Make Me Go (Amazon Prime)Red light mentions: Millie Bobby Brown calls the Duffer Brothers sensitive sallies THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every Tuesday night. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you! GREEN LIGHTSJamie: book- Upgrade by Blake Crouch | movie - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (see also: Common Sense Media)Knox: list - Best Books of the Year (So Far) by Knox McCoy | revisit - Channel Orange by Frank Ocean | series (not safe for kids) - The Boys S3 (Amazon Prime)SHOW SPONSORSVideo Archives: Listen to Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary’s new podcast here Honey: Download it for free and save money at join.honey.com/popcastThirdLove: Get 20% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/popZiprecruiter: Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/popcastSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterVisit this month’s sponsors: knoxandjamie.com/sponsorsShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Bachelorette 2022 Premiere Recap Sneak Peek

    The Bachelorette 2022 Premiere Recap Sneak Peek
    Jul 12 2022

    Welcome to a sneak peek of our Bachelorette Premiere Episode Recap!

    If you're already a Friend or Best Friend of the Show, you get these recaps dropped into your secret podcast feed every week, but if you are a new listener or interested in trying something new in 2022, we'll be watching this season of The Bachelorette like we always do and then recapping it with a new episode every Tuesday for our supporters.

    Go to Knoxandjamie.com/patreon to join almost 11,000 other people right now.

    The good news is, you aren’t JUST getting these recaps with your support. For just $3 a month, Friends of the Show get these recaps PLUS they get 3 months of archived content like our Cinema Sidepiece series.

    Best Friends of the Show pay just $7 a month and they get these recaps, weekly pop culture news episodes every Monday night called The More You Know AND they get monthly live and recorded AUAs where at least 1,200 people show up with snacks and drinks and hang out with our team for an hour.  

    Plus, BFOTS get 12 months of archived content including Cinema Sidepiece episodes like Clueless, You’ve Got Mail, The Notebook, and Remember the Titans. 

    We think it’s a great value, we think it’s a great product and we know it’s a good time, so again, if you want more content OR you just love supporting a small business, go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon and join us today.

    Bonus? Your super secret Patreon RSS feed can be added to most podcast apps so you won't have to have an extra app for listening.

    It's also not too late to join our Bachelorette Fantasy League. Join Not Here to Make Friends of the Show: https://fantasy.bracketology.tv/the-bachelorette/league/5714  


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    17 mins
  • 461: Deep Diving the ER Pilot

    461: Deep Diving the ER Pilot
    Jul 6 2022
    In this episode, we wheel our pilot program gurney down the 1994 procedural drama hallway of ER. Join us in the exam room as we discuss how ER was the defibrillator for NBC, why George Clooney was basically a baby dinosaur, and which actors we would re-cast. Plus we touch on whose careers have flatlined and who came out with a prescription for stardom. MENTIONSGet more: Join us on Patreon because it’s almost time for our Bachelorette recaps. Plus get our rowdy AUA live stream (July 12). Support our small business at knoxandjamie.com/patreon.Rewind: LOST Pilot Program 438Background: Television Pilot (wiki) | Everything You Need To Know About Pilot Season by Christopher MingWatch the ER pilot: Hulu | HBO | Amazon (purchase)Reference: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Oral histories of ER: EW | NY Times | TV GuideNoteworthy Steadicam tracking shots: ER’s opening | True Detective | ElephantMentions: S1E19 Love’s Labor Lost | S1E1 Benton v. Morgenstern scene | S1E24 Directed by Quentin TarantinoFact check: William H. Macy’s wife was part of the college admissions scandal? Reminder: Bechdel test | Latiff testBuy: ER the video gameRecasts: Kate Walsh | Lauren Graham | Connie Britton | Amanda Peet (See also: Amanda Peet and Sarah Paulson convos on Instagram) | Gabriel Union | Elizabeth BerkleyLearn more: Michael Chriton wiki Starters: 40 ER guest starsRecommendations: House | Veep | The Good DoctorRed light mentions: Other Jamie Goldens | GenX Knoxes | Joey Chestnut takes down a protestor THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every week starting July 12. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you!BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Adele’s canceled showsQuentin Tarantino’s wife had a baby#GentleminionsGREEN LIGHTSJamie: Stranger Things S4 Finale | series- The Bear (FX on Hulu)Knox: book- The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh SHOW SPONSORSOSEA: Get 10% off your first order plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $50 at OSEAMalibu.com with promo code POPCAST. Rothy’s: Get $20 off your first order at Rothys.com/popSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterCheck out this month's sponsors and promo codes: knoxandjamie.com/sponsorsShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 460: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of July

    460: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of July
    Jun 29 2022
    In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of July. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should make a commitment to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) this summer. Join us as we consider summer shows, beach reads, and warm weather snacks. Plus we declare that Juloncé is officially a thing and we try to figure out what Knox’s vibe is. MENTIONSStay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter at knoxandjamie.com/newsletterLook: We do SMK on IG every weekend at #PopcastSMKReminder: what’s a snake draft? What’s up with owls? Yeah, The Staircase = yikesSmooch mentions: Juloncé: Beyoncé’s new single Break My Soul is out! | Thor: Love and Thunder | Surface (Apple TV+) preview | Tag @jamiebgolden in your fireworks photos | The Challenge: USA Marry mentions: What We Do In The Shadows (see also: Jamie as Nadja) | Black Phone | Bri & Kendra Eat mustard | Snacks: Matteo’s salsa (no onions!), Late July chips, TJ’s Patio Potato Chips, Sarah and Missy: My Sister Made Me Buy It, Watermelon Bruschetta | Our Bachelorette recaps are coming! | Reading: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center (romance), The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (suspense), Inventing The It Girl by Hilary A. Hallett (biography), Upgrade by Blake Crouch (sci-fi), Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (contemporary fiction) | See also: Braum’sKill mentions: Netflix (after Stranger Things ends) | Persuasion preview | The Terminal List | Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin | The Gray Man | The Big D | SpiderheadRed light mentions: The Hunted (Delia Owens) | Obi-Wan Kenobi  THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every Wednesday, after the July 11th premiere. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you! BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Michelle & Nate breaking upThe return of Jon Snow?Brad Pitt’s GQ featureGREEN LIGHTSJamie: book- Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels, and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe (see also: Knox mentioned South To America by Imani Perry) Knox: Dad light movie- Rise (Disney+), movie- Hustle (Netflix)SHOW SPONSORSBetter help: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/popcastSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterCheck out this month’s show sponsors and code: knoxandjamie.com/sponsorsShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured item Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 458: Father of the Bride Deep Dive

    458: Father of the Bride Deep Dive
    Jun 15 2022
    In this episode, you are cordially invited to the Deep Dive of 1991’s sentimental classic Father of the Bride. We walk you down the memory lane aisle to discuss what in this film is an “I do” versus “I don’t”. Plus, join us after the ceremony for Jamie’s rapid red lights. MENTIONSLove wedding movies? Join us on Patreon for this month’s Cinema Sidepiece, The Wedding Singer.Father of the Bride (1991) streaming: Amazon | Youtube TV | MOAR! 1949 book | 1950 movie | 1991 movie | the new FOTB movie (HBO)Dad it up: Episodes 250 Nos of Fatherhood | 355 Fatherhood confessions | 405 Nos of ParenthoodSteve Martin: IMDb Read: A Happy B.D. Wong Lands High-Profile Role in ‘Father of the Bride’ (via LA Times, 1991)Gawk: Kimberly Williams’ 90s headshot #Eyebrows | FOTB cover Reminder: What is the Bechdel Test? What is the Latif test?Say what? Yup. Eugene Levy played an angry Asian stereotype in FOTB2.See alsos: The Good Mother | I’m Gonna Miss Her music video | The Paisleys help to catch a catfisher | soundtrackRed light mentions: Literally, what is Bitcoin? | Lea Michele’s “reading” | Dixie D’Amelio’s new album (Spotify) | Josh Brolin & Josh Brolin on Actors on Actors | Chris Evans | Stranger Things S4 Substacks: Erin’s The Swipe Up | Knox’s Sectional Healing | Jamie’s B.Golden Green light mention: Peabody Awards (9 of which were our green lights) | JHud EGOTs (list of EGOT winners)  THE BACHELORETTE EPISODE RECAPSWe recap each episode of The Bachelorette for our Friends of the Show at Patreon. Support at either Friend level gets you our weekly recaps dropped into your podcast app every Wednesday night starting July 11. Go to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to support the show. And thank you! BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Rebel Wilson outtedBritney Spears’ weddingTrailers: Black Adam, Pinocchio GREEN LIGHTSJamie: Ms. Marvel (Disney+) Knox: Barry S3 (HBO Max) SHOW SPONSORSCoterie: Get 20% off and free shipping for your first order with promo code POP at coterie.comThirdLove: Get 20% off your first order at thirdlove.com/popZipRecruiter: Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/popcastHoney: Install Honey for free at joinhoney.com/popcastNextEvo Naturals: Get 25% off your first order over $40 with promo code POP at nextevo.comSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week’s featured itemVisit all our sponsors: knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | Swag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 17 mins