Poppin’ In with Alexa and Molly

Poppin’ In with Alexa and Molly

Welcome to Poppin’ In! A podcast featuring two friends discussing our unsolicited takes, thoughts, and feelings about all things pop culture. We’ll talk movies, TV shows, celebrity gossip, and more. Pop in each week to hang out with us!

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October 22, 2025 127 mins

Welcome back to Poppin' In! This week we get into it with a special returning guest, *drum roll* Molly's mom! Join us as we discuss the beer, boys, and brawls in Netflix's The House of Guinness (1:00). Plus, get our steamy takes on the Outlander prequel, Blood of My Blood (45:25). We also give our honest takes on the resurrected King Kylie (1:15:18) and Netflix's new mystery movie, The Woman in Cabin 10 (1:28:10). Finally, we say g...

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Pop in with us this week as we summon a frightfully fun Diet Pop episode, featuring special guest, Megan Woodward! We’re diving deep into everything horror, including what draws us to horror, what movie first truly scared us, and our ranking of horror movies. Plus, we may have a fun little treat of horror movie trivia! Light some candles, get cozy, and let the spooky season begin! 

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Pop in with us this week as we review Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and why it’s such a defining film (1:34). We’re also talking about the queen of cinema herself, Nicole Kidman and her split from Keith Urban (58:40). Alexa also reviews the new mystery thriller series, ‘Wayward’ (1:05:34). Plus, Molly breaks down the feuds between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (1:16:50), and JK Rowling and Emma Watson (1:32:11).

 

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Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re discussing our review of ‘The Long Walk,’ the harrowing dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s book (1:43) and Spike Lee’s latest film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (48:47). We’re also covering Bad Bunny announced as the Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner (1:06:51) and a man being arrested outside Travis Kelce’s home while trying to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers amid Justin Baldoni/Blake...

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Pop in with us this week to hear Molly’s review of ‘Downton Abbey: The Final Era,’ an emotional sendoff to one of our favorite shows (1:00). We also recap our movie assignments ‘The Little Hours’ and ‘Brooklyn’ (44:54), and discuss the announcing of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returning after its suspension (55:52). We’re also talking the ‘Aka Charlie Sheen’ documentary  (1:03:23) and the explosive footage from Kanye West’s new documentar...

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Pop in with us this week as we recap this year’s Emmy Awards, and our favorite and least favorite moments (1:11). Plus, we review the Austin Butler-led movie Caught Stealing (37:29), and discuss Shaun White and Nina Dobrev breakup (44:35). We’re also discussing Netflix’s wild new documentary that’s capturing everyone, Unknown Number (50:33), and reacting to the announcement of Mormon Wives star being named the next Bachelorette (1:...

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Pop in with us this week as we review the new Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman film The Roses (2:06)! Plus, we’re discussing takeaways from TIFF (37:03), the controversial new trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” (44:25), and the White Lotus season 4 location revealed (52:19). We’re also talking our predictions for the Emmy’s (1:00:36), Alexa’s review of Wednesday season 2 ( 1:09:41), Lena Dunham’s new book (1:19...

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Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re finally discussing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement (00:30). Alexa also shares her review of The Buccaneers season 2 (09:34) and what went wrong with Netflix’s My Oxford Year adaptation (22:44). We also talk the One Night in Idaho documentary (34:19), Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild (59:45), the results of the lawsuit against Cardi B (1:04:56), Love Island reunion (1:08:24), and S...

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Pop in with us this week as we welcome back friend of the pod, Megan, to talk about Weapons (4:56)! We’re also discussing Millie Bobby Brown’s baby adoption announcement and theorize on what she’s named her (46:15). We’re also talking the viral video of the American in Venice getting pick-pocketed (48:30), Taylor Swift announcing her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” (1:12:34), and Fit for TV, a documentary about The Biggest Loser...

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Welcome back to Poppin’ In! We’re back from our hiatus with fresh pop culture news, takes, and reviews! This week, we’re reviewing Fantastic Four (3:17), and discussing the death of real journalism during press junkets (35:09). We’re also reviewing The Hunting Wives (44:00), Poker Face season 2 (1:02:07), and The Gilded Age season 3 (1:10:51). We’re also talking Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade breakup (1:23:56) and Sydney Sweeney bein...

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Pop in with us this week as we give our review of Ari Aster’s new movie Eddington (3:11). We’re also discussing Sydney Sweeney’s bizarre American Eagle “great jeans” ad campaign (29:28), the latest South Park episode (42:47), and E! News being canceled (52:33). Also, we share our thoughts on Hans Zimmer doing the music for Euphoria season 3 (57:19) and Harry Styles launching a vibrator line (1:04:53).

  • Eddington (3:11)
  • Sydney S...
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Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re discussing our thoughts on Lena Dunham’s new show Too Much and why she’s the voice of *a* generation. We also discuss CBS canceling Colbert’s show and the reasons behind it. Also, we’re talking about Bama Morgan and the PR risk controversies behind Bama Rush. Plus, the Coldplay Kiss-Cam CEO scandal heard around the world, and an update on the paranormal investigator’s death while touring...

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July 18, 2025 102 mins

Welcome to Diet Pop, a special episode of Poppin' In! This week we are joined by friends of the pod, Lizz & Ty to talk all things Love Island Season Seven! We'll dive into the bombshells, the recouplings and, most importantly, the tattoos.

 

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Pop in with us this week as we welcome back friend of the pod, Chris Williams, to talk about the Squid Game finale, as well as the show’s most memorable moments and what children’s games we would want to see in the US version! Plus, we’re discussing Emmy nomination predictions, Alex Cooper being booed at the Cubs game for her rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and this year’s Wimbledon fashion. 

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Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re diving into The Bear Season 4, the drama around Cierra leaving the Love Island villa, and why we’re not seeing the new F1 movie. We're also talking the end of Big Mouth, speculating on who could be the next James Bond, and the departure of The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann. Plus, we’re sharing our thoughts on the casting of Jennifer Aniston in the adaptation of Jeanette McCurdy’s mem...

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Welcome back to Poppin' In with Alexa and Molly! This week, we crash a billionaire's wedding and shed a tear for the Nickelodeon show Tiny Chef. Plus, we ask the age-old question: What does Anna Wintour look like without her sunglasses? 

  1. Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez wedding (2:33)
  2. Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom split (20:43)
  3. We Were Liars (31:20)
  4. Ti...
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Pop in with us this week as we review Celine Song’s new romance movie The Materialists and discuss whether or not the cast had chemistry. We’re also talking Ginny & Georgia season 3, Mikey Madison turning down a Star Wars role and taking on an indie mermaid movie, and Will Smith’s new song Pretty Girls. We’re also discussing the recent accusations against Tyler Perry. Plus, what’s going on with Justin and Hailey Bieber? 

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Pop in with us this week as we discuss the discourse around Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial cover for her new album Man’s Best Friend. Plus, hear our thoughts on Alex Cooper’s Hulu documentary, Call Her Alex, as well as our review of The Studio and the new A24 movie Bring Her Back. 

  • Sabrina Carpenter (4:22)
  • Call Her Alex (25:43)
  • The Studio (1:05:52)
  • Bring Her Back (1:26:34)

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Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re joined by Molly’s mom Cindy, the biggest Mission: Impossible fan, to talk about the final movie, Tom Cruise stunts, and the franchise as a whole! We also review Sirens, The Handmaid’s Tale final season, this year’s Tony Awards, and The Fountain of Youth.

We’ll also discuss the recent Jared Leto allegations, Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson breakup, and Walton Goggins’ and Aimee Lou Wood’s...

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June 6, 2025 81 mins

Welcome to Diet Pop, a special episode of Poppin' In! This week we are joined by friend of the pod, Ty, to talk all things The Last of Us seasons one and two. We'll cover topics from end of the world survival, revenge as motivation and, most importantly: what's with all these apocalyptic hotties?

 

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