The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

In this episode, we try to capture this cultural moment where we’re asked to believe absurd pop culture lies. Was the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert random? Are Dylan McDermott and Durmot Mulroney two different people? Is probiotic soda good? Listen as we separate truth bombs from bold-faced lies. Plus, Jamie brings a shocking new scandal to her red lights.

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our thoughts on Justin Bieber’s surprise album, Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara’s rumored summer romance, and the new show announcement by Larry David and the Obamas. Plus, we make some Popcastic(TM) predictions for the Emmy nominations.

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In this episode, we rate the summer’s pop culture happenings. Join us as we share the binge-worthy shows and beach-read books we’ve been consuming, as well as the cringeworthy celebrity behavior and viral trends we love to hate. Plus, Jamie is back from vacation with cruise-themed rapid red lights.

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In this episode, we revisit our Cinema Sidepiece on 1996’s patriotic classic, Independence Day. Join us as we discuss the movie's firework-worthy wins and fizzled-out failures. Plus, Knox shares the epic movie moment that has stuck with him all these years. 

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In this episode, we’re jumping on the TikTok bandwagon and reacting to (hurtful) listener comments on the propaganda we’re just not falling for! From outrageous accusations about Jonathan Bailey’s hotness to controversial takes on the authenticity of audiobooks as “reading,” we’re reaching across the aisle, holding space for hot takes and sometimes calling out the haters. Plus, Knox and Jamie share some middle-aged-themed green lig...

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the rumors surrounding the future of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship, Will Smith’s recent career moves, and the buzz around Sabrina Carpenter’s Rolling Stone cover. Plus, Knox and Erin react to Jamie’s Materialists spoiler. 

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In this episode, we’re discussing bad dads in pop culture. From animated disasters to prestige TV nightmares, we’re ranking and ranting through the overbearing control freaks, the mysteriously absent father figures, the ones who really tried but just didn’t have the range, and the toxic legends that make your own awkward family barbecue look like a ‘90s sitcom finale.

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In this episode, we dispense wisdom and solve real-life listener dilemmas in our seventh installment of Please Advise. If your spouse is making you move under duress, your married friends are not #singlepeopleallies and are taking advantage of your disposable income, or you need ideas on how to deal with passy agressy neighbors,  we’ve got you covered.

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In this episode, we explore and expose Jamie’s pop culture blind spot of the cult classic movie, The Sandlot. Join us as we discuss the reasons this movie has imprinted on Knox and whether it measures up to the hype. Plus, Knox takes a swing at answering hard-hitting QTNAs like “Why do men spit?” and “ Can you play baseball in overalls?”.

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the latest in the Diddy trial, the Cannes standing ovation rankings, and our feelings on The Bear season four trailer. Plus, we play a game of IMBs to see if Erin can spot the fake TV series.

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In this episode, get ready to soak up the summer sun with our annual Summer Movie Preview. Join us as we discuss which movies are worth diving into, which ones to approach with caution, and which to avoid altogether. Unlike Erin, let Knox and Jamie serve as your cinematic lifeguards, guiding you through the upcoming summer film releases.

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We don’t listen to other podcasts EXCEPT when they’re in our same company. With the real-life conclave currently happening, we thought it was only fitting to team up with Erin and Evan at Faith Adjacent to discuss the film Conclave. You’ll hear favored and forsaken moments, gentle rebukes, discussion about why there aren’t more hot popes, and so much more! Click the links below to listen to the full episode over at Faith Adjacent.&...

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Motherhood. We’ve got nostalgia-tinged misses, genius parenting hacks we should all be adopting, and a discussion on the pros and cons of parental supervision in the digital age. Whether you’re a mom, have a mom, or know a mom - this one’s for you!

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In this episode, we unpack the idea of pop culture tariffs. Join us as we explore the metaphorical tolls we pay when entertainment just won’t let something (or someone) go - we’re talking omnipresent actors, overused tropes about mildly broody acquaintances, and franchises that just won’t die. Plus, Knox shares his own rapid red lights.

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In this episode, we take a springtime stroll through our earliest pop culture Spring Awakenings. From animated foxes to that lake scene in Now and Then, we react to our listeners’ formative swoons with the appropriate amount of side-eye, nostalgia, and therapy suggestions. Plus, we uncover the pattern behind Knox and Jamie’s types. 

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including an explainer of the Chicken Jockey trend that is causing chaos in theaters. Plus, we break down which Easter traditions are overrated, which are underrated, and which are properly rated. 

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In this episode, inspired by the season three finale of The White Lotus, we’re delving into the best and worst finales of all time. Listen as we discuss what paid off and what left us wanting closure in The White Lotus’s Amor Fati. Plus, we disclose which finales make our top-tier list and which are dumpster fires that should be banned from the canon.

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In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of April. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most foolish month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing as we hide away from all the pollen and which movies are worth taking an allergy shot for. Plus, we discuss whether we’ve reached peak Pedro Pascalasan...