The Popcast With Knox and Jamie
A weekly pop culture podcast seeking to educate on things that entertain, but do not matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/612
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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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandja...
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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/610
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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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/609
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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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/608
- Check out our beloved Christiana’s amazing new business at trypoppie.com
- Worst Position Draft: Mark Cu...
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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/607
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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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/606
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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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/605
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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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- Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/604
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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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- Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/603
- Shop our evergreen merch shop and new Banter Slut collection at knoxandjamie.shop
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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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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/602
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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...
In this milestone 600th episode (!!!) of The Popcast, we celebrate by answering some fantastic listener Questions That Need Answers. Join us as we reflect on our podcasting journey and discuss behind-the-scenes dynamics, industry challenges, and the future of the PMG. Plus, Knox and Jamie share two mutual green lights!
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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/600
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In this episode, we recast the characters of the young adult dystopian franchise, The Hunger Games. Join us as we step into the casting director’s chair to reimagine Panem’s most iconic characters with the best pop culture replacements from the 90s and 2000s. May the casting odds be ever in your favor!
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- Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/599
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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our reactions to the Harry Potter TV show casting and our own casting choices. Plus, we discuss the trailers for new seasons of Andor and The Last of Us, and Knoxtradamus will get Jamie and Erin's opinions on the future of celebrity relationships, Bond, and the Pope.
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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/598
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In this episode, we’re playing a high-stakes game of Smash or Pass with the latest pop culture offerings. Join us as we debate if anyone needed a Shrek 5, whether the controversy surrounding Bhad Bhadie and Alabama Barker even qualifies as a beef, and decide how we feel about the new floodlighting trend and the new season of White Lotus. Plus, Knox schools Jamie on the ‘Montoya, por favor!’ hype.
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In this episode, to honor this Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, we're revisiting Hollywood's biggest night from 5 and 10 years ago. We recap the winners, lament the snubs, and share our thoughts on alternatives that should have made the cut. Plus, we tally up all the nominees Erin’s watched.
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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/596
- Listen to our catalog of Cinema Sidepieces and Pilot Programs at knox...
In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Siblings. Join us as we share our own tales of paternity gaslighting and accidental altercations we’re still being lectured about. Plus, we weigh in on listener stories that will make you grateful for your family dynamics.
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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/595
- Follow us @thepopcast for our list of 63 Romantic Movies you need to watch...
In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news and hand out superlatives for this year’s Super Bowl commercials - the best, the worst, and the ‘so weird it’s good’! Plus, we share our thoughts on the halftime show and the latest news about the future of the Bachelorette franchise.
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- Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/594
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