POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS

POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS

A weekly round-up of all the Pop Culture News you’re too embarrassed to admit you don’t know. Or too embarrassed to admit you DO!

Episodes

December 24, 2025 31 mins

Happy Wednesday you pop culture junkies.

 

Yes, we know — Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays is out on Wednesday - and it hits a little different this week because this is a special Christmas Eve episode, and honestly? We’re delivering gifts.

 

This week’s pod dives headfirst into the full-blown phenomenon that is the hit show “Heated Rivalry,” a.k.a. the gay hockey show that has completely taken over the internet. People are losing ...

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.

This week’s conversation includes:

  • A devastating weekend in the news: We talk through the senseless shooting at Brown, the horrific terrorist attack at a Jewish event in Australia, and the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. We also unpack the deeply troubling, inhumane response from the current U.S. President—and why moments like these demand leadership, empathy, and moral clarit...
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Happy Thursday you Pop Culture junkies.

 

This week, Brooke is not holding back. She dives headfirst into the Quentin Tarantino discourse that’s been dominating every corner of the Internet, from film Twitter to gossip feeds to group chats everywhere. And for the first time on the pod, Brooke opens up with deeply personal anecdotes about her own experience with Tarantino—stories she’s never shared publicly. It’s raw, revealing, and...

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. We kick things off by revisiting last week’s PCM newsletter, where we dove into menopause in pop culture — and how, finally, it’s having its moment. From celebrity conversations to brand campaigns, menopause has gone from whispered to widely amplified, and we love to see it.

We also touched again on two delightful cultural nuggets:

Ralph Lauren Christmas — what is it and why?

Parmigiano Regg...

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Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies!

 

This week’s pod takes a look at the hilarious social media reactions to the rainstorm in Los Angeles. Angelenos really do lose it the moment a single raindrop hits the ground, and the memes did not disappoint. We also dive into the newest gourmet food sensation in New York, Meadow Lane, opened by a social media influencer and quickly becoming the Erewhon of the East Coast.

 

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!

This week, Brooke dives headfirst into the intersection of culture wars and pop culture, starting with the now-viral Gold’s Gym locker room incident and how TikTok, Twitter, and the rest of the internet decided to litigate every angle of it. From performative outrage to surprisingly thoughtful commentary, Brooke breaks down how the discourse unfolded across platforms—and what it says about w...

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Ethan to provide    Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!    This week, Brooke talks about some of her favorite highlights from the NYC marathon and how she’s paying more attention to marathoners than ever before. And of course there is World Series and the bling the boys were wearing and our love of all things Ohtani. And the man formerly known as Prince Andrew makes an appearance. Because the memes!     Rounding this week out ...

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Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies!

 

This week, Brooke (who recorded the podcast before Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica) showcases what was unfolding online before it hit. The good, the bad. The ugly. Jamaica is deeply personal to Brooke and she is able to paint a picture of what the island is like.

 

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!    This week, Brooke is as taken with the Louvre heist as the rest of the world is. Watch some of the fun TikToks and commentary that has come out of this staggering - and heartbreaking - moment in time.    Brooke also looks at what is happening with the musician Sombr and why everyone online is mad at him. This TikTok famous musician has a young fan base and one of his “older” fans took to ...
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October 16, 2025 46 mins
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!    This week, Brooke looks back at Diane Keaton’s impact through movies and style and music. She shares some of her favorite Diane Keaton moments and some of the bajillion reactions of grief by so many.    We also take a look at the growing subculture of STICK NATION which is a bit of good news from around the world. For the tech peeps, we have a breakdown of the newest tech media channel, T...
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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. Whether you like the album or bot, you’re likely talking about or heard the chatter. People have THOUGHTS about Taylor Swift’s latest album, “Life of a Showgirl.” And Brooke showcases some of the conversation. The consensus over at PCMoT? It’s a GROWER! ;)   Brooke also talks about the AI video madness that’s only just beginning. There’s a funny pudding trend coming out of Germany that needs...
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October 2, 2025 42 mins
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.    This week Brooke (with special guest, Potato) talks about Lewis Hamilton and his beloved dog Roscoe who died over the weekend. The world was rooting for Roscoe and while he lost his battle, we got to see a macho F1 all star athlete, show a very vulnerable side. And we are all there to support Hamilton who admitted that Roscoe was his best friend.    Brooke also talks about Bad Bunny and t...
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September 25, 2025 46 mins
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.    You might have a headache this week so go ahead and grab some Tylenol!  Trust us. Grab your Tylenol.    Besides the Tylenol debacle, Brooke talks about Kimmel and the fall out and his return (recorded before he actually returned) and of course….RAPTURETOK.    Come for the pop culture, stay for the sass.    This week’s newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com/2025/09/22/jimmy-kimmel-the-r...
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September 18, 2025 40 mins

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.

 

This week, Brooke debated even doing the podcast due to her trepidation in how to handle the assassination of Charlie Kirk in terms of what was unfolding online. But she decided to go forward and give her take on the state of things while also looking at SOME of the social media response.

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. On this anniversary of Sept. 11th and the day after a political assassination, we have a little pop culture escapism to help us get through it all.    This week, Brooke talks about her experience at the Oasis concert and why she thinks this tour has become such a cultural moment.    We also have the adorable Coop on a Stoop who is now adored by the Internet (and celebs and brands) and why th...
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September 4, 2025 41 mins

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!

 

This week, Brooke, who is just back from Jacksonville, FLA finally addresses the engagement heard around the world. She tells us more about the ring (and it’s JAX connection) and the reactions around the world. We are now on wedding watch 24/7.

 

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Happy Thursday, you darling pop culture junkies! The world has stopped as a result of the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement, we know this. Brooke recorded the pod before the world-changing news broke so this covers all the pop culture moments this past week BEFORE the world came to a standstill. And Brooke will unpack all the engagement excitement NEXT week.   This week, we have US Open drama, and Burning Man drama (ever heard o...
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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. Brooke is back a whole week since the world stopped with the news that Taylor Swift is dropping a new album on October 3rd, “The Life of a Showgirl.” And she announced it on her boyfriend’s podcast, “New Heights” with a few teasers that literally made the world pause for a moment. From Swiftie Nation Easter egg hunting to every single social media manager of ever...

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Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!

 

This week, Brooke walks us through some viral trends that unfold into other viral trends. From women lip synching Hamilton songs and sneaking out of windows, to explaining what a FINAL BOSS is and breaking down The Culture Awards and the song of the summer, “Diet Pepsi”, by Ben Platt NOT Addison Rae. And...

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August 7, 2025 36 mins
Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies!   This week, Brooke breaks down the evolution of the Labubu craze and why we are where we are. From people shocked at their own obsession to the latest trend in high fashion for your dolls. Everyone is doing it, including Gaga. (Go see her Mayhem Ball tour!)   Brooke also talks about the Levi’s and Beyoncé partnership and the seemingly purposeful timing. We have Jesus Christ Superstar. We ha...
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