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Season 2, Episode 9: Wonderwall??

This week, Brooke starts off with a little recap of all the most meme-able moments from the DNC. While there’s lots of other pop culture things happening, Brooke breaks down the Oasis comeback and why it’s so impactful. Anyone remember Blur?? Enjoy! 
 
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Season 2, Episode 8: VERY VERY DEMURE & MINDFUL

This week, Brooke looks at the “Very Demure, Very Mindful” trend that has ripped through every part of culture. You really would be living under a rock if you missed it. From brands to the White House, this is the follow up to BRAT that we were all waiting for. But where did it come from? Brooke will give you all the background intel. She also touches on the ongoing Blake Lively drama and why it's happening — in her opinion. Grab your headphones and enjoy!
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Season 2, Episode 7: Short & Sweet

This week, Brooke tries to say more in less time! No one needs an hour-long podcast, so she’s working at keeping it tighter... for now! Brooke talks about the Elon/Trump dumpster fire of an interview because she has to but doesn’t want to. She really only wants to talk about her favorite moment from the Olympics (not the breakdancer). And we also have a break down of the controversy around the movie “It Ends with Us.” Short & sweet!  
 
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Season 2, Episode 6: Pop Culture Politics

The Olympics are still going strong and this week, Brooke kicks off with a quick summary of some of the latest memes coming out of the Paris games. Then, despite this not being a political podcast, politics and pop culture have once again collided and launched an epic meme-fest, which Brooke digs into. From Tim  Walz referencing JD Vance and the couch in his speech in Philadelphia, to the Republicans trying to lampoon the new Democratic VP pick with bad nicknames that only make him look better, like “Tampon Tim” (he has advocated for free tampons in public school bathrooms - the horror), to the slew of Vance gaffes, the socials are having a field day! 
 
 
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Season 2, Episode 5: Going For Gold

While there's still some politics to go over, Brooke quickly gets into the only thing that seems to be unifying the nation — or is it?? — the Olympics. While the Opening Ceremony admittedly was bonkers (but maybe in the best of ways…), America is once again divided, and this time, over whether a tableau featuring drag queens et al. in the ceremony was an homage to the Greek god Dionysus (it was confirmed that it was) or an outrageously triggering parody of The Last Supper that has the Christians up in arms. Was there a ménage à trois as well??? Answer, yes. But we also have the US women dominating the medals, our favorite new Clark Kent aka Stephen Nedoroscik, hype man extraordinaire Flavor Flav, and surfers and Colin Jost surviving Tahiti. That and a lot more, including Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel universe. 
 
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Season 2, Episode 4: Vibe Shift

This week, Brooke speaks almost exclusively about the vibe shift the US is seeing thanks to the Presidential campaign shake-up and how much of a pop culture story it is. Coconuts for days!
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Season 2, Episode 3: Catch Up Pod

Brooke took a pod break so this week she catches us up on some trends including:
-Brat Summer 
-Teen boys and smellmaxxing and chiseled jaws 
 
But inevitably she had to address the assassination attempt on Trump and how the Internet responded. Sometimes humor is the best way to handle stressful situations.
 
And then there were big losses, especially for Gen Z with the deaths of Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons and the super untimely death of Shannen Doherty.  
 
There’s a whole lot more, but don’t read about it…check it out! 
 
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Season 2, Episode 2: This is Going to Ruin the Tour

For a week where we thought the biggest news was Justin Timberlake’s arrest, little did we know that this was just the beginning. From the DUI that launched a billion memes, the pop culture world decided to tell us, “Hold my beer.” We have Hawk Tuah girl. We have Chappell Roan. We have Kendrick Lamar’s unbelievable shade. We have Taylor Swift breaking London. Grab some snacks!
 
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Season 2, Episode 1: He’s Not So Innocent

This week, Brooke weighs in on the pop culture topic everyone is talking about… Justin Timberlake’s DUI arrest in Sag Harbor. What was he thinking? Why didn’t he have a driver? What does this do to the tour? Why didn’t he have a driver? Why didn’t he have a driver? WHY DIDN’T HE HAVE A DRIVER?? Just some of the questions we’re asking! But it also brings up a conversation around mugshots and whether the public really needs to see these. And of course, there are lots and lots of memes. But it’s not just JT! Brooke talks about her personal reasons for loving REM and her delight in them being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this past week. Grab your headphones!!
 
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Episode 100: 100!

This week is our 100th episode! Brooke gives us a little of the backstory and process behind PCMoT and some insights into what’s to come. In pop culture news, she talks about the songs of the summer, from “Looking for a Man in Finance" to all things Sabrina Carpenter. She also breaks down the ridiculous media narrative around the made-up trend of “hot rodent men” and gives The New York Times a stern talking to. So grab your headphones, and let’s celebrate!  
 
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