Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worthy tv shows, movies, music, and videogames.Join hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon four episodes a week - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts. It’s your fix for reviews, recommendations, and recaps of the pop culture everyone is talking about. From lowbrow reality TV to Oscar-winning movies to the stuff in between, we take it all with a shot of cheer. On the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, we watch everything so that you never miss anything.Make your happy hour even happier with Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus! Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/happyhour

Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worthy tv shows, movies, music, and videogames.Join hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon four episodes a week - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts. It’s your fix for reviews, recommendations, and recaps of the pop culture everyone is talking about. From lowbrow reality TV to Oscar-winning movies to the stuff in between, we take it all with a shot of cheer. On the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, we watch everything so that you never miss anything.Make your happy hour even happier with Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus! Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/happyhour

 

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Mortal Kombat II and What’s Making Us Happy

Mortal Kombat II brings back more of the unforgettable characters you might have grown up ... more

08 May 2026

21 MINS

21:33

08 May 2026


#299

Lord of the Flies

You probably read the Lord of the Flies in high school — and now you can watch it on Netfl... more

07 May 2026

17 MINS

17:19

07 May 2026


#298

The best Survivor seasons, ranked

Survivor changed the landscape of reality television. Over 50 seasons, the competition has... more

06 May 2026

24 MINS

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06 May 2026


#297

Hokum

In the satisfying new horror movie Hokum, Adam Scott plays a misanthropic writer who takes... more

04 May 2026

17 MINS

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04 May 2026


#296

The Devil Wears Prada 2 and What’s Making Us Happy

The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucc... more

01 May 2026

23 MINS

23:17

01 May 2026


#295

Summer Guide

It’s getting warm outside and the sun is shining, which means it’s time to look ahead to w... more

30 Apr 2026

26 MINS

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30 Apr 2026


#294

Margo's Got Money Troubles

The great new Apple TV series Margo's Got Money Troubles boasts an impressive cast: Elle F... more

28 Apr 2026

20 MINS

20:49

28 Apr 2026


#293

Mother Mary

The surreal movie Mother Mary stars Anne Hathaway as a Gaga-esque pop star facing an exist... more

27 Apr 2026

20 MINS

20:03

27 Apr 2026


#292

Michael and What's Making Us Happy

Michael Jackson was one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, so it’s only natural that ... more

24 Apr 2026

23 MINS

23:08

24 Apr 2026


#291

The many narratives of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson remains one of the most influential and celebrated musicians in modern his... more

23 Apr 2026

43 MINS

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23 Apr 2026


#290

Watch This: The Christophers

In the terrific new film The Christophers, an art restorer with a background in forgery (M... more

21 Apr 2026

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21 Apr 2026


#289

Beef

The Netflix Beef returns for season two with an all new cast. This time the beef involves ... more

20 Apr 2026

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20 Apr 2026


#288

Normal and What’s Making Us Happy

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17 Apr 2026

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17 Apr 2026


#287

We Watch Classic Movies For The First Time

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16 Apr 2026

24 MINS

24:39

16 Apr 2026


#286

Great TV We Missed

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14 Apr 2026

16 MINS

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14 Apr 2026


#285

Big Mistakes

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13 Apr 2026

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13 Apr 2026


#284

You, Me & Tuscany and What’s Making Us Happy

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10 Apr 2026

25 MINS

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10 Apr 2026


#283

How We Handle Spoilers

We’ve all been there: Maybe somebody tells you too much about the twist ending of a movie,... more

09 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:27

09 Apr 2026


#282

The Pitt

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08 Apr 2026

23 MINS

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08 Apr 2026


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The Drama: Spoiler Episode

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06 Apr 2026

19 MINS

19:15

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