The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden

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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.

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603: Chicken Jockey Trend Explainer, Easter Tradition Ratings and Upcoming Films and Shows

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. Relevant links: Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/603Shop our evergreen merch shop and new Banter Slut collection at knoxandjamie.shopExplain it to me like I’m Five: Live (as in not dead) Chicken What’s The Word: Fact Check: why does Easter date change? | Instacart’s Loved & Loathed Easter FoodsCinema Sidepiece: The King of Kings | The Amateur | Warfare Trailer Park: The Phoenician SchemeRed Light Mentions: Church Signs Gone Wrong | The Pitt for being too good | IRS not telling me I have extra time to file | Jamie’s Viral Bluesky | White Lotus scandal apparatus | Apple TV+ Green Lights Green lights: Jamie: movie- GhostlightKnox: book - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams Bonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get weekly TMYK episodes. Episode sponsors: Nordstrom | Chewy | Acorns | Hers Hair | Warby Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 8m
9 APR

602: Best and Worst Finales

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. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/602Listen to this episode ad free, our new Gilmore Girls Pilot Program and more with a 7 day free trial of the Friends with Benefots tier at knoxandjamie.com/patreonThe White Lotus S3 Finale | Top Finales: {J} The Americans | Succession | Fleabag {K} The Sopranos | Dinosaurs | The ResurrectionWorst Finales: {J} Sherlock | Will and Grace | Alias {K} Godfather 3 | Rise of Skywalker | Pitch Perfect 3Red Light mentions: Jamie’s 601 corrections - Jodi Thomas not Piccault | History of Asbestos in J&J Baby Powder (aside: Retha Nichole’s YouTube) | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Trailer (aside: Tom Hanks’ daughter’s Tell All) Green lights: Jamie: book - Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. WangKnox: book - The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 10m
2 APR

601: What to Watch, Read, or Listen to In April

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 Pascalasance. Relevant links: Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/601Listen to our 600th episode in full and ad-free at knoxandjamie.com/qtnasApril Aries Energy: Weather Woes | “Twisters: Missouri on Netflix”SMOOCH // {J} TV: Dying for Sex {K} Movie: The Luckiest Man in America | Book: Ordinary Time by Annie B. JonesMARRY // {J} Books: Sky Daddy by Kate Folk | Enchantra by Kaylie Smith | No More Tears by Gardiner Harris {K} TV: Hacks | Black MirrorKILL // {J} TV: Yes Chef! | Ransom Canyon {K} Movies: The Amateur | The Accountant 2 | HavocRed Lights mentions: Where is “God’s Country”? | Aaron Rodgers | The Pope’s health status Green lights: Jamie: tv - The Residence (see also: Terrance’s #BlackBirder Art) | music - The Bi Polar EP by PARADIGMKnox: movie - Black Bag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
26 MAR

600: QTNAs About Podcasting Preview

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! Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/600Listen to this episode in its entirety (for free and ad-free!) by joining us on Patreon at knoxandjamie.com/patreon!Revisit: QTNA Highlight | 583 | 524 | 499Podcasting Challenges: Ep 500 - The Nos of Podcasting Lisp Hot Take: Ep 582 Flavor Town 10Drive-bys: March Madness | Tangled Live Action Special thanks to our contributors: @mommatamyaz, @hokiejennylynn, @kaynprice2, @thedauntlesscat Green Lights: Jamie: movie- FlowMutual: book - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins | tv - Adolescence Bonus segment: Snag our Hunger Games Collection at knoxandjamie.com/shop and get a discount with a 7-day free trial of our BFOTS or FWB Patreon tiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 min
19 MAR

599: Recasting The Hunger Games Characters

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! Relevant links: Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/599Get our new Hunger Games bundle at knoxandjamie.com/shopThe Books | The MoviesKatniss: Mulan | Natalie PortmanGale: Morris Chestnut | Gary from Teen Mom S1 Peeta: Jonathan Taylor Thomas | Shia LaBeouf /Joseph Gordon-LevittFinnick: Jordan Catalano | Josh Hartnett Red Lights: Mother Nature | iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Green Lights: Jamie: book - Crowns of Nyaxia Series: Book 1 & Book 2 by Carissa BroadbentKnox: movie - How to Blow Up A Pipeline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 10m
12 MAR

598: Harry Potter Show Castings, Long Awaited Trailers and Future Bets

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. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/598Head to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to get exclusive ad-free content, including our weekly TMYK segment and Pretty Woman Cinema Sidepiece! New subscribers get 50% off their first month with the code MADNESS.How Do We Feel?: Harry Potter TV Show Casting NewsCinema Sidepiece: Mickey 17 | The Electric State | American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden | Wheel of Time S3Trailer Park: Andor S2 | The Last of Us S2Futures: Celebrity Splits | Next Bond | Next Bond Theme | Next Pope Red Light Mentions: Chet Hanks | Casey Anthony | Peter Pan Collars | With Love, Meghan | Mel Robbins/Jay Shetty | Gene Hackman | The White Lotus S3 Green lights: Mutual: show - A Thousand BlowsKnox: show - Running Point Episode sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 14m
5 MAR

597: Smash or Pass

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. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/597Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast or Spotify!Smash or Pass: Shrek 5 Trailer | Beef Alert | Floodlighting | Tate McRae | White Lotus S3Asides: Montoya, por favor! (see also: Spotify)Red Light Mentions: Airports (exhibit A, exhibit B) | Prior judgement of Running Point (aside: also: Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak) Green lights: Jamie: book - We Should All Be Feminist by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | documentary - 20 Days in MariupolKnox: book - Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison Bonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Boll & Branch | QuinceSee all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 10m
26 FEB

596: Oscars Rewind - Revisiting the 2019 and 2004 Winners

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. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/596Listen to our catalog of Cinema Sidepieces and Pilot Programs at knoxandjamie.com/patreon2025 SAG Awards | Jessica Williams and Harrison Ford Oscar Archives: 546 | 495 2025 97th Academy Awards // When is it, and how do I watch it? | Oscar SMK2019 92nd Academy Awards 2004 77th Academy Awards Asides: Zero Day | Paradise | Pope Francis | Joker with Lady Gaga | Kerri Washington NAACP Award | Fact Check: How many people have been nominated for two roles in the same year? | Parker Posey’s accent on White Lotus S3Red lights: Family Vlogger’s Moving from CA to TN | Amazon taking over James Bond Green lights: Jamie: movie - Sing Sing Knox: movie - Conclave | book: The Life of Herod the Great Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Popcast Live! Dallas and Chicago

Should we hang out? Yes, please. https://knoxandjamie.com/live/ The Popcast Live! is a two-hour stage event that has the same heart as the weekly episodes but with all the best parts blown out for in-person consumption. No edits, no censors, and no take backs. Plus, a room full of people who like the same thing that you like. DATES + LOCATIONS Dallas: Friday, June 21, 8pm CT Gilley’s DallasNote: Last show in Texas until at least 2026. Don't miss out!Chicago: Saturday, June 22, 8pm CT The Vic Theatre TICKETS DALLAS: https://thepopcast.yapsody.com/event/index/801389/the-popcast-live-dallasCHICAGO: https://www.axs.com/events/531501/the-popcast-live-chicago-tickets CITY GUIDES FOR DALLAS AND CHICAGO Download HERE! LIVESTREAM Date: Saturday, June 22, 8pm CTTicket Link: Purchase tickets HERE!Livestream Party Guide: Arrives as a Digital Download with your ticket! EXCLUSIVE MERCH Visit knoxandjamie.shop!Be sure to check out the exclusive Popcast Live! Collection! available until Tuesday, April 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/04/2024

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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.