The Pop Culture Playbook

The Pop Culture Playbook
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The Pop Culture Playbook Podcast is your ultimate guide to the play by play of pop culture. Each week, hosts Simone Umba and Tatyana Arrington break down the latest trending celebrity moments and pop culture news, delivering insightful and entertaining commentary on everything you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6D AGO

    51. The Playbook on Bad Bunny Concert

    This week, we are recovering from Super Bowl LX. We break down Benito’s historic halftime show (and that Lady Gaga cameo), the "Dirty Jew" ad controversy, and Chris Brown’s shady reaction to the performance. Plus, we discuss why Cardi B and Stefon Diggs unfollowing each other might mean the end of their era. Also on the docket: The Breakup: Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are done (again), but Kelsea was spotted linking up with... Madelyn Cline?Bianca Censori: She finally speaks. We react to her Vanity Fair cover and what she really thinks about Ye.TV & Film: Gossip Girl is getting a sequel (Justice for Blair!), Sherri gets cancelled, and we prepare for the new BTS movie. Follow us: @thepopcultureplaybook | Leave a 5-star review! 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  2. FEB 4

    50. The Playbook The Playbook on The Grammys, Nicki's Downfall & Owning Manhattan ft. Tricia Lee & Jeffrey St. Arromand

    Episode 50! Tatyana and Simone are breaking down the 2026 Grammys — the looks, the performances, the wins, and everything the internet won't stop talking about. From the Glambot controversy to Chappell Roan splitting opinions, Bad Bunny's iconic speech, and Nicki Minaj finally being done for good. We're also getting into the Josh Safdie scandal, the Epstein files, the Latino casting backlash, Sabrina Carpenter's shutout, and a tribute to Catherine O'Hara. Plus we sat down with Jeffrey St. Arromand & Tricia Lee from Netflix's Owning Manhattan to talk real estate, the show, and the deals behind the cameras. 50 episodes in. We're just getting started. Follow us: @thepopcultureplaybook | Leave a 5-star review! 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 1m

  3. JAN 28

    49. The Playbook on The Beckham’s, Taylor Swift’s Texts, Concerts & More!!!

    This week, we’re breaking down Brooklyn Beckham’s 6-page letter exposing his family, the unsealed texts between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, and why Kyle and Amanda’s Summer House split was inevitable. Plus, we scream about the Wicked Oscar snubs, rant about Harry Styles’ $1,000 "dynamic" ticket prices, and debate if Ye’s WSJ apology is real growth or just an album rollout. Abolish ICE!!! Resources: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/https://www.icemap.dev/https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  4. JAN 21

    48. The Playbook to 2016: Kim vs Taylor, The Death of Vine & The Year of Lemonade

    Tatyana and Simone rewind to 2016, the year pop culture peaked. From Lemonade and viral memes to Vine’s shutdown and the Kim vs. Taylor feud, they unpack why it still feels like the last “shared” internet era and what’s changed since. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  5. JAN 14

    47. The Playbook on TikTok Divorces, Golden Globes Tea & Black Panther Buzz

    Happy New Year! This week on The Pop Culture Playbook, we’re back from break and diving straight into the chaos: from celebrity engagements and shocking divorces and a possible new Black Panther. Tatyana recaps her trip to Hawaii, Simone walks us through The Pitt premiere, and we break down Caleb and Sadie’s rise after the Stranger Things finale. We also get into Michael B. Jordan vs. Timothée Chalamet discourse, and viral Golden Globes predictions. Plus: our picks for 2026’s Sexiest Man Alive, and a quick fire rundown of everything we missed while offline. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    46. The Playbook on Awards Season Chaos & Netflix’s Power Move

    This week on The Pop Culture Playbook, Tatyana and Simone break down the packed awards race. From Timothée Chalamet vs Leonardo DiCaprio at the Oscars to Cynthia Erivo making Golden Globes history and Sydney Sweeney getting shut out entirely, the girls unpack who is having a real moment and who is being pushed by the industry without results. They also get into the Diddy documentary, Variety’s Actors on Actors, and how Netflix just outplayed Hollywood with a strategic takeover move that could change the media landscape. Movies, awards chaos, celebrity headlines and billion-dollar drama. A true pop culture week. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  7. 11/26/2025

    45. The Playbook on Wicked, Grammy Noms, Movies & More!!!

    This week on The Pop Culture Playbook, Tatyana and Simone dive into the moments shaping the timeline. From Brandy and Monica’s reunion in Brooklyn to Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun’s unexpected NYC sighting, they break down the stories everyone is talking about. The duo also gets into early Grammy nomination buzz, the newest drama across pop culture headlines, and what's happening in movies, TV, music, fashion, and celebrity news. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  8. 11/19/2025

    44. MINISODE: The Playbook To The Wicked Premiere!

    Tatyana & Simone are back from the Wicked For Good premiere to spill all of the tea. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepopcultureplaybook YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopCulturePlaybook Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepopcultureplaybook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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The Pop Culture Playbook Podcast is your ultimate guide to the play by play of pop culture. Each week, hosts Simone Umba and Tatyana Arrington break down the latest trending celebrity moments and pop culture news, delivering insightful and entertaining commentary on everything you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Pop Culture Playbook
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Pop Culture Playbook
  • Show Website
    The Pop Culture Playbook

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