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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour.

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Welcome to Pop Culture Happy Hour

Get obsessed with us. Four days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris — plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take it all with a shot of cheer. Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters hear every episode sponsor-free and unlock monthly bonus episodes. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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1d ago

Bad bad bad a

I rarely review stuff, but really love this podcast. Long time fan. Love the perspectives and commentary.
Bag of Fun!

3d ago

BigAppleGreg

Culling material the covers the stupidity of our elected officials and this was just such a welcome addition! I’ll never see a Spiderman movie, the live Moana? No. But learning about them (and Dwayne Johnson’s body suit - LOL) gives me nuggets to share with others! And who would have known? So thank you for the fun!
Spider-Man.

4d ago

Hfotini

I do love have they always do reviews without ruining to much. After seeing Spider-Man. I couldn’t put it my finger when I didn’t love it as much as other people did. Their put it to words what I never could. Gave me sense of peace why I like Spider-Man but couldn’t love. Even if you don’t agree with there take. I feel like these podcasts mostly an understanding of things that I wouldn’t be able to get to on my own.
Smart, Insightful, Funny

Jul 24

GTJAC

I love this podcast. It is like visiting with friends. Never miss a show. I appreciate all the hosts but Aisha drives me crazy with her increasing use of "like", sometimes multiple times per sentence. And please, learn the difference between her and she! All the hosts have interesting PsOV and are often quite charming. Glad I am not the only one who cant quite place Kate Young's accent. More Waylon Wong please- she is a delight, and of course we All love Ronald Young Jr. The inly guest I cannot listen yo is Aisha Roscoe- she SHOUTS! And CACKLES! Is there anyway to turn down the volume on her mic?

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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour.