Queen Things

KJ Miller
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Pop culture is serious business. Fortunately, KJ Miller is unserious enough to talk about it. Queen Things is a pop culture smorgasbord for people who want to talk about the thing behind the thing: the cultural forces behind the discourse, the strategy behind the rebrand, the mess behind the mess. As a founder, lecturer and creator she's ready to overthink it all. Come for the pop culture. Stay for the analysis, unnecessary deep dives, strong opinions, and occasional rant that started as one thought and somehow became a 45-minute episode.

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  1. 4d ago

    Is Miley Still a Pop Star? + Taylor’s “Attitude” at the Chiefs Game

    Is Miley a pop star if she won’t do what pop stars do? And, is Taylor a rude, fan-hating celeb? Plus, some DWTS drama, and a little Beyoncé to brighten your day. Let’s get into it. ***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 Miley Cyrus at the Hollywood Bowl: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/miley-cyrus-fires-back-criticism-hollywood-bowl-concert-1236916307/ Some Fan Reactions to the Show: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamerikdavid/video/7697670875469876493?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2ZFSRK85 https://www.tiktok.com/@itsalexmars/video/7697711477158841614?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2T6SUIlJ https://www.tiktok.com/@iamerikdavid/video/7698354553510481165?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2bygUVH3 https://www.tiktok.com/@_alyssayung_/video/7697636348269776159?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2VyTqydx https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerjacksontippett/video/7698483827982880031?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2awcYrPR Sam Murphy on Miley Cyrus: https://www.tiktok.com/@popsamcam/video/7688440508095483166?lang=en Taylor performed at the Academy Museum Gala: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/taylor-swift-performance-academy-gala-five-songs-1236915817/ Taylor at the Chiefs Game: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiemaytok/video/7698439263515430174?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2TjeJOfu Val’s DWTS comment: https://pagesix.com/2026/10/21/celebrity-news/val-chmerkovskiys-dwts-suspension-officially-lifted-after-carrie-ann-inaba-controversy/ Midnight by Todrick Hall: https://www.midnightoffbway.com/ Knowles - Rowland House: https://www.housingfinance.com/developments/knowles-rowland-house-opens-houston Dr. El-Sayed clips: https://www.tiktok.com/@abdulelsayed/video/7697811270816353549 https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisimpact/video/7694798938502614286?q=abdul%20al-sayed%20serious%20question&t=1792602228820 Zara Larsson on Popcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcast/video/7697991780238658829?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak544Bf8dJ The Women by Kristin Hannah: https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-women/ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: https://sangumandanna.com/irregular-witches

  2. Oct 15

    Kelly Clarkson Don’t Play + Grammy Predictions

    Kelly Clarkson’s toy store standoff just escalated...if you can believe it.Then: my Grammy predictions for Taylor’s chances, who I actually think should win Album, Record, and Song of the Year, plus a surprise from the country category. A little Broadway talk, and a hair extension story that’s got the internet finally agreeing on something. Let’s get into it. ***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 The OSU Dance Team: https://www.tiktok.com/@universeofdance/video/7597262473993014558?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7693606776189928990 My TikTok on the Grammys: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7694752113993239821?lang=en Art of Play Interview on USA Today: ​​https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTycSpRPj/ Security Footage from Art of Play: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTycAesVA/ My TikTok about Kelly Clarkson: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7695814245757259022 Clip from Midnight: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy3KVBeG/ Kristin’s Review of Midnight: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTyWqswgo/ $1k sew in vs. $4k sew in: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy3KtREw/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy3KKjPk/

  3. Oct 8

    The Men Are Not Alright

    A lot of men, none of them making it easy. We’re kicking off with your Swiftologist takes, digging into Pete Davidson’s foolish Variety interview, breezing through Eminem and Kid Rock "setting politics aside" for a new song, and, frustratingly, addressing the Cornell case. Let’s get into it.  ***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606 The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett: https://www.lemuriabooks.com/The-Calamity-Club-Kathryn-Stockett-p/9781954118812.htm The clip i posted about the Swiftologist’s Reaction to Encore: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7691808989226519821 RJ Rokosz’s Take on The Swiftologist: https://www.tiktok.com/@rjrokosz/video/7693237116825898271 Pete Davidson’s Interview with Variety: https://www.tiktok.com/@varietymagazine/video/7691364891910737166?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AKb2DAxRQj Eminem and Kid Rock: https://www.complex.com/music/a/will-lavin/eminem-kid-rock-friendship-politics-7-sins-new-track Jeremy Strong Interview with E! News: https://www.tiktok.com/@enews/video/7692982237607841054?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AKcdBwu2Bj Jack Edwards’ Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jack_edwards/video/7693232179605703958?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AKd4YnYqvm

  4. Oct 1

    The Swiftologist vs. Encore

    I sat down and reacted to the Swiftologist's reaction to Taylor's Encore tracks…I disagree with almost everything he says, but I don't think that means what you'd think it means. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: The Swiftologist Reaction Video to Encore: https://youtu.be/WAEf_KhiuyI?si=jxXRW_RzEVY0HMLz Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/

  5. Sep 30 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    The Swiftologist vs. Encore [SEPTEMBER BONUS]

    For this month’s bonus, I sat down and reacted to the Swiftologist's reaction to Taylor's Encore tracks…I disagree with almost everything he says, but I don't think that means what you'd think it means. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: The Swiftologist Reaction Video to Encore: https://youtu.be/WAEf_KhiuyI?si=jxXRW_RzEVY0HMLz Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/

  6. Sep 24

    Ed Sheeran's Redemption Speech? + Taylor's VMA Clues + Jay-Z vs. Kaepernick

    Ed Sheeran spoke out on stage, and I get into whether it really moves the needle. Then: the new Taylor Swift clues that have Swifties convinced something's dropping at the VMAs, and Jay-Z and Colin Kaepernick's very public back-and-forth about who really sold out. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Meredith Masony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmU Ed Sheeran’s Opening Speech in Philadelphia: https://www.tiktok.com/@miraquetevi/video/7687426998360231199?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpeWEcKdS Ed Sheeran’s Closing Speech in Philadelphia: https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgetgoes/video/7687462005648788749?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpgf01tUM The Taylor Explainer: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetaylorexplainer Taylor Swift’s Website: https://www.taylorswift.com/read-my-letter/ Taylor’s videos on Spotify: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-09-16/taylor-swift-music-videos-catalog-spotify/ Nikki’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkiking23/video/7688066826592341261?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpchvQk85 The Perilous Fight, By Colin Kaepernick: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/colin-kaepernick/the-perilous-fight/9781538777879/ Colin Kaepernick Interview with Time Magazine: https://www.tiktok.com/@time/video/7686572560879766798?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wphD4SuHG Iced Coffee at Job Interviews: https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinrecruiter/video/7686166507759455501?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wooBlnFYD My Take on Iced Coffee at Job Interviews: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7688000241294937357 Blood Over Bright Haven, by M.L. Wang: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755073/blood-over-bright-haven-by-m-l-wang/

  7. Sep 17

    Ed Sheeran's Tour Implodes + Taylor's Emmys Easter Eggs + Sydney Sweeney's Ad Backlash

    Ed Sheeran's tour is in chaos after dropping Macklemore, and I've got real problems with the statement he put out. Then: Taylor's Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay had Swifties convinced they'd cracked a code, Sydney Sweeney's new ad backlash, Jasmine Crockett's controversial call to honor Chris Brown, and a white news poll I need your take on.  Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: Something We Said, by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Something-We-Said/Elizabeth-Stordeur-Pryor/9781982154509 Carrie Soto Is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646857/carrie-soto-is-back-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/ Strangers, by Belle Burden: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760850/strangers-by-belle-burden/ Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/ Love You More, by Emily Giffin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723827/love-you-more-by-emily-giffin/ Sydney Sweeny’s Novig ad: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/14/ariarne-titmus-comments-sydney-sweeney-sexualising-womens-sport Macklemore’s Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdRdsy0m2HK/?hl=en NPR Article on Ed Sheeran’s Tour: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/g-s1-143549/ed-sheeran-tour-trouble Ed Sheeran’s Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT-6KGAtuI/?img_index=1 Jasmine Crockett Enters Chris Brown’s Music into Congressional Record: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-backlash-jasmine-crockett-honor-response-1236341107/ Taylor Swift Emmy’s Sketch: https://people.com/taylor-swift-makes-surprise-appearance-at-2026-emmy-awards-12121529 Taylor Easter Eggs: https://www.tiktok.com/@almost50swifty/photo/7685772158492085534?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVTx9eaNx Meredith Masony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmU Taylor Jenkins Reid: https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/ Emily Giffin: https://www.emilygiffin.com/ John of John, by Douglas Stuart: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/John-of-John-(Oprahs-Book-Club)/Douglas-Stuart/9781668173732?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24236596044&gbraid=0AAAAADv-uEmNU4vQRfzvLdCm7FxKbKBRi&gclid=CjwKCAjw_KjVBhAHEiwAnC0N9F1QUDBors9EQSYTytmVPA4jaMUnvQ_RJ_rTL5PK88TZE4K3G1fkwRoCIfUQAvD_BwE

  8. Sep 10

    The P!nk Backlash + Alix vs. Alex + North West’s a Headliner

    P!nk is the latest artist doubling down on a bad take, and I'm getting all the way into my thoughts on it. Then: the real story behind Alix Earle and Alex Cooper's beef, now that Earle's finally addressed it on her Netflix show, plus who I think is winning the fight. And a little on North West headlining her own concert at 13. Let's get into it. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspod https://queenthings.substack.com/ Join the conversation: TikTok -@queenthingspod⁠,⁠ @iam_kjmiller⁠ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmiller IG:⁠@kjmiller Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-miller References: My Episode on Lemme Fix It!: https://youtu.be/QH2EPEg9XyQ?si=QV0gzqJuyr5CTeH3 Taipei Story, by R.F. Kuang: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/taipei-story I Hate It Here, by Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/track/3hlGuz3loYoLfI3bpwieWq?si=834427d2ec0c4974 Macklemore’s comments on Ed Sheeran’s Tour: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x3vjq06qo P!nk’s response and backlash: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/pink-responds-backlash-over-post-135443983.html Earle Meets World: https://www.netflix.com/title/82085057 My take on the latest Earle/Cooper beef: https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7681789062889393422 North West’s Solo Show in Chicago: https://www.xxlmag.com/north-west-debut-solo-show-chicago/ https://www.theclassicrockstation.com/2026/09/08/north-west-performs-first-solo-live-show-at-the-vic-theatre-following-canceled-tour/ Piercing On My Hand, by North West: https://youtu.be/gIJSjrpM32s?si=RElsiwRAQDRuNzVH Good People, by Patmeena Sabit: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777077/good-people-by-patmeena-sabit/ The Revelation of Dionne Daphne, by Mara Brock Akil: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713565/the-revelation-of-dionne-daphne-by-mara-brock-akil/ The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576782/the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett/ The Bright Years, by Sarah Damoff: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Bright-Years/Sarah-Damoff/9781668061459 Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/

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Pop culture is serious business. Fortunately, KJ Miller is unserious enough to talk about it. Queen Things is a pop culture smorgasbord for people who want to talk about the thing behind the thing: the cultural forces behind the discourse, the strategy behind the rebrand, the mess behind the mess. As a founder, lecturer and creator she's ready to overthink it all. Come for the pop culture. Stay for the analysis, unnecessary deep dives, strong opinions, and occasional rant that started as one thought and somehow became a 45-minute episode.

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  • Creator
    KJ Miller
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © KJ Miller
  • Show Website
    Queen Things
  • Provider
    Kristen Miller

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