You Had To Be There with Mikey and Lulu

Mikey and Lulu

Every Tuesday, class is in session! Join Mikey and Lulu, the world’s preeminent pop culture scholars, as they discuss anything and everything pop culture. We’re talking headlines, trends, moments, memes, movies, music, and gossip galore. Sometimes in life, you had to be there! But if you weren’t, Mikey and Lulu are here to fill you in. If you’re the friend who always has a reference locked and loaded, this is your podcast. If your brain doubles as a pop culture encyclopedia, this is your podcast. If you’re done with doomscrolling and would rather hear two besties yap, this is your podcast. It’s not cringe when they do it. You Had To Be There is filmed in front of a live studio audience (of one) from the pop culture epicenter of the world—New York City, where else? Never over, never out.

  1. May 13

    Marge Simpson and Lois Griffin Are the Matriarchs of Animated Television

    Happy Mother's Day, y'all! This week, Mikey and Lulu share their Dime List of the most iconic mothers in pop culture. Never over, never out.

  2. May 6

    Michael Jackson Is the Punchline of 2000s Media

    This week, Mikey and Lulu discuss the 2026 Met Gala, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the evolution of the fashion and publishing industries. They also review the new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, and reflect on the career of one of pop culture's most polarizing figures. Never over, never out.

  3. Apr 29

    Coachella Is the Mecca of Influencer Marketing

    This week, Mikey and Lulu discuss wedding and bachelorette culture and recap Coachella 2026. They also review several recent television shows in The Remote Report: The Pitt, Euphoria, Your Friends & Neighbors, Running Point, Hacks, Love Story, and Heated Rivalry. Never over, never out.

  4. Apr 15

    Miley Cyrus, Raven-Symoné, Hilary Duff, and Ashley Tisdale Are the Mount Rushmore of Disney Channel

    This week, Mikey and Lulu review the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special and discuss the show’s pop cultural impact, the price of fame, child star family dynamics, and more. They also share their Dime List of Disney Channel Icons, reminiscing on the network’s Golden Age and evaluating the stars it produced. Never over, never out.

  5. Apr 1

    Tyra Banks Is the Mad Scientist of Reality Television

    This week, Mikey and Lulu discuss recent drama in the reality television world and introduce a new segment called The Remote Report to review the Netflix documentary series Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Never over, never out.

  6. Mar 18

    Timothée Chalamet Is the Leonardo DiCaprio of This Generation

    This week, Mikey and Lulu recap the 2026 Oscars. Never over, never out.

  7. Mar 4

    The Traitors Is the Survivor of Peacock

    This week, Mikey and Lulu discuss the season finale of The Traitors, the Actor Awards, Zendaya and Tom Holland's possible marriage, Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Scream 7, and more. Never over, never out.

  8. Feb 25

    Alysa Liu Is the Frank Sinatra of Figure Skating

    This week, Mikey and Lulu discuss the 2026 Winter Olympics, Punch the monkey, Wuthering Heights, The Moment, and more. Never over, never out.

See All (26)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

Every Tuesday, class is in session! Join Mikey and Lulu, the world’s preeminent pop culture scholars, as they discuss anything and everything pop culture. We’re talking headlines, trends, moments, memes, movies, music, and gossip galore. Sometimes in life, you had to be there! But if you weren’t, Mikey and Lulu are here to fill you in. If you’re the friend who always has a reference locked and loaded, this is your podcast. If your brain doubles as a pop culture encyclopedia, this is your podcast. If you’re done with doomscrolling and would rather hear two besties yap, this is your podcast. It’s not cringe when they do it. You Had To Be There is filmed in front of a live studio audience (of one) from the pop culture epicenter of the world—New York City, where else? Never over, never out.

Information