POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS

Brooke Hammerling
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POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS

A current event podcast about all that is happening in the world of pop culture.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Season 2, Episode 19: Haka-thon

    Happy Thursday, pop culture junkies! This week, Brooke dives into the viral video of the moment from New Zealand’s Parliament! Never thought these words would be written. But it’s all haka all the time. Also, of course, we have the fight — if that’s what we want to call it — between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul (not to be confused with his older brother Logan). And, of course, some political memes because we live in a simulation.    https://popculturemondays.com/2024/11/18/the-haka-for-everything-edition/   https://www.tiktok.com/@waateanews/video/7437269478649498896    Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    40 min

  2. NOV 14

    Season 2, Episode 18: Tips for Feeling Better

    This week, Brooke reflects on some of the things she’s found that are making her feel better post-election. First and foremost, deleting Twitter. At least from her phone. Game changer. Second, stop watching the news. Stop reading the news. Stop the news! Third… Watch ALL the content. Tune in to listen for all the tips.   Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    34 min

  3. NOV 7

    Season 2, Episode 17: Deep Breaths

    This week, Brooke veers a little away from pop culture to discuss the election and the feelings many are having. Including here. And what we can do to move forward.    Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7djQsPAGIxc   Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    27 min

  4. OCT 24

    Season 2, Episode 16: Bon Voyage

    Before Brooke heads out on a quick vacation, she gives us an explainer for all things Chicken Shop Date and its host, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and why she and Andrew Garfield have broken the Internet. Brooke also raves about her new favorite show straight from across the pond, “Rivals,” on Hulu. It’s a bonkbuster, as they say! And, of course, a few more pop culture moments are discussed.    https://popculturemondays.com/2024/10/21/the-chicken-shop-edition/   Chicken Shop Date https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFS5vxYlfY8   Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    45 min

  5. OCT 17

    Season 2, Episode 15: Calgon, Take Me Away

    SNL isn’t always at the center of pop culture these days, but this past weekend was a doozie with Stevie Nicks as the musical act and Ariana Grande as the host. It was a show full of some great moments, which Brooke highlights. But it’s also a heavy time as the election creeps up, and Brooke acknowledges that the anxiety is impacting a lot of people. And why a pop culture escape is necessary! From “In da club” on TikTok to a totally AI generated restaurant in Austin, Brooke breaks down some of the ways people are escaping this week.   Can you also add the links of the videos that Brooke already shared with you for audio? The SNL links on YouTube.   Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com Taylor Lorenz Newsletter: https://www.usermag.co/ My Best Friend's Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zejK1XHIDcI Bridesmaid Speech SNL: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RLn5qNngGn4&pp=ygUMRXNwcmVzc28gc25s Gloryhole Sushi SNL: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e8oR4DB6SAA&pp=ygUKR2xvcnkgaG9sZQ%3D%3D What do you have to offer my daughter?: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFHbdEha/ In Da Clurb: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFHbRCFA/ Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    46 min

  6. OCT 10

    Season 2, Episode 14: The Eye of the Storm

    This week, Brooke spends a lot of time talking about the horrifying hurricane that is impacting Florida and promising to be one of the most destructive. She looks at how people are taking to social media not just to show what they’re doing to prep or to evacuate but also to use the opportunity to tell stories about themselves that, let’s just say, are in poor taste.    Brooke also talks about her thrill at being featured this week in Bob Lefsetz’s iconic newsletter, The Lefsetz Letter, and tells the story of how that came to be. Then we have sleepmaxxing and mouth tape and the new phenomena of sparkly freckles brought to us by Taylor Swift.   Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com Nobody Wants This lefsetz.com   Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    36 min

  7. OCT 3

    Season 2, Episode 13:  Everybody Needs This

    This week, Brooke talks about the world needing some joy with all the bad news surrounding us and election anxiety. From our newest obsession, Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” to Pesto, the giant baby king penguin, to Moo Deng, our fave pygmy hippo, the world is trying to heal.     Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com   Nobody Wants This Trailer   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn2PsXD8m4A   Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    42 min

  8. SEP 26

    Season 2, Episode 12: Brat Summer. Now It’s Moo Deng Fall.

    Brooke starts off this week by explaining her personal reasons for being more publicly vocal against Trump. Then, while the Diddy news has been much discussed, including in this week’s newsletter, Brooke talks specifically about the growing noise around an alleged Justin Bieber song that includes lyrics about a Diddy party, but which is actually an AI-generated track that’s been making the rounds since April. And we can’t talk pop culture this week and not talk about Moo Deng, the adorable, chonky potato pygmy hippo from Thailand. We finish off with a little Menendez brother chitchat and Brooke’s favorite new show, The English Teacher.    Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke/  Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke   Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookehammerling   Potato’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potato/

    39 min
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