Pop Mystery Pod

Investigative journalist and pop culture junkie Tess Barker, dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. This addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture trivia, the show shines light on the dark corners in the entertainment capital of the world.
As balance as it is funny
Feb 19
This show covers stories with the right amount of color without compromising journalistic integrity. People on here complaining how she didn’t go hard enough for Baldoni have their own agenda: to hate women they deem annoying. It’s meant to be entertaining, Tess is true to her voice but ultimately sticks to the facts and crushes it every time!
One sided take
Mar 3
Very clear the podcaster is on Blake’s side during the “it ends with us” podcasts. Would’ve preferred a more neutral, unbiased opinion on this situation rather than trying to make Justin the bad guy the entire 2 episodes. Shameful
Pop culture genius
Jan 21
How does she know SO MUCH?!?! Tess’ aptitude for pop culture journalism is unmatched. These deep dives are so well researched, they are like reading a Vanity Fair piece. Seriously, no detail is spared and you will learn more about these subjects than you could ever even want. Love this pod!
Unbiased much??
Feb 11
I find it so frustrating and frankly disgusting that as you’re trying to make the case Justin’s team has twisted facts and events to make Blake look like the “bad guy,” you’re twisting facts and events. Which is so lame because anyone who has seen and or read or watched or listened to the hours upon hours of evidence (which has been deemed THREE times by a a Judge to be admissible in the their lawsuits) can clearly see how YOU are leaving out pieces that don’t support your interpretation. Wonder where you learned that play from…? He didn’t just say “it smells good” out of the blue. Blake apologized for the strong smell of her body makeup and spray tan and THEN he said “it smells good.” Possibly because it did; possibly to be nice. Also, her comments about his nose and suggestions he close production for a month because “it’s not too late” to address his nose with surgery were responded to with a self-deprecating comment and seemingly genuine laugh. Also, for someone who felt so wronged and uncomfortable about comments related to her appearance (which arguably could easily be necessary to the role - ie the lift scene that WAS IN THE SCRIPT) she sure didn’t find it inappropriate to joke about his appearance - by suggesting a radical response to fix it” - that was in no way relevant to the filming process. I have loved your show from day 1, but it’s like you’re being paid to say these ridiculous things. Disappointed and now doubting all of the previous shows and “facts” you’ve presented.
About
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- CreatorTess Barker
- Years Active2024 - 2025
- Episodes32
- RatingExplicit
- Copyright© Tess Barker
- Show Website
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