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The Popcast With Knox and Jamie
30 episodes
671: 13 Iconic Pop Culture Moments Since 2013
Aug 12, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
In this episode, we’re celebrating our 13th birthday. Join us as we discuss thirteen iconic pop culture moments that live rent-free not only in the cultural landscape, but also in our very specific and delightfully chaotic minds. Consider it a birthday party with a very specific dress code: maximum nostalgia, zero chill. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/671 It’s our birthday week! Help us celebrate 13 years of delightful idiocy by tagging us on Instagram, Th…
670: High School Musical Deep Dive
Aug 5, 2026 · 59 min
Today, instead of our regular episode, we’re revisiting a Cinema Sidepiece of one of the few movies Erin has not only watched but genuinely loved, High School Musical. Join us as we honor her by deep-diving her favorite DCOM. As a company, we will make a donation in memory of Erin’s mom, Gwen Hicks, to the foster-care nonprofit she founded, Amarillo Angels. If you would like to join us in honoring her remarkable legacy, head to AmarilloAngels.org to donate in memory of Gwen Hicks with (The…
669: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in August Preview
Jul 29, 2026 · 12 min
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for August. We discuss what’s worth planting (smooch), what deserves room to grow (marry), and what needs to be pulled up by the roots (kill) as we tend to our August pop culture garden. Join us as we spotlight the shows made for hunkering down in the AC, the books perfect for a poolside read, and the movies worth sweating through the last stretch of summer to see. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/669 The Pop…
668: Matt Damon Explained
Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
In this episode, we explore the career of Matt Damon, Hollywood’s ultimate everyman. Join us as we unpack how he’s spent three decades as one of the industry’s most dependable, and surprisingly interchangeable, leading men, why he’s seemingly contractually obligated to spend every movie trying to get back home, and why it’s finally time for him to stop escaping and give us the cinematic love letter to his hometown we’ve been waiting for. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at kno…
667: The Bear Finale, Sexiest Man Contenders, New Moana and Emmy Noms
Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we unpack The Bear‘s final season, make our deeply scientific case for the frontrunners in the 2026 Sexiest Man Alive race, react to the new Moana movie's box office report, and break down the biggest surprises and snubs from the 2026 Emmy nominations. It’s prestige TV, Disney magic (question mark?), attractive men, and awards-season chaos all rolled into a delightfully unhinged pop culture roundup. Relevant links: Our full…
666: Antichrists in Pop Culture
Jul 8, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
In this episode, Erin joins us as we discuss antichrists in pop culture. From the ones that are too obvious to be real, to the dark horses that could truly turn out to be one of the Four Horsemen, we’re leaning all the way into the 666 of it all and giving the people what they want. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/666 Celebrate America’s (not weird at all) 250th birthday with our super secret USA Snake Draft episode. Only available in the Americana Bundle (2026…
Americana Big, Beautiful, Expanded Bundle Preview
Jul 1, 2026 · 9 min
Celebrate the stars, the stripes, and the sheer spectacle of American pop culture with our Americana Bundle (2026 Big Beautiful Expanded Bundle), a tribute to the myths we tell, the movies we quote, the institutions we romanticize, and the absolutely unhinged things that somehow only make sense in America. Available now at knoxandjamie.shop! This BIG BEAUTIFUL Expanded Bundle includes: Hamilton Deep Dive (aka the only time we cared about the Treasury) Cinema Sidepiece: Remember the Titans (manda…
665: Words, Phrases, and Cliches That Need To Go Snake Draft Replay
Jun 24, 2026 · 42 min
Welcome to a preview episode of our new podcast, Shelf Respect! We did this for six months over on Patreon, and now we also have free episodes available twice monthly. This is a Snake Draft episode where the three of us slither through all the words and phrases we'd like to remove from all future books. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/665 Like what you heard? Listen to Shelf Respect wherever you listen to the Popcast! All our book lists are always found on Books…
664: Dads I’d Like to Friend Preview
Jun 17, 2026 · 14 min
In this episode, we’re celebrating dads for Father’s Day by talking about iconic DILFs…Dads I’d like to FRIEND (even though some of ya’ll got that twisted!). From the shadow daddies quietly carrying entire storylines from the background to the chaotic father figures doing their best with varying levels of success, we’re honoring the full spectrum of paternal excellence. Whether you want to friend, or ‘friends to lovers’ them, we’re giving flowers to the dads who shaped pop culture. Relevant link…
663: TSwift’s MSG Wedding Rumors, Men’s Hat Trends, and Upcoming TV & Film
Jun 10, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we weigh the legitimacy of the latest TNT wedding rumors and investigate whether men in hats are having a moment and who’s actually pulling the look off. Plus, we check in on the upcoming movie and TV roster to see what’s bringing main-character summer energy and what’s destined to be both painful and avoidable, like the content equivalent of a sunburn. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/663 Get our…
662: Zendaya Explained
Jun 3, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
In this episode, we explain all things Zendaya. From shedding her child-star exoskeleton to her breakout role in Spiderman, we discuss her career highs and lows, whether we need to close the Straight of Zendaya, and if the opportunity cost of big IP has paid off. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/662 Looking for some Patriotic and Chaotic merch goodness? Head to knoxandjamie.shop for all your famously nonpartisan and apolitical needs The Dossier: Wiki | IG | IMDb…
661: Inedible Things We Wish We Could Eat Snake Draft Preview
May 27, 2026 · 13 min
In this episode, Erin Moon joins us for a truly unhinged snake draft of inedible things we desperately wish we could eat. From aesthetically pleasing objects to items that simply look like they’d have a great crunch, we’re embracing the chaos and asking the important question: “but what if?” Relevant Links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/661 Listen to Jamie and Erin talk all things fanfic on The Dramione Effect wherever you get your podcasts Irresistibles: Big League Chew | Dimetapp…
660: Summer TV Preview
May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
In this episode, we’re diving into the upcoming summer TV lineup. Join us as we share what we’re buying, what we’re selling, and which premieres are the perfect excuse to hunker down in the AC and ignore the heat index. From the big, obvious watches everyone will be group-texting about to the new shows that already have us irrationally hopeful, we’re breaking down what deserves a spot in your summer binge rotation. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/660 Get our sec…
659: Baldoni & Lively Settlement, Mayor Pratt and The Bear Surprise Episode
May 13, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we (hopefully, prayerfully, allegedly) put the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively legal saga to bed, weigh the deeply chaotic merits of Spencer Pratt’s mayoral ambitions, and break down the hits and misses of The Bear’s surprise episode. Plus, Jamie comes in hot with an epic Rapid Red Lights. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/659 Listen to Shelf Respect, where we judge books by their covers, wher…
658: Pop Culture Moms I'd Like To Friend
May 6, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
In this episode, we’re celebrating moms for Mother’s Day by talking about iconic MILFs… moms I’d like to friend. From the icons that raised entire franchises while MIA, to the chaotic moms just doing their best, we’re honoring the full spectrum of maternal excellence. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/658 Are you in the middle of May-hem and need some amazing gift ideas for the Moms, Dads and Grads in your life? We have the gift guide for you! Head to knoxandjamie…
657: The 2026 Summer Movie Preview
Apr 29, 2026 · 13 min
In this episode, we’re breaking down what to watch and what to absolutely avoid at the movies this summer. From the big, obvious blockbusters we’ll begrudgingly all watch to the under-the-radar releases we’re cautiously optimistic about, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you what’s worth your time, your money, and most importantly, your precious air-conditioned theater hours. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/657 Want to go back to 2020? Do we have a time capsule…
656: Spring Break Confessions 2
Apr 22, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
In this episode, we’re diving into listener-submitted spring break confessions. From trips that carried just a whiff of disappointment to the chaos that proves spring break might be one of the most overrated holiday weeks, we relive the stories that made lasting memories for better or worse. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/656 Support an incredible, woman-owned, small business that also happens to be our Moms’ Gift Guide sponsor at odetoperfume.com Don’t f…
655: Coachella recap, Tayvis Wedding Date Leak and The Masters Menu Showdown
Apr 15, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we unpack the desert chaos of Coachella and the latest updates on Taylor and Travis’ wedding watch. Plus, we’re checking in on The Masters, and comparing what really matters: the food. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/655 Get the brand new, Popcast Moms, Dads & Grads Guide at knoxandjamie.com/SpringGiftGuide for FREE! Coachella: Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau | Watch It | Beyonce’s Homecoming | Alix…
654: Pop Culture Taxes
Apr 8, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
In this episode, we’re unpacking one of Knox’s core philosophies: there’s always a tax to pay. From loving Rachel McAdams but enduring some questionable movie choices to working in Christian publishing and strategically downplaying the actual books you’re reading, we’re breaking down the costs of our pop culture loyalties. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/654 Sign up for our newsletter, Note for the Audio at knoxandjamie.com/nfta, and don’t forget to check out th…
653: What April Fools We've Been
Apr 1, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
In this episode, we’re unpacking elements of pop culture that have us completely fooled. From made-for-TV movies that convinced us stranger danger was lurking around every corner to celebrities we were certain would rule the world forever, we’re revisiting all the hype that didn’t exactly age well. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/653 Top Brand April Fools Jokes April Fooled: Stranger Danger | Jonathan Majors | Topher Grace | Chris Hemsworth | Taylor Kitsch…
652: The NOs of Reality TV Preview
Mar 25, 2026 · 14 min
In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs (and YESes) of Reality TV. From weaponized personal trauma to chaotic celebrity cameos and the ever-growing web of reality TV incest, nothing is safe from our side-eye. Join us as we sort through the tropes that make us immediately change the channel and the rare moments that keep us shamelessly watching. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/652 We’d love your feedback! Take our listener survey and get our S…
651: Recapping the 2026 Oscars
Mar 18, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack the wins and losses of the 98th Academy Awards. From the expected victories to the “how did that happen?” snubs, we unpack the moments that made us cheer, cringe, and immediately text the group chat. We’re also talking performances we could’ve lived without and the red carpet looks that had us doing double takes—for better or worse. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/651 We want you…
650: Oscars Rewind - Revisiting the 2021 and 2006 Winners
Mar 11, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
In this episode, in honor of Sunday’s Oscars, we’re time-traveling back to Hollywood’s biggest night from 5 and 20 years ago. We revisit the winners, relitigate the snubs, and pitch the nominees that absolutely should have been in the conversation. Plus, we conduct our audit of how many nominated films Erin actually watched each year. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/650 Want to win some streaming dollars? Head to knoxandjamie.com/oscars, fill out the Oscar Ballo…
649: Conspiracy Theories 3
Mar 4, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
In this episode, we’re strapping on the tinfoil hats for another deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories. Is Garth Brooks secretly a serial killer? What actually happened to that lady on the plane? And is there really a secret tunnel system lurking beneath the Denver Airport? Listen as we separate truth from internet chaos in our quest to figure out what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what’s just algorithm-fueled delusion. Plus, we revisit the conspiracies we once believed to see if they…
648: What to Watch, Read and Listen to in March - Preview
Feb 25, 2026 · 12 min
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for March. We discuss what’s worth a spring fling (smooch), what deserves your full seasonal commitment (marry), and what to bypass before allergy season fully kicks in (kill). Join us as we spotlight the shows made for chaotic weather days, the books that pair perfectly with a wildly optimistic to-do list, and the movie picks that’ll carry you from winter denial into spring delusion. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at kn…
647: Flavor Town 11 - Book Edition
Feb 18, 2026 · 1 hr
In this episode, we’re opening the Flavor Town gates! In this eleventh installment of Flavor Town, we’re taking on our listeners’ spiciest book-themed takes. From controversial opinions about beloved genres to reading habits that should maybe stay private, there’s enough literary chaos to scorch your TBR list. Plus, we get Erin’s real-time reaction to some heartbreaking news. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/647 Rewind: Flavor Town episodes | Shop Bundle | Instag…
The Winter Olympics Collection Preview
Feb 12, 2026 · 4 min
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646: Super Bowl Commercials and Bad Bunny Halftime Show Recap
Feb 11, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack all things Super Bowl LX - from the highlights, to the commercials that actually landed (and the ones that deserved to be benched), and of course, we share our very serious feelings about Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show. Whether you watched for the touchdowns or the snacks, we’ve got the takes you didn’t know you needed Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/646 Want to hear us talk about…
645: Pop Culture Olympics: Going for Gold
Feb 4, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we’re handing out pop culture Olympic medals. Join us as we hand out medals in the events no one trained for, but everyone has opinions about. From overexposed icons to nepo babies who are outrunning their last names, we’re awarding Gold, Silver, and Bronze in cultural chaos. It’s competitive, unhinged, and the only Olympics judged entirely by vibes and side-eye. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/645 Get our brand new Winter Olympics Collection at…
644: What to Watch, Read and Listen To In February Preview
Jan 28, 2026 · 14 min
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for February. We break down what’s worth a fling (smooch), what deserves your full commitment (marry), and what to ghost immediately (kill) during the most “runner-up” month of the year. Join us as we reveal the TV shows made for blanket burritos, the books begging to be read with a mug in hand, and the pop culture picks that will emotionally carry you through the shortest month of the year. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at k…
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