In this episode, we unpack the idea of pop culture tariffs. Join us as we explore the metaphorical tolls we pay when entertainment just won’t let something (or someone) go - we’re talking omnipresent actors, overused tropes about mildly broody acquaintances, and franchises that just won’t die. Plus, Knox shares his own rapid red lights. Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Our full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/605" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/605</a></li><li>Like us? Leave us a positive review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-popcast-with-knox-and-jamie/id712316884" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/42ELQCTTH8sdbHIgwfwuNl?si=77513c4bcc8e4c89" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>!</li><li>Actors &amp; Performance: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000173/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Kidman</a> | <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0425005/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Rock</a> | <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6073955/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flo Pugh</a> | <a href="https://www.hotcars.com/geico-geckos-real-name-other-facts-probably-didnt-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geico Gecko</a></li><li>Story Tropes:<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/accidental-pregnancy-romance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Accidental Pregnancies</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/small-town-romance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small Towns</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/enemies-to-lovers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enemies to Lovers</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Franchise &amp; Reboots: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=jurassic%20park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jurassic Park</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Social Media: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjkQd3o1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok Hungry Trend</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjk97nDd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NSFJM GRWMs</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/channel/high-protein?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">High Protein content</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Sports: <a href="https://thunderdungeon.com/2025/04/07/sports-logo-changes-downgrades/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Team Logo redesigns</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mtjf4dn5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Athletes in the media</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Reverse Tariff: <a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/welcome-to-wag-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WAG content</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjkxjfMP/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Normal Houses</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Red Lights: <a href="https://youtu.be/s1uEPDHTAC8?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jojo Siwa’s Mother</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3patckwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Party</a> | Draft win: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjkxnbqn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tyler Shough</a>, loss: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjkxv4av/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelvin Banks Jr</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/ZStmSZoc_Ps?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bill Belichick</a></li></ul> Green Lights:<ul><li>Jamie: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/3GtHw8W" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Earl Crush</a> by Alexandra Vasti</li><li>Knox: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/3S9z0yv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dream Hotel</a> by Laila Lalami</li></ul>

605: Pop Culture Tariffs

In this episode, we take a springtime stroll through our earliest pop culture Spring Awakenings. From animated foxes to that lake scene in Now and Then, we react to our listeners’ formative swoons with the appropriate amount of side-eye, nostalgia, and therapy suggestions. Plus, we uncover the pattern behind Knox and Jamie’s types.&nbsp; Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Full show notes at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/604" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/604</a></li><li>Become a Friend with Benefots to listen to the full episode ad-free. Use code “NoProspects” for 50% off your first month at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/signup</a> (offer valid thru 4/29)</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIkY-aTRUSJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IG Comment Goodness</a>&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Knox’s Type // <a href="https://tinyurl.com/24apwmca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sun Maid Raisin Lady</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y68s5hxy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Veronica</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4rkaxkmk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mona</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mvdybyvj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red Jasmine</a> | Also rans: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/39d6mn86" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shere Khan</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/56xbkdn3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/76h82pzc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lola Bunny</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/53rdj3rs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carmen Sandiego</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3vfnvntv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gadget Hackwrench</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yc2w9zks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annie Potts</a></li><li>&nbsp;Jamie’s Type // <a href="https://youtu.be/okyLAKclleo?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Top Gun volleyball scene</a> | <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/danse-lascive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dirty Dancing</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3rzxsc92" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Bateman in Silver Spoons</a>, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/p2yjacnp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hogan Family</a>, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4wpemmzj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teen Wolf Too</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/38uebwre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">River Phoenix</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bddhvhjd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blair Underwood in LA Law</a></li><li>Universal Types // <a href="https://tinyurl.com/crnmnnbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Bale in Newsies</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjjmRU4V/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devon Sawa </a>| <a href="https://tinyurl.com/6d3tm3u4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeremy Sumpter</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5n8zh7n4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robin Hood</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mse9zr9w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benny the Jet Rodriguez</a></li><li>Erin’s Type // <a href="https://tinyurl.com/336v4khr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dimitri from Anastasia</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/424hhb7c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eric Von Detten</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/vt77h3ap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Paul Gosselaar</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2k79pjrc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JTT</a></li></ul>

604: Spring Awakenings Preview

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including an explainer of the Chicken Jockey trend that is causing chaos in theaters. Plus, we break down which Easter traditions are overrated, which are underrated, and which are properly rated.&nbsp; Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/603</a></li><li>Shop our evergreen merch shop and new Banter Slut collection at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.shop</a></li><li>Explain it to me like I’m Five: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DINwKRaOnsD/?igsh=MWR1YXNnazhlbG13Zw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Live (as in not dead) Chicken</a>&nbsp;</li><li>What’s The Word: Fact Check: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zn2njhv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why does Easter date change?</a> | <a href="https://www.instacart.com/company/data-trends/instacart-reveals-americas-most-loved-and-loathed-easter-and-passover-foods/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instacart’s Loved &amp; Loathed Easter Foods</a></li><li>Cinema Sidepiece: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-king-of-kings-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The King of Kings</a> | <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/amateur-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Amateur</a> | <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/warfare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warfare</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Trailer Park: <a href="https://youtu.be/GEuMnPl2WI4?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Phoenician Scheme</a></li></ul>Red Light Mentions: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mr3r8355" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Church Signs Gone Wrong</a> | <a href="https://www.max.com/shows/pitt-2024/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf?utm_source=universal_search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pitt</a> for being too good | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/twdee4dn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IRS not telling me I have extra time to file</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jamiebgolden.bsky.social/post/3lmnyqdhar22m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie’s Viral Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/r7vfsefs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White Lotus scandal apparatus</a> | <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/?s=&amp;search_type=green-lights&amp;cat=television&amp;recommended=&amp;genre=&amp;streaming=apple-tv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple TV+ Green Lights</a> Green lights:<ul><li>Jamie: movie- <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/ghostlight-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ghostlight</a></li><li>Knox: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/4cxHnND" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Careless People</a> by Sarah Wynn-Williams</li></ul> Bonus segment:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/popcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our new Patreon tier</a> to listen ad-free and get weekly TMYK episodes.&nbsp; <a href="knoxandjamie.com/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode sponsors</a>:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="http://nordstrom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> | <a href="http://chewy.com/popcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chewy</a> | <a href="http://acornsearly.com/popcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acorns</a> | <a href="http://forhers.com/POPCAST" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hers Hair</a> | <a href="http://warbyparker.com/POPCAST" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a></li></ul>

603: Chicken Jockey Trend Explainer, Easter Tradition Ratings and Upcoming Films and Shows

In this episode, inspired by the season three finale of The White Lotus, we’re delving into the best and worst finales of all time. Listen as we discuss what paid off and what left us wanting closure in The White Lotus’s Amor Fati. Plus, we disclose which finales make our top-tier list and which are dumpster fires that should be banned from the canon. Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Our full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/602" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/602</a></li><li>Listen to this episode ad free, our new <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pilot-program-125289875?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gilmore Girls Pilot Program</a> and more with a 7 day free trial of the Friends with Benefots tier at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/patreon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.max.com/shows/white-lotus/s3/14f9834d-bc23-41a8-ab61-5c8abdbea505/e8-amor-fati/4eb97a39-a53e-4fb8-bdeb-486b6e9694a8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The White Lotus S3 Finale</a> |&nbsp;</li><li>Top Finales: {J} <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ye25npma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Americans</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/m6t5wedv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Succession</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/55bkzr2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fleabag</a> {K} <a href="https://tinyurl.com/53fmvxfk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sopranos</a> | <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/georgie-must-die/umc.cmc.5h9uze5f53ewkkbct47mimsw8?showId=umc.cmc.39bj7obnbp713iesan3vqy47n" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dinosaurs</a> | <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028&amp;version=NET" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Resurrection</a></li><li>Worst Finales: {J} <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdzdzb88" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sherlock</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Will-Grace-Season-8/dp/B075ZBH7CB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will and Grace</a> | <a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-06b80ce1-cec2-4854-88e4-4eb84d929c6b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alias</a> {K} <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2spjdvbe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Godfather 3</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/37uabr6j" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rise of Skywalker</a> | <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/pitch-perfect-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pitch Perfect 3</a></li><li>Red Light mentions: Jamie’s<a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/601" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 601</a> corrections -&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3E09msP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jodi Thomas not Piccault</a> | <a href="https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/johnsonandjohnson-cancer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History of Asbestos in J&amp;J Baby Powder</a> (aside: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGFAcpOW0lMbY-4hNknPwg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Retha Nichole’s YouTube</a>) | <a href="https://youtu.be/fsQgc9pCyDU?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Trailer</a> (aside: <a href="https://amzn.to/4jJYe2v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom Hanks’ daughter’s Tell All</a>)&nbsp;</li></ul> Green lights:<ul><li>Jamie: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/421IFwW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang</a></li><li>Knox: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/421JcPs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck</a></li></ul>

602: Best and Worst Finales

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of April. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most foolish month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing as we hide away from all the pollen and which movies are worth taking an allergy shot for. Plus, we discuss whether we’ve reached peak Pedro Pascalasance. Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/601" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/601</a></li><li>Listen to our 600th episode in full and ad-free at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/qtnas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/qtnas</a></li><li>April Aries Energy: <a href="https://weather.com/storms/tornado/news/2025-03-31-severe-storm-outbreak-tornadoes-damaging-winds-hail-major-flood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Weather Woes</a> | “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81715724" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twisters: Missouri on Netflix</a>”</li><li>SMOOCH // {J} TV: <a href="https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/dying-for-sex" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dying for Sex</a> {K} Movie: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-luckiest-man-in-america" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Luckiest Man in America</a> | Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3FPh1dX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ordinary Time</a> by Annie B. Jones</li><li>MARRY // {J} Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/4iPRqjt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky Daddy</a> by Kate Folk | <a href="https://amzn.to/42qsRnt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enchantra</a> by Kaylie Smith | <a href="https://amzn.to/3E3BOd4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No More Tears</a> by Gardiner Harris {K} TV: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2kb8x6vf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hacks</a> | <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70264888?source=35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Mirror</a></li><li>KILL // {J} TV: <a href="https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/yes-chef-cooking-competition-series-greenlight-premiere-jose-andres-martha-stewart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yes Chef!</a> | <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81459107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ransom Canyon</a>&nbsp;{K} Movies: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/amateur-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Amateur</a> |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-accountant-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Accountant 2</a> | <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/havoc-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Havoc</a></li><li>Red Lights mentions: <a href="https://youtu.be/Q3BGs8a_pOY?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Where is “God’s Country”</a>? | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mrxdu3pj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aaron Rodgers</a> | <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/03/30/pope-francis-health-update-healing-250267" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pope’s health status</a>&nbsp;</li></ul> Green lights:<ul><li>Jamie: tv - <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81005297?source=35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Residence</a> (see also: <a href="https://www.terrance-jackson.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Terrance’s #BlackBirder Art</a>) | music - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6ngUQAgA0wW2hTcrwtuGNB?si=2iy4wwtnSPKemTDCQ_AasA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bi Polar EP</a> by PARADIGM</li><li>Knox: movie - <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/black-bag" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Bag</a></li></ul>

601: What to Watch, Read, or Listen to In April

In this milestone 600th episode (!!!) of The Popcast, we celebrate by answering some fantastic listener Questions That Need Answers. Join us as we reflect on our podcasting journey and discuss behind-the-scenes dynamics, industry challenges, and the future of the PMG. Plus, Knox and Jamie share two mutual green lights! Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Our full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/600" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/600</a></li><li>Listen to this episode in its entirety (for free and ad-free!) by joining us on Patreon at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/qtnas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/patreon</a>!</li><li>Revisit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18006832366164745/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QTNA Highlight</a> | <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/583" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">583</a> | <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/524" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">524</a> | <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/499" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">499</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/podcasting-biggest-challenges-2024-1235972149/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcasting Challenges</a>: <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/2023/04/500/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ep 500 - The Nos of Podcasting&nbsp;</a></li><li>Lisp Hot Take: <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/2024/11/582/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ep 582 Flavor Town 10</a></li><li>Drive-bys: <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-03-23/2025-march-madness-mens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">March Madness</a> | <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/tangled-movie-live-action-disney-michael-gracey-1236246259/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tangled Live Action</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Special thanks to our contributors: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommatammyaz?igsh=MXhqaWlzbnR5YnBldA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mommatamyaz</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hokiejennylynn?igsh=MW51bHBmMHRyb2E4OQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@hokiejennylynn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaynprice2/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kaynprice2</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedauntlesscat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thedauntlesscat</a></li></ul> Green Lights:<ul><li>Jamie: movie- <a href="https://fxo.co/GpfN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flow</a></li><li>Mutual: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/4lcENkr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunrise on the Reaping</a> by Suzanne Collins | tv - <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81756069?source=35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adolescence</a></li></ul> Bonus segment:&nbsp;<ul><li>Snag our Hunger Games Collection at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/shop</a> and get a discount with a 7-day free trial of our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/bfots-hunger-124650607?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BFOTS</a> or <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/fwb-hunger-games-124651516?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FWB</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/fwb-hunger-games-124651516?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> tiers.</li></ul>

600: QTNAs About Podcasting Preview

In this episode, we recast the characters of the young adult dystopian franchise, The Hunger Games. Join us as we step into the casting director’s chair to reimagine Panem’s most iconic characters with the best pop culture replacements from the 90s and 2000s. May the casting odds be ever in your favor! Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Full show notes at<a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/599" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> knoxandjamie.com/599</a></li><li>Get our new Hunger Games bundle at<a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> knoxandjamie.com/shop</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4kEDVon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Books</a> |<a href="https://amzn.to/4hLLO8x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Movies</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katniss_Everdeen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katniss</a>:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=mulan+-+animated&amp;sca_esv=68d1291a0cea95fc&amp;udm=2&amp;biw=1213&amp;bih=710&amp;ei=gnzZZ6OkE8ev5NoPx6PSwA4&amp;ved=0ahUKEwij7e2g5ZOMAxXHF1kFHceRFOgQ4dUDCBE&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=mulan+-+animated&amp;gs_lp=EgNpbWciEG11bGFuIC0gYW5pbWF0ZWQyBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB4yBBAAGB5IzBRQjghYtxNwAngAkAEBmAGKA6ABiAiqAQYxMC4zLTG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgygAqkFwgINEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiKBcICBhAAGAcYHsICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIFEAAYgATCAgYQABgKGB6YAwCIBgGSBwIxMqAH_zeyBwIxMLgHoAU&amp;sclient=img" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/23rkwupw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mulan</a> | <a href="https://tinyurl.com/xac7nfnx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natalie Portman</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Hunger_Games_characters#Gale_Hawthorne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gale</a>:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/4du8dbds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Morris Chestnut</a> |<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3j78mw32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Gary from Teen Mom S1</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeta_Mellark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peeta</a>:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mvxvd47z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jonathan Taylor Thomas</a> |<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yfytce8z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Shia LaBeouf</a> /<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mcm8p6ah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Gordon-Levitt</a></li><li><a href="https://thehungergames.fandom.com/wiki/Finnick_Odair" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Finnick</a>:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/4uwrx5me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jordan Catalano</a> |<a href="https://tinyurl.com/4vfm63yv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Josh Hartnett</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Red Lights: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2pSkH2u/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mother Nature</a> | <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast-awards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iHeartRadio Podcast Awards</a>&nbsp; Green Lights:<ul><li>Jamie: book - Crowns of Nyaxia Series: <a href="https://amzn.to/3DC3A0d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book 1</a> &amp; <a href="https://amzn.to/3DsxzaY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book 2</a> by Carissa Broadbent</li><li>Knox: movie - <a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/how-to-blow-up-a-pipeline-4aa4a26f-341c-425f-8993-1857525ac158?entity_id=4aa4a26f-341c-425f-8993-1857525ac158" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Blow Up A Pipeline</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>

599: Recasting The Hunger Games Characters

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our reactions to the Harry Potter TV show casting and our own casting choices. Plus, we discuss the trailers for new seasons of Andor and The Last of Us, and Knoxtradamus will get Jamie and Erin's opinions on the future of celebrity relationships, Bond, and the Pope. Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Our full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/598</a></li><li>Head to <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/patreon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/patreon</a> to get exclusive ad-free content, including our weekly TMYK segment and Pretty Woman Cinema Sidepiece! New subscribers get 50% off their first month with the code MADNESS.</li><li>How Do We Feel?: <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/harry-potter-series-mcgonnagall-snape-casting-1236313232/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harry Potter TV Show Casting News</a></li><li>Cinema Sidepiece: <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mickey-17" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mickey 17</a> | <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-electric-state" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Electric State</a> | <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81700898" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4kIqPGs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wheel of Time S3</a></li><li>Trailer Park: <a href="https://youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andor S2</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/_zHPsmXCjB0?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Last of Us S2</a></li><li>Futures: <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/g63352947/celebrity-breakups-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Celebrity Splits</a> | <a href="https://www.oddschecker.com/tv/bond-26/next-james-bond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Next Bond</a> | <a href="https://www.oddschecker.com/tv/bond-26/theme-song-singer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Next Bond Theme</a> | <a href="https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/odds-on-the-next-pope-idUSRTR3ENKG/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Next Pope</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Red Light Mentions: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/features/chet-hanks-running-point" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chet Hanks</a> | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Caylee_Anthony" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casey Anthony</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2VjKQHb/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peter Pan Collars</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2VjwMqx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">With Love, Meghan</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mel Robbins</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Shetty</a> | <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/07/us/gene-hackman-death-update-wife/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gene Hackman</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2V6jmxx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The White Lotus S3</a></li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>Green lights:<ul><li>Mutual: show - <a href="https://fxo.co/1299497/thepopcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Thousand Blows</a></li><li>Knox: show - <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81483318?source=35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Running Point</a></li></ul> Episode sponsors at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/sponsors</a>

598: Harry Potter Show Castings, Long Awaited Trailers and Future Bets

In this episode, we’re playing a high-stakes game of Smash or Pass with the latest pop culture offerings. Join us as we debate if anyone needed a Shrek 5, whether the controversy surrounding Bhad Bhadie and Alabama Barker even qualifies as a beef, and decide how we feel about the new floodlighting trend and the new season of White Lotus. Plus, Knox schools Jamie on the ‘Montoya, por favor!’ hype. Relevant links:&nbsp;<ul><li>Our full show notes are at <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/597" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/597</a></li><li>Leave us a 5-star review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-popcast-with-knox-and-jamie/id712316884" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/42ELQCTTH8sdbHIgwfwuNl?si=5b94caa1ca6a4924" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>!</li><li>Smash or Pass: <a href="https://youtu.be/KbiwL74KyJQ?si=6dKF8VG125Sz2glm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shrek 5 Trailer</a> | <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/02/27/the-big-bad-feud-between-bhad-bhabie-and-alabama-barker-explained/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beef Alert</a> | <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/floodlighting-is-the-new-toxic-dating-trend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Floodlighting</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/NI8hMAtyBdE?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tate McRae</a> | <a href="https://www.max.com/shows/white-lotus/14f9834d-bc23-41a8-ab61-5c8abdbea505?utm_source=universal_search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White Lotus S3</a></li><li>Asides: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2xqrMGb/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Montoya, por favor!</a> (see also: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2XVbGpL7p0wv6xBlkZwwpQ?si=UOw9zGqSSOaHJhaBJgAz0A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>)</li><li>Red Light Mentions: Airports (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/us/video/new-video-delta-plane-flips-digvid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exhibit A</a>, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/faa-firings-trump-doge-safety-airlines-27390c6a7aac58063652302df5a243d3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exhibit B</a>) | <a href="https://knoxandjamie.com/2025/02/593/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prior judgement</a> of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81483318" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Running Point</a> (aside: also: <a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/bj-novak-presented-mindy-kaling-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak</a>)&nbsp;</li></ul> Green lights:<ul><li>Jamie: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/41nLaIu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Should All Be Feminist</a> by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | documentary - <a href="https://youtu.be/gvAyykRvPBo?si=CXMvR2v7gfxT3OaD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Days in Mariupol</a></li><li>Knox: book - <a href="https://amzn.to/4bqIePH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live</a> by Susan Morrison</li></ul> Bonus segment:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/popcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our new Patreon tier</a> to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content.&nbsp; Episode sponsors:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="http://bollandbranch.com/popcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boll &amp; Branch</a> | <a href="http://quince.com/pop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quince</a></li></ul>See all our sponsors at <a href="http://knoxandjamie.com/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">knoxandjamie.com/sponsors</a>

597: Smash or Pass

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