The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

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: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/597Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast or Spotify!Smash or Pass: Shrek 5 Trailer | Beef Alert | Floodlighting | Tate McRae | White Lotus S3Asides: Montoya, por favor! (see also: Spotify)Red Light Mentions: Airports (exhibit A, exhibit B) | Prior judgement of Running Point (aside: also: Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak) Green lights:Jamie: book - We Should All Be Feminist by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | documentary - 20 Days in MariupolKnox: book - Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan MorrisonBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Boll & Branch | QuinceSee all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors

In this episode, to honor this Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, we're revisiting Hollywood's biggest night from 5 and 10 years ago. We recap the winners, lament the snubs, and share our thoughts on alternatives that should have made the cut. Plus, we tally up all the nominees Erin’s watched.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/596Listen to our catalog of Cinema Sidepieces and Pilot Programs at  knoxandjamie.com/patreon2025 SAG Awards  | Jessica Williams and Harrison Ford Oscar Archives: 546 | 495 2025 97th Academy Awards // When is it, and how do I watch it? | Oscar SMK2019 92nd Academy Awards 2004 77th Academy Awards Asides: Zero Day | Paradise | Pope Francis | Joker with Lady Gaga | Kerri Washington NAACP Award | Fact Check: How many people have been nominated for two roles in the same year? | Parker Posey’s accent on White Lotus S3Red lights: Family Vlogger’s Moving from CA to TN | Amazon taking over James BondGreen lights:Jamie: movie - Sing Sing  Knox: movie - Conclave | book: The Life of Herod the Great

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Siblings. Join us as we share our own tales of paternity gaslighting and accidental altercations we’re still being lectured about. Plus, we weigh in on listener stories that will make you grateful for your family dynamics.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/595Follow us @thepopcast for our list of 63 Romantic Movies you need to watch before you kick the bucket!Sibling Chaos in the CommentsDrive-Bys: Milk Carton Kids | Will & Harper |  All Things Reconsidered & The Wondering Years | Stop Drop & Roll | Sock’em BoppersHead to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to listen to the rest of this episode ad-free and get exclusive content, including our weekly TMYK segment, Cinema Sidepieces, Pilot Programs, and more!Episode sponsors: Olive & June | Mack Weldon (code: POPCAST) | Canopy (code: POPCAST) | Chewy (code: POPCAST)See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news and hand out superlatives for this year’s Super Bowl commercials - the best, the worst, and the ‘so weird it’s good’! Plus, we share our thoughts on the halftime show and the latest news about the future of the Bachelorette franchise.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/594Snag a digital collection bundle today at knoxandjamie.shopJamie’s Eagle’s Fan conversion pipeline: Wait for It edit (who’s he engaged to?) | All Female Mgmt TeamWatch all the commercial mentioned (unmuted!) here! Halftime Recap: Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance Red Light Mentions: Michael J Gottlieb (via NYT)  (see also: Ep 590 & TMYK ) | New Scorebug | Tom Brady as a commentator (see also: Fire Marshall Bill) | Kanye West | Cooper Dejean’s Pick-6Green lights:Jamie: movie - Your Monster | book - First-Time Caller by BK BorisonKnox: show - ParadiseBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content like TMYK.Episode sponsors: Quince | Canopy (code: POPCAST)See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of February. 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 indulgent month of the year. Join us as we share some of our favorite new TV shows to binge while snacking on some Reese's hearts, which spicy book releases will chase away your winter blues, and which movies are date night-worthy.Relevant links: Full show notes: knoxandjamie.com/593Head to erinhmoon.com to order her new book!Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill= do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.Rewind: We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk SMOOCH // {J} Movies - Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy & The Gorge {K} TV: Running PointMARRY // {J} Books - A Tropical Rebel Gets The Duke by Adriana Herrera | Fanfic - Universal Truths by scullymurphy {K} TV - Zero DayKILL // {J} Daddy Daughter Dates {K} TV - House of David & Suits LARed Lights mentions: Canada & Mexico Tariffs | The Traitors S3 coming to an end  Green lights:Jamie: movie- One of Them DaysKnox: movie - CompanionMutual: book - I’ve Got Questions by Erin MoonBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. 

In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon and Jason Waterfalls as we snake draft the absolute grossest words in the English language. From creamy and yeasty to diddle and slough, we present you with the most delightfully disgusting roster of words. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/592Head to knoxandjamie.com/signup and use code BOILEDPOTATOES for 50% off your first month as a Friends of Benefots to listen to the rest of this episode ad-free (valid thru 2/3/25)More Snake Draft: 585, 578, 569, 545, 535, 515, 502, 492Jason Waterfalls: Over Under AchieversErin Moon: The Swipe Up | pre-order her new book and get the audiobook for freeBest Words: Machete | Kerfuffle | Tectonic | Courtesan | Lego    Grossest Word Contenders: Yeasty | Sepsis | Creamy | SucculentDrive-bys: Handflex Mug | AJR | Ninja CREAMi  

In this episode, we dissect the drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni - the lawsuits, the players, and the most insane story to come out of this ongoing dispute. Plus, we keep the predictions coming and share who we think will be involved in the next big feud of 2025.Relevant links: Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/590Follow us @thepopcast: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | FacebookPaper Trail: NYT article | Blake’s Lawsuit | Justin’s LawsuitHighlight Reel: Baby Bump | Gossip Girl Panel Bonkers: Is Blake Lively set to be CANCELLED? | Nicepool2025 Feud Predictions: Billie Eilish vs Taylor Swift | Russell Crowe | Benny Blanco | Dakota Johnson | Rachel ZeglerRed lights: Mother Nature | Ohio State vs Notre DameGreen lights:Jamie: stand-up - Rose Matafeo: On and on and On | book - Unromance by Erin ConnorKnox: show- American Primeval

In this episode, Knoxtradamus and Jamie gaze into their crystal ball and foretell the pop culture future of 2025.  Join us as we predict the good, the bad and the delightfully shocking that awaits us in this new year. Spoiler Alert:* By the time this episode airs, one of these predictions has already come true! Yes, we’re THAT good.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/589Share this week’s episode on socials for a chance to win 1 of 10 gift cards to bookshop.org OR Libro.fm! (Giveway active through Sun 1/12/25)Accountability: 2024 Predictions | 2025 Scorecard Head to knoxandjamie.com/signup to hear our death predictions* on Patreon!Flybys: Meghan’s New Show | Emma Stone’s Pixie | Pop-tarts Bowl | Gracie Abram’s abs | Jlo and Kevin Costner | Hot Hasand Piker | Mr. Beast Accusations | Vikings Celebration Dance | Tom Holland in Men’s HealthRed lights: Pluto Tv couch potato ad | The Brutalist | Ari’s warmer blonde | The Baldwins Show | Flight Risk Green lights:Jamie: movie- Nosferatu | fanfic - A Hard Row to Hoe by blessdtoasterKnox: dad light movie - Mufasa | show - Black Doves