The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

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 (mandatory emotional football content)Cinema Sidepiece: National Treasure (in Nicolas Cage we trust)Cinema Sidepiece: Independence Day (proof that America can solve literally any problem with a good speech)Cinema Sidepiece: Oppenheimer (history, science, and a deeply concerning number of men named Robert)Pilot Program: The West Wing (walk-and-talk your way through one of television's most idealistic versions of American politics)USA Snake Draft (a celebration of all the things the European mind cannot comprehend) 

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/665Like what you heard? Listen to Shelf Respect wherever you listen to the Popcast!All our book lists are always found on Bookshop.org. Support indie shops!Our Patreon: Shelf RespectOur Instagram: @readwithshelfrespectreadwithshelfrespect.comBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Olive & June | Bombas (code: POPCAST)

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 links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/665Miss us during the break? Join us as a Friends with Benefots at knoxandjamie.com/patreon to listen to this episode in full and ad-free, plus all the Cinema Sidepieces, Pilot programs, and more! Use code SWEATYTAINT for 90% off your first month (offer valid for new users only until 7/726)Revisit: Ep. 401 MILFs | Ep. 658 MILFs 2 | Read all the commentsMentions: Darth Maul | Tarzan | Bandit Heeler | Mufasa | Lawrence Fletcher | Pacha | Goofy | Alfred PennyworthThank you to our contributors: @fitzy0816, @brookeemoneyy, @lizabetforrest, @coffedrinksgirl, @erinh614, @aubrey.garrido, @arielthelegend21Bonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode ad-free and in its entirety, plus get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Function Health (code: POP25) | Storyworth | Shopify

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/663Get our brand new Americana merch line for all your semi-patriotic needs at knoxandjamie.shopWhat’s the Word Taylor Swift: Wedding Rumors | New Kelce Book | I Knew It, I Knew You (see also: I Knew It, I Know You) Hat Corner: Travolta’s Beret | Ewing’s Pageboy | Tucci’s Top Hat Box Office Report: Scary Movie | Masters of the Universe | Backrooms | Obsession | Mandalorian & Grogu Coming Soon: Disclosure Day | The Invite | NBA Finals | Sweet Magnolias | Every Year After | The Listeners | Little Singles | My Fault London & Your Fault London | I Will Find You | Sugar S2 | The Bear | House of the Dragon | Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Red Light Mentions: Prince Phillip’s Wedding | Ming Xi & Mario Ho’s wedding | Dua Lipa & Callum Turner | Scooby Do: OriginsGreen Lights:Jamie: book - Our Sister’s Keeper by Jasmine HolmesKnox: book - The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth StroutBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Quince | Hungryroot (code: POPCAST) | Hers | Storyworth | Gabb | Bombas (code: POPCAST)

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/662Looking for some Patriotic and Chaotic merch goodness? Head to knoxandjamie.shop for all your famously nonpartisan and apolitical needsThe Dossier: Wiki | IG | IMDb | Spotify | Red Carpet | Relationship timeline (see also: Lip Sync Battle & Tom’s hard launch)   Watch Mentions: Shake it Up | K.C. Undercover | Spider-man: Homecoming | The Greatest Showman | Euphoria | Malcolm & Marie | Challengers | Dune, Part Two & Part Three | The Odyssey | The DramaDrive-bys: Tornado Alley update | Euphoria S3 | Red Notice | Upon Jamie’s Untimely Death | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | The Iron Claw | Mervyn’s vs Braums | Law Roach | Katharine Foster, Mila Kunis & Gal Gadot | Kellie Pickler vs Zendaya | Dua Lipa wedding | Descendants | Tom Holland IMDb Red light mentions: Europeans complaining about the heat | Not recommending Widow’s Bay strongly enough (see also: Rooster | Beef | Task) | Texas Tech vs Florida Softball | Knox’s Newsletter | Solo Mio  Green Lights:Jamie: movie - Obsession | movie - TunerKnox: web stuff - A24 Movie Log | movie - BackroomsBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Square | Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Shopify

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/661Listen to Jamie and Erin talk all things fanfic on The Dramione Effect wherever you get your podcastsIrresistibles: Big League Chew | Dimetapp Grape Medicine | Luden’s Cough Drops | The Pink Medicine Not a Sponsor: Bath & Body Works (see also: CYKLAR Vanilla Verve) | Smoothie KingDrive-bys: Shower Beverage Holder Green Lights:Jamie: show - Rivals S2 | fanfic - The Devil Works Hard by blessdtoaster (see also: how to download and read fanfic & Shelf Respect's Definitive Dramione Hyperfixation Spreadsheet™️)Knox: show - HomegrownBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode in full and ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Merit

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/660Get our secret Snake Draft episode in our 2020 Archive Bundle at knoxandjamie.shopRewind: The Eternaut | The Four Seasons | #1 Happy Family USA | Love Island USA | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Stick | We Were Liars | Dexter Resurrection | Washington Black | Chief of War | The Bear | Squid GameObvis: House of the Dragon S3 | The Bear | Ted LassoSummer Green Lights: Lord of the Flies | The Other Bennet Sister | Rivals | Widow’s Bay | Margo’s Got Money Troubles Buy / Sells: Elle (Prime Video) | Cape Fear (Apple TV) | Not Suitable for Work (Hulu) | Lanterns (HBO Max) | Little House on the Prairie (Netflix) | Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) | The Hawk (Netflix) | Five Star Weekend (Peacock) | Spider-Noir (Prime Video)Also-Rans: The Boroughs (Netflix) | Every Year After (Prime Video) | Lucky (Apple TV)Fact check: Patrick Wilson can sing? Drive-bys: The Bear ‘Gary’ commentary | Legally Blonde | That Thing You Do! | 1962 Cape Fear & 1991 Cape Fear | Melissa Gilbert’s Husband | The Last Thing He Told me (aka - Taken - Jennifer Garner’s version) | Zoe watching Harry on the SidelinesRed Light Mentions: Lorne Michaels & Paul McCartney (see also: more SNL commentary on TMYK) | Spotify logo | Stephen Colbert | Re-dedication service | Survivor S50 Winner Green Lights:Jamie:  show - Couple’s Therapy | show - Off CampusKnox: book - This is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Function Health (code: POPCAST25) | Quince | Olive & June | Hers | Pura | Bombas (code:POPCAST)

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/659Listen to Shelf Respect, where we judge books by their covers, wherever you’re listening to this podcast.How Do We Feel: Justin Baldoni v. Blake Lively Settlement Announcement  | Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser What’s the Word? :Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor (see also: Wikipedia) | Tommy Tuberville| Dog the Bounty Hunter | Chris Harrison | Jon Taffer (see also: Bar Rescue) The Bear Surprise Episode (see also: Dog Day Afternoon | Wiki) | Bottle episode Not a sponsor: Skylight Calendar  Drive-bys: The Sheep Detectives | Ashley Tisdale dropped from group chat | Running Point | Katharine McPhee (see also: toddler drummer) | The Tonys | World Cup Adidas adRed Light Mentions: The Odyssey Trailer | Hantavirus | Billionaires | The Pitt | All Golden Calves | TexasGreen Lights:Jamie: musical - SuffsKnox: show - Lord of the FliesBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Blue Lizard | Bombas (code: POPCAST)

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/658Are 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.com/springgiftguide to get yours for free dollars.Mentions: Missing Mom Trope | ‘Thank you, Mom’ Commercials | Top Moira Rose Moments | Olenna Tyrell from GOT | Lori Loughlin | The Sixth Sense | Zach Efron on SNL | The Berenstain Bears & Too Much Junk Food Fact Check: Can bears throw spears? | Dan Hurley’s Mom | Berenstain Age Confirmation (see also: Almond Mom) | What does a horse do at the start of the race?Pronounciation Corner: Berenstain Drive-bys: Brother Bear | Cinderella | The State of SNL in this week’s TMYK | Ted Lasso’s new season | Yesteryear | Daniel Tiger Conspiracy Reddit | Other BritBox watches: Chewing Gum | The Fall | Luther | OG House of Cards | The IT crowd | Pride and Prejudice miniseriesThank you to our contributors: @allielthomas, @lynleighkaye, @dragonflymorning, @t.zast, @meganteegarden Red Light Mentions: Horse Racing (see also: Horse Girl Win, The Ortiz Brothers & Jose Hernandez) | May-cemberMutual Green Light: Head to knoxandjamie.com/twofunnygirls and use code POPCAST to get 15% off all grad gifts featured in the guide, plus 15% off grad party supplies!Green Lights:Jamie: show - The Other Bennet Sister (see also: the novel by Janice Hadlow)Knox: shows - This is a Gardening Show | Widow’s BayEpisode sponsors: Square | Shopify | Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | Merit | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Aura Frames (code: POPCAST) | Factor (code: POPCAST50Off)