Podcast

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Author: NPR ([email protected])
Feed episode count: 300
Official site: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour
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Summary

Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worthy tv shows, movies, music, and videogames. Join hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon four episodes a week - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts. It’s your fix for reviews, recommendations, and recaps of the pop culture everyone is talking about. From lowbrow reality TV to Oscar-winning movies to the stuff in between, we take it all with a shot of cheer. On the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, we watch everything so that you never miss anything. Make your happy hour even happier with Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus! Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/happyhour

Episodes

Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

A wacky merchandise quiz

Duration seconds: 1288
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5877898/a-wacky-merchandise-quiz

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Minions & Monsters and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1320
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/03/nx-s1-5877885/minions-monsters-is-oddly-enough-a-love-letter-to-old-hollywood

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Bear

Duration seconds: 1365
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5876150/the-final-course-at-the-bear-was-both-sweet-and-savory

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

The best depictions of the American dream

Duration seconds: 2004
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5872268/the-american-dream-according-to-the-wire-apollo-13-and-more

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

Jackass: Best and Last

Duration seconds: 1291
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/nx-s1-5871313/jackass-best-and-last-looks-back-misty-eyed-at-a-legacy-of-mayhem

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

Supergirl and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1353
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/nx-s1-5870615/supergirl-has-a-solid-hero-but-could-use-a-better-villain

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Great movies we missed

Duration seconds: 1249
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/nx-s1-5868613/great-movies-you-may-have-missed

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

Leviticus

Duration seconds: 987
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/23/nx-s1-5866516/in-leviticus-queer-desire-becomes-a-deadly-weapon

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Best Pixar Movies, Ranked

Duration seconds: 1578
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/22/nx-s1-5861804/top-5-pixar-movies-ranked-by-listeners

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

Toy Story 5 and What's Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1466
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5862016/in-toy-story-5-playtimes-over-and-screentimes-in

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Olivia Rodrigo you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

Duration seconds: 1278
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/17/nx-s1-5860352/olivia-rodrigo-seems-pretty-sad-but-does-she-still-generate-bangers

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Widow’s Bay

Duration seconds: 1290
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5855729/widows-bay-is-an-island-in-the-scream

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Stop! That! Train!

Duration seconds: 1319
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-5855439/stop-that-train-goes-off-the-rails-in-a-good-way

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

Disclosure Day and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1536
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5854650/spielberg-revisits-aliens-and-alienation-in-disclosure-day

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Summer House

Duration seconds: 1334
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5853357/why-the-summer-house-scandal-is-everywhere

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

Office Romance

Duration seconds: 1332
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5848102/office-romance-stars-j-lo-as-a-ceo-with-a-bad-case-of-brett-goldstein

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Scary Movie

Duration seconds: 1202
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/08/nx-s1-5846640/scary-movie-is-a-legacy-sequel-that-parodies-legacy-sequels

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

Masters of the Universe and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1449
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/05/nx-s1-5846643/does-masters-of-the-universe-have-the-power

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Power Ballad

Duration seconds: 1231
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/04/nx-s1-5844696/in-power-ballad-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-hit-all-the-right-notes

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Spider-Noir

Duration seconds: 1075
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/02/nx-s1-5843007/in-spider-noir-nicolas-cage-slings-webs-and-wisecracks

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Backrooms

Duration seconds: 1268
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/nx-s1-5838026/backrooms-brings-youtube-horror-to-the-big-screen

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1384
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5837301/a-twisty-scam-goes-haywire-in-the-fun-maximum-pleasure-guaranteed

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

The Four Seasons

Duration seconds: 1154
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5836363/in-tina-feys-the-four-seasons-marriage-is-far-from-a-vacation

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

I Love Boosters

Duration seconds: 1232
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5831472/keke-palmer-steals-the-fashion-scene-in-i-love-boosters

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Boroughs

Duration seconds: 1234
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/nx-s1-5830287/the-boroughs-lets-a-veteran-cast-shine-in-a-sci-fi-monster-mystery

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1140
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/22/nx-s1-5830076/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-may-not-be-the-way

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Stephen Colbert and late night

Duration seconds: 1027
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/21/nx-s1-5828845/stephen-colbert-takes-his-last-bow-in-late-night

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Is God Is

Duration seconds: 1279
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5826695/is-god-is-interrogates-misogyny-in-a-vivid-scathing-revenge-tale

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Nemesis

Duration seconds: 1220
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/18/nx-s1-5821272/nemesis-brings-strong-heat-vibes-and-were-not-mad-at-it

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

Obsession and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1401
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/15/nx-s1-5822305/in-obsession-love-hurts-it-really-really-really-hurts

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Shrek

Duration seconds: 1177
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Fun movies we missed

Duration seconds: 824
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5816384/fun-movies-you-may-have-missed

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

The Sheep Detectives

Duration seconds: 1064
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/11/nx-s1-5815212/the-sheep-detectives-is-a-charming-whodunit-with-a-warm-and-fuzzy-heart

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Mortal Kombat II and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1293
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/08/nx-s1-5814848/in-mortal-kombat-ii-fatality-meets-fan-service

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Lord of the Flies

Duration seconds: 1039
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/nx-s1-5813726/lord-of-the-flies-gets-the-netflix-treatment

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

The best Survivor seasons, ranked

Duration seconds: 1470
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5810910/the-good-the-bad-and-the-smelly-the-five-best-survivor-seasons-ever

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Hokum

Duration seconds: 1054
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5806251/adam-scott-checks-in-to-a-haunted-inn-in-hokum

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Devil Wears Prada 2 and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1397
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5805826/the-devil-wears-prada-2-is-a-comfy-nostalgia-trip

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Summer Guide

Duration seconds: 1591
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5804451/the-movies-tv-and-music-were-excited-about-this-summer

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

Margo's Got Money Troubles

Duration seconds: 1249
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5798708/margos-got-money-troubles-is-a-smart-adaptation-well-worth-your-time

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Mother Mary

Duration seconds: 1203
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/27/nx-s1-5797819/anne-hathaway-is-a-holy-pop-star-in-mother-mary

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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

Michael and What's Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1388
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/nx-s1-5797276/michael-is-the-worlds-most-authorized-biopic

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

The many narratives of Michael Jackson

Duration seconds: 2581
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5794044/what-do-we-think-of-michael-jackson-now

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

Watch This: The Christophers

Duration seconds: 1071
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5791687/the-christophers-is-a-work-of-art

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Beef

Duration seconds: 1344
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5787869/beef-still-tastes-pretty-good-in-season-2

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

Normal and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1197
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5787647/in-normal-bob-odenkirk-lays-down-the-law-and-lets-down-his-fans

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

We Watch Classic Movies For The First Time

Duration seconds: 1479
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5786436/we-watch-classic-movies-for-the-first-time

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Great TV We Missed

Duration seconds: 1011
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5782661/recent-tv-you-dont-want-to-miss

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

Big Mistakes

Duration seconds: 1074
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5779674/with-big-mistakes-dan-levy-returns-to-tv-with-a-crime-comedy

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

You, Me & Tuscany and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1524
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/10/nx-s1-5779705/you-me-tuscany-has-got-us-lost-in-the-pasta-sauce

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

How We Handle Spoilers

Duration seconds: 1287
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/09/nx-s1-5776802/how-we-handle-spoilers

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

The Pitt

Duration seconds: 1406
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/08/nx-s1-5775876/the-pitt-approaches-the-end-of-a-very-long-shift

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

The Drama: Spoiler Episode

Duration seconds: 1155
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5771506/zendaya-brings-the-drama-we-bring-the-spoilers

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

The Drama and What’s Making Us Happy

Duration seconds: 1018
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/03/nx-s1-5771636/zendaya-and-robert-pattison-bring-the-drama

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Duration seconds: 1065
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/02/nx-s1-5770126/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-remembers-every-nintendo-moment-ever

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Comeback

Duration seconds: 1540
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/01/nx-s1-5766473/lisa-kudrow-returns-in-the-comeback-and-we-did-need-to-see-that

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

Hannah Montana

Duration seconds: 1421
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/31/nx-s1-5766221/hannah-montana-still-straddles-the-best-of-both-worlds

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