The Popcast With Knox and Jamie – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we’re diving into the cozy overdosey world of fall television. We’ll break down the returning shows and let you know which ones are worth sticking with, which are begging for a breakup, and which are ready for a full-on binge session. Plus, we’ll help you navigate the good, the bad, and the "why does this exist?" of the new fall roster.

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• The Diplomat | High Potential | Doctor Odyssey | St. Denis Medical | Rescue: HI-Surf
• The Sex Lives of College Girls | Agatha All Along 
• What We Do In The Shadows | Based on A True Story
• The Franchise | Say Nothing | The Perfect Couple |  Nobody Wants This
• Three Women | The Day of The Jackal

Green lights:

• Jamie: book - The Trap by Ava Glass | show - Evil
• Knox: book -  Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer

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In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Getting Fired. From tales of incompetence to stories of stress-induced incontinence, these epic firings will have you laughing and cringing simultaneously. Plus, Knox and Jamie share their personal stories about firing and being fired. 

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• SMK: Who is Dak Prescott? | Sad Kim Kardashian | Minions
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In this very special behind-the-scenes episode, we invite you to be our seatmate as we journey around the country for The Popcast Live tour. Eavesdrop on our team as they share their live show hopes and dreams, document their travel woes, and meet some of the incredible people who make The Popcast possible (you!). Plus find out what happens when ladybugs stop being polite and start getting real. 

MENTIONS

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• Must stop: Buc-ee’s
• Mentions: Audio Jungle, United Talent Agency, Hannah Anderson, D.L. Mayfield, Outback Steakhouse
• See also: Nos of Travel
• We all green light this portable charger
• Apparently, it’s happened to other people, too.

BONUS SEGMENT

Our Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:

• Johnny Depp & Amber Heard defamation trial
• Al Pacino’s girlfriend and… phone case?
• The latest box office winners and upcoming releases

GREEN LIGHTS

• Jamie: book- Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
• Knox: book- The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

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In this episode, we snake-draft the most overrated fictional teachers in pop culture. Erin joins #Knox_loves_teachers and Jamie-I-Also-Went-To-School Golden to plead their case for why their pick is actually the worst teacher of all. Plus, we reminisce about our own best and worst teachers growing up.

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• Erin on Arc Stories
• Jamie’s Picks: Ms. Frizzle | Christy (book & show) | Mr. Shuester Exhibit A,  B & C 
• Erin’s Picks: Mr. Feeny | Dumbledore | Ms. Norbury
• Knox’s Picks: Yoda | Uncle Screwtape | Charlotte

Green lights:

• Jamie: documentary - Chimp Crazy | book - You, With a View by Jessica Joyce
• Knox: book - When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture including their likes and dislikes from the D23 announcements, the SNL movie, final thoughts on the Olympics, and Jamie explains the It Ends with Us Drama.  Plus we make an exciting business announcement!

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•  What country won the sexiest Olympian award: EUROPE! Exhibit A: Thomas the swimmer
•  - D23 Happenings -
• Likes: Villain’s Land | Tron: Ares | Lego Star Wars | Win or Lose (aka The Pickles)
• Dislikes: Snow White Trailer | Skeleton Crew Trailer 
• Trailer Park: Saturday Night 
• Red Light Mentions: J -  It Ends With Us drama | K - Tom Cruise Olympics Stunt

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Green lights:

• Jamie: documentary - Daughters | book - The Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman
• Knox: music - Zach Bryan Tour | book - Sign Here by Claudia Lux

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In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of August. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) as we kinda kiss summer goodbye.

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•  SMOOCH // Movie: Dìdi | Sing Sing | Album: Sabrina Carpenter - Short and Sweet | Movie: Blink Twice 
•  MARRY// TV: Bad Monkey | Book: Burn by Peter Heller | Hum by Helen Phillips | Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wasser | The Devil at His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein  | You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto
•  KILLS // Movie: The Instigators | The Union | Opinion: I don't like Only Murderers In The Building
• Check out our Peacock watching Guide

Green lights:

• Jamie: book - Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle 
• Knox: book - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner 

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In this episode, we discuss frenemies of pop culture and examine the thin line between friend and foe. From the passey aggressy, to the quietly competitive, we take a closer look at friends who are plotting each other’s downfalls and enemies being forced to save the day together. Plus Knox educates us on wolves and whales.

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• Frenemy: definition | types

GREEN LIGHTS:

• Jamie: podcast- Hysterical by Dan Taberski
• Knox: series- The God of the Woods

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In this episode, we hand out medals to the pop culture champions of the year. Join us on the podium to give gold to patient royals, tight ends, and rat boyfriends. Plus we confirm if Knoxtradamous struck again when the internet went down. 

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• Fly-by mentions: Katherine shrugs off Will | Travis Kelce x elder abuse | Full House podcast 1, 2 | Jeremy Allen White body | Barry Keoghan x the bath | Barry x Sabrina | Champions | J.Lo x Ben commercial | Drake lyrics
• Red light mentions: rewind- 2024 predictions | Hulk at the RNC

GREEN LIGHTS:

• Jamie: movie- Young Woman and The Sea | movie- Twisters
• Knox: series- Presumed Innocent

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture including Katy Perry’s new music, celeb sightings at sporting events, and our reaction to season 3 of The Bear. Plus we work out how to properly pronounce “Wimbledon”.

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GREEN LIGHTS:

• Jamie: book- Trust by Hernan Diaz
• Knox: book- A Short Stay In Hell by Steven L. Peck
• Mutual: Poppie, a natural deodorant by our very own Christiana Hill

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the alleged Taylor & Travis contract leak and who could, should, and ultimately will take home an Emmy this weekend. Plus, they discuss which celebrity starlet should snag the title of the NFL’s next big WAG.

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• Upcoming Events: Apple Event | Presidential Debate | VMAs | The Emmys
•  How do we feel: Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Break up Contract
• What's the word: Emmy Nominees | Creative Arts Emmy Winners 
• Trailer Park: Child Star | Landman 
•  Red Light mentions: Kendrick Lamar Half Time Show | New Twilight Animated Series Midnight Sun | Legal Driving Ages

Green lights:

• Jamie: movie - Rebel Ridge | book - A Fine Sight To See by Sophie Hudson
• Knox: show - English Teacher | book - Burn by Peter Heller

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