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Pop Culture Sh*tshow#80: Let's talk about (female) SEX(uality)!This week's episode gets a little NSFW as Becca and Tessa dive in to chat about female sexuality. From smutty romance books, to audio p*rn, to films about female sexuality and with a little bit of research sprinkled in for good measure, it's a good time! Rate, review, subscribe! 2022-12-1446 minPop Culture Sh*tshowIt's the outside that counts - beauty collabs!In this week's episode, Becca and the NEWLY MRS. Tessa RIPKA discuss Beauty Collabs going all the way back to the beginning with Lip Smackers, continuing to Colourpop and other success stories and rounding it out with recent failures. You won't want to miss this gorgeous episode ;) Like. Rate. Review. Subscribe.2022-11-3048 minPop Culture Sh*tshowUnadvertising - what is it?Hello all! This week on PCSS Tessa and Becca are talking all about the concept of "unadvertising" - what is that you might ask? Well, have you seen Duolingo on Tiktok or perhaps the Washington Post? Or maybe you're part of a Facebook group for a product? If that's not clear enough, Tessa walks us through it in a short and sweet episode perfect for your Hot Girl Walk™. Enjoy! Like, Share, Subscribe! 2022-11-0926 minPop Culture Sh*tshowThe Book Was Better Than The Movie!Welcome to the Sh*tshow! This week Becca and Tessa are talking books that were better than the movie (or TV show) that they spawned. To be fair, it was mostly Becca ranting about the choices of one Anne (Annie?) Hathaway to star in adaptations of her beloved childhood books Ella Enchanted and The Princess Diaries. Get into it - like, share, and subscribe! 2022-10-1232 minPop Culture Sh*tshowBack from the TV graveyard - revivals!When a TV show is canceled but comes back on the air with the same cast and characters, that's a revival! When a show is rebooted, it's with new actors and a new timeline. The more you know! In this episode, Becca and Tessa talk about making our cats happy, how Raven's Home has been on the air longer than That's So Raven, the whys behind revivals, and more! Buckle up and take a listen!2022-09-2840 minPop Culture Sh*tshowPixar's Healing Your Generational TraumaBe honest - are YOU the trauma?! This week Becca and Tessa talk about all things Disney Pixar films and how they've been addressing ~*generational trauma*~ We're talking Coco, Inside Out, Encanto (we know, we know, it's just Disney), Turning Red, Luca, Soul and probably more! Come check it out! Like, share, subscribe. 2022-09-1435 minPop Culture Sh*tshowAITA?In this week's episode, Becca and Tessa evaluate whether people ATA via the popular Reddit thread, AITA. Showing up uninvited to someone's wedding, disliking Billie Eilish, finding (and keeping) a long-lost dog, lying to airline employees - are they the a**hole?! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2022-08-2457 minPop Culture Sh*tshowDisney Adults - Who's Paying For This?In this week's episode, Tessa and Becca have brought back a beloved friend of the pod - Peter Carter - to talk about Disney Adults! What is a Disney Adult? How many Disney tattoos do you need to be one? What's everyone think of Bob Chapek? We discuss all these and more! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2022-08-1056 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLet's talk sh*t about celebs -- blind items!If you've ever wanted more gossip about celebs AND to do a bit of sleuthing, we have just the thing for you - blind items! What is a blind item, you might be asking? Blind item: a piece of gossip about a celebrity or other public figure where the scenario/gossip is described without directly attributing to individuals. You've gotta put in the work for this tea! We'll give you the 100+ history on blind items and make Becca play a little guessing game. Do you know who "headphones dino bones" is? Because Becca sure didn't.2022-07-2740 minPop Culture Sh*tshow2 Back, 2 FuriousDon't adjust your headphones - the ladies of Pop Culture Sh*tshow are really back! After one on-going pandemic later (and two years, but who's counting) we are here once again. In this episode we share what's been going on including engagement stories, new pets, and why you should join your Public Library and get a Kindle. As always: Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2022-07-1343 minPop Culture Sh*tshowPlot and conflict: dating on sitcoms!Have you ever wondered how many ladies Joey Tribbiani or Chandler Bing dated over the course of 10 years? Well, we've got the answer within! That's right - Becca and Tessa are talking about dating on sitcoms and the unrealistic expectations it gave us all. Also - spoiler alert that one Golden Girl blows all of the friends out of the water! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat. 2020-05-1450 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLet's Get (Neat) FreakyHave you been spending FOREVER cleaning up your kitchen in this, the time of the Coronavirus? Well, have we got the episode for you! That's right - this week, Becca and Tessa tackle that classic TV trope of the Neat Freak! We're talking Danny Tanner, Monica Geller, Monk, and more!! Can you guess what cleanliness used to be code for back in the day?! Well, take a listen and then you'll know! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-05-0739 minPop Culture Sh*tshowPop Culture NewsroomThe evolution of news is one of the defining characteristics of our time. With up to the minute notifications available nearly everywhere you go how do TV news programs stay in the game? Tune-in to this week’s episode of PCSS and learn all about how the news cycle has transformed and the influences it has had on popular culture. Rate. Review. Subscribe. SHARE! 2020-05-0140 minPop Culture Sh*tshowGames to soothe your quarantined soulIn these trying times, we all need something to relax. For some, it's wine. For others, it's bud. And for millions, it's Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Stardew Valley. That's right - this week Becca and Tessa are going where they haven't gone before: video games! Specifically, aesthetically pleasing and soothing games that let you simulate life in a slow, peaceful place where you don't have to quarantine from COVID-19. Take a listen and get to playing! Stay home, stay safe :) Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-04-2358 minPop Culture Sh*tshowAll you cool cats & kittensHey, all you cool cats and kittens! We know you’ve been Netflix bingeing and we need to talk….Did Carole kill her husband? Why did Joe own an EMT jacket? Are we really gonna ignore Doc’s sex cult? Like the rest of you, Tiger King left us with some big big questions and we are here to share our reactions, some facts the docuseries didn’t cover, and of course, some hot memes in today’s episode of PCSS. Enjoy! Rate. Review Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-04-0250 minPop Culture Sh*tshowThis one's for the ladiesssssssThat's right - it's Women's History Month!! The most wonderful time of the year is back bbs :D In this episode, Becca and Tessa talk about some powerful ladies straight up being amazing!! Come for the good feels, stay for the trivia! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-03-2636 minPop Culture Sh*tshowAre you not entertained?!Hello, friends from this wild time that just keeps getting wilder! In this week's episode, Tessa and Becca aim to help you ward off the quarantine blues and boredom with some of their fave pop-culture suggestions! You know Tessa is bringing you the true crime and Becca is bringing you the rom coms!! We've got TV, movies, books, and games for ya - share yours with us! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-03-1943 minPop Culture Sh*tshow#63: Did someone say...pandemic?!Whew, these times is wild, fam! Are you on the "travel and if I die, I die" side of the Coronavirus or the "hunker down forever, goodbye to humanity" side?! We won't tell you which we are (but Tessa is going to Disney next week). On this week's ep the ladies talk all about the pop culture pandemic flicks we know and love - Outbreak, Contagion, World War Z etc., and what they got right and wrong. Take a listen now that you're working from home! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-03-1246 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLeap [into love] Year!If you didn't know, issa Leap Year! Which means, ladies, you can ask your man to marry you (in Ireland and Finland). And if he says no, he has to get you a fur coat - it's the law!! In this week's episode of PCSS, Becca and Tessa dive into the 2010 film Leap Year starring Amy Adams and a hot guy who isn't Irish, but pretty hot in an angry barman way. Take a listen and learn all about this real Irish tradition in an Irish-American Rom-Com! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-02-2744 minPop Culture Sh*tshowShhh...it's The Secret!In this week's episode, Tessa and Becca dive into that early-2000's phenomenon that every suburban mother - spurred on by Oprah - was obsessed with: The Secret. The idea that you can attract good (and bad) into your life with the power of the law of attraction. You'll hear all about its wild origins - including UFOs and Australia? - as well as some of the wildness surrounding it (did someone say negligent homicide?!?!) All this and more! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-02-2045 minPop Culture Sh*tshowGen Z(-ombie? -oodle? -eitgeist?)There are many things that define a generation and for Gen Z it's all about that TECHNOLOGY! They are more connected than any other generation and with that comes new norms around social interactions, views on the world, and openness to new ways of being. Tune in to learn more! And to figure out why Becca said: "If I am gonna be burned, it better be with the right fire!" Happy Listening! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2020-02-1344 minPop Culture Sh*tshowAnyone Can Be Anyone in...The Circle!Becca and Tessa are talking about the Netflix sensation taking the world by storm: The Circle. TBH it feels like it blew up on the internet faster than we could keep up. But keep up and binge watch we did to bring you our thoughts! SPOILERS ABOUND - listen at your own risk. 2020-02-0637 minPop Culture Sh*tshowCould Santa be a woman?!In this week's holiday episode, Becca and Tessa take a look at the classic claymation Christmas specials you grew up with from a different lens - it's gender bb! Focusing on two, we ask the real questions - could Santa Claus be a woman? Why couldn't Mrs. Claus step in for Santa? Why was Rudolph's dad such a sexist, macho dick? Find out the answer to all these and more! Happy Holidays - we breaking until mid-January to go into a Christmas cookie induced coma! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat!2019-12-1241 minPop Culture Sh*tshowQVC for the Holidays'Tis the season for cocoa, lights, and ill-advised holiday shopping sprees! If you've got a hankering to shop from your couch while professionals sell you things you probably don't need (but then again that can opener would be helpful...), have we got the thing for you! Becca and Tessa are talking about the magic (and clever evil?) of QVC - the shopping channel your mom and grandparents love 2019-12-0538 minPop Culture Sh*tshowZac Efron was on Room Raiders?!Before Tinder or Armchair Detectives, there was Next and Room Raiders. MTV has always been on the cutting edge of dating shows (move over, Bachelor!) and they are still breaking the mold today. Learn all about MTV’s dating show dynasty on this week’s episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2019-11-2146 minPop Culture Sh*tshow#55: "She Was a Total Betty": Modern Literary AdaptationsRequired reading in high school - we all had it. Whether you had to read Romeo and Juliet or Pride and Prejudice, English class came for us all. This week, Becca and Tessa discuss two modern literary adaptations - "Clueless" and "10 Things I Hate About You". They chat all about the misogynistic Shakespeare play that gave rise to the classic Julia Stiles / Heath Ledger romance and the lesser-known Jane Austen book that gave us "Clueless". We promise to be more interesting than when you had to write that book report. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2019-11-1434 minPop Culture Sh*tshowSmile - you're on Candid Camera!Once America got a taste of reality TV we couldn’t let it go. Candid Camera opened the doors for the entire genre of reality TV and more specifically hidden camera comedy. Hoodwinking unsuspecting bystanders has turned into a an array of shows ranging from Punk’d to Scare Tactics. The possibilities are limitless and unfortunately so are the consequences. Join Becca and Tessa this week as they take you through the art of the hidden camera. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2019-11-0744 minPop Culture Sh*tshowAre You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?Becca and Tessa sit down together to answer the age-old question: what makes a witch good or bad? So many things! Are you a witch who's helpful or who helps herself? Do you fight evil or embody it? This episode can push you to decide for yourself once and for all - good or bad? AND we've got some witchy history and pop culture moments all throughout. You won't want to miss it! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2019-10-3138 minPop Culture Sh*tshowZombies: Dead But Not Gone!Any way you slice it, zombies are here to stay in pop culture. Tessa and Becca take on these dead, decaying, and kinda scary creatures to consider why society loves zombies. Could it be our deepest survivalist fantasies? Or the lumbering eventuality of death? Either way, if you've ever wondered what percent of Americans have a zombie apocalypse survival plan, this is the episode for you. Come for the zombies, stay for Tessa's "The Dead Don't Die" rant! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. 2019-10-2438 minPop Culture Sh*tshow10 Years Later: Jennifer's BodyIs there anything more fun than sitting down with friends and watching a spooky movie in the spoopy season? Of course not! That's why Becca and Tessa (and a fun special guest!) sat down together to watch the reviled (and now cult classic) feminist horror film Jennifer's Body. The ladies discuss why the movie was panned when it was released, get into some ~film theory~ and analysis, and that *very* instructional kiss between Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. You won't want to miss this! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2019-10-1736 minPop Culture Sh*tshowHalloween v. Christmas!You might think you have to choose between Halloween and Christmas - but what if you didn't? What if they were essentially the SAME holiday (minus the religious aspects - please don't come for us)? Well, let Becca and Tessa share their wisdom with you about how these two holidays aren't so different after all. (Oh and we don't talk about Nightmare Before Christmas, but someday!) Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat. 2019-10-1042 minPop Culture Sh*tshowWho ya gonna call? Ghosts!Spooky season - or spoopy, as Becca likes to say - is finally here and nothing gives us the frights like a good old fashioned ghost story! Turns out we aren’t the only ones that love them. Ghost stories go way way back to the OG 1st century AD. Travel through time with us as we explore centuries of spooks on this week’s episode of PCSS! ALSO - you'll hear a legit wild TRUE LIFE ghost story from our very own Tessa Betz. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat. 2019-10-0339 minPop Culture Sh*tshowVSCO like "disco"Do you consider yourself trendy? Hip? A part the times?! Then have we got the episode for you. This week Becca and Tessa sit down to discuss a subculture of the youth: the VSCO girl. You've read the Vox, NBC News, and Buzzfeed think pieces - now listen to our take on them! Are they the new Tumblr girl? The new tomboy? The new eco-conscious preppy teen duo? Listen and find out! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat. 2019-09-2641 minPop Culture Sh*tshowYou're Canceled!Everything is canceled! Hell hath no fury like the Internet and we are here to dive first into the wild world of “canceled culture.” Get ready to hear the good, bad, and complicated as we explore this recent phenomenon in this week’s episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow. Rate. Review. Share. Subscribe. 2019-09-1954 minPop Culture Sh*tshowWe're back, baby!!Your favorite sh*tshows are back at it and we are chatting about brands! Let’s face it - it’s shady out here! From government to big business our Pop Culture says a lot about who we think we can trust. In today’s episode, Becca and Tessa talk all about brands with purpose and share the wins and losses of this recent wave of change. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-09-1259 minPop Culture Sh*tshowSummer Lovin'It's that time of year again - the air is warm and sticky and full of potential love interests! In this episode of PCSS, the ladies talk about ~*summer*~ love. Why is it a thing?! How is it different from cuffing season?! Is Tinder better than Bumble?! We also share some spicy tips for making the most of your summer fling! Swipe right on this episode and take a listen while you find your next tall glass of water ;) Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-07-1832 minPop Culture Sh*tshowCelebrity Opinions: To Vax or Not to VaxVaccination scares are nothing new but the celebrity involvement in the issue is a more recent phenomenon. Join Tessa and Becca as they take you through the history of vaccinations and the various movements surrounding them that have shaped our modern day challenges. Buckle up for this multi-century roller coaster on this episode of PCSS! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-07-1144 minPop Culture Sh*tshowThis Is Our Independence DayHappy 4th of July! Today, we eat hot dogs, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate our country's 243rd year of independence. Tessa and Becca discuss the 1996 classic sci-fi action film "Independence Day", as well as independence days around the world. You'll hear all about the rousing speech by President Bill Pullman, the greasy pole of Indonesia, and where you can get your fill of ice cream. Note: this episode is best listened to while eating a hot dog or holding a sparkler. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-07-0438 minPop Culture Sh*tshowReal Housewives of the Sacramento County JailTessa and Becca are doing the... Jailhouse Rock! Well, sorta... if you’re curious about toilet knocking and the American Criminal Justice system then have we got the show for you. Listen as we explore the "Real Housewives" level drama in the Netflix documentary series "Jailbirds" and the deeper issues surrounding the American justice system. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. 2019-06-2752 minPop Culture Sh*tshowJohn Wick Kills EveryoneBaba Yaga. Boogeyman. Highly trained assassin. You may or may not know him, but your girl Becca loves him - he's John Wick. On this week's episode of PCSS, the ladies discuss the John Wick action movie franchise. They dive deep into the wild world of assassins, fan theories, and if Keanu Reeves is hot (or not). You don't want to miss it! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. 2019-06-2042 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLazy ThursdayLet’s face it - Justin Timberlake and Michael Bolton are icons and the group at the center of today’s discussion has worked with them both. A no spoilers spoiler: this Pop Culture shaping crew is responsible for defining comedy in the Age of the Internet and their songs have the Emmy wins and Grammy Noms to prove it. Forget everything you think you know about .......(stop reading to avoid spoilers) The Lonely Island. Pop in those earbuds and press play for this can’t miss episode! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-06-1337 minPop Culture Sh*tshowSay Yes to This Episode!Here comes the bride(zilla), here comes the bride(zilla)! This week on PCSS, Tessa and Becca are talking about some of their favorite wedding reality shows - Say Yes to the Dress, Bridezilla, and Four Weddings. You'll hear how Bridezilla came to be, the scoop on the honeymoons they win in Four Weddings and a bit of a detour into the weddings and rings of Becca's and Tessa's dreams. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. 2019-06-0650 minPop Culture Sh*tshowCha-Cha-Cha-ChangesIt comes for us all - that's right, this week the ladies are talking about puberty! Specifically Netflix's Big Mouth and Hulu's Pen15. What makes puberty so awkward to talk about? Why do we enjoy reliving our past experiences? Tessa and Becca discuss the (not so) glory days and chat about first periods, the taboo of masturbation, and how a little shame goes a long way. Get nostalgic and have empathy for your past self - we're going back to middle school! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-05-3049 minPop Culture Sh*tshowSick Teen Love StoriesYoung love is in the air - and also the tragedy of young love cut short! This week the ladies of PCSS dive deep into the waters of "sick lit" - that genre about sick teenagers who fall in love and more often than not, the girl dies. Come on a journey with us as we try to figure out the draw of this genre! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-05-2243 minPop Culture Sh*tshowDisney PrincesSpring Break is over kids and you know what that means - the ladies of PCSS are back! And they are coming in hot to discuss the XY chromosome of the Disney princess equation - the Disney Princes! *Insert Airhorn Sound* That's right - we're talking about the animated characters that maybe started your sexual awakening (get it boo). We categorize them and we do NOT agree on who belongs where! Listen now! P.S. It was Lily James in Cinderella, not Lili Reinhart. Our b. Rate. Review. Share. Subscribe.2019-05-1642 minPop Culture Sh*tshowSpring Breakers - Your Spring Break Survival GuideThe flowers are blooming, the pollen is attacking, and the weather is warming up. That's right - it's spring! Becca has created a (not at all) nuanced quiz to determine "What Kind of Spring Breaker are You?" From there, the ladies offer all kinds of tips and tricks for how to survive Spring Break. You'll also hear the PCSS gals offer their solution to the "condom problem," a tasty vodka watermelon recipe, and how to perfect your jello shots. Spring Break foreva! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat.2019-04-1842 minPop Culture Sh*tshowQueer Eye - Then and Now!Yas queen! On this week's episode of PCSS, the ladies discuss the 2004 Bravo series "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" and the 2018 Netflix reboot "Queer Eye." Topics of conversation include the evolution of gay representation on TV and in the broader culture, the power of vulnerability, and which Fab Five guy is the eye candy of each series. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll grow - it's the Queer Eye episode you've been waiting for! Note: you will probably only cry from laughter. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. Repeat. Thanks!2019-04-1145 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLet's talk politic[al cartoon]s!Time to talk about one of the four no-no topics - politics! Except for way more fun because it's narrowly focused on the CARTOONS! In this week's episode, Tessa and Becca (mostly Tessa) spill the tea on political cartoons and their long tradition of integrating pop culture. They also wonder how many criminal johns are named John, how far IS Alaska from Russia and whether the Midwest accent is THE accent everybody wants! You won't want to miss this one! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.2019-04-0446 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLady Killers! In this week's episode, Becca and Tessa round out Women's History Month by exploring a predominately male phenomenon through the lens of the women who broke the mold. We are talking female killers. Admittedly, not a glass ceiling we are thrilled about breaking but, with men committing 90% of the world’s homicides, we can’t help but wonder what pushes the few women in the stats over the edge. This ain't your typical true crime podcast! Pop in those headphones and indulge your morbid curiosity! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share!2019-03-2840 minPop Culture Sh*tshowI Didn't Know I Was Pregnant!In this week's episode of PCSS, Becca and Tessa dive deep into the waters of TLC's hit show "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant." That show you watched in high school where after watching a few episodes, the next time you missed your period you thought, "but could I be pregnant and not know it?!?!?!?" even when you might have never had sex. Just us? We'll cover it all and more: missed periods, infertility, and poops of a lifetime. We can't guarantee you'll still want kids after this, but we hope you'll be in awe of the...2019-03-2136 minPop Culture Sh*tshowRiches to RagsWe all love to see the rich and famous take a stumble - especially when it's on a TV show! This week Becca and Tessa talk the "riches to rags" plot on Arrested Development and Schitt's Creek. They chat about the ridiculous mothers (and honestly the whole family) on both shows and about character growth and development. And also how much of a buzzkill moving and dishes are - ya feel? Rate. Review. Subscribe.2019-03-1440 minPop Culture Sh*tshowCelebrities Who Don't AgeHave you ever wondered how celebs stay so GORGEOUS and DEWY as they age? Is it the insane amounts of money they have? Could it be that they are all in a wild cult committed to human sacrifice in the name of good skin? HOW do they do it? On this week's episode of PCSS, you are going to find out. Becca and Tessa chat all the most beautiful celebrities named Jennifer (and more) and how in the hell they keep their skin so damn youthful. Rate. Review. Subscribe.2019-03-0746 minPop Culture Sh*tshowMake 'Em Laugh - Interview with Molly FratzLenny Bruce isn’t just a fun character on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! He was a real-life comedic trailblazer that pushed boundaries to open doors for the beloved art of stand-up. On this week’s episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow, Becca and Tessa sit down with DC local stand-up comedian Molly Fratz (IG: @mollyfratz) to learn all about the wild history of stand-up comedy and its influence on popular culture! Rate. Review. Subscribe.2019-02-2846 minPop Culture Sh*tshowMmm, Tasty!Hey, good-looking, whatcha got cookin'? Well, whatever it is, you better film it overhead! That's right - this week the ladies of PCSS take a deep dive into the world of Tasty videos. You know, the ones that your Aunt Susan tags you in all the time. We'll chat about how Buzzfeed is taking over the world, the power of advertising and even throw in references to some of our fave old shows - Cougar Town, Community, and Happy Endings. You won't want to miss us dish on Tasty! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share! 2019-02-2144 minPop Culture Sh*tshowBe MineWhether you're in love with your boo or single and (maybe) ready to mingle, have we got the show for you! This week Tessa and Becca chat all things Valentine's Day. From its romantic-ish origins and how it became the holiday it is today to its portrayal in pop culture and in our everyday lives! Snuggle up with your boo and/or chocolates and take a listen! p.s. Rate. Review. Subscribe. p.p.s. It was the Pagemaster - the one with Macaulay Culkin where he's in a book! 2019-02-1444 minPop Culture Sh*tshowHiding in Plain Sight - Surviving R. KellyWhen asked if the documentary "Surviving R. Kelly" would continue to air amidst threats of legal action, Lifetime’s response was clear: "Lifetime has always been a brand that champions women’s stories. The documentary will air as scheduled, starting tonight at 9 pm ET/PT." In this episode, the women of PCSS honor the bravery of the survivors that shared their stories and applaud Lifetime for standing by them. We hope this episode inspires you to join the movement to #muterkelly and helps to elevate the important and challenging topic of abuse. Thank you for listening!2019-02-0746 minPop Culture Sh*tshowDo YOU Spark Joy?New Year, Same (but admittedly slightly more tidy) Us! That’s right - the ladies of PCSS are hopping aboard the KonMari train - choo choo b**ch! We talk about folding your underwear and whether an ice scraper from your boyfriend counts as a gift or an errand. We’ll let you be the judge of that. Now go find something that doesn’t spark joy and THROW IT OUTCHA LIFE! YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK, UNDERWEAR WITH HOLES, THE END PIECES OF BREAD - THROW. IT. OUT. Rate. Review. Subscribe. KonMari.2019-01-3147 minPop Culture Sh*tshowNo Sense(s) - Bird Box and A Quiet PlaceDon't open your eyes and don't make a sound - this week Becca and Tessa are back from vacation and talking Bird Box and A Quiet Place! We'll ask the hard questions - how do they poop on the boat? Why would you have a baby with scary noise-hunting aliens everywhere? How can we keep dreams alive in a post-apocalyptic world? All that and maybe a little more in this episode. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Or the Pochantas wind monster will get you. 2019-01-2444 minPop Culture Sh*tshowLet's Get This (Ginger)BreadWe all love a good baking competition but have you experienced gingerbread? Welcome to the season’s fiercest baking extravaganza! Learn all about the seasonal treat and the competitive world of gingerbread houses on our last episode of 2018. Take December to share your fav episodes and we’ll catch you back in 2019! P.S. If anyone knows what happens to the gingerbread houses when the competition let us know IMMEDIATELY popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. We are DYING to know. Rate. Review. Subscribe.2018-12-1348 minPop Culture Sh*tshowHappily Ever After - Christmas EditionCozy fires, buckets of hot cocoa, and a Hallmark-style Christmas movie - is there anything better? Not for Becca or Tessa! And certainly not for special guest Kirsten Ballard, a Hallmark Christmas Movie connoisseur! The ladies of PCSS dive DEEP into the written (and unwritten) rules of the Christmas Hallmark movie and how Netflix and ABC Family break those rules and are coming for Hallmark's empire. Other topics include drunkenly leaving birthday parties early and over-dicking around. It's Christmas-time, y'all - let's get this (ginger)bread! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Or Santa won't bring you presents and you wo...2018-12-0654 minPop Culture Sh*tshowYou Sunk My Battleship - Board GamesIf you've ever been bankrupted by your siblings while playing Monopoly, then you know that board games can bring out the worst in people. Becca and Tessa also discuss the life lessons they bring, recent obsessions with trains and domination, and a plea for more understanding of 50 Shades of Grey. Rate. Review. Subscribe. p.s. there is no mention of the game Battleship - who knew?2018-11-2944 minPop Culture Sh*tshowMinisode - Black Friday Special!Now that you're fully stuffed to the gills and in full stretchy attire, isn't it the perfect time to run a shopping marathon? Yup. Black Friday is wild! But never fret - we've got the tips to help you find the deals without sacrificing your turkey time. Learn all about this retail phenomenon on this week's minisode! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Repeat.2018-11-2226 minPop Culture Sh*tshowDeclassified Thanksgiving Survival GuideYay - you're looking forward to a day off from work and stuffing your face on Turkey Day! And also spending $300 on a plane ticket and maybe three days trapped with your dearest (and most annoying) loved ones. Wondering how you'll survive Thanksgiving? Becca and Tessa have got you covered with some tips, including stretchy pants, buffers, and board games. Remember the chant - Rate. Review. Subscribe. 2018-11-1537 minPop Culture Sh*tshowPut it together and what have you got? Music compilations!Before Pandora and Spotify, we had Now and Kidz Bop to bring together all our fav top 40 tunes. Learn all about the music compilations that kept us going and ponder their relevance today in this week’s episode of PCSS. Explore life’s deep questions like - who gets the residual payments on compilation CDs? Is it okay to sterilize music for the kids? What number of Now are we on and holy shit is it still a thing?! Don’t worry y’all. We got you! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Don't make Britney Spears go all 2007 again.2018-11-0847 minPop Culture Sh*tshowMainstream Moral Lessons - VeggieTalesGet your fill of morals and silly songs - that's right, Becca and Tessa are dishing on VeggieTales. The animated show starring a cucumber and tomato with no arms or legs, but a lot of heart. The ladies discuss their fav "Silly Songs with Larry" and also get a lil' deep about the privilege of the Christian faith and the power of empathy. Buckle up, kids - it's gonna be a vulnerable ride! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Please? It's practically Christmas.2018-11-0148 minPop Culture Sh*tshowWhat are you supposed to be? - Halloween Costumes!What do floor tiles, 2008 Obama supporters, and Lisa Frank all have in common? Becca and Tessa have dressed as them all for Halloween! Get the scoop on their major hits and misses as you plan for your night of trick-or-treating. Not sure what to wear? Look no further! The ladies of PCSS got you covered with all the felt tricks you never knew (or maybe did) that will turn your last minute idea into a showstopper! Rate. Review. Subscribe. Or teenagers might egg your house.2018-10-2544 minPop Culture Sh*tshowI'll Take Game Shows for 300, AlexNo whammy, big money! Tessa and Becca are breaking down game shows - from the tax burden, to how we know we could play them better than the contestants, and how maybe they are a little like MLMs (look it up). Listen and play along! Make us proud - Rate. Review. Subscribe.2018-10-1846 minPop Culture Sh*tshow(Not So) Spooky Scary - Halloweentown & Hocus PocusBust out your brooms, Clark bars, and witches brew! It’s time to spill the tea on our favorite childhood Halloween flicks. Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown are here to get you into the spooky spirit of Halloween nostalgia. Let’s be real - who can pass up a Bette Midler and Debbie Reynolds double feature?! Help Tessa and Becca figure out what in the world happens in all the Halloweentown sequels or share your fav Hocus Pocus memory at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com . Rate. Review. Subscribe. Eat some damn candy. 2018-10-1148 minPop Culture Sh*tshowIt's October 3rd...In this episode, the ladies discuss a movie so quotable, it made *fetch* happen. That's right - Mean Girls! Special guest Peter Carter shares how Mean Girls influenced his career and the film's lasting impact. Just a taste: YOU CAN'T SIT WITH US! Boo, you whore. Four for you Glen Coco, You GO Glen Coco! I'm not a regular mom - I'm a cool mom! Share your fave Mean Girls quotes with us at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com or slide in our DMs on Insta @popcultureshowpod or Twitter @pcss_pod & give us them stars! 2018-10-0345 minPop Culture Sh*tshowRequired Viewing - When Harry Met SallyWhen Harry Met Sally is a fall film favorite and romantic comedy classic that inspired the sitcoms and romcoms you love to ask the question - "can men and women really be just friends?" Becca and Tessa discuss their own trials and tribulations with the opposite sex and why this movie is required viewing. Hit us up! Email: popcultureshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @popcultureshowpod Twitter: @pcss_pod Facebook: Pop Culture Sh*tshow2018-09-2746 minPop Culture Sh*tshowF is for...Fall! Pumpkin spice and everything nice, the best season of all has returned! Football fans and basic b*tches everywhere rejoice. Your Han Solo swagger and seasonal addictions may commence. But for all of you haters out there don’t get it twisted! Fall is so much more than a well-marketed beverage campaign. It’s all about those new beginnings! Slide in those headphones and get ready to fall for Fall! Still not sure Fall is for you? Drop us a line at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com and we will make sure you learn to appreciate the magic...2018-09-2044 minPop Culture Sh*tshowNostalgia: Early 2000s FadsIn this episode, Tessa and Becca dive deep into nostalgic waters to discuss early 2000's fads. The conversation weaves its way through toys we loved, movies we still quote, styles we regret, and our never-ending love for boy bands. Do you feel nostalgic for a time nearby and yet so far? Shoot us an email at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com and let us know what's pulling at your memory strings! Check us on Instagram @popcultureshowpod or Twitter @pcsspod. Check our site for more info popcultureshowpod.com. If you hate us, don't rate us - but if you enjoyed what you...2018-09-1347 minPop Culture Sh*tshowDisney CatsCat got your tongue? When high society meets animation there is always something to talk about! Take a listen as Tessa and Becca explore the interplay between the classical music of The Aristocats and the jazz of their alley cat friends before diving into The Lion King’s theatrical connections. What else is popping? Shoot us an email with ways you’ve encountered high society in popular culture at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. You can also find us on insta @popcultureshowpod and on Twitter @pcss_pod. And get all the deets you'd ever want at popcultureshowpod.com! 2018-09-0647 minPop Culture Sh*tshowMySpace and FacebookRemember the days of Tom, top friends, and profile skins? Before Facebook ruled the school, MySpace was the place to be! Join Tessa and Becca as they explore the early years of social media where they put their teenage angst on display while daydreaming about unrequited love interests. Does your MySpace profile still grace the internet? Send us a pic at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com and we’ll feature you on our social media! Look for your feature by following us on Instagram @popcultureshowpod, Facebook via our page Pop Culture Sh*tshow, and Twitter @pcss_pod!...2018-08-3043 minPop Culture Sh*tshowThe Purge (Part Two)In a very special episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow, Tessa and Becca sit down with amateur film enthusiast Christian Fair to discuss the most recent installment of The Purge franchise, The First Purge. The conversation takes a turn when Christian asks the hard-hitting question: who would you be in the Purge?! You'll never guess the roles Becca and Tessa have called for themselves. (HINT: one of them doesn’t make it!) What role would you play in the Purge? Drop us a line at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com! You can also connect with us on Instagram...2018-08-2357 minPop Culture Sh*tshowThe Purge (Part One)In this minisode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow, Becca and Tessa dip their toes into the terrifying first two films of The Purge series. They also offer free advice to black market auction attendees: just stay home - it can only end badly for ya! Tune into the next episode where the ladies wrap up The Purge franchise with a very special guest - their very first! If you’ve got your own hot takes on The Purge films, send them our way to popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. You can also check us out on Instagram @popcultureshowpod or on Tw...2018-08-2123 minPop Culture Sh*tshowBinge-Worthy Baking CompetitionsAre you a baking whiz or do you find that your attempts in the kitchen leave your loved ones running for the hills? Either way, have we got the baking show for you! Tessa and Becca talk the rise in popularity of baking competition shows from the classic Great British Bake Off, to recent Netflix hits Nailed It and Sugar Rush. The ladies are here to bring you hot takes on sweet treats, Masterchef Junior, and Mr. Colin Hanks. Share your favorite baked goods or baking show moments with us at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. Visit our website...2018-08-1642 minPop Culture Sh*tshowAhead of Their Time: Golden GirlsPicture it September 1985 - Four fierce widows shake things up and make television history! On-screen Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose pushed the envelope by tackling important social issues like immigration, LGBTQ rights, aging, and more! Off-screen, these women lived their values daily and helped give voices to those at the fringes of society. Tune in for Episode 4 of Pop Culture Sh*tshow to learn all about the Golden Girls and the impact their legacy is still making today. Thank YOU for being a friend! Share your favorite Golden Girls moment with us at popcultureshowpod@gmail...2018-08-0947 minPop Culture Sh*tshowTV Families: Bob's BurgersIn this episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow, Becca and Tessa talk bingeable TV with an emphasis on the critical darling and fan favorite, Bob’s Burgers. From Tina’s awkwardness to Louise’s chaotic tendencies and Gene’s eccentricities rounding out the middle, the two discuss the entire family and what makes them so relatable. You’ll also hear what Becca has in common with Tina; hint: it’s complicated. Share your show ideas with us at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. You can also connect with us on Instagram @popcultureshowpod and Twitter @pcss_pod. Hit us up on social an...2018-08-0245 minPop Culture Sh*tshowNeopets & ScientologyWe all enjoyed Neopets as kids (except Tessa apparently)! But did you know that the beloved creatures of Neopia have a dark secret? Well... Scientology is here to ruin your childhood. Episode 2 is a wild ride with some childhood memories, Australian cereal, and hot takes on the Scientology empire! Do you have a hidden Scientology connection? Share with us at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. You can also connect with us on Instagram @popcultureshowpod and Twitter @pcss_pod. Give us a s/o on social and subscribe! If you enjoyed the show leave a r...2018-07-2650 minPop Culture Sh*tshowUrban DictionaryIn the inaugural episode of Pop Culture Sh*tshow, Tessa and Becca explore the phenomenon of the website Urban Dictionary. They take a look at the definitions of the top baby names for boys and girls in 1993. (If your name is Ashley, we want to apologize in advance for what you are about to hear.) If you want to see if we took a look at your name’s definition, take a listen. If you listen and we didn’t cover your name, send us the most ridiculous definition of your name at popcultureshowpod@gmail.com. You...2018-07-141h 03