560: Bennifer Divorce, Best Game Show Hosts, More Hunger Games, and the Karen Read Trial

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.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/572Catch our latest Pilot Program: English Teacher and so much more at knoxandjamie.com/patreonUpcoming Events: Apple Event | Presidential Debate | VMAs | The Emmys How do we feel: Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Break up ContractWhat'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 AgesGreen lights:Jamie: movie - Rebel Ridge | book - A Fine Sight To See by Sophie HudsonKnox: show - English Teacher | book - Burn by Peter HellerBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Greenlight | Mint Mobile | Pair Eyewear (code: POP)See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/571Sign up to get our Fall TV Calendar: knoxandjamie.com/nftaJoin our new Patreon tier to listen ad-freeThe Diplomat | High Potential | Doctor Odyssey | St. Denis Medical | Rescue: HI-SurfThe Sex Lives of College Girls | Agatha All Along What We Do In The Shadows | Based on A True StoryThe Franchise | Say Nothing | The Perfect Couple |  Nobody Wants ThisThree Women | The Day of The JackalGreen lights:Jamie: book - The Trap by Ava Glass | show - EvilKnox: book -  Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ WassmerThis show is sponsored by BetterhelpLiquidIV (code POPCAST) | Olive & June | Raycon | Quince | DraftKings (code POPCASTPOD) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/570Listen to our latest Cinema Sidepiece on 10 Things I Hate About You at knoxandjamie.com/patreonSMK: Who is Dak Prescott? | Sad Kim Kardashian | MinionsHead to knoxandjamie.com/signup to hear the rest of this episode ad-freeEpisode sponsors: Greenlight | Mint Mobile | Pair Eyewear (code: POP)See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/569Leaving a review on Apple or SpotifyErin on Arc StoriesJamie’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 | CharlotteGreen lights:Jamie: documentary - Chimp Crazy | book - You, With a View by Jessica JoyceKnox: book - When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-DayBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Greenlight | Mint Mobile | Pair Eyewear (code: POP)See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/568It’s our Birthday! Follow us! 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 StuntBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Green lights:Jamie: documentary - Daughters | book - The Worst Case Scenario by T.J. NewmanKnox: music - Zach Bryan Tour | book - Sign Here by Claudia LuxEpisode sponsors: Betterhelp | HelloFresh | Chewy | Olive & June | WayfairSee all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/567Join us for our All-Skate BirthdayUA! 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 BuildingCheck out our Peacock watching GuideGreen lights:Jamie: book - Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle Knox: book - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner Episode sponsors: Raycon | Pair Eyewear (code: Popcast) | Betterhelp | Quince See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/566NEW! Own some of our most beloved content forever, including archived Flavor Towns. Snag a promo code in our newsletter and shop at knoxandjamie.com/shop.Frenemy: definition | typesGREEN LIGHTS:Jamie: podcast- Hysterical by Dan TaberskiKnox: series- The God of the WoodsSPONSORS:Pair Eyewear: Get 15% off your first order with code POP at PairEyewear.comQuince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/popRaycon: Get 20%-40% off at buyraycon.com/pop See all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. RELEVANT LINKS: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/565Note For the Audio: subscribe at knoxandjamie.com/nfta to get our newest quiz on Friday: Which Olympic Sport Should You Train For in 2028.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 lyricsRed light mentions: rewind- 2024 predictions | Hulk at the RNCGREEN LIGHTS:Jamie: movie- Young Woman and The Sea | movie- TwistersKnox: series- Presumed InnocentSPONSORS:Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order with code POPCAST at LiquidIV.comBetterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/popcastpodSee all our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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”. RELEVANT LINKS: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/564Get it: 21 Best Books knoxandjamie.com/21bestbooks & free trial of Kindle UnlimitedGREEN LIGHTS: Jamie: book- Trust by Hernan DiazKnox: book- A Short Stay In Hell by Steven L. PeckMutual: Poppie, a natural deodorant by our very own Christiana HillSPONSORS:Greenlight: Get your first month free at Greenlight.com/popcastLiquid IV: Get 20% off your first order with code POPCAST at liquidiv.comSee all of our sponsors at knoxandjamie.com/sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we invite you to shelter in place with us as we discuss Natural Disasters in Pop Culture. In honor of Glen Powell summer and the upcoming release of Twisters, we discuss which character tropes we’d like to share rations with and we debate which natural disasters we could and could not survive.RELEVENT LINKS:Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/563Pilot Program: The Bear S3 is now available for our BFOTS in Patreon. Pssst- you can try it for 7-days for free at knoxandjamie.com/patreonMore! Follow us on IG @thepopcast to see our list of must watch natural disaster movies in this week’s SMKGREEN LIGHTS:Jamie: movie- Fresh Kills | movie- BabesKnox: series- House of the Dragon S2 | dad light movie- Despicable Me 4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.