680: Vampire Rules Snake Draft

In this episode, we recap this week’s pop culture news. Join us as we sift through the latest James Bond casting rumors, unpack the surprising return of The Bachelor, and weigh in on the first trailer for The Magician’s Nephew. Plus, a truly unhinged discussion about which bones in the body are the coolest, and Jamie has Rapid Red Lights.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/684It’s time to add some holly-jolly good vibes to your house with The Popcast Holiday Ornament - only available until 11/22/26 at knoxandjamie.com/ornamentThe Next Bond // Josh O’Connor | Robert Pattinson | Nicholas Hoult | Callum Turner (not Aidan Turner) | Jack Lowden | Aaron Pierre | Idris Elba | Clive Owen | Jude Law | Tom Hardy | Barry KeoghanWho is: Barbara Broccoli | Wiki | Broccoli FamilyCanadians Who are Friends (don’t fact-check that!): Denis Villeneuve | Sarah Bessey | Justin Bieber | Julie Van HuizenThe Bachelor Is Back // Revisit The NOs of Reality TV (Ep 652) | Sam Hartman (beard check: Ryan Day) | Connor Wood aka Fibula (not @clavicular or Jake Shane) Trailer Park // The Magician’s Nephew | Who got fired at Netflix? (via Vulture)Drive-bys: Jordon Hudson Lawsuit | Dianna Russini | This Is What I Live For meme | Context Corner: Tucker Carlson & the Green M&M’s | James Gunn Exits DC | The Young Pope | Sabrina and Taylor | You Can See Everything | Russell Brand Going to PrisonRed Light Mentions: James Avery Bracelet | Harrison Butker | Kaylor at The Chiefs | Josh Kushner buys LA Lakers | Matty Healy’s Wife Expecting? | Evan and Erin Filling in for Jamie (Ep. 681) | Katniss American Girl Doll | Samatha is a Suffragette? | @sharonsaysso | Chicago Restaurant Surcharges | Masks | Miami vs Notre Dame Green Lights:Jamie: movie - WildwoodKnox: book - All That’s Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir by Emilee HackneyBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Fabletics | SmileSet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re celebrating Jamie’s birthday by putting the name Jamie (and all acceptable derivatives) under the Popcast microscope. We’re ranking the overrated and underrated contenders, sizing up the surname and fictional Jamies, and revisiting the most notable contenders in Jamie history.Plus, Jamie herself crowns the one and only Apex Jamie - one guess who she’ll choose!Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/683We’re celebrating the holidays with a new ornament built around the most important holiday mantra: protect the vibe! Get it at knoxandjamie.shop to hear our new, exclusive Holiday Snake Draft Bonus episode.Wish Jamie a happy birthday on Threads and Instagram!Jamie’s Origin Story: The Bionic Woman | Wikipedia | Names.orgJamentions: Jamie Oliver | James Stuart | Jim Bakker | Jim Jones | Jimmy Buffet | Rosacea Survivor Jamie Kern Lima | Jami Gertz | James Marsden | Jim Caviezel | Jimmy Dean | Jim Garrison | Etta James | E.L. James | Theo James | Bushrod Washington James | Lily James | Kevin James | Rick James (see also: 5 fingers sketch) | Jamie Powell | Jamie Bennett | Jamie Sullivan | Jaime Lannister | Jamie Tartt | James Corden | James and the Giant Peach | Jamie Foxx | James Caan | James Earl JonesFact Check: Gemini is going away?! | Passion of the Christ sequel?? Drive-bys: The Naked Chef book | Rocketman vs. The Rocketeer vs. Frequency | Saved! (see also: Faith Adjacent Sacred Cinema episode) | Here on Earth | Birches by Robert Frost | Jamie from Mad about You | Daisy Edgar Jones on the red carpetRed Light Mentions: Pride & Prejudice Trailer | Whistler by Ann Patchett | Celebrity Costume Convo on TMYK | Martha Stewart Halloween Costume | FSU firing Mike Norvell | Britney Spears Post Green Lights:Jamie: movie - Sense and SensibilityKnox: show - War | docuseries - SabanBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Square | Quince | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Hers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Halloween Parties. From weaponized Christian music and shoe-free party politics to ’80s culture appropriation and sexy children’s-character costume trends, we’re calling out the most egregious spooky-season party offenses.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/682This is a great week to become a Friend with Benefots! Get a free 7-day trial at knoxandjamie.com/patreonREWIND: More NOs episodes | Read all the party NOs on Instagram AND ThreadsNot a Sponsor: Spirit HalloweenThank you to our contributors: @sheridan_burns, @kailametzgermusic, @mn_is_reading, @kristenroth04, @lsjackman, @cstarrick5Drive-bys: Shelf Respect Green Lights:Jamie: show - Slow Horses S6 | movie - WickerKnox: movie - You Can See EverythingBonus segment: Join us on Patreon as a Friend with Benefots to listen to this episode in full and ad-free. Plus, get exclusive weekly and monthly content.Episode sponsors: SmileSet | The Mob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dispense wisdom and solve real-life listener dilemmas in our ninth installment of Please Advise. Knox is joined by Erin Moon and Evan Dodson to tackle everything from finding a boyfriend nickname that doesn’t make you sound like a youth, to craft projects that seemed like a good idea until the deadlines hit, to gracefully exiting a book club when your supervisor is the Booktator. Plus, the long-awaited return of Erin of Grievances.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/681Join us at Shelf Respect, where we cover everything from Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery to new book releases and a deep-dive into horror legend Stephen King. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit readwithshelfrespect.com, and join the Hardbacks Patreon community for exclusive episodes for just 70 cents using code PLOTHOLES.Rewind: Please Advise 7 - Ep. 610 | Please Advise 8 - Ep. 634Meet our special Co-Hosts: Evan and Erin on Faith Adjacent Relevant Links: Love Sac (not a sponsor) | Eustress | Padme Breakup Dress | Manchild by Sabrina CarpenterDrive-bys: Evan’s Towel Costume | Heat (1995) & Heat 2 | Travis Kelce & Shane Gillis | Booktator Origin - Ep. 675Red Light Mentions: DWTS Drama (listen to more on TMYK) | Gleb dissing Alan (see also: GoodShort) | Twilight Airbud (see also: Snow Buddies controversy) | The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (see also: Green Light - The Inheritance Games)Green Lights:Erin: book - The Pirate Queen by Ariel LawhonEvan: book - Quite the Pair by Tobias MaddenKnox: show - BelowBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content.Episode sponsors: Olive & June | The Mob | Merit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Erin Moon joins us for a snake draft of our favorite vampiric lore. Why are vampires elite baseball players? Where are all the blonde vampires? And does never seeing your reflection unlock unshakable confidence? Join us as we draft the rules every vampire franchise should follow to ensure the undead can thrive for all eternity.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/680If you agree with Jamie that The Twilight movies are better than the books, you’ll want to check out our new and exclusive Books That Are Actually Better Than The Books Collection at knoxandjamie.shopVampirical Mentions: Twilight Baseball Scene | Blondes: Spike from Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Alexander Skarsgard in True Blood | Jonathan Bailey as Dracula | Colin vs Laszlo in What We Do In The Shadows | The Lost Boys | Sinners | Vampires Fandom Wiki | The Serpent and the Wings of Night Green LightFact Check: Count von Count has had 3 wives? | Bat petting zoos?Drive-Bys: Super Bowl Performance Contenders | Jay-Z Documentary | Eternity with Elizabeth Olsen & Miles Teller) | Bride by Ali Hazelwood | Z-O-M-B-I-E-S | Barack’s Book List Cameo Closest To The Pin: Ian Somerhalder - IG | IMDb | WikipediaRed Light Mentions: Shane Gillis SNL Monologue | Lorne documentary | Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live | Leanne Morgan | Georgia-Alabama pass interference | Kelly Clarkson vs Art of Play (see also: Jane Austen ring & Las Culturistas) | Mizra on TikTok | Congo Basin Guy | Six Flags AccidentGreen Lights:Jamie: book - The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | book - Mazywood by Tananarive DueKnox: show - East of Eden | book - Etna by Paul YoonBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Hers | Pura | Merit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we weigh in on the New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century list and lovingly, or aggressively, side-eye its most overrated picks and biggest snubs. Plus, we celebrate the predictable box-office flop of Tom Cruise’s new movie Digger, and discuss whether Anne Hathaway’s recent film run has officially earned her Hollywood’s Championship Belt. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/679Want to know which pop culture ghost you are? Head to knoxandjamie.com/GhostQuiz (disclaimer: Not Suitable For Jamie’s Mom OR Kids)Get it on patreon.com/popcast: Livestream of Knox’s Award | Hear our thoughts on how to fix Taylor Swift’s Career on last week’s TMYKWhat’s the Word: The 100 Best TV Shows of The 21st Century (via NYT) | Follow us @thepopcast where we’ll be sharing our Top 21 Shows of the 21st Century on our Friday #popcastSMK postRewind: The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (via NYT) | 21 Best Books at knoxandjamie.com/21bestbooks featured on Ep 564Box Office Report: Digger | Verity Coming Soon: Other Mommy | The Social Reckoning (see also: Aaron Sorkin’s red carpet look) | Matchbox The Movie | Animals | Disclosure Day | Fjord Championship Belt contender: Anne Hathaway | IMDbFact Check: Which mockumentary came first: Waiting for Guffman/Best in Show/The Office UK | Where is Leelee Sobieski? Drive-bys: Anita Baker vs Anita Hill | Verity by Colleen Hoover | Josh Hartnett IMDb | Last Seen on SMK | Anne Hathaway Disappears Red Light Mentions: Jonathan Bailey Narrating Dracula | T-swift’s New Nepo Baby BFF | Gipsy Rose Blanchard’s fiance mysteriously died | Cease & Desist for Chris Harrison | Pete Davidson Variety story (see also: Bitcoin) | RIP to the Greatest Principal of all Time: Dennis Haskins Green Lights:Jamie: movie - Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | movie - The Love HypothesisKnox: show - The Gentlemen S2 | bonus: Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft WorldBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Square | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Fabletics | Quince Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re handing out superlatives for the upcoming fall TV lineup. Join us as we award the Emmy Master Baiters, The Clear Pepsis, and the Low Key MVPs of fall TV. From buzzy premieres guaranteed an award-show appearance to shows already inspiring irrational optimism, we’re breaking down what actually deserves a spot on your watchlist. Plus, Knox and Jamie share a rare mutual green light.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/678We have a brand new, exclusive collection in the shop: Movies That Are Actually Better Than The Book. Get it now at knoxandjamie.shopOnly want last week’s Movies Better Than Books: Little Women in full? Get it for only $3 at patreon.com/popcastRewind: Ep. 660 Summer TV PreviewsNetflix: The Diplomat |The Great British Baking Show | The Hunting Wives | East of Eden | Emily in Paris | The Altruist | Below Paramount +: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage | MobLand (see also: set feud) | Yellowjackets | Survivor S51Hulu/FX/Disney +: Percy Jackson & The Olympians S3 | The Lowdown S2 | VisionQuest Amazon Prime Video: Maxton Hall S3 | Rings of Power S3 HBO Max: War Peacock: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins | The Traitors (see also: Traitors Pilot Program) | The Good Daughter | Crystal Lake | DIGApple TV +: Hijack | Bad Monkey | Stick S2 | 12 12 12 | Small Prophets | NocturneOther: Abbott Elementary (abc) | Kill Jackie (AMC+) | Tip Toe (Starz) | Eternally Yours (CBS)Fact Check: Does Drew Cheek (aka Young Meghann Fahy in The Good Daughter) look like Cameron Diaz? | What’s Encanto?Asides: Scott Foley IMDb | Harry’s Teleprompter Loss | Sentimental Value | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | Mackenzie Crook IMDb | Natalie Portman book Controversy | Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes movie Red Light Mentions: Bri Mckoy | Michelin Seafood Restaurant | Milo’s Tea | Botanical Gardens | Arby’s Steak Nuggets | Starbucks PSL ad with Martha Stewart vs. Dunkin Pumpkin Spice ad | Belmont Cameli IMDbGreen Lights:Mutual: film - PrimetimeBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content.Episode sponsors: Merit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our newest collection is your reminder that adaptation is an art form and that sometimes Hollywood simply understood the assignment.This collection celebrates the rare and beautiful occasions when the movie beat the book. We’re talking books that walked so their movies could run, skip, and click their heels, in an adaptation that elevated the author's intentions in all the best ways.This collection includes:Bridget Jones’s DiaryThe Wizard of OzJurassic ParkAvailable to own forever at knoxandjamie.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we lay out the case for why the 2019 Little Women is better than the book it’s based on. Join us as we break down the casting choices that won the movie, the changes that somehow made a beloved story even better, and the moments that prove only a camera could do what prose simply cannot.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/677Our new exclusive collection, Movies That Are Actually Better Than The Books, is out now! Own it now at knoxandjamie.shop Want to listen to this episode in full? We’ve made it available for purchase à la carte at patreon.com/popcastWatch The Movie: Little Women (2019) (see also: Rotten Tomatoes | Common Sense Media | Letterboxd | IMDb)Read The Book: Little Women by Louisa May AlcottAdaptations We Love: Station Eleven | Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelReminder: The Bechdel Test Stand Outs: Laura Dern |Buy Erin’s Book to read more of her thoughts on Little WomenFact Check: Dungeon Crawler Carl adaptation?Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Beach Read by Emily Henry & Patrick SchwarzeneggerBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode in full and ad-free. Plus get exclusive weekly and monthly content!Episode sponsors: Olive & June | Gabb (code: POPCAST) | Hers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we take a very scientific look at the celebrity stock market. From Aaron Rodgers’ latest podcast comments to Sydney Sweeney’s controversial new brand deal and the Biebers’ uninspired interview, we’re sharing who’s worth buying into and who we’re selling. Plus, we discuss if Andrew Garfield’s upcoming films will be as big and in charge as his hair.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/676We love @_evandodson and think you should subscribe to Evan’s Quilt Emporium at EvanDodson.substack.comOld News: The Family Stone Sequel  Not A Sponsor: Apple’s Hot Dog/Hamburger Phone | Apple Watch | Google Fitbit | Whoop  Stock Exchange: Aaron Rodgers interview Part 1 and Part 2 (see also: Shailene’s Response) | Sydney Sweeney’s NSFJM Novig promo (see also: Bathwater Soap | Baskin-Robbins | Crocs/HeyDude | Ford Mustang) | THE Ohio State | The Biebers | Natalie HarpVibe Check: Andrew Garfield’s Hair | The Uprising | Artificial Drive-bys: Shailene’s Emmy Win | Callum Turner protecting Dua Lipa from photographers | Lonesome Dove remake | Fauci journals | Travis White Top Hat ConfirmationRed Light Mentions: @traveldaddydave | Brad Pitt at the US Open | Ted Cruz College Game Day | Chris Brown Touring | Practical Magic 2 | Oklahoma state winning | Pat McAfee Kicking Challenge | Rams - 49ers in MelbourneGreen Lights:Jamie: niche content creators - Rilee J. Smith | Nikki La Rose | Tell The Bees on Substack and TikTok | Clean Freakz | Dr. Angelo on IG and TikTokKnox: book - Sunrise by Téa Obreht Bonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content.Episode sponsors: Olive & June | Gabb (code: POPCAST) | Hers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.