653: What April Fools We've Been

In this episode, we’re unpacking elements of pop culture that have us completely fooled. From made-for-TV movies that convinced us stranger danger was lurking around every corner to celebrities we were certain would rule the world forever, we’re revisiting all the hype that didn’t exactly age well. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/653Top Brand April Fools JokesApril Fooled: Stranger Danger | Jonathan Majors | Topher Grace | Chris Hemsworth | Taylor Kitsch | Lily James | Manic Pixie Dream Girls | Fantastic Beasts | Sex and the City | The Walking DeadMilk Cartons Celebs: Aziz Ansari | Zachary LeviRed Light Mentions: Nos of Easter on Faith Adjacent | Not a Sponsor: Newk’s, Cookie Fix & Honey Baked Ham | DTF: St. Louis Pilot Program | iPad Privacy ScreensGreen Lights:Jamie: show - Bait Knox: show - RoosterBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs (and YESes) of Reality TV. From weaponized personal trauma to chaotic celebrity cameos and the ever-growing web of reality TV incest, nothing is safe from our side-eye. Join us as we sort through the tropes that make us immediately change the channel and the rare moments that keep us shamelessly watching.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/652We’d love your feedback! Take our listener survey and get our Snake Draft Bundle as a thank you at knoxandjamie.com/surveyPIVOT: The Bachelorette Cancelation | Hear our thoughts on this week’s TMYK at knoxandjamie.com/patreon (90% off your first FWB month with code: NOTHERETOMAKEFRIENDS - valid through 4/1)  Listener YESes and NOs in the commentsNostalgia Corner: Miss our Bachelor Nation recaps? Head to knoxandjamie.shop to revisit our glory days and snag a season recap bundleFact Check: Where is Amazing Race? | Who is Gary from Teen Mom? | Who is Corinne from Bachelor?Drive-bys: Meteor hits Houston |  Wife Swap S5 E18Green Lights:Mutual: movie - Project Hail Mary (see also: Book Green Light | The Score) Bonus segment: Listen to this entirety of this episode ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content on Patreon and use code NOTHERETOMAKEFRIENDS for 90% off your first month as a Friends With Benefots.Don’t forget to take our listener survey at knoxandjamie.com/survey Episode sponsors: TUMI | Gabb Wireless (code: POPCAST) | Bombas | Hungryroot (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack the wins and losses of the 98th Academy Awards. From the expected victories to the “how did that happen?” snubs, we unpack the moments that made us cheer, cringe, and immediately text the group chat. We’re also talking performances we could’ve lived without and the red carpet looks that had us doing double takes—for better or worse. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/651We want your thoughts and opinions! Take the listener survey (and get our back from the archive Snake Draft Madness bundle for FREE) at knoxandjamie.com/survey98th Academy Awards: Our Predictions | Winners List | Watch the ReplayWins & Losses: Michael B. Jordan IMDb | Timothée Chalamet IMDb | ‘Golden’ performance | ‘Sinners’ performance | In Memoriam | Chris Evans & Robert Downing Jr. Looks & Fits: Kylie Jenner & Timothée | Leonardo DiCaprio | Renata Reinsve | Nicole Kidman | Anne Hathaway (see also: Purse Popcorn Bucket) | Kris Jenner | Delroy Lindo | Taylor Frankie Paul | Rose Byrne | Wunmi Mosaku | Maggie O’Farrell | Chloe Zhao Red Light Mentions: Parasocial Interactions | Shelf Respect | David Protein Bar Controversy (see also: fact check: Barebells | “No one is getting Regina George-d”) Green Lights:Jamie: book - Kin by Tayari JonesKnox: book - Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix SweeneyBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Fabletics | Olive & June | Leesa (code: POPCAST) | Hello Fresh | Gabb Wireless | Hers | Merit | Bombas (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, in honor of Sunday’s Oscars, we’re time-traveling back to Hollywood’s biggest night from 5 and 20 years ago. We revisit the winners, relitigate the snubs, and pitch the nominees that absolutely should have been in the conversation. Plus, we conduct our audit of how many nominated films Erin actually watched each year.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/650Want to win some streaming dollars? Head to knoxandjamie.com/oscars, fill out the Oscar Ballot, and email it to [email protected] by midnight on Friday, 3/13, for your chance to win!2026 - 98th Oscars | Watch | Where To Watch This Year's Nominees | Hear our winner guesses on this week’s TMYK on PatreonRewind & Revisit: Conspiracy Theory Episode | Oscar Episodes Never Forget: Adele Dazeem | The Slap 2021 - 93rd Oscars 2006 - 78th Oscars Asides: Shelf Respect on Patreon Red Light Mentions: Nostalgia Virus: Britney Arrested | Sia Arrested | Bill Clinton Testifying | Scary Movie | The Devil Wears Prada | Hilary’s new album | Mumford & Sons' new album) | Daryl Hannah Op-Ed (via NYT) | Ryan Gosling on SNL (see also: Eva Mendes on the Tonight Show)Green Lights:Jamie: book - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love HardingKnox: book - End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America by Chris JenningsBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Quince | Shopify | Aura Frames (code: POPCAST) | Bombas (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re strapping on the tinfoil hats for another deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories. Is Garth Brooks secretly a serial killer? What actually happened to that lady on the plane? And is there really a secret tunnel system lurking beneath the Denver Airport? Listen as we separate truth from internet chaos in our quest to figure out what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what’s just algorithm-fueled delusion. Plus, we revisit the conspiracies we once believed to see if they still hold up after all these years.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/649Come listen to our new podcast Shelf Respect (now available wherever you listen to our other podcasts). Check us out at Readwithshelfrespect.com and follow us @readwithshelfrespectOur conspiracy mentions: BJ Novak & Mindy Kaling | Botanical Sexism | Multiverse | Unusual Option Market Activity and the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Vibe check: IG Comments Rewind: Conspiracy Theories 1 | Conspiracy Theories 2 | Faith Adjacent Conspiracy Theories 1 & Part 2 Thanks to our contributors: @kelseylongino, @pleasantdrivevintage, @_meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel, @lindsaythesmith, @ashley.j.603, @lrk35, @fairygodkatie, @hillz1028, @leighannapl Red Light Mentions: Knox’s Love Story Green Light | Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Vibe | Traitors finale (see also: Quinn & Rob collab) | Survivor 50 Premiere Green Lights:Jamie: show - How to Get To Heaven from BelfastKnox: book - Lost Lambs by Madeline CashBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Factor (code: POPCAST50OFF) | Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | The Pets Table (code: POPCAST55) | Merit | Bombas | Hers | Pura | Aura (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for March. We discuss what’s worth a spring fling (smooch), what deserves your full seasonal commitment (marry), and what to bypass before allergy season fully kicks in (kill). Join us as we spotlight the shows made for chaotic weather days, the books that pair perfectly with a wildly optimistic to-do list, and the movie picks that’ll carry you from winter denial into spring delusion. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/648Still have two weeks of Peacock and no Olympics? Head to our pinned SMK post on Instagram @thepopcast for a list of what to watchRewind: Feb SMK | Nov SMK | Aug SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmkRefresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.March Vibe Check: Spring is Coming?  | Pisces season | Holy Fasting Season (see also: Ramadan Cats) | Woman’s History Month | March MadnessAsides: Stephen Colletti | The Bachelorette | Celebrity All-Star Game | SLOMWBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode in full and ad-free! Plus, get exclusive weekly and monthly content like Cinema Sidepieces, Pilot Programs and more. Episode sponsors: Fora Travel | Shopify | Square Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re opening the Flavor Town gates! In this eleventh installment of Flavor Town, we’re taking on our listeners’ spiciest book-themed takes. From controversial opinions about beloved genres to reading habits that should maybe stay private, there’s enough literary chaos to scorch your TBR list. Plus, we get Erin’s real-time reaction to some heartbreaking news.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/647Rewind: Flavor Town episodes | Shop Bundle | Instagram PostIn Memoriam: Robert Duvall | IMDb | Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry | Final Message | Erin’s SpreadsheetMentions: Fanfic Episode | Dramione Spreadsheet | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Sunday Night Lights | The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky | The Curious Notoriety of “Performative Reading” (via The New Yorker) | Faith Adjacent Romance Novels Episode Newest residents: @katiestrout, @meagks11, @wifeofataxidermist, @madison_hambino, @ashleystartin, @kristi.brokaw Congrats to our new Mayor: @cheyenneomans and Deputy Mayor: @simplygiannRed Light Mentions: Pima County, Arizona | Obama on Brian Tyler Cohen | “Wuthering Heights” (see also: 7-day free trial to hear more on TMYK | Alison Oliver)  Green Lights:Jamie: book - Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans Knox: book - The Stalker by Paula BomerBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Quince | Aura Frames (code: POPCAST) | Olive & June | Leesa (code: POPCAST) | Bombas (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack all things Super Bowl LX - from the highlights, to the commercials that actually landed (and the ones that deserved to be benched), and of course, we share our very serious feelings about Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show. Whether you watched for the touchdowns or the snacks, we’ve got the takes you didn’t know you neededRelevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/646Want to hear us talk about the Gold, Silver, and Bronze of The Cutting Edge, Cool Runnings and Miracle? Check out our new Winter Olympics Collection at knoxandjamie.shopWeekly TMYKs are waiting for you at KnoxandJamie.com/patreonSuper Bowl Highlights: Defense Touchdown | Jody Allen with Trophy | Shirtless Youtuber | Jon Hamm dancing Yes Chef Commercials Playlist No Chef Commercials PlaylistHalftime Show: Watch it | Bad Bunny Spotify | Wiki | The Couple | Zara controversies | Puerto Rico Flag Red Light Mentions: Olympics Opening Ceremony (see also: Minions, #penisgate) | Big Air finals Hot Mic | Lindsey Vonn | Cool Runnings re-enactment | Double Luge | Solo Mio (see also: Feb SMK | Matt Taylor)Green Lights:Jamie: book - How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee ThompsonKnox: show - StealBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Merit | Shopify | Function Health (code: POP25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re handing out pop culture Olympic medals. Join us as we hand out medals in the events no one trained for, but everyone has opinions about. From overexposed icons to nepo babies who are outrunning their last names, we’re awarding Gold, Silver, and Bronze in cultural chaos. It’s competitive, unhinged, and the only Olympics judged entirely by vibes and side-eye.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/645Get our brand new Winter Olympics Collection at knoxandjamie.shopThe Winter Olympics: Watch the Opening Ceremonies | Italian Mafia | Pope Leo & JD Vance | Heated Rivalry carrying the Olympic Torch | Lindsey Vonn | Andrea Bocelli | Scott Hamilton | Johnny Weir & Tara LipinskiNewsworthy Mentions: Elon Musk cancels Model X | 6-7 | Wired HeadphonesNot A Sponsor: Skin Glaze gummies | MeaTech Wikis & IMDbs: Ashton Kutcher | Jacob Elordi | Druski | Jason Kelce | Maya Hawke | Jack Quaid | Lily-Rose Depp | Michael Douglas | George W. Bush | Robert PattinsonComing Soon: Euphoria S3 | Heated Rivalry S2Music Corner: Jelly Roll | Olivia DeanAsides: All’s Fair Pilot Program | Margot Robbie film w/ Colin Farrell | The TraitorsMore Nepo Baby Content: Episode 490 | QuizFact Check: Where did the other Popes come from? | How does 3d printing work? | What is lossless audio?Drive-Bys: Read more books, get a Brick | Chick-Fil-A Sauce Chips?! | Minions 3 | Cookie Fix | JT crying on Punk’d | Chris Pratt & Swedish Nightingale | Lainey Wilson | Noah Kahan’s new deconstruction song | You, Me and Dupree  Red Light Mentions: Catherine O’Hara RIP | Mariah Carey Tributes | Peter Attia | The Pete Davidson Show    Green Lights:Jamie: movie- Send HelpKnox: movie - Train DreamsBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | Betterwild | Factor (code: POPCAST50OFF) | The Pets Table (code: POPCAST55) | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Hers | Fabletics | Fora Travel | Pura | Square Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.