623: The NOs of Engagements

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack all the delightful chaos surrounding the latest Bachelorette announcement. Plus, we discuss the (few) highs and (many) lows of this year’s Emmy Awards. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/625We launched a new reading podcast/newsletter/secret club! Join us (plus 7,000 amazing readers who also love to judge books by their covers) at patreon.com/shelfrespectHow Do We Feel: The Bachelorette Announcement Who is Taylor Frankie Paul? (see also: Faith Adjacent Favored or Forsaken)Drive-bys: Matt James | Colton Underwood | Christian Bachelors | Rachael Kirkconnell  The 77th Emmy Awards - Winners | The only Golden Girls theme song we need | Popwell Soda ad Trailer Park: The Rip | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryRed Light Mentions: Red Headed Men (see also:  Nina’s TikTok) | Adult Strep Throat | Monster: The Ed Gein Story Green Lights:Jamie: books - The Jasad Heir & The Jasad Crown by Sarah HashenKnox: show - Task Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re cracking open our list of pet peeves and sharing the reasons why book adaptations go wrong. Erin joins us to discuss authors who sell out, the fans who ruin everything, and, of course, the George RR Martin Conundrum. Plus, we debut our latest literary project, Shelf Respect!Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/624Your parasocial bffs have a new project all about books and reading! Come hang out with us and get some freebies at patreon.com/shelfrespect.Main Character Energy Quiz Upcoming Adaptations: The Long Walk | The Woman in Cabin 10 | Hamnet | The Running Man | Frankenstein | The Housemaid | Regretting You | Wicked: For Good | Verity Adaptations We’d Like to See: The Night Circus by Eric Morgenstern | Freddy & Fredericka by Mark Helprin | Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonRed Light Mentions: Romping on our ding dongs about Marin County pronunciations | Red Cards: Spitters (Jalen Carter, Branden Bett) | Ryan Clark Hot Take | Arch Manning | Red Card King of the Week | Luke Lindenmeyer ProposalGreen Lights:Jamie: show - The PaperKnox: book - What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their Nos of Engagements. We’re unpacking everything from poor planning choices, heirloom rings that should’ve stayed in the display case, and enough secondhand embarrassment from a simple mirror that will leave you asking, “How are they still together?”. Plus, Knox shares his “Engagements Manifesto: Rules for Success” list.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/623Hypothetically, what if your three favorite podcasters started podcasting about books? If that sounds amazing, you might want to check out @readwithShelfRespectContext: Killatrav & TSwift's Announcement | Hear Erin’s Response in TMYK and use code WORSTMONTH to save 90% on a month of Friends with Benefots content at knoxandjamie.com/patreon (extended through today in honor of TnT) Rewind: More NOs episodes | Digital Bundles | More Engagement StoriesThank you to our brave contributors: @joydreamer, @ravus.portus, @emiliedoleshel, @alibell_thatsme, @lyndseyjade, @mesilla, @meganprice1977, @heyniferRed Light Mentions: September (see also: Virgo) | Football Season Gambling contains multitudesGreen Lights:Jamie: book - Wild Reverence by Rebecca RossKnox: book - No More Tears by Gardiner Harris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re taking you back to the hallowed (and occasionally horrifying) halls of academia as we relive our own scholarly mishaps and unpack your most unhinged school stories. We’re talking passy-aggressy teachers, oversharers who may have violated HIPAA, and the kind of classroom chaos that probably should’ve involved a lawyer.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/622Become a Friends with Benefots for only $1.20! Listen to this full episode (ad-free) plus have access to TMYK, Cinema Sidepiece, Pilot Program, AUA and Blindspot episodes for 30 days at knoxandjamie.com/patreon by using code WORSTMONTH. Revisit our Birthday-UA | Unhinged Incidents Post Drive By Mentions: George Clinton & the P Funk All Stars | Wide Spread Panic | Dude You’re Getting a Dell Guy | Jerry Sandusky | Loud Sneeze ScienceThanks to our contributors: @Aimeegatting, @house_by_baker, @cadowning, @Sedant12, @Lindseyaten, @Tktchr, @Jensvenharo, @Sarah_connor3, @JewelboxamandaGreen Lights:Jamie: book - This is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max GladstoneKnox: book - Corruptible: Who Gets Power & How It Changes Us by Brian KlaasBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our thoughts on Taylor Swift’s podcast debut on New Heights. Join us as we discuss which moments passed the vibe check and which made us cringe so hard we joined Jamie’s PR relationship team. Plus, we share our thoughts on the casting wins and losses for the upcoming films Eternity and Marty Supreme.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/621Join our free community at knoxandjamie.com/birthday to watch our incredible Birthday-UA replay (watch this week and you'll also receive a digital swag bag!). As a special birthday gift, use code WORSTMONTH to get 30 days of our amazing Friends With Benefots tier for only $1.20!Erin Accolades: Hurricane Erin | Best Selling Book | New Journal!What’s the Word: T Swift on New Heights(no other podcasts!) | Bayou Daddy | Apple Music Awards 2020 Interview | 2022 Directors on Directors | The Life of A Showgirl | 9 Things We Learned From Taylor Swift’s Historic New Heights Podcast Appearance (via Elle) | Taylor & Blake Aren’t Speaking (via People) Trailer Park: Eternity | Marty SupremeRed Light Mentions: Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser | More Lord of the Rings (aside: How Old Is Elijah Wood?)Green Lights:Jamie: show - Code of SilenceKnox: movie - Weapons | book - Playworld by Adam Ross Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re celebrating our 12th birthday. Join us as we snake draft our way through the biggest pop culture events of the last twelve years. We're reliving everything, from the shocking to the cringeworthy, and the pop culture gems forever etched in our group texts, with equal parts nostalgia and nonsense.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/620It’s our birthday! Celebrate by joining us at knoxandjamie.com/patreon. Use code WORSTMONTH to get 90% off a 30-day Friends with Benefots membership. (valid for new members only)Save the Date and BYOC (Bring Your Own Cake) for our All Skate Birthday-UA on Tues, 8/19 at 9pm EST/8 pm CST/ 7 pm MST/6 pm PST (psst! Join us live to receive a digital swag bag!)Erin’s Receipts: I’ve Got Questions & I’ve Got Questions Guided Journal | Faith Adjacent 2013 - Things being Iconic before becoming over-cooked : Boston Marathon Bomber Chase2017 - Mishandled: BBC Kid Interruption | Covfefe 2019 - Unlikely Collabs: Jamie’s Viral Post 2018 - Coronation: Wondering Years 2023 - Collapse of the Mono-culture: Eras Tour2020 - Covid: All Things Reconsidered Drive-Bys: Ben Platt’s Diet Pepsi Green Lights:Jamie: movie- Weapons | book - Let’s Make a Scene by Laura WoodKnox: show- Platonic S2 | The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie, Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're back with Urban Dictionary. In this installment, listeners are sharing the words and phrases Gen Alpha is glazing that we should smash or pass. Plus, we put Erin on the hot seat and Knox red lights Jamie.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/619Help us celebrate another year of The Popcast! Save the date and join us for our All-Skate Birthday-AUA on Tues, Aug 19 at knoxandjamie.com/birthdayRevisit Urban Dictionary Episodes | Urban Dictionary Bundle | Brain Rot Definition Smash: “Chat am I cooked?” | Holy Airball | Sigma | Aura FarmingPass: Glazing | Zesty | Gyatt | Glizzy | 6’7 | Italian Brainrot Cinematic UniverseRed Light Mentions: Shipping Kelly and Ryan | Jamie Stealing Green Lights (KPop Demon Hunters; Superman)Green Lights:Jamie: book - The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young | documentary - Shiny Happy People S2 (see also: Faith Adjacent episode)Knox: book - The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff | movie - Happy Gilmore 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for 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) during the most mid month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing while hiding from the back-to-school chaos,  which movies are actually worth leaving the AC for, and which albums will chase away the ‘Sunday Scaries’ vibe the month incites.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/618Want to feel both seen AND terrorized? Head to knoxandjamie.com/pixarvillain and take our new quiz: What’s Your Pixar Villain Origin Story? (and don’t forget to check out our new Pixar Collection at knoxandjamie.shop) Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill= do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.Rewind: April SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmkAugust Vibe Check: Astrology corner | Agricultural Bounty | Football Season (see also: Do you eat the crust?)  Drive-by Fact Check: how is urethra pronounced?Bonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to the rest of this episode ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Liquid IV (code: POPCAST) | PanOxyl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Knox and Jamie as they cruise through Pixar’s finest—Cars, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and Finding Nemo! This brand new collection is now available at knoxandjamie.shop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we try to capture this cultural moment where we’re asked to believe absurd pop culture lies. Was the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert random? Are Dylan McDermott and Durmot Mulroney two different people? Is probiotic soda good? Listen as we separate truth bombs from bold-faced lies. Plus, Jamie brings a shocking new scandal to her red lights.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/617Get our brand new, exclusive series: The Pixar Collection at knoxandjamie.shopTentpole Mentions: Jeffrey Epstein | Prince Andrew | Lost Series Finale | Quicksand | The Face on the Milk Carton | Helen Keller is not a real person | Dylan Efron is better than Zach Efron Coldplay Kiss Cam | Grace and Frankie | Dylan McDermott vs Dermot Mulroney | John Cena | No Country for Old Men vs There Will Be Blood | Probiotic Soda | Shakespeare Authorship Question | Princess Diana  Red Light Mentions: Eastman Credit Union in TN | Shows like Stick & Untamed Green Lights:Jamie: book - A Witch’s Guide To Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna | movie- KPop Demon Hunters Knox: movie - F1: The Movie  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.