628: The Life of a Showgirl Review

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for November. 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 chaotically cozy month of the year. Join us as we reveal the TV shows worth binging under a blanket and the books that are begging for a fireside read.  Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/631Get Knox’s list of 13 atmospheric vibes perfect for Halloween at knoxandjamie.com/13books November Vibe Check: Scorpio Season | What’s the latest on Daylight Savings? | Top Tier Food Holiday | Elections Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.Rewind: Aug SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmkSMOOCH // {J} TV - All Her Fault  | {K} AMC Stubs A-List membership (see also: Fall Movie Preview)MARRY // {J} TV - Maxton Hall S2 | {K} Books - I, Medusa by Ayana Gray | The Land Trap by Mike Bird | Movie - A Very Jonas Christmas MovieKILL // {J} TV - All’s Fair  | {K} Movie - Christmas Eve Red Light Mentions: Europeans in NYC | Jonas Brothers Green Lights:Jamie: book - The Everlasting by Alix E. HarrowKnox: book - The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss listener QTNAs- Questions That Need Answers. From who’s primed to inherit Diane Keaton’s boomer-auntie crown to whether that “alien invasion” was actually a dream (or just Florida), we’ve got takes for days. Plus, Knox doubles down on his favorite show of the year with a Green Light so passionate it could earn its own Emmy.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/630Get our new, exclusive John Hughes Collection at knoxandjamie.shopQTNAs refresher: Ep 600 | Ep 583 | Ep 524 | Ep 499Kelly Clarkson: Wiki | Spotify Brand Mentions: Jordans | Fenty Beauty | Beats | Dollywood | Casa Amigos  OMG Shoes: On Running vs All Birds vs Hoka Drive-by: Brock PierceUFO/Aliens: Whistleblower | The Age of Disclosure | 3I/ATLAS  Thanks to our contributors: @catstieldestiel, @keni_cooke; @silverreneeowens; Bonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode in its entirety (ad-free!) and get exclusive weekly and monthly content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for the ultimate throwback. In this special four-part series, Knox and Jamie revisit the iconic films of John Hughes—Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and National Lampoon’s Vacation. Each episode is packed with nostalgia, sharp observations, tender appreciation, and the kind of side-eye only Knox and Jamie can deliver. This brand new collection is now available at knoxandjamie.shop! 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 break down the snubs, the surprises, and the placements clearly designed to ruin friendships in Rolling Stone's "Greatest Songs" list.  Plus, we check in on the box office and upcoming trailers in the hopes of finding something that isn't just for rage clicks.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/629Gift giving is hard, but our 2025 Gift Guide presented by Fashion Fix is free and here to help! Get it at Knoxandjamie.com/giftguideHow Do We Feel // The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far (via Rolling Stone) Box Office Report // Out now: Tron: Ares | Roofman | One Battle After Another Coming Soon: Regretting You | Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | Last Days | House of Dynamite Trailer Park // Mercy Red Light Mentions: SNL | Diane Keaton | Lover Green Light | James Franklin Fired | Time Out or Clapping? | Curt Cignetti | 49er’s Ankle Injury  Green Lights:Jamie: book - Mate by Ali HazelwoodKnox: book - Flesh by David Szalay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re reviewing Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Erin Moon joins us, and together we’re unpacking our feelings on the best, worst, and most phallic songs on the album. Plus, we hand out superlatives like “most likely to be used in a prestige movie” and predict which song we’ll still be scream-singing 20 years from now.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/628Free dollars: Get our 2025 Gift Guide presented by Fashion Fix at knoxandjamie.com/giftguideNEW: The John Hughes Collection is live at knoxandjamie.shop And while you’re there - Snag our Limited Edition 2025 Holiday Ornament (with super secret holiday episode)Listen to The Life of A Showgirl: Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music | YouTubeWatch: The Fate of Ophelia music videoRed Light Mentions: Ophelia | Sampling vs Interpolations | Old men doing poorly: Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, Gerry Turner | RFK Jr TanningGreen Lights:Jamie: movie - Sorry, Baby (see also: Jamie’s Letterboxd)Knox: show - Chad Powers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the upcoming slate of fall movies. But first, we review our wildly confident (and occasionally tragic) 2023 predictions. We’ll debate which obvious blockbusters will actually deliver, which films are destined to flop, and which ones might just surprise us by staying frosty. Plus, Erin is out to prove her movie-savvy credentials, while Knox brings the heat with another round of Red Lights, Red Cards.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/627It’s a great time to be on our FREE email list! Head to knoxandjamie.com/nonfiction to subscribe and add some amazing fall books to your TBR (you DO NOT want to miss next week’s edition). Accountability: 2023 Fall Movie Preview | Cinema Enema |  Eras Movie made how much? | Green Lights // Dumb Money | Foe by Iain Reid | The Holdovers | The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | May December Watch all the Obvious, Losers & Stay Frosty trailers here Red Light Mentions: Riyahd Comedy Festival | Backlash for Europeans Winning Ryder Cup | White Out at Penn State | Landry Kiffin/Whit Weeks hard launch Green Lights:Jamie: books - Vampires of El Norte & The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel CañasKnox: movie - One Battle After AnotherEpisode sponsors: ZYN | Pura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re jumping into the world of fall television. Join us as we break down the returning favorites, the newcomers that are worth cozying up to, and the shows that are begging to be ghosted. Plus, Knox and Jamie’s opinions diverge on the importance of long-running procedural touchstones.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/626Are you a theater fan? Check out these fantastic new Broadway bundles from our favorite theater nerds, Erin & Evan, at faithadjacent.com/broadwayListen Again: Ep. 571 - Fall TV Preview 2024Bail: Emily in Paris | The American Revolution by Ken Burns Binge: Slow Horses S5 (see also: the books) | Land Man Drive-bys: The Summer I Turned Pretty | Rings of Power | Band of Brothers | Paradise | Varsity Blues |Bonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to the full episode ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Quince | Rocket Money | Olive & June | Boulevard | Warby Parker | Zyn 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 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.