Pop Mom

Mom reviews the '90s sitcom HOME IMPROVEMENT. Emotions run high in the drugstore greeting-card aisle. Mom keeps her shoe poop secret.

Mom reviews the 1970s soap opera sendup SOAP. Mom considers the merits of PayPal vs. Venmo for her needlepoint purchases. Someone vacuums the post office, finally. 

Mom reviews the classic romantic comedy WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…. A reader offers a tomb-related correction. Mom attempts to acquire a "Real ID."

Mom reviews the classic Nickelodeon game show DOUBLE DARE. John reads listener mail. Mom resolves a case of mistaken identity.

Mom reviews THE TRUMAN SHOW. A St. Patrick's Day dinner disappoints. A guy at a sandwich shop spills his soft drink.

Mom reviews YOUR FRIEND, NATE BARGATZE. Mom only feeds unsalted peanuts to the crows. A lady at the pizza shop wants to know the size of Mom's feet.

Mom reviews the classic Gene Hackman film THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Mom wonders whether to show up for a wake. Some local ducks crash Mom's crow party.

Mom reviews the animated movie FLOW. Mom and John discuss checkout-line strategy and etiquette. A famous strawberry costs 19 dollars.

Mom reviews the game-show spinoff POP CULTURE JEOPARDY! Mom advises John on veterinarian loyalty. John questions the academic credentials of a famous basketball player.

Mom reviews DIE HARD. John thinks Mom's waiter was stoned. The paper store doesn't sell paper, exactly.

Mom reviews the 1990 Christmas film HOME ALONE. Mom digs into the viral "peelable candy" trend. Only the cleverest mice escape Mom's crows.

Mom reviews Ryan Seacrest's work on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Mom tries to save a couple bucks on her newspaper. A man at Target causes a case of the giggles.

Mom reviews the Netflix documentary MARTHA. Mom examines Mattel's Wicked toy screwup. Mom gets a free toy.

Mom reviews the animated film THE WILD ROBOT. An online pet-food store commemorates Toast the cat. Mom deplores crummy pencil erasers.

Mom reviews the crime series THE PENGUIN. Mom watches football. The merits of Halloween-themed breakfast cereals are debated.

Mom reviews the television game show THE FLOOR. Mom besmirches Chicken McNuggets. The salt-water-gargle conspiracy deepens.

Mom reviews the manga THE CONCIERGE AT HOKKYOKU DEPARTMENT STORE. Mom remembers her own mother, the Grim Reaper of celebrity death news. Mom is upset about the wrappers on Halloween candy, or maybe upset about the candy itself, it's hard to tell.

Mom reviews the 1988 film WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. John and Mom mark the passing of a beloved family pet. Mom recounts her recent shoplifting.

Mom reviews the VEEP episode "Helsinki." John has a bone to pick with the Quaker Oats people. Mom wants to tear down an old house.

Mom reviews Pat Sajak's final week on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Mom ponders whether to bid on her deceased neighbors' belongings. Chaos reigns at the rummage sale.

Mom reviews the TV show FALLOUT. Pop Mom celebrates its 10th anniversary. Someone puts their dog on the counter at the post office.

Mom reviews PRESS YOUR LUCK's Michael Larson incident. Mom hassles the neighbors for not being neighborly enough. Someone at the library stares at Mom's shoes.

Mom reviews the classic ESPN sports quiz STUMP THE SCHWAB. Mookie the guinea pig is laid to rest. John finds money in some pants.

Mom reviews the British TV miniseries MR. BATES VS. THE POST OFFICE. Mom says she might really be quitting social media this time. Some guy reads the newspaper after his meal. Note: This is a re-upload of the episode after the wrong audio file was posted! Sorry about that! All is well now!

Mom reviews an episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Mom ate a dry carrot cake. These modern parking meters are just the pits.