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POP! Goes the Kernel

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Welcome to Pop! Goes the Kernel – your ultimate deep dive into the world of pop culture! Hosted by a team of entertainment-loving journalists from the Kentucky Kernel, we break down the latest in movies, TV, music, celebrity news, internet trends, and more. From award show hot takes to viral TikTok moments, no pop culture topic is off-limits. Whether you’re a casual fan or a full-blown pop culture aficionado, we’ve got the commentary, debates, and deep dives you need to stay in the know. New episodes drop regularly—so grab your popcorn and let’s get into it!

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Season Finale: A look into summer 2026 pop culture 05.05.2026 31:59

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish discuss what people should keep their eyes on this summer from movies, to music and everything in between.

Episode 23: Coachella, ‘The Hunger Games’ and Alix vs. Alex 21.04.2026 48:48

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish discuss the highlights of Coachella, “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” trailer, the drama between podcaster Alex Cooper and influencer Alix Earle and more. #Coachella #JustinBieber #HungerGames #AlexCooper #AlixEarle

Episode 22: ‘The Drama,’ Wireless Festival and Keeneland fashion 14.04.2026 22:42

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey and Gabriella Mercedes discuss “The Drama,” the cancellation of the Wireless Festival, spring Keeneland fashion trends and more. #TheDrama #WirelessFestival #KanyeWest #Keeneland #trending

Episode 21: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ Kanye West and a KitKat heist 06.04.2026 31:23

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Jackson Redish and Devan McClure discuss “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” Kanye West’s new album “BULLY,” 12 tons of stolen KitKats and more. #SuperMario #KanyeWest #KitKat #trending

Episode 20: Taylor Frankie Paul, ‘Project Hail Mary’ and BTS 31.03.2026 46:49

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey, Jackson Redish and Gabriella Mercedes discuss the controversy of “The Bachelorette” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul, new film “Project Hail Mary,” BTS’ new album “ARIRANG” and more. #TaylorFrankiePaul #ProjectHailMary #BTS #Bachelorette #trending

Episode 19: 2026 Oscars breakdown 24.03.2026 35:20

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish discuss the awards, snubs, highlights and more from the 2026 Academy Awards. #oscars #academyawards #awards #movies #fyp

Season 3 Episode 18: Bruno Mars, Harry Styles and NeeDohs 10.03.2026 36:44

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey, Jackson Redish and Sylvia Freire discuss Bruno Mars’ new album “The Romantic,” Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally,” the current trends in stress toys and more. #brunomars #harrystyles #needoh #actorawards #trending

Episode 17: Megan Moroney, the Met Gala and Punch the monkey 03.03.2026 24:09

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss Megan Moroney’s new album “Cloud 9,” the 2026 Met Gala dress code “Fashion is Art,” Punch the monkey and more.

Episode 16: The Winter Olympics, ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the glass trend 24.02.2026 28:25

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss the 2026 Winter Olympics, the new “Wuthering Heights” movie, the glass trend and more.

Episode 15: The Super Bowl, Olympic opening ceremony and The Muppets 17.02.2026 43:22

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Isabella Lindsey and Devan McClure discuss the Super Bowl LX halftime show and commercials, the Olympic opening ceremony outfits, “The Muppet Show” and more.

Season 3 Episode 14: 68th Annual Grammy Awards breakdown 10.02.2026 57:24

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Isabella Lindsey and Gracy Anne Frank discuss the awards, performances, fashion and more from the 2026 Grammys.

Season 3 Episode 13: 2026 Oscars nomination breakdown 03.02.2026 1:03:32

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Jackson Redish and Isabella Lindsey break down some of the largest categories of the 2026 Oscars and place their predictions on who will win the awards this year.

Season 3 Episode 12: UDA College Nationals, A$AP Rocky and bringing back 2016 27.01.2026 26:59

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss Universal Dance Association Nationals, A$AP Rocky’s new album “Don’t Be Dumb,” 2026 becoming the new 2016 and more.

Season 3 Episode 11: ‘Stranger Things,’ the Golden Globes, and 365 buttons 20.01.2026 57:08

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish discuss the “Stranger Things” series finale, the Golden Globes Awards and fashion, the 365 buttons meme and more.

Season 3 Episode 9: ‘Wicked: For Good,’ Spotify Wrapped and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale 09.12.2025 1:06:12

‘Wicked: For Good,’ Spotify Wrapped and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish discuss “Wicked: For Good,” the 2025 Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, the “Dancing with the Stars” season 34 finale and more.

Season 3 Episode 8: Met Gala theme, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 25.11.2025 33:34

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Gracy Anne Frank discuss the 2026 Met Gala theme “Costume Art,” the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a preview of the “Dancing with the Stars” finale and more.

Season 3 Episode 7: 2026 Grammy Awards nomination breakdown 18.11.2025 50:37

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Isabella Lindsey and Gracy Anne Frank break down some of the largest categories of the 2026 Grammy Awards and place their predictions on who they want to see win the awards this year.

Season 3 Episode 6: Celebrity Halloween costumes, holiday drinks and the Rizzler 12.11.2025 34:32

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss the best and worst celebrity Halloween costumes, the return of holiday drinks, the Hardee’s Rizzwich meal and more.

Season 3 Episode 5: ‘Regretting You’ movie, Sexiest Man Alive, Miss USA and 67 12.11.2025 34:25

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss the new movie “Regretting You,” People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, Miss USA 2025, 67 being the word of the year and more.

Season 3 Episode 4: SNL season 51, Victoria’s Secret fashion show, new albums and the Louvre robbery 12.11.2025 30:11

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish discuss the new episodes of “Saturday Night Live,” the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, new albums by Tame Impala and Ty Dolla $ign, the Louvre robbery and more.

Season 3 Episode 3: Super Bowl headliner, Keeneland fall fashion, Miss USA scandal and Kanye West’s list of betrayal 12.11.2025 49:58

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl, fall fashion at Keeneland, controversy within the world of the Miss USA pageants, Kayne West’s list of betrayal and more.

Season 3 Episode 2: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars’, the Emmy’s and celebrity couple drama 12.11.2025 52:56

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Isabella Lindsey discuss “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series finale, the new season of “Dancing with the Stars,” the 2025 Emmy Awards, celebrity couple drama and more.

Season 3 Episode 1: ‘Love Island,’ Labubus, Taylor Swift’s engagement and new summer releases 12.11.2025 54:46

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong and Gabriella Mercedes discuss “Love Island USA” season seven, current trends regarding Labubus, new summer releases in television, movies and music, Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce and more.

POP! Goes the Kernel Ep. 5 | Golden Globes, Blake Lively Lawsuit and Miss America Pageant! 12.03.2025 37:39

We’re back with another episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel , and this week is packed with drama, awards season buzz, and pageant fashion critiques! 🎤✨ Join hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, Libby Heckert, and Marissa Armstrong as they break down: Golden Globes Recap – From Nikki Glaser’s historic hosting debut to Wicked ’s surprising snubs, we unpack the biggest wins, shocking upsets, and...

POP! Goes the Kernel | 2024 Rewind: Top Pop Culture Moments of the Year 26.02.2025 19:23

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to rewind and relive the biggest pop culture moments that defined the year! ✨ From viral sensations to major celebrity drama, this year had no shortage of entertainment. Join us as we break down the trends, scandals, and events that had everyone talking: Hollywood Highlights – From the Barbie and Challengers craze to Wicked dominating social media, we rec...