Pop Mom

Mom & John share their last-minute gift guide for panicked holiday revelers. Mom pays tribute to a great cat. John opens his presents early.

Mom reviews PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES. Mom shares memories of a festive light bulb. The shop with the sad pumpkin pie gets another try.

Mom reviews the classic Frasier episode "Look Before You Leap" (a.k.a. the "Buttons & Bows" episode). Mom has a terrible pie and informs the local pie maker of such. Mom's doctor wants a meet-and-greet.

Mom reviews THE REHEARSAL. A substitute postmaster breathes new life into the post office. A hawk steals an old chicken from some crows.

Mom reviews a recent episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosted by John Mulaney. Disaster ensues after John's son loses his first tooth. Mom once again tells the local postmaster to quit slacking off.

Mom reviews a classic episode of THE GOLDEN GIRLS. An old acquaintance buttonholes Mom at the library. A fire extinguisher unleashes mayhem.

For a Pop Mom SPORTS SPECIAL, Mom reviews Super Bowl LVI and the XXVI Winter Olympic Games. Mom provides an update on the cleanliness of the local post office. Mom wants to know what John finds in his spam folder.

Mom and John mark Wordle-mania by remembering a bunch of TV word games. Mom discovers a book club that actually works. Mom thinks the biathlon is stupid.

Mom reviews the new sitcom ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. Mom has a bone to pick with a local sports columnist. Discord erupts on Mom's local yard sale Facebook page.

Mom reviews the game show 25 WORDS OR LESS. A hero dog saves the day. Mom questions Lay's new dirt-centric promotion.

Mom reviews THE SUPER BOB EINSTEIN MOVIE. Mom and John remember Betty White. John salutes the Christmastime heroism of postmaster general Louis DeJoy.

Mom reviews a classic MARY TYLER MOORE Christmas episode. Mom once again shares her unbeatable Chex mix recipe. John and Mom reflect on keeping memories of lost friends alive.

Mom reviews the classic Australian sitcom KATH & KIM. Mom wants to rescue baby guinea pigs this Christmas. Mom wonders why Wikipedia keeps asking her for money.

Mom reviews the HBO drama SUCCESSION. John and Mom recount the pies and pitfalls of their Thanksgiving. Mom develops a reputation among local dentists.

Mom reviews the EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Thanksgiving episode "No Fat." Mom spies on the Airbnb guests next door. Otters are not Christmas stamps.

Mom reviews the SEINFELD episode "The Big Salad." John wants to know what makes apple butter and applesauce different. Someone at the library wants their 65 bucks back.

Mom reviews the Mexican game show ESCAPE PERFECTO. Mom has a surprisingly emotional visit with the dentist. John refuses an apple peeler.

Mom reviews the documentary series LULARICH. Mom struggles to complete her transaction at Jo-Ann Fabrics. A dog barks.

Mom reviews YOU BET YOUR LIFE WITH JAY LENO. Mom offers advice to a sleep-deprived dog owner. Mom and John remember Norm Macdonald.

Mom reviews the long-lost game show WHEW! Mom tries not to laugh through her mammogram. John meets a "compassionate" Michigander.

Mom reviews the comedy mystery series ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING. Listeners have their say on TED LASSO. The buttermilk ranch mystery is solved.

Mom reviews the soccer comedy TED LASSO. Mom reacts to the conclusion of THE WHITE LOTUS. A mystery: Is there a difference between ranch and buttermilk ranch?

Mom reviews the mushroom documentary FANTASTIC FUNGI. John and Mom pay tribute to the late Sean Lock. John and Mom assess the wreckage of the Jeopardy! host search.

Mom reviews the animalistic dating show SEXY BEASTS. Mom weighs in on the new JEOPARDY! hosts. John pitches his lavatory-based reality TV concept.

Mom reviews the satirical miniseries THE WHITE LOTUS. Mom salutes the good people of Marshall's department store. Mom has a berry-picking epiphany.