Poppin’ In with Alexa and Molly

Let’s ring in the new year with our last episode of 2025! We’re counting down our favorite movies, TV shows, and pop culture moments of 2025! From the cult watch of The Summer I Turned Pretty to Katy Perry going to space, here’s a look back on some of the biggest pop culture moments of this year.    Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @poppininpodcast!

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, friend of the pod, Chris Williams joins us again to review the latest Knives Out movie, ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ (4:34) and the new documentary about Diddy, ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ (52:01). Plus, we discuss what we know about Rob Reiner and his wife Michele’s tragic deaths  (1:20:37). We also talk about being in our Josh O’Connor era as we review ‘The History o...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re covering Netflix winning the bid for Warner Brothers’ film and streaming (7:18), and breaking down what that could mean for filmmaking and possible roadblocks down the line. We’re also reviewing the HBO series ‘Task’ (41:58), discussing Quentin Tarantino’s strange criticism for Paul Dano and other actors (53:07), Pantone’s Color of the Year controversy...

Pop in with us this week as we break down Wicked: For Good and how the film adaptations compared to the musical (4:23). Plus, we’re diving into Stranger Things season 5, volume 1 and our predictions for the coming season (1:06:01). We’re also sharing our upcoming joys for the month of December, including The Housemaid, Wake Up Dead Man, Fallout season 2, and more! (1:42:58).   Don't forget to foll...

Welcome back to another episode of Poppin’ In, where we give our reviews of ‘Die My Love’ (1:26) and the new Peacock series ‘All Her Fault’ (35:10). Plus, we’re discussing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s weird bond (1:13:14), Timothee Chalamet’s unique ‘Marty Supreme’ marketing (1:24:21), and speaking of Timmy, does he have a secret rapper alter ego (1:30:36). And we react to the best news of th...

Pop in with us this week as we review Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ and the film’s divisive reception (1:16). Also, we react to People’s Sexiest Man Alive reveal (34:02) and review Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest absurdist film ‘Bugonia’  (38:37). We’re also discussing David Harbour allegedly bullying Millie Bobby Brown (50:18). Plus, we watched a few episodes of Ryan Murphy’s new Kim Kardashian-le...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re reviewing Only Murders in the Building season 5 (1:32), reviewing the horror comedy Hell of a Summer (38:16), and sharing our thoughts on what we’ve seen so far on Welcome to Derry ( 45:36). We’re also recapping our favorite celebrity Halloween costumes this year (50:42), and talking why nobody wants another season of Nobody Wants This (1:02:39). We’re...

This week on Poppin’ In, we’re talking ‘Euphoria’ season 3’s new casting announcement (3:13), plus Lily Allen’s new album and her separation from David Harbour (28:33). We’re also discussing the chilling new Netflix documentary ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (42:12). Then, we're diving into the backlash around Kristen Bell’s anniversary post (1:13:23), and reviewing the movie ‘Twinless’ (1:21:42). Finally...

Welcome back to Poppin' In! This week we get into it with a special returning guest, *drum roll* Molly's mom! Join us as we discuss the beer, boys, and brawls in Netflix's The House of Guinness (1:00). Plus, get our steamy takes on the Outlander prequel, Blood of My Blood (45:25). We also give our honest takes on the resurrected King Kylie (1:15:18) and Netflix's new mystery movie, The Woman in Ca...

Pop in with us this week as we summon a frightfully fun Diet Pop episode, featuring special guest, Megan Woodward! We’re diving deep into everything horror, including what draws us to horror, what movie first truly scared us, and our ranking of horror movies. Plus, we may have a fun little treat of horror movie trivia! Light some candles, get cozy, and let the spooky season begin!  Follow us on In...

Pop in with us this week as we review Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and why it’s such a defining film (1:34). We’re also talking about the queen of cinema herself, Nicole Kidman and her split from Keith Urban (58:40). Alexa also reviews the new mystery thriller series, ‘Wayward’ (1:05:34). Plus, Molly breaks down the feuds between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (1:16:50), and JK Rowli...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re discussing our review of ‘The Long Walk,’ the harrowing dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s book (1:43) and Spike Lee’s latest film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (48:47). We’re also covering Bad Bunny announced as the Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner (1:06:51) and a man being arrested outside Travis Kelce’s home while trying to serve Taylor Swift depositi...

Pop in with us this week to hear Molly’s review of ‘Downton Abbey: The Final Era,’ an emotional sendoff to one of our favorite shows (1:00). We also recap our movie assignments ‘The Little Hours’ and ‘Brooklyn’ (44:54), and discuss the announcing of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returning after its suspension (55:52). We’re also talking the ‘Aka Charlie Sheen’ documentary  (1:03:23) and the explosive foota...

Pop in with us this week as we recap this year’s Emmy Awards, and our favorite and least favorite moments (1:11). Plus, we review the Austin Butler-led movie Caught Stealing (37:29), and discuss Shaun White and Nina Dobrev breakup (44:35). We’re also discussing Netflix’s wild new documentary that’s capturing everyone, Unknown Number (50:33), and reacting to the announcement of Mormon Wives star be...

Pop in with us this week as we review the new Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman film The Roses (2:06)! Plus, we’re discussing takeaways from TIFF (37:03), the controversial new trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” (44:25), and the White Lotus season 4 location revealed (52:19). We’re also talking our predictions for the Emmy’s (1:00:36), Alexa’s review of Wednesday season 2 ( 1:0...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re finally discussing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement (00:30). Alexa also shares her review of The Buccaneers season 2 (09:34) and what went wrong with Netflix’s My Oxford Year adaptation (22:44). We also talk the One Night in Idaho documentary (34:19), Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild (59:45), the results of the lawsuit against Cardi B (1:04:56), L...

Pop in with us this week as we welcome back friend of the pod, Megan, to talk about Weapons (4:56)! We’re also discussing Millie Bobby Brown’s baby adoption announcement and theorize on what she’s named her (46:15). We’re also talking the viral video of the American in Venice getting pick-pocketed (48:30), Taylor Swift announcing her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” (1:12:34), and Fit for TV, a...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! We’re back from our hiatus with fresh pop culture news, takes, and reviews! This week, we’re reviewing Fantastic Four (3:17), and discussing the death of real journalism during press junkets (35:09). We’re also reviewing The Hunting Wives (44:00), Poker Face season 2 (1:02:07), and The Gilded Age season 3 (1:10:51). We’re also talking Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade breaku...

Pop in with us this week as we give our review of Ari Aster’s new movie Eddington (3:11). We’re also discussing Sydney Sweeney’s bizarre American Eagle “great jeans” ad campaign (29:28), the latest South Park episode (42:47), and E! News being canceled (52:33). Also, we share our thoughts on Hans Zimmer doing the music for Euphoria season 3 (57:19) and Harry Styles launching a vibrator line (1:04:...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re discussing our thoughts on Lena Dunham’s new show Too Much and why she’s the voice of *a* generation. We also discuss CBS canceling Colbert’s show and the reasons behind it. Also, we’re talking about Bama Morgan and the PR risk controversies behind Bama Rush. Plus, the Coldplay Kiss-Cam CEO scandal heard around the world, and an update on the paranormal...

Welcome to Diet Pop, a special episode of Poppin' In! This week we are joined by friends of the pod, Lizz & Ty to talk all things Love Island Season Seven! We'll dive into the bombshells, the recouplings and, most importantly, the tattoos.   Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @poppininpodcast! 

  Pop in with us this week as we welcome back friend of the pod, Chris Williams, to talk about the Squid Game finale, as well as the show’s most memorable moments and what children’s games we would want to see in the US version! Plus, we’re discussing Emmy nomination predictions, Alex Cooper being booed at the Cubs game for her rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and this year’s Wimbledon...

Welcome back to Poppin’ In! This week, we’re diving into The Bear Season 4, the drama around Cierra leaving the Love Island villa, and why we’re not seeing the new F1 movie. We're also talking the end of Big Mouth, speculating on who could be the next James Bond, and the departure of The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann. Plus, we’re sharing our thoughts on the casting of Jennifer Aniston in the a...

Welcome back to Poppin' In with Alexa and Molly! This week, we crash a billionaire's wedding and shed a tear for the Nickelodeon show Tiny Chef. Plus, we ask the age-old question: What does Anna Wintour look like without her sunglasses?  Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez wedding (2:33) Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom split (20:43) We Were Liars (31:20) Tiny Chef (41:30) Real Housewives of London (47:...

Pop in with us this week as we review Celine Song’s new romance movie The Materialists and discuss whether or not the cast had chemistry. We’re also talking Ginny & Georgia season 3, Mikey Madison turning down a Star Wars role and taking on an indie mermaid movie, and Will Smith’s new song Pretty Girls. We’re also discussing the recent accusations against Tyler Perry. Plus, what’s going on wit...