The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

In this episode, to honor this Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, we're revisiting Hollywood's biggest night from 5 and 10 years ago. We recap the winners, lament the snubs, and share our thoughts on alternatives that should have made the cut. Plus, we tally up all the nominees Erin’s watched. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/596 Listen to our catalog of Cinema Sidepieces an...

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Siblings. Join us as we share our own tales of paternity gaslighting and accidental altercations we’re still being lectured about. Plus, we weigh in on listener stories that will make you grateful for your family dynamics. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/595 Follow us @thepopcast for our list of 63 Rom...

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news and hand out superlatives for this year’s Super Bowl commercials - the best, the worst, and the ‘so weird it’s good’! Plus, we share our thoughts on the halftime show and the latest news about the future of the Bachelorette franchise. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/594 Snag a digital collection bundle today...

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of February. 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 indulgent month of the year. Join us as we share some of our favorite new TV shows to binge while snacking on some Reese's hearts, which spicy book releases will chase away your winter blue...

In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon and Jason Waterfalls as we snake draft the absolute grossest words in the English language. From creamy and yeasty to diddle and slough, we present you with the most delightfully disgusting roster of words.  Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/592 Head to knoxandjamie.com/signup and use code BOILEDPOTATOES for 50% off yo...

In this episode, Knox and Jamie react to their listeners’ wildly specific recommendations for things that should be banned instead of TikTok. From the shape of Peppa Pig’s head to gaming ads that are just plain absurd, no topic is too niche to be considered. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/591 Head to knoxandjamie.com/freetrial to listen to our updated thoughts on...

In this episode, we dissect the drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni - the lawsuits, the players, and the most insane story to come out of this ongoing dispute. Plus, we keep the predictions coming and share who we think will be involved in the next big feud of 2025. Relevant links:  Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/590 Follow us @thepopcast: Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | Fa...

In this episode, Knoxtradamus and Jamie gaze into their crystal ball and foretell the pop culture future of 2025.  Join us as we predict the good, the bad and the delightfully shocking that awaits us in this new year. Spoiler Alert:* By the time this episode airs, one of these predictions has already come true! Yes, we’re THAT good. Relevant links:   Our full show notes are at knoxandjam...

In this episode, we deep dive one of the most iconic Disney princesses: Belle from 1991’s Beauty and the Beast. Join us as we answer important questions like “How many female friends do we think she has?”, “What makes her worth rooting for?” and “Is her attraction to the Beast justified?”. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/588 Listen to the other 4 episodes and own...

In this episode, we revisit our 2019 holiday-themed Flavor Town. Join us as we deck the halls with the spiciest of takes from our listeners, including one who says the real villain of Christmas is not The Grinch, but your own children. Enjoy! Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/587 Miss us already? Join us at knoxandjamie.com/patreon to get exclusive, ad-free content,...

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our theories on what’s really going on with all the drone sightings and our feelings on the Yellowstone spinoffs. Plus, we share which streaming services top our list of non-negotiables. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/586 Need a last minute gift? Might we suggest a gift subscription to our Patreon...

In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon and Jason Waterfalls as we snake draft the best Christmas Movie Side Characters. From classics like Bernard the Elf to unheralded heroes like Lady Fiona Pembroke, this festive free-for-all is full of the underrated, over-the-top, and occasionally bizarre characters that make Christmas movies so magical. Plus, we answer the age-old question: what truly mak...

In this episode, we dive deep into the film adaptation of the beloved musical 'Wicked'. Join us as we discuss how it measured up to our expectations, who lost and won the movie, and why A Sentimental Man should have been left out of the film entirely. Plus, Erin of Grievance shows up with all the passion you’d expect from our resident Theater Kid.  Relevant links:  Our full show notes ar...

In this episode, we discuss listener QTNAs - Questions That Need Answers. Perhaps you can’t go another day without knowing when the McDonald’s ice cream machines will be fixed, or you need someone to weigh in on which celebrity couple has an open-door bathroom policy - well, we’ve gotchu! Relevant links:  Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/583 Need a distraction? Take our quiz: knoxandjamie....

It’s time for the semi-annual opening of the Flavor Town gates! In this tenth installment of Flavor Town, we clap back at the naysayer who thought our best takes were behind us with some of our spiciest takes yet. Plus we crown our new mayor who came in hot for one of our own. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/582 Want more delightful idiocy at your holiday table? P...

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including our favorite comeback stories and unlikely returns. Plus, we discuss the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive nominees, predict who should be crowned, and unpack Zach Bryan’s latest relationship woes. Relevant links:   Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/581 Ho-ho-go to knoxandjamie.com/giftguide to get our cozy overdosey Emotional...

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of 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) as we cozy up to (arguably) the best month of the year. Join us as we share some of our favorite new TV shows to binge while hibernating, which books to cuddle up with as the weather cools, and which movie...

In this episode, we invite our listeners to share their NOs of Halloween. Join us as we also share our own tales of Halloween shenanigans and weigh in on listener stories of costume chaos and trick-or-treat travesties. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/579 Head to knoxandjamie.com/patreon to listen to the rest of this episode ad-free and get an  exclusive disco...

In this episode, we are joined by Erin Moon to snake draft the Monsters We’d Smash. From misunderstood beasts to charismatic villains, join us as we rank the monsters that make us think, “Wait…am I into this?” throughout pop culture.  Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/578 Final week to order from our merch pop-up! Head to knoxandjamie.com/shop for all the show...

In this episode, we're back with Urban Dictionary. In this installment, listeners are sharing the words and phrases Gen Z gave us and what they would smash or pass. Relevant links:   Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/577 We have new merch and digital items at knoxandjamie.shop Urban Dictionary: 551 | 526 | 474 | Bundle   It’s Giving | Big Mad | I’m seated | Cheugy | ijbol | Pick Me | H...

In this episode, we “Yes Chef/No Chef” the latest pop culture news, including Ben Affleck’s surprising beard dye job, whether Amanda Seyfried should play Sabrina Carpenter’s mom in the upcoming Mamma Mia sequel, and if anyone wants to hear Al Pacino’s thoughts on the afterlife. Plus, we unpack the disappointing box office numbers of the much-hyped Joker sequel and what movies we can look forward t...

In this episode, we give cinema the enema it desperately needs. It's time to flush out all the things that have overstayed their welcome in movies. From actors and directors we’d like to see less of, to franchises that have gone on too long and trope and settings that are tired, we go after who and what is giving us movie fatigue.  Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie...

In this episode, we’re breaking down the saga of Diddy’s rise to fame, his ever-evolving persona, and the long list of allegations that have followed him. From Puff Daddy to P. Diddy to just plain Diddy, the man of many names has built an empire—but along the way, he's racked up a fair share of controversy. We’ll unpack what these charges could mean not just for him, but for the orbit of people he...

In this episode, we return to our roots and discuss the contestants vying for the Golden Bachelorette's final rose. Erin joins the fun as we rank our favorite Weirdos and Winners and hand out superlatives for Most Likely to be a Villain and Most Likely to be Problematic. Plus, Knox and Jamie come to a consensus on who is Most Likely to Become the Next Golden Bachelor.  Relevant links:  O...

In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including the alleged Taylor & Travis contract leak and who could, should, and ultimately will take home an Emmy this weekend. Plus, they discuss which celebrity starlet should snag the title of the NFL’s next big WAG. Relevant links:  Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/572 Catch our latest Pilot Program: English Teacher an...