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Best podcasts about pchh

Latest podcast episodes about pchh

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Bridgerton closes out a crowded third season

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 18:48


The second half of Bridgerton's latest season just dropped on Netflix, and naturally the course of true love continues to not run smoothly. Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) may have finally declared their feelings for each other, but there's still a lot left to figure out. We previously talked about the first part of the third season in May, so today, we're diving in everything that happens in the conclusion.We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET.Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event.(Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Inside Out 2 And What's Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 21:21


Pixar's Inside Out introduced us to the core emotions inside an 11-year-old girl named Riley. We met Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), and Anger (Lewis Black). In Inside Out 2, Riley is experiencing puberty and a whole new crop of emotions have popped up. Most notably Anxiety (Maya Hawke) who has literally bottled up Riley's original core emotions and sent them hurtling into the back of her mind, where they plot to get back and set things right.We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET. Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event.(Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Am I OK? is a coming-out movie for adults

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 14:36


Am I OK? is a about what happens when you finally come to accept your sexuality much later in life than many do. It stars Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno as two women in their 30s who have been best friends a long time. But Johnson's character is grappling with the possibility that she's queer – and with the fact that her most treasured friendship is in trouble. Directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, it's streaming on Max.We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET. Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event. (Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Hit Man And What's Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 25:39


Netflix's entertaining dark comedy Hit Man is not about a hired killer. It's about a guy who pretends to be a hired killer. Director Richard Linklater co-wrote this film with movie star of the moment, Glen Powell. Based very loosely on a real guy, Powell plays a mild-mannered professor who also works undercover for the police as a fake hitman.We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET. Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event. (Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Doctor Who is enlivened by its new Black, openly queer star

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:36


The venerable British science fiction series Doctor Who is back with a new season. Ncuti Gatwa — who is Black and openly queer — brings a vibrant energy to the story of an alien who travels through space and time in a blue box. The series, now streaming on Disney+, also features the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies, who birthed the modern era of Doctor Who. But what does this mix of new and old mean for the sci-fi institution?We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET. Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event. (Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Best Fictional Bands And What's Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 27:13


Sometimes, our favorite musical artists are too good to be true because they're sprung from the imaginations of Hollywood screenwriters. But what makes a fake band great? Today, we are debating the best fictional bands in TV and film — including from Mamma Mia!, Josie and the Pussycats, It's Your Move, and Miami Connection. We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET. Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event. (Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Brutally Honest Books
Book Review: Lands of Lost Borders

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 24:16


Welcome to Action-Adventure September!Today's book review is of Kate Harris' book, "Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road"Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Book Review: The Last Thing He Told Me

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 23:24


Welcome to Adaptation August!Today's book review is of Laura Dave's book, "The Last Thing He Told Me"Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Book Review: Truffle Hound

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 14:30


Welcome to Foodie Summer!Today's book review is of Rowan Jacobsen's book, "Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs."Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Book Review: Gutenberg's Apprentice

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 31:25


Welcome to Historical Fiction June!Today's book review is of Alix Christie's book, "Gutenberg's Apprentice".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Book Review: The Book of English Magic

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 28:17


Welcome to Magic May!Today's book review is of Philip Carr-Gomm & Richard Heygate's book, "The Book of English Magic".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Ordinary Monsters

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 41:37


Welcome to Magic May!Today's book review is of J.M. Miro's book, "Ordinary Monsters".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Madly, Deeply

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 20:03


My review of Alan Rickamn's, "Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Murder: The Biography

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 17:35


My review of Kate Morgan's, "Murder: The Biography".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
In My Dreams I Hold A Knife

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 26:18


My review of Ashley Winstead's, "In My Dreams I Hold A Knife".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
My Policeman

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 20:10


My review of Bethan Roberts', "My Policeman".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Love Untold

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 26:59


My review of Ruth Jones's, "Love Untold".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Bear Necessity

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 23:50


My review of James Gould-Bourn's, "Bear Necessity".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books

My review of India Knight's, "Darling".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Sea of Tranquility

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 18:10


My review of Emily St. John Mandel's "Sea of Tranquility".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books

My review of Matthew Kneale's "Prilgrims".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Death on the Nile

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 34:33


Brutally Honest Books
Announcement for 2023

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 6:47


A brief announcement for podcast & book club updates in 2023.Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Deep Water

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 16:17


My review of Patricia Highsmith's "Deep Water".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
A Little Life

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 24:58


My review of Hanya Yanagihara's book, "A Little Life".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Layer Cake

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 21:35


My review of J.J. Connolly's book, "Layer Cake".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
The Paper Palace

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 22:32


My review of Miranda Cowley Heller's book, "The Paper Palace".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Beautiful World, Where Are You

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 21:35


My review of Sally Rooney's book, "Beautiful World, Where Are You".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
The Shadow in the Glass

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 11:48


My review of J.J.A. Harwood's book, "The Shadow in the Glass".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Book of Night

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 16:21


My review of Holly Black's book, "Book of Night".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
The Kiss Cruse

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 10:32


My review of Erin Sterling's book, "The Kiss Curse" (sequel to "The Ex Hex").Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
The House Girl

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 10:00


My review of Tara Conklin's book, "The House Girl".Music © by Capazunda.Instagram: @brutallyhonestbooksTikTok: @brutallyhonestbooks

Brutally Honest Books
Death by Shakespeare

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 7:47


Brutally Honest Books
Dragons, Heroes, Myths & Magic

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 9:57


Brutally Honest Books
Blood & Sugar

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 10:25


My review of Laura Shepherd-Robinson's book, "Blood & Sugar."Music © by Capazunda.Book about the true story of the Zong Massacre: "The Zong: A Massacre, the Law & the End of Slavery" by James Walvin

Brutally Honest Books
Henry, Himself

Brutally Honest Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 8:35


My review of Stewart O'Nan's book, "Henry, Himself."Music © by Capazunda.

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
Pop Culture Happy Hour: F9 Is Somehow Faster And Furious-er

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 24:30


Sam sits in the guest seat at Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss the glue that holds this nation together — The Fast and the Furious franchise. Alongside NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, as well as PCHH hosts Linda Holmes and Aisha Harris, the group talks about the legacy of the decades-spanning series, why we love to hate it, and how action films of this caliber could be considered "hetero camp."You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Top 10 Muppets And What's Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 25:19


When we asked our listeners to tell us which Muppets were their favorites, we knew you'd all come through. More than 6,000 people cast over 18,000 votes, and those votes have been tallied. This is the PCHH audience's definitive ranking of the best Muppets.

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show
S02.E08: Regrettable Television Pop Quiz

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 55:12


Something's making all of us happy this week: it's guest players Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, and Aisha Harris from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour! These three cohorts begin their face-off with our take on a PCHH favorite: The Regrettable Television [pops cheek] Pop Quiz — all about the worst and weirdest tv premieres of 2020. Then, it's the return deciphering groan-worthy wordplay via movie-food mashups in Apocalypse Chow Redux, with an all new set of culinary clues based on movies. It all wraps up with a set of Lightning Rounds that are truly tailor-made for today's contestants. Support Us On Patreon

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show
S02.E08: Regrettable Television Pop Quiz

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 55:12


Something's making all of us happy this week: it's guest players Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, and Aisha Harris from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour! These three cohorts begin their face-off with our take on a PCHH favorite: The Regrettable Television [pops cheek] Pop Quiz — all about the worst and weirdest tv premieres of 2020. Then, it's the return deciphering groan-worthy wordplay via movie-food mashups in Apocalypse Chow Redux, with an all new set of culinary clues based on movies. It all wraps up with a set of Lightning Rounds that are truly tailor-made for today's contestants. NOTES ⚠️ Inline notes below may be truncated due to podcast feed character limits. Full notes are always on the episode page.

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show
S02.E08: Regrettable Television Pop Quiz

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 55:12


Something's making all of us happy this week: it's guest players Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, and Aisha Harris from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour!These three cohorts begin their face-off with our take on a PCHH favorite: The Regrettable Television [pops cheek] Pop Quiz — all about the worst and weirdest tv premieres of 2020.Then, it's the return deciphering groan-worthy wordplay via movie-food mashups in Apocalypse Chow Redux, with an all new set of culinary clues based on movies.It all wraps up with a set of Lightning Rounds that are truly tailor-made for today's contestants.Support Us On Patreon

Leaving the Theater
#blackAF

Leaving the Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 14:47


RYJ reviews Netflix's '#blackAF'...from the couch (which is the appropriate place for Netflix shows so I think we've found a new source of content when the movies run out *shrug emoji*) Created by: Kenya Barris Starring: Kenya Barris, Rashida Jones, Iman Benson, Genneya Walton, Scarlet Spencer, Justin Claiborne, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Richard Gardenhire Jr. Follow me on IG, and twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios) 1.5 of 5 stars.

Overdue
Ep 374 - Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer (Bonus Episode w/ Christina Tucker)

Overdue

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 61:21


Friend of the show Christina Tucker (Unfriendly Black Hotties, PCHH, her new newsletter, etc.) joins us to chat about Jeff VanderMeer's novel Annihilation. It's the first of his Southern Reach trilogy, a Weird Science Fiction romp through a mysterious zone called Area X.We've got our own Area X going, replete with chicken sandwiches, Edward James Olmos, and a fun-loving chat of supporters.

Overdue
Ep 374 - Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer (Bonus Episode w/ Christina Tucker)

Overdue

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 61:21


Friend of the show Christina Tucker (Unfriendly Black Hotties, PCHH, her new newsletter, etc.) joins us to chat about Jeff VanderMeer's novel Annihilation. It's the first of his Southern Reach trilogy, a Weird Science Fiction romp through a mysterious zone called Area X.We've got our own Area X going, replete with chicken sandwiches, Edward James Olmos, and a fun-loving chat of supporters.

Hatewatch With Us: A Variety Show for Sarcastic People
The Americans and Fast Food Talk

Hatewatch With Us: A Variety Show for Sarcastic People

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 66:23


We're a little late but still celebrating Kelsey's week of content delight and talking about The Americans' series finale. Then, we borrow an idea from PCHH fan requests and discuss fast food restaurants. Kirstie has some advice for road trippers and throws (undeserved) shade at the 99. Other highlights include an important Grand Designs red alert and a Perd Hapley appearance. We're members of the Thought Bubble Audio Network. Find us at: www.thoughtbubbleaudio.com @thoughtbubblefm www.hatewatchwithus.com @hatewatchwithus

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Parenting Roundabout
Round 2: The Good Place, The West Wing, The Big Sick

Parenting Roundabout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 31:54


Your road map to this week's entertainment-themed episode:00:34 The Good Place: We gobbled up three episodes ("Tahani Al-Jamil," "Jason Mendoza," and "Category 55 Emergency Doomsday") like so much Thanksgiving gravy and stuffing. Mmm, stuffing.07:52 The West Wing: On "Election Night," we get a little bit of everything: triumph, tears, LOLs, and a growing sense of dread for Sam Seaborn. Mentioned: the West Wing Weekly podcast.18:39 Challenge Round: The Big Sick: Catherine challenged Terri to watch this well-done and deeper than usual romcom (hear her talk about it on our September 5 episode). Terri was glad for the forced viewing. Mentioned: The movie's writer and star Kumail Nanjiani on PCHH and the Sporkful.For next week, Terri challenged Catherine to watch some Hill Street Blues (after consulting with Alan Sepinwall): season 1, episode 1, “Hill Street Station,” and season 3, episode 1, “Trial by Fury.” We're doing two since The West Wing Weekly podcast is taking a week off, so we won't be watching The West Wing. We will still watch The Good Place ("What We Owe to Each Other," "The Eternal Shriek," and "Most Improved Player," all from season 1).And in case you need a little extra lead time, for a future challenge we will be reading Sepinwall's book The Revolution Was Televised. Grab it and get started!For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

The Prestige
2.34 - BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) & History

The Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 35:08


Our next franchise is a Robert Zemeckis classic. We talk about different kinds of time travel (Rob has A Theory!), history repeating itself, and how this is a very different film on later viewing. This Week's Watching THE RAID (2011): Gareth Evans, Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim THE MARTIAN (2015): Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain Recommendations SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (1987): Howard Deutch, Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE (1989): Steven Herek, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter THE GOOD WIFE (2009–2016): Robert King, Michelle King, Julianna Margulies ADDAM'S FAMILY VALUES (1993): Barry Sonnenfeld, Anjelica Huston, Raúl Juliá Footnotes The Indonesian martial art whose name Sam so thoroughly butchered is Pencak Silat; for more on this, see here. This BFI list has some good lesser-known exponents of the time travel genre in film. Here's a short introduction to the Oedipus complex, for those unfamiliar with it. And, finally, here's a good working definition of dramatic irony, a concept that we touch on towards the end of today's episode ('GCSE Bitesize' might seem a bit of a basic resource, but it can actually be really useful). Podcasts We're supporting the ‘trypod' initiative this month (or at least we are when we remember!) Here are our recommendations (though Sam might change his PCHH tip after hearing this week's level of snark about BEAUTY AND THE BEAST…) ‘The Comedian's Comedian Podcast' (COMEDY/PERFORMANCE: @comcompod) ‘The Partly Political Broadcast' (POLITICS: @parpolbro) ‘NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour' (POP CULTURE: @pchh) ‘Lift-off' (SPACE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING: from @_relayfm) ‘D&D is for Nerds' (D&D: from @sanspantsradio) ‘The British History Podcast' (HISTORY: @britishpodcast) These Twitter links should take you to iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, or however you consume podcasts. (Sam likes Overcast, but that may just be because he thinks the logo's cool.) Have a listen to those that take your fancy — and remember to recommend THIS podcast (very important!) using the hashtag #trypod.

Indoorswomen
Never Judge a Book by its Movie (Or a Graphic Novel by its Adapted TV Series?)

Indoorswomen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 59:19


Today we ask ourselves the age old question: which to consume first, the book or the movie? The answer may surprise you! In our discussion, we relate our experiences with various forms of adapted media including Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Superhero movies and comics, Game of Thrones, Gone Girl, Harry Potter, and more! We also play the hit card game "Geek Out" and try to stump each other with trivia! Stay tuned for our random recs: The "My Dad Wrote a Porno" podcast and Westworld. Spoiler: they are awesome As always, our amazing intro/outro music is "We are Highscore" by Krackatoa

Vishnu Prasad
Best Bad Movies and a Quiz

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 41:02


Trey Graham returns to PCHH for a discussion of the best bad movies. Then, Glen Weldon tests the panel in a top-secret quiz. Plus, what's making us happy this week.

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Vishnu Prasad
SXSW Wrap and Songs That Changed Our Lives

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 51:06


All Things Considered Audie Cornish and NPR Music's Katie Presley join the PCHH gang for a look at the 2016 SXSW Festival. Then, they'll discuss the songs that change their lives. All that, plus what's making us happy.

Vishnu Prasad
Fred Armisen and Welcome To Night Vale

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2016 39:55


The PCHH gang couldn't tape a show this week, so instead we bring you two interviews. First, Linda Holmes chats with Fred Armisen about his illustrious career in a never-been-heard outtake from our live show in 2015. Then Linda interviews Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, the creators of Welcome to Night Vale. Holmes spoke with the writers in late 2015, at an event hosted by Politics & Prose and the Sixth & I.

Podcast Pillowfort - A new podcast from GeekActually.com
Podcast Pillowfort Ep12 – The Dream of the 90’s

Podcast Pillowfort - A new podcast from GeekActually.com

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2015 58:58


Welcome to episode 12 of PODCAST PILLOWFORT, the podcast about podcasts. In this episode, we talk about whats new and making news in podcastland, Portland related podcasts, we talk blow our horns and celebrate a not so tiny triumph, and wrap up, with what we’ve learned this week. Grab your headphones, a beer and a doughnut, … Continue reading

Vishnu Prasad
SXSW Discoveries and Pop Culture Geography

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2015 44:02


This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, are joined by PCHH newbie Katie Presley. Katie and Stephen share some of their favorite South by Southwest discoveries. Then the gang discusses pop culture geography and if it's important to accurately capture a sense of place. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy.

Podcast Pillowfort - A new podcast from GeekActually.com
PPFt: Podcast Pillowfort Mini – Quirks and Quarks

Podcast Pillowfort - A new podcast from GeekActually.com

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2015 8:02


Welcome to PPFt, your quick discussion about short podcasts. In this PPFt mini episode, we talk about Pop Culture Happy Hour Small Batch. There are 2 types of short podcasts: podcasts that have shorter versions of their episode normal shows, such as Pop Culture Happy Hour, Extra Hot Great, Radiolab) and those which are short to begin … Continue reading

Podcast Pillowfort - A new podcast from GeekActually.com
PPFt: Podcast Pillowfort Mini – Pop Culture Happy Hour Small Batch

Podcast Pillowfort - A new podcast from GeekActually.com

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2015 13:36


Welcome to PPFt, your quick discussion about short podcasts. In this PPFt mini episode, we talk about Pop Culture Happy Hour Small Batch. There are 2 types of short podcasts: podcasts that have shorter versions of their episode normal shows, such as Pop Culture Happy Hour, Extra Hot Great, Radiolab) and those which are short to begin … Continue reading

Ask Me Another
AMA Bonus: Pop Culture Happy Hour, It's On

Ask Me Another

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2014


When Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson, the hosts of the wonderful NPR podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour, came on Ask Me Another, we gave them a game that was, admittedly, kind of hard. Well! Vengeance was sworn against our Ophira and Jonathan. You can hear the vengeance this Friday (8/29/14) when PCHH drops its newest episode, but first, let's revisit that fateful game.