In this episode, we take a springtime stroll through our earliest pop culture Spring Awakenings. From animated foxes to that lake scene in Now and Then, we react to our listeners’ formative swoons with the appropriate amount of side-eye, nostalgia, and therapy suggestions. Plus, we uncover the pattern behind Knox and Jamie’s types. Relevant links: Full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/604Become a Friend with Benefots to listen to the full episode ad-free. Use code “NoProspects” for 50% off your first month at knoxandjamie.com/signup (offer valid thru 4/29)IG Comment Goodness Knox’s Type // Sun Maid Raisin Lady | Veronica | Mona | Red Jasmine | Also rans: Shere Khan | Jerry | Lola Bunny | Carmen Sandiego | Gadget Hackwrench | Annie Potts Jamie’s Type // Top Gun volleyball scene | Dirty Dancing | Jason Bateman in Silver Spoons, Hogan Family, Teen Wolf Too | River Phoenix | Blair Underwood in LA LawUniversal Types // Christian Bale in Newsies | Devon Sawa | Jeremy Sumpter | Robin Hood | Benny the Jet RodriguezErin’s Type // Dimitri from Anastasia | Eric Von Detten | Mark Paul Gosselaar | JTT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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603: Chicken Jockey Trend Explainer, Easter Tradition Ratings and Upcoming Films and Shows
In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news, including an explainer of the Chicken Jockey trend that is causing chaos in theaters. Plus, we break down which Easter traditions are overrated, which are underrated, and which are properly rated. Relevant links: Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/603Shop our evergreen merch shop and new Banter Slut collection at knoxandjamie.shopExplain it to me like I’m Five: Live (as in not dead) Chicken What’s The Word: Fact Check: why does Easter date change? | Instacart’s Loved & Loathed Easter FoodsCinema Sidepiece: The King of Kings | The Amateur | Warfare Trailer Park: The Phoenician SchemeRed Light Mentions: Church Signs Gone Wrong | The Pitt for being too good | IRS not telling me I have extra time to file | Jamie’s Viral Bluesky | White Lotus scandal apparatus | Apple TV+ Green LightsGreen lights:Jamie: movie- GhostlightKnox: book - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsBonus segment: Join our new Patreon tier to listen ad-free and get weekly TMYK episodes. Episode sponsors: Nordstrom | Chewy | Acorns | Hers Hair | Warby Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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602: Best and Worst Finales
In this episode, inspired by the season three finale of The White Lotus, we’re delving into the best and worst finales of all time. Listen as we discuss what paid off and what left us wanting closure in The White Lotus’s Amor Fati. Plus, we disclose which finales make our top-tier list and which are dumpster fires that should be banned from the canon.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/602Listen to this episode ad free, our new Gilmore Girls Pilot Program and more with a 7 day free trial of the Friends with Benefots tier at knoxandjamie.com/patreonThe White Lotus S3 Finale | Top Finales: {J} The Americans | Succession | Fleabag {K} The Sopranos | Dinosaurs | The ResurrectionWorst Finales: {J} Sherlock | Will and Grace | Alias {K} Godfather 3 | Rise of Skywalker | Pitch Perfect 3Red Light mentions: Jamie’s 601 corrections - Jodi Thomas not Piccault | History of Asbestos in J&J Baby Powder (aside: Retha Nichole’s YouTube) | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Trailer (aside: Tom Hanks’ daughter’s Tell All) Green lights:Jamie: book - Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. WangKnox: book - The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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601: What to Watch, Read, or Listen to In April
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of April. 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 foolish month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing as we hide away from all the pollen and which movies are worth taking an allergy shot for. Plus, we discuss whether we’ve reached peak Pedro Pascalasance.Relevant links: Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/601Listen to our 600th episode in full and ad-free at knoxandjamie.com/qtnasApril Aries Energy: Weather Woes | “Twisters: Missouri on Netflix”SMOOCH // {J} TV: Dying for Sex {K} Movie: The Luckiest Man in America | Book: Ordinary Time by Annie B. JonesMARRY // {J} Books: Sky Daddy by Kate Folk | Enchantra by Kaylie Smith | No More Tears by Gardiner Harris {K} TV: Hacks | Black MirrorKILL // {J} TV: Yes Chef! | Ransom Canyon {K} Movies: The Amateur | The Accountant 2 | HavocRed Lights mentions: Where is “God’s Country”? | Aaron Rodgers | The Pope’s health status Green lights:Jamie: tv - The Residence (see also: Terrance’s #BlackBirder Art) | music - The Bi Polar EP by PARADIGMKnox: movie - Black Bag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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600: QTNAs About Podcasting Preview
In this milestone 600th episode (!!!) of The Popcast, we celebrate by answering some fantastic listener Questions That Need Answers. Join us as we reflect on our podcasting journey and discuss behind-the-scenes dynamics, industry challenges, and the future of the PMG. Plus, Knox and Jamie share two mutual green lights!Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/600Listen to this episode in its entirety (for free and ad-free!) by joining us on Patreon at knoxandjamie.com/patreon!Revisit: QTNA Highlight | 583 | 524 | 499Podcasting Challenges: Ep 500 - The Nos of Podcasting Lisp Hot Take: Ep 582 Flavor Town 10Drive-bys: March Madness | Tangled Live Action Special thanks to our contributors: @mommatamyaz, @hokiejennylynn, @kaynprice2, @thedauntlesscatGreen Lights:Jamie: movie- FlowMutual: book - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins | tv - AdolescenceBonus segment: Snag our Hunger Games Collection at knoxandjamie.com/shop and get a discount with a 7-day free trial of our BFOTS or FWB Patreon tiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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