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Mar 31, 2021

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"A wonderful waste of time." This week we've invited former big-box store employee Lisa Chen-Wing on the show to talk about the trials and tribulations of customer service and the hit show Superstore. Also discussed: Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong, the World Figure Skating Championships, and celebrity...


Mar 24, 2021

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"I used to be a journalist." This week it's all about feathered bangs, Spanx, and second-wave feminism as Pop This! talks about the very popular friendship drama Firefly Lane. Also discussed; skincare, Superstore, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
 
 
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Is Eye Cream Necessary? (The Skincare Edit)
 
Netflix’s...


Mar 17, 2021

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"My new thing is crying." Sam Nock of Heavy Content joins us this week to talk about Amy Poehler's new movie Moxie, a movie about zines, riot grrrls and the '90s. Also discussed: Titanic, Hilary Duff, and TikTok.  
 
 
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Sam Nock on Instagram
 
Sam Nock on Twitter
 
Pop This! Episode 157: Misery...


Mar 10, 2021

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"Coming of middle-age story." This week we fall head-over-heels in love with The 40-Year Old Version, a comedy written, directed and starring Radha Blank. Also discussed: peanut butter eggs, Nadiya Bakes, and Nicole Byer's various shows.  
 
 
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Peanut Butter Eggs, pack of 3 (Purdy's)
 
Basque...


Mar 3, 2021

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"It's possible." Disney finally added the 1997 made-for-TV version of Cinderella starring Brandy and Whitney Houston to its streaming service, and we are here for it. Also discussed: White Tiger, winter people, and napping in public. 
 
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Estimated Time Periods and Locations of the Disney...